What horse racing was on 1 January 2024?

47 races across 7 meetings were run on 1 January 2024: Catterick (6 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Exeter (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Musselburgh (6 races), Newcastle (AW) (7 races) and Tramore (7 races). That is Catterick, Cheltenham, Exeter, Musselburgh and Newcastle (AW) in Great Britain; Fairyhouse 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 1 January 2024?

Catterick: Heavy (Turf); Cheltenham: Heavy (Turf); Exeter: Heavy (Turf); Fairyhouse: Heavy (Turf); Musselburgh: Soft (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Tramore: Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 1 January 2024?

Outright favourites won 12 of 45 on 1 January 2024 (26.7%); joint favourites won 2 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £45.00 and returned £29.82 — a loss of £15.18. 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 Backbyjet (IRE) at 25/1 in the 12:45 Happy New Year Novices' Hurdle at Catterick.

What was the feature race on 1 January 2024?

The feature race was the 3:15 Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Grade 2) at Cheltenham, won by Bob Olinger (IRE) (6/4F).

What time was the first race on 1 January 2024?

The first race was the 12:00 David Flynn Construction Maiden Hurdle at Tramore; the last was the 5:15 Always Gamble Responsibly With BetUK Handicap at Newcastle (AW).

Racing Results

Monday 1 January 2024

← 31 Dec 2 Jan →

47 races were run across 7 meetings on 1 January 2024: Catterick, Cheltenham, Exeter, Fairyhouse, Musselburgh, Newcastle (AW) and Tramore.

Catterick Heavy · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

12:45 Happy New Year Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 66y · 7 ran
1. 13. Backbyjet (IRE)25/1Won by half a length · J: Stephen Mulqueen · T: Brian Ellison
2. 24. Hawkseye View (GB)13/8
3. 35. Rumble B (IRE)10/1
4. 42. Let's Go Joe (GB)4/5 fav
1:20 Best Odds Guaranteed At Vickers.Bet Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 156y · 10 ran
1. 110. Belle Na Bann (IRE)9/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Emma Smith-Chaston · T: Micky Hammond
2. 24. Restandbethankful (GB)13/2
3. 33. Chase A Fortune (GB)3/1 fav
1:55 Join Racing TV Now Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 54y · 4 ran
1. 13. Conquredalofeurope (IRE)15/8 favWon by a length · J: Theo Gillard · T: Donald McCain
2. 22. Ideal Du Tabert (FR)2/1
3. 31. Not What It Seems (IRE)2/1
2:30 Bet At Racing TV Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 156y · 4 ran
1. 14. Justus (IRE)9/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Emma Smith-Chaston · T: Micky Hammond
2. 23. Jimmy Chou Pecos Aa (FR)Evens fav
3. 32. Iorangi De L'isle (FR)5/2
3:05 Download Raceday Ready Today Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 1f 54y · 6 ran
1. 12. Skyhill (IRE)16/5Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Callum Bewley · T: Alison Hamilton
2. 23. Event Of Sivola (FR)5/2 fav
3. 34. Gibberwell (IRE)16/5
3:39 Racing Again 11th January Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 1f 71y · 7 ran
1. 13. Abbeyhill (IRE)9/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Jack Hogan · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 27. My Strong Man (IRE)11/4
3. 38. Oliver's Island (IRE)4/1

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Cheltenham Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/2

12:20 Favourite From The Sun Now Daily Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f 56y · 6 ran
1. 15. Peaky Boy (IRE)13/8 favWon by 5 lengths · J: James Bowen · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 21. Champagne Twist (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Magical King (IRE)7/2
12:55 Close Brothers Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 62y · 5 ran
1. 13. Libberty Hunter (GB)3/1Won by a length · J: Adam Wedge · T: Evan Williams
2. 21. Matata (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 34. Fine Casting (IRE)10/3
1:30 Paddy Power Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 3m 1f 56y · 5 ran
1. 12. Stumptown (IRE)5/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Keith Donoghue · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 24. Inch House (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 31. Cloudy Glen (IRE)4/1
2:05 Paddy Power New Year's Day Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f 127y · 6 ran
1. 14. Shakem Up'arry (IRE)11/2Won by 7½ lengths · J: Ben Jones · T: Ben Pauling
2. 25. Frero Banbou (FR)13/2
3. 32. Al Dancer (FR)11/1
4. PU1. Stage Star (IRE) · pulled up11/10 fav
2:40 Paddy Power Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 7f 213y · 10 ran
1. 12. Butch (GB)7/2Won by a neck · J: James Bowen · T: Olly Murphy
2. 29. My Bobby Dazzler (GB)9/1
3. 34. Ed Keeper (FR)5/2 fav
3:15 Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f 56y · 4 ran
1. 11. Bob Olinger (IRE)6/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 24. Marie's Rock (IRE)7/4
3. 32. Brewin'upastorm (IRE)20/1
3:50 Family Fun 'Junior' NH Flat Race (Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Listed) (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 1 · 1m 5f 209y · 11 ran
1. 18. Kel Du Large (FR)7/2 jt-favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: David Noonan · T: Jane Williams
2. 23. Dirty Den (GB)5/1
3. 311. Sorceleur (FR)13/2

