What horse racing was on 2 January 2021?

38 races across 5 meetings were run on 2 January 2021: Cork (7 races), Deauville (FR) (9 races), Lingfield (AW) (8 races), Sandown (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Cork in Ireland; Deauville (FR) in France; Lingfield (AW), Sandown and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain. 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 2 January 2021?

Cork: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Sandown: Heavy (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 2 January 2021?

Outright favourites won 12 of 38 on 2 January 2021 (31.6%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £38.00 and returned £26.35 — a loss of £11.65. 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 Betty Zane (IRE) at 25/1 in the 3:55 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race at Cork.

What was the feature race on 2 January 2021?

The feature race was the 2:25 Unibet Tolworth Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Sandown, won by Metier (IRE) (7/4F).

What time was the first race on 2 January 2021?

The first race was the 10:35 Prix de Rabodanges at Deauville (FR); the last was the 7:10 Ladbrokes Watch Racing Online For Free Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 2 January 2021

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38 races were run across 5 meetings on 2 January 2021: Cork, Deauville (FR), Lingfield (AW), Sandown and Wolverhampton (AW).

Cork Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

12:30 GAIN Rated Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 6 ran
1. 11. Hes A Hardy Bloke (IRE)11/8 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Sean Flanagan · T: Noel Meade
2. 25. Takarengo (IRE)5/1
3. 36. Annie Pender (IRE)10/1
1:03 CorkRacecourse.ie Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 17 ran
1. 13. Gentlemansgame (GB)5/4Won by 21 lengths · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: M F Morris
2. 28. Mahons Glory (IRE)10/1
3. 313. Gjoumi (FR)8/11 fav
1:38 Happy New Year From All At Cork Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 3m · 8 ran
1. 16. Velvet Elvis (IRE)11/8Won by half a length · J: Darragh O'Keeffe · T: Thomas Gibney
2. 22. Mercury Lane (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Emily Roebling (IRE)80/1
4. 53. Pat's Pick (IRE)6/5 fav
2:13 GAIN Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 11. Koshari (FR)4/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Danny Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 28. Fairyhill Run (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Bon Retour (IRE)11/4 fav
2:48 Thanks To All The Frontline Workers Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 19. Exit To The West (IRE)Evens favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Phillip Enright · T: Robert Tyner
2. 23. Mister Butler (IRE)22/1
3. 36. Stansfield (IRE)7/2
3:23 GAIN Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 16. Treacysenniscorthy (IRE)6/1Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Kevin Brouder · T: Robert Widger
2. 22. Atlantic Shore (IRE)10/3
3. 31. Smoking Gun (IRE)3/1 fav
3:55 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 11 ran
1. 12. Betty Zane (IRE)25/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Mr A Murphy · T: Mrs D A Love
2. 29. Cute Cherry (GB)9/1
3. 31. Angels Dawn (IRE)Evens fav

Cork racecourse statistics →

Deauville (FR) Standard · AW · 9 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 9 · Biggest winner 144/10

10:35 Prix de Rabodanges (Conditions) (4yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 6 ran
1. 14. Moon Dream (IRE)144/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Vincent Cheminaud · T: F Chappet
2. 25. Bellanodine (FR)8/5 fav
3. 36. Far Rockaway (GB)73/10
11:05 Prix du Port Mulberry (Conditions) (4yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m4½f · 6 ran
1. 11. Poet's Black (FR)23/5Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mme Axelle Nicco · T: M Pimbonnet
2. 24. Light In The Dark (FR)21/10
3. 32. Adelphie (FR)13/10 fav
11:35 Prix de Saint-James (Conditions) (5yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 6 ran
1. 13. Makzeem (GB)Evens favWon by a neck · J: Gregory Benoist · T: Hiroo Shimizu
2. 21. Milord's Song (FR)5/2
3. 36. Kiwi Kiss (FR)20/1
12:05 Prix de Bonnerie (Claimer) (4yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 9 ran
1. 19. Manne (FR)125/10Won by a head · J: Cyrille Stefan · T: M Boutin
2. 24. Miss Believe (FR)9/1
3. 32. Turkistan Express (FR)22/1
4. 67. Vega Magic (IRE)11/10 fav
12:40 Prix de Ryes (Claimer) (5yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 9 ran
1. 14. Pedro Star (FR)29/10Won by a head · J: Gregory Benoist · T: J-P Gauvin
2. 27. Sea Wings (GB)18/1
3. 36. Sunlight (FR)27/10 fav
1:15 Prix de la Barbotiere (Handicap) (4yo+ Fillies & Mares) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 11 ran
1. 13. Esson (FR)103/10Won by 3½ lengths · J: Sebastien Maillot · T: S Kobayashi
2. 25. Sunkawakan (FR)10/1
3. 310. Zawadi (GER)18/1
4. 42. Layla (FR)2/1 fav
1:50 Prix de Hieville (Claimer) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 12 ran
1. 11. Capla Knight (IRE)67/10Won by a neck · J: Quentin Perrette · T: Gay Kelleway
2. 23. What's Up (FR)11/2
3. 310. Chica Energica (GB)15/2
4. 48. Nico (IRE)3/1 fav
2:32 Prix de Maissy (Handicap) (5yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 6½f · 15 ran
1. 13. Lloydminster (FR)69/10Won by half a length · J: Ludovic Boisseau · T: Mlle C Cardenne
2. 211. Million Dreams (FR)21/1
3. 315. Tremont (FR)10/1
4. 134. Tour (GB)27/10 fav
3:07 Prix de Folleville (Handicap) (5yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m4½f · 15 ran
1. 12. Assonance (FR)8/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Gabriele Congiu · T: C Martinon
2. 213. Max Attack (FR)10/1
3. 36. Combat Des Trente (FR)77/10
4. 45. Tornaldo (GER)18/5 fav

