What horse racing was on 1 February 2012?

21 races across 3 meetings were run on 1 February 2012: Down Royal (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races) and Newcastle (7 races). That is Down Royal in Ireland; Kempton (AW) and Newcastle in Great Britain. 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 February 2012?

Down Royal: Heavy (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 1 February 2012?

Outright favourites won 4 of 21 on 1 February 2012 (19.0%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £21.00 and returned £6.25 — a loss of £14.75. 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 Station Lane (IRE) at 33/1 in the 2:35 Sean Graham Bookmakers Maiden Hurdle at Down Royal.

What time was the first race on 1 February 2012?

The first race was the 1:05 Follow Down Royal On Facebook Handicap Chase at Down Royal; the last was the 7:50 Kempton For Weddings Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Wednesday 1 February 2012

← 31 Jan 2 Feb →

21 races were run across 3 meetings on 1 February 2012: Down Royal, Kempton (AW) and Newcastle.

Down Royal Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

1:05 Follow Down Royal On Facebook Handicap Chase (0-116) Chase · 3m · 12 ran
1. 113. Amber Knight (IRE)6/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Conor Maxwell · T: D Deacon
2. 26. Mister First (FR)11/4 fav
3. 39. More Chimney's (IRE)33/1
1:35 N.I. Hotels Federation Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 17. Soll (GB)2/5 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Harpsy Cord (IRE)11/2
3. 32. Awkward Moment (IRE)33/1
2:05 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 11. Code Of The West (IRE)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jody McGarvey · T: C Roche
2. 210. Vardas Supreme (IRE)9/1
3. 34. Hidden Present (IRE)4/1
4. 75. Lusiad (IRE)3/1 fav
2:35 Sean Graham Bookmakers Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 20 ran
1. 119. Station Lane (IRE)33/1Won by a head · J: Mr D G Lavery · T: B R Hamilton
2. 22. Beef To The Heels (IRE)5/2
3. 311. Seriatim (IRE)16/1
4. 111. Quaquo De Flotte (FR)2/1 fav
3:05 Bet With The Tote Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 112. Followmeuptocarlow (IRE)10/1Won by 3 lengths · J: B J Cooper · T: T Donohue
2. 26. Miss Xian (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Donttellmother (IRE)4/1
4. 74. Essexbridge (GB)10/3 fav
3:35 Weatherbys Bloodstock Insurance Novice Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m · 8 ran
1. 19. Mark Me Up (GB)5/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Declan Bates · T: P J Rothwell
2. 25. Sorted (IRE)3/1
3. 36. Liszt (IRE)2/1 fav
4:05 Dark Horse Cafe At Down Royal Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 12 ran
1. 113. Fickle Fortune (IRE)8/11 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Ms N Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 27. Los Amigos (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Jupitor (IRE)5/1

Down Royal racecourse statistics →

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

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

4:50 Free Entry For Betdaq Members Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 17. Cats Eyes (GB)1/2 favWon by half a length · J: Shane Kelly · T: Robert Cowell
2. 25. Sannibel (GB)13/2
3. 31. Bobbyow (GB)40/1
5:20 Betdaq Multiples Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 15. Megalala (IRE)11/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: John Bridger
2. 21. Focail Maith (GB)6/1
3. 310. Menadati (USA)12/1
4. 72. King Of Windsor (IRE)5/2 fav
5:50 Back Or Lay At Betdaq.com Handicap Flat · Class 7 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 111. Emerald Royal (GB)9/2Won by a length · J: Shane Kelly · T: Eric Wheeler
2. 29. Cairanne (GB)7/1
3. 33. Harvest Mist (IRE)6/1
4. 112. Ocean Countess (IRE)10/3 fav
6:20 Betdaq Mobile Apps Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 112. Clodhopper (IRE)20/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Chris Catlin · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 21. Chart (GB)11/2
3. 38. Flying Kitty (GB)16/1
4. 83. Gone By Sunrise (GB)13/8 fav
6:50 Skysports.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 12. Four Better (GB)8/1Won by half a length · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 23. Tenbridge (GB)7/2
3. 34. Berlusca (IRE)4/1
4. 61. Darnathean (GB)11/4 fav
7:20 Skysports Racing Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 17. Ocean Legend (IRE)9/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: Tony Carroll
2. 22. Santefisio (GB)7/2 fav
3. 310. Bianca De Medici (GB)6/1
7:50 Kempton For Weddings Handicap Flat · Class 7 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 15. Lovat Lane (GB)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Chris Catlin · T: Eve Johnson Houghton
2. 211. Wee Buns (GB)33/1
3. 32. Pastoral Jet (GB)5/2
4. 61. Blueberry Fizz (IRE)9/4 fav

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

Newcastle Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

1:20 North Sea Logistics Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 15. Spiekeroog (GB)11/8Won by a head · J: Denis O'Regan · T: David O'Meara
2. 21. Bourne (GB)11/10 fav
3. 32. Hada Men (USA)6/1
1:50 La Taxis Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 8 ran
1. 17. Transact (IRE)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Martin Todhunter
2. 24. Prince Tam (GB)6/1
3. 38. Strathaird (IRE)4/1
4. PU5. Hole In One (IRE) · pulled up7/2 fav
2:20 Betfair Racing Excellence Conditional Jockeys' Training Series Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m · 12 ran
1. 16. Dawn Ride (IRE)12/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Joe Colliver · T: Micky Hammond
2. 21. Right Enough (GB)7/4 fav
3. 34. Watercolours (IRE)16/1
2:50 Gdbs Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 16. Dancing Art (IRE)5/2Won by 5 lengths · J: James Reveley · T: Keith Reveley
2. 21. Best Legend (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Frank The Slink (GB)11/1
4. 63. Alpha One (IRE)7/4 fav
3:20 Stp Construction Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 11. Tap Night (USA)8/13 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Peter Buchanan · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 24. Falcun (GB)6/1
3. 37. Snapping Turtle (IRE)16/1
3:50 Digibet Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 7 ran
1. 11. Et Maintenant (FR)17/2Won by a short head · J: Campbell Gillies · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 27. Definite Appeal (IRE)15/2
3. 32. Playing The Field (IRE)2/1 fav
4:20 Sendrig Construction Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 14. King Of The Wolds (IRE)9/1Won by a length · J: Harry Haynes · T: Malcolm Jefferson
2. 29. Wolf Shield (IRE)13/2
3. 31. Bardeli (IRE)6/4 fav

Newcastle racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 21 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 favourites4 of 21 won19.0% · 21 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 £14.75Staked £21.00, returned £6.25 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerStation Lane (IRE) 33/1The 2:35 Sean Graham Bookmakers Maiden Hurdle at Down Royal

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Down Royal	2	7	7	—
Kempton (AW)	1	7	7	—
Newcastle	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 1 February 2012?: 21 races across 3 meetings were run on 1 February 2012: Down Royal (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races) and Newcastle (7 races). That is Down Royal in Ireland; Kempton (AW) and Newcastle in Great Britain. 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 February 2012?: Down Royal: Heavy (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 1 February 2012?: Outright favourites won 4 of 21 on 1 February 2012 (19.0%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £21.00 and returned £6.25 — a loss of £14.75. 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 Station Lane (IRE) at 33/1 in the 2:35 Sean Graham Bookmakers Maiden Hurdle at Down Royal.
What time was the first race on 1 February 2012?: The first race was the 1:05 Follow Down Royal On Facebook Handicap Chase at Down Royal; the last was the 7:50 Kempton For Weddings Handicap at Kempton (AW).