What horse racing was on 23 February 2023?

34 races across 5 meetings were run on 23 February 2023: Huntingdon (6 races), Newcastle (AW) (7 races), Sedgefield (7 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Thurles (7 races). That is Huntingdon, Newcastle (AW), Sedgefield and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Thurles 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 23 February 2023?

Huntingdon: Good (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Sedgefield: Good (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Thurles: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 23 February 2023?

Outright favourites won 13 of 32 on 23 February 2023 (40.6%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £31.19 — a loss of £0.81. 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 Rockley Point (GB) at 16/1 in the 4:45 Huge Daily Boosts Only At Betuk Classified Stakes at Southwell (AW).

What was the feature race on 23 February 2023?

The feature race was the 3:40 Markaye Contracts Ltd Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) (Grade 3) at Thurles, won by Sa Fureur (IRE) (5/6F).

What time was the first race on 23 February 2023?

The first race was the 1:00 Download The At The Races App Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Sedgefield; the last was the 8:00 Top Odds Every Day With Betuk Handicap at Newcastle (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 23 February 2023

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34 races were run across 5 meetings on 23 February 2023: Huntingdon, Newcastle (AW), Sedgefield, Southwell (AW) and Thurles.

Huntingdon Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 6/1

1:40 Visit racingtv.com Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 104y · 4 ran
1. 13. Charlie's Glance (GB)15/8 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: James Martin · T: Andrew J Martin
2. 24. Great Heart'jac (FR)11/4
3. 31. Trapista (FR)2/1
2:15 Every Race Live On Racing TV Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 171y · 5 ran
1. 14. Samuel Spade (GER)2/13 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Luca Morgan · T: Ben Pauling
2. 21. Inchester D'amsyl (FR)4/1
3. 33. Warner's Cross (IRE)80/1
2:50 Every Race Live On Racing TV EBF Mares' 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 145y · 7 ran
1. 12. Blue Beach (GB)4/11 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Alex Edwards · T: Mel Rowley
2. 25. Presenting Belle (IRE)18/1
3. 33. For Gina (GB)14/1
3:25 Join Racing Tv Now Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 145y · 11 ran
1. 12. Blue Shark (IRE)11/4 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 25. Titanium Bullet (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Bertie B (GB)10/1
4:00 Racing Tv Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 189y · 5 ran
1. 15. Northern Poet (IRE)4/1Won by 4 lengths · J: James Davies · T: Nick Gifford
2. 22. William Cody (GB)13/8 fav
3. 33. Fanzio (FR)9/1
4:35 Bet At Racingtv.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 171y · 12 ran
1. 16. Boundsy Boy (GB)6/1Won by half a length · J: Toby Wynne · T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
2. 23. Ingennio (FR)4/1
3. 34. Pride Of Hawridge (IRE)13/8 fav

Huntingdon racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 13/2

5:00 Huge Daily Boosts Only At Betuk Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 42y · 5 ran
1. 12. Dinoo (IRE)5/2Won by half a length · J: David Egan · T: Roger Varian
2. 21. Qaasid (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 34. Busby (IRE)16/1
5:30 Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5y · 9 ran
1. 14. Bin Hayyan (IRE)10/3Won by a neck · J: Jason Watson · T: David O'Meara
2. 22. Ron O (GB)2/1 fav
3. 36. Perfect Swiss (GB)9/2
6:00 Talksport Powered By Fans Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 14y · 6 ran
1. 14. Vindobala (IRE)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Sam England
2. 22. Lilikoi (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 36. Gracelands Girl (GB)14/1
6:30 Spreadex Sports Get 40 In Bonuses Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 3 · 7f 14y · 7 ran
1. 12. Fade To Gray (GB)Evens favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Sam James · T: Grant Tuer
2. 25. Tondeuse (FR)50/1
3. 37. Flower Desert (FR)22/1
7:00 Betuk Over 40,000 Live Streamed Races Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 19. One Hart (IRE)13/2Won by a head · J: Sam James · T: Grant Tuer
2. 21. After John (GB)10/1
3. 33. One More Dream (GB)9/1
4. 98. Blackjack (GB)10/3 fav
7:30 Huge Daily Boosts Only At BetUK Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 16. Winter Crown (GB)2/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Julie Camacho
2. 22. Dalton Lane (IRE)10/1
3. 35. Snuggle (GB)8/13 fav
8:00 Top Odds Every Day With Betuk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 18. Nellie French (IRE)11/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Phil Dennis · T: Katie Scott
2. 23. Kraken Power (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 31. Kath's Toyboy (GB)12/1

