What horse racing was on 18 August 2023?

43 races across 7 meetings were run on 18 August 2023: Cork (4 races), Epsom Downs (6 races), Newbury (6 races), Newmarket (6 races), Thirsk (8 races), Tramore (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Cork and Tramore in Ireland; Epsom Downs, Newbury, Newmarket, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain. 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 18 August 2023?

Cork: Yielding (Turf); Epsom Downs: Good (Turf); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Thirsk: Good (Turf); Tramore: Yielding (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 18 August 2023?

Outright favourites won 13 of 39 on 18 August 2023 (33.3%); joint favourites won 2 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £33.21 — a loss of £5.79. 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 King's Gambit (IRE) at 33/1 in the 2:40 Benny Hutchins Memorial EBF Maiden Stakes at Newbury (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 18 August 2023?

The feature race was the 5:52 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Give Thanks Stakes (Fillies' And Mares' Group 3) (Group 3) at Cork, won by Term Of Endearment (GB) (9/2).

What time was the first race on 18 August 2023?

The first race was the 1:40 Free Tips Daily On attheraces.com Apprentice Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW); the last was the 8:20 Follow BresBet On Twitter Handicap at Thirsk.

Racing Results

Friday 18 August 2023

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43 races were run across 7 meetings on 18 August 2023: Cork, Epsom Downs, Newbury, Newmarket, Thirsk, Tramore and Wolverhampton (AW).

Cork Yielding · Turf · 4 races · Ireland

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

4:15 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Flat · 5f · 12 ran
1. 16. Gloucester (IRE)16/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Paddy Harnett · T: Donnacha Aidan O'Brien
2. 215. Vanity Pays (GB)5/2
3. 314. Sweetest (IRE)4/6 fav
4:50 Buy Tickets Online At www.corkracecourse.ie Handicap Flat · 5f · 13 ran
1. 11. Never Shout Never (IRE)10/3 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Jamie Powell · T: J A Stack
2. 210. Distillate (GB)17/2
3. 39. Cholita (IRE)14/1
5:20 Irish Stallion Farms Irish EBF Platinum Stakes (Listed) Flat · 7f · 7 ran
1. 16. Clever And Cool (IRE)20/1Won by 7½ lengths · J: Rory Cleary · T: J S Bolger
2. 29. Tarawa (IRE)8/13 fav
3. 31. Cosmic Vega (IRE)7/1
5:52 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Give Thanks Stakes (Fillies' And Mares' Group 3) Flat · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 14. Term Of Endearment (GB)9/2Won by 4¼ lengths · J: Colin Keane · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 28. Library (IRE)10/3
3. 32. Dancing Tango (IRE)16/1
4. 56. Boogie Woogie (IRE)11/8 fav

Cork racecourse statistics →

Epsom Downs Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 4 · Biggest winner 18/1

1:50 Jewson Bricks Nursery Flat · Class 5 · 7f 3y · 7 ran
1. 14. Mirroring (IRE)7/2Won by a length · J: Callum Shepherd · T: Michael Bell
2. 21. The Smiling Wolf (GB)17/2
3. 33. The Bitter Moose (IRE)8/1
4. 65. Battle Charge (FR)6/4 fav
2:25 Fast Set Finish British EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 7f 3y · 9 ran
1. 17. Unreal Connection (GB)18/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Rhys Clutterbuck · T: Amanda Perrett
2. 26. Tokyo Dreamer (GB)13/2
3. 31. Asteverdi (GB)11/2
4. 58. Nelson Rose (GB)9/4 fav
3:00 Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 3y · 5 ran
1. 14. Muscika (GB)9/4Won by 3 lengths · J: Cieren Fallon · T: David O'Meara
2. 21. Count Otto (IRE)5/2
3. 33. Granary Queen (IRE)7/4 fav
3:35 Jewson Tool Hire Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 17y · 11 ran
1. 17. Lethal Touch (GB)11/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Thore Hammer Hansen · T: Joseph Parr
2. 210. Gilbert (GB)11/1
3. 33. Swing To The Stars (IRE)5/2 fav
4:10 Betfred Play Fred's 5 Million Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 3y · 6 ran
1. 17. Vegas Jack (GB)11/4 jt-favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Callum Shepherd · T: Adam West
2. 21. Redredrobin (GB)3/1
3. 34. Boy Browning (GB)10/1
4:45 Betfred 'Passionate About Sport' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 3y · 9 ran
1. 14. Moondial (GB)13/2Won by a neck · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Daniel & Claire Kubler
2. 23. Guiteau (IRE)17/2
3. 36. Buy The Dip (GB)7/2

