What horse racing was on 1 January 2017?

53 races across 8 meetings were run on 1 January 2017: Catterick (6 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Exeter (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Fakenham (6 races), Musselburgh (6 races), 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. 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 2017?

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

How did the favourites do on 1 January 2017?

Outright favourites won 17 of 50 on 1 January 2017 (34.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £50.00 and returned £42.85 — a loss of £7.15. 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 Tour Des Champs (FR) at 50/1 in the 12:50 Watch Live Racing On Betbright.com Handicap Chase at Cheltenham.

What was the feature race on 1 January 2017?

The feature race was the 1:25 BetBright Dipper Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Cheltenham, won by Whisper (FR) (11/4).

What time was the first race on 1 January 2017?

The first race was the 12:00 David Flynn Building Contractors Maiden Hurdle at Tramore; the last was the 4:00 Jockey Club Ownership Syndicate Maiden Open NH Flat Race at Exeter.

Racing Results

Sunday 1 January 2017

← 31 Dec 2 Jan →

53 races were run across 8 meetings on 1 January 2017: Catterick, Cheltenham, Exeter, Fairyhouse, Fakenham, Musselburgh, Southwell (AW) and Tramore.

Catterick Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 5 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:25 Happy New Year Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 66y · 9 ran
1. 12. Sam Spinner (GB)5/6 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Brian Harding · T: Jedd O'Keeffe
2. 21. Master Of Irony (IRE)11/8
3. 33. Tonto's Spirit (GB)12/1
1:00 Buy Your 2017 Annual Badge Today Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 156y · 7 ran
1. 19. Snowed In (IRE)9/4 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Thomas Dowson · T: Barbara Butterworth
2. 28. Heaven Scent (GB)10/1
3. 35. Helium (FR)11/4
1:35 Dine And View At Catterick Races Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 54y · 6 ran
1. 15. Premier Bond (GB)2/1 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Jake Greenall · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 23. Jovial Joey (IRE)14/1
3. 31. Final Nudge (IRE)11/4
2:10 Racing UK Profits Returned To Racing Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 1f 71y · 4 ran
1. 14. The Bay Oak (IRE)4/6 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Bridget Andrews · T: Dan Skelton
2. 25. Valadom (FR)2/1
3. 32. Cave Top (IRE)14/1
2:45 Damian McGuigan Memorial Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 51y · 10 ran
1. 13. Future Gilded (FR)5/2 favWon by half a length · J: Conor O'Farrell · T: Jamie Snowden
2. 29. Nefyn Bay (GB)13/2
3. 32. Nautical Twilight (GB)12/1
3:20 Racing Again 12th January Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 1f 71y · 8 ran
1. 15. Touch Of Steel (IRE)14/1Won by half a length · J: Lucy Alexander · T: James Ewart
2. 22. Tuscan Gold (GB)5/1
3. 31. Grand Enterprise (GB)25/1
4. 43. Snapping Turtle (IRE)2/1 fav

Catterick racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 50/1

12:15 Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f 56y · 10 ran
1. 18. Coo Star Sivola (FR)9/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Lizzie Kelly · T: Nick Williams
2. 24. Report To Base (IRE)10/1
3. 310. Poetic Rhythm (IRE)4/1 fav
12:50 Watch Live Racing On Betbright.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 2f 70y · 16 ran
1. 113. Tour Des Champs (FR)50/1Won by a short head · J: Robert Dunne · T: Samuel Drinkwater
2. 211. Doctor Harper (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Arpege D'alene (FR)7/2 fav
1:25 BetBright Dipper Novices' Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f 166y · 4 ran
1. 12. Whisper (FR)11/4Won by half a length · J: Davy Russell · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 23. Clan Des Obeaux (FR)10/11 fav
3. 34. Briery Belle (GB)3/1
2:00 BetBright Best For Festival Betting Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f 166y · 11 ran
1. 15. Shantou Flyer (IRE)20/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Rebecca Curtis
2. 22. Village Vic (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 31. Top Gamble (IRE)8/1
2:35 Betbright Casino Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 7f 213y · 7 ran
1. 110. Cogry (GB)9/2Won by a neck · J: William Twiston-Davies · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 27. Rocklander (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 39. Spice Fair (GB)12/1
3:10 Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f 56y · 6 ran
1. 15. Agrapart (FR)16/1Won by a head · J: Lizzie Kelly · T: Nick Williams
2. 29. L'ami Serge (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 38. Cole Harden (IRE)7/1
3:40 EBF Stallions & Cheltenham Pony Club (Listed Standard Open NH Flat Race) NH Flat · Class 1 · 1m 5f 209y · 11 ran
1. 111. Cap Soleil (FR)11/8 favWon by a head · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 213. Daphne Du Clos (FR)5/2
3. 33. Dynamite Dollars (FR)8/1

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

12:40 Passage House Inn Topsham 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 111y · 17 ran
1. 111. Neon Wolf (IRE)2/5 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Harry Fry
2. 25. Coole Cody (IRE)20/1
3. 310. Kayf Adventure (GB)4/1
1:15 Thurlestone Hotel Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 2f 111y · 10 ran
1. 110. Space Oddity (FR)5/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Kieron Edgar · T: Harry Fry
2. 24. Here's Herbie (GB)12/1
3. 35. Doubly Clever (IRE)33/1
4. F3. Lord Of The Island (IRE) · fell3/1 fav
1:50 Billy Williams Memorial Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 175y · 12 ran
1. 12. Air Horse One (GB)15/8Won by 6 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Harry Fry
2. 24. Coeur Blimey (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 31. Admiral's Secret (GB)14/1
2:25 Bathwick Tyres Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 48y · 11 ran
1. 111. Only Gorgeous (IRE)9/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Lucy Gardner · T: Sue Gardner
2. 22. Zanstra (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 35. Tiquer (FR)4/1
3:00 Bathwick Tyres Taunton Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 48y · 7 ran
1. 17. Robinsfirth (IRE)10/11 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 28. Theo's Charm (IRE)7/4
3. 36. Pull The Chord (IRE)7/1
3:30 Bathwick Tyres Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 54y · 12 ran
1. 111. Umberto D'olivate (FR)10/1Won by 15 lengths · J: James Best · T: Robert Walford
2. 214. Castarnie (GB)16/1
3. 34. Fourovakind (GB)11/2
4. PU12. Bramble Brook (GB) · pulled up9/4 fav
4:00 Jockey Club Ownership Syndicate Maiden Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 175y · 11 ran
1. 16. Mr Clarkson (IRE)9/2Won by a short head · J: David Noonan · T: David Pipe
2. 210. Nelson's Touch (GB)8/1
3. 39. Mister Malarky (GB)5/1
4. 53. Cristal De Sienne (FR)5/4 fav

Exeter racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:20 Happy New Year Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 16. Woods Well (IRE)9/2Won by 7½ lengths · J: Keith Donoghue · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 22. Gettysburg Address (IRE)6/1
3. 38. C'est Jersey (FR)4/11 fav
12:55 Promote Your Business At Fairyhouse In 2017 Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 17 ran
1. 14. Montana Belle (IRE)7/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Dylan Robinson · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 214. Bargy Lady (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 313. Awayinthewest (IRE)16/1
1:30 Your Clubs Fundraiser At Fairyhouse, Enquire Today Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 11. Conright Boy (IRE)14/1Won by 4¼ lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Mrs C O'Leary
2. 24. Top Othe Ra (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 32. Eight Till Late (IRE)16/1
2:05 Fairyhouse Members 2017 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 3m · 10 ran
1. 17. Shannak (IRE)3/1 jt-favWon by a head · J: R Walsh · T: Anthony Mullins
2. 26. Diamond Cauchois (FR)7/1
3. 32. Sutton Manor (IRE)3/1 jt-fav
2:40 Follow Us On Social Media Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 5f 100y · 8 ran
1. 12. Balko Des Flos (FR)5/2Won by 16 lengths · J: Dylan Robinson · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 21. Arbre De Vie (FR)Evens fav
3. 38. Girly Girl (IRE)20/1
3:15 Boylesports 500,000 Irish Grand National April 17th Handicap Chase Chase · 3m 1f · 12 ran
1. 110. Capture The Drama (IRE)7/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Andrew Ring · T: Aengus King
2. 27. Garrai Phaidin (IRE)6/1
3. 39. White Arm (FR)4/1 jt-fav
3:45 Join Us In January - Racing 15th & 25th (pro/am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 5 ran
1. 17. Next Destination (IRE)8/15 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Derrinross (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Banno (IRE)8/1

