What horse racing was on 2 January 2022?

28 races across 4 meetings were run on 2 January 2022: Ayr (7 races), Naas (7 races), Newcastle (AW) (7 races) and Plumpton (7 races). That is Ayr, Newcastle (AW) and Plumpton in Great Britain; Naas 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 2 January 2022?

Ayr: Soft (Turf); Naas: Soft (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Plumpton: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 2 January 2022?

Outright favourites won 12 of 28 on 2 January 2022 (42.9%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £28.00 and returned £30.01 — a profit of £2.01. 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 Escapeandevade (IRE) at 28/1 in the 12:15 Weddings At Western House Hotel Novices' Hurdle at Ayr.

What was the feature race on 2 January 2022?

The feature race was the 2:10 Lawlor's Of Naas Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Naas, won by Ginto (FR) (5/4F).

What time was the first race on 2 January 2022?

The first race was the 11:55 Read Katie Walsh On Betway Insider Handicap at Newcastle (AW); the last was the 3:50 Rushe's Supervalu (Pro/Am) Flat Race at Naas.

Racing Results

Sunday 2 January 2022

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28 races were run across 4 meetings on 2 January 2022: Ayr, Naas, Newcastle (AW) and Plumpton.

Ayr Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 28/1

12:15 Weddings At Western House Hotel Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 100y · 8 ran
1. 15. Escapeandevade (IRE)28/1Won by 4¼ lengths · J: Callum Bewley · T: James Ewart
2. 27. Lord Roco (GB)80/1
3. 38. Tough Out (IRE)14/1
4. 43. Captain Biggles (IRE)6/5 fav
12:45 Ayr Racecourse Gift Vouchers Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 100y · 15 ran
1. 18. Goodtimes Badtimes (IRE)6/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Ryan Mania · T: Sandy Thomson
2. 21. The Jad Factor (IRE)28/1
3. 312. Silk Or Scarlet (IRE)12/1
1:20 Western House Hotel Gift Vouchers Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 17. Livelifetothemax (IRE)6/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Ryan Mania · T: R Mike Smith
2. 28. Netywell (FR)16/1
3. 33. Fabuleux Du Clos (FR)11/4
4. 610. Rowdy Rustler (IRE)7/4 fav
1:55 Book Coral Scottish Grand National Tickets Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 6 ran
1. 12. Seemorelights (IRE)4/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Ryan Mania · T: Sandy Thomson
2. 21. Crack Du Ninian (FR)6/4 fav
3. 33. Got Trumped (GB)15/2
2:30 Golf Inn Prestwick Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m 70y · 9 ran
1. 17. Wakool (FR)3/1 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Conor O'Farrell · T: N W Alexander
2. 25. Storm Nelson (IRE)5/1
3. 38. Eternally Yours (GB)18/1
3:05 Ayrshire Cancer Support Patient Transport Journeys Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 7 ran
1. 14. If Not For Dylan (IRE)11/1Won by a neck · J: William Shanahan · T: Andrew Hamilton
2. 27. Destiny Is All (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 31. Better Getalong (IRE)13/2
3:40 Retraining Of Racehorses (ror) Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 20y · 5 ran
1. 13. She'sasupermack (IRE)2/1 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Conor O'Farrell · T: Iain Jardine
2. 25. Strong Economy (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Theatre World (IRE)5/1

Ayr racecourse statistics →

Naas Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 15/2

12:30 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 3f · 5 ran
1. 12. Jeremys Flame (IRE)15/8Won by 8 lengths · J: Keith Donoghue · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 21. Dolcita (FR)3/1
3. 34. Roseys Hollow (IRE)5/4 fav
1:00 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Chase Chase · 2m · 3 ran
1. 11. Blue Lord (FR)1/4 favWon by 20 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Lifetime Ambition (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Dancing On My Own (IRE)12/1
1:35 Eastcoast Seafood & Gouldings Hardware Handicap Chase Chase · 2m · 9 ran
1. 19. Fighting Fit (GB)6/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: L P Dempsey · T: J P Dempsey
2. 28. Alice Avril (FR)9/1
3. 34. Gevrey (FR)11/4
2:10 Lawlor's Of Naas Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 12. Ginto (FR)5/4 favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 23. Grand Jury (FR)12/1
3. 34. Hollow Games (IRE)7/2
2:45 I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 1m 7f 180y · 18 ran
1. 13. Bronn (IRE)Evens favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 28. Killer Mode (IRE)4/1
3. 34. Flame Bearer (IRE)10/3
3:20 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-116) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 14 ran
1. 13. Paddys Planet (IRE)5/2 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Jack Foley · T: Ross O'Sullivan
2. 24. Never Off Duty (IRE)15/2
3. 312. I Don't Get It (IRE)10/3
3:50 Rushe's Supervalu (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 1m 7f 180y · 8 ran
1. 14. Impulsive Dancer (IRE)15/2Won by 8 lengths · J: Mr E P O'Brien · T: Richard John O'Brien
2. 22. Douglas Dc (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 31. Ceroc (IRE)12/1

