What horse racing was on 1 January 2023?

56 races across 9 meetings were run on 1 January 2023: Cagnes-Sur-Mer (FR) (2 races), Catterick (6 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Exeter (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Fakenham (6 races), Musselburgh (6 races), Southwell (AW) (8 races) and Tramore (7 races). That is Cagnes-Sur-Mer (FR) in France; 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 2023?

Cagnes-Sur-Mer (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Catterick: Soft (Turf); Cheltenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Exeter: Heavy (Turf); Fairyhouse: Soft (Turf); Fakenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Musselburgh: Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Tramore: Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 1 January 2023?

Outright favourites won 24 of 49 on 1 January 2023 (49.0%); joint favourites won 5 of 15. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £49.00 and returned £58.96 — a profit of £9.96. 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 Edgar Allan Poe (IRE) at 28/1 in the 3:35 Racing Again 12th January Handicap Hurdle at Catterick.

What was the feature race on 1 January 2023?

The feature race was the 1:20 Paddy Power Novices' Chase (Registered As The Dipper Novices' Chase) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Grade 2) at Cheltenham, won by The Real Whacker (IRE) (10/1).

What time was the first race on 1 January 2023?

The first race was the 11:35 Prix de l'Esteron at Cagnes-Sur-Mer (FR); the last was the 5:56 talkSPORT Download The App Fillies' Handicap at Southwell (AW).

Racing Results

Sunday 1 January 2023

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56 races were run across 9 meetings on 1 January 2023: Cagnes-Sur-Mer (FR), Catterick, Cheltenham, Exeter, Fairyhouse, Fakenham, Musselburgh, Southwell (AW) and Tramore.

Cagnes-Sur-Mer (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 2 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 2 · Biggest winner 182/10

11:35 Prix de l'Esteron (Hurdle) (Conditions) (5yo+) (Turf) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 18. Cookilayone (FR)17/10 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Dylan Ubeda · T: Mathieu Pitart
2. 25. Happy Roque (FR)39/10
3. 33. Forza (FR)47/1
2:32 Prix de l'Artois (Hurdle) (Conditions) (5yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m1½f · 9 ran
1. 13. Hellena (FR)182/10Won by half a length · J: Adrien Merienne · T: S Foucher
2. 25. Avernes (IRE)31/10
3. 34. Brekdance Bilberry (FR)6/4 fav

Cagnes-Sur-Mer racecourse statistics →

Catterick Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 28/1

12:40 Happy New Year Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 66y · 7 ran
1. 11. Park This One (IRE)8/15 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Jamie Snowden
2. 26. Happywifehappylife (IRE)13/2
3. 35. Swallows Song (GB)9/1
1:15 Download The Vickers.Bet App Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 1f 71y · 12 ran
1. 14. Just Jess (IRE)7/2 jt-favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Ross Chapman · T: Sue Smith
2. 211. My Strong Man (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 32. Tartan Cookie (IRE)28/1
1:50 Join Racing TV Now Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 54y · 4 ran
1. 12. Git Maker (FR)8/13 favWon by 6½ lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Jamie Snowden
2. 23. Tupelo Mississippi (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Bardenstown Lad (GB)2/1
2:25 Philip Kirby Racing Club Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 156y · 6 ran
1. 12. Matchless (IRE)11/8 favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Jennie Candlish
2. 21. Legendary Day (GB)10/3
3. 34. Whitehaven (FR)2/1
3:00 racingtv.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 1f 54y · 9 ran
1. 12. Skyhill (IRE)15/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Callum Bewley · T: Alison Hamilton
2. 24. Tom Creen (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 38. Catlin (GB)13/2
3:35 Racing Again 12th January Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 156y · 13 ran
1. 17. Edgar Allan Poe (IRE)28/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Thomas Willmott · T: Sue Smith
2. 24. Miltiades (IRE)4/1
3. 36. Bashful (GB)9/2
4. 73. Cartonne (FR)10/3 fav