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

Fakenham Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

12:45 Cool Roxy Bar For Private Functions Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 1y · 6 ran
1. 12. Bowdler's Magic (GB)9/2Won by 11 lengths · J: Sean Quinlan · T: David Thompson
2. 21. Rathealy (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 35. Great Link (GB)4/1
1:20 Independent Racecourses Ltd. Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f 44y · 5 ran
1. 12. Amber Gambler (GER)Evens favWon by 6 lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Ian Williams
2. 23. The Jugopolist (IRE)6/1
3. 35. Tenant Farmer (IRE)7/2
1:55 Fakenham Racecourse Annual Members Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3y · 5 ran
1. 18. Iconic Sky (GB)5/2Won by 28 lengths · J: Jack Sherwood · T: Lucy Wadham
2. 21. Captain Felix (GB)5/2
3. 32. Djarkalin (FR)Evens fav
2:30 Happy New Year Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 95y · 5 ran
1. 11. Shinooki (IRE)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alex Hales
2. 23. Abbeygrey (IRE)2/1 jt-fav
3. 34. Global Dream (GB)5/1
3:05 North Norfolk Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 1y · 5 ran
1. 13. Artifice Sivola (FR)11/4Won by 8 lengths · J: Jack Sherwood · T: Lucy Wadham
2. 21. Marquis Of Carabas (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 34. Bach De Clermont (FR)9/4
3:35 Fakenham Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f 44y · 5 ran
1. 15. Wish In A Well (IRE)5/1Won by 20 lengths · J: Max Kendrick · T: Ben Case
2. 22. Troufion (FR)11/4
3. 31. Arctic Ben (IRE)9/4 fav

Fakenham racecourse statistics →

Musselburgh Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 13/2

12:30 totepool First Foot Juvenile Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 1m 7f 124y · 5 ran
1. 14. Project Bluebook (FR)6/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: William Kennedy · T: John Quinn
2. 25. Warp Factor (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 31. Nietzsche (GB)10/3
1:05 Totequadpot Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 170y · 10 ran
1. 12. Rolling Thunder (IRE)5/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: William Kennedy · T: Donald McCain
2. 23. St Johns Point (IRE)17/2
3. 35. Mister Don (IRE)7/2
4. 54. Misfits (IRE)10/3 fav
1:40 totepool.com 'Auld Reekie' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 3f 193y · 9 ran
1. 12. Cold March (FR)6/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Liam Treadwell · T: Venetia Williams
2. 25. Upsilon Bleu (FR)9/1
3. 38. Ash Park (IRE)9/2
4. 47. Viens Chercher (IRE)7/2 fav
2:15 Totepoolliveinfo.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 7f 180y · 10 ran
1. 12. Clondaw Kaempfer (IRE)13/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: William Kennedy · T: Donald McCain
2. 27. Arthurs Secret (GB)6/1
3. 38. Man Of Plenty (GB)16/1
4. 53. Big River (IRE)10/3 fav
2:50 Totepool Hogmaneigh Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 1m 7f 124y · 9 ran
1. 11. Superb Story (IRE)11/8 favWon by half a length · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 27. My Manekineko (GB)8/1
3. 36. Traditional Dancer (IRE)12/1
3:25 Collect Totepool Winnings At Betfred Shops Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 81y · 12 ran
1. 11. Dominada (IRE)7/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Megan Carberry · T: Brian Ellison
2. 212. Urban Kode (IRE)25/1
3. 310. Pulpitarian (USA)50/1
4. 78. Baron Du Plessis (FR)2/1 fav

Musselburgh racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

12:05 Betway Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 18. Zandradee (IRE)5/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Andrew Mullen · T: David Barron
2. 24. Heavenly Cry (GB)9/2
3. 31. Private Donald (GB)6/1
4. 45. Cool Echo (GB)2/1 fav
12:35 32red.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 4 ran
1. 15. Scotch Myst (GB)9/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Barry McHugh · T: Richard Fahey
2. 21. Things Happen (GB)6/4 fav
3. 33. Pulsating (IRE)4/1
1:10 Betway Best Odds Guaranteed Plus Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 7 ran
1. 16. Tatting (GB)6/4 favWon by a length · J: Shane Kelly · T: Lawrence Mullaney
2. 27. Brigadoon (GB)8/1
3. 31. Luv U Whatever (GB)11/2
1:45 Betway Best Odds Guaranteed Plus Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 16. Razin' Hell (GB)12/1Won by half a length · J: Andrew Mullen · T: John Balding
2. 21. Meadway (GB)8/1
3. 35. Mappin Time (IRE)8/1
4. 511. Bring On A Spinner (GB)11/4 fav
2:20 Sunbets.co.uk Top Price On All Favourites Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 14. Holiday Magic (IRE)11/4 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Nathan Evans · T: Michael Easterby
2. 211. Boots And Spurs (GB)16/1
3. 31. Philba (GB)9/2
2:55 Sunbets.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 13. House Of Commons (IRE)2/1 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Andrew Mullen · T: Michael Appleby
2. 22. Anton Chigurh (GB)3/1
3. 34. Pivotman (GB)11/2
3:30 Sunbets.co.uk Download The App Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 14. Shearian (GB)2/1 favWon by half a length · J: Phil Dennis · T: Declan Carroll
2. 28. Playful Dude (USA)11/4
3. 312. General Tufto (GB)10/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Tramore Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

