What horse racing was on 8 August 2005?

33 races across 5 meetings were run on 8 August 2005: Ballinrobe (8 races), Southwell (7 races), Thirsk (6 races), Windsor (6 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Ballinrobe in Ireland; Southwell, Thirsk, Windsor 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 8 August 2005?

Ballinrobe: Good (Turf); Southwell: Good To Firm (Turf); Thirsk: Good To Firm (Turf); Windsor: Good To Firm (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 8 August 2005?

Outright favourites won 9 of 29 on 8 August 2005 (31.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £29.00 and returned £30.10 — a profit of £1.10. 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 Gamesters Lady (GB) at 20/1 in the 3:30 Betfredpoker.com Nursery Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

What time was the first race on 8 August 2005?

The first race was the 2:15 ECA And Edmundson Electrical Novices' Handicap Chase at Southwell; the last was the 8:40 Mcgrath Quarry Group INH Flat Race at Ballinrobe.

Racing Results

Monday 8 August 2005

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33 races were run across 5 meetings on 8 August 2005: Ballinrobe, Southwell, Thirsk, Windsor and Wolverhampton (AW).

Ballinrobe Good · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 14/1

5:10 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction Maiden Flat · 6f · 6 ran
1. 14. Damjanich (IRE)7/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: N G McCullagh · T: M P Sunderland
2. 22. Radiator Rooney (IRE)11/2
3. 31. Comeragh Star (IRE)7/4 fav
5:40 Tim Kelly Electrical Handicap (36-60) Flat · 6f · 16 ran
1. 111. Stef's Girl (IRE)6/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: E M Butterly · T: M Halford
2. 29. Curtistown (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Janadam (IRE)6/1
4. 41. Tango Step (IRE)3/1 fav
6:10 Jimmy Tierney Memorial Handicap (40-70) Flat · 1m 1f · 16 ran
1. 16. Lucky Slipper (IRE)14/1Won by a short head · J: Chris Hayes · T: H Rogers
2. 22. Max Scal (IRE)14/1
3. 38. Water Side (FR)4/1 fav
6:40 Corrib Oil Claiming Race Flat · 1m 1f · 15 ran
1. 12. Man Of Aran (GB)3/1 favWon by a short head · J: E M Butterly · T: M Halford
2. 26. Fitzroy (IRE)5/1
3. 313. Lake Millstatt (IRE)4/1
7:10 Healy's Statoil Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 12 ran
1. 116. Camdengreenmachine (IRE)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Sean McDermott · T: P A Fahy
2. 25. Four Aces (GB)7/2
3. 38. Loughanelteen (IRE)7/4 fav
7:40 Carrowholly Shell Fish Handicap Chase (0-116) Chase · 2m 1f · 5 ran
1. 18. Air of Confusion (GB)7/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Paul W Flynn · T: I Madden
2. 22. Lisaan (IRE)11/2
3. 36. Runfar (IRE)7/4 fav
8:10 John Mulholland Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle (70-95) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 14. Tingshaw Ring (IRE)7/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: G Cotter · T: Eoin Doyle
2. 219. Apollo One (GB)6/1
3. 313. Secret Flutter (IRE)10/1
8:40 Mcgrath Quarry Group INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 112. Tisrara Daro (IRE)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Miss A Foley · T: Thomas Foley
2. 213. Two Pennies (GB)5/1
3. 310. Mokora (IRE)4/1
4. 52. Gortnavarnogue (IRE)3/1 fav

Ballinrobe racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 15/2

2:15 ECA And Edmundson Electrical Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 13 ran
1. 16. Pure Brief (IRE)11/2Won by a neck · J: Paul Moloney · T: John Mackie
2. 29. Jim Lad (GB)14/1
3. 34. Nazimabad (IRE)5/1
2:45 Ladbrokes.com Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 2f · 8 ran
1. 13. Bushido (IRE)11/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Sue Smith
2. 27. Windy Spirit (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Phar From Frosty (IRE)9/4
4. 41. It's Definite (IRE)15/8 fav
3:15 Ladbrokespoker.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 15 ran
1. 112. High Peak (GB)13/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Richard Young · T: Seamus Mullins
2. 22. Old Buddy (IRE)25/1
3. 37. Vandante (IRE)18/1
3:45 Ladbrokescasino.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 1f · 10 ran
1. 14. Rajayoga (GB)3/1 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Leighton Aspell · T: Mark H Tompkins
2. 22. Castleshane (IRE)7/2
3. 39. Arm And A Leg (IRE)8/1
4:15 Ladbrokesgames.com Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 13 ran
1. 19. Harry Potter (GER)13/8 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Evan Williams
2. 27. Dhaudeloup (FR)9/1
3. 31. Dante's Battle (IRE)12/1
4:45 Ladbrokes.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 8 ran
1. 11. Tomenoso (GB)15/2Won by a head · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Sue Smith
2. 24. Native Chancer (IRE)8/1
3. 39. Red Chief (IRE)85/40 fav
5:15 Ladbrokes Freephone 0800 524 524 Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 8 ran
1. 15. Irish Wolf (FR)9/4Won by 3 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Peter Bowen
2. 21. Red Moor (IRE)9/1
3. 36. Spuradich (IRE)5/6 fav

Southwell racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 18/1

6:00 Derek Winlow's 70th Birthday Selling Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 18 ran
1. 17. Linden's Lady (GB)15/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Kevin Darley · T: John Weymes
2. 211. Robwillcall (GB)16/1
3. 316. Arms Acrossthesea (GB)33/1
4. 61. Dara Mac (GB)5/2 fav
6:30 Beatrice Stephenson Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 110. Suits Me (GB)18/1Won by half a length · J: Neil Callan · T: Julian Poulton
2. 21. Just Observing (GB)8/13 fav
3. 36. Crusader's Gold (FR)13/2
7:00 E.B.F. Calverts Carpets Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 15 ran
1. 112. Mint (GB)18/1Won by a neck · J: Fergal Lynch · T: D W Barker
2. 213. Princess Cleo (GB)9/4 fav
3. 315. Rothesay Dancer (GB)4/1
7:30 Weatherbys Insurance Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 110. Niteowl Lad (IRE)11/2Won by a length · J: David Allan · T: John Balding
2. 22. Peopleton Brook (GB)9/2
3. 31. Prince Namid (GB)10/1
4. 44. Conjecture (GB)4/1 fav
8:00 Black Sheep Brewery Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 15. Compton Eclaire (IRE)10/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Brian Ellison
2. 212. Brennie (IRE)20/1
3. 38. Fuss (GB)7/4 fav
8:30 Brooke Hospital For Animals Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 12. Dream Tonic (GB)11/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Tony Culhane · T: Mick Channon
2. 24. Dante's Diamond (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Epicurean (GB)7/1

Thirsk racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 10/1

5:50 Bollinger Champagne Challenge Series Amateur Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 135y · 12 ran
1. 11. Scottish River (USA)8/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Lee Newnes · T: Mark Usher
2. 27. Nina Fontenail (FR)9/2
3. 34. The Player (GB)11/1
6:20 Finspreads Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 15 ran
1. 19. Tufton (GB)7/2Won by a short head · J: Kerrin McEvoy · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 26. Punta Galera (IRE)3/1
3. 31. Cabourg (IRE)25/1
4. 52. Cape Diamond (IRE)11/8 fav
6:50 At The Races Classified Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 67y · 6 ran
1. 15. Prime Number (IRE)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Kerrin McEvoy · T: Gerard Butler
2. 21. Habanero (GB)2/1 fav
3. 33. Waterside (IRE)11/2
7:20 Premier League Pre Season Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 16 ran
1. 18. Presto Shinko (IRE)7/2 favWon by half a length · J: Richard Hughes · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 214. Russian Symphony (USA)12/1
3. 33. Yomalo (IRE)8/1
7:50 Nicholas Cunningham Memorial Fillies' Auctn Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 12. Macvel (IRE)10/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: Michael Blanshard
2. 21. La Mottie (GB)4/1 fav
3. 310. Burford Lass (IRE)12/1
8:20 French Brothers Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 67y · 7 ran
1. 16. Perfect Blend (GB)7/4 favWon by a head · J: Eddie Ahern · T: B W Hills
2. 24. Golden Applause (FR)5/1
3. 33. Full of Zest (GB)5/2

Windsor racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:30 E.B.F. Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 13 ran
1. 12. Cavewarrior (GB)8/11 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 23. Cloud Atlas (IRE)20/1
3. 39. Grecianette (IRE)7/2
3:00 Holiday Inn Dunstall Park Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 50y · 12 ran
1. 13. Tresor Secret (FR)3/1 jt-favWon by a neck · J: Liam Keniry · T: John Gallagher
2. 21. Distant Cousin (GB)6/1
3. 32. Regency Red (IRE)13/2
3:30 Betfredpoker.com Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 11 ran
1. 13. Gamesters Lady (GB)20/1Won by a neck · J: Darren Williams · T: Mark Brisbourne
2. 22. Coburn (FR)6/1
3. 36. Aboyne (IRE)16/1
4. 61. Outlook (GB)4/5 fav
4:00 Betfredcasino.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 12 ran
1. 11. Border Music (GB)7/2Won by 9 lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Andrew Balding
2. 29. Quincannon (USA)14/1
3. 36. Casemate (GB)11/4 fav
4:30 wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m 119y · 13 ran
1. 15. Aristi (IRE)7/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Rory Moore · T: Mick Quinn
2. 24. Indian Chase (GB)8/1
3. 32. Frontlinefinancier (GB)10/3 fav
5:00 Hotel And Conferencing At Dunstall Park Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 103y · 13 ran
1. 14. Dance In Style (GB)3/1 favWon by a head · J: Russ Kennemore · T: John Mackie
2. 211. Heathyards Joy (GB)25/1
3. 35. Baby Barry (GB)9/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 33 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 favourites9 of 29 won31.0% · 29 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 £1.10Staked £29.00, returned £30.10 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerGamesters Lady (GB) 20/1The 3:30 Betfredpoker.com Nursery Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW)
Joint favourites1 of 8 won12.5% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ballinrobe	2	8	8	—
Southwell	2	5	7	0 of 4 won
Thirsk	1	6	6	—
Windsor	2	5	6	0 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	2	5	6	1 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 8 August 2005?: 33 races across 5 meetings were run on 8 August 2005: Ballinrobe (8 races), Southwell (7 races), Thirsk (6 races), Windsor (6 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Ballinrobe in Ireland; Southwell, Thirsk, Windsor 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 8 August 2005?: Ballinrobe: Good (Turf); Southwell: Good To Firm (Turf); Thirsk: Good To Firm (Turf); Windsor: Good To Firm (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 8 August 2005?: Outright favourites won 9 of 29 on 8 August 2005 (31.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £29.00 and returned £30.10 — a profit of £1.10. 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 Gamesters Lady (GB) at 20/1 in the 3:30 Betfredpoker.com Nursery Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).
What time was the first race on 8 August 2005?: The first race was the 2:15 ECA And Edmundson Electrical Novices' Handicap Chase at Southwell; the last was the 8:40 Mcgrath Quarry Group INH Flat Race at Ballinrobe.