What horse racing was on 6 April 2008?

37 races across 6 meetings were run on 6 April 2008: Compiegne (FR) (1 race), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Market Rasen (7 races) and Southwell (7 races). That is Compiegne (FR) and Longchamp (FR) in France; Leopardstown and Limerick in Ireland; Market Rasen and Southwell 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 6 April 2008?

Compiegne (FR): Heavy (Turf); Leopardstown: Yielding (Turf); Limerick: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Heavy (Turf); Market Rasen: Good (Turf); Southwell: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 6 April 2008?

Outright favourites won 9 of 29 on 6 April 2008 (31.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £29.00 and returned £23.03 — a loss of £5.97. 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 Beach Bunny (IRE) at 25/1 in the 2:45 Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) Maiden at Leopardstown.

What was the feature race on 6 April 2008?

The feature race was the 4:35 Hugh McMahon Memorial Novice Chase (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Limerick, won by Candy Girl (IRE) (3/1).

What time was the first race on 6 April 2008?

The first race was the 12:07 Prix de la Barriere at Compiegne (FR); the last was the 5:45 Leopardstown Evening Meetings Handicap at Leopardstown.

Racing Results

Sunday 6 April 2008

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37 races were run across 6 meetings on 6 April 2008: Compiegne (FR), Leopardstown, Limerick, Longchamp (FR), Market Rasen and Southwell.

Compiegne (FR) Heavy · Turf · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 1 of 1 · Biggest winner EvensF

12:07 Prix de la Barriere (Claiming Hurdle) (Colts & Geldings) Hurdle · 2m1½f · 3 ran
1. 11. Chance Card (FR)Evens favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Christophe Pieux · T: Yannick Fouin
2. 22. Passing De L'Orme (FR)
3. 33. Marble Rock (FR)

Compiegne racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

2:45 Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) Maiden Flat · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 12. Beach Bunny (IRE)25/1Won by a length · J: Chris Hayes · T: Kevin Prendergast
2. 29. Sail (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 310. Second Glance (IRE)7/1
3:15 Leopardstown 1,000 Guineas Trial Stakes (group 3) Flat · 7f · 9 ran
1. 12. Carribean Sunset (IRE)12/1Won by a head · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 24. Halfway To Heaven (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Saoirse Abu (USA)2/1
4. 76. Psalm (IRE)5/4 fav
3:45 Leopardstown Aertel Page 277 Handicap (60-100) Flat · 7f · 13 ran
1. 14. Alone He Stands (IRE)10/3 favWon by a neck · J: Fran Berry · T: J C Hayden
2. 25. Emily Blake (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Cuilaphuca (IRE)14/1
4:15 Leopardstown 2,000 Guineas Trial Stakes (group 3) Flat · 1m · 4 ran
1. 11. Famous Name (GB)4/6 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 25. Moiqen (IRE)4/1
3. 34. Hebridean (IRE)16/1
4:45 Foxrock (c&g) Race Flat · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 13. Unwritten Rule (IRE)9/2Won by a short head · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 26. Washington Irving (IRE)8/13 fav
3. 32. Houston Dynimo (IRE)10/1
5:15 Paddocks Handicap (60-90) Flat · 1m 2f · 14 ran
1. 13. Dolphin Bay (IRE)7/1Won by a neck · J: Rory Cleary · T: J G Burns
2. 211. Honey Run (GB)7/1
3. 31. Dani's Girl (IRE)25/1
4. 44. Siege Of Ennis (IRE)3/1 fav
5:45 Leopardstown Evening Meetings Handicap (50-75) Flat · 7f · 18 ran
1. 115. Ginger Princess (IRE)12/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: M A Cleere · T: Oliver McKiernan
2. 26. Ghostmilk (IRE)10/1
3. 312. Beach Bound (IRE)12/1
4. 43. Rockazar (GB)7/2 fav

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Limerick Yielding To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:35 Meteor Mobile (C&G) Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 115. Glenbarrow (IRE)7/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Roger Loughran · T: D T Hughes
2. 212. Trafalgar Day (GB)4/1
3. 317. Priest Field (IRE)4/1
4. UR5. Cler (IRE) · unseated rider11/4 fav
3:05 Www.tote.ie Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 9 ran
1. 17. Splurge (IRE)5/2Won by 5½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: John J Coleman
2. 29. Victram (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 31. Waly's Own (IRE)5/1
3:35 Dunraven Arms Hotel Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 19. Tranquil Sea (IRE)9/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: E J O'Grady
2. 24. Faltering Fullback (GB)7/1
3. 38. Spaceman (GB)14/1
4:05 Advanced Services (Mares) Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 16 ran
1. 15. Brotenstown (IRE)14/1Won by 3 lengths · J: G Cotter · T: Paul Cashman
2. 23. Brave Betsy (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 38. Forgivememaria (IRE)3/1
4:35 Hugh McMahon Memorial Novice Chase (Grade 2) Chase · 3m · 8 ran
1. 16. Candy Girl (IRE)3/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Drunken Disorderly (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Oscar Honey (IRE)7/1
4. 48. Callherwhatulike (IRE)11/4 fav
5:05 Kevin McManus Bookmaker (Pro-Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 12 ran
1. 111. Galant Ferns (IRE)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Emmet Mullins · T: Liam Kenny
2. 22. Smoking Aces (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 37. The Bishop Looney (IRE)6/1
5:35 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-116) Chase · 2m 3f 110y · 16 ran
1. 115. Right Now (IRE)9/2 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: S J Hassett · T: Adrian Maguire
2. 21. Nine O (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Arkmore Radar (IRE)6/1

Limerick racecourse statistics →

Longchamp (FR) Heavy · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 2 · Biggest winner 84/10

1:10 Prix Juigne (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 17. Magadan (IRE)Won by a head · J: Anthony Crastus · T: E Lellouche
2. 22. Montmartre (FR)
3. 31. Ideal World (USA)
1:45 Prix Europe (Handicap) Flat · 1m7½f · 4 ran
1. 13. Winter Dream (IRE)Won by a nose · J: Jean-Baptiste Hamel · T: Robert Collet
2. 211. Too Nice (FR)
3. 35. Observateur (FR)
2:15 Prix Finlande () (Fillies) Flat · 1m 1f · 8 ran
1. 15. Albisola (IRE)Won by 2½ lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: Robert Collet
2. 24. Seal Bay (IRE)
3. 31. Step Softly (GB)
2:50 Prix de Chaillot (Fillies) Flat · 1m 2f · 4 ran
1. 12. Antiquities (GB)Won by 6 lengths · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: A Fabre
2. 215. Moonlight Danceuse (IRE)
3. 311. Mappa (FR)
3:20 Prix Noailles (Colts & Fillies) Flat · 1m2½f · 6 ran
1. 13. Full Of Gold (FR)4/5 favWon by a head · J: Thierry Gillet · T: Mme Christiane Head
2. 24. Court Canibal (GB)73/10
3. 36. Blue Bresil (FR)22/1
3:50 Prix d'Harcourt Flat · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 16. Loup Breton (IRE)84/10Won by half a length · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: E Lellouche
2. 23. Spirit One (FR)9/10 fav
3. 31. Boris De Deauville (IRE)63/10
4:20 Prix de Saint-Ouen Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 16. Sagodi Mogotsi (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Anthony Cardine · T: D & P Prod'Homme
2. 28. Special Gold (FR)
3. 33. Royaline (IRE)
4:55 Prix d'Enghien (Handicap) Flat · 1m7½f · 3 ran
1. 16. Populonia (FR)Won by 2½ lengths · J: Jean-Baptiste Hamel · T: Robert Collet
2. 23. Smart One (FR)
3. 312. Deglet Nour (FR)

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

Market Rasen Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:20 Amateur Association Lady Riders' Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f 110y · 12 ran
1. 11. Southburgh (IRE)16/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Miss Faye Bramley · T: Christine Dunnett
2. 22. Storm Prince (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 310. First Frost (GB)50/1
2:50 Racing Ahead Weekend Newspaper Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 5 ran
1. 12. Metaphoric (IRE)2/5 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Michael Bell
2. 24. How's Business (GB)7/2
3. 35. Hum The Tune (GB)33/1
3:20 West Lindsey District Council Easter Cup Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f · 4 ran
1. 11. Air Force One (GER)1/6 favWon by 30 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Charlie Mann
2. 24. Desperate Bob (IRE)33/1
3:50 Market Rasen Family Enclosure Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 14 ran
1. 17. Kings Rock (GB)11/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: John Holt
2. 215. Euro Import (GB)16/1
3. 33. Role On (IRE)3/1 fav
4:20 Market Rasen Tattersalls & Rails Bookmakers Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 11. Copper Bay (IRE)7/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Jack Doyle · T: Alan King
2. 23. Moment of Madness (IRE)4/1
3. 36. Eborarry (IRE)6/1
4. UR2. Stagecoach Amber (USA) · unseated rider2/1 fav
4:50 Beaumontcote Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m 1f · 7 ran
1. 14. Itzacliche (IRE)11/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Miss J R Richards · T: Miss Joey Richards
2. 21. Vital Spark (GB)11/4 co-fav
3. 35. Mister Friday (IRE)11/4 co-fav
5:20 Racing Ahead Weekend Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f 110y · 11 ran
1. 111. Sindanna (GB)10/11 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Jack Doyle · T: Alan King
2. 26. Petit Fleur (GB)25/1
3. 310. Rothres (FR)33/1

Market Rasen racecourse statistics →

Southwell Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:10 toteplacepot Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f 110y · 13 ran
1. 16. Wednesday Country (IRE)9/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Felix De Giles · T: Jonathen de Giles
2. 29. Sarahs Gift (IRE)7/1
3. 313. Tipp Top (IRE)8/1
4. 84. Ravenscar (GB)7/2 fav
2:40 Bet Win Only At totesport.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 10 ran
1. 110. Victor Daly (IRE)6/1Won by 14 lengths · J: Stephen Craine · T: Heather Dalton
2. 21. Bronson F'sure (GB)15/2
3. 38. Highland Chief (IRE)10/3 fav
3:10 Bet Place Only At totesport.com Novices' Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 4f 110y · 4 ran
1. 11. Oslot (FR)10/11 jt-favWon by half a length · J: Sam Thomas · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Possol (FR)10/11 jt-fav
3. 34. Naseby Covert (GB)50/1
3:40 toteexacta Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 11 ran
1. 11. The Sliotar (IRE)7/2Won by half a length · J: Felix De Giles · T: G Haine
2. 23. Openditch (FR)9/4 fav
3. 34. April San (GB)7/2
4:10 Play Roulette At totesportcasino Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 110y · 13 ran
1. 111. Porters War (IRE)8/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 24. Dakota Boy (IRE)28/1
3. 32. Capetonian (FR)2/1 fav
4:40 Play Blackjack At totesportcasino.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 15 ran
1. 18. Union Deux (FR)12/1Won by a head · J: Tjade Collier · T: Sue Smith
2. 24. Natoumba (FR)11/2
3. 37. Wizards Dust (GB)11/2
4. 415. Choumakeur (FR)5/1 fav
5:10 Bet US Racing At totesport.com Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 11. Duke of Burgundy (FR)12/1Won by a head · J: Alan O'Keeffe · T: Jennie Candlish
2. 210. Sir Mulberry Hawk (GB)9/4
3. 39. Rubipresent (IRE)15/8 fav

Southwell racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 37 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 favourites9 of 29 won31.0% · 29 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 £5.97Staked £29.00, returned £23.03 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBeach Bunny (IRE) 25/1The 2:45 Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) Maiden at Leopardstown
Joint favourites1 of 5 won20.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Compiegne (FR)	1	1	1	—
Leopardstown	2	7	7	—
Limerick	2	7	7	—
Longchamp (FR)	1	2	8	—
Market Rasen	3	6	7	0 of 3 won
Southwell	0	6	7	1 of 2 won

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 6 April 2008?: 37 races across 6 meetings were run on 6 April 2008: Compiegne (FR) (1 race), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Market Rasen (7 races) and Southwell (7 races). That is Compiegne (FR) and Longchamp (FR) in France; Leopardstown and Limerick in Ireland; Market Rasen and Southwell 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 6 April 2008?: Compiegne (FR): Heavy (Turf); Leopardstown: Yielding (Turf); Limerick: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Heavy (Turf); Market Rasen: Good (Turf); Southwell: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 6 April 2008?: Outright favourites won 9 of 29 on 6 April 2008 (31.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £29.00 and returned £23.03 — a loss of £5.97. 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 Beach Bunny (IRE) at 25/1 in the 2:45 Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) Maiden at Leopardstown.
What was the feature race on 6 April 2008?: The feature race was the 4:35 Hugh McMahon Memorial Novice Chase (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Limerick, won by Candy Girl (IRE) (3/1).
What time was the first race on 6 April 2008?: The first race was the 12:07 Prix de la Barriere at Compiegne (FR); the last was the 5:45 Leopardstown Evening Meetings Handicap at Leopardstown.