What horse racing was on 17 February 2018?

43 races across 7 meetings were run on 17 February 2018: Ascot (7 races), Cagnes-Sur-Mer (FR) (1 race), Gowran Park (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Kempton (AW) (6 races), Lingfield (AW) (8 races) and Wincanton (7 races). That is Ascot, Haydock, Kempton (AW), Lingfield (AW) and Wincanton in Great Britain; Cagnes-Sur-Mer (FR) in France; Gowran Park 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 17 February 2018?

Ascot: Soft (Turf); Cagnes-Sur-Mer (FR): Standard (AW); Gowran Park: Heavy (Turf); Haydock: Heavy (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Wincanton: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 17 February 2018?

Outright favourites won 13 of 40 on 17 February 2018 (32.5%); joint favourites won 0 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £40.00 and returned £32.66 — a loss of £7.34. 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 Breaking Ground (IRE) at 25/1 in the 1:40 Betway Handicap Hurdle at Wincanton.

What was the feature race on 17 February 2018?

The feature race was the 3:35 Betfair Ascot Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Ascot, won by Waiting Patiently (IRE) (2/1F).

What time was the first race on 17 February 2018?

The first race was the 12:40 Play For Free At sunbets.co.uk/vegas Handicap at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 8:15 Smarter Bets With Matchbook Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 17 February 2018

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43 races were run across 7 meetings on 17 February 2018: Ascot, Cagnes-Sur-Mer (FR), Gowran Park, Haydock, Kempton (AW), Lingfield (AW) and Wincanton.

Ascot Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 4 · Biggest winner 12/1

1:15 Ascot Schools Art Competition Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 3f 58y · 5 ran
1. 13. Point Of Principle (IRE)12/1Won by a nose · J: Alan Johns · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 25. Dame De Compagnie (FR)2/1 jt-fav
3. 34. Warthog (FR)11/1
1:50 Sodexo Reynoldstown Novices' Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 7f 180y · 4 ran
1. 11. Black Corton (FR)10/11 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Bryony Frost · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 24. Ms Parfois (IRE)7/4
3. 33. Mount Mews (IRE)5/1
2:25 Keltbray Swinley Chase (Limited Handicap) (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 7f 180y · 6 ran
1. 13. Regal Encore (IRE)6/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Richie McLernon · T: Anthony Honeyball
2. 25. Minella Daddy (IRE)4/1
3. 37. Another Venture (IRE)11/4 jt-fav
3:00 Ascot Spring Garden Show Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 3f 58y · 9 ran
1. 17. Le Patriote (FR)4/1Won by a length · J: Brian Hughes · T: Dr Richard Newland
2. 28. Friday Night Light (FR)12/1
3. 39. Vivas (FR)16/1
3:35 Betfair Ascot Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 5f 8y · 7 ran
1. 17. Waiting Patiently (IRE)2/1 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Ruth Jefferson
2. 22. Cue Card (GB)9/1
3. 33. Frodon (FR)9/1
4:10 racinguk.com/clubdays Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 7f 118y · 12 ran
1. 17. Ballyheigue Bay (IRE)10/1Won by a neck · J: James Bowen · T: Chris Gordon
2. 28. Three Star General (GB)33/1
3. 36. Hatchet Jack (IRE)4/1 fav
4:45 Millgate Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 4 · 1m 7f 152y · 9 ran
1. 17. Buildmeupbuttercup (GB)5/1Won by a head · J: Brian Hughes · T: Mick Channon
2. 24. Rosy World (GB)13/2
3. 32. Lust For Glory (IRE)6/4 fav

Ascot racecourse statistics →

Cagnes-Sur-Mer (FR) Standard · AW · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 0 of 1 · Biggest winner 27/10

3:15 Prix Saonois () (4yo+) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m · 9 ran
1. 19. Marie D'Argent (FR)27/10Won by 1½ lengths · J: Nicolas Perret · T: F Rossi
2. 28. Lilly Kafeine (FR)25/1
3. 35. Roc Angel (FR)24/1
4. 54. Time's Arrow (IRE)5/2 fav

Cagnes-Sur-Mer racecourse statistics →

Gowran Park Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

1:25 www.gowranpark.ie Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 15. Some Neck (FR)3/1Won by 6 lengths · J: David Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 27. Up For Review (IRE)9/10 fav
3. 33. Hugo 'n Taz (GB)66/1
2:00 Red Mills Chase (grade 2) Chase · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 11. Our Duke (IRE)5/2Won by a length · J: Robbie Power · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 25. Presenting Percy (GB)Evens fav
3. 34. Ballycasey (IRE)16/1
2:35 Book Direct At Talbotcarlow.ie Careys Cottage Cup Handicap Chase Chase · 2m · 6 ran
1. 16. Tongie (IRE)9/4Won by 4¼ lengths · J: Danny Mullins · T: P A Fahy
2. 21. Scoir Mear (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Knockraha Pylon (IRE)15/8 fav
3:10 Red Mills Trial Hurdle (grade 3) Hurdle · 2m · 6 ran
1. 12. Forge Meadow (IRE)7/4Won by 1½ lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 25. Identity Thief (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Lagostovegas (IRE)6/4 fav
3:45 Sea Moon & Shantou At Burgage Stud Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 18. Saldier (FR)4/9 favWon by 10 lengths · J: David Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Big Ego (GB)40/1
3. 312. Cristal Icon (IRE)50/1
4:20 Live Music After Racing Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 16. Laid Back Luke (IRE)12/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Robbie Colgan · T: Ms Sheila Lavery
2. 21. Call The Taxie (IRE)10/3
3. 34. Peace N' Milan (IRE)4/1
4. 93. Graineyhill (IRE)9/4 fav
4:55 Irish Stallion Farms Ebf Ronan Lawlor Memorial Mares (pro/am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 1f · 16 ran
1. 116. Mary B (IRE)5/4 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Richard Deegan · T: C Byrnes
2. 27. Ifyoucatchmenow (IRE)20/1
3. 33. Court Maid (IRE)8/1

Gowran Park racecourse statistics →

Haydock Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

1:30 Betfred Tv Victor Ludorum Juvenile Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 1m 7f 144y · 6 ran
1. 16. Turning Gold (GB)6/1Won by a nose · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 21. Cornerstone Lad (GB)10/1
3. 32. Lisp (IRE)15/8 fav
2:05 Betfred Rendlesham Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 6f 177y · 5 ran
1. 14. Donna's Diamond (IRE)7/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Callum Bewley · T: Chris Grant
2. 21. Agrapart (FR)4/7 fav
3. 35. No Hassle Hoff (IRE)10/1
2:40 Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 203y · 4 ran
1. 12. Lake View Lad (IRE)6/4 favWon by a short head · J: Stephen Mulqueen · T: N W Alexander
2. 23. Crievehill (IRE)7/4
3:15 Betfred Grand National Trial Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 4f 97y · 8 ran
1. 13. Yala Enki (FR)8/1Won by 54 lengths · J: Charlie Deutsch · T: Venetia Williams
2. 21. Blaklion (GB)9/4 fav
3. 39. Mysteree (IRE)9/1
3:50 Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Series Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 6f 177y · 11 ran
1. 16. Tommy Rapper (IRE)5/1Won by a neck · J: Bridget Andrews · T: Dan Skelton
2. 25. Theo's Charm (IRE)8/1
3. 38. Isaacstown Lad (IRE)20/1
4. PU10. Noble Robin (IRE) · pulled up3/1 fav
4:25 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Registered As The Prestige Novices' Hurdle) (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 6f 177y · 8 ran
1. 12. Chef Des Obeaux (FR)13/8 favWon by 15 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 28. Uppertown Prince (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Golan Fortune (IRE)7/2
5:00 Betfred Super League Walrus Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 6f 54y · 6 ran
1. 15. Virak (FR)5/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Lorcan Williams · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. Shotavodka (IRE)11/4
3. 33. Grandturgeon (FR)10/3

Haydock racecourse statistics →

Kempton (AW) Standard · AW · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

5:45 Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 15. Quick Recovery (GB)6/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Josephine Gordon · T: Jim Boyle
2. 26. Downtown Diva (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Vodka Pigeon (GB)4/1
4. 61. Sea Ess Seas (IRE)2/1 fav
6:15 Better Odds With Matchbook Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 16. Tribal Quest (USA)4/7 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Martin Harley · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 25. Black Sails (GB)4/1
3. 31. Be Be King (IRE)20/1
6:45 Matchbook Vip Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 11. Born To Finish (IRE)3/1 favWon by a neck · J: Dougie Costello · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 26. Major Valentine (GB)10/1
3. 32. Glory of Paris (IRE)4/1
7:15 Matchbook Casino/ebfstallions.com Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 14. Carolinae (GB)7/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Charlie Fellowes
2. 210. Yeah Baby Yeah (IRE)12/1
3. 38. Veena (FR)16/1
4. 51. Lucymai (GB)11/4 fav
7:45 Matchbook Betting Podcast Handicap (Qualifier) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 219y · 9 ran
1. 13. Argus (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: Liam Keniry · T: Alexandra Dunn
2. 28. Chance To Dream (IRE)16/1
3. 31. Wimpole Hall (GB)15/8 fav
8:15 Smarter Bets With Matchbook Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 13. Arsenio Lupin (GB)8/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Harry Burns · T: Denis Quinn
2. 27. Stormingin (IRE)10/1
3. 34. Happy Escape (GB)5/4 fav

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 12/1

12:40 Play For Free At sunbets.co.uk/vegas Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1y · 10 ran
1. 13. First Experience (GB)12/1Won by a neck · J: Charlie Bennett · T: Lee Carter
2. 21. Kafeel (USA)6/4 fav
3. 32. No Approval (IRE)4/1
1:10 Play For Free At sunbets.co.uk/vegas Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1y · 10 ran
1. 13. Presence Process (GB)7/4 favWon by a length · J: Paddy Bradley · T: Pat Phelan
2. 27. Aye Aye Skipper (IRE)9/1
3. 31. Mister Freeze (IRE)7/1
1:45 32Red Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1y · 12 ran
1. 14. De Medici (IRE)9/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Edward Greatrex · T: Archie Watson
2. 21. Completion (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 35. Frozen Bere (FR)100/1
2:20 Betway Sprint Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 6y · 8 ran
1. 17. Brother Tiger (GB)7/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Fran Berry · T: David C Griffiths
2. 22. Dynamo Walt (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Captain Lars (SAF)9/4
2:55 Betway Casino Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 5 ran
1. 12. Contrast (IRE)11/4Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Fran Berry · T: Richard Hannon
2. 24. Ay Ay (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 35. Lawless Secret (GB)5/1
3:30 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f 1y · 7 ran
1. 13. Reckless Endeavour (IRE)12/1Won by a length · J: Dougie Costello · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 28. Nautical Haven (GB)9/2
3. 36. Compas Scoobie (GB)10/1
4. 72. Von Blucher (IRE)5/2 fav
4:05 Betway Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 6y · 4 ran
1. 14. Nomorecalls (IRE)7/4Won by 2½ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Robert Cowell
2. 25. Poetic Imagination (GB)4/9 fav
3. 32. Taurean Gold (GB)50/1
4:40 32Red.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 12 ran
1. 11. Father Ailbe (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: Liam Keniry · T: John Butler
2. 22. Mouchee (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 36. Four Fifty Three (GB)20/1

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Wincanton Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

1:40 Betway Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 82y · 18 ran
1. 118. Breaking Ground (IRE)25/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Conor Shoemark · T: Richenda Ford
2. 210. Prince Mahler (IRE)16/1
3. 312. Garrane (IRE)5/1
4. 55. Jully Les Buxy (GB)9/2 fav
2:15 Betway Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 1m 7f 149y · 5 ran
1. 15. Sea Wall (FR)7/2Won by half a length · J: Harry Reed · T: Chris Gordon
2. 22. War Sound (GB)5/4 fav
3. 34. Beau Bay (FR)5/2
2:45 Betway Kingwell Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 1m 7f 65y · 6 ran
1. 11. Elgin (GB)5/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alan King
2. 26. Ch'tibello (FR)6/4 fav
3. 34. Call Me Lord (FR)13/8
3:20 Read Harry Fry On Betway Blog Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 30y · 7 ran
1. 12. Gamain (IRE)2/1 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Chester Williams · T: Nick Williams
2. 26. General Girling (GB)7/2
3. 37. Shanann Star (IRE)8/1
3:55 Read Richard Johnson On Betway Blog Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f 82y · 7 ran
1. 12. Fortunate George (IRE)4/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Patrick Cowley · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 26. Watcombe Heights (IRE)2/1
3. 33. Dusky Lark (GB)16/1
4. PU4. Savoy Court (IRE) · pulled up7/4 fav
4:30 Betway Handicap Chase (For The Harry Defosee Memorial Cup) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 35y · 4 ran
1. 13. Silverhow (IRE)13/8 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 25. Allee Bleue (IRE)5/2
3. 31. Officer Hoolihan (GB)14/1
5:05 Betway 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 65y · 9 ran
1. 17. Embole (FR)5/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 26. Sao (FR)8/11 fav
3. 32. Passam (GB)14/1

Wincanton racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 43 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 favourites13 of 40 won32.5% · 40 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 £7.34Staked £40.00, returned £32.66 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBreaking Ground (IRE) 25/1The 1:40 Betway Handicap Hurdle at Wincanton
Joint favourites0 of 6 won0.0% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	2	4	7	0 of 6 won
Cagnes-Sur-Mer (FR)	0	1	1	—
Gowran Park	2	7	7	—
Haydock	3	7	7	—
Kempton (AW)	2	6	6	—
Lingfield (AW)	2	8	8	—
Wincanton	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 17 February 2018?: 43 races across 7 meetings were run on 17 February 2018: Ascot (7 races), Cagnes-Sur-Mer (FR) (1 race), Gowran Park (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Kempton (AW) (6 races), Lingfield (AW) (8 races) and Wincanton (7 races). That is Ascot, Haydock, Kempton (AW), Lingfield (AW) and Wincanton in Great Britain; Cagnes-Sur-Mer (FR) in France; Gowran Park 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 17 February 2018?: Ascot: Soft (Turf); Cagnes-Sur-Mer (FR): Standard (AW); Gowran Park: Heavy (Turf); Haydock: Heavy (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Wincanton: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 17 February 2018?: Outright favourites won 13 of 40 on 17 February 2018 (32.5%); joint favourites won 0 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £40.00 and returned £32.66 — a loss of £7.34. 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 Breaking Ground (IRE) at 25/1 in the 1:40 Betway Handicap Hurdle at Wincanton.
What was the feature race on 17 February 2018?: The feature race was the 3:35 Betfair Ascot Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Ascot, won by Waiting Patiently (IRE) (2/1F).
What time was the first race on 17 February 2018?: The first race was the 12:40 Play For Free At sunbets.co.uk/vegas Handicap at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 8:15 Smarter Bets With Matchbook Handicap at Kempton (AW).