What horse racing was on 2 January 2012?

47 races across 6 meetings were run on 2 January 2012: Ayr (7 races), Cork (7 races), Deauville (FR) (12 races), Folkestone (7 races), Plumpton (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Ayr, Folkestone, Plumpton and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Cork in Ireland; Deauville (FR) 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 2 January 2012?

Ayr: Soft (Turf); Cork: Heavy (Turf); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Folkestone: Heavy (Turf); Plumpton: Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 2 January 2012?

Outright favourites won 16 of 44 on 2 January 2012 (36.4%); joint favourites won 0 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £44.00 and returned £39.61 — a loss of £4.39. 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 The Turtle (FR) at 27/1 in the 11:30 Prix De Colombieres at Deauville (FR) (one of 2 winners at that price).

What time was the first race on 2 January 2012?

The first race was the 10:00 Prix Du Merlerault at Deauville (FR); the last was the 3:50 Attheraces.com Exclusive Hugh Taylor Tipping Handicap Hurdle at Plumpton.

Racing Results

Monday 2 January 2012

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47 races were run across 6 meetings on 2 January 2012: Ayr, Cork, Deauville (FR), Folkestone, Plumpton and Southwell (AW).

Ayr Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 7/1

12:20 European Breeders' Fund 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (qualifier) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 4 ran
1. 12. Nuts N Bolts (GB)5/4Won by 13 lengths · J: Peter Buchanan · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 23. Higgs Boson (GB)20/1
3. F1. Super Duty (IRE) · fell8/11 fav
12:55 Victorchandler.com Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 15. Getting Ready (IRE)13/8Won by 3½ lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: Nicky Richards
2. 26. Guess Again (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Amron Lad (IRE)6/4 fav
1:25 Watch Live Racing At Victorchandler.com Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 5 ran
1. 14. Dowd's Destiny (IRE)11/10 favWon by 14 lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: Nicky Richards
2. 23. Circus Clown (IRE)2/1
3. 31. Alfred Oats (GB)40/1
1:55 Bet Mobile At Victorchandler.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 17. Bene Lad (IRE)2/1 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Richie McGrath · T: Jim Goldie
2. 25. Et Maintenant (FR)10/1
3. 36. Deuteronomy (IRE)6/1
2:25 Bet Live At Victorchandler.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 13. Teenage Idol (IRE)9/4Won by 9 lengths · J: Miss Emma Sayer · T: Evelyn Slack
2. 21. Los Nadis (GER)13/2
3. 34. The Starboard Bow (GB)8/1
4. 42. Little Hercules (IRE)85/40 fav
3:00 Play Casino At Victorchandler.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 13. Carters Rest (GB)6/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Henry Brooke · T: Iain Jardine
2. 24. Bunratty (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Dramatic Jewel (USA)13/2
3:35 Best Odds Guaranteed At Victor Chandler Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 110y · 7 ran
1. 12. Knockando (GB)7/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Peter Buchanan · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 24. Realignment (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 37. Harrys Whim (GB)11/1

Ayr racecourse statistics →

Cork Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/1

12:35 Mccarthy Insurance Group 60th Mares Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 13. Ocean Bright (USA)11/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Conor Maxwell · T: Dermot A McLoughlin
2. 211. Norah Starr (IRE)6/1
3. 314. Sherika (IRE)16/1
4. SU2. By The Hour (IRE) · slipped up7/4 fav
1:10 Mccarthy Insurance Group 60th Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 6 ran
1. 11. Final Approach (GB)3/10 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 25. Little Green (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Arabella Boy (IRE)16/1
1:40 Mccarthy Insurance Group 60th Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 9 ran
1. 14. Simenon (IRE)4/6 favWon by 23 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Party Rock (IRE)25/1
3. 35. Top Spin (IRE)6/1
2:10 Mccarthy Insurance Group 60th Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 12 ran
1. 11. Ballyburke (IRE)11/10 favWon by 4¾ lengths · J: D J Casey · T: P J Rothwell
2. 24. Kildare Blowin (IRE)6/1
3. 312. Think Alive (IRE)16/1
2:40 Mccarthy Insurance Group 60th Mares Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 12. Belle Brook (IRE)5/1J: Davy Russell · T: Michael Cullen
2. 210. Special Token (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 35. Carrigeen Lechuga (IRE)6/1
3:15 Mccarthy Insurance Group 60th Handicap Chase (0-130) Chase · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 113. Jack Absolute (IRE)10/1Won by a head · J: Davy Russell · T: John J Walsh
2. 23. Tinakellylad (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Last Time D'albain (FR)5/2 fav
3:45 Mccarthy Insurance Group 60th Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 10 ran
1. 12. Perfect Gentleman (IRE)5/4 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Finish The Story (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Supreme Bob (IRE)11/4

