What horse racing was on 24 August 2006?

46 races across 7 meetings were run on 24 August 2006: Bellewstown (7 races), Fontwell (6 races), Musselburgh (7 races), Redcar (6 races), Stratford (6 races), Tipperary (7 races) and York (7 races). That is Bellewstown and Tipperary in Ireland; Fontwell, Musselburgh, Redcar, Stratford and York in Great Britain. KTB's archive covers British, Irish and French racing; every result and every runner from these meetings is on this page.

What was the going at each meeting on 24 August 2006?

Bellewstown: Firm (Turf); Fontwell: Good To Firm (Turf); Musselburgh: Good To Firm (Turf); Redcar: Good (Turf); Stratford: Good To Firm (Turf); Tipperary: Good (Turf); York: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 24 August 2006?

Outright favourites won 12 of 42 on 24 August 2006 (28.6%); joint favourites won 3 of 9. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £33.84 — a loss of £8.16. Across every race in KTB's archive, outright favourites win 34.2% of the time (96,834 of 283,117 favourites, as at 3 October 2026). The biggest-priced winner was Sapphire Storm (IRE) at 20/1 in the 4:55 Recruitment Zone Ltd Handicap at Musselburgh (one of 3 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 24 August 2006?

The feature race was the 2:50 VC Bet Nunthorpe Stakes (Group 1) (Group 1) at York, won by Reverence (GB) (5/1).

What time was the first race on 24 August 2006?

The first race was the 1:45 300000 St Leger Yearling Stakes at York; the last was the 8:05 Pride Of Tipperary Handicap at Tipperary.

Racing Results

Thursday 24 August 2006

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46 races were run across 7 meetings on 24 August 2006: Bellewstown, Fontwell, Musselburgh, Redcar, Stratford, Tipperary and York.

Bellewstown Firm · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

4:55 Rivendell International Nursery (50-80) Flat · 5f · 8 ran
1. 15. Maid Ofiron (IRE)10/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Shane Gorey · T: M O Quigley
2. 23. Drummond Forces (GB)5/2
3. 32. Just For Mary (GB)2/1 fav
5:25 Cumiskys Real Estate Handicap (40-60) Flat · 5f · 14 ran
1. 14. Lilly Be (IRE)2/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Francisco Da Silva · T: Paul Magnier
2. 212. Vauxhall Masterfit (IRE)20/1
3. 36. After Shock (IRE)11/2
5:55 McCabes Garage (Mares) Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f · 14 ran
1. 11. Glorious Moments (IRE)2/1 jt-favWon by 3½ lengths · J: D G Hogan · T: C F Swan
2. 22. Lucky Slipper (IRE)8/1
3. 39. Omas Leader (IRE)2/1 jt-fav
6:25 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Maiden Flat · 1m · 12 ran
1. 15. Tikraar (USA)Evens favWon by a short head · J: Shane Gorey · T: D K Weld
2. 23. Steig (IRE)9/4
3. 315. Wakita (IRE)14/1
6:55 Handicap Hurdle (81-130) Hurdle · 2m 1f · 6 ran
1. 11. Portant Fella (GB)11/8 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Ms Joanna Morgan
2. 23. On The Other Hand (IRE)3/1
3. 35. Almier (IRE)12/1
7:25 Golf Club Handicap Hurdle (74-116) Hurdle · 3m · 14 ran
1. 11. Coin Man (IRE)10/3Won by three-quarters of a length · J: J R Barry · T: Eoin Doyle
2. 27. Claridge (IRE)10/1
3. 36. Ryanally (IRE)6/1
4. 55. Adastra Lad (IRE)13/8 fav
7:55 A.i.b. Balbriggan (ladies) Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 1f · 9 ran
1. 18. For The Big One (IRE)4/1Won by a head · J: Ms K Ferris · T: Martin Brassil
2. 211. Moment Of Destiny (IRE)4/1
3. 33. Lukie Victor (IRE)9/2
4. 67. Follow A Star (IRE)2/1 fav

Bellewstown racecourse statistics →

Fontwell Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 7/1

5:20 Jewson Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 110y · 6 ran
1. 12. Warpath (IRE)7/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Evan Williams
2. 21. Dazzling Jim (GB)7/4 fav
3. 34. Baileys Best (GB)4/1
5:50 spreadfair.com Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 8 ran
1. 11. Big Business (GB)11/4Won by 4 lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Evan Williams
2. 22. Brave Benefactor (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 38. Tanning (GB)33/1
6:20 Offspec Kitchens Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 2f · 5 ran
1. 11. Alrafid (IRE)11/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Philip Hide · T: Gary Moore
2. 23. Lord Jay Jay (IRE)4/1
3. 34. Nuit Sombre (IRE)25/1
4. 45. Sakenos (POL)11/8 fav
6:50 spreadfair.com Claiming Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 17. Allaboveboard (IRE)8/11 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Peter Bowen
2. 28. Smart Tiger (GER)12/1
3. 32. Lupin (FR)4/1
7:20 spreadfair.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f 110y · 6 ran
1. 11. Waynesworld (IRE)2/1 favWon by 8 lengths · J: John Kington · T: M Scudamore
2. 23. Montys Tan (IRE)9/4
3. 36. Just Reuben (IRE)4/1
7:50 spreadfair.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 110y · 7 ran
1. 15. Equilibria (USA)3/1 jt-favWon by a head · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 24. Looks The Business (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Air Guitar (IRE)15/2

Fontwell racecourse statistics →

Musselburgh Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:05 Racing UK Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f · 10 ran
1. 12. Kristensen (GB)4/1 jt-favWon by half a length · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Karen McLintock
2. 28. Mighty Moon (GB)5/1
3. 37. Hugs Destiny (IRE)13/2
2:35 Racing UK And Setanta Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 30y · 11 ran
1. 15. Sunstroke (IRE)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Dominic Fox · T: Michael Quinlan
2. 24. Muncaster Castle (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Hair of The Dog (GB)40/1
4. 63. Ingleby Flame (IRE)11/8 fav
3:10 DM Hall Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 11. Smokin Beau (GB)3/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Victoria Behan · T: David Nicholls
2. 28. Millinsky (USA)13/2
3. 35. Ptarmigan Ridge (GB)6/1
3:45 Racing UK For 15 Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f · 7 ran
1. 12. Baylaw Star (GB)6/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Andrew Mullen · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 25. Burnley Al (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Fairy Monarch (IRE)50/1
4. 51. Fremen (USA)4/7 fav
4:20 racinguk.tv Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 15. Davaye (GB)9/2Won by a neck · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: K R Burke
2. 24. The Nifty Fox (GB)8/1
3. 32. Ingleby Image (GB)6/1
4:55 Recruitment Zone Ltd Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 30y · 14 ran
1. 18. Sapphire Storm (IRE)20/1Won by a length · J: Rory Moore · T: Paul Midgley
2. 21. Feelin Irie (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Walnut Grove (GB)20/1
4. 136. Taranis (GB)3/1 fav
5:25 Subscribe To Racing UK Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 30y · 14 ran
1. 14. Snow Bunting (GB)11/1Won by a neck · J: Micky Fenton · T: Jedd O'Keeffe
2. 23. Motu (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 36. Bandos (GB)14/1

Musselburgh racecourse statistics →

Redcar Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

5:30 AJA 14th October Lady Riders' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 13. Silverhay (GB)8/1Won by a neck · J: Amy Ryan · T: David Barron
2. 210. Emperor's Well (GB)6/1
3. 39. Sgt Schultz (IRE)6/1
4. 54. Dark Charm (FR)5/2 fav
6:00 Gisborough Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 17 ran
1. 112. Event Music (IRE)6/1Won by half a length · J: Chris Catlin · T: Mick Channon
2. 23. Cavalry Guard (USA)1/4 fav
3. 318. Xaar Too Busy (GB)33/1
6:30 Racing UK Novice Median Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 5 ran
1. 14. Greek Envoy (GB)20/1Won by a short head · J: Michael Stainton · T: Tom Tate
2. 22. Majuro (IRE)2/1
3. 35. Monsieur Dumas (IRE)20/1
4. 43. Musical Mirage (USA)4/6 fav
7:00 Market Cross Jewellers Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 11. Bailieborough (IRE)5/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Greg Fairley · T: Brian Ellison
2. 24. United Nations (GB)10/1
3. 311. Tour d'Amour (IRE)7/1
4. 76. Hypnotic (GB)7/2 fav
7:30 Arym Flowers Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6f 19y · 15 ran
1. 112. Sa Nau (GB)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Franny Norton · T: Tom Keddy
2. 23. That Look (GB)8/1
3. 313. Golden Groom (GB)16/1
4. 41. Peas 'n Beans (IRE)9/2 fav
8:00 Best Dressed Lady Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 16 ran
1. 115. Elkhorn (GB)7/1Won by a neck · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Julie Camacho
2. 22. Briery Lane (IRE)8/1
3. 35. Desert Opal (GB)10/1
4. 513. Dazzler Mac (GB)7/2 fav

