What horse racing was on 17 May 2008?

56 races across 8 meetings were run on 17 May 2008: Bangor-on-Dee (7 races), Doncaster (6 races), Kilbeggan (7 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Newbury (8 races), Newmarket (7 races), Thirsk (7 races) and Uttoxeter (6 races). That is Bangor-on-Dee, Doncaster, Newbury, Newmarket, Thirsk and Uttoxeter in Great Britain; Kilbeggan in Ireland; Maisons-Laffitte (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 17 May 2008?

Bangor-on-Dee: Good (Turf); Doncaster: Good To Firm (Turf); Kilbeggan: Firm (Turf); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Soft (Turf); Newbury: Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Soft (Turf); Thirsk: Good (Turf); Uttoxeter: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 17 May 2008?

Outright favourites won 16 of 41 on 17 May 2008 (39.0%); joint favourites won 3 of 16. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £41.00 and returned £44.94 — a profit of £3.94. 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 Master Noverre (IRE) at 40/1 in the 6:40 Doncaster Free Press Motors Today Maiden Auction Stakes at Doncaster.

What was the feature race on 17 May 2008?

The feature race was the 2:45 Juddmonte Lockinge Stakes (Group 1) (Group 1) at Newbury, won by Creachadoir (IRE) (3/1F).

What time was the first race on 17 May 2008?

The first race was the 1:10 Prix Dictaway at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 8:55 www.kilbegganraces.ie Pro-Am Flat Race at Kilbeggan.

Racing Results

Saturday 17 May 2008

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56 races were run across 8 meetings on 17 May 2008: Bangor-on-Dee, Doncaster, Kilbeggan, Maisons-Laffitte (FR), Newbury, Newmarket, Thirsk and Uttoxeter.

Bangor-on-Dee Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:15 Red Dragon Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 13. Yeoman Spirit (IRE)9/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: John Mackie
2. 25. Olympian (FR)14/1
3. 37. Nakoma (IRE)8/1
4. 58. Apollo Creed (IRE)2/1 fav
2:50 bangorondeeraces.co.uk Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 5 ran
1. 16. Ouzbeck (FR)2/1Won by 17 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 21. Piran (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Scotland Yard (UAE)7/2
4. F3. Berings Express (FR) · fell15/8 fav
3:25 Home Sale Network Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 12 ran
1. 110. Sninfia (IRE)10/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Bernie Wharfe · T: Gerald Ham
2. 211. Investment Affair (IRE)13/2
3. 34. Fieldsofclover (IRE)9/1
4. PU8. Prince De Bersy (FR) · pulled up4/1 fav
4:00 Oswestry Advertiser And Denbigh Free Press NH Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 12 ran
1. 17. Heezazari (IRE)3/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Ben De Haan
2. 211. Empty Sky (GB)25/1
3. 31. Calgary Jock (GB)16/1
4. 59. Option Money (IRE)5/2 fav
4:35 J T Hughes Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 1f · 14 ran
1. 16. Temple Place (IRE)7/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Donald McCain
2. 214. Ta Peshala (FR)22/1
3. 37. Viper (GB)16/1
4. 108. Monfils Monfils (USA)9/2 fav
5:10 North Western Area Point To Point Championship Hunters Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 8 ran
1. 12. Border Fusion (GB)6/5 favWon by 29 lengths · J: Mr R Burton · T: Gary Hanmer
2. 21. Belligerent (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Kings Reason (GB)33/1
5:40 Patrick Burling Developments Mares Only NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 12 ran
1. 17. Santia (GB)7/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 28. Barton Grey (GB)22/1
3. 31. Calusa Crystal (FR)11/4 jt-fav

Bangor-on-Dee racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 40/1

6:10 Doncaster Free Press Property Today Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 12 ran
1. 15. Amanda Carter (GB)11/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jamie Moriarty · T: Richard Fahey
2. 21. Kames Park (IRE)13/2
3. 32. El Dececy (USA)8/1
4. 46. Terminate (GER)3/1 fav
6:40 Doncaster Free Press Motors Today Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 14. Master Noverre (IRE)40/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 28. Russet Reward (GB)9/1
3. 311. Bees River (IRE)8/1
4. 73. Ritzy Wildcat (USA)10/3 fav
7:15 Doncaster Free Press Jobs Today Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 15 ran
1. 18. Harrison George (IRE)10/3Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 211. Mark of Meydan (GB)5/1
3. 316. Misplaced Fortune (GB)28/1
4. 104. Accused (IRE)3/1 fav
7:45 Doncaster Racecourse Sponsorship Club Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 14. Charles Darwin (IRE)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: James Doyle · T: Michael Blanshard
2. 29. Rainbow Fox (GB)7/2 fav
3. 33. Cornus (GB)5/1
8:20 South Yorkshire Times Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 11. Throne of Power (USA)5/2 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Kerrin McEvoy · T: Mikael Magnusson
2. 22. Firestreak (GB)9/1
3. 34. Bere Davis (FR)10/1
8:50 Profile Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 16. Storyland (USA)15/8 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Kerrin McEvoy · T: William Haggas
2. 22. Talk of Saafend (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Sam's Secret (GB)3/1