Cork racecourse statistics →

Deauville (FR) Standard · AW · 12 races · France

Outright favs won 3 of 11 · Biggest winner 27/1

10:00 Prix Du Merlerault (Maiden) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Fibresand) Flat · 7½f · 16 ran
1. 19. Coup De Theatre (FR)196/10Won by 2 lengths · J: Ronan Thomas · T: P Van De Poele
2. 21. Deluge (FR)5/2 fav
3. 35. Chez Laurent (IRE)3/1
10:30 Prix De La Riviere Saint Sauveur (Claimer) (3yo) (Fibresand) Flat · 1m1½f · 16 ran
1. 14. Endymion (FR)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Julien Auge · T: C Boutin
2. 28. Fun Victoire (FR)25/1
3. 314. Iserine (IRE)9/2
4. 63. Brazilena (FR)19/5 fav
11:00 Prix De La Beauvoisiniere (Maiden) (3yo Fillies) (Fibresand) Flat · 7½f · 16 ran
1. 19. Psyche (FR)7/2 favWon by a head · J: Francois-Xavier Bertras · T: B De Montzey
2. 215. Isolo (GER)9/1
3. 34. Mephala (FR)9/1
11:30 Prix De Colombieres (Claimer) (4yo Fillies) (Fibresand) Flat · 7½f · 15 ran
1. 14. The Turtle (FR)27/1Won by a head · J: Sylvain Ruis · T: A Junk
2. 22. Heidikly (FR)3/1 jt-fav
3. 39. Fille D'Avril (FR)27/1
12:00 Prix Des Resniers (Claimer) (4yo Colts & Geldings) (Fibresand) Flat · 7½f · 16 ran
1. 115. Olynthos (IRE)27/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Jerome Claudic · T: C Laffon-Parias
2. 212. Beat The Ground (IRE)15/1
3. 38. Bearheart (IRE)32/1
4. 72. Marpol (ITY)9/5 fav
12:33 Prix De La Baie De Seine (Handicap) (4yo+) (Fibresand) Flat · 7½f · 16 ran
1. 16. Robin Du Nord (FR)123/10Won by half a length · J: Pierre-Charles Boudot · T: J-P Gauvin
2. 24. Yes I Do (FR)12/1
3. 37. Numerologie (FR)7/1
4. 616. Sanaudou (FR)4/1 fav
1:05 Prix De Passe Temps (Claimer) (3yo) (Fibresand) Flat · 6½f · 15 ran
1. 114. Ma Victoryan (FR)192/10Won by 2½ lengths · J: Aurelien Lemaitre · T: C Baillet
2. 24. Class Monitor (GB)11/2
3. 39. Princess Vati (FR)13/1
4. 82. Caraside (FR)23/10 fav
1:35 Prix De La Seine Maritime (Handicap) (4yo+) (Fibresand) Flat · 7½f · 16 ran
1. 114. Blamar (ITY)94/10Won by 2 lengths · J: Antoine Hamelin · T: J-P Gauvin
2. 215. Lady Hartwood (FR)5/2 fav
3. 34. Un Amor (FR)73/10
2:05 Prix Du Val De Saire (Claimer) (5yo+) (Fibresand) Flat · 1m1½f · 16 ran
1. 110. Counterbid (IRE)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Romain Auray · T: J Heloury
2. 26. Satwa Sunrise (FR)24/1
3. 311. Dolce Bambina (FR)13/10 fav
2:35 Prix Du Canal Du Havre (Handicap) (4yo+) (Fibresand) Flat · 7½f · 15 ran
1. 11. Agnes Champ (FR)29/10 favWon by half a length · J: Sebastien Maillot · T: M Boutin
2. 215. Isle Of Pearl (IRE)13/2
3. 38. John Fitgerald (IRE)11/1
3:05 Prix De Ryes (Claimer) (5yo+) (Fibresand) Flat · 1m 4f · 16 ran
1. 13. Commando Cat (FR)56/10Won by a head · J: Cyrille Stefan · T: L A Urbano-Grajales
2. 21. Grandretour (GB)5/2 fav
3. 37. Pentathlon (IRE)58/10
3:35 Prix De La Vallee De La Seine (Handicap) (4yo+) (Fibresand) Flat · 7½f · 16 ran
1. 12. Nenzo (GER)17/5 favWon by a head · J: Ioritz Mendizabal · T: Mme N Verheyen
2. 25. Birthday Sun (GER)15/1
3. 36. Sargasses (FR)11/1

Deauville racecourse statistics →

Folkestone Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:30 Ladbrokes.com Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 7 ran
1. 11. Flemi Two Toes (IRE)15/8 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Charlie Huxley · T: Sarah Humphrey
2. 25. Knight Flight (GB)15/2
3. 37. Toto Corde Meo (IRE)11/4
1:05 Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone's Premier Venue Maiden Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m · 4 ran
1. 14. Silver Roque (FR)5/4Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Henrietta C Knight
2. 23. Robin De Creuse (FR)4/5 fav
3. 32. Paddy The Yank (IRE)20/1
1:35 Broad Oak BMW Mares' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 4 ran
1. 13. Mangonel (GB)5/2Won by 14 lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: Jim Best
2. 22. Matrow's Lady (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 31. Lindsay's Dream (GB)9/1
2:05 Ladbrokespoker.com Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 1f · 2 ran
1. 11. Picture This (IRE)1/6 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. Cloudy Wager (GB)4/1
2:35 Ladbrokesbingo.com Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 6f 110y · 9 ran
1. 11. King of Castile (GB)3/1Won by 16 lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: Jim Best
2. 24. Spaceman (GB)14/1
3. 32. Jan Jandura (IRE)11/4 fav
3:10 ladbrokesgames.com Handicap Chase (For The Ted Long Challenge Cup) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 10 ran
1. 16. Only Vintage (USA)14/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Paul Henderson
2. 29. Nomadic Warrior (GB)25/1
3. 37. Canni Thinkaar (IRE)33/1
3:40 Next Fixture January 17th Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 5 ran
1. 13. Langley (GB)4/9 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 25. Just Beware (GB)8/1
3. 31. Swiss Guard (GB)15/2

Folkestone racecourse statistics →

Plumpton Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

12:40 At The Races Sky 415 Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 17. Balder Succes (FR)4/9 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alan King
2. 23. Jodawes (USA)5/1
3. 34. Specialagent Alfie (GB)20/1
1:15 At The Races Virgin 534 Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 1f · 3 ran
1. 12. Kumbeshwar (GB)4/11 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alan King
2. 21. Criqtonic (FR)2/1
1:45 E.b.f. At The Races New Predictor 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (qualifier) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 7 ran
1. 12. Aikideau (FR)9/4Won by 4½ lengths · J: Leighton Aspell · T: Richard Rowe
2. 21. Kings Lodge (GB)8/13 fav
3. 34. Holywell (IRE)10/1
2:15 Follow At The Races On Twitter Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 5f · 10 ran
1. 110. Oscar Charlie (IRE)9/2Won by a head · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Paul Henderson
2. 27. Terra Bleu (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 39. Snow Patrol (GB)6/1
2:45 At The Races Sussex National (Handicap Chase) Chase · Class 3 · 3m 5f · 9 ran
1. 16. Double Dizzy (GB)8/1Won by 15 lengths · J: Andrew Glassonbury · T: Bob Buckler
2. 29. Justabout (GB)20/1
3. 32. Mid Div And Creep (GB)10/1
4. UR1. Strongbows Legend (GB) · unseated rider13/8 fav
3:20 Visit At The Races On Facebook Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 17. Time To Think (GB)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Andrew Thornton · T: Seamus Mullins
2. 21. Hunt Ball (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 310. Goring Two (IRE)4/1
3:50 Attheraces.com Exclusive Hugh Taylor Tipping Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 5 ran
1. 11. Action Impact (ARG)11/10 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 23. Wheres Johnny (GB)14/1
3. 32. Forest Rhythm (IRE)6/1

