What horse racing was on 16 February 2008?

49 races across 7 meetings were run on 16 February 2008: Ascot (7 races), Gowran Park (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Uttoxeter (7 races) and Wincanton (7 races). That is Ascot, Haydock, Kempton (AW), Lingfield (AW), Uttoxeter and Wincanton in Great Britain; Gowran Park 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 16 February 2008?

Ascot: Good (Turf); Gowran Park: Soft (Turf); Haydock: Good To Soft (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Uttoxeter: Good To Soft (Turf); Wincanton: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 16 February 2008?

Outright favourites won 13 of 47 on 16 February 2008 (27.7%); joint favourites won 2 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £47.00 and returned £30.01 — a loss of £16.99. 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 Wun Chai (IRE) at 50/1 in the 4:50 Bathwick Tyres Dorchester Handicap Hurdle at Wincanton.

What was the feature race on 16 February 2008?

The feature race was the 2:00 Red Mills Chase (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Gowran Park, won by Ballistraw (IRE) (33/1).

What time was the first race on 16 February 2008?

The first race was the 12:35 J.W.Lees Victor Ludorum Juvenile Novices' Hurdle at Haydock; the last was the 9:20 Goffs Breeze Up Sale March 7th Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 16 February 2008

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49 races were run across 7 meetings on 16 February 2008: Ascot, Gowran Park, Haydock, Kempton (AW), Lingfield (AW), Uttoxeter and Wincanton.

Ascot Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/2J

1:15 John Smith's Reynoldstown Novices' Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 3m · 7 ran
1. 11. Albertas Run (IRE)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 24. Air Force One (GER)15/8 fav
3. 36. Battlecry (GB)14/1
1:50 Betfair Million - Will It Be Won Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 3f 110y · 18 ran
1. 111. Backbord (GER)11/2 jt-favWon by a neck · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Lucy Wadham
2. 215. Peacock (FR)9/1
3. 316. Pace Shot (IRE)11/1
2:25 Commercial First Ascot Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 5f 110y · 9 ran
1. 13. Kauto Star (FR)4/11 favWon by 8 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 25. Monet's Garden (IRE)6/1
3. 37. Racing Demon (IRE)15/2
3:00 O'Callaghan Hotels Richard Power Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 110y · 5 ran
1. 11. Elusive Dream (GB)4/7 favWon by 13 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 24. Busker Royal (GB)33/1
3. 33. Zilcash (GB)8/1
3:35 Countrywide Steel & Tubes Mares Only Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 12. Whiteoak (IRE)5/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 27. Zahra's Place (GB)33/1
3. 39. Arabellas Homer (GB)66/1
4. 48. Doubly Guest (GB)Evens fav
4:10 Servo Computers Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 1f · 6 ran
1. 11. Lord Henry (IRE)10/3Won by 20 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 22. Tramantano (GB)11/2
3. 33. All Star (GER)9/4 fav
4:45 Gardiner & Theobald Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 3 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 12. Gold Award (GB)2/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Felix De Giles · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 24. Conflictofinterest (GB)13/8 fav
3. 37. Ffos Las Diamond (IRE)20/1

Ascot racecourse statistics →

Gowran Park Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

2:00 Red Mills Chase (Grade 2) Chase · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 15. Ballistraw (IRE)33/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: Denis Hickey
2. 24. Knight Legend (IRE)6/1
3. 36. Kicking King (IRE)10/11 fav
2:30 Walsh's Toyota Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 2f · 18 ran
1. 13. Four Chimneys (IRE)20/1Won by a head · J: Shane Jackson · T: P J Rothwell
2. 212. Oscar Honey (IRE)20/1
3. 314. Quatre Heures (FR)9/10 fav
3:05 Red Mills Centenary Trial Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · 2m · 10 ran
1. 14. Catch Me (GER)9/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: E J O'Grady
2. 21. Jazz Messenger (FR)3/1
3. 39. Larkwing (IRE)7/1
4. 42. De Valira (IRE)5/2 fav
3:40 Shantou At Burgage Stud Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 116. Western Point (IRE)9/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Tom Doyle · T: J H Culloty
2. 213. Sebadee (IRE)14/1
3. 39. Keep It Cool (IRE)14/1
4. 412. Perfect Reward (GB)6/4 fav
4:10 Thomas M.Byrne & Sons Auctioneers Handicap Hurdle (81-123) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 20 ran
1. 17. Knock On The Head (IRE)9/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: Joseph Crowley
2. 24. Dancing Hero (IRE)14/1
3. 33. View Mount Prince (IRE)14/1
4. 99. Hotterthanjuly (IRE)5/2 fav
4:40 Irish Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 113. Swiftmarc (IRE)9/2Won by a neck · J: Tommy Treacy · T: Ms Margaret Mullins
2. 23. Direct Exit (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 311. Red Seven (IRE)9/1
5:10 Rockview (qr) Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 1f · 20 ran
1. 11. Apt Approach (IRE)5/2Won by 14 lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 216. Grancore Girl (IRE)6/1
3. 317. Lady Roberta (IRE)16/1
4. PU10. Ok Corral (GB) · pulled up9/4 fav

Gowran Park racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/1

12:35 J.W.Lees Victor Ludorum Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 12. Serabad (FR)6/5 favWon by half a length · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Peter Bowen
2. 27. Pagan Starprincess (GB)14/1
3. 35. Harry Tricker (GB)11/4
1:05 RealHolidayReports.com Rendlesham Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m · 7 ran
1. 11. Kasbah Bliss (FR)17/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Barry Keniry · T: F Doumen
2. 22. Lough Derg (FR)9/2
3. 37. Accordello (IRE)28/1
4. 44. Wichita Lineman (IRE)9/4 fav
1:35 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m · 7 ran
1. 12. Tazbar (IRE)5/4 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Phil Kinsella · T: Keith Reveley
2. 25. Sound Accord (IRE)5/1
3. 33. Coe (IRE)4/1
2:10 Pertemps Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m · 18 ran
1. 111. Ballyfitz (GB)15/2Won by a head · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 213. Gunner Jack (GB)20/1
3. 318. Great Approach (IRE)16/1
4. 417. Estate (GB)7/2 fav
2:45 Red Square Vodka Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 4f 110y · 16 ran
1. 11. Miko de Beauchene (FR)17/2Won by a length · J: Andrew Thornton · T: R H & Mrs S Alner
2. 213. Flintoff (USA)66/1
3. 314. L'aventure (FR)14/1
4. 911. Geeveem (IRE)11/2 fav
3:25 Gordon Plant Memorial Trophy Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 18. The Real Deal (IRE)15/2Won by 8 lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Nick Williams
2. 29. Just For Men (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 32. Daldini (GB)12/1
4:00 Sporting Index Walrus Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 6 ran
1. 13. Christy Beamish (IRE)11/1Won by 19 lengths · J: Mr A Wadlow · T: P Jones
2. 21. Cobreces (GB)6/1
3. 35. Armaturk (FR)10/11 fav

Haydock racecourse statistics →

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

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

6:20 Join The Kempton Park Punters Club Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 5 ran
1. 11. Ike Quebec (FR)9/4 favWon by half a length · J: Hadden Frost · T: Jim Boyle
2. 23. Diademas (USA)5/2
3. 34. Wee Buns (GB)11/4
6:50 Panoramic Bar And Restaurant Loyalty Scheme Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 11. Talamahana (GB)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Hadden Frost · T: Sylvester Kirk
2. 28. Regal Veil (GB)9/2
3. 34. Whitcombe Flyer (USA)7/2
4. 42. Note Perfect (GB)15/8 fav
7:20 Teresa Armstrong's 21 Again Birthday Bash Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 11. Lindbergh (GB)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jerry O'Dwyer · T: John Ryan
2. 23. Tilsworth Charlie (GB)11/2
3. 32. Compulsion (GB)25/1
4. 64. Simpsons Gamble (IRE)11/4 fav
7:50 Kempton For Weddings Classified Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m 4f · 14 ran
1. 15. Chimes At Midnight (USA)12/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jerry O'Dwyer · T: Luke Comer
2. 210. On Every Street (GB)12/1
3. 33. Come What July (IRE)8/1
4. 47. Ernmoor (GB)9/4 fav
8:20 Book Now For Racing Post Chase Day Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f · 7 ran
1. 16. Ryedale Ovation (IRE)8/1Won by a head · J: Travis Block · T: Martin Hill
2. 21. Royal Fantasy (IRE)3/1
3. 37. Most Definitely (IRE)7/2
4. 65. Watchmaker (GB)9/4 fav
8:50 Mix Business With Pleasure Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 15. Not Now Lewis (IRE)13/2Won by half a length · J: Jerry O'Dwyer · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 211. Shunkawakhan (IRE)16/1
3. 310. Silver Blue (IRE)25/1
4. 62. Just Dust (GB)3/1 fav
9:20 Goffs Breeze Up Sale March 7th Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 13. Trachonitis (IRE)6/1Won by half a length · J: Neil Callan · T: J R Jenkins
2. 25. Right Option (IRE)10/1
3. 38. Alnwick (GB)11/4
4. 61. Basalt (IRE)Evens fav

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

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

1:40 Betdaq The Betting Exchange Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 15. What's For Tea (GB)5/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Paddy Butler
2. 22. Tiger's Rocket (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 31. Bridge of Fermoy (IRE)11/4
2:15 betdaq.co.uk Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 18. Silver Guest (GB)5/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Eddie Creighton · T: Mick Channon
2. 22. Film Queen (IRE)66/1
3. 35. Complete Frontline (GER)7/2
2:55 Bet FA Cup - Betdaq Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 14. Maslak (IRE)5/1Won by a length · J: Chris Catlin · T: Peter Hiatt
2. 22. Fusili (IRE)13/2
3. 33. Mutamaasek (USA)6/4 fav
3:30 Try Betdaq For An Exchange Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 13. Philatelist (USA)11/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 21. Baylini (GB)15/2
3. 35. Rationale (IRE)7/1
4:05 betdaqpoker.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 13. Ajigolo (GB)14/1Won by a head · J: Eddie Creighton · T: Mick Channon
2. 25. Northern Empire (IRE)7/2
3. 31. Ebraam (USA)2/1 fav
4:35 Bet Multiples - Betdaq Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 13. Alfresco (GB)10/1Won by a neck · J: Neil Callan · T: Ian Wood
2. 210. Gallantry (GB)16/1
3. 39. Monkey Glas (IRE)12/1
4. 57. Plum Pudding (IRE)7/2 fav
5:05 All New At betdaq.co.uk Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 15. Segal (IRE)1/2 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Tom Queally · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 23. Cathedral Walk (USA)12/1
3. 37. Lady Amberlini (GB)14/1

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:45 toteplacepot 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 18 ran
1. 12. Ambrosinni (GB)14/1Won by half a length · J: James Diment · T: John Spearing
2. 21. Just Amazing (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 318. Senora Snoopy (IRE)4/1
2:20 totescoop6 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 110. Smoothly Does It (GB)12/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Padge Whelan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 28. Moon Star (GER)10/3
3. 32. St Matthew (USA)28/1
4. 46. Super Formen (FR)5/2 fav
2:50 tote Course To Course Novices' Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 11. Kingscourt Lad (IRE)5/2 favWon by a neck · J: Adam Pogson · T: Charles Pogson
2. 25. Factor Fifteen (GB)11/2
3. 37. Kingsbury (IRE)3/1
3:20 toteexacta Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 17 ran
1. 113. Boing Boing (IRE)14/1Won by 7 lengths · J: P J Benson · T: Geoffrey Harker
2. 23. Tisfreetdream (IRE)10/1
3. 35. Billy Murphy (GB)10/1
4. 915. Ocarito (GER)4/1 fav
3:50 totesport.com Lord Gyllene Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 14. Wanango (GER)9/4 jt-favWon by 13 lengths · J: Alan Crowe · T: T Stack
2. 22. Patman Du Charmil (FR)9/4 jt-fav
3. 33. Magic Sky (FR)9/2
4:25 totesport 0800 221 221 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 2f · 6 ran
1. 11. Back On Line (IRE)10/3Won by 19 lengths · J: Mr William Biddick · T: Venetia Williams
2. 25. The Gangerman (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 37. What A Scientist (IRE)8/1
4:55 totesportgames.com Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 16. Jokers Legacy (IRE)6/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Victor Dartnall
2. 24. Gabreselassie (IRE)5/1
3. 313. Helpston (GB)16/1

