What horse racing was on 26 January 2009?

22 races across 3 meetings were run on 26 January 2009: Kempton (7 races), Ludlow (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). All 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 26 January 2009?

Kempton: Soft (Turf); Ludlow: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 26 January 2009?

Outright favourites won 7 of 20 on 26 January 2009 (35.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £20.00 and returned £16.79 — a loss of £3.21. 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 Aqualung (FR) at 14/1 in the 3:30 Perrott Properties Novices' Hurdle at Ludlow.

What time was the first race on 26 January 2009?

The first race was the 1:00 Calverts Carpets Novices' Hurdle at Kempton; the last was the 5:40 Play Poker At williamhill.com Fillies' Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Monday 26 January 2009

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22 races were run across 3 meetings on 26 January 2009: Kempton, Ludlow and Wolverhampton (AW).

Kempton Soft · Turf · 7 races

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

1:00 Calverts Carpets Novices' Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 16 ran
1. 110. Riverside Theatre (GB)10/11 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 21. Hector's Choice (FR)3/1
3. 316. Shipboard Romance (IRE)40/1
1:30 Calverts Carpets Novices' Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 16 ran
1. 11. Ainama (IRE)10/11 favWon by 3 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 214. Hebridean (IRE)5/4
3. 310. Pale Rider (FR)25/1
2:05 Richard 'Dick' Curtis Memorial Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 7 ran
1. 16. Or Jaune (FR)11/1Won by a neck · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 25. Mount Oscar (IRE)16/1
3. 32. Itsa Legend (GB)4/1
4. PU3. Lodge Lane (IRE) · pulled up8/11 fav
2:40 Calverts Carpets Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 19 ran
1. 112. Wychwoods Legend (GB)8/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Warren Marston · T: Martin Keighley
2. 220. Clyffe Hanger (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 316. Pacific Ocean (ARG)50/1
3:15 Panoramic Bar & Restaurant Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 15. Fix The Rib (IRE)4/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 24. Pepsyrock (FR)2/1 fav
3. 37. Farmer's Lad (IRE)7/2
3:50 Calverts Carpets Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 7 ran
1. 14. Pop Ahead (IRE)11/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 26. Thedreamstillalive (IRE)12/1
3. 31. Nemetan (FR)13/2
4:20 Turftv Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 112. General Miller (GB)5/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 210. Volador (IRE)12/1
3. 35. Phidippides (IRE)13/8 fav

Kempton racecourse statistics →

Ludlow Soft · Turf · 7 races

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:10 Bull Ring Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 19. Torphichen (GB)7/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Johnny Farrelly · T: David Pipe
2. 23. Bruslini (FR)2/1 fav
3. 37. Moment Present (FR)7/2
1:45 Dinham Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 12. Idarah (USA)6/4 jt-favWon by a neck · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Michael Quinlan
2. 28. Soixante (IRE)6/4 jt-fav
3. 33. Iffy (GB)8/1
2:20 Stokesay Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 17 ran
1. 13. Markila (FR)11/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Henry Daly
2. 28. Miss Pebbles (IRE)17/2
3. 39. Ruby Crown (GB)17/2
4. 913. Moonlight Music (IRE)7/2 fav
2:55 HRH Prince Of Wales Challenge Trophy Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 11 ran
1. 13. Pretty Star (GER)9/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Mr William Biddick · T: Venetia Williams
2. 22. Antonius Caesar (FR)4/1
3. 39. Potts of Magic (GB)5/1
4. 47. Flight Command (GB)5/2 fav
3:30 Perrott Properties Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 15 ran
1. 14. Aqualung (FR)14/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Charlie Mann
2. 26. Ballycarney (IRE)9/2
3. 35. Atlantic Coast (IRE)9/1
4. 43. Tragic Realm (GB)15/8 fav
4:00 Church Stretton Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 14. Red Admiral (USA)13/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Charlie Mann
2. 22. Nortonthorpe Lad (IRE)13/2
3. 311. Rory Boy (USA)5/1 jt-fav
4:30 Wedding Receptions At Ludlow Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 111. Alexander Beetle (GB)3/1 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Henrietta C Knight
2. 23. Gibraltar Star (FR)7/2
3. 34. Hideaway (GB)9/1

Ludlow racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 8/1

1:55 Enjoy Lucky 7 Group Offer Amateur Riders' Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 13. Kingsmaite (GB)9/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Mr K Apark · T: Roy Bowring
2. 212. Suhayl Star (IRE)33/1
3. 310. Mister Incredible (GB)28/1
4. 41. Under Warranty (ITY)5/4 fav
2:30 Great Offers At wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 11. Gone Hunting (GB)8/13 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Jack Dean · T: Bill Turner
2. 23. Tillers Satisfied (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Simple Rhythm (GB)16/1
3:05 Enjoy Lucky 7 Group Offer Amateur Riders' Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 16. Muktasb (USA)15/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mrs M Morris · T: Derek Shaw
2. 21. Smirfys Systems (GB)15/2
3. 33. Loyal Royal (IRE)15/2
4. 89. Afton View (IRE)5/1 fav
3:40 Play Bingo At williamhill.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 103y · 9 ran
1. 12. Ghala Reemaan (IRE)4/1Won by a short head · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 25. Mullitovermaurice (GB)4/1
3. 39. Strikemaster (IRE)16/1
4. 71. Co Dependent (USA)3/1 fav
4:10 Hotel & Conferencing At Wolverhampton Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 13 ran
1. 19. La Diosa (IRE)11/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Chris Catlin · T: George Baker
2. 27. Cash In The Attic (GB)40/1
3. 311. Precocious Air (IRE)5/1
4:40 William Hill Telebetting On 0800 44 40 40 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 13. Cornus (GB)8/1Won by a neck · J: James Doyle · T: Alan McCabe
2. 21. Strabinios King (GB)15/8 fav
3. 36. Triple Axel (IRE)11/4
5:10 Sponsor A Race By Calling 01902 390009 Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 13. Tartan Gunna (GB)2/9 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 21. Divine Force (GB)7/1
3. 35. Sadaska (GB)33/1
5:40 Play Poker At williamhill.com Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 7 ran
1. 17. Bluebell Ridge (IRE)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Cathy Gannon · T: David Arbuthnot
2. 26. Eureka Moment (GB)11/2
3. 33. Karmest (GB)8/1
4. 44. Little Carmela (GB)2/1 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 22 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 20 won35.0% · 20 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 £3.21Staked £20.00, returned £16.79 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerAqualung (FR) 14/1The 3:30 Perrott Properties Novices' Hurdle at Ludlow
Joint favourites1 of 4 won25.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Kempton	3	7	7	—
Ludlow	1	5	7	1 of 4 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	3	8	8	—

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 26 January 2009?: 22 races across 3 meetings were run on 26 January 2009: Kempton (7 races), Ludlow (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). All 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 26 January 2009?: Kempton: Soft (Turf); Ludlow: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 26 January 2009?: Outright favourites won 7 of 20 on 26 January 2009 (35.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £20.00 and returned £16.79 — a loss of £3.21. 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 Aqualung (FR) at 14/1 in the 3:30 Perrott Properties Novices' Hurdle at Ludlow.
What time was the first race on 26 January 2009?: The first race was the 1:00 Calverts Carpets Novices' Hurdle at Kempton; the last was the 5:40 Play Poker At williamhill.com Fillies' Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).