What horse racing was on 18 January 2020?

43 races across 6 meetings were run on 18 January 2020: Ascot (7 races), Chelmsford City (AW) (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (8 races), Navan (7 races) and Taunton (7 races). That is Ascot, Chelmsford City (AW), Haydock, Lingfield (AW) and Taunton in Great Britain; Navan 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 18 January 2020?

Ascot: Heavy (Turf); Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Haydock: Heavy (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Navan: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Taunton: Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 18 January 2020?

Outright favourites won 14 of 37 on 18 January 2020 (37.8%); joint favourites won 1 of 12. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £37.00 and returned £34.56 — a loss of £2.44. 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 Townshend (GER) at 20/1 in the 1:15 Matchbook Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase at Ascot (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 18 January 2020?

The feature race was the 3:35 Matchbook Clarence House Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Ascot, won by Defi Du Seuil (FR) (11/10J).

What time was the first race on 18 January 2020?

The first race was the 12:00 Betway Casino Handicap at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 7:45 Book Tickets Online At Chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 18 January 2020

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43 races were run across 6 meetings on 18 January 2020: Ascot, Chelmsford City (AW), Haydock, Lingfield (AW), Navan and Taunton.

Ascot Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 20/1

12:40 Ascot IJF Ambassador Programme Juvenile Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 1m 7f 152y · 5 ran
1. 11. Goshen (FR)1/5 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 22. Nordano (GER)14/1
3. 33. Manucci (IRE)10/1
1:15 Matchbook Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f 180y · 6 ran
1. 11. Townshend (GER)20/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Mr Jamie Neild · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 22. Graceful Legend (GB)5/1
3. 36. Nearly Perfect (GB)5/4 fav
1:50 Bet365 Mares' Hurdle (Registered As The Warfield) (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 7f 118y · 6 ran
1. 11. Magic Of Light (IRE)5/2Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 26. Sensulano (IRE)11/4
3. 32. Papagana (GB)9/4 fav
2:25 Matchbook Holloway's Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 3f 58y · 8 ran
1. 11. Thomas Darby (IRE)8/1Won by a length · J: Richard Johnson · T: Olly Murphy
2. 22. Song For Someone (GER)7/1
3. 37. Jolly's Cracked It (FR)14/1
4. F6. Bold Plan (IRE) · fell3/1 fav
3:00 Bet365 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f 8y · 8 ran
1. 17. Domaine De L'isle (FR)5/1Won by a neck · J: David Bass · T: Sean Curran
2. 24. Bennys King (IRE)14/1
3. 39. Kayf Adventure (GB)8/1
3:35 Matchbook Clarence House Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 167y · 5 ran
1. 12. Defi Du Seuil (FR)11/10 jt-favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 25. Un De Sceaux (FR)11/10 jt-fav
3. 34. Marracudja (FR)66/1
4:05 Matchbook British EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f 141y · 7 ran
1. 11. Falco Blitz (IRE)2/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Jeremiah McGrath · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 23. Blackfinch (GB)5/2
3. 35. Killer Clown (IRE)10/1

Ascot racecourse statistics →

Chelmsford City (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

4:45 Bet toteplacepot At totesport.com All-Weather 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 7 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 11. Deeds Not Words (IRE)6/4 favWon by half a length · J: George Rooke · T: Robyn Brisland
2. 210. Spenny's Lass (GB)14/1
3. 38. Lottie Deno (GB)8/1
5:15 Bet toteexacta At totesport.com Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 11. Elmejor (IRE)7/4Won by a head · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: John Best
2. 26. Lexington Dash (FR)4/5 fav
3. 35. Good Time Charlie (GB)16/1
5:45 Bet totequadpot At totesport.com Novice Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 4 ran
1. 13. Nigel Nott (GB)7/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Dylan Hogan · T: David Simcock
2. 21. Badayel (IRE)11/4
3. 34. Dreaming Away (IRE)15/8 fav
6:15 Bet totetrifecta At totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 17. Storm Over (IRE)9/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Ben Curtis · T: Phillip Makin
2. 26. Concierge (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Calder Prince (IRE)6/1
6:45 Bet toteswinger At totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 11. Brains (IRE)4/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Nicola Currie · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 28. The King's Steed (GB)16/1
3. 35. Channel Packet (GB)7/1
4. 72. Holiday Magic (IRE)7/4 fav
7:15 Bet totescoop6 At totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 15. Papa Stour (USA)7/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Jason Hart · T: Stuart Williams
2. 27. Glory of Paris (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Strawberry Jack (GB)5/2 fav
7:45 Book Tickets Online At Chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 12. Affluence (IRE)10/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Eoin Walsh · T: Martin Smith
2. 26. Ban Shoof (GB)5/1
3. 37. Say Nothing (GB)12/1
4. 51. Persian Sun (GB)5/2 fav

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Haydock Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 7/1

12:55 Jockey Club Haydock Park Racing Club Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 144y · 7 ran
1. 11. Le Ligerien (FR)1/2 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Ben Jones · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 28. Flamboyant Joyaux (FR)11/4
3. 37. Serious Ego (GER)20/1
1:30 Patrick Coyne Memorial Altcar Novices' Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 3f 203y · 4 ran
1. 13. Sam Brown (GB)9/4Won by 15 lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Anthony Honeyball
2. 22. Knight In Dubai (IRE)5/2
3. 31. Joke Dancer (GB)5/1
4. F4. Windsor Avenue (IRE) · fell2/1 fav
2:05 Sky Bet Supreme Trial Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 1m 7f 144y · 4 ran
1. 14. Stolen Silver (FR)9/2Won by a neck · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 22. Edwardstone (GB)13/8
3. 31. Thebannerkingrebel (IRE)Evens fav
2:40 Peter Marsh Handicap Chase (Grade 2 Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 1f 125y · 10 ran
1. 14. Vintage Clouds (IRE)7/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Danny Cook · T: Sue Smith
2. 21. Definitly Red (IRE)9/1
3. 37. Geronimo (GB)6/1
3:15 New One Unibet Hurdle (Registered As The Champion Hurdle Trial Hurdle) (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 1m 7f 144y · 4 ran
1. 14. Ballyandy (GB)5/2Won by a nose · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 23. Pentland Hills (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 31. Cornerstone Lad (GB)11/2
3:45 Cheltenham Preview Here In March Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 67y · 10 ran
1. 16. Billingsley (IRE)5/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Liam Treadwell · T: Alastair Ralph
2. 22. Muratello (FR)7/2
3. 31. Clan Legend (GB)14/1
4:15 Old Boston Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 58y · 9 ran
1. 16. Silva Eclipse (GB)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Danny Cook · T: Sue Smith
2. 27. Imperial Knight (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Deja Vue (IRE)4/1
4. 74. Dr Des (IRE)7/2 fav

Haydock racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

12:00 Betway Casino Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 11. Subliminal (GB)9/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Luke Morris · T: Simon Dow
2. 22. Highway One (USA)4/1
3. 34. Solfeggio (IRE)11/4
12:30 Betway Casino Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 18. Famous Dynasty (IRE)11/4Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Michael Blanshard
2. 21. Arabian King (GB)5/2 fav
3. 34. Hard Toffee (IRE)12/1
1:00 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f · 7 ran
1. 12. Petite Jack (GB)8/1Won by half a length · J: Ben Curtis · T: Neil King
2. 27. Battle Of Marathon (USA)11/2
3. 35. Creationist (USA)5/1
1:35 Bombardier Golden Beer Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1y · 7 ran
1. 18. One To Go (GB)20/1Won by a length · J: Adam McNamara · T: Archie Watson
2. 23. Atletico (IRE)7/1
3. 39. Silver Dust (IRE)8/1
4. 45. Exmoor Beast (GB)5/2 fav
2:10 Ladbrokes Home Of The Odds Boost Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f 1y · 5 ran
1. 14. Dazzling Des (IRE)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jason Hart · T: David O'Meara
2. 22. Little Brown Trout (GB)7/4 fav
3. 31. Electric Ladyland (IRE)2/1
2:45 Betway Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f 1y · 6 ran
1. 16. Portugueseprincess (IRE)5/4 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Archie Watson
2. 25. New Arrival (IRE)10/3
3. 37. Shymay (GB)3/1
3:20 Heed Your Hunch At Betway Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 1y · 10 ran
1. 14. Lalania (GB)9/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Hollie Doyle · T: William Stone
2. 22. Sandridge Lad (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 33. Desert Land (IRE)8/1
3:50 betyourway At Betway Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 1y · 10 ran
1. 13. Chocco Star (IRE)5/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Joey Haynes · T: Chelsea Banham
2. 22. Our Man In Havana (GB)4/1
3. 31. Disruptor (FR)2/1 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Navan Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 18/1

12:45 racingtv.com/freetrial Rated Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 5 ran
1. 11. Floueur (FR)4/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 22. Cayd Boy (FR)7/4 fav
3. 35. Tronador (IRE)11/4
1:20 Watch RacingTV With Free Trial Now Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 17. Mr Hendricks (IRE)18/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Paddy Kennedy · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 210. Village Mystic (FR)7/1
3. 36. Last Minute Man (IRE)7/2
4. 411. Young Ted (IRE)13/8 fav
1:55 Navan Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 11. Kilfenora (IRE)7/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: Edward P Harty
2. 24. Alfa Mix (GB)6/1
3. 38. Court Maid (IRE)7/1
2:30 RacingTV FREE For A Month Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 11. Punitive (IRE)4/1Won by half a length · J: Hugh Morgan · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 25. Sir Bob (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Cherif De L'isle (FR)11/10 fav
3:05 Eco Friendly Cups Beginners Chase Chase · 3m · 12 ran
1. 17. Minella Indo (IRE)2/5 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 23. Captain Cj (IRE)7/1
3. 34. First Approach (IRE)9/1
3:40 Reusable Event Cups Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 3m · 16 ran
1. 17. Ask And Answer (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: E Walsh · T: Sean Aherne
2. 23. Ask Mary (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Ask Cory (IRE)14/1
4. 810. Duhallow Paddy (IRE)4/1 fav
4:10 Only 1000 RacingTV Trials Available (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 5 ran
1. 11. Eskylane (IRE)8/15 favWon by 8½ lengths · J: Mr J J Codd · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 24. Don't Tell Allen (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Battle Of Actium (IRE)7/2

Navan racecourse statistics →

Taunton Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

1:05 Gold Cup And Grand National Lunches Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 1y · 16 ran
1. 18. Tactical Manoeuvre (IRE)9/4 favWon by a neck · J: Rex Dingle · T: Jeremy Scott
2. 25. Neetside (IRE)5/1
3. 315. Mr Magill (FR)16/1
1:40 Foresters Garden Buildings Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 104y · 11 ran
1. 16. Knight Destroyer (IRE)11/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 23. Karakoram (GB)7/1
3. 37. Mead Vale (GB)4/1 jt-fav
2:15 British EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 1y · 12 ran
1. 11. Butterwick Brook (IRE)9/4Won by a head · J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 29. Shang Tang (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 38. Percy Pops (GB)16/1
2:50 Weatherbys Portman Cup Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 4f 85y · 6 ran
1. 16. Yala Enki (FR)11/10 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Bryony Frost · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Rock The Kasbah (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Valtor (FR)5/1
3:25 Invest Southwest Seniors' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 3f 1y · 10 ran
1. 17. Limited Reserve (IRE)10/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Nick Scholfield · T: Christian Williams
2. 24. Myplaceatmidnight (GB)4/1
3. 31. Air Horse One (GB)9/5 fav
3:55 Newton King Mares' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 150y · 8 ran
1. 17. Everlanes (GB)10/3 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Tom Bellamy · T: Keiran Burke
2. 23. Loveherandleaveher (IRE)4/1
3. 34. Molly Carew (GB)4/1
4:25 Free Racing Monday 9th March Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 104y · 14 ran
1. 113. Coquelicot (FR)1/2 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Rex Dingle · T: Anthony Honeyball
2. 28. Kilmington Rose (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Doyannie (IRE)20/1

Taunton racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 43 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 37 won37.8% · 37 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 £2.44Staked £37.00, returned £34.56 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerTownshend (GER) 20/1The 1:15 Matchbook Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase at Ascot · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites1 of 12 won8.3% · 6 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	2	5	7	1 of 4 won
Chelmsford City (AW)	2	7	7	—
Haydock	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Lingfield (AW)	2	7	8	0 of 2 won
Navan	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Taunton	4	6	7	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 18 January 2020?: 43 races across 6 meetings were run on 18 January 2020: Ascot (7 races), Chelmsford City (AW) (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (8 races), Navan (7 races) and Taunton (7 races). That is Ascot, Chelmsford City (AW), Haydock, Lingfield (AW) and Taunton in Great Britain; Navan 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 18 January 2020?: Ascot: Heavy (Turf); Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Haydock: Heavy (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Navan: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Taunton: Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 18 January 2020?: Outright favourites won 14 of 37 on 18 January 2020 (37.8%); joint favourites won 1 of 12. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £37.00 and returned £34.56 — a loss of £2.44. 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 Townshend (GER) at 20/1 in the 1:15 Matchbook Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase at Ascot (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 18 January 2020?: The feature race was the 3:35 Matchbook Clarence House Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Ascot, won by Defi Du Seuil (FR) (11/10J).
What time was the first race on 18 January 2020?: The first race was the 12:00 Betway Casino Handicap at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 7:45 Book Tickets Online At Chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).