Deauville racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 6/1

11:30 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 112. Subliminal (GB)5/1Won by half a length · J: Luke Morris · T: Simon Dow
2. 22. The Jean Genie (GB)13/2
3. 37. Angel Of Delight (IRE)7/2
4. 75. One To Go (GB)3/1 fav
12:00 Play Ladbrokes 5-A-Side On Football Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 5 ran
1. 11. Coupe De Champagne (GER)13/8 favWon by a neck · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 22. Damned Elusive (GB)5/2
3. 33. Wholelotafun (IRE)5/1
12:35 Bombardier British-Hopped Amber Beer Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1y · 12 ran
1. 110. Wake Up Harry (GB)9/4Won by 2 lengths · J: Callum Shepherd · T: Simon Dow
2. 27. Jack Of Trades (IRE)12/1
3. 36. Eagle One (GB)80/1
4. 44. Abrag (IRE)7/4 fav
1:10 Bombardier 'March To Your Own Drum' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1y · 11 ran
1. 15. Accomplice (GB)6/1Won by a short head · J: David Probert · T: Michael Blanshard
2. 210. Lunar Deity (GB)7/1
3. 37. Cape Greco (USA)7/1
4. 53. Kodiac Harbour (IRE)11/4 fav
1:45 Bombardier Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 1y · 14 ran
1. 114. Apollinaris (IRE)6/1Won by a neck · J: Callum Shepherd · T: Simon Dow
2. 22. Winklemann (IRE)9/1
3. 36. Bint Dandy (IRE)25/1
4. 71. Merweb (IRE)11/4 fav
2:20 Get Your Ladbrokes Daily Odds Boost Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 1y · 5 ran
1. 11. Bravado (FR)16/5Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 22. Rohaan (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 34. Anatiya (FR)16/1
2:55 Betway Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f 1y · 5 ran
1. 14. Hidden Breeze (GB)4/5 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Nicky Mackay · T: John Gosden
2. 21. Wudashudacuda (GB)12/1
3. 35. Join Forces (IRE)13/8
3:30 Heed Your Hunch At Betway Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 6y · 10 ran
1. 12. Shamshon (IRE)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Stuart Williams
2. 23. Arzaak (IRE)16/1
3. 36. Super Julius (GB)2/1 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Sandown Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:05 Unibet Extra Place Races Every Day Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 3 · 1m 7f 216y · 5 ran
1. 13. Hudson De Grugy (FR)4/7 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 21. Hystery Bere (FR)5/1
3. 35. Warranty (FR)8/1
12:40 Unibet 'You're On' Mares' Hurdle (Listed) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 3f 173y · 6 ran
1. 16. Whitehotchillifili (IRE)13/8Won by 3 lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Harry Fry
2. 21. Stormy Ireland (FR)6/5 fav
3. 35. Robin Gold (IRE)12/1
1:15 Read Nicky Henderson's Unibet Blog Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 10y · 7 ran
1. 18. Doitforthevillage (IRE)14/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Paul Henderson
2. 26. Aintree My Dream (FR)5/1
3. 32. Sir Jack Yeats (IRE)15/2
4. UR9. Destinee Royale (FR) · unseated rider6/4 fav
1:50 Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 1m 7f 119y · 8 ran
1. 14. Ibleo (FR)13/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Charlie Deutsch · T: Venetia Williams
2. 27. Paddy's Poem (GB)16/1
3. 35. Hollywoodien (FR)10/1
2:25 Unibet Tolworth Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 1m 7f 216y · 7 ran
1. 14. Metier (IRE)7/4 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Harry Fry
2. 25. Shakem Up'arry (IRE)7/1
3. 37. Tile Tapper (GB)22/1
3:00 Unibet Veterans' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 37y · 15 ran
1. 16. Seeyouatmidnight (GB)10/1Won by a length · J: Ryan Mania · T: Sandy Thomson
2. 22. Crosspark (GB)8/1
3. 312. Sir Ivan (GB)20/1
4. 510. Potters Legend (GB)5/1 fav
3:35 Unibet Casino Deposit 10 Get 40 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 1m 7f 216y · 9 ran
1. 16. Guard Your Dreams (GB)3/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 23. Friend Or Foe (FR)6/1
3. 31. Monsieur Lecoq (FR)11/4 fav

Sandown racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/2

4:10 Betway Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 51y · 8 ran
1. 16. Lord Of The Alps (IRE)3/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Oliver Stammers · T: Mark Johnston
2. 23. Fair Star (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 31. Guroor (GB)20/1
4:40 Play 4 To Score At Betway Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 21y · 11 ran
1. 11. Passional (GB)5/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Marco Ghiani · T: Stuart Williams
2. 24. Oh So Nice (GB)20/1
3. 32. Dynamo Walt (IRE)10/3
5:10 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 2m 120y · 6 ran
1. 11. Australis (IRE)8/15 favWon by half a length · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Roger Varian
2. 22. Nate The Great (GB)5/1
3. 36. Chipiron (FR)33/1
5:40 Bombardier 'March To Your Own Drum' Classified Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 142y · 11 ran
1. 18. Revolutionary Man (IRE)9/2Won by a head · J: Grace McEntee · T: Sean Curran
2. 23. Highest Mountain (FR)6/1
3. 310. Must Be An Angel (IRE)22/1
4. 85. Michele Strogoff (GB)5/2 fav
6:10 Get Your Ladbrokes Daily Odds Boost Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 142y · 5 ran
1. 11. Final Voyage (IRE)5/6 favWon by a length · J: Adam Kirby · T: James Tate
2. 25. Blue Hero (CAN)7/2
3. 33. Falcon Brook (GB)9/1
6:40 Play Ladbrokes 5-A-Side On Football Novice Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 51y · 4 ran
1. 12. Bandinelli (GB)6/4Won by half a length · J: Adam Kirby · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 23. Carnival Craft (IRE)33/1
3. 31. Napper Tandy (GB)Evens fav
7:10 Ladbrokes Watch Racing Online For Free Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 21y · 6 ran
1. 14. Obtuse (IRE)2/1 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Charles Bishop · T: David Evans
2. 21. Stay Smart (GB)3/1
3. 33. Black Sparrow (GB)7/2

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 38 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 favourites12 of 38 won31.6% · 38 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 £11.65Staked £38.00, returned £26.35 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBetty Zane (IRE) 25/1The 3:55 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race at Cork

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Cork	2	7	7	—
Deauville (FR)	1	9	9	—
Lingfield (AW)	2	8	8	—
Sandown	3	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	4	7	7	—

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 2 January 2021?: 38 races across 5 meetings were run on 2 January 2021: Cork (7 races), Deauville (FR) (9 races), Lingfield (AW) (8 races), Sandown (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Cork in Ireland; Deauville (FR) in France; Lingfield (AW), Sandown and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain. 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 2 January 2021?: Cork: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Sandown: Heavy (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 2 January 2021?: Outright favourites won 12 of 38 on 2 January 2021 (31.6%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £38.00 and returned £26.35 — a loss of £11.65. 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 Betty Zane (IRE) at 25/1 in the 3:55 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race at Cork.
What was the feature race on 2 January 2021?: The feature race was the 2:25 Unibet Tolworth Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Sandown, won by Metier (IRE) (7/4F).
What time was the first race on 2 January 2021?: The first race was the 10:35 Prix de Rabodanges at Deauville (FR); the last was the 7:10 Ladbrokes Watch Racing Online For Free Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).