What horse racing was on 13 January 2009?

26 races across 4 meetings were run on 13 January 2009: Chelmsford (AW) (6 races), Folkestone (6 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Thurles (7 races). That is Chelmsford (AW), Folkestone and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Thurles 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 13 January 2009?

Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Folkestone: Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Thurles: Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 13 January 2009?

Outright favourites won 7 of 22 on 13 January 2009 (31.8%); joint favourites won 2 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £22.00 and returned £15.46 — a loss of £6.54. 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 She's No Muppet (GB) at 66/1 in the 1:20 Pertemps People Development Conditionals' Handicap Hurdle at Folkestone.

What was the feature race on 13 January 2009?

The feature race was the 1:10 Phil Sweeney Memorial Chase (grade 3) (Grade 3) at Thurles, won by Irish Invader (IRE) (7/4).

What time was the first race on 13 January 2009?

The first race was the 12:40 Www.thurlesraces.ie Handicap Chase at Thurles; the last was the 4:40 Fyfield Handicap at Chelmsford (AW).

Racing Results

Tuesday 13 January 2009

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26 races were run across 4 meetings on 13 January 2009: Chelmsford (AW), Folkestone, Southwell (AW) and Thurles.

Chelmsford (AW) Standard · AW · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:10 Rose Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 15. Lady Vivien (GB)9/2Dead heat with Desert Strike (GB) · J: Chris Catlin · T: David Brown
2. 11. Desert Strike (GB)11/10 fav
3. 36. Deckchair (GB)9/1
2:40 Wells Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 5 ran
1. 15. Milne Bay (IRE)10/11 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: David Simcock
2. 23. Elusive Hawk (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Sendreni (FR)2/1
3:10 Walsham Le Willows Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f · 7 ran
1. 13. Nobelix (IRE)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tom Queally · T: Jeremy Gask
2. 21. Clear Reef (GB)7/2
3. 36. Baan (USA)4/1
4. 55. Benedict Spirit (IRE)3/1 fav
3:40 Isis Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 17. Murrin (IRE)11/4 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: T G Mills
2. 23. Wavertree Warrior (IRE)12/1
3. 35. Pension Policy (USA)11/4 jt-fav
4:10 Hedge End Island Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f · 6 ran
1. 12. Open Sesame (IRE)8/13 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Tom Queally · T: Peter Chapple-Hyam
2. 23. Solo Choice (GB)12/1
3. 31. Derringbay (IRE)66/1
4:40 Fyfield Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 14. Ruwain (GB)12/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ashley Morgan · T: Philip McBride
2. 21. Joe Jo Star (GB)8/11 fav
3. 37. Miss Understanding (GB)10/1

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Folkestone Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 66/1

1:20 Pertemps People Development Conditionals' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f 110y · 15 ran
1. 117. She's No Muppet (GB)66/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Alex Merriam · T: Nick Mitchell
2. 215. Festival Dreams (GB)14/1
3. 31. Doctored (GB)15/2
4. 57. Petroglyph (GB)7/2 fav
1:50 Saltwood Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 11. Amir El Jabal (FR)13/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: David Pipe
2. 27. Narlen (CZE)10/1
3. 34. Dallool (GB)7/1
4. UR5. Laharna (GB) · unseated rider5/4 fav
2:20 Hythe Juvenile Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 13 ran
1. 19. Ronaldo Des Mottes (FR)2/1 jt-favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: David Pipe
2. 214. Silk Affair (IRE)2/1 jt-fav
3. 36. Loco Grande (IRE)16/1
2:50 Stone Of Folca Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f · 10 ran
1. 17. Royal Hilarity (IRE)9/4 favWon by 15 lengths · J: Seamus Durack · T: Peter Bowen
2. 22. Tosula (GB)6/1
3. 310. Kappelhoff (IRE)14/1
3:20 Westenhanger Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f · 14 ran
1. 15. Maori Legend (GB)9/1Won by a length · J: Felix De Giles · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 29. Enroblim Trop (IRE)16/1
3. 314. Solid As A Rock (GB)4/1 fav
3:50 Romney Marsh Mares' Maiden Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f 110y · 14 ran
1. 115. Tara Taylor (GB)25/1Won by a short head · J: Tom Siddall · T: Charlie Longsdon
2. 212. Ryde Back (GB)2/1 fav
3. 35. Gentle Caribou (IRE)8/1

Folkestone racecourse statistics →

Southwell (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/1

1:00 William Hill January Sale - Now On! Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 11. Back In The Red (IRE)4/1Won by a head · J: Frankie McDonald · T: Ronald Harris
2. 23. Grimes Faith (GB)7/4 fav
3. 34. Monte Major (IRE)11/4
1:30 William Hill January Sale - Better Odds! Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 14 ran
1. 17. Merrion Tiger (IRE)8/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Greg Fairley · T: George Foster
2. 26. Gayanula (USA)12/1
3. 38. Bienheureux (GB)17/2
2:00 William Hill January Sale - Why Bet Elsewhere Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 110. Sea Cliff (IRE)15/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 25. Roisin's Prince (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Amron Hill (GB)6/1
4. 43. Sabancaya (GB)5/4 fav
2:30 Play Golf At Southwell Golf Club Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 13. My Sweet Georgia (IRE)10/3 favWon by a length · J: Micky Fenton · T: Simon Callaghan
2. 25. Diamond Surprise (GB)9/2
3. 32. My Best Man (GB)7/2
3:00 Southwell-racecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 11. Charlotte Grey (GB)11/1Won by a length · J: Duran Fentiman · T: Philip McBride
2. 23. Magical Song (GB)9/2
3. 32. Isabella's Fancy (GB)8/1
4. 79. Mister Benji (GB)7/2 fav
3:30 Arenaleisureplc.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 13. Ultimate (GB)2/5 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 26. Miss Christophene (IRE)40/1
3. 31. Antipodean (UAE)33/1
4:00 Southwell Racecourse For Conferences Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 15. Mrs Bun (GB)4/1Won by a neck · J: Tom Eaves · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 22. Crocodile Bay (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Triple Axel (IRE)7/2
4. 41. Tri Chara (IRE)15/8 fav

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Thurles Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

12:40 Www.thurlesraces.ie Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 2m 6f · 18 ran
1. 15. Bella Mana Mou (IRE)6/1Won by 30 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Michael Cullen
2. 24. My Lord Oscar (IRE)Evens fav
3. 33. Shan Brogeen (IRE)33/1
1:10 Phil Sweeney Memorial Chase (grade 3) Chase · 2m 2f · 5 ran
1. 13. Irish Invader (IRE)7/4Won by 13 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Carrigeen King (IRE)25/1
3. 32. Holly Tree (IRE)12/1
4. 801. Finger Onthe Pulse (IRE)4/6 fav
1:40 Heineken W.t. O'grady Memorial Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 12. Flag Of Honour (IRE)9/10 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: P W Flood · T: D T Hughes
2. 211. No One Tells Me (GB)4/1
3. 310. Wikaala (USA)7/1
2:15 I.n.h. Stallion Owners E.B.F Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f · 17 ran
1. 12. Browns Baily (IRE)5/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Niall P Madden · T: M F Morris
2. 29. Hello Kitty (IRE)25/1
3. 33. Glenquest (IRE)14/1
2:45 Cashel Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 18 ran
1. 18. Baffin Island (IRE)25/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Roger Loughran · T: D T Hughes
2. 212. Fosters Cross (IRE)5/2
3. 316. Who's Deal (IRE)12/1
4. 76. Uimhiraceathair (IRE)7/4 fav
3:15 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 19. Charming Hills (IRE)8/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Stephen Gray · T: J F O'Shea
2. 212. Another Notice (IRE)9/1
3. 318. Yeoman (FR)10/1
4. 112. Betabob (IRE)15/8 fav
3:45 Templemore Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 11 ran
1. 14. Marlay Park (IRE)9/2Won by 18 lengths · J: Mr B Connell · T: Ms Margaret Mullins
2. 210. Now Wich One (IRE)10/1
3. 37. Elysian Rock (GB)9/2
4. 108. Home Secretary (GB)11/4 fav

Thurles racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 26 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 favourites7 of 22 won31.8% · 22 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 £6.54Staked £22.00, returned £15.46 at SP · 1 dead heat, the return split
Biggest-priced winnerShe's No Muppet (GB) 66/1The 1:20 Pertemps People Development Conditionals' Handicap Hurdle at Folkestone
Joint favourites2 of 8 won25.0% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chelmsford (AW)	3	5	6	1 of 2 won
Folkestone	1	5	6	1 of 2 won
Southwell (AW)	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Thurles	1	6	7	0 of 2 won

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 13 January 2009?: 26 races across 4 meetings were run on 13 January 2009: Chelmsford (AW) (6 races), Folkestone (6 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Thurles (7 races). That is Chelmsford (AW), Folkestone and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Thurles 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 13 January 2009?: Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Folkestone: Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Thurles: Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 13 January 2009?: Outright favourites won 7 of 22 on 13 January 2009 (31.8%); joint favourites won 2 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £22.00 and returned £15.46 — a loss of £6.54. 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 She's No Muppet (GB) at 66/1 in the 1:20 Pertemps People Development Conditionals' Handicap Hurdle at Folkestone.
What was the feature race on 13 January 2009?: The feature race was the 1:10 Phil Sweeney Memorial Chase (grade 3) (Grade 3) at Thurles, won by Irish Invader (IRE) (7/4).
What time was the first race on 13 January 2009?: The first race was the 12:40 Www.thurlesraces.ie Handicap Chase at Thurles; the last was the 4:40 Fyfield Handicap at Chelmsford (AW).