What horse racing was on 17 October 2009?

61 races across 8 meetings were run on 17 October 2009: Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Catterick (8 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Cork (8 races), Downpatrick (7 races), Kelso (8 races), Newmarket (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Catterick, Cheltenham, Kelso, Newmarket and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Cork and Downpatrick 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 17 October 2009?

Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Catterick: Good (Turf); Cheltenham: Good To Firm (Turf); Cork: Good To Yielding (Turf); Downpatrick: Good To Firm (Turf); Kelso: Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 17 October 2009?

Outright favourites won 17 of 46 on 17 October 2009 (37.0%); joint favourites won 6 of 19. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £46.00 and returned £49.37 — a profit of £3.37. 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 Madam Macie (IRE) at 66/1 in the 2:50 Bet Totepool At Totesport.com Median Auction Maiden Stakes at Catterick.

What was the feature race on 17 October 2009?

The feature race was the 2:25 Jumeirah Dewhurst Stakes (Group 1) (Group 1) at Newmarket, won by Beethoven (IRE) (33/1).

What time was the first race on 17 October 2009?

The first race was the 1:00 Prix Beaurepaire at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 9:20 Stay At The Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 17 October 2009

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61 races were run across 8 meetings on 17 October 2009: Auteuil (FR), Catterick, Cheltenham, Cork, Downpatrick, Kelso, Newmarket and Wolverhampton (AW).

Auteuil (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 2 of 2 · Biggest winner 9/10F

1:00 Prix Beaurepaire (Hurdle) (Unraced Fillies) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 4 ran
1. 14. Mavireenne (FR)Won by 3 lengths · J: David Cottin · T: P Journiac
2. 23. Fresh Princess (FR)
3. 36. Super Maman (FR)
1:30 Prix Magne (Hurdle) () (Fillies) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 3 ran
1. 11. Sway (FR)9/10 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Bertrand Thelier · T: G Cherel
2. 25. Nikoline (FR)
3. 37. Formerly (FR)
2:08 Prix Prince d'Ecouen (Handicap Hurdle) () Hurdle · 2m3½f · 4 ran
1. 13. Sable Des Ongrais (FR)Won by 2½ lengths · J: Christophe Herpin · T: P Chemin
2. 21. Quadrette Collonges (FR)
3. 38. Gouidal Bihan (FR)
2:35 Prix Bayonnet (Chase) Chase · 2m4½f · 3 ran
1. 110. Miss Aubane (FR)Won by 2 lengths · J: Benoit Gicquel · T: G Macaire
2. 21. Mail De Bievre (FR)
3. 32. Tyko (FR)
3:10 Prix Pierre de Lassus (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 3 ran
1. 14. Rock Noir (FR)7/10 favWon by 20 lengths · J: Alexis Acker · T: M Rolland
2. 25. Najaf (FR)20/1
3. 32. Avenue Marceau (FR)
3:40 Prix Montgomery (Handicap Chase) Chase · 2m7½f · 3 ran
1. 19. Smabelle (FR)Won by 4 lengths · J: Adam Kondrat · T: T Trapenard
2. 22. Mayev (FR)
3. 38. Roi Du Val (FR)
4:10 Prix Duc d'Alburquerque (Chase) (Amateurs) Chase · 2m1½f · 4 ran
1. 14. Virginia Desir (FR)Won by 15 lengths · J: Ryan Mahon · T: G Macaire
2. 26. Amnos (FR)
3. 32. Quicody (FR)
4:40 Prix Roger Soulange-Bodin (Handicap Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 5 ran
1. 15. Quitto Bleu (FR)Won by 2 lengths · J: David Berra · T: P Peltier
2. 27. Dolelouis (FR)
3. 317. Euil Iane (FR)

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Catterick Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

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

1:40 Bet On Today's Football At Totesport.com Apprentice Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 214y · 11 ran
1. 111. Drum Dragon (GB)2/1 jt-favWon by 3 lengths · J: Ashley Morgan · T: Mark H Tompkins
2. 22. Lost Soldier Three (IRE)2/1 jt-fav
3. 310. Cecina Marina (GB)14/1
2:15 Bet Live In Play At Totesport.com Novice Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 12. The Only Boss (IRE)9/2Won by half a length · J: Liam Jones · T: William Haggas
2. 21. Chips O'toole (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 310. Night Trade (IRE)13/2
2:50 Bet Totepool At Totesport.com Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 114. Madam Macie (IRE)66/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: J Hetherton
2. 24. Huntingfortreasure (GB)11/4 jt-fav
3. 310. Brink (GB)40/1
3:25 Totesport.com Catterick Dash Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 15 ran
1. 113. The Nifty Fox (GB)11/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 28. Cape Vale (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Fathom Five (IRE)10/1
4. 71. Ishetoo (GB)9/2 fav
4:00 Totesport.com Home Of Pool Betting Fillies' Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 15. Transfixed (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: Cathy Gannon · T: David Evans
2. 26. Whirly Dancer (GB)3/1 fav
3. 34. Gobama (GB)40/1
4:35 Best Odds Guaranteed At Totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5f 175y · 11 ran
1. 19. Simple Jim (FR)11/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: J Hetherton
2. 211. Dimashq (GB)14/1
3. 314. Golden Future (GB)6/1
5:10 Betxtra Win Only At totesport.com Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 18. Ancient Cross (GB)7/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Phillip Makin · T: Michael Easterby
2. 210. Ishiadancer (GB)12/1
3. 36. Tangerine Trees (GB)20/1
5:40 Betxtra Win Only At totesport.com Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 12. Mujaadel (USA)10/1Won by a neck · J: Andrew Mullen · T: David Nicholls
2. 215. Rum Raisin (GB)28/1
3. 312. This Ones For Eddy (GB)5/1
4. 58. Salerosa (IRE)4/1 fav

Catterick racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/1

2:05 Sportingbet.com Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 110y · 5 ran
1. 15. Starluck (IRE)5/6 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Alan Fleming
2. 22. Classic Swain (USA)4/1
3. 31. Simarian (IRE)11/1
2:40 Arbuthnot Paul Nicholls 'Lucky Break' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 1f 110y · 7 ran
1. 15. Benbane Head (USA)8/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Warren Marston · T: Martin Keighley
2. 21. Baddam (GB)9/4
3. 34. Risk (IRE)4/1
4. F2. Billie Magern (GB) · fell2/1 fav
3:15 Zeturf.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 4f 110y · 13 ran
1. 11. Poquelin (FR)9/2 jt-favWon by a length · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 210. Gaelic Flight (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Hold Em (IRE)12/1
3:50 Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Novices' Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 110y · 6 ran
1. 11. Just Amazing (IRE)2/1 favWon by 11 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 27. Diablo (IRE)7/2
3. 34. Cruchain (IRE)8/1
4:25 Showcase Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 5f · 14 ran
1. 114. Right Option (IRE)11/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Rhys Flint · T: John Flint
2. 28. Factotum (GB)15/2
3. 311. Arctic Wings (IRE)12/1
4. UR9. Keki Buku (FR) · unseated rider9/2 fav
5:00 Christmas Party Nights At Cheltenham Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 4 ran
1. 12. Kangaroo Court (IRE)Evens favWon by 4 lengths · J: Jack Doyle · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 21. Red Admiral (USA)10/3
3. 34. Presentandcorrect (IRE)7/1
5:35 Arthur Bellamy 80th Birthday Celebration Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 12. Start Me Up (IRE)7/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Ms N Carberry · T: C F Swan
2. 21. Fiveways (IRE)7/1
3. 310. U B Carefull (GB)14/1
4. 47. Miss Overdrive (GB)11/4 fav

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

Cork Good To Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:00 Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (60-75) (Div 1) Flat · 6f · 13 ran
1. 112. Gandolfini (IRE)8/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: D C Byrne · T: H Rogers
2. 26. Ability N Delivery (GB)5/1
3. 39. Mt Weather (IRE)11/2
4. 91. Whiteball Wonder (IRE)9/2 fav
2:35 Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (60-75) (Div 2) Flat · 6f · 14 ran
1. 18. Monthly Medal (GB)11/1Won by a short head · J: Julie Burke · T: Anthony Mullins
2. 23. Orlando Dawn (GB)11/1
3. 36. Thats A Fret (IRE)9/4 fav
3:05 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Median Auction Race Flat · 5f · 8 ran
1. 14. Velvet Flicker (IRE)8/13 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Kevin Prendergast
2. 28. Ruby Suesday (GB)25/1
3. 33. Jumbo Steps (IRE)8/1
3:35 Kanturk Handicap (47-65) Flat · 5f · 14 ran
1. 19. Partner (IRE)6/1 jt-favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Emmet McNamara · T: David Marnane
2. 26. Red Humour (IRE)10/1
3. 31. Desert Ben (IRE)9/1
4:10 Navigation Stakes (Listed) Flat · 1m 100y · 15 ran
1. 114. Alaiyma (IRE)9/1Won by a length · J: Mick Kinane · T: John M Oxx
2. 21. Jumbajukiba (GB)5/1
3. 36. Six of Hearts (GB)10/1
4. 89. Worldly Wise (GB)9/2 fav
4:45 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Fillies Handicap (60-90) Flat · 1m 100y · 18 ran
1. 19. Riobamba (USA)7/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Fran Berry · T: Edward Lynam
2. 217. Silver Shoon (IRE)10/1
3. 315. Oasis Fire (IRE)9/1
5:20 Ballyclough Maiden Flat · 1m 100y · 16 ran
1. 115. Mysouff (IRE)16/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Wayne Lordan · T: T Stack
2. 24. Buffers Alley (IRE)14/1
3. 312. Dazzle Dancer (IRE)7/4 fav
5:50 Coolmore Strategic Prince E.B.F Maiden Flat · 7f · 18 ran
1. 19. Shintoh (USA)7/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Danny Mullins · T: J S Bolger
2. 218. Timeless Whisper (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Don Carlos (GER)3/1

Cork racecourse statistics →

Downpatrick Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:15 Alternative Christmas Party With 'the Chevys' Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f 50y · 15 ran
1. 11. Almolahek (IRE)7/2Won by 8 lengths · J: D T Evans · T: D K Weld
2. 23. Timari (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 312. Spot Hill (IRE)10/1
2:45 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f 110y · 15 ran
1. 15. Farmaland (IRE)10/1Won by a head · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: Noel G Hynds
2. 211. Pistol Jack (IRE)8/1
3. 312. Presenting Massey (IRE)9/4 fav
3:20 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m 6f 110y · 14 ran
1. 14. Irish Poli (FR)9/2 jt-favWon by 4 lengths · J: Andrew P Thornton · T: Patrick Martin
2. 22. Without The Bop (IRE)13/2
3. 37. Maree Prince (IRE)8/1
3:55 Ardglass Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 2f 110y · 14 ran
1. 19. Whats Up Gorden (IRE)7/4 favWon by 14 lengths · J: S J Hassett · T: Adrian Maguire
2. 23. Club Oscar (IRE)11/4
3. 36. Polar Speed (FR)16/1
4:30 Joe Rea Memorial Handicap Chase (0-95) Chase · 2m 2f 110y · 15 ran
1. 11. High Skies (GB)12/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: T G McCourt
2. 28. The Hedge (IRE)9/2
3. 311. Rakamasi (GB)6/1
4. 512. Bio Boy (IRE)4/1 fav
5:00 Saul Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 7f · 15 ran
1. 13. Ceasen Desist (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: Davy Russell · T: S Donohoe
2. 24. Classic Frontier (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 35. Dream Honours (IRE)14/1
5:30 Ballydugan Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 1f 172y · 13 ran
1. 111. Swift Lord (IRE)9/4 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Mr P Cashman · T: Paul Cashman
2. 29. Limekiln (IRE)8/1
3. 38. Lend A Hand Son (GB)9/2

