What horse racing was on 1 January 2026?

56 races across 8 meetings were run on 1 January 2026: Catterick (6 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Musselburgh (6 races), Newcastle (AW) (8 races), Southwell (AW) (8 races), Tramore (7 races) and Windsor (7 races). That is Catterick, Cheltenham, Musselburgh, Newcastle (AW), Southwell (AW) and Windsor 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 2026?

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

How did the favourites do on 1 January 2026?

Outright favourites won 19 of 51 on 1 January 2026 (37.3%); joint favourites won 3 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £51.00 and returned £42.83 — a loss of £8.17. 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 A Year Older (IRE) at 40/1 in the 2:10 Take A Pull Podcast Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse.

What was the feature race on 1 January 2026?

The feature race was the 2:35 Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Grade 2) at Cheltenham, won by Kabral Du Mathan (FR) (8/15F).

What time was the first race on 1 January 2026?

The first race was the 11:49 MPM Flooring Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle at Windsor; the last was the 5:35 Midnite: Built For 2025 Not 2005 Handicap at Newcastle (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 1 January 2026

← 31 Dec 2 Jan →

56 races were run across 8 meetings on 1 January 2026: Catterick, Cheltenham, Fairyhouse, Musselburgh, Newcastle (AW), Southwell (AW), Tramore and Windsor.

Catterick Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

12:20 Happy New Year Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 66y · 6 ran
1. 12. In The Age (FR)6/4 favWon by a neck · J: Harry Atkins · T: Dan Skelton
2. 21. Silver Hill (IRE)9/4
3. 33. Pioneer Pete (GB)13/8
12:55 Book The Great Value Horseshoe Package Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 3f 51y · 4 ran
1. 12. El Muchacho (IRE)13/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Aaron Anderson · T: Mike Sowersby
2. 23. Defence Witness (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 31. Imperial Rule (IRE)11/2
1:30 Bet At Racing TV Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 156y · 7 ran
1. 13. Inedit D'amour (FR)18/1Won by 16 lengths · J: Theo Gillard · T: Donald McCain
2. 25. Not For Passin (IRE)5/6 fav
3. 34. Intenzo (FR)66/1
2:05 racingtv.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 1m 7f 145y · 5 ran
1. 11. Supreme George (IRE)1/3 favWon by half a length · J: Theo Gillard · T: Donald McCain
2. 23. Starman (FR)20/1
3. 34. Treaty Boy (IRE)9/2
2:40 Download The Raceday Ready App Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 1f 71y · 13 ran
1. 110. East Eagle (IRE)15/2Won by a head · J: Aaron Anderson · T: Mike Sowersby
2. 27. Rebel Intentions (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Bollin Neil (GB)10/3 fav
3:20 Racing Again 8th January Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 156y · 10 ran
1. 13. Killycarn (IRE)8/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Peter Kavanagh · T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
2. 22. John Betjeman (GB)5/2 fav
3. 31. Byron Hill (IRE)15/2

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Cheltenham Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 13/2

12:15 Enquire About The Cheltenham Bloodstock Club Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f 56y · 7 ran
1. 17. Step Ahead (IRE)3/1Won by a neck · J: Ciaran Gethings · T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls
2. 23. Just Golden (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 36. Neon Dream (IRE)13/2
12:50 Ellenborough Park Hotel 'Chasing Excellence' Novices' Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 4f 127y · 5 ran
1. 15. Miami Magic (IRE)13/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Charlie Hammond · T: Stuart Edmunds
2. 23. Regent's Stroll (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 34. Califet En Vol (IRE)11/4
1:25 Betfair Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 3m 1f 56y · 8 ran
1. 13. Herakles Westwood (FR)11/2Won by half a length · J: James Bowen · T: Warren Greatrex
2. 24. Katate Dori (FR)7/1
3. 38. New Order (IRE)5/1
2:00 Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f 127y · 9 ran
1. 12. Matata (IRE)6/1Won by 9½ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
2. 25. Il Ridoto (FR)6/1
3. 36. Grandeur D'ame (FR)14/1
4. UR3. Twinjets (IRE) · unseated rider4/1 fav
2:35 Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f 56y · 6 ran
1. 14. Kabral Du Mathan (FR)8/15 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 23. Jingko Blue (FR)5/1
3. 32. Lucky Place (FR)11/2
3:10 Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 7f 213y · 7 ran
1. 12. Ma Shantou (IRE)3/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 24. Ace Of Spades (FR)7/4 fav
3. 36. Love Of Neymore (GB)9/1
3:40 18-24 Get Your Racepass 'Junior' NH Flat Race (Listed) (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 1 · 2m 179y · 16 ran
1. 115. Solly's Gold (IRE)9/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: James Owen
2. 28. Garrincha (FR)28/1
3. 31. Bailly's Comet (GB)13/2

