What horse racing was on 1 January 2022?

55 races across 8 meetings were run on 1 January 2022: Catterick (6 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Exeter (7 races), Fairyhouse (8 races), Fakenham (6 races), Musselburgh (6 races), Southwell (AW) (8 races) and Tramore (7 races). That is Catterick, Cheltenham, Exeter, Fakenham, Musselburgh and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Fairyhouse and Tramore 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 1 January 2022?

Catterick: Soft (Turf); Cheltenham: Soft (Turf); Exeter: Heavy (Turf); Fairyhouse: Yielding (Turf); Fakenham: Soft (Turf); Musselburgh: Good To Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Tramore: Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 1 January 2022?

Outright favourites won 22 of 51 on 1 January 2022 (43.1%); joint favourites won 1 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £51.00 and returned £53.82 — a profit of £2.82. 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 Late Date (IRE) at 40/1 in the 1:00 Randall Orchard Looking For 100 Winners Handicap Hurdle at Catterick.

What was the feature race on 1 January 2022?

The feature race was the 1:25 Paddy Power Novices' Chase (Registered As The Dipper Novices' Chase) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Grade 2) at Cheltenham, won by L'homme Presse (FR) (7/4F).

What time was the first race on 1 January 2022?

The first race was the 11:50 Happy New Year From All At Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle at Fairyhouse; the last was the 4:30 Betway Casino Handicap at Southwell (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 1 January 2022

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55 races were run across 8 meetings on 1 January 2022: Catterick, Cheltenham, Exeter, Fairyhouse, Fakenham, Musselburgh, Southwell (AW) and Tramore.

Catterick Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 40/1

12:25 Happy New Year Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 66y · 5 ran
1. 14. High Moon (GB)9/4Won by 8½ lengths · J: Nathan Moscrop · T: Rebecca Menzies
2. 21. Bob's Bar (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Zestful Hope (FR)33/1
4. 42. Ask The Doc (IRE)5/6 fav
1:00 Randall Orchard Looking For 100 Winners Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 1f 71y · 12 ran
1. 17. Late Date (IRE)40/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Jack Hogan · T: Micky Hammond
2. 29. Tanora (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Bullion Boss (IRE)11/2
4. 76. Derrick D'anjou (IRE)11/4 fav
1:35 Happy New Year From Vickers Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 54y · 5 ran
1. 11. Rapper (GB)5/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Ben Godfrey · T: Henry Daly
2. 25. Thatsy (FR)4/1
3. 34. Tommie Beau (IRE)15/8 fav
2:15 jumpingforjoy On Racing TV Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 156y · 5 ran
1. 14. Socialist Agenda (GB)8/13 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Sean Quinlan · T: L J Morgan
2. 21. Malpas (IRE)85/40
3. 32. Fenland Tiger (GB)12/1
2:45 Racingtv.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 1f 54y · 9 ran
1. 110. Tumbling Dice (GB)11/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Thomas Willmott · T: Sue Smith
2. 24. Spot On Soph (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 38. Hidden Cargo (IRE)16/1
3:20 Racing Again 13th January Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 156y · 14 ran
1. 17. Alright Marlene (IRE)11/2Won by half a length · J: Page Fuller · T: Jacqueline Coward
2. 23. El Jefe (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 314. Snowed In (IRE)22/1

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Cheltenham Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 28/1

