What horse racing was on 1 January 2012?

55 races across 9 meetings were run on 1 January 2012: Catterick (6 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Exeter (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Fakenham (6 races), Musselburgh (7 races), Pau (1 race), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Tramore (7 races). That is Catterick, Cheltenham, Exeter, Fakenham, Musselburgh and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Fairyhouse and Tramore in Ireland; Pau 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 1 January 2012?

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

How did the favourites do on 1 January 2012?

Outright favourites won 17 of 48 on 1 January 2012 (35.4%); joint favourites won 4 of 14. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £48.00 and returned £44.80 — a loss of £3.20. 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 Cool George (GB) at 33/1 in the 4:00 2 Tickets For 10 On 12.02.12 Maiden Open NH Flat Race at Exeter.

What was the feature race on 1 January 2012?

The feature race was the 2:10 Bet With Your Mobile At Victor Chandler Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) (Grade 3) at Cheltenham, won by Calgary Bay (IRE) (8/1).

What time was the first race on 1 January 2012?

The first race was the 12:05 David Flynn Construction Maiden Hurdle at Tramore; the last was the 4:00 2 Tickets For 10 On 12.02.12 Maiden Open NH Flat Race at Exeter.

Racing Results

Sunday 1 January 2012

← 31 Dec 2 Jan →

55 races were run across 9 meetings on 1 January 2012: Catterick, Cheltenham, Exeter, Fairyhouse, Fakenham, Musselburgh, Pau, Southwell (AW) and Tramore.

Catterick Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 10/1

12:55 Happy New Year Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 1f 110y · 6 ran
1. 17. South Leinster (IRE)6/5Won by 18 lengths · J: Wilson Renwick · T: George Bewley
2. 26. Runswick Relax (GB)100/1
3. 35. Rudemeister (IRE)16/1
4. 41. Golden Call (IRE)Evens fav
1:25 Buy A 2012 Annual Badge Today Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 110y · 5 ran
1. 11. Brunswick Gold (IRE)11/4Won by 12 lengths · J: Wilson Renwick · T: Steve Gollings
2. 24. Storming Gale (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 33. Presque Perdre (GB)7/4
2:00 Catterickbridge.co.uk Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 7 ran
1. 14. Time Out (IRE)Evens favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Nathan Moscrop · T: James Ewart
2. 27. Kilkenny All Star (IRE)15/2
3. 32. Mr Crystal (FR)6/1
2:35 Dine And View At Catterick Races Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 15. Amir Pasha (UAE)3/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Wilson Renwick · T: Micky Hammond
2. 23. Hi Dancer (GB)14/1
3. 36. Karmadice (GB)5/2 fav
3:10 Racinguk.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 17. Strathaird (IRE)10/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Adam Nicol · T: Andrew Crook
2. 21. Tooman Lane (IRE)4/1
3. 38. Norminster (GB)11/1
4. F2. Tipsy Indian (GB) · fell13/8 fav
3:40 Turftv.co.uk Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 10 ran
1. 11. Koup De Kanon (FR)5/2 jt-favWon by 9 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 23. Franks A Million (IRE)7/2
3. 36. Proud Times (USA)5/2 jt-fav

Catterick racecourse statistics →

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

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

12:30 Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 14 ran
1. 14. Barbatos (FR)9/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Ian Williams
2. 29. Batonnier (FR)33/1
3. 32. Forgotten Gold (IRE)20/1
4. 1113. Master Of The Game (IRE)11/4 fav
1:05 Cheltenham Pony Club Raceday Novices' Chase (Registered As The Dipper Novices' Chase) (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 5f · 6 ran
1. 12. Champion Court (IRE)6/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Alain Cawley · T: Martin Keighley
2. 21. Solix (FR)5/1
3. 33. Invictus (IRE)10/3
4. 55. Sonofvic (IRE)6/5 fav
1:35 Raceodds Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 2f 110y · 13 ran
1. 17. Mostly Bob (IRE)9/2 jt-favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 21. Mon Mome (FR)12/1
3. 34. The Sawyer (BEL)12/1
2:10 Bet With Your Mobile At Victor Chandler Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 5f · 14 ran
1. 16. Calgary Bay (IRE)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Henrietta C Knight
2. 29. Hector's Choice (FR)20/1
3. 310. Matuhi (GB)20/1
4. F12. Havingotascoobydo (IRE) · fell9/2 fav
2:45 Sportinglife.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m · 8 ran
1. 15. Houblon Des Obeaux (FR)11/1Won by a head · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Venetia Williams
2. 26. Kayf Aramis (GB)8/1
3. 31. Tidal Bay (IRE)9/2
4. UR4. Oscargo (IRE) · unseated rider4/5 fav
3:20 Cheltenham & Three Counties Race Club Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f 110y · 4 ran
1. 11. Oscar Whisky (IRE)4/6 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 24. Poungach (FR)15/8
3. 32. Cockney Trucker (IRE)9/1
3:50 E.B.F. 'High Sheriff Of Gloucestershire's' 'Junior' Standard Open NH Flat Race (Listed) NH Flat · Class 1 · 1m 6f 110y · 15 ran
1. 15. The New One (IRE)11/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 22. Chancery (USA)14/1
3. 315. Virginia Ash (IRE)14/1
4. 96. Trespasser (IRE)7/4 fav

