What horse racing was on 23 January 2020?

35 races across 5 meetings were run on 23 January 2020: Fakenham (7 races), Gowran Park (7 races), Newcastle (AW) (8 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Wetherby (6 races). That is Fakenham, Newcastle (AW), Southwell (AW) and Wetherby in Great Britain; Gowran Park 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 January 2020?

Fakenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Gowran Park: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Southwell (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Wetherby: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 23 January 2020?

Outright favourites won 11 of 33 on 23 January 2020 (33.3%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £33.00 and returned £25.53 — a loss of £7.47. 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 Total Recall (IRE) at 16/1 in the 3:00 Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase at Gowran Park (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 23 January 2020?

The feature race was the 1:50 John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Gowran Park, won by Benie Des Dieux (FR) (EvensF).

What time was the first race on 23 January 2020?

The first race was the 12:25 Barnham Primary School Selling Handicap Chase at Fakenham; the last was the 8:00 Betway Casino Handicap at Newcastle (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 23 January 2020

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35 races were run across 5 meetings on 23 January 2020: Fakenham, Gowran Park, Newcastle (AW), Southwell (AW) and Wetherby.

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:25 Barnham Primary School Selling Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f 44y · 7 ran
1. 12. Strictlyadancer (IRE)7/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Adam Wedge · T: Christian Williams
2. 27. Robin De Broome (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Blue Monday (IRE)9/4 fav
12:55 Sky Sports Racing Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 95y · 8 ran
1. 11. Massini's Dream (GB)4/1Won by half a length · J: Jack Tudor · T: Christian Williams
2. 24. Very Intense (IRE)16/1
3. 38. Stonebrigg Legend (GB)2/1 fav
1:25 Racing Partnership Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 59y · 4 ran
1. 12. The Flying Sofa (FR)5/4 favWon by half a length · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 21. Eskendash (USA)11/4
3. 33. Little Light (FR)9/4
2:00 RMA Sandhurst Louts' 30th Anniversary Dinner Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3y · 8 ran
1. 16. Grand Roi (FR)1/3 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 24. Touchthesoul (ITY)7/2
3. 37. Break The Rules (GB)10/1
2:35 Horsemen's Group Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 5f 44y · 9 ran
1. 13. Cap Du Nord (FR)5/2 favWon by a head · J: Jack Tudor · T: Christian Williams
2. 22. Eceparti (FR)4/1
3. 38. Thomas Todd (GB)7/1
3:10 Britbet Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3y · 7 ran
1. 15. Quantum Of Solace (GB)14/1Won by a neck · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 21. Makety (GB)12/1
3. 32. Miss Heritage (IRE)5/2
3:45 Fakenham Racecourse Annual Members' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 7f 95y · 6 ran
1. 11. Oscar Academy (IRE)5/4Won by 4 lengths · J: Lewis Stones · T: Olly Murphy
2. 25. Rumble B (IRE)25/1
3. 32. Young Offender (IRE)10/11 fav

Fakenham racecourse statistics →

Gowran Park Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

12:45 Langton House Hotel Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m · 12 ran
1. 11. Our Roxane (IRE)11/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Kevin Brouder · T: Terence O'Brien
2. 24. Blanketontheground (IRE)9/1
3. 37. Birdie Blitz (IRE)10/1
1:20 Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Ladies Auction Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 11. Aione (FR)2/5 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. West Cork Wildway (IRE)4/1
3. 36. Funky Dady (FR)25/1
1:50 John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · 3m · 6 ran
1. 12. Benie Des Dieux (FR)Evens favWon by 21 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 25. Penhill (GB)8/1
3. 34. Killultagh Vic (IRE)25/1
2:25 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-123) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 19. Rebel Early (IRE)9/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Barry Browne · T: W J Burke
2. 22. Eleazar Des Neiges (FR)5/1
3. 36. Russian Bill (IRE)20/1
3:00 Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase (Grade A) Chase · 3m 1f · 18 ran
1. 14. Total Recall (IRE)16/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Danny Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 27. Class Conti (FR)33/1
3. 313. Minella Fair (IRE)14/1
4. 916. Smoking Gun (IRE)9/2 fav
3:35 Daly Farrell Chartered Accountants Beginners Chase Chase · 2m · 9 ran
1. 13. Chosen Mate (IRE)6/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 22. Capuccimix (FR)5/4 fav
3. 38. Triplicate (IRE)20/1
4:10 P.J. Foley Memorial Flat Race Flat · 2m · 9 ran
1. 12. Homme D'un Soir (FR)5/4 favWon by 7½ lengths · J: Mr J J Codd · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 24. Light Brigade (IRE)4/1
3. 36. Quite Incredible (IRE)7/2

Gowran Park racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 11/1

4:30 Bombardier British Hopped Amber Beer Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5y · 9 ran
1. 13. Al Ozzdi (GB)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: James Sullivan · T: Roger Fell
2. 25. Lukoutoldmakezebak (GB)5/1
3. 34. Mr Strutter (IRE)4/1
4. 62. Blazing Dreams (IRE)6/4 fav
5:00 Bombardier British Hopped Amber Beer Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5y · 9 ran
1. 15. Proceeding (GB)11/8 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Tracy Waggott
2. 27. Ritchie Star (IRE)5/2
3. 34. Cross Step (USA)25/1
5:30 Ladbrokes Where The Nation Plays Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 14y · 8 ran
1. 19. Savage Beauty (IRE)11/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Connor Murtagh · T: Richard Fahey
2. 23. Arbiter (GB)11/8 fav
3. 34. Celestial Wood (IRE)11/1
6:00 Play 4 To Score At Betway Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 13. Hart Stopper (GB)5/1Won by a head · J: Hayley Turner · T: Stuart Williams
2. 28. Fuente (GB)11/4 fav
3. 37. Louis Treize (IRE)4/1
6:30 Ladbrokes Home Of The Odds Boost Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5y · 6 ran
1. 14. Lyricist Voice (GB)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: Marco Botti
2. 25. Internationaltiger (GB)16/1
3. 32. St Just (GB)4/7 fav
7:00 Bombardier British Hopped Amber Beer Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 14y · 8 ran
1. 13. Bugler Bob (IRE)9/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jason Hart · T: John Quinn
2. 25. Rich Approach (IRE)10/1
3. 37. Billy Wedge (GB)11/8 fav
7:30 Ladbrokes 'Play 1-2-Free' On Football Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 12. Rebel Redemption (GB)7/2Won by a neck · J: Jason Hart · T: John Quinn
2. 21. Sound Mixer (GB)7/4 fav
3. 37. Amicia (GB)28/1
8:00 Betway Casino Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 11. Jan Van Hoof (IRE)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Barry McHugh · T: Michael Herrington
2. 23. Jeffrey Harris (GB)11/4 fav
3. 310. Encoded (IRE)20/1

Newcastle (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:40 Betway Heed Your Hunch Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 16y · 8 ran
1. 15. Robsdelight (IRE)4/1Won by a nose · J: Ben Curtis · T: Gay Kelleway
2. 26. Le Manege Enchante (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 34. Six Til Twelve (IRE)7/2
1:15 Betway Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 4f 214y · 5 ran
1. 12. Mews House (GB)11/8 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: David Brown
2. 25. Holy Eleanor (IRE)2/1
3. 33. Barbelo (IRE)5/2
1:45 Bombardier British Hopped Amber Beer Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 13y · 5 ran
1. 15. Forseti (GB)9/2Won by half a length · J: Alistair Rawlinson · T: Michael Appleby
2. 24. Casina di Notte (IRE)16/1
3. 31. Six Strings (GB)7/1
4. 52. Little India (FR)10/11 fav
2:20 Ladbrokes Home Of The Odds Boost Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 13y · 3 ran
1. 11. Merryweather (GB)6/4Won by a length · J: Alistair Rawlinson · T: Michael Appleby
2. 22. Mrs Upjohn (FR)5/4 fav
3. 33. Breguet Boy (IRE)7/2
2:55 Play 4 To Score At Betway Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 14y · 6 ran
1. 13. Calling The Wind (IRE)14/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: Richard Hughes
2. 24. Blowing Dixie (GB)4/6 fav
3. 36. Angel Lane (FR)3/1
3:30 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 4f 214y · 5 ran
1. 11. Hareem Queen (IRE)13/8 favWon by half a length · J: Clifford Lee · T: K R Burke
2. 22. Zylan (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Samovar (GB)10/1
4:05 betyourway At Betway Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 14y · 10 ran
1. 16. Princess Harley (IRE)7/1Won by a head · J: Charles Bishop · T: Mick Quinn
2. 24. Cold Harbour (GB)9/4 fav
3. 35. Motahassen (IRE)8/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Wetherby Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

1:05 Every Race Live On Racing TV Juvenile Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 13. Tavus (IRE)2/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Joe Colliver · T: Jedd O'Keeffe
2. 26. Dehradun (GB)11/1
3. 31. Cawthorne Lad (GB)11/2
4. F5. Dark Lochnagar (USA) · fell6/4 fav
1:35 Racingtv.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 154y · 11 ran
1. 110. Pola Chance (FR)7/1Won by 7 lengths · J: David Noonan · T: Nigel Hawke
2. 26. Ex S'elance (FR)4/1
3. 35. Splash The Cash (IRE)10/1
4. 52. Starplex (GB)3/1 fav
2:10 William Hill Medieval Day - Saturday 1st February Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 45y · 8 ran
1. 15. Itsamanslife (IRE)17/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Ben Poste · T: Katy Price
2. 21. Dino Boy (FR)6/4 fav
3. 37. Sigurd (GER)4/1
2:45 Join Racing Tv Now Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 26y · 12 ran
1. 18. Jobsonfire (GB)4/6 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Charlie Price · T: Sam Allwood
2. 22. Overworkdunderpaid (IRE)10/1
3. 311. Real Armani (GB)22/1
3:20 Follow racingtv On Twitter Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 85y · 9 ran
1. 14. Charmant (FR)16/1Won by 23 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: James Ewart
2. 26. Beau Bay (FR)12/1
3. 37. Protek Des Flos (FR)8/1
4. 53. Storm Control (IRE)11/4 fav
3:55 Watch Racing TV In Stunning HD EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 18. Stimulating Song (GB)5/2Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Milton Harris
2. 21. Adicci (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 36. Henri Le Bon (IRE)14/1

Wetherby racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 35 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 33 won33.3% · 33 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 £7.47Staked £33.00, returned £25.53 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerTotal Recall (IRE) 16/1The 3:00 Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase at Gowran Park · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Fakenham	3	6	7	0 of 2 won
Gowran Park	4	6	7	0 of 2 won
Newcastle (AW)	1	8	8	—
Southwell (AW)	2	7	7	—
Wetherby	1	6	6	—

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 January 2020?: 35 races across 5 meetings were run on 23 January 2020: Fakenham (7 races), Gowran Park (7 races), Newcastle (AW) (8 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Wetherby (6 races). That is Fakenham, Newcastle (AW), Southwell (AW) and Wetherby in Great Britain; Gowran Park 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 January 2020?: Fakenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Gowran Park: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Southwell (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Wetherby: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 23 January 2020?: Outright favourites won 11 of 33 on 23 January 2020 (33.3%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £33.00 and returned £25.53 — a loss of £7.47. 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 Total Recall (IRE) at 16/1 in the 3:00 Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase at Gowran Park (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 23 January 2020?: The feature race was the 1:50 John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Gowran Park, won by Benie Des Dieux (FR) (EvensF).
What time was the first race on 23 January 2020?: The first race was the 12:25 Barnham Primary School Selling Handicap Chase at Fakenham; the last was the 8:00 Betway Casino Handicap at Newcastle (AW).