Catterick racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

12:10 Ballymore Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f 56y · 13 ran
1. 114. Weveallbeencaught (IRE)5/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 211. Rock My Way (IRE)66/1
3. 38. Militaire (GB)25/1
12:45 AIS Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 3m 2f 70y · 11 ran
1. 17. Rapper (GB)8/1Won by 8½ lengths · J: Richard Patrick · T: Henry Daly
2. 210. Java Point (IRE)11/2
3. 38. Secret Reprieve (IRE)8/1
4. 51. Farinet (FR)9/2 fav
1:20 Paddy Power Novices' Chase (Registered As The Dipper Novices' Chase) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f 127y · 5 ran
1. 12. The Real Whacker (IRE)10/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Patrick Neville
2. 24. Monmiral (FR)13/8 fav
3. 36. Thunder Rock (IRE)15/8
1:55 Paddy Power New Year's Day Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f 127y · 16 ran
1. 18. Midnight River (GB)6/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 23. Stolen Silver (FR)11/1
3. 310. Nassalam (FR)8/1
4. 513. Shakem Up'arry (IRE)11/2 fav
2:30 Careers At dornangroup.com Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f 56y · 9 ran
1. 19. Marie's Rock (IRE)11/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 28. Dashel Drasher (GB)8/1
3. 33. First Street (GB)7/2
4. 64. I Like To Move It (GB)3/1 fav
3:05 Paddy Power Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 7f 213y · 10 ran
1. 19. Hector Javilex (FR)8/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Lilly Pinchin · T: Charlie Longsdon
2. 28. Jet Of Magic (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 37. Abuffalosoldier (IRE)4/1
3:40 JCB 'Junior' NH Flat Race (Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Listed) (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 1 · 1m 5f 209y · 14 ran
1. 16. Fiercely Proud (IRE)17/2Won by half a length · J: Luca Morgan · T: Ben Pauling
2. 29. Meatloaf (FR)3/1 jt-fav
3. 33. Dancing In Brazil (GB)3/1 jt-fav

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

Exeter Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:20 Passage House Inn Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 48y · 8 ran
1. 13. Sheldon (IRE)5/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Micheal Nolan · T: Seamus Mullins
2. 25. Upton Road (IRE)14/1
3. 37. Hititi (FR)3/1 fav
12:55 Racing TV HD On Sky 426 Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 111y · 4 ran
1. 12. Marsh Wren (GB)10/3Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Ciaran Gethings · T: Stuart Edmunds
2. 21. Annie Magic (IRE)10/11 fav
1:30 Watch On Racing TV Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 161y · 14 ran
1. 11. Hugos New Horse (FR)8/13 favWon by half a length · J: Freddie Gingell · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 24. Buckhorn Rocco (GB)11/4
3. 317. Cast's Tasha (IRE)100/1
2:05 Thurlestone Hotel 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 111y · 16 ran
1. 16. How Will I Know (IRE)13/8 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Lorcan Murtagh · T: Harry Fry
2. 24. Game Winner (FR)22/1
3. 32. Copshill Lad (IRE)13/2
2:40 NAF Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 54y · 10 ran
1. 15. In Rem (FR)17/2Won by a neck · J: David Noonan · T: Jane Williams
2. 211. Lady Kk (IRE)7/2
3. 37. Raddon Top (IRE)3/1 fav
3:15 Happy New Year Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 3f 48y · 13 ran
1. 113. Lightonthewing (IRE)4/1 jt-favWon by 4½ lengths · J: James Best · T: Sue Gardner
2. 210. Kingcormac (IRE)15/2
3. 34. Imperial Joe (IRE)13/2
3:50 Cheltenham And South West Racing Club Open Maiden NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 161y · 8 ran
1. 15. Wrappedupinmay (IRE)8/15 favWon by 24 lengths · J: Lorcan Williams · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 28. Grumpy Rosie (GB)7/2
3. 33. Moonlight Artist (GB)20/1

Exeter racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

12:15 Wishing Everyone A Healthy 2023 Mares Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f 68y · 5 ran
1. 12. Harmonya Maker (FR)5/4Won by 20 lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 25. Pink In The Park (IRE)6/5 fav
3. 31. Granny Lowrie (IRE)11/1
12:50 ITM Stallion Trail 13-14 January Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f 13y · 21 ran
1. 17. Indiana Dream (FR)9/4 jt-favWon by 15 lengths · J: L P Dempsey · T: W P Mullins
2. 22. An Mhi (IRE)3/1
3. 318. Nine Graces (GB)20/1
1:25 Fairyhouse Membership 2023 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 11. Kashi (FR)12/1Won by a neck · J: Donagh Meyler · T: Karl Thornton
2. 23. Musta Lovea Lovea (IRE)5/1
3. 39. Don't Talk (GER)11/1
4. 510. Warm In Gorey (IRE)7/2 fav
2:00 Tote+ Pays You More At Tote.ie Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m 7f 165y · 17 ran
1. 14. Cher Why Not (IRE)9/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Cian Quirke · T: Timothy Doyle
2. 210. Mahler Appeal (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 311. Legacy Of Dreams (FR)16/1
2:35 John & Chich Fowler Memorial EBF Mares Chase (Grade 3) Chase · 2m 5f 30y · 5 ran
1. 12. Scarlet And Dove (IRE)6/4 favWon by 4¾ lengths · J: B J Cooper · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 23. Dolcita (FR)85/40
3. 31. Ballyshannon Rose (IRE)3/1
3:10 McInerney Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 5f 30y · 6 ran
1. 14. James Du Berlais (FR)1/4 favWon by 15 lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: W P Mullins
2. 22. Capilano Bridge (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Ballykeel (IRE)5/1
3:45 Jump Into January At fairyhouse (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 10 ran
1. 111. Stellar Story (IRE)13/2Won by half a length · J: Mr H C Swan · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 21. Any Road (IRE)14/1
3. 36. Chrisco (FR)8/11 fav

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

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

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

12:35 Racing Tv Marathon Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 5f 24y · 7 ran
1. 12. Lord Sparky (GB)7/2Won by 8½ lengths · J: Miss Gina Andrews · T: Stuart Edmunds
2. 25. Enduring Love (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Stay Out Of Court (IRE)33/1
4. UR4. Dock Road (IRE) · unseated rider2/1 fav
1:10 Book Your Skip Online At www.fakenhamskips.co.uk Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3y · 9 ran
1. 17. Toothless (FR)5/4 favWon by 35 lengths · J: Bryony Frost · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Boleyn Boy (IRE)11/1
3. 36. Stopnsearch (GB)12/1
1:45 R Q Capital Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f 44y · 8 ran
1. 13. Lincoln Lyn (GB)3/1 jt-favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Lee Edwards · T: Tom Gretton
2. 26. Le Tueur (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Twasn't The Plan (IRE)11/2
2:20 Paddy Power Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 95y · 9 ran
1. 14. Allo Allo (GB)11/4Won by a length · J: Charlie Hammond · T: Stuart Edmunds
2. 210. Fine By Her (GB)16/1
3. 32. Gerico Ville (FR)11/2
4. 88. Hurricane Vichi (IRE)5/2 fav
2:55 Gamble Plant Norfolk Ltd Grand Prix Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 1y · 15 ran
1. 15. Irish Hill (GER)5/2 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Bryony Frost · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Haafapiece (GB)16/1
3. 315. Small Bad Bob (IRE)25/1
3:30 www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk Mares' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 38y · 7 ran
1. 11. Bolintlea (IRE)5/2Won by 14 lengths · J: Charlie Hammond · T: Dr Richard Newland
2. 27. Wildkatze (GER)10/1
3. 34. Redbridge Rosie (IRE)12/1
4. BD2. Jessie Lightfoot (IRE) · brought down7/4 fav

Fakenham racecourse statistics →

Musselburgh Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

12:25 Fitzdares First Foot Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 124y · 8 ran
1. 13. Bringbackmemories (FR)13/8 favWon by 15 lengths · J: Ryan Mania · T: John C McConnell
2. 21. Cabrakan (IRE)7/2
3. 38. Sanitiser (GB)5/2
1:00 Fitzdares Happy New Year Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 180y · 10 ran
1. 13. Brandy Mcqueen (IRE)9/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Edward Austin · T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford
2. 24. Lock Down Luke (GB)7/1
3. 39. Lastofthecosmics (GB)4/1
1:35 Fitzdares 'Auld Reekie' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 4f 68y · 7 ran
1. 11. Minella Drama (IRE)5/2 favWon by 6½ lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Donald McCain
2. 24. Cooper's Cross (IRE)3/1
3. 38. Half Shot (IRE)7/1
2:10 Fitzdares New Years Day Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f 68y · 12 ran
1. 17. Large Action (GB)25/1Won by 13 lengths · J: Ryan Mania · T: Roger Fell
2. 211. Dr Shirocco (IRE)9/1
3. 31. En Meme Temps (FR)25/1
4. F5. Dondiam (FR) · fell11/4 fav
2:45 Fitzdares Hogmaneigh Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 1m 7f 124y · 10 ran
1. 13. Nayati (FR)11/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Donald McCain
2. 29. Collingham (GER)10/1
3. 310. Thereisnodoubt (IRE)14/1
4. 52. Homme Public (FR)3/1 fav
3:20 Fitzdares Hair Of The Dog Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 171y · 8 ran
1. 12. Benson (GB)2/1 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Ryan Mania · T: Sandy Thomson
2. 27. Holmes St Georges (FR)10/3
3. 39. Ilanz (FR)4/1

Musselburgh racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 15/2

2:16 talkSPORT Powered By Fans Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 13y · 9 ran
1. 13. Mayfair Gold (IRE)6/4 favWon by half a length · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Alan King
2. 22. Queen Of Burgundy (GB)13/2
3. 34. Biplane (USA)20/1
2:51 Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Classified Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 13y · 10 ran
1. 110. Win Win Power (IRE)8/11 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Theodore Ladd · T: Michael Appleby
2. 211. Written Broadcast (IRE)12/1
3. 37. Luxy Lou (IRE)8/1
3:26 Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Classified Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 13y · 11 ran
1. 18. Saxonhill (IRE)11/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Kevin Stott · T: Phil McEntee
2. 21. Mac Ailey (GB)3/1 fav
3. 35. Krystal Maze (IRE)25/1
3:56 It's Time To Turn To talkSPORT Fillies' Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 2 · 7f 14y · 5 ran
1. 14. Manaafith (USA)8/15 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Jim Crowley · T: Roger Varian
2. 21. Aramis Grey (IRE)6/1
3. 35. River Pride (GB)16/1
4:26 BetUK's Acca Club 5 Free Bet Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 4f 214y · 10 ran
1. 11. Pay For Adaay (GB)5/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: William Carver · T: Simon Hodgson
2. 210. Sugar Hill Babe (IRE)7/2
3. 32. Dalby Forest (GB)9/1
4. 44. No Saint (GB)9/4 fav
4:56 Huge Daily Boosts Only At BetUK Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 4f 214y · 7 ran
1. 13. Alligator Alley (GB)10/3 co-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Jason Watson · T: David O'Meara
2. 21. Fine Wine (FR)10/3 co-fav
3. 38. Tolstoy (IRE)12/1
5:26 Top Odds Every Day With BetUK Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 4f 214y · 8 ran
1. 14. Murbih (IRE)15/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Cam Hardie · T: Antony Brittain
2. 25. Beneficiary (GB)10/3 fav
3. 32. Dark Side Prince (GB)13/2
5:56 talkSPORT Download The App Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 23y · 10 ran
1. 13. Aiming High (GB)4/1 favWon by half a length · J: Hayley Turner · T: David Simcock
2. 27. Rikona (GB)6/1
3. 32. Mille Miglia (GB)9/2

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Tramore Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 13/2

11:55 David Flynn Construction Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 50y · 15 ran
1. 18. Quais De Paris (FR)1/5 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 212. Birdie Or Bust (IRE)11/1
3. 310. Soldier Solid (IRE)80/1
12:30 Ryan's Cleaning Services Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m 50y · 14 ran
1. 13. Ahead Of The Posse (IRE)2/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Keith Donoghue · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 22. Knocknagappagh (IRE)10/1
3. 39. Indie Belle (IRE)11/4
1:05 Jack De Bromhead Memorial Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f 170y · 14 ran
1. 12. Cardamon Hill (IRE)13/2Won by 9 lengths · J: Jordan Gainford · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 21. Lisnagar Fortune (IRE)4/5 fav
3. 36. Lucky Zebo (GB)28/1
1:40 Tramore Medical Clinic Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m 5f 170y · 13 ran
1. 13. Ardera Ru (IRE)9/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Shane O'Callaghan · T: Eoin Doyle
2. 25. Lake Chad (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
3. 31. Southerner (IRE)20/1
2:15 Savills New Year's Day Chase (Grade 3) Chase · 2m 6f 50y · 5 ran
1. 15. Minella Indo (IRE)7/4Won by a neck · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 21. Stattler (IRE)4/5 fav
3. 33. Roi Mage (FR)50/1
2:50 Core Bullion Traders Rated Novice Chase Chase · 1m 7f 100y · 8 ran
1. 110. Whiskeywealth (IRE)11/8 favWon by 15 lengths · J: Mike O'Connor · T: Eoghan O'Grady
2. 24. Golf Marin (FR)9/4
3. 33. Bite That (IRE)10/1
3:25 Tom Carroll Memorial Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 2m 6f 50y · 13 ran
1. 15. Tyre Kicker (FR)5/2 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Keith Donoghue · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 28. Kings Halo (IRE)13/2
3. 39. Da Big Fella (IRE)10/1

Tramore racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 56 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 favourites24 of 49 won49.0% · 49 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 £9.96Staked £49.00, returned £58.96 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerEdgar Allan Poe (IRE) 28/1The 3:35 Racing Again 12th January Handicap Hurdle at Catterick
Joint favourites5 of 15 won33.3% · 7 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Cagnes-Sur-Mer (FR)	1	2	2	—
Catterick	3	5	6	1 of 2 won
Cheltenham	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Exeter	3	6	7	1 of 2 won
Fairyhouse	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Fakenham	2	5	6	1 of 2 won
Musselburgh	4	6	6	—
Southwell (AW)	4	7	8	1 of 3 won
Tramore	4	6	7	0 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 1 January 2023?: 56 races across 9 meetings were run on 1 January 2023: Cagnes-Sur-Mer (FR) (2 races), Catterick (6 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Exeter (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Fakenham (6 races), Musselburgh (6 races), Southwell (AW) (8 races) and Tramore (7 races). That is Cagnes-Sur-Mer (FR) in France; 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 2023?: Cagnes-Sur-Mer (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Catterick: Soft (Turf); Cheltenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Exeter: Heavy (Turf); Fairyhouse: Soft (Turf); Fakenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Musselburgh: Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Tramore: Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 1 January 2023?: Outright favourites won 24 of 49 on 1 January 2023 (49.0%); joint favourites won 5 of 15. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £49.00 and returned £58.96 — a profit of £9.96. 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 Edgar Allan Poe (IRE) at 28/1 in the 3:35 Racing Again 12th January Handicap Hurdle at Catterick.
What was the feature race on 1 January 2023?: The feature race was the 1:20 Paddy Power Novices' Chase (Registered As The Dipper Novices' Chase) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Grade 2) at Cheltenham, won by The Real Whacker (IRE) (10/1).
What time was the first race on 1 January 2023?: The first race was the 11:35 Prix de l'Esteron at Cagnes-Sur-Mer (FR); the last was the 5:56 talkSPORT Download The App Fillies' Handicap at Southwell (AW).