12:15 Ballymore Novices' Hurdle (Listed) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f 56y · 7 ran
1. 12. Hillcrest (IRE)3/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Richard Patrick · T: Henry Daly
2. 23. I Am Maximus (FR)7/5 fav
3. 37. Get A Tonic (IRE)3/1
12:50 New Four Eighty Restaurant At Cheltenham Festival Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 3m 2f 70y · 11 ran
1. 16. Full Back (FR)9/2 jt-favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 25. The Wolf (FR)10/1
3. 37. Smooth Stepper (GB)50/1
1:25 Paddy Power Novices' Chase (Registered As The Dipper Novices' Chase) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f 127y · 8 ran
1. 12. L'homme Presse (FR)7/4 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Charlie Deutsch · T: Venetia Williams
2. 29. The Glancing Queen (IRE)3/1
3. 34. Fantastikas (FR)14/1
2:00 Paddy Power New Year's Day Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f 127y · 16 ran
1. 112. Vienna Court (IRE)10/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 23. Simply The Betts (IRE)17/2
3. 38. Alnadam (FR)5/1 jt-fav
2:35 Paddy Power Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 7f 213y · 14 ran
1. 14. Dolphin Square (IRE)28/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mr David Maxwell · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 212. Kansas City Chief (IRE)14/1
3. 35. Botox Has (FR)13/2
4. 76. Pileon (IRE)9/2 fav
3:10 Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f 56y · 6 ran
1. 17. Stormy Ireland (FR)4/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Danny Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Mcfabulous (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Guard Your Dreams (GB)5/2
4. F1. Brewin'upastorm (IRE) · fell9/4 fav
3:50 Pony Club 'Junior' NH Flat Race (Listed) (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 1 · 1m 5f 209y · 15 ran
1. 115. Poetic Music (GB)7/2 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 213. Iliade Allen (FR)5/1
3. 38. Mamoon Star (IRE)16/1

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

Exeter Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 8/1

12:40 Happy New Year Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 48y · 5 ran
1. 13. Broken Halo (GB)9/2Won by 19 lengths · J: Lorcan Williams · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Mario De Pail (FR)10/3
3. 34. Clemencia (IRE)22/1
1:15 Thurlestone Hotel 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 111y · 8 ran
1. 14. Dubrovnik Harry (IRE)10/11 favWon by 25 lengths · J: Lorcan Murtagh · T: Harry Fry
2. 21. American Gerry (IRE)3/1
3. 35. Forever Des Long (FR)4/1
1:50 Watch On Racing TV Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 161y · 9 ran
1. 14. Judicial Law (IRE)3/1Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 22. Gamaret (FR)8/15 fav
3. 38. Sweet Nightingale (GB)7/1
2:25 Racing Tv Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 54y · 9 ran
1. 12. Le Milos (GB)15/2Won by 7½ lengths · J: Alan Johns · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 21. Laskalin (FR)7/2 jt-fav
3. 37. Tide Times (IRE)11/1
3:00 Passage House Inn Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 48y · 6 ran
1. 14. Chambard (FR)9/4Won by 13 lengths · J: Miss Lucy Turner · T: Venetia Williams
2. 21. Silver In Disguise (GB)7/1
3. 36. Tudors Treasure (GB)17/2
4. 42. Keep Rolling (IRE)15/8 fav
3:35 Racing Tv Hd On Sky 426 Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 2f 111y · 7 ran
1. 11. Kissesforkatie (IRE)9/2Won by 10 lengths · J: Lorcan Williams · T: Jeremy Scott
2. 23. Getaweapon (IRE)5/1
3. 36. Drash On Ruby (GB)5/4 fav
4:05 Jockey Club Cheltenham And SW Syndicate Open Maiden NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 161y · 8 ran
1. 11. Astronomic View (GB)8/1Won by half a length · J: Lucy Gardner · T: Sue Gardner
2. 24. Knowsley Road (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 38. Hasty Parisian (IRE)7/1

Exeter racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 12/1

11:50 Happy New Year From All At Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 12. Carrig Sam (IRE)12/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Donagh Meyler · T: A L T Moore
2. 24. Glen Wyllin (IRE)9/4
3. 35. Hubrisko (FR)5/6 fav
12:20 Wishing Everyone A Healthy 2022 Mares Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f 150y · 9 ran
1. 14. Allegorie De Vassy (FR)4/7 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Sean O'Keeffe · T: W P Mullins
2. 22. Monishter Are Mwee (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Motown Maggie (IRE)10/3
12:55 Keep Her Lit For Lar Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 18. Djasek (FR)7/1Won by a short head · J: Peter Carberry · T: A J Martin
2. 211. Kashi (FR)2/1 fav
3. 310. Vocito (IRE)15/2
1:30 Tote+ Pays You More At Tote.ie Handicap Hurdle (80-109) (Div 1) Hurdle · 3m 110y · 19 ran
1. 110. Where's Frankie (IRE)17/2Won by 4¼ lengths · J: Donagh Meyler · T: Karl Thornton
2. 214. Emancipator (IRE)15/2
3. 32. Askann (IRE)14/1
4. 48. Nathaniel's Dream (GB)5/1 fav
2:05 Tote+ Pays You More At Tote.ie Handicap Hurdle (80-109) (Div 2) Hurdle · 3m 110y · 17 ran
1. 19. Full Noise (IRE)8/13 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Donagh Meyler · T: Ronan M P McNally
2. 213. My Newbrook Rose (IRE)16/1
3. 319. Lady L'lerom (IRE)18/1
2:40 John & Chich Fowler Memorial EBF Mares Chase (Grade 3) Chase · 2m 5f 110y · 5 ran
1. 13. Mount Ida (IRE)9/4Won by half a length · J: Davy Russell · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 25. Elimay (FR)Evens fav
3. 32. Scarlet And Dove (IRE)12/1
3:15 Happy New Year From Tote.ie Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 5f 110y · 10 ran
1. 16. Jungle Boogie (IRE)5/6 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Sean O'Keeffe · T: W P Mullins
2. 22. Diol Ker (FR)4/1
3. 33. Grand Paradis (FR)5/2
3:45 Jump Into January At fairyhouse (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 9 ran
1. 19. Naughtinesse (IRE)10/3Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Mr T Hamilton · T: Mrs Lorna Fowler
2. 24. Shakermaker (IRE)11/1
3. 33. Klarc Kent (FR)5/2
4. 66. Ted Hastings (IRE)6/4 fav

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

Fakenham Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 8/1

12:45 Fakenham Annual Membership Is Great Value Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 5f 24y · 7 ran
1. 12. Goodnight Charlie (GB)8/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Mr Alex Chadwick · T: Caroline Fryer
2. 21. Summit Like Herbie (GB)3/1
3. 35. Sackett (GB)7/1
4. F6. Powerful Position (IRE) · fell13/8 fav
1:20 Happy New Year Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3y · 9 ran
1. 12. Hidor De Bersy (FR)4/7 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: Tom Symonds
2. 28. River Tyne (GB)5/1
3. 37. Getbazoutofhere (GB)25/1
1:55 Wells Next The Sea Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f 44y · 7 ran
1. 11. Animal (IRE)9/4Won by 11 lengths · J: Charlie Hammond · T: Suzy Smith
2. 22. Jony Max (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 37. Realms Of Fire (GB)14/1
2:30 Fakenham Racecourse Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 1y · 10 ran
1. 110. Here Comes Henry (IRE)4/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Jack Tudor · T: Stuart Edmunds
2. 24. Small Bad Bob (IRE)33/1
3. 36. Ray's The One (GB)7/1
4. F7. All In Love (FR) · fell11/4 fav
3:05 Become A Fakenham Racecourse Annual Member For 2022 Mares' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f 44y · 6 ran
1. 11. Barden Bella (IRE)11/8 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Jack Tudor · T: Christian Williams
2. 24. Wildkatze (GER)14/1
3. 32. Leave My Alone (IRE)11/4
3:40 Racing Partnership Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 95y · 6 ran
1. 14. Terresita (IRE)9/4 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Corey McGivern · T: Lucy Wadham
2. 22. Dynamite Kentucky (FR)11/4
3. 36. Tom Creen (IRE)12/1

