What horse racing was on 24 April 2008?

47 races across 7 meetings were run on 24 April 2008: Beverley (7 races), Chantilly (FR) (8 races), Chelmsford (AW) (6 races), Fontwell (7 races), Perth (6 races), Punchestown (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (6 races). That is Beverley, Chelmsford (AW), Fontwell, Perth and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Chantilly (FR) in France; Punchestown 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 24 April 2008?

Beverley: Good To Soft (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Fontwell: Good (Turf); Perth: Good To Soft (Turf); Punchestown: Good (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 24 April 2008?

Outright favourites won 11 of 34 on 24 April 2008 (32.4%); joint favourites won 3 of 13. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £34.00 and returned £35.76 — a profit of £1.76. 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 Hamaasy (GB) at 33/1 in the 6:05 Dine In The Queen Mother Restaurant Claiming Stakes at Southwell (AW).

What was the feature race on 24 April 2008?

The feature race was the 3:40 Cathal Ryan Memorial Swordlestown Cup Novice Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Big Zeb (IRE) (4/1).

What time was the first race on 24 April 2008?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix du Grand Canal at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 8:05 Southwell-racecourse.co.uk Handicap at Southwell (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 24 April 2008

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47 races were run across 7 meetings on 24 April 2008: Beverley, Chantilly (FR), Chelmsford (AW), Fontwell, Perth, Punchestown and Southwell (AW).

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

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 17/2

2:00 New T-Mobile Beverley Store Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 13. Dispol Diva (GB)17/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Jamie Moriarty · T: Paul Midgley
2. 21. Dazzling Dust (IRE)11/4 jt-fav
3. 34. Kheley (IRE)9/2
2:35 Bryan Dunn And John Wade Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 207y · 6 ran
1. 11. Duke of Touraine (IRE)11/8 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Patrick Donaghy · T: P C Haslam
2. 24. Highland Love (GB)3/1
3. 37. Natural Rhythm (IRE)22/1
3:10 Dadie's Birthday Celebration Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f 100y · 8 ran
1. 15. Albaqaa (GB)15/8 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 21. Toto Skyllachy (GB)13/2
3. 33. Atabaas Pride (GB)2/1
3:45 Beverley Belles Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 207y · 9 ran
1. 15. Karmest (GB)3/1 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Alan Brown
2. 23. Stringsofmyheart (GB)5/1
3. 310. Lady Valentino (GB)15/2
4:20 Norfolk Street Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 100y · 15 ran
1. 114. Moonstreaker (GB)7/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Michael Stainton · T: Richard Whitaker
2. 21. A Big Sky Brewing (USA)6/1
3. 35. Emperor's Well (GB)16/1
4. 1111. Grey Gurkha (GB)4/1 fav
4:55 Constant Security Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 100y · 13 ran
1. 112. Hepburn Bell (IRE)2/1 jt-favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: James Fanshawe
2. 28. Bowder Stone (IRE)2/1 jt-fav
3. 310. Shadowtime (GB)18/1
5:30 Levy Board Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 16y · 4 ran
1. 13. Greyfriars Abbey (GB)3/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 24. Mighty Moon (GB)6/4 fav
3. 32. Rosbay (IRE)7/4

Beverley racecourse statistics →

Chantilly (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 1 · Biggest winner 17/5

