What horse racing was on 1 January 2011?

42 races across 6 meetings were run on 1 January 2011: Cheltenham (7 races), Exeter (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Fakenham (7 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Tramore (7 races). That is Cheltenham, Exeter, Fakenham and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Fairyhouse and Tramore 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 1 January 2011?

Cheltenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Exeter: Soft (Turf); Fairyhouse: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Fakenham: Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Tramore: Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 1 January 2011?

Outright favourites won 17 of 36 on 1 January 2011 (47.2%); joint favourites won 2 of 12. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £36.00 and returned £49.67 — a profit of £13.67. 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 Stay (IRE) at 33/1 in the 1:20 Ani-pets Maiden Hurdle at Tramore.

What was the feature race on 1 January 2011?

The feature race was the 3:45 E.B.F. High Sheriff Of Gloucestershire's Junior Standard Open NH Flat Race (Listed) (Listed) at Cheltenham, won by Keys (IRE) (3/1F).

What time was the first race on 1 January 2011?

The first race was the 12:00 New Year's Day Maiden Hurdle at Fakenham; the last was the 4:00 Bathwick Tyres Taunton Maiden Open NH Flat Race at Exeter.

Racing Results

Saturday 1 January 2011

← 31 Dec 2 Jan →

42 races were run across 6 meetings on 1 January 2011: Cheltenham, Exeter, Fairyhouse, Fakenham, Southwell (AW) and Tramore.

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

12:20 Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 15 ran
1. 14. Bobs Worth (IRE)3/1 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 214. Rose Of The Moon (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Habbie Simpson (GB)11/1
12:55 Cheltenham & Three Counties Race Club Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f 110y · 7 ran
1. 16. Oscar Whisky (IRE)3/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 23. Any Given Day (IRE)7/2
3. 34. Celestial Halo (IRE)9/2
4. 42. Karabak (FR)2/1 fav
1:30 Raceodds Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 2f 110y · 17 ran
1. 110. Blazing Bailey (GB)11/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 28. Richard's Sundance (IRE)16/1
3. 316. Officier De Reserve (FR)8/1
4. 49. Buffalo Bob (IRE)4/1 fav
2:00 Tigmi Travel Dipper Novices' Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 5f · 13 ran
1. 14. Hell's Bay (FR)16/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Joe Tizzard · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 26. Medermit (FR)9/2
3. 33. Reve De Sivola (FR)4/1
4. 98. Mr Thriller (FR)7/2 fav
2:35 victorchandler.com Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 5f · 15 ran
1. 13. Tartak (FR)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Tom George
2. 29. Carole's Legacy (GB)7/2 fav
3. 36. Mahogany Blaze (FR)25/1
3:10 Skybet.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m · 17 ran
1. 11. Ashkazar (FR)20/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: David Pipe
2. 210. Junior (GB)11/2
3. 313. Chartreux (FR)7/1
4. 1114. King's Legacy (IRE)4/1 fav
3:45 E.B.F. High Sheriff Of Gloucestershire's Junior Standard Open NH Flat Race (Listed) NH Flat · Class 1 · 1m 6f 110y · 16 ran
1. 15. Keys (IRE)3/1 favWon by a short head · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Roger Charlton
2. 22. Cinders And Ashes (GB)6/1
3. 36. Trozulon (FR)13/2

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

Exeter Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:40 Thurlestone Hotel 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 16 ran
1. 13. Filbert (IRE)9/1Won by a length · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 29. Lord Liath (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Mr Hudson (IRE)8/11 fav
1:15 Royal Castle Hotel Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 16 ran
1. 12. Bermuda Boy (FR)13/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Ian Popham · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 25. Gentle Bob (IRE)66/1
3. 311. That'lldoboy (FR)25/1
1:45 Billy Williams Memorial Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 7 ran
1. 12. Crank Hill (GB)11/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Nathan Sweeney · T: Bob Buckler
2. 26. Brunette'sonly (IRE)16/1
3. 31. Calusa Shadow (GB)6/1
4. 57. Baby Car (FR)13/8 fav
2:15 Bathwick Tyres Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 1f · 11 ran
1. 11. Salden Licht (GB)2/1 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alan King
2. 211. Sir Kezbaah (IRE)9/1
3. 36. Hunterview (GB)8/1
2:50 Bathwick Tyres Plymouth Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 16 ran
1. 112. Mic's Delight (IRE)5/1 jt-favWon by 7 lengths · J: Andrew Glassonbury · T: Victor Dartnall
2. 25. Horsford (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Ceepeegee (IRE)33/1
3:25 Nick Vaux Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 5f 110y · 8 ran
1. 12. Spanish Cruise (IRE)11/10 favWon by half a length · J: Danny Cook · T: David Pipe
2. 21. Sea Saffron (GB)7/1
3. 37. Acosta (GB)7/1
4:00 Bathwick Tyres Taunton Maiden Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 14 ran
1. 13. Glitzy D'ocala (FR)7/2Won by 15 lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 22. Billy Merriott (IRE)6/1
3. 38. Golden Gael (GB)14/1
4. 64. Morgan's Bay (GB)5/2 fav

Exeter racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 16/1

12:35 New Year Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 10 ran
1. 113. Wood Lily (IRE)16/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Mark Bolger · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 22. Gift Of Dgab (IRE)4/7 fav
3. 311. Sublime Talent (IRE)9/2
1:10 Bobbyjo Bistro Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 11. Aughaloor (IRE)5/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 28. Lord Redsgirth (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Crash (IRE)3/1
4. 67. Jakros (IRE)2/1 fav
1:40 Ashbourne Handicap Hurdle (81-130) Hurdle · 2m · 9 ran
1. 19. Might Be Magic (GB)7/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: Thomas Foley
2. 23. Benash (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 310. Jak Dream (GB)14/1
2:15 Irish Racing Yearbook Handicap Hurdle (81-116) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 15 ran
1. 113. Trendelenburg (IRE)4/6 favWon by a neck · J: Paul Carberry · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 216. Catleen (IRE)14/1
3. 36. Retrievethelegend (IRE)9/1
2:45 Porterstown Handicap Chase (0-140) (Grade C) Chase · 3m 5f · 15 ran
1. 17. Droim Toll (IRE)10/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: Donal Hassett
2. 212. Lion Na Bearnai (IRE)10/1
3. 39. Not Before Eight (IRE)13/2
3:15 Murphy Signs Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 5f 100y · 8 ran
1. 12. Bob Lingo (IRE)7/1Won by 20 lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: Thomas Mullins
2. 211. Time Electric (IRE)13/8 jt-fav
3. 310. Sam Adams (IRE)7/1
3:45 O'doherty's Audio & Visual (pro/am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 9 ran
1. 11. Bog Warrior (IRE)6/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr Derek O'Connor · T: A J Martin
2. 210. Burn And Turn (IRE)11/2
3. 32. Casson (GB)13/2

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

Fakenham Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 6 of 6 · Biggest winner 4/1F

12:00 New Year's Day Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 17. Sire De Grugy (FR)4/9 favWon by 19 lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 21. Aviador (GER)7/2
3. 34. Lap of Honour (IRE)20/1
12:30 Happy New Year Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 12. Celticello (IRE)15/8 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Jack Quinlan · T: Michael Quinlan
2. 26. Knight Legend (IRE)4/1
3. 33. Liberty Seeker (FR)9/1
1:05 New Year's Day Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 16. Nosecond Chance (IRE)4/1 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Peter Toole · T: Charlie Mann
2. 21. All For Free (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Deputy Dog (IRE)17/2
1:35 North Norfolk Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 6 ran
1. 13. Flying Squad (UAE)5/2 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Charles Greene · T: Milton Harris
2. 26. Oponce (FR)6/1
3. 37. Feeling Peckish (USA)11/4
2:10 Welcome To 2011 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 16. I've Been Framed (IRE)4/1 favWon by a head · J: Mark Bradburne · T: Neil King
2. 23. Caught By Witness (IRE)11/2
3. 38. Amuse Me (GB)9/2
2:45 Wensum Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 5 ran
1. 12. Lukie Victor (IRE)15/8 favWon by 22 lengths · J: Adam Wedge · T: Evan Williams
2. 23. Zepnove (IRE)8/1
3. 35. Peak Seasons (IRE)4/1
3:20 Holt Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 8 ran
1. 13. Phare Isle (IRE)7/2 jt-favWon by 12 lengths · J: Charlie Poste · T: Ben Case
2. 22. Days of Pleasure (IRE)12/1
3. 37. Along Came Rosie (GB)15/2

Fakenham racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 8/1

12:15 bluesq.com On Your iPhone Apprentice Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f · 6 ran
1. 13. Luck Of The Draw (IRE)10/11 favWon by a length · J: Rosie Jessop · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 26. Sail Home (GB)13/2
3. 31. Donny Briggs (GB)20/1
12:50 Happy New Year From Blue Square Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 18. Silaah (GB)11/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Michael O'Connell · T: David Nicholls
2. 22. Waveband (GB)9/2
3. 37. Sir Geoffrey (IRE)3/1
1:25 Membership Of Southwell Golf Club Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f · 5 ran
1. 14. Shifting Gold (IRE)9/2Won by half a length · J: Amy Ryan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 23. Stadium Of Light (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
3. 32. Agglestone Rock (GB)7/2
1:55 Pay And Play Southwell Golf Club Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 5 ran
1. 14. Even Stevens (GB)8/13 favWon by a head · J: Billy Cray · T: David Nicholls
2. 21. Shostakovich (IRE)6/1
3. 35. Je Suis Unrockstar (GB)12/1
2:30 New Year At Southwell Golf Club Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 14. Double Duchess (GB)85/40Won by 4½ lengths · J: Liam Jones · T: Paul D'Arcy
2. 22. Ad Vitam (IRE)11/4
3. 31. Boogie Star (GB)2/1 fav
3:05 Play Golf Before Racing At Southwell Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 14. Reve De Nuit (USA)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: James Doyle · T: Alan McCabe
2. 22. Nightjar (USA)5/1
3. 31. Lowther (GB)8/1
4. 67. Webbow (IRE)11/4 fav
3:40 Bet At Bluesq.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 11. Zarius (GB)8/1Won by a length · J: Nanna Hansen · T: Chris Wall
2. 26. Powerful Presence (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 33. Royal Island (IRE)7/2

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Tramore Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

12:15 David Flynn Construction Novice Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m · 7 ran
1. 13. Ephorus (USA)4/5 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Tom Doyle · T: John Joseph Hanlon
2. 28. Celtic Carol (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Easily Pleased (IRE)6/1
12:45 Richard Barron Memorial Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 10 ran
1. 11. Sir Vincent (IRE)3/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Beckwith Star (IRE)2/1
3. 39. Mayo Mystique (IRE)15/8 fav
1:20 Ani-pets Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 15. Stay (IRE)33/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Rob McCarth · T: C A Murphy
2. 27. Jack Bene (IRE)5/2
3. 31. Rivage D'or (FR)4/5 fav
1:50 Curran South East Cleaners Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 110. Givemeabuzz (IRE)7/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Patrick Mangan · T: G M O'Neill
2. 21. Merry Cowboy (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 33. Minor Power (IRE)10/1
2:25 Holden Plant Rentals Chase (Listed) Chase · 2m 5f 50y · 8 ran
1. 11. Barker (IRE)5/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: D J Casey · T: W P Mullins
2. 25. Back Of The Pack (IRE)4/1
3. 33. Whinstone Boy (IRE)12/1
3:00 S.E. Construction (Kent) Ltd. Beginners Chase Chase · 2m · 11 ran
1. 111. Waltzing Tornado (IRE)11/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Martin Ferris · T: M Keane
2. 23. Gold Cygnet (IRE)9/4
3. 31. Bostons Gift (IRE)6/4 fav
3:35 Tom Carroll Memorial Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 2m 5f 50y · 9 ran
1. 12. Burnt Oil Babe (IRE)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: B M Cash · T: William P Murphy
2. 25. Isourbell (IRE)7/1
3. 311. Clare Gent (IRE)11/2
4. 51. Quarryvale (IRE)9/4 fav

Tramore racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 42 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 36 won47.2% · 36 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 £13.67Staked £36.00, returned £49.67 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerStay (IRE) 33/1The 1:20 Ani-pets Maiden Hurdle at Tramore
Joint favourites2 of 12 won16.7% · 6 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Cheltenham	2	7	7	—
Exeter	3	6	7	1 of 2 won
Fairyhouse	2	5	7	0 of 4 won
Fakenham	6	6	7	1 of 2 won
Southwell (AW)	3	6	7	0 of 2 won
Tramore	1	6	7	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 1 January 2011?: 42 races across 6 meetings were run on 1 January 2011: Cheltenham (7 races), Exeter (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Fakenham (7 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Tramore (7 races). That is Cheltenham, Exeter, Fakenham and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Fairyhouse and Tramore 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 1 January 2011?: Cheltenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Exeter: Soft (Turf); Fairyhouse: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Fakenham: Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Tramore: Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 1 January 2011?: Outright favourites won 17 of 36 on 1 January 2011 (47.2%); joint favourites won 2 of 12. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £36.00 and returned £49.67 — a profit of £13.67. 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 Stay (IRE) at 33/1 in the 1:20 Ani-pets Maiden Hurdle at Tramore.
What was the feature race on 1 January 2011?: The feature race was the 3:45 E.B.F. High Sheriff Of Gloucestershire's Junior Standard Open NH Flat Race (Listed) (Listed) at Cheltenham, won by Keys (IRE) (3/1F).
What time was the first race on 1 January 2011?: The first race was the 12:00 New Year's Day Maiden Hurdle at Fakenham; the last was the 4:00 Bathwick Tyres Taunton Maiden Open NH Flat Race at Exeter.