What horse racing was on 29 August 2006?

27 races across 4 meetings were run on 29 August 2006: Chantilly (FR) (8 races), Ripon (6 races), Sedgefield (6 races) and Tralee (7 races). That is Chantilly (FR) in France; Ripon and Sedgefield in Great Britain; Tralee in Ireland. 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 29 August 2006?

Chantilly (FR): Soft (Turf); Ripon: Good To Soft (Turf); Sedgefield: Good To Firm (Turf); Tralee: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 29 August 2006?

Outright favourites won 4 of 18 on 29 August 2006 (22.2%); joint favourites won 1 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £18.00 and returned £8.79 — a loss of £9.21. 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 Fair Spin (GB) at 14/1 in the 4:50 Wakeman Stayers Handicap at Ripon.

What time was the first race on 29 August 2006?

The first race was the 1:05 Prix du Bois Bourillon at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 5:40 Meadowlands Hotel Beginners Chase at Tralee.

Racing Results

Tuesday 29 August 2006

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27 races were run across 4 meetings on 29 August 2006: Chantilly (FR), Ripon, Sedgefield and Tralee.

Chantilly (FR) Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 1 · Biggest winner 23/10

1:05 Prix du Bois Bourillon (Handicap) Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 112. Surak (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Ronan Thomas · T: J-M Beguigne
2. 27. Lead Du Rheu (FR)
3. 313. Sakkaline (IRE)
1:40 Prix de l'Argiliere (Maiden) (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 11. Lunawery (GB)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A Fabre
2. 29. Prince De Conde (USA)
3. 35. Gavriotis (IRE)
2:10 Prix de la Grande Raille (Maiden) (Fillies) Flat · 1m · 4 ran
1. 11. Cinnamon Bay (GB)Won by 2½ lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: A Fabre
2. 27. Alpe Doloise (FR)
3. 35. Tanguista (FR)
2:40 Prix de Boran (Claimer) (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 6f · 3 ran
1. 11. Finikas (GB)Won by 3 lengths · J: Frank Panicucci · T: C Laffon-Parias
2. 211. Diary Chop (FR)
3. 34. Zitathir (FR)
3:15 Prix de Tombray Flat · 1m 2f · 4 ran
1. 114. Rose Melody (IRE)Won by 2½ lengths · J: Yann Lerner · T: C Lerner
2. 25. Tequila Brown (FR)
3. 31. Risk (IRE)
3:45 Prix de Cerfouillet (Handicap) Flat · 1m2½f · 3 ran
1. 17. Maggiore (GER)Won by a head · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: U Suter
2. 26. La Guidecca (GB)
3. 314. Di Paolo (USA)
4:15 Prix de la Rue Blanche (Claimer) (Apprentices) Flat · 1m 1f · 3 ran
1. 12. Prince Des Neiges (FR)23/10Won by 4 lengths · J: David Michaux · T: J Boisnard
2. 26. Lady Oceane (FR)
3. 34. La Frangine (FR)
4:45 Prix de Bois Larris (Handicap) Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 16. Le Superbe (FR)Won by a head · J: Julien Auge · T: F Pedrono
2. 215. Sweet Land (GB)
3. 31. Pauillac (GER)

Chantilly racecourse statistics →

Ripon Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 4 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:20 Claro Selling Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 170y · 15 ran
1. 12. Inside Story (IRE)7/2 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Robert Winston · T: Michael Easterby
2. 29. Carrietau (GB)10/1
3. 34. Ming Vase (GB)10/1
2:50 Nags Head Pickhill Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 5 ran
1. 13. Reebal (GB)6/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Brian Meehan
2. 26. Sparkling Eyes (GB)9/4
3. 35. Ingleby Image (GB)11/4
4. 51. Winning Spirit (IRE)15/8 fav
3:20 City Of Ripon Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 1f 170y · 9 ran
1. 18. Macorville (USA)7/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Tom Eaves · T: George Moore
2. 29. Moon On A Spoon (GB)6/1
3. 34. Daring Affair (GB)6/1
4. 83. Torrens (IRE)11/4 fav
3:50 Steve Nesbitt Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 13. Dim Sum (GB)7/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Tom Eaves · T: Howard Johnson
2. 210. Lafontaine Bleu (GB)9/4 fav
3. 311. Ishibee (IRE)16/1
4:20 Val Barker Fillies' Maiden Auction Stks Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 16. Morinqua (IRE)8/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 211. Temtation (IRE)9/4
3. 37. Princess Ileana (IRE)13/8 fav
4:50 Wakeman Stayers Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 110. Fair Spin (GB)14/1Won by a short head · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Micky Hammond
2. 26. Wrenlane (GB)12/1
3. 39. Just Waz (USA)9/1

Ripon racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:30 Paddock Bookmakers Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 10 ran
1. 13. First Cry (IRE)4/7 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Tony Dobbin · T: Nicky Richards
2. 28. Tell Henry (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Noriot (FR)20/1
3:00 John Wade Selling Handicap Hurdle (Qual) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 14 ran
1. 18. Tirailleur (IRE)10/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Sean Fox · T: M J Gingell
2. 214. Friedhelmo (GER)5/1 fav
3. 310. Amjad (GB)8/1
3:30 Wbx.com Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f · 13 ran
1. 111. Jack Lynch (GB)7/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 26. Ballito (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 313. Gunson Hight (GB)20/1
4:00 John Smith's Mares' Only Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 11 ran
1. 112. Verstone (IRE)11/4Won by 2½ lengths · J: Richie McGrath · T: Roger Fisher
2. 21. So Cloudy (GB)7/2
3. 36. Lucky Arthur (IRE)10/1
4. PU5. Dont Touch Me (IRE) · pulled up2/1 fav
4:30 wbx.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 3f · 10 ran
1. 11. Rare Society (IRE)13/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Tjade Collier · T: Sue Smith
2. 28. Now Then Sid (GB)10/1
3. 35. Midnight Gunner (GB)4/1
4. 76. Lambrini Bianco (IRE)7/2 fav
5:00 wbx.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 12 ran
1. 11. High Country (IRE)8/1Won by a neck · J: Graham Lee · T: Micky Hammond
2. 29. My Good Lord (IRE)5/1
3. 37. Welsh Dream (GB)28/1
4. 33. Greenfort Brave (IRE)10/1
5. PU8. Pennyhill Thyne (IRE) · pulled up9/4 fav

Sedgefield racecourse statistics →

Tralee Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:40 Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C&G) Maiden Flat · 1m · 16 ran
1. 114. So Amazing (IRE)5/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 28. Davidii (IRE)11/2
3. 313. Right Or Wrong (IRE)6/1
4. 510. Dolomite (IRE)7/2 fav
3:10 Denis Moriarty Plant Hire Claiming Race Flat · 1m · 12 ran
1. 14. Dart Along (USA)7/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: Michael McCullagh
2. 21. Major Title (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 37. Creekhaven (IRE)12/1
3:40 Fabric & Furniture Handicap (50-80) Flat · 1m 4f · 15 ran
1. 12. All Sorts Star (IRE)12/1Won by a neck · J: Wayne Lordan · T: David Wachman
2. 23. Indalo Bay (IRE)10/1
3. 35. King Rama (USA)5/1
4. 54. Harcas (IRE)7/2 fav
4:10 Kerryman 4-y-o Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 16. Restoration (FR)5/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 211. Frenchfurze Lad (GB)16/1
3. 35. Quai Du Roi (IRE)11/2
4. 91. Serve Time (GB)5/2 fav
4:40 Lansdowne Real Estate EBF Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f · 5 ran
1. 11. Coin Man (IRE)5/4 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: J R Barry · T: Eoin Doyle
2. 25. A Little Different (IRE)7/1
3. 36. King Ali (IRE)10/1
5:10 Crosse's Water Drilling Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f · 16 ran
1. 11. Breathing Fire (GB)4/6 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 22. Daramas (IRE)4/1
3. 34. Imco Tendence (IRE)10/1
5:40 Meadowlands Hotel Beginners Chase Chase · 2m · 11 ran
1. 14. Callow Lake (IRE)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Andrew Leigh · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 212. Articulation (GB)5/2 fav
3. 31. Anno Jubilo (GER)4/1

Tralee racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 27 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 favourites4 of 18 won22.2% · 18 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 £9.21Staked £18.00, returned £8.79 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerFair Spin (GB) 14/1The 4:50 Wakeman Stayers Handicap at Ripon
Joint favourites1 of 5 won20.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chantilly (FR)	1	1	8	—
Ripon	0	4	6	1 of 5 won
Sedgefield	1	6	6	—
Tralee	2	7	7	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 7 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 7 winners have no stored starting price and cannot be ranked by price. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 29 August 2006?: 27 races across 4 meetings were run on 29 August 2006: Chantilly (FR) (8 races), Ripon (6 races), Sedgefield (6 races) and Tralee (7 races). That is Chantilly (FR) in France; Ripon and Sedgefield in Great Britain; Tralee in Ireland. 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 29 August 2006?: Chantilly (FR): Soft (Turf); Ripon: Good To Soft (Turf); Sedgefield: Good To Firm (Turf); Tralee: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 29 August 2006?: Outright favourites won 4 of 18 on 29 August 2006 (22.2%); joint favourites won 1 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £18.00 and returned £8.79 — a loss of £9.21. 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 Fair Spin (GB) at 14/1 in the 4:50 Wakeman Stayers Handicap at Ripon.
What time was the first race on 29 August 2006?: The first race was the 1:05 Prix du Bois Bourillon at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 5:40 Meadowlands Hotel Beginners Chase at Tralee.