Plumpton racecourse statistics →

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

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

12:15 5% Winners' Bonus At Bluesq.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 17. Argentine (IRE)5/1Won by a head · J: Tom Eaves · T: Ian Semple
2. 26. Fear Nothing (GB)11/4 fav
3. 38. Gorgeous Goblin (IRE)5/1
12:50 Play Golf And Racing At Southwell Amateur Riders' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 14. Captain Bellamy (USA)3/1 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Miss N Dumelow · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 23. Turjuman (USA)9/1
3. 311. Delorain (IRE)7/1
1:20 Follow Southwell Racecourse On Twitter Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 17. Chabada (JPN)3/1Won by half a length · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Ian Williams
2. 23. White Fusion (GB)66/1
3. 32. Eyedoro (USA)5/1
4. 41. Bravestofthebrave (USA)8/13 fav
1:50 Download The Blue Square Iphone App Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 17. Tewin Wood (GB)16/1Won by half a length · J: Dominic Fox · T: Alan Bailey
2. 22. Global Village (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 34. Maverik (GB)13/2
2:20 Membership Of Southwell Golf Club Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 4 ran
1. 12. McConnell (USA)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: William Carson · T: Richard Guest
2. 21. Sunnyside Tom (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 33. Horatio Carter (GB)9/4
2:55 Golf Before Racing At Southwell Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 14. Upper Lambourn (IRE)15/2Won by a length · J: Phillip Makin · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 213. Mazovian (USA)12/1
3. 314. Greenhead High (GB)6/1
4. 95. Spitfire (GB)4/1 fav
3:30 Play Roulette At Bluesq.com/casino Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 13. Dashing Eddie (IRE)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Phillip Makin · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 24. Raise The Rafters (IRE)50/1
3. 35. Fluctuation (IRE)9/2
4. 88. St Ignatius (GB)7/2 fav

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 47 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 favourites16 of 44 won36.4% · 44 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 £4.39Staked £44.00, returned £39.61 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerThe Turtle (FR) 27/1The 11:30 Prix De Colombieres at Deauville (FR) · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites0 of 6 won0.0% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ayr	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Cork	4	7	7	—
Deauville (FR)	3	11	12	0 of 2 won
Folkestone	3	6	7	0 of 2 won
Plumpton	3	7	7	—
Southwell (AW)	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 2 January 2012?: 47 races across 6 meetings were run on 2 January 2012: Ayr (7 races), Cork (7 races), Deauville (FR) (12 races), Folkestone (7 races), Plumpton (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Ayr, Folkestone, Plumpton and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Cork in Ireland; Deauville (FR) 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 2 January 2012?: Ayr: Soft (Turf); Cork: Heavy (Turf); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Folkestone: Heavy (Turf); Plumpton: Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 2 January 2012?: Outright favourites won 16 of 44 on 2 January 2012 (36.4%); joint favourites won 0 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £44.00 and returned £39.61 — a loss of £4.39. 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 The Turtle (FR) at 27/1 in the 11:30 Prix De Colombieres at Deauville (FR) (one of 2 winners at that price).
What time was the first race on 2 January 2012?: The first race was the 10:00 Prix Du Merlerault at Deauville (FR); the last was the 3:50 Attheraces.com Exclusive Hugh Taylor Tipping Handicap Hurdle at Plumpton.