What horse racing was on 19 April 2008?

52 races across 8 meetings were run on 19 April 2008: Ayr (8 races), Bangor-on-Dee (6 races), Cork (6 races), Naas (7 races), Newbury (7 races), Nottingham (6 races), Thirsk (6 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Ayr, Bangor-on-Dee, Newbury, Nottingham, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Cork and Naas 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 19 April 2008?

Ayr: Good (Turf); Bangor-on-Dee: Good To Soft (Turf); Cork: Good (Turf); Naas: Yielding (Turf); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf); Nottingham: Soft (Turf); Thirsk: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 19 April 2008?

Outright favourites won 11 of 46 on 19 April 2008 (23.9%); joint favourites won 3 of 13. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £46.00 and returned £27.88 — a loss of £18.12. 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 Iris De Balme (FR) at 66/1 in the 3:40 Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase at Ayr.

What was the feature race on 19 April 2008?

The feature race was the 2:15 Dubai Tennis Championships Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Newbury, won by Royal And Regal (IRE) (13/2).

What time was the first race on 19 April 2008?

The first race was the 1:40 Dubai International Airport Maiden Stakes at Newbury; the last was the 9:15 Dine In The Horizons Restaurant Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 19 April 2008

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52 races were run across 8 meetings on 19 April 2008: Ayr, Bangor-on-Dee, Cork, Naas, Newbury, Nottingham, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW).

Ayr Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 66/1

1:55 Purvis Marquees Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 18. La Vecchia Scuola (IRE)3/1Won by 15 lengths · J: Richie McGrath · T: Jim Goldie
2. 27. Super Formen (FR)2/1 fav
3. 32. Mr Crystal (FR)3/1
2:30 Ashleybank Investments Future Champion Novices' Chase (Gd 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 14. Starzaan (IRE)9/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 22. Noland (GB)4/7 fav
3. 35. Frankie Figg (IRE)33/1
3:00 Samsung Scottish Champion Handicap Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m · 16 ran
1. 17. Border Castle (GB)40/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Nick Scholfield · T: Andrew Haynes
2. 29. Takeroc (FR)9/4 fav
3. 36. Kalahari King (FR)9/2
3:40 Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Chase · Class 1 · 4m 110y · 24 ran
1. 122. Iris De Balme (FR)66/1Won by 14 lengths · J: Charlie Huxley · T: Sean Curran
2. 21. Halcon Genelardais (FR)10/1
3. 39. Flintoff (USA)28/1
4. 44. Old Benny (GB)4/1 fav
4:20 Ballochmyle By Ardgowan Homes Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 5f 110y · 10 ran
1. 14. Overserved (GB)25/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Pauline Robson
2. 29. Gansey (IRE)16/1
3. 36. Menchikov (FR)5/1
4. BD11. Pacha D'Oudairies (FR) · brought down5/2 fav
4:50 Albert Bartlett And Sons Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 16. Marcel (FR)6/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: P Monteith
2. 21. Andreas (FR)10/3
3. 35. Greenhope (IRE)8/1
4. 42. Stan (NZ)9/4 fav
5:20 Cenkos Securities Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 1f · 8 ran
1. 111. Merigo (FR)13/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Andrew Parker
2. 210. BallaBriggs (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 33. Mr Strachan (IRE)7/1
5:55 Ashleybank Investments Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 3 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 110. Conflictofinterest (GB)6/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. Knockara Beau (IRE)14/1
3. 31. China Gold (GB)3/1

Ayr racecourse statistics →

Bangor-on-Dee Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 4 · Biggest winner 25/1

2:20 Kronospan Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 13 ran
1. 12. Sullumo (GER)5/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Charlie Mann
2. 23. West End Rocker (IRE)2/1
3. 31. Peters Star (IRE)5/1
2:55 Nightingale House Specialist Care Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m · 13 ran
1. 14. Cava Bien (GB)9/2 co-favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Bernie Wharfe · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 29. Our Jim (GB)9/2 co-fav
3. 311. Pelo Du Bief (FR)14/1
3:30 Nightingale House Supportive Care Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 7 ran
1. 13. Montevideo (GB)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 25. Nikola (FR)2/1 jt-fav
3. 36. Scotland Yard (UAE)2/1 jt-fav
4:05 Nightingale House Family Care Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 18 ran
1. 11. Creinch (GB)25/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Dave Crosse · T: Milton Harris
2. 23. Wizards Dust (GB)7/1
3. 32. Double Mead (GB)6/1 fav
4:40 Claire Jones Memorial Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 13 ran
1. 14. One Sniff (IRE)17/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Fearghal Davis · T: Nicky Richards
2. 210. Chickapeakray (GB)8/1
3. 31. Kandjar D'allier (FR)5/1 fav
5:10 Jane McAlpine Memorial Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 110y · 8 ran
1. 12. Wild Is The Wind (FR)4/1Won by 30 lengths · J: Miss G Hutchinson · T: P Hutchinson
2. 24. Brewster (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 33. Tinarana Lord (IRE)13/2

