What horse racing was on 5 January 2008?

41 races across 6 meetings were run on 5 January 2008: Chepstow (7 races), Cork (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Sandown (6 races) and Wincanton (7 races). That is Chepstow, Kempton (AW), Lingfield (AW), Sandown and Wincanton in Great Britain; Cork 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 5 January 2008?

Chepstow: Heavy (Turf); Cork: Heavy (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Sandown: Soft (Turf); Wincanton: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 5 January 2008?

Outright favourites won 18 of 39 on 5 January 2008 (46.2%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £53.04 — a profit of £14.04. 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 Backbeat (IRE) at 28/1 in the 3:45 partybets.com Interested Handicap Chase at Sandown.

What was the feature race on 5 January 2008?

The feature race was the 1:00 partybets.com Anne Boleyn Mares Only Hurdle (Listed) (Listed) at Sandown, won by Chomba Womba (IRE) (1/5F).

What time was the first race on 5 January 2008?

The first race was the 12:15 EBF/Jenkinsons Caterers Mares' 'NH' Novices' Hurdle at Chepstow; the last was the 9:20 Day Time, Night Time, Great Time Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 5 January 2008

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41 races were run across 6 meetings on 5 January 2008: Chepstow, Cork, Kempton (AW), Lingfield (AW), Sandown and Wincanton.

Chepstow Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:15 EBF/Jenkinsons Caterers Mares' 'NH' Novices' Hurdle (Qual) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 11. Castlecrossings (IRE)7/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Richie McLernon · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 28. Romping Home (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Monsignorita (IRE)11/1
4. 53. Arctic Magic (IRE)4/6 fav
12:50 Jenkinsons Caterers Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 6 ran
1. 15. Sobers (IRE)15/8Won by 4 lengths · J: P C O'Neill · T: Nick Gifford
2. 24. Oscar D'angron (FR)7/2
3. 31. Back Among Friends (GB)12/1
4. UR2. French Saulaie (FR) · unseated rider7/4 fav
1:20 Western Daily Press Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 15. Hoh Viss (GB)14/1Won by a head · J: Noel Fehily · T: Charlie Mann
2. 210. Shoudawoudacouda (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Carrick Oscar (IRE)13/2
4. UR7. Peacock (FR) · unseated rider7/2 fav
1:55 Evening Post Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 2f 110y · 8 ran
1. 16. Victory Gunner (IRE)6/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Lee Stephens · T: C Roberts
2. 28. Charango Star (GB)5/1
3. 34. Mage d'Estruval (FR)11/4 fav
2:30 E.B.F./TBA Mares' Novices' Chase (Qualifier) Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 8 ran
1. 11. Back On Line (IRE)15/8 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Sam Thomas · T: Venetia Williams
2. 25. Countess Trifaldi (IRE)3/1
3. 38. Miss Doublet (GB)50/1
3:00 thisisbristol.co.uk Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 3f 110y · 15 ran
1. 12. Sporting Rebel (IRE)7/2 favWon by 24 lengths · J: James White · T: Victor Dartnall
2. 212. Ask The Umpire (IRE)16/1
3. 313. Aheadofhistime (IRE)11/1
3:35 Jenkinsons Caterers Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 15 ran
1. 15. Big Fella Thanks (GB)9/4 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 26. Buck The Legend (IRE)16/1
3. 312. Pangbourne (FR)7/2

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Cork Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

12:55 McCarthy Insurance Group (Mares) Handicap Hurdle (81-102) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 15. Stonehouse (IRE)5/2 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Sean Flanagan · T: L Byrne
2. 23. Bold As Brass (IRE)5/1
3. 310. Capparoe Cross (IRE)12/1
1:25 McCarthy Insurance Group Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 7 ran
1. 12. Mister Top Notch (IRE)2/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Conor O'Dwyer · T: D E Fitzgerald
2. 23. Time To Sell (IRE)6/1
3. 35. Ninetieth Minute (IRE)4/6 fav
2:00 Kanturk Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 24 ran
1. 15. Capel Lad (IRE)7/2 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Davy Condon · T: W P Mullins
2. 215. Broughtons Folly (GB)6/1
3. 314. Bohemian Lass (IRE)33/1
2:35 Blackwater Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 24 ran
1. 15. Fantoche (BRZ)2/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Tommy Treacy · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 213. O'Donovan Rossa (IRE)20/1
3. 39. Kilbrittain Flyer (IRE)20/1
4. 234. Dual Gales (IRE)7/4 fav
3:05 McCarthy Insurance Group Handicap Chase (0-130) Chase · 2m · 6 ran
1. 14. The Budgee (GB)11/8 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Michael P Hourigan
2. 23. Pom Flyer (FR)13/8
3. 36. Sportivo (IRE)11/2
3:35 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 116. J'y Vole (FR)4/6 favWon by 30 lengths · J: Davy Condon · T: W P Mullins
2. 212. Strylea (IRE)25/1
3. 35. Da Sharp Lady (IRE)14/1
4:05 McCarthy Insurance Group (Pro-Am) Flat Race Flat · 2m · 12 ran
1. 15. Copper Bleu (IRE)4/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Mr D MacAuley · T: Donal Coffey
2. 22. Duartin (IRE)5/1
3. 36. Darby's Turn (IRE)13/2
4. 53. Shakervilz (FR)6/4 fav

