What horse racing was on 16 May 2008?

55 races across 8 meetings were run on 16 May 2008: Aintree (7 races), Cork (7 races), Dundalk (AW) (7 races), Hamilton (6 races), Newbury (8 races), Newcastle (6 races), Newmarket (7 races) and York (7 races). That is Aintree, Hamilton, Newbury, Newcastle, Newmarket and York in Great Britain; Cork and Dundalk (AW) 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 16 May 2008?

Aintree: Good (Turf); Cork: Good (Turf); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Hamilton: Good To Firm (Turf); Newbury: Good (Turf); Newcastle: Good To Firm (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Soft (Turf); York: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 16 May 2008?

Outright favourites won 14 of 45 on 16 May 2008 (31.1%); joint favourites won 3 of 21. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £45.00 and returned £34.59 — a loss of £10.41. 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 The Rocking Dock (IRE) at 20/1 in the 7:05 Letheby And Christopher Handicap Hurdle at Aintree (one of 3 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 16 May 2008?

The feature race was the 2:40 Emirates Airline Yorkshire Cup (Group 2) (Group 2) at York, won by Geordieland (FR) (13/2).

What time was the first race on 16 May 2008?

The first race was the 1:20 Sanderson Weatherall Maiden Stakes at Newbury; the last was the 9:40 Faughart Race at Dundalk (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 16 May 2008

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55 races were run across 8 meetings on 16 May 2008: Aintree, Cork, Dundalk (AW), Hamilton, Newbury, Newcastle, Newmarket and York.

Aintree Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

5:30 Lambrini Lovers Mares Only Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 18 ran
1. 13. Romping Home (IRE)9/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Donald McCain
2. 28. Banoo (IRE)16/1
3. 314. Laureldean Melody (IRE)18/1
4. 416. Missgoodytwoshoes (IRE)7/2 fav
6:00 Aintree International Equestrian Centre Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f · 12 ran
1. 18. Victor Daly (IRE)8/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Stephen Craine · T: Heather Dalton
2. 210. Rare Society (IRE)13/2
3. 34. Little Big Horse (IRE)25/1
4. 52. Briery Fox (IRE)7/2 fav
6:30 Arena Structures Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 16. Sendani (FR)11/10 favWon by 10 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 27. Speed Up (FR)10/1
3. 34. Danny Zuko (IRE)14/1
7:05 Letheby And Christopher Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 1f · 14 ran
1. 113. The Rocking Dock (IRE)20/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: P J Benson · T: Donald McCain
2. 29. Soubriquet (IRE)50/1
3. 310. Day To Remember (GB)25/1
4. 812. King's Head (IRE)9/4 fav
7:40 Chair Handicap Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f · 13 ran
1. 17. Harlov (FR)6/1Won by 29 lengths · J: Rhys Flint · T: Andrew Parker
2. 213. Holly Walk (GB)16/1
3. 34. Whitenzo (FR)5/1 jt-fav
8:15 Radio City 96.7 1000 Pounds Song Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 17 ran
1. 11. Marufo (IRE)20/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Stephen Craine · T: Heather Dalton
2. 211. Clear The Way (IRE)16/1
3. 314. Sharkeys Dream (FR)4/1 fav
8:45 Valentines Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 16 ran
1. 12. Knockara Beau (IRE)4/1Won by half a length · J: Jan Faltejsek · T: George Charlton
2. 23. Son of Flicka (GB)7/1
3. 31. Karabak (FR)11/4 fav

Aintree racecourse statistics →

Cork Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

5:45 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Flat · 5f · 12 ran
1. 112. La Sylvia (IRE)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Fran Berry · T: Desmond McDonogh
2. 24. Epic Odyssey (GB)5/2 fav
3. 37. The Emperor Nero (USA)16/1
6:15 Ballyclough Handicap (60-100) Flat · 5f · 14 ran
1. 112. Grigorovitch (IRE)20/1Won by a short head · J: M A Cleere · T: Liam McAteer
2. 28. Fly By Magic (IRE)20/1
3. 33. Flash McGahon (IRE)7/1
4. 46. Peak District (IRE)11/4 fav
6:45 Tallow Handicap (60-85) Flat · 7f · 17 ran
1. 115. Bentesina (GER)10/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Ben Curtis · T: John E Kiely
2. 218. Six of Hearts (GB)25/1
3. 311. Zhukhov (IRE)16/1
4. 510. Gunga Din (IRE)4/1 fav
7:20 Charleville Maiden Flat · 1m 2f · 15 ran
1. 111. Always Beautiful (USA)Evens favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Wayne Lordan · T: David Wachman
2. 212. Dress Rehearsal (IRE)7/1
3. 315. Woodland Beauty (IRE)5/1
7:50 Carbon Group EBF (Mares) Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 12. Ring Street Roller (IRE)9/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Carberry · T: J J Lambe
2. 23. All Heart (GB)7/1
3. 312. Indian Love (FR)6/1
8:20 Fleetwood Coolagown Beginners Chase Chase · 2m · 17 ran
1. 19. Salford City (IRE)11/8 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 23. Emperor Titus (IRE)33/1
3. 36. Middlemarch (GER)7/2
8:50 Stardan Coolagown INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 24 ran
1. 122. Teach Nua (IRE)3/1 jt-favWon by a length · J: Robbie McNamara · T: D K Weld
2. 223. The Last Derby (FR)3/1 jt-fav
3. 321. Run For Charlie (IRE)12/1

Cork racecourse statistics →

Dundalk (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Ireland

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

6:35 North West Maiden Flat · 5f · 13 ran
1. 19. Daffodil Walk (IRE)14/1Won by a head · J: Kevin Manning · T: P D Deegan
2. 211. Marquesa (USA)5/1
3. 35. Arfajah (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
7:10 Ballymascanlan Handicap (45-75) Flat · 6f · 13 ran
1. 18. Dawn Eclipse (IRE)6/1Won by half a length · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: Patrick Martin
2. 21. Miranda's Girl (IRE)7/1
3. 33. Edmondstown Lass (IRE)10/1
4. 713. Fairyville (IRE)4/1 fav
7:40 Ballinode Handicap (45-60) Flat · 6f · 14 ran
1. 16. Trotting Weasel (IRE)14/1Won by a neck · J: Rory Cleary · T: M Halford
2. 25. Tornadodancer (IRE)9/2 fav
3. 311. Faynita (IRE)7/1
8:10 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden Flat · 7f · 8 ran
1. 18. Zepnove (IRE)10/1J: Pat Smullen · T: J G Coogan
2. 27. Spavento (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 21. Catalpa (IRE)4/1
8:40 Collon Handicap (60-80) Flat · 1m · 13 ran
1. 19. Striking Force (IRE)7/2 favWon by a head · J: Mick Kinane · T: V C Ward
2. 24. Regaleya (IRE)7/1
3. 311. Sinsational (GB)7/1
9:10 Deerpark H'cap (rated 45-70) Flat · 1m 2f 150y · 14 ran
1. 16. Flying Plover (IRE)13/2Won by a neck · J: Mick Kinane · T: John M Oxx
2. 215. Drunken Sailor (IRE)12/1
3. 314. Dirtybirdie (GB)4/1
4. 83. Guitar Man (IRE)7/2 fav
9:40 Faughart Race Flat · 1m 4f · 5 ran
1. 14. The Fist Of God (IRE)7/2Won by half a length · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Noel Meade
2. 22. Dirar (IRE)10/1
3. 35. Zafayra (IRE)Evens fav

Dundalk (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 5/1

6:20 E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 4y · 7 ran
1. 12. Spin Cycle (IRE)6/5 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Richard Mullen · T: Bryan Smart
2. 21. Peninsular War (GB)11/4
3. 38. Gassal (GB)6/1
6:50 Brandon Homes William Wallace Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 5y · 9 ran
1. 15. Opus Maximus (IRE)9/2Won by a neck · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 24. Leading Edge (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Great Charm (IRE)5/2 fav
7:25 Glasgow Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 3f 16y · 8 ran
1. 13. Captain Webb (GB)11/8 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Greg Fairley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 26. Love Galore (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Bold Choice (IRE)5/2
8:00 Luddon Construction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 36y · 9 ran
1. 18. Stock Market (USA)6/5 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 27. Society Venue (GB)9/2
3. 36. Shady Gloom (IRE)25/1
8:35 McGrattan Piling Braveheart Handicap (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f 17y · 5 ran
1. 13. Eradicate (IRE)5/2Won by a head · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 21. Turbo Linn (GB)9/4 jt-fav
3. 36. Acropolis (IRE)12/1
9:05 Chard Construction Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 4y · 12 ran
1. 12. Steelcut (GB)5/1Won by a short head · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Richard Fahey
2. 25. Rothesay Dancer (GB)9/2
3. 37. Hawaii Prince (GB)7/1
4. 46. Raccoon (IRE)4/1 fav

Hamilton racecourse statistics →

Newbury Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:20 Sanderson Weatherall Maiden Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 6f 8y · 13 ran
1. 16. Instalment (GB)11/4 favWon by a head · J: Richard Hughes · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 24. Great Art (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Duke of Aquitaine (USA)12/1
1:50 Berry Bros & Rudd Fillies' Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 5f 34y · 5 ran
1. 13. Moss Likely (IRE)4/1Won by a neck · J: Eddie Creighton · T: Mick Channon
2. 21. April Pride (GB)7/2
3. 32. Glamorous Spirit (IRE)8/13 fav
2:20 Ultimate Travel Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f 8y · 4 ran
1. 11. Fat Boy (IRE)8/11 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Richard Hughes · T: Peter Chapple-Hyam
2. 24. Tajdeef (USA)2/1
3. 33. Skadrak (USA)6/1
2:50 Swettenham Stud Fillies' Trial Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f 6y · 7 ran
1. 12. Clowance (GB)11/8 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Steve Drowne · T: Roger Charlton
2. 25. Kotsi (IRE)9/4
3. 33. Hobby (GB)20/1
3:20 Sanderson Weatherall Maiden Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 6f 8y · 13 ran
1. 18. Orizaba (IRE)11/4Won by 9 lengths · J: Eddie Creighton · T: Mick Channon
2. 26. Johnny Rook (GER)10/1
3. 35. Jazacosta (USA)10/1
4. 63. Gallagher (GB)5/2 fav
3:55 Powersolve Electronics Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f 5y · 15 ran
1. 11. Allied Powers (IRE)13/8 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Travis Block · T: Michael Bell
2. 22. Maxwil (GB)33/1
3. 36. Black Jacari (IRE)33/1
4:30 John Smith's Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 6y · 13 ran
1. 18. Kavachi (IRE)14/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: George Baker · T: Gary Moore
2. 29. Ascalon (GB)13/2
3. 310. Haarth Sovereign (IRE)9/1
4. 813. Nutkin (GB)10/3 fav
5:05 M And C carpets Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 5y · 16 ran
1. 114. Mae Cigan (FR)10/1Won by a short head · J: Steve Drowne · T: Michael Blanshard
2. 25. Show Winner (GB)16/1
3. 32. Coyote Creek (GB)9/1
4. 81. Aypeeyes (IRE)4/1 fav

Newbury racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 3 · Biggest winner 10/1

6:10 Plate Tickets Now On Sale Novice Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 15. Prime Spirit (IRE)3/1 jt-favWon by a head · J: Tom Eaves · T: Bryan Smart
2. 21. Saxford (GB)9/1
3. 32. Toby Tyler (GB)3/1 jt-fav
6:40 Champagne & Swing Night 29th May Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 32y · 14 ran
1. 19. Summer Gold (IRE)10/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: Eric Alston
2. 23. Sudden Impulse (GB)5/1
3. 310. Cheshire Prince (GB)12/1
7:15 Benfield Motors Renault Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 32y · 6 ran
1. 11. Woolfall Treasure (GB)1/10 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Seb Sanders · T: George Margarson
2. 24. Miss Mactango (GB)12/1
3. 32. Fortunella (GB)20/1
7:50 Christmas Parties At Brandling House Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m 19y · 7 ran
1. 13. Mr Crystal (FR)3/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Micky Hammond
2. 21. Daylami Dreams (GB)11/4
3. 36. Rocknest Island (IRE)11/2
4. 47. Forrest Flyer (IRE)9/4 fav
8:25 Benfield Renault Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 12. Southandwest (IRE)5/1Won by a head · J: Robert Winston · T: J S Moore
2. 26. Il Castagno (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 39. Countdown (GB)14/1
8:55 Parklands Minigolf Family Tickets Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 16. Revue Princess (IRE)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 29. Lambency (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 37. Toy Top (USA)8/1

Newcastle racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 4 · Biggest winner 18/1

2:00 betinternet.com E.B.F. Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 15. Full of Nature (GB)18/1Won by half a length · J: Tadhg O'Shea · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 29. Mambo Light (USA)13/8 fav
3. 37. Honest Quality (USA)5/2
2:30 WA Hills Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 17 ran
1. 12. Mexican Venture (GB)6/1 jt-favWon by half a length · J: Frankie Dettori · T: William Jarvis
2. 211. Astrodonna (GB)11/1
3. 38. Game Park (USA)10/1
3:00 Play Live Dealer Casino At betinternet.com Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 5 ran
1. 15. Wingbeat (USA)Evens favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 24. Spanish Bounty (GB)33/1
3. 33. Striking Spirit (GB)2/1
3:35 Get Best Odds Guaranteed At betinternet.com Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 17. Froissee (GB)12/1Won by a head · J: Tadhg O'Shea · T: Simon Callaghan
2. 25. Compton's Eleven (GB)15/2
3. 31. Transcend (GB)13/8 fav
4:10 FA Cup Final At betinternet.com Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f · 11 ran
1. 14. Inchwood (IRE)8/1Won by half a length · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 25. Maria di Scozia (GB)66/1
3. 312. Victoria Montoya (GB)5/1
4:45 betinternet.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 16. Sir Duke (IRE)13/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Franny Norton · T: Paul D'Arcy
2. 22. King of Rhythm (IRE)7/2
3. 39. Sintenis Mac (GER)12/1
4. 74. Smirfy's Silver (GB)11/4 fav
5:20 Champions League Final At betinternet.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 12. What Do You Know (GB)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: David Kinsella · T: Alex Hales
2. 210. Millfields Dreams (GB)12/1
3. 39. Dragon Flame (IRE)11/1

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 15/2

1:40 Langleys Solicitors E.B.F. Marygate Stakes (Fillies' Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 12. Bahamian Babe (GB)6/1Won by half a length · J: Hayley Turner · T: Michael Bell
2. 28. Langs Lash (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Aspen Darlin (IRE)6/1
4. 711. To The Point (GB)7/2 fav
2:10 Reland Jorvik Heritage Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f · 15 ran
1. 111. Luberon (GB)6/1Won by half a length · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 210. Pevensey (IRE)20/1
3. 36. Sugar Ray (IRE)3/1 fav
2:40 Emirates Airline Yorkshire Cup (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 6f · 8 ran
1. 12. Geordieland (FR)13/2Won by a head · J: Shane Kelly · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 24. Royal And Regal (IRE)3/1
3. 35. Samuel (GB)16/1
4. 43. Honolulu (IRE)5/4 fav
3:10 Michael Seely Memorial Fillies' Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 11. Raymi Coya (CAN)15/2Won by a head · J: Kerrin McEvoy · T: Marco Botti
2. 27. Musical Bar (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Festivale (IRE)5/1
4. 45. Makaaseb (USA)15/8 fav
3:45 Axis Intermodal Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 17. Hamish McGonagall (GB)4/1Won by a head · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 22. Lesson In Humility (IRE)9/1
3. 34. Marvellous Value (IRE)9/2
4. 53. Rash Judgement (GB)7/4 fav
4:20 Sporting Index Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 15 ran
1. 111. Tombi (USA)7/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Howard Johnson
2. 215. Atlantic Story (USA)10/1
3. 37. Hinton Admiral (GB)66/1
4. 1116. Wyatt Earp (IRE)7/2 fav
4:55 Phil Benest Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 13. Full Speed (GER)9/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 22. Laterly (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Resplendent Light (GB)8/1
4. 86. Cape Colony (GB)6/4 fav

York racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 55 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 favourites14 of 45 won31.1% · 45 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 £10.41Staked £45.00, returned £34.59 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerThe Rocking Dock (IRE) 20/1The 7:05 Letheby And Christopher Handicap Hurdle at Aintree · one of 3 winners at that price
Joint favourites3 of 21 won14.3% · 10 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Cork	3	6	7	1 of 2 won
Dundalk (AW)	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Hamilton	3	5	6	0 of 2 won
Newbury	4	8	8	—
Newcastle	1	3	6	1 of 6 won
Newmarket	1	4	7	1 of 7 won
York	0	7	7	—

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 16 May 2008?: 55 races across 8 meetings were run on 16 May 2008: Aintree (7 races), Cork (7 races), Dundalk (AW) (7 races), Hamilton (6 races), Newbury (8 races), Newcastle (6 races), Newmarket (7 races) and York (7 races). That is Aintree, Hamilton, Newbury, Newcastle, Newmarket and York in Great Britain; Cork and Dundalk (AW) 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 16 May 2008?: Aintree: Good (Turf); Cork: Good (Turf); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Hamilton: Good To Firm (Turf); Newbury: Good (Turf); Newcastle: Good To Firm (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Soft (Turf); York: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 16 May 2008?: Outright favourites won 14 of 45 on 16 May 2008 (31.1%); joint favourites won 3 of 21. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £45.00 and returned £34.59 — a loss of £10.41. 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 The Rocking Dock (IRE) at 20/1 in the 7:05 Letheby And Christopher Handicap Hurdle at Aintree (one of 3 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 16 May 2008?: The feature race was the 2:40 Emirates Airline Yorkshire Cup (Group 2) (Group 2) at York, won by Geordieland (FR) (13/2).
What time was the first race on 16 May 2008?: The first race was the 1:20 Sanderson Weatherall Maiden Stakes at Newbury; the last was the 9:40 Faughart Race at Dundalk (AW).