What horse racing was on 1 January 2025?

62 races across 9 meetings were run on 1 January 2025: Catterick (6 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Exeter (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Fakenham (7 races), Musselburgh (6 races), Newcastle (AW) (8 races), Southwell (7 races) and Tramore (7 races). That is Catterick, Cheltenham, Exeter, Fakenham, Musselburgh, Newcastle (AW) and Southwell 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 2025?

Catterick: Soft (Turf); Cheltenham: Soft (Turf); Exeter: Soft (Turf); Fairyhouse: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Fakenham: Good (Turf); Musselburgh: Soft (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Southwell: Soft (Turf); Tramore: Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 1 January 2025?

Outright favourites won 24 of 58 on 1 January 2025 (41.4%); joint favourites won 4 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £58.00 and returned £52.24 — a loss of £5.76. 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 Novak (GB) at 33/1 in the 4:40 Weekly 5 Free Bet With BetUK Handicap at Newcastle (AW).

What was the feature race on 1 January 2025?

The feature race was the 3:15 Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Grade 2) at Cheltenham, won by Lucky Place (FR) (3/1).

What time was the first race on 1 January 2025?

The first race was the 11:45 Happy New Year From Gamble Plant Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle at Fakenham; the last was the 5:40 Gamble Responsibly At BetUK Apprentice Handicap at Newcastle (AW).

Racing Results

Wednesday 1 January 2025

← 31 Dec 2 Jan →

62 races were run across 9 meetings on 1 January 2025: Catterick, Cheltenham, Exeter, Fairyhouse, Fakenham, Musselburgh, Newcastle (AW), Southwell and Tramore.

Catterick Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/2

12:45 Happy New Year Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 66y · 6 ran
1. 12. It's All About You (IRE)5/6 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Jennie Candlish
2. 24. Norah's Legacy (IRE)40/1
3. 31. Dance And Glance (GB)Evens
1:20 Happy 30th Birthday Sam Iveson Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 3f 51y · 4 ran
1. 14. Beat The Edge (IRE)Evens favWon by a length · J: Emma Smith-Chaston · T: Micky Hammond
2. 21. Just Gino (FR)6/1
3. 33. Cudgel (GB)14/1
1:55 Bet At Racing TV Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 156y · 5 ran
1. 12. How About No (FR)9/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Lizzie Quinlan
2. 21. Pigeon House (IRE)13/8
3. 33. Stressfree (FR)6/4 fav
2:30 Download The Raceday Ready App Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 1m 7f 145y · 3 ran
1. 14. Ensel Du Perche (FR)9/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Charlie Maggs · T: Stella Barclay
2. 22. Master Breffni (IRE)15/8
3. 31. Flamelco (FR)10/11 fav
3:05 Go Racing In Yorkshire Season Ticket Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 1f 71y · 7 ran
1. 17. Jongleur D'etoiles (FR)Evens favWon by half a length · J: Richie McLernon · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 28. Edgewell (IRE)9/1
3. 33. Rumble B (IRE)10/1
3:39 Racing Again 9th January Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 156y · 5 ran
1. 11. Maghlaak (GB)10/11 favWon by 14 lengths · J: James Robottom · T: Adrian Paul Keatley
2. 26. Belle Na Bann (IRE)14/1
3. 33. Walk In The Valley (IRE)4/1

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Cheltenham Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:20 Sonic The Hedgehog 3 In Cinemas Now Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 62y · 3 ran
1. 11. Kalif Du Berlais (FR)4/7 favWon by 9½ lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Vincenzo (FR)3/1
3. 32. Tedley (GB)4/1
12:55 Richmond Villages And Bupa Care Homes Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f 56y · 9 ran
1. 19. Diva Luna (IRE)5/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Kielan Woods · T: Ben Pauling
2. 26. Newton Tornado (FR)9/2
3. 38. Pierrot Jaguen (FR)15/8
1:30 Betfair Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 3m 1f 56y · 5 ran
1. 12. Chantry House (IRE)8/1Won by 6½ lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 24. Our Power (IRE)7/1
3. 35. Bowtogreatness (IRE)7/2
4. 41. Broadway Boy (IRE)5/6 fav
2:05 Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f 127y · 8 ran
1. 14. Springwell Bay (GB)11/4 jt-favWon by 9 lengths · J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr · T: Jonjo & A J O'Neill
2. 25. Marble Sands (FR)10/1
3. 37. Seddon (IRE)14/1
2:40 Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 7f 213y · 9 ran
1. 18. Strackan (GB)7/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Henry Daly
2. 29. Idefix De Ciergues (FR)17/2
3. 37. What A Johnny (IRE)9/2
4. 45. One Big Bang (IRE)10/3 fav
3:15 Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f 56y · 6 ran
1. 11. Lucky Place (FR)3/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 24. Gowel Road (IRE)7/1
3. 37. Golden Ace (GB)5/2 fav
3:50 Raceridecheltenham 'Junior' NH Flat Race (Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Listed) (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 1 · 2m 179y · 16 ran
1. 110. Precious Metal (FR)16/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Lilly Pinchin · T: Henrietta C Knight
2. 29. Our Boy Stan (GB)9/1
3. 37. Intosomethinggood (GB)100/1
4. 65. Gnomon (GB)7/4 fav

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

Exeter Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/1

12:25 Happy New Year From Greendale Farm Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 54y · 10 ran
1. 11. Katate Dori (FR)15/2Won by 12 lengths · J: Shane Quinlan · T: Sam Thomas
2. 23. Good Friday Fairy (IRE)11/1
3. 35. Bampton Star (GB)10/1
4. PU4. I See The Sea (IRE) · pulled up2/1 fav
1:00 Passage House Inn Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 48y · 5 ran
1. 12. Donnacha (IRE)5/2 jt-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Lorcan Murtagh · T: Nigel Hawke
2. 24. Risk De Pluie (FR)5/2 jt-fav
3. 33. Royal Jewel (IRE)11/4
1:35 Peter Holland Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 5f 137y · 11 ran
1. 11. Keable (IRE)5/4 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Callum Pritchard · T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
2. 26. Gentleman Jacques (IRE)14/1
3. 37. Chauffeur Driven (IRE)9/1
2:10 Peter Holland Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 5f 137y · 11 ran
1. 15. Looking For Larry (IRE)9/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Mr Jake Bament · T: Tim Dennis
2. 28. William Philo (GB)125/1
3. 36. Drash On Ruby (GB)18/1
2:45 Thurlestone Hotel Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 161y · 8 ran
1. 15. Peacenik (IRE)7/2Won by half a length · J: Shane Quinlan · T: Katy Price
2. 21. Crest Of Fortune (GB)4/5 fav
3. 32. Kap Vert (FR)6/4
3:20 Exeter Racecourse For Conference & Events Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 3f 48y · 5 ran
1. 13. Flash Gorcombe (GB)10/3Won by 16 lengths · J: Harry Kimber · T: Robert Walford
2. 24. Joe Cotton (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 31. Havaila (IRE)15/2
3:55 Kennford Open Maiden NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 161y · 8 ran
1. 113. Pethers Lane (GB)9/1Won by a neck · J: David Noonan · T: Jane Williams
2. 24. Kripticjim (FR)5/1
3. 311. Eton Mes (IRE)9/1
4. 61. Arctic Conditions (IRE)13/8 fav

Exeter racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse Yielding To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

12:10 Wishing Everyone A Healthy 2025 Mares Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 110y · 6 ran
1. 11. Aurora Vega (IRE)10/11 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Mongibello (GB)11/4
3. 32. Cast A Spell (IRE)13/2
12:40 ITM Irish Stallion Trail 10th - 11th January Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 111. Sounds Victorius (IRE)4/11 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Come Walk With Me (IRE)17/2
3. 31. Champagne Kid (IRE)11/2
1:15 Easter Festival 18th - 20th April Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 20 ran
1. 111. Must Go Now (IRE)10/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Kieren Buckley · T: Edward Cawley
2. 212. Tyson (GER)10/1
3. 35. Birmingham Alabama (IRE)14/1
4. 41. Portnacoo (IRE)4/1 fav
1:50 Happy Retirement To Noel Fanning Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 3m 110y · 21 ran
1. 115. John Storey (IRE)18/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Danny Gilligan · T: Liam P Cusack
2. 22. Crossing The Bar (IRE)10/1
3. 311. Read To Return (IRE)7/2
4. 65. Mickie Angel (IRE)2/1 fav
2:25 YellowFord & Drumlin John & Chich Fowler Memorial Irish EBF Mares Chase (Fillies' & Mares' Grade 3) Chase · 2m 5f 110y · 5 ran
1. 14. Allegorie De Vassy (FR)5/4 favWon by 25 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 22. Limerick Lace (IRE)2/1
3. 35. Malina Girl (IRE)18/1
3:00 Bellshill Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 5f 110y · 9 ran
1. 13. Champ Kiely (IRE)10/11 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Chigorin (IRE)9/1
3. 35. Chosen Witness (IRE)16/1
3:35 Jump Into January At Fairyhouse (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 110y · 9 ran
1. 14. Good Deal (IRE)20/1Won by a length · J: Eoghan Finegan · T: Patrick Magee
2. 25. Largy Belter (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Passenger (IRE)13/2
4. 73. Drop A Threat (IRE)11/10 fav

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

Fakenham Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

11:45 Happy New Year From Gamble Plant Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 1y · 8 ran
1. 110. Crac De Megaudais (FR)2/1 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Mr Tommie M O'Brien · T: Tom Gretton
2. 23. Siberian Star (GB)14/1
3. 37. Tara Iti (GB)4/1
12:15 Queen Boudicca Last Chance To Qualify Mares' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 44y · 5 ran
1. 14. Gazette Bourgeoise (FR)7/2Won by 12 lengths · J: Harry Bannister · T: Ben Case
2. 22. Micks Jet (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 35. Cluain Aodha (IRE)7/2
12:50 Book Your Skip Online At fakenhamskips.co.uk Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3y · 9 ran
1. 18. Lindy Reilly (GB)7/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Tristan Durrell · T: Dan Skelton
2. 24. Mohawk Chief (USA)40/1
3. 37. Zafaan (IRE)7/2
1:25 Betting Better With Sky Bet Mares' Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 95y · 7 ran
1. 11. Malago Rose (IRE)2/1Won by 13 lengths · J: Freddie Mitchell · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 25. Lady's Present (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Regally Blonde (GB)12/1
4. PU3. Barra Blue (GB) · pulled up15/8 fav
2:00 Racing TV Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f 44y · 6 ran
1. 14. One Last Glance (GB)9/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Freddie Mitchell · T: Tom Gretton
2. 21. Brother Boris (GB)10/3
3. 33. Birdman Bob (IRE)7/1
2:35 Gamble Plant Norfolk Ltd Grand Prix Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 1y · 8 ran
1. 18. Pearly Island (GB)7/1Won by 8½ lengths · J: Tom Cannon · T: Lucy Wadham
2. 29. Godot (IRE)14/1
3. 35. Secret Des Dieux (FR)6/1
4. PU6. Bluegrass (IRE) · pulled up6/4 fav
3:10 fakenhamracecourse.co.uk Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 95y · 7 ran
1. 13. Court Cian (IRE)13/8 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Ciaran Gethings · T: Stuart Edmunds
2. 25. Ted's Friend (IRE)15/2
3. 32. Morfee (IRE)16/1

Fakenham racecourse statistics →

Musselburgh Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 7/2

12:35 Henry Bocian Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 124y · 8 ran
1. 12. Johnny Ringo (GB)4/5 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Derek Fox · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 23. Maple (GB)11/1
3. 31. Cracker Star (GB)4/1
1:10 Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f 68y · 7 ran
1. 11. Okavango Delta (IRE)11/4Won by 6½ lengths · J: Craig Nichol · T: Paul Robson
2. 26. Divas Doyen (IRE)6/1
3. 35. Winds Of Winter (IRE)11/2
4. 64. Valleyview Tommy (IRE)9/4 fav
1:45 LiveScore Bet Best Odds Daily Hogmaneigh Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 3f 171y · 6 ran
1. 15. Bold Light (IRE)7/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Alan Doyle · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 24. Ballygeary (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Liari (FR)9/4 fav
2:20 Virgin Bet Auld Reekie Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 4f 68y · 8 ran
1. 14. Boomslang (GB)3/1 jt-favWon by 4¾ lengths · J: Ross Chapman · T: Rebecca Menzies
2. 23. Beau Balko (FR)3/1 jt-fav
3. 35. Half Shot (IRE)8/1
2:55 LiveScore Bet Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 180y · 8 ran
1. 15. Top Man Tom (IRE)10/3Won by 12 lengths · J: Ryan Mania · T: Sandy Thomson
2. 29. Hey Mama Rock Me (IRE)14/1
3. 33. Brandy Mcqueen (IRE)7/1
4. PU2. Prince Of Perth (IRE) · pulled up3/1 fav
3:30 Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 1m 7f 124y · 6 ran
1. 11. Slugger (GB)5/6 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Alice Stevens · T: Harry Derham
2. 27. Ravenscraig Castle (GB)12/1
3. 36. Scots Poet (GB)15/2

Musselburgh racecourse statistics →

Newcastle (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 33/1

1:49 Gamble Responsibly At BetUK Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 11. Miraculous (IRE)2/7 favWon by a head · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Roger Varian
2. 26. Tsarinas Song (GB)4/1
3. 34. Memardee (IRE)20/1
2:24 30 In Free Bets With BetUK Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 42y · 11 ran
1. 110. Midnight Lion (GB)11/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Kaiya Fraser · T: Jim Goldie
2. 26. Percy Willis (GB)10/1
3. 35. Ever Hopefull (GB)12/1
4. 59. Alpine Sierra (IRE)5/4 fav
2:59 Free Bets With BetUK Bet Club Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 2m 56y · 6 ran
1. 13. Dreams Adozen (FR)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jason Hart · T: Charlie Johnston
2. 24. Hedonista (IRE)10/3
3. 32. Cello (GB)9/4 fav
3:34 Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 19. The Caltonian (GB)9/1Won by a length · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: Linda Perratt
2. 28. We Never Stop (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 31. Albasheer (IRE)4/1
4:10 BetMGM: It's Showtime Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 6y · 7 ran
1. 17. Storm Star (GB)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Hayley Turner · T: Andrew Balding
2. 26. Apiarist (IRE)3/1
3. 31. Popmaster (IRE)13/2
4. 63. Qazaq (FR)15/8 fav
4:40 Weekly 5 Free Bet With BetUK Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 13. Novak (GB)33/1Won by a length · J: Archie Young · T: Iain Jardine
2. 212. Bellagio Man (IRE)11/1
3. 311. Wee Fat Mac (GB)9/1
4. 62. Showtime Mahomes (GB)13/8 fav
5:10 Gamble Responsibly At BetUK Apprentice Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 14. Show Me Show Me (GB)9/2Won by a short head · J: Ethan Tindall · T: Richard Fahey
2. 23. King Of The Jungle (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 38. Rockley Point (GB)20/1
5:40 Gamble Responsibly At BetUK Apprentice Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 14. Oriental Prince (GB)11/4 favWon by a neck · J: Amie Waugh · T: Jim Goldie
2. 25. Three Beauz (GB)16/1
3. 33. Rogue De Vega (GB)6/1

Newcastle (AW) racecourse statistics →

Southwell Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

11:54 Jordan Road Surfacing Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 1m 7f 182y · 3 ran
1. 11. Cabhfuilfungi (IRE)10/11 favWon by 33 lengths · J: Adam Wedge · T: Kerry Lee
2. 22. Doc Mccoy (IRE)11/2
3. 33. Bold Reaction (FR)6/4
12:28 Jordan Recycling Innovation Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 60y · 9 ran
1. 17. Prince Cleni (FR)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Adam Wedge · T: Christian Williams
2. 212. Dysania (IRE)25/1
3. 34. Felton Bellevue (FR)7/2
4. PU3. Big Bee Hive (IRE) · pulled up3/1 fav
1:04 Jordan Road Planning Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 88y · 4 ran
1. 12. Stormin Crossgales (IRE)13/8Won by 35 lengths · J: James Bowen · T: Charles & Adam Pogson
2. 24. Stringtoyourbow (IRE)Evens fav
1:39 Jordan Volumix Concrete Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 60y · 6 ran
1. 12. Moon Rocket (IRE)2/5 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Tom Bellamy · T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls
2. 25. Just A Memory (FR)66/1
3. 33. Silver Thorn (GB)7/2
2:14 Jordan Recycling Environmental Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 88y · 7 ran
1. 11. All The Glory (GB)5/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Benjamin Macey · T: Jonjo & A J O'Neill
2. 23. Sunset Hill (IRE)11/2
3. 37. Eileen's Orders (IRE)11/1
4. PU2. Molto Bene (IRE) · pulled up5/2 fav
2:49 Jordan Road Surfacing And Recycling Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 1m 7f 182y · 8 ran
1. 12. Alnilam (FR)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: James Bowen · T: Olly Murphy
2. 26. Balhambar (FR)3/1 fav
3. 37. Rock House (IRE)9/2
3:24 Jordan Road Surfacing Highways Solution Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 182y · 5 ran
1. 16. Motazzen (IRE)2/5 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Paul O'Brien · T: Henrietta C Knight
2. 29. Eric Carmen (IRE)15/2
3. 34. Nedzor (IRE)5/1

Southwell racecourse statistics →

Tramore Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

12:00 David Flynn Construction Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 180y · 15 ran
1. 11. More Coko (FR)6/4 jt-favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Brian Hayes · T: W P Mullins
2. 214. Kilbarry Ce Ce (IRE)10/1
3. 36. Kentucky Beach (FR)80/1
12:30 Jimmy Shanahan Memorial Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 180y · 9 ran
1. 18. Rockbrook (IRE)9/2Won by 6½ lengths · J: Aidan Kelly · T: P J Rothwell
2. 24. Diamond Nora (IRE)5/1
3. 310. Aclass (IRE)12/1
4. 51. Whiskeywealth (IRE)7/2 fav
1:05 Ryans Cleaning Services Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f 120y · 10 ran
1. 15. Machismo (IRE)16/5Won by 25 lengths · J: Mr J H Williamson · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 27. Unknown Entity (IRE)2/1
3. 31. Mic Drop (IRE)15/2
4. 710. Rachel's Secret (IRE)11/8 fav
1:40 Tramore Medical Clinic Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Hurdle · 2m 5f 120y · 15 ran
1. 11. Rochestown (IRE)7/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Mr J H Williamson · T: Brendan Maurice Walsh
2. 26. Blue In The West (IRE)12/1
3. 313. Ivane (FR)9/2
2:15 O'Driscoll's Irish Whiskey New Year's Day Chase (Grade 3) Chase · 2m 6f 170y · 7 ran
1. 12. Embassy Gardens (GB)9/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Michael O'Sullivan · T: W P Mullins
2. 28. Monty's Star (IRE)4/5 fav
3. 36. Classic Getaway (IRE)5/1
2:50 Mercedes-Benz Wexford Rated Novice Chase Chase · 1m 7f 110y · 11 ran
1. 12. Be Fierce (IRE)10/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Michael O'Sullivan · T: T M Walsh
2. 29. Splashing Out (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 36. Gabriel Ranger (IRE)10/3
3:25 Tom Carroll Memorial Handicap Chase (0-100) Chase · 2m 6f 170y · 12 ran
1. 113. Maciver (IRE)12/1Won by 25 lengths · J: Cian Quirke · T: A M O'Grady
2. 23. Midweek Voices (IRE)8/1
3. 315. The Dooner Citizen (IRE)18/1
4. RR5. Aodhan May (IRE) · refused to race6/4 fav

Tramore racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 62 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 favourites24 of 58 won41.4% · 58 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 £5.76Staked £58.00, returned £52.24 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerNovak (GB) 33/1The 4:40 Weekly 5 Free Bet With BetUK Handicap at Newcastle (AW)
Joint favourites4 of 8 won50.0% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	4	6	6	—
Cheltenham	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Exeter	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Fairyhouse	4	7	7	—
Fakenham	4	7	7	—
Musselburgh	2	5	6	1 of 2 won
Newcastle (AW)	2	8	8	—
Southwell	3	7	7	—
Tramore	1	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 1 January 2025?: 62 races across 9 meetings were run on 1 January 2025: Catterick (6 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Exeter (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Fakenham (7 races), Musselburgh (6 races), Newcastle (AW) (8 races), Southwell (7 races) and Tramore (7 races). That is Catterick, Cheltenham, Exeter, Fakenham, Musselburgh, Newcastle (AW) and Southwell 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 2025?: Catterick: Soft (Turf); Cheltenham: Soft (Turf); Exeter: Soft (Turf); Fairyhouse: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Fakenham: Good (Turf); Musselburgh: Soft (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Southwell: Soft (Turf); Tramore: Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 1 January 2025?: Outright favourites won 24 of 58 on 1 January 2025 (41.4%); joint favourites won 4 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £58.00 and returned £52.24 — a loss of £5.76. 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 Novak (GB) at 33/1 in the 4:40 Weekly 5 Free Bet With BetUK Handicap at Newcastle (AW).
What was the feature race on 1 January 2025?: The feature race was the 3:15 Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Grade 2) at Cheltenham, won by Lucky Place (FR) (3/1).
What time was the first race on 1 January 2025?: The first race was the 11:45 Happy New Year From Gamble Plant Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle at Fakenham; the last was the 5:40 Gamble Responsibly At BetUK Apprentice Handicap at Newcastle (AW).