What horse racing was on 26 April 2008?

56 races across 8 meetings were run on 26 April 2008: Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Haydock (6 races), Leicester (7 races), Market Rasen (7 races), Punchestown (7 races), Ripon (7 races), Sandown (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Haydock, Leicester, Market Rasen, Ripon, Sandown and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; 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 26 April 2008?

Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Haydock: Good To Soft (Turf); Leicester: Good To Soft (Turf); Market Rasen: Good (Turf); Punchestown: Good (Turf); Ripon: Good (Turf); Sandown: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 26 April 2008?

Outright favourites won 15 of 48 on 26 April 2008 (31.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £48.00 and returned £37.02 — a loss of £10.98. 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 Coole Dodger (IRE) at 50/1 in the 5:35 John Smith's Handicap at Leicester.

What was the feature race on 26 April 2008?

The feature race was the 4:20 Eventus Marquees Champion 4yo Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Won In The Dark (IRE) (4/1).

What time was the first race on 26 April 2008?

The first race was the 1:05 Bet365.com Flat V Jump Jockeys Handicap at Sandown; the last was the 9:05 Clean Vu Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 26 April 2008

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56 races were run across 8 meetings on 26 April 2008: Auteuil (FR), Haydock, Leicester, Market Rasen, Punchestown, Ripon, Sandown and Wolverhampton (AW).

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

Outright favs won 0 of 3 · Biggest winner 37/1

1:10 Prix de l'Hippodrome de Corlay (Hurdle) (Colts & Geldings) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 11 ran
1. 11. Toulesquatre (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Samuel Massinot · T: Mme I Pacault
2. 22. Sleeping Late (FR)
3. 36. Mr Thriller (FR)
4. 104. Epidavros (FR)14/1 fav
1:45 Prix Gaston Branere (Hurdle) (Listed Handicap) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 17 ran
1. 14. Melcastle (FR)37/1Won by a head · J: Sebastien Culin · T: B Goudot
2. 21. Yellowman (FR)7/1
3. 32. Assureur (FR)5/4 fav
2:15 Prix Jean Stern (Chase) Chase · 2m4½f · 10 ran
1. 13. Santa Bamba (FR)Won by a nose · J: Jacques Ricou · T: G Macaire
2. 24. Tell No One (FR)
3. 38. Queen Des Places (FR)
2:50 Prix Roger Duchene (Hurdle) (Handicap) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 20 ran
1. 112. Moon Morning (FR)Won by 8 lengths · J: Steven Colas · T: M Rolland
2. 219. Saga De La Mare (FR)
3. 35. Philiccio (FR)
3:20 Prix William Head (Chase) () Chase · 2m7½f · 10 ran
1. 11. Dollar Jack (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Davy Lesot · T: J Ortet
2. 24. Odeillo Du Mathan (FR)
3. 39. Super Bowl I (FR)
4. 63. Kelami (FR)13/1 fav
3:50 Prix Leon Rambaud (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 9 ran
1. 11. Monoalco (FR)Won by 4 lengths · J: David Berra · T: P Peltier
2. 24. Chestnut Charlie (IRE)
3. 33. Malikhan (FR)
4:20 Prix Maubourguet (Chase) (Claimer) Chase · 2m1½f · 11 ran
1. 15. All Liceworld (FR)Won by 2 lengths · J: Steven Colas · T: M Rolland
2. 29. Vieux Villez (FR)
3. 31. Mowgly Dup (FR)
4:50 Prix d'Arles (Hurdle) (Fillies & Mares) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 17 ran
1. 17. Puligny Montrachet (FR)Won by 6 lengths · J: David Berra · T: P Peltier
2. 28. Atraska (USA)
3. 310. Alpha Lady (GER)

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 7/1

5:50 E.B.F. Bet365 Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 17. Maggie Lou (IRE)3/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Fergal Lynch · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 21. Aahaygirl (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 36. Cecilia's Lass (GB)11/1
6:20 northernracingclub.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 14. Marvellous Value (IRE)7/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Phillip Makin · T: Michael Dods
2. 28. Rio Sands (GB)7/2
3. 35. Supermassive Muse (IRE)10/1
4. 42. Blue Jack (GB)11/4 fav
6:50 Haydock Park Rails And Ring Bookmakers Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 30y · 10 ran
1. 19. Bold Marc (IRE)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Andrew Elliott · T: K R Burke
2. 26. Goodbye (GB)9/2
3. 35. Major Magpie (IRE)9/4 fav
7:20 John Doherty Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 120y · 10 ran
1. 11. First Buddy (GB)7/4 favWon by 8 lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 22. Royal Flynn (GB)12/1
3. 311. Mae Cigan (FR)13/2
7:50 Warrington Guardian Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 120y · 7 ran
1. 11. Conquisto (GB)6/4 favWon by a short head · J: Philip Robinson · T: Clive Cox
2. 22. Indian Days (GB)4/1
3. 34. Allied Powers (IRE)13/2
8:20 St Helens Star Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 200y · 4 ran
1. 13. Meshtri (IRE)2/5 favWon by half a length · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 25. Nemo Spirit (IRE)10/3
3. 34. Montfjord (IRE)7/1

