What horse racing was on 4 September 2020?

62 races across 9 meetings were run on 4 September 2020: Ascot (8 races), Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Down Royal (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Kempton (AW) (8 races), Kilbeggan (8 races), La Teste De Buch (FR) (1 race), Sedgefield (7 races) and Thirsk (8 races). That is Ascot, Haydock, Kempton (AW), Sedgefield and Thirsk in Great Britain; Auteuil (FR) and La Teste De Buch (FR) in France; Down Royal and Kilbeggan 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 4 September 2020?

Ascot: Good (Turf); Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Down Royal: Yielding (Turf); Haydock: Soft (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Kilbeggan: Yielding (Turf); La Teste De Buch (FR): Good (Turf); Sedgefield: Good (Turf); Thirsk: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 4 September 2020?

Outright favourites won 25 of 58 on 4 September 2020 (43.1%); joint favourites won 1 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £58.00 and returned £71.42 — a profit of £13.42. 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 Betsey Trotter (IRE) at 25/1 in the 5:05 JW 4x4 Northallerton Handicap at Thirsk.

What was the feature race on 4 September 2020?

The feature race was the 3:57 Prix Pelat (Hurdle) () (3yo Fillies) (Turf) (Listed) at Auteuil (FR), won by Fortunes Melody (GB) (2/1).

What time was the first race on 4 September 2020?

The first race was the 1:00 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden at Down Royal; the last was the 8:50 Unibet Casino Deposit 10 Get 40 Bonus Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 4 September 2020

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62 races were run across 9 meetings on 4 September 2020: Ascot, Auteuil (FR), Down Royal, Haydock, Kempton (AW), Kilbeggan, La Teste De Buch (FR), Sedgefield and Thirsk.

Ascot Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

1:55 St John Ambulance Volunteers (Berkshire) British EBF Novice Auction Stakes (Plus 10) (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 12. Dark Shift (GB)10/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Kieran Shoemark · T: Charles Hills
2. 29. Twilight Calls (GB)7/4 fav
3. 37. Pure Dreamer (GB)10/3
2:30 St John Ambulance Volunteers (Berkshire) British EBF Novice Auction Stakes (Plus 10) (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 17. Prince Of Abington (IRE)13/2Won by half a length · J: Jim Crowley · T: Jane Chapple-Hyam
2. 21. Ballyconneely Bay (IRE)9/1
3. 36. Muay Thai (IRE)10/3 jt-fav
3:05 ME2 Club EBF Future Stayers' Maiden Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 17. La Barrosa (IRE)2/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: James Doyle · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 23. Derab (GB)6/1
3. 35. Greatgadian (GER)9/4
3:40 Victoria Racing Club Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 3f 211y · 9 ran
1. 11. Laafy (USA)9/2Won by half a length · J: Jim Crowley · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 23. On To Victory (GB)13/2
3. 39. Labeebb (IRE)11/4 fav
4:15 Harrogate Water Classified Stakes (Str) Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 16. Plantadream (GB)13/2Won by a neck · J: Jamie Spencer · T: John Best
2. 27. Tulfarris (GB)5/1
3. 39. Grove Ferry (IRE)15/2
4. 78. Al Salt (IRE)5/2 fav
4:50 Beefeater Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 16. Tempus (GB)13/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Jason Watson · T: Roger Charlton
2. 27. Walhaan (IRE)11/2
3. 34. Cap Francais (GB)5/1
5:20 Bateaux London Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 19 ran
1. 120. My Style (IRE)8/1Won by a neck · J: Georgia Dobie · T: Eve Johnson Houghton
2. 213. May Remain (GB)25/1
3. 33. Mia Mento (IRE)20/1
4. 69. Whelans Way (IRE)11/2 fav
5:55 Jim Barry Wines Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 13. Double Or Bubble (IRE)9/2 favWon by a neck · J: James Doyle · T: Chris Wall
2. 21. Sunset Breeze (GB)11/2
3. 34. Mottrib (IRE)11/2

