What horse racing was on 1 April 2008?

26 races across 4 meetings were run on 1 April 2008: Auteuil (FR) (7 races), Folkestone (7 races), Southwell (AW) (6 races) and Wetherby (6 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Folkestone, Southwell (AW) and Wetherby 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 1 April 2008?

Auteuil (FR): Heavy (Turf); Folkestone: Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Wetherby: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 1 April 2008?

Outright favourites won 7 of 19 on 1 April 2008 (36.8%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £19.00 and returned £17.71 — a loss of £1.29. 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 Royal Auditon (GB) at 66/1 in the 5:05 Betdaq The Betting Exchange Fillies' Handicap at Folkestone.

What was the feature race on 1 April 2008?

The feature race was the 12:50 Prix General de Rougemont (Listed Handicap Hurdle) (Listed) at Auteuil (FR), won by Yellowman (FR).

What time was the first race on 1 April 2008?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix General de Rougemont at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 5:35 Bet Multiples - Betdaq Handicap at Folkestone.

Racing Results

Tuesday 1 April 2008

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26 races were run across 4 meetings on 1 April 2008: Auteuil (FR), Folkestone, Southwell (AW) and Wetherby.

Auteuil (FR) Heavy · Turf · 7 races · France

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

12:50 Prix General de Rougemont (Listed Handicap Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 3 ran
1. 19. Yellowman (FR)Won by a length · J: David Berra · T: Robert Collet
2. 23. Assureur (FR)
3. 31. Atlas Du Berlais (FR)
1:20 Prix The Coyote (Claiming Chase) Chase · 2m1½f · 3 ran
1. 12. Kalif De L'Orme (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Alexis Mercurol · T: Robert Collet
2. 26. Crazy Cherry (FR)
3. 37. Morondava (FR)
1:50 Prix Champaubert (Hurdle) (Colts & Geldings) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 5 ran
1. 11. Olifan De La Barre (FR)5/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Ray O'Brien · T: R Pritchard-Gordon
2. 24. Rosa Mill (GER)19/4
3. 33. Toulesquatre (FR)13/4
2:20 Prix John Cunnington (Hurdle) (Fillies) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 3 ran
1. 17. La Grande Dame (FR)Won by 6 lengths · J: Jeremie Ducout · T: R Caget
2. 23. Ma Belle Tef (FR)
3. 36. Camomille (GER)
2:50 Prix de Saumur (Chase) Chase · 2m5½f · 3 ran
1. 11. Odeillo Du Mathan (FR)Won by 8 lengths · J: Cyrille Gombeau · T: G Cherel
2. 212. Oniraloin (FR)
3. 39. Kalmist Des Pictons (FR)
3:20 Prix La Bate (Claiming Hurdle) (Fillies) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 3 ran
1. 17. Cosavita (FR)Won by 5 lengths · J: Jonathan Nattiez · T: Mme P Alexanian
2. 21. Deliefure (FR)
3. 38. Frozen Beach (FR)
3:50 Prix Arthur Veil-Picard (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 3 ran
1. 110. Grande Haya (FR)Won by a length · J: Cyrille Gombeau · T: A Bonin
2. 25. Moka De L'Isle (FR)
3. 39. El Tango (GER)

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Folkestone Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 66/1

2:20 E.B.F. betdaq.co.uk Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 5 ran
1. 14. Doughnut (GB)9/2Won by a short head · J: Richard Hughes · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 23. Riflessione (GB)7/4 fav
3. 35. Just The Lady (GB)12/1
2:50 Bet Champions League - Betdaq Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 4 ran
1. 14. Never Catcher (IRE)4/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Sophie Doyle · T: P A Blockley
2. 22. Magical Speedfit (IRE)8/13 fav
3. 33. Midnite Blews (IRE)3/1
3:25 betdaqpoker.co.uk Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 11. Tiger's Rocket (IRE)3/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Richard Smith · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 27. Zeffirelli (GB)9/2
3. 35. Rub of The Relic (IRE)9/4 fav
4:00 David Pacy Birthday Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 110. Pravda Street (GB)4/1Won by 5 lengths · J: T Quinn · T: Paul Cole
2. 26. Glorious Gift (IRE)2/1
3. 39. Oarsman (GB)7/4 fav
4:35 Bet Grand National - Betdaq Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 11. Benfleet Boy (GB)10/3Won by 2 lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Brendan Powell
2. 24. Proud Killer (GB)5/1
3. 33. Poppets Sweetlove (GB)7/2
4. 62. Pure Imagination (IRE)11/4 fav
5:05 Betdaq The Betting Exchange Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 18. Royal Auditon (GB)66/1Won by a short head · J: Kirsty Milczarek · T: Terry Clement
2. 24. Snake Skin (GB)5/1
3. 36. Naughty Thoughts (IRE)5/2 fav
5:35 Bet Multiples - Betdaq Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 149y · 7 ran
1. 17. Air Chief (GB)12/1Won by a nose · J: Ian Mongan · T: Harry Dunlop
2. 28. Zen Factor (GB)25/1
3. 32. Tamrai Dancer (GB)7/2
4. 51. General Tufto (GB)5/2 fav

Folkestone racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 5 · Biggest winner 4/1

2:30 southwell-racecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 11. Rebel Duke (IRE)4/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Fergal Lynch · T: D W Barker
2. 22. Strathmore (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 34. Guto (GB)12/1
3:05 Play Golf At Southwell Golf Course Median Auction Maiden Stk Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 14. Golden Penny (GB)11/8 favWon by a head · J: Travis Block · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 26. Ogmore Junction (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Director's Chair (GB)5/1
3:40 Book A Conference At Southwell Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f · 6 ran
1. 13. Robustian (GB)4/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Matthew Davies · T: George Baker
2. 24. Jackie Kiely (GB)7/2 jt-fav
3. 31. First To Call (GB)4/1
4:15 Racehorse Ownership With Hambleton Racing Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 11. Crying Aloud (USA)5/4 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Frankie McDonald · T: P A Blockley
2. 24. Orpenella (GB)9/4
3. 35. Sweet Mind (GB)9/1
4:45 arenaleisureplc.com Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 18. Benandonner (USA)6/4 favWon by a neck · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 27. Regal Parade (GB)9/1
3. 32. Party Boss (GB)8/1
5:15 Golf Membership At Southwell Golf Course Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 17. Swinbrook (USA)7/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 26. Lethal (GB)12/1
3. 34. Cerebus (GB)5/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Wetherby Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

2:10 Wetherby Sunday Car-Boot-Sale Conditionals' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f · 24 ran
1. 112. Lily Tara (GB)8/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Felix De Giles · T: A M Crow
2. 225. Act Gold (GER)11/1
3. 316. Queen of Diamonds (IRE)33/1
4. PU23. Stoneriggs Merc (IRE) · pulled up11/2 fav
2:40 Wetherby Sportsmen's Dinner Thursday 17th Apr Novices' Hdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 11. All For The Cause (IRE)11/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Barry Keniry · T: George Moore
2. 24. Compromiznotension (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 36. King In Waiting (IRE)11/2
3:15 Benfield Ford Wetherby Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 11 ran
1. 15. Brook No Argument (GB)2/1 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: John Quinn
2. 26. Smart John (GB)14/1
3. 37. Tarabaloo (GB)11/2
3:50 Jabra GN & Rocom Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f · 10 ran
1. 11. The Wooden Spoon (IRE)5/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Seamus Durack · T: Jim Best
2. 26. Mr Barnacle (IRE)Evens fav
3. 35. Mey Clouds (IRE)10/1
4:25 New Bramham Hall Conferences & Banqueting Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 9 ran
1. 11. King Jack (GB)1/3 favWon by a length · J: Richard Johnson · T: Richard Phillips
2. 24. Fine Parchment (IRE)25/1
3. 37. Petrus De Sormain (FR)40/1
4:55 Wetherby Races Family Sunday 27th April Standard NH Flat NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 16 ran
1. 112. Lady Bluesky (GB)25/1Won by half a length · J: Ewan Whillans · T: Alistair Whillans
2. 28. The Kealshore Kid (IRE)25/1
3. 33. Desert Stag (GB)4/1
4. 51. Sir Tantallus Hawk (GB)5/6 fav

Wetherby racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 26 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 favourites7 of 19 won36.8% · 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 loss of £1.29Staked £19.00, returned £17.71 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerRoyal Auditon (GB) 66/1The 5:05 Betdaq The Betting Exchange Fillies' Handicap at Folkestone
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Auteuil (FR)	1	1	7	—
Folkestone	0	7	7	—
Southwell (AW)	4	5	6	0 of 2 won
Wetherby	2	6	6	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 6 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 6 winners have no stored starting price and cannot be ranked by price. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 1 April 2008?: 26 races across 4 meetings were run on 1 April 2008: Auteuil (FR) (7 races), Folkestone (7 races), Southwell (AW) (6 races) and Wetherby (6 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Folkestone, Southwell (AW) and Wetherby 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 1 April 2008?: Auteuil (FR): Heavy (Turf); Folkestone: Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Wetherby: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 1 April 2008?: Outright favourites won 7 of 19 on 1 April 2008 (36.8%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £19.00 and returned £17.71 — a loss of £1.29. 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 Royal Auditon (GB) at 66/1 in the 5:05 Betdaq The Betting Exchange Fillies' Handicap at Folkestone.
What was the feature race on 1 April 2008?: The feature race was the 12:50 Prix General de Rougemont (Listed Handicap Hurdle) (Listed) at Auteuil (FR), won by Yellowman (FR).
What time was the first race on 1 April 2008?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix General de Rougemont at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 5:35 Bet Multiples - Betdaq Handicap at Folkestone.