Newcastle (AW) racecourse statistics →

Sedgefield Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

1:00 Download The At The Races App Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 12. Aubis Walk (FR)11/8 favWon by 23 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Nicky Richards
2. 28. Western Jill (IRE)9/2
3. 310. Jamaicaine (FR)5/2
1:30 Vickers.Bet Proudly Supporting British Racing Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f 28y · 7 ran
1. 13. Trac (FR)3/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Conor O'Farrell · T: Micky Hammond
2. 26. Quiet Flow (GB)11/4 fav
3. 35. Coolmoyne (GB)9/1
2:05 Download The Vickers.Bet App Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 3f · 7 ran
1. 14. Sir Apollo (IRE)9/4 favWon by 32 lengths · J: Jonathan England · T: Sam England
2. 25. Henry Brown (IRE)3/1
3. 37. Tanrudy (IRE)9/1
2:40 BBC MakeADifferenceAwards Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 11. Jaramillo (GB)13/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Conor O'Farrell · T: Warren Greatrex
2. 22. Mullinaree (IRE)Evens fav
3. 33. Shandancer (IRE)7/2
3:15 MW Paving And Groundworks Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 3f · 8 ran
1. 14. The Blame Game (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Brian Hughes · T: James Ewart
2. 21. Thatbeatsbanagher (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 33. First Man (IRE)15/2
3:50 Best Odds Guaranteed Daily At Vickers.Bet Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 5 ran
1. 12. Gandhi Maker (FR)13/8 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Ross Chapman · T: Stuart Coltherd
2. 21. Fearless Action (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Lucky Robin (IRE)10/1
4:25 Vickers.Bet Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 8 ran
1. 13. Bertie's Wish (IRE)5/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Jennie Candlish
2. 26. Start In Front (FR)16/5
3. 32. Legendary Day (GB)2/1 fav

