What horse racing was on 23 May 2008?

62 races across 9 meetings were run on 23 May 2008: Brighton (7 races), Chantilly (FR) (9 races), Haydock (6 races), Newcastle (6 races), Newmarket (7 races), Pontefract (6 races), Stratford (6 races), Tipperary (8 races) and Wexford (7 races). That is Brighton, Haydock, Newcastle, Newmarket, Pontefract and Stratford in Great Britain; Chantilly (FR) in France; Tipperary and Wexford 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 23 May 2008?

Brighton: Good To Firm (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Good (Turf); Haydock: Good To Firm (Turf); Newcastle: Good To Firm (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Pontefract: Good To Firm (Turf); Stratford: Good (Turf); Tipperary: Firm (Turf); Wexford: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 23 May 2008?

Outright favourites won 21 of 52 on 23 May 2008 (40.4%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £52.00 and returned £57.12 — a profit of £5.12. 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 Batchworth Blaise (GB) at 20/1 in the 5:25 Play Poker At skypoker.com Handicap at Brighton.

What time was the first race on 23 May 2008?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix du Mont de Po at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 9:00 Shorty's 50th Birthday Maiden Stakes at Pontefract.

Racing Results

Friday 23 May 2008

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62 races were run across 9 meetings on 23 May 2008: Brighton, Chantilly (FR), Haydock, Newcastle, Newmarket, Pontefract, Stratford, Tipperary and Wexford.

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

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:00 Sky Bet Supporting Lily Foundation E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 213y · 6 ran
1. 12. Mazzola (GB)Evens favWon by 6 lengths · J: Eddie Creighton · T: Mick Channon
2. 25. Ritzy Wildcat (USA)2/1
3. 36. Satwa Boy (GB)7/1
2:30 Sky Bet Press Red To Bet Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 213y · 8 ran
1. 15. Caustic Wit (IRE)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: Malcolm Saunders
2. 26. Jayanjay (GB)7/1
3. 31. Nordic Light (USA)14/1
4. 43. Tamino (IRE)11/4 fav
3:05 Sky Bet Freephone Betting 08000 722 421 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 59y · 8 ran
1. 15. Best One (GB)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Kevin Ghunowa · T: Ronald Harris
2. 28. One Way Ticket (GB)12/1
3. 33. Cosmic Destiny (IRE)9/2
4. 62. Peter Island (FR)4/1 fav
3:40 Sky Bet Euro 2008 In-Play Betting Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 209y · 12 ran
1. 15. Pab Special (IRE)11/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Richard Smith · T: Brett Johnson
2. 210. Sceilin (IRE)12/1
3. 36. Prince Des Neiges (FR)25/1
4:15 skybet.com Euro 2008 Specials Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 209y · 15 ran
1. 17. Silver Blue (IRE)15/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Liam Jones · T: Keith Goldsworthy
2. 21. Kangrina (GB)9/1
3. 39. Astrolibra (GB)9/1
4:50 Play Deal Or No Deal At skyvegas.com Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 196y · 7 ran
1. 13. Susie May (GB)15/8 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: George Baker · T: Gary Moore
2. 21. Summer of Love (IRE)2/1
3. 32. Saraba (FR)8/1
5:25 Play Poker At skypoker.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 209y · 15 ran
1. 115. Batchworth Blaise (GB)20/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Liam Jones · T: Eric Wheeler
2. 27. Patavium Prince (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Imperium (GB)4/1 fav

Brighton racecourse statistics →

Chantilly (FR) Good · Turf · 9 races · France

Outright favs won 2 of 2 · Biggest winner 33/10

12:50 Prix du Mont de Po Flat · 5f · 4 ran
1. 15. Pink Candie (FR)Won by a length · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: Yves de Nicolay
2. 24. Ebony Rose (FR)
3. 32. Miguelight (FR)
1:20 Prix du Pavillon du Manse (Unraced Fillies) Flat · 1m2½f · 3 ran
1. 18. Baila Me (GER)Won by a neck · J: Dominique Boeuf · T: W Baltromei
2. 22. Dardania (GB)
3. 314. Midnight Dreamer (GB)
1:50 Prix de Maysel Flat · 7f · 3 ran
1. 12. San Sicharia (IRE)13/10 favJ: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: J-C Rouget
2. 31. Race Driver (IRE)
3. 33. Dunkerque (FR)
2:20 Prix de l'Etang de la Loge (Handicap) Flat · 1m1½f · 3 ran
1. 11. Funy De Gravelle (FR)Won by a neck · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: J-M Lefebvre
2. 25. Montnamix (FR)
3. 38. Autunoise (FR)
2:50 Prix de la Routes des Postes (Handicap) Flat · 6f · 3 ran
1. 15. Ekadzati (FR)33/10Won by 2 lengths · J: Thierry Gillet · T: J E Pease
2. 22. Chasing Moonbeams (IRE)11/1
3. 34. Polochon (FR)68/10
3:20 Prix de la Poste aux Chevaux (Handicap) Flat · 6f · 3 ran
1. 113. Magic Sport (FR)Won by a length · J: David Breux · T: Mme C Barande-Barbe
2. 21. Kentucky Beauty (FR)
3. 310. Rasineyev (FR)
3:50 Prix Dominique Giniaux Flat · 1m · 5 ran
1. 19. Forthe Millionkiss (GER)Won by a length · J: William Mongil · T: Uwe Ostmann
2. 22. Athanor (FR)
3. 310. Toque De Queda (GB)
4:20 Prix de Viarmes (Handicap) Flat · 1m4½f · 4 ran
1. 16. Welcome Boy (FR)Won by 2 lengths · J: Johan Victoire · T: P Vidotto
2. 212. Montanaro (FR)
3. 31. Gonpardo (GER)
4:50 Prix de Morriere (Handicap) Flat · 1m4½f · 3 ran
1. 116. Carlix (FR)Won by a neck · J: Johan Victoire · T: J-P Pelat
2. 211. Ras Tafarii (FR)
3. 37. Icknield (GB)

Chantilly racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 5 · Biggest winner 14/1

6:20 George Duffield Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 16. Mandurah (IRE)7/2 favWon by half a length · J: Mark Coumbe · T: David Nicholls
2. 27. Comptonspirit (GB)15/2
3. 33. Timber Treasure (USA)7/1
6:50 E.B.F. Lambrini Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 18. Undaunted Affair (IRE)6/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 26. Maid For Music (IRE)2/1
3. 33. Dubai's Gazal (GB)20/1
7:20 Champagne Lanson Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 12. Obe Gold (GB)3/1 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Adrian Nicholls · T: David Nicholls
2. 24. Heywood (GB)7/1
3. 37. Manchurian (GB)10/3
7:50 Harvey Nichols Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 13. Mondovi (GB)14/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Fergal Lynch · T: Nicky Vaughan
2. 22. Fantasy Explorer (GB)4/1
3. 36. Mambo Spirit (IRE)4/1
4. 85. Jilly Why (IRE)7/2 fav
8:20 Bingley TBS Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 30y · 13 ran
1. 112. Missioner (USA)6/4 favWon by a neck · J: Greg Fairley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 29. Liberation Spirit (USA)5/2
3. 35. Presvis (GB)50/1
8:50 Jasper Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 200y · 6 ran
1. 13. Bull Market (IRE)7/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Ian Williams
2. 27. Bad Boy Al (IRE)20/1
3. 36. Punta Galera (IRE)9/2

Haydock racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:10 Mitie Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 14. Folsomprisonblues (IRE)9/2Won by a head · J: Chris Catlin · T: E J O'Neill
2. 23. Faraway Sound (IRE)6/1
3. 312. Happy Anniversary (IRE)7/2 fav
2:45 Hall & Partners Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 93y · 5 ran
1. 13. Blimey O'Riley (IRE)10/11 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Mark H Tompkins
2. 21. Hollins (GB)8/1
3. 32. Yonder (GB)11/4
3:20 Eversheds Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 93y · 15 ran
1. 13. Annibale Caro (GB)11/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Grant Tuer
2. 22. Hits Only Vic (USA)10/1
3. 312. Smoothly Does It (GB)6/1
3:55 Croft Technology Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 32y · 17 ran
1. 15. Dechiper (IRE)8/1Won by half a length · J: Patrick Donaghy · T: Robert Johnson
2. 21. Dan Tucker (GB)5/1
3. 38. Nesno (USA)10/1
4. 53. African Pursuits (USA)4/1 fav
4:30 Pricewaterhousecoopers Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 16. We're Delighted (GB)11/2Won by half a length · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Tim Walford
2. 28. Dolly No Hair (GB)14/1
3. 39. Splash The Cash (GB)4/1
4. 42. Prince Kalamoun (IRE)10/3 fav
5:05 Eagle Bar Diner Has Landed Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3y · 12 ran
1. 13. Hasty Retreat (GB)8/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 24. Castlebury (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Casino Night (GB)8/1
4. 107. Rossini's Dancer (GB)2/1 fav

