What horse racing was on 12 October 2023?

53 races across 7 meetings were run on 12 October 2023: Ayr (7 races), Chantilly (FR) (8 races), Chelmsford City (AW) (9 races), Curragh (8 races), Exeter (7 races), Tramore (7 races) and Worcester (7 races). That is Ayr, Chelmsford City (AW), Exeter and Worcester in Great Britain; Chantilly (FR) in France; Curragh 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 12 October 2023?

Ayr: Heavy (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Curragh: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Exeter: Good To Firm (Turf); Tramore: Heavy (Turf); Worcester: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 12 October 2023?

Outright favourites won 15 of 48 on 12 October 2023 (31.3%); joint favourites won 2 of 11. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £48.00 and returned £45.31 — a loss of £2.69. 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 Kelpie Grey (GB) at 28/1 in the 4:30 Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap at Ayr (one of 2 winners at that price).

What time was the first race on 12 October 2023?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix de la Vierge de Lorette at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 8:30 Fireworks 5th November Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 12 October 2023

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53 races were run across 7 meetings on 12 October 2023: Ayr, Chantilly (FR), Chelmsford City (AW), Curragh, Exeter, Tramore and Worcester.

Ayr Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 28/1

2:10 Virgin Bet Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 11. Bashful (GB)9/2Won by half a length · J: William Pyle · T: Iain Jardine
2. 27. Ayr Poet (GB)17/2
3. 313. Stockbridge Tap (GB)20/1
2:45 Virgin Bet Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 16. Lava Stream (IRE)9/4Won by a nose · J: Ben Curtis · T: David O'Meara
2. 21. Peace Walk (GB)6/5 fav
3. 32. Deimos (IRE)17/2
3:20 Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 50y · 10 ran
1. 17. Sassoon (GB)9/4 favJ: Andrew Breslin · T: Ben Haslam
2. 23. Darbucks (IRE)5/2
3. 35. The Gay Blade (GB)6/1
3:55 Virgin Bet Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 18. Be Proud (IRE)14/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Jim Goldie
2. 22. Abduction (FR)9/1
3. 33. Admiral D (IRE)10/3 fav
4:30 Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 50y · 13 ran
1. 19. Kelpie Grey (GB)28/1Won by a neck · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Jim Goldie
2. 211. Tremendous Times (GB)11/2
3. 310. Jkr Cobbler (IRE)13/8 fav
5:05 Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 17. Banner Road (IRE)4/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Sam James · T: Jim Goldie
2. 21. Temper Trap (GB)5/1
3. 312. Two Rivers (IRE)33/1
4. 46. Zumaaty (IRE)15/8 fav
5:40 Virgin Bet Best Odds Daily Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5f 26y · 9 ran
1. 17. Ebony Maw (GB)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: P J McDonald · T: Ewan Whillans
2. 25. Tafsir (USA)8/1
3. 31. Clansman (GB)2/1 fav

Ayr racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 89/10

12:50 Prix de la Vierge de Lorette (Handicap) (3yo+) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 16 ran
1. 13. Ozan (FR)89/10Won by a short head · J: Gerald Mosse · T: G Doleuze
2. 216. Siyouangel (FR)71/10
3. 39. Ismael Paint (FR)26/1
4. 912. Khan (FR)29/10 fav
1:25 Prix de Canouvert (Conditions) (2yo Colts & Geldings) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 5 ran
1. 15. Atlast (FR)23/5Won by 2 lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: C Ferland
2. 22. Talentuoso (USA)3/1
3. 34. Supercooled (IRE)3/5 fav
2:00 Prix de l'Allee Brulette (Claimer) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 11 ran
1. 15. On Y Va (IRE)49/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tristan Baron · T: R Le Gal
2. 27. Golfing Star (IRE)10/1
3. 311. Janisa Bere (FR)12/1
4. 62. Stirling (FR)33/10 fav
2:35 Prix du Jardin Anglais (Conditions) (2yo) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 11 ran
1. 16. Egiategia (IRE)3/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: Maurizio Guarnieri
2. 22. Brothers Of Lily's (FR)61/10
3. 310. Tazara (IRE)12/1
4. 64. Expert Advice (GB)2/1 fav
3:10 Prix de la Croix d'Anleu (Conditions) (2yo Fillies) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 5 ran
1. 14. Dyptique (IRE)13/10 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: C Ferland
2. 23. Dance Sioux (IRE)8/5
3. 31. Vermelho (IRE)13/2
3:45 Prix d'Indrolles (Conditions) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 6 ran
1. 14. Gamestop (IRE)13/5Won by a head · J: Maxime Guyon · T: C Ferland
2. 22. William Tell (FR)6/4 fav
3. 31. Apax (FR)27/10
4:20 Prix de Chaumont (Claimer) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 114. Amboise (FR)9/2 jt-favWon by half a length · J: Maxime Guyon · T: F Rohaut
2. 21. Zandjan (GER)6/1
3. 34. Peace Warrior (USA)9/2 jt-fav
4:55 Prix de l'Amante Inquiete (Handicap) (3yo+) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 15 ran
1. 110. Drogo (FR)71/10Won by 2½ lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: Mme V Dissaux
2. 26. King Robbe (FR)17/2
3. 32. Seascape Girl (GB)21/1
4. 1011. Lamorna Cove (GB)14/5 fav

