What horse racing was on 8 October 2022?

60 races across 8 meetings were run on 8 October 2022: Chantilly (FR) (9 races), Chelmsford City (AW) (8 races), Chepstow (7 races), Curragh (8 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Hexham (7 races), Newmarket (7 races) and York (7 races). That is Chantilly (FR) in France; Chelmsford City (AW), Chepstow, Hexham, Newmarket and York in Great Britain; Curragh and Fairyhouse 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 8 October 2022?

Chantilly (FR): Soft (Turf); Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Chepstow: Good (Turf); Curragh: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Fairyhouse: Good (Turf); Hexham: Soft (Turf); Newmarket: Good (Turf); York: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 8 October 2022?

Outright favourites won 20 of 57 on 8 October 2022 (35.1%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £57.00 and returned £60.80 — a profit of £3.80. 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 Titian (IRE) at 33/1 in the 5:00 Coral Gets You Closer To The Action Finale Handicap at York.

What was the feature race on 8 October 2022?

The feature race was the 3:00 Darley Dewhurst Stakes (Group 1) (Group 1) at Newmarket, won by Chaldean (GB) (5/2J).

What time was the first race on 8 October 2022?

The first race was the 12:05 Prix le Fabuleux at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 8:30 Jane Cook Birthday Celebration Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 8 October 2022

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60 races were run across 8 meetings on 8 October 2022: Chantilly (FR), Chelmsford City (AW), Chepstow, Curragh, Fairyhouse, Hexham, Newmarket and York.

Chantilly (FR) Soft · Turf · 9 races · France

Outright favs won 3 of 9 · Biggest winner 29/1

12:05 Prix le Fabuleux () (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 1f · 7 ran
1. 13. Life In Motion (IRE)6/5 favWon by a head · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: A Fabre
2. 22. Kengero (FR)17/1
3. 36. Ilic (IRE)9/2
12:40 Prix de Chaumont (Claimer) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m 1f · 9 ran
1. 14. Forbidden Secret (GB)138/10Won by a short head · J: Theo Bachelot · T: Stefan Richter
2. 21. Royaumont (FR)6/5 fav
3. 37. Waleed (FR)66/10
1:15 Criterium de Maisons-Laffitte (2yo) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 6 ran
1. 11. Charyn (IRE)27/10Won by a head · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: Roger Varian
2. 25. Eddie's Boy (GB)3/5 fav
3. 33. Ocean Vision (IRE)32/5
1:50 Prix de Coye (Conditions) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 9 ran
1. 13. Magny Cours (USA)Evens favWon by 3 lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: A Fabre
2. 27. Policy Of Truth (FR)56/10
3. 34. Charlesquint (IRE)69/10
2:32 Prix de Chanteclerc (Handicap) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 7f · 9 ran
1. 19. And We Danced (FR)37/10Won by half a length · J: Alexandre Roussel · T: Mme S Delaroche
2. 22. Ermelie (FR)61/10
3. 37. Champions League (FR)47/10
4. 43. Galben (FR)18/5 fav
3:07 Prix Saraca () (2yo) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 9 ran
1. 17. Eternal Dance (GB)29/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Hugo Journiac · T: F-H Graffard
2. 29. Moon Ray (FR)58/10
3. 38. Lady Mia (FR)63/10
4. 71. Manitou (IRE)7/5 fav
3:42 Prix de Saint-Witz (Handicap) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 6½f · 15 ran
1. 13. Showman (FR)41/10 favWon by a neck · J: Maxime Guyon · T: H-A Pantall
2. 22. Dieppe (FR)68/10
3. 35. Twinklehoofs (FR)10/1
4:17 Prix de la Montignette (Handicap) (2yo) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 11 ran
1. 12. Drole De Dame (FR)57/10Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mme Alison Massin · T: S Wattel
2. 26. Salazar (FR)51/10
3. 35. Sister Of Love (IRE)10/1
4. 68. Saggezza (FR)16/5 fav
4:53 Prix de Survilliers (Handicap) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 6½f · 15 ran
1. 11. Purple Bling (IRE)123/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mme Manon Germain · T: J Reynier
2. 22. Ptit Pedro (FR)83/10
3. 313. Bacchilide (GB)20/1
4. 1414. You've Got Sail (FR)6/1 fav

