What horse racing was on 25 April 2008?

49 races across 9 meetings were run on 25 April 2008: Bangor-on-Dee (6 races), Chepstow (6 races), Enghien (FR) (1 race), Newton Abbot (6 races), Perth (7 races), Punchestown (8 races), Sandown (6 races), Toulouse (FR) (3 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Bangor-on-Dee, Chepstow, Newton Abbot, Perth, Sandown and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Enghien (FR) and Toulouse (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 25 April 2008?

Bangor-on-Dee: Good To Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Good (Turf); Enghien (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Newton Abbot: Good To Soft (Turf); Perth: Good To Soft (Turf); Punchestown: Good (Turf); Sandown: Good To Soft (Turf); Toulouse (FR): Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 25 April 2008?

Outright favourites won 11 of 44 on 25 April 2008 (25.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £44.00 and returned £27.44 — a loss of £16.56. 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 Pearly Star (GB) at 20/1 in the 6:55 Sun Trade Windows Handicap Hurdle at Chepstow.

What was the feature race on 25 April 2008?

The feature race was the 4:20 ACCbank Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Punjabi (GB) (2/1).

What time was the first race on 25 April 2008?

The first race was the 1:15 bet365.com Esher Cup Handicap at Sandown; the last was the 8:15 Carlsberg Handicap Hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee.

Racing Results

Friday 25 April 2008

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49 races were run across 9 meetings on 25 April 2008: Bangor-on-Dee, Chepstow, Enghien (FR), Newton Abbot, Perth, Punchestown, Sandown, Toulouse (FR) and Wolverhampton (AW).

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

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 12/1

5:40 Overton-On-Dee Novices' Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 16 ran
1. 115. Dr Dream (IRE)11/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: John O'Shea
2. 216. Goldan Jess (IRE)8/1
3. 311. Mitrash (GB)4/1
4. 57. Gotcha Covered (GB)5/2 fav
6:15 Weatherbys Bank Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 13 ran
1. 12. Master Somerville (GB)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mark Bradburne · T: Henry Daly
2. 24. Double Header (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 33. Mylord Collonges (FR)3/1
6:45 Alfa Aggregates Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 13. Canalturn (FR)8/13 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Mr O Greenall · T: Charles Egerton
2. 28. It's In The Stars (GB)10/3
3. 314. Lady Bernie (IRE)33/1
7:15 Weatherbys Bloodstock Insurance Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 11 ran
1. 11. Abstract Art (USA)11/8 jt-favWon by 8 lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Venetia Williams
2. 22. Quizzene (USA)11/8 jt-fav
3. 37. Iron Hague (IRE)11/1
7:45 George Owen Memorial Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 9 ran
1. 19. Mistress Nell (GB)12/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Mark Bradburne · T: Alastair Lidderdale
2. 26. Go West (IRE)12/1
3. 31. Chery D'or (FR)15/2
4. 84. Stagecoach Opal (GB)11/4 fav
8:15 Carlsberg Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 12 ran
1. 17. Carrietau (GB)13/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Barry Murtagh
2. 28. Midnight Diamond (IRE)16/1
3. 34. Temple Place (IRE)7/1
4. 45. Creinch (GB)7/2 fav

Bangor-on-Dee racecourse statistics →

Chepstow Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

5:20 Dunraven Windows 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 13. Crescent Island (IRE)11/8 favWon by 15 lengths · J: David England · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 24. Evelith Echo (GB)2/1
3. 35. King Caine (IRE)12/1
5:50 Sun Trade Windows Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 10 ran
1. 14. Seymar Lad (IRE)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 211. Aheadofhistime (IRE)9/1
3. 35. Loita Hills (IRE)6/1
4. 79. Los Suenos (IRE)3/1 fav
6:20 Braceys 'Friendly Builders Merchant' Claiming Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 9 ran
1. 13. Chabrimal Minster (GB)4/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Richard Ford
2. 21. Cousin Nicky (GB)7/1
3. 35. Mr Fluffy (GB)12/1
4. PU2. Cerium (FR) · pulled up2/1 fav
6:55 Sun Trade Windows Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 17 ran
1. 110. Pearly Star (GB)20/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Dave Crosse · T: Anna Brooks
2. 214. Nemetan (FR)11/4 fav
3. 31. Underwriter (USA)11/2
7:25 Dunraven Bowl Novices' Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m · 13 ran
1. 17. Lady Myfanwy (GB)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Rhys Flint · T: Mrs Myfanwy Miles
2. 22. Minsgill Mans (GB)8/1
3. 35. Chesnut Annie (IRE)7/2
4. 54. Bob Bites Back (IRE)11/4 fav
7:55 Braceys 'Friendly Builders Merchant' Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 13 ran
1. 113. Royal Rationale (IRE)Evens favWon by 6 lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: David Pipe
2. 26. Raise The Heights (IRE)13/2
3. 310. Travelling Fox (GB)12/1

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Enghien (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 0 of 1

2:35 Prix Romati () (Chase) Chase · 2m6½f · 7 ran
1. 12. Moskitos D'Isigny (FR)Won by 4 lengths · J: Jerome Zuliani · T: Patrice Quinton
2. 25. Parrain (FR)
3. 37. Royal Honor (FR)
4. 53. Kings Brook (GB)29/1 fav

Enghien racecourse statistics →

Newton Abbot Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 14/1

5:35 River Teign Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 11 ran
1. 13. Critical Stage (IRE)14/1Won by half a length · J: Joe Tizzard · T: Jimmy Frost
2. 22. Sea Eagle (IRE)15/2
3. 34. Bengal Bullet (GB)13/2
4. PU8. Trigger Guard (GB) · pulled up4/1 fav
6:05 Going, Going, Gone Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 10 ran
1. 13. Kofi (GB)13/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Tom Malone · T: Karen George
2. 24. Marc of Brilliance (USA)4/6 fav
3. 38. Benayoun (GB)8/1
6:35 32Red.com Online Casino Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 14 ran
1. 17. Le Beau Bai (FR)9/1Won by half a length · J: Danny Cook · T: David Pipe
2. 23. Rawdon (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 311. Call Me Sir (IRE)33/1
7:05 Newton Abbot Races Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 5f 110y · 11 ran
1. 11. Oslot (FR)4/7 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Nick Scholfield · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Dr Hart (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Templer (IRE)15/2
7:35 Teign Suite Novices' Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 5f 110y · 14 ran
1. 113. Whizzaar (GB)13/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Mr R Woollacott · T: Miss E Thompson
2. 214. Holly Walk (GB)12/1
3. 39. Milesian King (IRE)12/1
8:05 Paddock Restaurant Standard NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 16 ran
1. 12. Fistral Beach (IRE)7/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Nick Scholfield · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 29. Our Bomber Harris (GB)9/1
3. 37. Green Belt Elite (FR)20/1
4. 611. You're The Top (FR)5/4 fav

Newton Abbot racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

2:05 Scot Ads 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 14 ran
1. 15. Classic Moon (GER)5/2 favWon by a short head · J: Denis O'Regan · T: J J Lambe
2. 26. Dancing Mist (IRE)6/1
3. 310. Justtheoneforyou (GB)5/1
2:40 stanjamesuk.com Novices' Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m · 4 ran
1. 12. Marodima (FR)6/4 favWon by 20 lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 24. Hush Tiger (GB)16/1
3:20 KVA 10th Anniversary Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 14 ran
1. 12. Guns And Butter (IRE)4/1 favWon by half a length · J: Mrs R Dobbin · T: Nicky Richards
2. 23. Winter Star (GB)12/1
3. 31. Mhilu (IRE)12/1
3:55 Sidey Ltd Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 3f · 9 ran
1. 17. So Now (IRE)2/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 211. Giuliani (GB)22/1
3. 310. Solway Bee (GB)4/1
4:35 Press & Journal Highland National Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 7f · 18 ran
1. 18. Laertes (GB)8/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Chris Grant
2. 27. Lydon House (GB)14/1
3. 36. The Gangerman (IRE)4/1 fav
5:10 stanjamesuk.com Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 13 ran
1. 111. Spirit Calling (IRE)9/1Won by half a length · J: Peter Buchanan · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 25. Top Dressing (IRE)16/1
3. 315. Classic Harry (GB)14/1
4. 516. Barney (IRE)7/2 fav
5:45 Evening Express Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 14 ran
1. 15. Diablo (IRE)4/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 213. Heart O' The West (IRE)12/1
3. 310. Carrickboy (IRE)8/1
4. 51. Darstardly Dick (IRE)6/5 fav

Perth racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Good · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 0 of 8 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:30 KFM Hunters Chase (Bishopscourt Cup) Chase · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 110. White Head (IRE)3/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Emmet Mullins · T: John G Carr
2. 24. Ground Ivy (IRE)12/1
3. 313. Miss Muldoon (IRE)12/1
4. PU14. Turn Up (IRE) · pulled up6/4 fav
3:05 Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa Handicap Chase (0-140) Chase · 3m 6f · 24 ran
1. 119. Arbor Supreme (IRE)12/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Niall P Madden · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Black Apalachi (IRE)10/1
3. 314. Sea Diva (IRE)16/1
4. F16. Hold The Pin (IRE) · fell5/1 fav
3:45 betfair.com Novice Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 5f · 24 ran
1. 11. Scotsirish (IRE)8/1Won by 4 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 220. Double Dizzy (GB)33/1
3. 34. Ambobo (USA)8/1
4. 919. Burren Ben (IRE)6/1 fav
4:20 ACCbank Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m · 6 ran
1. 15. Punjabi (GB)2/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 27. Sublimity (FR)15/8 fav
3. 32. Ebaziyan (IRE)16/1
4:55 Land Rover Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 111. Tranquil Sea (IRE)7/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: E J O'Grady
2. 24. Fiveforthree (IRE)3/1
3. 310. Trafford Lad (GB)5/2 fav
5:30 Star Best For Racing Coverage Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 25 ran
1. 123. I Hear A Symphony (IRE)10/1Won by a length · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 211. Raise Your Heart (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 320. Vaqueras (FR)12/1
6:00 Bewleys Hotels & EBF National Hunt Fillies Bumper Flat · 2m 1f · 25 ran
1. 112. Otterstown Lady (IRE)6/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Ms N Carberry · T: Mrs C O'Leary
2. 218. Bobs Display (IRE)9/1
3. 317. All The Fashion (IRE)40/1
4. 131. According To Noel (IRE)9/2 fav
6:30 Yes To Carrotts (pro-am) Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f · 25 ran
1. 15. Bob Lingo (IRE)14/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Emmet Mullins · T: Thomas Mullins
2. 27. Carrolls Cross (IRE)20/1
3. 314. Havagoodsip (IRE)9/1
4. 43. Bantry Commons (IRE)9/4 fav

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 17/2

1:15 bet365.com Esher Cup Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 14y · 9 ran
1. 16. Commander Cave (USA)17/2Won by half a length · J: Richard Hughes · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 25. Unbreak My Heart (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Cobo Bay (GB)9/2
4. 78. Hawaana (IRE)10/3 fav
1:50 Bet365 Gordon Richards Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f 7y · 5 ran
1. 11. Ask (GB)8/13 favWon by half a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 22. Hattan (IRE)6/1
3. 37. Philatelist (USA)10/1
2:25 Bet365 Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f 6y · 11 ran
1. 14. Corrybrough (GB)5/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Henry Candy
2. 26. Chartist (GB)13/2
3. 37. Rash Judgement (GB)13/2
3:00 Casino At bet365.com Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 1m 14y · 5 ran
1. 13. General Eliott (IRE)11/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: T Quinn · T: Paul Cole
2. 21. Charm School (GB)7/4 fav
3. 26. Steele Tango (USA)33/1
3:35 Poker At bet365.com Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 7y · 11 ran
1. 12. Dar Re Mi (GB)Evens favWon by 7 lengths · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: John Gosden
2. 23. Icon Project (USA)14/1
3. 31. Albarouche (GB)7/1
4:10 bet365.com Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 7y · 11 ran
1. 111. Colony (IRE)6/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Kerrin McEvoy · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 23. Midships (USA)25/1
3. 310. Conduit (IRE)3/1
4. 51. Captain Webb (GB)5/4 fav

Sandown racecourse statistics →

Toulouse (FR) Soft · Turf · 3 races · France

Outright favs won 0 of 1

1:50 Prix F B A-Aymeri de Mauleon () Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 1Royal God (USA)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Olivier Peslier · T: F Head
2. 2Blue Exit (USA)
3. 3San Sicharia (IRE)43/10
2:20 Prix Caravelle - Haras des Granges () (Fillies) Flat · 1m2½f · 7 ran
1. 1Satan's Circus (USA)Won by 2 lengths · J: Ioritz Mendizabal · T: J-C Rouget
2. 2Counterclaim (GB)
3. 3Himariya (IRE)
2:50 Le Vase d'Argent () Flat · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 1Young Tiger (FR)Won by half a length · J: Jean-Bernard Eyquem · T: F Rohaut
2. 2Willywell (FR)
3. 3Slickly Royal (FR)

Toulouse racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:15 Dine In The Horizons Restaurant Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 7 ran
1. 18. Slugger O'Toole (GB)9/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Chris Catlin · T: B W Hills
2. 27. Skadrak (USA)4/6 fav
3. 31. August Gale (USA)11/4
2:50 Sponsor A Race By Calling 01902 390009 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 32y · 12 ran
1. 12. Sion Hill (IRE)4/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Kelly Harrison · T: John Harris
2. 29. Willie Ever (GB)6/1
3. 33. Maison Dieu (GB)12/1
4. 46. Marmooq (GB)10/3 fav
3:30 Hotel & Conferencing At Wolverhampton Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 32y · 10 ran
1. 16. Secret Meaning (GB)12/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Jack Dean · T: Bill Turner
2. 210. One Called Alice (GB)11/4
3. 33. Jal Music (GB)6/4 fav
4:05 wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 8 ran
1. 15. Arthur's Edge (GB)5/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Cathy Gannon · T: Bryn Palling
2. 23. Chief Exec (GB)3/1 jt-fav
3. 38. Playtotheaudience (GB)3/1 jt-fav
4:45 Hotel & Conferencing At Wolverhampton Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 9 ran
1. 12. Hucking Heat (IRE)11/2Won by a neck · J: Hayley Turner · T: Reg Hollinshead
2. 23. Hits Only Cash (GB)8/1
3. 36. Alexander Guru (GB)7/1
4. 85. Sovereignty (JPN)11/4 fav
5:15 Pertemps People Development Hands & Heels Apprentice H'cap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 103y · 10 ran
1. 19. Treasure Isle (GB)4/1Won by a neck · J: Barry McHugh · T: Richard Fahey
2. 26. Shosolosa (IRE)10/1
3. 37. Floodlight Fantasy (GB)11/10 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 49 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 44 won25.0% · 44 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 £16.56Staked £44.00, returned £27.44 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerPearly Star (GB) 20/1The 6:55 Sun Trade Windows Handicap Hurdle at Chepstow
Joint favourites1 of 6 won16.7% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Bangor-on-Dee	1	5	6	1 of 2 won
Chepstow	2	6	6	—
Enghien (FR)	0	1	1	—
Newton Abbot	1	5	6	0 of 2 won
Perth	4	7	7	—
Punchestown	0	8	8	—
Sandown	3	6	6	—
Toulouse (FR)	0	1	3	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	0	5	6	0 of 2 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 2 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 4 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 25 April 2008?: 49 races across 9 meetings were run on 25 April 2008: Bangor-on-Dee (6 races), Chepstow (6 races), Enghien (FR) (1 race), Newton Abbot (6 races), Perth (7 races), Punchestown (8 races), Sandown (6 races), Toulouse (FR) (3 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Bangor-on-Dee, Chepstow, Newton Abbot, Perth, Sandown and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Enghien (FR) and Toulouse (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 25 April 2008?: Bangor-on-Dee: Good To Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Good (Turf); Enghien (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Newton Abbot: Good To Soft (Turf); Perth: Good To Soft (Turf); Punchestown: Good (Turf); Sandown: Good To Soft (Turf); Toulouse (FR): Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 25 April 2008?: Outright favourites won 11 of 44 on 25 April 2008 (25.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £44.00 and returned £27.44 — a loss of £16.56. 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 Pearly Star (GB) at 20/1 in the 6:55 Sun Trade Windows Handicap Hurdle at Chepstow.
What was the feature race on 25 April 2008?: The feature race was the 4:20 ACCbank Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Punjabi (GB) (2/1).
What time was the first race on 25 April 2008?: The first race was the 1:15 bet365.com Esher Cup Handicap at Sandown; the last was the 8:15 Carlsberg Handicap Hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee.