What horse racing was on 23 October 2009?

46 races across 6 meetings were run on 23 October 2009: Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Ayr (8 races), Doncaster (8 races), Dundalk (AW) (7 races), Fakenham (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Ayr, Doncaster, Fakenham and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Dundalk (AW) 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 23 October 2009?

Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Ayr: Good (Turf); Doncaster: Good (Turf); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Fakenham: Good To Firm (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 23 October 2009?

Outright favourites won 9 of 35 on 23 October 2009 (25.7%); joint favourites won 2 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £22.70 — a loss of £12.30. 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 Shannon Golden (GB) at 28/1 in the 7:40 Wolverhampton Hospitality - A Pleasure Classified Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW).

What was the feature race on 23 October 2009?

The feature race was the 7:00 Mercury Stakes (Listed) (Listed) at Dundalk (AW), won by Arganil (USA) (5/1).

What time was the first race on 23 October 2009?

The first race was the 12:55 Prix Emilius at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 9:25 '3 For Free' - Wednesday Nights In November At Dundalk Stadium Handicap at Dundalk (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 23 October 2009

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46 races were run across 6 meetings on 23 October 2009: Auteuil (FR), Ayr, Doncaster, Dundalk (AW), Fakenham and Wolverhampton (AW).

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

Outright favs won 0 of 1

12:55 Prix Emilius (Maiden Hurdle) (Colts & Geldings) (Division I) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 3 ran
1. 14. Saccageur (FR)Won by a neck · J: David Cottin · T: G Macaire
2. 27. Spunk (FR)83/10
3. 311. Salut L'Ami (FR)
1:25 Prix Emilius (Maiden Hurdle) (Colts & Geldings) (Division II) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 3 ran
1. 19. Sulon (FR)Won by 8 lengths · J: David Cottin · T: G Macaire
2. 28. Alleged De Beaufai (FR)
3. 31. Red Storm (FR)
1:55 Prix Adrien Besnouin (Chase) (Non-Thoroughbreds) Chase · 2m4½f · 3 ran
1. 12. Rushwell (FR)Won by 2 lengths · J: Cyrille Gombeau · T: G Cherel
2. 27. Roi De France (FR)
3. 310. Rock And Co (FR)
2:25 Prix de l'Aisne (Hurdle) (Claimer) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 3 ran
1. 15. Snowist (FR)Won by 2 lengths · J: Anthony Cardine · T: D & P Prod'Homme
2. 22. Nagpur (FR)
3. 39. Scothy Luck (FR)
2:55 Prix Lyonnias (Chase) (Claimer) Chase · 2m4½f · 3 ran
1. 110. Mon Mirage (GER)Won by 4 lengths · J: Bertrand Lestrade · T: G Macaire
2. 22. Grip Tune (FR)
3. 312. Deliefure (FR)
3:25 Prix Hipparque (Hurdle) (Colts & Geldings) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 3 ran
1. 19. Royal D'Arc (FR)Won by 8 lengths · J: Stephane Paillard · T: E Leray
2. 214. Cadikos (FR)
3. 38. Renomme (FR)
3:55 Prix Moncourt (Chase) (Claimer) Chase · 2m 3f · 3 ran
1. 12. Real Music (FR)Won by 4 lengths · J: Julien Desmonts · T: G Cherel
2. 26. Moon Morning (FR)
3. 33. Villez De Conde (FR)
4:25 Prix Fabiano (Hurdle) (Fillies & Mares) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 3 ran
1. 17. Formosa Joana Has (FR)Won by 5 lengths · J: Anthony Blais · T: E Leray
2. 24. Gastibellzza (FR)
3. 39. Cadoubelle Des As (FR)

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Ayr Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

