What horse racing was on 9 May 2008?

60 races across 11 meetings were run on 9 May 2008: Aintree (6 races), Chester (6 races), Downpatrick (7 races), Hamilton (6 races), Lingfield (4 races), Lingfield (AW) (2 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Marseille Borely (FR) (1 race), Nottingham (7 races), Ripon (6 races) and Wexford (7 races). That is Aintree, Chester, Hamilton, Lingfield, Lingfield (AW), Nottingham and Ripon in Great Britain; Downpatrick and Wexford in Ireland; Maisons-Laffitte (FR) and Marseille Borely (FR) in France. 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 9 May 2008?

Aintree: Good (Turf); Chester: Good (Turf); Downpatrick: Good (Turf); Hamilton: Good To Firm (Turf); Lingfield: Good (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Good (Turf); Marseille Borely (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Nottingham: Good (Turf); Ripon: Good (Turf); Wexford: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 9 May 2008?

Outright favourites won 11 of 46 on 9 May 2008 (23.9%); joint favourites won 2 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £46.00 and returned £26.47 — a loss of £19.53. 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 Fairfield Flame (GER) at 33/1 in the 2:30 totepool A Better Way To Bet Handicap at Nottingham.

What was the feature race on 9 May 2008?

The feature race was the 2:15 Addleshaw Goddard Dee Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Chester, won by Tajaaweed (USA) (5/1).

What time was the first race on 9 May 2008?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix de Rueil at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 8:45 hamilton-park.co.uk Handicap at Hamilton.

Racing Results

Friday 9 May 2008

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60 races were run across 11 meetings on 9 May 2008: Aintree, Chester, Downpatrick, Hamilton, Lingfield, Lingfield (AW), Maisons-Laffitte (FR), Marseille Borely (FR), Nottingham, Ripon and Wexford.

Aintree Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 4 · Biggest winner 14/1

5:45 Anchor Bridge Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 12. Your Amount (IRE)2/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 21. Khachaturian (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 34. Falpiase (IRE)11/2
6:15 Foinavon Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 13. Zilcash (GB)10/11 favWon by 30 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 25. Dishdasha (IRE)9/1
3. 34. All For The Cause (IRE)10/1
6:50 Clean Domain Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 16 ran
1. 12. Wogan (GB)14/1Won by 3 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 212. Our Jim (GB)7/1
3. 313. Sarde (FR)20/1
4. 88. Swampy Blue (IRE)7/2 fav
7:20 Cleanevent Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 13. Sou'wester (GB)7/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 27. Lord Jay Jay (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Greenhope (IRE)5/1 jt-fav
7:55 Ormskirk Novices' Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 17. Minouchka (FR)10/11 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Miss K Bryson · T: Simon Shirley-Beavan
2. 210. Young Tot (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Andy Anshan (IRE)5/2
8:25 Lanson Champagne Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 11. Theatre Belle (GB)9/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Harry Haynes · T: Chris Grant
2. 28. Maraafeq (USA)6/1 jt-fav
3. 39. Arctic Wings (IRE)16/1

Aintree racecourse statistics →

Chester Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 18/1

1:45 Warwick International Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f 122y · 11 ran
1. 11. Celtic Sultan (IRE)7/1Won by a neck · J: Micky Fenton · T: Tom Tate
2. 26. Extraterrestrial (GB)9/2
3. 35. Dream Lodge (IRE)11/1
4. 83. Dhaular Dhar (IRE)4/1 fav
2:15 Addleshaw Goddard Dee Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f 75y · 8 ran
1. 17. Tajaaweed (USA)5/1Won by a short head · J: Richard Hills · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 28. Unnefer (FR)4/1
3. 31. Sleep Well (IRE)2/1 fav
2:45 Blue Square Ormonde Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 5f 89y · 11 ran
1. 15. Macarthur (GB)9/4 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: A P O'Brien
2. 29. Supersonic Dave (USA)22/1
3. 33. Carte Diamond (USA)14/1
3:15 Hawker Beechcraft Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f 16y · 8 ran
1. 12. Look Busy (IRE)16/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Slade O'Hara · T: Alan Berry
2. 25. Chartist (GB)7/4 fav
3. 39. Piscean (USA)12/1
4:00 Alchem Merseyside Cheshire Regiment Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 7f 2y · 10 ran
1. 19. Portodora (USA)14/1Won by a nose · J: Ted Durcan · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 25. Lindelaan (USA)9/2
3. 38. Moon Sister (IRE)33/1
4. 410. Quirina (GB)11/4 fav
4:35 Manor House Stables LLP Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 66y · 13 ran
1. 11. Maslak (IRE)18/1Won by a short head · J: Darren Williams · T: Peter Hiatt
2. 28. Cruise Director (GB)14/1
3. 37. Ainama (IRE)4/1 fav

Chester racecourse statistics →

Downpatrick Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 10/1

5:30 Magners Cider Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f 110y · 15 ran
1. 18. Piper's Knowe (IRE)11/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 25. High Skies (GB)12/1
3. 37. Mr Ramsay (IRE)6/1
4. 66. Isle of Inishmore (IRE)3/1 fav
6:00 Downpatrick (Mares) Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f 172y · 10 ran
1. 13. Princess Nicole (IRE)3/1 jt-favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Mark Bolger · T: M J Grassick
2. 29. Sabina Park (IRE)7/2
3. 32. Lucky Slipper (IRE)7/2
6:30 Largie Developments Handicap Hurdle (77-90) Hurdle · 2m 1f 172y · 15 ran
1. 12. Home Island (IRE)8/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Niki O'Shea · T: Enda Kelly
2. 210. Glantane Cross (IRE)10/1
3. 37. Blue Express (IRE)9/1
4. 41. Something Grand (IRE)7/2 fav
7:05 Heart Of Down (QR) Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f 110y · 14 ran
1. 115. Rossgavand (IRE)9/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Mr M Fahey · T: Jarlath P Fahey
2. 29. Takeyourpick (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 31. Ballylanigan (IRE)7/1
7:35 Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (45-60) Flat · 1m 3f 55y · 15 ran
1. 17. Captain Cole (IRE)7/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Karen Kenny · T: Peter Casey
2. 214. Tulipa Negra (USA)12/1
3. 34. Masrahi (IRE)4/1 fav
8:10 Behan Financial Planning Apprentice Maiden Flat · 1m 3f 55y · 13 ran
1. 115. Whispering Wind (IRE)9/4 jt-favWon by 5½ lengths · J: R F Keogh · T: Ms Joanna Morgan
2. 28. Hardwick (GB)5/1
3. 33. Black Cat Crossing (USA)9/4 jt-fav
8:40 Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (45-70) Flat · 1m 4f 110y · 10 ran
1. 12. Amarjit (IRE)10/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: James Sullivan · T: S J Mahon
2. 24. Rainbow Dash (IRE)6/1
3. 37. Lugato (GER)5/1
4. 61. Hearthstead Dream (GB)6/4 fav

Downpatrick racecourse statistics →

Hamilton Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

6:05 Mighty Two-Year-Old Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 4y · 5 ran
1. 12. Fathey (IRE)15/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Barry McHugh · T: Richard Fahey
2. 23. Officer Mor (USA)7/1
3. 31. Bragging Rights (IRE)2/1 fav
6:35 Site Services (Plant) Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 6f 5y · 5 ran
1. 16. Perfect Polly (GB)7/4Won by a head · J: Shane Kelly · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 21. Burnwynd Boy (GB)40/1
3. 34. Van Bossed (CAN)6/4 fav
7:10 Braveheart Night Next Friday Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 17y · 7 ran
1. 11. Legion d'Honneur (UAE)8/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: L Lungo
2. 22. Princess Lomi (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 33. Sheer Fantastic (GB)4/1
7:40 Racing UK Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f 5y · 11 ran
1. 18. Tawzeea (IRE)10/11 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 212. Strawberry Moon (IRE)6/4
3. 35. Johnston's Glory (IRE)33/1
8:15 Sharles Chartered Accountants Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 5y · 14 ran
1. 111. Cheery Cat (USA)16/1Won by a neck · J: Mark Lawson · T: D W Barker
2. 25. Rainbow Fox (GB)20/1
3. 37. Mineral Rights (USA)9/1
4. 111. Varadouro (BRZ)3/1 fav
8:45 hamilton-park.co.uk Handicap (Qualifier) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 36y · 9 ran
1. 15. Royal Amnesty (GB)15/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tom Eaves · T: Linda Perratt
2. 24. Pianoforte (USA)9/1
3. 37. Moonstreaker (GB)4/1
4. 53. King of The Moors (USA)5/2 fav

Hamilton racecourse statistics →

Lingfield Good · Turf · 4 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 4 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:40 E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 19. Mythical Border (USA)5/1Won by 4 lengths · J: William Buick · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 210. Souter's Sister (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 311. True Britannia (GB)14/1
3:10 SGMS Group Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 16. Zowington (GB)4/1 favWon by a neck · J: Ian Mongan · T: Chris Wall
2. 27. Ocean Blaze (GB)9/2
3. 33. Merlin's Dancer (GB)8/1
3:45 Weatherbys Bloodstock Insurance Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 17 ran
1. 18. Tawaash (USA)4/5 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Martin Dwyer · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 22. Expresso Star (USA)20/1
3. 312. Grande Annee (USA)15/2
4:20 DLH Centenary Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 16. Desiderio (GB)10/1Won by a length · J: Charles Eddery · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 21. Danseuse Volante (IRE)9/2 fav
3. 35. Silky Steps (IRE)8/1

Lingfield racecourse statistics →

Lingfield (AW) Standard · AW · 2 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 2 · Biggest winner 6/1

2:10 Ashdown Forest Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 19. Daniel Thomas (IRE)10/3Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Anabel K Murphy
2. 210. Jill Dawson (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 34. High 'n Dry (IRE)8/1
4:55 Forest Row Fillies' Handicap (AW) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 13. Uig (GB)6/1Won by half a length · J: Hadden Frost · T: Stuart Howe
2. 27. Miss Jolyon (USA)14/1
3. 36. Flying Time (GB)6/1
4. 44. Moon Crystal (GB)7/4 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Maisons-Laffitte (FR) Good · Turf · 8 races · France

12:50 Prix de Rueil (Claimer) Flat · 5f · 3 ran
1. 17. Bastelica (FR)Won by 2½ lengths · J: Mickael Forest · T: C Boutin
2. 23. Baby Chope (FR)
3. 36. Matwan (FR)
1:20 Prix Kefalin (Maiden) Flat · 5½f · 3 ran
1. 16. Pink Candie (FR)Won by 2½ lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: Yves de Nicolay
2. 21. Cardounas (FR)
3. 38. Ko Zin (FR)
1:50 Prix Birum (Colts & Geldings) (Straight) Flat · 1m 1f · 4 ran
1. 12. Pallodio (IRE)Won by a short head · J: Thierry Gillet · T: J E Hammond
2. 23. Inestimable (GB)
3. 31. Star Rose (FR)
2:20 Prix Nubienne (Fillies) (Straight) Flat · 1m 1f · 3 ran
1. 13. Perfect Hand (GB)Won by 3 lengths · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: P Bary
2. 24. Ninka (FR)
3. 31. Rockette (FR)
2:50 Prix Albine (Handicap) (Fillies) (Straight) Flat · 7f · 3 ran
1. 19. Tittiba (GB)Won by a short head · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: R Pritchard-Gordon
2. 24. Yaven (FR)
3. 314. Starmendi (FR)
3:50 Prix de Villepreux (Claimer) (Straight) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 11. Montecarmelo (USA)Won by a head · J: Olivier Peslier · T: C Ferland
2. 23. Un Amor (FR)
3. 311. Maniclown (GB)
4:20 Prix de la Lomagne (Handicap) (Straight) Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 13. Ma Bonne Etoile (FR)Won by a length · J: Thierry Jarnet · T: A Lyon
2. 29. Vadlix (FR)
3. 312. Danaos D'Ado (FR)
4:50 Prix de la Vallee du Lot (Handicap) (Straight) Flat · 1m 2f · 4 ran
1. 19. Mina Moto (FR)Won by half a length · J: Sylvain Ruis · T: P Chatelain
2. 21. Green Pride (GB)
3. 315. Page's Prince (GER)

Maisons-Laffitte racecourse statistics →

Marseille Borely (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 1 race · France

1:35 Prix Georges Trabaud () Flat · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 12. Ticoz (USA)Won by a head · J: Ioritz Mendizabal · T: J-C Rouget
2. 27. Grenadia (USA)
3. 34. Yarastar (GB)

Marseille Borely racecourse statistics →

Nottingham Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

1:30 toteplacepot Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f 15y · 14 ran
1. 13. Fabreze (GB)7/2Won by a length · J: Neil Callan · T: Peter Makin
2. 22. Choiseau (IRE)8/1
3. 314. Sister Moonshine (GB)22/1
4. 613. Provence (GB)10/11 fav
2:00 E.B.F. toteexacta Median Auction Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 13y · 15 ran
1. 13. Art Princess (USA)Evens favWon by half a length · J: Michael Hills · T: B W Hills
2. 21. Amosite (GB)50/1
3. 314. Undaunted Affair (IRE)14/1
2:30 totepool A Better Way To Bet Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f 15y · 15 ran
1. 116. Fairfield Flame (GER)33/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Marc Halford · T: David Elsworth
2. 27. Tasheba (GB)6/1
3. 315. Pepper's Ghost (GB)22/1
4. 917. Io (IRE)4/1 fav
3:00 totetrifecta Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 50y · 13 ran
1. 12. Aypeeyes (IRE)15/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Alan King
2. 27. King of Rhythm (IRE)11/2 fav
3. 310. Bold Bobby Be (IRE)13/2
3:35 Bet totepool On All UK Racing Maiden Fillies' (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 75y · 13 ran
1. 112. Scuffle (GB)7/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Steve Drowne · T: Roger Charlton
2. 25. Crystal Capella (GB)2/1
3. 310. Persian Sea (UAE)17/2
4:10 Bet totepool On All UK Racing Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 54y · 11 ran
1. 112. Melodramatic (IRE)4/9 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Steve Drowne · T: Roger Charlton
2. 27. Desert Chill (USA)11/4
3. 39. Flure De Leise (IRE)28/1
4:45 totepool At totesport.com Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 15y · 15 ran
1. 113. Bold Argument (IRE)15/2Won by a neck · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Nerys Dutfield
2. 214. Marmooq (GB)7/2 fav
3. 315. Kingsmaite (GB)6/1

Nottingham racecourse statistics →

Ripon Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

5:55 Isis Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 13. Able Master (IRE)14/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Royston Ffrench · T: Bryan Smart
2. 27. Mullglen (GB)8/1
3. 32. Rayvin Mad (IRE)4/5 fav
6:25 SIS Display Management Solutions Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 170y · 9 ran
1. 11. Cherri Fosfate (GB)11/4Won by 5 lengths · J: David Allan · T: Declan Carroll
2. 22. Not Now Lewis (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 34. Ja Myford (GB)9/2
7:00 SIS Picture Services Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 15. Pacific Pride (GB)9/2Won by a short head · J: Graham Gibbons · T: John Quinn
2. 26. Westport (GB)3/1 fav
3. 33. Obe Gold (GB)7/2
7:30 SIS OB Services Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 1f 170y · 10 ran
1. 13. Ballinteni (GB)7/2Won by a length · J: Neil Callan · T: Gay Kelleway
2. 22. Jewelled Dagger (IRE)11/1
3. 36. Granston (IRE)5/1
4. 105. Eglevski (IRE)5/2 fav
8:05 Sislink Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 12. Atlantic Beach (GB)11/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 25. Tangerine Trees (GB)7/1
3. 33. Bertie Vista (GB)5/1
4. 51. Alsadeek (IRE)8/15 fav
8:35 SIS Data Services Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 15. Danzatrice (GB)6/4 favWon by half a length · J: Robert Winston · T: C W Thornton
2. 23. Mister Arjay (USA)4/1
3. 36. Title Deed (USA)18/1

Ripon racecourse statistics →

Wexford Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

5:10 Universal Building Products Ltd Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 110. Unforgettable (IRE)10/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: John Joseph Murphy
2. 21. Sienna Storm (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Ringned (IRE)5/1
4. 62. Silex (GER)7/2 fav
5:40 Lannigans Restaurant Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 15 ran
1. 117. Sir Moko (IRE)Evens favWon by 4 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Ms Margaret Mullins
2. 22. Acriveen (IRE)7/1
3. 39. Rubaiyat (IRE)16/1
6:10 Quality Hotel & Leisure Centre Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 15 ran
1. 19. Swiss Cottage (GB)5/1Won by a head · J: Niall P Madden · T: Niall Madden
2. 22. Coolnaharan (IRE)12/1
3. 35. Kingsbury (IRE)10/1
4. 54. January (GB)2/1 fav
6:45 Glenville Bar & Lounge Maiden Flat · 1m 5f · 6 ran
1. 11. Aather (IRE)11/2Won by a neck · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Kevin Prendergast
2. 22. Almolahek (IRE)5/2
3. 33. King Of Westphalia (USA)6/4 fav
7:15 Ellen Construction Ltd Handicap (50-80) Flat · 1m 5f · 13 ran
1. 17. Add Wings (IRE)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Pat Smullen · T: Liam Roche
2. 216. Caravino (IRE)10/1
3. 35. Carpetcall (IRE)14/1
7:50 Club Vitae Leisure Club Handicap (45-60) Flat · 1m 5f · 15 ran
1. 16. Beliar (GER)10/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: Eoin Doyle
2. 217. Maysa (IRE)20/1
3. 312. Day Care (GB)20/1
4. 415. Concrete And Clay (GB)6/4 fav
8:20 Railway Yard Gallops (Mares) INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 11. Allez Vite (IRE)20/1Won by half a length · J: Mr J T Carroll · T: R Donohoe
2. 29. Lady Lenson (IRE)8/1
3. 315. Silver Lily (IRE)6/1
4. 511. Nell's Oscar (IRE)4/1 fav

Wexford (2005–2015) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 60 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 46 won23.9% · 46 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 £19.53Staked £46.00, returned £26.47 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerFairfield Flame (GER) 33/1The 2:30 totepool A Better Way To Bet Handicap at Nottingham
Joint favourites2 of 10 won20.0% · 5 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	2	4	6	0 of 4 won
Chester	1	6	6	—
Downpatrick	0	5	7	2 of 4 won
Hamilton	1	6	6	—
Lingfield	2	4	4	—
Lingfield (AW)	0	2	2	—
Maisons-Laffitte (FR)	0	0	8	—
Marseille Borely (FR)	0	0	1	—
Nottingham	3	7	7	—
Ripon	1	6	6	—
Wexford	1	6	7	0 of 2 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 9 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 9 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 9 May 2008?: 60 races across 11 meetings were run on 9 May 2008: Aintree (6 races), Chester (6 races), Downpatrick (7 races), Hamilton (6 races), Lingfield (4 races), Lingfield (AW) (2 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Marseille Borely (FR) (1 race), Nottingham (7 races), Ripon (6 races) and Wexford (7 races). That is Aintree, Chester, Hamilton, Lingfield, Lingfield (AW), Nottingham and Ripon in Great Britain; Downpatrick and Wexford in Ireland; Maisons-Laffitte (FR) and Marseille Borely (FR) in France. 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 9 May 2008?: Aintree: Good (Turf); Chester: Good (Turf); Downpatrick: Good (Turf); Hamilton: Good To Firm (Turf); Lingfield: Good (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Good (Turf); Marseille Borely (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Nottingham: Good (Turf); Ripon: Good (Turf); Wexford: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 9 May 2008?: Outright favourites won 11 of 46 on 9 May 2008 (23.9%); joint favourites won 2 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £46.00 and returned £26.47 — a loss of £19.53. 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 Fairfield Flame (GER) at 33/1 in the 2:30 totepool A Better Way To Bet Handicap at Nottingham.
What was the feature race on 9 May 2008?: The feature race was the 2:15 Addleshaw Goddard Dee Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Chester, won by Tajaaweed (USA) (5/1).
What time was the first race on 9 May 2008?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix de Rueil at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 8:45 hamilton-park.co.uk Handicap at Hamilton.