What horse racing was on 1 January 2020?

55 races across 8 meetings were run on 1 January 2020: Catterick (7 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Exeter (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Fakenham (7 races), Musselburgh (6 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Tramore (7 races). That is Catterick, Cheltenham, Exeter, Fakenham, Musselburgh and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Fairyhouse and Tramore 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 1 January 2020?

Catterick: Good To Soft (Turf); Cheltenham: Soft (Turf); Exeter: Soft (Turf); Fairyhouse: Yielding (Turf); Fakenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Musselburgh: Good To Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Tramore: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 1 January 2020?

Outright favourites won 11 of 53 on 1 January 2020 (20.8%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £53.00 and returned £30.89 — a loss of £22.11. 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 Island Villa (IRE) at 22/1 in the 1:35 Buy Your 2020 Annual Badge Today Handicap Hurdle at Catterick.

What was the feature race on 1 January 2020?

The feature race was the 1:25 Paddy Power Broken Resolutions Already Dipper Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Cheltenham, won by Midnight Shadow (GB) (4/1).

What time was the first race on 1 January 2020?

The first race was the 11:55 Every Race Live On Racing TV Beginners' Chase at Catterick; the last was the 4:05 racingtv.com Maiden Open NH Flat Race at Exeter.

Racing Results

Wednesday 1 January 2020

← 31 Dec 2 Jan →

55 races were run across 8 meetings on 1 January 2020: Catterick, Cheltenham, Exeter, Fairyhouse, Fakenham, Musselburgh, Southwell (AW) and Tramore.

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

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 22/1

11:55 Every Race Live On Racing TV Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 54y · 2 ran
1. 11. Deise Aba (IRE)4/7 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 22. Jack Devine (IRE)11/8
12:25 Happy New Year Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 66y · 6 ran
1. 12. Presence Of Mind (IRE)5/4Won by 6 lengths · J: David England · T: Olly Murphy
2. 24. Tango Boy (IRE)5/6 fav
3. 35. Word Has It (IRE)10/1
1:00 Buy Your 2020 Annual Badge Today Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 156y · 10 ran
1. 17. Summer Lightening (GB)12/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Conor O'Farrell · T: Dianne Sayer
2. 25. Zabeel Star (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Dariya (USA)10/1
4. 41. Nefyn Point (GB)9/4 fav
1:35 Buy Your 2020 Annual Badge Today Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 156y · 9 ran
1. 18. Island Villa (IRE)22/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Conor O'Farrell · T: Rebecca Menzies
2. 26. Baratineur (FR)5/1
3. 34. Lady Kyria (FR)4/1
4. 43. Alltimegold (IRE)3/1 fav
2:10 jumpingforjoy On Racing TV Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 156y · 11 ran
1. 111. The Dancing Poet (GB)9/4Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Brian Ellison
2. 22. Briardale (IRE)10/1
3. 31. Pull Green (IRE)2/1 fav
2:45 Meetings That Matter On Racing TV Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 51y · 6 ran
1. 11. Knockrobin (IRE)9/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Lorcan Murtagh · T: Donald McCain
2. 24. Randy Pike (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Paddling (FR)11/8 fav
3:20 Racing Again 9th January Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 1f 71y · 9 ran
1. 12. Mamoo (GB)11/4Won by half a length · J: Jonathan England · T: Sam England
2. 27. Ardglass Star (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Emma Beag (IRE)5/2 fav

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Cheltenham Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

12:15 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 13. Imperial Alcazar (IRE)3/1J: Paddy Brennan · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 25. Protektorat (FR)15/2
3. 36. Welsh Saint (FR)11/4
4. 51. Redford Road (GB)2/1 fav
12:50 Markel Insurance Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 2f · 10 ran
1. 19. Doing Fine (IRE)11/2Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Philip Donovan · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 21. Cogry (GB)4/1
3. 34. Like The Sound (FR)33/1
4. 73. Singlefarmpayment (GB)7/2 fav
1:25 Paddy Power Broken Resolutions Already Dipper Novices' Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 5f · 6 ran
1. 15. Midnight Shadow (GB)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Danny Cook · T: Sue Smith
2. 26. Paint The Dream (GB)20/1
3. 32. Deyrann de Carjac (FR)7/1
4. F1. Champ (IRE) · fell4/9 fav
2:00 Paddy Power Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 5f · 12 ran
1. 110. Oldgrangewood (GB)12/1Won by a nose · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 22. Saint Calvados (FR)8/1
3. 38. Lalor (GER)20/1
4. 81. Kalashnikov (IRE)3/1 fav
2:35 Paddy Power 69 Sleeps To Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m · 12 ran
1. 18. Skandiburg (FR)3/1 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Olly Murphy
2. 210. Rapper (GB)13/2
3. 34. Kilbricken Storm (IRE)8/1
3:10 Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 15. Summerville Boy (IRE)10/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Jonathan Burke · T: Tom George
2. 26. Roksana (IRE)7/2
3. 31. William Henry (IRE)15/2
4. 44. Janika (FR)9/4 fav
3:50 EBF Stallions & Cheltenham Pony Club (Listed Standard Open NH Flat Race) NH Flat · Class 1 · 1m 6f · 16 ran
1. 11. Audacity (GB)16/1Won by a neck · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Warren Greatrex
2. 28. Ocean Wind (GB)9/1
3. 315. Genola (FR)8/1
4. 46. Grand Roi (FR)7/4 fav

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

Exeter Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

12:40 Passage House Inn Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 6 ran
1. 13. Tea Time On Mars (GB)5/2 favWon by a length · J: Adam Wedge · T: Sue Gardner
2. 21. Ballinslea Bridge (IRE)11/4
3. 34. Broughtons Rhythm (GB)9/1
1:15 Watch On Racing TV Now! Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f · 5 ran
1. 14. Musical Slave (IRE)6/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 25. Darling Maltaix (FR)2/1 fav
3. 31. Mr Clarkson (IRE)5/1
1:50 Thurlestone Hotel Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 2f 111y · 6 ran
1. 15. Daytime Ahead (IRE)12/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Bryan Carver · T: Ron Hodges
2. 26. Gavrocheka (FR)2/1 fav
3. 34. Guardia Top (FR)9/4
2:25 Join Racing Tv Now Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 10 ran
1. 15. Captain Drake (IRE)7/2 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Harry Fry
2. 21. The Kings Writ (IRE)10/1
3. 310. Western Climate (IRE)9/2
3:00 Racing Tv Extra Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 12 ran
1. 111. Sir Psycho (IRE)3/1Won by 31 lengths · J: Bryan Carver · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Bullionaire (IRE)4/6 fav
3. 35. Flagrant Delitiep (FR)40/1
3:35 Happy New Year 'national Hunt' Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 111y · 14 ran
1. 111. King Roland (IRE)2/7 favWon by 19 lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Harry Fry
2. 213. Thunderstruck (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Escrime D'art (FR)12/1
4:05 racingtv.com Maiden Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 10 ran
1. 18. Tile Tapper (GB)16/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Bryan Carver · T: Jimmy Frost
2. 29. Truckers Pass (IRE)Evens fav
3. 32. Bobhopeornohope (IRE)7/2

Exeter racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

12:20 Happy New Year From All At Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 19 ran
1. 116. Home By The Lee (IRE)3/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: J J Slevin · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 21. Aione (FR)11/4
3. 39. Last Minute Man (IRE)10/1
4. F2. Column Of Fire (IRE) · fell5/2 fav
12:55 150th Running Of The Irish Grand National 2020 Mares Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 5 ran
1. 11. Drury (IRE)6/4Won by 11 lengths · J: Danny Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Strange Notions (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Mount Ida (IRE)8/11 fav
1:30 Fairyhouse 2020 Ladies Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 8 ran
1. 15. Spruced Up (IRE)9/2Won by 18 lengths · J: Miss A B O'Connor · T: Edward P Harty
2. 26. Comporta (GB)7/1
3. 38. Wolfofallstreets (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
2:05 Fairyhouse Launches New Brand In 2020 Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 3m · 15 ran
1. 113. Lee Valley Legacy (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: Danny Mullins · T: Dermot A McLoughlin
2. 22. Askann (IRE)12/1
3. 312. The Reaping Race (IRE)8/1
4. 88. Kayf Thou (GB)9/2 fav
2:40 Follow Fairyhouse On Social Media Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 5f 50y · 10 ran
1. 12. Castlebawn West (IRE)2/1Won by 7½ lengths · J: M P Fogarty · T: W P Mullins
2. 25. Forza Milan (IRE)25/1
3. 39. School Boy Hours (IRE)13/2
4. 48. Milan Native (IRE)15/8 fav
3:15 ITM Stallion Trail 10th & 11th January Handicap Chase Chase · 3m 1f · 11 ran
1. 13. Biddy The Boss (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Conor McNamara · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 22. Cheb De Kerviniou (FR)6/1
3. 35. Cle En Main (FR)5/1 fav
3:45 Jump Into January at fairyhouse (Pro/Am) Flat Race Flat · 2m · 6 ran
1. 16. Keskonrisk (FR)6/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Mr D T Hyde · T: T E Hyde
2. 24. Favori De Champdou (FR)11/4
3. 35. Gabynako (FR)7/4 fav

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

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

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

12:05 Happy New Year Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 1y · 5 ran
1. 11. Wells De Lune (FR)13/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Mr Peter Bryan · T: Peter Bowen
2. 24. Airton (GB)11/8 fav
3. 32. Skeaping (GB)3/1
12:35 Visit attheraces.com Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 5f 24y · 8 ran
1. 14. Clondaw Bisto (IRE)7/2Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Mr Zac Baker · T: Suzy Smith
2. 26. Velvet Cognac (GB)11/4 jt-fav
3. 35. In Arrears (IRE)11/2
1:10 Fakenham Racecourse Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 1y · 10 ran
1. 13. Haafapiece (GB)4/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Mr Jack Andrews · T: Pam Sly
2. 26. Sleep Easy (GB)28/1
3. 38. Poucor (GB)20/1
4. 84. Havana Hermano (IRE)11/4 fav
1:45 Norfolk's Finest Drinkers Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 95y · 8 ran
1. 15. Be My Sea (IRE)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Lee Edwards · T: Tony Carroll
2. 27. Mccrackens Gate (IRE)11/2
3. 36. Cougar Kid (IRE)14/1
4. 42. Perfect Moment (IRE)9/4 fav
2:20 Become A Fakenham Racecourse Annual Member For 2020 Mares' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f 44y · 7 ran
1. 17. Bennys Girl (IRE)16/1Won by 15 lengths · J: Shane Quinlan · T: Dai Williams
2. 25. Stonebrigg Legend (GB)6/5 fav
3. 33. Megaboost (IRE)12/1
2:55 Happy New Year Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3y · 9 ran
1. 19. Waterproof (GB)12/1Won by 15 lengths · J: Brendan Powell · T: Shaun Keightley
2. 27. Eva's Diva (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 35. Incredible Dream (IRE)50/1
3:30 Happy New Year Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3y · 9 ran
1. 19. Imperil (FR)15/8 favWon by 9½ lengths · J: Joshua Moore · T: Nick Littmoden
2. 25. Volunteer (GB)40/1
3. 34. Takeit Easy (GB)9/4

Fakenham racecourse statistics →

Musselburgh Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

12:30 Betway First Foot Juvenile Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 17. Never Do Nothing (IRE)2/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Donal McInerney · T: John C McConnell
2. 21. El Picador (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 32. Extreme Force (IRE)9/2
1:05 Betway Hair Of The Dog Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m · 6 ran
1. 12. Fred The Foot (IRE)7/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Donal McInerney · T: John C McConnell
2. 26. Ask Paddington (IRE)5/1
3. 31. One Night In Milan (IRE)4/1
4. 44. Mighty Thunder (GB)2/1 fav
1:40 Betway 'auld Reekie' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 11. Nuts Well (GB)10/1Won by a head · J: Danny McMenamin · T: Ann Hamilton
2. 212. Cracking Destiny (IRE)6/1
3. 311. Cool Mix (GB)17/2
4. 79. As You Like (IRE)11/2 fav
2:15 Betway Hogmaneigh Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 14. Sir Chauvelin (GB)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Callum Bewley · T: Jim Goldie
2. 23. Project Bluebook (FR)8/1
3. 39. Ashington (GB)6/4 fav
2:50 Betway Heed Your Hunch Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 110. Not The Chablis (IRE)11/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Lucy Alexander · T: N W Alexander
2. 21. Highway Companion (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 311. Chosen Flame (IRE)7/1
3:25 Betway Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 9 ran
1. 11. Shanroe In Milan (IRE)6/1Won by 4¼ lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Charlie Longsdon
2. 24. No No Mac (IRE)4/1
3. 33. Exit To Where (FR)6/1
4. 86. Diamond Rock (GB)10/3 fav

Musselburgh racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

12:10 Bombardier British Hopped Amber Beer Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 13y · 7 ran
1. 17. Jazz Hands (IRE)3/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Barry McHugh · T: Richard Fahey
2. 22. Makambe (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Momtalik (USA)28/1
4. 54. Forseti (GB)11/4 fav
12:45 Betway Novice Median Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 4f 214y · 3 ran
1. 14. Xian Express (IRE)1/12 favWon by a neck · J: Ben Curtis · T: Michael Appleby
2. 21. Final Legacy (GB)16/1
3. 33. Rocketeer (GB)12/1
1:20 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 4f 214y · 7 ran
1. 14. Airshow (GB)20/1Won by a neck · J: Alistair Rawlinson · T: Michael Appleby
2. 26. Samovar (GB)6/1
3. 32. Moonraker (GB)15/8 fav
1:55 Bombardier Golden Beer Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f 14y · 5 ran
1. 12. Raydiance (GB)2/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Harrison Shaw · T: K R Burke
2. 21. Power Link (USA)11/8 fav
3. 35. Six Strings (GB)10/1
2:30 Bombardier 'March To Your Own Drum' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 13y · 9 ran
1. 12. Oblate (GB)10/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: Robyn Brisland
2. 25. Break The Silence (GB)7/2
3. 33. Tagur (IRE)3/1 fav
3:05 Betway Heed Your Hunch Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 23y · 6 ran
1. 14. Angel Lane (FR)15/8 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Clifford Lee · T: K R Burke
2. 27. Crimson King (IRE)2/1
3. 31. Restive (IRE)11/2
3:40 Betway Casino Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 4f 214y · 7 ran
1. 11. Zapper Cass (FR)13/8 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Ben Curtis · T: Michael Appleby
2. 23. Mulzim (GB)14/1
3. 34. Warrior's Valley (GB)6/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Tramore Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

12:00 David Flynn Building Contractors Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 111. Saint Roi (FR)5/2Won by 9 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Arcadian Sunrise (IRE)10/1
3. 36. Desire De Joie (FR)25/1
4. 77. Epson Du Houx (FR)11/8 fav
12:35 Go Power Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 17. Knockraha Boss (IRE)4/1 favWon by a neck · J: Kevin Brouder · T: Richard Anthony Foley
2. 25. Capture The Action (IRE)5/1
3. 311. Zinat (IRE)12/1
1:10 Knockenduff Stud Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f · 15 ran
1. 14. Owenacurra Lass (IRE)9/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Tom Queally · T: Declan Queally
2. 215. Tune The Chello (IRE)5/1
3. 39. One For Joe (IRE)5/1
4. 41. Fortune Street (FR)6/4 fav
1:45 Tramore Medical Clinic Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m 5f · 10 ran
1. 14. Macho Mover (IRE)8/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Ryan Treacy · T: Eoin Doyle
2. 28. Duhallow Paddy (IRE)11/4
3. 35. Fourina (IRE)7/1
4. 41. Isabel's Gold (IRE)2/1 fav
2:20 Savills New Year's Day Chase (Grade 3) Chase · 2m 5f 100y · 4 ran
1. 11. Al Boum Photo (FR)4/7 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Acapella Bourgeois (FR)8/1
3. 34. Shattered Love (IRE)11/4
2:55 Jerry O'Donovan Memorial Rated Novice Chase Chase · 2m · 8 ran
1. 13. Bridge Native (IRE)8/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Conor Orr · T: Mrs D A Love
2. 21. Benefit Run (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 32. Bee A Beneficiary (IRE)7/1
3:30 Tom Carroll Memorial Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 2m 5f 100y · 8 ran
1. 14. Highest Benefit (IRE)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Trevor Ryan · T: W J Austin
2. 27. Misty Adage (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Wake Up Early (IRE)9/4 fav

Tramore racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 55 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 favourites11 of 53 won20.8% · 53 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 £22.11Staked £53.00, returned £30.89 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerIsland Villa (IRE) 22/1The 1:35 Buy Your 2020 Annual Badge Today Handicap Hurdle at Catterick
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	1	7	7	—
Cheltenham	1	7	7	—
Exeter	3	7	7	—
Fairyhouse	0	6	7	0 of 2 won
Fakenham	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Musselburgh	0	6	6	—
Southwell (AW)	3	7	7	—
Tramore	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 1 January 2020?: 55 races across 8 meetings were run on 1 January 2020: Catterick (7 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Exeter (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Fakenham (7 races), Musselburgh (6 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Tramore (7 races). That is Catterick, Cheltenham, Exeter, Fakenham, Musselburgh and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Fairyhouse and Tramore 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 1 January 2020?: Catterick: Good To Soft (Turf); Cheltenham: Soft (Turf); Exeter: Soft (Turf); Fairyhouse: Yielding (Turf); Fakenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Musselburgh: Good To Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Tramore: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 1 January 2020?: Outright favourites won 11 of 53 on 1 January 2020 (20.8%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £53.00 and returned £30.89 — a loss of £22.11. 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 Island Villa (IRE) at 22/1 in the 1:35 Buy Your 2020 Annual Badge Today Handicap Hurdle at Catterick.
What was the feature race on 1 January 2020?: The feature race was the 1:25 Paddy Power Broken Resolutions Already Dipper Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Cheltenham, won by Midnight Shadow (GB) (4/1).
What time was the first race on 1 January 2020?: The first race was the 11:55 Every Race Live On Racing TV Beginners' Chase at Catterick; the last was the 4:05 racingtv.com Maiden Open NH Flat Race at Exeter.