What horse racing was on 17 April 2008?

42 races across 6 meetings were run on 17 April 2008: Cheltenham (6 races), Dundalk (AW) (7 races), Kempton (AW) (6 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Newmarket (8 races) and Ripon (7 races). That is Cheltenham, Kempton (AW), Newmarket and Ripon in Great Britain; Dundalk (AW) in Ireland; Longchamp (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 17 April 2008?

Cheltenham: Good (Turf); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Longchamp (FR): Heavy (Turf); Newmarket: Good (Turf); Ripon: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 17 April 2008?

Outright favourites won 8 of 27 on 17 April 2008 (29.6%); joint favourites won 3 of 17. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £25.48 — a loss of £1.52. 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 Jug Of Punch (IRE) at 50/1 in the 4:05 Cheltenham Business Club Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 17 April 2008?

The feature race was the 3:45 banshahousestables.com Craven Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Newmarket, won by Twice Over (GB) (9/4).

What time was the first race on 17 April 2008?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix du Pavillon Royal at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 9:40 Park Inn Hotel Maiden at Dundalk (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 17 April 2008

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42 races were run across 6 meetings on 17 April 2008: Cheltenham, Dundalk (AW), Kempton (AW), Longchamp (FR), Newmarket and Ripon.

Cheltenham Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 3 · Biggest winner 50/1

2:20 Injured Jockeys Fund Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 1f · 7 ran
1. 13. Pigeon Island (GB)7/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 21. Group Captain (GB)3/1
3. 32. I'msingingtheblues (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
2:55 Messier-Dowty Landing Gear Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 12 ran
1. 19. Nation State (GB)9/2 jt-favWon by half a length · J: Philip Hide · T: Gary Moore
2. 23. Sir Bathwick (IRE)10/1
3. 312. Billesey (IRE)33/1
3:30 raceodds.com Mares Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 5f 110y · 14 ran
1. 16. One Gulp (GB)6/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Paul Webber
2. 28. Magical Legend (GB)16/1
3. 310. De Blanc (IRE)16/1
4:05 Cheltenham Business Club Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m · 13 ran
1. 113. Jug Of Punch (IRE)50/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Liam Treadwell · T: Simon Lewis
2. 210. Poker De Sivola (FR)17/2
3. 36. Arrayou (FR)10/1
4:40 Munkey Espresso Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f 110y · 15 ran
1. 115. Take The Stand (IRE)4/1Won by a head · J: Donal Devereux · T: Peter Bowen
2. 211. Merchants Friend (IRE)25/1
3. 38. Dickensbury Lad (FR)28/1
4. PU1. Bon Accord (GB) · pulled up15/8 fav
5:15 Buy Winners At Brightwells Mares Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 20 ran
1. 18. Lindeman (IRE)9/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Marcus Foley · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 22. Gold Reef (GB)3/1 fav
3. 319. River Beauty (GB)10/1

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

Dundalk (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 4 · Biggest winner 50/1

6:40 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden Flat · 5f · 7 ran
1. 18. Pasar Silbano (IRE)12/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Emmet McNamara · T: G M Lyons
2. 25. Choose Me (IRE)5/2
3. 33. Cailin Deas Donn (IRE)20/1
4. 42. Blas Ceoil (USA)6/4 fav
7:10 Shamrock Bar Seatown Place Handicap (45-60) Flat · 6f · 13 ran
1. 16. Miranda's Girl (IRE)14/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Julie Burke · T: Thomas Cleary
2. 28. Donard Lodge (IRE)9/2 co-fav
3. 31. Yodollah (IRE)10/1
7:40 Park Inn Hotel Maiden Flat · 7f · 10 ran
1. 13. Hanoverian Baron (GB)4/7 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Mick Kinane · T: John M Oxx
2. 26. Nice Style (IRE)5/1
3. 310. Timoca (IRE)25/1
8:10 Dundalk On-Course Bookmakers Handicap Flat · 1m · 8 ran
1. 14. High Court Drama (IRE)4/1 jt-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Willie Supple · T: P D Deegan
2. 23. Bravely Fought (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Bunsen Burner (IRE)9/1
8:40 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Race Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 13. Dimenticata (IRE)8/13 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Chris Hayes · T: Kevin Prendergast
2. 27. Majestic Eviction (IRE)11/2
3. 34. Essexford (IRE)11/4
9:10 Dundalk On-Course Bookmakers Handicap (45-60) Flat · 1m 2f 150y · 14 ran
1. 19. Blueberry Tart (IRE)7/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: J F O'Shea
2. 26. Rosangla (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 34. Blaise Hollow (USA)7/1
9:40 Park Inn Hotel Maiden Flat · 1m 4f · 14 ran
1. 13. Naiysan (FR)50/1Won by half a length · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: Oliver Finnegan
2. 29. Sutherland Belle (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Eyeffess (IRE)25/1
4. 98. Megans Joy (IRE)6/4 fav

Dundalk (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 4 · Biggest winner 10/1

6:50 Kempton.co.uk Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 15. Dushstorm (IRE)10/11 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: David Nicholls
2. 23. Steely Dan (GB)16/1
3. 34. Just Intersky (USA)8/1
7:20 Panoramic Bar & Restaurant Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 14. Amanjena (GB)8/1Won by 6 lengths · J: William Buick · T: Andrew Balding
2. 25. Bushy Dell (IRE)25/1
3. 36. Moon Crystal (GB)9/2
4. 42. Geestring (IRE)5/2 fav
7:50 Digibet Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 11. Mullionmileanhour (IRE)10/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Liam Keniry · T: John Best
2. 22. The Dial House (GB)9/2
3. 36. Ole Ole (IRE)3/1 jt-fav
8:20 Digibet.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 12. Joss Stick (GB)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Peter Makin
2. 24. Diademas (USA)11/2
3. 31. Irish Music (IRE)4/5 fav
8:50 Digibet Casino Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 13. Holbeck Ghyll (IRE)5/2 jt-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: William Buick · T: Andrew Balding
2. 21. Valery Borzov (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
3. 35. Dvinsky (USA)5/1
9:20 Kempton For Summer Weddings Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 15. Perlachy (GB)4/1Won by half a length · J: Kirsty Milczarek · T: Mrs N Macauley
2. 27. Stamford Street (IRE)33/1
3. 36. Razzano (IRE)9/2
4. 99. Tyrannosaurus Rex (IRE)5/2 fav

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

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

12:50 Prix du Pavillon Royal (Handicap) Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 115. Fastmambo (USA)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Davy Bonilla · T: F Head
2. 212. Dalle (GER)
3. 38. Satwa Prince (FR)
1:20 Prix d'Escoville (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m · 5 ran
1. 17. Falco (USA)7/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Olivier Peslier · T: C Laffon-Parias
2. 25. Sehrezad (IRE)
3. 34. Townsville (FR)
1:50 Prix du Cherche Midi Flat · 5f · 3 ran
1. 13. Salut Adrien (FR)Won by a neck · J: Olivier Peslier · T: Robert Collet
2. 21. Encemille (FR)
3. 35. Unepetitehistoire (FR)
2:20 Prix du Chateau d'Eau (Claimer) Flat · 1m5½f · 3 ran
1. 16. Licato (GER)Won by 6 lengths · J: Dominique Boeuf · T: Dr A Bolte
2. 25. Andrei Roublev (USA)
3. 31. Mont Joux (FR)
2:50 Prix de la Grange aux Belles (Fillies) Flat · 1m · 4 ran
1. 18. Turning For Home (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: H-A Pantall
2. 22. Distrayante (FR)
3. 35. Call Me Kitty (FR)
3:20 Prix de Bercy (Handicap) (Fillies) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 111. Red Tulip (FR)Won by a head · J: Sylvain Ruis · T: Mme Christiane Head
2. 27. Dalmeny (GB)
3. 32. Yaven (FR)
3:50 Prix de Levallois (Claimer) Flat · 1m½f · 3 ran
1. 12. Indran (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Johan Victoire · T: C Baillet
2. 25. Landine (FR)
3. 33. Neige Eternel (FR)
4:20 Prix du Pavillon Dauphine (Handicap) Flat · 1m 2f · 4 ran
1. 12. Harmonieux (ARG)Won by a neck · J: Andreas Suborics · T: Diego Lowther
2. 218. Kras (FR)
3. 31. Bandiamir (FR)
4. 319. Rendelsham (FR)

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

Newmarket Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 40/1

1:30 Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Wood Ditton Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 110. Tri Nations (UAE)40/1Won by a short head · J: Seb Sanders · T: J W Hills
2. 211. Tryst (GB)4/1
3. 34. Crown Choice (GB)25/1
4. 67. Moonquake (USA)9/4 fav
2:00 Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Wood Ditton Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 13. Fanjura (IRE)4/1Won by a neck · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 24. Khateeb (IRE)4/1
3. 310. Zulu Chief (USA)11/4 fav
2:35 Wyck Hall Stud Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 13. Danehill Destiny (GB)3/1 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: William Haggas
2. 21. Art Princess (USA)14/1
3. 37. Mambo Light (USA)7/2
3:10 Connaught Access Flooring Abernant Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 20 ran
1. 119. Zidane (GB)17/2Won by a short head · J: Jamie Spencer · T: James Fanshawe
2. 24. Assertive (GB)9/1
3. 320. Dark Missile (GB)8/1
4. 716. Prime Defender (GB)5/1 fav
3:45 banshahousestables.com Craven Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 112. Twice Over (GB)9/4Won by a short head · J: Ted Durcan · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 29. Raven's Pass (USA)11/8 fav
3. 311. The Bogberry (USA)28/1
4:20 Weatherbys Earl Of Sefton Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 1f · 8 ran
1. 15. Phoenix Tower (USA)8/1Won by a head · J: Tom Queally · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 28. Traffic Guard (USA)14/1
3. 36. Pipedreamer (GB)6/4 fav
4:55 Rossdales Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 16 ran
1. 13. Danae (GB)16/1Won by a head · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Henry Candy
2. 210. Melodramatic (IRE)Evens fav
3. 311. Miss Brown To You (IRE)20/1
5:30 Curragh 'Home Of Irish Classics' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 14 ran
1. 17. Bronze Cannon (USA)8/1Won by a neck · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: John Gosden
2. 24. Doctor Fremantle (GB)11/8 fav
3. 38. Dream Desert (IRE)12/1

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

Ripon Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:10 E.B.F. Eat Sleep & Drink At Nags Head Pickhill Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 15. Anglezarke (IRE)10/3Won by half a length · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 26. Caranbola (GB)12/1
3. 33. Faraway Sound (IRE)2/1 fav
2:45 Copt Hewick Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 19 ran
1. 110. Van Bossed (CAN)8/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: David Nicholls
2. 211. Ink Spot (GB)14/1
3. 316. The Twelve Steps (GB)8/1
4. 141. Rubirosa (IRE)9/2 fav
3:20 Ripon Silver Bowl Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 1m 1f 170y · 6 ran
1. 14. Championship Point (IRE)3/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Darryll Holland · T: Mick Channon
2. 22. Spice Route (GB)15/8 fav
3. 33. Bid For Glory (GB)14/1
3:55 Betfair Ripon 'Cock O' North' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 11. Cobo Bay (GB)10/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Darryll Holland · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 27. Albaqaa (GB)4/1
3. 38. Ivestar (IRE)25/1
4. 42. Robby Bobby (GB)11/10 fav
4:30 Ron & Elsie Hopper Memorial Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 12. City Bonus (IRE)15/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: David Kinsella · T: John Gosden
2. 21. Al Wasef (USA)2/1
3. 36. Plenilune (IRE)7/1
5:05 Levy Board Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 14 ran
1. 14. Tajneed (IRE)11/4 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: David Nicholls
2. 213. Memphis Man (GB)6/1
3. 37. Bel Cantor (GB)5/1
5:40 Newby Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 19. Baybshambles (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: Ashley Morgan · T: Ron Barr
2. 21. Obe Royal (GB)7/2
3. 32. Brut (GB)9/1
4. 84. Winthorpe (IRE)3/1 fav

Ripon racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 42 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 27 won29.6% · 27 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 £1.52Staked £27.00, returned £25.48 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerJug Of Punch (IRE) 50/1The 4:05 Cheltenham Business Club Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites3 of 17 won17.6% · 8 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Cheltenham	1	3	6	1 of 6 won
Dundalk (AW)	2	4	7	1 of 7 won
Kempton (AW)	1	4	6	1 of 4 won
Longchamp (FR)	1	1	8	—
Newmarket	1	8	8	—
Ripon	2	7	7	—

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 17 April 2008?: 42 races across 6 meetings were run on 17 April 2008: Cheltenham (6 races), Dundalk (AW) (7 races), Kempton (AW) (6 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Newmarket (8 races) and Ripon (7 races). That is Cheltenham, Kempton (AW), Newmarket and Ripon in Great Britain; Dundalk (AW) in Ireland; Longchamp (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 17 April 2008?: Cheltenham: Good (Turf); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Longchamp (FR): Heavy (Turf); Newmarket: Good (Turf); Ripon: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 17 April 2008?: Outright favourites won 8 of 27 on 17 April 2008 (29.6%); joint favourites won 3 of 17. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £25.48 — a loss of £1.52. 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 Jug Of Punch (IRE) at 50/1 in the 4:05 Cheltenham Business Club Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 17 April 2008?: The feature race was the 3:45 banshahousestables.com Craven Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Newmarket, won by Twice Over (GB) (9/4).
What time was the first race on 17 April 2008?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix du Pavillon Royal at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 9:40 Park Inn Hotel Maiden at Dundalk (AW).