What horse racing was on 15 April 2008?

26 races across 4 meetings were run on 15 April 2008: Exeter (7 races), Limerick (6 races), Nottingham (7 races) and Warwick (6 races). That is Exeter, Nottingham and Warwick in Great Britain; Limerick 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 15 April 2008?

Exeter: Good (Turf); Limerick: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Nottingham: Soft (Turf); Warwick: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 15 April 2008?

Outright favourites won 8 of 24 on 15 April 2008 (33.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £24.00 and returned £24.71 — a profit of £0.71. 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 Mono (IRE) at 14/1 in the 6:55 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle at Limerick (one of 2 winners at that price).

What time was the first race on 15 April 2008?

The first race was the 2:10 Happy Birthday Kathy Walters Novices' Handicap Hurdle at Exeter; the last was the 7:55 Are You Feeling Lucky (C & G) Beginners Chase at Limerick.

Racing Results

Tuesday 15 April 2008

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26 races were run across 4 meetings on 15 April 2008: Exeter, Limerick, Nottingham and Warwick.

Exeter Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:10 Happy Birthday Kathy Walters Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 16 ran
1. 113. Dovedale (GB)4/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: James White · T: Jeremy Scott
2. 211. Winsley Hill (GB)8/1
3. 38. Rawdon (IRE)11/2
2:40 Wood Farm Stud 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 14 ran
1. 16. Georgian King (GB)4/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 212. Strong Coffee (GB)10/3
3. 311. Patton (FR)25/1
4. 43. Overclear (GB)6/4 fav
3:10 Elite Racing Club Marathon Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 6f 110y · 10 ran
1. 111. Amazing Valour (IRE)8/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Seamus Durack · T: Peter Bowen
2. 29. Potts of Magic (GB)5/2 fav
3. 34. Nacadour (FR)15/2
3:40 Elite Racing Club Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 6 ran
1. 17. Bengal Bullet (GB)13/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Nick Scholfield · T: C F Blank
2. 24. Jump Jet (IRE)11/4 jt-fav
3. 35. Nougat de L'Isle (FR)4/1
4:10 Percy Browne Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 11 ran
1. 18. Mister Gloss (IRE)5/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 22. Ruairi (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 33. Sheriff Roscoe (GB)11/4
4:40 Totnes & Bridgetown Races Future Stars Novices Hunters Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 7f 110y · 9 ran
1. 18. Marblehead (IRE)12/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Mr M Wall · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 23. Whistling Straits (IRE)9/1
3. 34. Why Connie (IRE)10/3
4. 69. Rockwithacaveman (IRE)3/1 fav
5:10 Wood Farm Stud Intermediate Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 12 ran
1. 110. Friendly King (GB)7/2Won by a length · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: George Baker
2. 215. Santia (GB)9/2
3. 32. Dover's Hill (GB)13/8 fav

Exeter racecourse statistics →

Limerick Yielding To Soft · Turf · 6 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

5:25 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 18 ran
1. 111. Parknakyle (IRE)5/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Alain Cawley · T: Paul Nolan
2. 26. Dicera (IRE)7/1
3. 315. Seepeeoh (IRE)12/1
4. 45. Darazari River (IRE)4/1 fav
5:55 Free Beer Play After Racing (C & G) Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 18 ran
1. 15. Equus Maximus (IRE)11/8 favWon by 7 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 213. The Level (IRE)8/1
3. 316. Una Duce (IRE)25/1
6:25 Free Entrance To The Sin Bin Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f · 16 ran
1. 110. Oscar Time (IRE)11/4 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Mr S G Carey · T: M M Lynch
2. 24. Prudent Honour (IRE)13/2
3. 38. Cailin Vic Mo Cri (IRE)11/1
6:55 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (77-90) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 18 ran
1. 16. Mono (IRE)14/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Robert Dunne · T: Suzanne Cox
2. 21. Blackwater View (IRE)16/1
3. 313. Fleminara (IRE)20/1
4. PU10. Boots Or No Boots (IRE) · pulled up5/1 fav
7:25 Spin Southwest Raceday Mares Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 3f 110y · 16 ran
1. 16. Emma Jane (IRE)6/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 214. Ring Street Roller (IRE)8/1
3. 39. Leanne (IRE)3/1
7:55 Are You Feeling Lucky (C & G) Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 3f 110y · 15 ran
1. 115. Valley Of Giants (GB)13/8 favWon by 9 lengths · J: P W Flood · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 23. Go Silver Bullet (FR)8/1
3. 37. Milord Jones (GB)25/1

Limerick racecourse statistics →

Nottingham Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:20 E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 13y · 6 ran
1. 14. Calypso Girl (IRE)3/1Won by half a length · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: David Evans
2. 22. Shampagne (GB)2/1 fav
3. 35. Eilean Eeve (GB)11/4
2:50 Lyfab Enterprises Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 13y · 12 ran
1. 19. Dorn Dancer (IRE)4/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Fergal Lynch · T: D W Barker
2. 24. Jakeini (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Garlogs (GB)6/1
3:20 Showsec Maiden Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 54y · 11 ran
1. 19. Born Tobouggie (GER)7/1Won by a neck · J: Ted Durcan · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 210. Fosool (IRE)11/1
3. 37. Sir Royal (USA)22/1
4. 51. Andaman Sunset (GB)15/8 fav
3:50 Showsec Maiden Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 54y · 9 ran
1. 13. Glorious Gift (IRE)8/11 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Alan Munro · T: Peter Chapple-Hyam
2. 21. Barricado (FR)7/2
3. 34. King Kenny (GB)11/1
4:20 Best Racecourses On TurfTV Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 54y · 11 ran
1. 15. Jaser (GB)6/4 jt-favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Alan Munro · T: Peter Chapple-Hyam
2. 28. Conquisto (GB)40/1
3. 37. Bermacha (GB)28/1
4:50 wildgooseconstruction.co.uk Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 213y · 16 ran
1. 110. Bold Choice (IRE)8/11 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 211. Coin of The Realm (IRE)18/1
3. 316. Sea Chorus (GB)40/1
5:20 Paddocks Conference Centre At Nottingham Racecourse Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 213y · 13 ran
1. 19. Penny Island (IRE)14/1Won by a head · J: Travis Block · T: Alan King
2. 213. Effigy (GB)6/1
3. 314. Mae Cigan (FR)4/1 fav

Nottingham racecourse statistics →

Warwick Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

2:30 Mercia Radio For Coventry & Warwickshire Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 15. Fuaigh Mor (IRE)4/1Won by a neck · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Alan Bailey
2. 24. Dancing Wave (GB)10/3 fav
3. 31. Heaven Or Hell (IRE)4/1
3:00 E.B.F. Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 12. Aspen Darlin (IRE)15/2Won by half a length · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Alan Bailey
2. 25. Miss Hollybell (GB)8/1
3. 36. Moss Likely (IRE)13/8 fav
3:30 Mercia's Breakfast With John And Roisin Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 15. Judge 'n Jury (GB)12/1Won by a head · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Ronald Harris
2. 28. Spoof Master (IRE)9/2
3. 36. Highland Warrior (GB)9/2
4. 81. Digital (GB)4/1 fav
4:00 Taylor Wimpey And PPS Group Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 7f 26y · 4 ran
1. 13. Dabbers Ridge (IRE)5/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Michael Hills · T: B W Hills
2. 21. Welsh Emperor (IRE)6/5 fav
3. 35. Vanderlin (GB)10/3
4:30 Mercia's Richard Neale 10am to 2pm Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 188y · 7 ran
1. 15. Inspirina (IRE)13/2Won by half a length · J: Jim Crowley · T: Richard Ford
2. 27. Dove Cottage (IRE)7/2
3. 32. Moheebb (IRE)10/3
4. 58. Most Definitely (IRE)3/1 fav
5:00 Mercia's Drive Time With Helen Knott Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 188y · 10 ran
1. 111. Black Tor Figarro (IRE)11/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Liam Jones · T: Brendan W Duke
2. 29. Shaftesbury (IRE)33/1
3. 34. King Bathwick (IRE)5/1
4. 67. Dusk (GB)3/1 fav

Warwick racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 26 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 24 won33.3% · 24 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 £0.71Staked £24.00, returned £24.71 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMono (IRE) 14/1The 6:55 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle at Limerick · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites1 of 4 won25.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Exeter	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Limerick	4	6	6	—
Nottingham	3	6	7	1 of 2 won
Warwick	0	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 15 April 2008?: 26 races across 4 meetings were run on 15 April 2008: Exeter (7 races), Limerick (6 races), Nottingham (7 races) and Warwick (6 races). That is Exeter, Nottingham and Warwick in Great Britain; Limerick 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 15 April 2008?: Exeter: Good (Turf); Limerick: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Nottingham: Soft (Turf); Warwick: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 15 April 2008?: Outright favourites won 8 of 24 on 15 April 2008 (33.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £24.00 and returned £24.71 — a profit of £0.71. 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 Mono (IRE) at 14/1 in the 6:55 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle at Limerick (one of 2 winners at that price).
What time was the first race on 15 April 2008?: The first race was the 2:10 Happy Birthday Kathy Walters Novices' Handicap Hurdle at Exeter; the last was the 7:55 Are You Feeling Lucky (C & G) Beginners Chase at Limerick.