What horse racing was on 31 August 2023?

47 races across 7 meetings were run on 31 August 2023: Bath (6 races), Carlisle (6 races), Chelmsford City (AW) (6 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Navan (8 races), Newcastle (AW) (7 races) and Stratford (6 races). That is Bath, Carlisle, Chelmsford City (AW), Newcastle (AW) and Stratford in Great Britain; Longchamp (FR) in France; Navan 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 31 August 2023?

Bath: Good (Turf); Carlisle: Good (Turf); Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Longchamp (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Navan: Good To Yielding (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Stratford: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 31 August 2023?

Outright favourites won 8 of 39 on 31 August 2023 (20.5%); joint favourites won 3 of 16. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £22.24 — a loss of £16.76. 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 Charlie Darling (FR) at 33/1 in the 4:05 Kilberry Handicap at Navan.

What was the feature race on 31 August 2023?

The feature race was the 1:58 Prix d'Arenberg (2yo) (Sprint Course) (Turf) (Group 3) at Longchamp (FR), won by Tiger Belle (IRE) (9/1).

What time was the first race on 31 August 2023?

The first race was the 12:48 Prix de Fontenoy at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 8:45 William Hill Enhanced Odds Every Day Racing League Race 28 Handicap at Newcastle (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 31 August 2023

← 30 Aug 1 Sep →

47 races were run across 7 meetings on 31 August 2023: Bath, Carlisle, Chelmsford City (AW), Longchamp (FR), Navan, Newcastle (AW) and Stratford.

Bath Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

2:30 betting.bet Online Betting Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 137y · 9 ran
1. 17. Mrembo (GB)5/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Olivia Tubb · T: Jonathan Portman
2. 26. Black Smoke (IRE)9/1
3. 32. Charlie Arthur (IRE)10/3 fav
3:00 betting.bet Free Horse Racing Tips Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 37y · 7 ran
1. 15. Honeymooner (IRE)6/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Lewis Edmunds · T: William Muir & Chris Grassick
2. 24. Showy (GB)4/1
3. 37. Alpha Female (GB)25/1
4. 41. Gold As Glass (IRE)9/4 fav
3:30 betting.bet Horseracing Odds Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 160y · 8 ran
1. 11. Fair And Square (GB)5/1Won by a head · J: Liam Keniry · T: Ronald Harris
2. 24. Done Decision (GB)5/1
3. 33. Cobh Harbour (GB)13/2
4. 48. Back Tomorrow (GB)1/2 fav
4:00 betting.bet New Betting Sites Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 10y · 9 ran
1. 13. Coronation Cottage (GB)11/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Charlie Bennett · T: Malcolm Saunders
2. 26. We're Reunited (IRE)7/2
3. 310. Zing Up (IRE)3/1 fav
4:35 betting.bet Live Racing Results Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6f · 9 ran
1. 13. Beat The Heat (GB)7/4 favWon by a neck · J: Luke Catton · T: Jim Boyle
2. 27. Assembled (GB)11/2
3. 32. Humaniste (IRE)20/1
5:06 freebets.ltd.uk Free Bets Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 16. Roundabout Silver (GB)16/5Won by 1½ lengths · J: Paddy Bradley · T: Simon Dow
2. 29. Lilandra (FR)15/2
3. 31. Beautiful Crown (GB)11/2
4. 52. Eye Of The Water (IRE)11/4 fav

Bath racecourse statistics →

Carlisle Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:45 Watch Racing TV Now Handicap (Gentleman Amateur Jockeys) Flat · Class 6 · 7f 173y · 8 ran
1. 16. Retirement Beckons (GB)5/1Won by a short head · J: Mr Jack Nicholls · T: Linda Perratt
2. 22. Shahnaz (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Bulls Aye (IRE)11/2
4. 67. Precedent (IRE)7/2 fav
3:15 Shepherd Chartered Surveyors EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 3 · 5f 182y · 11 ran
1. 12. Alaskan Gold (IRE)4/9 favWon by a short head · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: K R Burke
2. 28. Welcome Dream (IRE)3/1
3. 34. Inspiring Speeches (IRE)33/1
3:45 Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 182y · 11 ran
1. 15. Rock Of England (IRE)11/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: Edward Bethell
2. 22. Glorious Angel (IRE)11/2
3. 36. Secret Guest (GB)9/2
4:15 Racing TV Nursery Flat · Class 5 · 6f 195y · 8 ran
1. 17. Up The Jazz (IRE)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Billy Garritty · T: Richard Fahey
2. 21. Action Plan (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 34. Vice Captain (GB)11/2
4:48 racingtv.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 195y · 9 ran
1. 17. B Associates (IRE)14/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mark Winn · T: Jim Goldie
2. 25. Vixey (GB)7/4 fav
3. 32. Patontheback (IRE)6/1
5:20 Racing TV Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f · 10 ran
1. 17. Can't Stop Now (IRE)9/2 jt-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Ben Curtis · T: Iain Jardine
2. 24. Ayr Poet (GB)8/1
3. 31. Highwaygrey (GB)9/2 jt-fav