Redcar racecourse statistics →

Stratford Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:25 Grumblebugs Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 7 ran
1. 11. Different Class (IRE)2/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 23. McQueen (IRE)4/7 fav
3. 37. Blackcomb Mountain (USA)16/1
3:00 Racecourse Campsite Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f · 7 ran
1. 12. Rash Moment (FR)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Sam Jones · T: Mrs K Waldron
2. 25. Over Bridge (GB)5/2 fav
3. 31. High Gear (IRE)4/1
3:35 Racecourse Video Services Claiming Hdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 10 ran
1. 11. Able King (NZ)5/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Jamie Goldstein · T: Sheena West
2. 28. Shaman (GB)9/2
3. 32. Arabian Moon (IRE)10/1
4:10 Bunzl And N&W Vending Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 1f 110y · 4 ran
1. 12. Il Penseroso (IRE)8/13 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Alison Thorpe
2. 24. Thedublinpublican (IRE)9/4
3. 31. Kety Star (FR)17/2
4:45 Paula Rosa Kitchens' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 8 ran
1. 11. Ellerslie Tom (GB)15/8Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Peter Bowen
2. 24. La Dolfina (GB)8/11 fav
3. 32. The Bonus King (GB)14/1
5:15 gg.com Conditionals' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 9 ran
1. 12. Jacaranda (IRE)2/1 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 29. Meltonian (GB)14/1
3. 35. Golden Square (GB)9/1

Stratford racecourse statistics →

Tipperary Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

5:05 Stonethrower Maiden Flat · 5f · 17 ran
1. 16. Chief Crazy Horse (GB)4/11 favWon by a length · J: Kieren Fallon · T: A P O'Brien
2. 215. Shinko Dancer (IRE)10/1
3. 38. Maundy Money (GB)12/1
5:35 Danehill Dancer Tipperary Stakes (Lstd) Flat · 5f · 9 ran
1. 13. Flash McGahon (IRE)20/1Won by a head · J: Fran Berry · T: John M Oxx
2. 29. Spirit Of Pearl (IRE)14/1
3. 35. Mood Music (GB)11/2
4. 51. Drayton (IRE)4/6 fav
6:05 Ladies Day At Tipperary Rated Race Flat · 1m 1f · 9 ran
1. 13. Noplacelikehome (IRE)8/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: Thomas Mullins
2. 27. Destiny Do Buy (GER)9/1
3. 35. Leeside Music (IRE)6/1
4. 78. So Well Red (IRE)9/4 fav
6:35 EBF Fairy Bridge Stakes (Fillies Listed) Flat · 7f 100y · 13 ran
1. 110. Modeeroch (IRE)6/1Won by a short head · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 28. Cheyenne Star (IRE)6/1
3. 35. Ugo Fire (IRE)8/1
4. 47. Ardbrae Lady (GB)7/2 fav
7:05 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Maiden Flat · 7f 100y · 16 ran
1. 17. Great Sphinx (USA)11/2Won by a length · J: Kieren Fallon · T: A P O'Brien
2. 26. Eyshal (IRE)5/2
3. 35. Crown Colony (GB)10/1
4. 82. Ask The Butler (GB)2/1 fav
7:35 Tipperary Co-op Nursery Flat · 7f 100y · 12 ran
1. 15. Numen (IRE)10/1Won by a length · J: Kevin Manning · T: C Collins
2. 28. Siobhans Pearl (IRE)9/1
3. 310. Holiday In Wexford (USA)12/1
4. 62. Bluegrass Hill (IRE)11/4 fav
8:05 Pride Of Tipperary Handicap (50-70) Flat · 7f 100y · 16 ran
1. 15. Erra Go On (GB)5/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Adrian McGuinness
2. 29. Vicky Lane (IRE)11/2
3. 38. Quicksharp (IRE)14/1

