What horse racing was on 28 August 2023?

47 races across 7 meetings were run on 28 August 2023: Ballinrobe (8 races), Cartmel (7 races), Chepstow (6 races), Downpatrick (7 races), Epsom Downs (6 races), Ripon (6 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Ballinrobe and Downpatrick in Ireland; Cartmel, Chepstow, Epsom Downs, Ripon and Southwell (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 28 August 2023?

Ballinrobe: Yielding (Turf); Cartmel: Good To Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Good To Soft (Turf); Downpatrick: Good (Turf); Epsom Downs: Good (Turf); Ripon: Good (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 28 August 2023?

Outright favourites won 15 of 43 on 28 August 2023 (34.9%); joint favourites won 1 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £43.00 and returned £35.09 — a loss of £7.91. 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 Smart Connection (IRE) at 80/1 in the 4:05 EWGA Handicap Hurdle at Cartmel.

What was the feature race on 28 August 2023?

The feature race was the 3:35 British Stallion Studs EBF Ripon Champion Two Yrs Old Trophy Stakes (Listed) (Listed) at Ripon, won by Task Force (GB) (11/8F).

What time was the first race on 28 August 2023?

The first race was the 1:20 Sticky Toffee Pudding Handicap Chase at Cartmel; the last was the 8:05 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Flat Race at Ballinrobe.

Racing Results

Monday 28 August 2023

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47 races were run across 7 meetings on 28 August 2023: Ballinrobe, Cartmel, Chepstow, Downpatrick, Epsom Downs, Ripon and Southwell (AW).

Ballinrobe Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 18/1

4:30 Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 14 ran
1. 18. Quarry Rocco (IRE)9/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: James O'Sullivan · T: P J Rothwell
2. 29. Silver King (IRE)7/2
3. 310. Tomas O Maille (IRE)10/1
5:05 Hollymount Nursing Home Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 9 ran
1. 12. Charlie Luciano (IRE)11/2Won by a neck · J: Neil Ryan · T: Noel Meade
2. 21. Calico (FR)8/1
3. 35. Flamborough (GB)10/1
4. 43. Samui (GB)Evens fav
5:35 Paddy Smyth Memorial Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f 14y · 14 ran
1. 112. Deons Diamond (IRE)18/1Won by 6½ lengths · J: James O'Sullivan · T: P J Rothwell
2. 216. Amazing Amy (IRE)5/1
3. 313. Hurricane Honey (IRE)7/2
4. 101. Straight Home (IRE)3/1 fav
6:05 On-Course Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m 6f 14y · 15 ran
1. 12. Storm Mahler (IRE)10/3 favWon by a length · J: Conor McNamara · T: E McNamara
2. 29. Port Rashid (IRE)14/1
3. 310. That's About Right (IRE)7/1
6:35 On-Course Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m 6f 14y · 14 ran
1. 117. My Friend The Wind (IRE)12/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Conor McNamara · T: E McNamara
2. 212. Miss Laura (IRE)16/1
3. 38. Glenmalure Lodge (IRE)7/2
4. 55. Tullyhogue Fort (IRE)10/3 fav
7:05 BoyleSports Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 4 ran
1. 11. Visionarian (IRE)10/11 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Keith Donoghue · T: Peter Fahey
2. 25. Effernock Fizz (IRE)15/2
3. 34. Mt Leinster (IRE)11/8
7:35 Corrib Oil Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 7f · 9 ran
1. 110. Bella Bliss (IRE)3/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Alex Harvey · T: John C McConnell
2. 23. Junior Rattler (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
3. 36. Slige Dala (IRE)16/1
8:05 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 36y · 8 ran
1. 11. Baby Kate (IRE)8/13 favWon by a length · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 28. Switch From Diesel (IRE)6/1
3. 36. River Robe (IRE)12/1

Ballinrobe racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 80/1

1:20 Sticky Toffee Pudding Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 1f 61y · 11 ran
1. 12. Tonto's Spirit (GB)14/1Won by a nose · J: Mr A J O'Neill · T: Miss A M Slack
2. 27. Pittsburg (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Minella Youngy (IRE)17/2
4. 44. We'll Go Again (IRE)3/1 fav
1:50 Weatherbys Hamilton Cavendish Cup Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 107y · 8 ran
1. 11. Landofsmiles (IRE)6/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Peter Bowen
2. 26. Dee Star (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Bodhisattva (IRE)11/2
4. 59. Eagle Terrace (GB)3/1 fav
2:20 Wicks Waste Management Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 5f 34y · 6 ran
1. 11. Marshalled (IRE)4/1Won by 8½ lengths · J: Richie McLernon · T: Ben Haslam
2. 27. Sword Of Fate (IRE)13/2
3. 34. Lermoos Legend (GB)7/2
4. 63. Jelski (GER)11/4 fav
2:55 Kevin O'Toole Memorial Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 46y · 7 ran
1. 11. Gifted Angel (IRE)15/8 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 28. Majestic Jameela (GB)10/3
3. 32. Balboa (GB)2/1
3:30 EWGA Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 6f 31y · 10 ran
1. 110. Secret Secret (IRE)7/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Charlotte Jones · T: James Moffatt
2. 27. My Gift To You (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 33. Coal Fire (IRE)6/1
4:05 EWGA Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 6f 31y · 9 ran
1. 18. Smart Connection (IRE)80/1Won by a neck · J: James Best · T: Michael Chapman
2. 22. Native Fighter (IRE)13/2
3. 34. Sunshine Girl (IRE)7/1
4. 45. Unwanted Attention (IRE)9/4 fav
4:40 Louis Roederer Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 31y · 6 ran
1. 15. Sinndarella (IRE)4/1Won by a length · J: Chris Ward · T: Sarah Hollinshead
2. 26. Spot On Soph (IRE)4/1
3. 33. Shantou Sunset (GB)9/4 fav

Cartmel racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 15/2

2:15 Local Hero Noah Herniman Nursery Flat · Class 6 · 5f 16y · 9 ran
1. 11. Goodeveningmrbond (IRE)6/1Won by a length · J: Charles Bishop · T: Jack Jones
2. 27. Charlie Mason (GB)7/4 fav
3. 38. Surface To Air (IRE)11/1
2:50 Noah's Retreat - Accessibility At Heart Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 16y · 13 ran
1. 113. Emirates Angel (IRE)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: Alice Haynes
2. 210. Secret Bid (GB)5/4 fav
3. 39. Miguel (IRE)10/3
3:25 Days Recruitment Supports Noahs Retreat Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 16y · 4 ran
1. 14. Mexicali Rose (GB)2/11 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Hector Crouch · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 26. Hawk Jet (GB)28/1
3. 37. Perovskia (GB)50/1
4:00 Trojan-Mek Ltd Machine Movers Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 16y · 7 ran
1. 19. King Of War (GB)15/2Won by a length · J: Connor Planas · T: Alexandra Dunn
2. 23. Little Boy Blue (GB)10/3
3. 36. Redredrobin (GB)3/1 jt-fav
4:35 Noahs Journey Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 16y · 12 ran
1. 15. Pavlodar (FR)15/2Won by a neck · J: Charles Bishop · T: Alastair Ralph
2. 28. Fact Or Fable (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Thewaytothestars (GB)13/2
4. 1011. Coffeemeanscoffee (IRE)6/4 fav
5:10 Tranquil Holiday Experience At Noah's Retreat Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 16y · 12 ran
1. 15. Stalingrad (GB)13/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Billy Loughnane · T: Patrick Chamings
2. 27. Corinthia Knight (IRE)9/1
3. 38. Spirit Of Cahala (GB)20/1
4. 61. Musical Mystery (GB)9/4 fav

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Downpatrick Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:05 A J C Group Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f 165y · 9 ran
1. 110. Dubeyeracingcraic (IRE)2/1 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Philip Byrnes · T: C Byrnes
2. 23. Kalanisi Flash (IRE)3/1
3. 31. Fathom Two (IRE)5/1
2:40 Philip McBurney Racing Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m 1f 165y · 12 ran
1. 15. Anyway (GER)Evens favWon by 8½ lengths · J: Michael O'Sullivan · T: David Kenneth Budds
2. 21. Gwan Tadhg (IRE)11/4
3. 34. Tea It Is (IRE)12/1
3:15 Ulster Carpets Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f 160y · 9 ran
1. 11. Reverend Hubert (IRE)8/15 favWon by 8½ lengths · J: Philip Byrnes · T: C Byrnes
2. 27. Ringdufferin (IRE)9/2
3. 36. Marv Michael (IRE)9/4
3:50 Randox Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m 5f 160y · 10 ran
1. 18. Paidi's Passion (IRE)11/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Jordan Gainford · T: D M Christie
2. 25. Gladiatorial (IRE)15/2
3. 39. Moneynabane (IRE)20/1
4:20 Dennison Commercials Opportunity Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 3f 55y · 8 ran
1. 14. Grozni (FR)7/2Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Philip Byrnes · T: C Byrnes
2. 27. Typical Thomas (IRE)33/1
3. 38. Weddell Sea (IRE)12/1
4. 46. Rexem (IRE)6/5 fav
4:55 Dennison JCB Handicap Chase (0-95) Chase · 2m 3f 55y · 11 ran
1. 111. Padraic's Choice (IRE)16/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Jody McGarvey · T: John Joseph Hanlon
2. 210. Nabraska (IRE)14/1
3. 32. Brehon Star (IRE)2/1
4. 91. I Am Spider Man (IRE)7/4 fav
5:25 A J C Group Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 1f 165y · 9 ran
1. 13. Irish Blaze (IRE)13/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jordan Gainford · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 29. Berliet Express (IRE)6/1
3. 38. Attitash (IRE)9/1
4. 47. Golden Sandbanks (GB)10/3 fav

Downpatrick racecourse statistics →

Epsom Downs Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

2:30 Juddmonte EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 7f 3y · 7 ran
1. 14. Crimson Spirit (GB)7/1Won by a length · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Daniel & Claire Kubler
2. 27. Get Jiggy With It (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 32. Magico (IRE)6/1
3:05 Betfred 'Passionate About Sport' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f 3y · 6 ran
1. 13. Sir Winston (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Aidan Keeley · T: Roger Varian
2. 24. G'daay (GB)9/2
3. 31. Wild Lion (IRE)10/3
4. 65. New Business (GB)5/2 fav
3:40 Betfred Nifty 50 Amateurs' Derby Handicap (Gentleman Amateur Jockeys) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 6y · 11 ran
1. 111. Belgoprince (FR)12/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Mr B M Coonan · T: A J Martin
2. 28. Liberated Light (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 36. Warning Sign (FR)10/1
4:15 Churchill Retirement Living Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 17y · 7 ran
1. 11. Satono Japan (JPN)12/1Won by a short head · J: Callum Shepherd · T: Adam West
2. 26. Oh So Grand (GB)10/3
3. 310. Flight Of Angels (GB)7/2
4. 75. Ribal (GB)11/8 fav
4:50 Worshipful Company Of Loriners Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 113y · 10 ran
1. 16. Kimifive (IRE)6/1Won by half a length · J: Neil Callan · T: Ian Williams
2. 27. Hi Clare (IRE)11/1
3. 39. Otago (GB)10/1
4. 61. Bowland Park (GB)11/4 fav
5:20 Betfred Play Fred's 5 Million Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 3y · 7 ran
1. 13. Capital Guarantee (IRE)7/4 favWon by a length · J: Oisin Murphy · T: David O'Meara
2. 21. Larado (FR)6/1
3. 34. La Maquina (GB)9/1

Epsom Downs racecourse statistics →

Ripon Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:25 British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 12. Power Of Zeus (GB)12/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Brian Ellison
2. 25. Townsend Manor (GB)6/1
3. 34. There's No Limit (IRE)7/1
4. 91. Jersey Rocs (IRE)10/11 fav
3:00 Ripon Racecourse Stable Staff Championships 2023 Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 170y · 6 ran
1. 15. Exposed (GB)2/5 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Tom Marquand · T: William Haggas
2. 26. Sindri (GB)9/4
3. 33. Lukla (GB)25/1
3:35 British Stallion Studs EBF Ripon Champion Two Yrs Old Trophy Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 16. Task Force (GB)11/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 23. Matters Most (GB)8/1
3. 34. Seven Questions (IRE)5/1
4:10 Ripon Rowels Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 11. Isla Kai (IRE)5/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Rowan Scott · T: Nigel Tinkler
2. 27. Maysong (GB)18/1
3. 34. Kathab (IRE)2/1 fav
4:45 Blossom Homecare Harrogate And Ripon Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 170y · 13 ran
1. 110. We Still Believe (IRE)9/1Won by a length · J: Ben Curtis · T: Daragh Bourke
2. 24. Bay Of Naples (IRE)14/1
3. 36. Mac Ailey (GB)5/1
4. 79. Cryptos Dream (IRE)9/4 fav
5:15 AJA Novice Flat Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 190y · 5 ran
1. 11. Dogged (GB)11/8 favWon by a neck · J: Mr Philip Thomas · T: Rebecca Menzies
2. 22. Billy Roberts (IRE)3/1
3. 33. Little Ted (GB)11/4

Ripon racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:00 Summer At Southwell Golf Course Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 14y · 10 ran
1. 14. Homer Stokes (GB)16/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mia Nicholls · T: David & Nicola Barron
2. 22. Mudlahhim (IRE)9/1
3. 310. Girl From Italy (IRE)28/1
4. 83. The Cola Brasil (GB)10/3 fav
2:35 Racing League On Sky Sports Racing EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 4f 214y · 8 ran
1. 14. Boann (IRE)10/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Ollie Sangster
2. 21. Miss Mach One (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 37. Sparklight (GB)11/2
3:10 Event Signage At signsolutions.org Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 4f 214y · 14 ran
1. 18. Rodborough (GB)11/8 favWon by half a length · J: Clifford Lee · T: Alan Brown
2. 21. Birkenhead (GB)11/2
3. 32. Mick's Spirit (GB)9/1
3:45 British EBF Future Stayers Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 3 · 7f 14y · 8 ran
1. 13. Mai Dubai (IRE)5/1Won by a neck · J: Finley Marsh · T: Richard Hughes
2. 29. Tribal Rhythm (GB)4/1
3. 37. Superposition (GB)11/10 fav
4:25 Sponsorship Branding At signsolutions.org Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 6f 16y · 12 ran
1. 11. The Waiting Game (GB)11/10 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: David Probert · T: Jack Jones
2. 28. Eldeyaar (IRE)18/1
3. 36. Noble Captain (GB)11/1
5:00 Sponsorship Branding At signsolutions.org Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 6f 16y · 13 ran
1. 12. Bomb Squad (IRE)10/3 jt-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Jason Hart · T: John Mackie
2. 212. Blackcurrent (GB)11/2
3. 37. Lupset Flossy Pop (IRE)10/3 jt-fav
5:32 GB Civils Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 14y · 14 ran
1. 112. Fox Flame (GB)9/2Won by a length · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Charlie Johnston
2. 210. Kehlani (IRE)12/1
3. 38. Spring Glow (GB)15/2
4. 133. Down To The Kid (IRE)3/1 fav

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 47 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 favourites15 of 43 won34.9% · 43 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 £7.91Staked £43.00, returned £35.09 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSmart Connection (IRE) 80/1The 4:05 EWGA Handicap Hurdle at Cartmel
Joint favourites1 of 8 won12.5% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ballinrobe	4	7	8	0 of 2 won
Cartmel	1	7	7	—
Chepstow	1	5	6	0 of 2 won
Downpatrick	3	6	7	0 of 2 won
Epsom Downs	1	6	6	—
Ripon	3	6	6	—
Southwell (AW)	2	6	7	1 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 28 August 2023?: 47 races across 7 meetings were run on 28 August 2023: Ballinrobe (8 races), Cartmel (7 races), Chepstow (6 races), Downpatrick (7 races), Epsom Downs (6 races), Ripon (6 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Ballinrobe and Downpatrick in Ireland; Cartmel, Chepstow, Epsom Downs, Ripon and Southwell (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 28 August 2023?: Ballinrobe: Yielding (Turf); Cartmel: Good To Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Good To Soft (Turf); Downpatrick: Good (Turf); Epsom Downs: Good (Turf); Ripon: Good (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 28 August 2023?: Outright favourites won 15 of 43 on 28 August 2023 (34.9%); joint favourites won 1 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £43.00 and returned £35.09 — a loss of £7.91. 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 Smart Connection (IRE) at 80/1 in the 4:05 EWGA Handicap Hurdle at Cartmel.
What was the feature race on 28 August 2023?: The feature race was the 3:35 British Stallion Studs EBF Ripon Champion Two Yrs Old Trophy Stakes (Listed) (Listed) at Ripon, won by Task Force (GB) (11/8F).
What time was the first race on 28 August 2023?: The first race was the 1:20 Sticky Toffee Pudding Handicap Chase at Cartmel; the last was the 8:05 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Flat Race at Ballinrobe.