Cork racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

6:20 Panoramic Bar & Restaurant Classified Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 11. Ask Jenny (IRE)16/1Won by half a length · J: Richard Hughes · T: Patrick Morris
2. 28. Maraagel (USA)9/4 fav
3. 37. Lady Hopeful (IRE)9/1
6:50 Kempton For Conferences Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 19. Blu Manruna (GB)10/1Won by a head · J: Paul Doe · T: John Akehurst
2. 21. Sudden Impulse (GB)20/1
3. 32. Fateful Attraction (GB)14/1
4. 43. Mr Napoleon (IRE)Evens fav
7:20 Digibet Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 12. Grand Strategy (IRE)5/4 favWon by a length · J: Matthew Henry · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 28. Finmore Queen (USA)11/1
3. 34. Ocean Legend (IRE)16/1
7:50 Digibet Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 11. Electric Warrior (IRE)8/15 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: K R Burke
2. 24. Waterline Twenty (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Landucci (GB)5/1
8:20 Digibet Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 19. Muktasb (USA)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Adam Kirby · T: Derek Shaw
2. 22. Radiator Rooney (IRE)11/2
3. 311. Reigning Monarch (USA)8/1
4. 66. Rhapsilian (GB)11/4 fav
8:50 kempton.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 11. Mr Lambros (GB)11/4 favWon by a head · J: Micky Fenton · T: Gay Kelleway
2. 211. Maysarah (IRE)13/2
3. 37. Mogok Ruby (GB)13/2
9:20 Day Time, Night Time, Great Time Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 15. Emma Jean Lad (IRE)5/2 favWon by half a length · J: J F Egan · T: J S Moore
2. 28. Angel Voices (IRE)12/1
3. 37. Royal Embrace (GB)12/1

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/2

12:35 Play Golf at Lingfield Park Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 11. Bridgewater Boys (GB)11/8 favWon by 2 lengths · J: George Baker · T: Gary Moore
2. 26. Ryan's Future (IRE)9/2
3. 35. Katiypour (IRE)5/1
1:05 lingfieldpark.co.uk Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 16. Pacifism (UAE)4/1 favWon by half a length · J: Neil Callan · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 22. Electrolyser (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Always Bold (IRE)7/1
1:40 arenaleisureplc.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 5 ran
1. 13. Cocabana (GB)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: James Doyle · T: Jonathan Portman
2. 21. Baytown Blaze (GB)2/1 fav
3. 32. Wild Bill Tracey (GB)9/4
2:15 Lingfield Park For Weddings Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 19. Requisite (GB)3/1Won by a head · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Jane Chapple-Hyam
2. 25. Salt of The Earth (IRE)5/6 fav
3. 33. Kingsgate Castle (GB)9/1
2:45 Book Online at lingfieldpark.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f · 4 ran
1. 11. Millville (GB)9/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Neil Callan · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 23. Polish Power (GER)15/8 fav
3. 36. Mafeking (UAE)7/2
3:20 Hotel Coming To Lingfield Park Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 4 ran
1. 13. Capricorn Run (USA)9/4Won by 2 lengths · J: Seb Sanders · T: Alan McCabe
2. 21. Jack Sullivan (USA)7/4 fav
3. 36. Vortex (GB)10/3
3:50 Dine In The Trackside Carvery Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 13. Monkey Glas (IRE)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Andrew Elliott · T: K R Burke
2. 24. Marias Dream (IRE)9/1
3. 32. Ninth House (USA)5/1
4. 55. Happy as Larry (USA)15/8 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Sandown Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 28/1

