What horse racing was on 31 August 2026?

59 races across 8 meetings were run on 31 August 2026: Cartmel (6 races), Chepstow (8 races), Downpatrick (IRE) (7 races), Epsom (7 races), Ripon (8 races), Roscommon (IRE) (7 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (8 races) and Southwell (AW) (8 races). That is Cartmel, Chepstow, Epsom, Ripon and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Downpatrick (IRE) and Roscommon (IRE) in Ireland; Saint-Cloud (FR) in France. 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 August 2026?

Cartmel: Good To Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Good To Soft (Turf); Downpatrick (IRE): Good (Turf); Epsom: Good To Soft (Turf); Ripon: Good To Soft (Turf); Roscommon (IRE): Yielding (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 31 August 2026?

Outright favourites won 8 of 52 on 31 August 2026 (15.4%); joint favourites won 2 of 14. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £52.00 and returned £23.92 — a loss of £28.08. 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 Zambezi Magic (GB) at 20/1 in the 5:45 DragonBet Handicap Stakes at Chepstow.

What was the feature race on 31 August 2026?

The feature race was the 3:05 British Stallion Studs Ebf Ripon Champion Two Yrs Old Trophy Stakes (Listed Race) (Listed) at Ripon, won by Silent Beauty (IRE) (15/8F).

What time was the first race on 31 August 2026?

The first race was the 12:55 Prix de Saint-Pair-du-Mont at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 7:55 Roscommon Racecourse On Facebook Handicap at Roscommon (IRE).

Racing Results

Monday 31 August 2026

← 30 Aug 1 Sep →

59 races were run across 8 meetings on 31 August 2026: Cartmel, Chepstow, Downpatrick (IRE), Epsom, Ripon, Roscommon (IRE), Saint-Cloud (FR) and Southwell (AW).

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

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 8/1

2:35 Sticky Toffee Pudding Juvenile Hurdle Race (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 6 ran
1. 12. Wicksey (GB)7/4Won by 5 lengths · J: Richie McLernon · T: Ben Haslam
2. 26. Watcha Snoop (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Jambearee (IRE)22/1
4. RO1. Vietnorm (IRE) · ran out8/11 fav
3:10 Campbell & Rowley Handicap Hurdle Race Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 8 ran
1. 17. Rauzan (IRE)8/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Lizzie Quinlan
2. 26. Nottodaybobo (IRE)10/1
3. 38. Secret Secret (IRE)3/1
4. 51. Handmedownastar (IRE)6/4 fav
3:45 EWGA Handicap Hurdle Race (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m1½f · 7 ran
1. 13. Divilabother (IRE)4/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Harry Reed · T: Tristan Davidson
2. 25. Kayf Dancer (GB)100/30 fav
3. 31. Al Sayah (GB)13/2
4:19 Wicks Group Cavendish Cup Handicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 3m1½f · 5 ran
1. 14. Tommie Beau (IRE)4/1Won by a length · J: Benjamin Macey · T: Jeff Mullins
2. 25. Caughtinyourtrance (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 36. Stratagem (FR)11/1
4:55 Fgh Handicap Steeple Chase (gbb Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 7 ran
1. 11. Pour Les Filles (GB)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Sean Bowen · T: Mickey Bowen
2. 23. King Roly (GB)5/2 fav
3. 32. Karnaval Point (FR)8/1
5:30 Furness Rda Handicap Steeple Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m1½f · 6 ran
1. 12. Achille Des Rocs (FR)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Danny McMenamin · T: L J Morgan
2. 21. Ghasham (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 34. Cuzco Du Mathan (FR)100/30

Cartmel racecourse statistics →

Chepstow Good To Soft · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

1:45 Dragonbet Welsh Racing Festival 9th-11th Oct Nursery Handicap Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 5 ran
1. 15. Naval Cop (GB)11/1Won by a neck · J: Alfie Redman · T: Andrew Balding
2. 26. Devon Angel (GB)100/30
3. 32. Crystal Kraken (GB)8/15 fav
2:20 Eddie & Sandra Hayward Supports Noahs Ark Charity Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Band D) (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 16. Washington Royale (GB)2/1Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Ashley Lewis · T: Michael Appleby
2. 25. Texas Crown (GB)28/1
3. 32. Beechwood Glory (IRE)8/1
4. 44. Ischgl (IRE)8/13 fav
2:55 Paving Fields Construction Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 4 ran
1. 16. Kodicall (IRE)12/1Won by a head · J: William Cox · T: J S Moore
2. 21. Lucky Radar (IRE)9/1
3. 34. Persian Gate (IRE)4/9 fav
3:30 Runtech Ltd Handicap Stakes (Div I) Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 14. Prince Ali (GB)10/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Zoe Lewis · T: Thomas Faulkner
2. 25. Escape Magic (GB)9/4 fav
3. 38. Blue Point Express (IRE)16/1
4:00 Runtech Ltd Handicap Stakes (Div II) Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 18. A Rose Adaay (GB)5/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Ben Ffrench Davis · T: Grace Harris
2. 24. Marisitta (GB)9/1
3. 32. Rovinia (GB)2/1 fav
4:35 LSL Racing Chepstow Mile Series Final Handicap Stakes Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 16 ran
1. 18. Thanos (GB)5/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Lewis Edmunds · T: Harry Charlton
2. 210. Law Of Design (IRE)28/1
3. 317. Scarfo (IRE)40/1
4. 61. Revelance (GB)5/2 fav
5:10 Tom's Big Bike Ride Handicap Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 13. Level Up (IRE)5/2 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Pat Dobbs · T: David Evans
2. 27. Some Nightmare (IRE)7/1
3. 35. Connie's Rose (GB)5/2 jt-fav
5:45 DragonBet Handicap Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 5 ran
1. 15. Zambezi Magic (GB)20/1Won by a neck · J: William Cox · T: Bernard Llewellyn
2. 23. Meet Me In Meraki (GB)15/8 fav
3. 36. Staywitherjohnny (IRE)4/1

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Downpatrick (IRE) Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:12 Randox Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 9 ran
1. 12. Eben Zaabeel (GB)10/11 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Daniel King · T: A J Martin
2. 23. Euro Agent (IRE)15/8
3. 34. Fairy Meadow (IRE)66/1
2:47 WillWeGo.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 11 ran
1. 11. Ripsnorter (FR)14/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Danny Mullins · T: W J Lanigan
2. 211. Granlahan (IRE)7/2
3. 312. John Dixen (IRE)25/1
4. 57. He Who Dares (IRE)11/8 fav
3:22 North Down Marquees Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f · 9 ran
1. 15. Majestic Horizon (IRE)5/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Darragh O'Keeffe · T: P J Rothwell
2. 23. Fortis Et Liber (GB)6/1
3. 32. Coded Welder (IRE)Evens fav
3:55 AJC Group Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f · 10 ran
1. 11. Bruant (GB)3/1 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Kevin Sexton · T: A J Martin
2. 22. Kashchei (GB)12/1
3. 36. Penzance (GB)9/1
4:29 Cosy Group Beginners Steeplechase Chase · 2m3½f · 7 ran
1. 14. Killeemore Lad (IRE)7/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Philip Donovan · T: Andrew Slattery
2. 22. Jabbar (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
3. 37. Herja (IRE)7/2
5:04 Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Steeplechase Chase · 2m3½f · 15 ran
1. 11. Driveonwill (IRE)9/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Donagh Meyler · T: Ross O'Sullivan
2. 23. Kalsman (IRE)12/1
3. 35. Full Noise (IRE)5/1
4. 412. The Cobblers Wife (IRE)100/30 fav
5:39 Downpatrick Racecourse Style Awards Handicap Steeplechase Chase · 2m 2f · 6 ran
1. 12. Beggars Rock (IRE)4/1Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Kevin Sexton · T: Ian Patrick Donoghue
2. 26. Presenting Lad (IRE)3/1
3. 33. Stuntman Steve (IRE)3/1
4. 45. Piccolo Player (IRE)11/4 fav

Downpatrick racecourse statistics →

Epsom Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:50 Betfred 'turbo Boost' Handicap Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 15. Proof (GB)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jason Watson · T: Charles Hills
2. 27. Harry's Halo (IRE)5/1
3. 33. Twirler (GB)7/2
4. 51. Em Four (GB)15/8 fav
2:25 Irish Ebf Restricted Maiden Stakes (for Horses In Bands C And D) (Ebf Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race) Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 18. Summer Triangle (GB)11/8 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Rhys Clutterbuck · T: Gary & Josh Moore
2. 23. Artemis Star (GB)13/8
3. 36. Angel Of Desire (GB)11/2
3:00 Betfred 'the Classic Bookmaker' Handicap Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 12. Aurora Majesty (IRE)7/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Pierre-Louis Jamin · T: Archie Watson
2. 25. Rhoscolyn (GB)3/1 fav
3. 36. Naval Light (GB)4/1
3:35 Betfred 'nifty 50' Amateurs' Derby Handicap Stakes (for Gentleman Amateur Jockeys) (gbbplus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f · 14 ran
1. 114. Seeking Charles (FR)12/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Mr Henry Main · T: Mark Usher
2. 212. Crooked Path (IRE)9/2
3. 313. Edward Sexton (IRE)11/4
4. 46. Divine Knight (IRE)7/4 fav
4:05 Stanley Wootton Handicap Stakes (gbbplus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 19. Hello Cotai (IRE)14/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Jim Boyle
2. 22. Almekarem (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 31. Hengest (GB)8/1
4:40 Geoff Lewis Handicap Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m½f · 8 ran
1. 16. Tronido (GB)12/1Won by a length · J: Tyler Heard · T: Simon Dow
2. 27. Eduardo Calderon (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 32. Oj Lifestyle (IRE)9/2
5:15 Betfred 'play Fred's £5 Million' Handicap Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 12. Dapper Guest (IRE)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Saffie Osborne · T: George Margarson
2. 23. Silver Trumpet (GB)3/1
3. 31. French Affair (IRE)6/5 fav

Epsom Downs racecourse statistics →

Ripon Good To Soft · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/1

1:55 Squadron Flyer At Aldwark Manor Estate Ebf Restricted Maiden Stakes (for Horses In Bands C And D) (Ebf Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 17. Travellers Girl (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Kevin Stott · T: Roger Fell
2. 23. My Boo Boo (GB)7/2
3. 38. Arenite (GB)Evens fav
2:30 Harrogate Theatre Panto Tickets Now On-sale Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f · 4 ran
1. 15. Feelin' Free (GB)9/2Won by half a length · J: Connor Beasley · T: Jack Jones
2. 22. Time Thief (IRE)1/3 fav
3. 34. Why Not Me (GB)14/1
3:05 British Stallion Studs Ebf Ripon Champion Two Yrs Old Trophy Stakes (Listed Race) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 18. Silent Beauty (IRE)15/8 favWon by 3 lengths · J: David Egan · T: Kevin Philippart De Foy
2. 27. Rogue Jewel (IRE)9/4
3. 32. Harry Knows (IRE)12/1
3:40 Ripon Rowels Handicap Stakes Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 16. Spoken Truth (IRE)6/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: David O'Meara
2. 23. Mirsky (GB)8/1
3. 35. Racingbreaks Ryder (IRE)10/1
4:10 Book Online At Ripon-races.co.uk Handicap Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 12. Rock Of England (IRE)11/4 favWon by half a length · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Paul Midgley
2. 23. Thornaby Pearl (GB)9/1
3. 31. Our Absent Friends (IRE)5/1
4:45 Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Leeds Classified Stakes (Div I) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 14. Rogers Dream (GB)11/4 jt-favWon by 7½ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Gihan Arnolda
2. 23. Little Ted (GB)11/4 jt-fav
3. 36. Volenti (IRE)4/1
5:20 Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Leeds Classified Stakes (Div II) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 15. Tiberio Force (GB)7/1Won by a neck · J: Mark Winn · T: Simon Whitaker
2. 210. Ten Sixty Six (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Evelyn's Phoenix (FR)11/4 fav
5:50 Aja Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f · 10 ran
1. 19. Glitter Code (IRE)9/1Won by a neck · J: Miss Nell Biker · T: Edward Bethell
2. 27. Star Start (IRE)3/1 jt-fav
3. 32. Jam Lass (GB)18/1

Ripon racecourse statistics →

Roscommon (IRE) Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 7/1

4:50 Irish EBF Median Sires Series Race Flat · 7½f · 9 ran
1. 11. South Dakota (IRE)3/1Won by a short head · J: Wayne Lordan · T: A P O'Brien
2. 23. Joga Bonito (GB)7/4 fav
3. 39. Wunderschon (GER)40/1
5:25 Elphin Handicap Flat · 7½f · 14 ran
1. 12. Phoenix Pairc (IRE)7/1Won by a head · J: W J Lee · T: W McCreery
2. 21. Givehertilxmas (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 39. Whatswrongnow (IRE)20/1
5:55 Lidan Handicap Flat · 7½f · 12 ran
1. 16. Goal Exceeded (GB)7/2 favWon by half a length · J: Adam Caffrey · T: Adrian McGuinness
2. 28. Morehampton (IRE)11/1
3. 312. Mercurial (IRE)11/1
6:25 Lecarrow Race Flat · 1m2½f · 5 ran
1. 11. Hazdann (IRE)Evens favWon by half a length · J: Chris Hayes · T: D K Weld
2. 22. God Of Power (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Dial Me In (IRE)7/2
6:55 Racing Here Again On September 28th Maiden Flat · 1m 4f · 15 ran
1. 115. Miss Romagna (IRE)7/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: W J Lee · T: W McCreery
2. 210. Purple Bandit (IRE)28/1
3. 312. I Hope You Dance (FR)6/1
4. 45. Almazann (IRE)4/6 fav
7:25 Oran Handicap Flat · 1m 4f · 15 ran
1. 112. Letiza (IRE)7/1Won by a head · J: Andrew Slattery · T: Andrew Slattery
2. 213. Stellar Moment (IRE)7/1
3. 316. Ryefield Dasher (IRE)12/1
4. 74. Fratas (IRE)3/1 fav
7:55 Roscommon Racecourse On Facebook Handicap Flat · 1m 4f · 16 ran
1. 13. Priorstown (IRE)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ben Coen · T: J P Murtagh
2. 21. Glen Echo (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
3. 313. Flagstone Lady (IRE)25/1

Roscommon racecourse statistics →

Saint-Cloud (FR) Heavy · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 0 of 8 · Biggest winner 18/1

12:55 Prix de Saint-Pair-du-Mont Flat · 1m 4f · 17 ran
1. 11. Cosy Bear (FR)10/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: P & J Brandt
2. 22. Nity Galeste (FR)16/1
3. 315. Galassi (IRE)22/1
4. 911. Elusive Way (FR)9/2 fav
1:30 Prix Idalie Flat · 6½f · 10 ran
1. 15. Tuesday's Gone (IRE)18/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Marvin Grandin · T: Gavin Hernon
2. 22. Al Hamaad (FR)11/4
3. 310. Amstramgram (GB)7/2
4. 77. Never Always (IRE)5/2 fav
2:05 Prix Ravinella Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 15. Kritic (IRE)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Maxime Guyon · T: C Ferland
2. 21. Lailissa (IRE)4/9 fav
3. 32. Gemini (FR)11/2
2:40 Prix Kendor Flat · 1m · 10 ran
1. 18. Catch My Eye (FR)11/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: P & J Brandt
2. 27. Charged (GB)6/4
3. 31. Katon (FR)6/5 fav
3:15 Prix des Pyrenees Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 12. Bourbon Moon (IRE)7/1Won by a neck · J: Antoine Hamelin · T: M Delzangles
2. 28. Valderrama (FR)5/1
3. 36. Soda Zabeel (FR)9/4 fav
3:50 Prix de Saint-Martin-du-Chene Flat · 1m 4f · 15 ran
1. 15. Zarababy (FR)3/1Won by a neck · J: Ludovic Boisseau · T: D Artu
2. 214. Grey Wolf (FR)14/1
3. 33. Shambhalla (FR)4/1
4. 610. Australian Romance (GB)11/4 fav
4:25 Prix de l'Avenue Pyramide Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f · 16 ran
1. 14. Look Of Cecca (FR)17/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mme Frida Valle Skar · T: F-X Belvisi
2. 29. Mine De Rien (FR)20/1
3. 316. Ladiva (FR)10/1
4. 123. Vyborg (FR)11/4 fav
5:00 Prix de l'Avenue Marengo Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f · 16 ran
1. 111. Vianeta (FR)8/1Dead heat with Vianeta (FR) · J: Alexis Pouchin · T: E Lecoiffier
2. 111. Vianeta (FR)8/1
3. 23. Lettyt Fight (FR)12/1
4. 310. Queenfleur (FR)13/2
5. 62. Kamakura One (FR)5/1 fav

Saint-Cloud racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

1:32 Oktoberfest 3rd And 10th October Maiden Fillies' Stakes (gbb Race) Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 11. Beautiful Effort (GB)4/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos
2. 29. Sioux Moon (GB)12/1
3. 34. Delighfully Hot (GB)13/2
4. 83. Cosmic Mystery (GB)9/4 fav
2:07 Book The Bistro In Seasons Restaurant Handicap Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6f · 6 ran
1. 13. Edwardtheninth (GB)10/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Gina Mangan · T: Tony Forbes
2. 25. Blue Tulip (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 31. Le Rouge Chinois (DEN)9/4
2:42 Winter Ladies Evening Sat 28th November Handicap Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f · 7 ran
1. 17. Pace Attack (IRE)9/1Won by a short head · J: Luke Morris · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 21. Everyoneknowsadave (IRE)9/1
3. 36. Golspie (IRE)6/1
4. 43. Faeberon (IRE)10/11 fav
3:17 Festive Fixtures At Southwell Racecourse Handicap Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 14. Rusheen Boy (GB)12/1Won by half a length · J: Sean Levey · T: Julia & Shelley Birkett
2. 212. Special Breeze (GB)14/1
3. 38. Aspull (GB)100/1
3:51 Southwell Racecourse Conference & Events Handicap Stakes (Div I) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 110. Sailor's Return (GB)11/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Cieren Fallon · T: David O'Meara
2. 21. Wield (GB)25/1
3. 34. Mayflower Billy (GB)15/2
4. 49. Vega Storm (IRE)11/4 fav
4:25 Southwell Racecourse Conference & Events Handicap Stakes (Div II) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 18. Kiani King (IRE)3/1Won by half a length · J: Billy Loughnane · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 21. Roi De Coeur (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 36. Ballybunion (IRE)7/2
5:00 Gents Evening Saturday 24th October Handicap Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 11. Classy Clarets (IRE)5/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Shay Farmer · T: Iain Jardine
2. 212. Fantasy Obsessor (GB)9/1
3. 38. Hectic (GB)11/1
4. 87. Dicko The Legend (IRE)11/4 fav
5:35 Celebrate With Sponsorship At Southwell Racecourse Handicap Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 12. Taaklam (IRE)100/30Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Tom Kiely-Marshall · T: Harriet Bethell
2. 213. Lope Y Linda (GB)12/1
3. 314. Society Charm (GB)14/1
4. 108. Based (IRE)3/1 fav

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 59 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 favourites8 of 52 won15.4% · 52 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 £28.08Staked £52.00, returned £23.92 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerZambezi Magic (GB) 20/1The 5:45 DragonBet Handicap Stakes at Chepstow
Joint favourites2 of 14 won14.3% · 7 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Cartmel	0	6	6	—
Chepstow	0	7	8	1 of 2 won
Downpatrick (IRE)	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Epsom	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Ripon	3	6	8	1 of 4 won
Roscommon (IRE)	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Saint-Cloud (FR)	0	8	8	—
Southwell (AW)	0	7	8	0 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 31 August 2026?: 59 races across 8 meetings were run on 31 August 2026: Cartmel (6 races), Chepstow (8 races), Downpatrick (IRE) (7 races), Epsom (7 races), Ripon (8 races), Roscommon (IRE) (7 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (8 races) and Southwell (AW) (8 races). That is Cartmel, Chepstow, Epsom, Ripon and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Downpatrick (IRE) and Roscommon (IRE) in Ireland; Saint-Cloud (FR) in France. 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 August 2026?: Cartmel: Good To Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Good To Soft (Turf); Downpatrick (IRE): Good (Turf); Epsom: Good To Soft (Turf); Ripon: Good To Soft (Turf); Roscommon (IRE): Yielding (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 31 August 2026?: Outright favourites won 8 of 52 on 31 August 2026 (15.4%); joint favourites won 2 of 14. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £52.00 and returned £23.92 — a loss of £28.08. 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 Zambezi Magic (GB) at 20/1 in the 5:45 DragonBet Handicap Stakes at Chepstow.
What was the feature race on 31 August 2026?: The feature race was the 3:05 British Stallion Studs Ebf Ripon Champion Two Yrs Old Trophy Stakes (Listed Race) (Listed) at Ripon, won by Silent Beauty (IRE) (15/8F).
What time was the first race on 31 August 2026?: The first race was the 12:55 Prix de Saint-Pair-du-Mont at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 7:55 Roscommon Racecourse On Facebook Handicap at Roscommon (IRE).