What horse racing was on 24 January 2009?

33 races across 5 meetings were run on 24 January 2009: Cheltenham (7 races), Doncaster (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Navan (6 races) and Uttoxeter (6 races). That is Cheltenham, Doncaster, Lingfield (AW) and Uttoxeter in Great Britain; Navan 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 24 January 2009?

Cheltenham: Heavy (Turf); Doncaster: Soft (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Navan: Heavy (Turf); Uttoxeter: Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 24 January 2009?

Outright favourites won 13 of 32 on 24 January 2009 (40.6%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £33.09 — a profit of £1.09. 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 Par Avion (GB) at 66/1 in the 4:00 Skybet.com For All Your Football Betting Junior Standard Open NH Flat Race at Doncaster.

What was the feature race on 24 January 2009?

The feature race was the 3:25 Sky Bet Chase (Listed Handicap) (formerly the Great Yorkshire Chase) (Listed) at Doncaster, won by Big Fella Thanks (GB) (9/2).

What time was the first race on 24 January 2009?

The first race was the 12:35 Skyvegas.com Novices' Chase at Doncaster; the last was the 4:20 Brightwells Cheltenham Bloodstock Auctions Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Racing Results

Saturday 24 January 2009

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33 races were run across 5 meetings on 24 January 2009: Cheltenham, Doncaster, Lingfield (AW), Navan and Uttoxeter.

Cheltenham Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/1

12:55 Racecourse Of Year Classic Novices' Hurdle (grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f 110y · 6 ran
1. 12. Diamond Harry (GB)8/15 favWon by half a length · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Nick Williams
2. 21. Bensalem (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Ernst Blofeld (IRE)16/1
1:30 Timeform Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f · 10 ran
1. 19. Ping Pong Sivola (FR)3/1 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Venetia Williams
2. 24. Tricky Trickster (IRE)5/1
3. 37. Camden George (IRE)12/1
2:05 Betchronicle.com Trophy Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 5f · 13 ran
1. 113. The Sawyer (BEL)9/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: William Kennedy · T: Bob Buckler
2. 210. Akilak (IRE)6/1 fav
3. 312. Too Forward (IRE)10/1
2:35 Letheby & Christopher Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 1f 110y · 8 ran
1. 13. Joe Lively (IRE)11/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Joe Tizzard · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 27. Halcon Genelardais (FR)5/2 fav
3. 35. Tidal Bay (IRE)9/2
3:10 Wragge & Co Juvenile Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 1f · 7 ran
1. 15. Walkon (FR)6/5 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 26. Reve De Sivola (FR)11/4
3. 34. Simarian (IRE)6/1
3:45 Byrne Group Cleeve Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m · 8 ran
1. 16. Big Buck's (FR)7/2Won by 4 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 24. Punchestowns (FR)10/11 fav
3. 35. Fair Along (GER)8/1
4:20 Brightwells Cheltenham Bloodstock Auctions Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 1f · 15 ran
1. 17. Presenting Copper (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 210. Awesome George (GB)7/1
3. 35. Unfurled (IRE)16/1
4. 416. Hernando Royal (GB)5/1 fav

