What horse racing was on 15 May 2008?

54 races across 8 meetings were run on 15 May 2008: Folkestone (6 races), Limerick (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Ludlow (7 races), Newmarket (6 races), Perth (7 races), Salisbury (6 races) and York (7 races). That is Folkestone, Ludlow, Newmarket, Perth, Salisbury and York in Great Britain; Limerick in Ireland; Longchamp (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 15 May 2008?

Folkestone: Good To Firm (Turf); Limerick: Firm (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Soft (Turf); Ludlow: Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Perth: Good To Firm (Turf); Salisbury: Good (Turf); York: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 15 May 2008?

Outright favourites won 12 of 44 on 15 May 2008 (27.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 9. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £44.00 and returned £26.64 — a loss of £17.36. 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 Tournedos (IRE) at 33/1 in the 1:40 Enter The Flat totetentofollow Handicap at York.

What was the feature race on 15 May 2008?

The feature race was the 2:40 totesport.com Dante Stakes (Group 2) (Group 2) at York, won by Tartan Bearer (IRE) (10/1).

What time was the first race on 15 May 2008?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix du Palais du Louvre at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 8:55 Avocent International Inh Flat Race at Limerick.

Racing Results

Thursday 15 May 2008

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54 races were run across 8 meetings on 15 May 2008: Folkestone, Limerick, Longchamp (FR), Ludlow, Newmarket, Perth, Salisbury and York.

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

Outright favs won 1 of 4 · Biggest winner 16/1

5:40 Ward-Thomas Group Maiden Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 5f · 11 ran
1. 19. Silver Dollars (FR)3/1Won by 21 lengths · J: Mr Phillip York · T: P York
2. 210. Took My Eye (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 33. Delgany Gale (IRE)12/1
6:10 Guy Peate Memorial Novices' Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m 2f · 10 ran
1. 16. Prey Bird (IRE)9/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Miss H Grissell · T: Diana Grissell
2. 24. Master Brew (GB)11/1
3. 37. Thoutmosis (USA)3/1 fav
6:45 Grant's Cherry Brandy South East Novices' Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f · 10 ran
1. 13. Glenbower Woods (IRE)16/1Won by a length · J: Mr P G Hall · T: Diana Grissell
2. 25. Ilikehimmac (IRE)12/1
3. 310. Lillie Lou (GB)9/4 jt-fav
7:15 Shepherd Neame United Hunts Open Champion Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 7f · 9 ran
1. 19. Trade Off (IRE)7/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Mr I Chanin · T: Miss L Alner
2. 21. Golden Jack (FR)5/2 jt-fav
3. 37. Millenium Way (IRE)11/1
7:50 Hamlet Oak Framed Buildings Ltd Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 11. Kadount (FR)1/6 favWon by 30 lengths · J: Mr J Owen · T: J M Turner
2. 23. Manoram (GER)10/1
3. 35. Perfect Prefect (IRE)10/1
8:20 Bob Hacking Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 5f · 7 ran
1. 18. Watership Down (IRE)16/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Miss C L Wills · T: Miss C L Wills
2. 22. Cape Stormer (IRE)Evens fav
3. 34. Bell Rock (GB)8/1

Folkestone racecourse statistics →

Limerick Firm · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

5:55 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction Maiden Flat · 6f 160y · 7 ran
1. 12. Kalacan (IRE)1/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Emmet McNamara · T: G M Lyons
2. 23. Wild Hawk (IRE)8/1
3. 35. Blue Boatman (IRE)5/1
6:25 Clohessy's Bar EBF Maiden Flat · 7f 50y · 9 ran
1. 17. Greatwallofchina (USA)5/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: A P O'Brien
2. 25. Fay Street (USA)5/1
3. 31. Award Ceremony (IRE)10/1
6:55 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap (60-90) Flat · 1m 3f 70y · 11 ran
1. 18. Global Wings (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: Martin Harley · T: P M Rogers
2. 21. Dani's Girl (IRE)6/1
3. 36. Grantsville (GER)5/1 co-fav
7:25 Ryan's Event Cleaners Handicap (45-60) Flat · 1m 3f 70y · 13 ran
1. 14. Hazium (IRE)13/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Townend · T: Patrick Morris
2. 23. Man Of Aran (GB)16/1
3. 25. Proud Ruler (IRE)12/1
4. 41. All Tied Up (IRE)3/1 fav
7:55 Advanced Services Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 17 ran
1. 17. Hammer It Home (IRE)7/1Won by a short head · J: A E Lynch · T: Paul John Gilligan
2. 26. Fortune Seeker (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 312. Sabbiosa (IRE)4/1
8:25 Cube Printing Handicap Hurdle (77-90) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 17 ran
1. 114. Mr Anderson (IRE)14/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Roger Loughran · T: D T Hughes
2. 21. Blaze Trailer (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 33. More Sport (IRE)11/1
8:55 Avocent International Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 16 ran
1. 118. Miss Otis Regrets (IRE)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mr J K King · T: Edward U Hales
2. 26. Shenao (GER)12/1
3. 313. Avenue Louise (USA)3/1 fav

Limerick racecourse statistics →

Longchamp (FR) Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 0 of 2 · Biggest winner 11/2

12:50 Prix du Palais du Louvre (Handicap) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 12. Rento (FR)Won by half a length · J: Francois-Xavier Bertras · T: W Walton
2. 24. Too Nice (FR)
3. 311. By Dariole (FR)
1:20 Prix des Grands Augustins (Claimer) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 110. Manango (FR)Won by a head · J: Johan Victoire · T: H-A Pantall
2. 28. Charmer (FR)
3. 31. Commissaire (GB)
1:50 Prix du Vert Galant (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 13. Violon Sacre (USA)Won by a length · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: J-C Rouget
2. 24. Raspoutine (USA)
3. 32. Altan (IRE)
2:20 Prix du Bois Rouaud (Conditions) (Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 8 ran
1. 17. Sefroua (USA)11/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Ioritz Mendizabal · T: J-C Rouget
2. 24. Wedge (USA)5/1
3. 33. Turning For Home (FR)13/2
4. 52. Alnadana (IRE)Evens fav
2:50 Prix de Provence (Maiden) (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m 2f · 5 ran
1. 11. Track Record (GB)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: A Fabre
2. 22. Taverny (GB)
3. 310. Barongo (IRE)
4. 43. Green Du Ciel (FR)41/1 fav
3:20 Prix de Trevise (Maiden) (Fillies) Flat · 1m 2f · 4 ran
1. 11. Treat Gently (GB)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: A Fabre
2. 29. Call Me Kitty (FR)
3. 37. Zina Blue (FR)
3:50 Prix du Quai aux Fleurs Flat · 7f · 3 ran
1. 15. Hujum (IRE)Won by a head · J: Thierry Gillet · T: J E Hammond
2. 211. Belliflore (FR)
3. 37. Hatem (GB)
4:20 Prix de la Galerie d'Apollon (Handicap) Flat · 1m 4f · 4 ran
1. 15. Lupa Sola (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Ioritz Mendizabal · T: W Walton
2. 29. Buttes Chaumont (FR)
3. 37. Parti Ami Ami (FR)

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

Ludlow Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

5:30 St John Ambulance & Red Cross Conditionals' Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 15. Desert Lover (IRE)4/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Wayne Kavanagh · T: Richard Price
2. 210. Limit (GER)7/2 fav
3. 31. First Fought (IRE)4/1
6:00 Cheese Warehouse Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 6 ran
1. 15. The Good Guy (IRE)2/1Won by 21 lengths · J: Tom Siddall · T: Kim Bailey
2. 21. Poseidon's Secret (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 36. Fair Caterina (GB)20/1
6:35 Tanners Wines Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 110y · 7 ran
1. 16. Super Judge (IRE)14/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: David England · T: Matt Sheppard
2. 23. Colorado Pearl (IRE)Evens fav
3. 31. Mcevoy (IRE)8/1
7:05 Cheese Warehouse Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 112. Ede'iff (GB)7/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Ryan Mahon · T: Bill Turner
2. 211. Young Tot (IRE)10/1
3. 310. Valjean (IRE)100/1
4. 41. Alvino (GB)4/6 fav
7:40 Weatherbys Bank Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m · 9 ran
1. 13. Grand Slam Hero (IRE)4/1 jt-favWon by 3 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 22. Legally Fast (USA)4/1 jt-fav
3. 35. Tension Point (GB)14/1
8:10 Lycetts Insurance Brokers Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 12. Back To The Wind (IRE)17/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Felix De Giles · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 24. Sam Lord (GB)3/1
3. 31. Our Choice (IRE)11/2
4. 63. Rawdon (IRE)11/4 fav
8:40 Shropshire Bloodstock Partnership Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 13. Arctic Ben (IRE)6/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Henry Daly
2. 21. Darfen (IRE)14/1
3. 38. Little Justice (GB)17/2

Ludlow racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 18/1

5:50 Elms Cambridge Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 16. Able Speed (IRE)7/4 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Richard Hughes · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 22. Brae Hill (IRE)11/2
3. 38. Barbee (IRE)6/1
6:20 Bedford Lodge Hotel Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 17 ran
1. 13. Maghya (IRE)7/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Richard Hills · T: William Haggas
2. 27. Suzi's Decision (GB)10/3 fav
3. 314. Koraleva Tectona (IRE)11/1
6:55 King's Head At Moulton Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 15. Swinging Sixties (IRE)11/2Won by a neck · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 26. West With The Wind (GB)5/2
3. 39. Ucetek (IRE)20/1
4. PU4. King's Charm (FR) · pulled up10/11 fav
7:25 Jack & Jill Children's Foundation Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 13. Jeer (IRE)7/2Won by half a length · J: Seb Sanders · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 24. Kaateb (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 32. Invasian (IRE)16/1
8:00 Waggon And Horses Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 18. Without A Prayer (IRE)18/1Won by half a length · J: Seb Sanders · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 26. Moyenne Corniche (GB)5/2
3. 33. Fateh Field (USA)9/4 fav
8:30 Better On Newmarket High Street Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 13 ran
1. 11. Espy (GB)2/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: William Buick · T: Sylvester Kirk
2. 212. Helping Hand (IRE)40/1
3. 32. Another Socket (GB)16/1

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:00 Drifters here On July 29th Intermediate Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 5 ran
1. 12. Carrick Dhu (IRE)15/8Won by 7 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: I R Ferguson
2. 21. Cardinal Spirit (GB)Evens fav
3. 33. Polly Whitefoot (GB)11/2
2:30 DBS Young Horse Championship Novices' Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 6 ran
1. 13. Always Right (IRE)11/8 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Mr Christopher Dawson · T: John Wade
2. 25. Charming Knight (IRE)11/4
3. 34. Athoss (GB)10/1
3:00 Media Shop Maiden Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 14. Media man (IRE)13/8 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 25. Mill Row (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Athollbrose (USA)50/1
3:35 Stable Services Inaugural Claiming Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 8 ran
1. 11. Storm Prospect (GB)11/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Peter Buchanan · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 28. Rosie's Glory (USA)4/1
3. 32. Emotive (GB)12/1
4. 53. Rossin Gold (IRE)6/4 fav
4:10 Royal Bank Of Scotland Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 10 ran
1. 110. Russian Sky (GB)6/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Tom Messenger · T: Harriet Graham
2. 25. Paddy The Piper (IRE)13/2
3. 31. Catch The Perk (IRE)5/1
4. PU7. Snowy (IRE) · pulled up7/2 fav
4:45 Planet Womenswear Fashion Leaders Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 10 ran
1. 110. Paradise Bay (IRE)6/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 21. Front Rank (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Tarkani (IRE)12/1
5:15 Racing Review Monthly Intermediate NH Flat Race (Cond/Amats) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 16 ran
1. 113. Schofield (IRE)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: James O'Farrell · T: C F Swan
2. 211. Decibel (GB)6/1
3. 35. Kinnaird Park (GB)22/1
4. 103. Dallas Bell (GB)4/1 fav

Perth racecourse statistics →

Salisbury Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 8/1

1:50 Dixon Scaffolding Transmission Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 198y · 14 ran
1. 12. Arthur's Girl (GB)9/2Won by half a length · J: Jim Crowley · T: G Wragg
2. 25. Ghaidaa (IRE)9/1
3. 311. Quotation (GB)2/1 fav
2:20 Avonbridge At Whitsbury Stud Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 15. Sun Ship (IRE)2/1 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Richard Hughes · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 29. Shiva Adiva (GB)20/1
3. 38. Penny's Gift (GB)9/1
2:50 E.B.F. Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f · 4 ran
1. 13. Naughty Thoughts (IRE)4/7 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 22. Uig (GB)3/1
3. 34. Star of Pompey (GB)12/1
3:25 Turftv Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f 212y · 11 ran
1. 13. Party In The Park (GB)11/4Won by a neck · J: Patrick Hills · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 26. Admirals Way (GB)10/1
3. 312. Bahamian Blue (IRE)15/2
4. 52. Caprio (IRE)9/4 fav
4:00 Wilkins Kennedy Chartered Accountants Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 14. Nice Wee Girl (IRE)8/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Liam Keniry · T: Sylvester Kirk
2. 26. Farthermost (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 311. Infinite Patience (GB)8/1
4:35 Axminster Carpets Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 212y · 15 ran
1. 15. Vanadium (GB)6/1Won by a head · J: Jemma Marshall · T: Gary Moore
2. 29. Isphahan (GB)6/1
3. 31. Support Fund (IRE)11/2
4. 814. Tiger Trail (GER)9/2 fav

Salisbury racecourse statistics →

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

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

1:40 Enter The Flat totetentofollow Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 13. Tournedos (IRE)33/1Won by half a length · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: David Nicholls
2. 25. River Falcon (GB)15/2
3. 37. Bertoliver (GB)9/2 fav
2:10 totescoop6 Middleton Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f 88y · 5 ran
1. 12. Promising Lead (GB)2/5 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 27. Under The Rainbow (GB)8/1
3. 31. Flying Clarets (IRE)6/1
2:40 totesport.com Dante Stakes (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f 88y · 6 ran
1. 14. Tartan Bearer (IRE)10/1Won by a head · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 22. Frozen Fire (GER)14/1
3. 35. Twice Over (GB)4/6 fav
3:10 Bank Of Scotland Corporate Hambleton Handicap (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 16. Mia's Boy (GB)15/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: Chris Dwyer
2. 24. Lang Shining (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 31. Blythe Knight (IRE)11/2
3:45 Ralph Raper Memorial Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 1m 208y · 5 ran
1. 12. Charlie Farnsbarns (IRE)3/1Won by a short head · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Brian Meehan
2. 21. Benandonner (USA)7/4 fav
3. 34. Royal Power (IRE)12/1
4:20 Constant Security E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 15. Lord Shanakill (USA)13/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: K R Burke
2. 21. Awinnersgame (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 38. Shaweel (GB)14/1
4:55 theripleycollection.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 2m 2f · 13 ran
1. 16. Mighty Moon (GB)15/2Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 29. Mister Arjay (USA)8/1
3. 315. Noddies Way (GB)11/2
4. 1210. Bugsy's Boy (GB)5/1 fav

York racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 54 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 favourites12 of 44 won27.3% · 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 loss of £17.36Staked £44.00, returned £26.64 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerTournedos (IRE) 33/1The 1:40 Enter The Flat totetentofollow Handicap at York
Joint favourites1 of 9 won11.1% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Folkestone	1	4	6	0 of 4 won
Limerick	2	6	7	0 of 3 won
Longchamp (FR)	0	2	8	—
Ludlow	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Newmarket	2	6	6	—
Perth	3	7	7	—
Salisbury	2	6	6	—
York	1	7	7	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 6 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 15 May 2008?: 54 races across 8 meetings were run on 15 May 2008: Folkestone (6 races), Limerick (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Ludlow (7 races), Newmarket (6 races), Perth (7 races), Salisbury (6 races) and York (7 races). That is Folkestone, Ludlow, Newmarket, Perth, Salisbury and York in Great Britain; Limerick in Ireland; Longchamp (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 15 May 2008?: Folkestone: Good To Firm (Turf); Limerick: Firm (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Soft (Turf); Ludlow: Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Perth: Good To Firm (Turf); Salisbury: Good (Turf); York: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 15 May 2008?: Outright favourites won 12 of 44 on 15 May 2008 (27.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 9. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £44.00 and returned £26.64 — a loss of £17.36. 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 Tournedos (IRE) at 33/1 in the 1:40 Enter The Flat totetentofollow Handicap at York.
What was the feature race on 15 May 2008?: The feature race was the 2:40 totesport.com Dante Stakes (Group 2) (Group 2) at York, won by Tartan Bearer (IRE) (10/1).
What time was the first race on 15 May 2008?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix du Palais du Louvre at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 8:55 Avocent International Inh Flat Race at Limerick.