1:40 E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 12. Corsica (IRE)2/1 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Royston Ffrench · T: Mark Johnston
2. 23. Danceintothelight (GB)6/1
3. 35. Mr Emirati (USA)12/1
2:10 Victor Chandler Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 16 ran
1. 11. Living It Large (FR)20/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Roger Fisher
2. 215. Ochilview Warrior (IRE)100/1
3. 36. Newbury Street (GB)2/1 fav
2:45 Victorchandler.com Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 50y · 13 ran
1. 12. Ishiadancer (GB)5/2 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Duran Fentiman · T: Eric Alston
2. 23. Jonny Lesters Hair (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Ykikamoocow (GB)10/1
3:20 Victorchandler.com Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 50y · 10 ran
1. 18. Botham (USA)14/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: Jim Goldie
2. 21. Stellite (GB)6/1
3. 36. Compton's Eleven (GB)7/1
4. 43. Eastern Hills (GB)3/1 fav
3:55 Karen Kennedy And Friends Celebration Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 12. Emirates Champion (GB)5/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Daragh O'Donohoe · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 21. Charlie Tokyo (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Wee Charlie Castle (IRE)14/1
4:30 Daily Record Classified Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 20y · 12 ran
1. 14. Cool Baranca (GER)11/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Tony Hamilton · T: P Monteith
2. 22. Graceful Descent (FR)7/2 jt-fav
3. 35. Applaude (GB)7/2 jt-fav
5:00 New Website At Victorchandler.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 15. Hawkeyethenoo (IRE)3/1 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Gary Bartley · T: Jim Goldie
2. 26. Mazzola (GB)6/1
3. 31. Musical Bridge (GB)20/1
5:30 Victor Chandler Casino Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 14 ran
1. 110. Half A Crown (IRE)16/1Won by a short head · J: Tom Eaves · T: Michael Dods
2. 24. This Ones For Eddy (GB)9/4 fav
3. 216. First Swallow (GB)25/1

Ayr racecourse statistics →

Doncaster Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

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

1:15 Crownhotel-bawtry.com E.B.F. Maiden Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 15 ran
1. 112. Tamaathul (GB)5/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Tadhg O'Shea · T: B W Hills
2. 28. Quick Wit (GB)2/1
3. 32. Caldercruix (USA)80/1
1:50 Crownhotel-bawtry.com E.B.F. Maiden Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 18. Rashaad (USA)3/1Won by half a length · J: Tadhg O'Shea · T: B W Hills
2. 210. Robinson Cruso (GB)9/4 fav
3. 34. Jack O'lantern (GB)10/1
2:20 UK Coal E.B.F. Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Round) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 21 ran
1. 117. Modeyra (GB)9/2Won by half a length · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 212. Gertrude Bell (GB)3/1
3. 37. Cheetah (GB)17/2
4. 413. Giants Play (USA)2/1 fav
2:55 Racing & Football Outlook Nursery Handicap (Round) Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 19 ran
1. 116. Antoniola (IRE)16/1Won by a length · J: Graham Gibbons · T: Tim Easterby
2. 25. Alrasm (IRE)18/1
3. 320. Keen Bidder (GB)22/1
4. 72. Saboteur (GB)3/1 fav
3:30 Auker Rhodes Blue Parrot Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 18 ran
1. 120. Servoca (CAN)16/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: B W Hills
2. 219. We Have A Dream (GB)33/1
3. 35. Johannes (IRE)12/1
4. 922. Russian Spirit (GB)11/2 fav
4:05 Racing Post / Sis Betting Shop Manager Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f 132y · 14 ran
1. 116. Crocus Rose (GB)15/2Won by a neck · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: Harry Dunlop
2. 24. Mubrook (USA)13/2
3. 311. Deauville Flyer (GB)3/1 fav
4:40 Weatherbys Bank Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 60y · 15 ran
1. 18. Luc Jordan (GB)8/1Won by a neck · J: Kieren Fallon · T: Luca Cumani
2. 214. Bruton Street (USA)12/1
3. 34. History Lesson (GB)10/1
4. 69. Tanfidh (GB)5/4 fav
5:10 Dransfield Novelty Company 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Series Final Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 113. Steel Stockholder (GB)16/1Won by half a length · J: Nora Looby · T: Mel Brittain
2. 28. Iron Out (USA)12/1
3. 33. My Best Bet (GB)20/1
4. 126. Tiddliwinks (GB)7/2 fav

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

Dundalk (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

6:30 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Maiden Flat · 5f · 14 ran
1. 15. Reggae Dancer (IRE)9/4 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: A P O'Brien
2. 21. An Saighdiur (IRE)20/1
3. 37. Wit And Wisdom (IRE)8/1
7:00 Mercury Stakes (Listed) Flat · 5f · 11 ran
1. 11. Arganil (USA)5/1Won by a length · J: Keagan Latham · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 26. Rain Delayed (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 35. Perfect Polly (GB)8/1
7:30 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Fillies Race Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 12. Fourpenny Lane (GB)7/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Wayne Lordan · T: Ms Joanna Morgan
2. 25. Clodova (IRE)9/1
3. 31. Indiana Gal (IRE)5/1
4. 66. Hallie's Comet (IRE)Evens fav
8:00 www.louthholidays.com Apprentice Handicap (47-65) Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 110. Oversighted (GER)7/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: Mrs Y Dunleavy
2. 214. Spring Hawk (IRE)33/1
3. 34. Andalucia Lady (IRE)14/1
4. 49. Indian Wind (GER)11/4 fav
8:30 Crowne Plaza Race & Stay Package Handicap (60-95) Flat · 7f · 14 ran
1. 15. Across The Rhine (USA)9/1Won by a length · J: P Shanahan · T: Tracey Collins
2. 28. Tarrsille (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Barack (IRE)9/2
4. 1011. Miss Minnies (IRE)7/2 fav
9:00 Www.dundalkstadium.com Nursery Handicap (50-75) Flat · 6f · 14 ran
1. 15. Sharp Steel (USA)12/1Won by a neck · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Charles O'Brien
2. 214. Sassaway (IRE)25/1
3. 37. Miss Faustina (IRE)4/1 fav
9:25 '3 For Free' - Wednesday Nights In November At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (50-70) Flat · 1m 2f 150y · 14 ran
1. 114. Tony's Treasure (IRE)12/1Won by a length · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: W McCreery
2. 211. All On Board (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Birregurra (IRE)9/1
4. 78. Sinntaran (IRE)13/8 fav

Dundalk (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

2:00 Prince Of Wales Stand Conditional Jockeys' Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 115. Allperksonice (GB)25/1Won by a length · J: Peter Toole · T: Mark Gillard
2. 213. Petroglyph (GB)11/1
3. 36. Young Tot (IRE)11/4 fav
2:35 Norfolk County Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 6 ran
1. 13. Winsley Hill (GB)9/2Won by a head · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 25. Sprosser (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 36. Chorizo (IRE)9/2
3:10 Racing Welfare Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 11. Baily Storm (IRE)8/15 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 22. Shut The Bar (GB)9/4
3. 34. Renege The Joker (GB)100/1
3:45 Northern Norfolk Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 5f 110y · 6 ran
1. 13. Busker Royal (GB)2/1Won by 29 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 22. No Panic (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Midnight Chase (GB)3/1
4. F1. Eleazar (GER) · fell15/8 fav
4:20 Jim Welch Lifetime In Racing Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 14. Doctor Robert (GB)5/4 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 25. Sagarich (FR)11/1
3. 38. Laconicos (IRE)11/1
4:50 1824 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f 110y · 7 ran
1. 12. Chapel Flowers (IRE)4/6 favWon by 30 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 24. Mad Professor (IRE)33/1
3. 33. Toi Express (IRE)12/1
5:20 Fakenham Intermediate Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 16. Distant Florin (GB)25/1Won by a head · J: Matt Crawley · T: Mark Rimmer
2. 22. Keep Talking (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Brackloon High (IRE)5/6 fav

Fakenham racecourse statistics →

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

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

5:40 Wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 103y · 10 ran
1. 14. The Grey One (IRE)7/1Won by a short head · J: Kevin Ghunowa · T: Milton Bradley
2. 25. Thunderstruck (GB)5/2 jt-fav
3. 311. Strike Force (GB)5/2 jt-fav
6:10 Enjoy The Lucky 7 Group Offer Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 12 ran
1. 12. Confide In Me (GB)3/1 favWon by a nose · J: Hayley Turner · T: Gerard Butler
2. 212. Herbert Crescent (GB)9/2
3. 38. Whipma Whopma Gate (IRE)14/1
6:40 Book Now For Christmas At Wolverhampton Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 32y · 11 ran
1. 18. Gassin (GB)8/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Hayley Turner · T: Michael Bell
2. 24. Kashimin (IRE)12/1
3. 35. Chief Exec (GB)6/1
4. 49. Silver Guest (GB)4/1 fav
7:10 Black Country's Only Racecourse Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 11 ran
1. 14. Little Garcon (USA)25/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Marco Botti
2. 21. Confessional (GB)7/1
3. 312. Texas Queen (GB)9/2
4. 45. Sophie's Beau (USA)8/13 fav
7:40 Wolverhampton Hospitality - A Pleasure Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 216y · 13 ran
1. 113. Shannon Golden (GB)28/1Won by half a length · J: Amir Quinn · T: Roy Bowring
2. 23. Westwood Dawn (GB)5/2 fav
3. 32. Deo Valente (IRE)11/1
8:10 Sponsor A Race By Calling 01902 390000 Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 141y · 11 ran
1. 111. Nafura (GB)9/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Ted Durcan · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 26. If I Were A Boy (IRE)10/1
3. 34. Miss Smilla (GB)14/1
4. 43. Venutius (GB)11/4 fav
8:40 Stay At The Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 103y · 12 ran
1. 14. Illuminative (USA)1/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: John Gosden
2. 27. Lilly Grove (GB)6/1
3. 35. Jobekani (IRE)66/1
9:10 Horizons Restaurant - The Place To Dine Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 2m 119y · 9 ran
1. 14. Murcar (GB)9/4Won by a length · J: Adam Kirby · T: Clive Cox
2. 23. Basalt (IRE)14/1
3. 36. Cape Marien (IRE)5/4 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 46 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 favourites9 of 35 won25.7% · 35 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 £12.30Staked £35.00, returned £22.70 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerShannon Golden (GB) 28/1The 7:40 Wolverhampton Hospitality - A Pleasure Classified Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW)
Joint favourites2 of 8 won25.0% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Auteuil (FR)	0	1	8	—
Ayr	3	6	8	1 of 4 won
Doncaster	1	8	8	—
Dundalk (AW)	0	6	7	1 of 2 won
Fakenham	3	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	2	7	8	0 of 2 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 7 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 8 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 23 October 2009?: 46 races across 6 meetings were run on 23 October 2009: Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Ayr (8 races), Doncaster (8 races), Dundalk (AW) (7 races), Fakenham (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Ayr, Doncaster, Fakenham and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Dundalk (AW) 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 23 October 2009?: Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Ayr: Good (Turf); Doncaster: Good (Turf); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Fakenham: Good To Firm (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 23 October 2009?: Outright favourites won 9 of 35 on 23 October 2009 (25.7%); joint favourites won 2 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £22.70 — a loss of £12.30. 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 Shannon Golden (GB) at 28/1 in the 7:40 Wolverhampton Hospitality - A Pleasure Classified Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW).
What was the feature race on 23 October 2009?: The feature race was the 7:00 Mercury Stakes (Listed) (Listed) at Dundalk (AW), won by Arganil (USA) (5/1).
What time was the first race on 23 October 2009?: The first race was the 12:55 Prix Emilius at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 9:25 '3 For Free' - Wednesday Nights In November At Dundalk Stadium Handicap at Dundalk (AW).