Chantilly racecourse statistics →

Chelmsford City (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races · Great Britain

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

4:53 EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 18. Wall Street Crash (GB)11/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: James Sullivan · T: John Quinn
2. 21. Expeditious (GB)11/4 fav
3. 32. Albert Cee (FR)9/1
5:25 chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 17. Monaadhil (IRE)4/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: James Sullivan · T: Ruth Carr
2. 210. Ower Starlight (GB)20/1
3. 33. Lilandra (FR)6/1
4. 55. Manettino (IRE)13/8 fav
6:00 Illuminate Christmas Ball Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 13. Victoria Grove (GB)2/1 favWon by half a length · J: Ross Coakley · T: Henry Spiller
2. 21. Alpha Cru (IRE)12/1
3. 36. Wadacre Grace (GB)15/2
6:30 Poppy May Neary Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 111. Lelabad (GB)7/2 favWon by a head · J: Neil Callan · T: William Knight
2. 24. Deep Sigh (FR)10/1
3. 36. Dandys Derriere (GB)9/1
7:00 Chelmsford City Racecourse Membership Available Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 13. Aramis Grey (IRE)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Callum Shepherd · T: Rae Guest
2. 22. Total Commitment (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Neptunian (IRE)10/3 fav
7:30 Racing Welfare Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 12. Babe Alicious (IRE)11/4Won by a neck · J: Frederick Larson · T: Michael Appleby
2. 24. Shamshon (IRE)10/1
3. 31. Flavius Titus (GB)11/8 fav
8:00 Racing Welfare Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 14. Jumira Bridge (GB)14/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Darragh Keenan · T: Derek Shaw
2. 21. Griggy (IRE)11/4 jt-fav
3. 33. Company Minx (IRE)10/1
8:30 Jane Cook Birthday Celebration Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 14. Buxted Too (GB)9/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: Ian Williams
2. 22. Fulfilled (GB)2/1 fav
3. 33. Mc'ted (GB)8/1

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Chepstow Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

1:42 Champion Hats Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 11y · 5 ran
1. 15. Tuddenham Green (GB)6/4 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Alan King
2. 22. Age Of Sail (GB)13/8
3. 34. I Have A Voice (IRE)22/1
2:17 Native River Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 7f 131y · 7 ran
1. 11. Peregrine Run (IRE)15/2Won by a neck · J: Sam Ewing · T: Peter Fahey
2. 24. Tea Clipper (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 38. Gats And Co (GB)6/1
2:52 Dunraven Windows Novices' Chase (Listed) (for The Robert Mottram Memorial Trophy) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 3f 98y · 2 ran
1. 12. Sebastopol (IRE)2/9 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Stan Sheppard · T: Tom Lacey
2. 23. Victorias Peak (IRE)10/3
3:27 John Ayres Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 3f 98y · 4 ran
1. 13. Flic Ou Voyou (FR)9/4Won by 7½ lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 24. Galahad Quest (FR)11/2
3. 31. Paint The Dream (GB)11/4
4. F2. Light N Strike (IRE) · fell2/1 fav
4:02 Wasdell Group Silver Trophy Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 3f 100y · 10 ran
1. 12. Knappers Hill (IRE)16/5Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 29. Lord Baddesley (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Broomfield Burg (IRE)5/2 fav
4:37 Paul Ferguson's Jumpers To Follow 4-Y-O Hurdle (Limited Handicap) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 11y · 9 ran
1. 18. Mothill (IRE)9/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 27. Krypton Gold (IRE)6/1
3. 36. Sawbuck (IRE)22/1
4. 74. Bagheera Ginge (GB)7/2 fav
5:12 Chepstow Construction Equipment Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 4 · 2m 11y · 11 ran
1. 13. Stans The Man (IRE)13/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Ella Pickard
2. 21. Harvie Wallbanger (IRE)16/1
3. 310. Pentire Head (IRE)5/2
4. 511. Thatza Dazzler (GB)9/4 fav

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Curragh Yielding To Soft · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 20/1

