What horse racing was on 15 January 2009?

33 races across 5 meetings were run on 15 January 2009: Chelmsford (AW) (6 races), Ludlow (7 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races), Taunton (7 races) and Thurles (6 races). That is Chelmsford (AW), Ludlow, Southwell (AW) and Taunton 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 15 January 2009?

Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Ludlow: Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Taunton: Good To Soft (Turf); Thurles: Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 15 January 2009?

Outright favourites won 9 of 30 on 15 January 2009 (30.0%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £30.00 and returned £23.84 — a loss of £6.16. 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 Ballysassian (IRE) at 20/1 in the 1:05 Ballynonty Maiden Hurdle at Thurles.

What time was the first race on 15 January 2009?

The first race was the 1:00 William Hill January Sale - Why Bet Elsewhere Handicap at Southwell (AW); the last was the 9:20 Peregrine Handicap at Chelmsford (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 15 January 2009

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33 races were run across 5 meetings on 15 January 2009: Chelmsford (AW), Ludlow, Southwell (AW), Taunton and Thurles.

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

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 15/2

6:50 Red Kite Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 111. Billy Red (GB)15/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: J R Jenkins
2. 21. Leading Edge (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Capefly (GB)25/1
4. 67. Bertie Southstreet (GB)3/1 fav
7:20 Goshawk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6f · 8 ran
1. 11. Little Carmela (GB)13/8 favWon by a head · J: Chris Catlin · T: Stuart Williams
2. 24. Ice Bellini (GB)13/2
3. 32. Double Spectre (IRE)9/2
7:50 Golden Eagle Classified Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m5½f · 14 ran
1. 11. Amwell Brave (GB)6/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Simon Whitworth · T: J R Jenkins
2. 213. Limelight (USA)15/2
3. 35. Prince Of Medina (GB)9/2 fav
8:20 Hen Harrier Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 15. Wotashirtfull (IRE)3/1Won by a short head · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 21. Ivory Silk (GB)11/10 fav
3. 32. Fromsong (IRE)7/1
8:50 Osprey Selling Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 11. Clear Sailing (GB)3/1Won by a nose · J: Chris Catlin · T: Ollie Pears
2. 29. Bavarica (GB)2/1 fav
3. 34. Murfreesboro (GB)7/2
9:20 Peregrine Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 13. Folio (IRE)3/1 jt-favWon by a head · J: Chris Catlin · T: Willie Musson
2. 27. Just Observing (GB)28/1
3. 39. Fandango Boy (GB)8/1

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Ludlow Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

1:10 Ludlow For Functions Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 112. Dee Cee Elle (GB)16/1Won by a head · J: Mr Byron Moorcroft · T: Dai Burchell
2. 25. Sun Quest (GB)11/10 fav
3. 32. L'Eau Du Nil (FR)9/2
1:40 Clive Pavilion Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 12. Cornas (NZ)7/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Nick Williams
2. 24. Idarah (USA)25/1
3. 38. Mizen Raven (IRE)33/1
4. 611. The Package (GB)15/8 fav
2:10 Aja Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 16 ran
1. 17. I'm The Decider (IRE)7/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Mr A J Berry · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 26. Old Peak Road (IRE)40/1
3. 311. Bally Conn (IRE)8/1
2:40 Racing Uk On Sky 432 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 17. Fresh Air And Fun (IRE)8/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 24. Spring Lover (FR)15/2
3. 38. Marked Man (IRE)9/1
4. 512. Just Like That (GB)6/1 fav
3:10 Sidney Phillips Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 14 ran
1. 13. Just Smudge (GB)4/1 favWon by 15 lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Venetia Williams
2. 25. Ya I Know (IRE)11/1
3. 32. Rebel melody (IRE)15/2
3:40 Bill Nash Memorial Mares' Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 14 ran
1. 13. Dancingwithbubbles (IRE)4/5 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alan King
2. 211. Speed Bonnie Boat (GB)17/2
3. 38. Rothres (FR)125/1
4:10 Racing Post 'Hands And Heels' Intermediate NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 15. Double Dash (GB)11/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Rhys Flint · T: George Baker
2. 22. Acordeon (IRE)7/2
3. 37. Makhzoon (USA)16/1
4. 59. Scrum V (GB)11/4 fav

Ludlow racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/1

1:00 William Hill January Sale - Why Bet Elsewhere Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 11. Whiskey Creek (GB)11/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Barry McHugh · T: Chris Dwyer
2. 25. The Geester (GB)2/1 fav
3. 32. Decider (USA)4/1
1:30 Weatherbys Awt 'hands And Heels' Apprentice Series Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 11. Hurricane Coast (GB)9/1Won by a nose · J: Holly Hall · T: David Flood
2. 24. Jordi Roper (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 39. General Tufto (GB)10/1
2:00 William Hill January Sale - Now On! Classified Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 113. Vanatina (IRE)4/1Won by a short head · J: Duran Fentiman · T: Mark Brisbourne
2. 21. Amber Moon (GB)2/1 fav
3. 32. Bahamian Bay (GB)14/1
2:30 William Hill January Sale - Better Odds! Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 12. Mozayada (USA)13/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Franny Norton · T: Mel Brittain
2. 24. Quick Off The Mark (GB)7/1
3. 33. Moon Crystal (GB)10/3
3:00 William Hill January Sale - Why Bet Elsewhere Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 13. Spic 'n Span (GB)7/2 jt-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Ronald Harris
2. 26. Ridley Didley (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 31. Spoof Master (IRE)5/1
3:30 Southwell-racecourse.co.uk Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 7 ran
1. 12. Ibrox (IRE)6/4 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: Alan Brown
2. 27. If You Knew Suzy (GB)12/1
3. 31. Augustus John (IRE)85/40
4:00 Treat Kids At Half Term Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 11. Indian Diva (IRE)17/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: Roger Curtis
2. 22. To Be Or Not To Be (GB)15/8 fav
3. 34. Sweet Gale (IRE)7/2

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Taunton Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

1:20 Langford Trust Novices' Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 14 ran
1. 17. Quartz De Thaix (FR)16/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Venetia Williams
2. 22. Moves Goodenough (GB)4/1
3. 31. Benfleet Boy (GB)10/3
4. 413. Silk Hall (UAE)13/8 fav
1:50 Langford Trust Novices' Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 13 ran
1. 13. Eradicate (IRE)4/9 favWon by 5 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 29. Sadler's Star (GER)66/1
3. 31. My Moment (IRE)7/2
2:20 SIS Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 13 ran
1. 17. Oscar Jack (FR)7/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Venetia Williams
2. 24. Baseball Ted (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 311. Diego Velasquez (IRE)12/1
2:50 E.B.F. 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 110y · 14 ran
1. 12. Chariot Charger (IRE)6/4Won by 6 lengths · J: Jack Doyle · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 28. Lord Tomnoddy (GB)100/1
3. 31. Busker Royal (GB)Evens fav
3:20 3rd Battalion Royal Welsh Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 1f · 13 ran
1. 15. Oldrik (GER)4/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 23. Night Cru (GB)3/1 fav
3. 313. Bazart (GB)10/1
3:50 Carlsberg UK Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 3f · 8 ran
1. 13. Pangbourne (FR)9/2Won by 30 lengths · J: Jack Doyle · T: Alan King
2. 24. I Hear Thunder (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Cresswell Willow (IRE)7/1
4. PU8. Fine By Me (IRE) · pulled up7/2 fav
4:20 E.B.F./Doncaster Sales Mares' Standard Open NH Race (Qualifier) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 13 ran
1. 17. Gilwen Glory (IRE)9/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: D P Fahy · T: Evan Williams
2. 25. Fleur De Vassy (GB)9/1
3. 31. Keltic Cliche (GB)28/1
4. 59. Lady Rhinestone (IRE)Evens fav

Taunton racecourse statistics →

Thurles Heavy · Turf · 6 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 20/1

1:05 Ballynonty Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m · 15 ran
1. 14. Ballysassian (IRE)20/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Kevin Coleman · T: Terence O'Brien
2. 215. Some Song (IRE)50/1
3. 38. My Light (GB)50/1
4. 91. Bannow Rose (IRE)4/7 fav
1:35 Ballynonty Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 15 ran
1. 113. Inistioge (IRE)5/1Won by a short head · J: Davy Russell · T: Garvan Donnelly
2. 28. Outlaw Kid (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Fairwood Bob (IRE)5/2
4. 51. Layde Back (IRE)6/4 fav
2:05 Ballynonty Maiden Hurdle (div 3) Hurdle · 2m · 15 ran
1. 11. Otay Kawn (IRE)4/11 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 213. Mary's Little Vic (IRE)33/1
3. 36. My Fella (IRE)10/1
2:35 Littleton Handicap Hurdle (81-102) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 15 ran
1. 11. Whinstone Boy (IRE)6/1Won by 2 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: James Joseph Mangan
2. 29. Peak Raider (IRE)7/1
3. 311. Wicklow Lad (GB)11/2
3:05 Tipperary (ladies Riders) Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 16. Estuary Princess (IRE)7/1Won by a length · J: Miss E A Lalor · T: E McNamara
2. 24. Shopfrontspecialst (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Rose Of Fairyhill (IRE)16/1
4. RO9. Johnee Joblot (IRE) · ran out3/1 fav
3:35 Thurlesraces.ie Ladies Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 12 ran
1. 15. Financialregulator (IRE)Evens favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Ms K Walsh · T: Ms Margaret Mullins
2. 26. Dolly Hall (IRE)5/2
3. 34. Fennis Boy (IRE)8/1

Thurles racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 33 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 favourites9 of 30 won30.0% · 30 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 £6.16Staked £30.00, returned £23.84 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBallysassian (IRE) 20/1The 1:05 Ballynonty Maiden Hurdle at Thurles
Joint favourites2 of 6 won33.3% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chelmsford (AW)	1	5	6	1 of 2 won
Ludlow	3	7	7	—
Southwell (AW)	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Taunton	1	7	7	—
Thurles	2	5	6	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 15 January 2009?: 33 races across 5 meetings were run on 15 January 2009: Chelmsford (AW) (6 races), Ludlow (7 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races), Taunton (7 races) and Thurles (6 races). That is Chelmsford (AW), Ludlow, Southwell (AW) and Taunton 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 15 January 2009?: Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Ludlow: Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Taunton: Good To Soft (Turf); Thurles: Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 15 January 2009?: Outright favourites won 9 of 30 on 15 January 2009 (30.0%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £30.00 and returned £23.84 — a loss of £6.16. 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 Ballysassian (IRE) at 20/1 in the 1:05 Ballynonty Maiden Hurdle at Thurles.
What time was the first race on 15 January 2009?: The first race was the 1:00 William Hill January Sale - Why Bet Elsewhere Handicap at Southwell (AW); the last was the 9:20 Peregrine Handicap at Chelmsford (AW).