12:50 Prix du Grand Canal (Handicap) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 116. Lorzane (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Johan Victoire · T: J-J Boutin
2. 211. Too Nice (FR)
3. 32. Pale Rider (FR)
1:20 Prix Servanne () Flat · 6f · 10 ran
1. 12. Calbuco (FR)Won by a neck · J: William Mongil · T: B Dutruel
2. 21. Tiza (SAF)
3. 38. Only Answer (GB)
1:50 Prix du Berceau (Maiden) Flat · 5f · 3 ran
1. 16. Ebony Rose (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Thierry Jarnet · T: Mlle S-V Tarrou
2. 27. Pink Candie (FR)
3. 31. Good Bye My Friend (FR)
2:20 Prix de Suresnes () (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 12. Vision D'Etat (FR)17/5Won by half a length · J: Ioritz Mendizabal · T: E Libaud
2. 25. Indian Daffodil (IRE)
3. 36. Astarix (FR)
2:50 Prix du Poncel (Handicap) Flat · 1m4½f · 3 ran
1. 15. Fruela (IRE)Won by a neck · J: M Blancpain · T: C Laffon-Parias
2. 210. Peak Rhythm (FR)
3. 31. Dyamo (FR)
3:20 Prix de la Goursaule (Claimer) Flat · 6f · 3 ran
1. 14. Chikablue (FR)Won by a short head · J: Johan Victoire · T: H-A Pantall
2. 215. Himalayan (FR)
3. 314. Roi Dana (FR)
3:50 Prix du Petit Parc (Handicap) Flat · 5f · 4 ran
1. 117. On Line (FR)Won by a head · J: Maxime Guyon · T: J-P Delaporte
2. 213. Tawnybrack (IRE)
3. 35. Lemon Yellow (FR)
4:20 Prix du Hameau (Handicap) Flat · 1m 4f · 5 ran
1. 17. Staramix (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Anthony Crastus · T: E Lellouche
2. 220. Eclair D'Orage (FR)
3. 33. Darhamsala (FR)

Chantilly racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 4 · Biggest winner 12/1

5:20 Billericay Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 12. All In The Red (IRE)5/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: Gay Kelleway
2. 25. Dnata Flyer (USA)4/1
3. 310. Nice Dream (GB)11/8 fav
5:50 Mill Green Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 17. Lord Of The Reins (IRE)11/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Andrew Elliott · T: Derek Shaw
2. 23. Misaro (GER)6/1
3. 32. Almaty Express (GB)11/2
6:20 High Easter Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f · 6 ran
1. 11. Chocolate Caramel (USA)100/30 jt-favWon by 3 lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Amanda Perrett
2. 22. Nawow (GB)9/2
3. 35. King's Fable (USA)9/2
6:50 Little Bentley Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 110. Loose Caboose (IRE)12/1Won by a neck · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Alan McCabe
2. 24. We Have A Dream (GB)4/1 jt-fav
3. 35. Asian Power (IRE)9/1
7:20 Aldham Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 13. Folio (IRE)11/2Won by a head · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: Willie Musson
2. 25. Proper (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 34. Jord (IRE)16/1
7:50 Horsey Island Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 16. Black Dahlia (GB)5/2 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: James Doyle · T: Alan McCabe
2. 25. Art Exhibition (IRE)100/30
3. 31. Arniecoco (GB)6/1

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Fontwell Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:20 Bulmers Pear Cider Mares Only Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 110y · 15 ran
1. 19. Jeu d'Esprit (IRE)7/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Colin Bolger · T: Laura Mongan
2. 211. Markila (FR)16/1
3. 316. Pret A Porter (UAE)15/2
4. 46. Fit To Drive (GB)2/1 fav
2:55 Jacques Fruit Cider Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 7 ran
1. 12. Hermano Cordobes (IRE)13/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Christian Williams · T: Victor Dartnall
2. 23. Noble Ben (IRE)7/2
3. 37. Ellway Prospect (GB)2/1 fav
3:30 David Chivers Birthday Celebration Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 14 ran
1. 11. Inghwung (GB)15/2Won by a length · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Oliver Sherwood
2. 212. Lupanar (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 32. Archduke Ferdinand (FR)7/1
4:05 Bill Watkins Retirement Selling Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 2f · 6 ran
1. 17. Auditor (GB)9/2Won by 10 lengths · J: Colin Bolger · T: Simon Lewis
2. 22. Jupon Vert (FR)5/2
3. 33. Ballyrainey (IRE)5/1
4. PU1. Mondial Jack (FR) · pulled up9/4 fav
4:40 Fullers London Pride Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 3f · 12 ran
1. 17. Thenford Star (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Christian Williams · T: Alan King
2. 213. Colwyn Bay (IRE)16/1
3. 34. Jug Of Punch (IRE)7/2 fav
5:15 Hardings Bar And Catering Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f 110y · 10 ran
1. 15. Wild Ground (IRE)6/1Won by 9 lengths · J: James Davies · T: Brendan Powell
2. 29. Mystical Star (FR)9/2
3. 36. Perange (FR)8/1
4. PU8. Boardroom Dancer (IRE) · pulled up10/3 fav
5:45 Hardings Bar And Catering Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 2f 110y · 16 ran
1. 114. Wade Farm Billy (IRE)10/1Won by a length · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 24. Proud Presence (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 35. Search For Gold (IRE)20/1

Fontwell racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:10 attheraces.com Best Odds Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 9 ran
1. 15. Lazy Darren (GB)11/10 favWon by half a length · J: Richie McGrath · T: Chris Grant
2. 23. Frank Crow (GB)8/1
3. 31. Quicuyo (GER)11/4
2:45 Bill And Bunny Cadogan Memorial Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 12. Coach Lane (GB)17/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Sam Thomas · T: Venetia Williams
2. 212. Yankee Holiday (IRE)14/1
3. 35. Ormello (FR)12/1
4. 910. Billyandi (IRE)3/1 fav
3:20 E.B.F./DM Hall Future Champions 'NH' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m 110y · 6 ran
1. 11. Lodge Lane (IRE)5/2Won by a head · J: Jack Doyle · T: Victor Dartnall
2. 23. Tazbar (IRE)6/5 fav
3. 34. Viking Rebel (IRE)4/1
3:55 stanjamesuk.com Perth Festival Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m · 18 ran
1. 16. Eric's Charm (FR)14/1Won by a neck · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Oliver Sherwood
2. 214. Brooklyn Breeze (IRE)40/1
3. 315. Brooklyn Brownie (IRE)40/1
4. PU9. Blue Splash (FR) · pulled up4/1 fav
4:30 pointtopoint.co.uk Champion Stayers Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 7f · 8 ran
1. 11. Natiain (GB)4/6 favWon by 30 lengths · J: Harry Haynes · T: Alistair M Brown
2. 24. Harlov (FR)7/1
3. 32. Jacksonville (FR)16/1
5:05 stanjamesuk.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 15 ran
1. 15. De Blanc (IRE)12/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Venetia Williams
2. 23. Pacha D'Oudairies (FR)5/2 fav
3. 313. Legally Fast (USA)25/1

Perth racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 25/1

2:30 Aon Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 24 ran
1. 17. Kalahari King (FR)5/1 co-favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 22. Boulavogue (IRE)16/1
3. 312. Peplum (FR)20/1
3:05 Avon Ri Corporate & Leisure Resort La Touche Cup Chase Chase · 4m 2f · 22 ran
1. 123. Oh Jackie (IRE)25/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Ken Whelan · T: S R B Crawford
2. 23. Wonderkid (GB)9/4 jt-fav
3. 36. A New Story (IRE)5/1
3:40 Cathal Ryan Memorial Swordlestown Cup Novice Chase (Grade 1) Chase · 2m · 7 ran
1. 11. Big Zeb (IRE)4/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: C A Murphy
2. 26. Thyne Again (IRE)10/3
3. 38. J'y Vole (FR)3/1 fav
4:15 One 51 Handicap Chase (0-140) Chase · 2m · 13 ran
1. 114. Irish Invader (IRE)3/1 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Callow Lake (IRE)16/1
3. 38. Torrid Kentavr (USA)14/1
4:50 ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 3m · 12 ran
1. 12. Blazing Bailey (GB)10/3 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 213. Refinement (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Aitmatov (GER)6/1
5:25 Real Estate Alliance Handicap Hurdle (88-130) Hurdle · 3m · 25 ran
1. 120. Hidden Agent (IRE)9/1Won by a length · J: P A Carberry · T: A L T Moore
2. 223. Gusda (IRE)33/1
3. 313. Silent Creek (IRE)25/1
4. 44. Drumconvis (IRE)5/1 fav
6:00 Masterchefs Hospitality (Pro-Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 25 ran
1. 115. Go Native (IRE)16/1Won by a neck · J: Chris Timmons · T: Noel Meade
2. 24. Lord Over (GB)9/1
3. 318. Kenlon (IRE)25/1
4. 47. Uimhiraceathair (IRE)2/1 fav

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

5:35 Book Your Tickets Online Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 5 ran
1. 12. Great Charm (IRE)3/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Tom Queally · T: Michael Bell
2. 24. Zeffirelli (GB)11/2
3. 35. Midnight Fling (GB)15/8 fav
6:05 Dine In The Queen Mother Restaurant Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 16. Hamaasy (GB)33/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: David Nicholls
2. 27. Kingsmaite (GB)33/1
3. 32. Fire Up The Band (GB)2/1 fav
6:35 Sponsor A Race At Southwell Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 7 ran
1. 17. Cotton Eyed Joe (IRE)5/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 28. Pertemps Networks (GB)5/4 fav
3. 31. Jackie Kiely (GB)11/1
7:05 Southwell Golf Club Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 12. Xpres Maite (GB)11/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Phillip Makin · T: Roy Bowring
2. 26. Elusive Warrior (USA)9/1
3. 31. Indian's Feather (IRE)20/1
4. 64. Exit Smiling (GB)11/8 fav
7:35 Book Your Hospitality Packages Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 4 ran
1. 12. Bartercard (USA)9/2Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Micky Fenton · T: Stef Higgins
2. 24. Dasheena (GB)4/6 fav
3. 35. Zorn (GB)13/2
8:05 Southwell-racecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 14. Topazes (GB)7/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Michael Bell
2. 25. Hennessy Island (USA)7/2
3. 31. Hla Tun (USA)28/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 47 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 34 won32.4% · 34 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 £1.76Staked £34.00, returned £35.76 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerHamaasy (GB) 33/1The 6:05 Dine In The Queen Mother Restaurant Claiming Stakes at Southwell (AW)
Joint favourites3 of 13 won23.1% · 6 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Beverley	3	5	7	1 of 4 won
Chantilly (FR)	1	1	8	—
Chelmsford (AW)	2	4	6	1 of 4 won
Fontwell	0	7	7	—
Perth	2	6	6	—
Punchestown	2	5	7	1 of 5 won
Southwell (AW)	1	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 24 April 2008?: 47 races across 7 meetings were run on 24 April 2008: Beverley (7 races), Chantilly (FR) (8 races), Chelmsford (AW) (6 races), Fontwell (7 races), Perth (6 races), Punchestown (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (6 races). That is Beverley, Chelmsford (AW), Fontwell, Perth and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Chantilly (FR) in France; Punchestown 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 24 April 2008?: Beverley: Good To Soft (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Fontwell: Good (Turf); Perth: Good To Soft (Turf); Punchestown: Good (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 24 April 2008?: Outright favourites won 11 of 34 on 24 April 2008 (32.4%); joint favourites won 3 of 13. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £34.00 and returned £35.76 — a profit of £1.76. 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 Hamaasy (GB) at 33/1 in the 6:05 Dine In The Queen Mother Restaurant Claiming Stakes at Southwell (AW).
What was the feature race on 24 April 2008?: The feature race was the 3:40 Cathal Ryan Memorial Swordlestown Cup Novice Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Big Zeb (IRE) (4/1).
What time was the first race on 24 April 2008?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix du Grand Canal at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 8:05 Southwell-racecourse.co.uk Handicap at Southwell (AW).