What horse racing was on 17 October 2020?

57 races across 8 meetings were run on 17 October 2020: Ascot (6 races), Auteuil (FR) (7 races), Ballinrobe (7 races), Catterick (7 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Market Rasen (7 races), Stratford (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Ascot, Catterick, Market Rasen, Stratford and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Auteuil (FR) in France; Ballinrobe and Leopardstown 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 17 October 2020?

Ascot: Soft (Turf); Auteuil (FR): Heavy (Turf); Ballinrobe: Soft (Turf); Catterick: Soft (Turf); Leopardstown: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Market Rasen: Good (Turf); Stratford: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 17 October 2020?

Outright favourites won 11 of 55 on 17 October 2020 (20.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £55.00 and returned £38.69 — a loss of £16.31. 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 Filovent (FR) at 54/1 in the 3:25 Prix Ferdinand Riant at Auteuil (FR).

What was the feature race on 17 October 2020?

The feature race was the 1:55 Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes (Group 1) (Group 1) at Ascot, won by Glen Shiel (GB) (16/1).

What time was the first race on 17 October 2020?

The first race was the 12:43 Support The Injured Jockeys Fund 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle at Stratford; the last was the 8:30 Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 535 Novice Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 17 October 2020

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57 races were run across 8 meetings on 17 October 2020: Ascot, Auteuil (FR), Ballinrobe, Catterick, Leopardstown, Market Rasen, Stratford and Wolverhampton (AW).

Ascot Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

1:20 Qipco British Champions Long Distance Cup (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 7f 209y · 13 ran
1. 18. Trueshan (FR)11/1Won by 7½ lengths · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Alan King
2. 211. Search For A Song (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Fujaira Prince (IRE)10/1
4. 127. Stradivarius (IRE)11/10 fav
1:55 Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes (Group 1) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 16 ran
1. 15. Glen Shiel (GB)16/1Won by a nose · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Archie Watson
2. 21. Brando (GB)80/1
3. 314. One Master (GB)11/2
4. 84. Dream Of Dreams (IRE)3/1 fav
2:30 Qipco British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes (Group 1) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 3f 211y · 12 ran
1. 112. Wonderful Tonight (FR)4/1 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: William Buick · T: David Menuisier
2. 22. Dame Malliot (GB)5/1
3. 310. Passion (IRE)14/1
3:05 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Group 1) (Sponsored By Qipco) (Str) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 19. The Revenant (GB)5/1Won by a head · J: Pierre-Charles Boudot · T: F-H Graffard
2. 27. Roseman (IRE)28/1
3. 312. Palace Pier (GB)8/11 fav
3:40 Qipco Champion Stakes (Group 1) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 1f 212y · 10 ran
1. 11. Addeybb (IRE)9/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Tom Marquand · T: William Haggas
2. 27. Skalleti (FR)13/2
3. 38. Magical (IRE)15/8 fav
4:15 Balmoral Handicap (Sponsored By Qipco) (Str) Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 18 ran
1. 19. Njord (IRE)15/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Tom Marquand · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 28. Solid Stone (IRE)16/1
3. 311. Greenside (GB)28/1
4. 516. Raaeq (IRE)11/4 fav

Ascot racecourse statistics →

Auteuil (FR) Heavy · Turf · 7 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 54/1

1:00 Prix la Fregate (Hurdle) (Conditions) (4yo Fillies) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 9 ran
1. 15. Guerre Des Gaules (FR)214/10Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jeremy Da Silva · T: Yannick Fouin
2. 21. Garbure (FR)3/5 fav
3. 310. Girl D'Amour (FR)14/1
1:35 Prix Haras d'Etreham - Prix Magne (Hurdle) (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 6 ran
1. 11. Hotesse Du Chenet (FR)Evens favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Ludovic Philipperon · T: M Rolland
2. 25. Astadame (FR)15/1
3. 34. Fortunes Melody (GB)11/5
2:15 Prix Montgomery - Prix le Parisien (Chase) Handicap) (5yo+) (Turf) Chase · 2m7½f · 16 ran
1. 16. Fantastic Sivola (FR)32/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Thomas Coutant · T: A Chaille-Chaille
2. 25. Soufflenheim (FR)41/10 fav
3. 315. Expresso Collonges (FR)5/1
2:50 Prix Mid Dancer (Hurdle) (Conditions) (3yo) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m1½f · 11 ran
1. 15. Hortelao Has (FR)31/10Won by 1½ lengths · J: Tristan Lemagnen · T: Francois Nicolle
2. 212. Valtice Du Berlais (FR)21/1
3. 37. Heur Des Obeaux (FR)31/1
4. 51. Bannister (FR)3/1 fav
3:25 Prix Ferdinand Riant (Chase) (AQPS Conditions) (5yo) (Turf) Chase · 2m 6f · 11 ran
1. 18. Filovent (FR)54/1Won by a neck · J: Dylan Ubeda · T: S Dehez
2. 23. Fan D'Apple's (FR)20/1
3. 32. Fret D'Estruval (FR)15/1
4. F5. Forclaz (FR) · fell8/5 fav
4:00 Grande Course de Haies d'Auteuil (Hurdle) (5yo+) (Turf) Hurdle · 3m1½f · 11 ran
1. 19. Paul's Saga (FR)29/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Kevin Nabet · T: D Cottin
2. 210. L'Autonomie (FR)30/100 fav
3. 36. Galop Marin (IRE)10/1
4:35 Prix Robert Bates (Chase) (Handicap) (4yo) (Turf) Chase · 2m 6f · 12 ran
1. 19. Grace A Vous Enki (FR)73/10Won by 12 lengths · J: Benjamin Berenguer · T: D Bressou
2. 27. Brenus D'Artaix (FR)18/1
3. 312. Beau Val (FR)10/1
4. PU5. Sa Carlex (FR) · pulled up29/10 fav

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Ballinrobe Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 5/1

1:05 Eamon Sheridan Agri-Contractor 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 5 ran
1. 16. Zanahiyr (IRE)7/4Won by 2½ lengths · J: Keith Donoghue · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 23. Dark Voyager (IRE)Evens fav
3. 31. Belgoprince (FR)40/1
1:35 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f 173y · 8 ran
1. 11. Darrens Hope (IRE)2/1 jt-favWon by 11 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Robert Murphy
2. 24. Champagne Diva (IRE)6/1
3. 38. Sovereign Gold (IRE)2/1 jt-fav
2:05 Donnelly's Of Barna Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f 173y · 11 ran
1. 14. King Alex (FR)11/4Won by 6½ lengths · J: Sean Flanagan · T: Barry Connell
2. 210. Zaccarela (FR)11/1
3. 31. Bloodstone (IRE)9/4 fav
2:40 BoyleSports Rated Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f 173y · 8 ran
1. 12. The Sliding Rock (GB)5/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: B J Cooper · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 27. Dedanann (IRE)11/1
3. 36. Presenting Meghan (IRE)15/2
4. 53. Fairyhill Run (IRE)7/4 fav
3:15 P & D Lydon Rated Novice Chase Chase · 2m 7f · 6 ran
1. 12. Rueben James (IRE)9/2Won by a head · J: Ryan Treacy · T: Eoin Doyle
2. 24. Lunch In Adare (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Baily Thunder (GB)16/5
4. 65. Oscar Academy (IRE)7/4 fav
3:50 Brewin Dolphin Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 2m 3f 85y · 9 ran
1. 13. Ciankyle (IRE)10/3 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Paddy Kennedy · T: P Cluskey
2. 24. Le Hachette (IRE)7/2
3. 32. The Chapel Field (IRE)10/1
4:25 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 11 ran
1. 11. Chatham Street Lad (IRE)9/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Conor Orr · T: Michael Winters
2. 27. Bitview Colin (IRE)16/1
3. 35. All The Chimneys (IRE)14/1

Ballinrobe racecourse statistics →

Catterick Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 18/1

2:00 Williamhill.com Best Odds Guaranteed Novice Median Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 212y · 6 ran
1. 13. Kidyounot (IRE)18/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Duran Fentiman · T: Tim Easterby
2. 24. The Thin Blue Line (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 36. Sugarpiehoneybunch (IRE)10/1
2:35 EBF/William Hill Extra Places Every Day Fillies' Novice Stakes (Plus 10/GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 6y · 9 ran
1. 12. Cable News (GB)11/4 favWon by half a length · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: George Scott
2. 28. She's A Lion (GB)10/3
3. 31. Ayr Empress (IRE)9/2
3:10 William Hill Lengthen yourodds Veterans' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 212y · 11 ran
1. 12. Redrosezorro (GB)11/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Jason Hart · T: Eric Alston
2. 28. Zapper Cass (FR)16/1
3. 310. Medicine Jack (GB)9/2
3:45 William Hill Catterick Dash Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 13. Justanotherbottle (IRE)18/1Won by a head · J: Kevin Stott · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 21. Count D'orsay (IRE)8/1
3. 38. Militia (GB)17/2
4. 47. Broken Spear (GB)11/4 fav
4:20 Follow WillHillRacing On Twitter Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 13y · 11 ran
1. 13. Bollin Joan (GB)16/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Ella McCain · T: Tim Easterby
2. 24. Glenties (USA)16/5 fav
3. 310. Sociologist (FR)11/1
4:50 William Hill Play Responsibly Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 6y · 13 ran
1. 17. Erich Bloch (IRE)8/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Callum Rodriguez · T: Roger Fell
2. 25. Praxeology (IRE)50/1
3. 310. Ey Up Its Mick (GB)12/1
4. 131. Three Saints Bay (IRE)4/1 fav
5:25 William Hill Racing Radio Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5f 192y · 8 ran
1. 18. Bollin Neil (GB)16/5Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Ella McCain · T: Tim Easterby
2. 21. Rayna's World (IRE)10/3
3. 37. Ambassador (IRE)11/1
4. 53. Justified (GB)11/4 fav

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Yielding To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:50 Leopardstown Nursery Handicap (Plus 10) Flat · 1m · 16 ran
1. 13. Benaud (IRE)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Shane Crosse · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 22. Hector De Maris (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 311. Britzka (IRE)20/1
2:25 Knockaire Stakes (Listed) Flat · 7f · 9 ran
1. 18. Surrounding (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: Ronan Whelan · T: M Halford
2. 21. Laughifuwant (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 34. Irish Admiral (IRE)10/1
3:00 Killavullan Stakes (Group 3) Flat · 7f · 7 ran
1. 17. Poetic Flare (IRE)3/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 29. Zaffy's Pride (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Mexico City (FR)22/1
4. 56. Ontario (IRE)6/4 fav
3:35 Leopardstown Members Club Maiden Flat · 1m 2f · 15 ran
1. 110. Lobo Rojo (GB)13/2Won by a neck · J: Shane Foley · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 213. Vermilion Cliffs (IRE)20/1
3. 311. Lord Park (IRE)9/4 fav
4:10 Manguard Plus Handicap Flat · 1m 4f · 17 ran
1. 11. Camorra (IRE)11/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Sam Ewing · T: G M Lyons
2. 215. Vischio (IRE)12/1
3. 36. Son Of Hypnos (IRE)6/1
4. 513. Jeff Kidder (IRE)5/1 fav
4:45 Retro Drive In Movies At Leopardstown October Handicap (Premier Handicap) Flat · 1m 4f · 12 ran
1. 19. Haparanda (IRE)14/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Andrew Slattery · T: D K Weld
2. 26. Layfayette (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 33. Red Kelly (FR)15/2
5:15 Breast Cancer Ireland (Ladies) Handicap Flat · 1m 4f · 16 ran
1. 15. Future Proof (IRE)13/2Won by a neck · J: Miss M O'Sullivan · T: Noel Meade
2. 27. Call Me Dolly (IRE)13/2
3. 32. Place Des Vosges (IRE)12/1
4. 73. The Mouse Doctor (IRE)5/2 fav

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Market Rasen Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/2

2:11 Download The MansionBet App Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 139y · 4 ran
1. 13. Aggy With It (IRE)11/10Won by 1½ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 21. Alpha Carinae (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 32. Dame De Ruban (FR)20/1
2:46 MansionBet Proud To Support British Racing Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 125y · 7 ran
1. 12. Copperless (GB)13/8Won by a neck · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Olly Murphy
2. 24. Hooper (GB)5/6 fav
3. 31. Black Abbey (FR)20/1
3:21 Mansionbet Faller Insurance Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 139y · 9 ran
1. 15. Flashing Glance (GB)10/3 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Stan Sheppard · T: Tom Lacey
2. 24. Ballyhome (IRE)11/2
3. 31. Dream Berry (FR)6/1
3:56 Bet 10 Get 20 With MansionBet Novices' Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 1f 43y · 3 ran
1. 11. Le Patriote (FR)11/4Won by 4 lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Dr Richard Newland
2. 23. Pic D'orhy (FR)8/11 fav
3. 34. Totterdown (GB)7/2
4:31 MansionBet Best Odds Guaranteed Prelude Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f 89y · 10 ran
1. 13. Fidux (FR)9/2Won by a head · J: Tom Bellamy · T: Alan King
2. 210. Court Master (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Red Risk (FR)11/2
4. 68. Luckofthedraw (FR)5/2 fav
5:06 Mansionbet Watch And Bet Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 3f 34y · 13 ran
1. 14. Going Mobile (IRE)11/2Won by a neck · J: Jonathan England · T: Sam England
2. 27. Veiled Secret (IRE)5/1 fav
3. 39. Wye Aye (GB)12/1
5:36 Follow MansionBet On Twitter 'Junior' Standard Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5f 21y · 14 ran
1. 11. Hear Me Out (IRE)3/1 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Keith Dalgleish
2. 26. Shield Of Honour (GB)50/1
3. 34. Kiss My Face (GB)10/3

Market Rasen racecourse statistics →

Stratford Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/1

12:43 Support The Injured Jockeys Fund 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 7y · 12 ran
1. 110. The Bull Mccabe (IRE)11/8 favWon by 9 lengths · J: David Bass · T: Kim Bailey
2. 23. Barbados Buck's (IRE)9/4
3. 35. Frankie Baby (IRE)40/1
1:13 Support The Injured Jockeys Fund 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 7y · 11 ran
1. 16. My Way (FR)2/5 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Bryony Frost · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 24. Filou Des Issards (FR)33/1
3. 31. C'est Le Bonheur (FR)17/2
1:43 Retraining Of Racehorses Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 2f 148y · 9 ran
1. 18. Crocodile Dundee (IRE)3/1Won by a short head · J: Mr James Jeavons · T: Tom Weston
2. 23. Brave Jaq (FR)11/1
3. 31. Project Mars (IRE)85/40 fav
2:18 Even Keel Foundation Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 70y · 8 ran
1. 11. Authorizo (FR)11/4Won by 4 lengths · J: Ross Turner · T: Oliver Greenall
2. 28. Homing Star (GB)13/2
3. 36. Dariya (USA)6/4 fav
2:53 Pragnell Gold Cup Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 205y · 10 ran
1. 13. Templehills (IRE)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jack Savage · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 26. Francky Du Berlais (FR)7/4 fav
3. 35. Hey Bud (GB)17/2
3:28 Racing Welfare Supporting Racing's Workforce Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 70y · 8 ran
1. 12. Diamond Gait (GB)10/3Won by a length · J: David Bass · T: Kim Bailey
2. 21. Getariver (IRE)13/2
3. 34. Green Or Black (IRE)7/1
4. 45. Pogo I Am (GB)15/8 fav
4:03 Early Happy Birthday Kian Burley Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 6f 125y · 15 ran
1. 112. Bogoss Du Perret (FR)17/2Won by a nose · J: Bryony Frost · T: Jimmy Frost
2. 210. Game Line (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
3. 33. Bobmahley (IRE)15/2
4:40 Greatwood Female Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 70y · 10 ran
1. 18. Scrutinise (GB)11/1Won by a neck · J: Page Fuller · T: Zoe Davison
2. 23. Lady Reset (GB)7/1
3. 34. Frankincense (IRE)14/1
4. 82. Baratineur (FR)7/2 fav

Stratford racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 20/1

4:55 Black Country Chamber Of Commerce Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 142y · 10 ran
1. 11. Rogue Tide (GB)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Edward Greatrex · T: Mark Loughnane
2. 29. Purple Paddy (GB)20/1
3. 38. Smart Connection (IRE)22/1
4. 107. Greek Oasis (GB)11/4 fav
5:30 Black Country Chamber Of Commerce Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 142y · 10 ran
1. 15. Recuerdame (USA)9/2Won by a neck · J: Luke Morris · T: Simon Dow
2. 22. Whatwouldyouknow (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 38. Come On Linda (GB)9/2
6:00 Visit attheraces.com Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 142y · 12 ran
1. 18. Noman (IRE)11/4Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Callum Shepherd · T: Hugo Palmer
2. 25. Mickydee (GB)25/1
3. 33. Folk Magic (GB)8/1
4. 66. Military Man (GB)9/4 fav
6:30 Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m 120y · 13 ran
1. 18. Uncle Bernie (IRE)20/1Won by half a length · J: James Sullivan · T: Sarah Hollinshead
2. 22. Gavlar (GB)3/1
3. 310. Arietta (GB)4/1
4. 55. Mizen Master (IRE)5/2 fav
7:00 Free Tips Daily On attheraces.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 21y · 9 ran
1. 111. Smokey (GB)13/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: William Carson · T: Charlie Wallis
2. 22. A Go Go (GB)6/1
3. 310. Solar Park (IRE)15/2
4. 75. Spreadsheet (IRE)11/4 fav
7:30 Stay At The Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 20y · 12 ran
1. 12. Melodic Charm (IRE)7/2 favWon by half a length · J: P J McDonald · T: James Tate
2. 26. Poets Dance (GB)7/1
3. 37. Minhaaj (IRE)16/1
8:00 Follow At The Races On Twitter Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f 51y · 6 ran
1. 11. Here And Now (GB)16/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 25. Carlos Felix (IRE)4/1
3. 34. Tafish (IRE)3/1
4. 42. Moving Light (IRE)6/4 fav
8:30 Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 535 Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 104y · 10 ran
1. 17. Aim For The Stars (GB)13/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: James Tate
2. 24. Top Fox (GB)22/1
3. 31. Satono Japan (JPN)5/1
4. 52. Taqareer (IRE)10/11 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 57 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 55 won20.0% · 55 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 £16.31Staked £55.00, returned £38.69 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerFilovent (FR) 54/1The 3:25 Prix Ferdinand Riant at Auteuil (FR)
Joint favourites1 of 4 won25.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	1	6	6	—
Auteuil (FR)	1	7	7	—
Ballinrobe	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Catterick	2	7	7	—
Leopardstown	0	7	7	—
Market Rasen	2	7	7	—
Stratford	2	7	8	0 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	1	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 17 October 2020?: 57 races across 8 meetings were run on 17 October 2020: Ascot (6 races), Auteuil (FR) (7 races), Ballinrobe (7 races), Catterick (7 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Market Rasen (7 races), Stratford (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Ascot, Catterick, Market Rasen, Stratford and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Auteuil (FR) in France; Ballinrobe and Leopardstown 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 17 October 2020?: Ascot: Soft (Turf); Auteuil (FR): Heavy (Turf); Ballinrobe: Soft (Turf); Catterick: Soft (Turf); Leopardstown: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Market Rasen: Good (Turf); Stratford: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 17 October 2020?: Outright favourites won 11 of 55 on 17 October 2020 (20.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £55.00 and returned £38.69 — a loss of £16.31. 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 Filovent (FR) at 54/1 in the 3:25 Prix Ferdinand Riant at Auteuil (FR).
What was the feature race on 17 October 2020?: The feature race was the 1:55 Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes (Group 1) (Group 1) at Ascot, won by Glen Shiel (GB) (16/1).
What time was the first race on 17 October 2020?: The first race was the 12:43 Support The Injured Jockeys Fund 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle at Stratford; the last was the 8:30 Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 535 Novice Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW).