What horse racing was on 30 April 2008?

31 races across 5 meetings were run on 30 April 2008: Ascot (6 races), Ballinrobe (7 races), Chelmsford (AW) (6 races), Pontefract (6 races) and Worcester (6 races). That is Ascot, Chelmsford (AW), Pontefract and Worcester in Great Britain; Ballinrobe 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 30 April 2008?

Ascot: Good To Soft (Turf); Ballinrobe: Soft (Turf); Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Pontefract: Soft (Turf); Worcester: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 30 April 2008?

Outright favourites won 7 of 25 on 30 April 2008 (28.0%); joint favourites won 4 of 12. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £25.00 and returned £19.89 — a loss of £5.11. 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 White Shift (IRE) at 20/1 in the 5:50 Broomfield Maiden Stakes at Chelmsford (AW).

What was the feature race on 30 April 2008?

The feature race was the 3:55 Woodcote Stud Sagaro Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Ascot, won by Shipmaster (GB) (4/1).

What time was the first race on 30 April 2008?

The first race was the 2:00 Ladbrokes Maiden Hurdle at Worcester; the last was the 8:35 Mcgrath Quarry Group Inh Flat Race at Ballinrobe.

Racing Results

Wednesday 30 April 2008

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31 races were run across 5 meetings on 30 April 2008: Ascot, Ballinrobe, Chelmsford (AW), Pontefract and Worcester.

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

Outright favs won 3 of 4 · Biggest winner 4/1

2:10 Ascot Annual Badgeholders' Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 11. Baycat (IRE)11/4 jt-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: James Doyle · T: Jonathan Portman
2. 23. Ole Ole (IRE)10/1
3. 38. Sun Ship (IRE)3/1
2:45 X Factor Stakes (Fillies) Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 15. Rosaleen (IRE)15/8 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Brian Meehan
2. 26. Bramaputra (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Kay Es Jay (FR)5/1
3:20 Britain's Got Talent Paradise Stakes (Listed) (Str) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 11. Cesare (GB)11/8 favWon by a length · J: Jamie Spencer · T: James Fanshawe
2. 23. Don't Panic (IRE)15/8
3. 34. Drumfire (IRE)25/1
3:55 Woodcote Stud Sagaro Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 15. Shipmaster (GB)4/1Won by a short head · J: Richard Hughes · T: Alan King
2. 21. Peppertree Lane (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Distinction (IRE)5/2 fav
4:30 O'Connell London Wasps Pavilion Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 11. Sir Gerry (USA)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: James Fanshawe
2. 26. Tajdeef (USA)3/1 jt-fav
3. 35. Prohibit (GB)3/1 jt-fav
5:05 Keltbray Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 15 ran
1. 12. Bankable (IRE)11/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Luca Cumani
2. 28. Tastahil (IRE)25/1
3. 310. Red Somerset (USA)11/1

Ascot racecourse statistics →

Ballinrobe Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

5:35 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Flat · 1m 1f · 10 ran
1. 18. Kaprun (IRE)7/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: D J Moran · T: Brian Nolan
2. 24. Dr Kildare (GB)12/1
3. 31. Admiral Barry (IRE)10/3
4. 46. Foxcent (IRE)3/1 fav
6:05 Western People Maiden Flat · 1m 1f · 15 ran
1. 112. Dont Cross Tina (IRE)7/2 jt-favWon by a length · J: Willie Supple · T: Seamus Fahey
2. 22. Black Cat Crossing (USA)9/2
3. 314. Sutherland Belle (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
6:35 P & D Lydon Plant Hire Handicap (60-95) Flat · 1m 1f · 10 ran
1. 14. Corana (IRE)10/3Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Pat Smullen · T: Patrick Martin
2. 22. Amarama (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Alhabeeb (IRE)7/4 fav
7:05 Ba Morley Memorial Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 15 ran
1. 13. Karlu (GER)4/1 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Niall P Madden · T: John C McConnell
2. 26. Ballymahon (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Razorlite (IRE)5/1
7:35 Murphys Garage Headford Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 15 ran
1. 114. Ardistan (IRE)9/4 favWon by a neck · J: Alan Crowe · T: C Roche
2. 25. Polly Massini (IRE)11/2
3. 31. Erra Go On (GB)10/1
8:05 Roundfort Stores Handicap Hurdle (77-90) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 113. Lochan Lacha (IRE)Evens favWon by a head · J: Paul Carberry · T: A J Martin
2. 26. Danny's Vic (IRE)10/1
3. 31. Blanchfield (IRE)7/1
8:35 Mcgrath Quarry Group Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 15 ran
1. 16. Good Time Bob (IRE)9/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Brian O'Connell · T: Philip Fenton
2. 21. Checkpointcharlie (IRE)9/2
3. 313. Telenor (GB)14/1
4. 612. Sean Purcell (IRE)4/1 fav

Ballinrobe racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 20/1

5:20 Hospitality At Great Leighs Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 11. Aromatherapy (GB)9/4 jt-favWon by a length · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 210. Tableau Vivant (IRE)9/4 jt-fav
3. 34. Illusion (GB)3/1
5:50 Broomfield Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 17. White Shift (IRE)20/1Won by half a length · J: Robert Winston · T: David Evans
2. 22. The Dial House (GB)11/10 fav
3. 34. Barbee (IRE)12/1
6:20 Epping Forest Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 12. Emerald Wilderness (IRE)6/1Won by half a length · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Alan King
2. 28. Hazzard County (USA)5/1
3. 33. Mia's Boy (GB)4/1
4. 51. Kay Gee Be (IRE)7/4 fav
6:50 Old Hall Marshes Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 11. Re Barolo (IRE)2/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Seb Sanders · T: Marco Botti
2. 25. Troubadour (IRE)11/4
3. 33. Road To Love (IRE)11/10 fav
7:20 Hare Green Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 11. Dream Of Fortune (IRE)7/2Won by a neck · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Michael Quinlan
2. 29. Josr's Magic (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 35. Our Kes (IRE)7/2
7:50 Great Holland Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 12. Whaxaar (IRE)8/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Robert Havlin · T: Roger Ingram
2. 21. Wotchalike (IRE)13/2
3. 36. Arabian Sun (GB)8/1
4. 44. Starstruck Peter (IRE)7/2 fav

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Pontefract Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 4 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:20 E.B.F. betdirect.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 19. Toby Tyler (GB)12/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jamie Moriarty · T: Paul Midgley
2. 21. Cutting Comments (GB)9/2 jt-fav
3. 33. Fitzolini (GB)11/1
2:55 totesport.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 6y · 5 ran
1. 13. Ephorus (USA)6/1Won by half a length · J: J-P Guillambert · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 25. Sir Royal (USA)5/2
3. 37. Sea Chorus (GB)9/2
4. 42. Coin of The Realm (IRE)2/1 fav
3:30 skybet.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4y · 13 ran
1. 18. Dispol Isle (IRE)14/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Paul Fessey · T: David Barron
2. 23. Hula Ballew (GB)5/1
3. 315. Holiday Cocktail (GB)18/1
4. 57. Surwaki (USA)7/2 fav
4:05 Ladbrokes Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 6y · 5 ran
1. 13. Ella (GB)11/4Won by 5 lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 24. Born Tobouggie (GER)7/4 fav
3. 37. Gallic Charm (IRE)12/1
4:40 Coralbet By Freephone 0800 242 232 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 8y · 6 ran
1. 14. Allied Powers (IRE)5/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Travis Block · T: Michael Bell
2. 22. Blimey O'Riley (IRE)14/1
3. 31. Silver Waters (GB)15/8 fav
5:15 Friends Of The Northern Racing College Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 6y · 8 ran
1. 15. Force Group (IRE)9/4 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Mark H Tompkins
2. 211. Mandalay Prince (GB)12/1
3. 34. Lucayan Dancer (GB)6/1

Pontefract racecourse statistics →

Worcester Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/1

2:00 Ladbrokes Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 13. Brayford Lad (IRE)6/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Jack Doyle · T: Victor Dartnall
2. 211. Bormo (FR)4/11 fav
3. 31. Alfloramoor (GB)40/1
2:30 Ladbrokes Mares Only Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 111. Santera (IRE)9/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Darren O'Dwyer · T: Alex Hales
2. 25. Shalati Princess (GB)11/4 fav
3. 33. Dandygrey Russett (IRE)11/1
3:05 Ladbrokes Winchcombe Street Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 9 ran
1. 19. Phardessa (GB)5/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Richard Phillips
2. 26. Paddy's Tern (GB)16/1
3. 310. Woodlands Genpower (IRE)8/1
4. 67. Master Overseer (IRE)5/4 fav
3:40 Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 13. Earlsfield Raider (GB)11/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Adam Pogson · T: Caroline Bailey
2. 26. Acapulco Bay (GB)12/1
3. 31. Rapscallion (GER)5/1
4. 77. Bamby (IRE)11/4 fav
4:15 Ladbrokes At The Bullring Birmingham Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 11. Adroit Approach (IRE)Evens favWon by 9 lengths · J: William Kennedy · T: Alex Hales
2. 25. Mambo Des Mottes (FR)2/1
3. 33. Champagne Cocktail (IRE)15/2
4. 38. Bebedash (GB)33/1
4:50 Ladbrokes Maiden Open NH Flat Race (Div 1) NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 19. Quail (FR)9/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 24. King of Atlantis (IRE)3/1
3. 32. Circus of Dreams (GB)2/1 fav

Worcester racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 31 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 favourites7 of 25 won28.0% · 25 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 £5.11Staked £25.00, returned £19.89 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerWhite Shift (IRE) 20/1The 5:50 Broomfield Maiden Stakes at Chelmsford (AW)
Joint favourites4 of 12 won33.3% · 6 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	3	4	6	1 of 4 won
Ballinrobe	3	6	7	1 of 2 won
Chelmsford (AW)	0	5	6	1 of 2 won
Pontefract	0	4	6	1 of 4 won
Worcester	1	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 30 April 2008?: 31 races across 5 meetings were run on 30 April 2008: Ascot (6 races), Ballinrobe (7 races), Chelmsford (AW) (6 races), Pontefract (6 races) and Worcester (6 races). That is Ascot, Chelmsford (AW), Pontefract and Worcester in Great Britain; Ballinrobe 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 30 April 2008?: Ascot: Good To Soft (Turf); Ballinrobe: Soft (Turf); Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Pontefract: Soft (Turf); Worcester: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 30 April 2008?: Outright favourites won 7 of 25 on 30 April 2008 (28.0%); joint favourites won 4 of 12. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £25.00 and returned £19.89 — a loss of £5.11. 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 White Shift (IRE) at 20/1 in the 5:50 Broomfield Maiden Stakes at Chelmsford (AW).
What was the feature race on 30 April 2008?: The feature race was the 3:55 Woodcote Stud Sagaro Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Ascot, won by Shipmaster (GB) (4/1).
What time was the first race on 30 April 2008?: The first race was the 2:00 Ladbrokes Maiden Hurdle at Worcester; the last was the 8:35 Mcgrath Quarry Group Inh Flat Race at Ballinrobe.