What horse racing was on 31 August 2024?

52 races across 8 meetings were run on 31 August 2024: Beverley (8 races), Chelmsford City (AW) (7 races), Chester (7 races), Craon (FR) (2 races), Curragh (8 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Newton Abbot (6 races) and Sandown (7 races). That is Beverley, Chelmsford City (AW), Chester, Lingfield (AW), Newton Abbot and Sandown in Great Britain; Craon (FR) in France; Curragh 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 2024?

Beverley: Good To Firm (Turf); Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Chester: Good (Turf); Craon (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Curragh: Good (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newton Abbot: Good (Turf); Sandown: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 31 August 2024?

Outright favourites won 23 of 52 on 31 August 2024 (44.2%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £52.00 and returned £59.37 — a profit of £7.37. 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 Wigmore Street (USA) at 22/1 in the 4:35 Paddy Power Supporting Cancer Trials Irish Cambridgeshire at Curragh.

What was the feature race on 31 August 2024?

The feature race was the 2:20 Newtownanner Stud Irish European Breeders Fund Stakes (Fillies' & Mares' Group 3) (Group 3) at Curragh, won by Dreamy (IRE) (6/5F).

What time was the first race on 31 August 2024?

The first race was the 1:30 William Hill Silver Cup Handicap at Beverley; the last was the 8:40 Enjoy Christmas At The Racecourse Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 31 August 2024

← 30 Aug 1 Sep →

52 races were run across 8 meetings on 31 August 2024: Beverley, Chelmsford City (AW), Chester, Craon (FR), Curragh, Lingfield (AW), Newton Abbot and Sandown.

Beverley Good To Firm · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 6 of 8 · Biggest winner 8/1

1:30 William Hill Silver Cup Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f 23y · 4 ran
1. 12. Quietness (GB)13/8 favWon by half a length · J: P J McDonald · T: Marcus Tregoning
2. 25. Walter Hartright (IRE)15/8
3. 33. Loyal Touch (IRE)3/1
2:05 William Hill Beverley Bullet Sprint Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 14. Democracy Dilemma (IRE)8/1Won by a nose · J: Tom Eaves · T: Robert Cowell
2. 22. Albasheer (IRE)9/2
3. 35. Emaraaty Ana (GB)18/1
4. 57. Staincliff (GB)5/2 fav
2:35 Constant Security Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 15. Frank The Spark (GB)18/5 favWon by a neck · J: David Nolan · T: Paul Midgley
2. 29. Sound Reason (GB)12/1
3. 33. Miss Brazen (GB)11/2
3:07 Constant Security Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 16. Spirit Of Applause (GB)5/2 favWon by half a length · J: Sean Kirrane · T: Tim Easterby
2. 27. Glory Hyde (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Soul Seeker (IRE)8/1
3:42 IRE-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 7f 96y · 6 ran
1. 11. Bassadanza (GB)9/4 favWon by half a length · J: Joe Fanning · T: Charlie Johnston
2. 22. Fool Again (USA)3/1
3. 36. Stiorra (IRE)11/4
4:20 Churchill Tyres Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 7f 96y · 4 ran
1. 11. Amphius (GB)1/5 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Callum Rodriguez · T: Harry Charlton
2. 22. Bamburgh (IRE)4/1
3. 34. Delay (GB)80/1
4:55 Hull Asphalt Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 100y · 11 ran
1. 16. Zapphire (IRE)3/1 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Tom Kiely-Marshall · T: Julie Camacho
2. 25. Monte Linas (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Boy Douglas (IRE)12/1
5:30 Westwood Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 207y · 9 ran
1. 14. This Years Love (GB)7/1Won by a neck · J: Lewis Chalkley · T: Michael & David Easterby
2. 23. Dr Rio (FR)5/1
3. 31. Bay Dream Believer (IRE)6/1
4. 42. Mr Jetman (IRE)Evens fav

