What horse racing was on 26 February 2009?

35 races across 5 meetings were run on 26 February 2009: Ludlow (7 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races), Taunton (7 races), Thurles (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Ludlow, Southwell (AW), Taunton and Wolverhampton (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 26 February 2009?

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

How did the favourites do on 26 February 2009?

Outright favourites won 11 of 32 on 26 February 2009 (34.4%); joint favourites won 0 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £28.48 — a loss of £3.52. 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 Gallantry (GB) at 20/1 in the 8:50 Betdaq.co.uk Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

What time was the first race on 26 February 2009?

The first race was the 1:55 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Mares Beginners Chase at Thurles; the last was the 9:20 Friday Nights Are Disco Nights Maiden Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 26 February 2009

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35 races were run across 5 meetings on 26 February 2009: Ludlow, Southwell (AW), Taunton, Thurles and Wolverhampton (AW).

Ludlow Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 13/2

2:20 Corve Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 5f · 14 ran
1. 113. Super Ross (IRE)2/1 favWon by 3 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Evan Williams
2. 21. Celticello (IRE)9/2
3. 312. Solid Silver (GB)7/1
2:50 Turftv Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 16. Supreme Duke (IRE)9/4Won by 5 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 27. Haar (GB)8/1
3. 31. Berings Express (FR)2/1 fav
3:20 Corbettsport.com 'national Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 9 ran
1. 14. Patsy Finnegan (GB)5/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 26. Archie Gunn (GB)12/1
3. 35. Walamo (GER)10/1
3:50 Forbra Gold Challenge Cup Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 11 ran
1. 16. Kilcrea Asla (IRE)11/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Tom George
2. 22. Pretty Star (GER)11/2
3. 311. Super Judge (IRE)33/1
4. 510. Hermano Cordobes (IRE)4/1 fav
4:20 Pertemps People Development Training Series Conditionals' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 9 ran
1. 18. Sashenka (GB)9/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Michael Murphy · T: John Spearing
2. 21. Painter Man (FR)9/4 fav
3. 36. Sir Monty (USA)12/1
4:50 Chase Meredith Memorial Trophy Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m · 14 ran
1. 11. Alvino (GB)3/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Mr R Burton · T: Ian Emes
2. 28. Bob Hall (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 33. Rowdy Yeats (IRE)10/1
5:20 Leebotwood Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 17. Samsons Son (GB)13/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 21. Eradicate (IRE)1/3 fav
3. 311. Markila (FR)7/1

Ludlow racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:10 Bet Six Nations Rugby - Betdaq Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 12. More Time Tim (IRE)10/11 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Ross Atkinson · T: Jim Boyle
2. 23. Barataria (GB)17/2
3. 37. Downhill Skier (IRE)16/1
2:40 Bet Test Match Cricket - Betdaq Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 11. Madison Belle (GB)2/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Martin Lane · T: K R Burke
2. 24. My Sweet Georgia (IRE)4/5 fav
3. 33. Swiss Art (IRE)8/1
3:10 Bet Uefa Cup - Betdaq Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 12. Smokey Ryder (GB)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Chris Catlin · T: Ronald Harris
2. 23. Lesley's Choice (GB)7/2 jt-fav
3. 38. Dispol Grand (IRE)12/1
3:40 Hospitality At Southwell Racecourse Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 19. May Martin (GB)12/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Chris Catlin · T: Rae Guest
2. 27. Taurus Twins (GB)25/1
3. 31. Air Lion (USA)2/5 fav
4:10 Southwell-racecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f · 4 ran
1. 11. Profit's Reality (IRE)9/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Michael Attwater
2. 23. Phoenix Flight (IRE)11/4
3. 34. Benedict Spirit (IRE)2/1 fav
4:40 Membership Of Southwell Golf Club Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f · 5 ran
1. 15. Gamesters Lady (GB)11/2Won by a neck · J: Duran Fentiman · T: Mark Brisbourne
2. 21. Friends Hope (GB)7/1
3. 36. Lady Longcroft (GB)15/8 jt-fav
5:10 Call 01636 814481 To Sponsor A Race Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 15. Miss Christophene (IRE)4/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: Mrs S Lamyman
2. 22. Hawkspring (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Diamond Surprise (GB)12/1
4. 41. Trueblue Wizard (IRE)2/1 fav

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:30 Atlas Packaging Silver Jubilee/EBF 'NH' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 10 ran
1. 18. Summery Justice (IRE)4/1Won by a head · J: Sam Thomas · T: Venetia Williams
2. 27. Song Sung Blue (IRE)6/1
3. 31. Special Occasion (GB)15/2
4. 42. Vodka Brook (IRE)13/8 fav
3:00 Royal Bath & West Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 8 ran
1. 15. Quickbeam (IRE)11/8 favWon by 30 lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Venetia Williams
2. 22. Mark The Book (IRE)7/2
3. 34. Predateur (FR)11/4
3:30 Royal Bath & West Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 7 ran
1. 13. Cast Cada (IRE)2/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Charlie Mann
2. 21. Gullible Gordon (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 32. Another Display (IRE)15/2
4:00 Adrian & Dinah Little Silver Wedding Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 9 ran
1. 13. Shake The Barley (IRE)5/2 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Tom George
2. 28. Jack's Lad (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Prophete de Guye (FR)3/1
4:30 Horserace Betting Levy Board Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 110y · 13 ran
1. 12. Qozak (FR)1/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Postmaster (GB)7/1
3. 37. Long Hop (IRE)14/1
5:00 Pontispool Equine Sports Centre Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 7f 110y · 12 ran
1. 18. Nobody Tells Me (FR)7/1Won by a neck · J: Mr I Chanin · T: E Walker
2. 26. Imperial Sun (IRE)7/1
3. 39. Thirtytwo Red (IRE)11/2
4. PU10. Kiama (GB) · pulled up11/4 fav
5:30 Racing Post 'Hands And Heels' Jumps Series Handicap Hurdle (Conds/Amats) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 16 ran
1. 13. Marchand D'argent (FR)11/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Giles Hawkins · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 24. Picot de Say (GB)6/1
3. 313. Sweet World (GB)25/1
4. 512. Treaty Flyer (IRE)7/2 fav

Taunton racecourse statistics →

Thurles Soft · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 12/1

1:55 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Mares Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 2f · 16 ran
1. 112. Seepeeoh (IRE)12/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Sean Flanagan · T: Liz Doyle
2. 213. Sorrentina (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Belladventure (IRE)12/1
4. F16. Cru (IRE) · fell7/4 fav
2:25 Cashel Chase Chase · 2m 2f · 5 ran
1. 12. Irish Invader (IRE)9/4Won by 4½ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Carthalawn (IRE)4/5 fav
3. 36. Tumbling Dice (IRE)10/1
2:55 Ballycahill (c & G) Beginners Chase Chase · 3m · 16 ran
1. 15. El Jo (IRE)8/1Won by a neck · J: Paul Carberry · T: Michael Hourigan
2. 29. Island Wood (IRE)12/1
3. 36. Garryowen Star (IRE)5/1
4. F13. Rock Diplomat (IRE) · fell4/7 fav
3:25 Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle (grade 2) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 15. Clan Tara (IRE)4/1Won by a neck · J: Davy Russell · T: Paul Nolan
2. 23. The Bishop Looney (IRE)9/1
3. 39. Healys Bar (IRE)14/1
4. 92. Quiscover Fontaine (FR)3/1 fav
3:55 Holy Cross Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 17 ran
1. 11. Just Friends (IRE)7/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: M J P O'Brien
2. 213. Tawaagg (GB)4/6 fav
3. 316. Wickham Street (IRE)12/1
4:25 Thurles Racecourse Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 18 ran
1. 13. Jessies Dream (IRE)3/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Carrigeen King (IRE)16/1
3. 38. Chasers Chance (IRE)33/1
4. F4. Judge Roy Bean (IRE) · fell8/11 fav
4:55 Prime Beef Handicap Hurdle (81-102) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 18 ran
1. 115. Tooman Lane (IRE)11/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Ian McCarthy · T: C Roche
2. 217. Kylebeg Krystle (IRE)50/1
3. 35. Alickadoo (IRE)14/1
5:25 Mid Tipp Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 16 ran
1. 17. One To Many (IRE)6/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Ms N Carberry · T: C F Swan
2. 25. Kilflora (GB)10/1
3. 312. Coole Avenue (IRE)8/1

Thurles racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 20/1

6:50 Horizons Restaurant - Place To Dine Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 4 ran
1. 12. Harry Up (GB)7/4 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Amy Ryan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 23. Blue Tomato (GB)5/2
3. 31. Bo McGinty (IRE)5/1
7:20 Tomorrow Is Soul Night Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 13. Bahamian Lad (GB)10/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: Reg Hollinshead
2. 27. Compton Classic (GB)6/1
3. 36. Gainshare (GB)7/1
7:50 Bet Multiples Betdaq Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f · 6 ran
1. 11. Remember Ramon (USA)11/4 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Jeremy Gask
2. 28. Blockley (USA)9/2
3. 36. Monaadi (IRE)3/1
8:20 Betdaq Betting Exchange Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 16. Wind Flow (GB)9/2Won by a head · J: Cathy Gannon · T: Chris Dwyer
2. 21. Wine 'n Dine (GB)4/6 fav
3. 35. Blacktoft (USA)8/1
8:50 Betdaq.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f · 7 ran
1. 11. Gallantry (GB)20/1Won by a neck · J: Tolley Dean · T: Paul Howling
2. 27. Leonaldo (USA)6/1
3. 38. Solent Ridge (IRE)10/1
4. 44. Plush (GB)11/8 fav
9:20 Friday Nights Are Disco Nights Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f · 4 ran
1. 11. Gaily Noble (IRE)4/9 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: Andrew Haynes
2. 23. Sullenberger (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Royal Society (GB)3/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 35 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 favourites11 of 32 won34.4% · 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 loss of £3.52Staked £32.00, returned £28.48 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerGallantry (GB) 20/1The 8:50 Betdaq.co.uk Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW)
Joint favourites0 of 6 won0.0% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ludlow	2	7	7	—
Southwell (AW)	1	5	7	0 of 4 won
Taunton	3	7	7	—
Thurles	2	8	8	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	3	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 26 February 2009?: 35 races across 5 meetings were run on 26 February 2009: Ludlow (7 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races), Taunton (7 races), Thurles (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Ludlow, Southwell (AW), Taunton and Wolverhampton (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 26 February 2009?: Ludlow: Good (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Taunton: Good To Soft (Turf); Thurles: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 26 February 2009?: Outright favourites won 11 of 32 on 26 February 2009 (34.4%); joint favourites won 0 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £28.48 — a loss of £3.52. 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 Gallantry (GB) at 20/1 in the 8:50 Betdaq.co.uk Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).
What time was the first race on 26 February 2009?: The first race was the 1:55 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Mares Beginners Chase at Thurles; the last was the 9:20 Friday Nights Are Disco Nights Maiden Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW).