What horse racing was on 26 January 2008?

35 races across 5 meetings were run on 26 January 2008: Cheltenham (7 races), Doncaster (8 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Navan (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Cheltenham, Doncaster, Lingfield (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Navan 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 26 January 2008?

Cheltenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Doncaster: Good (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Navan: Heavy (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 26 January 2008?

Outright favourites won 13 of 32 on 26 January 2008 (40.6%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £37.60 — a profit of £5.60. 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 Sunsetten (IRE) at 20/1 in the 4:05 doncaster-racecourse.co.uk 'Junior' NH Flat Race at Doncaster (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 26 January 2008?

The feature race was the 12:20 Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Doncaster, won by Tazbar (IRE) (10/3).

What time was the first race on 26 January 2008?

The first race was the 12:20 Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle at Doncaster; the last was the 9:20 Call Pontin's Family Breaks 0844 576 5938 Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 26 January 2008

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35 races were run across 5 meetings on 26 January 2008: Cheltenham, Doncaster, Lingfield (AW), Navan and Wolverhampton (AW).

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

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

1:00 Ballymore Properties Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f 110y · 11 ran
1. 13. Aigle D'or (GB)7/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Marcus Foley · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 25. Hold Em (IRE)5/1
3. 37. What A Friend (GB)7/1
1:35 Timeform Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f · 10 ran
1. 17. Arturio (FR)5/1Won by 6 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 25. Something Wells (FR)5/1
3. 36. Mister Potter (GB)14/1
4. 59. Glingerbank (IRE)7/2 fav
2:10 betchronicle.com Trophy Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 5f · 11 ran
1. 19. Maljimar (IRE)11/2Won by 11 lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Nick Williams
2. 211. Burntoakboy (GB)25/1
3. 38. Preacher Boy (GB)20/1
4. 64. Patman Du Charmil (FR)4/1 fav
2:40 Letheby And Christopher Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 1f 110y · 8 ran
1. 17. Knowhere (IRE)16/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 22. Our Vic (IRE)3/1 jt-fav
3. 31. Neptune Collonges (FR)3/1 jt-fav
3:15 Wragge & Co Juvenile Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 1f · 11 ran
1. 11. Franchoek (IRE)10/11 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 24. Serabad (FR)9/1
3. 32. Squadron (GB)12/1
3:50 Byrne Group Cleeve Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m · 10 ran
1. 12. Inglis Drever (GB)11/8 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Howard Johnson
2. 21. Blazing Bailey (GB)11/4
3. 37. Gone To Lunch (IRE)25/1
4:25 Brightwells Cheltenham Bloodstock Auctions Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 1f · 14 ran
1. 16. Five Dream (FR)3/1 favWon by a length · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 27. Mohayer (IRE)11/1
3. 31. Whispered Promises (USA)5/1

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

Doncaster Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 20/1

12:20 Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · 2m 110y · 7 ran
1. 15. Tazbar (IRE)10/3Won by a short head · J: Phil Kinsella · T: Keith Reveley
2. 28. Whiteoak (IRE)25/1
3. 34. Osako D'airy (FR)40/1
4. 42. Khyber Kim (GB)2/5 fav
12:50 Janet Hopwood Happy Birthday Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f · 11 ran
1. 11. Nevertika (FR)5/2 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Richie McGrath · T: Kate Walton
2. 24. King Louis (FR)7/2
3. 37. Franco (IRE)33/1
1:20 Skybet Press Red To Bet On ATR Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 110y · 20 ran
1. 17. Mous Of Men (FR)13/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Henrietta C Knight
2. 216. Leamington Lad (IRE)16/1
3. 35. National Trust (GB)9/1
4. 128. Estate (GB)5/1 fav
1:55 JCT 600 Mercedes-Benz Doncaster Mares Only Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 110y · 9 ran
1. 12. Chomba Womba (IRE)10/11 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Mick Fitzgerald · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 26. Theatre Girl (GB)7/4
3. 39. Soliya (FR)25/1
2:30 skybet.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 3f · 11 ran
1. 112. Edmo Yewkay (IRE)15/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: David O'Meara · T: Tim Easterby
2. 28. Borora (GB)8/1
3. 37. Surfboard (IRE)13/2
4. PU5. All Star (GER) · pulled up3/1 fav
3:00 Sky Bet Handicap Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 3m · 20 ran
1. 111. An Accordion (IRE)11/2 favWon by half a length · J: Johnny Farrelly · T: David Pipe
2. 25. Ungaro (FR)14/1
3. 316. Ma Yahab (GB)25/1
3:30 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m 110y · 8 ran
1. 12. Battlecry (GB)8/1Won by 2 lengths · J: David England · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 23. Coe (IRE)6/1
3. 39. One Gulp (GB)10/1
4. 44. Hennessy (IRE)5/4 fav
4:05 doncaster-racecourse.co.uk 'Junior' NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5f · 21 ran
1. 114. Sunsetten (IRE)20/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mr T Greenall · T: Henry Daly
2. 213. Sail And Return (GB)50/1
3. 33. Dont Even Ask (GB)20/1
4. 106. Fidelis (IRE)7/2 fav

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:40 arenaleisureplc.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 11. Garden Party (GB)13/2Won by a neck · J: Tom McLaughlin · T: Jane Chapple-Hyam
2. 23. Oberlin (USA)10/11 fav
3. 38. Wherry (USA)8/1
1:10 Hotel Coming To Lingfield Park Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 5 ran
1. 11. Benllech (GB)15/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Simon Whitworth · T: Michael Wigham
2. 23. Muktasb (USA)11/4
3. 35. Kempsey (GB)6/1
1:45 Play Golf At Lingfield Park Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 16. Sailor King (IRE)15/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: James O'Reilly · T: Dean Ivory
2. 28. Super Frank (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 35. Cornus (GB)10/1
2:20 lingfieldpark.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 18. Highland Harvest (GB)14/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Hayley Turner · T: David Elsworth
2. 25. Ninth House (USA)7/1
3. 33. Confidentiality (IRE)5/2
4. 71. Apache Dawn (GB)9/4 fav
2:50 Lingfield Park For Conferences Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 11. Silver Pivotal (IRE)7/2Won by a length · J: Hayley Turner · T: Gerard Butler
2. 212. Alpes Maritimes (GB)9/4 fav
3. 36. Sgt Schultz (IRE)12/1
3:25 Lingfield Park For Weddings Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 14. Sri Kuantan (IRE)7/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Chris Catlin · T: Paul Cole
2. 21. Mr Napoleon (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 33. Meditation (GB)16/1
4:00 Lingfield Park For Exhibitions Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 13. Outlandish (GB)11/8 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Chris Catlin · T: Andy Turnell
2. 27. Aphrodisia (GB)7/4
3. 31. Flight Dream (FR)17/2

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Navan Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

1:00 New Arkle Bar Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 30 ran
1. 119. Raise Your Heart (IRE)5/1Won by a neck · J: Robbie Power · T: Ms Joanna Morgan
2. 220. Sarteano (FR)11/4
3. 330. Young Milly (IRE)25/1
4. 45. Copsiano (IRE)9/4 fav
1:30 Navan Golf Club Open For Membership Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 27 ran
1. 12. Larkwing (IRE)11/10 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: E McNamara
2. 25. Boulavogue (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Good Fella (IRE)4/1
2:05 Design Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 7f · 29 ran
1. 116. Bronte Bay (IRE)14/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Tom Doyle · T: Paul W Flynn
2. 218. Deal Maker (FR)2/1 fav
3. 31. Alpha Ridge (IRE)14/1
2:35 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (81-102) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 30 ran
1. 117. Dashing George (IRE)11/2 jt-favWon by a neck · J: Joseph Holly · T: E McNamara
2. 21. Gusda (IRE)11/2 jt-fav
3. 330. Orimed Des Ifs (FR)33/1
3:10 Happy Days Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 18 ran
1. 15. Clopf (IRE)7/4 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: E J O'Grady
2. 213. Quatre Heures (FR)7/4 jt-fav
3. 33. Boleybawn Quikstar (IRE)6/1
3:40 Navan Membership Handicap Chase (0-95) Chase · 2m 4f · 22 ran
1. 121. Alberoni (IRE)20/1Won by 4 lengths · J: G Cotter · T: Peter McCreery
2. 23. Russian Buck (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Retrievethelegend (IRE)7/1
4. 42. Operation Houdini (IRE)3/1 fav
4:15 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 6f · 18 ran
1. 11. Beantown (IRE)11/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Mr Derek O'Connor · T: Sean Aherne
2. 211. Parrot Cay (IRE)16/1
3. 312. Pontium (IRE)5/1

Navan racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 8/1

6:50 Jo Wilcoxson Birthday Celebration Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 20y · 9 ran
1. 110. Miss Curly (IRE)8/1Won by a head · J: Chris Catlin · T: Gerard Keane
2. 23. Twinned (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Dodaa (USA)11/10 fav
7:20 Book A Pontin's Break Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 20y · 4 ran
1. 11. Alexander Huricane (IRE)2/7 favWon by a neck · J: Chris Catlin · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 23. Kilvickeon (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Emacolali (IRE)11/2
7:50 Gary Hankinson 40th Birthday Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5f 194y · 8 ran
1. 16. Opera Writer (IRE)3/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Reg Hollinshead
2. 24. Fantasy Ride (GB)15/2
3. 35. Young Scotton (GB)11/4 fav
8:20 Pontin's The Family Favourite Holiday Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 6 ran
1. 14. Bury Treasure (IRE)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Micky Fenton · T: Gay Kelleway
2. 25. Whaston (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 33. Hollow Point (IRE)7/1
8:50 Go Pontin's For Great Value Classified Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 2m 119y · 12 ran
1. 11. Mujamead (GB)5/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Jerry O'Dwyer · T: Tony Carroll
2. 28. Saipan (FR)6/1
3. 32. Aqua Pura (GER)11/1
4. 43. Otaki (IRE)5/4 fav
9:20 Call Pontin's Family Breaks 0844 576 5938 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 103y · 11 ran
1. 11. Morbick (GB)5/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Tom McLaughlin · T: Mark Brisbourne
2. 25. Supercast (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Buscador (USA)15/2

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 35 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 favourites13 of 32 won40.6% · 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 profit of £5.60Staked £32.00, returned £37.60 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSunsetten (IRE) 20/1The 4:05 doncaster-racecourse.co.uk 'Junior' NH Flat Race at Doncaster · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites2 of 6 won33.3% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Cheltenham	4	6	7	0 of 2 won
Doncaster	3	8	8	—
Lingfield (AW)	2	7	7	—
Navan	2	5	7	2 of 4 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	2	6	6	—

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 26 January 2008?: 35 races across 5 meetings were run on 26 January 2008: Cheltenham (7 races), Doncaster (8 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Navan (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Cheltenham, Doncaster, Lingfield (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Navan 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 26 January 2008?: Cheltenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Doncaster: Good (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Navan: Heavy (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 26 January 2008?: Outright favourites won 13 of 32 on 26 January 2008 (40.6%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £37.60 — a profit of £5.60. 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 Sunsetten (IRE) at 20/1 in the 4:05 doncaster-racecourse.co.uk 'Junior' NH Flat Race at Doncaster (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 26 January 2008?: The feature race was the 12:20 Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Doncaster, won by Tazbar (IRE) (10/3).
What time was the first race on 26 January 2008?: The first race was the 12:20 Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle at Doncaster; the last was the 9:20 Call Pontin's Family Breaks 0844 576 5938 Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).