What horse racing was on 23 January 2021?

29 races across 4 meetings were run on 23 January 2021: Ascot (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Newcastle (AW) (7 races) and Taunton (8 races). All 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 23 January 2021?

Ascot: Soft (Turf); Haydock: Heavy (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Taunton: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 23 January 2021?

Outright favourites won 9 of 27 on 23 January 2021 (33.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £25.26 — a loss of £1.74. 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 Potters Hedger (GB) at 18/1 in the 2:05 Unibet Extra Place Races Every Day Handicap Hurdle at Haydock.

What was the feature race on 23 January 2021?

The feature race was the 3:35 Matchbook Betting Exchange Clarence House Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Grade 1) at Ascot, won by First Flow (IRE) (14/1).

What time was the first race on 23 January 2021?

The first race was the 12:30 British EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle at Taunton; the last was the 7:10 Betway Apprentice Handicap at Newcastle (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 23 January 2021

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29 races were run across 4 meetings on 23 January 2021: Ascot, Haydock, Newcastle (AW) and Taunton.

Ascot Soft · Turf · 7 races

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

12:40 bet365 Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 3 · 1m 7f 152y · 10 ran
1. 18. Tritonic (GB)5/4 favWon by a length · J: A P Heskin · T: Alan King
2. 22. Casa Loupi (GB)15/2
3. 39. Vulcan (IRE)13/8
1:15 Matchbook Betting Podcast Mares' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Warfield) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 7f 118y · 4 ran
1. 12. Roksana (IRE)8/15 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 21. Magic Of Light (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Eglantine Du Seuil (FR)4/1
1:50 Matchbook Better Way To Bet Holloway's Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 3f 58y · 12 ran
1. 112. Craigneiche (IRE)14/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Tom Cannon · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 27. Arrivederci (FR)6/1
3. 34. Kateson (GB)11/1
4. 511. Paddys Motorbike (IRE)9/2 fav
2:25 Matchbook Best Odds Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f 180y · 11 ran
1. 112. Enqarde (FR)4/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Charlie Hammond · T: Dr Richard Newland
2. 22. Cobolobo (FR)6/1
3. 311. Crossley Tender (GB)7/1
4. 58. De Forgotten One (GB)10/3 fav
3:00 bet365 Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f 8y · 14 ran
1. 13. Dashel Drasher (GB)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Matt Griffiths · T: Jeremy Scott
2. 21. Bennys King (IRE)5/1
3. 38. Jerrysback (IRE)8/1
4. 57. Good Boy Bobby (IRE)3/1 fav
3:35 Matchbook Betting Exchange Clarence House Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 167y · 8 ran
1. 15. First Flow (IRE)14/1Won by 7 lengths · J: David Bass · T: Kim Bailey
2. 27. Politologue (FR)11/8 fav
3. 38. Waiting Patiently (IRE)5/2
4:10 Matchbook Betting Exchange British EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f 141y · 6 ran
1. 16. Gladiateur Allen (FR)9/2Won by 7½ lengths · J: Chester Williams · T: Jane Williams
2. 24. Valleres (FR)15/8 fav
3. 33. Tupelo Mississippi (IRE)5/1

Ascot racecourse statistics →

Haydock Heavy · Turf · 7 races

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

12:55 Read Nicky Henderson's Unibet Blog Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 3f 203y · 4 ran
1. 14. Silver Hallmark (GB)2/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Adam Wedge · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 23. Marown (IRE)9/2
3. 35. Galahad Quest (FR)25/1
4. F1. Allart (IRE) · fell10/11 fav
1:30 Sky Bet Supreme Trial Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 1m 7f 144y · 5 ran
1. 12. Faivoir (FR)7/1Won by a neck · J: Bridget Andrews · T: Dan Skelton
2. 23. Minella Drama (IRE)9/4
3. 34. Nada To Prada (GB)5/1
4. 51. Llandinabo Lad (GB)13/8 fav
2:05 Unibet Extra Place Races Every Day Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 58y · 9 ran
1. 14. Potters Hedger (GB)18/1Won by half a length · J: Jack Quinlan · T: Lucy Wadham
2. 25. Farrants Way (IRE)4/1
3. 38. Milvale (IRE)6/1
4. 83. Hijack (IRE)10/3 fav
2:40 Peter Marsh Handicap Chase (Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 1f 125y · 8 ran
1. 11. Royale Pagaille (FR)11/5 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: Venetia Williams
2. 28. Potters Legend (GB)8/1
3. 39. Just Your Type (IRE)18/1
3:15 New One Unibet Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 1m 7f 144y · 3 ran
1. 12. Navajo Pass (GB)4/1Won by 4¼ lengths · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Donald McCain
2. 23. Buveur D'air (FR)8/11 fav
3. 31. Ballyandy (GB)5/2
3:50 Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 67y · 10 ran
1. 11. Protek Des Flos (FR)17/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Richie McLernon · T: Ben Haslam
2. 23. Destined To Shine (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 35. Black Pirate (GB)13/2
4:20 Unibet Casino Deposit 10 Get 40 Bonus Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 144y · 10 ran
1. 17. Serious Ego (GER)5/1Won by 7½ lengths · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Nicky Richards
2. 29. Crackdeloust (FR)20/1
3. 31. Fearless (IRE)9/4 fav

Haydock racecourse statistics →

Newcastle (AW) Standard To Slow · AW · 7 races

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 17/2

4:05 Betway Casino Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 98y · 8 ran
1. 18. Madeeh (GB)6/1Won by half a length · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Philip Kirby
2. 23. King Of The South (IRE)6/4
3. 31. Great Esteem (IRE)6/5 fav
4:40 Play Ladbrokes 5-a-side On Football Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5y · 11 ran
1. 11. We Still Believe (IRE)7/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Andrew Mullen · T: Ben Haslam
2. 29. Heatherdown Matron (GB)15/2
3. 36. Kingdom Found (IRE)3/1 fav
5:10 Bombardier 'March To Your Own Drum' Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 14y · 12 ran
1. 11. Van Dijk (GB)15/8 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Harry Russell · T: Antony Brittain
2. 212. Your Choice (GB)11/2
3. 35. Katsonis (IRE)20/1
5:40 Bombardier British Hopped Amber Beer Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 14y · 9 ran
1. 12. Streak Lightning (IRE)17/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Mark Johnston
2. 26. Danielsflyer (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Tintoretto (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
6:10 Betway Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 11. Craved (GB)6/5 favWon by a length · J: Tom Marquand · T: William Haggas
2. 26. Seeking Perfection (GB)18/1
3. 33. Maybe One Day (FR)12/1
6:40 Heed Your Hunch At Betway Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 16. Atrafan (IRE)7/2Won by a short head · J: Rowan Scott · T: Alan Brown
2. 21. Gigi's Beach (GB)7/1
3. 33. Eldelbar (SPA)11/2
4. 42. Rockley Point (GB)3/1 fav
7:10 Betway Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 16. Spartan Fighter (GB)6/1Won by half a length · J: Harry Russell · T: Antony Brittain
2. 23. Alnasherat (GB)10/1
3. 31. Fortamour (IRE)9/4 fav

Newcastle (AW) racecourse statistics →

Taunton Soft · Turf · 8 races

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/2

12:30 British EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 1y · 10 ran
1. 13. Stellar Magic (IRE)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 21. Alaphilippe (IRE)4/1
3. 312. Tile Tapper (GB)10/11 fav
1:05 Summerfield Developments Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 1y · 14 ran
1. 14. Russian Service (GB)11/2Won by a neck · J: Liam Harrison · T: Samuel Drinkwater
2. 214. Miss Harriett (GB)20/1
3. 310. Banana Joe (IRE)6/1
4. 62. Tactical Manoeuvre (IRE)4/1 fav
1:35 Foresters Garden Buildings Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 104y · 8 ran
1. 17. Pyramid Place (IRE)10/3Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Milton Harris
2. 22. Torcello (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Chinwag (GB)11/8 fav
2:10 Weatherbys Portman Cup Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 3m 4f 85y · 6 ran
1. 17. Yala Enki (FR)8/13 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Bryony Frost · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. If The Cap Fits (IRE)9/4
3. 34. Rock The Kasbah (IRE)12/1
2:45 Invest Southwest Seniors' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 3f 1y · 10 ran
1. 11. Brewin'upastorm (IRE)3/1 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Olly Murphy
2. 25. Jolly's Cracked It (FR)6/1
3. 37. Gortroe Joe (IRE)5/1
3:25 Summerfield Developments Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 1y · 13 ran
1. 112. Spirit Of Rome (IRE)9/2 jt-favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Archie Bellamy · T: Keiran Burke
2. 211. Follow That (GB)17/2
3. 314. Broke Away (IRE)7/1
4:00 Newton King Estate Agents Mares' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 150y · 10 ran
1. 18. Molly Carew (GB)10/3 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Millie Wonnacott · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 24. Whatsdastory (IRE)10/1
3. 39. Ellens Way (GB)7/1
4:30 C & D Southwest Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 104y · 13 ran
1. 113. Mayhem Mya (GB)9/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Bryan Carver · T: Chris Honour
2. 21. Blue Bikini (GB)16/1
3. 312. Universal Brook (GB)40/1

Taunton racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 29 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 favourites9 of 27 won33.3% · 27 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 £1.74Staked £27.00, returned £25.26 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerPotters Hedger (GB) 18/1The 2:05 Unibet Extra Place Races Every Day Handicap Hurdle at Haydock
Joint favourites1 of 4 won25.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	2	7	7	—
Haydock	1	7	7	—
Newcastle (AW)	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Taunton	4	7	8	1 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 23 January 2021?: 29 races across 4 meetings were run on 23 January 2021: Ascot (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Newcastle (AW) (7 races) and Taunton (8 races). All 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 23 January 2021?: Ascot: Soft (Turf); Haydock: Heavy (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Taunton: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 23 January 2021?: Outright favourites won 9 of 27 on 23 January 2021 (33.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £25.26 — a loss of £1.74. 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 Potters Hedger (GB) at 18/1 in the 2:05 Unibet Extra Place Races Every Day Handicap Hurdle at Haydock.
What was the feature race on 23 January 2021?: The feature race was the 3:35 Matchbook Betting Exchange Clarence House Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Grade 1) at Ascot, won by First Flow (IRE) (14/1).
What time was the first race on 23 January 2021?: The first race was the 12:30 British EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle at Taunton; the last was the 7:10 Betway Apprentice Handicap at Newcastle (AW).