Ascot racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 124/10

2:49 Prix Cadoudal (Hurdle) (Conditions) (4yo) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m1½f · 13 ran
1. 112. J'Halucele (FR)17/10 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Angelo Zuliani · T: Francois Nicolle
2. 28. Avel De Kerbarh (FR)17/1
3. 31. Siege (IRE)43/5
3:23 Prix Gelas (Chase) (Handicap) (4yo) (Turf) Chase · 2m1½f · 12 ran
1. 14. Gary Du Chenet (FR)124/10Won by a head · J: Ludovic Philipperon · T: M Rolland
2. 25. Sa Carlex (FR)53/10
3. 39. Nixon Du Berlais (FR)81/10
4. F1. Gentilhomme (FR) · fell13/10 fav
3:57 Prix Pelat (Hurdle) () (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 6 ran
1. 11. Fortunes Melody (GB)2/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Anthony Renard · T: D Cottin
2. 24. Hotesse Du Chenet (FR)29/10
3. 35. Haie D'Honneur (FR)9/5 fav
4:32 Prix World Citizen (Chase) (Handicap) (5yo+) (Turf) Chase · 2m 6f · 10 ran
1. 17. Soufflenheim (FR)21/10 favWon by 8 lengths · J: James Reveley · T: G Macaire
2. 21. Cafertiti (FR)49/10
3. 38. Expresso Collonges (FR)9/2
5:07 Prix Pierre et Bernard Cypres (Hurdle) (AQPS Conditions) (4-5yo Fillies & Mares) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 10 ran
1. 17. Glace Des Mers (FR)89/10Won by 7 lengths · J: Angelo Zuliani · T: Emmanuel Clayeux
2. 22. Girl Of The World (FR)19/10
3. 31. Fee Mano (FR)9/5 fav
5:42 Prix de Gien (Hurdle) (Claimer) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 9 ran
1. 11. Shentri (FR)9/10 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Charly Prichard · T: D Cottin
2. 29. Lord Bobby (FR)85/1
3. 34. P'Tit Doue (FR)42/1
6:17 Prix Melanos (Hurdle) () (4yo) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 4 ran
1. 13. Irresistibles (FR)74/10Won by 5 lengths · J: Johnny Charron · T: J Boisnard
2. 24. Gardons Le Sourire (FR)1/2 fav
3. 32. Al Cuarto (FR)42/10
6:50 Prix de l'Orleanais (Hurdle) (Conditions) (5yo+) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 7 ran
1. 15. Device (FR)13/10 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: James Reveley · T: G Macaire
2. 23. Le Costaud (FR)27/10
3. 37. Roxinela (FR)48/10

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Down Royal Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

1:00 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden (Plus 10) Flat · 5f · 12 ran
1. 15. Mooneista (IRE)9/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Ronan Whelan · T: Jack W Davison
2. 213. Perfect Match (IRE)50/1
3. 310. The Blue Garter (GB)20/1
1:30 Foran Equine Irish EBF Auction Maiden (Plus 10) Flat · 7f · 13 ran
1. 15. A Case Of You (IRE)15/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Colin Keane · T: John C McConnell
2. 23. Earls Rock (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Feeling Tip Top (IRE)3/1
4. 61. Messidor (IRE)8/11 fav
2:00 Paddy Power Free Live Streaming On Our App Nursery Handicap (Plus 10) Flat · 7f · 13 ran
1. 16. Verbal Fencing (IRE)11/4Won by a nose · J: Luke McAteer · T: J S Bolger
2. 29. Barretstown (IRE)28/1
3. 314. White Pepper (IRE)25/1
4. 121. Omakase (IRE)9/4 fav
2:35 Her Majesty's Plate (Listed) Flat · 1m 6f · 8 ran
1. 14. Master Of Reality (IRE)1/2 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Wayne Lordan · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 22. Barbados (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Rakan (GB)9/2
3:10 Paddy Power HorseyMcHorseRace Ulster Cesarewitch Handicap Flat · 2m 1f 170y · 11 ran
1. 13. Jerandme (IRE)18/5Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Colin Keane · T: Noel Meade
2. 29. Walking On Glass (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 314. Lusis Naturea (GB)7/1
3:45 Paddy Power From The Horse's Mouth Podcast Handicap (45-65) Flat · 1m 4f 150y · 13 ran
1. 11. Baron Samedi (GB)9/4 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Dylan Browne McMonagle · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 24. Pikaia (IRE)7/1
3. 311. Franno (IRE)22/1
4:20 Paddy Power's Missing Fans Handicap (45-65) Flat · 1m 4f 150y · 13 ran
1. 113. Der Mc (IRE)12/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Leigh Roche · T: P A Fahy
2. 23. Misty Millie (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
3. 32. Guido Reni (IRE)11/2

Down Royal racecourse statistics →

Haydock Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:10 Watch Racing On Betfair For Free Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f · 11 ran
1. 15. Billy No Mates (IRE)16/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Connor Beasley · T: Michael Dods
2. 210. Red Derek (GB)16/1
3. 31. Lightly Squeeze (GB)5/1
4. 62. Repetitio (IRE)3/1 fav
2:45 Betfair Racing Only Bettor EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (Plus 10/GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 18. Series Of Dreams (GB)4/1Won by a neck · J: Callum Shepherd · T: George Boughey
2. 29. Worldly Wise (IRE)33/1
3. 33. Bay Of Whispers (GB)9/4 fav
3:20 More Ways To Win On Betfair Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 19. Hyperfocus (IRE)15/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Rachel Richardson · T: Tim Easterby
2. 28. Danzan (IRE)11/2
3. 37. Lord Oberon (GB)9/2
4. 51. Bielsa (IRE)9/4 fav
3:50 Betfair Exchange Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 17. Shepherds Way (IRE)10/3 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Clifford Lee · T: Julie Camacho
2. 210. Somewhere Secret (GB)13/2
3. 38. Fox Hill (GB)7/1
4:25 Betfair Exchange Free Bet Streak EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (Plus 10/GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 212y · 8 ran
1. 17. Teodolina (IRE)15/8 favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: Sean Levey · T: Richard Hannon
2. 23. Mere Green (IRE)4/1
3. 38. Tiki Fire (IRE)15/2
4:55 Betfair Exchange Setting Odds Racing Tv Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f 212y · 10 ran
1. 11. Young Fire (FR)13/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Shane Gray · T: David O'Meara
2. 23. Tranchee (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 38. Danielsflyer (IRE)11/1
5:25 Watch Racing On Betfair For Free Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 42y · 9 ran
1. 110. Luncies (GB)8/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Callum Shepherd · T: Simon & Ed Crisford
2. 28. Lunar Jet (GB)5/1
3. 33. Dark Lochnagar (USA)4/1
4. 42. Cockalorum (IRE)7/2 fav

Haydock racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 22/1

5:15 Unibet Thanks The Frontline Workers Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 16. Nehaall (GB)3/1 favWon by half a length · J: David Egan · T: Roger Varian
2. 24. Taawfan (IRE)9/2
3. 311. Lehwaiyla (GB)9/1
5:50 Unibet/British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 16. Lightening Shore (GB)7/1Won by half a length · J: Shane Kelly · T: Richard Hughes
2. 22. Encourage (GB)5/2
3. 34. Great King (FR)13/8 fav
6:20 British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 111. Rich Waters (IRE)9/1Won by a head · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 21. Megallan (GB)4/5 fav
3. 312. Secret Protector (USA)5/2
6:50 Longines Irish Champions Weekend EBF 'Confined' Fillies' Novice Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 13. Al Fahdaa (GB)22/1Won by a short head · J: Thore Hammer Hansen · T: Richard Hannon
2. 210. Shine For You (GB)13/2
3. 34. Canoodled (IRE)22/1
4. 712. Tawahub (GB)10/3 fav
7:20 Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 7f 218y · 7 ran
1. 16. High Wells (GB)12/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: Graeme McPherson
2. 25. Dance To Paris (GB)4/1
3. 31. Carnwennan (IRE)3/1 fav
7:50 Try Our New Price Boosts At Unibet Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 13. Juan Les Pins (GB)9/1Won by half a length · J: Tom Marquand · T: Ed Walker
2. 27. Kingsholm (IRE)Evens fav
3. 32. Newyorkstateofmind (GB)17/2
8:20 Try Our New Price Boosts At Unibet Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 17. Clever Candy (GB)13/2Won by a head · J: William Buick · T: Michael Bell
2. 25. Villain's Voice (GB)6/1
3. 31. Vandad (IRE)5/1
4. 74. Bayar (GB)7/2 fav
8:50 Unibet Casino Deposit 10 Get 40 Bonus Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 219y · 10 ran
1. 11. Dono di Dio (GB)9/1Won by a neck · J: Stefano Cherchi · T: Michael Madgwick
2. 24. Charlie Arthur (IRE)16/1
3. 32. Miss Morocco (GB)15/2
4. 67. Frankly Mr Shankly (GER)9/4 fav