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

Exeter Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

12:40 Thurlestone Hotel 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 14 ran
1. 11. African Broadway (IRE)4/7 favWon by half a length · J: Tom Scudamore · T: David Pipe
2. 23. Billy Merriott (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Theatrical Star (GB)8/1
1:10 Bathwick Tyres Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 6 ran
1. 16. Hohlethelonely (GB)5/1Won by half a length · J: Sam Thomas · T: Venetia Williams
2. 23. Off The Ground (IRE)5/6 fav
3. 34. Small Fly (IRE)7/1
1:45 Royal Castle Hotel Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 6 ran
1. 15. State Benefit (IRE)3/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 22. Clash Duff (IRE)33/1
3. 36. Stolen Thunder (GB)11/4
4. 61. Arthurian Legend (GB)15/8 fav
2:20 Billy Williams Memorial Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 110y · 8 ran
1. 12. Mission Complete (IRE)6/4 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Mr A J Berry · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 24. Old Magic (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Not So Prudent (IRE)14/1
2:55 Bathwick Tyres Plymouth Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 4 ran
1. 13. Penny Max (IRE)13/8 favWon by a length · J: Noel Fehily · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 25. Mic's Delight (IRE)10/3
3. 31. Golden Chieftain (IRE)2/1
3:25 Bathwick Tyres Taunton Handicap Chase (Betfair Jumps Series Qualifier) Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 8 ran
1. 110. Sarika (FR)5/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: Nick Williams
2. 22. Ammunition (IRE)18/1
3. 37. Molly Round (IRE)4/1
4:00 2 Tickets For 10 On 12.02.12 Maiden Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 16 ran
1. 110. Cool George (GB)33/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Kieron Edgar · T: Jackie Du Plessis
2. 216. Umadachar (FR)7/2 jt-fav
3. 314. Unex Degas (IRE)9/2

Exeter racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

12:20 Bobbyjo Bistro Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 15. Dont Back Down (IRE)10/3Won by a neck · J: Paul Carberry · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 24. Lord Gale (IRE)4/6 fav
3. 31. Best Legend (IRE)16/1
12:55 New Year Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 113. Woodville Lady (IRE)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Alan Crowe · T: C Roche
2. 21. Double Double (FR)7/1
3. 310. Tennis Cap (FR)11/8 fav
1:25 Ratoath Community Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 5f 100y · 5 ran
1. 15. Frisco Depot (GB)7/2Won by a neck · J: B J Cooper · T: D T Hughes
2. 21. Aitmatov (GER)9/2
3. 34. Dantes King (IRE)7/2
2:00 Fairyhouse Members Handicap Chase (0-123) Chase · 3m 1f · 14 ran
1. 16. In Great Form (IRE)5/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: F Flood
2. 214. Andrea's Answer (IRE)7/1
3. 34. The Hard Hat (IRE)6/1
4. PU9. Jim Bowie (IRE) · pulled up4/1 fav
2:35 Olympic & European Football Handicap Hurdle (81-130) Hurdle · 2m · 7 ran
1. 14. Osirixamix (IRE)4/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: A J Martin
2. 26. Lastoftheleaders (IRE)4/5 fav
3. 37. Concrete And Clay (GB)8/1
3:10 Costa Coffee Dock Handicap Hurdle (81-116) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 9 ran
1. 11. Galant Ferns (IRE)10/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Brian O'Connell · T: Liam Kenny
2. 27. Askmeroe (IRE)5/2
3. 38. Sanmare (IRE)11/1
4. 83. Micks (IRE)6/4 fav
3:40 Nina Carberry On Twitter (pro/am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 10 ran
1. 111. The Westener Boy (IRE)5/4 favWon by 20 lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: Ms Margaret Mullins
2. 210. Irish Thistle (IRE)10/1
3. 35. Miriam's Dream (IRE)6/1

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

Fakenham Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 5/1

12:25 Josh Fryer 21 Today Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 3 ran
1. 17. Joan D'arc (IRE)5/4Won by 7 lengths · J: Matt Crawley · T: Noel Quinlan
2. 25. Group Leader (IRE)Evens fav
3. 36. Nous Voila (FR)7/1
1:00 New Year's Day Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 15. San Telm (IRE)9/4Won by 24 lengths · J: Sam Jones · T: Renee Robeson
2. 29. All Annalena (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 34. Royal Diamond (IRE)4/1
1:30 Ronald Bees-phillips Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f 110y · 7 ran
1. 11. Dot Or Feather (IRE)11/4Won by 4½ lengths · J: Jake Hodson · T: Ian Williams
2. 23. Safe Investment (USA)9/4 fav
3. 32. Chevy To The Levy (IRE)7/1
2:05 Welcome To 2012 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 4 ran
1. 13. Not Til Monday (IRE)9/4 jt-favWon by 21 lengths · J: Maurice Linehan · T: J R Jenkins
2. 28. Black Mac (IRE)9/4 jt-fav
3. 35. Wee Giant (USA)3/1
2:40 Wensum Valley Maiden Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 6 ran
1. 13. Fly Town (IRE)15/8Won by 24 lengths · J: Adam Wedge · T: Evan Williams
2. 26. Jasmin Rai (GB)13/2
3. 34. Night Reveller (IRE)12/1
4. F2. The Black Baron (IRE) · fellEvens fav
3:15 Holt Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 7 ran
1. 16. Lady Karabaya (GB)5/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: Sarah Humphrey
2. 22. Storm Survivor (IRE)4/6 fav
3. 35. Pheidias (IRE)6/1

Fakenham racecourse statistics →

Musselburgh Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 28/1

12:10 Buy Your 2012 Annual Members Badge Today Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 110. Markadam (GB)28/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Miss Emma Sayer · T: Dianne Sayer
2. 25. Ballymacduff (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Woodmore (IRE)12/1
4. 42. Leith Walk (IRE)9/4 fav
12:45 Happy New Year Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m · 6 ran
1. 14. Definite Appeal (IRE)6/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Jakub Kocman · T: Susan Corbett
2. 25. Tears From Heaven (USA)6/1
3. 36. Lindseyfield Lodge (IRE)14/1
4. 51. Hurricane Jack (GB)6/4 fav
1:15 Hair Of The Dog Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 14. Kaolak (USA)11/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Richie McGrath · T: Jim Goldie
2. 25. Eagle Rock (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 31. Bourne (GB)7/4
1:50 First Footer Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 8 ran
1. 16. Everaard (USA)7/2Won by 9 lengths · J: Richie McGrath · T: Kate Walton
2. 27. Vallani (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 35. More Equity (GB)14/1
2:25 Hogmaneigh Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 15. Palawi (IRE)7/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Brian Harding · T: John Quinn
2. 27. Nine Stories (IRE)33/1
3. 310. Alsahil (USA)11/1
3:00 Honest Toun Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 11. Fiendish Flame (IRE)9/2Won by 9 lengths · J: Alan O'Keeffe · T: Jennie Candlish
2. 27. Premier Sagas (FR)5/1
3. 38. Riguez Dancer (GB)20/1
4. PU5. Phidippides (IRE) · pulled up4/1 fav
3:30 Scottish Racing Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 11. Abbey Garth (IRE)2/1 favWon by a neck · J: Brian Harding · T: Nicky Richards
2. 25. George Fernbeck (GB)5/2
3. 37. Optimist (GER)12/1

Musselburgh racecourse statistics →

Pau Heavy · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 1 of 1 · Biggest winner 17/10F

12:15 Prix De Lasseube (Turf) Flat · 1m 5f · 2 ran
1. 1Griraz (FR)17/10 favJ: Francois-Xavier Bertras · T: J-L Dubord

Pau racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 5 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/1

12:15 Bet And Watch At Bluesq.com Apprentice Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f · 4 ran
1. 13. Kishanda (GB)1/7 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Amy Ryan · T: Gay Kelleway
2. 21. Arizona High (GB)10/1
3. 32. Punta Baluarte (GB)14/1
12:50 New Year At Southwell Golf Club Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 15. Miss Cato (GB)9/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: William Carson · T: Rae Guest
2. 26. Samasana (IRE)3/1
3. 31. Spartilla (GB)5/4 fav
1:20 Happy New Year From Blue Square Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 11. Even Stevens (GB)11/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: Scott Dixon
2. 24. Mottley Crewe (GB)5/1
3. 36. Six Wives (GB)11/2
1:55 Membership Of Southwell Golf Club Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 5 ran
1. 13. First Rock (IRE)6/4 favWon by half a length · J: Garry Whillans · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 22. Bow River Arch (USA)15/2
3. 35. Brunello (GB)9/1
2:30 Play Golf Before Racing At Southwell Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 14. William Haigh (IRE)5/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Joe Fanning · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 21. Reve De Nuit (USA)7/2
3. 310. Call To Reason (IRE)14/1
3:05 Pay And Play Southwell Golf Club Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 5 ran
1. 13. Laffan (IRE)7/4 jt-favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Phillip Makin · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 25. Point At Issue (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Man Of My Word (GB)7/4 jt-fav
3:35 Bet At Bluesq.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 11. Mataajir (USA)11/10 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: Derek Shaw
2. 26. Spacecraft (IRE)6/1
3. 37. Billy Cadiz (GB)8/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Tramore Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

12:05 David Flynn Construction Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 110. Pass The Hat (GB)9/1Won by 3 lengths · J: B M Cash · T: A L T Moore
2. 24. American Flyer (IRE)33/1
3. 38. Mctaggart (IRE)20/1
4. 41. Scots Gaelic (IRE)5/2 fav
12:35 Richard Barron Memorial Novice Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 113. Spring Wine (IRE)8/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Ian McCarthy · T: P J Rothwell
2. 23. Catleen (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 35. Taralga (IRE)9/1
1:05 Ani-pets Veterinary Clinic Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f · 11 ran
1. 16. Firebird Flyer (IRE)9/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Brian Hayes · T: James Daniel Dullea
2. 21. Mazuri Cowboy (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Skibabe (IRE)7/1
1:40 Curran South East Cleaners Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m 5f · 11 ran
1. 17. Vast Consumption (IRE)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Emmet Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Really Unique (IRE)9/10 fav
3. 311. Akadyr (IRE)11/2
2:15 Holden Plant Rentals Chase (listed) Chase · 2m 5f 50y · 6 ran
1. 15. Apt Approach (IRE)5/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: D J Casey · T: W P Mullins
2. 22. Tranquil Sea (IRE)11/4
3. 33. The Fonze (IRE)10/1
4. 51. Roi Du Mee (FR)9/4 fav
2:50 Knockenduff Stud Beginners Chase Chase · 2m · 14 ran
1. 12. Beckwith Star (IRE)11/4 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Phillip Enright · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 27. Mount Welcome (IRE)25/1
3. 315. Odonimee (IRE)7/2
3:20 Tom Carroll Memorial Handicap Chase (0-95) Chase · 2m 5f 50y · 14 ran
1. 115. Big Jemmy (IRE)2/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Phillip Enright · T: John J Walsh
2. 27. Son Of Moyne (IRE)7/1
3. 313. Harbour Hall (IRE)20/1

Tramore racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 55 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 48 won35.4% · 48 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 £3.20Staked £48.00, returned £44.80 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerCool George (GB) 33/1The 4:00 2 Tickets For 10 On 12.02.12 Maiden Open NH Flat Race at Exeter
Joint favourites4 of 14 won28.6% · 7 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	1	5	6	1 of 2 won
Cheltenham	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Exeter	4	6	7	0 of 2 won
Fairyhouse	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Fakenham	0	5	6	1 of 2 won
Musselburgh	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Pau	1	1	1	—
Southwell (AW)	5	6	7	1 of 2 won
Tramore	3	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 1 January 2012?: 55 races across 9 meetings were run on 1 January 2012: Catterick (6 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Exeter (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Fakenham (6 races), Musselburgh (7 races), Pau (1 race), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Tramore (7 races). That is Catterick, Cheltenham, Exeter, Fakenham, Musselburgh and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Fairyhouse and Tramore in Ireland; Pau 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 1 January 2012?: Catterick: Soft (Turf); Cheltenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Exeter: Soft (Turf); Fairyhouse: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Fakenham: Soft (Turf); Musselburgh: Good (Turf); Pau: Heavy; Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Tramore: Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 1 January 2012?: Outright favourites won 17 of 48 on 1 January 2012 (35.4%); joint favourites won 4 of 14. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £48.00 and returned £44.80 — a loss of £3.20. 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 Cool George (GB) at 33/1 in the 4:00 2 Tickets For 10 On 12.02.12 Maiden Open NH Flat Race at Exeter.
What was the feature race on 1 January 2012?: The feature race was the 2:10 Bet With Your Mobile At Victor Chandler Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) (Grade 3) at Cheltenham, won by Calgary Bay (IRE) (8/1).
What time was the first race on 1 January 2012?: The first race was the 12:05 David Flynn Construction Maiden Hurdle at Tramore; the last was the 4:00 2 Tickets For 10 On 12.02.12 Maiden Open NH Flat Race at Exeter.