Sedgefield racecourse statistics →

Southwell (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

1:50 Spreadex Sports In-play Racing Betting Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 14y · 11 ran
1. 110. Dreams Delivered (IRE)85/40 favWon by half a length · J: Alec Voikhansky · T: Michael Appleby
2. 29. Ebury (GB)8/1
3. 33. Pink Parfait (GB)8/1
2:25 Betuk's Acca Club 5 Free Bet Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 16y · 11 ran
1. 13. Bellagio Man (IRE)5/1Won by a neck · J: Cam Hardie · T: Antony Brittain
2. 25. Intervention (GB)10/3
3. 31. Walking On Clouds (IRE)3/1 fav
3:00 Spreadex Sports 2nd To Rag Insurance Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 7f 14y · 14 ran
1. 17. Odin Owns You All (IRE)5/2 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Daniel Muscutt · T: Michael Bell
2. 26. Kodiman (IRE)10/1
3. 34. Eagle Day (IRE)3/1
3:35 Spreadex Sports Live Uk Racing Streaming Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f 14y · 11 ran
1. 14. Zip (GB)11/1Won by half a length · J: Oisin Orr · T: Richard Fahey
2. 25. Justcallmepete (GB)9/2
3. 311. Chola Empire (GB)3/1
4. 46. Hickory (IRE)5/4 fav
4:10 Betuk Over 40,000 Live Streamed Races Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 4f 214y · 9 ran
1. 13. Lihou (GB)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Rossa Ryan · T: David Evans
2. 28. Dalby Forest (GB)17/2
3. 36. Glorious Rio (IRE)66/1
4. 57. Bert Kibbler (GB)10/3 fav
4:45 Huge Daily Boosts Only At Betuk Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 4f 214y · 12 ran
1. 17. Rockley Point (GB)16/1Won by a head · J: Jason Hart · T: Katie Scott
2. 211. The Tron (GB)3/1 fav
3. 310. Stroxx (IRE)5/1
5:15 Top Odds Every Day With Betuk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 14y · 12 ran
1. 11. Dubai Jeanius (IRE)Evens favWon by half a length · J: Tom Eaves · T: Michael Herrington
2. 25. Isle of Wolves (GB)15/2
3. 37. Hashtagmetoo (USA)14/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Thurles Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:55 Carey Glass Irish EBF Colreevy Mares Novice Chase (Listed) Chase · 2m 5f 205y · 5 ran
1. 12. Brides Hill (IRE)7/2Won by 4 lengths · J: L P Dempsey · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 26. Telmesomethinggirl (IRE)6/5 fav
3. 37. Instit (FR)13/8
2:30 Thurles Racecourse (Q.R.) Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 2m 5f 205y · 17 ran
1. 113. O Mio Babbino (IRE)12/1Won by a length · J: Mr A Burke-Ott · T: Patrick Cronin
2. 22. Cahirdown Boy (IRE)13/2 jt-fav
3. 36. Room To Roam (IRE)25/1
3:05 www.thurlesraces.ie Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 149y · 9 ran
1. 18. Union Park (FR)2/1 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Darragh O'Keeffe · T: P J Rothwell
2. 23. Espion Du Chenet (FR)9/2
3. 34. Kitty Galore (IRE)9/1
3:40 Markaye Contracts Ltd Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · 2m 4f 154y · 8 ran
1. 12. Sa Fureur (IRE)5/6 favWon by a short head · J: Jordan Gainford · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 23. Buddy One (IRE)22/1
3. 36. Knockanard Lady (IRE)9/2
4:15 I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 7f 151y · 11 ran
1. 15. Franciscan Rock (IRE)11/8Won by 4¼ lengths · J: Ricky Doyle · T: M F Morris
2. 22. Sir Argus (GB)5/4 fav
3. 310. So Des Flos (FR)4/1
4:50 Connolly's RED MILLS Ladies Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m 70y · 18 ran
1. 113. Port Rashid (IRE)14/1Won by half a length · J: Miss J Townend · T: Timothy Townend
2. 211. Dylan Lombardy (IRE)10/1
3. 36. Future Proof (IRE)50/1
4. 414. Theonewedreamof (IRE)5/6 fav
5:20 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 70y · 15 ran
1. 114. West End Victory (IRE)11/10 favWon by half a length · J: Miss J Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 211. Silver Lark (IRE)4/1
3. 315. Final Decision (GB)11/2

Thurles racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 34 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 favourites13 of 32 won40.6% · 32 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 £0.81Staked £32.00, returned £31.19 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerRockley Point (GB) 16/1The 4:45 Huge Daily Boosts Only At Betuk Classified Stakes at Southwell (AW)
Joint favourites1 of 4 won25.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Huntingdon	3	5	6	1 of 2 won
Newcastle (AW)	1	7	7	—
Sedgefield	3	7	7	—
Southwell (AW)	3	7	7	—
Thurles	3	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 23 February 2023?: 34 races across 5 meetings were run on 23 February 2023: Huntingdon (6 races), Newcastle (AW) (7 races), Sedgefield (7 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Thurles (7 races). That is Huntingdon, Newcastle (AW), Sedgefield and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Thurles 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 23 February 2023?: Huntingdon: Good (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Sedgefield: Good (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Thurles: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 23 February 2023?: Outright favourites won 13 of 32 on 23 February 2023 (40.6%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £31.19 — a loss of £0.81. 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 Rockley Point (GB) at 16/1 in the 4:45 Huge Daily Boosts Only At Betuk Classified Stakes at Southwell (AW).
What was the feature race on 23 February 2023?: The feature race was the 3:40 Markaye Contracts Ltd Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) (Grade 3) at Thurles, won by Sa Fureur (IRE) (5/6F).
What time was the first race on 23 February 2023?: The first race was the 1:00 Download The At The Races App Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Sedgefield; the last was the 8:00 Top Odds Every Day With Betuk Handicap at Newcastle (AW).