What horse racing was on 31 August 2018?

67 races across 10 meetings were run on 31 August 2018: Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Bangor-on-Dee (6 races), Curragh (8 races), Down Royal (7 races), Hamilton (7 races), Newcastle (AW) (7 races), Pornichet-La Baule (FR) (1 race), Sandown (7 races), Thirsk (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Auteuil (FR) and Pornichet-La Baule (FR) in France; Bangor-on-Dee, Hamilton, Newcastle (AW), Sandown, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Curragh and Down Royal 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 31 August 2018?

Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Bangor-on-Dee: Good (Turf); Curragh: Good To Yielding (Turf); Down Royal: Good To Firm (Turf); Hamilton: Good To Soft (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Pornichet-La Baule (FR): Standard (AW); Sandown: Good To Soft (Turf); Thirsk: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 31 August 2018?

Outright favourites won 24 of 63 on 31 August 2018 (38.1%); joint favourites won 1 of 9. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £63.00 and returned £60.36 — a loss of £2.64. 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 Peggie Sue (GB) at 25/1 in the 2:10 188Bet Live Casino Handicap at Sandown.

What was the feature race on 31 August 2018?

The feature race was the 3:10 Prix Achille-fould (Hurdle) () (4yo+) (Listed) at Auteuil (FR), won by Drole D'Histoire (FR) (59/10).

What time was the first race on 31 August 2018?

The first race was the 12:30 Prix De Gien at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 8:45 Capital Allowances Consultants Handicap at Newcastle (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 31 August 2018

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67 races were run across 10 meetings on 31 August 2018: Auteuil (FR), Bangor-on-Dee, Curragh, Down Royal, Hamilton, Newcastle (AW), Pornichet-La Baule (FR), Sandown, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW).

Auteuil (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 116/10

12:30 Prix De Gien (Hurdle) (Claimer) (3yo Colts & Geldings) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 8 ran
1. 16. Mester (FR)41/5Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Adrien Merienne · T: Mme P Butel & J-L Beaunez
2. 21. Catch All (FR)6/5 fav
3. 35. Gin Tonik (FR)12/1
1:00 Prix Weather Permitting (Chase) (Conditions) (3yo) Chase · 2m1½f · 9 ran
1. 17. Goliath Du Berlais (FR)Evens favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Bertrand Lestrade · T: G Macaire
2. 28. Fantastic Sivola (FR)10/1
3. 35. Sunday A Paris (FR)10/1
1:35 Prix Pelat (Hurdle) (Conditions) (3yo Fillies) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 7 ran
1. 17. L'Autonomie (FR)97/10Won by 2 lengths · J: Thomas Gueguen · T: G Elbaz
2. 21. Vanille Du Berlais (FR)17/10
3. 35. Hurkova (FR)17/1
4. F2. Lady Ardilaun (FR) · fell8/5 fav
2:05 Prix Jean Noiret (Chase) (Conditions) (4yo) Chase · 2m 2f · 6 ran
1. 12. Ecrins (FR)19/10 favWon by 4 lengths · J: James Reveley · T: Emmanuel Clayeux
2. 25. Enivrante (FR)18/1
3. 36. Eminence Rouge (FR)47/10
2:35 Prix De L'orleanais (Hurdle) (Conditions) (5yo+) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 12 ran
1. 110. Caiman Land (FR)101/10Won by 3½ lengths · J: Johnny Charron · T: P Peltier
2. 26. Le Costaud (FR)4/5 fav
3. 37. Cote D'Azur (FR)23/1
3:10 Prix Achille-fould (Hurdle) () (4yo+) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 7 ran
1. 13. Drole D'Histoire (FR)59/10Won by 7 lengths · J: Geoffrey Re · T: J Bertran De Balanda
2. 22. Chocady (FR)14/1
3. 35. Tineon (FR)11/1
4. 51. Spring Master (GB)7/5 fav
3:40 Prix Recruit Ii (Chase) (Claimer) (5yo+) Chase · 2m2½f · 10 ran
1. 15. C'Est L'Heure (FR)116/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Clement Gaillard · T: N De Lageneste
2. 23. Rasique (FR)19/10 fav
3. 311. Menthe Poivree (FR)9/1
4:10 Prix Pierre Et Jean-marie Mercier (Hurdle) (Conditions) (4yo Fillies) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 7 ran
1. 12. Raffles Sun (FR)8/5 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Morgan Regairaz · T: D Bressou
2. 28. Marlonne (FR)57/10
3. 34. Eludy (FR)54/10

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Bangor-on-Dee Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

1:50 Bangorbet Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 145y · 8 ran
1. 13. Full Bore (IRE)7/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 25. Val Mome (FR)5/2
3. 31. A Bold Move (IRE)10/1
2:20 Jill Wilcox-Jones Memorial Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 30y · 10 ran
1. 18. Atlanta Ablaze (GB)5/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Henry Daly
2. 21. Red Giant (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 37. Vendredi Trois (FR)11/1
2:55 Horseradish Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 123y · 4 ran
1. 11. Captain Peacock (GB)4/6 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Oliver Sherwood
2. 22. Sonic (IRE)2/1
3. 33. Desert De Bruyere (FR)50/1
3:30 Genesis Wealth Management Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 72y · 7 ran
1. 11. King Alfonso (GB)4/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Richard Patrick · T: Dai Burchell
2. 23. Boy In A Bentley (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Vif Argent (FR)7/2 jt-fav
4:05 Derek Burridge Golf & Racing Trophies Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 145y · 11 ran
1. 13. Included (GB)5/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Alastair Ralph
2. 27. Never A Word (USA)20/1
3. 31. Rockalzaro (FR)6/1
4. PU10. Mega Mind (IRE) · pulled up11/4 fav
4:40 Utilities Connections Management Ltd Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 123y · 9 ran
1. 16. Kingston (GER)7/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Robert Dunne · T: Tony Carroll
2. 27. Rocket Ronnie (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Karamoko (IRE)9/1

Bangor-on-Dee racecourse statistics →

Curragh Good To Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

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

4:20 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden (Plus 10) Flat · 6f · 20 ran
1. 12. Angelic Light (IRE)16/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Leigh Roche · T: M D O'Callaghan
2. 215. Mary Salome (IRE)10/1
3. 321. Peruvian Lily (FR)25/1
4. 51. Afar (IRE)7/4 fav
4:50 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden (Plus 10) Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 114. Trethias (GB)5/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Colm O'Donoghue · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 27. Pink Dogwood (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 311. Singer (GB)16/1
5:20 Irish EBF Supporting Irish Champions Weekend Premier Nursery Handicap (Plus 10) Flat · 7f · 8 ran
1. 11. Cardini (USA)3/1Won by half a length · J: Donnacha O'Brien · T: A P O'Brien
2. 27. Facethepuckout (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Vidiyni (IRE)5/1
4. 74. Highway To Success (IRE)11/4 fav
5:50 Kildare Brewing Company At Lock 13 Brewpub Maiden Flat · 7f · 28 ran
1. 120. Luceita (IRE)7/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 224. Rue D'antibes (IRE)33/1
3. 310. Prepare For Battle (USA)5/2 fav
6:20 Sycamore Lodge Equine Hospital Apprentice Handicap Flat · 7f · 15 ran
1. 19. Vocal Music (IRE)10/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Willie Byrne · T: J S Bolger
2. 24. Rapture's Delight (GB)10/1
3. 312. Daubney's Dream (IRE)40/1
4. 53. Kailee (IRE)6/1 fav
6:50 Paddy Power Amateur Riders Derby (Q.R.) Handicap (50-85) Flat · 1m 4f · 22 ran
1. 112. Rockabill (GB)13/2Won by half a length · J: Mr T Hamilton · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 218. Bay Hill (IRE)20/1
3. 32. Makitorix (FR)5/2 fav
7:20 Curragh Home Of Champions Maiden Flat · 1m 2f · 14 ran
1. 110. Sir Erec (IRE)11/8 favWon by half a length · J: Donnacha O'Brien · T: A P O'Brien
2. 26. Jassaar (GB)2/1
3. 313. Would Be King (IRE)9/2
7:50 Summer Sounds At The Curragh Handicap Flat · 5f · 15 ran
1. 16. Lost Treasure (IRE)6/1Won by half a length · J: Donnacha O'Brien · T: A P O'Brien
2. 27. Amanaat (IRE)20/1
3. 310. Shore Step (IRE)9/2 fav

Curragh racecourse statistics →

Down Royal Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

4:35 Allied Bakeries 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 12 ran
1. 112. Smiling Eliza (IRE)11/10 favWon by 6½ lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 23. Hannon (IRE)33/1
3. 36. Lever Du Soleil (FR)7/1
5:10 Dale Farm Dromona Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 11. Red Pearl (IRE)9/2Won by a length · J: Davy Russell · T: Stephen Ryan
2. 26. Its All A Lark (IRE)9/1
3. 32. Under Surveillance (IRE)11/2
4. 511. The Princetonian (IRE)3/1 fav
5:40 Hovis Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 115. Lusis Naturea (GB)10/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Ms K Ferris · T: Eoin Gerard Barry
2. 26. Kilkeaskin Molly (IRE)25/1
3. 39. Blue Skimmer (IRE)9/2 fav
6:10 PepsiCo Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 12. Optical Confusion (IRE)2/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: David Mullins · T: Michael Butler
2. 23. Colwinston (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Anytime Now (IRE)11/8 fav
6:40 Irwins Bakeries Hurdle Hurdle · 3m 88y · 10 ran
1. 12. Woodland Opera (IRE)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Robbie Power · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 26. Peregrine Run (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 33. Canardier (FR)3/1
7:10 Kerry Foods Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 16 ran
1. 111. Fred The Foot (IRE)11/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Mark Bolger · T: John C McConnell
2. 214. King's War (IRE)22/1
3. 322. Racing Stripes (IRE)7/2 fav
7:40 Tayto Group Ltd. Mares Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 9 ran
1. 14. Run For Mary (IRE)3/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Mr R W Barron · T: C Byrnes
2. 21. Stacey Sue (IRE)7/1
3. 36. Best Of Dubai (IRE)9/4 fav

Down Royal racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

4:55 Ladbrokes Download The App Nursery Flat · Class 5 · 6f 6y · 7 ran
1. 12. Princes Des Sables (GB)5/2 favWon by a length · J: Shane Gray · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 21. Summer Blossom (IRE)3/1
3. 34. Zebzardee (IRE)16/1
5:25 Whysettle It Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 68y · 9 ran
1. 110. Three Comets (GER)4/11 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Roger Varian
2. 23. Bullion Boss (IRE)6/1
3. 35. Hoffa (GB)10/1
5:55 Terex Trucks Haul Or Nothing Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 68y · 13 ran
1. 16. Lotara (GB)12/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Alistair Rawlinson · T: Jim Goldie
2. 29. Allux Boy (IRE)9/2 co-fav
3. 37. Jack Blane (GB)16/1
6:25 Ebf Stallions Scottish Premier Series Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f 6y · 7 ran
1. 15. Nuns Walk (GB)7/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 22. Maid In India (IRE)7/1
3. 37. Angel's Glory (GB)3/1
4. 54. Yes You (IRE)9/4 fav
6:55 Ladbrokes Lanark Silver Bell Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f 15y · 15 ran
1. 16. Archi's Affaire (GB)11/2Won by half a length · J: Callum Rodriguez · T: Michael Dods
2. 27. Jabbaar (GB)12/1
3. 39. Theglasgowwarrior (GB)14/1
4. 711. Zeelander (GB)9/4 fav
7:30 Ladbrokes Bet 5 Get 20 Free Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 15y · 9 ran
1. 15. Weather Front (USA)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jamie Gormley · T: Karen McLintock
2. 24. Multellie (GB)4/1 fav
3. 37. Helioblu Bareliere (FR)11/2
8:00 Patersons Of Greenoakhill Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 7y · 11 ran
1. 11. Guardia Svizzera (IRE)Evens favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Roger Fell
2. 29. Rockley Point (GB)8/1
3. 35. Hot Hannah (GB)20/1

Hamilton racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

5:45 Capital Allowances Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m 56y · 9 ran
1. 14. Duration (IRE)6/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: David Probert · T: Andrew Balding
2. 21. Dubai Frame (GB)7/2
3. 36. So Near So Farhh (GB)4/1
6:15 Alison And Richard Rogerson Anniversary Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 98y · 4 ran
1. 15. Miss Latin (IRE)4/1Won by a neck · J: Hayley Turner · T: David Simcock
2. 21. Stoney Broke (GB)5/2
3. 34. Inpromptu (IRE)Evens fav
6:45 Capital Allowances Consultants Ltd Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 42y · 10 ran
1. 14. Midi (GB)11/4Won by a head · J: David Probert · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 25. Spanish Archer (FR)8/11 fav
3. 31. Forewarning (GB)28/1
7:15 capitalallowancesconsultants.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 42y · 12 ran
1. 11. Traveltalk (IRE)9/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Ben Curtis · T: Brian Ellison
2. 23. Coral Queen (GB)5/2 fav
3. 35. Majestic Stone (IRE)7/2
7:45 Capital Allowances Consultants Ltd Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 14y · 10 ran
1. 13. Pickett's Charge (GB)2/1 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Ben Curtis · T: Brian Ellison
2. 22. Counter Spirit (IRE)5/2
3. 39. Zoravan (USA)7/1
8:15 Jean Rooney Memorial EBF Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 11. Garrus (IRE)2/9 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Luke Morris · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 26. My Boy Lewis (IRE)10/1
3. 38. Under Curfew (GB)4/1
8:45 Capital Allowances Consultants Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 14 ran
1. 13. Sienna Says (GB)11/4 favWon by a nose · J: Ben Curtis · T: Roger Fell
2. 210. Brendan (IRE)4/1
3. 38. Encoded (IRE)25/1

Newcastle (AW) racecourse statistics →

Pornichet-La Baule (FR) Standard · AW · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 0 of 1 · Biggest winner 19/5

5:55 Prix Jean-Jacques Fleury (Prix Jobic Severe) (Conditions) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m2½f · 10 ran
1. 12. Markovo (GB)19/5Won by 1½ lengths · J: Pierre-Charles Boudot · T: P Sogorb
2. 24. Shaded (FR)11/1
3. 36. Elton Roque (FR)20/1
4. 101. King's Advice (GB)14/5 fav

Pornichet-La Baule racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

1:40 Read Silvestre De Sousa At 188Bet Nursery Flat · Class 5 · 5f 10y · 12 ran
1. 113. Elsaabiqaat (GB)9/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Richard Hannon
2. 29. Time For Bed (IRE)15/2
3. 37. Tinto (GB)12/1
4. 74. Li Kui (GB)4/1 fav
2:10 188Bet Live Casino Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 10y · 9 ran
1. 19. Peggie Sue (GB)25/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Toby Eley · T: Adam West
2. 211. Wotadoll (GB)7/1
3. 38. Maygold (GB)7/1
4. 66. Grey Galleon (USA)7/2 fav
2:40 Bet & Watch At 188bet.co.uk EBF Maiden Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 18. Rajinsky (IRE)7/1Won by a short head · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 211. Walkinthesand (IRE)14/1
3. 36. Guildhall (GB)33/1
4. 51. Alrajaa (GB)10/11 fav
3:15 Bet & Watch At 188bet.co.uk EBF Maiden Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 11. Almania (IRE)10/11 favWon by half a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 22. Buffalo River (USA)6/1
3. 36. Divine Gift (IRE)20/1
3:50 Best Odds Guaranteed At 188Bet Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 16. The Emperor Within (FR)14/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Josephine Gordon · T: Martin Smith
2. 22. George (IRE)8/1
3. 38. Plunger (GB)12/1
4. 73. Global Conqueror (GB)3/1 fav
4:25 188Bet Mobile Bet10 Get20 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 209y · 10 ran
1. 15. Hulcote (GB)8/1Won by half a length · J: Adam Kirby · T: Clive Cox
2. 27. Dawn Dancer (GB)8/1
3. 311. Birthright (GB)25/1
4. 66. Red Striker (IRE)11/4 fav
5:00 188Bet Extra Place Races Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 13. Arabian Jazz (IRE)7/2 jt-favWon by half a length · J: James Doyle · T: Michael Bell
2. 27. Narjes (GB)7/2 jt-fav
3. 34. Teenage Gal (IRE)9/2

Sandown racecourse statistics →

Thirsk Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:00 Great Floss-Off At thirskraces Here Today Novice Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 218y · 9 ran
1. 14. Never Do Nothing (IRE)4/7 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Jason Watson · T: Andrew Balding
2. 27. Wolf Prince (IRE)10/1
3. 31. Bumbledom (GB)9/2
2:30 British EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 7f 218y · 8 ran
1. 11. Divinity (GB)7/4 favWon by a length · J: Clifford Lee · T: K R Burke
2. 23. Blue Gardenia (IRE)9/4
3. 32. Sootability (IRE)6/1
3:05 Racing UK Extra On racinguk.com Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 110. Alfie's Angel (IRE)10/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Sam James · T: Karen Tutty
2. 211. Hadley (GB)6/1
3. 32. Straightothepoint (GB)9/1
3:40 Racing UK Extra On racinguk.com Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 12. Mr Strutter (IRE)9/1Won by half a length · J: Andrew Elliott · T: Ronald Thompson
2. 29. Peachey Carnehan (GB)9/2
3. 31. Munfallet (IRE)7/2 fav
4:15 thirskraces Ladies' Day Saturday 8th September Book Now Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 17. Start Time (IRE)15/2Won by a length · J: Dougie Costello · T: Paul Midgley
2. 29. Our Charlie Brown (GB)9/2 fav
3. 314. Round The Island (GB)9/1
4:45 Theakston Pale Ale Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 14 ran
1. 14. Muscika (GB)14/1Won by a short head · J: Conor McGovern · T: David O'Meara
2. 212. Dalton (GB)8/1
3. 33. Dakota Gold (GB)3/1 fav
5:15 Racing UK's Biggest Ever Flat Season Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m 13y · 6 ran
1. 15. The Knot Is Tied (IRE)11/10 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: James Sullivan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 26. General Zoff (GB)9/2
3. 31. Buonarroti (IRE)14/1
5:50 Get So Much More With Racing UK Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 218y · 8 ran
1. 15. Face Like Thunder (GB)11/4Won by 5 lengths · J: Jason Watson · T: Andrew Balding
2. 23. Rhigolter Rose (IRE)25/1
3. 31. Placebo Effect (IRE)9/2
4. 64. Admiral Rooke (IRE)5/2 fav

Thirsk racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 5 of 8 · Biggest winner 4/1

3:25 Follow Sun Racing On Twitter Amateur Riders' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5f 219y · 12 ran
1. 12. Up Ten Down Two (IRE)11/4 favWon by a head · J: Joanna Mason · T: Michael Easterby
2. 29. Grandscape (GB)9/2
3. 34. Party Royal (GB)12/1
4:00 Renault Clio Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 20y · 10 ran
1. 113. Ancient Astronaut (GB)7/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Ray Dawson · T: Karl Thornton
2. 27. John Joiner (GB)22/1
3. 36. Fairway To Heaven (IRE)5/1
4:30 Like Sun Racing On Facebook Nursery Flat · Class 6 · 6f 20y · 8 ran
1. 11. Muthhila (IRE)4/5 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Marc Monaghan · T: Marco Botti
2. 26. Kg Passion (IRE)20/1
3. 33. Nananita (IRE)16/1
5:05 Renault Captur Novice Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 36y · 7 ran
1. 14. Self Assessment (IRE)7/2Won by a head · J: Michael Stainton · T: K R Burke
2. 21. Theatre Of War (IRE)4/11 fav
3. 37. Mulhima (IRE)12/1
5:35 Dacia Logan Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 7f 36y · 10 ran
1. 18. Christmas Night (GB)13/8 favWon by a length · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Ollie Pears
2. 22. Newstead Abbey (GB)12/1
3. 33. Grey Destiny (GB)6/1
6:05 Dacia Logan Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 7f 36y · 9 ran
1. 18. The King's Steed (GB)15/8 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Shaun Lycett
2. 26. Global Spirit (GB)3/1
3. 32. Seanie (IRE)7/1
6:35 Sun Racing Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 104y · 9 ran
1. 16. The Throstles (GB)7/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: J F Egan · T: Kevin Frost
2. 24. Parting Clouds (GB)11/10 fav
3. 35. Thawry (GB)33/1
7:05 Renault Koleos Novice Median Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 51y · 8 ran
1. 12. Canford Heights (IRE)4/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Georgia Cox · T: William Haggas
2. 24. Don't Look Down (GB)11/4
3. 35. Zatorius (GER)5/2
4. 46. Balaawy (GB)13/8 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 67 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 favourites24 of 63 won38.1% · 63 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 £2.64Staked £63.00, returned £60.36 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerPeggie Sue (GB) 25/1The 2:10 188Bet Live Casino Handicap at Sandown
Joint favourites1 of 9 won11.1% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Auteuil (FR)	3	8	8	—
Bangor-on-Dee	3	5	6	0 of 2 won
Curragh	1	8	8	—
Down Royal	1	7	7	—
Hamilton	3	6	7	0 of 3 won
Newcastle (AW)	4	7	7	—
Pornichet-La Baule (FR)	0	1	1	—
Sandown	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Thirsk	3	7	8	0 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	5	8	8	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

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What horse racing was on 31 August 2018?: 67 races across 10 meetings were run on 31 August 2018: Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Bangor-on-Dee (6 races), Curragh (8 races), Down Royal (7 races), Hamilton (7 races), Newcastle (AW) (7 races), Pornichet-La Baule (FR) (1 race), Sandown (7 races), Thirsk (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Auteuil (FR) and Pornichet-La Baule (FR) in France; Bangor-on-Dee, Hamilton, Newcastle (AW), Sandown, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Curragh and Down Royal 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 31 August 2018?: Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Bangor-on-Dee: Good (Turf); Curragh: Good To Yielding (Turf); Down Royal: Good To Firm (Turf); Hamilton: Good To Soft (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Pornichet-La Baule (FR): Standard (AW); Sandown: Good To Soft (Turf); Thirsk: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 31 August 2018?: Outright favourites won 24 of 63 on 31 August 2018 (38.1%); joint favourites won 1 of 9. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £63.00 and returned £60.36 — a loss of £2.64. 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 Peggie Sue (GB) at 25/1 in the 2:10 188Bet Live Casino Handicap at Sandown.
What was the feature race on 31 August 2018?: The feature race was the 3:10 Prix Achille-fould (Hurdle) () (4yo+) (Listed) at Auteuil (FR), won by Drole D'Histoire (FR) (59/10).
What time was the first race on 31 August 2018?: The first race was the 12:30 Prix De Gien at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 8:45 Capital Allowances Consultants Handicap at Newcastle (AW).