Downpatrick racecourse statistics →

Kelso Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

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

1:45 Bet totepool On All Today's Racing Novices' Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 12 ran
1. 11. Skylancer (GB)5/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Seamus Durack · T: J J Lambe
2. 28. McMurrough (IRE)4/5 fav
3. 312. Waldo Winchester (IRE)80/1
2:20 Betfair Training Series Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 9 ran
1. 13. Mystified (IRE)7/2 jt-favWon by 2 lengths · J: Alexander Voy · T: Roger Fisher
2. 25. On My Terms (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 31. Ballybanks (IRE)10/1
2:55 Clifford Firth Memorial 'national Hunt' Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 6f 110y · 11 ran
1. 112. Canadian Blaze (IRE)11/8 favWon by 2 lengths · J: E J O'Connell · T: J J Lambe
2. 24. Humbie (IRE)7/1
3. 39. Torta Nel Cielo (GB)10/1
3:30 Colin Jackson Last Dash For Freedom Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 4 ran
1. 15. Silk Drum (IRE)4/9 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Howard Johnson
2. 21. All For The Cause (IRE)11/4
3. 34. Tranos (USA)11/1
4:05 Peter Doyle Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 11. Cast Iron Casey (IRE)7/1Won by a nose · J: Phil Kinsella · T: P Monteith
2. 28. Hawksbury Heights (GB)12/1
3. 32. Scale Bank (IRE)10/3 fav
4:40 Bet totepool On All Today's Racing Novices' Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 16. Nocturnal Knight (GB)5/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Seamus Durack · T: J J Lambe
2. 211. Itstooearly (GB)16/1
3. 33. Grand Diamond (IRE)9/4 fav
5:15 Ship Inn, Dalkeith Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f · 5 ran
1. 13. More Likely (GB)5/1Won by half a length · J: Ryan Mania · T: Allie Tullie
2. 21. Poker De Sivola (FR)5/2
3. 34. Silver Sedge (IRE)11/2
4. F5. The Shy Man (IRE) · fell9/4 fav
5:45 Edinburgh City F.c. Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 7 ran
1. 12. Lahib The Fifth (IRE)4/1Won by a neck · J: Fearghal Davis · T: Nicky Richards
2. 25. Waterski (GB)3/1 fav
3. 36. Persian Prince (IRE)7/1

Kelso racecourse statistics →

Newmarket Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

1:50 Victor Chandler Challenge Stakes (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 12. Arabian Gleam (GB)7/1Won by a neck · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 28. Ouqba (GB)5/1
3. 37. Donativum (GB)9/1
4. 56. Ashram (IRE)7/2 fav
2:25 Jumeirah Dewhurst Stakes (Group 1) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 15 ran
1. 12. Beethoven (IRE)33/1Won by a neck · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 26. Fencing Master (GB)20/1
3. 315. Xtension (IRE)6/1
4. 104. Chabal (IRE)7/2 fav
3:00 Emirates Airline Champion Stakes (Group 1) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f · 14 ran
1. 18. Twice Over (GB)14/1Won by half a length · J: Tom Queally · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 25. Mawatheeq (USA)7/1
3. 314. Sariska (GB)8/1
4. 612. Fame And Glory (GB)6/4 fav
3:40 Totesport.com Cesarewitch (heritage Handicap) Flat · Class 2 · 2m 2f · 32 ran
1. 130. Darley Sun (IRE)9/2 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: David Simcock
2. 218. Mamlook (IRE)14/1
3. 323. Sereth (IRE)16/1
4:15 Lotus Evora Rockfel Stakes (Fillies' Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 18. Music Show (IRE)25/1Won by a neck · J: Kieren Fallon · T: Mick Channon
2. 22. Atasari (IRE)16/1
3. 311. Tabassum (IRE)4/6 fav
4:50 Pride Stakes (Fillies' Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 14. Ashalanda (FR)11/2Won by a short head · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 22. Crystal Capella (GB)7/4 fav
3. 33. Saphira's Fire (IRE)50/1
5:25 Jockey Club Cup (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 15. Akmal (GB)9/4 favWon by half a length · J: Richard Hills · T: John Dunlop
2. 26. Nehaam (GB)9/2
3. 34. Above Average (IRE)12/1

