What horse racing was on 7 April 2008?

29 races across 4 meetings were run on 7 April 2008: Kelso (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races) and Plumpton (7 races). That is Kelso, Kempton (AW) and Plumpton in Great Britain; Maisons-Laffitte (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 7 April 2008?

Kelso: Soft (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Heavy (Turf); Plumpton: Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 7 April 2008?

Outright favourites won 8 of 21 on 7 April 2008 (38.1%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £21.00 and returned £21.46 — a profit of £0.46. 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 Celian (FR) at 16/1 in the 5:20 Alexander Catering Maiden Open NH Flat Race at Plumpton.

What was the feature race on 7 April 2008?

The feature race was the 2:50 Prix Jacques Laffitte () (Straight Course) (Listed) at Maisons-Laffitte (FR), won by Krataios (FR).

What time was the first race on 7 April 2008?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix de Newmarket at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 5:30 'For Old Times Sake' Hunters' Chase at Kelso.

Racing Results

Monday 7 April 2008

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29 races were run across 4 meetings on 7 April 2008: Kelso, Kempton (AW), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) and Plumpton.

Kelso Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 15/2

2:30 Keyline 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 15 ran
1. 11. Raysrock (IRE)5/6 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Ryan Mania · T: P Monteith
2. 25. Midas (FR)9/2
3. 315. Smarties Party (GB)14/1
3:00 Isabel Archer 100th Birthday Celebration Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 9 ran
1. 11. Or de Grugy (FR)11/4Won by 6 lengths · J: Mark Bradburne · T: Sue Bradburne
2. 23. The Whisperer (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 37. Leney Dow Jones (IRE)20/1
3:30 Grass Roots - Buccleuch Cup Maiden Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 1f · 12 ran
1. 15. Robbers Glen (IRE)7/4 favWon by 18 lengths · J: Mrs V Jackson · T: Valerie Jackson
2. 28. Uncle Neil (IRE)10/1
3. 33. High Expectations (IRE)50/1
4:00 Paul Burton Drinks Wholesale Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 18. Orang Outan (FR)15/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Gary Berridge · T: James Ewart
2. 26. Inch High (GB)14/1
3. 34. Deedeetee (IRE)5/1
4. PU5. Lambrini Legend (IRE) · pulled up3/1 fav
4:30 Pat De Clermont Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 8 ran
1. 18. Great Jane (FR)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mark Bradburne · T: Sue Bradburne
2. 24. Cheer Us On (GB)11/1
3. 39. Fencote Gold (GB)8/1
4. F2. Northern Quest (IRE) · fell2/1 fav
5:00 Princess Royal Trust For Carers Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 12 ran
1. 114. Bene Lad (IRE)7/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Richie McGrath · T: Jim Goldie
2. 26. Heez A Steel (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 313. Charles Street (GB)7/1
5:30 'For Old Times Sake' Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 6f 110y · 9 ran
1. 11. Natiain (GB)8/11 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Harry Haynes · T: Alistair M Brown
2. 29. Minouchka (FR)11/4
3. 32. Harlov (FR)9/1

Kelso racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:10 Panoramic Bar & Restaurant Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 15. Lord of The Reins (IRE)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Adam Kirby · T: Derek Shaw
2. 21. Spoof Master (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 37. Azygous (GB)4/1
2:40 kempton.co.uk Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 16. Title Role (GB)11/4Won by a head · J: Tolley Dean · T: Paul Cole
2. 25. Sweet Lightning (GB)33/1
3. 34. St Jean Cap Ferrat (GB)5/4 fav
3:10 Kempton For Weddings Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 5 ran
1. 12. Animator (GB)5/2 favWon by a length · J: T Quinn · T: Paul Cole
2. 21. Summer Winds (GB)3/1
3. 34. Jollyhockeysticks (GB)5/1
3:40 Kempton For Outdoor Events Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 4 ran
1. 13. Lizzie Wiggins (GB)12/1Won by a length · J: J F Egan · T: Marco Botti
2. 21. Bridge of Fermoy (IRE)4/6 fav
3. 32. Days of Pleasure (IRE)5/2
4:10 Optichrome Printers Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 12. Lady Dedlock (GB)15/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Robert Havlin · T: Jamie Poulton
2. 23. Salut Saint Cloud (GB)7/2 jt-fav
3. 37. Starstruck Peter (IRE)8/1
4:40 Sunbury Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 11. My Shadow (GB)13/8 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Ian Mongan · T: Simon Dow
2. 22. Kashmina (GB)14/1
3. 35. Pantherii (USA)8/1
5:10 Kempton Park Punters Club Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 11. Straight Face (IRE)15/8 favWon by a short head · J: Ashley Hamblett · T: Gay Kelleway
2. 26. Balerno (GB)8/1
3. 37. Stargazy (GB)11/1

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

Maisons-Laffitte (FR) Heavy · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 2 · Biggest winner 7/5F

12:50 Prix de Newmarket (Handicap) Flat · 6f · 3 ran
1. 112. Psy Chic (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Dominique Boeuf · T: Robert Collet
2. 215. Benodet (IRE)
3. 313. Fareion (GER)
1:20 Prix de Maisons Sur Seine (Claimer) Flat · 5½f · 3 ran
1. 16. Piemontaise (FR)Won by half a length · J: Mickael Forest · T: C Boutin
2. 28. Roi Dana (FR)
3. 39. Jeepee's Dream (IRE)
1:50 Prix Le Sancy Flat · 6f · 3 ran
1. 17. Verba (FR)7/5 favWon by half a length · J: Thierry Thulliez · T: Richard Gibson
2. 23. Equiano (FR)19/5
3. 31. Garden City (FR)
2:20 Prix Prompt (Unraced) Flat · 4½f · 3 ran
1. 14. Man River (FR)Won by a nose · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 211. Pink Candie (FR)
3. 38. Baby Chope (FR)
2:50 Prix Jacques Laffitte () (Straight Course) Flat · 1m 1f · 6 ran
1. 14. Krataios (FR)Won by half a length · J: M Blancpain · T: C Laffon-Parias
2. 21. Echoes Rock (GER)
3. 35. Apophis (IRE)
3:20 Prix Right Royal () (Right-Handed) Flat · 1m7½f · 6 ran
1. 15. Art Martial (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 22. Latin Mood (FR)
3. 34. Aachen (GB)5/4 fav
3:50 Prix De La Plaine D'Acheres (Handicap) Flat · 6f · 3 ran
1. 13. Ballinapark (FR)Won by a nose · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: D Sepulchre
2. 215. Cherokee Fast (GB)
3. 39. Mentawai (FR)
4:20 Prix de Lambourn (Handicap) Flat · 6f · 3 ran
1. 17. Pivock (GB)Won by 5 lengths · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: M Delzangles
2. 216. Holkeos (FR)
3. 35. Divinatrice (FR)

Maisons-Laffitte racecourse statistics →

Plumpton Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:20 Alexander Catering Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 14. Mon Chevalier (IRE)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Bernie Wharfe · T: Carroll Gray
2. 21. Barodine (GB)11/4
3. 35. Noble Future (GB)11/8 fav
2:50 Wells Farm Supplies Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 3 ran
1. 12. Captain Smoothy (GB)10/1Won by 30 lengths · J: Matt Crawley · T: Ken Clutterbuck
2. 21. Sir Harry Ormesher (GB)1/12 fav
3. 33. Celtic Treasure (IRE)33/1
3:20 Express Chef Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 15. Forager (GB)17/2Won by 12 lengths · J: Seamus Durack · T: David Arbuthnot
2. 24. Explosive Fox (IRE)12/1
3. 37. Joli Classical (IRE)4/1
4. 43. Marshalls Run (IRE)7/2 fav
3:50 Survey Roofing Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 16. Wondersobright (IRE)11/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Richard Killoran · T: Paddy Butler
2. 23. Hansomelle (IRE)15/2
3. 31. Posh Emily (GB)7/2
4:20 Mid Sussex Homes Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 8 ran
1. 15. Pacco (FR)7/2Won by a head · J: Sam Jones · T: Oliver Sherwood
2. 23. Bobby Donald (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Brendar (IRE)16/1
4. 78. Bendarshaan (GB)2/1 fav
4:50 Alexander Catering Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 8 ran
1. 15. Present M'lord (IRE)5/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: R H & Mrs S Alner
2. 28. Lescer's Lad (GB)13/2
3. 36. Amoreigh (IRE)9/4 fav
5:20 Alexander Catering Maiden Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 2f · 14 ran
1. 11. Celian (FR)16/1Won by a length · J: Alex Merriam · T: Neil King
2. 23. Rebeccas Choice (IRE)20/1
3. 35. Wade Farm Billy (IRE)11/4
4. 78. Dusty Springheeled (IRE)5/2 fav

Plumpton racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 29 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 favourites8 of 21 won38.1% · 21 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 £0.46Staked £21.00, returned £21.46 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerCelian (FR) 16/1The 5:20 Alexander Catering Maiden Open NH Flat Race at Plumpton
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Kelso	3	7	7	—
Kempton (AW)	3	5	7	0 of 4 won
Maisons-Laffitte (FR)	1	2	8	—
Plumpton	1	7	7	—

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. 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 7 April 2008?: 29 races across 4 meetings were run on 7 April 2008: Kelso (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races) and Plumpton (7 races). That is Kelso, Kempton (AW) and Plumpton in Great Britain; Maisons-Laffitte (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 7 April 2008?: Kelso: Soft (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Heavy (Turf); Plumpton: Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 7 April 2008?: Outright favourites won 8 of 21 on 7 April 2008 (38.1%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £21.00 and returned £21.46 — a profit of £0.46. 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 Celian (FR) at 16/1 in the 5:20 Alexander Catering Maiden Open NH Flat Race at Plumpton.
What was the feature race on 7 April 2008?: The feature race was the 2:50 Prix Jacques Laffitte () (Straight Course) (Listed) at Maisons-Laffitte (FR), won by Krataios (FR).
What time was the first race on 7 April 2008?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix de Newmarket at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 5:30 'For Old Times Sake' Hunters' Chase at Kelso.