What horse racing was on 8 June 2005?

40 races across 7 meetings were run on 8 June 2005: Beverley (6 races), Fontainebleau (FR) (1 race), Hamilton (7 races), Hereford (7 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Market Rasen (6 races) and Newbury (6 races). That is Beverley, Hamilton, Hereford, Market Rasen and Newbury in Great Britain; Fontainebleau (FR) in France; Leopardstown 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 8 June 2005?

Beverley: Good To Firm (Turf); Fontainebleau (FR): Soft (Turf); Hamilton: Good (Turf); Hereford: Good To Firm (Turf); Leopardstown: Good To Firm (Turf); Market Rasen: Good To Firm (Turf); Newbury: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 8 June 2005?

Outright favourites won 10 of 36 on 8 June 2005 (27.8%); joint favourites won 2 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £36.00 and returned £29.23 — a loss of £6.77. 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 Sylcan Express (GB) at 40/1 in the 2:10 Hydrogen Selling Handicap Hurdle at Market Rasen.

What was the feature race on 8 June 2005?

The feature race was the 7:00 Ballycorus Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Leopardstown, won by Democratic Deficit (IRE) (8/13F).

What time was the first race on 8 June 2005?

The first race was the 11:07 Prix Melisande at Fontainebleau (FR); the last was the 9:25 Famous Grouse Handicap at Hamilton.

Racing Results

Wednesday 8 June 2005

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40 races were run across 7 meetings on 8 June 2005: Beverley, Fontainebleau (FR), Hamilton, Hereford, Leopardstown, Market Rasen and Newbury.

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

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:20 Racing UK On Channel 432 Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 110. Song Huntress (GB)10/1Won by a neck · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: James Given
2. 28. Beautiful South (GB)5/1
3. 36. Lucys Lady (GB)9/2
4. 44. Spitzensparkes (IRE)3/1 fav
2:50 Happy 18th Birthday Ben Haigh Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 16y · 14 ran
1. 13. Woodford Consult (GB)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Michael Easterby
2. 212. Degree of Honor (FR)28/1
3. 311. Fransiscan (GB)28/1
4. 141. Celtic Shadow (IRE)7/2 fav
3:20 Eltherington Group Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 207y · 10 ran
1. 11. Tabadul (IRE)12/1Won by a short head · J: Willie Supple · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 28. Estepona (GB)2/1 fav
3. 34. Ouninpohja (IRE)7/2
3:50 Blue Diamond Night Here On 16 June Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 100y · 14 ran
1. 111. Bollin Edward (GB)9/1Won by a short head · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 23. Jubilee Street (IRE)5/2
3. 38. Western Roots (GB)12/1
4. 41. Silverhay (GB)2/1 fav
4:20 Congratulations To Mr And Mrs Robinson Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 100y · 14 ran
1. 16. Call Me Max (GB)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Darryll Holland · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 21. Plectrum (USA)9/4
3. 313. Formal Approval (USA)11/2
4. 612. Dilala (IRE)15/8 fav
4:50 Win A Blue Diamond Here Next Thursday Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 15 ran
1. 16. Sahara Silk (IRE)20/1Won by a neck · J: Hayley Turner · T: Derek Shaw
2. 24. Petite Mac (GB)5/1
3. 314. Largs (GB)40/1
4. 1113. Brave Bear (GB)11/4 fav

Beverley racecourse statistics →

Fontainebleau (FR) Soft · Turf · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 0 of 1

11:07 Prix Melisande (Fillies) Flat · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 11. Grand Opening (IRE)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Olivier Peslier · T: E Lellouche
2. 22. Montare (IRE)
3. 33. Vassileva (FR)
4. 64. Spectrofolle (FR)25/1 fav

Fontainebleau racecourse statistics →

Hamilton Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

6:20 Western Saab Amateur Riders' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 5y · 14 ran
1. 13. Attorney (GB)10/1Won by a length · J: Mr Joshua Harris · T: Ronald Harris
2. 211. Musiotal (GB)4/1 fav
3. 314. New Wish (IRE)8/1
6:50 BT Local Business Champagne Maiden Stakes (Qualifier) Flat · Class 5 · 6f 5y · 9 ran
1. 14. Original Source (IRE)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: Howard Johnson
2. 25. Rainbow Bay (GB)7/1
3. 38. Confidential Lady (GB)2/1 fav
7:20 Alison Torrie Selling Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 65y · 14 ran
1. 14. Golden Spectrum (IRE)3/1 favWon by a neck · J: Adrian Nicholls · T: David Nicholls
2. 212. Balwearie (IRE)9/1
3. 38. Tatweer (IRE)16/1
7:50 Walter Scott Saints & Sinners Challenge Cup Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 65y · 13 ran
1. 18. Dark Charm (FR)33/1Won by a neck · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 29. Fair Shake (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Sea Storm (IRE)10/1
4. 712. Mezuzah (GB)5/2 fav
8:20 Tennent Caledonian Breweries Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 16y · 10 ran
1. 16. Tetragon (IRE)11/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 23. Barking Mad (USA)11/8 fav
3. 37. The Wizard Mul (GB)20/1
8:55 Sunley Homes Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 17y · 11 ran
1. 16. Dance To My Tune (GB)5/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Michael Easterby
2. 28. Charlotte Vale (GB)14/1
3. 310. Millennium Hall (GB)5/1
4. 73. Bendarshaan (GB)3/1 fav
9:25 Famous Grouse Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 4y · 14 ran
1. 114. Viewforth (GB)9/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: Ian Semple
2. 26. Ice Planet (GB)9/2
3. 313. Dunn Deal (IRE)16/1

Hamilton racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/2

2:00 Hereford Journal Conditionals' NH Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 5 ran
1. 15. Tirikumba (GB)6/4 favWon by a neck · J: Robert Stephens · T: Sirrell Griffiths
2. 21. Beehawk (GB)15/8
3. 36. Earcomesannie (IRE)25/1
2:30 bet365 Call 0800 322365 Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 7 ran
1. 14. State of Play (GB)2/1Won by a length · J: Tom Doyle · T: Paul Webber
2. 21. Adjami (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 32. Downing Street (IRE)7/1
3:00 Sydney Phillips Auctioneers Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 17 ran
1. 15. Desert Spa (USA)11/2Won by 9 lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Gruffydd Jones
2. 217. Jack Durrance (IRE)50/1
3. 310. Pure Brief (IRE)13/2
4. 58. Camaraderie (GB)5/1 fav
3:30 hereford Journal Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 14. Perouse (GB)5/4 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. Dawton (POL)11/2
3. 31. Code Sign (USA)10/1
4:00 BBC Hereford & Worcester Radio Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 11 ran
1. 112. Master Nimbus (GB)4/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: John Quinn
2. 26. Arjay (GB)4/1
3. 33. Storm Clear (IRE)8/1
4:30 Weatherbys Bank Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 9 ran
1. 15. Blakeney Coast (IRE)5/2 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Joe Tizzard · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 24. Eau Pure (FR)15/2
3. 32. Rudetski (GB)12/1
5:00 Weatherbys Insurance Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 15 ran
1. 11. Hill Forts Timmy (GB)3/1 favWon by half a length · J: Richard Young · T: Seamus Mullins
2. 24. Mr Jawbreaker (IRE)16/1
3. 37. Show of Hands (IRE)4/1

Hereford racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

6:00 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden Flat · 7f · 15 ran
1. 13. Ambika (IRE)12/1Won by a length · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 215. Priceoflove (IRE)10/1
3. 39. Distant Piper (IRE)20/1
4. 1114. Oh How Lovely (USA)4/5 fav
6:30 Rochestown Handicap (50-80) Flat · 7f · 15 ran
1. 14. Woodland Dream (IRE)10/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Tadhg O'Shea · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 27. Jaguar On The Run (USA)9/2
3. 33. Miss Isabela (IRE)13/2
4. 715. Tiffany Gardens (IRE)4/1 fav
7:00 Ballycorus Stakes (Group 3) Flat · 7f · 5 ran
1. 13. Democratic Deficit (IRE)8/13 favWon by a head · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 22. Zarad (IRE)13/2
3. 31. Simple Exchange (IRE)14/1
7:30 Eap Tote Conference Handicap (60-100) Flat · 1m · 13 ran
1. 110. What's Up Doc (IRE)11/2 jt-favWon by a head · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 213. Ryninch (IRE)12/1
3. 34. One Won One (USA)8/1
8:00 Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (40-70) Flat · 1m · 20 ran
1. 113. Koukalova (IRE)6/1Won by a neck · J: D J Moran · T: J S Bolger
2. 25. Annamoe Boy (GB)12/1
3. 315. Pretty Posh (IRE)8/1
4. 62. Luna Tacumana (IRE)5/1 fav
8:30 Jockey Club Of Turkey Silver Stakes (Listed) Flat · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 15. Chelsea Rose (IRE)4/1Won by a head · J: P Shanahan · T: C Collins
2. 26. Merger (USA)11/4 fav
3. 34. Napper Tandy (IRE)6/1
9:00 Clonard Maiden Flat · 1m 4f · 11 ran
1. 111. Virginia Woolf (GB)8/11 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Mick Kinane · T: John M Oxx
2. 22. Grand Revival (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Camouflage (FR)12/1

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Market Rasen Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 40/1

2:10 Hydrogen Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 110y · 17 ran
1. 114. Sylcan Express (GB)40/1Won by half a length · J: Mattie Batchelor · T: O O'Neill
2. 25. End of An Error (GB)8/1
3. 33. Coxwell Cossack (GB)6/1
4. 46. Kyle of Lochalsh (GB)4/1 fav
2:40 Argon Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 10 ran
1. 12. Relix (FR)15/8 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Declan McGann · T: A M Crow
2. 27. Seattle Prince (USA)8/1
3. 31. Combat Drinker (IRE)2/1
3:10 Party Perfect (TM) Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 8 ran
1. 11. Bertiebanoo (IRE)5/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: M C Pipe
2. 28. Avitta (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 36. Prize Ring (GB)6/1
3:40 MAXX (TM) Gases Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 110y · 11 ran
1. 16. Beseiged (USA)7/2 jt-favWon by 21 lengths · J: Padge Whelan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 28. Hopbine (GB)6/1
3. 310. Day Du Roy (FR)8/1
4:10 Nitrogen Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 10 ran
1. 16. Lanmire Tower (IRE)6/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: William Kennedy · T: Steve Gollings
2. 29. Lord Of The Land (GB)40/1
3. 35. Clear Dawn (IRE)10/1
4. 64. Celtic Legend (FR)7/2 fav
4:40 Oxygen Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 15 ran
1. 13. Three Ships (GB)10/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mr Matthew Smith · T: Julia Feilden
2. 212. Constable Burton (GB)12/1
3. 31. Diamond Cutter (NZ)7/1
4. 76. King's Protector (GB)9/4 fav

Market Rasen racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 20/1

6:30 Bollinger Champagne Challenge Series Amateurs' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 6y · 10 ran
1. 14. Scottish River (USA)7/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Lee Newnes · T: Mark Usher
2. 23. Ile Michel (GB)3/1 fav
3. 39. Charleston Lover (GER)25/1
7:00 Gardner Mechanical Services Maiden Auction Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f 8y · 17 ran
1. 111. Suesam (GB)11/2Won by a neck · J: Kerrin McEvoy · T: Rod Millman
2. 28. Gillipops (IRE)5/1
3. 33. Rubber (IRE)6/5 fav
7:30 Wedgewood Estates Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f 8y · 15 ran
1. 14. El Rey Del Mambo (USA)5/2 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Gerard Butler
2. 23. Dr Zalo (GB)15/2
3. 310. Holly Springs (GB)10/3
8:00 Lord Weinstock Memorial Stakes (Fillies' Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f 6y · 8 ran
1. 16. Ruby Wine (GB)20/1Won by half a length · J: Ted Durcan · T: James Eustace
2. 24. Karliyna (IRE)11/4
3. 33. Favourita (GB)5/2
4. 42. Corcoran (USA)2/1 fav
8:35 Octagon Toyota Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 11. Ela Paparouna (GB)13/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Henry Candy
2. 24. Future Deal (GB)7/1
3. 310. Desert Google (GB)12/1
9:05 Sporting Index Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5f 61y · 9 ran
1. 13. Sian Thomas (GB)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Richard Hughes · T: Marcus Tregoning
2. 22. All Star (GER)7/2
3. 35. Mumbling (IRE)8/1
4. 41. Tulipa (POL)9/4 fav

Newbury racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 40 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 favourites10 of 36 won27.8% · 36 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 £6.77Staked £36.00, returned £29.23 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSylcan Express (GB) 40/1The 2:10 Hydrogen Selling Handicap Hurdle at Market Rasen
Joint favourites2 of 8 won25.0% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Beverley	0	6	6	—
Fontainebleau (FR)	0	1	1	—
Hamilton	2	7	7	—
Hereford	4	6	7	0 of 2 won
Leopardstown	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Market Rasen	1	5	6	1 of 2 won
Newbury	1	5	6	0 of 2 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 1 winner has no stored starting price and cannot be ranked by price. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 8 June 2005?: 40 races across 7 meetings were run on 8 June 2005: Beverley (6 races), Fontainebleau (FR) (1 race), Hamilton (7 races), Hereford (7 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Market Rasen (6 races) and Newbury (6 races). That is Beverley, Hamilton, Hereford, Market Rasen and Newbury in Great Britain; Fontainebleau (FR) in France; Leopardstown 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 8 June 2005?: Beverley: Good To Firm (Turf); Fontainebleau (FR): Soft (Turf); Hamilton: Good (Turf); Hereford: Good To Firm (Turf); Leopardstown: Good To Firm (Turf); Market Rasen: Good To Firm (Turf); Newbury: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 8 June 2005?: Outright favourites won 10 of 36 on 8 June 2005 (27.8%); joint favourites won 2 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £36.00 and returned £29.23 — a loss of £6.77. 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 Sylcan Express (GB) at 40/1 in the 2:10 Hydrogen Selling Handicap Hurdle at Market Rasen.
What was the feature race on 8 June 2005?: The feature race was the 7:00 Ballycorus Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Leopardstown, won by Democratic Deficit (IRE) (8/13F).
What time was the first race on 8 June 2005?: The first race was the 11:07 Prix Melisande at Fontainebleau (FR); the last was the 9:25 Famous Grouse Handicap at Hamilton.