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 33/1

5:50 ladbrokes.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 50y · 7 ran
1. 16. Akbabend (GB)9/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: Mark Johnston
2. 27. Secret Life (GB)6/1
3. 38. Ethics Girl (IRE)4/1
6:20 Bet In Play At ladbrokes.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 20y · 13 ran
1. 12. Fourtowns Flyer (IRE)4/1Won by 3 lengths · J: George Baker · T: Lee Smyth
2. 25. Westwood Dawn (GB)5/1
3. 310. Fatal Attraction (GB)16/1
6:50 Wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 20y · 12 ran
1. 111. Bertie Southstreet (GB)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Kirsty Milczarek · T: Karen George
2. 29. Grudge (GB)10/1
3. 32. Fivefootnumberone (IRE)12/1
4. 48. Desperate Dan (GB)11/4 fav
7:20 Enjoy The Lucky 7 Group Offer Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 9 ran
1. 13. Brooklands Bay (IRE)33/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Luke Morris · T: John Weymes
2. 27. Angelena Ballerina (IRE)7/2
3. 31. Dubai Phantom (USA)6/1
4. 59. Inpursuitoffreedom (GB)10/11 fav
7:50 Bet After The Off At ladbrokes.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m 119y · 12 ran
1. 17. Bute Street (GB)9/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Michael Metcalfe · T: Ron Hodges
2. 212. Brad's Luck (IRE)17/2
3. 34. Wester Lodge (IRE)11/2 jt-fav
8:20 ladbrokescasino.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 103y · 13 ran
1. 12. Nevada Desert (IRE)11/2 co-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Daragh O'Donohoe · T: Richard Whitaker
2. 211. Earmark (GB)9/1
3. 31. Snow Dancer (IRE)13/2
8:50 ladbrokespoker.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 13 ran
1. 112. Alqaahir (USA)10/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: Lee Smyth
2. 23. Tourist (GB)6/1
3. 38. Florentia (GB)5/2 fav
9:20 Stay At The Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 13 ran
1. 111. Vamos (IRE)12/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Robert Havlin · T: Jeremy Gask
2. 26. Sullenberger (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 31. Clear Sailing (GB)5/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 61 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 favourites17 of 46 won37.0% · 46 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 £3.37Staked £46.00, returned £49.37 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMadam Macie (IRE) 66/1The 2:50 Bet Totepool At Totesport.com Median Auction Maiden Stakes at Catterick
Joint favourites6 of 19 won31.6% · 9 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Auteuil (FR)	2	2	8	—
Catterick	2	6	8	1 of 4 won
Cheltenham	3	6	7	1 of 2 won
Cork	3	7	8	1 of 2 won
Downpatrick	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Kelso	2	7	8	1 of 2 won
Newmarket	2	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	1	5	8	1 of 7 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 6 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 6 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 17 October 2009?: 61 races across 8 meetings were run on 17 October 2009: Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Catterick (8 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Cork (8 races), Downpatrick (7 races), Kelso (8 races), Newmarket (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Catterick, Cheltenham, Kelso, Newmarket and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Cork and Downpatrick 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 17 October 2009?: Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Catterick: Good (Turf); Cheltenham: Good To Firm (Turf); Cork: Good To Yielding (Turf); Downpatrick: Good To Firm (Turf); Kelso: Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 17 October 2009?: Outright favourites won 17 of 46 on 17 October 2009 (37.0%); joint favourites won 6 of 19. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £46.00 and returned £49.37 — a profit of £3.37. 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 Madam Macie (IRE) at 66/1 in the 2:50 Bet Totepool At Totesport.com Median Auction Maiden Stakes at Catterick.
What was the feature race on 17 October 2009?: The feature race was the 2:25 Jumeirah Dewhurst Stakes (Group 1) (Group 1) at Newmarket, won by Beethoven (IRE) (33/1).
What time was the first race on 17 October 2009?: The first race was the 1:00 Prix Beaurepaire at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 9:20 Stay At The Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).