Naas racecourse statistics →

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

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

11:55 Read Katie Walsh On Betway Insider Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 98y · 9 ran
1. 12. Resumption (GB)11/10 favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: William Haggas
2. 25. Can Can Girl (IRE)7/2
3. 39. Ghostly (GB)22/1
12:25 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 5 ran
1. 11. Secretinthepark (GB)7/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Callum Rodriguez · T: Rebecca Menzies
2. 22. Phoenix Star (IRE)2/1
3. 33. Good Earth (IRE)5/4 fav
12:55 Betway Casino Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 11. Nigel Nott (GB)17/2Won by a nose · J: Jason Watson · T: Michael Appleby
2. 25. Asadjumeirah (GB)28/1
3. 32. Toussarok (GB)5/1
4. 43. Tipperary Tiger (IRE)10/11 fav
1:30 Betway Conditions Stakes (All-Weather Championships Fast-Track Qualifier) Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 5 ran
1. 15. Venturous (IRE)25/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Connor Beasley · T: David Barron
2. 23. Mondammej (GB)4/1
3. 31. Good Effort (IRE)2/5 fav
2:05 MansionBet Proud Partners Of AWC Conditions Stakes (All-Weather Championships Fast-Track Qualifier) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 5y · 4 ran
1. 13. Tempus (GB)11/4Won by 2½ lengths · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Archie Watson
2. 21. Bless Him (IRE)2/1
3. 35. United Front (USA)13/8 fav
2:40 Watch Racing Free Online At Coral Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 14y · 4 ran
1. 11. Tiber Flow (IRE)1/3 favWon by a neck · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: William Haggas
2. 24. Zameka (IRE)5/2
3. 32. King Of York (IRE)25/1
3:15 Mansionbet Beaten By A Head Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 14y · 7 ran
1. 13. Old News (GB)11/2Won by a short head · J: Joanna Mason · T: Linda Stubbs
2. 25. Mawkeb (USA)7/2
3. 37. Thaayer (GB)11/2
4. 51. Homer Stokes (GB)6/4 fav

Newcastle (AW) racecourse statistics →

Plumpton Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:08 Sky Sports Racing On Sky 415 Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 195y · 9 ran
1. 12. Aucunrisque (FR)5/6 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Tom Cannon · T: Chris Gordon
2. 26. Mark Of Gold (GB)8/1
3. 31. Grandeur D'ame (FR)16/5
12:38 Follow AtTheRaces On Twitter Novices' Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 164y · 3 ran
1. 13. Elixir De Nutz (FR)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Brendan Powell · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 22. Nassalam (FR)4/5 fav
3. 31. Annual Invictus (IRE)9/4
1:10 Get Hugh Taylor's Tips On attheraces.com EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 114y · 8 ran
1. 12. World Of Dreams (IRE)13/8Won by 4 lengths · J: Ben Godfrey · T: Anthony Honeyball
2. 21. Essential Jaco (GER)5/6 fav
3. 33. Another Mystery (GB)16/1
1:45 Free Replays On Attheraces.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 114y · 9 ran
1. 17. Mickyh (IRE)18/1Won by half a length · J: James Davies · T: Adam West
2. 24. Lincoln Lyn (GB)11/2
3. 33. Coillte Eile (IRE)22/1
4. 45. Cochise (GB)13/8 fav
2:20 Sky Sports Racing Sussex National Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 4f 102y · 15 ran
1. 114. Go Whatever (IRE)5/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Tom Cannon · T: Chris Gordon
2. 211. Pemberley (IRE)5/1
3. 310. Game Line (IRE)28/1
4. 76. Eclair De Guye (FR)9/2 fav
2:55 Off The Fence On Youtube.com/attheraces Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 164y · 10 ran
1. 19. Tip Top Mountain (IRE)11/1Won by a short head · J: Stan Sheppard · T: Robert Walford
2. 28. Guguss Collonges (FR)2/1 fav
3. 31. Silent Assistant (IRE)15/2
3:30 Zoe Davison Memorial Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 195y · 10 ran
1. 16. Nashville Nipper (IRE)11/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: James Bowen · T: Toby Lawes
2. 27. Hititi (FR)10/3
3. 39. Fred Bear (IRE)8/1

Plumpton racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 28 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 28 won42.9% · 28 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 £2.01Staked £28.00, returned £30.01 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerEscapeandevade (IRE) 28/1The 12:15 Weddings At Western House Hotel Novices' Hurdle at Ayr

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ayr	3	7	7	—
Naas	5	7	7	—
Newcastle (AW)	2	7	7	—
Plumpton	2	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 2022?: 28 races across 4 meetings were run on 2 January 2022: Ayr (7 races), Naas (7 races), Newcastle (AW) (7 races) and Plumpton (7 races). That is Ayr, Newcastle (AW) and Plumpton in Great Britain; Naas 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 2 January 2022?: Ayr: Soft (Turf); Naas: Soft (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Plumpton: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 2 January 2022?: Outright favourites won 12 of 28 on 2 January 2022 (42.9%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £28.00 and returned £30.01 — a profit of £2.01. 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 Escapeandevade (IRE) at 28/1 in the 12:15 Weddings At Western House Hotel Novices' Hurdle at Ayr.
What was the feature race on 2 January 2022?: The feature race was the 2:10 Lawlor's Of Naas Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Naas, won by Ginto (FR) (5/4F).
What time was the first race on 2 January 2022?: The first race was the 11:55 Read Katie Walsh On Betway Insider Handicap at Newcastle (AW); the last was the 3:50 Rushe's Supervalu (Pro/Am) Flat Race at Naas.