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 40/1

12:25 Fred Kenny Memorial Mares Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 4 ran
1. 11. Place De La Nation (FR)1/16 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Shesakindofmagic (IRE)11/1
3. 34. Talas Kera (IRE)100/1
1:00 Easter Festival Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 18 ran
1. 114. Spinningayarn (IRE)5/6 favWon by 7½ lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 211. Reckless (FR)10/1
3. 316. Treasure Memory (IRE)3/1
1:35 TheTravelShop.ie Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 24 ran
1. 118. Midleton Rare (IRE)7/2 jt-favWon by half a length · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Ian Patrick Donoghue
2. 25. Oneforgonzo (IRE)18/1
3. 323. Johnny Cakes (FR)16/1
2:10 Take A Pull Podcast Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 3m 2f · 17 ran
1. 114. A Year Older (IRE)40/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Daniel King · T: Karl Thornton
2. 23. West Is Awake (IRE)33/1
3. 310. Lough Nigara (IRE)5/1
4. PU13. Hitthehayson (IRE) · pulled up9/4 fav
2:45 YellowFord & Drumlin John & Chich Fowler Memorial Irish EBF Mares Chase (Grade 3) Chase · 2m 5f 175y · 3 ran
1. 12. Dinoblue (FR)1/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Shecouldbeanything (IRE)13/2
3:15 Grimes Estate Agents Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 5f 175y · 7 ran
1. 16. Kaid D'authie (FR)5/6 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 29. Wingmen (IRE)9/4
3. 34. Fishery Lane (FR)33/1
3:45 ITM Stallion Trail January 16th & 17th (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 5 ran
1. 16. With Nolimit (FR)3/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mr H C Swan · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 25. Some See Stars (GB)16/1
3. 34. Seven Towers (IRE)3/1
4. 41. Early Dawning (TUR)5/6 fav

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

Musselburgh Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 15/2

12:30 Virgin Bet Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 124y · 10 ran
1. 16. Falls Of Acharn (GB)2/1Won by a nose · J: Freddie Gingell · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Scarlet Moon (GB)11/10 fav
3. 32. Arctic Voyage (GB)8/1
1:05 LiveScore Bet Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f 68y · 7 ran
1. 13. Marty Mcfly (IRE)5/2 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Sandy Thomson
2. 26. Didntgotwenty (IRE)7/2
3. 37. Parish Star (IRE)5/1
1:40 Virgin Bet A Good Bet Hogmaneigh Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 171y · 9 ran
1. 16. Fasol (GB)4/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Miss Olive Nicholls · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 25. Smokeringinthedark (IRE)11/2
3. 32. Moonbow (FR)7/2
4. 61. Wise Eagle (IRE)5/2 fav
2:15 Virgin Bet Auld Reekie Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 4f 68y · 9 ran
1. 19. Breizh River (FR)15/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Harry Reed · T: Tristan Davidson
2. 28. Rexem (IRE)22/1
3. 33. Insurrection (IRE)3/1
4. 64. Jet To Vegas (IRE)9/4 fav
2:51 LiveScore Bet Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 180y · 8 ran
1. 15. Snowrocco (IRE)11/4Won by 5 lengths · J: Ryan Mania · T: Adam Nicol
2. 24. Biglesisback (GB)7/4 fav
3. 38. Wearelongterm (IRE)14/1
3:25 Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 1m 7f 124y · 9 ran
1. 19. Star Of Guiting (IRE)15/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Craig Nichol · T: Ewan Whillans
2. 27. Chase A Fortune (GB)14/1
3. 310. Ravenscraig Castle (GB)22/1
4. 42. Afadil (FR)7/4 fav

