What horse racing was on 2 August 2017?

42 races across 6 meetings were run on 2 August 2017: Galway (8 races), Goodwood (7 races), Leicester (6 races), Perth (7 races), Redcar (8 races) and Sandown (6 races). That is Galway in Ireland; Goodwood, Leicester, Perth, Redcar and Sandown 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 2 August 2017?

Galway: Good (Turf); Goodwood: Good To Soft (Turf); Leicester: Good (Turf); Perth: Good To Soft (Turf); Redcar: Good To Soft (Turf); Sandown: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 2 August 2017?

Outright favourites won 14 of 42 on 2 August 2017 (33.3%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £36.85 — a loss of £5.15. 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 Cool Sky (GB) at 25/1 in the 1:50 Matchbook Betting Exchange Goodwood Handicap at Goodwood.

What was the feature race on 2 August 2017?

The feature race was the 3:35 Qatar Sussex Stakes (Group 1) (Group 1) at Goodwood, won by Here Comes When (IRE) (20/1).

What time was the first race on 2 August 2017?

The first race was the 1:50 Matchbook Betting Exchange Goodwood Handicap at Goodwood; the last was the 8:40 Shangton Handicap at Leicester.

Racing Results

Wednesday 2 August 2017

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42 races were run across 6 meetings on 2 August 2017: Galway, Goodwood, Leicester, Perth, Redcar and Sandown.

Galway Good · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 20/1

3:15 Win Big With Tote Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 15. Minella Beau (IRE)5/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 27. Turbojet (GB)5/1
3. 32. Castello Sforza (IRE)5/2
3:50 Tote Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 110y · 17 ran
1. 17. Miss Eyecatcher (IRE)14/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: David Mullins · T: Roger Joseph McGrath
2. 210. Rosie Alice (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 313. Gracemount (IRE)14/1
4:25 TheTote.com Handicap Hurdle (81-123) Hurdle · 2m 5f 11y · 20 ran
1. 121. Davids Charm (IRE)14/1Won by 7½ lengths · J: Ambrose McCurtin · T: John J Walsh
2. 21. Clara Sorrento (FR)8/1
3. 318. Hareth (IRE)10/1
4. 83. William B (IRE)7/2 fav
5:00 Win Big With Tote (Q.R.) Maiden Flat · 1m 4f 43y · 17 ran
1. 12. Exchange Rate (GER)7/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Great Trango (IRE)12/1
3. 317. Rickrack (IRE)9/4 fav
5:35 TheTote.com Galway Plate (Handicap Chase) (Grade A) Chase · 2m 6f 111y · 22 ran
1. 111. Balko Des Flos (FR)6/1Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 29. Shaneshill (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 316. Slowmotion (FR)14/1
6:15 Win Big With Tote Handicap Flat · 1m 123y · 7 ran
1. 16. Jet Streaming (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Danny Sheehy · T: Adrian Paul Keatley
2. 24. So You Thought (USA)3/1 fav
3. 38. Ontheiflist (IRE)7/1
6:50 TheTote.com Maiden Flat · 1m 123y · 9 ran
1. 19. Perfect Soldier (IRE)5/1Won by a head · J: Sean Davis · T: M D O'Callaghan
2. 25. Giorni Felice (IRE)25/1
3. 36. Kupa River (IRE)14/1
4. 510. Sansibar Jewel (USA)4/6 fav
7:20 Win Big With Tote Handicap (55-80) Flat · 2m 110y · 20 ran
1. 117. Magna Cartor (GB)20/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Rory Cleary · T: John Joseph Hanlon
2. 213. Water Sprite (IRE)9/1
3. 37. St Stephens Green (IRE)3/1 fav

Galway racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

1:50 Matchbook Betting Exchange Goodwood Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 2m 4f 134y · 15 ran
1. 113. Cool Sky (GB)25/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Josephine Gordon · T: Ian Williams
2. 210. Aurora Gray (GB)13/2
3. 38. Arthur Mc Bride (IRE)9/1
4. 1016. Hawkerland (IRE)11/2 fav
2:25 Better Odds With Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 3f 218y · 14 ran
1. 112. Londinium (GB)9/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 24. On To Victory (GB)11/2
3. 311. Winston C (IRE)16/1
4. 56. Secret Advisor (FR)5/1 fav
3:00 Bombay Sapphire Molecomb Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 14. Havana Grey (GB)7/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: K R Burke
2. 25. Invincible Army (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 310. To Wafij (IRE)8/1
3:35 Qatar Sussex Stakes (Group 1) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 11. Here Comes When (IRE)20/1Won by a neck · J: Jim Crowley · T: Andrew Balding
2. 24. Ribchester (IRE)8/13 fav
3. 33. Lightning Spear (GB)8/1
4:10 Markel Insurance Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 15 ran
1. 118. Threading (IRE)12/1Won by 6 lengths · J: William Buick · T: Mark Johnston
2. 220. Your Choice (GB)8/1
3. 312. Pulitzer (GB)11/1
4. 129. Mushahadaat (IRE)3/1 fav
4:45 Ebf Breeders' Series Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 1f 197y · 9 ran
1. 112. Billesdon Bess (GB)7/1Won by a length · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Richard Hannon
2. 28. Titi Makfi (GB)4/1
3. 33. Indulged (GB)9/2
4. 415. White Chocolate (IRE)11/4 fav
5:50 Cantor Fitzgerald Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 114. Truth Or Dare (GB)6/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: James Bethell
2. 215. Noble Peace (GB)11/1
3. 34. War Glory (IRE)7/2 fav