Epsom Downs racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

2:05 BetVictor British EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 110. Queen Of Mougins (IRE)10/3Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 22. Bourgeoisie (GB)13/8 fav
3. 34. Dramatic Effect (GB)12/1
2:40 Benny Hutchins Memorial EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Str) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 15. King's Gambit (IRE)33/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Trevor Whelan · T: Harry & Roger Charlton
2. 24. City Burglar (GB)5/2
3. 33. Boiling Point (IRE)5/6 fav
3:15 TPT Fire Nursery Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 5 ran
1. 11. Kingswood Flyer (IRE)5/4 favWon by a head · J: Tom Marquand · T: William Haggas
2. 24. Count Palatine (IRE)5/2
3. 37. Commander Crouch (IRE)5/1
3:45 Highclere Thoroughbred Racing St Hugh's Stakes (Fillies' Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 5f 34y · 9 ran
1. 110. Miaharris (GB)9/4 favWon by a head · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Owen Burrows
2. 28. Majestic Beauty (GB)7/2
3. 312. Tears Of A Clown (GB)9/1
4:20 Christopher Smith Associates LLP Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 12. Zouky (GB)9/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: James Doyle · T: Philip McBride
2. 25. Captain Cuddles (IRE)10/3
3. 34. Garner (GB)5/1
4. 59. Snuggle (GB)3/1 fav
4:55 BetVictor Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 19. Al Hargah (IRE)85/40 favWon by a neck · J: Alec Voikhansky · T: Richard Hannon
2. 24. Meleri (GB)6/1
3. 310. Imperial Cult (IRE)11/4

Newbury racecourse statistics →

Newmarket Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

5:10 Elite Universal British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 16. Watcha Matey (GB)10/3Won by three-quarters of a length · J: William Buick · T: Hugo Palmer
2. 29. North View (GB)Evens fav
3. 33. Centurion Dream (IRE)13/2
5:45 Source One Consulting Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 17. Swiss Star (GB)15/2Won by a short head · J: David Egan · T: Roger Varian
2. 210. Special Mayson (GB)9/2
3. 39. Ray Vonn (IRE)33/1
4. 45. De Bruyne (GB)11/4 fav
6:20 Elite Universal British EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 17. True Wisdom (IRE)33/1Won by half a length · J: Joe Fanning · T: Charlie Johnston
2. 22. Bellum Justum (IRE)22/1
3. 34. Oddyssey (GB)6/5 fav
6:55 Race&Stay At The Irish Champions Festival Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 19. Le Reveur (IRE)8/1Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady
2. 23. Mr Cuddihy (IRE)14/1
3. 310. Split Elevens (GB)22/1
4. 91. Southwold (IRE)5/2 fav
7:30 Elite Universal Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 15. Forest Demon (IRE)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: William Buick · T: Daniel & Claire Kubler
2. 22. Squeezebox (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 39. Strictly Dreaming (GB)22/1
8:05 LB Group Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 12. Bopedro (FR)3/1 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Hector Crouch · T: David O'Meara
2. 29. Sudden Ambush (GB)7/1
3. 34. Azano (GB)12/1

Newmarket (July) racecourse statistics →

Thirsk Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

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

4:18 Geoff Cooper Birthday Celebration EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 16. Sailthisshipalone (GB)9/4Won by a head · J: Oisin Orr · T: Richard Fahey
2. 22. Apiarist (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 31. Sonmarg (IRE)4/1
4:53 Geoff Cooper Birthday Celebration EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 15. Silent Move (GB)6/5 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Oisin Orr · T: Richard Fahey
2. 22. Foreign Exchange (GB)11/2
3. 34. Quintus Maximus (GB)17/2
5:25 BresBet: Back To Bookmaking British EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 14 ran
1. 11. Almarada Prince (IRE)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Craig Lidster
2. 22. Apocalyx (GB)11/2
3. 39. Pen Portrait (IRE)9/4 fav
6:00 BresBet: Back To Bookmaking British EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 17. Nezeeh (IRE)11/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Alistair Rawlinson · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 28. Only In Jakarta (IRE)10/3
3. 313. Rawaasi (IRE)9/4 fav
6:35 Download The BresBet App Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 17. Muker (IRE)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Alex Jary · T: Nigel Tinkler
2. 28. Majeski Man (IRE)10/3 jt-fav
3. 39. Ecclesiastical (GB)10/3 jt-fav
7:10 Great Prices On bresbet.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 11. Capital Guarantee (IRE)3/1 jt-favWon by a head · J: Jason Watson · T: David O'Meara
2. 22. Craven (GB)9/2
3. 33. Prairie Falcon (GB)3/1 jt-fav
7:45 Ray McLean Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 8y · 15 ran
1. 19. Kittykarma (IRE)11/1Won by a head · J: Oisin Orr · T: Richard Fahey
2. 27. Prince Achille (GB)3/1 fav
3. 38. Edwina Sheeran (IRE)10/3
8:20 Follow BresBet On Twitter Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 218y · 13 ran
1. 18. Ey Up Its The Boss (GB)14/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: David Nolan · T: Tony Coyle
2. 24. Roman Dynasty (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 31. Bowland Park (GB)6/1

Thirsk racecourse statistics →

Tramore Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

4:25 EY Chase Chase · 2m 5f 120y · 7 ran
1. 14. Salvador Ziggy (IRE)4/7 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 25. The Banger Doyle (IRE)15/2
3. 36. Grozni (FR)7/1
5:00 Majestic Hotel Handicap Chase (0-95) Chase · 2m 5f 120y · 15 ran
1. 15. C'est Quelqu'un (FR)11/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 213. General Ryan (IRE)25/1
3. 31. Chelseas Friend (IRE)18/1
5:33 Michael Griffin Auctioneers Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 12. Doctor Brown Bear (IRE)4/6 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: J J Slevin · T: Martin Brassil
2. 212. Lucky Storm (IRE)16/1
3. 39. Tullybawn (IRE)14/1
6:08 Tom Murphy Mercedes Benz Mares Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m · 12 ran
1. 18. Inchiquin Star (IRE)9/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Cian Quirke · T: Paul Stephen Kiely
2. 22. First Dare (IRE)5/1
3. 36. Costanuci (IRE)7/2
4. 71. Betty Dutton (IRE)3/1 fav
6:43 Celebrating The Life Of Mary Hearn Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f · 14 ran
1. 112. Sea Aster (IRE)2/1 favWon by half a length · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 28. Iriskana (FR)6/1
3. 35. Coastguard Lady (IRE)9/4
7:18 Assembly Tech Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m 5f · 11 ran
1. 112. Joshua Chamberlain (IRE)7/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Ricky Doyle · T: Gerard Keane
2. 217. I Am Spider Man (IRE)11/1
3. 32. Pat Coyne (IRE)12/1
4. PU13. Loup De Tallane (FR) · pulled up10/3 fav
7:53 I.P.R.S. Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 8 ran
1. 110. Caman Eileen (IRE)8/11 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Zolpharine (IRE)11/4
3. 36. Gone For Tea (IRE)4/1

Tramore racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 6 races · Great Britain

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

1:40 Free Tips Daily On attheraces.com Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 20y · 10 ran
1. 17. Nazca (GB)13/2Won by a neck · J: Tommie Jakes · T: Linda Perratt
2. 29. Coast (GB)18/1
3. 32. Show Compassion (GB)5/1
4. 53. Boarhunt (GB)4/1 fav
2:15 Download The At The Races App Nursery Flat · Class 5 · 1m 142y · 6 ran
1. 15. Lexington Belle (IRE)1/3 favWon by a head · J: Christian Howarth · T: Alice Haynes
2. 22. Between Me And U (GB)5/1
3. 33. On Borrowed Time (GB)10/1
2:50 At The Races App Form Study Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 104y · 12 ran
1. 110. Naaey (GB)11/8 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Kieran Shoemark · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 24. Avon Light (GB)16/1
3. 36. Classic Times (GB)10/3
3:25 Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 5f 219y · 6 ran
1. 15. Percy Jones (GB)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Billy Loughnane · T: Mark Loughnane
2. 27. Double Oban (GB)10/1
3. 32. Lady Percival (GB)13/2
4. 56. Brave Knight (GB)6/5 fav
4:00 Follow AtTheRaces On Twitter Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 21y · 11 ran
1. 12. Coup De Force (GB)11/2Won by a neck · J: Luke Morris · T: Stuart Kittow
2. 210. Birkenhead (GB)25/1
3. 39. Murbih (IRE)16/1
4. 65. The Thames Boatman (GB)3/1 fav
4:35 At The Races App Market Movers Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 20y · 10 ran
1. 13. Jack Of Clubs (GB)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: P J McDonald · T: Michael Dods
2. 212. Pink Stripes (GB)33/1
3. 31. Autumnal Breeze (IRE)5/2 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 43 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 39 won33.3% · 39 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 £5.79Staked £39.00, returned £33.21 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerKing's Gambit (IRE) 33/1The 2:40 Benny Hutchins Memorial EBF Maiden Stakes at Newbury · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites2 of 8 won25.0% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Cork	1	4	4	—
Epsom Downs	0	4	6	1 of 4 won
Newbury	3	6	6	—
Newmarket	1	6	6	—
Thirsk	1	6	8	1 of 4 won
Tramore	5	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	2	6	6	—

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 18 August 2023?: 43 races across 7 meetings were run on 18 August 2023: Cork (4 races), Epsom Downs (6 races), Newbury (6 races), Newmarket (6 races), Thirsk (8 races), Tramore (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Cork and Tramore in Ireland; Epsom Downs, Newbury, Newmarket, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain. 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 18 August 2023?: Cork: Yielding (Turf); Epsom Downs: Good (Turf); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Thirsk: Good (Turf); Tramore: Yielding (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 18 August 2023?: Outright favourites won 13 of 39 on 18 August 2023 (33.3%); joint favourites won 2 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £33.21 — a loss of £5.79. 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 King's Gambit (IRE) at 33/1 in the 2:40 Benny Hutchins Memorial EBF Maiden Stakes at Newbury (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 18 August 2023?: The feature race was the 5:52 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Give Thanks Stakes (Fillies' And Mares' Group 3) (Group 3) at Cork, won by Term Of Endearment (GB) (9/2).
What time was the first race on 18 August 2023?: The first race was the 1:40 Free Tips Daily On attheraces.com Apprentice Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW); the last was the 8:20 Follow BresBet On Twitter Handicap at Thirsk.