What horse racing was on 8 April 2008?

32 races across 5 meetings were run on 8 April 2008: Auteuil (FR) (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (6 races), Sedgefield (6 races) and Southwell (AW) (6 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Fairyhouse in Ireland; Lingfield (AW), Sedgefield and Southwell (AW) 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 8 April 2008?

Auteuil (FR): Heavy (Turf); Fairyhouse: Yielding (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Sedgefield: Good To Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 8 April 2008?

Outright favourites won 9 of 22 on 8 April 2008 (40.9%); joint favourites won 0 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £22.00 and returned £20.42 — a loss of £1.58. 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 Rosy Dawn (GB) at 14/1 in the 2:10 Ron Gilbey's 60th Birthday Selling Stakes at Lingfield (AW).

What was the feature race on 8 April 2008?

The feature race was the 2:20 Prix Murat (Chase) (Grade 2) at Auteuil (FR), won by Remember Rose (IRE).

What time was the first race on 8 April 2008?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix Rose Or No at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 7:40 Ashbourne Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse.

Racing Results

Tuesday 8 April 2008

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32 races were run across 5 meetings on 8 April 2008: Auteuil (FR), Fairyhouse, Lingfield (AW), Sedgefield and Southwell (AW).

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

Outright favs won 0 of 1

12:50 Prix Rose Or No (Listed Handicap Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 3 ran
1. 116. Neo Barres (FR)Won by 8 lengths · J: Stephane Paillard · T: E Leray
2. 210. Fortsite (FR)
3. 312. Pharly De Kerser (FR)
1:20 Prix du Barry (Claiming Chase) Chase · 2m 3f · 3 ran
1. 11. Mowgly Dup (FR)Won by 2 lengths · J: Olivier Subileau · T: E Leray
2. 210. Kirsch Du Layon (FR)
3. 36. Noble Guerrier (FR)
1:50 Prix Grandak (Hurdle) (Unraced Colts & Geldings) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 3 ran
1. 19. Shmabeni (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Regis Schmidlin · T: M Rolland
2. 28. Rock Des Places (FR)
3. 310. Ivanhoe Du Berlais (FR)
2:20 Prix Murat (Chase) Chase · 2m 6f · 8 ran
1. 12. Remember Rose (IRE)Won by 2½ lengths · J: Christophe Pieux · T: J-P Gallorini
2. 21. Lord Carmont (FR)
3. 34. Padisha Soy (FR)
2:50 Prix de Pepinvast (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 10 ran
1. 11. Don Lino (FR)Won by 6 lengths · J: Christophe Pieux · T: J-P Gallorini
2. 210. Desiree Des As (FR)
3. 37. Worldbest (FR)
4. 42. Othermix (FR)5/4 fav
3:20 Prix Maguelonne (Chase) Chase · 2m1½f · 4 ran
1. 16. Astaricaine (FR)Won by half a length · J: Sylvain Dupuis · T: F Belmont
2. 23. Quick Gold (FR)
3. 34. Luxstar (FR)
3:50 Prix Necor (Handicap Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 3 ran
1. 17. Esprit D'Orthe (FR)Won by 3 lengths · J: Xavier Hondier · T: L Ferard
2. 26. Sans Defense (IRE)
3. 33. Resleon (FR)

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 5 · Biggest winner 9/1

4:40 Naul Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 15 ran
1. 115. Young Milly (IRE)4/5 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 26. Afasheen (IRE)11/4
3. 314. Sinead's Lady (IRE)25/1
5:10 St Margarets M'dn H'dle (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 110. Horse Man Pass By (IRE)5/2 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: A J Martin
2. 215. Chellah (IRE)14/1
3. 32. Oran Flyer (IRE)5/1
5:40 St Margarets M'dn H'dle (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 14. Horner Woods (IRE)9/10 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Mark Bolger · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 23. Equus Maximus (IRE)2/1
3. 39. Grand Lahou (FR)6/1
6:10 Dunboyne Handicap Hurdle (81-109) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 18. Duers (IRE)7/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Paul Magnier
2. 23. Sandyzar (IRE)9/1
3. 32. Plunge (IRE)10/1
6:40 Balbriggan Handicap Hurdle (77-90) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 15 ran
1. 12. Tryptronic (IRE)9/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Michael Darcy · T: Michael T Moran
2. 23. Lugato (GER)5/2 jt-fav
3. 316. Rocheford Bridge (GB)9/2
7:10 Swords Beginners Chase Chase · 2m · 16 ran
1. 14. Irish Invader (IRE)7/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 210. Sher Why Not (IRE)3/1
3. 311. Stromstad (IRE)9/2
7:40 Ashbourne Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 3m · 16 ran
1. 16. Prince Massini (IRE)6/1Won by a neck · J: S J Hassett · T: F Flood
2. 22. Ben Adam (IRE)9/1
3. 37. Lemonfield (IRE)9/1
4. 58. Robertstown Rover (IRE)4/1 fav

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:10 Ron Gilbey's 60th Birthday Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 11. Rosy Dawn (GB)14/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Sophie Doyle · T: Ms J S Doyle
2. 23. Herrbee (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Lancaster Lad (IRE)3/1
4. 46. Arabesque Dancer (GB)8/11 fav
2:40 Racing At Folkestone Thursday Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 19. Sir Billy Nick (GB)2/1 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Tom Queally · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 211. Themwerethedays (GB)20/1
3. 35. Mexican Venture (GB)66/1
3:10 Weatherbys Bank Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 12. Hessian (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Michael Squance
2. 23. High 'n Dry (IRE)4/1
3. 36. Oat Cuisine (GB)11/4 fav
3:40 Play Golf At Lingfield Park Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 15. Simpsons Gamble (IRE)8/1Won by half a length · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Roger Teal
2. 23. Espartano (GB)6/4 fav
3. 34. Duke Of Milan (IRE)9/4
4:10 Lingfield Park Derby Trial On May 10th Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 5 ran
1. 12. Befortyfour (GB)3/10 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 25. Spic 'n Span (GB)8/1
3. 37. Millie's Rock (IRE)8/1
4:40 arenaleisureplc.com Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 14. Given A Choice (IRE)8/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Simon Pearce · T: Jeff Pearce
2. 22. Putra Square (GB)11/4
3. 31. King's Ransom (GB)5/1
4. 53. Sun of The Sea (GB)2/1 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 4 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:20 Gosforth Decorating & Building Services Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 18. Theatre Belle (GB)4/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Campbell Gillies · T: Chris Grant
2. 21. Peters Star (IRE)9/4
3. 32. Riguez Dancer (GB)6/4 fav
2:50 John Wade Equine Fibre & Rubber Selling Handicap Hdl (Qual) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 19. Colditz (IRE)12/1Won by a length · J: James Davies · T: R J Hewitt
2. 24. Dippy Duck (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Santera (IRE)5/1
4. 71. Film Festival (USA)5/2 fav
3:20 Sendrig Construction Novices' Steeple Chase (Qualifier) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 6 ran
1. 12. Wee Forbees (IRE)4/7 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Howard Johnson
2. 21. Le Roi Rouge (FR)11/4
3. 37. Rossin Gold (IRE)8/1
3:50 Inbev UK Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 112. Shulmin (GB)13/2Won by half a length · J: Peter Buchanan · T: Carol Ferguson
2. 210. I'm Your Man (GB)12/1
3. 31. Reasonably Sure (IRE)5/1 fav
4:20 Happy Birthday Ron Crake Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 3f 110y · 10 ran
1. 17. Matmata de Tendron (FR)6/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: Andrew Crook
2. 29. Zaffie Parson (IRE)8/1
3. 312. Nessen Dorma (IRE)18/1
4:50 Betfair Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 12. Benwell (GB)12/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Mr John Dawson · T: G T Sunter
2. 26. Lascar de Ferbet (FR)7/1
3. 39. Per Amore (IRE)50/1

Sedgefield racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 8/1

2:30 Southwell Golf Club Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 14. Swallow Forest (GB)6/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Paul Fessey · T: David Barron
2. 22. Lujiana (GB)9/4
3. 33. Bahamarama (IRE)14/1
4. 41. Diademas (USA)7/4 fav
3:00 Book Your Hospitality Packages Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 14. Wodhill Schnaps (GB)11/10 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Dave Morris
2. 26. Al Rayanah (GB)7/1
3. 32. Moonstreaker (GB)17/2
3:30 Dine In Queen Mother Restaurant Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 14. Welcome Releaf (GB)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Mark Coumbe · T: Patrick Leech
2. 23. Walragnek (GB)9/4 fav
3. 31. Irish Conection (IRE)11/4
4:00 southwell-racecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 17. Elusive Warrior (USA)8/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Neil Pollard · T: Alan McCabe
2. 24. Sun Catcher (IRE)15/2
3. 32. Dasheena (GB)4/1
4. 45. Playtotheaudience (GB)2/1 fav
4:30 Book Your Tickets Online Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 15. Diriculous (GB)6/4 favWon by half a length · J: Jim Crowley · T: T G Mills
2. 22. Lethal (GB)9/4
3. 33. Cerebus (GB)10/1
5:00 Southwell Racecourse For Conferences Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f · 14 ran
1. 18. Pegasus Prince (USA)8/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Tom Eaves · T: Julie Camacho
2. 27. Ming Vase (GB)10/1
3. 33. Sparky Vixen (GB)20/1
4. 62. Bowl of Cherries (GB)5/1 fav

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 32 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 22 won40.9% · 22 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 £1.58Staked £22.00, returned £20.42 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerRosy Dawn (GB) 14/1The 2:10 Ron Gilbey's 60th Birthday Selling Stakes at Lingfield (AW)
Joint favourites0 of 8 won0.0% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Auteuil (FR)	0	1	7	—
Fairyhouse	4	5	7	0 of 4 won
Lingfield (AW)	2	6	6	—
Sedgefield	1	4	6	0 of 4 won
Southwell (AW)	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. 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 8 April 2008?: 32 races across 5 meetings were run on 8 April 2008: Auteuil (FR) (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (6 races), Sedgefield (6 races) and Southwell (AW) (6 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Fairyhouse in Ireland; Lingfield (AW), Sedgefield and Southwell (AW) 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 8 April 2008?: Auteuil (FR): Heavy (Turf); Fairyhouse: Yielding (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Sedgefield: Good To Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 8 April 2008?: Outright favourites won 9 of 22 on 8 April 2008 (40.9%); joint favourites won 0 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £22.00 and returned £20.42 — a loss of £1.58. 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 Rosy Dawn (GB) at 14/1 in the 2:10 Ron Gilbey's 60th Birthday Selling Stakes at Lingfield (AW).
What was the feature race on 8 April 2008?: The feature race was the 2:20 Prix Murat (Chase) (Grade 2) at Auteuil (FR), won by Remember Rose (IRE).
What time was the first race on 8 April 2008?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix Rose Or No at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 7:40 Ashbourne Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse.