What horse racing was on 23 August 2018?

49 races across 7 meetings were run on 23 August 2018: Chepstow (7 races), Clairefontaine (FR) (5 races), Fontwell (7 races), Killarney (8 races), Stratford (8 races), Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races) and York (6 races). That is Chepstow, Fontwell, Stratford, Wolverhampton (AW) and York in Great Britain; Clairefontaine (FR) in France; Killarney 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 23 August 2018?

Chepstow: Good (Turf); Clairefontaine (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Fontwell: Good (Turf); Killarney: Good (Turf); Stratford: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW); York: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 23 August 2018?

Outright favourites won 17 of 47 on 23 August 2018 (36.2%); joint favourites won 1 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £47.00 and returned £34.30 — a loss of £12.70. 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 Red Balloons (GB) at 33/1 in the 2:25 Goffs UK Premier Yearling Stakes at York.

What was the feature race on 23 August 2018?

The feature race was the 3:35 Darley Yorkshire Oaks (Fillies' and Mares' Group 1) (Group 1) at York, won by Sea of Class (IRE) (7/4F).

What time was the first race on 23 August 2018?

The first race was the 11:40 Prix Casino Tranchant De Villers-Sur-Mer at Clairefontaine (FR); the last was the 8:40 sportnation.bet Redeem Free Spins Fillies' Novice Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 23 August 2018

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49 races were run across 7 meetings on 23 August 2018: Chepstow, Clairefontaine (FR), Fontwell, Killarney, Stratford, Wolverhampton (AW) and York.

Chepstow Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

1:45 Bet365.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 14y · 10 ran
1. 13. Zapateado (GB)13/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Luke Morris · T: Paul George
2. 22. Yaa Mous (GB)12/1
3. 31. Nyala (GB)9/1
4. 410. Bond Angel (GB)5/4 fav
2:15 Bet365 Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 14y · 6 ran
1. 14. So Hoity Toity (GB)16/1Won by half a length · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: Ed de Giles
2. 25. Stosur (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Just Sherry (IRE)5/4 fav
2:50 Casino At Bet365 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 16y · 10 ran
1. 13. The Groove (GB)6/5 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Rossa Ryan · T: David Evans
2. 28. It's Not Unusual (GB)9/1
3. 310. Smart Mover (IRE)25/1
3:25 Bet365 Ebf Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 16y · 10 ran
1. 17. Dancing Warrior (GB)13/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Luke Morris · T: William Knight
2. 22. K Club (IRE)4/5 fav
3. 39. Lady Aria (GB)7/4
4:00 Cash Out At Bet365 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 16y · 10 ran
1. 110. David's Beauty (IRE)4/1 jt-favWon by a head · J: Luke Morris · T: Brian Baugh
2. 25. Seamster (GB)8/1
3. 37. Secret Potion (GB)4/1 jt-fav
4:30 Bet Builder At Bet365 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m 2f · 13 ran
1. 15. Massini's Trap (IRE)9/2Won by a length · J: Liam Keniry · T: J A Nash
2. 211. Nordenfelt (IRE)16/1
3. 313. Cue's Folly (GB)11/4 fav
5:05 Bet365 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f · 5 ran
1. 13. Natural History (GB)6/4 favWon by 8 lengths · J: David Probert · T: Andrew Balding
2. 22. Our Power (IRE)10/1
3. 35. Oi The Clubb Oi's (GB)6/1

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Clairefontaine (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 5 races · France

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 9/1

11:40 Prix Casino Tranchant De Villers-Sur-Mer (Prix De La Risle) (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 3 ran
1. 1Feu Follet (FR)4/7 favWon by a head · J: Bertrand Lestrade · T: G Macaire
2. 2Doctor Squeeze (FR)11/2
3. 3Dogon (GB)5/1
1:20 Prix de la Ville de Tourgeville (Handicap Hurdle) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 11 ran
1. 16. Epine Noire (FR)9/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Bertrand Lestrade · T: G Macaire
2. 29. Mr Maximum (USA)10/1
3. 37. Skins Rock (FR)83/10
4. 114. Saint Baron (FR)5/2 fav
1:50 Prix des Bleuets (Claimer) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 3f · 7 ran
1. 12. Olympia (GB)7/10 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Julien Auge · T: C Ferland
2. 21. Roquero (ITY)7/1
3. 37. Startfive (FR)11/1
2:20 Grand Prix de Clairefontaine - Restaurant 'Le Jardin du Meridien' () (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 5 ran
1. 13. Brundtland (IRE)9/5 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 22. All For Arthur (IRE)23/5
3. 35. Palmyre (FR)69/10
2:55 Prix Des Cosmos (Claimer) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 12 ran
1. 11. Wootalove (FR)49/10Won by a neck · J: Maxime Guyon · T: Mme Pia Brandt
2. 29. Beama (FR)18/5 fav
3. 33. Namasjar (FR)61/10

Clairefontaine racecourse statistics →

Fontwell Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 15/2

4:40 Netbet Sport Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 49y · 12 ran
1. 14. Mr Fickle (IRE)11/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Joshua Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 25. Sea's Aria (IRE)15/2
3. 32. Master Ring (GB)5/1
4. 71. Capsy De Mee (FR)3/1 fav
5:15 Netbet Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 1f 165y · 4 ran
1. 11. Oliver's Hill (IRE)10/3Won by 11 lengths · J: Mr James King · T: Lawney Hill
2. 22. Walden Prince (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 33. Code Of Law (GB)15/8
5:50 Josie O'leary Pineapple Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 162y · 9 ran
1. 16. West Drive (IRE)6/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 21. Competition (GB)6/5 fav
3. 32. Robin Des Mana (IRE)9/2
6:20 Finesse Hairdressing Sponsored By T.i.engineering Crane Services Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 162y · 5 ran
1. 13. Romanor (GB)5/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Daniel Sansom · T: Seamus Mullins
2. 22. Holryale (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 36. Monday Club (GB)5/1
6:50 Netbet.co.uk Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f 135y · 8 ran
1. 14. Walk Waterford (GB)15/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Olly Murphy
2. 22. Eric The Third (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 35. Between The Waters (IRE)4/1
7:20 Yeomans Honda Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 164y · 7 ran
1. 12. Whatthebutlersaw (IRE)10/3Won by 6 lengths · J: Mark Grant · T: Dominic Ffrench Davis
2. 27. Sensible Friend (GR)9/2
3. 35. Jalingo (IRE)25/1
4. 44. I'm Always Trying (IRE)Evens fav
7:50 Sheik Persad Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 1f 162y · 6 ran
1. 11. Longhouse Sale (IRE)1/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 22. Represented (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Templepark (GB)6/1

Fontwell racecourse statistics →

Killarney Good · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 14/1

4:25 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Race Flat · 1m 30y · 5 ran
1. 12. Kyrus Unicorn (IRE)7/2Won by a head · J: Declan McDonogh · T: D K Weld
2. 23. Cardini (USA)7/2
3. 34. Exaltation (IRE)7/4 fav
5:00 International Hotel Killarney Handicap Flat · 1m 30y · 15 ran
1. 115. Lady Boomerang (IRE)10/1Won by a head · J: Colin Keane · T: John Geoghegan
2. 212. Global Pass (GB)3/1 fav
3. 36. Mnemonic Alexander (IRE)8/1
5:30 K.W.D. Kingdom Gold Cup Handicap Flat · 1m 6f · 14 ran
1. 15. Brazos (USA)14/1Won by a head · J: Danny Redmond · T: John Joseph Murphy
2. 26. Exchange Rate (GER)5/1
3. 31. Gustavus Vassa (GB)7/2 fav
6:00 Monex Financial Services Apprentice Handicap Flat · 1m 3f 50y · 8 ran
1. 12. Rockabill (GB)11/2Won by a head · J: Shane Crosse · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 23. For Pleasure (IRE)11/1
3. 34. Wishing Star (IRE)6/1
4. 51. Marlborough Sounds (GB)6/4 fav
6:30 Kerry Group (Q.R.) Race Flat · 2m 1f · 3 ran
1. 11. Wicklow Brave (GB)1/25 favWon by 25 lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Mary Sun (FR)16/1
3. 33. Verney Boy (IRE)100/1
7:00 Owens McCarthy Claims Specialists Handicap Chase (0-123) Chase · 2m 1f · 7 ran
1. 13. Act In Time (IRE)9/4 favWon by half a length · J: Mark Walsh · T: Padraig Roche
2. 22. Black Scorpion (IRE)4/1
3. 36. Das Mooser (IRE)4/1
7:30 Kelly Foley & Co. In Association With Lloyd Fitzpatrick Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 2m 4f 20y · 15 ran
1. 11. Theatre Dreams (IRE)8/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 25. Neddyvaughan (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Oighear Dubh (IRE)4/1 fav
8:00 Killarney Oaks Hotel Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 6f 150y · 8 ran
1. 12. Cap D'aubois (FR)5/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 27. Pallaskenry (IRE)6/1
3. 310. Wonderoftheworld (IRE)14/1

Killarney racecourse statistics →

Stratford Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 10/1

1:30 Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber Of Commerce Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 148y · 11 ran
1. 111. Scotsbrook Night (GB)11/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Marc Goldstein · T: Shaun Lycett
2. 25. Macksville (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Hermanus (IRE)9/2
4. 57. Leapt (GB)11/4 fav
2:05 Northern Racing College Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 6f 125y · 3 ran
1. 14. Golden Birthday (FR)10/11 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Kieron Edgar · T: Harry Fry
2. 21. El Terremoto (FR)2/1
2:35 Walls & Ceilings International Ltd Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 6f 7y · 3 ran
1. 11. Go Another One (IRE)1/8 favWon by 28 lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: John C McConnell
2. 22. Take Em Out (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Touchy Subject (IRE)14/1
3:10 Sheppard Family Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 6f 125y · 9 ran
1. 11. Pawn Star (IRE)10/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Adam Wedge · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 24. Bestwork (FR)5/1
3. 32. Royal Village (IRE)3/1 fav
3:45 ruk.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 6f 125y · 5 ran
1. 13. Fear Glic (IRE)9/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: David Noonan · T: Jackie Du Plessis
2. 24. What A Laugh (GB)4/1
3. 32. Cornish Warrior (IRE)5/2
4. 41. Ontopoftheworld (IRE)15/8 fav
4:20 Sims Financial Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 70y · 8 ran
1. 18. Ladies Dancing (GB)5/2 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Millie Wonnacott · T: Chris Down
2. 27. Akkapenko (FR)6/1
3. 31. Hermosa Vaquera (IRE)5/1
4:55 Sims Financial Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 70y · 9 ran
1. 13. Magical Thomas (GB)6/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Liam Harrison · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 24. Canford Thompson (GB)15/8
3. 37. Yellow Kangaroo (IRE)5/4 fav
5:25 ruk.com Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 4 · 2m 70y · 6 ran
1. 11. Laughing Luis (GB)1/3 favWon by 11 lengths · J: James Bowen · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 24. Liz's Dream (GB)8/1
3. 33. Essgee Nics (IRE)7/1

Stratford racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 14/1

5:10 sportnation.bet Rewards Rush Live Now! Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 36y · 11 ran
1. 15. Popsicle (IRE)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Thore Hammer Hansen · T: Richard Hannon
2. 23. Athassel (GB)16/1
3. 36. Navarra Princess (IRE)7/2 fav
5:40 sportnation.bet You Pick Your Rewards Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 21y · 8 ran
1. 12. Canford Bay (IRE)7/2Won by a neck · J: Cam Hardie · T: Antony Brittain
2. 24. Three Little Birds (GB)2/1 fav
3. 31. Pea Shooter (GB)5/1
6:10 British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Auction Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 6f 20y · 8 ran
1. 16. Wild Edric (GB)6/4Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 25. Sirius Slew (GB)16/1
3. 31. Grenadier (GB)10/11 fav
6:40 sportnation.bet Redeem Free Bets Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 51y · 9 ran
1. 12. Sauchiehall Street (IRE)14/1Won by a length · J: Cam Hardie · T: Sylvester Kirk
2. 210. Chickpea (GB)11/1
3. 31. Percy Prosecco (GB)6/4 fav
7:10 Racegoers Club 50th Anniversary Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 104y · 10 ran
1. 13. Island Flame (IRE)14/1Won by a nose · J: Paddy Mathers · T: John Butler
2. 21. Celtic Artisan (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Destinys Rock (GB)3/1 fav
7:40 Racegoers Club 50th Anniversary Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 104y · 10 ran
1. 11. Ruby Gates (IRE)12/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Tim Clark · T: John Butler
2. 24. Pact Of Steel (GB)7/4 fav
3. 35. Ainne (GB)12/1
8:10 sportnation.bet Home Of Rewards Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 142y · 4 ran
1. 11. Scottish Jig (USA)10/11 favDead heat with Pride's Gold (USA) · J: Robert Havlin · T: John Gosden
2. 12. Pride's Gold (USA)7/2
3. 34. Allante (IRE)11/4
8:40 sportnation.bet Redeem Free Spins Fillies' Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 142y · 3 ran
1. 13. Timespan (GB)7/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Roger Charlton
2. 21. Rawdaa (GB)1/12 fav
3. 32. Azalia (GB)100/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 33/1

1:55 Sky Bet Lowther Stakes (Fillies' Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 12. Fairyland (IRE)6/4 favWon by a nose · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 29. The Mackem Bullet (IRE)25/1
3. 37. Queen Jo Jo (GB)16/1
2:25 Goffs UK Premier Yearling Stakes Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 20 ran
1. 120. Red Balloons (GB)33/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Barry McHugh · T: Richard Fahey
2. 23. Alfie Solomons (IRE)16/1
3. 318. Gallovie (GB)16/1
4. 814. Masaru (GB)4/1 fav
3:00 Clipper Logistics Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f 192y · 18 ran
1. 117. Poet's Society (GB)20/1Won by a neck · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Mark Johnston
2. 213. Kynren (IRE)5/1 co-fav
3. 310. Firmament (GB)13/2
3:35 Darley Yorkshire Oaks (Fillies' and Mares' Group 1) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 3f 188y · 8 ran
1. 18. Sea of Class (IRE)7/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: James Doyle · T: William Haggas
2. 21. Coronet (GB)4/1
3. 32. Eziyra (IRE)8/1
4:15 British EBF & Sir Henry Cecil Galtres Stakes (Fillies' and Mares' Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 3f 188y · 7 ran
1. 15. Lah Ti Dar (GB)4/6 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: John Gosden
2. 23. Light Of Joy (USA)33/1
3. 39. Sun Maiden (GB)5/1
4:50 British Stallion Studs Ebf Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 15 ran
1. 110. Crossing The Line (GB)14/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Andrew Balding
2. 29. Move Swiftly (GB)2/1 fav
3. 34. Betty F (GB)8/1

York racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 49 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 47 won36.2% · 47 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 £12.70Staked £47.00, returned £34.30 at SP · 1 dead heat, the return split
Biggest-priced winnerRed Balloons (GB) 33/1The 2:25 Goffs UK Premier Yearling Stakes at York
Joint favourites1 of 5 won20.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chepstow	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Clairefontaine (FR)	3	5	5	—
Fontwell	1	7	7	—
Killarney	3	8	8	—
Stratford	4	8	8	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	1	8	8	—
York	3	5	6	0 of 3 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 23 August 2018?: 49 races across 7 meetings were run on 23 August 2018: Chepstow (7 races), Clairefontaine (FR) (5 races), Fontwell (7 races), Killarney (8 races), Stratford (8 races), Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races) and York (6 races). That is Chepstow, Fontwell, Stratford, Wolverhampton (AW) and York in Great Britain; Clairefontaine (FR) in France; Killarney 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 23 August 2018?: Chepstow: Good (Turf); Clairefontaine (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Fontwell: Good (Turf); Killarney: Good (Turf); Stratford: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW); York: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 23 August 2018?: Outright favourites won 17 of 47 on 23 August 2018 (36.2%); joint favourites won 1 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £47.00 and returned £34.30 — a loss of £12.70. 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 Red Balloons (GB) at 33/1 in the 2:25 Goffs UK Premier Yearling Stakes at York.
What was the feature race on 23 August 2018?: The feature race was the 3:35 Darley Yorkshire Oaks (Fillies' and Mares' Group 1) (Group 1) at York, won by Sea of Class (IRE) (7/4F).
What time was the first race on 23 August 2018?: The first race was the 11:40 Prix Casino Tranchant De Villers-Sur-Mer at Clairefontaine (FR); the last was the 8:40 sportnation.bet Redeem Free Spins Fillies' Novice Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW).