What horse racing was on 29 February 2008?

34 races across 5 meetings were run on 29 February 2008: Doncaster (7 races), Dundalk (AW) (7 races), Kempton (AW) (6 races), Newbury (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Doncaster, Kempton (AW), Newbury and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Dundalk (AW) 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 29 February 2008?

Doncaster: Good (Turf); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 29 February 2008?

Outright favourites won 13 of 32 on 29 February 2008 (40.6%); joint favourites won 0 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £36.08 — a profit of £4.08. 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 Arctic Wings (IRE) at 20/1 in the 2:10 West Berkshire Mencap Juvenile Novices' Hurdle at Newbury.

What time was the first race on 29 February 2008?

The first race was the 2:00 E.B.F. Mares Only 'NH' Novices' Hurdle at Doncaster; the last was the 9:40 Devil Oil Handicap at Dundalk (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 29 February 2008

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34 races were run across 5 meetings on 29 February 2008: Doncaster, Dundalk (AW), Kempton (AW), Newbury and Wolverhampton (AW).

Doncaster Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 6 of 7 · Biggest winner 3/1F

2:00 E.B.F. Mares Only 'NH' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 9 ran
1. 11. Overbranch (GB)2/1Won by a head · J: James Halliday · T: Malcolm Jefferson
2. 24. Cute N You Know It (GB)25/1
3. 38. Red Letter Girl (IRE)40/1
4. 72. Aimigayle (GB)13/8 fav
2:30 Go Racing In Yorkshire Summer Festival Novices' Handicap Chs Chase · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 7 ran
1. 11. King Daniel (GB)85/40 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Fearghal Davis · T: Evelyn Slack
2. 25. First Fought (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Space Cowboy (IRE)7/2
3:05 Lincoln Tickets On Sale Mares Only Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 6 ran
1. 14. Heavenly Chorus (GB)3/1 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: James Reveley · T: Keith Reveley
2. 27. Chip N Pin (GB)10/3
3. 35. Big Bertha (GB)10/3
3:40 doncaster-racecourse.co.uk Claiming Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 16 ran
1. 11. Prime Contender (GB)Evens favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 210. Sun Quest (GB)13/2
3. 35. Lord Adonis (IRE)33/1
4:15 A1 Medical & General Ltd Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f · 8 ran
1. 12. Randwick Roar (IRE)2/1 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 24. Classic Capers (GB)8/1
3. 33. Marked Man (IRE)15/2
4:45 Rose Hill Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f · 3 ran
1. 11. Sharp Reply (USA)2/11 favWon by 24 lengths · J: Mark Bradburne · T: Sue Bradburne
2. 23. Allborn Lad (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Celtic Society (IRE)14/1
5:15 Buy Tickets On-Line Conditional Jockeys 'NH' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 8 ran
1. 14. Greenbridge (IRE)5/4 favWon by 19 lengths · J: Jack Doyle · T: Alan King
2. 25. Merchant Red (USA)11/4
3. 38. Sea Venture (IRE)5/1

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

Dundalk (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Ireland

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

6:40 Morgan Fuels/Morgan Diaries Fillies Maiden Flat · 1m · 9 ran
1. 12. Fictional Account (IRE)9/4 favWon by half a length · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 26. Shy Smile (IRE)16/1
3. 31. Cathrine De Medici (IRE)5/2
7:10 Rogers Construction (C&G) Maiden Flat · 1m · 12 ran
1. 13. Bravely Fought (IRE)4/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 22. Blue Law (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Badger Or Bust (IRE)11/10 fav
7:40 McNamees Bakery Handicap (45-60) Flat · 7f · 14 ran
1. 12. Rock Of Tarik (IRE)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Fran Berry · T: M J Grassick
2. 28. Princess Teddy (IRE)16/1
3. 314. Russian View (USA)10/1
8:10 Bar One Handicap Flat · 7f · 5 ran
1. 11. Icemancometh (IRE)11/4Won by 5 lengths · J: Chris Hayes · T: Edward Lynam
2. 22. Sixteen Forty Two (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 35. Miranda's Girl (IRE)16/1
8:40 Farmlea Handicap (60-90) Flat · 1m 2f 150y · 14 ran
1. 16. Green Tobasco (GB)5/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Wayne Lordan · T: M J P O'Brien
2. 29. Norther Bay (FR)5/1
3. 37. Baynes Cross (IRE)5/1
9:10 Hanratty Oils Race Flat · 1m 4f · 15 ran
1. 19. Harchibald (FR)3/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Noel Meade
2. 22. Emmpat (IRE)10/1
3. 311. Kalderon (GER)8/1
4. 412. Kempes (IRE)11/4 fav
9:40 Devil Oil Handicap Flat · 6f · 5 ran
1. 15. Infinite Charm (IRE)8/1Won by a length · J: Wayne Lordan · T: M J P O'Brien
2. 26. Romeo's On Fire (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 34. Emily Blake (IRE)3/1

Dundalk (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

6:50 Jump Racing Here Tomorrow Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 13. Fast Freddie (GB)7/1Won by 2 lengths · J: David Nolan · T: S Parr
2. 22. Rocker (GB)7/2
3. 31. Hollow Jo (GB)2/1 fav
4. 36. Kempsey (GB)10/3
7:20 Panoramic Bar & Restaurant Loyalty Scheme Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 111. Prime Number (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Joe Fanning · T: John Akehurst
2. 27. Lord Theo (GB)20/1
3. 310. Watchmaker (GB)7/2
4. 42. Moonlight Man (GB)3/1 fav
7:50 digibet.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 114. Trimaran (IRE)3/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 210. Mekong Melody (IRE)Evens fav
3. 35. Gang Show (IRE)16/1
8:20 Digibet Sports Betting Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 110. Contented (IRE)12/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Liam Keniry · T: Linda Jewell
2. 23. Lindbergh (GB)13/2
3. 37. Over To You Bert (GB)13/2
4. 82. Unlimited (GB)7/2 fav
8:50 Digibet Apprentice Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 13. Without Excuse (USA)11/8 favWon by a head · J: Ashley Hamblett · T: Marco Botti
2. 22. Given A Choice (IRE)6/4
3. 31. Dream Forest (IRE)33/1
9:20 Kempton Park For Outdoor Events Classified Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m 4f · 7 ran
1. 11. Ben Bacchus (IRE)11/10 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Chris Catlin · T: Peter Hiatt
2. 24. On Every Street (GB)11/4
3. 35. Sparkbridge (IRE)66/1

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:10 West Berkshire Mencap Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 14 ran
1. 14. Arctic Wings (IRE)20/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Tony Carroll
2. 210. Kanonkop (GB)12/1
3. 312. Zelos (IRE)100/1
4. 62. Alaghiraar (IRE)6/5 fav
2:40 Arkell's 3B Bitter 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 18 ran
1. 12. Pettifour (IRE)14/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 214. The Jazz Musician (IRE)4/1
3. 311. Orion d'Oudairies (FR)16/1
4. 716. Von Galen (IRE)7/2 fav
3:15 Securon Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 1f · 6 ran
1. 11. Oceanos des Obeaux (FR)15/2Won by half a length · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 24. Key Phil (FR)8/1
3. 36. Brave Villa (FR)7/2
4. PU2. Bring Me Sunshine (IRE) · pulled up15/8 fav
3:50 Arkell's Brewery Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 6f 110y · 12 ran
1. 11. Kings Euro (IRE)7/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Seamus Durack · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 24. Burren Legend (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 38. Double Dizzy (GB)11/1
4:25 Securon Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 10 ran
1. 18. El Zorro (GB)8/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Owyn Nelmes · T: Neil King
2. 210. Ricardo's Chance (GB)7/2
3. 34. Cold Mountain (IRE)12/1
4. 57. Leamington Lad (IRE)3/1 fav
4:55 Paul Nicholls Racing Ltd Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 6f 110y · 10 ran
1. 13. Royal Hector (GER)4/1Won by 13 lengths · J: Mr A Wintle · T: Andy Hobbs
2. 24. Ask Again (GB)5/1
3. 38. Organiz (FR)2/1 fav
5:25 totesport.com Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 16 ran
1. 11. So Now (IRE)9/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 216. Herald Angel (FR)4/1 jt-fav
3. 35. Millitant Man (GB)10/1

Newbury racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

2:20 Betdaq The Betting Exchange Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 7 ran
1. 15. Yes One (IRE)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Neil Callan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 21. Safari Sundowner (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 36. Machinate (USA)10/1
2:50 Hotel & Conferencing At Wolverhampton Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 7 ran
1. 12. Northern Desert (IRE)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Kirsty Milczarek · T: Sean Curran
2. 23. Pianoforte (USA)12/1
3. 31. Arctic Desert (GB)6/1
4. 54. One Night In Paris (IRE)8/15 fav
3:25 Call 0844 576 5938 For Pontin's Best Deals Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m 119y · 11 ran
1. 18. Bugsy's Boy (GB)7/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: Paul D'Arcy
2. 25. Rainbow Dash (IRE)20/1
3. 32. Josh You Are (GB)10/11 fav
4:00 Family Fun All Day At Pontin's Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 11 ran
1. 17. Chief Exec (GB)8/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Liam Jones · T: Jeremy Gask
2. 23. Follow The Flag (IRE)6/1
3. 312. Sovereignty (JPN)9/2 fav
4:35 Time To Book Your Pontin's Break Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 216y · 10 ran
1. 15. Mister New York (USA)3/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Kirsty Milczarek · T: Noel Chance
2. 211. Valhillen (GB)14/1
3. 31. Cross Fell (USA)9/2
5:05 Race To Pontin's For Easter Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f 50y · 10 ran
1. 11. Millville (GB)5/2 favWon by half a length · J: Neil Callan · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 27. Polish Power (GER)8/1
3. 34. Grande Caiman (IRE)8/1
5:35 Try Betdaq For An Exchange Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 50y · 12 ran
1. 110. Always Bold (IRE)4/5 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Greg Fairley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 25. Guardian of Truth (IRE)7/4
3. 312. Soxy Doxy (IRE)25/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 34 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 £4.08Staked £32.00, returned £36.08 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerArctic Wings (IRE) 20/1The 2:10 West Berkshire Mencap Juvenile Novices' Hurdle at Newbury
Joint favourites0 of 5 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Doncaster	6	7	7	—
Dundalk (AW)	2	6	7	0 of 3 won
Kempton (AW)	2	6	6	—
Newbury	0	6	7	0 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	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 29 February 2008?: 34 races across 5 meetings were run on 29 February 2008: Doncaster (7 races), Dundalk (AW) (7 races), Kempton (AW) (6 races), Newbury (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Doncaster, Kempton (AW), Newbury and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Dundalk (AW) 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 29 February 2008?: Doncaster: Good (Turf); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 29 February 2008?: Outright favourites won 13 of 32 on 29 February 2008 (40.6%); joint favourites won 0 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £36.08 — a profit of £4.08. 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 Arctic Wings (IRE) at 20/1 in the 2:10 West Berkshire Mencap Juvenile Novices' Hurdle at Newbury.
What time was the first race on 29 February 2008?: The first race was the 2:00 E.B.F. Mares Only 'NH' Novices' Hurdle at Doncaster; the last was the 9:40 Devil Oil Handicap at Dundalk (AW).