What horse racing was on 3 October 2009?

52 races across 7 meetings were run on 3 October 2009: Epsom Downs (7 races), Fontwell (7 races), Gowran Park (8 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Newmarket (7 races), Redcar (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Epsom Downs, Fontwell, Newmarket, Redcar and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Gowran Park in Ireland; Longchamp (FR) in France. 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 3 October 2009?

Epsom Downs: Good To Firm (Turf); Fontwell: Good To Firm (Turf); Gowran Park: Good To Firm (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Redcar: Good To Firm (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 3 October 2009?

Outright favourites won 12 of 47 on 3 October 2009 (25.5%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £47.00 and returned £41.14 — a loss of £5.86. 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 Oasis Dancer (GB) at 66/1 in the 2:25 Tattersalls Timeform Million at Newmarket.

What was the feature race on 3 October 2009?

The feature race was the 2:40 Total Prix de la Foret (Group 1) at Longchamp (FR), won by Varenar (FR) (20/1).

What time was the first race on 3 October 2009?

The first race was the 1:05 Prix Horse Racing Abroad at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 9:15 Wolverhampton Hospitality - A Pleasure Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 3 October 2009

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52 races were run across 7 meetings on 3 October 2009: Epsom Downs, Fontwell, Gowran Park, Longchamp (FR), Newmarket, Redcar and Wolverhampton (AW).

Epsom Downs Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

2:05 Blue Square Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 18y · 10 ran
1. 111. Kaleo (GB)7/2 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Hayley Turner · T: Simon Dow
2. 29. Hunterview (GB)14/1
3. 36. Can Can Star (GB)10/1
2:35 Blue Square Casino Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 17. Lord Aeryn (IRE)11/4Won by a short head · J: Martin Lane · T: Richard Fahey
2. 23. Constant Contact (GB)15/8 fav
3. 32. Trailblazing (GB)17/2
3:10 Blue Square Guaranteed Sp Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 1m 114y · 5 ran
1. 15. Zeitoper (GB)2/1 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Ahmed Ajtebi · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 24. Raine's Cross (GB)4/1
3. 36. Layline (IRE)3/1
3:45 Blue Square Apprentices' Derby Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 10y · 9 ran
1. 13. Worth A King's (GB)11/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Louis-Philippe Beuzelin · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 25. Ethics Girl (IRE)17/2
3. 34. Tilos Gem (IRE)8/1
4. 46. Free Tussy (ARG)10/3 fav
4:20 Blue Square Exclusive Live Shows Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 114y · 7 ran
1. 15. Roar of Applause (GB)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Brian Meehan
2. 21. Sovereign Remedy (USA)11/10 fav
3. 32. Tudor Key (IRE)12/1
4:55 Blue Square Poker Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 18y · 7 ran
1. 13. Feathered Crown (FR)5/2 favWon by a neck · J: Hayley Turner · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 27. Deportment (GB)4/1
3. 34. Mefraas (IRE)11/4
5:30 Blue Square Games Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 11. Lindoro (GB)8/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Walter Swinburn
2. 211. Leadenhall Lass (IRE)17/2
3. 32. Frognal (IRE)8/1
4. 55. Hi Shinko (GB)5/1 fav

Epsom Downs racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 18/1

2:15 R R Donnelley Supporting Sussex Community Foundation Juvenile Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 2f 110y · 9 ran
1. 15. Riptide (GB)2/1 favWon by 25 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 23. Hector's House (GB)9/1
3. 38. Ravine Rose (GB)12/1
2:50 Costain Supporting Cancer Research Uk Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 6f · 9 ran
1. 11. Majic Moments (IRE)9/1Won by a neck · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Charlie Longsdon
2. 27. You Can Of Course (IRE)4/1
3. 38. Miss Merenda (GB)16/1
4. PU2. Doc Reason (IRE) · pulled up7/2 fav
3:30 Wipro Supporting Wateraid Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 4 ran
1. 11. Risk (IRE)6/4Won by a neck · J: A P McCoy · T: Charles Egerton
2. 22. William's Wishes (IRE)6/5 fav
3. 33. Ashmolian (IRE)22/1
4:05 Clancy Docwra Supporting The Nspcc Claiming Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 11. The Good Guy (IRE)18/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Kim Bailey
2. 25. Olivino (GER)13/2
3. 33. Massams Lane (GB)14/1
4. PU7. Truly Fruitful (IRE) · pulled up10/11 fav
4:40 Morrison Utility Services Supporting Chestnut Tree House Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 2f · 9 ran
1. 18. Nudge And Nurdle (IRE)11/4 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 26. Kirby's Vic (IRE)14/1
3. 37. Pilgrims Lane (IRE)16/1
5:15 4d Supporting The Rnli Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 110y · 8 ran
1. 16. Rock Me (IRE)10/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Lawney Hill
2. 28. Kijivu (GB)10/3
3. 32. Sweet World (GB)11/2
4. 47. Meet The Legend (IRE)5/2 fav
5:50 Southern Water Supporting The Aair/Awaairebear Intermediate Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6f · 12 ran
1. 112. Mayberry (GB)15/8 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Jack Doyle · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 24. Keep Talking (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Alwaysonthemove (GB)14/1

Fontwell racecourse statistics →

Gowran Park Good To Firm · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:15 Kilkenny 3-y-o Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 19 ran
1. 11. Roseska (USA)11/10 favWon by a short head · J: Michael Darcy · T: Kevin F O'Donnell
2. 25. Chebona Bula (GB)7/1
3. 311. Perfect Buttons (IRE)10/1
2:45 Gowran Christmas Party Meeting 11th December Handicap Hurdle (81-123) Hurdle · 2m · 19 ran
1. 112. Bachelor Affair (GB)12/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Tommy Treacy · T: Gerard Mullins
2. 29. Wikaala (USA)9/1
3. 316. Darceys Dancer (IRE)20/1
4. F3. Deal Or No Deal (IRE) · fell15/8 fav
3:20 Golf Membership At Gowran Park 2010 Maiden Hurdle Div 1 Hurdle · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 13. Doctor Scott (GB)12/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Andrew P Thornton · T: S Braddish
2. 211. Presenting Massey (IRE)3/1
3. 37. Im Suir (GB)12/1
4. 44. For A Finish (GB)6/4 fav
3:50 Golf Membership At Gowran Park 2010 Maiden Hurdle Div 2 Hurdle · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 18. Paddy Curry (IRE)7/2Won by 8 lengths · J: P W Flood · T: D T Hughes
2. 210. Present Diamonds (IRE)4/1
3. 37. Oklahoma Jack (IRE)2/1 fav
4:25 Gowran Park Champion Chase (grade 2) Chase · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 19. The Fonze (IRE)16/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: J R Barry · T: Eoin Doyle
2. 26. War Of Attrition (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 33. Dbest (IRE)5/1
4:55 Bennettsbridge Handicap Chase (0-123) Chase · 3m · 16 ran
1. 15. O'Muircheartaigh (IRE)14/1Won by half a length · J: Barry Geraghty · T: E J O'Grady
2. 213. Classic Frontier (IRE)8/1
3. 315. Doctor Woodfield (IRE)12/1
4. PU6. Ah Ya Boy Ya (IRE) · pulled up5/1 fav
5:25 Gowran Park Racing Club 2010 Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 12 ran
1. 15. Narquois (FR)13/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Noel Meade
2. 24. Club Oscar (IRE)20/1
3. 33. China Rock (IRE)8/13 fav
5:55 Freshford Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 10 ran
1. 16. You'll Be Grand (GB)5/2 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Mr B Connell · T: Anthony Mullins
2. 25. Stonethrower (IRE)11/4
3. 311. Vicci Van Hall (IRE)16/1

Gowran Park racecourse statistics →

Longchamp (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

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

1:05 Prix Horse Racing Abroad (Claimer) Flat · 1m · 4 ran
1. 13. Ayun Tara (FR)43/10 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Thierry Thulliez · T: P Khozian
2. 24. Wolverine (FR)
3. 310. Toxeas (FR)
1:35 Qatar Prix Chaudenay Flat · 1m 7f · 6 ran
1. 11. Manighar (FR)11/4Won by half a length · J: Gerald Mosse · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 22. Los Cristianos (FR)14/1
3. 34. Aizavoski (IRE)5/2
4. 45. Claremont (IRE)7/4 fav
2:08 Prix Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (Handicap) Flat · 1m 4f · 4 ran
1. 13. Roatan (GB)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Frankie Dettori · T: P Bary
2. 216. Wysiwyg Lucky (FR)
3. 310. Cabaretune (FR)
2:40 Total Prix de la Foret Flat · 7f · 14 ran
1. 17. Varenar (FR)20/1Won by a short head · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 213. Sweet Hearth (USA)40/1
3. 311. Goldikova (IRE)4/9 fav
3:15 Qatar Prix de Royallieu (Fillies & Mares) Flat · 1m4½f · 7 ran
1. 13. Daryakana (FR)5/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Gerald Mosse · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 25. Peinture Rare (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Tanoura (IRE)5/1
4. 37. Plumania (GB)9/4 fav
3:45 Qatar Prix Daniel Wildenstein Flat · 1m · 15 ran
1. 112. Tamazirte (IRE)11/2Won by a length · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: J-C Rouget
2. 29. Danse Grecque (USA)16/1
3. 35. Murcielago (FR)25/1
4:20 Qatar Prix Dollar Flat · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 14. Pipedreamer I (GB)4/1Won by a neck · J: Dominique Boeuf · T: John Gosden
2. 211. Gris De Gris (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Famous Name (GB)15/8 fav
4:50 Prix Castries (Handicap) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 111. Il Maestro (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Sylvain Ruis · T: Alex Fracas
2. 218. Zickly (FR)
3. 319. Hard Way (FR)

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 66/1

1:50 Tattersalls Timeform Fillies' 800 Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 19. Lillie Langtry (IRE)8/11 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: A P O'Brien
2. 24. Dubawi Heights (GB)4/1
3. 317. Waveband (GB)66/1
2:25 Tattersalls Timeform Million Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 22 ran
1. 116. Oasis Dancer (GB)66/1Won by a neck · J: Seb Sanders · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 211. Kona Coast (GB)50/1
3. 322. Take Ten (GB)15/2
4. 1114. Markazzi (GB)3/1 fav
3:00 Kingdom Of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes (Fillies Group 1) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 14. Sahpresa (USA)16/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Ted Durcan · T: Rod Collet
2. 27. Ghanaati (USA)6/5 fav
3. 35. Spacious (GB)14/1
3:40 Totesport.com Cambridgeshire Heritage Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 1f · 32 ran
1. 19. Supaseus (GB)16/1Won by a nose · J: Travis Block · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 225. Tartan Gigha (IRE)33/1
3. 36. Nanton (USA)33/1
4:15 E.B.F. Jersey Lily Fillies' Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 15 ran
1. 16. Bab At The Bowster (IRE)4/1 favWon by a short head · J: Ryan Moore · T: William Haggas
2. 210. Cash Queen Anna (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Dark Eyes (IRE)33/1
4:50 Best Odds Guaranteed At totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 15 ran
1. 117. Aldermoor (USA)25/1Won by a head · J: Royston Ffrench · T: Stuart Williams
2. 26. One Way Or Another (AUS)7/1
3. 311. Celtic Sultan (IRE)5/1 fav
5:25 View Tattersalls Lot 5 & 39 Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f · 5 ran
1. 14. Lochiel (GB)3/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 23. Resplendent Light (GB)4/1
3. 310. Senses (USA)5/2 fav

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:10 E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 17. Mr Irons (USA)8/1Won by a head · J: Pat Dobbs · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 211. Tesslam (GB)Evens fav
3. 31. Antoniola (IRE)3/1
2:40 Boddingtons Redcar Straight-mile Championship Final Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 17. Collateral Damage (IRE)15/2Won by a head · J: Kelly Harrison · T: Tim Easterby
2. 213. Daaweitza (GB)20/1
3. 39. Charlie Tipple (GB)14/1
4. 41. Dream Lodge (IRE)4/1 fav
3:15 Totepool Two-year-old Trophy (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 22 ran
1. 114. Lucky Like (FR)20/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Franny Norton · T: E J O'Neill
2. 213. Kaptain Kirkup (IRE)20/1
3. 315. Nosedive (GB)25/1
4. 711. Angel's Pursuit (IRE)15/8 fav
3:55 Guisborough Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 13. Musaalem (USA)14/1Won by a neck · J: Liam Jones · T: William Haggas
2. 26. Able Master (IRE)11/2
3. 34. Taqdeyr (GB)6/1
4. 79. Huntdown (USA)13/8 fav
4:30 Hold Your Christmas Party At Redcar Racecourse Selling Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 12. Traphalgar (IRE)15/8 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Tom Queally · T: Ollie Pears
2. 25. Mount Hermon (IRE)2/1
3. 33. Bold Indian (IRE)13/2
5:05 11.52am No More Cards To Do Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 15 ran
1. 111. Select Committee (GB)16/1Won by a short head · J: Graham Gibbons · T: John Quinn
2. 215. Hawkeyethenoo (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 33. Blown It (USA)12/1
5:40 Wedding Receptions At Redcar Racecourse Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 13. Follow The Flag (IRE)12/1Won by a head · J: Tom Queally · T: Alan McCabe
2. 212. Bollin Dolly (GB)13/2
3. 35. Baltimore Jack (IRE)6/4 fav

