What horse racing was on 1 August 2018?

42 races across 6 meetings were run on 1 August 2018: Galway (7 races), Goodwood (7 races), Leicester (6 races), Perth (8 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 1 August 2018?

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

How did the favourites do on 1 August 2018?

Outright favourites won 14 of 39 on 1 August 2018 (35.9%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £32.50 — a loss of £6.50. 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 Feel Glorious (GB) at 125/1 in the 4:10 Victoria Racing Club Maiden Fillies' Stakes at Goodwood.

What was the feature race on 1 August 2018?

The feature race was the 3:35 Qatar Sussex Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (Group 1) at Goodwood, won by Lightning Spear (GB) (9/1).

What time was the first race on 1 August 2018?

The first race was the 1:30 Murrayshall Hotel And Golf Courses Novices' Hurdle at Perth; the last was the 8:45 Shangton Handicap at Leicester.

Racing Results

Wednesday 1 August 2018

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42 races were run across 6 meetings on 1 August 2018: Galway, Goodwood, Leicester, Perth, Redcar and Sandown.

Galway Yielding To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

5:10 Win Big With Tote Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f 11y · 19 ran
1. 14. City Island (IRE)10/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: Martin Brassil
2. 28. Getareason (IRE)9/2
3. 35. Debuchet (FR)9/10 fav
5:40 TheTote.com Handicap Hurdle (81-123) Hurdle · 2m 5f 11y · 20 ran
1. 13. Black Key (GB)10/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 211. Mill Quest (IRE)16/1
3. 34. Dawn Raider (IRE)12/1
4. 55. Hey Little Boy (GER)13/2 fav
6:10 Tote Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 110y · 20 ran
1. 121. Rovetta (FR)33/1Won by 6½ lengths · J: Mark Enright · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 29. Lakemilan (IRE)14/1
3. 320. Clementina (FR)16/1
4. 95. Rosie Alice (IRE)9/2 fav
6:45 Win Big With Tote (Q.R.) Maiden Flat · 1m 4f 43y · 17 ran
1. 19. Diamond Hill (IRE)11/8 favWon by a head · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 214. National Wealth (IRE)10/3
3. 36. Rising (IRE)33/1
7:20 thetote.com Galway Plate (Grade A Handicap Chase) Chase · 2m 6f 111y · 22 ran
1. 17. Clarcam (FR)33/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Mark Enright · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 223. Patricks Park (IRE)9/2 fav
3. 34. Jury Duty (IRE)7/1
8:00 TheTote.com Handicap Flat · 1m 123y · 13 ran
1. 12. Espere (IRE)10/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Colin Keane · T: G M Lyons
2. 24. Mr Top Hat (GB)12/1
3. 310. My Silver Nails (IRE)8/1
4. 51. Yulong Emperor (IRE)7/2 fav
8:30 Win Big With Tote Handicap (60-80) Flat · 2m 110y · 19 ran
1. 112. Great Trango (IRE)12/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Wayne Lordan · T: David Harry Kelly
2. 219. Bronagh's Belle (IRE)4/1
3. 317. Nelson Road (IRE)20/1
4. 79. Waterville Dancer (IRE)7/2 fav

Galway racecourse statistics →

Goodwood Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 125/1

1:50 Matchbook Betting Podcast Goodwood Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 2m 4f 134y · 14 ran
1. 112. Lil Rockerfeller (USA)11/4 favWon by 15 lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Neil King
2. 25. Altaayil (IRE)28/1
3. 310. Imphal (GB)7/1
2:25 Move Over To Matchbook Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 3f 218y · 10 ran
1. 111. Soto Sizzler (GB)20/1Won by a length · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: William Knight
2. 24. Corgi (GB)5/2 fav
3. 32. Making Miracles (GB)4/1
3:00 Markel Insurance Molecomb Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 13. Rumble Inthejungle (IRE)5/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Tom Queally · T: Richard Spencer
2. 22. Life of Riley (GB)16/1
3. 34. Soldier's Call (GB)6/4 fav
3:35 Qatar Sussex Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 12. Lightning Spear (GB)9/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: David Simcock
2. 25. Expert Eye (GB)4/1
3. 33. Lord Glitters (FR)10/1
4. 78. Without Parole (GB)7/4 fav
4:10 Victoria Racing Club Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 17 ran
1. 16. Feel Glorious (GB)125/1Won by a neck · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: George Baker
2. 22. Alhakmah (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 316. Welcoming (FR)5/1
4:45 EBF Breeders' Series Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 1f 197y · 9 ran
1. 19. Caravela (IRE)11/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Mick Channon
2. 26. Savaanah (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Four White Socks (GB)5/1
4. 64. Magnolia Springs (IRE)5/2 fav
5:55 Goodwood Racehorse Owners Group Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 18 ran
1. 11. Medahim (IRE)7/1Won by a neck · J: Ryan Moore · T: Richard Hannon
2. 28. Vale Of Kent (IRE)5/1 jt-fav
3. 316. Truth Or Dare (GB)25/1

Goodwood racecourse statistics →

Leicester Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 50/1

6:05 British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 19. Sparklealot (IRE)50/1Won by a head · J: Trevor Whelan · T: Ivan Furtado
2. 23. Golden Force (GB)6/4 fav
3. 38. Riviera Nights (GB)11/4
6:35 Lutterworth Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 13. Malangen (IRE)15/8 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Edward Greatrex · T: Brian Meehan
2. 21. Johni Boxit (GB)3/1
3. 32. Magojiro (USA)6/1
7:10 Bosworth Field Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 14. Bossiney Bay (IRE)8/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 23. Tobruk (IRE)9/4
3. 35. Gravina (GB)5/4 fav
7:45 Longines Irish Champions Weekend EBF Fillies' Novice Median Auction Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 17. Pont Vert (GB)12/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Martin Dwyer · T: Eve Johnson Houghton
2. 22. Gold Arrow (GB)5/4 fav
3. 33. Gold At Midnight (GB)10/1
8:15 Quorn Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 5 ran
1. 12. Bounty Pursuit (GB)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: William Cox · T: Michael Blake
2. 24. Queens Royale (GB)9/1
3. 31. Curious Fox (GB)5/6 fav
8:45 Shangton Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 53y · 9 ran
1. 17. Cascella (IRE)5/2 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Conor McGovern · T: David O'Meara
2. 26. Compass Point (GB)4/1
3. 34. Viceroy Mac (GB)7/2

Leicester racecourse statistics →

Perth Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 5 of 8 · Biggest winner 11/1

1:30 Murrayshall Hotel And Golf Courses Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 207y · 4 ran
1. 12. Portrush Ted (IRE)2/9 favWon by 17 lengths · J: A P Heskin · T: Warren Greatrex
2. 21. Motueka (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Single Estate (GB)66/1
2:00 St Fillans Hidden Gem Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 5 ran
1. 12. Ink Master (IRE)13/8 favWon by 32 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Donald McCain
2. 21. Honourable Gent (GB)3/1
3. 34. Trust Thomas (GB)5/1
2:35 Fairways And Furlongs Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 207y · 11 ran
1. 16. Sheelbewhatsheelbe (IRE)2/5 favWon by a length · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 29. Lincoln County (GB)9/1
3. 310. Angel's Envy (GB)12/1
3:10 Auchterarder Golf Club Graham Lowson Memorial Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 47y · 4 ran
1. 14. Our Lucas (IRE)13/8Won by 5 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Iain Jardine
2. 22. Pearl Of The West (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 33. Politeness (FR)7/1
3:45 Gleneagles Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 20y · 7 ran
1. 16. Jovial Joey (IRE)11/4Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Maurice Barnes
2. 25. Workbench (FR)9/4 fav
3. 32. Rear Admiral (IRE)9/2
4:20 Crieff Golf Club Ferntower Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 35y · 12 ran
1. 16. Kuiper Belt (USA)5/4 favWon by 15 lengths · J: James Bowen · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 29. Xpo Universel (FR)33/1
3. 34. Trongate (IRE)4/1
4:55 Fairways And Furlongs Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 207y · 9 ran
1. 18. Karingo (GB)11/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Grant Cockburn · T: Lucy Normile
2. 21. Solway Lark (GB)33/1
3. 32. Petite Ganache (IRE)2/1 fav
5:25 Golf Perthshire Intermediate Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 4 · 2m 47y · 7 ran
1. 11. Braid Blue (IRE)1/5 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 26. Auntie Mary (IRE)11/1
3. 38. Clem (IRE)40/1

Perth racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:10 Best Flat Races Live On Racing UK British EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 5f 217y · 13 ran
1. 15. King Of Tonga (IRE)5/1Won by a nose · J: David Nolan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 26. Rathbone (GB)5/6 fav
3. 31. Freed From Desire (GB)16/1
2:45 Racing UK Extra On racinguk.com Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 15. Star Shield (GB)5/6 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Yuga Kawada · T: Roger Varian
2. 29. Scenic River (GB)10/1
3. 32. Billy Wedge (GB)100/1
3:20 Racing UK HD On Sky 426 Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 1y · 8 ran
1. 12. Jacbequick (GB)4/6 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Conor McGovern · T: David O'Meara
2. 24. Red Charmer (IRE)13/2
3. 33. Kiwi Bay (GB)3/1
3:55 Racing UK Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 1y · 10 ran
1. 14. Andok (IRE)14/1Won by a nose · J: David Nolan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 27. Nuits St Georges (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 35. Blue Medici (GB)6/1
4:30 Racing UK Straight-Mile Series Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 219y · 6 ran
1. 13. Knighted (IRE)9/2Won by a neck · J: Kevin Stott · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 25. Poet's Dawn (GB)2/1 fav
3. 32. Rhosneigr (IRE)9/1
5:00 Get So Much More With Racing UK Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 5f 217y · 13 ran
1. 11. Meandmyshadow (GB)10/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Andrew Mullen · T: Alan Brown
2. 26. Fortinbrass (IRE)40/1
3. 37. Melaniemillie (GB)5/1 fav
5:30 Get So Much More With Racing UK Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 5f 217y · 14 ran
1. 14. Someone Exciting (GB)4/1 co-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Callum Rodriguez · T: David Thompson
2. 25. Liamba (GB)11/2
3. 33. Ypres (GB)25/1
6:00 Betfair Novice Amateur Riders' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 219y · 13 ran
1. 110. Thornaby Nash (GB)7/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Miss Amy Collier · T: Karen Tutty
2. 211. Monsieur Jimmy (GB)6/1
3. 36. Scrutiny (GB)16/1
4. 101. Ventura Secret (IRE)3/1 fav

Redcar racecourse statistics →

Sandown Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 15/2

5:45 Club188 Hospitality Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 13. Blanchefleur (IRE)11/4 favWon by a neck · J: Thore Hammer Hansen · T: Richard Hannon
2. 29. Silverturnstogold (GB)8/1
3. 35. Crystal Casque (GB)5/1
6:20 Best Odds Guaranteed At 188Bet Nursery Flat · Class 5 · 5f 10y · 7 ran
1. 12. Dark Shadow (IRE)5/4 favWon by a length · J: William Buick · T: Clive Cox
2. 24. Showu (GB)3/1
3. 31. Li Kui (GB)5/1
6:55 Club188 Exclusive Offers EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 11. Art Du Val (GB)4/5 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 25. Leroy Leroy (GB)3/1
3. 32. Bo Samraan (IRE)7/1
7:30 188bet Mobile Bet10 Get20 Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 15. History Writer (IRE)15/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Fran Berry · T: David Menuisier
2. 24. Ledham (IRE)15/8
3. 32. Statuario (GB)9/1
4. 53. Kitaabaat (GB)6/4 fav
8:05 188Bet Goodwood Extra Place Races Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f · 6 ran
1. 13. Solar Echo (IRE)11/4Won by 1½ lengths · J: Callum Shepherd · T: Martyn Meade
2. 21. Dreaming Of Paris (GB)20/1
3. 34. Junderstand (GB)11/4
4. 46. Arendelle (GB)5/2 fav
8:35 Bet & Watch At 188bet.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f · 6 ran
1. 13. Artarmon (IRE)2/1 jt-favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Michael Bell
2. 25. Moon of Baroda (GB)5/1
3. 32. Elysees (IRE)2/1 jt-fav

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 39 won35.9% · 39 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 £6.50Staked £39.00, returned £32.50 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerFeel Glorious (GB) 125/1The 4:10 Victoria Racing Club Maiden Fillies' Stakes at Goodwood
Joint favourites2 of 6 won33.3% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Galway	1	7	7	—
Goodwood	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Leicester	2	6	6	—
Perth	5	8	8	—
Redcar	2	7	8	1 of 2 won
Sandown	3	5	6	1 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 1 August 2018?: 42 races across 6 meetings were run on 1 August 2018: Galway (7 races), Goodwood (7 races), Leicester (6 races), Perth (8 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 1 August 2018?: Galway: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Goodwood: Good (Turf); Leicester: Good To Firm (Turf); Perth: Good (Turf); Redcar: Good To Soft (Turf); Sandown: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 1 August 2018?: Outright favourites won 14 of 39 on 1 August 2018 (35.9%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £32.50 — a loss of £6.50. 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 Feel Glorious (GB) at 125/1 in the 4:10 Victoria Racing Club Maiden Fillies' Stakes at Goodwood.
What was the feature race on 1 August 2018?: The feature race was the 3:35 Qatar Sussex Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (Group 1) at Goodwood, won by Lightning Spear (GB) (9/1).
What time was the first race on 1 August 2018?: The first race was the 1:30 Murrayshall Hotel And Golf Courses Novices' Hurdle at Perth; the last was the 8:45 Shangton Handicap at Leicester.