What horse racing was on 26 October 2018?

38 races across 5 meetings were run on 26 October 2018: Cheltenham (7 races), Doncaster (8 races), Dundalk (AW) (7 races), Kempton (AW) (8 races) and Newbury (8 races). That is Cheltenham, Doncaster, Kempton (AW) and Newbury in Great Britain; Dundalk (AW) 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 26 October 2018?

Cheltenham: Good (Turf); Doncaster: Good To Soft (Turf); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Kempton (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 26 October 2018?

Outright favourites won 7 of 35 on 26 October 2018 (20.0%); joint favourites won 0 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £21.03 — a loss of £13.97. 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 Choral Music (GB) at 50/1 in the 6:15 100% Profit Boost At 32RedSport.com Handicap at Kempton (AW) (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 26 October 2018?

The feature race was the 8:00 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Cooley Fillies Stakes (Listed) (Listed) at Dundalk (AW), won by Surrounding (IRE) (5/2).

What time was the first race on 26 October 2018?

The first race was the 1:10 RR Elite EBF Maiden Stakes at Newbury; the last was the 9:15 Wise Betting At racinguk.com Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 26 October 2018

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38 races were run across 5 meetings on 26 October 2018: Cheltenham, Doncaster, Dundalk (AW), Kempton (AW) and Newbury.

Cheltenham Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/1

2:00 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 5f · 8 ran
1. 13. Canardier (FR)6/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Dermot A McLoughlin
2. 21. Go Another One (IRE)5/2
3. 38. Make My Heart Fly (IRE)7/1
2:35 Squareintheair.com Novices' Chase Chase · Class 2 · 1m 7f 199y · 7 ran
1. 13. Diakali (FR)9/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Joshua Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 26. Sister Sibyl (IRE)8/1
3. 31. All Set To Go (IRE)16/1
3:10 Brandon Hill Capital Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 20 ran
1. 114. First Assignment (IRE)9/2 favWon by a short head · J: Tom Scudamore · T: Ian Williams
2. 216. Vive Le Roi (IRE)14/1
3. 319. Christmas In April (FR)7/1
3:45 'matchbook Time To Move Over' Novices' Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 80y · 5 ran
1. 12. Lil Rockerfeller (USA)5/6 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Neil King
2. 25. Treackle Tart (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Shannon Bridge (IRE)7/2
4:20 Foundation Developments Ltd Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 87y · 13 ran
1. 112. Thomas Darby (IRE)11/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Olly Murphy
2. 23. Elixir De Nutz (FR)14/1
3. 32. Bang On Frankie (IRE)5/1
4. 47. Sebastopol (IRE)15/8 fav
4:55 Ryman Stationery Cheltenham Business Club Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f · 19 ran
1. 110. Sam Red (FR)11/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: William Marshall · T: Dan Skelton
2. 220. Fifty Shades (IRE)14/1
3. 311. Presenting Julio (IRE)15/2
4. 1017. Cornish Warrior (IRE)6/1 fav
5:30 'matchbook Betting Podcast' Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 87y · 16 ran
1. 112. Storm Rising (IRE)13/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Charlie Hammond · T: Dr Richard Newland
2. 25. Magic Dancer (GB)9/2 fav
3. 316. Sunnytahliateigan (IRE)8/1

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

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

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

1:20 Matchbook Betting Exchange Nursery (Str) Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 13. Big Baby Bull (IRE)8/1Won by a nose · J: P J McDonald · T: Richard Hannon
2. 21. Fox Power (IRE)9/1
3. 35. Prejudice (GB)7/4 jt-fav
1:50 Matchbook Time To Move Over EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Plus 10) (Str) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 14. Dancing Vega (IRE)5/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Harry Bentley · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 22. Blue Gardenia (IRE)12/1
3. 31. Ambling (IRE)5/4 fav
2:25 Matchbook Betting Podcast EBF Maiden Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 110. Reeves (GB)11/2Won by a neck · J: P J McDonald · T: Robert Cowell
2. 211. Solid Stone (IRE)4/6 fav
3. 38. Nubough (IRE)7/2
3:00 Matchbook Betting Podcast EBF Maiden Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 13. Ernest Aldrich (GB)12/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Luca Cumani
2. 22. Derevo (GB)5/1
3. 37. Motawaj (GB)9/2
4. 44. Forest Of Dean (GB)6/5 fav
3:35 Navigating Brexit With Vertem Stockbrokers Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 14 ran
1. 18. Ice Lord (IRE)12/1Won by a neck · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Chris Wall
2. 211. Von Blucher (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Aeolus (GB)7/1
4. 124. Teruntum Star (FR)5/1 fav
4:10 Move Over To Matchbook Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 6f 115y · 8 ran
1. 11. The Grand Visir (GB)25/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Harry Bentley · T: John Butler
2. 25. Winston C (IRE)8/1
3. 38. Winds Of Fire (USA)7/2
4. 72. Surya (GB)11/4 fav
4:45 Matchbook Is Commission Free Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 19. Coolongolook (GB)20/1Won by a length · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Luca Cumani
2. 210. Escapability (IRE)50/1
3. 31. Herculean (GB)6/4 fav
5:20 Amateur Jockeys Association Amateur Riders' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 18 ran
1. 11. Tralee Hills (GB)5/2 favWon by a neck · J: Mr Simon Walker · T: Peter Hedger
2. 215. Zealous (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Mearing (GB)8/1

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

Dundalk (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Ireland

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

6:00 Crossmaglen Rangers GFC Fillies Claiming Race Flat · 7f · 14 ran
1. 19. Pulsating (IRE)3/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tom Madden · T: Conor O'Dwyer
2. 24. Kindly (GB)4/1
3. 31. Bay Of Skaill (GB)2/1 fav
6:30 Bar One Racing Nursery Handicap Flat · 5f · 9 ran
1. 110. Emily Grace (IRE)16/1Won by a neck · J: Killian Leonard · T: M C Grassick
2. 24. Compton's Finale (GB)9/1
3. 33. National Guard (USA)2/1 fav
7:00 Old Coach Inn Median Auction Maiden Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 110. Harriet's Force (IRE)3/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Robbie Colgan · T: Keith Henry Clarke
2. 214. Sweet Dime (GB)33/1
3. 31. Brothers In Arms (IRE)25/1
4. 83. Jupiter Road (GB)2/1 fav
7:30 Sheils Restaurant & Apple Orchard Group Handicap (45-65) Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 13. Reverberation (GB)7/2Won by a length · J: Shane Crosse · T: J J Lambe
2. 213. Doogan's Warren (IRE)25/1
3. 32. Lady Boomerang (IRE)9/2
4. 51. Bittersweet (IRE)11/4 fav
8:00 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Cooley Fillies Stakes (Listed) Flat · 1m · 11 ran
1. 13. Surrounding (IRE)5/2Won by half a length · J: Shane Foley · T: M Halford
2. 26. Could It Be Love (USA)2/1 fav
3. 34. Beach Wedding (IRE)50/1
8:30 Carna Transport Ltd Handicap (45-65) Flat · 6f · 14 ran
1. 12. Clare Island (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Oisin Orr · T: Edward Lynam
2. 21. Ahundrednotout (GB)14/1
3. 38. Jackmel (IRE)20/1
4. 55. Shinko Princess (IRE)10/3 fav
9:00 Dev-Oil & Skips R Us Handicap (45-75) Flat · 1m 2f 150y · 14 ran
1. 112. Touch Of Gold (IRE)25/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Killian Leonard · T: Michael G Kennedy
2. 22. Georgian Bay (IRE)9/2
3. 39. Pass The Ball (IRE)7/1
4. 66. Pedisnap (IRE)11/4 fav

Dundalk (AW) racecourse statistics →

Kempton (AW) Standard To Slow · AW · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 50/1

5:45 100% Profit Boost At 32RedSport.com Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 16. Etisalat (GB)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jason Watson · T: Owen Burrows
2. 28. Wicker (GB)9/1
3. 312. Nawar (GB)6/1
4. 51. Abel Tasman (GB)11/4 fav
6:15 100% Profit Boost At 32RedSport.com Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 110. Choral Music (GB)50/1Won by a neck · J: Rob Hornby · T: John E Long
2. 211. Skydiving (GB)15/2
3. 32. Rosarno (IRE)8/1
4. 108. Goodwood Showman (GB)5/2 fav
6:45 32Red.com / British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 14. Art Song (USA)4/7 favWon by half a length · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 211. Sash (GB)12/1
3. 32. Amjaady (USA)9/2
7:15 32Red Casino Novice Median Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 19. Always A Drama (IRE)12/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: Charles Hills
2. 22. Poetic Principle (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Show The Money (GB)33/1
4. 1111. Verve (IRE)6/4 fav
7:45 32Red On The App Store Nursery Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 110. Uncle Jerry (GB)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Nicola Currie · T: Richard Hughes
2. 26. Ginger Fox (GB)10/1
3. 31. Golden Valour (GB)4/1
4. 62. Show Of Strength (IRE)2/1 fav
8:15 32Red Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 17. Sayem (GB)13/2Won by a short head · J: Liam Keniry · T: Ed Walker
2. 24. Cavatina (GB)15/2
3. 39. Treasure Me (GB)6/1
4. 56. Angel Of Darkness (GB)5/1 fav
8:45 Bet At racinguk.com Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 13. Little Miss Kodi (IRE)12/1Won by a length · J: Liam Jones · T: Mark Loughnane
2. 21. Confrerie (IRE)13/2
3. 32. Cool Echo (GB)25/1
4. 911. Navarra Princess (IRE)9/4 fav
9:15 Wise Betting At racinguk.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 219y · 13 ran
1. 111. True Destiny (GB)12/1Won by a head · J: Adam McNamara · T: Roger Charlton
2. 26. Good Impression (GB)9/1
3. 312. Embankment (GB)66/1

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 50/1

1:10 RR Elite EBF Maiden Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 6f 110y · 16 ran
1. 113. Thrilla In Manila (GB)25/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tom Queally · T: Richard Spencer
2. 210. Monsieur Noir (GB)10/3
3. 311. Montatham (GB)6/1
4. 512. Phosphor (IRE)3/1 fav
1:40 Join Hot To Trot For 2019 Novice Stakes (Plus 10) (Str) (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 17. Good Birthday (IRE)10/1Won by a neck · J: David Probert · T: Andrew Balding
2. 210. Qarasu (IRE)25/1
3. 34. Current Option (IRE)7/4 fav
2:15 Join Hot To Trot For 2019 Novice Stakes (Plus 10) (Str) (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 15 ran
1. 111. Landa Beach (IRE)50/1Won by a neck · J: David Probert · T: Andrew Balding
2. 21. Apparate (GB)8/1
3. 32. Baryshnikov (GB)6/1
4. 66. Franz Kafka (IRE)8/11 fav
2:50 Oakley Coachbuilders Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 12. Twenty Times (IRE)11/2Won by a head · J: Finley Marsh · T: Richard Hughes
2. 23. Infanta Isabella (GB)11/1
3. 38. Dorella (GER)10/1
4. 115. Improve (IRE)4/1 fav
3:25 British European Breeders' Fund Conditions Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 5f 61y · 8 ran
1. 15. Outbox (GB)15/8 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Simon Crisford
2. 22. Elegiac (GB)11/4
3. 31. Aspetar (FR)9/4
4:00 West Berkshire Racing Club Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 20 ran
1. 14. Bedouin's Story (GB)5/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Jason Watson · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 21. Ptarmigan Ridge (GB)9/2 fav
3. 310. Golden Slam (GB)10/1
4:35 Physicool Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 16 ran
1. 16. Bernardo O'Reilly (GB)16/1Won by a head · J: Martin Dwyer · T: Richard Spencer
2. 27. Diamond Dougal (IRE)9/1
3. 310. Stanhope (GB)11/1
4. 108. Lady Freyja (GB)3/1 fav
5:10 Rickety Bridge Winery 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 17. Graceful Lady (GB)5/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Andrew Breslin · T: Robert Eddery
2. 24. Fitzwilly (GB)8/1
3. 39. Cousin Khee (GB)33/1

Newbury racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 38 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 favourites7 of 35 won20.0% · 35 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 £13.97Staked £35.00, returned £21.03 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerChoral Music (GB) 50/1The 6:15 100% Profit Boost At 32RedSport.com Handicap at Kempton (AW) · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites0 of 6 won0.0% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Cheltenham	4	7	7	—
Doncaster	1	7	8	0 of 2 won
Dundalk (AW)	0	7	7	—
Kempton (AW)	1	7	8	0 of 2 won
Newbury	1	7	8	0 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 26 October 2018?: 38 races across 5 meetings were run on 26 October 2018: Cheltenham (7 races), Doncaster (8 races), Dundalk (AW) (7 races), Kempton (AW) (8 races) and Newbury (8 races). That is Cheltenham, Doncaster, Kempton (AW) and Newbury in Great Britain; Dundalk (AW) 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 26 October 2018?: Cheltenham: Good (Turf); Doncaster: Good To Soft (Turf); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Kempton (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 26 October 2018?: Outright favourites won 7 of 35 on 26 October 2018 (20.0%); joint favourites won 0 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £21.03 — a loss of £13.97. 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 Choral Music (GB) at 50/1 in the 6:15 100% Profit Boost At 32RedSport.com Handicap at Kempton (AW) (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 26 October 2018?: The feature race was the 8:00 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Cooley Fillies Stakes (Listed) (Listed) at Dundalk (AW), won by Surrounding (IRE) (5/2).
What time was the first race on 26 October 2018?: The first race was the 1:10 RR Elite EBF Maiden Stakes at Newbury; the last was the 9:15 Wise Betting At racinguk.com Handicap at Kempton (AW).