What horse racing was on 1 May 2008?

48 races across 7 meetings were run on 1 May 2008: Chelmsford (AW) (6 races), Folkestone (7 races), Hereford (7 races), Huntingdon (6 races), Redcar (7 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (7 races) and Tipperary (8 races). That is Chelmsford (AW), Folkestone, Hereford, Huntingdon and Redcar in Great Britain; Saint-Cloud (FR) in France; Tipperary 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 1 May 2008?

Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Folkestone: Good To Soft (Turf); Hereford: Good (Turf); Huntingdon: Good (Turf); Redcar: Soft (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Tipperary: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 1 May 2008?

Outright favourites won 16 of 44 on 1 May 2008 (36.4%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £44.00 and returned £51.70 — a profit of £7.70. 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 Golan Way (GB) at 33/1 in the 6:10 Smiths Metal Centres Novices' Hurdle at Huntingdon.

What was the feature race on 1 May 2008?

The feature race was the 2:50 Prix du Muguet (Group 2) at Saint-Cloud (FR), won by Gris De Gris (IRE) (4/1).

What time was the first race on 1 May 2008?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix France Bleu Ile de France at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 8:30 p2p.ie Mares Point-to-Point Flat Race at Tipperary.

Racing Results

Thursday 1 May 2008

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48 races were run across 7 meetings on 1 May 2008: Chelmsford (AW), Folkestone, Hereford, Huntingdon, Redcar, Saint-Cloud (FR) and Tipperary.

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

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

5:15 Sherry Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 110. Rosie Says No (GB)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Shane Kelly · T: Robert Cowell
2. 21. Party In The Park (GB)6/1
3. 37. Karky Schultz (GER)8/1
4. 56. Charmel's Lad (GB)7/2 fav
5:50 Madeira Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f · 7 ran
1. 12. Boz (GB)4/5 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Luca Cumani
2. 26. Cavallini (USA)15/2
3. 34. They All Laughed (GB)16/1
6:20 Port Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 12. Keep Discovering (IRE)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: Mark Johnston
2. 27. Sky Dive (GB)9/4 fav
3. 39. El Duende (USA)10/1
6:50 Claret Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 17. Mazaaya (USA)9/1Won by a length · J: Robert Winston · T: Mark Johnston
2. 210. Sheer Bluff (IRE)20/1
3. 35. Winter Bloom (USA)8/1
4. 53. Legislation (GB)11/4 fav
7:20 Burgundy Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 113. Nassar (IRE)14/1Won by a head · J: Kirsty Milczarek · T: George Prodromou
2. 21. Winning Show (GB)5/1 fav
3. 33. Magic Warrior (GB)12/1
4. 39. Recalcitrant (GB)11/1
7:50 Brandy Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 110. Stone Of Scone (GB)5/2 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 27. Liberation Spirit (USA)3/1
3. 311. Tartan Gigha (IRE)10/1

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:20 folkestone-racecourse.co.uk Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 110. Langs Lash (IRE)4/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Alan Munro · T: Michael Quinlan
2. 23. Hay Fever (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Sonhador (GB)14/1
4. 59. Multi Tasker (GB)7/2 fav
2:50 Eastwell Manor Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 110. Maimoona (IRE)5/4 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Richard Hills · T: William Haggas
2. 29. Filemot (GB)40/1
3. 36. Compton Rose (GB)13/2
3:20 Hunter Chase Evening Here May 15th Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 15. Luminous Gold (GB)7/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Alan Munro · T: Chris Wall
2. 24. Leading Edge (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 33. Tina's Best (IRE)7/2
3:50 Invicta Motors Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 15. Mango Music (GB)11/2Won by half a length · J: Tom Queally · T: Mick Quinn
2. 21. Savile's Delight (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 32. After The Show (GB)11/4
4:20 Stay In To Win With Ladbrokes Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 11. Topazes (GB)4/5 favWon by a neck · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Michael Bell
2. 211. My Flame (GB)50/1
3. 34. Polychrome (GB)8/1
4:50 Ladbrokes For Increased Odds Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 149y · 8 ran
1. 18. Stop On (GB)10/1Won by half a length · J: Chris Catlin · T: Mick Channon
2. 210. Shy (GB)9/2
3. 34. Dancing Sword (GB)7/2
4. 55. Foresight (GB)5/6 fav
5:20 arenaleisureplc.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 149y · 4 ran
1. 12. Kavachi (IRE)3/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: George Baker · T: Gary Moore
2. 24. Nutkin (GB)4/7 fav
3. 31. Bedizen (GB)20/1

Folkestone racecourse statistics →

Hereford Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:10 Wye Valley Brewery Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 16 ran
1. 11. Cullahill (IRE)20/1Won by 13 lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Bob Buckler
2. 214. Tisfreetdream (IRE)5/1
3. 38. Regal Approach (IRE)6/1
4. PU2. Double Shot (GB) · pulled up11/4 fav
2:40 Butty Bach Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 8 ran
1. 16. Oh Crick (FR)5/6 favWon by a short head · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 29. Sninfia (IRE)12/1
3. 33. City Affair (GB)5/2
3:10 Jewson Mares Only Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 12. Hora (GB)3/1Won by 23 lengths · J: Felix De Giles · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 210. Parlesotho (FR)7/1
3. 316. Party Palace (GB)66/1
4. 71. Arctic Magic (IRE)11/8 fav
3:40 Dorothy Goodbody's Golden Ale Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 110y · 17 ran
1. 118. Top Dawn (IRE)7/1Won by a short head · J: David England · T: Matt Sheppard
2. 26. Sovereign's Joy (GB)10/1
3. 31. Meggie's Beau (IRE)25/1
4. PU3. Highland Chief (IRE) · pulled up5/1 fav
4:10 Rose & Lion In Bromyard Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 14 ran
1. 114. Cove Mountain (IRE)5/1Won by a short head · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Mark Rimell
2. 25. Jocheski (IRE)11/2
3. 33. Sam Lord (GB)7/1
4. 61. Indian Pipe Dream (IRE)5/2 fav
4:40 Barrels Pub Stowen Street Intermediate Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 16 ran
1. 110. Nono Le Sage (FR)7/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Henry Daly
2. 21. Lannacombe Clover (GB)25/1
3. 32. Like A Hurricane (IRE)7/2
4. 59. Kauto The Roc (FR)3/1 fav
5:10 Dorothy Goodbody's Wholesome Stout Hunter Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 3f · 14 ran
1. 112. Red Man (IRE)10/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Mr R Bandey · T: John Rowsell
2. 22. De Luain Gorm (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 34. Danbury (FR)5/1

Hereford racecourse statistics →

Huntingdon Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

5:40 Paul Rackham Champion Novices' Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m · 7 ran
1. 11. Rydal Park (IRE)8/13 favWon by 24 lengths · J: Mr D Kemp · T: David Kemp
2. 23. Jilted Lover (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Ballyowen (IRE)25/1
6:10 Smiths Metal Centres Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 16 ran
1. 18. Golan Way (GB)33/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Jamie Goldstein · T: Sheena West
2. 216. Fairyland (GER)Evens fav
3. 311. Noticeable (IRE)7/4
6:40 Extraman Recruitment Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 15 ran
1. 16. Don't Be Bleu (IRE)11/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Peter Bowen
2. 23. Petrus De Sormain (FR)8/1
3. 312. Avoine (IRE)20/1
7:10 Eric Davies 83rd Birthday Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 8 ran
1. 11. Cape Greko (GB)10/3Won by 8 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Brendan Powell
2. 25. Muhtenbar (GB)7/2
3. 34. Misbehaviour (GB)18/1
4. UR3. Heathcote (GB) · unseated rider5/4 fav
7:40 Candean Liquid Intelligence Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 8 ran
1. 19. Toni Alcala (GB)14/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Gemma Gracey-Davison · T: Neil King
2. 23. Cheeky Lad (GB)22/1
3. 32. Kalmo Bay (FR)5/2 fav
8:10 Northamptonshire Community Foundation Vamizi Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 16 ran
1. 13. Aimigayle (GB)11/1Won by a neck · J: Colin Bolger · T: Suzy Smith
2. 24. Kahrayn (GB)4/1 fav
3. 312. Classic Quart (IRE)20/1

Huntingdon racecourse statistics →

Redcar Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 7/1

2:30 Redcar 'A Course For All Reasons' Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 110. Knavesmire (IRE)5/2 favWon by half a length · J: T Williams · T: Mel Brittain
2. 23. Sloop Johnb (GB)5/1
3. 311. Rosabee (IRE)14/1
3:00 Boddingtons Redcar Straight-Mile Championship Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 11. Spirit of A Nation (IRE)7/1Won by a head · J: Kerrin McEvoy · T: S Parr
2. 22. Stevie Thunder (GB)4/6 fav
3. 311. When Yer Ready (IRE)18/1
3:30 Annual Badge Holder Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 115. Storyland (USA)4/5 favWon by a length · J: Kerrin McEvoy · T: William Haggas
2. 22. Hippolytus (GB)25/1
3. 31. Dolly No Hair (GB)16/1
4:00 Racing UK Channel 432 Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 110. Sea Salt (GB)7/2 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 211. Zennerman (IRE)10/1
3. 34. Efidium (GB)9/2
4:30 Tees Valley Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 4 ran
1. 14. Tajweed (IRE)6/5 favWon by a length · J: Greg Fairley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 25. Full Speed (GER)9/4
3. 32. Laterly (IRE)4/1
5:00 Redcar Conference Centre Apprentice Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 18. Our Sunnie (GB)9/2Won by a length · J: Mrs Adele Mulrennan · T: David Nicholls
2. 211. Swallow Forest (GB)7/1
3. 37. Turn And River (IRE)11/1
4. 413. Jazenio (GB)5/2 fav
5:30 Commitments Are Here In August Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 11. Swift Princess (IRE)3/1 favWon by a short head · J: Andrew Elliott · T: K R Burke
2. 23. Gallery Girl (IRE)7/2
3. 36. Feelin Foxy (GB)7/2

Redcar racecourse statistics →

Saint-Cloud (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 7 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 4 · Biggest winner 84/10

12:50 Prix France Bleu Ile de France (Prix de Jardy) (Handicap) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 112. Eire (GB)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Davy Bonilla · T: M Nigge
2. 22. Canongate (GB)13/1
3. 313. Hot Spot (FR)
1:50 Prix Ventre Saint Gris (Unraced) Flat · 4½f · 3 ran
1. 15. Kenz (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Olivier Peslier · T: C Baillet
2. 24. Dolly Chope (FR)
3. 32. Charming River (FR)
2:20 Prix Cleopatre (Fillies) Flat · 1m2½f · 6 ran
1. 15. Leo's Starlet (IRE)54/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 22. Antiquities (GB)9/10 fav
3. 31. Sanjida (IRE)29/10
2:50 Prix du Muguet Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 15. Gris De Gris (IRE)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Thierry Thulliez · T: J-M Capitte
2. 22. Turfrose (GER)59/10
3. 31. Spirito Del Vento (FR)13/10 fav
3:30 Prix des Muses (Lady Riders) Flat · 1m2½f · 4 ran
1. 113. Far From Old (IRE)84/10Won by 3 lengths · J: Mlle Stephanie Husser · T: J E Hammond
2. 214. Bleue Doloise (FR)
3. 310. Pompidou (GER)
4:00 Prix General de Saint-Didier (Claimer) (Gentlemen Riders) Flat · 1m2½f · 4 ran
1. 11. Vantage Point (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mr Jean-Philippe Boisgontier · T: J-M Capitte
2. 24. Adeno (FR)
3. 39. Round Stone (FR)
4:30 Prix du Haras de Bel Ebat (Handicap) Flat · 1m · 4 ran
1. 11. Kiss Senora (FR)Won by a head · J: Raphael Marchelli · T: A Bonin
2. 212. Star Val (FR)
3. 313. Samala (FR)
4. 33. Dana Spring (FR)

Saint-Cloud racecourse statistics →

Tipperary Soft · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

4:55 Modigliani EBF Maiden Flat · 5f · 6 ran
1. 15. Nubar Lady (IRE)6/4 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Wayne Lordan · T: T Stack
2. 22. Comadoir (IRE)7/4
3. 31. Coat Of Arms (IRE)3/1
5:25 Enjoy An Evening At Tipperary Races Handicap Flat · 5f · 14 ran
1. 113. Brave Falcon (IRE)7/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Willie Supple · T: Leo J Temple
2. 23. Point Calimere (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Nanotech (IRE)14/1
6:00 Glenview & Rathbarry Studs Hunters Chase Chase · 2m 7f · 14 ran
1. 16. Point Proven (IRE)7/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Mr B O Walsh · T: P J Rothwell
2. 21. Blank Hand (IRE)20/1
3. 33. Cupids Flyer (IRE)10/3
4. 411. Twice The Craic (IRE)3/1 fav
6:30 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden Flat · 7f 100y · 16 ran
1. 114. Raydiya (IRE)4/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Mick Kinane · T: John M Oxx
2. 21. Amaranda (IRE)14/1
3. 317. Cullenstownstrand (IRE)14/1
4. 1011. Keyala (IRE)7/2 fav
7:00 'Enjoy The Action As A Member' Handicap (45-65) Flat · 7f 100y · 16 ran
1. 12. Aseasyas (IRE)11/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Fran Berry · T: Augustine Leahy
2. 24. Voldmort (GB)7/1
3. 310. Mountain Flower (IRE)20/1
7:30 Glenview/Rathbarry Studs Pro/Am Beginners Chase (Div 1) Chase · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 114. Paolo Soprani (IRE)16/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Shane Jackson · T: E J O'Grady
2. 21. Carrigeen King (IRE)2/1
3. 311. Mustangsallyrally (IRE)13/2
4. F6. High Fidelitay (IRE) · fell15/8 fav
8:00 Glenview/Rathbarry Studs Pro/Am Beginners Chase (Div 2) Chase · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 19. Mcalpine (IRE)5/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Sean Flanagan · T: E Sheehy
2. 28. Leney Dow Jones (IRE)8/1
3. 35. De Pedlar (IRE)14/1
8:30 p2p.ie Mares Point-to-Point Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f · 19 ran
1. 112. Presenting Proform (IRE)12/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mr M J O'Connor · T: James G Sheehan
2. 29. Lottoshan (IRE)33/1
3. 310. Mountain Heather (IRE)20/1
4. 45. Earth Mother (GB)6/4 fav

Tipperary racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 48 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 favourites16 of 44 won36.4% · 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 profit of £7.70Staked £44.00, returned £51.70 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerGolan Way (GB) 33/1The 6:10 Smiths Metal Centres Novices' Hurdle at Huntingdon
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chelmsford (AW)	2	6	6	—
Folkestone	2	7	7	—
Hereford	1	7	7	—
Huntingdon	2	6	6	—
Redcar	5	7	7	—
Saint-Cloud (FR)	1	4	7	—
Tipperary	3	7	8	0 of 2 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 3 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 1 May 2008?: 48 races across 7 meetings were run on 1 May 2008: Chelmsford (AW) (6 races), Folkestone (7 races), Hereford (7 races), Huntingdon (6 races), Redcar (7 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (7 races) and Tipperary (8 races). That is Chelmsford (AW), Folkestone, Hereford, Huntingdon and Redcar in Great Britain; Saint-Cloud (FR) in France; Tipperary 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 1 May 2008?: Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Folkestone: Good To Soft (Turf); Hereford: Good (Turf); Huntingdon: Good (Turf); Redcar: Soft (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Tipperary: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 1 May 2008?: Outright favourites won 16 of 44 on 1 May 2008 (36.4%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £44.00 and returned £51.70 — a profit of £7.70. 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 Golan Way (GB) at 33/1 in the 6:10 Smiths Metal Centres Novices' Hurdle at Huntingdon.
What was the feature race on 1 May 2008?: The feature race was the 2:50 Prix du Muguet (Group 2) at Saint-Cloud (FR), won by Gris De Gris (IRE) (4/1).
What time was the first race on 1 May 2008?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix France Bleu Ile de France at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 8:30 p2p.ie Mares Point-to-Point Flat Race at Tipperary.