Chantilly racecourse statistics →

Chelmsford City (AW) Standard · AW · 9 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 17/2

4:25 EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 16. Pressure's On (FR)15/8Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 21. Al Shabab (FR)11/10 fav
3. 310. Pinjarra (IRE)11/1
5:00 chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 11. Blue Flame (IRE)5/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Marco Ghiani · T: Stuart Williams
2. 29. Done Decision (GB)13/2
3. 38. Nubough (IRE)8/1
5:30 Illuminate Christmas Ball Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 12. Fantastic Fox (GB)13/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Roger Varian
2. 27. Roman Dynasty (IRE)16/1
3. 34. Urban Sprawl (GB)6/1
4. 108. Leadenhall (GB)2/1 fav
6:00 Brenda Karn-Smith Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 19. Creme Chantilly (IRE)17/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Hector Crouch · T: Michael Bell
2. 22. Lunarscape (GB)11/2
3. 311. Got No Dollars (IRE)10/1
6:30 Chelmsford City Racecourse Membership Available Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 19. The Waiting Game (GB)9/4 favWon by a short head · J: David Probert · T: Jack Jones
2. 25. Cuban Breeze (GB)15/2
3. 33. Champagne Sarah (IRE)18/1
7:00 Racing Welfare Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 16. Jumira Bridge (GB)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jonathan Fisher · T: Derek Shaw
2. 21. Bluebells Boy (GB)15/8 fav
3. 38. Sumac (IRE)18/1
7:30 Racing Welfare Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 18. Endless Season (IRE)9/2Won by a short head · J: David Probert · T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck
2. 23. Q Twenty Boy (IRE)10/3
3. 31. Giddy Aunt (GB)11/2
4. 57. Time Patrol (GB)5/2 fav
8:00 Little Leighs Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 11. So Sleepy (GB)11/10 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Callum Shepherd · T: William Muir & Chris Grassick
2. 24. Next Second (GB)7/1
3. 36. Reckon I'm Hot (GB)18/5
8:30 Fireworks 5th November Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 12. Elshaameq (GB)5/2 favWon by a neck · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Kevin Frost
2. 25. Letaba (GB)17/2
3. 34. Shalfa (IRE)18/1

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Curragh Soft To Heavy · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 12/1