1:25 Mongey Communications Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden Flat · 1m 1f · 15 ran
1. 15. Hippodrome (IRE)5/2 favWon by half a length · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: A P O'Brien
2. 24. Harsh (GB)11/4
3. 33. Eyeeye (GB)50/1
2:00 Staffordstown Stud Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 14. Lumiere Rock (IRE)11/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mikey Sheehy · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 23. Gozen (IRE)11/2
3. 36. Speirling Beag (IRE)20/1
4. 51. Be Happy (IRE)5/4 fav
2:35 Bord Na Mona Recycling Brigid's Pastures Stakes (Fillies' And Mares' Listed) Flat · 6f · 13 ran
1. 19. Are We Dreaming (IRE)20/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: W J Lee · T: W McCreery
2. 212. My Eyes Adore You (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Emilie Gray (IRE)16/1
4. 76. Pretty Rebel (IRE)9/4 fav
3:10 RFL Steels Supporting The IRFU Charitable Trust Handicap Flat · 5f · 13 ran
1. 18. Craft Irish (IRE)13/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jake Coen · T: P J F Murphy
2. 213. Screen Siren (IRE)16/1
3. 36. Curraheen Princess (IRE)3/1 fav
3:45 Friends Of The Curragh Pollardstown Handicap (60-90) Flat · 2m 141y · 22 ran
1. 18. Autumn Evening (GB)7/2 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Shane Foley · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 214. Harry's Legacy (GB)9/1
3. 36. Star Image (GB)25/1
4:20 Tesoro Vita Ladies Trophy (Q.R.) Handicap Flat · 1m 4f · 12 ran
1. 18. Final Endeavour (IRE)12/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Miss M Walsh · T: H Rogers
2. 29. El Tren (IRE)5/1
3. 37. Darraby (GB)10/1
4. 61. Khezaana (IRE)3/1 fav
4:55 O'Reilly Consulting Group Supporting The IRFU Charitable Trust Apprentice Handicap Flat · 1m · 19 ran
1. 18. Loingseoir (IRE)12/1Won by a head · J: Jack Cleary · T: M C Grassick
2. 215. Coins Cross (IRE)10/1
3. 39. Coeur d'Or (IRE)16/1
4. 910. San Aer (IRE)6/1 fav
5:30 IRFU Charitable Trust Handicap (47-75) Flat · 6f · 30 ran
1. 16. Heavenly Power (IRE)13/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Shane Crosse · T: Edward Lynam
2. 217. Cnodian (IRE)11/1
3. 330. Tammany Hall (IRE)40/1
4. 51. Princess Sela (IRE)10/3 fav

Curragh racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:10 Return Of The Jumps Mares Beginners Chase Chase · 2m · 5 ran
1. 12. Broomfield Hall (IRE)10/3Won by a head · J: Keith Donoghue · T: J P Dempsey
2. 24. Happy D'ex (FR)7/2
3. 35. Mighty Meggsie (IRE)4/1
4. F1. Brides Hill (IRE) · fell11/8 fav
2:45 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 5f · 8 ran
1. 12. Amirite (IRE)6/4Won by a nose · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 210. Secret She Keeps (IRE)25/1
3. 34. Barnacullia (IRE)50/1
4. F6. Grand Roi (FR) · fell5/4 fav
3:20 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-123) Chase · 2m 7f 192y · 11 ran
1. 110. Hurricane Darwin (IRE)3/1 favWon by a length · J: P J O'Hanlon · T: C W J Farrell
2. 25. Marshalled (IRE)9/1
3. 31. Tune The Chello (IRE)18/1
3:55 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 15. Time To Rocco (IRE)10/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Michael O'Sullivan · T: Colin Motherway
2. 24. Kilbunny Pontic (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 33. Howaya C D And E (IRE)11/2
4:30 Sign Up Now To gavinlynchracing.com Handicap Hurdle (80-116) Hurdle · 2m · 12 ran
1. 18. Doyenna (IRE)9/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Kieren Buckley · T: Mrs Lorna Fowler
2. 22. The Dasher Conway (IRE)17/2
3. 37. Navigator Jack (IRE)4/1
5:05 Book Your Early Bird Tickets For The Winter Festival Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 13. Trishknowsbest (IRE)3/1 favWon by a head · J: Mr J Dunne · T: Patrick Griffin
2. 24. Brooklyn Balance (IRE)40/1
3. 312. Maggie Walsh (IRE)14/1
5:40 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction Flat Race Flat · 2m · 9 ran
1. 12. Nucky Johnson (IRE)2/5 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Mr Pat Taaffe · T: Noel Meade
2. 27. Lakefield Flyer (IRE)10/1
3. 35. Chainofconsequence (IRE)9/1

