Racing Results
Thursday 8 October 2020
55 races were run across 8 meetings on 8 October 2020: Ayr, Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR), Chelmsford City (AW), Exeter, Ffos Las, Saint-Cloud (FR), Southwell (AW) and Thurles.
Ayr
Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 18/1
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12:30
Ayrshire Cancer Support HOME4CANCER Campaign Novice Stakes
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5. Intrusive (GB)8/1
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6. Kats Bob (GB)9/2
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3. Dark Zeas (IRE)16/1
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2. Burscough (GB)6/5 fav
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1:05
Winter Breaks At Western House Hotel Handicap
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5. Firewater (GB)9/2 jt-fav
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1. Howzer Black (IRE)8/1
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9. Ayr Poet (GB)9/2 jt-fav
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1:40
Donate At ayrshirecs.org Handicap
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8. Flying Moon (GER)9/2
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1. Perfect Swiss (GB)3/1 fav
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4. Mustaqbal (IRE)12/1
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2:10
October Family Staycations At Western House Hotel Handicap
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8. Black Friday (GB)7/2
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2. Danzan (IRE)10/3
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6. John Kirkup (GB)3/1 fav
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2:40
Christmas Day At Western House Hotel Handicap
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8. Sassoon (GB)18/1
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14. God Of Dreams (GB)16/1
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1. Strong Steps (GB)16/1
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11. Perfect Soldier (IRE)3/1 fav
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3:10
QTS Handicap
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4. Ugo Gregory (GB)11/10 fav
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5. Real Smooth (IRE)16/1
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7. Love Your Work (IRE)10/1
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3:40
Romantic Getaways At Western House Hotel Handicap
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14. Bollin Neil (GB)7/1
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12. Hugoigo (GB)7/1
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3. Smart Lass (IRE)11/2
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10. Queen Of Camelot (IRE)4/1 fav
- 1
Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR)
Outright favs won 0 of 1 · Biggest winner 56/10
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11:25
Grand Criterium de Bordeaux - Prix du Hong-Kong Jockey Club () (2yo) (Turf)
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1. Harper (GB)56/10
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5. Reina Madre (IRE)9/1
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3. Guerre D'Amour (IRE)12/5
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4. Kid Conte (USA)8/5 fav
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Chelmsford City (AW)
Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1
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5:30
tote Placepot Your First Bet Claiming Stakes
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5. Capla Knight (IRE)9/2
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- 3
- 1
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6:00
EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10)
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6:30
CCR Novice Auction Stakes
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- 1
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7:00
tote.co.uk Free Streaming Every UK Race Handicap
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7:30
tote Handicap
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8:00
tote.co.uk Now Never Beaten By SP Maiden Stakes
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8:30
chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap
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- 6
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Exeter
Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1
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1:30
Exeter Racecourse Season Opener Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle
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1. Espalion (FR)9/2
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8. Level Of Intensity (IRE)50/1
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11. Avoid De Master (IRE)11/4 fav
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2:00
Watch On RacingTV Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
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11. Sei Bella (GB)16/1
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9. Runswick Bay (GB)4/1
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5. Northern Poet (IRE)3/1
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1. Shinobi (IRE)8/13 fav
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2:30
Subscribe To Racing TV On Youtube Handicap Chase
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8. Ga Law (FR)11/8 fav
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1. Mr Medic (GB)9/2
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6. Night Of Sin (FR)11/2
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3:00
Visit racingtv.com Mares' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
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10. Who What When (GB)4/5 fav
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4. Misstree Song (GB)2/1
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3. Jungle Prose (IRE)11/1
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3:30
Timeform Premium Ratings Available At racingtv.com Handicap Hurdle (Div 1)
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3. Breffniboy (FR)3/1 fav
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9. Espressino (GB)11/1
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6. Isosceles (IRE)7/2
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4:00
Timeform Premium Ratings Available At racingtv.com Handicap Hurdle (Div 2)
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5. Chief Brody (GB)9/2 co-fav
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12. Ragamuffin (IRE)9/1
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8. Cawthorne (GB)9/2 co-fav
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4:30
RacingTV Extra Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
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2. El Presente (GB)9/4 fav
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4. Irish Prophecy (IRE)10/3
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6. Monkey Puzzle (GB)10/3
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5:00
Join Racing TV Now Standard Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race)
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5. Glory And Honour (IRE)11/10 fav
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10. Wait For The Lord (GB)4/1
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Ffos Las
Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 7/1
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12:45
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2. Mouseinthehouse (IRE)2/1 fav
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1. Cesar Collonges (FR)9/2
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6. Yourholidayisover (IRE)40/1
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1:15
Ed Culham Tips At tipstersempire.co.uk EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
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4. Do Your Job (IRE)9/4
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11. Truckers Pass (IRE)7/4 fav
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8. Minella Beauty (IRE)7/1
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1:50
Wizard Of Big Odds At tipstersempire.co.uk EBF Mares' Novices' Chase (GBB Race)
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2. Legends Gold (IRE)1/2 fav
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5. Win My Wings (IRE)12/1
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3. Nikap (FR)11/1
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2:20
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5. Kings Monarch (GB)5/1
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8. Financial Outcome (IRE)3/1 fav
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4. Lithic (IRE)8/1
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2:50
Cotswold Racing At tipstersempire.co.uk Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
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4. Dalkingstown (GB)7/1
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1. Blackfinch (GB)1/3 fav
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6. Nessfield Blue (GB)33/1
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3:20
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5. Kestrel Valley (GB)5/1
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6. Uno Mas (GB)11/10 fav
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3:50
NH Package Launches Tomorrow jpwracingtipster.com Maiden Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race)
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1. Alaphilippe (IRE)7/2
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5. Pats Fancy (IRE)4/1
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2. Bennie Boy (GB)8/1
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9. Maggies Mogul (IRE)6/4 fav
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Saint-Cloud (FR)
Outright favs won 3 of 9 · Biggest winner 19/2
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12:50
Prix Jouvence (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf)
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14. L'Improviste (FR)31/5
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6. Sagaroi (FR)11/1
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4. Attentionadventure (GB)89/10
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8. Glory Days (FR)48/10 fav
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1:25
Prix Topyo (Maiden) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf)
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- 5
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2:00
Prix Flamant (Handicap) (3yo) (Turf)
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6. You Rock (FR)42/10
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1. Sous Les Nuages (IRE)11/5 fav
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5. Baden Rocks (FR)3/1
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2:35
Prix Ad Altiora (Maiden) (3yo Fillies) (Turf)
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4. Pettinger (GB)19/2
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10. Jamilya (FR)42/10
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2. Whistle (FR)21/10 fav
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3:10
Prix Val de Loire (Conditions) (4yo+) (Turf)
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1. Soleil D'Octobre (FR)37/10 fav
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6. Argyron (IRE)26/5
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4. Intellogent (IRE)22/5
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3:45
Prix Glorieuse (AQPS) (4-5yo Fillies & Mares) (Turf)
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1. Fabulous Dragoness (FR)5/2 fav
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5. Femme De Tete (FR)87/10
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2. Frimousse Baie (FR)46/1
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4:20
Prix de l'Avenue Madame de Sevigne (Handicap) (4yo) (Turf)
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8. La Barillette (FR)17/5 fav
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11. Antheya (FR)11/1
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4:55
Prix de l'Avenue de la Fontaine (Handicap) (4yo) (Turf)
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6. Breville (FR)5/1
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7. Nathaniella (GB)9/1
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5. What Do You Say (FR)39/10 fav
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5:30
Prix Hervine (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf)
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1. Gourel (FR)16/5
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5. Saint Sacre (FR)59/10
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4. Art Of Fusion (FR)34/1
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2. King Nonantais (FR)29/10 fav
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Southwell (AW)
Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 50/1
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4:10
Support The ARC Racing Club Handicap
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9. Queen Of Kalahari (GB)4/1 jt-fav
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8. Crosse Fire (GB)16/1
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7. My Kinda Day (IRE)7/1
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4:40
Visit attheraces.com EBF Maiden Stakes
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1. Ancient Times (GB)3/1
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4. Barbaroma (IRE)10/1
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6. Jacattack (IRE)2/1 fav
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5:10
Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap (Div 1)
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3. Kraka (IRE)5/1
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7. Foad (GB)8/1
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4. Bold Decision (GB)8/1
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2. Kyllachy Dragon (IRE)9/4 fav
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5:40
Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap (Div 2)
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2. Global Melody (GB)7/1
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4. Northern Charm (GB)15/2
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1. Puchita (IRE)7/4 fav
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6:15
Watch Free Race Replays On attheraces.com Maiden Stakes
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3. Macmerry Jim (GB)11/8 fav
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5. Sweet Bertie (IRE)11/4
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4. Secret Box (GB)14/1
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6:45
Follow At The Races On Twitter Handicap
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7. Xtara (IRE)50/1
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12. Xcelente (GB)12/1
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9. Six Strings (GB)6/1
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8. Hammer Gun (USA)7/2 fav
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7:15
Southwell Golf Club Handicap (Div 1)
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3. Geography Teacher (IRE)5/1
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4. Atalanta Queen (GB)11/2
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10. Drew Breeze (IRE)5/2 fav
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7:45
Southwell Golf Club Handicap (Div 2)
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1. Maykir (GB)3/1 fav
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4. Sweet Angel (GB)18/1
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8. Total Distraction (GB)5/1
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8:15
Southwell Annual Members Handicap
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11. Sophar Sogood (IRE)5/1
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2. Tynecastle Park (GB)7/1
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7. Justified (GB)13/2
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5. Escalade (IRE)9/4 fav
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Thurles
Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/1
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2:15
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden (Plus 10)
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11. Sacred Rhyme (IRE)4/1
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4. Emphatic Answer (IRE)10/3
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2. Aurora Princess (IRE)25/1
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8. Madonna (IRE)6/5 fav
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2:45
Thurles Nursery Handicap (Plus 10)
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4. Rebel Step (USA)7/1
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2. Flying Visit (IRE)9/2
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1. San Martino (IRE)15/8 fav
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3:15
Racing Again October 22nd Maiden
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2. Ballinlough Gale (IRE)6/1
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6. Kells (IRE)9/2
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3:45
Moyne Handicap (45-65)
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3. Blankiedoodie (GB)11/1
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6. Adapt To Dan (IRE)9/2
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10. No Way Jack (IRE)11/1
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4:15
Littleton Handicap (45-65)
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16. Call Me Dolly (IRE)9/2
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12. Franno (IRE)11/4 fav
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13. Miss Dancealot (GB)25/1
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4:45
www.thurlesraces.ie Handicap (50-70)
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9. Flindt (IRE)11/8 fav
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5:20
Horse & Jockey Maiden
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2. Arcadian Sunrise (IRE)9/2
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10. Ilmig (IRE)14/1
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7. Snegurochka (IRE)18/1
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4. Dunvegan (FR)9/5 fav
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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 favourites15 of 51 won29.4% · 51 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 £7.13Staked £51.00, returned £43.87 at SP
- Biggest-priced winnerXtara (IRE) 50/1The 6:45 Follow At The Races On Twitter Handicap at Southwell (AW)
- Joint favourites3 of 9 won33.3% · 4 races had joint favourites
| Meeting | Fav won | Fav ran | Races | Joint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayr | 1 | 6 | 7 | 1 of 2 won |
| Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR) | 0 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Chelmsford City (AW) | 2 | 7 | 7 | — |
| Exeter | 4 | 7 | 8 | 1 of 3 won |
| Ffos Las | 2 | 7 | 7 | — |
| Saint-Cloud (FR) | 3 | 9 | 9 | — |
| Southwell (AW) | 2 | 8 | 9 | 1 of 2 won |
| Thurles | 1 | 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 8 October 2020?
- 55 races across 8 meetings were run on 8 October 2020: Ayr (7 races), Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR) (1 race), Chelmsford City (AW) (7 races), Exeter (8 races), Ffos Las (7 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (9 races), Southwell (AW) (9 races) and Thurles (7 races). That is Ayr, Chelmsford City (AW), Exeter, Ffos Las and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR) and Saint-Cloud (FR) in France; Thurles 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 8 October 2020?
- Ayr: Heavy (Turf); Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Exeter: Good To Firm (Turf); Ffos Las: Heavy (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Thurles: Soft (Turf).
- How did the favourites do on 8 October 2020?
- Outright favourites won 15 of 51 on 8 October 2020 (29.4%); joint favourites won 3 of 9. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £51.00 and returned £43.87 — a loss of £7.13. 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 Xtara (IRE) at 50/1 in the 6:45 Follow At The Races On Twitter Handicap at Southwell (AW).
- What was the feature race on 8 October 2020?
- The feature race was the 3:45 Prix Glorieuse (AQPS) (4-5yo Fillies & Mares) (Turf) (Grade 2) at Saint-Cloud (FR), won by Fabulous Dragoness (FR) (5/2F).
- What time was the first race on 8 October 2020?
- The first race was the 11:25 Grand Criterium de Bordeaux - Prix du Hong-Kong Jockey Club at Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR); the last was the 8:30 chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).