What horse racing was on 28 February 2009?

35 races across 5 meetings were run on 28 February 2009: Doncaster (7 races), Kelso (7 races), Kempton (7 races), Navan (7 races) and Newbury (7 races). That is Doncaster, Kelso, Kempton and Newbury 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 28 February 2009?

Doncaster: Good To Firm (Turf); Kelso: Soft (Turf); Kempton: Good (Turf); Navan: Soft (Turf); Newbury: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 28 February 2009?

Outright favourites won 14 of 34 on 28 February 2009 (41.2%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £34.00 and returned £38.34 — a profit of £4.34. 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 Benalma (IRE) at 33/1 in the 4:25 Trim Beginners Chase at Navan.

What time was the first race on 28 February 2009?

The first race was the 1:35 Toteplacepot 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle at Newbury; the last was the 5:20 Paul's Original Sandwich House Handicap Hurdle at Kelso.

Racing Results

Saturday 28 February 2009

← 27 Feb 1 Mar →

35 races were run across 5 meetings on 28 February 2009: Doncaster, Kelso, Kempton, Navan and Newbury.

Doncaster Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

1:50 State Of Rock Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 16 ran
1. 110. Alfloramoor (GB)16/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Adam Pogson · T: Charles Pogson
2. 218. Cobbler's Queen (IRE)18/1
3. 311. Grand Article (IRE)13/2 fav
2:25 State Club In Gainsborough Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 110y · 9 ran
1. 13. Lake Legend (GB)4/6 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alan King
2. 24. Carndonagh (IRE)14/1
3. 32. Burnt Oak (UAE)5/1
2:55 Sands 5th Year Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m 110y · 9 ran
1. 16. Georgian King (GB)8/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alan King
2. 29. Sheriff Hutton (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 310. Star Beat (GB)10/1
3:25 Coolfun Grimthorpe Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 2f · 8 ran
1. 16. Out The Black (IRE)11/2Won by half a length · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 28. Gidam Gidam (IRE)9/1
3. 35. Idle Talk (IRE)15/2
4:00 DBS Spring Sales Bumper Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 2 · 2m 110y · 18 ran
1. 116. Lidar (FR)4/6 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alan King
2. 28. Miller's Dawn (GB)12/1
3. 39. Nodforms Violet (IRE)6/1
4:35 State Cinema In Gainsborough Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 3 ran
1. 12. West End Rocker (IRE)5/6 favWon by 14 lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alan King
2. 21. Nom de Guerre (IRE)15/8
3. 34. Annie's Answer (IRE)7/2
5:10 State Of Dance Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 110y · 9 ran
1. 12. Leslingtaylor (IRE)9/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: John Quinn
2. 23. Bambi De L'orme (FR)7/1
3. 37. Coach Lane (GB)8/1
4. 55. Dev (IRE)5/2 fav

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

Kelso Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 28/1

2:00 Meadowhead Parks Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 6 ran
1. 13. Cantgeton (IRE)11/4Won by a short head · J: Noel Fehily · T: P Monteith
2. 27. Frith (IRE)13/2
3. 31. Open de L'Isle (FR)9/4 fav
2:30 Extr-ordin-air Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 16 ran
1. 116. Livvy Inn (USA)28/1Won by 13 lengths · J: Campbell Gillies · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 22. Fortysecond Street (IRE)4/1
3. 34. Alderley Rover (IRE)4/1
4. 51. Ballinderry Park (FR)4/5 fav
3:05 Cyril Alexander Memorial HBLB Novices' Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 1f · 5 ran
1. 13. Camden George (IRE)7/4 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Henry Oliver · T: Sue Smith
2. 21. Cromwell Court (GB)4/1
3. 35. Soubriquet (IRE)22/1
3:35 totesport.com Premier Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 6f 110y · 4 ran
1. 12. Money Trix (IRE)2/1Won by 26 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Nicky Richards
2. 23. Natiain (GB)10/1
3. F1. Cloudy Lane (GB) · fell4/5 fav
4:10 Totepool Premier Kelso Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 2f · 6 ran
1. 12. Knockara Beau (IRE)6/1Won by 27 lengths · J: Jan Faltejsek · T: George Charlton
2. 23. Wendel (GER)4/6 fav
3. 31. Alfie Flits (GB)4/1
4:45 Ship Inn, Dalkeith Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 6f 110y · 10 ran
1. 19. The Reverend (IRE)10/3Won by 25 lengths · J: Miss L Horner · T: R D Coupland
2. 23. Smart Cavalier (GB)12/1
3. 37. Nocatee (IRE)12/1
4. F10. Hartburn (GB) · fell2/1 fav
5:20 Paul's Original Sandwich House Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 18 ran
1. 118. Description (IRE)7/2 favWon by 14 lengths · J: Henry Oliver · T: Sue Smith
2. 25. Lily Tara (GB)14/1
3. 37. Kentucky Boy (IRE)12/1

Kelso racecourse statistics →

Kempton Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 15/2

1:45 Betfred Cheltenham Preview Ring 0800 03 20 878 Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 16. King Brex (DEN)11/2Won by a length · J: Paul Moloney · T: Charlie Mann
2. 21. Wessex King (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Hohlethelonely (GB)10/3 fav
2:20 Tfm Networks Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 8 ran
1. 12. Captain Americo (IRE)7/2 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Mark Grant · T: Andy Turnell
2. 23. Midas Way (GB)5/1
3. 37. Double Obsession (GB)13/2
2:50 Betfred Poker Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 10 ran
1. 18. Wednesday Country (IRE)15/2Won by a head · J: Felix De Giles · T: Jonathen de Giles
2. 27. Power King (IRE)7/2
3. 34. Methodical (GB)16/1
4. PU6. Constantius (GB) · pulled up3/1 fav
3:20 Betfred Casino Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 4 ran
1. 15. Bouggler (GB)11/2Won by 24 lengths · J: Jack Doyle · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 22. The Shoe (NZ)5/2
3. 31. Hell's Bay (FR)8/13 fav
3:55 Betfred Ladies Poker Tour Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 3 ran
1. 13. Or Jaune (FR)5/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 22. Oracle des Mottes (FR)15/8
3. 31. My Turn Now (IRE)11/4
4:30 betfred.com Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m · 4 ran
1. 13. Fix The Rib (IRE)5/6 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 21. Free World (FR)7/4
3. 35. Ouste (FR)20/1
5:05 Betfred Bingo Maiden Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 4 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 14. Mintiverdi (GB)4/1 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Tom Siddall · T: Noel Chance
2. 211. Time To Think (GB)13/2
3. 35. The Bishops Baby (IRE)5/1

Kempton racecourse statistics →

Navan Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

1:45 Kilberry Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 19 ran
1. 113. Moville (IRE)9/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Niall P Madden · T: Martin Brassil
2. 220. Geestring (IRE)9/1
3. 312. Mickle Bower (IRE)40/1
2:15 Athboy Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 5 ran
1. 15. Brave Betsy (IRE)6/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Michael Fitzsimons
2. 21. Faltering Fullback (GB)6/4 fav
3. 34. Sher Beau (IRE)16/1
2:45 Nobber Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 27 ran
1. 12. Ashburton Lad (IRE)25/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Mr R O Harding · T: Ms Debbie Hartnett
2. 21. Archiestown (USA)11/8 fav
3. 319. Rick (FR)8/1
3:15 Garlow Cross Handicap Hurdle (81-116) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 26 ran
1. 122. Halfback (IRE)8/1Won by 6 lengths · J: P A Carberry · T: F G Hand
2. 225. Cantrell (IRE)33/1
3. 38. Colls Corner (IRE)13/2
4. 64. East Beach (IRE)5/1 fav
3:50 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Novice Chase Chase · 3m · 7 ran
1. 12. Rare Bob (IRE)11/8 favWon by 5 lengths · J: P W Flood · T: D T Hughes
2. 26. Bronte Bay (IRE)10/3
3. 31. Equus Maximus (IRE)9/2
4:25 Trim Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 17 ran
1. 11. Benalma (IRE)33/1Won by a neck · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: Mrs Pauline Gavin
2. 22. Captain Conflict (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 38. Hotel Hilamar (IRE)2/1
5:00 Athlumney (pro/am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 9 ran
1. 12. Marlay Park (IRE)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mr B Connell · T: Ms Margaret Mullins
2. 28. Liss Na Tintri (IRE)7/4
3. 35. Definite Deploy (IRE)14/1
4. 61. Alexander Seaview (IRE)6/4 fav

Navan racecourse statistics →

Newbury Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:35 Toteplacepot 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 7 ran
1. 12. Definity (IRE)8/11 favWon by 4 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 27. Punjabi Army (GB)25/1
3. 33. Minella Theatre (IRE)9/4
2:05 Toteswinger Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 2f 110y · 5 ran
1. 15. Oh Braga (FR)5/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Tom George
2. 23. Fit To Drive (GB)15/8 fav
3. 31. Hill Forts Timmy (GB)18/1
2:35 Totescoop6 Veterans' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 2f 110y · 8 ran
1. 11. Darkness (GB)9/4 favWon by 11 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Charles Egerton
2. 22. Church Island (IRE)15/2
3. 35. Puntal (FR)20/1
3:10 Totesport.com Gold Cup Handicap Chase Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 111. New Little Bric (FR)14/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Nick Scholfield · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 217. The Package (GB)11/4 fav
3. 313. Mister Quasimodo (GB)40/1
3:45 Totesportcasino.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 8 ran
1. 18. Secret Tune (GB)11/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Tom George
2. 26. Mutual Friend (USA)6/1
3. 35. Norman The Great (GB)6/1
4. 41. Procas de Thaix (FR)7/2 fav
4:20 Totesportgames.com Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 19. Indian Blood (IRE)8/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Kevkat (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Theft (GB)12/1
4. F4. Clova Island (GB) · fell11/4 fav
4:55 Totesportbingo.com Bumper Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 11. Bellvano (GER)8/11 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Mr J P Magnier · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 28. Tail Of The Bank (IRE)80/1
3. 36. Shooters Wood (IRE)66/1

Newbury 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 favourites14 of 34 won41.2% · 34 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 £4.34Staked £34.00, returned £38.34 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBenalma (IRE) 33/1The 4:25 Trim Beginners Chase at Navan
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Doncaster	3	6	7	0 of 2 won
Kelso	2	7	7	—
Kempton	4	7	7	—
Navan	2	7	7	—
Newbury	3	7	7	—

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 28 February 2009?: 35 races across 5 meetings were run on 28 February 2009: Doncaster (7 races), Kelso (7 races), Kempton (7 races), Navan (7 races) and Newbury (7 races). That is Doncaster, Kelso, Kempton and Newbury 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 28 February 2009?: Doncaster: Good To Firm (Turf); Kelso: Soft (Turf); Kempton: Good (Turf); Navan: Soft (Turf); Newbury: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 28 February 2009?: Outright favourites won 14 of 34 on 28 February 2009 (41.2%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £34.00 and returned £38.34 — a profit of £4.34. 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 Benalma (IRE) at 33/1 in the 4:25 Trim Beginners Chase at Navan.
What time was the first race on 28 February 2009?: The first race was the 1:35 Toteplacepot 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle at Newbury; the last was the 5:20 Paul's Original Sandwich House Handicap Hurdle at Kelso.