Musselburgh racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/1

1:49 Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 110. Little Mi Mi (IRE)2/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Mohammed Tabti · T: Iain Jardine
2. 22. Digital (IRE)10/3
3. 31. La Rochette (FR)50/1
2:24 Create Your Bet Builders At Midnite Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 13. Riley Rocks (GB)6/4Won by a neck · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Dylan Cunha
2. 25. Three Non Blondes (GB)11/10 fav
3. 31. Mr Dreamseller (GB)50/1
2:59 Join The Midnite Movement Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 42y · 6 ran
1. 12. Midnight Lion (GB)7/1Won by half a length · J: Lauren Young · T: Jim Goldie
2. 23. Machete (FR)9/4
3. 35. Urban Road (GB)33/1
4. 41. Antrim (GB)6/4 fav
3:34 Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 16. King's Crown (IRE)15/2Won by half a length · J: Sean Kirrane · T: Michael Dods
2. 210. Blue Lakota (IRE)18/1
3. 35. Juan Les Pins (GB)13/2
4. 101. Mesaafi (GB)85/40 fav
4:05 Win 250,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 5y · 9 ran
1. 110. Francesi (IRE)9/4 favWon by a short head · J: Myla Coppins · T: Tony Carroll
2. 27. Flying Fletcher (GB)11/4
3. 35. The Green Man (IRE)17/2
4:35 Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5y · 11 ran
1. 110. Trais Fluors (GB)15/2Won by a head · J: Alex Jary · T: Linda Perratt
2. 29. Pallas Lord (IRE)10/1
3. 35. Springbok (GB)13/2
4. 63. Coramento (GB)11/4 fav
5:05 Midnite: Built For 2025 Not 2005 Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 18. Spartan Fighter (GB)85/40 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Cam Hardie · T: Antony Brittain
2. 24. Eco Power Boy (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Sovereign Class (IRE)11/1
5:35 Midnite: Built For 2025 Not 2005 Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 15. Penny Mountain (IRE)11/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Kaiya Fraser · T: Gary Rutherford
2. 210. Yaahobby (IRE)7/1
3. 36. Korroor (IRE)9/2

Newcastle (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 5 of 8 · Biggest winner 33/1

1:20 Read Meg Nicholl's Blog At betmgm.co.uk Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 13y · 7 ran
1. 13. Bint Kilfrush (GB)Evens favWon by a length · J: Hector Crouch · T: James Tate
2. 21. Areti (GB)7/1
3. 36. Shebara (GB)6/4
1:55 Best Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 14y · 8 ran
1. 12. Gorey Gold (IRE)9/2Won by half a length · J: Rob Hornby · T: Jonathan Portman
2. 24. Chale Chalo (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 33. Generous Rascal (GB)11/2
2:30 Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f 16y · 13 ran
1. 17. Pocklington (GB)7/4 favWon by a neck · J: P J McDonald · T: Geoff Oldroyd
2. 212. Eminency (IRE)33/1
3. 39. Lakers (IRE)5/1
3:05 Win 250,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 6f 16y · 8 ran
1. 16. Dartrey (IRE)8/11 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Hector Crouch · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 27. Mademoiselle Belle (IRE)33/1
3. 34. Mereside Princess (IRE)12/1
3:44 Win 250,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 6f 16y · 9 ran
1. 11. Grey Horizon (GB)6/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: Scott Dixon
2. 22. Ar Diddy Dum Dum (IRE)11/1
3. 33. Inclusive (GB)8/1
4:15 Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f 14y · 8 ran
1. 12. Enemy (GB)10/3Won by 1½ lengths · J: Billy Loughnane · T: Ian Williams
2. 27. Robusto (IRE)25/1
3. 36. Another Run (IRE)2/1 fav
4:50 Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 13y · 5 ran
1. 14. Blue Rc (IRE)4/7 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Hector Crouch · T: James Tate
2. 22. Two Tempting (IRE)10/3
3. 35. Popmaster (IRE)5/1
5:20 Join The Midnite Movement Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 16y · 12 ran
1. 14. Bell Shot (IRE)33/1Won by a head · J: Harry Davies · T: Michael Appleby
2. 27. Filly One (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 39. Oriental Prince (GB)8/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Tramore Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 17/2

12:05 David Flynn Construction Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 180y · 13 ran
1. 14. Stede Bonnet (IRE)10/3Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Danny Gilligan · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 25. Arslan (FR)4/9 fav
3. 310. Poppycon (IRE)66/1
12:40 Jimmy Shanahan Memorial Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 180y · 10 ran
1. 13. Captain Ryan Matt (IRE)13/8 jt-favWon by 13 lengths · J: Darragh O'Keeffe · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 212. Beautiful Chaos (IRE)22/1
3. 34. Jupiter Du Gite (FR)17/2
1:15 Ryans Cleaning Services Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f 120y · 8 ran
1. 12. American Jukebox (IRE)3/1Won by 19 lengths · J: Danny Gilligan · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 25. Pookie Holler (GB)9/4
3. 33. Did I Ask You That (IRE)11/8 fav
1:50 Tramore Medical Clinic Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Hurdle · 2m 5f 120y · 15 ran
1. 110. Roccabaker (IRE)17/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Cian Quirke · T: David Harry Kelly
2. 25. Maciver (IRE)7/1
3. 312. Amburana (IRE)10/1
4. 41. Aclass (IRE)18/5 fav
2:25 O'Driscoll's Irish Whiskey New Year's Day Chase (Grade 3) Chase · 2m 6f 170y · 7 ran
1. 15. Heart Wood (FR)2/1 jt-favWon by 8½ lengths · J: Darragh O'Keeffe · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 24. Ile Atlantique (FR)11/2
3. 32. Croke Park (IRE)5/1
3:00 SIS Supporting Irish Racing Rated Novice Chase Chase · 1m 7f 180y · 9 ran
1. 18. Rockbrook (IRE)17/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Shane O'Callaghan · T: P J Rothwell
2. 22. Cappucino (IRE)7/2
3. 31. Blue Hop (IRE)2/1 fav
3:35 Tom Carroll Memorial Handicap Chase (0-100) Chase · 2m 6f 170y · 14 ran
1. 11. Ag Obair Go Crua (IRE)7/2Won by a length · J: Darragh O'Keeffe · T: J P Flavin
2. 23. Duffys Hodey (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 311. Likable Chancer (IRE)4/1

Tramore racecourse statistics →

Windsor Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

11:49 MPM Flooring Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 19. Rukaana (GB)10/3Won by 6 lengths · J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr · T: Jonjo & A J O'Neill
2. 27. El Gavilan (FR)9/1
3. 32. Linden Lane (IRE)22/1
4. 54. Away For The Night (IRE)3/1 fav
12:24 Oliver Jorg Ties Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 6f · 4 ran
1. 11. Fountains Blenhein (GB)5/6 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Anthony Honeyball
2. 23. Assertive Walk (IRE)13/2
3. 32. Ignore The Door (IRE)16/1
12:59 DJB Property Services Windsor Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 16. Easy Love (IRE)11/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Anthony Honeyball
2. 21. Game Colours (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 32. I Spy A Diva (GB)5/1
1:34 Fitzdares Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 37y · 4 ran
1. 14. Koukeo (FR)9/2Won by 10 lengths · J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr · T: Jonjo & A J O'Neill
2. 23. Bond Broker (IRE)11/2
3. 32. Norn Iron (IRE)4/7 fav
2:09 Fitzdares Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 42y · 7 ran
1. 15. Toothless (FR)7/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Jay Tidball · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 27. Joe Cotton (IRE)3/1
3. 32. Yes Day (IRE)9/2
4. 46. Kalif D'airy (FR)85/40 fav
2:50 Fitzdares New Year's Day Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 111. Listentoyourheart (IRE)6/1Won by a neck · J: Tristan Durrell · T: Dan Skelton
2. 24. East India Express (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Guard Duty (GB)9/2
4. 95. Wellington Arch (GB)7/2 fav
3:22 Cirka Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 60y · 7 ran
1. 11. Fortune Dancer (IRE)2/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Freddie Gordon · T: Chris Gordon
2. 24. Limetree Boy (IRE)7/1
3. 36. Felton Bellevue (FR)18/1

Windsor racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 56 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 favourites19 of 51 won37.3% · 51 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 £8.17Staked £51.00, returned £42.83 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerA Year Older (IRE) 40/1The 2:10 Take A Pull Podcast Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse
Joint favourites3 of 10 won30.0% · 5 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	2	6	6	—
Cheltenham	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Fairyhouse	4	6	7	1 of 2 won
Musselburgh	1	6	6	—
Newcastle (AW)	3	7	8	0 of 2 won
Southwell (AW)	5	8	8	—
Tramore	0	5	7	2 of 4 won
Windsor	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 2026?: 56 races across 8 meetings were run on 1 January 2026: Catterick (6 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Musselburgh (6 races), Newcastle (AW) (8 races), Southwell (AW) (8 races), Tramore (7 races) and Windsor (7 races). That is Catterick, Cheltenham, Musselburgh, Newcastle (AW), Southwell (AW) and Windsor 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 2026?: Catterick: Good (Turf); Cheltenham: Good (Turf); Fairyhouse: Yielding (Turf); Musselburgh: Good To Soft (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Tramore: Soft (Turf); Windsor: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 1 January 2026?: Outright favourites won 19 of 51 on 1 January 2026 (37.3%); joint favourites won 3 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £51.00 and returned £42.83 — a loss of £8.17. 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 A Year Older (IRE) at 40/1 in the 2:10 Take A Pull Podcast Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse.
What was the feature race on 1 January 2026?: The feature race was the 2:35 Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Grade 2) at Cheltenham, won by Kabral Du Mathan (FR) (8/15F).
What time was the first race on 1 January 2026?: The first race was the 11:49 MPM Flooring Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle at Windsor; the last was the 5:35 Midnite: Built For 2025 Not 2005 Handicap at Newcastle (AW).