Goodwood racecourse statistics →

Leicester Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

5:55 British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 15. Tabdeed (GB)14/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: David Probert · T: Owen Burrows
2. 27. Yafta (GB)11/10 fav
3. 38. Amandine (GB)10/1
6:30 Pat And Pete Woodcock Diamond Anniversary Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 11. Akamanto (IRE)9/2Won by half a length · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Richard Hannon
2. 28. Tenby Two (GB)2/1 fav
3. 33. Josh The Plod (IRE)9/4
7:05 Joules Celebration Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 12. Curlew River (GB)5/1Won by a short head · J: Franny Norton · T: Mark Johnston
2. 25. Italian Heiress (GB)4/1
3. 37. Cotinga (GB)5/2 fav
7:40 EBF Stallions Fillies' Novice Median Auction Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 14 ran
1. 111. Misty Spirit (GB)5/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: David Elsworth
2. 210. Isabella Mayson (GB)12/1
3. 34. Collateral Beauty (GB)3/1 fav
8:10 Heineken Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 13. Gaval (GB)11/10 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Ben Curtis · T: David Barron
2. 29. Jacksonfire (GB)7/1
3. 36. Manipura (GB)6/1
8:40 Shangton Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 53y · 9 ran
1. 15. Belisa (IRE)11/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: David Nolan · T: Ivan Furtado
2. 28. Pitch High (IRE)20/1
3. 32. Time To Sea (IRE)3/1

Leicester racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 6/1

2:15 Murrayshall Hotel And Golf Courses Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 207y · 5 ran
1. 11. What Happens Now (IRE)Evens favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: William Kennedy · T: Donald McCain
2. 22. Air Squadron (GB)5/4
3. 34. Solway Palm (GB)33/1
2:50 St Fillans Hidden Gem Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 16. Martiloo (FR)2/1 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Pauline Robson
2. 25. Welcome Ben (IRE)9/4
3. 34. Muwalla (GB)5/2
3:25 Crieff Golf Club Ferntower Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 47y · 6 ran
1. 12. Mirsaale (GB)7/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Keith Dalgleish
2. 24. Dear Sire (FR)7/2
3. 31. Katgary (FR)5/1
4:00 Gleneagles Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 20y · 5 ran
1. 15. Mountain King (GB)3/1Won by 18 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 22. Red Spinner (IRE)3/1
3. 33. Indian Temple (IRE)15/8 fav
4:35 King James Vi Golf Club Perth Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 35y · 10 ran
1. 12. Thorpe (IRE)10/3Won by 5 lengths · J: Blair Campbell · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 24. Pikarnia (GB)8/1
3. 36. Jack The Hat (IRE)3/1 fav
5:10 Pitlochry Golf Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 207y · 14 ran
1. 110. Swingbridge (IRE)7/4 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 26. See Double You (IRE)6/1
3. 311. Near To Tears (IRE)50/1
5:40 Auchterarder Golf Club Intermediate Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 47y · 8 ran
1. 13. Vino's Choice (IRE)6/1Won by 13 lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 25. Handy Hollow (IRE)3/1
3. 39. Shesthebusiness (GB)33/1
4. 48. Rubbing Shoulders (IRE)5/4 fav

Perth racecourse statistics →

Redcar Good To Soft · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 5 of 8 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:00 racinguk.com/join British EBF Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 217y · 13 ran
1. 110. Stormbringer (GB)11/10 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Tom Eaves · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 212. Miss Mo Brown Bear (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Havana Star (IRE)13/2
2:35 Racing UK Club Day Here Today Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 111. Caridade (USA)13/8 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Kevin Stott · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 23. Ember's Glow (GB)40/1
3. 315. Obeya (GB)6/1
3:10 Watch Racing UK On BT TV Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 1y · 6 ran
1. 13. Hernandoshideaway (GB)10/11 favWon by a neck · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Michael Dods
2. 21. Bling King (GB)5/2
3. 34. Le Deluge (FR)11/2
3:45 Racing UK Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 1y · 10 ran
1. 11. Save The Bees (GB)7/1Won by half a length · J: Ger O'Neill · T: Declan Carroll
2. 210. Quoteline Direct (GB)20/1
3. 33. Satish (GB)11/1
4. 47. True Romance (IRE)7/2 fav
4:20 Racing UK Straight-Mile Series Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 219y · 7 ran
1. 12. Keep Winning (IRE)5/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: David Simcock
2. 26. Tailor's Row (USA)33/1
3. 37. Portledge (IRE)9/1
4:55 Watch Racing UK Anywhere Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 5f 217y · 14 ran
1. 18. Gaelic Wizard (IRE)15/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Gemma Tutty · T: Karen Tutty
2. 22. Rose Eclair (GB)9/2
3. 35. Tango Sky (IRE)8/1
4. 51. Be Bold (GB)3/1 fav
5:30 Watch Racing UK Anywhere Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 5f 217y · 12 ran
1. 18. Yes You (IRE)13/8 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Jamie Gormley · T: Iain Jardine
2. 21. Etienne Gerard (GB)12/1
3. 36. Melrose Girl (GB)33/1
6:05 Betfair Novice Amateur Riders' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 219y · 15 ran
1. 15. Ellaal (GB)16/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Miss Emily Bullock · T: Ruth Carr
2. 28. Rebel State (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Nonno Giulio (IRE)25/1
4. 117. Green Howard (GB)4/1 fav

Redcar racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 8/1

5:45 Racinguk.com Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 111. Born To Please (GB)8/1Won by a length · J: Nicola Currie · T: Mark Usher
2. 24. Dragon Dream (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Junoesque (GB)16/1
4. 79. Luxford (GB)11/4 fav
6:20 Racing UK Profits Returned To Racing Nursery Flat · Class 5 · 5f 10y · 6 ran
1. 16. The Golden Cue (GB)9/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Adam Beschizza · T: Steph Hollinshead
2. 21. Gold Filigree (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Shania Says (IRE)11/2
4. 63. Milton Road (GB)6/4 fav
6:55 British Stallion Studs Ebf Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 13. Connect (GB)5/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: Clive Cox
2. 21. Westerland (GB)4/6 fav
3. 35. La La Land (IRE)14/1
7:25 Visit Racinguk.com Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 12. Frank Bridge (GB)6/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Charles Bishop · T: Eve Johnson Houghton
2. 25. See The Master (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 36. Sterling Silva (IRE)11/2
7:55 Olly Murs Here On 10th August Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f · 6 ran
1. 16. Bonnie Arlene (IRE)11/4 favWon by half a length · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Mark Johnston
2. 24. Carducci (GB)4/1
3. 35. Great Court (IRE)5/1
8:25 Follow racing_uk On Twitter Now Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f · 4 ran
1. 13. Precision (GB)2/1 favWon by a length · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 24. Master Archer (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Padrinho (IRE)5/2

Sandown racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 42 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 favourites14 of 42 won33.3% · 42 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 £5.15Staked £42.00, returned £36.85 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerCool Sky (GB) 25/1The 1:50 Matchbook Betting Exchange Goodwood Handicap at Goodwood

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Galway	1	8	8	—
Goodwood	0	7	7	—
Leicester	2	6	6	—
Perth	4	7	7	—
Redcar	5	8	8	—
Sandown	2	6	6	—

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 August 2017?: 42 races across 6 meetings were run on 2 August 2017: Galway (8 races), Goodwood (7 races), Leicester (6 races), Perth (7 races), Redcar (8 races) and Sandown (6 races). That is Galway in Ireland; Goodwood, Leicester, Perth, Redcar and Sandown 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 2 August 2017?: Galway: Good (Turf); Goodwood: Good To Soft (Turf); Leicester: Good (Turf); Perth: Good To Soft (Turf); Redcar: Good To Soft (Turf); Sandown: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 2 August 2017?: Outright favourites won 14 of 42 on 2 August 2017 (33.3%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £36.85 — a loss of £5.15. 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 Cool Sky (GB) at 25/1 in the 1:50 Matchbook Betting Exchange Goodwood Handicap at Goodwood.
What was the feature race on 2 August 2017?: The feature race was the 3:35 Qatar Sussex Stakes (Group 1) (Group 1) at Goodwood, won by Here Comes When (IRE) (20/1).
What time was the first race on 2 August 2017?: The first race was the 1:50 Matchbook Betting Exchange Goodwood Handicap at Goodwood; the last was the 8:40 Shangton Handicap at Leicester.