What horse racing was on 3 October 2026?

60 races across 8 meetings were run on 3 October 2026: Ascot (6 races), Fontainebleau (FR) (7 races), Fontwell (7 races), Gowran Park (IRE) (8 races), Longchamp (FR) (9 races), Newmarket (7 races), Redcar (8 races) and Southwell (AW) (8 races). That is Ascot, Fontwell, Newmarket, Redcar and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Fontainebleau (FR) and Longchamp (FR) in France; Gowran Park (IRE) 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 3 October 2026?

Ascot: Good To Firm (Turf); Fontainebleau (FR): Heavy (Turf); Fontwell: Good (Turf); Gowran Park (IRE): Good To Yielding (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Redcar: Good (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 3 October 2026?

Outright favourites won 26 of 59 on 3 October 2026 (44.1%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £59.00 and returned £65.99 — a profit of £6.99. 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 Arqoob (IRE) at 20/1 in the 2:10 Hkjc World Pool Handicap Stakes at Newmarket (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 3 October 2026?

The feature race was the 3:25 Qatar Prix de Royallieu (Group 1) (Group 1) at Longchamp (FR), won by Fairy Glen (FR) (17/2).

What time was the first race on 3 October 2026?

The first race was the 9:42 Prix De L'ecole Militaire D'equitation at Fontainebleau (FR); the last was the 8:30 Bettingsites.co.uk Betting Sites Reviewed Fillies' Handicap Stakes at Southwell (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 3 October 2026

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60 races were run across 8 meetings on 3 October 2026: Ascot, Fontainebleau (FR), Fontwell, Gowran Park (IRE), Longchamp (FR), Newmarket, Redcar and Southwell (AW).

Ascot Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 17/2

1:15 Betmgm British Ebf October Stakes (Listed Race) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 112. So Regal (GB)11/10 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Billy Loughnane · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 21. American Gal (GB)17/2
3. 311. Secret History (IRE)28/1
1:50 Betmgm Rous Stakes (Listed Race) Flat · Class 1 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 11. Air Force One (IRE)17/2Won by a short head · J: P. J. McDonald · T: Geoff Oldroyd
2. 26. Regional (GB)12/1
3. 38. Tuco Salamanca (IRE)11/4 fav
2:25 Betmgm Cumberland Lodge Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f · 5 ran
1. 11. Al Aasy (IRE)7/1Won by a neck · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: William Haggas
2. 24. Royal Playwright (GB)8/1
3. 36. Tenability (GB)6/5 fav
3:00 John Guest Racing Bengough Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 19. Hidden Force (GB)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Billy Loughnane · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 26. Prince Of India (IRE)3/1
3. 37. Stratusnine (IRE)9/1
4. 48. Division (GB)13/8 fav
3:35 Betmgm Challenge Cup (Class 2 Heritage Handicap) Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 18 ran
1. 110. Mezcala (GB)5/1Won by a head · J: George Bass · T: Jack Channon
2. 29. Moonfall (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 315. Realign (FR)12/1
4:10 Ascot Iron Stand Membership Handicap Stakes Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 12. Gold Star Hero (IRE)7/2Won by a length · J: Billy Loughnane · T: Michael Bell
2. 213. Rhythm N Hooves (GB)14/1
3. 38. Rosario (IRE)10/1
4. 55. Ancient State (IRE)3/1 fav

Ascot racecourse statistics →

Fontainebleau (FR) Heavy · Turf · 7 races · France

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

9:42 Prix De L'ecole Militaire D'equitation Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f · 6 ran
1. 14. Idealgador (FR)4/1Won by 6½ lengths · J: Thomas Journiac · T: Erwan Grall
2. 23. Wal Cassandre (FR)7/1
3. 32. Harry Brown (FR)4/1
4. F1. Kepi D'estruval (FR) · fell5/6 fav
10:12 Prix De L'association Des Amis Du Musee Du Cheval Militaire Chase · Class 4 · 2m 2f · 8 ran
1. 16. Nextobe Has (FR)8/1Won by a neck · J: Johnny Charron · T: D Cottin
2. 25. Novally (FR)11/4
3. 37. Noumea Des Champs (FR)22/1
4. 41. Meris Chop (FR)6/4 fav
10:44 Prix Du Carrefour De L'obelisque Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m1½f · 8 ran
1. 12. Dino D'or (FR)11/10 favWon by 7½ lengths · J: James Reveley · T: Hugo Merienne
2. 25. Grecian Lightning (FR)7/1
3. 33. Don Dino (FR)9/1
11:16 Prix Pierre Debroise Hurdle · 2m1½f · 9 ran
1. 14. My Gemme (FR)13/8 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Arthur Duvacher · T: Sourdeau Sourdeau De Beauregard
2. 29. Jumbalaya (FR)5/1
3. 32. Brandy Creek (IRE)2/1
11:48 Prix De La Table Du Roi Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m1½f · 13 ran
1. 11. It's Your Choice (FR)11/4 favWon by a short head · J: Benjamin Gelhay · T: Mathieu Pitart
2. 26. Nykithas Des Pins (FR)8/1
3. 34. Aquali Melody (FR)25/1
12:20 Prix D'amiens Chase · 2m 2f · 7 ran
1. 11. Maverick'amsyl (FR)13/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: L Suisse · T: Gabriel Leenders
2. 22. Bel Eclat (FR)5/4 fav
3. 35. La Chocolatine (FR)3/1
12:52 Prix Exposition Paul Tavernier Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f · 8 ran
1. 13. Lady Ange Win (FR)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Bryony Le Clerc · T: M Seror
2. 25. Mon Petit Prince (FR)3/1 fav
3. 36. Filippino (FR)9/2

Fontainebleau racecourse statistics →

Fontwell Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:02 Download The At The Races App Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 2f · 4 ran
1. 11. Broadway Honey (IRE)11/8 favWon by 15 lengths · J: Toby McCain-Mitchell · T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
2. 23. Of Corse I Can (FR)15/8
3. 32. McGregors Charge (GB)9/2
2:37 Free Tips On attheraces.com Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m1½f · 11 ran
1. 16. Anniversary (GB)5/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Ben Jones · T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
2. 21. Eben Zaabeel (GB)15/8 fav
3. 34. Thepassingcyclone (GB)100/1
3:10 Attheraces.com/marketmovers Juvenile Hurdle (gbb Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m1½f · 8 ran
1. 11. Royal Sapphire (IRE)7/2Won by 6 lengths · J: I. J. Power · T: Jennie Candlish
2. 24. Our Wee Horse (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Salkadan (GB)8/11 fav
3:45 Free Bets On Attheraces.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m3½f · 6 ran
1. 15. A Little Something (GB)12/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Charlie Todd · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 23. American Land (IRE)3/1
3. 36. Majestic Moment (IRE)4/1
4. 51. Move With The Beat (IRE)5/2 fav
4:25 Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m1½f · 8 ran
1. 12. Birthday Angel (IRE)3/1 favWon by 6½ lengths · J: Rex Dingle · T: Lydia Richards
2. 26. Crown Of India (IRE)100/30
3. 37. Black Dakota (IRE)12/1
5:00 Free Race Replays On Attheraces.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m5½f · 4 ran
1. 11. Glance Of Glory (GB)11/4Won by half a length · J: Freddie Keighley · T: Martin Keighley
2. 22. Mr Mcwhinny (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
3. 34. Jefe Triunfo (FR)5/2 jt-fav
5:35 Attheraces.com Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f · 9 ran
1. 14. Winston's Oath (IRE)7/4 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Jonathan Burke · T: James Owen
2. 22. County Champs (IRE)3/1
3. 31. Lord Virginia (FR)13/2

Fontwell racecourse statistics →

Gowran Park (IRE) Good To Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 18/1

1:20 Gowran Park Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m½f · 5 ran
1. 14. El Cairos (FR)11/8Won by 8½ lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 21. Gaucher (GB)6/5 fav
3. 36. Samui (GB)50/1
1:55 BOYLE Sports Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m½f · 6 ran
1. 15. Witches Familiar (FR)2/5 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W. P. Mullins
2. 24. Switch From Diesel (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Minella Hollow (IRE)16/1
2:30 Jack Duggan Memorial Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 3m · 11 ran
1. 113. Smallcraftwarning (IRE)4/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Daniel King · T: John Patrick Ryan
2. 27. Zoffman (IRE)13/2
3. 32. Cobra Queen (IRE)5/1
3:05 PWC Danoli Steeplechase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 4 ran
1. 11. Fleur In The Park (IRE)11/10 favWon by 6½ lengths · J: Cian Quirke · T: A. Slattery
2. 23. Blood Destiny (FR)5/4
3. 34. Emily Love (IRE)33/1
3:40 Like A Butterfly Novice Steeplechase (Grade 3) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 14. Frankie John (IRE)7/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Daniel King · T: Denis Gerard Hogan
2. 25. Vicar Street (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 32. Bowensonfire (FR)8/1
4:15 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Captain Christy Rated Novice Steeplechase Chase · 3m · 6 ran
1. 11. Fou De Toi (FR)11/10 favWon by 14 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W. P. Mullins
2. 23. Quantum Quest (IRE)11/4
3. 32. Ma Jacks Hill (IRE)12/1
4:50 SIS Supporting Irish Racing Beginners Steeplechase Chase · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 112. Sir Allen (GB)18/1Won by 4¼ lengths · J: Cian Quirke · T: A. Slattery
2. 21. Arcadian Emperor (FR)4/6 fav
3. 34. Daydream Nation (IRE)9/1
5:25 Sign up to – GavinLynchRacing.com Handicap Steeplechase Chase · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 19. Luimneach (IRE)7/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Charlie O'Dwyer · T: Conor O'Dwyer
2. 21. Its Bilbo (FR)2/1 fav
3. 38. Astley (IRE)8/1

Gowran Park racecourse statistics →

Longchamp (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 9 races · France

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

12:23 Qatar Prix Chaudenay Flat · Class 1 · 1m 7f · 8 ran
1. 15. Jabracadabra (FR)9/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Ebbe Verhestraeten · T: Amy Murphy
2. 24. Space Waltz (USA)11/4
3. 32. Winday (FR)25/1
4. 66. Pierre Bonnard (IRE)6/5 fav
12:58 Qatar Prix Dollar (group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 1m1½f · 7 ran
1. 13. Wimbledon Hawkeye (GB)5/2Won by half a length · J: C. Soumillon · T: George Scott
2. 21. Zaydann (GB)13/2
3. 32. Seagulls Eleven (IRE)33/1
4. 66. Phineas (GB)13/8 fav
1:33 Qatar Arabian Trophy Des Juments (Pouliches 4 Ans) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 12. Fakhira (POL)1/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: C. Soumillon · T: T Fourcy
2. 26. Kiaora Du Soleil (FR)12/1
3. 34. Amjaad (FR)11/2
2:15 Qatar Prix De La Place Des Vosges Flat · Class 1 · 1m4½f · 18 ran
1. 14. Rembrand To Go (FR)2/1 favWon by a head · J: Marvin Grandin · T: M Rulec
2. 25. Shrihara (IRE)10/1
3. 38. Colgan Senora (FR)7/1
2:50 Arqana Series - Haras de Bouquetot Criterium d'Automne Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 15 ran
1. 17. Master Man (FR)3/1 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Anthony Crastus · T: R Chotard
2. 214. Rymskhaya (FR)5/1
3. 313. Flying Spur (FR)50/1
3:25 Qatar Prix de Royallieu (Group 1) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 6f · 11 ran
1. 11. Fairy Glen (FR)17/2Won by a neck · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: Simon & Ed Crisford
2. 26. Sunly (GB)5/6 fav
3. 38. Amelia Earhart (IRE)16/1
4:00 Qatar Prix du Cadran (Group 1) Flat · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 17. Caballo De Mar (IRE)9/2Won by a neck · J: Oisin Murphy · T: George Scott
2. 21. Scandinavia (USA)1/6 fav
3. 32. Queenstown (IRE)12/1
4:35 Qatar Prix Daniel Wildenstein (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 13. Qirat (GB)9/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 21. Quddwah (GB)8/11 fav
3. 36. Siciliano (FR)100/1
5:10 Qatar Prix de la Place de la Concorde Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 12. Half Half (FR)13/2Won by a neck · J: C. Soumillon · T: D Smaga
2. 26. Olympic Message (IRE)18/1
3. 38. Command The Stars (IRE)3/1
4. 59. Eliman (FR)15/8 fav

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

Newmarket Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

12:25 British Ebf Premier Fillies' Handicap Stakes (gbbplus Race) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 13. Hoseki (IRE)11/8 favWon by a head · J: Saffie Osborne · T: William Haggas
2. 27. Pendella (IRE)15/8
3. 36. Light Of Paris (GER)20/1
1:00 £200,000 Tattersalls October Auction Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 15 ran
1. 12. Night In Vegas (IRE)8/13 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Charles Bishop · T: Eve Johnson Houghton
2. 212. Zigazig Ah (GB)100/30
3. 33. Velociraptor (GB)12/1
1:35 Betmgm Sun Chariot Stakes (Group 1) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 11. Blue Bolt (IRE)1/4 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Colin Keane · T: Andrew Balding
2. 25. Evolutionist (IRE)25/1
3. 32. City Of Memphis (IRE)15/2
2:10 Hkjc World Pool Handicap Stakes (gbbplus Race) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 14. Arqoob (IRE)20/1Won by a head · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Lucy Wadham
2. 21. Evanesco (GB)100/30
3. 32. Ernst Blofeld (IRE)6/1
4. 53. Tycoon (GB)11/4 fav
2:45 Gamble Responsibly At Betmgm Maiden Stakes (gbb Race) Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 4 ran
1. 13. Kicking Bear (FR)13/8Won by half a length · J: Robert Havlin · T: Ed Walker
2. 22. Altius (GB)5/6 fav
3. 34. Procyon (IRE)14/1
3:15 Betmgm Ebf Maiden Stakes (gbb/gbbplus Race) Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 3 ran
1. 13. Royal Quest (IRE)4/6 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Colin Keane · T: Andrew Balding
2. 22. Mublish (IRE)6/4
3. 31. Chapel Stream (GB)14/1
3:50 Experience The Thrill With Kennet Valley Syndicates Fillies' Handicap Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 11. Havana Pusey (GB)14/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Daniel Muscutt · T: John Gallagher
2. 27. Woohoo (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 310. Velvet Rhythm (GB)15/2

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

Redcar Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 20/1

1:42 Racing Tv Ebf Stallions Novice Stakes (gbb Race) Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 13. Charted Course (GB)6/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Oisin Orr · T: Richard & Peter Fahey
2. 24. Crystal Dark (GB)100/30
3. 31. Bombora (GB)6/1
2:17 Prohibition Bar Handicap Stakes (Div I) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 12. Yafaarr (IRE)9/2Won by 4¼ lengths · J: Shane Gray · T: Sam England
2. 29. Sassy Glory (IRE)12/1
3. 31. Hibernate (IRE)11/2
4. 65. Bradbury (IRE)11/4 fav
2:50 Prohibition Bar Handicap Stakes (Div II) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 14. Lady Hornblower (GB)85/40 favWon by a head · J: Connor Beasley · T: Jedd O'Keeffe
2. 27. Tommo's Ginjaninja (GB)10/1
3. 31. Hostility (IRE)4/1
3:20 William Hill Two Year Old Trophy (Listed Race) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 14. Satellite Of Love (IRE)Evens favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Clive Cox
2. 23. Revels (GB)3/1
3. 38. Myesme (GB)7/1
3:55 John Smith's Ebf Stallions Guisborough Stakes (Listed Race) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 14. Sondad (GB)7/2Won by a neck · J: Joanna Mason · T: Michael & David Easterby
2. 27. Witness Stand (GB)8/1
3. 33. Myal (GB)16/1
4. 76. Valvano (IRE)9/4 fav
4:35 Marske Fabrications & Engineering Straight-mile Series Final Handicap Stakes Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 16. Nyman (IRE)14/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Joanna Mason · T: Roger Fell
2. 22. Classic Encounter (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Welbury (GB)4/1
4. 125. Double Parked (IRE)100/30 fav
5:10 Market Cross Jewellers Handicap Stakes (gbbplus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f · 9 ran
1. 12. Duc De Kent (FR)12/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Conor Whiteley · T: Ian Williams
2. 25. Sure And Stedfast (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Parisian Scholar (GB)11/4 fav
5:40 Watch Race Replays On Racingtv.com Handicap Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 13 ran
1. 113. Emperor Caradoc (FR)20/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: James Sullivan · T: Paul Midgley
2. 212. Our Absent Friends (IRE)20/1
3. 38. Kinetic Force (GB)8/1
4. 47. Mo Of Cairo (GB)7/4 fav

Redcar racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 5 of 8 · Biggest winner 13/2

4:45 Bettingsites.co.uk Compare Before You Bet Handicap Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 2m½f · 6 ran
1. 15. Tinkety Tonk (GB)11/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Rob Hornby · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 24. League Of Justice (USA)6/1
3. 36. Saxophonic (GB)9/4
4. 43. Captain Cairney (GB)6/4 fav
5:20 Bettingsites.co.uk Best Betting Offers Nursery Handicap Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 15. Rocket Boots (GB)13/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Jack Doughty · T: James Owen
2. 24. Agitator (GB)12/1
3. 36. The Monkey King (GB)10/1
4. 82. Love Rome (IRE)7/2 fav
5:55 Bettingsites.co.uk Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 12. Nostrum (GB)3/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Andrew Mullen · T: Michael Appleby
2. 25. Wid (IRE)7/2
3. 38. Magic Trip (GB)9/2
6:30 Bettingsites.co.uk New Customer Offers Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 17. Dontworryaboutme (IRE)5/6 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: Charles Hills
2. 22. Fully Stocked (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Pippy Boy (IRE)33/1
7:00 Bettingsites.co.uk Free Bet Offers Novice Stakes (gbb Race) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 11. Cloud Forest (GB)Evens favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: William Carson · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 25. Big Money (GB)6/1
3. 34. All You Can Be (USA)9/1
7:30 Bettingsites.co.uk Every Bookie Compared Handicap Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 11. New Image (GB)13/8 favWon by a neck · J: Darragh Keenan · T: Michael Herrington
2. 27. Horace Wallace (GB)7/2
3. 32. Kats Bob (GB)9/2
8:00 Bettingsites.co.uk Find Your Bookmaker Handicap Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 15. Toptime (GB)5/1Won by half a length · J: Darragh Keenan · T: Roy Bowring
2. 22. Guernsey Angel (GB)7/1
3. 38. Fletcher's Flight (IRE)50/1
4. 84. Hi Lord (GB)7/2 fav
8:30 Bettingsites.co.uk Betting Sites Reviewed Fillies' Handicap Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f · 5 ran
1. 14. Blue Tulip (IRE)6/5 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Jack Doughty · T: William Muir & Chris Grassick
2. 23. Astrid (FR)13/2
3. 32. Thankyou Baroness (GB)10/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 60 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 favourites26 of 59 won44.1% · 59 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 £6.99Staked £59.00, returned £65.99 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerArqoob (IRE) 20/1The 2:10 Hkjc World Pool Handicap Stakes at Newmarket · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	1	6	6	—
Fontainebleau (FR)	3	7	7	—
Fontwell	3	6	7	0 of 2 won
Gowran Park (IRE)	4	8	8	—
Longchamp (FR)	3	9	9	—
Newmarket	4	7	7	—
Redcar	3	8	8	—
Southwell (AW)	5	8	8	—

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 3 October 2026?: 60 races across 8 meetings were run on 3 October 2026: Ascot (6 races), Fontainebleau (FR) (7 races), Fontwell (7 races), Gowran Park (IRE) (8 races), Longchamp (FR) (9 races), Newmarket (7 races), Redcar (8 races) and Southwell (AW) (8 races). That is Ascot, Fontwell, Newmarket, Redcar and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Fontainebleau (FR) and Longchamp (FR) in France; Gowran Park (IRE) 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 3 October 2026?: Ascot: Good To Firm (Turf); Fontainebleau (FR): Heavy (Turf); Fontwell: Good (Turf); Gowran Park (IRE): Good To Yielding (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Redcar: Good (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 3 October 2026?: Outright favourites won 26 of 59 on 3 October 2026 (44.1%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £59.00 and returned £65.99 — a profit of £6.99. 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 Arqoob (IRE) at 20/1 in the 2:10 Hkjc World Pool Handicap Stakes at Newmarket (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 3 October 2026?: The feature race was the 3:25 Qatar Prix de Royallieu (Group 1) (Group 1) at Longchamp (FR), won by Fairy Glen (FR) (17/2).
What time was the first race on 3 October 2026?: The first race was the 9:42 Prix De L'ecole Militaire D'equitation at Fontainebleau (FR); the last was the 8:30 Bettingsites.co.uk Betting Sites Reviewed Fillies' Handicap Stakes at Southwell (AW).