Tipperary racecourse statistics →

York Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 6/1

1:45 300000 St Leger Yearling Stakes Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 19 ran
1. 16. Helene Brilliant (GB)4/1 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Brian Meehan
2. 25. Cockney Rebel (IRE)6/1
3. 313. Prime Defender (GB)11/2
2:15 Lowther Stakes (Fillies' Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 16. Silk Blossom (IRE)3/1Won by half a length · J: Michael Hills · T: B W Hills
2. 22. Indian Ink (IRE)11/4
3. 31. Darrfonah (IRE)16/1
4. 55. Scarlet Runner (GB)9/4 fav
2:50 VC Bet Nunthorpe Stakes (Group 1) Flat · Class 1 · 5f · 14 ran
1. 19. Reverence (GB)5/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Kevin Darley · T: Eric Alston
2. 213. Amadeus Wolf (GB)5/1
3. 38. Pivotal Flame (GB)14/1
4. 1214. Dandy Man (IRE)4/1 fav
3:25 Addleshaw Goddard Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 17 ran
1. 120. Smart Enough (GB)6/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Kerrin McEvoy · T: Mikael Magnusson
2. 213. Bolodenka (IRE)20/1
3. 312. Pride of Nation (IRE)2/1 fav
4:00 SKF City Of York Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 11. Quito (IRE)4/1Won by a length · J: Robert Winston · T: D W Chapman
2. 24. Lightning Flash (GB)7/1
3. 38. Arminius (IRE)66/1
4. 53. Dabbers Ridge (IRE)2/1 fav
4:35 E.B.F. Galtres Stakes (Fillies' Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f · 11 ran
1. 15. Anna Pavlova (GB)4/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 26. Bunood (IRE)15/2
3. 39. Gower Song (GB)14/1
4. 612. Zarwala (IRE)5/2 fav
5:10 Brilliant Media Melrose Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 5f 197y · 7 ran
1. 18. Trick Or Treat (GB)9/2Won by a short head · J: Jamie Mackay · T: James Given
2. 23. Ask (GB)5/2 fav
3. 37. Gee Dee Nen (GB)8/1

York racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 46 races. A favourite here is the outright favourite at starting price — the shortest SP with no other horse at that price; joint favourites are counted separately.

Outright favourites12 of 42 won28.6% · 42 races had one
The long run34.2% winOutright favourites across every race in our archive — 96,834 of 283,117, as at 3 October 2026
£1 on every outright favouriteA loss of £8.16Staked £42.00, returned £33.84 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSapphire Storm (IRE) 20/1The 4:55 Recruitment Zone Ltd Handicap at Musselburgh · one of 3 winners at that price
Joint favourites3 of 9 won33.3% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Bellewstown	3	6	7	1 of 2 won
Fontwell	2	5	6	1 of 2 won
Musselburgh	1	5	7	1 of 5 won
Redcar	0	6	6	—
Stratford	3	6	6	—
Tipperary	2	7	7	—
York	1	7	7	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 24 August 2006?: 46 races across 7 meetings were run on 24 August 2006: Bellewstown (7 races), Fontwell (6 races), Musselburgh (7 races), Redcar (6 races), Stratford (6 races), Tipperary (7 races) and York (7 races). That is Bellewstown and Tipperary in Ireland; Fontwell, Musselburgh, Redcar, Stratford and York in Great Britain. KTB's archive covers British, Irish and French racing; every result and every runner from these meetings is on this page.
What was the going at each meeting on 24 August 2006?: Bellewstown: Firm (Turf); Fontwell: Good To Firm (Turf); Musselburgh: Good To Firm (Turf); Redcar: Good (Turf); Stratford: Good To Firm (Turf); Tipperary: Good (Turf); York: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 24 August 2006?: Outright favourites won 12 of 42 on 24 August 2006 (28.6%); joint favourites won 3 of 9. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £33.84 — a loss of £8.16. Across every race in KTB's archive, outright favourites win 34.2% of the time (96,834 of 283,117 favourites, as at 3 October 2026). The biggest-priced winner was Sapphire Storm (IRE) at 20/1 in the 4:55 Recruitment Zone Ltd Handicap at Musselburgh (one of 3 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 24 August 2006?: The feature race was the 2:50 VC Bet Nunthorpe Stakes (Group 1) (Group 1) at York, won by Reverence (GB) (5/1).
What time was the first race on 24 August 2006?: The first race was the 1:45 300000 St Leger Yearling Stakes at York; the last was the 8:05 Pride Of Tipperary Handicap at Tipperary.