Bangor-on-Dee racecourse statistics →

Cork Good · Turf · 6 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:45 Killeagh Handicap Hurdle (81-102) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 21 ran
1. 16. Tax Exemption (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: Davy Condon · T: W P Mullins
2. 29. Tryptronic (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Look Who's Back (IRE)8/1
4. 108. The Deadly (IRE)9/2 fav
3:20 Doneraile Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 21 ran
1. 114. Tibetan Dragon (IRE)20/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Tom Doyle · T: Ms F M Crowley
2. 21. Arviz (FR)4/1
3. 37. Cry Presto (USA)10/1
4. 89. Imperial Hills (IRE)7/2 fav
3:55 Mallow Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 12. Sky Hall (IRE)2/1 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Niall P Madden · T: Noel Meade
2. 25. Coscorrig (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Cara Mara (IRE)8/1
4:25 Cobh Handicap Hurdle (77-90) Hurdle · 2m · 21 ran
1. 112. Rocheford Bridge (GB)7/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Niall P Madden · T: Noel Meade
2. 22. Akinola (IRE)12/1
3. 38. Tiamo (GB)7/2 jt-fav
4:55 Glantane Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 3m · 17 ran
1. 111. Shiloh (IRE)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Niall P Madden · T: Noel Meade
2. 214. House Of Bourbon (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Give Us A Hand (IRE)8/1
4. 69. Plunge (IRE)15/8 fav
5:25 Killetra (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 14 ran
1. 112. See U Bob (IRE)7/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Mr B O'Neill · T: Paul Nolan
2. 25. Go Native (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 319. City Meaning (USA)7/2

Cork racecourse statistics →

Naas Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

2:35 Naas Median Auction Maiden Flat · 1m · 20 ran
1. 16. Leo's Pride (IRE)13/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 211. Sufad (GB)4/1 fav
3. 33. Chevie (IRE)11/2
3:05 Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (45-60) Flat · 1m · 18 ran
1. 14. Glenmuir (IRE)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ian Brennan · T: Adrian McGuinness
2. 213. Lilly Lavender (IRE)14/1
3. 37. Desert Mirage (IRE)14/1
4. 45. Striking Force (IRE)3/1 fav
3:35 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race Flat · 5f · 5 ran
1. 14. Peter Tchaikovsky (GB)2/1Won by a short head · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: A P O'Brien
2. 25. Americas Dreaming (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Heart Of Fire (IRE)Evens fav
4:10 Woodlands Stakes (Listed) Flat · 5f · 10 ran
1. 12. Snaefell (IRE)7/2Won by a head · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: M Halford
2. 23. Tax Free (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 36. Reverence (GB)9/2
4:45 Go Racing In Kildare Handicap (50-80) Flat · 5f · 17 ran
1. 19. Parc Aux Boules (GB)16/1Won by half a length · J: Shane Foley · T: John C McConnell
2. 24. Grigorovitch (IRE)9/1
3. 311. Over The Tylery (IRE)8/1
4. 87. Ebenholz (IRE)5/1 fav
5:15 Summer Barbeque Evenings Handicap (60-100) Flat · 7f · 16 ran
1. 19. Russian Empress (IRE)16/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: P B Beggy · T: David P Myerscough
2. 212. My Girl Sophie (USA)12/1
3. 316. Inwood (IRE)25/1
4. 153. Cuilaphuca (IRE)7/2 fav
5:45 goracingatnaasracecourse.com Maiden Flat · 7f · 16 ran
1. 110. Charlotte Bronte (GB)9/10 favWon by a head · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: David Wachman
2. 28. Tobar Na Hinfe (IRE)16/1
3. 314. Shauna's Princess (IRE)10/3

