What horse racing was on 3 April 2008?

34 races across 5 meetings were run on 3 April 2008: Aintree (7 races), Kempton (AW) (6 races), Leicester (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (7 races) and Taunton (7 races). That is Aintree, Kempton (AW), Leicester and Taunton in Great Britain; Longchamp (FR) in France. 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 3 April 2008?

Aintree: Good (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Leicester: Soft (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Heavy (Turf); Taunton: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 3 April 2008?

Outright favourites won 6 of 25 on 3 April 2008 (24.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £25.00 and returned £15.23 — a loss of £9.77. 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 Auroras Encore (IRE) at 50/1 in the 5:30 John Smith's Handicap Hurdle at Aintree.

What was the feature race on 3 April 2008?

The feature race was the 2:00 John Smith's Great Float Social Club Liverpool Hurdle (Grd2) (Grade 2) at Aintree, won by Blazing Bailey (GB) (5/1).

What time was the first race on 3 April 2008?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix du Bois de Boulogne at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 9:20 Panoramic Bar & Restaurant Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 3 April 2008

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34 races were run across 5 meetings on 3 April 2008: Aintree, Kempton (AW), Leicester, Longchamp (FR) and Taunton.

Aintree Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:00 John Smith's Great Float Social Club Liverpool Hurdle (Grd2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m 110y · 11 ran
1. 11. Blazing Bailey (GB)5/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 28. Faasel (IRE)20/1
3. 32. Inglis Drever (GB)13/8 fav
2:35 totesport Bowl Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 1f · 5 ran
1. 14. Our Vic (IRE)9/1Won by a nose · J: Timmy Murphy · T: David Pipe
2. 22. Kauto Star (FR)4/7 fav
3. 31. Exotic Dancer (FR)6/1
3:10 John Smith's 250th Anniversary 4-Y-O Novices' Hurdle (Grd1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 11. Binocular (FR)11/8 favWon by 7 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 22. Celestial Halo (IRE)7/4
3. 35. Harper Valley (IRE)7/1
3:45 John Smith's Fox Hunters' Chase (Nat Course) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f 110y · 19 ran
1. 16. Christy Beamish (IRE)6/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Mr Joshua Guerriero · T: P Jones
2. 212. Katarino (FR)13/2
3. 310. Holy Joe (FR)25/1
4. 516. Thisthatandtother (IRE)3/1 fav
4:20 Silver Cross Prams Red Rum Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Chase · Class 1 · 2m · 18 ran
1. 118. Stan (NZ)25/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Venetia Williams
2. 217. Dev (IRE)14/1
3. 35. Lord Henry (IRE)33/1
4. 43. Lennon (IRE)5/1 fav
4:55 Citroen C5 Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 11. Elusive Dream (GB)7/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 26. Whiteoak (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Franchoek (IRE)9/4 fav
5:30 John Smith's Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 21 ran
1. 111. Auroras Encore (IRE)50/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Tjade Collier · T: Sue Smith
2. 27. I'm So Lucky (GB)16/1
3. 33. Ring The Boss (IRE)25/1
4. 179. Peacock (FR)5/1 fav

Aintree racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/2

6:50 kempton.co.uk Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 14. Ben (GB)4/1Won by half a length · J: T Quinn · T: Pat Murphy
2. 22. Walragnek (GB)25/1
3. 35. Espy (GB)11/4 fav
7:20 Day Time, Night Time, Great Time Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 15. Mista Rossa (GB)9/2Won by a length · J: Travis Block · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 22. Calistos Quest (GB)2/1 fav
3. 36. Si Belle (IRE)8/1
7:50 Sunbury Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 5 ran
1. 14. Bull Market (IRE)7/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Richard Smith · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 23. Turner's Touch (GB)2/1 fav
3. 31. Lucayan Dancer (GB)9/4
8:20 Kempton For Conferences Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 16. Punta Galera (IRE)11/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Paul Green
2. 22. One To Follow (GB)9/1
3. 37. Rose Bien (GB)25/1
4. 55. Rose Row (GB)5/2 fav
8:50 Kempton For Outdoor Events Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 13. Desiderio (GB)5/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Richard Hughes · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 21. Fools Gold (GB)7/1
3. 36. Llab Nala (GB)8/1
9:20 Panoramic Bar & Restaurant Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 14. Fathsta (IRE)11/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Liam Keniry · T: Sylvester Kirk
2. 211. Asian Power (IRE)12/1
3. 310. Enodoc (GB)25/1
4. 76. Premier Danseur (IRE)3/1 fav

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

Leicester Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 22/1

2:10 ladbrokes.com Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 2y · 6 ran
1. 11. Art Connoisseur (IRE)10/3Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Michael Bell
2. 24. Joe Caster (GB)85/40 fav
3. 36. Transcentral (GB)7/2
2:45 ladbrokes.com Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 218y · 7 ran
1. 14. Jazenio (GB)5/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 21. Our Sunnie (GB)7/2
3. 35. One Called Alice (GB)6/4 fav
3:20 ladbrokescasino.com Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 5f 218y · 7 ran
1. 17. Quiet Elegance (GB)22/1Won by half a length · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: Eric Alston
2. 22. Inxile (IRE)10/1
3. 36. Irish Pearl (IRE)10/1
4. 53. Oasis Wind (GB)8/11 fav
3:55 ladbrokes.com Kibworth Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 1f 218y · 7 ran
1. 18. Captain Webb (GB)7/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 26. Ballochroy (IRE)10/1
3. 33. No To Trident (GB)12/1
4:30 ladbrokes.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 218y · 14 ran
1. 19. Downhiller (IRE)3/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: John Dunlop
2. 213. Meshtri (IRE)3/1
3. 36. Ella (GB)16/1
4. 411. Empowered (IRE)5/2 fav
5:05 ladbrokescasino.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 183y · 7 ran
1. 15. Enroller (IRE)11/10 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Martin Dwyer · T: William Muir
2. 26. Spiritonthemount (USA)4/1
3. 33. Al Azy (IRE)9/4
5:40 Levy Board Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 9y · 12 ran
1. 112. The Osteopath (IRE)2/1 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Phillip Makin · T: Michael Dods
2. 21. Guilded Warrior (GB)9/1
3. 38. Fifty Cents (GB)12/1

Leicester racecourse statistics →

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

12:50 Prix du Bois de Boulogne (Handicap) Flat · 1m · 4 ran
1. 115. Galixi (FR)Won by a short head · J: Franck Blondel · T: J-P Roman
2. 210. Lotharios (FR)
3. 32. Nera Divine (FR)
1:20 Prix du Louvre (Fillies) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 15. Azabara (GB)Won by a head · J: Johan Victoire · T: A Fabre
2. 21. Goldikova (IRE)
3. 32. Chasing Stars (GB)
1:50 Prix Machado (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m · 4 ran
1. 14. In Seclusion (USA)Won by 2 lengths · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: A Fabre
2. 23. Royal God (USA)
3. 31. Blue Exit (USA)
2:25 Prix de la Pepiniere () Flat · 1m2½f · 8 ran
1. 14. Claire Et Bleu (FR)Won by 3 lengths · J: Alexis Badel · T: Mme M Bollack-Badel
2. 21. Believe Me (IRE)
3. 33. Concentric (GB)
2:55 Prix du Petit Montrouge (Handicap) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 12. Cup Of Tea (FR)Won by 3 lengths · J: Johan Victoire · T: F-X De Chevigny
2. 27. Enjoy Less (FR)
3. 34. Quick Jem (GB)
3:25 Prix du Gros Caillou Flat · 7f · 5 ran
1. 16. Skagerrak (USA)Won by half a length · J: Olivier Peslier · T: D Smaga
2. 24. Mikos (FR)
3. 35. Bertranicus (FR)
3:55 Prix de la Huchette (Claimer) Flat · 1m · 4 ran
1. 13. Spider Flash (FR)Won by 2 lengths · J: Johan Victoire · T: J Rossi
2. 21. Hang Ouer (FR)
3. 314. Zaliana (FR)

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:20 Sporting Spirits Conditionals' Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 110y · 13 ran
1. 17. Hill Forts Henry (GB)8/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Sam Jones · T: Seamus Mullins
2. 22. A Double Ewe Bee (GB)9/2 fav
3. 313. Mialyssa (GB)10/1
2:55 South Tetcott Hunt Supporters Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 7 ran
1. 12. Menchikov (FR)5/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Mick Fitzgerald · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 21. Leading Attraction (IRE)2/5 fav
3. 34. Kinkeel (IRE)66/1
3:30 DH Payne & Son Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 12 ran
1. 114. Sharp Dresser (USA)7/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Liam Treadwell · T: Venetia Williams
2. 211. Jocheski (IRE)10/1
3. 38. San Marino (FR)100/1
4:05 Joe Dinham Memorial Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f · 5 ran
1. 11. Bring Me Sunshine (IRE)11/4 jt-favWon by 10 lengths · J: Mick Fitzgerald · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 24. Salinas (GER)17/2
3. 35. Alam (USA)4/1
4:40 southwest-racing.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 13 ran
1. 112. Wild Tonto (IRE)8/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Felix De Giles · T: Miss H Lewis
2. 28. Double Header (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Dalaram (IRE)9/2 co-fav
5:15 Captain Ronnie Wallace Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 7f 110y · 7 ran
1. 19. Chesnut Annie (IRE)11/4Won by 8 lengths · J: Miss Isabel Tompsett · T: Beth Roberts
2. 28. Spuddler's Dream (GB)9/4 fav
3. 36. High Peak (GB)12/1
5:50 NGS Group Ltd Intermediate Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 13 ran
1. 11. Beat The System (GB)10/1Won by a head · J: Bernie Wharfe · T: Martin Hill
2. 22. Bob 'n' You (IRE)11/4
3. 33. Earth Dream (IRE)13/2
4. 45. Moleskin (IRE)Evens fav

Taunton 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 favourites6 of 25 won24.0% · 25 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 £9.77Staked £25.00, returned £15.23 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerAuroras Encore (IRE) 50/1The 5:30 John Smith's Handicap Hurdle at Aintree
Joint favourites1 of 5 won20.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	1	7	7	—
Kempton (AW)	1	6	6	—
Leicester	3	7	7	—
Longchamp (FR)	0	0	7	—
Taunton	1	5	7	1 of 5 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 7 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 7 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 3 April 2008?: 34 races across 5 meetings were run on 3 April 2008: Aintree (7 races), Kempton (AW) (6 races), Leicester (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (7 races) and Taunton (7 races). That is Aintree, Kempton (AW), Leicester and Taunton in Great Britain; Longchamp (FR) in France. 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 3 April 2008?: Aintree: Good (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Leicester: Soft (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Heavy (Turf); Taunton: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 3 April 2008?: Outright favourites won 6 of 25 on 3 April 2008 (24.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £25.00 and returned £15.23 — a loss of £9.77. 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 Auroras Encore (IRE) at 50/1 in the 5:30 John Smith's Handicap Hurdle at Aintree.
What was the feature race on 3 April 2008?: The feature race was the 2:00 John Smith's Great Float Social Club Liverpool Hurdle (Grd2) (Grade 2) at Aintree, won by Blazing Bailey (GB) (5/1).
What time was the first race on 3 April 2008?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix du Bois de Boulogne at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 9:20 Panoramic Bar & Restaurant Handicap at Kempton (AW).