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

Kilbeggan Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

4:05 Pat Doyle Memorial Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 14. Fusain (FR)2/9 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Dylan Robinson · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 212. Kitty Galore (IRE)66/1
3. 39. Ally Cay (IRE)6/1
4:40 Pat Doyle Memorial Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m · 12 ran
1. 14. Broomfields Jeremy (IRE)11/8 favWon by 6½ lengths · J: James O'Sullivan · T: J P Dempsey
2. 21. Fortune Street (FR)3/1
3. 312. Stoneyford Boy (IRE)10/1
5:10 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 8 ran
1. 12. Goodbye Someday (IRE)Evens favWon by 2 lengths · J: E Walsh · T: John E Kiely
2. 25. Mandarin Monarch (IRE)17/2
3. 36. Ashqar (IRE)7/1
5:40 Sean Hughes Memorial Opportunity Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f 110y · 14 ran
1. 16. Oscar Thyne (IRE)5/2Won by a head · J: Conor McNamara · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 215. Fakir D'alene (FR)4/1
3. 311. Estijmaam (GB)12/1
4. PU9. Sunday At Julia's (IRE) · pulled up15/8 fav
6:10 Coola Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 3m 180y · 14 ran
1. 13. Hewick (IRE)16/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Jody McGarvey · T: John Joseph Hanlon
2. 22. Trouble And Strife (IRE)28/1
3. 311. Whitango (IRE)9/2
4. 613. I Will Walk (IRE)7/2 fav
6:40 Midland Breeders Supporting Kilbeggan Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 3f 200y · 13 ran
1. 15. Jack Hackett (IRE)7/2Won by half a length · J: Cathal Landers · T: Mrs D A Love
2. 29. The Echo Boy (IRE)14/1
3. 311. Champagne Beauty (IRE)50/1
4. 42. Dommage Pour Toi (FR)13/8 fav
7:10 Kilsaran Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 3f 200y · 10 ran
1. 12. Visioman (FR)7/2 favWon by a head · J: Dylan Robinson · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 21. Abbey Magic (IRE)5/1
3. 39. Nobody Home (IRE)8/1
7:40 KilbegganRaces.com (Pro/Am) Flat Race Flat · 2m 3f 110y · 12 ran
1. 16. Mason City (IRE)9/4 jt-favWon by 2 lengths · J: Mr J J Codd · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 25. Mahlers Dollar (IRE)6/1
3. 32. For Talks Sake (FR)9/4 jt-fav

Kilbeggan racecourse statistics →

La Teste De Buch (FR) Good · Turf · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 0 of 1 · Biggest winner 218/10

3:06 Prix Occitanie () (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 1m1½f · 10 ran
1. 11. Conte De Fee (IRE)218/10Won by a neck · J: Thomas Trullier · T: N Clement
2. 23. Vadsena (FR)3/5 fav
3. 37. Galova (FR)27/1

La Teste De Buch racecourse statistics →

Sedgefield Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 5 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

4:30 Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 178y · 6 ran
1. 16. Operatic Export (IRE)Evens favWon by 7 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Dr Richard Newland
2. 22. Amelia's Dance (IRE)14/1
3. 35. Cuillin (USA)12/1
5:00 Visit attheraces.com Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 77y · 7 ran
1. 14. Peterborough (FR)7/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Adam Wedge · T: Evan Williams
2. 23. Honourary Gift (IRE)17/2
3. 36. Some Boy Mccoy (FR)8/1
5:30 Sky Sports Racing Virgin 535 Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 188y · 7 ran
1. 18. The Blame Game (IRE)11/10 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: James Ewart
2. 29. Achy Breaky Heart (IRE)8/1
3. 35. Ferry All (FR)11/4
6:00 Sky Sports Racing Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 3f 9y · 4 ran
1. 13. Chocolat Noir (IRE)11/10 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Martin Todhunter
2. 25. Handy Hollow (IRE)5/2
3. 32. Hepijeu (FR)4/1
6:30 Kentucky Derby On Sky Sports Racing Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 178y · 6 ran
1. 15. Swaffham Bulbeck (IRE)10/11 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Jack Tudor · T: Brian Ellison
2. 24. Golden Town (IRE)14/1
3. 33. Ingleby Hollow (GB)4/1
7:00 Follow At The Races On Twitter Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 28y · 5 ran
1. 15. Absolute Jaffa (GB)5/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Henry Brooke · T: Oliver Greenall
2. 23. Henry's Joy (IRE)16/5
3. 32. Oxwich Bay (IRE)2/1 jt-fav
7:30 Watch Sky Sports Racing In Hd Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 188y · 10 ran
1. 17. Flying Focus (IRE)16/1Won by a length · J: Mitchell Bastyan · T: Milton Harris
2. 29. Master Newton (IRE)11/2
3. 314. Dorette (FR)20/1
4. 53. Joie De Vivre (IRE)Evens fav

Sedgefield racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 25/1

1:20 British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10) (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 11. Ballycommon (IRE)8/1Won by a length · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Declan Carroll
2. 23. Fairmac (GB)11/2
3. 39. Wor Willie (GB)11/4 fav
1:50 British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10) (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 19. Alba Rose (GB)11/8 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 25. Invincibly (IRE)6/1
3. 311. Turandot (IRE)3/1
2:20 Every Race Live On RacingTV EBF Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 111. Angel Of The Glen (FR)16/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Harrison Shaw · T: K R Burke
2. 21. Gale Force Maya (GB)8/1
3. 32. Dawaaween (IRE)5/2 fav
2:55 Follow ThirskRaces On Twitter For Updates Nursery Flat · Class 5 · 7f 218y · 11 ran
1. 11. Galah (GB)16/5Won by a length · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 23. Diamond Haze (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 36. Deep Impression (IRE)33/1
3:30 Harrogate Spring Water Supporting British Racing Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f 218y · 15 ran
1. 13. Shelir (IRE)7/2 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: David O'Meara
2. 22. Ghaly (GB)11/2
3. 39. Dawaaleeb (USA)28/1
4:00 RacingTV Hambleton Cup Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 6f · 8 ran
1. 18. Zeeband (IRE)9/4 favWon by a short head · J: Eoin Walsh · T: Roger Varian
2. 29. Ispahan (GB)5/2
3. 31. Zoffee (GB)5/1
4:35 Watch On RacingTV Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 13 ran
1. 110. Autumn Flight (IRE)6/1Won by a head · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 29. Machree (IRE)11/1
3. 34. Our Little Pony (GB)6/1
4. 1113. Pavers Pride (GB)7/2 fav
5:05 JW 4x4 Northallerton Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 20 ran
1. 11. Betsey Trotter (IRE)25/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: David O'Meara
2. 27. Conga (GB)20/1
3. 320. Mina Velour (GB)11/2 fav

Thirsk racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 62 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 favourites25 of 58 won43.1% · 58 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 profit of £13.42Staked £58.00, returned £71.42 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBetsey Trotter (IRE) 25/1The 5:05 JW 4x4 Northallerton Handicap at Thirsk
Joint favourites1 of 8 won12.5% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	3	7	8	0 of 2 won
Auteuil (FR)	4	8	8	—
Down Royal	3	6	7	0 of 2 won
Haydock	2	7	7	—
Kempton (AW)	1	8	8	—
Kilbeggan	4	7	8	1 of 2 won
La Teste De Buch (FR)	0	1	1	—
Sedgefield	5	6	7	0 of 2 won
Thirsk	3	8	8	—

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 4 September 2020?: 62 races across 9 meetings were run on 4 September 2020: Ascot (8 races), Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Down Royal (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Kempton (AW) (8 races), Kilbeggan (8 races), La Teste De Buch (FR) (1 race), Sedgefield (7 races) and Thirsk (8 races). That is Ascot, Haydock, Kempton (AW), Sedgefield and Thirsk in Great Britain; Auteuil (FR) and La Teste De Buch (FR) in France; Down Royal and Kilbeggan 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 4 September 2020?: Ascot: Good (Turf); Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Down Royal: Yielding (Turf); Haydock: Soft (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Kilbeggan: Yielding (Turf); La Teste De Buch (FR): Good (Turf); Sedgefield: Good (Turf); Thirsk: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 4 September 2020?: Outright favourites won 25 of 58 on 4 September 2020 (43.1%); joint favourites won 1 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £58.00 and returned £71.42 — a profit of £13.42. 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 Betsey Trotter (IRE) at 25/1 in the 5:05 JW 4x4 Northallerton Handicap at Thirsk.
What was the feature race on 4 September 2020?: The feature race was the 3:57 Prix Pelat (Hurdle) () (3yo Fillies) (Turf) (Listed) at Auteuil (FR), won by Fortunes Melody (GB) (2/1).
What time was the first race on 4 September 2020?: The first race was the 1:00 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden at Down Royal; the last was the 8:50 Unibet Casino Deposit 10 Get 40 Bonus Handicap at Kempton (AW).