What horse racing was on 27 January 2008?

29 races across 4 meetings were run on 27 January 2008: Kelso (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races), Leopardstown (8 races) and Southwell (7 races). That is Kelso, Kempton (AW) and Southwell in Great Britain; Leopardstown 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 27 January 2008?

Kelso: Heavy (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Leopardstown: Yielding (Turf); Southwell: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 27 January 2008?

Outright favourites won 10 of 22 on 27 January 2008 (45.5%); joint favourites won 2 of 15. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £22.00 and returned £26.82 — a profit of £4.82. 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 Florentino (GB) at 20/1 in the 3:45 John Smith's Juvenile Novices' Hurdle at Kelso.

What was the feature race on 27 January 2008?

The feature race was the 1:50 Baileys Arkle Perpetual Challenge Cup Novice Chase (Grade 2) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Thyne Again (IRE) (13/8).

What time was the first race on 27 January 2008?

The first race was the 12:50 Frank Conroy Memorial Maiden Hurdle at Leopardstown; the last was the 4:40 Digibet Amateur Jockeys Association Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Sunday 27 January 2008

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29 races were run across 4 meetings on 27 January 2008: Kelso, Kempton (AW), Leopardstown and Southwell.

Kelso Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

1:05 Andersons Butchers North Berwick Conditionals' Handicap Hdl Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 3f · 14 ran
1. 16. Dickie Lewis (GB)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: P J Benson · T: Donald McCain
2. 212. Aberdare (GB)28/1
3. 32. Zaffie Parson (IRE)8/1
4. 89. Windygate (IRE)7/2 fav
1:35 tartanturftours.co.uk Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 6f 110y · 14 ran
1. 15. Tartan Snow (GB)7/2 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Stuart Coltherd
2. 21. Reel Charmer (GB)11/2
3. 32. Mirage Dore (FR)13/2
2:05 John Smith's No Nonsense Novices' Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 6f 110y · 11 ran
1. 16. Brave Rebellion (GB)4/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Phil Kinsella · T: Keith Reveley
2. 212. Truckers Lady (IRE)13/2
3. 37. Double Default (IRE)7/4 fav
2:40 Radio Borders 18th Birthday Mares Only 'NH' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f · 13 ran
1. 11. Rosie All Over (GB)11/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 25. Camelia Walk (GB)40/1
3. 36. Cute N You Know It (GB)25/1
4. F9. Its Teescomponents (IRE) · fell13/8 fav
3:15 Royal Caledonian Hunt Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 4f · 13 ran
1. 111. Skenfrith (GB)12/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Neil Mulholland · T: Sandy Forster
2. 24. Nevada Red (GB)10/1
3. 37. Ryminster (GB)5/1
4. PU5. Scrappie (IRE) · pulled up7/2 fav
3:45 John Smith's Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 9 ran
1. 19. Florentino (GB)20/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: C W Thornton
2. 21. Smugglers Bay (IRE)4/7 fav
3. 36. Riguez Dancer (GB)2/1
4:15 Scarvagh House Stud Maiden Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 14 ran
1. 17. Knockara Beau (IRE)9/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Jan Faltejsek · T: George Charlton
2. 26. Jimmy The Saint (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Baileys Surprise (IRE)100/1

Kelso racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 4 · Biggest winner 12/1

1:25 Digibet Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 4 ran
1. 11. Ten Down (GB)4/5 favWon by a short head · J: Tom Queally · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 22. Hurricane Hen (GB)6/1
3. 35. Orange Square (IRE)8/1
1:55 digibet.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 15. Ski Sunday (GB)11/10 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Steve Drowne · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 26. Arabesque Dancer (GB)7/1
3. 37. Anabaa's Secret (IRE)5/1
2:30 Digibet Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 13. Simpsons Gamble (IRE)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Roger Teal
2. 25. Waqaarr (GB)4/9 fav
3. 32. Mr Rev (GB)5/1
3:05 Digibet Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 12. Sovereignty (JPN)5/2 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: James O'Reilly · T: Dean Ivory
2. 26. Contented (IRE)16/1
3. 310. Patavium Prince (IRE)9/1
3:35 Happy 91st Birthday Joan Ayres Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 12. Not Now Lewis (IRE)12/1Won by a neck · J: Tom Queally · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 24. Having A Ball (GB)9/2
3. 310. Border Edge (GB)10/1
4:05 Digibet Sports Betting Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 15. Bazroy (IRE)11/2Won by half a length · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: David Evans
2. 29. Bo McGinty (IRE)20/1
3. 36. Mogok Ruby (GB)7/2 jt-fav
4:40 Digibet Amateur Jockeys Association Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f · 14 ran
1. 17. Schinken Otto (IRE)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Miss R Jefferson · T: Malcolm Jefferson
2. 210. Ndola (GB)20/1
3. 39. Gifted Heir (IRE)14/1
4. 56. Sahf London (GB)9/4 fav

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 8/1

12:50 Frank Conroy Memorial Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 25 ran
1. 129. Siege Of Ennis (IRE)8/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: Edward P Harty
2. 223. Emotional Melody (IRE)25/1
3. 38. Rare Bob (IRE)2/1 jt-fav
1:20 Woodlands Park Novice Chase (Grade 2) Chase · 3m · 11 ran
1. 111. Pomme Tiepy (FR)11/10 favWon by 4 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Kilcrea Castle (IRE)16/1
3. 36. Torduff King (IRE)16/1
1:50 Baileys Arkle Perpetual Challenge Cup Novice Chase (Grade 2) Chase · 2m 1f · 6 ran
1. 16. Thyne Again (IRE)13/8Won by 15 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: W J Burke
2. 22. Gardasee (GER)25/1
3. 37. Savitha (IRE)8/1
4. F4. Scotsirish (IRE) · fell6/5 fav
2:20 Clarkson Financial & Property Handicap Chase (0-140) Chase · 2m 3f · 14 ran
1. 15. The Budgee (GB)7/2 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Michael P Hourigan
2. 28. Royal Heritage (IRE)8/1
3. 33. In The High Grass (IRE)20/1
2:55 AIG Europe Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m · 6 ran
1. 15. Sizing Europe (IRE)10/3Won by 8 lengths · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 24. Hardy Eustace (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
3. 32. Al Eile (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
3:30 Toshiba Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 17. Liskennett (IRE)8/1Won by a neck · J: Niall P Madden · T: C Byrnes
2. 25. Siegemaster (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Our Bob (IRE)2/1 fav
4:00 Irish Examiner Handicap Hurdle (81-123) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 26 ran
1. 113. Bellflower Boy (IRE)10/3 favWon by a neck · J: Barry Geraghty · T: E McNamara
2. 27. Here Comes Sally (IRE)10/1
3. 36. Take Your Mark (IRE)20/1
4:30 Robert Clarkson Memorial (Pro-Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 26 ran
1. 128. Endless Intrigue (IRE)5/1 co-favWon by a head · J: Mr M M O'Connor · T: D K Weld
2. 227. City Meaning (USA)33/1
3. 321. Superior Ben (IRE)10/1

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Southwell Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 13/2

1:15 Book Your Tickets Online Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 110y · 9 ran
1. 14. Cockspur (IRE)13/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Felix De Giles · T: James Evans
2. 26. Goforthegap (IRE)4/1
3. 310. Union Deux (FR)12/1
4. 52. Dreamaker (IRE)3/1 fav
1:45 Brian Smith Septuagenarian Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 6 ran
1. 13. Sprosser (IRE)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Oliver Sherwood
2. 26. Gold Medallist (GB)2/9 fav
3. 310. Tanners Court (GB)20/1
2:15 Ken Palmer 50th Birthday Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f 110y · 8 ran
1. 15. Seymar Lad (IRE)2/1 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 24. Jacksons Pier (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Day Du Roy (FR)7/1
2:50 Dine In The Queen Mother Restaurant Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 12. Laredo Sound (IRE)8/13 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Charlie Mann
2. 27. Aimigayle (GB)50/1
3. 35. Taranis (GB)4/1
3:25 Dine In The Queen Mother Restaurant Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 110. The Grey Berry (GB)1/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 25. Pentasilea (GB)14/1
3. 38. Book of Facts (FR)6/1
3:55 southwell-racecourse.co.uk Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 15. Jazz Dance (IRE)4/1Won by half a length · J: Noel Fehily · T: Charlie Mann
2. 27. Daraybad (FR)5/1
3. 38. General Smith (GB)17/2
4. 46. King Cyrus (IRE)11/4 fav
4:25 Southwell For Racing And Golf Mares Only NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 11. Dancingwithbubbles (IRE)8/13 favWon by a length · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 22. Banoo (IRE)20/1
3. 33. Ellerslie Ali (IRE)20/1

Southwell racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 29 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 favourites10 of 22 won45.5% · 22 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 £4.82Staked £22.00, returned £26.82 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerFlorentino (GB) 20/1The 3:45 John Smith's Juvenile Novices' Hurdle at Kelso
Joint favourites2 of 15 won13.3% · 7 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Kelso	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Kempton (AW)	2	4	7	1 of 6 won
Leopardstown	3	5	8	1 of 7 won
Southwell	4	7	7	—

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 27 January 2008?: 29 races across 4 meetings were run on 27 January 2008: Kelso (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races), Leopardstown (8 races) and Southwell (7 races). That is Kelso, Kempton (AW) and Southwell in Great Britain; Leopardstown 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 27 January 2008?: Kelso: Heavy (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Leopardstown: Yielding (Turf); Southwell: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 27 January 2008?: Outright favourites won 10 of 22 on 27 January 2008 (45.5%); joint favourites won 2 of 15. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £22.00 and returned £26.82 — a profit of £4.82. 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 Florentino (GB) at 20/1 in the 3:45 John Smith's Juvenile Novices' Hurdle at Kelso.
What was the feature race on 27 January 2008?: The feature race was the 1:50 Baileys Arkle Perpetual Challenge Cup Novice Chase (Grade 2) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Thyne Again (IRE) (13/8).
What time was the first race on 27 January 2008?: The first race was the 12:50 Frank Conroy Memorial Maiden Hurdle at Leopardstown; the last was the 4:40 Digibet Amateur Jockeys Association Handicap at Kempton (AW).