Naas racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 25/1

1:40 Dubai International Airport Maiden Stakes (Str) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 20 ran
1. 117. Moyenne Corniche (GB)6/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: G Wragg
2. 210. French Art (GB)9/2 fav
3. 31. Arts Guild (USA)20/1
2:15 Dubai Tennis Championships Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f 5y · 14 ran
1. 11. Royal And Regal (IRE)13/2Won by a neck · J: Neil Callan · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 215. Zaham (USA)7/1
3. 313. Tempelstern (GER)25/1
4. 1414. Tranquil Tiger (GB)9/2 fav
2:50 Bloor Homes Spring Cup Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 17 ran
1. 114. Lang Shining (IRE)9/2 jt-favWon by a neck · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 28. Benandonner (USA)13/2
3. 37. Zaahid (IRE)11/2
3:25 Dubai Duty Free Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 110. Muthabara (IRE)9/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Richard Hills · T: John Dunlop
2. 23. Dream Day (GB)20/1
3. 36. Lady Deauville (FR)13/2
4:00 Bathwick Tyres Greenham Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 14. Paco Boy (IRE)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Richard Hughes · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 22. Bobs Surprise (GB)33/1
3. 35. Red Alert Day (GB)15/2
4. 53. Confront (GB)11/8 fav
4:30 Pertemps Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 113. Flame Creek (IRE)25/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Michael Metcalfe · T: Edward Creighton
2. 27. Winged d'Argent (IRE)14/1
3. 32. Ned Ludd (IRE)10/1
5:05 Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 6y · 16 ran
1. 19. Ezdiyaad (IRE)7/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Richard Hills · T: Marcus Tregoning
2. 212. Eglevski (IRE)11/1
3. 311. Curzon Prince (IRE)14/1
4. 1215. Celtic Change (IRE)4/1 fav

Newbury racecourse statistics →

Nottingham Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 25/1

5:30 Henson Franklyn Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 13y · 7 ran
1. 15. Lisburn (IRE)25/1Won by a head · J: Mark Lawson · T: Mel Brittain
2. 22. Harwalla (IRE)5/1
3. 36. Raggle Taggle (IRE)15/8 fav
6:00 Hector Crowhurst 4th Birthday Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 13y · 10 ran
1. 111. Killer Class (GB)8/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Chris Catlin · T: Jim Goldie
2. 213. Linnet Park (GB)7/1
3. 32. Second Opinion (IRE)16/1
4. 56. Lujiana (GB)5/1 fav
6:30 Mark Clark Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 13y · 12 ran
1. 19. Black Moma (IRE)14/1Won by a head · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Andrew Haynes
2. 25. Twosheetstothewind (GB)12/1
3. 34. Steel City Boy (IRE)9/1
4. 68. Monte Major (IRE)5/2 fav
7:00 Henson Franklyn Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 213y · 8 ran
1. 14. St Jean Cap Ferrat (GB)Evens favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Seb Sanders · T: G Wragg
2. 28. Princess Lomi (IRE)2/1
3. 31. Dancing Sword (GB)20/1
7:30 equine2u.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 213y · 16 ran
1. 110. Fantastic Lass (GB)6/1 jt-favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 24. Okafranca (IRE)6/1 jt-fav
3. 315. Yakama (IRE)7/1
8:00 Racing UK The UK's Best Racecourses Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 54y · 12 ran
1. 18. Buddy Holly (GB)16/1Won by half a length · J: Pat Dobbs · T: Pat Eddery
2. 29. Xtravaganza (IRE)12/1
3. 36. Maddy (GB)6/1
4. 84. Bid Art (IRE)3/1 fav

