What horse racing was on 18 January 2008?

22 races across 3 meetings were run on 18 January 2008: Catterick (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). All 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 18 January 2008?

Catterick: Soft (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 18 January 2008?

Outright favourites won 9 of 19 on 18 January 2008 (47.4%); joint favourites won 0 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £19.00 and returned £26.98 — a profit of £7.98. 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 Will He Wish (GB) at 22/1 in the 4:05 wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

What time was the first race on 18 January 2008?

The first race was the 12:40 Bedale Selling Handicap Hurdle at Catterick; the last was the 9:20 kempton.co.uk Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 18 January 2008

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22 races were run across 3 meetings on 18 January 2008: Catterick, Kempton (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW).

Catterick Soft · Turf · 7 races

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 16/1

12:40 Bedale Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 18. Devilfishpoker Com (GB)11/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Richard Guest
2. 214. Martin House (IRE)11/1
3. 39. Pendle Forest (IRE)10/1
4. 57. Monash Lad (IRE)5/6 fav
1:10 Richmond Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 12 ran
1. 18. Wee Forbees (IRE)11/4 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Howard Johnson
2. 21. BallaBriggs (IRE)3/1
3. 34. Chef de Cour (FR)3/1
1:40 DavidParryRacing.com For Syndicates Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f · 10 ran
1. 12. McGruders Cross (IRE)8/1Won by 23 lengths · J: Henry Oliver · T: John Spearing
2. 24. Deedeetee (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 36. Nicozetto (FR)7/1
2:10 Weatherbys Bank North Yorkshire Grand National Handicap Chs Chase · Class 3 · 3m 6f · 15 ran
1. 112. Lucky Nellerie (FR)8/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Michael O'Connell · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 23. Bannister Lane (GB)12/1
3. 36. Sharp Jack (IRE)14/1
2:45 Hipswell Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 1f 110y · 12 ran
1. 12. Basoda (GB)16/1Won by 16 lengths · J: James O'Farrell · T: Howard Johnson
2. 21. Doctor Kilbride (IRE)7/2
3. 310. Whispering Death (GB)5/1
4. PU7. Mr Maxim (GB) · pulled up85/40 fav
3:20 Come Racing Again On 1st February Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 14. Loch Oscaig (GB)4/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: R D E Woodhouse
2. 25. Media man (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 37. Toulouse Express (IRE)17/2
3:55 Leyburn Maiden NH Flat Race (Conditionals/Amateurs) NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 13. Katapult (GER)11/4Won by 8 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 22. Jamestown Bay (IRE)100/1
3. 310. Youngstown (IRE)15/8 fav

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Kempton (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

6:20 kempton.co.uk Classified Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 14. Dodaa (USA)2/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Ashley Hamblett · T: Noel Wilson
2. 21. Savile's Delight (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 37. Lady Hopeful (IRE)8/1
6:50 Panoramic Bar & Restaurant Loyalty Scheme Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 18. Watchmaker (GB)11/4 favWon by a neck · J: Chris Catlin · T: Tor Sturgis
2. 21. Blu Manruna (GB)11/2
3. 33. Tancredi (SWE)7/2
7:20 digibet.com Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 12. Satyricon (GB)7/2Won by a neck · J: Umberto Rispoli · T: Marco Botti
2. 25. Rebellious Spirit (GB)9/4
3. 33. Shouldntbethere (IRE)8/1
4. 41. Waterline Twenty (IRE)15/8 fav
7:50 Digibet Sports Betting Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 112. Takaamul (GB)10/1Won by a length · J: James Doyle · T: Kevin Morgan
2. 24. Convallaria (FR)4/1 fav
3. 31. Perfect Practice (GB)6/1
8:20 digibet.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 11. Distinctly Game (GB)9/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 24. Westport (GB)11/2
3. 36. Desert Dreamer (IRE)7/1
8:50 Day Time, Night Time, Great Time Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 18. Regal Royale (GB)3/1 favWon by a length · J: Adrian McCarthy · T: Peter Grayson
2. 25. Tilsworth Charlie (GB)13/2
3. 31. Mind Alert (GB)7/2
9:20 kempton.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 19. Alnwick (GB)5/2 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Peter Cundell
2. 24. Right Option (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Gallantian (IRE)12/1

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 22/1

1:20 Sponsor A Race By Calling 0870 220 2442 Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 15. Mafaheem (GB)11/8 favWon by a head · J: Tom Queally · T: Andrew Haynes
2. 23. Chatshow (USA)14/1
3. 39. Stormburst (IRE)7/1
1:50 Dine In The Horizons Restaurant Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 9 ran
1. 15. The Salwick Flyer (IRE)4/1Won by a head · J: Phillip Makin · T: Linda Perratt
2. 21. Supercast (IRE)4/1
3. 37. Private Soldier (GB)2/1 fav
2:20 Get Away at Pontin's Selling Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 50y · 8 ran
1. 17. Still Dreaming (GB)8/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Dale Gibson · T: Michael Dods
2. 25. Arthurs Dream (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Boulevin (IRE)12/1
4. 41. Carlton Scroop (FR)13/8 fav
2:55 Race To Pontin's For Half Term Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 5 ran
1. 14. Cape Velvet (IRE)11/10 favWon by 3 lengths · J: James Doyle · T: J W Hills
2. 22. Lascelles (GB)9/4
3. 33. Newgate (UAE)14/1
3:30 Make A Break For Pontin's Today Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 141y · 5 ran
1. 11. Age of Reason (UAE)Evens favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Greg Fairley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 23. Pacifism (UAE)2/1
3. 34. Elusive Lady (IRE)11/1
4:05 wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 141y · 8 ran
1. 13. Will He Wish (GB)22/1Won by a short head · J: Jamie Jones · T: Steve Gollings
2. 24. Curzon Prince (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
3. 38. Princess Cocoa (IRE)7/1
4:35 Wish I Was at Pontin's Now Amateur Riders' Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 103y · 11 ran
1. 110. Schinken Otto (IRE)9/2Won by a head · J: Miss R Jefferson · T: Malcolm Jefferson
2. 22. Buscador (USA)10/11 fav
3. 33. Take It There (GB)12/1
5:05 Wish I Was at Pontin's Now Amateur Riders' Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 103y · 11 ran
1. 14. Morbick (GB)5/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Mr Ben Brisbourne · T: Mark Brisbourne
2. 26. Ruffie (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Jarvo (GB)7/2

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 22 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 19 won47.4% · 19 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 £7.98Staked £19.00, returned £26.98 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerWill He Wish (GB) 22/1The 4:05 wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW)
Joint favourites0 of 6 won0.0% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	1	5	7	0 of 4 won
Kempton (AW)	4	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	4	7	8	0 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 18 January 2008?: 22 races across 3 meetings were run on 18 January 2008: Catterick (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). All 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 18 January 2008?: Catterick: Soft (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 18 January 2008?: Outright favourites won 9 of 19 on 18 January 2008 (47.4%); joint favourites won 0 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £19.00 and returned £26.98 — a profit of £7.98. 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 Will He Wish (GB) at 22/1 in the 4:05 wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).
What time was the first race on 18 January 2008?: The first race was the 12:40 Bedale Selling Handicap Hurdle at Catterick; the last was the 9:20 kempton.co.uk Handicap at Kempton (AW).