What horse racing was on 8 April 2007?

44 races across 7 meetings were run on 8 April 2007: Cork (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Musselburgh (7 races), Plumpton (7 races), Tarbes (FR) (1 race) and Towcester (7 races). That is Cork and Fairyhouse in Ireland; Longchamp (FR) and Tarbes (FR) in France; Musselburgh, Plumpton and Towcester 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 April 2007?

Cork: Good (Turf); Fairyhouse: Good (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Musselburgh: Good To Firm (Turf); Plumpton: Good To Firm (Turf); Tarbes (FR): Good (Turf); Towcester: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 8 April 2007?

Outright favourites won 8 of 32 on 8 April 2007 (25.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £26.68 — a loss of £5.32. 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 Primo Heights (GB) at 33/1 in the 2:20 toteplacepot Maiden Stakes at Musselburgh (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 8 April 2007?

The feature race was the 3:50 Powers Gold Cup (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Fairyhouse, won by One Cool Cookie (IRE) (12/1).

What time was the first race on 8 April 2007?

The first race was the 11:07 Prix Vic Bigorre at Tarbes (FR); the last was the 5:45 Hickey Communications (pro-am) Flat Race at Cork.

Racing Results

Sunday 8 April 2007

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44 races were run across 7 meetings on 8 April 2007: Cork, Fairyhouse, Longchamp (FR), Musselburgh, Plumpton, Tarbes (FR) and Towcester.

Cork Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

2:35 Coolmore Spartacus (C&G) Maiden Flat · 1m 150y · 10 ran
1. 13. Chariots Of Fire (IRE)4/1Won by a short head · J: Wayne Lordan · T: David Wachman
2. 28. Sorolla (IRE)12/1
3. 39. Tamimi's History (GB)6/1
4. 41. Albert Einstein (IRE)8/11 fav
3:05 Blarney Handicap (50-70) Flat · 1m 150y · 17 ran
1. 13. Hanicor (IRE)12/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: Ms F M Crowley
2. 214. Open Loop (IRE)14/1
3. 37. Luckyvera (IRE)11/2 fav
3:35 Fermoy Handicap (42-60) Flat · 7f 35y · 17 ran
1. 114. Tashadelek (IRE)9/4 favWon by a length · J: Wayne Lordan · T: David Marnane
2. 212. Shrone (IRE)16/1
3. 311. Blaze Trailer (IRE)14/1
4:05 Murphys Handicap Hurdle (0-140) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 14 ran
1. 11. Ray Boy (IRE)7/1Won by a length · J: J R Barry · T: P C O'Connor
2. 26. Charlies First (IRE)5/1 fav
3. 38. Significant (GB)11/2
4:40 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 17 ran
1. 110. Pacolet (IRE)8/1Won by 2 lengths · J: J R Barry · T: Patrick J Flynn
2. 21. Beautiful Vision (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 312. The Dashing Doctor (IRE)12/1
5:15 Munster Waste Management Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 21 ran
1. 15. Considine (USA)5/2Won by 2 lengths · J: B C Byrnes · T: E McNamara
2. 210. Kilcrea Asla (IRE)8/1
3. 319. Bambootcha (IRE)12/1
4. 58. Failte Arais (IRE)2/1 fav
5:45 Hickey Communications (pro-am) Flat Race Flat · 2m · 22 ran
1. 112. Quintana (IRE)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Sean Flanagan · T: E Sheehy
2. 28. Logans Run (IRE)10/1
3. 310. Mr Muji (IRE)4/1
4. 524. Masterofceremonies (GB)13/8 fav

Cork racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

2:15 Ryan's Cleaning Services Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 6f 100y · 17 ran
1. 17. Royal County Star (IRE)4/1 favWon by 7 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: A J Martin
2. 26. My Auld Man (IRE)10/1
3. 310. The Green Hat (IRE)14/1
2:45 Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Mares) Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 12. Grangeclare Lark (IRE)7/1Won by a short head · J: Roger Loughran · T: D T Hughes
2. 29. Shuil Aris (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Chomba Womba (IRE)4/1
4. 414. Lounaos (FR)3/1 fav
3:15 Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Festival Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 13. Aitmatov (GER)9/4 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 26. Davorin (JPN)7/1
3. 35. Casey Jones (IRE)15/2
3:50 Powers Gold Cup (Grade 1) Chase · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 15. One Cool Cookie (IRE)12/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: D J Casey · T: C F Swan
2. 29. Schindlers Hunt (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 31. Anothercoppercoast (IRE)33/1
4:25 Aramark Novice H'cap H'dle (81-123) Hurdle · 2m · 24 ran
1. 13. Bobs Pride (IRE)8/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Robbie McNamara · T: D K Weld
2. 213. Top The Charts (GB)13/8 fav
3. 36. Jigalo (IRE)12/1
4:55 Navan Shopping Centre Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 24 ran
1. 111. Macs Mandalus (GB)25/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Davy Condon · T: W P Mullins
2. 220. Mordor (FR)4/1 jt-fav
3. 321. Paramount (FR)9/2
5:25 John Lynch Memorial Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 14 ran
1. 16. Sizing Africa (IRE)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Robbie McNamara · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 22. Mick The Man (IRE)3/1
3. 35. Fiveforthree (IRE)6/4 fav

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

Longchamp (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 0 of 2 · Biggest winner 9/5

1:15 Prix de Ferrieres (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m 3f · 4 ran
1. 11. Not Just Swing (IRE)Won by a length · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: A Fabre
2. 25. Ashkazar (FR)6/4 fav
3. 32. Cristobal (USA)
1:50 Prix Europe 1 (Prix du Pont de Flandre) (Handicap) Flat · 1m7½f · 4 ran
1. 17. Lady Needles (IRE)Won by a head · J: Olivier Peslier · T: M Rolland
2. 217. Kirov (GER)
3. 38. Ringbow (IRE)
2:20 Prix de Croissy (Fillies) Flat · 1m 3f · 3 ran
1. 13. Vadapolina (FR)Won by 2½ lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A Fabre
2. 21. Terra Incognita (GB)
3. 36. Divergence (USA)
2:50 Prix de la Pepiniere () (Fillies & Mares) Flat · 1m2½f · 9 ran
1. 19. Nickelle (FR)Won by 3 lengths · J: Ronan Thomas · T: J-P Gallorini
2. 23. Quezon Sun (GER)
3. 32. Sureyya (GER)
3:20 Prix Noailles (Colts & Fillies) Flat · 1m2½f · 5 ran
1. 14. Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)9/5Won by 1½ lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A P O'Brien
2. 21. Spirit One (FR)29/10
3. 35. Spycrawler (USA)17/10 fav
3:50 Prix d'Argenteuil Flat · 1m½f · 4 ran
1. 11. Rageman (GB)Won by half a length · J: William Mongil · T: M Cheno
2. 27. Gold Sound (FR)
3. 36. Bird Of Paradise (FR)
4:20 Prix de la Muete (Handicap) (Fillies) Flat · 1m 2f · 4 ran
1. 113. Sumarocca (GB)Won by a neck · J: Mathias Sautjeau · T: J Van Handenhove
2. 29. La Fee De Breizh (FR)
3. 35. La Piu Bella (FR)
4:50 Prix d'Enghien (Handicap) Flat · 1m7½f · 3 ran
1. 15. Sac A Puces (FR)Won by a neck · J: Ronan Thomas · T: J-P Gallorini
2. 29. Issimd (FR)
3. 312. La Madonnina (FR)

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 4 · Biggest winner 33/1

2:20 toteplacepot Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 19. Primo Heights (GB)33/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: Jim Goldie
2. 28. Eager Diva (USA)11/2
3. 32. Elijah Pepper (USA)8/1
2:50 totepool Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 30y · 12 ran
1. 17. Stoic Leader (IRE)8/1Won by a short head · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Roger Fisher
2. 211. Angaric (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Glenbuck (IRE)14/1
3:20 totequadpot Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 30y · 13 ran
1. 14. Gazboolou (GB)5/2Won by half a length · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: K R Burke
2. 28. Leon Knights (GB)13/2
3. 37. Hubble Bubble (USA)13/2
4. 511. Shot Gun (GB)13/8 fav
3:50 totesport.com Musselburgh Gold Cup Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f · 13 ran
1. 110. Kristensen (GB)14/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Karen McLintock
2. 28. Alrida (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 36. Oddsmaker (IRE)14/1
4:20 toteexacta Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 15. Danish Rebel (IRE)33/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Tom Eaves · T: George Charlton
2. 28. Sowdrey (GB)15/2
3. 33. Soubriquet (IRE)20/1
4. 47. Old Etonian (UAE)1/8 fav
4:50 totesport 0800 221 221 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 14. Geojimali (GB)8/1Won by a neck · J: Gary Bartley · T: Jim Goldie
2. 22. Handsome Cross (IRE)6/1
3. 311. Spiritual Peace (IRE)12/1
4. 66. Blazing Heights (GB)9/2 fav
5:20 totesportcasino.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 11. Valery Borzov (IRE)7/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Adrian Nicholls · T: David Nicholls
2. 25. Baileys Outshine (GB)9/1
3. 38. Nomoreblondes (GB)16/1

Musselburgh racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

2:30 toteplacepot Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 7 ran
1. 13. Polinamix (FR)2/1Won by 23 lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: David Pipe
2. 22. Irish Whispers (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Tavalu (USA)11/8 fav
3:00 totepool Conditionals' Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 5f · 9 ran
1. 11. Better Moment (IRE)7/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Johnny Farrelly · T: David Pipe
2. 24. Wondersobright (IRE)9/2
3. 35. My Retreat (USA)8/1
3:30 totequadpot Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 6 ran
1. 14. Vinmix De Bessy (FR)11/4 jt-favWon by 9 lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 21. Grouse Moor (USA)9/2
3. 35. Carpet Ride (GB)9/1
4:00 toteexacta Classified Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 110. Zizou (IRE)25/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Seamus Durack · T: John Bridger
2. 23. Krasivi's Boy (USA)9/4 fav
3. 38. Decree Nisi (GB)11/4
4:30 totesport 0800 221 221 Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 2f · 6 ran
1. 15. It's My Party (GB)3/1Won by 14 lengths · J: Liam Treadwell · T: Bill Turner
2. 21. Back In Business (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 32. Loose Morals (IRE)3/1
5:00 totesport.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 11. Pan The Man (IRE)10/3Won by 3 lengths · J: Richard Young · T: Seamus Mullins
2. 26. Ballyrainey (IRE)11/2
3. 33. Femme D'avril (FR)11/2
4. PU2. Laharna (GB) · pulled up2/1 fav
5:30 tote Text Betting 60021 Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 16. Liakoura (GER)7/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Leighton Aspell · T: Nick Gifford
2. 210. Soulard (USA)11/2
3. 37. Master of The Race (GB)25/1
4. 52. Classic Role (GB)9/4 fav

Plumpton racecourse statistics →

Tarbes (FR) Good · Turf · 1 race · France

11:07 Prix Vic Bigorre Flat · 1m2½f · 5 ran
1. 1Dona (GB)Won by 2 lengths · J: Jean-Bernard Eyquem · T: L Manceau
2. 2Girofolo (GER)
3. 3Etoile Rose (IRE)

Tarbes racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:10 gg.com Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 16 ran
1. 14. Give Me A Dime (IRE)12/1Won by a short head · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Nick Gifford
2. 28. Waltham Abbey (GB)11/4 fav
3. 36. Primondo (IRE)4/1
2:40 gg.com Tipzone Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 7 ran
1. 13. Metal Detector (IRE)5/1Won by 14 lengths · J: Andrew Thornton · T: Kim Bailey
2. 22. Aston (USA)11/2
3. 31. Magic Of Sydney (IRE)8/1
4. 44. Glen Thyne (IRE)3/1 fav
3:10 Elite Racing Club Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 11. King's Revenge (GB)2/11 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 26. Ushnu (USA)14/1
3. 38. Lady Suffragette (IRE)16/1
3:40 Kevin Kenna 60th Birthday Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 110y · 5 ran
1. 11. Seafield Bogie (IRE)2/1 favWon by 28 lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Tom George
2. 23. Thedublinpublican (IRE)9/4
3. 35. Alfadora (GB)7/1
4:10 David Adams Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 11. Im Spartacus (GB)11/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Paul Moloney · T: Evan Williams
2. 211. Upright Ima (GB)8/1
3. 33. Visibility (FR)7/1
4:40 gg.com Tipzone Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m 110y · 11 ran
1. 15. Castlemore (IRE)9/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Nick Scholfield · T: Michael Blake
2. 210. Young Thruster (IRE)9/1
3. 31. Montys Tag (IRE)7/2
4. PU9. Rebel Army (IRE) · pulled up3/1 fav
5:10 Free Tips at gg.com Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 17. Aya (GB)17/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Mr N Kinnon · T: Raymond York
2. 28. Otarie (FR)4/1
3. 32. Li Lo Bosh (IRE)6/1
4. 41. Colonel Potter (GB)3/1 fav

Towcester racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 44 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 32 won25.0% · 32 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 £5.32Staked £32.00, returned £26.68 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerPrimo Heights (GB) 33/1The 2:20 toteplacepot Maiden Stakes at Musselburgh · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites1 of 10 won10.0% · 5 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Cork	1	7	7	—
Fairyhouse	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Longchamp (FR)	0	2	8	—
Musselburgh	1	4	7	0 of 6 won
Plumpton	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Tarbes (FR)	0	0	1	—
Towcester	3	7	7	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 7 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 8 winners have 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 April 2007?: 44 races across 7 meetings were run on 8 April 2007: Cork (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Musselburgh (7 races), Plumpton (7 races), Tarbes (FR) (1 race) and Towcester (7 races). That is Cork and Fairyhouse in Ireland; Longchamp (FR) and Tarbes (FR) in France; Musselburgh, Plumpton and Towcester 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 April 2007?: Cork: Good (Turf); Fairyhouse: Good (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Musselburgh: Good To Firm (Turf); Plumpton: Good To Firm (Turf); Tarbes (FR): Good (Turf); Towcester: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 8 April 2007?: Outright favourites won 8 of 32 on 8 April 2007 (25.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £26.68 — a loss of £5.32. 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 Primo Heights (GB) at 33/1 in the 2:20 toteplacepot Maiden Stakes at Musselburgh (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 8 April 2007?: The feature race was the 3:50 Powers Gold Cup (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Fairyhouse, won by One Cool Cookie (IRE) (12/1).
What time was the first race on 8 April 2007?: The first race was the 11:07 Prix Vic Bigorre at Tarbes (FR); the last was the 5:45 Hickey Communications (pro-am) Flat Race at Cork.