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

Exeter Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

12:25 Passage House Inn Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 48y · 7 ran
1. 12. Charles Ritz (GB)10/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Nick Scholfield · T: Tom George
2. 26. Good Friday Fairy (IRE)7/2
3. 31. High Game Royal (FR)5/2 fav
1:00 Welcome To 2024 With Rhino.Bet Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 137y · 8 ran
1. 11. Feivel (IRE)12/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Charlie Hammond · T: Stuart Edmunds
2. 27. Cast's Tasha (IRE)13/2
3. 35. Longshanks (IRE)7/1
4. PU6. Danton (IRE) · pulled up16/5 fav
1:35 Rhino.Bet Charge Up Your 2024 Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 161y · 10 ran
1. 19. Storming Nelson (IRE)10/3Won by 8½ lengths · J: Lucy Gardner · T: Sue Gardner
2. 21. Royal Jewel (IRE)5/6 fav
3. 32. Chauffeur Driven (IRE)17/2
2:10 Thurlestone Hotel 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 111y · 16 ran
1. 19. Moorefields (IRE)7/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Bryan Carver · T: Chris Down
2. 25. Daring Plan (IRE)50/1
3. 312. Pentire Head (IRE)5/2 fav
2:45 Rhino.Bet Your New Bookmaker For 2024 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 54y · 10 ran
1. 18. Leissieres Express (GB)5/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Lorcan Williams · T: Jeremy Scott
2. 29. Sadler's Bay (GB)7/2 fav
3. 32. Pachacuti (IRE)11/1
3:20 Lou Years Day Birthday Stakes Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 3f 48y · 10 ran
1. 13. Bolsover Bill (IRE)5/2 favWon by a length · J: Miss Victoria Malzard · T: Harry Derham
2. 210. Merry Monty (GB)4/1
3. 37. Time To Bite (IRE)3/1
3:55 Kennford Open Maiden NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 161y · 8 ran
1. 13. Joyau Allen (FR)8/11 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Lorcan Williams · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 25. Saint Anapolino (FR)4/1
3. 37. Miss Hunky Dory (GB)18/1

Exeter racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/2

12:10 Wishing Everyone A Healthy 2024 Mares Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f 36y · 5 ran
1. 11. Mollys Mango (GB)2/9 favWon by 17 lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 25. Littlebiggie (IRE)15/2
3. 34. Justmadeit (IRE)28/1
12:40 ITM Irish Stallion Trail 12-13 January Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f 143y · 11 ran
1. 15. I Will Be Baie (FR)11/8Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 27. My Trump Card (IRE)4/9 fav
3. 31. Ah Remy Martin (IRE)12/1
1:15 Tote+ Pays You More At Tote.ie Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m 4f 143y · 16 ran
1. 17. Don't Talk (GER)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Danny Gilligan · T: Karl Thornton
2. 217. Pipers Boreen (IRE)33/1
3. 35. Givehimthehonour (IRE)18/1
4. 1111. Pay Later (GB)11/4 fav
1:50 Fairyhouse Membership 2024 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 3m 50y · 10 ran
1. 110. Mighty Oak Lad (IRE)7/2Won by 11 lengths · J: Donagh Meyler · T: Karl Thornton
2. 22. Cher Why Not (IRE)5/1
3. 33. Duffys Getaway (IRE)9/2
4. 87. Read To Return (IRE)15/8 fav
2:25 John & Chich Fowler Memorial EBF Mares Chase (Grade 3) Chase · 2m 5f 92y · 5 ran
1. 16. Riviere D'etel (FR)10/3Won by 33 lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 21. Allegorie De Vassy (FR)8/13 fav
3. 32. Instit (FR)4/1
3:00 McInerney Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 5f 92y · 5 ran
1. 15. Nick Rockett (IRE)2/7 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 27. Tactical Move (IRE)7/1
3. 34. My Immortal (IRE)12/1
3:35 Jump Into January At Fairyhouse (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 7 ran
1. 17. Staffordshire Knot (IRE)9/4Won by 3½ lengths · J: Mr H C Swan · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 26. Recoded (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Donnie Devito (IRE)9/1
4. PU4. I Am River (IRE) · pulled up4/6 fav

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

Musselburgh Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

12:35 tote.co.uk Hair Of The Dog Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 124y · 6 ran
1. 11. Rory The Cat (IRE)11/1Won by a length · J: Derek Fox · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 24. Churchwarden (IRE)11/2
3. 33. Union Flag (IRE)6/1
4. 42. Teorie (IRE)4/9 fav
1:10 tote.co.uk Hogmaneigh Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 3f 171y · 7 ran
1. 12. Benson (GB)7/2Won by a length · J: Ryan Mania · T: Sandy Thomson
2. 26. Holmes St Georges (FR)9/2
3. 34. Afadil (FR)4/1
4. 47. In This World (FR)5/2 fav
1:45 tote.co.uk New Year New Me Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 1m 7f 124y · 11 ran
1. 111. Scots Poet (GB)16/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Craig Nichol · T: Ewan Whillans
2. 27. Ballygeary (IRE)17/2
3. 310. Belle Of Annandale (IRE)25/1
4. 78. Panjari (IRE)10/3 fav
2:20 tote.co.uk Auld Reekie Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 4f 68y · 9 ran
1. 11. Fidelio Vallis (FR)5/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Alice Stevens · T: Harry Derham
2. 22. Corrigeen Rock (IRE)15/2
3. 37. Half Shot (IRE)11/2
4. PU4. Frere D'armes (FR) · pulled up2/1 fav
2:55 tote.co.uk Gym Membership Renewed Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f 68y · 8 ran
1. 11. Indian Louis (IRE)5/1Won by a length · J: Derek Fox · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 29. Divas Doyen (IRE)16/1
3. 36. Baron Briggs (IRE)10/3 fav
3:30 tote.co.uk Dry January Starts Now Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 180y · 7 ran
1. 12. Republican (GB)5/4 favWon by half a length · J: Paul O'Brien · T: Harry Derham
2. 21. Call Me Harry (IRE)7/2
3. 37. Kiss My Face (GB)11/1

Musselburgh racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 17/2

2:00 BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 2m 56y · 11 ran
1. 19. Zealandia (FR)17/2Won by a neck · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: Ian Williams
2. 22. Enemy (GB)7/1
3. 310. Duke Of Oxford (GB)11/4 fav
2:35 BetUK. It's Where The UK Bets Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 42y · 12 ran
1. 13. Flindrikin (IRE)9/2Won by a head · J: Adam Farragher · T: William Haggas
2. 210. Urban Road (GB)33/1
3. 37. Great Blasket (IRE)11/4 fav
3:10 Boost Your Acca-Fenwa With BetUK Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f 42y · 13 ran
1. 18. Penzance (GB)6/1Won by a short head · J: Alistair Rawlinson · T: Michael Appleby
2. 24. Storm Catcher (IRE)6/1
3. 31. Sir Busker (IRE)9/1
4. 86. To Catch A Thief (GB)15/8 fav
3:45 BetMGM: It's Showtime Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 5y · 12 ran
1. 14. Dear My Friend (GB)7/2 jt-favWon by 2 lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Charlie Johnston
2. 23. Symbol Of Light (GB)7/2 jt-fav
3. 36. Fantastic Fox (GB)13/2
4:15 Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f 14y · 8 ran
1. 16. Shades Of Summer (IRE)11/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Laura Pearson · T: Jane Chapple-Hyam
2. 21. Nine Tenths (IRE)2/1
3. 34. Wild Side (IRE)5/1
4. 53. Julia Augusta (GB)6/4 fav
4:45 Best Racing Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 16. Blue Prince (IRE)11/2Won by half a length · J: Finley Marsh · T: David Evans
2. 21. Sommelier (GB)3/1
3. 37. Bazball (IRE)14/1
4. 92. Brave Empire (IRE)5/4 fav
5:15 Always Gamble Responsibly With BetUK Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 13. Albasheer (IRE)9/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Archie Watson
2. 27. Fivethousandtoone (IRE)18/1
3. 38. Batal Dubai (IRE)15/2

Newcastle (AW) racecourse statistics →

Tramore Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

12:00 David Flynn Construction Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 180y · 14 ran
1. 11. Boldog (FR)5/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: J J Slevin · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 26. Gorgeous Tom (IRE)11/8
3. 34. Cappucino (IRE)10/1
4. 410. Milo Lises (FR)6/5 fav
12:30 Jimmy Shanahan Memorial Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 180y · 9 ran
1. 17. Bynx (IRE)6/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Sean Flanagan · T: Martin Hassett
2. 22. Belle The Lioness (IRE)4/1
3. 34. Little Mixup (IRE)9/1
4. 73. Clarens (IRE)7/2 fav
1:05 Ryans Cleaning Services Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f 120y · 8 ran
1. 17. Stoke The Fire (IRE)5/6 favWon by 15 lengths · J: Danny Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Nouvotic (FR)7/2
3. 38. Half Off Six Pence (IRE)18/1
1:40 Tramore Medical Clinic Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m 5f 120y · 10 ran
1. 11. Mick Charlie (IRE)7/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Mr J W Hendrick · T: Declan Queally
2. 28. Toor Moon (IRE)20/1
3. 32. Buachaillbocht (GB)11/8 fav
2:15 Savills New Year's Day Chase (Grade 3) Chase · 2m 6f 170y · 6 ran
1. 14. Jungle Boogie (IRE)10/1Won by a length · J: Darragh O'Keeffe · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 21. Classic Getaway (IRE)2/5 fav
3. 32. Minella Crooner (IRE)14/1
2:50 Core Bullion Traders Rated Novice Chase Chase · 1m 7f 100y · 6 ran
1. 17. Mount Frisco (IRE)11/2Won by 18 lengths · J: Liam Quinlan · T: John Patrick Ryan
2. 22. Knocknagappagh (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Making Country (IRE)Evens fav
3:25 Tom Carroll Memorial Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 2m 6f 170y · 8 ran
1. 14. Rochestown (IRE)5/2 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Darragh O'Keeffe · T: Brendan Maurice Walsh
2. 25. Mahler Appeal (IRE)11/4
3. 33. Lilian Bland (IRE)15/2

Tramore 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 favourites12 of 45 won26.7% · 45 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 £15.18Staked £45.00, returned £29.82 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBackbyjet (IRE) 25/1The 12:45 Happy New Year Novices' Hurdle at Catterick
Joint favourites2 of 4 won50.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	2	6	6	—
Cheltenham	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Exeter	2	7	7	—
Fairyhouse	2	7	7	—
Musselburgh	1	6	6	—
Newcastle (AW)	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Tramore	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 1 January 2024?: 47 races across 7 meetings were run on 1 January 2024: Catterick (6 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Exeter (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Musselburgh (6 races), Newcastle (AW) (7 races) and Tramore (7 races). That is Catterick, Cheltenham, Exeter, Musselburgh and Newcastle (AW) in Great Britain; Fairyhouse 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 1 January 2024?: Catterick: Heavy (Turf); Cheltenham: Heavy (Turf); Exeter: Heavy (Turf); Fairyhouse: Heavy (Turf); Musselburgh: Soft (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Tramore: Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 1 January 2024?: Outright favourites won 12 of 45 on 1 January 2024 (26.7%); joint favourites won 2 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £45.00 and returned £29.82 — a loss of £15.18. 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 Backbyjet (IRE) at 25/1 in the 12:45 Happy New Year Novices' Hurdle at Catterick.
What was the feature race on 1 January 2024?: The feature race was the 3:15 Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Grade 2) at Cheltenham, won by Bob Olinger (IRE) (6/4F).
What time was the first race on 1 January 2024?: The first race was the 12:00 David Flynn Construction Maiden Hurdle at Tramore; the last was the 5:15 Always Gamble Responsibly With BetUK Handicap at Newcastle (AW).