Fakenham racecourse statistics →

Musselburgh Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 17/2

12:30 Betway First Foot Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 124y · 6 ran
1. 12. Inca Prince (IRE)5/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Jamie Hamilton · T: Ruth Jefferson
2. 26. Oot Ma Way (FR)50/1
3. 31. Collingham (GER)85/40
4. 53. Individualiste (FR)7/4 fav
1:05 Betway Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 68y · 6 ran
1. 13. Pitempton Power (IRE)2/1 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Callum Bewley · T: Ewan Whillans
2. 26. Carry On The Magic (IRE)5/2
3. 31. Diable De Sivola (FR)18/1
1:40 Betway Hair Of The Dog Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 171y · 8 ran
1. 17. Aurora Thunder (GB)17/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Conner McCann · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 28. Kavanaghs Cross (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 31. Stoner's Choice (GB)7/2
2:10 Betway Hogmaneigh Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 1m 7f 124y · 7 ran
1. 11. Tommy's Oscar (IRE)2/1 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Tom Midgley · T: Ann Hamilton
2. 22. Christopher Wood (IRE)3/1
3. 35. First Impression (IRE)11/2
2:50 Betway 'Auld Reekie' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 4f 68y · 5 ran
1. 12. Amour de Nuit (IRE)6/4 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Bryony Frost · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 25. Nietzsche (GB)15/2
3. 31. Gaelik Coast (FR)5/2
3:25 Play 4 To Win At Betway Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 180y · 6 ran
1. 11. Coolbane Boy (IRE)11/2Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Ryan Mania · T: Sandy Thomson
2. 22. Cooldine Bog (IRE)7/2
3. 36. Smokey The Bandit (IRE)16/5
4. 63. Morraman (IRE)11/4 fav

Musselburgh racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 20/1

12:33 MansionBet Proud Partners Of The AWC Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 13y · 10 ran
1. 17. Masqool (IRE)6/5 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: James Evans
2. 29. Reclaim Victory (IRE)11/1
3. 35. Sammy Sunshine (GER)11/1
1:08 MansionBet Proud Partners Of The AWC Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 13y · 11 ran
1. 14. Oud Metha Bridge (IRE)20/1Won by a neck · J: Dylan Hogan · T: Julia Feilden
2. 26. Shyjack (GB)10/3
3. 35. Mostallim (GB)7/1
4. 63. Mabre (IRE)3/1 fav
1:43 MansionBet Beaten By A Head Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 13y · 12 ran
1. 14. Lammas (GB)4/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Laura Pearson · T: David Loughnane
2. 21. Hector's Here (GB)8/1
3. 312. Gypsy Whisper (GB)4/1
4. 45. Taskheer (IRE)11/4 fav
2:18 Play Coral Racing-Super-Series For Free Fillies' Conditions Stakes (All-Weather Championships Fast-Track Qualifier) Flat · Class 2 · 7f 14y · 6 ran
1. 12. Arriviste (GB)10/11 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: David Probert · T: Rae Guest
2. 24. Theotherside (IRE)16/5
3. 31. Algheed (IRE)9/2
2:53 Betway Median Auction Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 4f 214y · 9 ran
1. 11. Al Ameen (IRE)13/8 favWon by a short head · J: Callum Shepherd · T: George Boughey
2. 27. Dirty Martini (IRE)7/1
3. 35. Coast (GB)9/1
3:28 BetYourWay At Betway Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 4f 214y · 12 ran
1. 13. Prop Forward (GB)11/4 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: John Fahy · T: Clive Cox
2. 211. Ooh Is It (GB)7/1
3. 310. Rovaniemi (IRE)5/1
4:00 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 3f 23y · 11 ran
1. 11. King Of The South (IRE)7/2Won by a nose · J: Callum Shepherd · T: William Knight
2. 29. Onesmoothoperator (USA)11/4
3. 38. Sir Chauvelin (GB)20/1
4. 106. Sky Power (IRE)5/2 fav
4:30 Betway Casino Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 4f 214y · 14 ran
1. 111. Bert Kibbler (GB)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Connor Beasley · T: David Barron
2. 29. Strong Power (IRE)14/1
3. 31. The Thin Blue Line (IRE)11/8 fav

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Tramore Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 18/1

12:00 David Flynn Construction Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 15 ran
1. 13. El Fabiolo (FR)2/7 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 22. Tempo Chapter Two (IRE)10/3
3. 312. Hide And Seek (FR)11/1
12:35 Keith Casey Memorial Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 12. Bridge Street (IRE)5/2 favWon by half a length · J: Jody McGarvey · T: E J O'Grady
2. 217. Beechmount Maisie (IRE)6/1
3. 37. Baile Mhuirne (IRE)40/1
1:10 Velvet Cap Whiskey Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f 100y · 8 ran
1. 16. Where It All Began (IRE)6/1Won by a short head · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 28. Hors Piste (FR)4/7 fav
3. 31. Geni De La Cour (FR)9/1
1:45 Tramore Medical Clinic Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m 5f 100y · 16 ran
1. 19. Missiee (IRE)18/1Won by a head · J: Michael J Molloy · T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy
2. 21. Roped In (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 316. Well Polly (IRE)33/1
2:20 Savills New Year's Day Chase (Grade 3) Chase · 2m 6f · 4 ran
1. 12. Al Boum Photo (FR)1/6 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 25. Burrows Saint (FR)12/1
3. 34. Brahma Bull (IRE)11/1
2:55 Kelly's Of Borris Rated Novice Chase Chase · 1m 7f 90y · 7 ran
1. 16. Young Fitzy (IRE)15/8 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Jack Foley · T: Declan Queally
2. 24. That's Lifebuoy (IRE)9/4
3. 35. Top Line Tommy (IRE)15/2
3:30 Tom Carroll Memorial Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 2m 6f · 15 ran
1. 110. Arctic Ambition (IRE)2/1 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Ryan Treacy · T: Robert Tyner
2. 27. Lessofdnegativity (IRE)4/1
3. 34. An Marcach (IRE)18/1

Tramore racecourse statistics →

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 favourites22 of 51 won43.1% · 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 profit of £2.82Staked £51.00, returned £53.82 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerLate Date (IRE) 40/1The 1:00 Randall Orchard Looking For 100 Winners Handicap Hurdle at Catterick
Joint favourites1 of 8 won12.5% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	1	6	6	—
Cheltenham	2	5	7	1 of 4 won
Exeter	1	5	7	0 of 4 won
Fairyhouse	3	8	8	—
Fakenham	3	6	6	—
Musselburgh	3	6	6	—
Southwell (AW)	4	8	8	—
Tramore	5	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 1 January 2022?: 55 races across 8 meetings were run on 1 January 2022: Catterick (6 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Exeter (7 races), Fairyhouse (8 races), Fakenham (6 races), Musselburgh (6 races), Southwell (AW) (8 races) and Tramore (7 races). That is Catterick, Cheltenham, Exeter, Fakenham, Musselburgh and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Fairyhouse and Tramore 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 1 January 2022?: Catterick: Soft (Turf); Cheltenham: Soft (Turf); Exeter: Heavy (Turf); Fairyhouse: Yielding (Turf); Fakenham: Soft (Turf); Musselburgh: Good To Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Tramore: Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 1 January 2022?: Outright favourites won 22 of 51 on 1 January 2022 (43.1%); joint favourites won 1 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £51.00 and returned £53.82 — a profit of £2.82. 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 Late Date (IRE) at 40/1 in the 1:00 Randall Orchard Looking For 100 Winners Handicap Hurdle at Catterick.
What was the feature race on 1 January 2022?: The feature race was the 1:25 Paddy Power Novices' Chase (Registered As The Dipper Novices' Chase) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Grade 2) at Cheltenham, won by L'homme Presse (FR) (7/4F).
What time was the first race on 1 January 2022?: The first race was the 11:50 Happy New Year From All At Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle at Fairyhouse; the last was the 4:30 Betway Casino Handicap at Southwell (AW).