What horse racing was on 31 January 2026?

36 races across 5 meetings were run on 31 January 2026: Chantilly (FR) (8 races), Lingfield (AW) (8 races), Musselburgh (6 races), Newcastle (AW) (7 races) and Sandown (7 races). That is Chantilly (FR) in France; Lingfield (AW), Musselburgh, Newcastle (AW) and Sandown in Great Britain. 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 January 2026?

Chantilly (FR): Standard (AW); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Musselburgh: Good To Soft (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Sandown: Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 31 January 2026?

Outright favourites won 12 of 32 on 31 January 2026 (37.5%); joint favourites won 1 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £30.70 — a loss of £1.30. 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 Dream Illusion (GB) at 25/1 in the 6:25 BetMGM Supports Safer Gambling Handicap at Newcastle (AW).

What was the feature race on 31 January 2026?

The feature race was the 2:40 Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Grade 1) at Sandown, won by Sixmilebridge (IRE) (6/1).

What time was the first race on 31 January 2026?

The first race was the 10:18 Prix de Chauvry at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 7:25 Bet 10 Get 40 With BetMGM Handicap at Newcastle (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 31 January 2026

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36 races were run across 5 meetings on 31 January 2026: Chantilly (FR), Lingfield (AW), Musselburgh, Newcastle (AW) and Sandown.

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

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 14/1

10:18 Prix de Chauvry (Conditions) (All Weather) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m5½f · 6 ran
1. 13. Kenchak (FR)53/10Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Anthony Crastus · T: Adrien Fouassier
2. 21. Paraniak (GB)9/10 fav
3. 34. Kalahani (IRE)17/10
10:53 Prix de la Queusse de Gargantua (Claimer) (All Weather) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m · 13 ran
1. 17. Canena (FR)37/10Won by a neck · J: Arthur Vilchien · T: S Wattel
2. 24. Nazgul Blou (FR)24/1
3. 311. Artemise (FR)57/10
4. 51. El Vegas (IRE)33/10 fav
11:28 Prix du Carrefour d'Orleans (Conditions) (All Weather) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 8 ran
1. 11. Sagano (FR)54/10Won by a neck · J: Clement Lecoeuvre · T: F-H Graffard
2. 26. Lethal Beauty (FR)21/10
3. 35. Nurlat (FR)43/1
4. 44. Filicudi (IRE)13/10 fav
12:03 Prix du Temple Gallo-Romain (Handicap) (All Weather) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 15 ran
1. 13. Port Santa Ponsa (FR)3/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Arthur Mosse · T: Gerald Mosse
2. 211. Zygfryd (FR)61/10
3. 38. Bech River (IRE)25/1
12:40 Prix de la Demoiselle du Rhuis (Handicap) (All Weather) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 15 ran
1. 18. Haute Gamme (FR)5/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Mme Anaelle Mekouche · T: Roberto Avial Sanchez
2. 215. Antinea (FR)12/1
3. 34. Twin Boy (FR)18/1
4. 1211. Antico (IRE)14/5 fav
1:15 Prix des Menhirs des Indrolles (Handicap) (All Weather) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 16 ran
1. 114. Aslan Senora (FR)13/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Theo Bachelot · T: N Paysan
2. 28. Carlston (FR)11/1
3. 31. Hartwood Man (FR)14/1
4. 106. Irtych (FR)7/2 fav
1:50 Prix de la Route de la Justice (Handicap) (All Weather) (Polytrack) Flat · 2m · 15 ran
1. 111. Wild N'Beautiful (FR)79/10Won by 4 lengths · J: Delphine Santiago · T: U Schwinn
2. 28. Milord Du Lemo (FR)41/10 fav
3. 314. Maestro Chop (FR)9/1
2:32 Prix de la Route du Lude (Handicap) (All Weather) (Polytrack) Flat · 2m · 14 ran
1. 11. Annabel's Ghost (IRE)14/1Won by a head · J: Esther Ruth Weissmeier · T: A Fabre
2. 22. Zahyana (FR)79/10
3. 312. Dschingis Heights (FR)23/1
4. 67. Klassic Precieux (FR)42/10 fav

Chantilly racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

12:35 BetMGM Supports Safer Gambling Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 1y · 8 ran
1. 18. Party Bear (IRE)11/4 co-favWon by half a length · J: Pierre-Louis Jamin · T: K R Burke
2. 25. Dream Of Mischief (GB)11/4 co-fav
3. 31. Obsidian Dream (GB)33/1
1:05 Midnite Winter Derby Trial Conditions Stakes (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 13. Survie (IRE)4/7 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: George Boughey
2. 21. Military Academy (GB)10/3
3. 32. Teumessias Fox (IRE)4/1
1:38 Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Classified Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 11. Al Baahy (GB)7/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Kevin Frost
2. 27. Monks Mead (GB)5/2
3. 34. Hijo De La Luna (GER)5/1
2:15 Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Classified Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 14. Kaaress (IRE)16/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: William Carson · T: Michael Attwater
2. 28. Newfire (IRE)11/2
3. 36. Marion's Boy (IRE)20/1
2:50 Midnite Kachy Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f 1y · 8 ran
1. 12. Completely Random (GB)Evens favDead heat with Diligent Harry (GB) · J: Ryan Moore · T: Harry Charlton
2. 14. Diligent Harry (GB)7/1
3. 33. Cool Hoof Luke (GB)12/1
3:20 Midnite Ain't Your Grandad's Bookie Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 7f 169y · 9 ran
1. 11. Berkshire Sundance (IRE)9/2Won by a head · J: P J McDonald · T: Andrew Balding
2. 24. Barenboim (GB)9/2
3. 37. Educator (GB)6/1
4. 85. Knight Templar (GB)3/1 fav
3:55 Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 6y · 8 ran
1. 11. Atomic Force (IRE)7/2Won by a neck · J: Hector Crouch · T: Edward Bethell
2. 22. Michaela's Boy (IRE)4/1
3. 34. Star Chorus (IRE)4/1
4. 43. The Thames Boatman (GB)10/3 fav
4:30 Win 250,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1y · 12 ran
1. 11. Way To Dubai (IRE)9/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Jason Watson · T: Michael Appleby
2. 29. Antiquity (GB)12/1
3. 38. Dandy Khan (IRE)4/1 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 8/1

1:10 bet365 Scottish Triumph Hurdle (Juvenile Hurdle) (Listed) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 15. Made U Blush (GB)11/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Tristan Durrell · T: Dan Skelton
2. 21. Lord (GER)9/4 fav
3. 33. Scarlet Moon (GB)8/1
1:43 bet365 Scottish County Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 110. Star Of Guiting (IRE)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Ewan Whillans
2. 27. Afadil (FR)4/1
3. 35. Wise Eagle (IRE)6/1
4. UR4. Welsh Charger (IRE) · unseated rider7/2 fav
2:20 bet365 Scottish Champion Chase (For The Bowes-Lyon Trophy) (Handicap) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 11. Jpr One (IRE)4/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Brendan Powell · T: Joe Tizzard
2. 23. Tommy's Oscar (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Traprain Law (FR)13/2
3:00 bet365 Scottish Stayers' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m · 5 ran
1. 11. Absolutely Doyen (IRE)8/11 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Freddie Gingell · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 24. Walks The Talk (IRE)10/3
3. 35. Sleedagh (IRE)17/2
3:37 bet365 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 14. Magna Victor (GB)10/3 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Ciaran Gethings · T: Alastair Ralph
2. 27. As Fast As Wind (IRE)15/2
3. 38. Platin Moon (FR)9/2
4:11 Each Way Extra At bet365 Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 7 ran
1. 15. Kelce (IRE)15/8 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Conor O'Farrell · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 23. Rexem (IRE)11/2
3. 34. Special Rate (IRE)6/1

Musselburgh racecourse statistics →

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

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

4:25 Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 42y · 7 ran
1. 12. Zryan (FR)11/4Won by 1½ lengths · J: Cieren Fallon · T: David O'Meara
2. 26. Inappropriate (IRE)14/1
3. 31. Londoner (IRE)2/1
4. 45. Pride Of Donegal (IRE)15/8 fav
4:55 Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 11. Pal Joey (GB)8/1Won by a neck · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Ben Haslam
2. 24. I Need Your Love (GB)6/1
3. 33. Lion's House (GB)10/1
5:25 Win 250,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 7f 14y · 5 ran
1. 14. Majestic Dane (GB)4/7 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Shane Gray · T: K R Burke
2. 23. Henry Halflight (IRE)80/1
3. 32. Derrygarran Lad (FR)15/2
5:55 Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 14y · 9 ran
1. 15. Abduction (FR)14/1Won by half a length · J: Kaiya Fraser · T: Jim Goldie
2. 23. Benacre (IRE)5/1
3. 37. Midnight's Dream (IRE)4/1
4. 44. Beattie Is Back (GB)3/1 fav
6:25 BetMGM Supports Safer Gambling Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5y · 12 ran
1. 18. Dream Illusion (GB)25/1Won by a neck · J: Dylan Hogan · T: Michael Herrington
2. 210. Pallas Lord (IRE)16/1
3. 32. Mercurius Power (IRE)10/1
4. 61. Relevant Range (IRE)5/2 fav
6:55 Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At betmgm.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 14. Henriette Ronner (GB)15/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Cieren Fallon · T: William Haggas
2. 27. Mademoiselle Belle (IRE)9/2
3. 35. Surgeon Commander (IRE)6/1
4. 46. Faithful Dream (GB)3/1 fav
7:25 Bet 10 Get 40 With BetMGM Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 14y · 9 ran
1. 12. Lord Capulet (IRE)6/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Shane Gray · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 210. Pit Boss (GB)15/2
3. 38. Ardaddy (GB)11/1

Newcastle (AW) racecourse statistics →

Sandown Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:20 Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 3 · 1m 7f 216y · 6 ran
1. 11. Crackerjacque (GB)13/8 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Anthony Honeyball
2. 25. Ionian (IRE)6/1
3. 33. The Cistercian (IRE)7/2
12:55 Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 178y · 5 ran
1. 16. Bollin Thou (GB)6/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Nick Scholfield
2. 25. Hot Goddess (IRE)6/1
3. 31. Precious Metal (FR)15/8
1:25 Virgin Bet A Good Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 15y · 5 ran
1. 14. Norn Iron (IRE)11/4Won by 5½ lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Harry Derham
2. 25. Risk De Pluie (FR)9/4 fav
3. 36. Lylian (FR)16/1
2:02 Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 1m 7f 99y · 11 ran
1. 14. Jax Junior (GB)9/2Won by 4¼ lengths · J: Tom Cannon · T: Lucy Wadham
2. 26. Classic Maestro (IRE)22/1
3. 39. Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE)7/1
4. PU5. Escapeandevade (IRE) · pulled up7/2 fav
2:40 Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f 15y · 4 ran
1. 13. Sixmilebridge (IRE)6/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Kielan Woods · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 24. Kala Conti (FR)2/1
3. 32. Miami Magic (IRE)14/1
4. UR1. Kitzbuhel (FR) · unseated rider10/11 fav
3:10 Virgin Bet Heroes Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 7f 103y · 11 ran
1. 14. Henri The Second (FR)9/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Santos Blue (GB)14/1
3. 36. Hartington (IRE)9/1
3:42 Virgin Bet Masters Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 3m 42y · 6 ran
1. 13. Pic Roc (IRE)7/2Won by 13 lengths · J: Ben Jones · T: Ben Pauling
2. 26. Hunter Legend (FR)10/1
3. 35. Fortunate Man (IRE)11/10 fav

Sandown racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 36 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 32 won37.5% · 32 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 £1.30Staked £32.00, returned £30.70 at SP · 1 dead heat, the return split
Biggest-priced winnerDream Illusion (GB) 25/1The 6:25 BetMGM Supports Safer Gambling Handicap at Newcastle (AW)
Joint favourites1 of 10 won10.0% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chantilly (FR)	1	8	8	—
Lingfield (AW)	3	6	8	1 of 6 won
Musselburgh	3	5	6	0 of 2 won
Newcastle (AW)	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
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 January 2026?: 36 races across 5 meetings were run on 31 January 2026: Chantilly (FR) (8 races), Lingfield (AW) (8 races), Musselburgh (6 races), Newcastle (AW) (7 races) and Sandown (7 races). That is Chantilly (FR) in France; Lingfield (AW), Musselburgh, Newcastle (AW) and Sandown in Great Britain. 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 January 2026?: Chantilly (FR): Standard (AW); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Musselburgh: Good To Soft (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Sandown: Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 31 January 2026?: Outright favourites won 12 of 32 on 31 January 2026 (37.5%); joint favourites won 1 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £30.70 — a loss of £1.30. 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 Dream Illusion (GB) at 25/1 in the 6:25 BetMGM Supports Safer Gambling Handicap at Newcastle (AW).
What was the feature race on 31 January 2026?: The feature race was the 2:40 Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Grade 1) at Sandown, won by Sixmilebridge (IRE) (6/1).
What time was the first race on 31 January 2026?: The first race was the 10:18 Prix de Chauvry at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 7:25 Bet 10 Get 40 With BetMGM Handicap at Newcastle (AW).