Haydock racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 50/1

2:15 John Smith's Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 2y · 6 ran
1. 16. Waffle (IRE)4/5 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Tom Queally · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 25. Rayvin Mad (IRE)13/8
3. 32. Johnmanderville (GB)25/1
2:45 John Smith's Extra Cold Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 218y · 12 ran
1. 19. Nobilissima (IRE)8/1Won by a head · J: Tolley Dean · T: John Spearing
2. 211. Swinbrook (USA)10/3 fav
3. 38. Cornus (GB)25/1
3:15 John Smith's Club And Institute Union Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 3f 183y · 8 ran
1. 14. All The Aces (IRE)6/1Won by a head · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 28. Enroller (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 32. Downhiller (IRE)4/1
3:50 Totesport.Com Leicestershire Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 7f 9y · 8 ran
1. 17. Captain Marvelous (IRE)10/1Won by a head · J: Michael Hills · T: B W Hills
2. 21. Al Qasi (IRE)Evens fav
3. 35. Eisteddfod (GB)8/1
4:25 John Smith's Premier Club Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 218y · 8 ran
1. 17. Smirfy's Silver (GB)7/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: T Quinn · T: Ed McMahon
2. 25. Jafaru (GB)14/1
3. 32. Harry The Hawk (GB)10/11 fav
5:00 John Smith's Extra Smooth Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 218y · 15 ran
1. 19. Tartan Bearer (IRE)2/5 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Alan Munro · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 210. Warringah (GB)12/1
3. 35. Deadly Silence (USA)50/1
5:35 John Smith's Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 60y · 14 ran
1. 114. Coole Dodger (IRE)50/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Gabriel Hannon · T: Mark Usher
2. 21. Always Brave (GB)5/1
3. 39. Koraleva Tectona (IRE)8/1
4. 411. Star Pattern (USA)4/1 fav

Leicester racecourse statistics →

Market Rasen Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 15/2

1:20 Book Online At marketrasenraces.co.uk Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f 110y · 15 ran
1. 113. Blushing Hilary (IRE)7/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: Julie Camacho
2. 212. Safe Investment (USA)16/1
3. 315. Santera (IRE)9/2
1:50 Racing UK Focused On Racing Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 13 ran
1. 14. Ouzbeck (FR)15/2Won by a head · J: Gerard Tumelty · T: Alan King
2. 26. Qulinton (FR)7/2
3. 35. The Vicar (IRE)11/2
4. 77. Commander Kev (IRE)11/4 fav
2:20 AJ Glass Fibre Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f · 10 ran
1. 14. Bronson F'sure (GB)15/2Won by a neck · J: Adam Pogson · T: Charles Pogson
2. 26. Auntie Kathleen (GB)11/2
3. 33. Almost Broke (GB)14/1
4. PU8. Ouragan De Prairie (FR) · pulled up5/2 fav
2:55 Harriet Mallinson's 18th Birthday Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 11. Ruairi (IRE)11/4Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Colin Bolger · T: Suzy Smith
2. 23. King Mak (GB)11/2
3. 35. Majorca (GB)12/1
4. 56. Just Jaffa (IRE)5/2 fav
3:30 Racing UK For 9.99 Per Month Conditionals' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 15 ran
1. 114. Doris's Gift (GB)4/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 22. Ortega (FR)14/1
3. 38. Power Shared (IRE)11/2
4. 413. Herald Angel (FR)11/4 fav
4:05 Rase Veterinary Centre Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 13. Alam (USA)4/1Won by 22 lengths · J: James White · T: Dr Richard Newland
2. 212. Kimoe Warrior (GB)33/1
3. 39. Silver Dagger (GB)22/1
4. 58. Wednesday Country (IRE)5/2 fav
4:40 Turftv Standard NH Flat Race (Conditionals/Amateurs) NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f 110y · 12 ran
1. 13. Karabak (FR)9/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Gerard Tumelty · T: Alan King
2. 26. Alderley Rover (IRE)10/3
3. 31. Merrydown (IRE)4/1

Market Rasen racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:35 Ellen Construction Chase Chase · 3m · 23 ran
1. 11. Garde Champetre (FR)11/4 jt-favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Ms N Carberry · T: E Bolger
2. 26. Wonderkid (GB)5/1
3. 32. Dix Villez (FR)12/1
3:10 Bewleys Hotels I.S.F. EBF (Mares) Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 19 ran
1. 11. Oscar Rebel (IRE)6/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: W J Burke
2. 218. Serpentaria (GB)5/2 fav
3. 34. Moskova (IRE)12/1
3:45 Whitewater Centre Pat Taaffe Handicap Chase (0-145) Chase · 3m 1f · 20 ran
1. 113. Emma Jane (IRE)8/1Won by a length · J: Davy Condon · T: W P Mullins
2. 26. Vic Venturi (IRE)14/1
3. 37. The Sawyer (BEL)14/1
4. 103. Patsy Hall (IRE)4/1 fav
4:20 Eventus Marquees Champion 4yo Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m · 10 ran
1. 18. Won In The Dark (IRE)4/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Sabrina J Harty
2. 24. Indian Spring (IRE)33/1
3. 35. Paco Jack (IRE)25/1
4. 43. Franchoek (IRE)Evens fav
4:55 Ballymore 25th Anniversary Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 25 ran
1. 118. Brave Right (IRE)16/1Won by a neck · J: Sean Flanagan · T: Leonard Whitmore
2. 22. Ring The Boss (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Jayo (FR)10/1
5:30 Cox's Cash & Carry Champion Hunters Chase Chase · 3m 1f · 25 ran
1. 11. Agus A Vic (IRE)5/1Won by a length · J: Mr J P McKeown · T: Patrick Martin
2. 22. Alert The Earth (IRE)10/1
3. 314. Jaquouille (FR)11/2
4. 58. Christy Beamish (IRE)10/3 fav
6:00 Peggy Barry-Walsh Memorial (Pro-Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 1f · 24 ran
1. 117. On Raglan Road (IRE)10/3 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Mr J T McNamara · T: T E Hyde
2. 29. Dunguib (IRE)11/1
3. 36. Controversial (IRE)16/1

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

Ripon Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 22/1

2:30 Totescoop6 Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 14. Van Bossed (CAN)11/4 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Adrian Nicholls · T: David Nicholls
2. 210. Baldemar (GB)25/1
3. 312. Tawzeea (IRE)5/1
3:05 Stowe Family Law LLP Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 20 ran
1. 113. Sandwith (GB)22/1Won by a neck · J: P J McDonald · T: John Wainwright
2. 219. Green Lagonda (AUS)28/1
3. 311. Colorus (IRE)13/2 jt-fav
3:40 Totesport Betxtra Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 13. Highland Legacy (GB)4/5 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Michael Bell
2. 26. Bogside Theatre (IRE)9/1
3. 31. Sphinx (FR)33/1
4:15 Totesport Betxtra Win Only Selling Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 170y · 12 ran
1. 12. Cherri Fosfate (GB)7/2Won by 2 lengths · J: David Allan · T: Declan Carroll
2. 27. Cape Dancer (IRE)9/1
3. 311. Jevington Star (IRE)10/1
4. 51. Babieca (USA)3/1 fav
4:50 Totesport Betxtra Place Only Maiden Auction Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 19. Caranbola (GB)9/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: T Williams · T: Mel Brittain
2. 212. Meg Jicaro (GB)12/1
3. 310. Dispol Mulofky (IRE)40/1
4. 65. Woteva (GB)15/8 fav
5:20 Totesport Betxtra Show Only Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 170y · 11 ran
1. 11. Jabal Tariq (GB)11/10 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: B W Hills
2. 28. Wells Lyrical (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Pondapie (IRE)20/1
5:55 Help Me Thro' Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f 10y · 5 ran
1. 15. Raincoat (GB)10/11 favWon by half a length · J: Ted Durcan · T: John Gosden
2. 21. Dunaskin (IRE)9/1
3. 32. Wing Collar (GB)14/1

Ripon racecourse statistics →

Sandown Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 25/1

1:05 Bet365.com Flat V Jump Jockeys Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 14y · 12 ran
1. 19. Bustan (IRE)14/1Won by a head · J: Sam Thomas · T: Giles Bravery
2. 26. Trans Siberian (GB)9/4 fav
3. 31. Cactus King (GB)25/1
1:40 Bet365 Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 15. Poquelin (FR)10/3Won by 1¾ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Alph (GB)20/1
3. 37. Desert Quest (IRE)8/1
4. 54. Pigeon Island (GB)9/4 fav
2:10 Bet365 Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 3f 110y · 17 ran
1. 115. Mous Of Men (FR)12/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: David Pipe
2. 29. Mexican Pete (GB)9/1
3. 32. Shatabdi (IRE)20/1
4. 41. Earth Planet (IRE)3/1 fav
2:40 Bet365.com Celebration Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 12. Andreas (FR)9/2Won by 9 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 27. Lord Henry (IRE)9/1
3. 34. Fiepes Shuffle (GER)11/1
4. 61. Monet's Garden (IRE)4/1 fav
3:20 Bet365 Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 5f 110y · 19 ran
1. 14. Monkerhostin (FR)25/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 210. Royal Auclair (FR)14/1
3. 33. Hoo La Baloo (FR)9/1
4. 419. Iris De Balme (FR)9/2 fav
3:55 Bet365 Mile (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 14y · 8 ran
1. 13. Major Cadeaux (GB)3/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Richard Hughes · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 26. Rob Roy (USA)11/4
3. 35. Metropolitan Man (GB)33/1
4. 74. Medicine Path (GB)15/8 fav
4:30 Casino At Bet365.com Classic Trial (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f 7y · 9 ran
1. 11. Centennial (IRE)11/8 favWon by a neck · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: John Gosden
2. 28. Whistledownwind (GB)5/1
3. 33. Feared In Flight (IRE)7/2
5:05 Poker At Bet365.com Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 14y · 9 ran
1. 16. Jamboretta (IRE)5/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 29. Humble Opinion (GB)12/1
3. 35. Bahar Shumaal (IRE)10/1
4. 53. Cape Hawk (IRE)15/8 fav

Sandown racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

6:35 Cleanevent Amateur Riders' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 216y · 13 ran
1. 16. Trinculo (IRE)16/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Rhys Flint · T: Ronald Harris
2. 24. Mambazo (GB)5/1
3. 311. Avontuur (FR)5/1
4. 82. Chatshow (USA)7/2 fav
7:05 Lilleshall Steel Ltd Structural Steel Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 20y · 12 ran
1. 11. Jane's Payoff (IRE)14/1Won by a neck · J: Richard Thomas · T: Linda Jewell
2. 24. Golden Dane (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Dalarossie (GB)4/1 fav
7:35 Cleandomain Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 7 ran
1. 14. One Night In Paris (IRE)11/10J: Richard Evans · T: David Evans
2. 26. The London Gang (GB)20/1
3. 25. Ravi River (IRE)10/11 fav
8:05 Clean Concierge Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 8 ran
1. 12. Longoria (IRE)10/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Neil Chalmers · T: Lucinda Featherstone
2. 23. Bookiebasher Babe (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 34. Maddy (GB)7/1
8:35 Lilleshall Steel Ltd Sales Night Out Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 103y · 5 ran
1. 14. Queen of Naples (GB)2/13 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: John Gosden
2. 25. Twiglet (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Kimbolton (GB)6/1
9:05 Clean Vu Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 50y · 10 ran
1. 13. Hatton Flight (GB)11/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: William Buick · T: Andrew Balding
2. 25. Terminate (GER)5/1
3. 36. Trysting Grove (IRE)7/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 56 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 favourites15 of 48 won31.3% · 48 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 £10.98Staked £48.00, returned £37.02 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerCoole Dodger (IRE) 50/1The 5:35 John Smith's Handicap at Leicester
Joint favourites1 of 6 won16.7% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Auteuil (FR)	0	3	8	—
Haydock	3	6	6	—
Leicester	2	7	7	—
Market Rasen	2	7	7	—
Punchestown	1	5	7	1 of 4 won
Ripon	4	6	7	0 of 2 won
Sandown	1	8	8	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	2	6	6	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 5 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 26 April 2008?: 56 races across 8 meetings were run on 26 April 2008: Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Haydock (6 races), Leicester (7 races), Market Rasen (7 races), Punchestown (7 races), Ripon (7 races), Sandown (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Haydock, Leicester, Market Rasen, Ripon, Sandown and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; 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 26 April 2008?: Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Haydock: Good To Soft (Turf); Leicester: Good To Soft (Turf); Market Rasen: Good (Turf); Punchestown: Good (Turf); Ripon: Good (Turf); Sandown: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 26 April 2008?: Outright favourites won 15 of 48 on 26 April 2008 (31.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £48.00 and returned £37.02 — a loss of £10.98. 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 Coole Dodger (IRE) at 50/1 in the 5:35 John Smith's Handicap at Leicester.
What was the feature race on 26 April 2008?: The feature race was the 4:20 Eventus Marquees Champion 4yo Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Won In The Dark (IRE) (4/1).
What time was the first race on 26 April 2008?: The first race was the 1:05 Bet365.com Flat V Jump Jockeys Handicap at Sandown; the last was the 9:05 Clean Vu Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).