What horse racing was on 31 January 2009?

26 races across 4 meetings were run on 31 January 2009: Doncaster (6 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Sandown (6 races) and Wetherby (7 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 31 January 2009?

Doncaster: Good To Soft (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Sandown: Soft (Turf); Wetherby: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 31 January 2009?

Outright favourites won 8 of 22 on 31 January 2009 (36.4%); joint favourites won 2 of 11. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £22.00 and returned £28.53 — a profit of £6.53. 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 Kipchak (IRE) at 20/1 in the 2:15 24hr Telephone Betting at william Hill 0800 44 40 40 Selling Stakes at Lingfield (AW).

What was the feature race on 31 January 2009?

The feature race was the 2:05 Totepool Contenders Listed Hurdle (Listed) at Sandown, won by Celestial Halo (IRE) (1/2F).

What time was the first race on 31 January 2009?

The first race was the 1:10 Live Casino Games at williamhill.com Apprentice Handicap at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 4:30 Saturday 14th March Is Irish Day Standard Open NH Flat Race at Wetherby.

Racing Results

Saturday 31 January 2009

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26 races were run across 4 meetings on 31 January 2009: Doncaster, Lingfield (AW), Sandown and Wetherby.

Doncaster Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 9/1

1:25 Williamhill.com - Bet Live & In Running Novices' Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 110y · 5 ran
1. 15. Chapoturgeon (FR)7/4 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. The Duke's Speech (IRE)11/4
3. 33. Degas Art (IRE)4/1
1:55 Williamhill.com - Play Poker Online Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 8 ran
1. 18. Master of Arts (USA)11/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: David Pipe
2. 22. Copper Bleu (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 33. King's Forest (IRE)3/1
2:30 Williamhill.com - Live Casino Games Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 3f 110y · 14 ran
1. 114. Arctic Wings (IRE)9/1Won by half a length · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Tony Carroll
2. 210. Calatagan (IRE)22/1
3. 313. Gold Gun (USA)18/1
4. UR11. King Jack (GB) · unseated rider7/2 fav
3:00 Williamhill.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 12. I'msingingtheblues (IRE)9/2 co-favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Doctor David (GB)9/2 co-fav
3. 37. Clew Bay Cove (IRE)8/1
3:30 Williamhill.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 4m · 19 ran
1. 111. Jass (GB)6/1 favWon by 6 lengths · J: James Reveley · T: Keith Reveley
2. 214. Lyes Green (GB)18/1
3. 35. Gidam Gidam (IRE)16/1
4:10 Williamhill.com - More Sports, More Action Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 14 ran
1. 113. Thetwincamdrift (IRE)2/1 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alan King
2. 212. The Hollinwell (GB)14/1
3. 31. Bench Warrent (IRE)11/4

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

Lingfield (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races

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

1:10 Live Casino Games at williamhill.com Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 11. Divertimenti (IRE)4/1 favWon by a length · J: James O'Reilly · T: Conor Dore
2. 27. Bold Diva (GB)10/1
3. 38. Torquemada (IRE)11/2
1:40 Play Roulette at williamhill.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 14. Emirates World (IRE)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 22. Banda Sea (IRE)25/1
3. 39. Commandingpresence (USA)3/1
4. 411. Misyaar (IRE)11/4 fav
2:15 24hr Telephone Betting at william Hill 0800 44 40 40 Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 16. Kipchak (IRE)20/1Won by a short head · J: Martin Dwyer · T: Clive Brittain
2. 22. Northern Desert (IRE)11/1
3. 31. Don Pietro (GB)20/1
4. 57. Magnitude (GB)8/13 fav
2:45 Betlive & In-running at williamhill.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 15. Theatre Street (IRE)8/15 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 22. Under Review (IRE)3/1
3. 31. Theta Wave (USA)8/1
3:20 Live Casino Games at williamhill.com Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 11. Matsunosuke (GB)9/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Luke Morris · T: Alan Coogan
2. 22. Swiss Franc (GB)9/4 fav
3. 37. Little Edward (GB)5/1
3:55 Play Roulette at williamhill.com Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 17. Robby Bobby (GB)8/1Won by a head · J: Greg Fairley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 22. Emerald Wilderness (IRE)6/1
3. 39. Wine 'n Dine (GB)13/2
4:25 24hr Telephone Betting at William Hill 0800 44 40 40 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 12. Folio (IRE)14/1Won by half a length · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Willie Musson
2. 28. Millie's Rock (IRE)7/2 co-fav
3. 37. Kestrel Cross (IRE)20/1

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Sandown Soft · Turf · 6 races

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

1:30 Toteplacepot Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 6 ran
1. 12. Amore Mio (GER)9/4Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Tom Siddall · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 21. Optimus Maximus (IRE)4/7 fav
3. 35. Forget It (GB)14/1
2:05 Totepool Contenders Listed Hurdle Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 110y · 6 ran
1. 14. Celestial Halo (IRE)1/2 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. Osana (FR)10/3
3. 31. Afsoun (FR)7/1
2:35 Toteswinger Challengers Novices' Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f 110y · 5 ran
1. 12. Herecomesthetruth (IRE)7/4 favWon by a nose · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Massini's Maguire (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Buck The Legend (IRE)16/1
3:10 4 Million Pounds totescoop6 Heroes Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 6f · 14 ran
1. 15. Chief Yeoman (GB)16/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Venetia Williams
2. 23. Ballydub (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 314. Night Cru (GB)14/1
3:45 Totesport.com Masters Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 110y · 9 ran
1. 19. Can't Buy Time (IRE)4/1 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Richie McLernon · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 24. Eric's Charm (FR)6/1
3. 33. Lacdoudal (FR)20/1
4:20 Totesport 0800 221 221 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 18. Lorient Express (FR)11/4Won by 7 lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Venetia Williams
2. 29. Nikola (FR)20/1
3. 31. Almaydan (GB)10/1
4. 54. Good Company (IRE)5/2 fav

Sandown racecourse statistics →

Wetherby Soft · Turf · 7 races

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 15/2

1:15 Turftv Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 20 ran
1. 117. Elite Land (GB)4/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Felix De Giles · T: Brian Ellison
2. 218. Pearl (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 39. Nevsky Bridge (GB)28/1
1:45 European Communications Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 1f · 8 ran
1. 13. Tastes Like More (IRE)11/4 co-favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 27. Stick Together (GB)4/1
3. 31. Luccombe Bay (GB)11/4 co-fav
2:20 totescoop6 Record Rollover Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 4f 110y · 9 ran
1. 18. Daldini (GB)6/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Tjade Collier · T: Sue Smith
2. 24. Edmo Yewkay (IRE)12/1
3. 37. Corlande (IRE)5/1
4. 65. Saunders Road (IRE)10/3 fav
2:50 totescoop6 Millionaire Maker Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 1f · 8 ran
1. 17. Heraldry (IRE)15/2Won by 11 lengths · J: Felix De Giles · T: P C Haslam
2. 23. Tighten Your Belt (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Wild Cane Ridge (IRE)9/2
4. 54. Sheriff Hutton (IRE)3/1 fav
3:25 totepool Towton Novices' Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 1f · 5 ran
1. 13. Kornati Kid (GB)3/1Won by a neck · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 21. Will Be Done (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 32. Companero (IRE)9/2
4:00 Bramham Hall For Conferences & Banqueting Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 17. Glimmer of Light (IRE)4/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Charlie Huxley · T: Dr Richard Newland
2. 23. Eborarry (IRE)3/1
3. 36. Naval Attache (GB)10/1
4. 54. It's Bertie (GB)7/4 fav
4:30 Saturday 14th March Is Irish Day Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 110y · 14 ran
1. 114. Kealshore Lass (GB)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: George Moore
2. 212. Fridaythorpe (IRE)6/1
3. 36. Go On Be A Lady (GB)11/2
4. 101. Apache Blue (IRE)7/2 fav

Wetherby 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 favourites8 of 22 won36.4% · 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 profit of £6.53Staked £22.00, returned £28.53 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerKipchak (IRE) 20/1The 2:15 24hr Telephone Betting at william Hill 0800 44 40 40 Selling Stakes at Lingfield (AW)
Joint favourites2 of 11 won18.2% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Doncaster	3	5	6	1 of 3 won
Lingfield (AW)	2	5	7	0 of 5 won
Sandown	3	6	6	—
Wetherby	0	6	7	1 of 3 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 31 January 2009?: 26 races across 4 meetings were run on 31 January 2009: Doncaster (6 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Sandown (6 races) and Wetherby (7 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 31 January 2009?: Doncaster: Good To Soft (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Sandown: Soft (Turf); Wetherby: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 31 January 2009?: Outright favourites won 8 of 22 on 31 January 2009 (36.4%); joint favourites won 2 of 11. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £22.00 and returned £28.53 — a profit of £6.53. 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 Kipchak (IRE) at 20/1 in the 2:15 24hr Telephone Betting at william Hill 0800 44 40 40 Selling Stakes at Lingfield (AW).
What was the feature race on 31 January 2009?: The feature race was the 2:05 Totepool Contenders Listed Hurdle (Listed) at Sandown, won by Celestial Halo (IRE) (1/2F).
What time was the first race on 31 January 2009?: The first race was the 1:10 Live Casino Games at williamhill.com Apprentice Handicap at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 4:30 Saturday 14th March Is Irish Day Standard Open NH Flat Race at Wetherby.