What horse racing was on 23 February 2026?

30 races across 4 meetings were run on 23 February 2026: Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Ayr (6 races), Plumpton (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (9 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Ayr, Plumpton and Wolverhampton (AW) 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 23 February 2026?

Auteuil (FR): Heavy (Turf); Ayr: Soft (Turf); Plumpton: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 23 February 2026?

Outright favourites won 6 of 26 on 23 February 2026 (23.1%); joint favourites won 3 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £12.15 — a loss of £13.85. 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 Bint Havana Gold (GB) at 16/1 in the 4:25 Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Apprentice Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

What was the feature race on 23 February 2026?

The feature race was the 3:50 Prix Juigne Hurdle) (Turf) (Grade 3) at Auteuil (FR), won by Sain D'Esprit (FR) (9/10F).

What time was the first race on 23 February 2026?

The first race was the 12:55 Prix Rose Laurel at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 8:30 Win 250,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Monday 23 February 2026

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30 races were run across 4 meetings on 23 February 2026: Auteuil (FR), Ayr, Plumpton and Wolverhampton (AW).

Auteuil (FR) Heavy · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

12:55 Prix Rose Laurel (Handicap Hurdle) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 16 ran
1. 12. Passionata (FR)69/10Won by 4 lengths · J: Gabin Meunier · T: D Bressou
2. 211. Gabison (FR)11/1
3. 315. Murrayfield Park (FR)11/1
4. 54. Emsilord (FR)18/5 fav
1:30 Prix Tofano (Conditions Chase) (Turf) Chase · 2m 6f · 7 ran
1. 16. Hermes Baie (FR)11/10 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Bertrand Lestrade · T: Francois Nicolle
2. 23. King Le Dun (FR)10/1
3. 32. Legrec (FR)74/10
2:05 Prix Jean Doumen (Conditions Hurdle) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 8 ran
1. 13. World Apart (FR)12/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Johnny Charron · T: D Cottin
2. 21. Sir Marvel (FR)7/1
3. 35. Lauthentyko (FR)37/10
4. PU2. Kibboutz (FR) · pulled upEvens fav
2:40 Prix Cousin Pons (Conditions Chase) (Turf) Chase · 2m2½f · 8 ran
1. 17. Le Petit Cheval (FR)19/10 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Baptiste Le Clerc · T: F Bellemere
2. 21. Specials One (FR)12/5
3. 34. Happy People (FR)20/1
3:15 Prix Rohan (Maiden Hurdle) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 8 ran
1. 13. Magnifico Conti (FR)2/1 jt-favWon by 8½ lengths · J: James Reveley · T: Noel George & Amanda Zetterholm
2. 27. Darby O'Gill (IRE)2/1 jt-fav
3. 35. Teen Spirit (FR)69/10
3:50 Prix Juigne Hurdle) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 9 ran
1. 12. Sain D'Esprit (FR)9/10 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Angelo Zuliani · T: Francois Nicolle
2. 25. Kyrov (FR)21/1
3. 31. Jet Blue (FR)29/10
4:25 Prix Univers II (Listed Handicap Hurdle) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 12 ran
1. 16. Boystone (FR)7/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Kevin Nabet · T: Francois Nicolle
2. 22. Muloughboy (FR)11/1
3. 34. Tigress Du Berlais (FR)5/2 fav
5:00 Prix Didier Mescam (Conditions Chase) (Turf) Chase · 2m1½f · 9 ran
1. 16. Tavaco (FR)83/10Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ludovic Philipperon · T: M Rolland
2. 23. Folie Golith (FR)15/1
3. 37. Ouno De L'Abbaye (FR)14/5 fav

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Ayr Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:50 Join Racing TV Now Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 3m 20y · 6 ran
1. 14. Blakey Boy (IRE)5/1Won by 14 lengths · J: Craig Nichol · T: Ewan Whillans
2. 25. Rob Roy Macgregor (IRE)3/1
3. 31. Orkney Blue (GB)5/2 fav
2:25 Watch On Racing TV Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 5 ran
1. 13. Stride On (IRE)9/2Won by 17 lengths · J: Derek Fox · T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
2. 22. Irish Champ (IRE)11/4
3. 34. The G Wizard (IRE)6/4 fav
3:00 Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 7 ran
1. 11. Dubai Days (IRE)14/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Bruce Lynn · T: N W Alexander
2. 26. Tommy Combats (IRE)9/4
3. 32. Big John Wayne (IRE)4/1
4. PU3. Jaccours (FR) · pulled up11/10 fav
3:30 100% RacingTV Profits Back To Racing Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 5 ran
1. 12. Next Twist (FR)4/11 favWon by half a length · J: Sean Bowen · T: Olly Murphy
2. 23. Linalene (FR)28/1
3. 31. Green Hope (GB)9/4
4:00 Join Racing TV Now Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 100y · 11 ran
1. 13. Eloi Du Puy (FR)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Bruce Lynn · T: N W Alexander
2. 210. The Jeweller's Pet (IRE)7/2
3. 32. Jericoacoara (FR)8/1
4. 71. Diamond Geezer (IRE)9/4 fav
4:30 Watch On Racing TV NH Flat Race (Conditional/Amateurs) (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 4 ran
1. 13. Jardin De Tunis (FR)13/8 jt-favWon by a short head · J: Conner McCann · T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
2. 25. Lirion (FR)13/8 jt-fav
3. 34. Kingsman Mail (FR)5/2

Ayr racecourse statistics →

Plumpton Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

1:30 Alfriston Hotel - Have You Visited? Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 195y · 7 ran
1. 13. Mondo Man (GB)1/7 favWon by 33 lengths · J: Caoilin Quinn · T: Gary & Josh Moore
2. 26. Lady Iris (FR)16/1
3. 37. My Lovely Horse (FR)100/1
2:00 LGT Wealth Management Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 195y · 7 ran
1. 13. Kool Kid (GB)9/4Won by 1½ lengths · J: Brendan Powell · T: Joe Tizzard
2. 27. Frank Stamper (GB)15/2
3. 35. Kalkaroo (IRE)13/8 fav
2:35 Johnnie Boden Backs Jamie's Farm Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 157y · 4 ran
1. 12. Enjoy D'allen (FR)3/1Won by 7½ lengths · J: Miss Lily Jones · T: Neil King
2. 21. Lumi Plugin (GB)13/8 fav
3. 34. Morfee (IRE)9/2
3:15 Howden Rural Insurance Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 219y · 5 ran
1. 14. Sanitiser (GB)10/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Freddie Mitchell · T: Gary & Josh Moore
2. 23. Known Warrior (FR)7/1
3. 35. Kitsilano (IRE)7/2
4. 41. Alto Alto (FR)4/5 fav
3:45 Jolly Sportsman Supports Jamie's Farm Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 217y · 9 ran
1. 16. Junior Des Mottes (FR)7/4 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Jack Quinlan · T: Nick Scholfield
2. 22. Glengolly (GB)11/2
3. 31. Ami Bondhu (FR)7/1
4:15 Sky Sports Racing Supports Jamie's Farm Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 3f 166y · 5 ran
1. 15. Rap Soul (FR)7/2Won by 9½ lengths · J: Harry Bannister · T: Richard J Bandey
2. 21. Koenigsstern (IRE)4/1
3. 33. Le Galli Bier (FR)5/1
4. 44. Getaway King (IRE)6/4 fav
4:45 oldgoldracing.com Supports Jamie's Farm Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 116y · 7 ran
1. 17. Eliza Dolittle (IRE)7/1Won by 9½ lengths · J: Tabitha Worsley · T: Nick Gifford
2. 23. Miss Kassiopi (GB)4/1
3. 36. Mild Magic (IRE)9/2
4. PU1. Kilworth (IRE) · pulled up2/1 fav

Plumpton racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 9 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

4:25 Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 20y · 10 ran
1. 14. Bint Havana Gold (GB)16/1Won by a length · J: Donagh Murphy · T: Richard Hughes
2. 210. Classy Clarets (IRE)20/1
3. 32. Twilight Madness (GB)13/2
4. 43. Albert Cee (FR)7/4 fav
5:00 Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Restricted Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 6f 20y · 9 ran
1. 13. Calling A Star (GB)11/4Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Finley Marsh · T: Richard Hughes
2. 25. Lara Antipova (GB)5/4 fav
3. 310. Tenzi (IRE)10/3
5:30 Daily Profit Boosts At betmgm.co.uk Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 142y · 9 ran
1. 17. Pendella (IRE)5/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Pierre-Louis Jamin · T: K R Burke
2. 23. City Queen (IRE)Evens fav
3. 35. Kelly Burn (GB)66/1
6:00 Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At betmgm.co.uk Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 7f 36y · 10 ran
1. 15. Ramon Di Loria (IRE)15/2Won by a neck · J: Greg Fairley · T: Ewan Whillans
2. 22. Amaysmont (GB)12/1
3. 38. Von Krolock (IRE)11/2
6:30 Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At betmgm.co.uk Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 7f 36y · 9 ran
1. 17. Fistral Beach (IRE)10/3Won by a head · J: Jack Doughty · T: John Mackie
2. 28. Faster Bee (GB)13/8 fav
3. 33. Believe In Lies (IRE)11/2
7:00 Bet 10 Get 40 With BetMGM Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 7f 36y · 8 ran
1. 14. Crown Relic (AUS)6/4Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Sam James · T: K R Burke
2. 28. Waterford Castle (IRE)4/6 fav
3. 37. Warm Waters (IRE)80/1
7:30 Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Classified Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 104y · 9 ran
1. 15. Hijo De La Luna (GER)11/1Won by a neck · J: Luke Morris · T: Simon West
2. 23. Desiderata (IRE)4/1
3. 36. Man Is King (IRE)9/4 fav
8:00 Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Classified Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 104y · 9 ran
1. 13. Gemini Man (IRE)9/4 jt-favWon by a short head · J: Lewis Edmunds · T: Iain Jardine
2. 27. Myna (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Chourmo (GB)9/4 jt-fav
8:30 Win 250,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 104y · 9 ran
1. 12. Berkshire Schmokin (IRE)5/1Won by a length · J: Jason Watson · T: Andrew Balding
2. 27. Montu (GB)5/1
3. 35. Darn Hot Dame (GB)11/4 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 30 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 favourites6 of 26 won23.1% · 26 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 £13.85Staked £26.00, returned £12.15 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBint Havana Gold (GB) 16/1The 4:25 Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Apprentice Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW)
Joint favourites3 of 8 won37.5% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Auteuil (FR)	3	7	8	1 of 2 won
Ayr	1	5	6	1 of 2 won
Plumpton	2	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	0	7	9	1 of 4 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 23 February 2026?: 30 races across 4 meetings were run on 23 February 2026: Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Ayr (6 races), Plumpton (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (9 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Ayr, Plumpton and Wolverhampton (AW) 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 23 February 2026?: Auteuil (FR): Heavy (Turf); Ayr: Soft (Turf); Plumpton: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 23 February 2026?: Outright favourites won 6 of 26 on 23 February 2026 (23.1%); joint favourites won 3 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £12.15 — a loss of £13.85. 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 Bint Havana Gold (GB) at 16/1 in the 4:25 Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Apprentice Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).
What was the feature race on 23 February 2026?: The feature race was the 3:50 Prix Juigne Hurdle) (Turf) (Grade 3) at Auteuil (FR), won by Sain D'Esprit (FR) (9/10F).
What time was the first race on 23 February 2026?: The first race was the 12:55 Prix Rose Laurel at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 8:30 Win 250,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).