What horse racing was on 31 October 2015?

52 races across 7 meetings were run on 31 October 2015: Ascot (7 races), Ayr (7 races), Down Royal (7 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Newmarket (8 races), Wetherby (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Ascot, Ayr, Newmarket, Wetherby and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Down Royal in Ireland; Maisons-Laffitte (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 31 October 2015?

Ascot: Good (Turf); Ayr: Good To Soft (Turf); Down Royal: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Newmarket: Soft (Turf); Wetherby: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 31 October 2015?

Outright favourites won 19 of 46 on 31 October 2015 (41.3%); joint favourites won 2 of 12. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £46.00 and returned £51.97 — a profit of £5.97. 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 Big Baz (IRE) at 33/1 in the 3:45 Ben Marshall Stakes at Newmarket.

What was the feature race on 31 October 2015?

The feature race was the 2:40 Jnwine.com Champion Chase (grade 1) (Grade 1) at Down Royal, won by Don Cossack (GER) (2/11F).

What time was the first race on 31 October 2015?

The first race was the 12:00 Prix Sanctus at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 8:20 Download The New Unibet Racing App Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 31 October 2015

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52 races were run across 7 meetings on 31 October 2015: Ascot, Ayr, Down Royal, Maisons-Laffitte (FR), Newmarket, Wetherby and Wolverhampton (AW).

Ascot Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

12:40 Gardiner & Theobald Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 15 ran
1. 115. Masterplan (IRE)13/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Charlie Longsdon
2. 26. Singlefarmpayment (GB)16/1
3. 310. Bilbrook Blaze (GB)16/1
4. 82. Amidon (FR)9/2 fav
1:10 Colts & Fillies Club Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 13. Altior (IRE)4/5 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 24. Ch'tibello (FR)14/1
3. 32. Vancouverite (GB)5/1
1:45 Ascot Underwriting Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f · 11 ran
1. 12. Padge (IRE)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Moloney · T: Evan Williams
2. 26. Voix D'eau (FR)9/2 fav
3. 33. Anatol (FR)5/1
2:15 Byrne Group Handicap Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 1f · 12 ran
1. 16. Cold March (FR)12/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Venetia Williams
2. 211. Pearls Legend (GB)10/1
3. 34. Baby Mix (FR)9/2 jt-fav
2:50 William Hill Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 17. Nabucco (GB)7/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Aidan Coleman · T: John Ferguson
2. 26. Unanimite (FR)12/1
3. 32. Jolly's Cracked It (FR)5/1
3:25 Sodexo Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Chase · Class 1 · 3m · 15 ran
1. 111. Pendra (IRE)11/2 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Charlie Longsdon
2. 24. Double Ross (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Fox Appeal (IRE)9/1
3:55 Neptune Investment Management Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 4 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 13. Cultivator (GB)10/11 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 25. He's A Charmer (IRE)4/1
3. 38. The Poodle Faker (GB)8/1

Ascot racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

1:15 Fasprint Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 15. Cornborough (GB)9/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Jake Greenall · T: Mark Walford
2. 22. Another Bill (IRE)4/9 fav
3. 314. Southsea Island (IRE)25/1
1:50 Plumbstore Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 8 ran
1. 11. Island Heights (IRE)11/4 jt-favWon by a length · J: Derek Fox · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 22. Always Tipsy (GB)5/1
3. 33. Malin Bay (IRE)11/2
2:20 Park's Renault Kadjar Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f 110y · 9 ran
1. 15. What A Dream (GB)10/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Jamie Hamilton · T: Alison Hamilton
2. 23. Oscar Lateen (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 32. Kilmainham (IRE)9/2
2:55 Lightways Contractors Ltd Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 7 ran
1. 11. Back To Bracka (IRE)7/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Derek Fox · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 23. De Vous A Moi (FR)3/1 fav
3. 37. Plus Jamais (FR)6/1
3:30 Procast Building Contractors Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 1m 7f 112y · 7 ran
1. 15. Oliver's Gold (GB)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jake Greenall · T: Mark Walford
2. 26. Monbeg River (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 31. Imjoeking (IRE)13/2
4:00 Tennent's Cup Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 18. Aristo Du Plessis (FR)5/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Dale Irving · T: James Ewart
2. 26. Avidity (GB)11/2
3. 32. Forest Bihan (FR)8/1
4. F1. Glingerburn (IRE) · fell9/4 fav
4:30 SNJ Recruitment 'Newcomers' Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6f · 9 ran
1. 11. Caius Marcius (IRE)4/1Won by a neck · J: Craig Nichol · T: Nicky Richards
2. 25. Selkirk's Island (GB)8/1
3. 34. Largy Girl (IRE)10/3
4. 48. Rosette (GB)5/2 fav

Ayr racecourse statistics →

Down Royal Yielding To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

12:35 Value Cabs 3-y-o Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 6 ran
1. 16. Missy Tata (FR)Evens favWon by 19 lengths · J: B J Cooper · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 21. Lake Champlain (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Tiliver (FR)13/8
1:05 Tayto Group Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 13. De Name Escapes Me (IRE)7/4 favWon by a length · J: Mark Walsh · T: Noel Meade
2. 28. Space Cadet (IRE)2/1
3. 311. Strangford Lough (IRE)14/1
1:40 Billecart-salmon Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (grade C) Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 11. Fethard Player (IRE)7/1Won by 5 lengths · J: David Mullins · T: W F Treacy
2. 26. Misty Lady (IRE)13/2
3. 311. Space Ship (GB)10/1
4. 44. Diamond King (IRE)7/2 fav
2:10 Powers Irish Whiskey Chase (grade 2) Chase · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 12. Ptit Zig (FR)4/5 favWon by 9½ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Clarcam (FR)9/4
3. 37. Shadow Catcher (GB)10/1
2:40 Jnwine.com Champion Chase (grade 1) Chase · 3m · 4 ran
1. 11. Don Cossack (GER)2/11 favWon by 8 lengths · J: B J Cooper · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 22. Rocky Creek (IRE)7/1
3. 33. Roi Du Mee (FR)11/1
3:15 Rainbow Communications Handicap Chase Chase · 3m · 8 ran
1. 16. Knockanarrigan (IRE)8/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Brian Hayes · T: Ms Sandra Hughes
2. 29. Nosey Box (IRE)22/1
3. 310. Milan Breeze (IRE)25/1
4. F4. Colms Dream (IRE) · fell6/4 fav
3:50 Daily Mirror (pro/am) Flat Race Flat · 2m · 12 ran
1. 19. Death Duty (IRE)1/2 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Ms N Carberry · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 22. Catch A Lucky Star (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Nettlebush (IRE)25/1

Down Royal racecourse statistics →

Maisons-Laffitte (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 96/10

12:00 Prix Sanctus (Conditions) (3yo) (Round) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 14. Octoking (FR)96/10Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Stephane Richardot · T: R Martens
2. 21. Le Blue Et Noir (IRE)27/10 fav
3. 33. Campione I (FR)4/1
12:30 Prix Kendor (Conditions) (2yo) (Round) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 12. Tassilo (FR)13/10 favWon by half a length · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: Waldemar Hickst
2. 27. Twinkly (FR)158/10
3. 36. Coudeville (FR)5/2
1:00 Prix Miesque (2yo Fillies) (Straight) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 4 ran
1. 11. Aboulie (IRE)4/5 favWon by a head · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: J-C Rouget
2. 23. Dressed In Fur (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Nomadic (FR)13/2
1:30 Prix Zeddaan () (2yo) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 8 ran
1. 14. Gracious John (IRE)17/5Won by 1¾ lengths · J: J F Egan · T: David Evans
2. 23. Jimmy Two Times (FR)17/10 fav
3. 31. Noce (FR)9/2
2:08 Prix du Rey (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 16 ran
1. 17. Dani Wallon (FR)91/10Won by 1½ lengths · J: Vincent Cheminaud · T: C Delcher-Sanchez
2. 23. Quirinus (GB)176/10
3. 314. Kirikkale (FR)152/10
4. 84. Winshine (FR)11/2 fav
2:40 Prix de Seine-et-Oise (3yo+) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 12 ran
1. 15. Gammarth (FR)8/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: H-A Pantall
2. 210. Porthilly (FR)22/1
3. 37. Penmaen (IRE)20/1
3:10 Prix des Naiades (Claimer) (4yo+) (Lady Amateur Riders) (Round) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 14. Ventaron (FR)23/10 favWon by a head · J: Mme Melissa Boisgontier · T: Joel Phelippon
2. 23. Meneas (FR)19/5
3. 310. Funky Mary (GER)94/10
3:40 Prix de Mauries (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 15 ran
1. 111. Mr Splendid (FR)36/5Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Umberto Rispoli · T: G Doleuze
2. 29. Agnes Champ (FR)11/1
3. 33. Orangefield (FR)229/10
4. 412. Vianello (IRE)33/10 fav

