What horse racing was on 16 April 2008?

34 races across 5 meetings were run on 16 April 2008: Auteuil (FR) (7 races), Beverley (8 races), Cheltenham (6 races), Newmarket (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Beverley, Cheltenham, Newmarket and Wolverhampton (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 16 April 2008?

Auteuil (FR): Heavy (Turf); Beverley: Good To Soft (Turf); Cheltenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Newmarket: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 16 April 2008?

Outright favourites won 11 of 26 on 16 April 2008 (42.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £34.66 — a profit of £8.66. 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 Pampas Cat (USA) at 20/1 in the 2:00 Federation Of Bloodstock Agents Maiden Stakes at Newmarket.

What was the feature race on 16 April 2008?

The feature race was the 4:05 Mears Group Silver Trophy Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (Grade 2) at Cheltenham, won by Stan (NZ) (15/2).

What time was the first race on 16 April 2008?

The first race was the 1:05 Prix Canon at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 9:20 Ringside Conference Suite Maiden Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Wednesday 16 April 2008

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34 races were run across 5 meetings on 16 April 2008: Auteuil (FR), Beverley, Cheltenham, Newmarket and Wolverhampton (AW).

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

1:05 Prix Canon (Hurdle) (Unraced Fillies) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 3 ran
1. 110. Khorkina (FR)Won by 2 lengths · J: Jeremie Ducout · T: Mme C De La Soudiere-Niault
2. 25. Cadoubelle Des As (FR)
3. 311. Bonita Du Berlais (FR)
1:35 Prix La Veine (Claiming Chase) Chase · 2m1½f · 3 ran
1. 110. Morondava (FR)Won by 10 lengths · J: Medhi Benhennou · T: Mlle M-L Mortier
2. 21. Kalif De L'Orme (FR)
3. 33. Crazy Cherry (FR)
2:05 Prix Vanille (Hurdle) (Fillies) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 3 ran
1. 12. Quadrette Collonges (FR)Won by 8 lengths · J: Regis Schmidlin · T: M Rolland
2. 27. Pennylane (FR)
3. 38. Qerbasa De Kerpaul (FR)
2:35 Prix Spirou (Chase) (Fillies & Mares) Chase · 2m2½f · 3 ran
1. 14. First Wonder (FR)Won by a head · J: Regis Schmidlin · T: D Sourdeau De Beauregard
2. 26. Priscilla Du Mesnil (FR)
3. 310. Fragante Royale (FR)
3:05 Prix La Belle Ferronniere (Claiming Chase) (Fillies) Chase · 2m 2f · 3 ran
1. 18. In Love We Trust (IRE)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Marc Lamazou-Laresse · T: A De Watrigant
2. 21. Quayenneyev (FR)
3. 33. Smouglianka (FR)
3:35 Prix Hyeres III (Chase) Chase · 2m1½f · 3 ran
1. 16. Pyla (FR)Won by 10 lengths · J: P A Carberry · T: F-M Cottin
2. 22. Mister My Hopes (FR)
3. 39. Majori Kahyasi (FR)
4:05 Prix Valmajour (Claiming Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 3 ran
1. 19. Cheler (FR)Won by 3 lengths · J: Christophe Pieux · T: B Secly
2. 27. Royal Denpasar (FR)
3. 33. Edward Rabbit (FR)

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Beverley Good To Soft · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

1:40 Alec And Dick 174 Not Out Maiden Auction Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 111. Vintage Steps (IRE)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 27. Woteva (GB)9/2
3. 36. Favourite Girl (IRE)12/1
4. 42. Another Luke (IRE)11/4 fav
2:10 Welcome Back To Beverley Selling Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 100y · 16 ran
1. 12. Rowan Lodge (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: Jamie Moriarty · T: Ollie Pears
2. 21. Penel (IRE)15/2
3. 38. Basinet (GB)7/1
4. 136. Todwick Owl (GB)5/1 fav
2:45 Alec And Dick 174 Not Out Maiden Auction Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 110. Soul Sista (IRE)11/8 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Liam Jones · T: John Spearing
2. 25. Veronicas Boy (GB)14/1
3. 39. Rioja Ruby (IRE)9/2
3:20 York House Construction Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 112. Luscivious (GB)4/1 jt-favWon by 2 lengths · J: Chris Catlin · T: Alan McCabe
2. 210. Malapropism (GB)18/1
3. 31. Come Out Fighting (GB)14/1
3:55 Rapid Lad Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 207y · 12 ran
1. 14. Harry The Hawk (GB)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: Tim Walford
2. 21. Blue Spinnaker (IRE)Evens fav
3. 32. Nelsons Column (IRE)12/1
4:30 Hearing Dogs For Deaf People Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 207y · 6 ran
1. 11. William Blake (GB)5/6 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: Mark Johnston
2. 24. Dubai Petal (IRE)11/4
3. 37. Flying Time (GB)20/1
5:05 Jennie Parvin Birthday Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 100y · 13 ran
1. 13. Duke of Touraine (IRE)11/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Patrick Donaghy · T: P C Haslam
2. 212. Rossini's Dancer (GB)3/1 fav
3. 313. Jafra (IRE)28/1
5:40 Racing Here Again Next Thursday Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 16y · 8 ran
1. 13. Kiribati King (IRE)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Eddie Creighton · T: Mick Channon
2. 26. Bouggler (GB)8/1
3. 32. Georgie The Fourth (IRE)6/1
4. 74. Novestar (IRE)11/4 fav

Beverley racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 15/2

2:20 Cheltenham Racing Ltd Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 1f · 12 ran
1. 13. Squadron (GB)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 210. Hot Diamond (GB)2/1 fav
3. 31. Art Professor (IRE)7/1
2:55 Jardine Lloyd Thompson Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 1f 110y · 11 ran
1. 19. Le Duc (FR)9/2 favWon by a short head · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 212. Mokum (FR)33/1
3. 310. Ice Melted (IRE)12/1
3:30 Mitie Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f 110y · 14 ran
1. 18. Earth Planet (IRE)3/1 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 211. Newton Bridge (IRE)9/2
3. 39. Knock On The Head (IRE)15/2
4:05 Mears Group Silver Trophy Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 5f · 14 ran
1. 19. Stan (NZ)15/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Venetia Williams
2. 25. Il Duce (IRE)12/1
3. 310. Glenfinn Captain (IRE)7/2 fav
4:40 Cheltenham Collection Novices' Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 1f 110y · 6 ran
1. 11. Beat The Boys (IRE)3/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 22. Joe Lively (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 35. The Langer (IRE)100/1
5:15 Endsleigh Insurance Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m · 20 ran
1. 17. Oberon Moon (IRE)13/2Won by a neck · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 219. Tisfreetdream (IRE)33/1
3. 310. Lordsbridge (USA)12/1
4. 1112. Scots Dragoon (GB)3/1 fav

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

Newmarket Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:00 Federation Of Bloodstock Agents Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 15 ran
1. 19. Pampas Cat (USA)20/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: John Gosden
2. 24. Daraahem (IRE)5/1
3. 33. Checklow (USA)7/2 fav
2:35 Call Geoff Huffer Racing On 0871 2464925 Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 12. Art Connoisseur (IRE)11/10 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Michael Bell
2. 211. Servoca (CAN)33/1
3. 37. Ouqba (GB)7/1
3:10 Making Better Betting European Free Handicap (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 15. Stimulation (IRE)15/8 favWon by a nose · J: Steve Drowne · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 22. Fat Boy (IRE)5/1
3. 39. Royal Confidence (GB)12/1
3:45 Leslie Harrison Memorial Nell Gwyn Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 17. Infallible (GB)7/2 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: John Gosden
2. 28. Kylayne (GB)66/1
3. 34. Festivale (IRE)10/1
4:20 Tuddenham Mill Feilden Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 1f · 6 ran
1. 11. Campanologist (USA)9/2Won by half a length · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 22. Kandahar Run (GB)5/4 fav
3. 34. Poet (GB)4/1
4:55 Alex Scott Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 110. Virtual (GB)11/10 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: John Gosden
2. 25. Otaared (GB)9/2
3. 34. Masaalek (GB)15/8
5:30 Voute Sales Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 17 ran
1. 112. Prohibit (GB)8/1Won by half a length · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: John Gosden
2. 210. Kaldoun Kingdom (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Fol Hollow (IRE)11/1
4. 66. Striking Spirit (GB)4/1 fav

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/1

6:50 Parade Restaurant Apprentice Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 50y · 9 ran
1. 19. Wait For The Will (USA)5/2Won by a nose · J: Jemma Marshall · T: Gary Moore
2. 28. Truly Fruitful (IRE)5/6 fav
3. 31. Granary Girl (GB)20/1
7:20 Horizons Restaurant Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 10 ran
1. 17. Shunkawakhan (IRE)7/2Won by a neck · J: Tom Eaves · T: Linda Perratt
2. 26. Uig (GB)14/1
3. 34. Casablanca Minx (IRE)7/1
4. 51. Juzilla (IRE)5/2 fav
7:50 Hotel & Conferencing Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 6 ran
1. 17. Carry On Cleo (GB)9/1Won by a head · J: Tom Eaves · T: David Evans
2. 21. Bridge of Fermoy (IRE)8/15 fav
3. 35. Mujahope (GB)6/1
8:20 Book Tickets Online Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m 119y · 13 ran
1. 16. Synonymy (GB)4/1 favWon by a neck · J: James Doyle · T: Michael Blanshard
2. 27. Snowberry Hill (USA)7/1
3. 310. Zeloso (GB)50/1
8:50 wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 32y · 9 ran
1. 15. Count Ceprano (IRE)7/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Richard Smith · T: Mark Usher
2. 21. Red Romeo (GB)7/1
3. 36. Harare (GB)12/1
9:20 Ringside Conference Suite Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 10 ran
1. 15. Always A Rock (IRE)8/13 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: Mark Johnston
2. 27. Opera Prince (GB)28/1
3. 34. Agente Romano (USA)3/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 34 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 favourites11 of 26 won42.3% · 26 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 £8.66Staked £26.00, returned £34.66 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerPampas Cat (USA) 20/1The 2:00 Federation Of Bloodstock Agents Maiden Stakes at Newmarket
Joint favourites1 of 2 won50.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Auteuil (FR)	0	0	7	—
Beverley	2	7	8	1 of 2 won
Cheltenham	2	6	6	—
Newmarket	4	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	3	6	6	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 7 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 16 April 2008?: 34 races across 5 meetings were run on 16 April 2008: Auteuil (FR) (7 races), Beverley (8 races), Cheltenham (6 races), Newmarket (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Beverley, Cheltenham, Newmarket and Wolverhampton (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 16 April 2008?: Auteuil (FR): Heavy (Turf); Beverley: Good To Soft (Turf); Cheltenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Newmarket: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 16 April 2008?: Outright favourites won 11 of 26 on 16 April 2008 (42.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £34.66 — a profit of £8.66. 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 Pampas Cat (USA) at 20/1 in the 2:00 Federation Of Bloodstock Agents Maiden Stakes at Newmarket.
What was the feature race on 16 April 2008?: The feature race was the 4:05 Mears Group Silver Trophy Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (Grade 2) at Cheltenham, won by Stan (NZ) (15/2).
What time was the first race on 16 April 2008?: The first race was the 1:05 Prix Canon at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 9:20 Ringside Conference Suite Maiden Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW).