What horse racing was on 4 May 2008?

44 races across 6 meetings were run on 4 May 2008: Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Gowran Park (IRE) (7 races), Hamilton (7 races), Newmarket (7 races), Salisbury (8 races) and Sligo (IRE) (7 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Gowran Park (IRE) and Sligo (IRE) in Ireland; Hamilton, Newmarket and Salisbury in Great Britain. 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 4 May 2008?

Auteuil (FR): Heavy (Turf); Gowran Park (IRE): Soft (Turf); Hamilton: Good To Soft (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Salisbury: Good (Turf); Sligo (IRE): Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 4 May 2008?

Outright favourites won 10 of 35 on 4 May 2008 (28.6%); joint favourites won 0 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £32.98 — a loss of £2.02. 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 Killcara Boy (GB) at 22/1 in the 4:15 Bet totepool On All UK Racing Maiden Stakes at Salisbury.

What was the feature race on 4 May 2008?

The feature race was the 3:20 stanjamesuk.com 1000 Guineas Stakes (Fillies) (Group 1) at Newmarket, won by Natagora (FR) (11/4F).

What time was the first race on 4 May 2008?

The first race was the 1:05 Prix Wild Monarch at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 6:00 Northwest (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race at Sligo (IRE).

Racing Results

Sunday 4 May 2008

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44 races were run across 6 meetings on 4 May 2008: Auteuil (FR), Gowran Park (IRE), Hamilton, Newmarket, Salisbury and Sligo (IRE).

Auteuil (FR) Heavy · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 2 of 4 · Biggest winner 43/5

1:05 Prix Wild Monarch (Hurdle) () (Colts & Geldings) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 3 ran
1. 113. Viotti (IRE)Won by 3 lengths · J: Steven Colas · T: J-P Gallorini
2. 29. Long Run (FR)
3. 311. Wake Board (FR)16/1
1:45 Grande Course de Haies de Primtemps (Hurdle) (Handicap) Hurdle · 2m5½f · 5 ran
1. 11. Nono Des Ongrais (FR)Won by 8 lengths · J: Jacques Ricou · T: P Chemin
2. 29. Kizit Lo (FR)
3. 34. Nobilita (FR)
2:15 Prix James Hennessy (Chase) () Chase · 2m4½f · 4 ran
1. 11. Pistol Jack (FR)Won by a head · J: Gregory Adam · T: M Rolland
2. 210. Astaricaine (FR)
3. 38. Will Tonic (FR)
2:50 Prix Girofla (Hurdle) (Fillies) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 3 ran
1. 112. Avenue Marceau (FR)Won by a neck · J: Sylvain Dehez · T: Yannick Fouin
2. 23. La Poullique (FR)
3. 39. Bonita Du Berlais (FR)
3:30 Prix Ingre (Chase) Chase · 2m 6f · 3 ran
1. 13. Or Noir De Somoza (FR)9/10 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Jacques Ricou · T: A Chaille-Chaille
2. 28. Louping D'Ainay (FR)
3. 34. Moka De L'Isle (FR)
4:00 Prix Amadou (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 3 ran
1. 12. Othermix (FR)43/5Won by a neck · J: Jacques Ricou · T: A Chaille-Chaille
2. 21. Don Lino (FR)
3. 36. Questarabad (FR)
4:30 Prix Saint-Sauveur (Chase) (Listed Handicap) Chase · 2m5½f · 4 ran
1. 14. Natchez De Kerser (FR)Won by 2½ lengths · J: Jerome Zuliani · T: Patrice Quinton
2. 27. Pommerol (FR)
3. 313. Oniraloin (FR)
5:00 Prix Ex Voto (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 5 ran
1. 18. Oracle (GER)Won by 6 lengths · J: Xavier Hondier · T: Robert Collet
2. 25. Chasse Spleen (GB)2/1 fav
3. 316. Quidonc (FR)15/1

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Gowran Park (IRE) Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:00 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Flat · 7f · 10 ran
1. 18. Ryehill Dreamer (IRE)5/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Wayne Lordan · T: T Stack
2. 26. Mr Topaz (IRE)5/2
3. 310. Tosach Nua (IRE)16/1
2:35 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund (Fillies) Handicap Flat · 7f · 11 ran
1. 18. Almass (IRE)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Sam James · T: Kevin Prendergast
2. 21. Russian Empress (IRE)4/1
3. 33. Silly Dancer (IRE)13/2
4. 54. My Girl Sophie (USA)3/1 fav
3:05 Thomastown (C&G) Maiden Flat · 1m · 16 ran
1. 112. Ready To Rocknroll (IRE)7/1Won by a head · J: Fran Berry · T: J T Gorman
2. 25. El Presidente (IRE)16/1
3. 316. Tobar Na Hinfe (IRE)9/4 jt-fav
3:35 PricewaterhouseCoopers Classic Trial Flat · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 14. Hebridean (IRE)11/4Won by 3½ lengths · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: A P O'Brien
2. 23. Ebadiyan (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Starluck (IRE)14/1
4. 42. Unwritten Rule (IRE)9/4 fav
4:10 I.S.F. European Breeders' Fund Victor McCalmont Memorial Stakes () Flat · 1m1½f · 11 ran
1. 15. Chinese White (IRE)5/4 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 212. Zafayra (IRE)5/1
3. 36. Indiana Gal (IRE)6/1
4:45 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders' Fund (Fillies) Maiden Flat · 1m1½f · 17 ran
1. 16. Adored (IRE)6/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: A P O'Brien
2. 28. Ebalista (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 315. Miss Sivivatu (IRE)25/1
5:20 Kilkenny Handicap Flat · 1m1½f · 15 ran
1. 18. Dane Blue (IRE)16/1Won by 2 lengths · J: N G McCullagh · T: S J Treacy
2. 217. The Fonze (IRE)3/1 jt-fav
3. 316. Solar Sail (IRE)5/1

Gowran Park racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:20 Cancer Research UK Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 4 ran
1. 14. Veronicas Boy (GB)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Andrew Elliott · T: George Moore
2. 23. Where's Reiley (USA)9/2
3. 32. Metroland (GB)7/4 jt-fav
2:55 Sunday Mail Annual Jump Jockeys Handicap (National Hunt Jockeys) (Series Qualifier) Flat · Class 5 · 1m½f · 13 ran
1. 18. Keisha Kayleigh (IRE)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Graham Lee · T: Brian Ellison
2. 22. King Of The Moors (USA)9/1
3. 34. Dechiper (IRE)16/1
4. 911. Bivouac (UAE)15/8 fav
3:30 Bernadette Murphy Estates Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m½f · 6 ran
1. 15. Thompsons Walls (IRE)3/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Lee Enstone · T: P C Haslam
2. 26. Wiseman's Diamond (USA)5/6 fav
3. 31. Bourbon Highball (IRE)6/1
4:05 Cash For Kids Silver Bell Night Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 5f · 12 ran
1. 18. Nero West (FR)10/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Paul Fessey · T: Linda Perratt
2. 27. Pee Jay's Dream (GB)13/2
3. 32. Cotton Eyed Joe (IRE)5/1
4:40 Feel The Difference At Esporta Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f · 7 ran
1. 14. Lochiel (GB)11/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Sue Bradburne
2. 26. Livvy Inn (USA)20/1
3. 37. Prince Rhyddarch (GB)8/1
4. 43. Evelith Regent (IRE)8/13 fav
5:15 Hamilton Park Super Six Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 18. The Bear (GB)16/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: Robert Johnson
2. 24. Ingleby Princess (GB)8/1
3. 33. Cross Of Lorraine (IRE)5/1
4. 52. Yorkshire Blue (GB)4/1 fav
5:50 Racing On Friday Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 14 ran
1. 11. Rothesay Dancer (GB)5/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Kelly Harrison · T: Jim Goldie
2. 214. Highland Song I (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Baybshambles (IRE)3/1 fav

Hamilton racecourse statistics →

Newmarket Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/1

2:05 stanjamesuk.com/casino Suffolk Stakes (Heritage Handicap) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 1f · 15 ran
1. 19. Proponent (IRE)8/1Won by half a length · J: Steve Drowne · T: Roger Charlton
2. 216. Oceana Gold (GB)10/1
3. 35. King Charles (GB)12/1
4. 143. Gulf Express (USA)3/1 fav
2:40 stanjamesuk.com Jockey Club Stakes Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 11. Getaway (GER)7/4 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: A Fabre
2. 26. Sixties Icon (GB)7/2
3. 34. Galactic Star (GB)9/2
3:20 stanjamesuk.com 1000 Guineas Stakes (Fillies) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 15 ran
1. 110. Natagora (FR)11/4 favWon by half a length · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: P Bary
2. 214. Spacious (GB)11/2
3. 312. Saoirse Abu (USA)20/1
3:55 Stan James 08000 383384 Palace House Stakes Flat · Class 1 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 111. Captain Gerrard (IRE)15/2Won by a neck · J: Tom Eaves · T: Bryan Smart
2. 21. Sakhee's Secret (GB)11/4 fav
3. 310. Enticing (IRE)100/30
4:30 stanjamesuk.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 13. Finjaan (GB)10/1Won by half a length · J: Martin Dwyer · T: Marcus Tregoning
2. 26. Ouqba (GB)5/4 fav
3. 32. Desire To Excel (IRE)12/1
5:05 stanjamesuk.com Pretty Polly Stakes () (Fillies) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 15. Saphira's Fire (IRE)7/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Martin Dwyer · T: William Muir
2. 21. Cruel Sea (USA)5/2
3. 32. Don't Forget Faith (USA)2/1 fav
5:40 Stan James 08000 383384 Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 18. Slugger O'Toole (GB)11/1Won by a neck · J: Chris Catlin · T: B W Hills
2. 27. Meydan Princess (IRE)4/1
3. 310. Swift Gift (GB)20/1
4. 63. Ancien Regime (IRE)9/4 fav

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

Salisbury Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 22/1

1:25 toteplacepot Maiden Stakes (Div I) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 110. Fifty (IRE)9/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Pat Dobbs · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 26. Palace Moon (GB)2/1 fav
3. 31. Tiger Trail (GER)66/1
1:55 toteplacepot Maiden Stakes (Div II) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 18. Divine Power (GB)2/1 favWon by a length · J: Seb Sanders · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 29. Orange Pip (GB)5/2
3. 37. Chelsea Girl (GB)14/1
2:25 Bet totepool At totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 15. Victorian Bounty (GB)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Micky Fenton · T: Stef Higgins
2. 26. Fathsta (IRE)9/2
3. 37. C'Mon You Irons (IRE)33/1
4. 98. Dunn'o (IRE)7/2 fav
3:05 totequadpot Fillies' Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 17. Foundation Room (IRE)20/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Neil Chalmers · T: Andrew Balding
2. 21. April Pride (GB)11/8 fav
3. 32. Calypso Girl (IRE)3/1
3:40 toteexacta Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 14. Dr Livingstone (IRE)14/1Won by a head · J: Shane Kelly · T: Charles Egerton
2. 26. Higgy's Boy (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Summer Winds (GB)12/1
4. 55. Monterrico (GB)6/5 fav
4:15 Bet totepool On All UK Racing Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 11. Killcara Boy (GB)22/1Won by a neck · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Henry Candy
2. 23. Special Reserve (IRE)3/1
3. 36. Dolly Penrose (GB)7/2
4. 85. Wine 'n Dine (GB)6/4 fav
4:50 Bet totepool On All Irish Racing Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 6f · 9 ran
1. 11. Wing Express (IRE)2/1 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Seb Sanders · T: Luca Cumani
2. 27. Tropical Strait (IRE)4/1
3. 36. Swan Queen (GB)11/2
5:25 Bathwick Tyres Lady Riders' Series Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 18 ran
1. 116. Glencal (GB)7/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Miss V Cartmel · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 28. Moves Goodenough (GB)12/1
3. 36. Vanadium (GB)13/2
4. 1310. Chief Exec (GB)5/1 fav

Salisbury racecourse statistics →

Sligo (IRE) Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:50 Join The 2008 Sligo Race Supporters Club Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 15 ran
1. 12. Allen Diamond (IRE)4/1Won by a length · J: L McNiff · T: Mark Michael McNiff
2. 215. Gift Of The Gods (IRE)13/2
3. 33. Cantrell (IRE)3/1 jt-fav
3:25 Harry's Bar Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 12. One Cool Day (IRE)10/1Won by 9 lengths · J: A E Lynch · T: Paul John Gilligan
2. 217. Monahullan Prince (GB)12/1
3. 316. Sharp Risk (GB)16/1
4. PU11. The Corby Glenn (IRE) · pulled up11/4 fav
4:00 www.countysligoraces.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 14 ran
1. 16. Alphalou (IRE)9/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Sean P Byrne · T: Sean Byrne
2. 29. A Thiarna Eistlinn (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Coin Lass (IRE)16/1
4. 816. Right Now I (IRE)Evens fav
4:30 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders' Fund Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 9 ran
1. 11. Cara Mara (IRE)11/10 favWon by half a length · J: Robbie Moran · T: J A Berry
2. 28. Coole Colleen (IRE)50/1
3. 35. Davids Day (IRE)7/2
5:00 Smirnoff (Mares) Maiden Hurdle (Div I) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 15 ran
1. 110. Rare Article (IRE)11/8 favWon by a head · J: R Walsh · T: D T Hughes
2. 28. Lady Lenson (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Hot Commodity (IRE)8/1
5:30 Smirnoff (Mares) Maiden Hurdle (Div II) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 16 ran
1. 113. Mullicagh Lass (IRE)9/2Won by 42 lengths · J: Mark Bolger · T: D M Leigh
2. 23. Itsmylife (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 32. Ferry Point (IRE)5/1
6:00 Northwest (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 14 ran
1. 110. Scouting Party (GER)100/30Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mr P J Casey · T: Liam McAteer
2. 213. Woodmore (IRE)8/1
3. 311. Sinbinned I (IRE)14/1
4. 58. Kings Pass (FR)5/2 fav

Sligo racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 44 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 favourites10 of 35 won28.6% · 35 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 £2.02Staked £35.00, returned £32.98 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerKillcara Boy (GB) 22/1The 4:15 Bet totepool On All UK Racing Maiden Stakes at Salisbury
Joint favourites0 of 10 won0.0% · 5 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Auteuil (FR)	2	4	8	—
Gowran Park (IRE)	2	5	7	0 of 4 won
Hamilton	0	5	7	0 of 4 won
Newmarket	2	7	7	—
Salisbury	2	8	8	—
Sligo (IRE)	2	6	7	0 of 2 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 4 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 6 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 4 May 2008?: 44 races across 6 meetings were run on 4 May 2008: Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Gowran Park (IRE) (7 races), Hamilton (7 races), Newmarket (7 races), Salisbury (8 races) and Sligo (IRE) (7 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Gowran Park (IRE) and Sligo (IRE) in Ireland; Hamilton, Newmarket and Salisbury in Great Britain. 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 4 May 2008?: Auteuil (FR): Heavy (Turf); Gowran Park (IRE): Soft (Turf); Hamilton: Good To Soft (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Salisbury: Good (Turf); Sligo (IRE): Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 4 May 2008?: Outright favourites won 10 of 35 on 4 May 2008 (28.6%); joint favourites won 0 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £32.98 — a loss of £2.02. 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 Killcara Boy (GB) at 22/1 in the 4:15 Bet totepool On All UK Racing Maiden Stakes at Salisbury.
What was the feature race on 4 May 2008?: The feature race was the 3:20 stanjamesuk.com 1000 Guineas Stakes (Fillies) (Group 1) at Newmarket, won by Natagora (FR) (11/4F).
What time was the first race on 4 May 2008?: The first race was the 1:05 Prix Wild Monarch at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 6:00 Northwest (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race at Sligo (IRE).