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

Doncaster Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 66/1

12:35 Skyvegas.com Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f · 4 ran
1. 15. Lightning Strike (GER)8/11 favWon by 30 lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Venetia Williams
2. 26. Psychomodo (GB)5/2
1:05 Bet & Watch All Horse Racing At Skybet.com Mares' Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 110y · 6 ran
1. 15. Pagan Starprincess (GB)28/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Barry Keniry · T: George Moore
2. 21. Chomba Womba (IRE)2/5 fav
3. 32. Helens Vision (GB)10/1
1:40 100 Pounds Welcome Bonus At skyvegas.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 110y · 13 ran
1. 16. Laredo Sound (IRE)11/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Moloney · T: Charlie Mann
2. 213. Serhaaphim (GB)14/1
3. 32. Character Building (IRE)5/1
4. 411. Charmaine Wood (GB)9/2 fav
2:15 Skypoker.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 3f · 12 ran
1. 12. Nacarat (FR)11/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Tom George
2. 21. Yes Sir (IRE)12/1
3. 39. Our Jasper (GB)12/1
2:50 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m 110y · 10 ran
1. 16. Cape Tribulation (GB)13/2Won by 17 lengths · J: Phil Kinsella · T: Malcolm Jefferson
2. 23. Junior (GB)5/1
3. 37. Grizebeck (IRE)40/1
4. F9. On Raglan Road (IRE) · fell11/10 fav
3:25 Sky Bet Chase (Listed Handicap) (formerly the Great Yorkshire Chase) Chase · Class 1 · 3m · 13 ran
1. 18. Big Fella Thanks (GB)9/2Won by 11 lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Ungaro (FR)9/1
3. 322. Native Coral (IRE)11/1
4. 617. Alexanderthegreat (IRE)4/1 fav
4:00 Skybet.com For All Your Football Betting Junior Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5f · 20 ran
1. 121. Par Avion (GB)66/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Paddy Aspell · T: Paul Murphy
2. 213. Switched Off (GB)50/1
3. 322. Sure Josie Sure (FR)3/1 fav

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/1

12:50 Live Casino Games At Williamhill.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 16. Quite A Fella (USA)9/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Chris Catlin · T: Andy Turnell
2. 27. Regal Angel (GB)4/1 fav
3. 31. Dusk (GB)5/1
1:25 Play Roulette At Williamhill.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 19. Thief Of Time (IRE)4/5 favWon by a neck · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Peter Chapple-Hyam
2. 24. Capeability (IRE)11/4
3. 37. Pyrus Time (IRE)20/1
2:00 Second 'Sharen Blaquiere Celebrate A Life' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 12. Distinctly Game (GB)6/1Won by a length · J: Joe Fanning · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 21. Catalan Bay (AUS)7/2 fav
3. 33. Forest Dane (GB)11/2
2:30 24hr Telephone Betting At William Hill 0800 44 40 40 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 5 ran
1. 12. Trafalgar Square (GB)11/10 favWon by a neck · J: Jim Crowley · T: Michael Attwater
2. 21. Mr Lambros (GB)4/1
3. 36. Randama Bay (IRE)10/1
3:05 Betlive & In-running at Williamhill.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 14. Den's Gift (IRE)7/2 favWon by a head · J: Adam Kirby · T: Clive Cox
2. 25. Halsion Chancer (GB)15/2
3. 31. Mister New York (USA)5/1
3:40 Live Casino Games At Williamhill.com Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 16. Formation (USA)11/1Won by a head · J: Hayley Turner · T: Jim Boyle
2. 24. Lady Jane Digby (GB)5/2
3. 35. Baylini (GB)13/2
4. 61. Kandidate (GB)9/4 fav
4:15 Play Roulette At Williamhill.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 14 ran
1. 11. Can Can Star (GB)7/2Won by a neck · J: Shane Kelly · T: Tony Carroll
2. 29. Colonel Sherman (USA)2/1 fav
3. 36. Bavarica (GB)6/1

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Navan Heavy · Turf · 6 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

1:00 2009 Navan Membership Maiden Hurdle Div 1 Hurdle · 2m · 10 ran
1. 12. Deal Done (FR)1/2 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: P W Flood · T: D T Hughes
2. 27. Montan (FR)66/1
3. 31. Arlington House (IRE)6/1
1:35 2009 Navan Membership Maiden Hurdle Div 2 Hurdle · 2m · 10 ran
1. 15. Sibenek (IRE)2/7 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Mark Bolger · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 23. Majestic Oak (FR)25/1
3. 36. Dont Cross Tina (IRE)9/1
2:10 Navan Golf Club Open For Membership Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 9 ran
1. 11. Kempes (IRE)11/10Won by 3 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 22. Oscar Looby (IRE)9/10 fav
3. 39. Royal Debs (IRE)50/1
2:45 Www.navanracecourse.ie Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 7f · 20 ran
1. 114. Telenor (GB)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: A E Lynch · T: J T R Dreaper
2. 215. Ten Fires (GER)7/2
3. 39. Lord Lansdown (IRE)6/1
4. 106. Lagganstown (IRE)9/4 fav
3:20 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 18 ran
1. 116. Carlas Dream (IRE)25/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Robbie Moran · T: Denis Paul Murphy
2. 26. Bootlegger (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 33. Got The Urge (IRE)5/1
3:50 Winningwaysracing.ie & Talkinghorses (pro/am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 10 ran
1. 19. Skorcher (IRE)4/9 favWon by 17 lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 27. Medical Card (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Mick The Tooth (IRE)6/1