1:15 Donohue Marquees Irish European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden Flat · 7f · 16 ran
1. 18. Porters Place (IRE)15/8 favWon by 4 lengths · J: W J Lee · T: P Twomey
2. 26. Greenfinch (USA)20/1
3. 34. Evening Blossom (IRE)7/1
1:50 Bill Hanlon Memorial Irish European Breeders Fund (C & G) Maiden Flat · 7f · 17 ran
1. 110. Meriwether Lewis (USA)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: A P O'Brien
2. 215. Psalm (IRE)10/3
3. 31. Agenda (IRE)17/2
4. 47. Kortez Bay (IRE)6/4 fav
2:25 Cavalor Equine Nutrition Handicap (47-65) (Div 1) Flat · 7f · 19 ran
1. 12. Racing Royalty (GB)4/1 favWon by half a length · J: W J Lee · T: Gillian Scott
2. 26. Nituna (IRE)16/1
3. 31. Whatharm (IRE)14/1
3:00 Cavalor Equine Nutrition Handicap (47-65) (Div 2) Flat · 7f · 19 ran
1. 14. Blue Peak (IRE)16/5 favWon by half a length · J: Danny Sheehy · T: M C Grassick
2. 22. Breezy Zoff (IRE)11/2
3. 38. Kinda Tiny (IRE)10/1
3:35 Friarstown Stud Maiden Flat · 1m 4f · 20 ran
1. 110. Milwaukee (USA)10/3Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 221. Time To Tell (IRE)28/1
3. 33. Chillaxing (IRE)25/1
4. 1120. Teorema (IRE)16/5 fav
4:10 Big Picture Communications Handicap Flat · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 14. Dutch Gold (IRE)11/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Colin Keane · T: Noel Meade
2. 25. Genuine Article (GB)3/1
3. 38. Trachonitus (IRE)2/1 fav
4:45 Equine MediRecord Student Derby Handicap Flat · 1m 2f · 14 ran
1. 113. David Garrick (IRE)10/1Won by a nose · J: Mr Paddy Barlow · T: Eddie & Patrick Harty
2. 212. Albatala (IRE)11/1
3. 31. Pachmena (IRE)6/4 fav
5:15 20 Years Taxi4Horses Handicap (47-75) Flat · 5f · 14 ran
1. 17. Saturn Seven (IRE)12/1Won by a short head · J: Ronan Whelan · T: K J Condon
2. 216. Art Of Unity (GB)5/1
3. 32. Rathbranchurch (IRE)5/1
4. 88. Mymomentintime (USA)11/4 fav

Curragh racecourse statistics →

Exeter Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 22/1

1:40 Devonshire Novices' Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 3m 54y · 2 ran
1. 12. Glengeever (IRE)2/7 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Lorcan Williams · T: Ben Lund
2. 23. Joyful Kit (IRE)5/2
2:15 Exeter Season Opener Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 111y · 7 ran
1. 11. Jeudidee (FR)13/8Won by 12 lengths · J: David Bass · T: Kim Bailey
2. 22. Amalfi Bay (GB)5/1
3. 35. Post No Bills (IRE)5/4 fav
2:50 RGB Building Supplies Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 48y · 4 ran
1. 12. Opening Bid (GB)11/10 favWon by 6½ lengths · J: Bryan Carver · T: Chris Down
2. 23. Pink Eyed Pedro (GB)11/4
3. 35. Romanor (GB)6/1
3:25 RGB Building Supplies Mares' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 161y · 8 ran
1. 13. Miss Marette (GB)11/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Bryan Carver · T: Chris Down
2. 26. Newmill Getaway (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 31. Breccia (GB)5/1
4:00 Topsham Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 161y · 15 ran
1. 115. Cawthorne Cracker (IRE)16/1Won by a head · J: Toby Wynne · T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
2. 21. Gerard Mentor (FR)9/1
3. 36. Pittsburg (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
4:35 Stephen Gibb (Potter) Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 3f 48y · 6 ran
1. 14. Red Happy (FR)8/11 favWon by 4¾ lengths · J: Jack Tudor · T: David Pipe
2. 26. Getthepot (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Dan's Chosen (IRE)16/5
5:10 Devon Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 111y · 8 ran
1. 19. Thahab Ifraj (IRE)22/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Miss Thomasina Eyston · T: Alexandra Dunn
2. 23. Nibras Gold (IRE)11/4
3. 36. Copshill Lad (IRE)5/2 fav

Exeter racecourse statistics →

Tramore Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 28/1

2:00 www.tramoreraces.ie Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 9 ran
1. 17. Our Uncle Jack (IRE)17/2Won by 6½ lengths · J: Sean O'Keeffe · T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald
2. 25. Grasshopper Time (IRE)6/1
3. 31. Blue In The West (IRE)7/2
4. 46. Ivar The Boneless (IRE)11/8 fav
2:35 Ardmore Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m · 10 ran
1. 18. Duke Otto (IRE)9/1Won by half a length · J: G B Noonan · T: Patrick J Flynn
2. 21. Star Official (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 34. Bite That (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3:10 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f 73y · 14 ran
1. 114. Faux Fur (FR)28/1Won by half a length · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 215. Rachel's Secret (IRE)40/1
3. 312. Silent Approach (IRE)6/1
4. 69. Kudasheva (IRE)7/4 fav
3:45 Tramore Racecourse On Instagram Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m 4f 73y · 7 ran
1. 14. Paidi's Passion (IRE)11/4 co-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Darragh O'Keeffe · T: D M Christie
2. 211. Natural Breeze (IRE)9/1
3. 36. Lake Chad (IRE)11/4 co-fav
4:20 Pickardstown Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 1m 7f 110y · 10 ran
1. 16. Itsalonglongroad (GB)10/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Shane O'Callaghan · T: Charles Coakley
2. 22. Peckham Springs (IRE)5/1
3. 37. Finnians Row (IRE)9/2 fav
4:55 Waterford Greenway Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 5f 150y · 14 ran
1. 116. Croi Corcra (IRE)15/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Ricky Doyle · T: Colin Bowe
2. 214. Knocknagappagh (IRE)15/2
3. 36. Sixhandsinmypocket (GB)5/1
4. 112. Hutchie (IRE)9/4 fav
5:25 Copper Coast (Ladies Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 9 ran
1. 18. Where's Nanny (IRE)9/5Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Miss J Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Cappucino (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 32. Pirate Island (IRE)14/1

Tramore racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/1

1:55 Roy Northall 40 Years At Worcestershire FA EBF Mares' Novices' Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 14. Lady Adare (IRE)3/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Jonathan Burke · T: Harry Fry
2. 23. Glimpse Of Gala (GB)11/4
3. 32. Galice Macalo (FR)6/1
4. 76. Space Voyage (GB)15/8 fav
2:30 Get Pulling With PJ Nicholls SsangYong Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 7f · 9 ran
1. 112. Meechlands Magic (GB)11/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Harry Reed · T: Debra Hamer
2. 21. Bolintlea (IRE)8/1
3. 35. Faitque De L'isle (FR)13/2
4. 68. Methusalar (IRE)10/3 fav
3:05 Richard Newland Racing Open Maiden NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 110. Wellington Arch (GB)17/2Won by a short head · J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 27. Rickety Bridge (FR)5/2 fav
3. 311. Wendigo (FR)3/1
3:40 FBC Manby Bowdler Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 18. Steal My Sunshine (GB)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 23. Elogio (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Rare Clouds (GB)13/2
4. 59. Best Mate Dave (GB)3/1 fav
4:15 UKO Serviced Offices Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 7f · 7 ran
1. 13. Ikarak (FR)11/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Harry Reed · T: Milton Harris
2. 21. Doughmore Bay (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 35. Kick Up A Storm (IRE)12/1
4:50 Lowes Garage Home Of 30 MOT's EBF 'NH' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 13. Kamsinas (FR)5/6 favWon by 8½ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 27. R S Ambush (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Speaker Thomas (IRE)15/2
5:20 Radio Wyvern, Where Worcester Comes First Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 110. Aviewofthestars (GB)15/8 favWon by a nose · J: Liam Harrison · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 24. Lady Gwen (GB)10/3
3. 36. Saddlers Quest (GB)8/1

Worcester racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 53 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 48 won31.3% · 48 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 £2.69Staked £48.00, returned £45.31 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerKelpie Grey (GB) 28/1The 4:30 Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap at Ayr · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites2 of 11 won18.2% · 5 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ayr	2	7	7	—
Chantilly (FR)	1	7	8	1 of 2 won
Chelmsford City (AW)	4	8	9	0 of 2 won
Curragh	3	8	8	—
Exeter	3	6	7	0 of 2 won
Tramore	0	5	7	1 of 5 won
Worcester	2	7	7	—

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 12 October 2023?: 53 races across 7 meetings were run on 12 October 2023: Ayr (7 races), Chantilly (FR) (8 races), Chelmsford City (AW) (9 races), Curragh (8 races), Exeter (7 races), Tramore (7 races) and Worcester (7 races). That is Ayr, Chelmsford City (AW), Exeter and Worcester in Great Britain; Chantilly (FR) in France; Curragh 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 12 October 2023?: Ayr: Heavy (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Curragh: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Exeter: Good To Firm (Turf); Tramore: Heavy (Turf); Worcester: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 12 October 2023?: Outright favourites won 15 of 48 on 12 October 2023 (31.3%); joint favourites won 2 of 11. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £48.00 and returned £45.31 — a loss of £2.69. 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 Kelpie Grey (GB) at 28/1 in the 4:30 Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap at Ayr (one of 2 winners at that price).
What time was the first race on 12 October 2023?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix de la Vierge de Lorette at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 8:30 Fireworks 5th November Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).