Uttoxeter racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 50/1

1:30 Bathwick Tyres Salisbury Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 18 ran
1. 12. Song of Songs (GB)5/6 favWon by a short head · J: William Kennedy · T: James Fanshawe
2. 216. Hot Diamond (GB)9/2
3. 314. Turfshuffle (GER)4/1
2:05 Bathwick Tyres Taunton Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 8 ran
1. 11. Kenzo Iii (FR)11/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Charlie Studd · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 22. Pedros Brief (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Kaldouas (FR)11/4 fav
2:40 Bathwick Tyres Yeovil Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 6f · 11 ran
1. 113. Stripe Me Blue (GB)16/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Charlie Studd · T: Peter Jones
2. 21. Pyleigh Lady (GB)14/1
3. 38. Portland Bill (IRE)13/2
4. 49. Arturio (FR)Evens fav
3:10 Country Gentlemen's Association Limited Handicap Chase (Lst) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 1f 110y · 6 ran
1. 11. Neptune Collonges (FR)5/4 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Liam Heard · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 24. Naunton Brook (GB)7/2
3. 32. Butler's Cabin (FR)12/1
3:40 Bathwick Tyres Kingwell Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 13. Katchit (IRE)4/5 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 22. Blythe Knight (IRE)10/3
3. 31. Alph (GB)50/1
4:15 Bathwick Tyres Bridgwater Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 2 ran
1. 12. Starzaan (IRE)5/4Won by 28 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 21. Duc De Regniere (FR)8/13 fav
4:50 Bathwick Tyres Dorchester Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 21 ran
1. 117. Wun Chai (IRE)50/1Won by half a length · J: David England · T: John Panvert
2. 219. Poppy Maroon (GB)8/1
3. 314. Rudivale (IRE)7/2 fav

Wincanton racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 49 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 47 won27.7% · 47 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 £16.99Staked £47.00, returned £30.01 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerWun Chai (IRE) 50/1The 4:50 Bathwick Tyres Dorchester Handicap Hurdle at Wincanton
Joint favourites2 of 4 won50.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Gowran Park	0	7	7	—
Haydock	2	7	7	—
Kempton (AW)	1	7	7	—
Lingfield (AW)	3	7	7	—
Uttoxeter	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Wincanton	3	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 16 February 2008?: 49 races across 7 meetings were run on 16 February 2008: Ascot (7 races), Gowran Park (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Uttoxeter (7 races) and Wincanton (7 races). That is Ascot, Haydock, Kempton (AW), Lingfield (AW), Uttoxeter and Wincanton in Great Britain; Gowran Park 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 16 February 2008?: Ascot: Good (Turf); Gowran Park: Soft (Turf); Haydock: Good To Soft (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Uttoxeter: Good To Soft (Turf); Wincanton: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 16 February 2008?: Outright favourites won 13 of 47 on 16 February 2008 (27.7%); joint favourites won 2 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £47.00 and returned £30.01 — a loss of £16.99. 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 Wun Chai (IRE) at 50/1 in the 4:50 Bathwick Tyres Dorchester Handicap Hurdle at Wincanton.
What was the feature race on 16 February 2008?: The feature race was the 2:00 Red Mills Chase (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Gowran Park, won by Ballistraw (IRE) (33/1).
What time was the first race on 16 February 2008?: The first race was the 12:35 J.W.Lees Victor Ludorum Juvenile Novices' Hurdle at Haydock; the last was the 9:20 Goffs Breeze Up Sale March 7th Handicap at Kempton (AW).