Beverley racecourse statistics →

Chelmsford City (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

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

5:40 Book Your Wedding At Chelmsford Racecourse Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 15. Baroque Buoy (IRE)7/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Liam Wright · T: George Scott
2. 23. Orbital (GB)9/4 fav
3. 31. Delta Legend (IRE)11/1
6:10 EBF Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 112. Pink Diesel (IRE)11/4Won by a head · J: Tommie Jakes · T: George Boughey
2. 24. Heaven Knows (GB)4/1
3. 35. Rift Valley (IRE)11/1
4. 41. Sahara Dancer (GB)5/6 fav
6:40 Ladies Day 2025 On Sale Monday Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 13. Happy Tears (IRE)4/1Won by half a length · J: David Egan · T: Daniel & Claire Kubler
2. 22. Daytona Lady (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 34. See You Tonight (GB)3/1
7:10 Fullworks Projects Nursery Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 11. Havana Blast (GB)5/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Daniel Muscutt · T: James Fanshawe
2. 27. Son Of Wind (IRE)7/1
3. 35. Beautiful Things (IRE)25/1
4. 48. Oakley Boy (GB)11/8 fav
7:40 Fireworks Spectacular Sunday 3rd November Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5f 66y · 7 ran
1. 13. Ramaah (GB)9/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Sean D Bowen · T: Ismail Mohammed
2. 24. Amongst The Stars (GB)3/1
3. 35. Keen Interest (IRE)9/2
8:10 Oktoberfest Raceday At Chelmsford City Racecourse Nursery Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 16. Telford (GB)9/2Won by a neck · J: David Egan · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 210. Al Waseela (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 312. Clipsham Noble (IRE)6/1
8:40 Enjoy Christmas At The Racecourse Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 13. Nammos (GB)9/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Jonny Peate · T: Jane Chapple-Hyam
2. 211. Twitch (NZ)80/1
3. 35. Reputation (IRE)10/1

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Chester Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:10 British Stallions Stud EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 7f 1y · 5 ran
1. 15. King Of Cities (IRE)13/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Sean Levey · T: Richard Hannon
2. 26. Marchogion (GB)14/1
3. 31. End Of Romance (IRE)11/4
2:40 LiveScore Bet Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f 127y · 13 ran
1. 15. Two Tempting (IRE)11/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Rob Hornby · T: Jonathan Portman
2. 26. Divine Libra (IRE)9/1
3. 37. Gorak (FR)6/1
4. 615. Under Siege (IRE)9/2 fav
3:15 Virgin Bet Chester Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 6f 87y · 7 ran
1. 11. Absurde (FR)5/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: W P Mullins
2. 28. Caius Chorister (FR)15/8 fav
3. 36. Samui (GB)9/2
3:50 CAA Stellar Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 15y · 10 ran
1. 15. Balon D'or (GB)11/2Won by a nose · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Hugo Palmer
2. 28. Make It Easy (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Fair Taxes (IRE)8/1
4. 910. Call Glory (IRE)10/3 fav
4:25 Powells Jewellery EBF Fillies' Conditions Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 6f 17y · 6 ran
1. 11. It Ain't Two (GB)7/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Jason Hart · T: Hugo Palmer
2. 25. Cressida Wildes (GB)5/1
3. 34. Aviation Time (IRE)11/2
4. 38. Raneenn (IRE)13/2
5. 53. Adrestia (GB)13/8 fav
5:00 Horse PWR Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f 17y · 10 ran
1. 12. The Bell Conductor (IRE)18/1Won by a short head · J: William Pyle · T: Craig Lidster
2. 25. Roman Dragon (GB)8/1
3. 37. Garfield Shadow (IRE)7/2 fav
5:35 Powells Jewellery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 7f 196y · 9 ran
1. 12. Spirit Mixer (GB)9/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Rob Hornby · T: Andrew Balding
2. 28. Dreams Adozen (FR)10/1
3. 39. Tailorman (FR)4/1
4. 77. Sea Grey (GB)5/2 fav

Chester racecourse statistics →

Craon (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 2 races · France

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

4:17 Criterium de l'Ouest - Haras de Bouquetot () (2yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 11. Lambourn (IRE)9/10 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A P O'Brien
2. 24. Place Fontenoy (FR)11/1
3. 36. Mimos (FR)22/1
5:26 Grand Prix de Craon - 11th Etape du Defi du Galop () (3yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 17. Maniatic (IRE)8/5 favWon by a head · J: Maxime Guyon · T: A Fabre
2. 29. Ecureuil Secret (FR)37/10
3. 34. Trabuco (FR)12/1

Craon racecourse statistics →

Curragh Good · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 22/1

1:45 Kara Quinn Memorial Irish European Breeders Fund (C & G) Maiden Flat · 1m · 12 ran
1. 11. Acapulco Bay (IRE)2/11 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 26. Genealogy (GB)13/2
3. 34. Emit (IRE)15/2
2:20 Newtownanner Stud Irish European Breeders Fund Stakes (Fillies' & Mares' Group 3) Flat · 1m · 8 ran
1. 14. Dreamy (IRE)6/5 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 25. Fiery Lucy (GB)11/2
3. 31. Alla Stella (GB)5/2
2:50 Heider Family Stables Round Tower Stakes (Group 3) Flat · 6f · 7 ran
1. 12. Ides Of March (IRE)2/5 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 27. Usdi Atohi (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Rudi's Apple (IRE)7/1
3:25 Snow Fairy Fillies Stakes (Fillies' & Mares' Group 3) Flat · 1m 1f · 7 ran
1. 14. Tarawa (IRE)11/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Chris Hayes · T: D K Weld
2. 25. Hanalia (IRE)5/2
3. 39. Wingspan (IRE)7/4 fav
4:00 FBD Hotels And Resorts Faithlegg Hotel Nursery Handicap Flat · 7f · 8 ran
1. 12. King Thistle (GB)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Patrick McGettigan · T: J P Murtagh
2. 27. Edergole's Angel (IRE)10/1
3. 34. Nyman (IRE)16/5
4. 55. Sweet Chariot (IRE)9/4 fav
4:35 Paddy Power Supporting Cancer Trials Irish Cambridgeshire (Premier Handicap) Flat · 1m · 24 ran
1. 15. Wigmore Street (USA)22/1Won by a head · J: Ryan Moore · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 28. State Actor (IRE)5/1 fav
3. 324. Independent Expert (IRE)50/1
5:10 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Apprentice Handicap Flat · 6f · 17 ran
1. 110. Rappell (IRE)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Keithen Kennedy · T: Paul W Flynn
2. 212. Fivecromwellplace (IRE)25/1
3. 313. Goldmoyne (IRE)11/2
4. 56. Secret Magician (IRE)10/3 fav
5:45 Pat Smullen Cancer Trials Ireland Charity Race Flat · 1m 4f · 20 ran
1. 16. Icare Desbois (FR)7/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Stephanie Searle · T: W P Mullins
2. 214. Indulging (GB)28/1
3. 31. By Your Side (GB)5/2 fav

Curragh racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 18/1

4:15 Libra Utility Drainage Services Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1y · 8 ran
1. 15. Rabinal (GB)15/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mr Guy Mitchell · T: Simon Dow
2. 26. Hellavapace (GB)12/1
3. 34. Eight Mile (IRE)11/2
4. 51. Olympicus (USA)3/1 fav
4:50 Libra Utility Pump Services / EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 6y · 7 ran
1. 13. Wheels Of Fire (IRE)1/3 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Joe Leavy · T: Richard Hannon
2. 25. Nad Alshiba Snow (IRE)5/1
3. 36. Radio Star (IRE)9/1
5:25 Libra Utility Property Restoration Services Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 6y · 7 ran
1. 16. Make Clear (GB)13/2Won by a length · J: Dale Swift · T: Peter McCreery
2. 24. Caribbean Wind (GB)9/2
3. 37. It's Showtime (IRE)16/1
4. 55. Asinara (GB)11/8 fav
5:55 Libra Utility Scaffolding Industrial Services Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 7 ran
1. 16. Saint Riquier (FR)5/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Joe Leavy · T: Ian Williams
2. 22. Sonnerie Power (FR)6/1
3. 31. The Whipmaster (IRE)8/1
6:25 Libra Utility Construction Services Classified Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 7f 1y · 9 ran
1. 14. Hul Ah Bah Loo (IRE)2/1 favWon by half a length · J: Paddy Bradley · T: Simon Dow
2. 22. Comedian Leader (GB)7/2
3. 38. Tilsworth Max (GB)100/1
6:55 Libra Utility Construction Services Classified Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 7f 1y · 9 ran
1. 18. Edergole's Gift (IRE)18/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Darragh Keenan · T: Conrad Allen
2. 23. Doves Of Peace (IRE)7/2
3. 39. Irrelevant (IRE)9/1
4. 74. Fai Fai (GB)2/1 fav
7:25 Libra Utility Engineering Services Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 1y · 4 ran
1. 17. Phoenix Moon (IRE)11/2Won by half a length · J: Tyler Heard · T: Denis Coakley
2. 23. Unico (GB)10/1
3. 36. Katie G (GB)11/10 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Newton Abbot Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 7/1

2:15 Newton Abbot Racecourse On Facebook Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 167y · 10 ran
1. 11. Brave Knight (GB)2/5 favWon by a neck · J: Freddie Gingell · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. Dodger Long (GB)5/2
3. 39. Razzle Dazzle Boy (IRE)6/1
2:45 Racing Partnership Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 75y · 4 ran
1. 13. Hidalgo De L'isle (FR)7/2Won by 14 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Donald McCain
2. 22. Silent Revolution (IRE)11/2
3. 34. Get Sky High (IRE)13/8 fav
3:20 Visit attheraces.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 75y · 6 ran
1. 11. Beat Box (FR)9/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 23. Mordred (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Bensini (GB)18/5
3:55 Aubrey Loze Memorial Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 5f 122y · 6 ran
1. 14. Lallygag (GER)13/8 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Freddie Gingell · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Tommie Beau (IRE)4/1
3. 37. Clearance (GB)11/2
4:30 William Hill Leading Racecourse Bookmaker Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 216y · 7 ran
1. 16. Kauto The King (FR)7/2Won by a neck · J: Brendan Powell · T: Joe Tizzard
2. 24. Bagheera Ginge (GB)10/1
3. 31. Opening Bid (GB)9/1
4. 43. Get Up Mush (IRE)5/4 fav
5:05 newtonabbotracing.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 167y · 9 ran
1. 111. Daany (IRE)7/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Taylor Fisher · T: Joe Tickle
2. 24. United Front (USA)14/1
3. 33. Pak Army (IRE)9/1
4. 55. Zhang Fei (FR)5/6 fav

Newton Abbot racecourse statistics →

Sandown Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:50 Sky Bet Extra Places Every Day Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 12. Glenfinnan (IRE)13/2Won by a neck · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Michael Dods
2. 24. Havana Blue (GB)10/1
3. 31. Star Of Orion (IRE)10/1
4. 56. Spanish Blaze (IRE)7/2 fav
2:25 Sky Bet Atalanta Stakes (Fillies' & Mares' Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 19. Tamfana (GER)13/8 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: David Menuisier
2. 22. Doha (GB)10/3
3. 34. Imperial Quarter (IRE)50/1
3:00 Sky Bet For The Fans Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 1f 209y · 6 ran
1. 15. Flying Frontier (GB)11/2Won by a neck · J: Clifford Lee · T: James Tate
2. 24. Balmacara (GB)3/1
3. 32. Involvement (GB)13/8 fav
3:35 Sky Bet Solario Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 12. Field Of Gold (IRE)5/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Kieran Shoemark · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 24. Matauri Bay (IRE)15/2
3. 35. Royal Playwright (GB)15/8
4:10 Tattersalls 40,000 EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 13. Flight (GB)5/6 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Ollie Sangster
2. 26. Sea To Sky (IRE)11/2
3. 35. Rockin' The Boat (IRE)4/1
4:45 Sky Bet Acca Freeze Nursery Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 110. Charity Together (IRE)14/1Won by a head · J: Trevor Whelan · T: Marcus Tregoning
2. 28. Imperial Trooper (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 36. Art Market (IRE)10/3
5:20 Sky Bet Build A Bet Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 10y · 10 ran
1. 12. Good Earth (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Benoit De La Sayette · T: Michael Herrington
2. 23. Lil Guff (GB)7/2 fav
3. 31. Ingra Tor (IRE)13/2

Sandown racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 52 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 favourites23 of 52 won44.2% · 52 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 profit of £7.37Staked £52.00, returned £59.37 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerWigmore Street (USA) 22/1The 4:35 Paddy Power Supporting Cancer Trials Irish Cambridgeshire at Curragh

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Beverley	6	8	8	—
Chelmsford City (AW)	2	7	7	—
Chester	1	7	7	—
Craon (FR)	2	2	2	—
Curragh	3	8	8	—
Lingfield (AW)	3	7	7	—
Newton Abbot	3	6	6	—
Sandown	3	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 31 August 2024?: 52 races across 8 meetings were run on 31 August 2024: Beverley (8 races), Chelmsford City (AW) (7 races), Chester (7 races), Craon (FR) (2 races), Curragh (8 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Newton Abbot (6 races) and Sandown (7 races). That is Beverley, Chelmsford City (AW), Chester, Lingfield (AW), Newton Abbot and Sandown in Great Britain; Craon (FR) in France; Curragh 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 2024?: Beverley: Good To Firm (Turf); Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Chester: Good (Turf); Craon (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Curragh: Good (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newton Abbot: Good (Turf); Sandown: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 31 August 2024?: Outright favourites won 23 of 52 on 31 August 2024 (44.2%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £52.00 and returned £59.37 — a profit of £7.37. 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 Wigmore Street (USA) at 22/1 in the 4:35 Paddy Power Supporting Cancer Trials Irish Cambridgeshire at Curragh.
What was the feature race on 31 August 2024?: The feature race was the 2:20 Newtownanner Stud Irish European Breeders Fund Stakes (Fillies' & Mares' Group 3) (Group 3) at Curragh, won by Dreamy (IRE) (6/5F).
What time was the first race on 31 August 2024?: The first race was the 1:30 William Hill Silver Cup Handicap at Beverley; the last was the 8:40 Enjoy Christmas At The Racecourse Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).