1:00 partybets.com Anne Boleyn Mares Only Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f 110y · 5 ran
1. 11. Chomba Womba (IRE)1/5 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Mick Fitzgerald · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 24. De Blanc (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Ceoperk (IRE)20/1
1:30 Fraser Steele Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 6 ran
1. 15. Squadron (GB)6/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 26. Serhaaphim (GB)9/2
3. 31. Guardian of Truth (IRE)2/1
2:05 Free 25 Pound bet partybets.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 14. Master Minded (FR)9/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 26. Hasty Prince (GB)7/1
3. 39. All Star (GER)5/1
2:40 Anglo Irish Bank Tolworth Hurdle Race (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 12. Breedsbreeze (IRE)6/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 24. Deep Purple (GB)5/1
3. 33. Calgary Bay (IRE)4/1
3:10 partybets.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 110y · 13 ran
1. 111. Five Dream (FR)16/1Won by a length · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 29. European Dream (IRE)9/1
3. 37. Mon Michel (IRE)11/1
4. 1113. Tino Tino (FR)2/1 fav
3:45 partybets.com Interested Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 110y · 11 ran
1. 19. Backbeat (IRE)28/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Howard Johnson
2. 22. Eric's Charm (FR)9/2
3. 37. Principe Azzurro (FR)4/1 fav

Sandown racecourse statistics →

Wincanton Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:40 Higos Direct Novices' Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 11 ran
1. 18. Kornati Kid (GB)11/2Won by half a length · J: Tom Molloy · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 212. Richard's Sundance (IRE)4/1
3. 36. Gullible Gordon (IRE)14/1
4. 43. Timpo (FR)11/4 fav
1:10 Higos Insurance Somerton Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 11. Mous Of Men (FR)4/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Henrietta C Knight
2. 211. Miss Midnight (GB)11/2
3. 313. Sam Lord (GB)3/1 fav
1:45 Mike Deverell Insurance Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 5 ran
1. 14. Starzaan (IRE)4/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Tony Dobbin · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 22. Possol (FR)4/1
3. UR5. Miss Mitch (IRE) · unseated rider8/11 fav
2:20 Higos Insurance Services Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 6f · 11 ran
1. 19. Harris Bay (GB)11/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Henrietta C Knight
2. 21. Nakai (FR)11/4 jt-fav
3. 310. Snake Charmer (GB)11/1
2:50 Higos Insurance Services Street Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 110y · 6 ran
1. 15. Maori Legend (GB)6/4 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Felix De Giles · T: D P Keane
2. 22. Wotashambles (IRE)3/1
3. 31. Clyffe Hanger (IRE)4/1
3:25 Higos Insurance Services Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 10 ran
1. 16. Nacarat (FR)12/1Won by 14 lengths · J: Tony Dobbin · T: Tom George
2. 23. Kaldouas (FR)15/8 fav
3. 310. Rajam (GB)6/1
3:55 Higos Direct Novices' Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 11 ran
1. 12. Quarry Town (IRE)13/8 jt-favWon by 7 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Henrietta Knight
2. 21. Oniphlaure (FR)13/8 jt-fav
3. 35. Cullahill (IRE)14/1

Wincanton racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 41 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 favourites18 of 39 won46.2% · 39 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 £14.04Staked £39.00, returned £53.04 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBackbeat (IRE) 28/1The 3:45 partybets.com Interested Handicap Chase at Sandown
Joint favourites1 of 4 won25.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chepstow	3	7	7	—
Cork	4	7	7	—
Kempton (AW)	4	7	7	—
Lingfield (AW)	2	7	7	—
Sandown	4	6	6	—
Wincanton	1	5	7	1 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 5 January 2008?: 41 races across 6 meetings were run on 5 January 2008: Chepstow (7 races), Cork (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Sandown (6 races) and Wincanton (7 races). That is Chepstow, Kempton (AW), Lingfield (AW), Sandown and Wincanton in Great Britain; Cork 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 5 January 2008?: Chepstow: Heavy (Turf); Cork: Heavy (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Sandown: Soft (Turf); Wincanton: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 5 January 2008?: Outright favourites won 18 of 39 on 5 January 2008 (46.2%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £53.04 — a profit of £14.04. 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 Backbeat (IRE) at 28/1 in the 3:45 partybets.com Interested Handicap Chase at Sandown.
What was the feature race on 5 January 2008?: The feature race was the 1:00 partybets.com Anne Boleyn Mares Only Hurdle (Listed) (Listed) at Sandown, won by Chomba Womba (IRE) (1/5F).
What time was the first race on 5 January 2008?: The first race was the 12:15 EBF/Jenkinsons Caterers Mares' 'NH' Novices' Hurdle at Chepstow; the last was the 9:20 Day Time, Night Time, Great Time Handicap at Kempton (AW).