Redcar racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

5:45 GMS Group Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 141y · 9 ran
1. 12. Wild Rose (GB)4/1Won by a head · J: Saleem Golam · T: Michael Bell
2. 25. Sejanus (GB)12/1
3. 34. Epic (IRE)6/1
4. 53. Luminous Star (USA)3/1 fav
6:15 Great Offers At Wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 216y · 12 ran
1. 110. Mayoman (IRE)9/2 jt-favWon by a head · J: David Nolan · T: Declan Carroll
2. 26. Shakespeare's Son (GB)10/1
3. 38. Titus Gent (GB)9/1
6:45 Royal Air Force Association Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 13 ran
1. 14. Never The Waiter (GB)7/4Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Liam Keniry · T: Brian Meehan
2. 22. Hot Spark (GB)33/1
3. 35. San Jemeniano (IRE)13/8 fav
7:15 Book Now For Christmas Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 20y · 12 ran
1. 19. Fasilight (GB)10/3Won by a head · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Marco Botti
2. 27. Chocolate Cookie (IRE)9/2
3. 312. Pepi Royal (IRE)25/1
4. 46. Yeadon (GB)11/4 fav
7:45 Ringside Conference Suite - 700 Theatre Style Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 9 ran
1. 14. Capucci (GB)15/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Ian Brennan · T: John Quinn
2. 21. Beauchamp Viceroy (GB)6/1
3. 36. Orpenindeed (IRE)10/11 fav
8:15 Rafa Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 12 ran
1. 11. Handsome Falcon (GB)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Frederik Tylicki · T: Richard Fahey
2. 25. Tamasou (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 32. Luck Will Come (IRE)5/1
8:45 Enjoy The Lucky 7 Group Offer Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 103y · 13 ran
1. 12. Granny McPhee (GB)13/2Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Neil Chalmers · T: Alan Bailey
2. 28. Fleur de Lion (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Dramatic Jewel (USA)6/1
4. 1211. Brad's Luck (IRE)5/1 fav
9:15 Wolverhampton Hospitality - A Pleasure Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 50y · 12 ran
1. 11. Ahmedy (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: Ian Brennan · T: John Quinn
2. 24. Wind Flow (GB)7/1
3. 38. Too Tall (GB)10/3
4. 55. Birkside (GB)5/2 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 52 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 favourites12 of 47 won25.5% · 47 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 £5.86Staked £47.00, returned £41.14 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerOasis Dancer (GB) 66/1The 2:25 Tattersalls Timeform Million at Newmarket
Joint favourites1 of 6 won16.7% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Epsom Downs	3	7	7	—
Fontwell	3	7	7	—
Gowran Park	2	8	8	—
Longchamp (FR)	1	5	8	0 of 2 won
Newmarket	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Redcar	1	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	0	7	8	1 of 2 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 2 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 2 winners have no stored starting price and cannot be ranked by price. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 3 October 2009?: 52 races across 7 meetings were run on 3 October 2009: Epsom Downs (7 races), Fontwell (7 races), Gowran Park (8 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Newmarket (7 races), Redcar (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Epsom Downs, Fontwell, Newmarket, Redcar and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Gowran Park in Ireland; Longchamp (FR) in France. 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 3 October 2009?: Epsom Downs: Good To Firm (Turf); Fontwell: Good To Firm (Turf); Gowran Park: Good To Firm (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Redcar: Good To Firm (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 3 October 2009?: Outright favourites won 12 of 47 on 3 October 2009 (25.5%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £47.00 and returned £41.14 — a loss of £5.86. 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 Oasis Dancer (GB) at 66/1 in the 2:25 Tattersalls Timeform Million at Newmarket.
What was the feature race on 3 October 2009?: The feature race was the 2:40 Total Prix de la Foret (Group 1) at Longchamp (FR), won by Varenar (FR) (20/1).
What time was the first race on 3 October 2009?: The first race was the 1:05 Prix Horse Racing Abroad at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 9:15 Wolverhampton Hospitality - A Pleasure Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).