Navan racecourse statistics →

Uttoxeter Heavy · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 12/1

1:15 Bells Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 13. Pelican Point (GB)3/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Adrian Lane · T: Donald McCain
2. 24. Bathwick Quest (IRE)11/4
3. 31. Gold Reef (GB)2/1 fav
1:50 Weatherbys Bloodstock Insurance Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 7 ran
1. 16. Supreme Leisure (IRE)12/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Joe Cornwall · T: John Cornwall
2. 21. Take It There (GB)7/1
3. 33. Cailin Go Maith (IRE)3/1
4. UR5. Heezagrey (IRE) · unseated rider9/4 fav
2:20 Executive Hire Show Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 110y · 9 ran
1. 12. Anglicisme (FR)11/4 jt-favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Fearghal Davis · T: Stephen Clark
2. 25. Peut Etre Sivola (FR)5/1
3. 33. Bret Maverick (IRE)66/1
2:55 Executive Hire News Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 19 ran
1. 15. Youngstown (IRE)5/2 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 215. Pelo Du Bief (FR)16/1
3. 310. Ayemdee (IRE)4/1
3:30 Wisedale Brothers Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 10 ran
1. 110. Mr Big (IRE)11/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Mr Kevin Tobin · T: Charlie Mann
2. 22. Honour's Dream (FR)9/1
3. 38. The Hardy Boy (GB)14/1
4:05 Banner Marquees Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 12. Benbane Head (USA)3/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Warren Marston · T: Martin Keighley
2. 21. Barafundle (IRE)7/1
3. 33. Edge Of Town (IRE)9/4 fav

Uttoxeter 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 favourites13 of 32 won40.6% · 32 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 profit of £1.09Staked £32.00, returned £33.09 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerPar Avion (GB) 66/1The 4:00 Skybet.com For All Your Football Betting Junior Standard Open NH Flat Race at Doncaster
Joint favourites1 of 2 won50.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Cheltenham	3	7	7	—
Doncaster	2	7	7	—
Lingfield (AW)	3	7	7	—
Navan	3	6	6	—
Uttoxeter	2	5	6	1 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 24 January 2009?: 33 races across 5 meetings were run on 24 January 2009: Cheltenham (7 races), Doncaster (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Navan (6 races) and Uttoxeter (6 races). That is Cheltenham, Doncaster, Lingfield (AW) and Uttoxeter in Great Britain; Navan 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 24 January 2009?: Cheltenham: Heavy (Turf); Doncaster: Soft (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Navan: Heavy (Turf); Uttoxeter: Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 24 January 2009?: Outright favourites won 13 of 32 on 24 January 2009 (40.6%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £33.09 — a profit of £1.09. 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 Par Avion (GB) at 66/1 in the 4:00 Skybet.com For All Your Football Betting Junior Standard Open NH Flat Race at Doncaster.
What was the feature race on 24 January 2009?: The feature race was the 3:25 Sky Bet Chase (Listed Handicap) (formerly the Great Yorkshire Chase) (Listed) at Doncaster, won by Big Fella Thanks (GB) (9/2).
What time was the first race on 24 January 2009?: The first race was the 12:35 Skyvegas.com Novices' Chase at Doncaster; the last was the 4:20 Brightwells Cheltenham Bloodstock Auctions Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham.