What horse racing was on 5 April 2008?

40 races across 6 meetings were run on 5 April 2008: Aintree (7 races), Chepstow (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races), Limerick (IRE) (6 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races) and Newcastle (6 races). That is Aintree, Chepstow, Kempton (AW), Lingfield (AW) and Newcastle in Great Britain; Limerick (IRE) 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 5 April 2008?

Aintree: Good (Turf); Chepstow: Good (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Limerick (IRE): Soft To Heavy (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 5 April 2008?

Outright favourites won 10 of 31 on 5 April 2008 (32.3%); joint favourites won 5 of 18. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £30.67 — a loss of £0.33. 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 Endless Power (IRE) at 25/1 in the 5:00 John Smith's Winner's Tipple Novices' Handicap Chase at Aintree (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 5 April 2008?

The feature race was the 1:45 John Smith's Extra Smooth Handicap Hurdle () (Listed) at Aintree, won by Pearl King (IRE) (10/1).

What time was the first race on 5 April 2008?

The first race was the 1:35 Marion And Mark Adams Birthday Handicap at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 9:20 Kempton For Weddings Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 5 April 2008

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40 races were run across 6 meetings on 5 April 2008: Aintree, Chepstow, Kempton (AW), Limerick (IRE), Lingfield (AW) and Newcastle.

Aintree Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 4 · Biggest winner 25/1

1:45 John Smith's Extra Smooth Handicap Hurdle () Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m½f · 21 ran
1. 117. Pearl King (IRE)10/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 214. Khachaturian (IRE)33/1
3. 35. Heathcote (GB)25/1
4. PU12. Song Of Songs (GB) · pulled up7/2 fav
2:15 John Smith's Maghull Novices' Chase Grade 1 Chase · Class 1 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 18. Tidal Bay (IRE)6/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Howard Johnson
2. 27. Takeroc (FR)5/2
3. 35. Modicum (USA)40/1
2:50 Scottish And Newcastle Pub Enterprises Aintree Hurdle Grade 1 Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 12. Al Eile (IRE)11/4 jt-favWon by 10 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: John Queally
2. 28. Osana (FR)11/4 jt-fav
3. 39. Straw Bear (USA)15/2
3:25 John Smith's Extra Cold Handicap Hurdle () Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m½f · 22 ran
1. 114. Forest Pennant (IRE)9/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 216. Superior Wisdom (IRE)11/1
3. 313. According To Pete (GB)16/1
4:15 John Smith's Grand National Chase (Handicap) Grade 3 Chase · Class 1 · 4m 4f · 40 ran
1. 133. Comply Or Die (IRE)7/1 jt-favWon by 4 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: David Pipe
2. 227. King Johns Castle (IRE)20/1
3. 316. Snowy Morning (IRE)16/1
5:00 John Smith's Winner's Tipple Novices' Handicap Chase (For Conditional Jockeys And Amateur Riders) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 116. Endless Power (IRE)25/1Won by 25 lengths · J: James Reveley · T: Jim Goldie
2. 28. Brave Rebellion (GB)14/1
3. 31. Blaeberry (GB)7/1
4. PU3. My Petra (GB) · pulled up5/1 fav
5:35 John Smith's Champion Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race Grade 2 NH Flat · Class 1 · 2m 1f · 20 ran
1. 117. Honest John (GB)14/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Keith Mercer · T: Tom Tate
2. 213. Touch Of Irish (GB)12/1
3. 314. Cape Tribulation (GB)11/2 jt-fav

Aintree racecourse statistics →

Chepstow Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

1:55 John Smith's People's Race Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 11. Ignotus (GB)2/9 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Seamus Durack · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 27. Pipers Legend (GB)14/1
3. 38. Raise The Heights (IRE)50/1
2:25 John Smith's Exeter Inn Neath Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m3½f · 17 ran
1. 15. Ruling Reef (GB)6/1Won by a length · J: Lee Newnes · T: Mark Usher
2. 211. Castlemainevillage (IRE)8/1
3. 314. Colwyn Bay (IRE)9/1
4. 48. DunkerronI (GB)5/1 fav
3:00 John Smith's Extra Smooth Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 4 ran
1. 12. Warpath (IRE)7/2Won by a short head · J: Mr Nick Williams · T: Evan Williams
2. 21. Something Wells (FR)4/11 fav
3. 34. Lady Purton (GB)11/1
3:35 John Smith's Grand National Day Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m3½f · 14 ran
1. 110. Rathcor (GB)20/1Won by 5 lengths · J: David Dennis · T: Ian Williams
2. 29. Purple Patch (GB)12/1
3. 313. Tarateeno (GB)40/1
4. PU8. Qrackers (FR) · pulled up11/4 fav
4:05 John Smith's Extra Cold Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 15. Mango Catcher (IRE)5/2 jt-favWon by half a length · J: Tom Molloy · T: Rebecca Curtis
2. 28. Littleton Aldor (IRE)6/1
3. 37. Kova Hall (IRE)18/1
4:50 John Smith's Premier Club Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m7½f · 14 ran
1. 114. Arceye (GB)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Derek Laverty · T: William Davies
2. 27. Walton Way (GB)12/1
3. 313. Extra Bold (GB)16/1
4. 53. Shannons Boy (IRE)100/30 fav
5:25 John Smith's "No Nonsense" Racing "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m3½f · 14 ran
1. 12. Oscar Bay (IRE)11/4Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Seamus Durack · T: Jimmy Frost
2. 212. Pride Of Dulcote (FR)7/1
3. 34. Sovereign King I (GB)7/2
4. PU3. Overclear (GB) · pulled up9/4 fav

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

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

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

6:20 Sunbury Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 5 ran
1. 11. Dhhamaan (IRE)2/1 jt-favWon by a length · J: Seb Sanders · T: Ruth Carr
2. 22. Rockfield Lodge (IRE)11/4
3. 34. Little Knickers (GB)11/1
6:50 Michael Small 21st Birthday Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 4 ran
1. 11. Red Rudy (GB)6/4 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Seb Sanders · T: Tony Carroll
2. 25. Honey Monster (IRE)10/1
3. 34. Goodbye Cash (IRE)4/1
7:20 digibet Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 13. Flash Of Colour (GB)6/5 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Amanda Perrett
2. 26. Victoria Montoya (GB)14/1
3. 34. Hampton Court (GB)4/1
7:50 digibet Casino Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 11 ran
1. 11. Lough Beg (IRE)13/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Tor Sturgis
2. 210. Nanosecond (USA)7/2 fav
3. 32. Amwell Brave (GB)13/2
8:20 digibet Sports Betting Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 19. Jomus (GB)9/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Pat Dobbs · T: Les Hall
2. 27. Postmaster (GB)5/1
3. 313. Bold Phoenix (IRE)100/30 fav
8:50 Panoramic Bar & Restaurant Loyalty Scheme Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 12. Commander Cave (USA)15/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Richard Hughes · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 211. Totally Focussed (IRE)66/1
3. 33. Crosstar (GB)9/1
4. 81. Canary Islands (GB)2/1 fav
9:20 Kempton For Weddings Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 111. Jessica Wigmo (GB)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mark Coumbe · T: Tony Carroll
2. 23. Forced Upon Us (GB)7/1
3. 38. Franksalot (IRE)14/1
4. 114. Sintenis Mac (GER)4/1 fav

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

Limerick (IRE) Soft To Heavy · Turf · 6 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 3 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:20 Tote Placepot Races 1 to 6 (C & G) Maiden Flat · 6½f · 14 ran
1. 13. Dubburg (USA)11/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Fran Berry · T: David Marnane
2. 24. Fast Hanna (USA)25/1
3. 35. Foxcent (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
2:55 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden Flat · 7f · 16 ran
1. 19. Manhattan Beach (IRE)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: N G McCullagh · T: Enda Kelly
2. 25. House Rebel (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 315. Shauna's Princess (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3:30 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Race Flat · 7f · 3 ran
1. 11. Mr Medici (IRE)9/4Won by 4 lengths · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Kevin Prendergast
2. 22. Provincial (GB)7/2
3. 33. Greatwallofchina (USA)8/11 fav
4:00 Tote Phone Betting 1850 238 669 Handicap Flat · 7f · 16 ran
1. 11. Munsters Call (IRE)5/1Won by 3 lengths · J: C D Allen · T: T Stack
2. 29. Musical Review (UAE)16/1
3. 314. Russian View (USA)7/1
4. 1512. Denanto (IRE)4/1 fav
4:35 www.tote.ie Maiden Flat · 1m · 16 ran
1. 16. Nazdaq (IRE)11/8 favWon by a short head · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: M Halford
2. 212. Dont Cross Tina (IRE)10/1
3. 31. Bravely (IRE)7/1
5:05 Tote Jackpot Races 3 to 6 Handicap Flat · 1m3½f · 16 ran
1. 14. Deputy Consort (USA)16/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Martin Harley · T: Matthieu Palussiere
2. 212. Enter The Indian (IRE)3/1 jt-fav
3. 35. King Of Prussia (IRE)6/1