Maisons-Laffitte racecourse statistics →

Newmarket Soft · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

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

12:30 EBF Stallions Prestige Vehicles Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Plus 10) (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 12. Aljazzi (GB)8/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Marco Botti
2. 23. Alyday (GB)14/1
3. 34. Bumptious (GB)8/1
4. 55. Cersei (GB)2/1 fav
1:00 EBF Stallions Prestige Vehicles Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Plus 10) (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 19. Tiptree (IRE)7/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: Luca Cumani
2. 28. Swiss Range (GB)5/4 fav
3. 34. Folly Bergere (IRE)40/1
1:35 racingfx.co.uk Nursery Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f · 6 ran
1. 11. Good Run (FR)2/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 22. Celebration Day (IRE)5/2
3. 33. Banksea (GB)3/1
2:05 EBF Stallions Montrose Fillies' Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 11. Fireglow (GB)5/2 jt-favWon by 4 lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 29. Rioca (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Haggle (GB)5/2 jt-fav
2:35 Adnams Ghostly Pale Ale Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 112. Emerald (ITY)10/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Marco Botti
2. 24. Jack's Revenge (IRE)12/1
3. 39. Ghinia (IRE)9/2
3:10 #GhostShipSelfie James Seymour Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 16. Restorer (GB)10/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: William Muir
2. 25. Quarterback (GER)8/1
3. 31. Top Notch Tonto (IRE)5/2
4. 44. Wannabe Yours (IRE)7/4 fav
3:45 Ben Marshall Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 13. Big Baz (IRE)33/1Won by a head · J: Graham Lee · T: William Muir
2. 28. Mitchum Swagger (GB)7/2
3. 32. So Beloved (GB)11/2
4. 45. Gm Hopkins (GB)9/4 fav
4:20 TurfTV Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 111. Popeswood (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Mick Channon
2. 27. Jan Van Hoof (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 35. Realize (GB)9/1

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

Wetherby Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/1

12:50 Watch Racing Uk Anywhere Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 13. Charmix (FR)5/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Harry Fry
2. 21. Ennistown (GB)11/10 fav
3. 34. Draytonian (IRE)7/2
1:25 Bet365.com Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 6 ran
1. 15. Southfield Royale (GB)7/4Won by 20 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 27. Zeroeshadesofgrey (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 31. Beg To Differ (IRE)11/4
2:00 bet365 West Yorkshire Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m · 9 ran
1. 12. Kilcooley (IRE)5/1Won by 13 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Charlie Longsdon
2. 23. Rock On Ruby (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 34. Aqalim (GB)7/2
2:30 olbg.com Mares' Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 15. Blue Buttons (IRE)2/1 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Harry Fry
2. 21. Intense Tango (GB)5/1
3. 38. Midnight Jazz (GB)12/1
3:05 bet365 Charlie Hall Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 3m · 7 ran
1. 16. Cue Card (GB)11/4 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 27. Dynaste (FR)3/1
3. 35. Ballynagour (IRE)6/1
3:40 bet365.com Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 3 · 1m 7f · 5 ran
1. 14. Katachenko (IRE)11/1Won by a length · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Donald McCain
2. 26. Mon Successeur (FR)4/5 fav
3. 33. Vodka Wells (FR)20/1
4:10 Racing Uk 1 Price 3 Devices Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 19. Billy No Name (IRE)9/1Won by half a length · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 28. Muhtaris (IRE)25/1
3. 34. Sir Ivan (GB)13/2
4. 53. Champagne At Tara (GB)4/1 fav

Wetherby racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

4:35 32RedPoker.com Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f · 7 ran
1. 17. Cahill (IRE)2/1 favWon by 19 lengths · J: Georgia Cox · T: Alan King
2. 26. Goodby Inheritence (GB)7/2
3. 34. Perennial (GB)5/1
5:10 32Red Nursery Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 14. Hope Cove (GB)11/8 favWon by half a length · J: Luke Morris · T: Ed Walker
2. 27. Kylla Instinct (GB)5/1
3. 35. Cautious Optimism (GB)11/1
5:45 32Red.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f · 9 ran
1. 16. Loading (IRE)7/2Won by a neck · J: Sean Levey · T: Richard Hannon
2. 23. Daqeeq (IRE)3/10 fav
3. 34. De Aguilar (USA)22/1
6:15 Ladbrokes Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 15. El Fenix (IRE)8/1Won by half a length · J: Shane Kelly · T: Gary Moore
2. 22. Lucky Di (GB)14/1
3. 37. Wink Oliver (GB)8/1
6:45 coral.co.uk Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 14. Good Judge (USA)7/2Won by half a length · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 25. Red Cardinal (IRE)4/9 fav
3. 33. Gild Master (GB)7/1
7:15 Bet&Watch Every Race At Unibet Nursery Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 11. The Burnham Mare (IRE)5/2 favWon by a head · J: Josephine Gordon · T: J S Moore
2. 26. Emerald Bay (GB)3/1
3. 33. Thewayitellum (IRE)9/2
7:45 Download The New Unibet Racing App Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 13. Your Gifted (IRE)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Raul Da Silva · T: Lisa Williamson
2. 28. Go Charlie (GB)11/2
3. 36. Frank The Barber (IRE)9/4
4. 51. Mr Dandy Man (IRE)2/1 fav
8:20 Download The New Unibet Racing App Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 15. Virile (IRE)Evens favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: S Donohoe
2. 27. Rat Catcher (IRE)11/2
3. 33. Fortinbrass (IRE)8/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 52 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 favourites19 of 46 won41.3% · 46 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 profit of £5.97Staked £46.00, returned £51.97 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBig Baz (IRE) 33/1The 3:45 Ben Marshall Stakes at Newmarket
Joint favourites2 of 12 won16.7% · 6 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	4	6	7	0 of 2 won
Ayr	0	6	7	1 of 2 won
Down Royal	5	7	7	—
Maisons-Laffitte (FR)	3	7	8	0 of 2 won
Newmarket	1	6	8	1 of 4 won
Wetherby	2	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	4	7	8	0 of 2 won

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 31 October 2015?: 52 races across 7 meetings were run on 31 October 2015: Ascot (7 races), Ayr (7 races), Down Royal (7 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Newmarket (8 races), Wetherby (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Ascot, Ayr, Newmarket, Wetherby and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Down Royal in Ireland; Maisons-Laffitte (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 31 October 2015?: Ascot: Good (Turf); Ayr: Good To Soft (Turf); Down Royal: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Newmarket: Soft (Turf); Wetherby: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 31 October 2015?: Outright favourites won 19 of 46 on 31 October 2015 (41.3%); joint favourites won 2 of 12. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £46.00 and returned £51.97 — a profit of £5.97. 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 Big Baz (IRE) at 33/1 in the 3:45 Ben Marshall Stakes at Newmarket.
What was the feature race on 31 October 2015?: The feature race was the 2:40 Jnwine.com Champion Chase (grade 1) (Grade 1) at Down Royal, won by Don Cossack (GER) (2/11F).
What time was the first race on 31 October 2015?: The first race was the 12:00 Prix Sanctus at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 8:20 Download The New Unibet Racing App Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).