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

Kilbeggan Firm · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

5:50 All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 11. Negus (GER)4/6 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: E J O'Grady
2. 29. Our Refusal (GB)12/1
3. 35. Dora Explora (GB)10/1
6:20 Loughnagore Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 15 ran
1. 116. Zita Hall (IRE)25/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Pierce Gallagher · T: Denis Leahy
2. 213. Sinead's Lady (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
3. 35. Persan Bleu (FR)5/2 jt-fav
6:50 F.B.D. Insurance Hurdle Hurdle · 3m · 8 ran
1. 11. Aldhaher Beebers (IRE)8/1Won by 7 lengths · J: D J Casey · T: M Phelan
2. 23. Model Athlete (IRE)Evens fav
3. 32. Andijan (IRE)9/2
7:25 Belvedere House Gardens/Park Handicap Hurdle (81-116) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 16 ran
1. 111. King Rama (USA)11/8 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: John E Kiely
2. 212. Youngborogal (IRE)33/1
3. 314. Scolboa King (IRE)20/1
7:55 Fay Bookmakers Handicap Chase (0-123) Chase · 3m 1f · 14 ran
1. 113. Some Craic (IRE)7/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Tom Doyle · T: Michael Hourigan
2. 21. Il En Reve (FR)10/1
3. 38. Mullica Lad (IRE)9/1
8:25 Mullingar Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 6f · 14 ran
1. 18. Mighty John Mcgee (IRE)11/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Mr M J Doran · T: Miss Martina Anne Doran
2. 27. Front Man (IRE)7/2
3. 39. Mona Ri (IRE)3/1
8:55 www.kilbegganraces.ie Pro-Am Flat Race Flat · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 18. Local Present (IRE)12/1Won by a neck · J: Mr D Murphy · T: Paul Cashman
2. 25. Hello Moscow (IRE)4/1
3. 314. Diaconescu (IRE)16/1
4. 416. Vicars Bay (IRE)2/1 fav

Kilbeggan racecourse statistics →

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

1:10 Prix Dictaway Flat · 5½f · 3 ran
1. 12. Bluster (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Olivier Peslier · T: C Baillet
2. 21. Little Dreams (FR)
3. 34. Silver Frost (IRE)
1:45 Prix de la Ville de Maisons-Laffitte (Handicap) (Straight) Flat · 6f · 3 ran
1. 18. San Al Hajar (FR)Won by a head · J: Johan Victoire · T: J-P Lafon
2. 27. Up And Coming (IRE)
3. 39. Reasons (USA)
2:20 Prix Dicta Drake (Left-handed) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 17. Thabazimbi (USA)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: A Fabre
2. 22. Behrar (IRE)
3. 31. Torrid Hell (FR)
2:55 Prix de Pontarme () (Colts & Geldings) (Straight) Flat · 1m · 6 ran
1. 15. Arcadia's Angle (USA)Won by 4 lengths · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: P Bary
2. 23. Mega Back (GB)
3. 31. World Ruler (GB)
3:25 Prix de la Ville du Mesnil le Roi (Claimer) (Fillies) (Left-handed) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 11. Sagodi Mogotsi (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Anthony Cardine · T: D & P Prod'Homme
2. 26. Stoa (IRE)
3. 32. Festivaliere (FR)
4:00 Prix de Plaisir (Claimer) (Colts & Geldings) (Left-handed) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 11. Beaubahhare (FR)Won by 2 lengths · J: Brice Raballand · T: J-P Delaporte
2. 27. Twombly (USA)
3. 32. Musical Feud (IRE)
4:30 Prix de Joyenval (Handicap) (Left-handed) Flat · 1m7½f · 3 ran
1. 19. Monsieur Albert (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Damien Provost · T: C Plisson
2. 213. Xakara (FR)
3. 32. Feet Of Flames (GER)
5:00 Prix de la Lorraine (Handicap) (Straight) Flat · 6f · 3 ran
1. 13. Bermeco (IRE)Won by a length · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: M Delzangles
2. 25. Loup Normand (FR)
3. 311. Nuit De Glace (FR)

Maisons-Laffitte racecourse statistics →

Newbury Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

1:35 Insead MBA 1970 Maiden Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 6y · 15 ran
1. 16. It's A Date (GB)16/1Won by a short head · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: Alan King
2. 211. Special Reserve (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 33. Dancer In Demand (IRE)6/1
2:10 Enter The Flat totetentofollow Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 5f 61y · 5 ran
1. 14. Tranquil Tiger (GB)5/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Ted Durcan · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 26. Regal Flush (GB)11/10 fav
3. 33. Spanish Hidalgo (IRE)6/1
2:45 Juddmonte Lockinge Stakes (Group 1) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 15. Creachadoir (IRE)3/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 28. Phoenix Tower (USA)9/2
3. 310. Tariq (GB)9/1
3:20 totescoop6 London Gold Cup Heritage Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f 6y · 14 ran
1. 19. Strategic Mission (IRE)16/1Won by a length · J: T Quinn · T: Paul Cole
2. 25. Midships (USA)11/1
3. 312. Colony (IRE)6/4 fav
3:55 totetentofollow.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f 8y · 12 ran
1. 17. Baby Strange (GB)9/1Won by a neck · J: Jim Crowley · T: Derek Shaw
2. 211. Holbeck Ghyll (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Royal Rock (GB)7/4 fav
4:30 Catridge Farm Stud & Manor Farm Packers Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 18 ran
1. 110. Clifton Dancer (GB)8/1Won by a length · J: Ross Atkinson · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 22. Shabiba (USA)8/1
3. 312. Romany Princess (IRE)11/1
5:00 Insead MBA 1970 Maiden Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 6y · 14 ran
1. 17. Secret Dancer (IRE)9/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jamie Spencer · T: James Fanshawe
2. 25. Eqbaal (GB)5/2 fav
3. 310. Belotto (IRE)11/1
5:35 Olympic Coach Builders/Hendy Van And Truck Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 20 ran
1. 11. Aqlaam (GB)Evens favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Richard Hills · T: William Haggas
2. 219. Round The Cape (GB)33/1
3. 37. Karoush (USA)11/4

Newbury racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/1

1:50 Sign-Up Bonus At betinternet.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 16 ran
1. 17. Rattan (USA)5/2 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Tom Queally · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 24. Hawk Island (IRE)10/3
3. 32. Deo Valente (IRE)15/2
2:25 Best Odds Guranateed At betinternet.com Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 17. Fondled (GB)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Kerrin McEvoy · T: James Fanshawe
2. 22. Ace of Hearts (GB)11/1
3. 39. Billy Dane (IRE)28/1
4. 55. Oceana Gold (GB)2/1 fav
3:00 betinternet.com Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f · 5 ran
1. 12. Enroller (IRE)13/8 favWon by a neck · J: Daragh O'Donohoe · T: William Muir
2. 24. Fiulin (GB)15/8
3. 37. Silver Waters (GB)13/2
3:35 betinternet.com Heritage Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 6f · 10 ran
1. 14. Ajaan (GB)15/8 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Tom Queally · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 27. Halla San (GB)16/1
3. 31. Sanbuch (GB)17/2
4:10 betinternet.com Sports Betting Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 12. King's Bastion (IRE)4/1Won by a short head · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Michael Bell
2. 24. Jake The Snake (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 310. Aggravation (GB)14/1
4:45 Join betinternet.com For Champions League Novice Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 13. Northern Tour (GB)11/1Won by a head · J: Nelson De Souza · T: Paul Cole
2. 25. I Am The Best (GB)16/1
3. 38. Verlegen (IRE)18/1
4. 52. Missile Dodger (USA)4/5 fav
5:20 betinternet.com Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 11. Mango Music (GB)4/1Won by half a length · J: William Buick · T: Mick Quinn
2. 211. Millfields Dreams (GB)10/1
3. 39. Thoughtsofstardom (GB)6/1
4. 68. Ingleby Princess (GB)3/1 fav

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

Thirsk Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:00 E.B.F. Marion Gibson Brown Memorial Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 15. Haigh Hall (GB)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 24. Excellent Show (GB)5/2 jt-fav
3. 311. Sparta Rebel (IRE)14/1
2:35 Whitby Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 14 ran
1. 111. Touchdown (GB)11/4Won by 2½ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 213. Dolly Penrose (GB)15/2
3. 39. Indian Groom (IRE)33/1
4. 412. Warringah (GB)4/6 fav
3:10 Sands End Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 16 ran
1. 110. Metal Madness (IRE)16/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Michael Quinlan
2. 29. Just Sam (IRE)4/1
3. 315. Defies Logic (GB)25/1
4. 66. Smarterthanuthink (USA)6/4 fav
3:45 Runswick Bay Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 13. Summon Up Theblood (IRE)5/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Darryll Holland · T: Mick Channon
2. 25. Inspector Clouseau (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Montaquila (GB)15/2
4:20 Hygicare Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 16. Valery Borzov (IRE)7/2 jt-favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Adrian Nicholls · T: David Nicholls
2. 21. High Curragh (GB)11/2
3. 37. Johannes (IRE)14/1
4:55 Scarborough Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 12. Manzila (FR)13/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: David Nicholls
2. 25. Ishetoo (GB)3/1
3. 31. Masta Plasta (IRE)9/1
4. 44. Orpenindeed (IRE)7/4 fav
5:30 Filey Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 18. Jilly Why (IRE)12/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Andrew Heffernan · T: Paul Green
2. 25. King Of Swords (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Deserted Dane (USA)15/8 fav

Thirsk racecourse statistics →

Uttoxeter Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 4 · Biggest winner 14/1

6:00 Mount Argus Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m · 6 ran
1. 11. Wild Is The Wind (FR)4/11 favWon by 30 lengths · J: Miss G Hutchinson · T: P Hutchinson
2. 24. Hades De Sienne (FR)20/1
3. 37. Watchthespace (IRE)16/1
6:30 Tahnezjo Transrent Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 10 ran
1. 19. Toby Belch (IRE)14/1Won by half a length · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Henry Daly
2. 24. Lugato (GER)9/4
3. 38. Smart Tom (IRE)12/1
4. 47. Predictive (FR)Evens fav
7:05 Nick Lovett Another One Bites The Dust Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 13. Very Cool (GB)11/10 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Johnny Farrelly · T: David Pipe
2. 26. Barney (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Commanche Topgun (IRE)22/1
7:35 Anthony Davies Memorial Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 110y · 13 ran
1. 16. Wotchalike (IRE)11/10 favWon by a length · J: A P McCoy · T: Jim Best
2. 25. Sonnengold (GER)8/1
3. 34. Nortonthorpe Lad (IRE)8/1
8:10 williamhillcasino.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 9 ran
1. 15. Ricardo's Chance (GB)7/2 jt-favWon by a length · J: David England · T: Shaun Lycett
2. 27. Lysander (GER)4/1
3. 34. Loch Vic (IRE)11/1
8:40 Inhouse Bars Maiden Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 110. Choctaw Nation (GB)4/1 co-favWon by 8 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: J J Lambe
2. 212. Johny Scruff (IRE)12/1
3. 35. Prince des Marais (FR)8/1

Uttoxeter racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 56 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 41 won39.0% · 41 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 £3.94Staked £41.00, returned £44.94 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMaster Noverre (IRE) 40/1The 6:40 Doncaster Free Press Motors Today Maiden Auction Stakes at Doncaster
Joint favourites3 of 16 won18.8% · 7 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Bangor-on-Dee	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Doncaster	2	6	6	—
Kilbeggan	4	6	7	0 of 2 won
Maisons-Laffitte (FR)	0	0	8	—
Newbury	2	7	8	0 of 3 won
Newmarket	3	7	7	—
Thirsk	1	5	7	1 of 4 won
Uttoxeter	3	4	6	2 of 5 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 8 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 8 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 17 May 2008?: 56 races across 8 meetings were run on 17 May 2008: Bangor-on-Dee (7 races), Doncaster (6 races), Kilbeggan (7 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Newbury (8 races), Newmarket (7 races), Thirsk (7 races) and Uttoxeter (6 races). That is Bangor-on-Dee, Doncaster, Newbury, Newmarket, Thirsk and Uttoxeter in Great Britain; Kilbeggan in Ireland; Maisons-Laffitte (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 17 May 2008?: Bangor-on-Dee: Good (Turf); Doncaster: Good To Firm (Turf); Kilbeggan: Firm (Turf); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Soft (Turf); Newbury: Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Soft (Turf); Thirsk: Good (Turf); Uttoxeter: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 17 May 2008?: Outright favourites won 16 of 41 on 17 May 2008 (39.0%); joint favourites won 3 of 16. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £41.00 and returned £44.94 — a profit of £3.94. 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 Master Noverre (IRE) at 40/1 in the 6:40 Doncaster Free Press Motors Today Maiden Auction Stakes at Doncaster.
What was the feature race on 17 May 2008?: The feature race was the 2:45 Juddmonte Lockinge Stakes (Group 1) (Group 1) at Newbury, won by Creachadoir (IRE) (3/1F).
What time was the first race on 17 May 2008?: The first race was the 1:10 Prix Dictaway at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 8:55 www.kilbegganraces.ie Pro-Am Flat Race at Kilbeggan.