Limerick racecourse statistics →

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

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

1:35 Marion And Mark Adams Birthday Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 12. Blue Eyed Eloise (GB)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Steve Carson · T: Brian McMath
2. 24. Kings Topic (USA)11/8 fav
3. 33. Wheelavit (IRE)8/1
2:10 Heart Of The South Showjumping Partnership Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 11. King Of Dixie (USA)9/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Doe · T: William Knight
2. 23. Yarqus (GB)11/2
3. 314. Farley Star (GB)4/1
2:45 heartofthesouth.net Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 12. Watamu (IRE)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Seb Sanders · T: Peter Makin
2. 25. Paktolos (FR)9/1
3. 38. Motarjm (USA)7/1
4. 73. John Terry (IRE)3/1 fav
3:20 Heart Of The South Racing International Trial Stakes () Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 16. Sharp Nephew (GB)5/2Won by a neck · J: Richard Hughes · T: Brian Meehan
2. 24. Orientalist Art (GB)9/2
3. 38. Traphalgar (IRE)7/1
4. 45. Redolent (IRE)15/8 fav
3:55 Mary And Arthur Perchard Memorial Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 5 ran
1. 14. Gone Hunting (GB)9/4Won by a nose · J: Jack Dean · T: Bill Turner
2. 23. Ole Ole (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Smalljohn (GB)12/1
4. 46. Grand Plan (USA)6/5 fav
4:40 Play Golf @ Lingfield Park Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 16. Sir George (IRE)13/8 favWon by a neck · J: Alan Munro · T: Peter Chapple-Hyam
2. 25. Pha Mai Blue (GB)6/1
3. 37. Asian Lady (GB)8/1
5:20 arenaleisureplc.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 15. Chrystal Venture (IRE)11/1Won by a neck · J: Neil Pollard · T: Alan McCabe
2. 22. Top Draw I (USA)2/1 fav
3. 31. Benedetto (GB)7/2

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

2:05 bet365 Best Odds Guaranteed On Every Race Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 16 ran
1. 111. Exit Smiling (GB)8/1Won by a neck · J: Micky Fenton · T: Paul Midgley
2. 212. Moheebb (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Celtic Change (IRE)11/2 fav
2:35 bet365 Call 08000 322 365 Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 111. Markab (GB)9/2 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Kevin Morgan
2. 22. Fishforcompliments (GB)10/1
3. 312. Wigwam Willie (IRE)17/2
3:05 bet365.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m4½f · 11 ran
1. 112. Pertemps Networks (GB)9/4 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Dale Gibson · T: Michael Easterby
2. 24. Nero West (FR)16/1
3. 38. Bijou Dan (GB)10/1
3:45 E.B.F./Tarmac Novice Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 15. Saxford (GB)6/1Won by a length · J: Tom Eaves · T: Linda Stubbs
2. 24. Raimond Ridge (IRE)3/1
3. 36. Knavesmire (IRE)6/4 fav
4:30 St James Security Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 14. Drill Sergeant (GB)5/4 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Greg Fairley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 23. Art Trend (IRE)7/1
3. 35. Internationaldebut (IRE)6/4
5:10 Peter Campbell Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 13. Twilight Dawn (GB)25/1Won by a neck · J: Paul Hanagan · T: L Lungo
2. 28. Midnight Mystique (IRE)14/1
3. 37. Mazloma (USA)5/2 fav

Newcastle racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 40 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 31 won32.3% · 31 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 £0.33Staked £31.00, returned £30.67 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerEndless Power (IRE) 25/1The 5:00 John Smith's Winner's Tipple Novices' Handicap Chase at Aintree · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites5 of 18 won27.8% · 9 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	2	4	7	2 of 6 won
Chepstow	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Kempton (AW)	1	5	7	2 of 4 won
Limerick (IRE)	1	3	6	0 of 6 won
Lingfield (AW)	2	7	7	—
Newcastle	3	6	6	—

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 5 April 2008?: 40 races across 6 meetings were run on 5 April 2008: Aintree (7 races), Chepstow (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races), Limerick (IRE) (6 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races) and Newcastle (6 races). That is Aintree, Chepstow, Kempton (AW), Lingfield (AW) and Newcastle in Great Britain; Limerick (IRE) 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 5 April 2008?: Aintree: Good (Turf); Chepstow: Good (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Limerick (IRE): Soft To Heavy (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 5 April 2008?: Outright favourites won 10 of 31 on 5 April 2008 (32.3%); joint favourites won 5 of 18. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £30.67 — a loss of £0.33. 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 Endless Power (IRE) at 25/1 in the 5:00 John Smith's Winner's Tipple Novices' Handicap Chase at Aintree (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 5 April 2008?: The feature race was the 1:45 John Smith's Extra Smooth Handicap Hurdle () (Listed) at Aintree, won by Pearl King (IRE) (10/1).
What time was the first race on 5 April 2008?: The first race was the 1:35 Marion And Mark Adams Birthday Handicap at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 9:20 Kempton For Weddings Handicap at Kempton (AW).