What horse racing was on 28 October 2012?

41 races across 8 meetings were run on 28 October 2012: Aintree (7 races), Argentan (2 races), Galway (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Saint-Brieuc (2 races), Saumur (1 race), Wexford (7 races) and Wincanton (7 races). That is Aintree and Wincanton in Great Britain; Argentan, Longchamp (FR), Saint-Brieuc and Saumur in France; Galway and Wexford 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 28 October 2012?

Aintree: Soft (Turf); Argentan: Heavy; Galway: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Heavy (Turf); Saint-Brieuc: Very Soft; Saumur: Soft; Wexford: Good (Turf); Wincanton: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 28 October 2012?

Outright favourites won 11 of 36 on 28 October 2012 (30.6%); joint favourites won 1 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £36.00 and returned £35.35 — a loss of £0.65. 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 Kings Flagship (GB) at 66/1 in the 4:15 Paul Nicholls Racing 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle at Wincanton.

What was the feature race on 28 October 2012?

The feature race was the 2:45 Prix Royal-Oak (3yo+) (Turf) (Group 1) at Longchamp (FR), won by Les Beaufs (FR) (9/1).

What time was the first race on 28 October 2012?

The first race was the 11:07 Prix de Juvigny Sur Orne at Argentan; the last was the 4:40 T.v.o'brien Memorial (pro/am) Flat Race at Galway.

Racing Results

Sunday 28 October 2012

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41 races were run across 8 meetings on 28 October 2012: Aintree, Argentan, Galway, Longchamp (FR), Saint-Brieuc, Saumur, Wexford and Wincanton.

Aintree Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

1:10 Matalan Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 111. Simonside (GB)33/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Brian Ellison
2. 29. Holywell (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Mad Moose (IRE)33/1
4. PU4. Vendor (FR) · pulled up7/4 fav
1:40 Betfred Goals Galore Introductory Juvenile Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 7 ran
1. 13. Handazan (IRE)3/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 21. For Two (FR)2/1 jt-fav
3. 35. Moidore (GB)2/1 jt-fav
2:15 Betfred 'the Bonus King' Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f · 3 ran
1. 14. Forgotten Gold (IRE)11/8Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Tom George
2. 23. First Fandango (GB)5/4 fav
3. 32. Dawn Commander (GER)4/1
2:50 Pertemps Handicap Hurdle (series Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m 110y · 10 ran
1. 111. Ely Brown (IRE)9/2Won by a head · J: Kielan Woods · T: Charlie Longsdon
2. 28. Buachaill Alainn (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Bellflower Boy (IRE)22/1
4. 51. Lovcen (GER)9/4 fav
3:25 Weatherbys Hamilton Bloodstock Insurance Handicap Chase (For The John Parrett Memorial Trophy) Chase · Class 2 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 19. Gus Macrae (IRE)6/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Patrick Corbett · T: Rebecca Curtis
2. 28. Silver Roque (FR)9/4 fav
3. 34. Falcon Island (GB)9/1
4:00 British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing E.b.f. 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (qualifier) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 4 ran
1. 14. Clondaw Kaempfer (IRE)4/5 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 21. Funny Star (FR)11/4
3. 33. Awbeg Massini (IRE)3/1
4:30 matalan.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 14 ran
1. 11. Broadway Buffalo (IRE)7/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: David Pipe
2. 22. Mister Pagan (GB)33/1
3. 314. Maison De Ville (GER)8/1
4. 58. Oscatara (IRE)9/4 fav

Aintree racecourse statistics →

Argentan Heavy · 2 races · France

Outright favs won 0 of 1

11:07 Prix de Juvigny Sur Orne (APQS) Flat · 1m 6f · 4 ran
1. 1Ulysse D'Arthel (FR)Won by 2 lengths · J: Anthony Lecordier · T: P Sobry
2. 2Ultraji (FR)
3. 3Unik De L'Oasis (FR)
4. 5Uhlan Bute (FR)23/10 fav
12:07 Prix de Merlerault (AQPS) Flat · 1m 6f · 1 ran
1. 1Urticaire (FR)J: Anthony Clement · T: E Leenders

Argentan racecourse statistics →

Galway Yielding To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

1:35 Corrib Oil Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 15. Rogue Angel (IRE)1/6 favWon by 7½ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: M F Morris
2. 28. Up Sluggarh (IRE)10/1
3. 34. Patriots Vision (IRE)33/1
2:10 Cctv Venue Control Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 5 ran
1. 14. Shrapnel (IRE)9/2Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 23. Rory O'moore (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 31. Minella Reception (IRE)6/4
2:40 Sanserv Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 9 ran
1. 12. Lastoftheleaders (IRE)7/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: A L T Moore
2. 210. Delphi Mountain (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Darenjan (IRE)10/1
4. 49. Flying Light (IRE)3/1 fav
3:10 Barna Waste Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 11. Free To Dream (IRE)14/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Brian Cawley · T: M O Cullinane
2. 24. Whats Happening (IRE)7/4 jt-fav
3. 33. Skibabe (IRE)7/4 jt-fav
3:40 Faber Audiovisuals Ballybrit Novice Chase (grade 3) Chase · 2m 1f · 5 ran
1. 14. Twinlight (FR)15/8 favWon by 2 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 25. Argocat (IRE)5/2
3. 31. Aughnacurraveel (IRE)9/2
4:10 Renvyle House Hotel Handicap Chase (0-116) Chase · 2m 1f · 12 ran
1. 112. Yeoman (FR)12/1Won by 2 lengths · J: A P Heskin · T: D J Ryan
2. 25. Venture Lazarus (IRE)14/1
3. 37. Muzak (IRE)3/1
4. PU1. Cairdin (IRE) · pulled up11/4 fav
4:40 T.v.o'brien Memorial (pro/am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 9 ran
1. 14. King Of Firth (IRE)7/4 favWon by half a length · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: Ms Margaret Mullins
2. 25. Lots Of Memories (IRE)14/1
3. 31. Aerlite Supreme (IRE)12/1

Galway racecourse statistics →

Longchamp (FR) Heavy · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 40/1

12:30 Prix des Feuillants (Conditions) (2yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 1m 1f · 6 ran
1. 16. France Valour (FR)Evens favWon by 3 lengths · J: Gregory Benoist · T: E Lellouche
2. 21. Litian Rocket (FR)11/1
3. 34. Gate One (FR)9/5
1:00 Prix de la Cite (Conditions) (2yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 1m 1f · 8 ran
1. 16. You Are My World I (FR)102/10Won by 1½ lengths · J: Gregory Benoist · T: M Boutin
2. 25. Princesse Fiona (FR)5/1
3. 34. Snow Pine (GB)9/5 fav
1:30 Criterium de Vitesse () (2yo) (Turf) Flat · 5f · 7 ran
1. 17. Disko Dasko (FR)40/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Mrs K Burke
2. 24. Strange Magic (IRE)11/1
3. 31. The Brothers War (USA)1/2 fav
2:08 Prix du Lac (Handicap) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 16 ran
1. 17. Lady Ohara (FR)166/10Won by 3 lengths · J: Pierre-Charles Boudot · T: Yves de Nicolay
2. 29. Aussi Celebre (IRE)9/2 fav
3. 31. Alonso (SPA)29/1
2:45 Prix Royal-Oak (3yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m7½f · 9 ran
1. 17. Les Beaufs (FR)9/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Julien Guillochon · T: Mme V Seignoux
2. 22. Silver Valny (FR)40/1
3. 36. Rollex Borget (FR)16/1
4. 58. Dalkala (USA)7/4 fav
3:15 Prix du Montparnasse (Claimer) (2yo) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 10 ran
1. 15. Pont Marie (FR)33/10 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Gregory Benoist · T: F Chappet
2. 26. Shaslika (FR)4/1
3. 39. City Chope (FR)10/1
3:45 Prix des Bouleaux (Claimer) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 19 ran
1. 119. Musikverein (FR)143/10Won by 1½ lengths · J: Ronan Thomas · T: Joel Phelippon
2. 210. Psy Chic (FR)16/1
3. 39. Mount Berry (FR)24/1
4. 511. L'Ami Gaby (FR)4/1 fav
4:15 Prix de Ponthieu (Handicap) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 14. Khasma (IRE)11/5 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: F Doumen
2. 21. Passarinho (IRE)14/5
3. 32. Shannara (FR)44/5

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

Saint-Brieuc Very Soft · 2 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 2 · Biggest winner 11/2

11:07 Prix R B Chesne (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 3 ran
1. 1Saint Pistol (FR)Won by 5 lengths · J: Vincent Roisnard · T: L Viel
2. 2Visionariste (FR)
3. 3Via Sundown (FR)12/1
3:45 Prix du Val (Hurdle) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 3 ran
1. 1Delphes Eria (FR)11/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Marc-Antoine Dragon · T: Y Barberot
2. 2Voie Romaine (FR)15/1
3. 3Divergont Quirec (FR)6/1

Saint-Brieuc racecourse statistics →

Saumur Soft · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 1 of 1 · Biggest winner 56/10

1:30 Prix Colonel Martin Flat · 2m · 3 ran
1. 1Un Jour D Ete (FR)56/10Won by 2 lengths · J: Mr Jean De Mieulle · T: Nick Littmoden
2. 2Tempo D'Angron (FR)
3. 3Twinkle Kauto (FR)

Saumur racecourse statistics →

Wexford Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

1:15 Wexford Opera Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 10 ran
1. 11. Cops And Robbers (GB)8/15 favWon by a length · J: Paul Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 22. Tobar Na Gaoise (IRE)5/2
3. 39. I C Gold (IRE)33/1
1:50 Vinegar Hill (C & G) Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 7 ran
1. 15. Bombadero (IRE)13/2Won by 9 lengths · J: Davy Condon · T: Denis W Cullen
2. 22. Lastofthepilots (IRE)9/1
3. 31. Champagne Agent (IRE)4/9 fav
2:20 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 15 ran
1. 15. Celestial Prospect (AUS)6/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Conor Brassil · T: Martin Brassil
2. 29. Bulletproof (IRE)10/1
3. 37. Raheenwood (IRE)20/1
4. 108. Onzo Mor (IRE)11/2 fav
2:50 I.N.H. Stallion Owners E.B.F. Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 4 ran
1. 13. Cnoc Na Sioga (IRE)8/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Miss G Ryan · T: John Patrick Ryan
2. 24. Sizing Italy (IRE)2/1
3. 35. The Folkes Choice (GB)3/1
4. 41. Benevolent (IRE)11/8 fav
3:20 Bettyville Park Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 13 ran
1. 11. Big Generator (GB)13/2Won by a neck · J: Mr M N Doran · T: Paul Nolan
2. 24. Keep It Cool (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 312. Tequila Lord (IRE)20/1
3:55 M.W. Hickey Memorial Handicap Chase (0-130) Chase · 2m 3f · 15 ran
1. 114. Alf Wright (IRE)6/1Won by 13 lengths · J: M P Butler · T: Eoin Doyle
2. 27. Code Of The West (IRE)12/1
3. 38. Banna Man (IRE)25/1
4. PU13. Coolharbour Breeze (IRE) · pulled up3/1 fav
4:25 Spawell (C & G) (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 10 ran
1. 18. Killyglass (IRE)10/3 jt-favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: Mr S Crawford · T: S R B Crawford
2. 21. Abbey Storm (IRE)7/2
3. 311. Softboiledsergeant (IRE)10/3 jt-fav

Wexford (2005–2015) racecourse statistics →

Wincanton Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 66/1

12:50 Long Lost Family Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 6f · 10 ran
1. 19. Giveitachance (IRE)13/8 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Nick Scholfield · T: Claire Dyson
2. 27. Kayfrou (GB)11/1
3. 31. Franklin Roosevelt (IRE)7/4
1:20 St. Margaret's Hospice Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 19. Canadian Diamond (IRE)20/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Micheal Nolan · T: Brendan Powell
2. 211. The Lemonpie (GER)9/1
3. 31. Bathwick Man (GB)14/1
4. 48. Grey Missile (GB)4/1 fav
1:55 F.J. Chalke Desert Orchid Handicap Chase (For The Desert Orchid Silver Cup) Chase · Class 3 · 3m 3f 110y · 8 ran
1. 12. Any Currency (IRE)13/2Won by 9 lengths · J: Alain Cawley · T: Martin Keighley
2. 24. Only Witness (IRE)8/1
3. 35. Rey Nacarado (IRE)9/2
4. 47. Minella Stars (IRE)5/2 fav
2:30 Friends Of Wincanton Community Hospital Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 12 ran
1. 12. Weekend Millionair (IRE)9/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Tom Bellamy · T: David Pipe
2. 24. Ballylifen (IRE)6/1
3. 39. Deciding Moment (IRE)20/1
4. 88. Comeonginger (IRE)2/1 fav
3:05 Long Lost Family Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 6f · 10 ran
1. 111. Boomtown (GB)50/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Mr G S Quinn · T: Claire Dyson
2. 27. Little Eaglet (IRE)5/1
3. 38. Tower (GB)7/2
4. 42. Bracken House (IRE)15/8 fav
3:40 West Dorset Alpacas Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 1f 110y · 9 ran
1. 15. Guydus (IRE)6/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Harry Challoner · T: Venetia Williams
2. 23. Monty's Revenge (IRE)11/1
3. 37. Malin Head (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
4:15 Paul Nicholls Racing 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 13. Kings Flagship (GB)66/1Won by a neck · J: James Davies · T: Chris Down
2. 211. Valdez (GB)6/5 fav
3. 32. Johnny Red (IRE)25/1

Wincanton racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 41 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 favourites11 of 36 won30.6% · 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 loss of £0.65Staked £36.00, returned £35.35 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerKings Flagship (GB) 66/1The 4:15 Paul Nicholls Racing 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle at Wincanton
Joint favourites1 of 8 won12.5% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Argentan	0	1	2	—
Galway	3	6	7	0 of 2 won
Longchamp (FR)	3	8	8	—
Saint-Brieuc	1	2	2	—
Saumur	1	1	1	—
Wexford	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Wincanton	1	6	7	0 of 2 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 1 race has no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for it. 3 winners have no stored starting price and cannot be ranked by price. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 28 October 2012?: 41 races across 8 meetings were run on 28 October 2012: Aintree (7 races), Argentan (2 races), Galway (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Saint-Brieuc (2 races), Saumur (1 race), Wexford (7 races) and Wincanton (7 races). That is Aintree and Wincanton in Great Britain; Argentan, Longchamp (FR), Saint-Brieuc and Saumur in France; Galway and Wexford 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 28 October 2012?: Aintree: Soft (Turf); Argentan: Heavy; Galway: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Heavy (Turf); Saint-Brieuc: Very Soft; Saumur: Soft; Wexford: Good (Turf); Wincanton: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 28 October 2012?: Outright favourites won 11 of 36 on 28 October 2012 (30.6%); joint favourites won 1 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £36.00 and returned £35.35 — a loss of £0.65. 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 Kings Flagship (GB) at 66/1 in the 4:15 Paul Nicholls Racing 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle at Wincanton.
What was the feature race on 28 October 2012?: The feature race was the 2:45 Prix Royal-Oak (3yo+) (Turf) (Group 1) at Longchamp (FR), won by Les Beaufs (FR) (9/1).
What time was the first race on 28 October 2012?: The first race was the 11:07 Prix de Juvigny Sur Orne at Argentan; the last was the 4:40 T.v.o'brien Memorial (pro/am) Flat Race at Galway.