What horse racing was on 29 January 2026?

43 races across 6 meetings were run on 29 January 2026: Ayr (7 races), Chelmsford City (AW) (7 races), Deauville (FR) (8 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Thurles (7 races) and Wincanton (7 races). That is Ayr, Chelmsford City (AW), Lingfield (AW) and Wincanton in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France; Thurles 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 29 January 2026?

Ayr: Soft (Turf); Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Thurles: Heavy (Turf); Wincanton: Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 29 January 2026?

Outright favourites won 20 of 38 on 29 January 2026 (52.6%); joint favourites won 4 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £38.00 and returned £48.47 — a profit of £10.47. 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 Bella D'Anjou (FR) at 26/1 in the 4:42 Prix des Docks Vauban at Deauville (FR).

What time was the first race on 29 January 2026?

The first race was the 1:13 Play Coral's Free 'Racing-Super-Series' Mares' 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle at Ayr; the last was the 8:00 Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifier 5 Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 29 January 2026

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43 races were run across 6 meetings on 29 January 2026: Ayr, Chelmsford City (AW), Deauville (FR), Lingfield (AW), Thurles and Wincanton.

Ayr Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/1

1:13 Play Coral's Free 'Racing-Super-Series' Mares' 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 12. Apples Jane (IRE)3/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 26. Klassy Pearl (FR)11/2
3. 39. Society Soldier (IRE)12/1
4. 45. Coolkatie (IRE)11/8 fav
1:43 Coral Daily Rewards Shaker Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 100y · 11 ran
1. 17. Diamond Geezer (IRE)9/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Olly Murphy
2. 23. Eloi Du Puy (FR)11/1
3. 311. El Jefe (IRE)12/1
2:13 Join Coral 'Bet 10 Get 50' 'Chasing Excellence' Novices' Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 3m 20y · 3 ran
1. 11. Wendigo (FR)1/5 favWon by 22 lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Jamie Snowden
2. 23. Maximilian (GER)4/1
2:43 Coral Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 15. Stede Bonnet (IRE)8/11 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 22. Irandando Has (FR)12/1
3. 37. Irish Champ (IRE)6/1
3:13 Coral Racing Club 'Join For Free' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 70y · 13 ran
1. 110. Shoeshine Boy (IRE)11/1Won by a head · J: Craig Nichol · T: Donald Whillans
2. 21. Felicie Du Maquis (FR)12/1
3. 312. Grand Voyage (FR)40/1
4. 85. Buzz Iceclear (IRE)10/3 fav
3:43 Coral 'New' Horse Racing Bet Builder Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 110. Tommy Combats (IRE)3/1 jt-favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Callum Bewley · T: Martin Todhunter
2. 23. Great Pepper (FR)17/2
3. 35. Disguisedlimit (IRE)10/1
4:13 Coral 'Pipped-At-The-Post' Payouts Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 18. The Skecher (FR)8/11 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 25. Finisk Pride (IRE)7/1
3. 36. Katagat (GB)9/2

Ayr racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 8/1

5:00 7th March Artful Dodger After Racing Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 12. Master Dandy (IRE)11/8 favWon by a head · J: Hector Crouch · T: Michael Keady
2. 26. Forever Noah (GB)5/1
3. 311. Second Collection (GB)16/1
5:30 For The Love Of Horses Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 15. Secret History (IRE)2/9 favWon by half a length · J: Hector Crouch · T: Ed Walker
2. 28. Welcome Retreat (GB)13/2
3. 31. Seven Fires (IRE)28/1
6:00 Two Day Easter Festival Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 17. Up The Monk (GB)8/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mason Paetel · T: Michael Appleby
2. 25. Tommytwohoots (GB)14/1
3. 31. Bishop's Glory (IRE)5/1
6:30 18th June Ladies Day Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 15. Knebworth (GB)3/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Finley Marsh · T: Richard Hughes
2. 27. Twilight Fun (GB)9/2
3. 34. Aberama Gold (GB)15/2
7:00 Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifier 4 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 11. My Boy Harry (GB)11/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Finley Marsh · T: Jim & Suzi Best
2. 29. Charlatan (IRE)10/1
3. 35. Bullington Bry (GB)9/4 fav
7:30 99 Annual Pass Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 13. Rogue Justice (GB)9/4Won by 1½ lengths · J: Hector Crouch · T: Jack Jones
2. 28. Hiconic (GB)8/1
3. 37. Arenas Del Tiempo (GB)25/1
4. 52. Taranjerine (IRE)11/10 fav
8:00 Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifier 5 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 11. Lexington Jet (IRE)5/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Conor Whiteley · T: David Loughnane
2. 23. Straight A (GB)7/1
3. 32. H Key Lails (GB)5/1
4. 57. Mandana (IRE)10/3 fav

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Deauville (FR) Standard · AW · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 5 of 8 · Biggest winner 26/1

3:32 Prix Claude Leponner (Chmpt Paris Turf des Apprentis & Jeunes Jockeys) (Conditions) (All Weather) Flat · 1m4½f · 13 ran
1. 11. Odin Normandy (FR)27/10 favWon by a head · J: Arthur Vilchien · T: M Brasme
2. 23. John Wick (FR)13/2
3. 35. Coronado (FR)37/10
4:07 Prix de la Villa Maritime (Handicap) (All Weather) Flat · 1m4½f · 15 ran
1. 11. Octane (IRE)13/5 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Leon Wolff · T: Henk Grewe
2. 25. Kensilver (FR)37/10
3. 38. Cartaam (FR)11/2
4:42 Prix des Docks Vauban (Handicap) (All Weather) Flat · 1m4½f · 15 ran
1. 15. Bella D'Anjou (FR)26/1Won by a head · J: Alexis Pouchin · T: E Lecoiffier
2. 21. Misterwinner (FR)17/10 fav
3. 310. Blanche Epine (FR)24/1
5:20 Prix de Pegasus Bridge (Handicap) (All Weather) Flat · 1m1½f · 10 ran
1. 17. Anolante (FR)76/10Won by 3 lengths · J: Cristian Demuro · T: Mme P Butel & J-L Beaunez
2. 21. Quemazal (FR)17/10 fav
3. 35. Light Of Thunder (FR)47/1
5:55 Prix de Vieux-la-Romaine (Conditions Race) (Fillies) (All Weather) Flat · 6½f · 12 ran
1. 13. Dubaiearth (IRE)13/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Clement Lecoeuvre · T: M Delcher Sanchez
2. 28. Melusine Du Houley (FR)17/10 fav
3. 32. Remenber Chope (FR)12/1
6:27 Prix d'Aregenua (Conditions Race) (Colts & Geldings) (All Weather) Flat · 6½f · 10 ran
1. 13. Alhaeba (USA)11/10 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Cristian Demuro · T: Mario Baratti
2. 26. Kalkara (FR)33/10
3. 310. Wayzata Mist (FR)16/1
6:59 Prix de la Cance (Claimer) (All Weather) Flat · 7½f · 9 ran
1. 19. Ever Kate (FR)21/10 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Jerome Claudic · T: F Bresson
2. 23. Kelly Key (FR)13/1
3. 31. Exact (FR)53/10
7:30 Prix de Neufbourg (Maiden) (All Weather) Flat · 7f · 8 ran
1. 11. Zangar (FR)30/100 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Alexis Pouchin · T: E Libaud
2. 22. Vibrato (FR)10/1
3. 37. Miss Yorkshire (FR)13/1

Deauville racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 4/1

1:20 Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 6y · 8 ran
1. 11. Thecoffeepoddotco (GB)9/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Joe Leavy · T: Richard Hannon
2. 24. Hello Luna (FR)18/1
3. 33. Honour Your Dreams (FR)9/1
1:50 Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1y · 6 ran
1. 11. Space Invasion (IRE)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Joe Leavy · T: Richard Hannon
2. 24. Luminare (IRE)11/1
3. 33. Sovereign Wealth (GB)2/1 fav
2:20 Win 250,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1y · 9 ran
1. 11. Poke The Bear (IRE)5/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Tyler Heard · T: Hayley Burton
2. 22. Volendam (GB)5/2
3. 37. Unknown Journey (IRE)12/1
2:50 Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At betmgm.co.uk Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 1y · 9 ran
1. 11. Royal Jet (GB)15/8 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: William Carson · T: Tony Carroll
2. 26. Stacey Racey (GB)4/1
3. 37. Tilsworth Max (GB)15/2
3:20 Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 19. King's Hand (GB)9/4 jt-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Luke Morris · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 28. Tommy's Promise (GB)9/4 jt-fav
3. 37. Bownder (IRE)17/2
3:50 BetMGM Supports Safer Gambling Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f 1y · 8 ran
1. 11. Bucklow Hill (IRE)9/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jason Watson · T: Charles Hills
2. 23. Silent Strike (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 35. Sakura Spirit (IRE)5/1
4:20 Make The Move To Midnite Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 1y · 6 ran
1. 11. Invincible Speed (IRE)5/2Won by a neck · J: Paddy Bradley · T: Mark Loughnane
2. 24. Mart (GB)5/2
3. 36. Porfin (IRE)5/1
4. 53. All Too Beautiful (GB)85/40 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Thurles Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

1:25 Leugh Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 4f 198y · 9 ran
1. 19. Toor Khov (IRE)7/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Liam Quinlan · T: Ms M Flynn
2. 26. Insouciant Dallier (FR)14/1
3. 37. John The Diva (FR)6/4 fav
1:55 Racing Again February 5th Maiden Hunters Chase Chase · 3m 184y · 9 ran
1. 13. Cold Old Fire (IRE)25/1Won by 21 lengths · J: Mr D Allen · T: Raymond Hurley
2. 210. Our Story (IRE)33/1
3. 31. Benwisken (IRE)17/2
4. UR7. Magic Sadler (GB) · unseated rider1/2 fav
2:25 Thurles Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 1m 7f 179y · 12 ran
1. 114. Charme De Faust (FR)5/6 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 210. Dawn Coming (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Mode Avion (FR)7/1
2:55 ThurlesRaces.ie Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 1m 7f 179y · 18 ran
1. 12. El Cairos (FR)1/5 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 213. Roc Dino (FR)3/1
3. 31. Ehteyat (GER)40/1
3:25 Killinan Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 11. Mi Lucky Cailin (IRE)15/2Won by 6½ lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: William J McLernon
2. 25. Gaelic Des Chastys (FR)11/2
3. 33. Jay Pee M (IRE)11/8 fav
3:55 Holycross Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f 126y · 10 ran
1. 12. Blow Wind Blow (IRE)3/1Won by 13 lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: E Bolger
2. 29. Not Leaving Yet (IRE)33/1
3. 35. Private Policy (IRE)33/1
4. PU4. Eliodam (FR) · pulled up4/9 fav
4:25 Horse & Jockey Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f 126y · 10 ran
1. 110. Pebble Bleu (IRE)4/1 jt-favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Michael Kenneally · T: Colin Motherway
2. 25. Pookie Holler (GB)5/1
3. 34. Ira Hayes (IRE)9/1

Thurles racecourse statistics →

Wincanton Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

1:33 ITM EBF Mares' 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 82y · 11 ran
1. 11. Coolanna (IRE)Evens favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Ciaran Gethings · T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls
2. 22. Strong Run (GB)6/5
3. 36. Katie's Melody (IRE)7/1
2:03 Travel Incentive For British Buyers Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 35y · 7 ran
1. 17. Mutley Crew (FR)5/2 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Harry Kimber · T: Robert Walford
2. 24. Atreides (IRE)11/4
3. 31. Windsurfer (GB)9/1
2:33 Visit Irish Bloodstock Sales With ITM Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 50y · 17 ran
1. 118. Pourquoi Pas Papa (FR)5/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Aguellid (FR)11/4
3. 36. Galashiels (IRE)14/1
3:03 Thank You Geoff Derham Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 179y · 11 ran
1. 17. Local Derby (IRE)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Freddie Gordon · T: Chris Gordon
2. 212. Watchoutitscookie (IRE)11/1
3. 34. Ourbrowneyedgirl (IRE)11/1
4. 65. Bradman (GB)11/4 fav
3:33 Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Dick Hunt Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 30y · 6 ran
1. 14. Jupiter Allen (FR)5/2 jt-favWon by 11 lengths · J: Lorcan Williams · T: Chester Williams
2. 21. Largy Poet (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
3. 36. My Silver Lining (IRE)7/2
4:03 It Pays To Buy Irish Stewart Tory Memorial Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 1f 30y · 6 ran
1. 14. Pyleigh Court (GB)11/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Miss Ella Herbison · T: R C Pudd
2. 21. Thunder Rock (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Illico De Cotte (FR)6/4 fav
4:33 Experience Irish Racing With ITM Mares' Open Maiden NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 1m 7f 50y · 10 ran
1. 110. Western Charm (GB)6/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Ben Godfrey · T: Anthony Honeyball
2. 27. Secret Des Lune (GB)15/8
3. 39. That Is Blue (IRE)5/1
4. 53. Midnight Doyen (IRE)13/8 fav

Wincanton racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 43 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 favourites20 of 38 won52.6% · 38 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 £10.47Staked £38.00, returned £48.47 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBella D'Anjou (FR) 26/1The 4:42 Prix des Docks Vauban at Deauville (FR)
Joint favourites4 of 10 won40.0% · 5 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ayr	4	6	7	1 of 2 won
Chelmsford City (AW)	3	6	7	0 of 2 won
Deauville (FR)	5	8	8	—
Lingfield (AW)	3	6	7	1 of 2 won
Thurles	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Wincanton	3	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 29 January 2026?: 43 races across 6 meetings were run on 29 January 2026: Ayr (7 races), Chelmsford City (AW) (7 races), Deauville (FR) (8 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Thurles (7 races) and Wincanton (7 races). That is Ayr, Chelmsford City (AW), Lingfield (AW) and Wincanton in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France; Thurles 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 29 January 2026?: Ayr: Soft (Turf); Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Thurles: Heavy (Turf); Wincanton: Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 29 January 2026?: Outright favourites won 20 of 38 on 29 January 2026 (52.6%); joint favourites won 4 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £38.00 and returned £48.47 — a profit of £10.47. 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 Bella D'Anjou (FR) at 26/1 in the 4:42 Prix des Docks Vauban at Deauville (FR).
What time was the first race on 29 January 2026?: The first race was the 1:13 Play Coral's Free 'Racing-Super-Series' Mares' 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle at Ayr; the last was the 8:00 Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifier 5 Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).