What horse racing was on 24 February 2011?

35 races across 5 meetings were run on 24 February 2011: Ayr (7 races), Huntingdon (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Thurles (7 races). That is Ayr, Huntingdon, Kempton (AW) and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Thurles 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 24 February 2011?

Ayr: Soft (Turf); Huntingdon: Soft (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Thurles: Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 24 February 2011?

Outright favourites won 10 of 35 on 24 February 2011 (28.6%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £22.65 — a loss of £12.35. 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 Aikman (IRE) at 16/1 in the 3:35 Neptune Investment Management Sidney Banks Memorial Novices' Hurdle at Huntingdon (one of 3 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 24 February 2011?

The feature race was the 3:30 Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle (grade 2) (Grade 2) at Thurles, won by Hidden Cyclone (IRE) (13/8).

What time was the first race on 24 February 2011?

The first race was the 1:55 Cashel Chase at Thurles; the last was the 8:40 Peter Andre At Kempton 06.07.11 Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 24 February 2011

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35 races were run across 5 meetings on 24 February 2011: Ayr, Huntingdon, Kempton (AW), Southwell (AW) and Thurles.

Ayr Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:20 Victorchandler.com Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 14. Sundown Trail (IRE)3/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Fearghal Davis · T: Nicky Richards
2. 27. Classic Henri (GB)8/1
3. 35. Crackerjack Lad (IRE)5/1
2:50 Bet Now At Victorchandler.com Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 13. Flinty Bay (IRE)2/5 favWon by a neck · J: Dougie Costello · T: Nicky Richards
2. 27. Proud Times (USA)4/1
3. 35. Next To Nowhere (IRE)33/1
3:25 Play Live Casino At Victorchandler.com Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 11. And The Man (GB)9/4Won by 18 lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: Nicky Richards
2. 28. Rival D'estruval (FR)4/6 fav
3. 35. Inoogoo (IRE)13/2
3:55 Play Poker At Victorchandler.com Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 12. Prosecco (IRE)7/1Won by 13 lengths · J: Peter Buchanan · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 25. Sheriff Hall (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 33. Earl Grez (FR)10/1
4:30 Play Casino At Victorchandler.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f · 8 ran
1. 15. Lampion Du Bost (FR)7/2Won by 9 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Jim Goldie
2. 23. Aghill (IRE)6/1
3. 38. Sammy Spiderman (GB)3/1 fav
5:00 Watch Live Racing At Victorchandler.com Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m 1f · 6 ran
1. 11. Special Portrait (IRE)10/11 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Mr W Kinsey · T: Mark Hughes
2. 24. Noir Et Vert (FR)9/4
3. 37. Polobury (GB)20/1
5:30 Best Odds Guaranteed At Victor Chandler Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 11. Dark Glacier (IRE)15/8Won by 4 lengths · J: Brian Harding · T: Chris Grant
2. 23. Bygones Sovereign (IRE)7/1
3. 38. Otterburn (IRE)5/4 fav

Ayr racecourse statistics →

Huntingdon Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:00 Huntingdon Audi A1 Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 14 ran
1. 12. Naughty Naughty (GB)4/1Won by 4 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Brendan Powell
2. 21. Line Freedom (FR)2/1
3. 313. Yvonne Evelyn (USA)10/1
4. 105. Dream Function (IRE)15/8 fav
2:30 Racing Uk Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 13. Laterly (IRE)7/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Rhys Flint · T: Steve Gollings
2. 28. Easton Clump (GB)11/2
3. 31. Mayolynn (USA)7/2
4. 45. Thunderstorm (IRE)13/8 fav
3:05 Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 4 ran
1. 14. Starluck (IRE)4/9 favWon by 6 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Alan Fleming
2. 22. Pascha Bere (FR)7/2
3. 31. Mister Stickler (IRE)7/1
3:35 Neptune Investment Management Sidney Banks Memorial Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f 110y · 5 ran
1. 12. Aikman (IRE)16/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Harry Haynes · T: James Ewart
2. 21. Minella Class (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 34. Pride In Battle (IRE)11/2
4:10 John Bigg Oxo Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 9 ran
1. 11. Honourable Arthur (IRE)11/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Victor Dartnall
2. 27. Backfromthecongo (IRE)10/1
3. 35. King Jack (GB)12/1
4:40 Racing Uk Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 12 ran
1. 110. Rossbrin (IRE)9/1Won by a neck · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Anna Brooks
2. 22. Just The Job (IRE)10/3
3. 39. Decent Lord (IRE)6/4 fav
5:10 Pointtopoint.co.uk Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m · 7 ran
1. 11. Mount Benger (GB)13/2Won by a head · J: Mr S Keating · T: Harry Whittington
2. 23. Templer (IRE)3/1
3. 32. Noakarad De Verzee (FR)5/6 fav

Huntingdon racecourse statistics →

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

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

5:40 Panoramic Handicap Flat · Class 7 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 114. Stoneacre Gareth (IRE)7/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: Ken Clutterbuck
2. 21. Grey Boy (GER)9/2 fav
3. 37. Chandrayaan (GB)12/1
6:10 Kempton.co.uk Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 18. Caelis (GB)11/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Richard Thomas · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 21. Grand Piano (IRE)7/1
3. 310. Little Jazz (GB)8/1
4. 411. Swift Bird (IRE)4/7 fav
6:40 Kempton For Outdoor Events Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 13. Chantilly Jewel (USA)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jim Crowley · T: Robert Cowell
2. 26. Royal Acclamation (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 34. Simple Rhythm (GB)4/1
7:10 Day Time, Night Time, Great Time Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 5 ran
1. 15. Roche Des Vents (GB)5/1Won by a head · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 23. April Fool (GB)15/8 fav
3. 34. Frequency (GB)7/2
7:40 Family Fun At Kempton 02.05.11 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 114. Double Carpet (IRE)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Garry Woodward
2. 21. Catherines Call (IRE)15/2
3. 35. Yes Chef (GB)9/2 fav
8:10 Peppa Pig At Kempton 02.05.11 Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 14. King Olav (UAE)14/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Tony Carroll
2. 22. Fox Hunt (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 31. Dirar (IRE)2/1
8:40 Peter Andre At Kempton 06.07.11 Handicap (London Mile Qualifier) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 15. Reachforthebucks (GB)1/3 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Michael Wigham
2. 22. Snow Trooper (GB)8/1
3. 33. Beating Harmony (GB)9/1

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/1

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1. 17. Take Your Partner (GB)13/8 favWon by a neck · J: Phillip Makin · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 28. Ladydolly (GB)18/1
3. 35. Mazovian (USA)5/2
2:40 Play Golf Before Racing Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 7 ran
1. 14. Eton Fable (IRE)5/6 favWon by a length · J: William Carson · T: Bill Ratcliffe
2. 26. Sir Haydn (GB)20/1
3. 37. Royal Holiday (IRE)3/1
3:15 Southwell-racecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f · 5 ran
1. 11. Eseej (USA)11/1Won by 5 lengths · J: William Carson · T: Peter Hiatt
2. 25. Calculating (IRE)4/1
3. 36. Shifting Gold (IRE)4/1
4. PU4. Luck Of The Draw (IRE) · pulled upEvens fav
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1. 14. Fantasy Fry (GB)11/4Won by 4½ lengths · J: Hayley Turner · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 25. Local Diktator (GB)3/1
3. 32. Honkers Bonkers (GB)5/6 fav
4:20 Download The Blue Square Android App Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 110. Interchoice Star (GB)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: William Carson · T: Ray Peacock
2. 26. Where's Reiley (USA)5/2 fav
3. 31. Ace of Spies (IRE)7/1
4:50 Call 01636 814481 To Sponsor A Race Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 18. Zarius (GB)5/1Won by a length · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Chris Wall
2. 210. Convince (USA)7/1
3. 32. Ubenkor (IRE)3/1 fav
5:20 Play Rainbow Riches At Bluesq.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 13. Positivity (GB)7/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Adam Carter · T: Bryan Smart
2. 24. Nevada Desert (IRE)5/1
3. 312. Noble Attitude (GB)6/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Thurles Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

1:55 Cashel Chase Chase · 2m 2f · 6 ran
1. 13. In Compliance (IRE)13/2Won by 18 lengths · J: P W Flood · T: D T Hughes
2. 25. Rock Street (IRE)33/1
3. 34. Northern Alliance (IRE)4/1
4. F6. Quiscover Fontaine (FR) · fell1/2 fav
2:25 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Mares Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 2f · 16 ran
1. 13. Aura About You (IRE)11/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Mr M N Doran · T: Paul Nolan
2. 215. Shirley Casper (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 316. Twelfth of Never (IRE)33/1
2:55 Ballycahill Beginners Chase Chase · 3m · 14 ran
1. 11. Another Flutter (IRE)16/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Lenny Flynn · T: Mrs Maureen Danagher
2. 214. West Ship Master (IRE)15/2
3. 315. Whitty's Choice (IRE)50/1
4. F12. Stay (IRE) · fell3/1 fav
3:30 Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle (grade 2) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 11. Hidden Cyclone (IRE)13/8Won by 2½ lengths · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: John Joseph Hanlon
2. 25. Pineau De Re (FR)12/1
3. 36. Skorcher (IRE)12/1
4. 42. Bishopsfurze (IRE)6/4 fav
4:00 Killinan Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 11. Celtic Folklore (IRE)8/13 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 212. Zagman (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Celtic Wish (IRE)14/1
4:35 Prime Beef Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 18. Whatsabillion (IRE)16/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: John Joseph Murphy
2. 21. Alwaystheoptimist (GB)4/1 fav
3. 313. Media Baron (USA)8/1
5:05 Rockview (Q.R.) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 11 ran
1. 14. Mount Benbulben (IRE)5/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Mr A T Duff · T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan
2. 28. Mozoltov (GB)Evens fav
3. 31. Big Bluff (IRE)16/1

Thurles 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 favourites10 of 35 won28.6% · 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 £12.35Staked £35.00, returned £22.65 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerAikman (IRE) 16/1The 3:35 Neptune Investment Management Sidney Banks Memorial Novices' Hurdle at Huntingdon · one of 3 winners at that price

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ayr	3	7	7	—
Huntingdon	2	7	7	—
Kempton (AW)	1	7	7	—
Southwell (AW)	3	7	7	—
Thurles	1	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 24 February 2011?: 35 races across 5 meetings were run on 24 February 2011: Ayr (7 races), Huntingdon (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Thurles (7 races). That is Ayr, Huntingdon, Kempton (AW) and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Thurles 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 24 February 2011?: Ayr: Soft (Turf); Huntingdon: Soft (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Thurles: Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 24 February 2011?: Outright favourites won 10 of 35 on 24 February 2011 (28.6%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £22.65 — a loss of £12.35. 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 Aikman (IRE) at 16/1 in the 3:35 Neptune Investment Management Sidney Banks Memorial Novices' Hurdle at Huntingdon (one of 3 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 24 February 2011?: The feature race was the 3:30 Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle (grade 2) (Grade 2) at Thurles, won by Hidden Cyclone (IRE) (13/8).
What time was the first race on 24 February 2011?: The first race was the 1:55 Cashel Chase at Thurles; the last was the 8:40 Peter Andre At Kempton 06.07.11 Handicap at Kempton (AW).