12:00 David Flynn Building Contractors Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 8 ran
1. 13. Adreamstillalive (IRE)5/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: David Mullins · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 21. Voiceofthekingdom (IRE)13/8
3. 35. Day Day (IRE)7/1
12:30 Currans South East Cleaners Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m · 9 ran
1. 19. Peculiar Genius (IRE)10/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: David Mullins · T: Paul Nolan
2. 23. Ardera Cross (IRE)5/2
3. 38. The Pine Martin (IRE)20/1
4. UR2. Broughtons Star (GB) · unseated rider7/4 fav
1:05 Ryan's Racecourse Services Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f · 9 ran
1. 12. Brightest Flame (IRE)2/1Won by 20 lengths · J: Ger Fox · T: Noel Meade
2. 21. Berry Des Aulmes (FR)6/4 fav
3. 34. Thekingofrocknroll (IRE)7/1
1:40 Ani-pets Veterinary Clinic Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m 5f · 11 ran
1. 17. Returntovendor (IRE)5/2 favWon by 14 lengths · J: Ian McCarthy · T: Jarlath P Fahey
2. 23. Samanntom (IRE)10/1
3. 311. Wilde 'n Wide (IRE)33/1
2:15 Download The Free At The Races App Chase (Listed) Chase · 2m 5f · 5 ran
1. 14. Champagne West (IRE)2/1Won by 12 lengths · J: David Mullins · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 23. Roi Des Francs (FR)13/8 fav
3. 32. Clarcam (FR)9/1
2:50 Waterford & Tramore Racecourse Supporters Club Rated Novice Chase Chase · 2m · 8 ran
1. 11. Catalaunian Fields (IRE)10/1Won by 2 lengths · J: B J Foley · T: M F Morris
2. 23. Minella Scamp (IRE)9/2
3. 35. No Dice (IRE)9/2
4. 44. Motown Bob (IRE)2/1 fav
3:25 Tom Carroll Memorial Handicap Chase (0-95) Chase · 2m 5f · 14 ran
1. 13. Line View (IRE)20/1Won by 8½ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: James Daniel Dullea
2. 22. Refused A Name (GB)14/1
3. 38. Willow Grange (IRE)12/1
4. F10. Paper Lantern (IRE) · fell13/8 fav

Tramore racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 53 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 50 won34.0% · 50 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 £7.15Staked £50.00, returned £42.85 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerTour Des Champs (FR) 50/1The 12:50 Watch Live Racing On Betbright.com Handicap Chase at Cheltenham
Joint favourites1 of 6 won16.7% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	5	6	6	—
Cheltenham	1	7	7	—
Exeter	2	7	7	—
Fairyhouse	1	5	7	1 of 4 won
Fakenham	1	5	6	0 of 2 won
Musselburgh	1	6	6	—
Southwell (AW)	4	7	7	—
Tramore	2	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 2017?: 53 races across 8 meetings were run on 1 January 2017: Catterick (6 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Exeter (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Fakenham (6 races), Musselburgh (6 races), 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. 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 2017?: Catterick: Good To Soft (Turf); Cheltenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Exeter: Good To Soft (Turf); Fairyhouse: Soft (Turf); Fakenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Musselburgh: Good (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Tramore: Soft To Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 1 January 2017?: Outright favourites won 17 of 50 on 1 January 2017 (34.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £50.00 and returned £42.85 — a loss of £7.15. 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 Tour Des Champs (FR) at 50/1 in the 12:50 Watch Live Racing On Betbright.com Handicap Chase at Cheltenham.
What was the feature race on 1 January 2017?: The feature race was the 1:25 BetBright Dipper Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Cheltenham, won by Whisper (FR) (11/4).
What time was the first race on 1 January 2017?: The first race was the 12:00 David Flynn Building Contractors Maiden Hurdle at Tramore; the last was the 4:00 Jockey Club Ownership Syndicate Maiden Open NH Flat Race at Exeter.