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

Hexham Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

1:18 MKM Building Supplies Hexham Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 1m 7f 133y · 6 ran
1. 17. Rocco Storm (IRE)15/2Won by 12 lengths · J: Henry Brooke · T: Danny Brooke
2. 24. Graystown (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 32. Aazza (IRE)9/4
1:54 Download The N-E Bet App Today Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 48y · 6 ran
1. 17. She's A Saint (IRE)5/4 favWon by 41 lengths · J: Tristan Durrell · T: Dan Skelton
2. 25. Pileup (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Ginger Pointe (FR)10/1
2:29 Martin Bowler Memorial Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 3m 41y · 5 ran
1. 13. Green Vault (IRE)9/4 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Derek Fox · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 25. Jet Fighter (IRE)11/4
3. 31. Jelski (GER)6/1
3:04 Newcastle Falcons Events Catering Team Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 7f 63y · 7 ran
1. 16. Tiger Jet (IRE)85/40 favWon by 19 lengths · J: Henry Brooke · T: Brian Ellison
2. 23. Avoid De Master (IRE)17/2
3. 35. Scottish Accent (IRE)12/1
3:34 Support Injured Jockeys Fund Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 28y · 10 ran
1. 16. Paddy The Horse (IRE)7/2Won by a neck · J: Jonathon Bewley · T: George Bewley
2. 27. Snipe (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Inis Oirr (IRE)18/1
4. 63. Gaelic Park (IRE)15/8 fav
4:08 Follow Hexham Racecourse On Facebook Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 15y · 5 ran
1. 12. Breaking The Ice (IRE)11/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jonathon Bewley · T: George Bewley
2. 26. Asking For Answers (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Without Conviction (IRE)6/4 fav
4:43 Follow HexhamRaces On Twitter Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 48y · 8 ran
1. 15. Rolling River (IRE)10/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Oliver Signy
2. 26. Perculator (GB)14/1
3. 33. Merrijig (GB)7/2
4. 41. Myretown (IRE)5/6 fav

Hexham racecourse statistics →

Newmarket Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 9/2J

1:50 Godolphin Flying Start Zetland Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 15. Flying Honours (GB)10/11 favWon by a length · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 23. Blanchland (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Dear My Friend (GB)11/2
2:25 Emirates Autumn Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 11. Silver Knott (GB)4/1Won by a neck · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 23. Epictetus (IRE)9/4
3. 35. Holloway Boy (GB)2/1 fav
3:00 Darley Dewhurst Stakes (Group 1) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 12. Chaldean (GB)5/2 jt-favWon by a head · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Andrew Balding
2. 27. Royal Scotsman (IRE)12/1
3. 36. Nostrum (GB)5/2 jt-fav
3:40 Club Godolphin Cesarewitch Handicap (Heritage Handicap) Flat · Class 2 · 2m 2f · 21 ran
1. 114. Run For Oscar (IRE)4/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: David Egan · T: C Byrnes
2. 213. Vino Victrix (GB)9/1
3. 35. Not So Sleepy (GB)40/1
4. 58. Ahorsewithnoname (GB)7/2 fav
4:15 Too Darn Hot Nursery Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 11. Desert Order (IRE)11/10 favWon by a neck · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 25. Modern Dancer (GB)5/1
3. 38. Mystic Pearl (FR)12/1
4:50 Blue Point British EBF Boadicea Stakes (Fillies' And Mares' Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 14 ran
1. 110. Azure Blue (IRE)9/2 jt-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: David Egan · T: Michael Dods
2. 213. Makarova (GB)66/1
3. 315. Pink Crystal (IRE)7/1
5:20 Masar Darley Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 1f · 9 ran
1. 19. Alflaila (GB)5/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Owen Burrows
2. 210. Ottoman Fleet (GB)9/2
3. 38. Royal Fleet (GB)3/1

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

York Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

1:30 Coral Play 'Racing-Super-Series' For Free Nursery Flat · Class 2 · 7f 192y · 12 ran
1. 14. Grey's Monument (GB)4/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Hector Crouch · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 212. Spioradalta (GB)28/1
3. 36. John Chard Vc (GB)15/2
4. 49. Three Yorkshiremen (IRE)7/2 fav
2:05 Coral Rockingham Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 11. Alpha Capture (IRE)5/2 favWon by a head · J: Tom Marquand · T: William Haggas
2. 25. Kyeema (GB)9/1
3. 34. Felix Natalis (IRE)9/1
2:40 Coral 'Beaten-By-A-Length' Free Bet Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f 56y · 5 ran
1. 11. Algiers (IRE)11/1Won by a length · J: Harry Burns · T: Simon & Ed Crisford
2. 24. Protagonist (FR)11/8 fav
3. 32. Marching Army (GB)4/1
3:15 Coral Sprint Trophy Handicap (Heritage Handicap) Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 19 ran
1. 120. Strike Red (IRE)12/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Billy Garritty · T: Richard Fahey
2. 219. Hyperfocus (IRE)18/1
3. 37. Silver Samurai (GB)10/1
4. 1415. Gulliver (GB)7/1 fav
3:50 Coral Committed To Safer Gambling ebfstallions.com Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 7f 192y · 12 ran
1. 112. Modesty (IRE)10/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Kevin Stott · T: Freddie & Martyn Meade
2. 213. Anjo Bonita (GB)5/1
3. 34. Feud (GB)11/4 fav
4:25 Watch Racing Online Free With Coral Stayers Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 2m 56y · 11 ran
1. 16. Praiano (GER)10/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Ray Dawson · T: Roger Varian
2. 24. Atacama Desert (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 310. Carrigillihy (GB)16/1
5:00 Coral Gets You Closer To The Action Finale Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 56y · 16 ran
1. 114. Titian (IRE)33/1Won by a head · J: Dougie Costello · T: Julie Camacho
2. 28. Faylaq (GB)12/1
3. 311. Jean Baptiste (IRE)33/1
4. 132. Ziggy (GB)4/1 fav

York racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 60 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 favourites20 of 57 won35.1% · 57 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 £3.80Staked £57.00, returned £60.80 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerTitian (IRE) 33/1The 5:00 Coral Gets You Closer To The Action Finale Handicap at York
Joint favourites2 of 6 won33.3% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chantilly (FR)	3	9	9	—
Chelmsford City (AW)	2	7	8	0 of 2 won
Chepstow	2	7	7	—
Curragh	2	8	8	—
Fairyhouse	4	7	7	—
Hexham	3	7	7	—
Newmarket	3	5	7	2 of 4 won
York	1	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 8 October 2022?: 60 races across 8 meetings were run on 8 October 2022: Chantilly (FR) (9 races), Chelmsford City (AW) (8 races), Chepstow (7 races), Curragh (8 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Hexham (7 races), Newmarket (7 races) and York (7 races). That is Chantilly (FR) in France; Chelmsford City (AW), Chepstow, Hexham, Newmarket and York in Great Britain; Curragh and Fairyhouse 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 8 October 2022?: Chantilly (FR): Soft (Turf); Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Chepstow: Good (Turf); Curragh: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Fairyhouse: Good (Turf); Hexham: Soft (Turf); Newmarket: Good (Turf); York: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 8 October 2022?: Outright favourites won 20 of 57 on 8 October 2022 (35.1%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £57.00 and returned £60.80 — a profit of £3.80. 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 Titian (IRE) at 33/1 in the 5:00 Coral Gets You Closer To The Action Finale Handicap at York.
What was the feature race on 8 October 2022?: The feature race was the 3:00 Darley Dewhurst Stakes (Group 1) (Group 1) at Newmarket, won by Chaldean (GB) (5/2J).
What time was the first race on 8 October 2022?: The first race was the 12:05 Prix le Fabuleux at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 8:30 Jane Cook Birthday Celebration Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).