Carlisle racecourse statistics →

Chelmsford City (AW) Standard · AW · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 18/1

2:25 Ire-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 16 ran
1. 17. Emperor's Star (FR)8/13 favWon by half a length · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 213. Run Boy Run (GB)13/2
3. 35. Celtic Warrior (IRE)17/2
2:55 Betsi Golden Mile Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 12. Dire La Verite (FR)18/1Won by half a length · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Brian Meehan
2. 26. Marching Band (GB)5/1
3. 35. Lohengrin (GB)9/4
4. 59. Velvet Crush (IRE)2/1 fav
3:25 Greene King IPA Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 13. Justcallmepete (GB)11/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: James Evans
2. 27. Hello Me (IRE)13/2
3. 39. Northern Spirit (GB)12/1
4. 45. Knebworth (GB)7/2 fav
3:55 Blesma, Limbless Veterans Charity Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 11. Boom The Groom (IRE)5/1Won by a neck · J: Neil Callan · T: Tony Carroll
2. 211. Darlo Pride (GB)9/1
3. 37. Storm Melody (GB)25/1
4. 54. Laertes (USA)13/8 fav
4:25 Gentlemen's Day 30th September Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 16. Frankfreya (GB)9/2Won by a short head · J: Frederick Larson · T: Roger Teal
2. 21. Twilight Guest (GB)17/2
3. 35. Daisy Roots (GB)3/1 fav
4:55 Greene King Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 110. Oscar Doodle (GB)15/8 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Ben Robinson · T: Brian Ellison
2. 25. Eltham Palace (GB)12/1
3. 33. Crazy Spin (GB)6/1

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Longchamp (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

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

12:48 Prix de Fontenoy (Maiden) (Unraced 2yo Colts & Geldings) (Grande Course) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 8 ran
1. 13. Lord Sinclair (FR)41/10J: Christophe Soumillon · T: C & Y Lerner
2. 27. Cabernet Franc (FR)23/1
3. 34. Ride The Skies (FR)23/1
4. 88. Kahoot (GB)11/5 fav
1:23 Prix de la Cascade (Maiden) (Unraced 2yo Fillies) (Grande Course) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 8 ran
1. 16. Bauhinia (IRE)23/10 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Bauyrzhan Murzabayev · T: A Fabre
2. 29. Cetera (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Candala (FR)18/5
1:58 Prix d'Arenberg (2yo) (Sprint Course) (Turf) Flat · 5f · 8 ran
1. 18. Tiger Belle (IRE)9/1Won by a neck · J: Cristian Demuro · T: Adrian McGuinness
2. 27. Dawn Charger (IRE)43/5
3. 32. Graceful Thunder (GB)27/10
4. 61. Zorken (FR)13/10 fav
2:33 Prix Gerald de Geoffre (3yo) (Grande Course) (Turf) Flat · 1m 7f · 6 ran
1. 13. Gallerist (FR)23/10Won by a head · J: Cristian Demuro · T: F-H Graffard
2. 26. Double Major (IRE)48/10
3. 34. Winter Pudding (FR)31/5
4. 45. Sevenna's Knight (IRE)11/10 fav
3:08 Prix de la Cochere - Fonds Europeen de l'Elevage () (3yo+ Fillies & Mares)(Grande Course) Flat · 1m · 12 ran
1. 11. Loliwood (FR)19/5 jt-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Ronan Thomas · T: Mme C Barande-Barbe
2. 27. Quick Change (GB)58/10
3. 310. Cell Sa Beela (GB)13/1
3:43 Prix de Liancourt () (3yo Fillies) (Grande Course) (Turf) Flat · 1m2½f · 9 ran
1. 14. Starry Heavens (IRE)14/1Won by a neck · J: Kevin Stott · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 29. The Last Waltz (FR)16/1
3. 36. Secretive (FR)16/1
4:18 Prix de Picpus (Handicap) (3yo) (Grande Course) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 11 ran
1. 18. Abelia (FR)11/2Won by half a length · J: Ebbe Verhestraeten · T: Christopher Head
2. 24. Ridipintura (ITY)18/1
3. 35. My Emotion (FR)19/5 fav
5:00 Prix du Bel-Air (Handicap) (3yo) (Grande Course) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 16 ran
1. 19. Tropisme (IRE)118/10Won by a neck · J: Maxime Guyon · T: A Fabre
2. 22. Vintage Kod (IRE)74/10
3. 37. Ends Of The Earth (GB)11/1
4. 412. Quartz Du Houley (FR)5/2 fav

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

Navan Good To Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

1:35 Simonstown Maiden Flat · 5f 164y · 8 ran
1. 13. Pop Star (IRE)10/3Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: A P O'Brien
2. 26. Yosemite Valley (GB)1/3 fav
3. 34. Rathbranchurch (IRE)7/1
2:05 Navan Racecourse Nursery Handicap Flat · 5f 164y · 8 ran
1. 17. Bid For Chester (IRE)7/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Gary Carroll · T: Michael Mulvany
2. 26. Glamorously (IRE)13/2
3. 38. Veracidad (IRE)10/1
2:35 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Flat · 5f · 8 ran
1. 11. Francis Meynell (IRE)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Leigh Roche · T: M D O'Callaghan
2. 24. Emerald Banner (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Tourist (GB)8/13 fav
3:05 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Claiming Maiden Flat · 1m · 10 ran
1. 13. Nika Pika (IRE)10/1Won by a neck · J: Jack Kearney · T: Patrick Magee
2. 26. Guest Star (GB)6/1
3. 37. Not Far To Fall (IRE)5/1
4. 75. Answer Me Nay (IRE)10/3 fav
3:35 www.navanracecourse.ie Handicap Flat · 1m · 17 ran
1. 110. Signora Bellissima (IRE)18/1Won by a nose · J: Ben Coen · T: J P Murtagh
2. 218. Perfect Poise (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Royal Pippen (IRE)11/1
4. 104. Eastern Wind (GB)9/2 fav
4:05 Kilberry Handicap (47-70) Flat · 1m 6f · 13 ran
1. 111. Charlie Darling (FR)33/1Won by half a length · J: Robert Whearty · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 210. Macinamillion (IRE)10/3 jt-fav
3. 33. Kermiya (IRE)7/1
4:40 Racing Next At Navan On Saturday September 2nd Handicap (47-65) (Div 1) Flat · 1m 6f · 17 ran
1. 118. Enquire Within (IRE)11/1Won by half a length · J: Wesley Joyce · T: F G Hand
2. 216. Appian Way (FR)8/1
3. 319. Tenth Amendment (IRE)28/1
4. 413. Fond Farewell (IRE)4/1 fav
5:10 Racing Next At Navan On Saturday September 2nd Handicap (47-65) (Div 2) Flat · 1m 6f · 16 ran
1. 116. Tory Reel (IRE)10/3Won by a neck · J: Gavin Ryan · T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy
2. 21. Beautiful Chaos (IRE)9/2
3. 311. Building Bridges (GB)3/1 fav

Navan racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 14/1

5:45 William Hill Epic Boost Racing League Race 22 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 98y · 13 ran
1. 19. Glenister (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: Luke Morris · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 210. Chase The Dollar (GB)15/2
3. 38. Imaginary World (IRE)9/2 jt-fav
6:15 William Hill Bet In-Running Racing League Race 23 Nursery Flat · Class 4 · 7f 14y · 8 ran
1. 18. Buttercross Flyer (IRE)14/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: James Sullivan · T: Craig Lidster
2. 27. Dan Dee Prince (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Ebt's Guard (GB)7/1
4. 44. I'm Puzzled (GB)2/1 fav
6:45 William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Racing League Race 24 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 14y · 13 ran
1. 14. Billy Mill (GB)15/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Saffie Osborne · T: Rod Millman
2. 21. Mobashr (USA)8/1
3. 310. Le Reveur (IRE)25/1
4. 55. Dionysian (GB)7/2 fav
7:15 William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Racing League Race 25 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 113. Nordic Passage (IRE)8/1Won by a neck · J: Dylan Browne McMonagle · T: J F Levins
2. 211. Razzam (IRE)9/1
3. 31. Expert Agent (GB)7/1
4. 63. Hydration (GB)7/2 fav
7:45 William Hill Epic Value Racing League Race 26 Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 42y · 13 ran
1. 12. Storm Catcher (IRE)9/2 jt-favWon by a length · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Simon Pearce
2. 21. Onesmoothoperator (USA)15/2
3. 311. Moonspirit (GB)10/1
8:15 William Hill Pick Your Places Racing League Race 27 Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 5y · 13 ran
1. 13. Helm Rock (GB)5/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Daniel & Claire Kubler
2. 27. Tosen Wish (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 34. Parlando (GB)10/1
8:45 William Hill Enhanced Odds Every Day Racing League Race 28 Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 13 ran
1. 19. Alligator Alley (GB)9/2Won by a length · J: Dylan Browne McMonagle · T: David O'Meara
2. 25. Badri (GB)13/2
3. 38. Arecibo (FR)12/1
4. 62. Rohaan (IRE)10/3 fav

Newcastle (AW) racecourse statistics →

Stratford Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 8/1

5:00 Join Racing TV Now Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 148y · 8 ran
1. 12. Dream Jet (IRE)7/2Won by a length · J: Harry Cobden · T: Brian Ellison
2. 26. The Geordie Ginge (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
3. 35. Six And Out (GB)14/1
5:30 Watch On Racing TV Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 205y · 4 ran
1. 12. Latino Fling (IRE)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Brian Hughes · T: Donald McCain
2. 21. Gold Link (FR)11/8
3. 34. Glengeever (IRE)18/1
4. 43. Bagheera Ginge (GB)Evens fav
6:00 Hills Of Ledbury Diamond Wedding Celebration Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 98y · 5 ran
1. 14. Chess Player (IRE)15/2Won by 21 lengths · J: Kielan Woods · T: Ben Pauling
2. 23. Blaze A Trail (IRE)11/2
3. 32. Arcade Attraction (IRE)4/5 fav
6:30 Tom & Nicola Allan Wedding Day Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 6f 7y · 6 ran
1. 14. Bucko's Boy (GB)2/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Jamie Snowden
2. 21. Thirtyfourstitches (IRE)3/1
3. 32. Glinger Flame (IRE)15/2
7:00 City Sign & Graphics Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 213y · 6 ran
1. 17. Famoso (IRE)13/2Won by a neck · J: Richard Patrick · T: Matt Sheppard
2. 24. Tikkinthebox (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Mix Of Clover (GB)9/2
4. PU5. Jet Of Dreams (IRE) · pulled up3/1 fav
7:30 Watch Replays On racingtv.com Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 70y · 10 ran
1. 18. Betty's Tiara (GB)5/2 favWon by half a length · J: Kielan Woods · T: Ben Pauling
2. 22. Baskerville (IRE)5/1
3. 33. Cairo King (FR)11/4

Stratford 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 favourites8 of 39 won20.5% · 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 £16.76Staked £39.00, returned £22.24 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerCharlie Darling (FR) 33/1The 4:05 Kilberry Handicap at Navan
Joint favourites3 of 16 won18.8% · 8 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Bath	1	6	6	—
Carlisle	2	5	6	1 of 2 won
Chelmsford City (AW)	2	6	6	—
Longchamp (FR)	1	6	8	1 of 4 won
Navan	0	6	8	0 of 4 won
Newcastle (AW)	0	5	7	1 of 4 won
Stratford	2	5	6	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 31 August 2023?: 47 races across 7 meetings were run on 31 August 2023: Bath (6 races), Carlisle (6 races), Chelmsford City (AW) (6 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Navan (8 races), Newcastle (AW) (7 races) and Stratford (6 races). That is Bath, Carlisle, Chelmsford City (AW), Newcastle (AW) and Stratford in Great Britain; Longchamp (FR) in France; Navan 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 31 August 2023?: Bath: Good (Turf); Carlisle: Good (Turf); Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Longchamp (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Navan: Good To Yielding (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Stratford: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 31 August 2023?: Outright favourites won 8 of 39 on 31 August 2023 (20.5%); joint favourites won 3 of 16. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £22.24 — a loss of £16.76. 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 Charlie Darling (FR) at 33/1 in the 4:05 Kilberry Handicap at Navan.
What was the feature race on 31 August 2023?: The feature race was the 1:58 Prix d'Arenberg (2yo) (Sprint Course) (Turf) (Group 3) at Longchamp (FR), won by Tiger Belle (IRE) (9/1).
What time was the first race on 31 August 2023?: The first race was the 12:48 Prix de Fontenoy at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 8:45 William Hill Enhanced Odds Every Day Racing League Race 28 Handicap at Newcastle (AW).