Nottingham racecourse statistics →

Thirsk Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 40/1

2:05 David Chapman "Cappuccino" Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 15. Fangfoss Girls (GB)33/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Geoff Oldroyd
2. 29. Gaborone (GB)9/2
3. 38. Rose of Coma (IRE)11/4 fav
2:40 Constant Security Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 16 ran
1. 19. Transcend (GB)2/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Robert Havlin · T: John Gosden
2. 212. Extraterrestrial (GB)25/1
3. 33. Signor Peltro (GB)7/1
3:15 Squire Frederick Bell Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 15 ran
1. 113. Pee Jay's Dream (GB)11/4 favWon by a neck · J: Dale Gibson · T: Michael Easterby
2. 212. Maneki Neko (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Sporting Gesture (GB)20/1
3:50 Michael Foster Memorial Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 15. Utmost Respect (GB)15/8Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 23. Big Timer (USA)8/1
3. 34. Ebraam (USA)14/1
4. 56. Wi Dud (GB)5/6 fav
4:25 Thomas Lord Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 16 ran
1. 13. Mey Blossom (GB)40/1Won by half a length · J: Michael Stainton · T: Richard Whitaker
2. 26. Hamish McGonagall (GB)12/1
3. 310. Rose Siog (GB)11/2
4. 45. Cape Vale (IRE)5/2 fav
5:00 Pinder Dale Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 17 ran
1. 16. Imperial Echo (USA)7/1Won by a head · J: Tolley Dean · T: Derek Shaw
2. 219. Soto (GB)14/1
3. 316. Dorn Dancer (IRE)7/2 fav

Thirsk racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 50/1

6:45 wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 8 ran
1. 15. Don Pietro (GB)9/2Won by a head · J: Sophie Doyle · T: P A Blockley
2. 21. Happy as Larry (USA)6/1
3. 36. Putra Laju (IRE)8/1
4. 83. Scripted (USA)5/2 fav
7:15 Ringside Suite Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 32y · 8 ran
1. 11. Bridge of Fermoy (IRE)5/6 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Neil Callan · T: Gay Kelleway
2. 22. Caprio (IRE)7/2
3. 38. Polish Priory (IRE)14/1
7:45 Five Profitable Years At equineinvestments.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 7 ran
1. 11. Expensive Art (IRE)2/1 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Simon Callaghan
2. 22. Prince of Delphi (GB)9/4
3. 33. Methaaly (IRE)9/1
8:15 racingfineart.co.uk Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 20y · 5 ran
1. 12. Desperate Dan (GB)2/5 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Andrew Haynes
2. 24. Stormburst (IRE)7/1
3. 36. Many Welcomes (GB)28/1
8:45 Gwen Stafford Good 70th Birthday Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 9 ran
1. 13. Hollander (IRE)13/2Won by a short head · J: Tadhg O'Shea · T: Denis Coakley
2. 26. Military Power (GB)5/2
3. 35. King's Wonder (GB)2/1 fav
9:15 Dine In The Horizons Restaurant Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 32y · 11 ran
1. 110. Newgate (UAE)50/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Danielle McCreery · T: Ruth Carr
2. 25. Sovereignty (JPN)7/1
3. 31. Affrettando (IRE)7/1
4. 58. Cape of Storms (GB)11/4 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 52 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 46 won23.9% · 46 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 £18.12Staked £46.00, returned £27.88 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerIris De Balme (FR) 66/1The 3:40 Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase at Ayr
Joint favourites3 of 13 won23.1% · 6 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ayr	1	8	8	—
Bangor-on-Dee	1	4	6	1 of 5 won
Cork	1	5	6	0 of 2 won
Naas	1	7	7	—
Newbury	1	5	7	1 of 4 won
Nottingham	1	5	6	1 of 2 won
Thirsk	2	6	6	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	3	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 19 April 2008?: 52 races across 8 meetings were run on 19 April 2008: Ayr (8 races), Bangor-on-Dee (6 races), Cork (6 races), Naas (7 races), Newbury (7 races), Nottingham (6 races), Thirsk (6 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Ayr, Bangor-on-Dee, Newbury, Nottingham, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Cork and Naas 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 19 April 2008?: Ayr: Good (Turf); Bangor-on-Dee: Good To Soft (Turf); Cork: Good (Turf); Naas: Yielding (Turf); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf); Nottingham: Soft (Turf); Thirsk: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 19 April 2008?: Outright favourites won 11 of 46 on 19 April 2008 (23.9%); joint favourites won 3 of 13. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £46.00 and returned £27.88 — a loss of £18.12. 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 Iris De Balme (FR) at 66/1 in the 3:40 Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase at Ayr.
What was the feature race on 19 April 2008?: The feature race was the 2:15 Dubai Tennis Championships Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Newbury, won by Royal And Regal (IRE) (13/2).
What time was the first race on 19 April 2008?: The first race was the 1:40 Dubai International Airport Maiden Stakes at Newbury; the last was the 9:15 Dine In The Horizons Restaurant Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).