What horse racing was on 22 May 2008?

46 races across 7 meetings were run on 22 May 2008: Clonmel (7 races), Goodwood (7 races), Haydock (6 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Salisbury (6 races), Wetherby (6 races) and Worcester (6 races). That is Clonmel in Ireland; Goodwood, Haydock, Salisbury, Wetherby and Worcester in Great Britain; 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 22 May 2008?

Clonmel: Good (Turf); Goodwood: Good To Firm (Turf); Haydock: Good To Firm (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Good (Turf); Salisbury: Good To Firm (Turf); Wetherby: Good To Firm (Turf); Worcester: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 22 May 2008?

Outright favourites won 10 of 36 on 22 May 2008 (27.8%); joint favourites won 5 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £36.00 and returned £27.74 — a loss of £8.26. 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 Damasque (IRE) at 25/1 in the 8:30 Knockmealdown Handicap at Clonmel.

What was the feature race on 22 May 2008?

The feature race was the 2:50 Letheby & Christopher Festival Stakes (Listed) (Listed) at Goodwood, won by Sixties Icon (GB) (8/13F).

What time was the first race on 22 May 2008?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix des Gravilliers at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 9:00 Kilsheelan Inh Flat Race at Clonmel.

Racing Results

Thursday 22 May 2008

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46 races were run across 7 meetings on 22 May 2008: Clonmel, Goodwood, Haydock, Longchamp (FR), Salisbury, Wetherby and Worcester.

Clonmel Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

6:00 Cashel Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 18 ran
1. 16. Mantra Leader (IRE)11/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: Paul Patrick Moloney
2. 211. Takeyourpick (IRE)7/2
3. 312. The Ginger Man (IRE)3/1 fav
6:30 Powerstown Handicap Hurdle (77-90) Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 14. Rickardstown (IRE)12/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Michael Darcy · T: Kieran Purcell
2. 28. No Rows (IRE)7/1
3. 37. Born High (IRE)10/1
4. 63. Grand Corniche (IRE)5/2 fav
7:00 Anne-Marie Davern Happy Birthday Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 13 ran
1. 14. Changing Course (IRE)14/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Ian Power · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 27. Mustangsallyrally (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 39. Stadium Project (IRE)10/1
7:30 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden Flat · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 12. Crystal Swan (IRE)8/11 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Wayne Lordan · T: David Wachman
2. 25. Spanish Cross (IRE)9/2
3. 36. Whisper Dance (USA)12/1
8:00 Cahir Handicap (45-65) Flat · 1m 2f · 15 ran
1. 15. Polka Dot (IRE)10/3 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Wayne Lordan · T: David Wachman
2. 23. Charleville (GB)10/1
3. 313. Another Sister (IRE)33/1
8:30 Knockmealdown Handicap (45-60) Flat · 1m 2f · 15 ran
1. 110. Damasque (IRE)25/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Martin Lane · T: L Young
2. 23. Hucklebuck (IRE)12/1
3. 38. Sense Of Awareness (IRE)25/1
4. 79. Crowning Moment (IRE)7/2 fav
9:00 Kilsheelan Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 15 ran
1. 115. Little Rensnest (IRE)13/2Won by a neck · J: Miss A Foley · T: Thomas Foley
2. 212. Bwatuis (IRE)4/1
3. 36. Hollies Favourite (IRE)7/4 fav

Clonmel racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:15 E.B.F. goodwood.co.uk Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 16 ran
1. 17. Indian Art (IRE)4/1 jt-favWon by a short head · J: Richard Hughes · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 28. In Transit (IRE)6/1
3. 35. Fareer (GB)11/1
2:50 Letheby & Christopher Festival Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 1f 192y · 5 ran
1. 13. Sixties Icon (GB)8/13 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 25. Sweet Lilly (GB)11/1
3. 34. Spice Route (GB)15/2
3:25 Thomas Eggar Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 16. Elhamri (GB)5/1Won by a neck · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Sylvester Kirk
2. 24. Safari Mischief (GB)15/8 fav
3. 35. Sweet Afton (IRE)6/1
4:00 M-Real Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f · 7 ran
1. 14. Celtic Dragon (GB)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jim Crowley · T: Amanda Perrett
2. 22. Summer Winds (GB)7/2
3. 31. Top Ticket (IRE)15/2
4. 57. Forget It (GB)7/4 fav
4:35 Electrolux Kitchens Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f · 14 ran
1. 11. Casilda (IRE)16/1Won by half a length · J: Paul Doe · T: William Knight
2. 213. Sunny Peace (GB)80/1
3. 37. My Aunt Fanny (GB)7/1
4. 78. Quirina (GB)7/4 fav
5:10 O'Sullevans Cafe Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 18. Councellor (FR)9/2Won by a head · J: Micky Fenton · T: Stef Higgins
2. 22. Golden Desert (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 34. Blue Charm (GB)8/1
5:45 Turftv.Co.Uk Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 11. Crimson Fern (IRE)8/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Patrick Hills · T: Malcolm Saunders
2. 25. Rocker (GB)3/1
3. 37. Matterofact (IRE)5/2 fav

Goodwood racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:25 Blackpool Tower And Circus Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 16. Fivefootnumberone (IRE)11/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: John Quinn
2. 23. Rievaulx World (GB)4/1
3. 34. Camelot Communion (IRE)9/4
3:00 Moondarra Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f · 9 ran
1. 14. Bukit Tinggi (IRE)9/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 25. Inspirina (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Hawridge King (GB)11/2
3:35 Woodward Foodservice Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 30y · 12 ran
1. 18. Elysee Palace (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 29. San Jose City (IRE)20/1
3. 34. Blindspin (GB)16/1
4. 101. Thannaan (USA)6/4 fav
4:10 Bank Of Scotland Corporate Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 30y · 8 ran
1. 13. Ansells Pride (IRE)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tom Eaves · T: Bryan Smart
2. 21. Danehillsundance (IRE)3/1
3. 36. Lord Theo (GB)13/2
4. 75. Major Magpie (IRE)5/2 fav
4:45 Louis Tussauds Blackpool Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 120y · 10 ran
1. 12. Tufton (GB)14/1Won by a short head · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Ian Williams
2. 29. Cherri Fosfate (GB)7/1
3. 37. Sforzando (GB)9/2
4. 55. Nightspot (GB)4/1 fav
5:20 Jungle Jim's At Blackpool Tower Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 200y · 8 ran
1. 19. Icon Project (USA)8/13 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Brian Meehan
2. 21. Factotum (GB)11/1
3. 37. Wells Lyrical (IRE)15/2

Haydock racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 3 · Biggest winner 13/5

12:50 Prix des Gravilliers (Handicap) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 14. Menestrol (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Thierry Thulliez · T: D & P Prod'Homme
2. 218. Steed (FR)
3. 316. Muthara (FR)
1:20 Prix de la Tournelle (Fillies & Mares) Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 11. Daralara (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: J-C Rouget
2. 23. In The Light (GB)7/2
3. 38. Vie Ta Vie (FR)
1:50 Prix du Pont des Arts Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 11. Ice Shelf (FR)Won by a nose · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: C Delcher-Sanchez
2. 24. Never On Sunday (FR)5/4 fav
3. 33. Meroun (FR)
2:20 Prix Fasquel Flat · 1m2½f · 3 ran
1. 14. Tau (GB)Won by a nose · J: Thierry Gillet · T: J E Pease
2. 23. Mundybash (GB)
3. 35. Cabaretune (FR)
2:50 Prix du Pont-Nuef () Flat · 7f · 5 ran
1. 14. African Rose (GB)13/5Won by 1½ lengths · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: Mme Christiane Head
2. 21. Salut L'Africain (FR)
3. 32. Sceptre Rouge (IRE)
4. 45. Gipson Dessert (USA)6/4 fav
3:20 Handicap (Handicap) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 12. Dyamo (FR)Won by half a length · J: Olivier Trigodet · T: C Baillet
2. 210. Habuhiah (FR)
3. 31. City On Line (USA)
3:50 Prix de la Boetie Flat · 1m 7f · 3 ran
1. 113. High Maintenance (FR)Won by half a length · J: Olivier Peslier · T: A Fabre
2. 28. Milongo (FR)
3. 36. Onerous (GB)
4:20 Prix des Celestins (Handicap) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 18. Mindbend (FR)Won by 4 lengths · J: Olivier Peslier · T: Yannick Fouin
2. 25. Zitenly (FR)
3. 32. Documento Fiscal (BRZ)

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 4 · Biggest winner 18/1

6:10 Bathwick Tyres Lady Riders' Series Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 16 ran
1. 17. Charlie Delta (GB)12/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Amy Ryan · T: John O'Shea
2. 26. Sovereignty (JPN)18/1
3. 310. Shaded Edge (GB)20/1
4. 84. Vanadium (GB)5/2 fav
6:40 Bathwick Tyres E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 16. Tishtar (GB)8/11 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Richard Hughes · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 23. Klynch (GB)15/2
3. 34. Mesyaal (GB)6/1
7:10 Bathwick Tyres Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 14. Seamus Shindig (GB)9/2 jt-favWon by a neck · J: Amy Scott · T: Henry Candy
2. 27. Stamford Blue (GB)14/1
3. 311. China Cherub (GB)8/1
7:40 Bathwick Tyres Salisbury Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 14 ran
1. 17. Any Given Day (IRE)7/2 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Richard Mullen · T: David Simcock
2. 22. King Supreme (IRE)5/1
3. 311. King of Pentacles (GB)4/1
8:10 Bathwick Tyres Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 14 ran
1. 15. Dubai Power (GB)2/1 jt-favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Ahmed Ajtebi · T: Clive Brittain
2. 212. Orange Pip (GB)2/1 jt-fav
3. 311. Milldown Bay (GB)50/1
8:40 Bathwick Tyres Supports Rehoming Ex-Racehorses Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 198y · 12 ran
1. 16. Mon Plaisir (USA)18/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Ted Durcan · T: John Dunlop
2. 28. Mizooka (GB)12/1
3. 311. Dusk (GB)14/1
4. 124. Sleepy Hollow (GB)10/11 fav

Salisbury racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 7/1

2:00 Wetherby Racecourse & Conference Centre Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 17. Fistral (GB)4/1Won by half a length · J: Brian Hughes · T: Peter Niven
2. 21. Abstinence (IRE)11/1
3. 34. Terenzium (IRE)5/1
4. 58. Starstruck Peter (IRE)7/2 fav
2:35 Wetherby Racecourse Sunday Car-Boot Sale Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 110y · 8 ran
1. 17. Isaac Newton (IRE)3/1Won by a short head · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 21. Wotchalike (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 34. Gatecrasher (GB)80/1
3:10 Don't Miss Ladies Evening 29th May Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 11. Mr Aitch (IRE)9/4 jt-favJ: Sean Quinlan · T: Richard Phillips
2. 23. Monsieur (FR)9/4 jt-fav
3. 22. Spiritual Society (IRE)7/1
3:45 Plantronics & Rocom Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 4 ran
1. 12. Easby Park (GB)7/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Barry Keniry · T: George Moore
2. 23. Falpiase (IRE)4/9 fav
3. 35. Lusento (IRE)33/1
4:20 Cadale Lady Riders' Series Finale Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 110y · 9 ran
1. 11. Cute N You Know It (GB)3/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Mrs R Dobbin · T: Andrew Crook
2. 23. Medic (IRE)8/1
3. 38. Carroll's O'Tully (IRE)13/2
4. 45. Named At Dinner (GB)2/1 fav
4:55 Book Online At wetherbyracing.co.uk NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 13. Oneforsaturday (IRE)7/1Won by a neck · J: Brian Hughes · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 21. Springfield Raki (GB)6/4 fav
3. 314. Wheyaye (GB)66/1

Wetherby racecourse statistics →

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

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

6:20 coralcasino.Com 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 112. Tot Of The Knar (GB)9/4Won by 11 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Alison Thorpe
2. 29. Silly Wupple (GB)15/8 fav
3. 31. Alfloramoor (GB)6/1
6:50 coralpoker.com Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f · 11 ran
1. 13. Dusty Dane (IRE)3/1 jt-favWon by 3 lengths · J: Danny Cook · T: Bill Turner
2. 21. Bright Green (GB)12/1
3. 311. Hazelbury (GB)40/1
7:20 coral.co.uk Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 9 ran
1. 11. Cullahill (IRE)5/4 favWon by half a length · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Bob Buckler
2. 28. Delayed Approach (IRE)10/3
3. 37. The Snail (GB)28/1
7:50 Miss Worcester Beauty Contest After Racing Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 13. Tayman (IRE)10/3 favWon by 14 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Carl Llewellyn
2. 29. Choumakeur (FR)7/2
3. 35. Thursday's Knight (IRE)7/1
8:20 Miss Worcester Night Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 13. Warpath (IRE)16/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Paul Moloney · T: Evan Williams
2. 22. Pearl King (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 38. Cheeky Lad (GB)4/1
8:50 Coral Telebet Phone 0800 242 232 Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 19. Goodwill Phil (GB)5/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Debra Hamer
2. 26. Search For Gold (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 311. Miss Carroll (GB)6/1

Worcester racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 46 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 36 won27.8% · 36 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 £8.26Staked £36.00, returned £27.74 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerDamasque (IRE) 25/1The 8:30 Knockmealdown Handicap at Clonmel
Joint favourites5 of 10 won50.0% · 5 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Clonmel	2	7	7	—
Goodwood	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Haydock	3	6	6	—
Longchamp (FR)	0	3	8	—
Salisbury	2	4	6	2 of 4 won
Wetherby	0	5	6	1 of 2 won
Worcester	2	5	6	1 of 2 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 5 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 22 May 2008?: 46 races across 7 meetings were run on 22 May 2008: Clonmel (7 races), Goodwood (7 races), Haydock (6 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Salisbury (6 races), Wetherby (6 races) and Worcester (6 races). That is Clonmel in Ireland; Goodwood, Haydock, Salisbury, Wetherby and Worcester in Great Britain; 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 22 May 2008?: Clonmel: Good (Turf); Goodwood: Good To Firm (Turf); Haydock: Good To Firm (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Good (Turf); Salisbury: Good To Firm (Turf); Wetherby: Good To Firm (Turf); Worcester: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 22 May 2008?: Outright favourites won 10 of 36 on 22 May 2008 (27.8%); joint favourites won 5 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £36.00 and returned £27.74 — a loss of £8.26. 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 Damasque (IRE) at 25/1 in the 8:30 Knockmealdown Handicap at Clonmel.
What was the feature race on 22 May 2008?: The feature race was the 2:50 Letheby & Christopher Festival Stakes (Listed) (Listed) at Goodwood, won by Sixties Icon (GB) (8/13F).
What time was the first race on 22 May 2008?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix des Gravilliers at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 9:00 Kilsheelan Inh Flat Race at Clonmel.