What horse racing was on 1 January 2008?

42 races across 6 meetings were run on 1 January 2008: Catterick (7 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Exeter (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Tramore (7 races). That is Catterick, Cheltenham, Exeter and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Fairyhouse and Tramore 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 1 January 2008?

Catterick: Soft (Turf); Cheltenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Exeter: Soft (Turf); Fairyhouse: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Tramore: Yielding To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 1 January 2008?

Outright favourites won 14 of 38 on 1 January 2008 (36.8%); joint favourites won 2 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £38.00 and returned £32.48 — a loss of £5.52. 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 Macmar (FR) at 25/1 in the 2:25 Bathwick Tyres Handicap Chase at Exeter (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 1 January 2008?

The feature race was the 2:10 Turftv New Year Handicap Chase (Listed) (Listed) at Cheltenham, won by Vodka Bleu (FR) (7/1).

What time was the first race on 1 January 2008?

The first race was the 12:15 Turftv.Co.uk Novices' Hurdle at Catterick; the last was the 4:05 Bathwick Tyres Taunton Maiden Open National Hunt Flat Race at Exeter.

Racing Results

Tuesday 1 January 2008

← 31 Dec 2 Jan →

42 races were run across 6 meetings on 1 January 2008: Catterick, Cheltenham, Exeter, Fairyhouse, Southwell (AW) and Tramore.

Catterick Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 7/1

12:15 Turftv.Co.uk Novices' Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 11 ran
1. 12. Andytown (IRE)6/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Fearghal Davis · T: Nicky Richards
2. 24. Ignotus (GB)33/1
3. 33. Chernik (IRE)14/1
12:45 Happy New Year Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 1f 110y · 13 ran
1. 16. Charlie Crab (GB)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Keith Mercer · T: Tom Tate
2. 21. Leac An Scail (IRE)9/1
3. 35. Canalturn (FR)7/1
4. 47. General Ledger (IRE)10/11 fav
1:20 Subscribe To Racing UK Claiming Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f · 10 ran
1. 12. Sun King (GB)10/3 jt-favWon by 2½ lengths · J: James Reveley · T: Keith Reveley
2. 26. Diamond Mick (GB)10/3 jt-fav
3. 38. Mr Ex (ARG)5/1
1:55 Buy A 2008 Annual Badge Today Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 110y · 5 ran
1. 13. No Refuge (IRE)15/8 jt-favWon by a short head · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Howard Johnson
2. 22. Brave Rebellion (GB)4/1
3. 35. Stagecoach Diamond (GB)15/8 jt-fav
2:30 Book Tickets Online At Catterickbridge.Co.Uk Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 4 ran
1. 17. Deedeetee (IRE)11/4Won by 8 lengths · J: Barry Keniry · T: K R Burke
2. 23. Rapscallion (GER)5/6 fav
3. 31. Motive (FR)9/2
3:00 totescoop6 New Year Special Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f · 7 ran
1. 13. Flake (GB)4/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Tjade Collier · T: Sue Smith
2. 26. Divex (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 34. Super Baby (FR)9/2
3:35 Turftv.Co.uk Novices' Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 9 ran
1. 17. Starting Point (GB)7/4 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 211. Starbougg (GB)10/1
3. 34. My Arch (GB)3/1

Catterick racecourse statistics →

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

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

12:25 Club 16-24 Annual Big Bash 'NH' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 1f · 11 ran
1. 12. Oh Crick (FR)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 28. Top Ram (IRE)10/1
3. 39. Petrovka (IRE)14/1
4. 55. Milan Deux Mille (FR)9/4 fav
1:00 Chinese State Circus At Centaur Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 2f 110y · 9 ran
1. 17. Irish Raptor (IRE)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 29. Millards Lad (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 38. Martha's Kinsman (IRE)8/1
1:35 Utopia Group 'Dipper' Novices' Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 5f · 5 ran
1. 11. Lead On (IRE)7/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 25. Predateur (FR)9/4 fav
3. 34. Papini (IRE)9/2
2:10 Turftv New Year Handicap Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 5f · 14 ran
1. 18. Vodka Bleu (FR)7/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: David Pipe
2. 29. Patman Du Charmil (FR)8/1
3. 312. Model Son (IRE)12/1
4. 65. Officier De Reserve (FR)7/2 fav
2:45 Unicoin Homes Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m · 9 ran
1. 15. Hills Of Aran (GB)10/1Won by 3 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Keith Goldsworthy
2. 24. Hennessy (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Star De Mohaison (FR)10/11 fav
3:20 Steel Plate And Sections Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f 110y · 7 ran
1. 13. Blazing Bailey (GB)11/2Won by 8 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 25. Wichita Lineman (IRE)4/1
3. 37. Gaspara (FR)11/2
4. 41. Afsoun (FR)2/1 fav
3:55 E.B.F. 'High Sheriff' Millenium Junior NH Flat Race (Listed) NH Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f · 15 ran
1. 19. Lord Generous (GB)12/1Won by half a length · J: Liam Treadwell · T: Miss H Lewis
2. 214. Yonder (GB)7/1
3. 37. Cricket Boy (GB)7/2 fav

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

Exeter Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

12:40 Thurlestone Hotel 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 17 ran
1. 13. Lodge Lane (IRE)Evens favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: James White · T: Victor Dartnall
2. 22. Carruthers (GB)6/1
3. 35. Forest Pennant (IRE)5/2
1:15 Royal Castle Hotel Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 17 ran
1. 17. Irish Legend (IRE)9/2Won by 8 lengths · J: Jack Doyle · T: C Roberts
2. 25. Onefourfun (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 313. Dancing Dasi (IRE)7/1
1:50 Thurlestone Hotel Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 110y · 4 ran
1. 11. Leading Authority (IRE)6/5 favJ: Joe Tizzard · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 23. Niche Market (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Supreme Cara (GB)9/2
2:25 Bathwick Tyres Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 13 ran
1. 17. Macmar (FR)25/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: R H Alner
2. 26. Far More Serious (IRE)16/1
3. 32. Nacadour (FR)10/1
4. 413. Deep Quest (GB)4/1 fav
2:55 Billy Williams Memorial Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 17 ran
1. 18. Busy Henry (GB)16/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 214. Bernard (GB)12/1
3. 311. Blakeney Run (GB)16/1
4. 59. Whatcanisay (GB)9/4 fav
3:30 Bathwick Tyres Plymouth Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 6 ran
1. 14. Oslot (FR)4/6 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 25. Ruairi (IRE)15/2
3. 33. Good Company (IRE)5/1
4:05 Bathwick Tyres Taunton Maiden Open National Hunt Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 16 ran
1. 12. Fassaroe (GB)4/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Oliver Sherwood
2. 29. Weird Al (IRE)12/1
3. 314. Sassanias (FR)5/4 fav

Exeter racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/3

12:35 New Year Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 25 ran
1. 12. Fond Of A Drop (GB)3/1Won by a length · J: Davy Russell · T: D T Hughes
2. 225. Porto Calero (GB)20/1
3. 311. Wheels Up (IRE)10/1
4. 524. The Ethiopian (IRE)9/10 fav
1:10 Ballyhack Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 23 ran
1. 14. Good Fella (IRE)4/5 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Martin Mooney · T: Patrick Mooney
2. 29. Miley Byrne (IRE)9/1
3. 314. Ceasen Desist (IRE)33/1
1:40 First Crack Handicap Hurdle (81-116) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 16 ran
1. 12. Merchent Paddy (IRE)13/8 favWon by a head · J: Davy Russell · T: C Byrnes
2. 27. Gusda (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Chief Oscar (IRE)16/1
2:15 Bambury's Bet at Griffeen S.C. Handicap Chase (0-123) Chase · 3m 1f · 15 ran
1. 115. Well Run (IRE)11/4 favWon by a head · J: Paul Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 26. Oscar India (IRE)9/2
3. 316. Retrievethelegend (IRE)14/1
2:45 Freephone Bambury 1800-521-421 Handicap Hurdle (0-130) Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 13. Moskova (IRE)10/3Won by a short head · J: P W Flood · T: Paul Nolan
2. 25. De La Rue (USA)3/1
3. 32. Due Respect (IRE)25/1
4. 1010. Francis Du Mesnil (FR)5/2 fav
3:15 Bambury's Bet at Rathborne Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 5f 100y · 12 ran
1. 13. Big Zeb (IRE)11/4Won by 12 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: C A Murphy
2. 212. View Mount Prince (IRE)11/4
3. 32. Arbor Supreme (IRE)8/1
4. 85. Heron's Flight (IRE)9/4 fav
3:45 Welcome To 2008 (pro-am) Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 19 ran
1. 113. Drive On Regardles (IRE)5/2 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 211. Ten Fires (GER)12/1
3. 318. Red Seven (IRE)10/1

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

Southwell (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

12:20 Happy New Year Apprentice Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f · 4 ran
1. 11. Wicked Daze (IRE)1/25 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 23. Red Fama (GB)40/1
3. 34. Lady's Law (GB)20/1
12:55 Make Your Resolution Pontin's Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 11. Blue Empire (IRE)6/4 favWon by half a length · J: Adam Kirby · T: Conor Dore
2. 24. Stepaside (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Davidia (IRE)7/4
1:30 Happy New Year At Pontin's Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f · 5 ran
1. 14. Clear Reef (GB)11/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Tom McLaughlin · T: Jane Chapple-Hyam
2. 21. Victory Quest (IRE)5/2
3. 33. Sand Repeal (IRE)9/2
2:05 Book Now at pontins.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 17. Tag Team (IRE)9/2Won by half a length · J: Andrew Elliott · T: John Harris
2. 28. Winthorpe (IRE)7/2
3. 36. Strathmore (IRE)7/2
4. 45. Cool Sands (IRE)3/1 fav
2:40 Ring In The New Year at Pontin's Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 19. Tartatartufata (GB)25/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Patrick Donaghy · T: Derek Shaw
2. 27. Northern Empire (IRE)11/2
3. 38. Pawan (IRE)16/1
4. 52. Turn On The Style (GB)11/4 fav
3:10 Make A Date In 2008 Pontin's Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 13. Partners In Jazz (USA)4/1Won by a length · J: Phillip Makin · T: David Barron
2. 26. Kabeer (GB)7/1
3. 32. Vainglory (USA)7/4 fav
3:40 southwell-racecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 18. Montemayorprincess (IRE)11/1Won by half a length · J: Andrew Elliott · T: Derek Haydn Jones
2. 27. Wodhill Gold (GB)11/2
3. 31. Zabeel House (GB)3/1
4. 54. Only A Grand (GB)11/4 fav

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Tramore Yielding To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 12/1

12:15 David Flynn Construction Novices Handicap Hurdle (81-102) Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 14. Major Sensation (IRE)11/10 favWon by a head · J: D J Casey · T: A L T Moore
2. 25. Island Myth (IRE)20/1
3. 38. Berkerys Treasure (IRE)7/1
12:50 Waterford & Tramore Racecourse Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 16. Mister Watzisname (IRE)13/2Won by 2 lengths · J: D J Casey · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 210. Surenaga (IRE)7/1
3. 33. Coolpotts (IRE)5/1
4. 92. Montero (IRE)11/4 fav
1:25 Tramore Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 17. Plaisir D'Estruval (FR)7/2Won by 6 lengths · J: D J Casey · T: A L T Moore
2. 210. What A Riddle (IRE)14/1
3. 36. Ower Empire (IRE)7/1
4. 61. Banna Beach (IRE)6/4 fav
2:00 Curran South East Cleaners Handicap Hurdle (81-109) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 18. Duers (IRE)12/1Won by 23 lengths · J: B C Byrnes · T: Paul Magnier
2. 24. Herculies (IRE)11/2
3. 36. Hamelsmead Lady (IRE)20/1
2:35 Wilf Dooly Chase (Listed) Chase · 2m 5f 50y · 6 ran
1. 13. Knight Legend (IRE)2/1Won by 20 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 24. Carrigeen Kalmia (IRE)16/1
3. 36. Ansar (IRE)16/1
4. F1. Our Ben (GB) · fell9/10 fav
3:05 Tom Carroll Memorial Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 2m 5f 50y · 9 ran
1. 13. Sheebadiva (IRE)4/6 favWon by 15 lengths · J: Martin Ferris · T: Sean Aherne
2. 29. Battle Axe (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Pip'N Pop (IRE)25/1
3:35 Kent Bros Beginners Chase Chase · 2m · 15 ran
1. 115. Omas Glen (IRE)12/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Sean Flanagan · T: Cecil Ross
2. 211. Valley Of Giants (GB)5/2 jt-fav
3. 316. Lisselandotcom (IRE)50/1

Tramore racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 42 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 favourites14 of 38 won36.8% · 38 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 £5.52Staked £38.00, returned £32.48 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMacmar (FR) 25/1The 2:25 Bathwick Tyres Handicap Chase at Exeter · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites2 of 8 won25.0% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	2	5	7	2 of 4 won
Cheltenham	0	7	7	—
Exeter	3	7	7	—
Fairyhouse	4	7	7	—
Southwell (AW)	3	7	7	—
Tramore	2	5	7	0 of 4 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 1 January 2008?: 42 races across 6 meetings were run on 1 January 2008: Catterick (7 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Exeter (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Tramore (7 races). That is Catterick, Cheltenham, Exeter and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Fairyhouse and Tramore 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 1 January 2008?: Catterick: Soft (Turf); Cheltenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Exeter: Soft (Turf); Fairyhouse: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Tramore: Yielding To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 1 January 2008?: Outright favourites won 14 of 38 on 1 January 2008 (36.8%); joint favourites won 2 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £38.00 and returned £32.48 — a loss of £5.52. 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 Macmar (FR) at 25/1 in the 2:25 Bathwick Tyres Handicap Chase at Exeter (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 1 January 2008?: The feature race was the 2:10 Turftv New Year Handicap Chase (Listed) (Listed) at Cheltenham, won by Vodka Bleu (FR) (7/1).
What time was the first race on 1 January 2008?: The first race was the 12:15 Turftv.Co.uk Novices' Hurdle at Catterick; the last was the 4:05 Bathwick Tyres Taunton Maiden Open National Hunt Flat Race at Exeter.