Newcastle racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:20 NGK Spark Plugs E.B.F. Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 13. Kissing The Camera (GB)3/1Won by a neck · J: Ryan Moore · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 24. Misdaqeya (GB)11/4 fav
3. 31. Daheeya (GB)7/1
2:55 Frontrunner For Windows Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 13. Ask The Butler (GB)11/2Won by half a length · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Luca Cumani
2. 21. Jeer (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 37. Spirit of Adjisa (IRE)17/2
3:30 SIAS Building Services Anniversary Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 11. Ancient Lights (GB)2/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 25. Meethaaq (USA)3/1
3. 36. Seventh Cavalry (IRE)10/3
4:05 re-offer.com 1st June Breeze Up Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 11. Plum Pudding (IRE)7/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 28. Dingaan (IRE)9/1
3. 33. Big Noise (GB)6/4 fav
4:40 Buy Horses At re-offer.com Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 110. Punjabi (GB)2/1Won by a neck · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 23. Mad Rush (USA)13/8 fav
3. 35. Shela House (GB)12/1
5:15 Sell Horses At re-offer.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 18 ran
1. 118. Oat Cuisine (GB)14/1Won by a neck · J: Richard Hughes · T: Michael Bell
2. 21. Princess Taylor (GB)16/1
3. 39. Hannicean (GB)12/1
4. 98. Aggravation (GB)7/2 fav
5:50 Bollinger Champagne Challenge Series Amateur Riders Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 13. Artreju (GER)9/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Joshua Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 27. Iceman George (GB)10/1
3. 35. Moonlight Fantasy (IRE)8/1
4. 48. Sintenis Mac (GER)9/4 fav

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

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

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

6:30 St. John Ambulance Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4y · 12 ran
1. 14. Motafarred (IRE)6/1Won by 4 lengths · J: T Quinn · T: Micky Hammond
2. 28. Aussie Blue (IRE)13/2
3. 35. Drawn Gold (GB)15/2
4. 810. Holiday Cocktail (GB)5/2 fav
7:00 MSK Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 6y · 9 ran
1. 13. Suzi's Decision (GB)4/5 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Franny Norton · T: Paul D'Arcy
2. 21. Amanda Carter (GB)3/1
3. 38. Sabancaya (GB)14/1
7:30 Drury PSM Youngsters Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 4 ran
1. 11. Shampagne (GB)9/2Won by 3¾ lengths · J: T Quinn · T: Paul Cole
2. 24. Salsa Star (USA)11/2
3. 33. River Rye (IRE)7/2
4. 42. Go Nani Go (GB)10/11 fav
8:00 Constant Security Services Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4y · 8 ran
1. 12. Premier Danseur (IRE)7/4 favWon by a neck · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 27. Ninefineirishmen (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Bonny Rose (GB)20/1
8:30 Constant Security Serving Yorkshire Racecourses Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 8y · 4 ran
1. 14. Charlotte Vale (GB)15/8 jt-favWon by 6 lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Micky Hammond
2. 22. Tartan Tie (GB)15/8 jt-fav
3. 31. Sculastic (GB)3/1
9:00 Shorty's 50th Birthday Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 11. Another Decree (GB)16/1Won by a short head · J: Phillip Makin · T: Michael Dods
2. 22. Bahamian Kid (GB)8/1
3. 34. Hardanger (IRE)40/1

Pontefract racecourse statistics →

Stratford Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 8/1

6:10 Technicair Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 8 ran
1. 14. Oumeyade (FR)4/11 favWon by 11 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Tanners Court (GB)25/1
3. 36. Ask Oscar (IRE)22/1
6:40 Barteak Developments Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 1f 110y · 17 ran
1. 112. Reflector (IRE)8/1Won by 28 lengths · J: Mr A Ralph · T: Mrs Marilyn Scudamore
2. 216. Young Tot (IRE)14/1
3. 36. Bob Justice (IRE)33/1
4. F5. Armaturk (FR) · fell7/4 fav
7:10 Jewson Novices' Hurdle (Series Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 13 ran
1. 14. Golan Way (GB)6/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Jamie Goldstein · T: Sheena West
2. 23. Sendani (FR)7/4 fav
3. 38. Fire And Rain (FR)10/1
7:40 Pertemps Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 4f · 12 ran
1. 12. Surface To Air (GB)15/2Won by 9 lengths · J: Tom Messenger · T: Chris Bealby
2. 211. Super Judge (IRE)16/1
3. 310. Bellaney Jewel (IRE)8/1
4. 69. Gallik Dawn (GB)11/4 fav
8:10 pointtopoint.co.uk Champion Novices' Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 4f · 14 ran
1. 110. Robbers Glen (IRE)7/2 jt-favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Mrs V Jackson · T: Valerie Jackson
2. 25. French Thyne (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 314. Kiama (GB)12/1
8:40 SIS Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 3f · 10 ran
1. 15. Grand Slam Hero (IRE)6/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 28. Rajayoga (GB)12/1
3. 34. It's In The Stars (GB)7/1
4. 56. Petit Lord (FR)11/4 fav

Stratford racecourse statistics →

Tipperary Firm · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 12/1

5:25 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Flat · 7f 100y · 10 ran
1. 14. Grand Ducal (IRE)10/3Won by a length · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: A P O'Brien
2. 27. Chariya (IRE)10/3
3. 31. Carlito Brigante (IRE)5/1
4. 89. Greannmhar (USA)5/2 fav
5:55 Knockanglass Stables (C & G) Maiden Flat · 7f 100y · 16 ran
1. 14. Arizona John (IRE)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mick Kinane · T: John M Oxx
2. 25. Award Ceremony (IRE)5/1
3. 310. Liberty Bridge (USA)5/2 fav
6:25 Tipperary Summer Festival 19th & 20th July Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 10 ran
1. 18. Keep It Cool (IRE)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: John Cullen · T: M M Lynch
2. 21. Garryduff East (IRE)16/1
3. 37. Kai Li (FR)20/1
4. BD2. Negus (GER) · brought downEvens fav
6:55 Dunbavin Handicap (45-60) Flat · 5f · 18 ran
1. 16. Ask Jenny (IRE)7/1Won by a short head · J: Keagan Latham · T: Patrick Morris
2. 211. Adriatic (GB)12/1
3. 31. Trotting Weasel (IRE)6/1
4. 47. Doorock (IRE)5/1 fav
7:25 Well Chosen At Kedrah House Stud Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 15. Desert Abbey (IRE)13/8 favWon by a length · J: Andrew Leigh · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 213. Ringned (IRE)7/1
3. 317. Happy Reunion (IRE)14/1
7:55 Well Chosen At Kedrah House Stud Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 118. Sporting Medic (IRE)9/10 favWon by a head · J: Martin Ferris · T: T E Hyde
2. 21. Imco Tendence (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Running Late (IRE)13/2
8:25 Visit www.tipperaryraces.ie (QR) Handicap Hurdle (77-90) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 20 ran
1. 16. Arkendale (IRE)12/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mr R P Quinlan · T: J P Fogarty
2. 27. Blue Express (IRE)8/1
3. 39. Anothercrossmammy (IRE)14/1
4. 44. Tubber Gael Holly (IRE)11/4 fav
8:55 Potrait Gallery At Kilfeacle Stud Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 7 ran
1. 11. Bantry Commons (IRE)4/6 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Robbie McNamara · T: Eoin Griffin
2. 25. Kennel Bridge (GB)13/2
3. 32. Capdalight (IRE)33/1

Tipperary racecourse statistics →

Wexford Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

5:45 Traynors (Wexford) Ltd Handicap Hurdle (77-90) Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 12. Salute Him (IRE)5/4 favWon by 5 lengths · J: D J Casey · T: A J Martin
2. 214. Brochure (IRE)10/1
3. 315. Ardilaun (IRE)33/1
6:15 Crown Bar & Mange Tous Restaurant Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 12 ran
1. 16. Valain (IRE)7/1Won by 5 lengths · J: D J Casey · T: C F Swan
2. 21. Carpenter (IRE)8/1
3. 313. Sabina Park (IRE)8/1
4. 42. Decoy Daddy (IRE)4/5 fav
6:45 Riverside Park Hotel Handicap Hurdle (81-109) Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 113. Square Root (IRE)8/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Niall P Madden · T: Anthony Mullins
2. 25. On Your Way (GB)20/1
3. 39. Kingsbury (IRE)9/2 fav
7:15 John Harney Bookmaker Race Flat · 2m · 12 ran
1. 17. Home Hunter (IRE)4/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: Oliver McKiernan
2. 21. Proud To Be Irish (IRE)5/1
3. 310. Omas Glen (IRE)3/1 fav
7:45 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden Flat · 1m 5f · 12 ran
1. 18. Carbonia (IRE)6/4 favWon by half a length · J: Fran Berry · T: John M Oxx
2. 29. Fine Design (IRE)3/1
3. 312. Woodland Beauty (IRE)3/1
8:15 Garry Flood Landscapes Ltd. (C & G) Maiden Flat · 1m 5f · 11 ran
1. 16. Hardwick (GB)7/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: Adrian Maguire
2. 212. Pavanne (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Alice Bradys Call (USA)25/1
4. 48. Mont Izu (IRE)8/11 fav
8:45 New Ross Handicap (45-60) Flat · 1m 5f · 16 ran
1. 15. Maysa (IRE)9/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Davy Condon · T: David Marnane
2. 29. Misty Island (IRE)14/1
3. 31. Caravino (IRE)9/2
4. 88. Jigalo (IRE)11/4 fav

Wexford (2005–2015) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 62 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 favourites21 of 52 won40.4% · 52 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 £5.12Staked £52.00, returned £57.12 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBatchworth Blaise (GB) 20/1The 5:25 Play Poker At skypoker.com Handicap at Brighton
Joint favourites2 of 6 won33.3% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Brighton	4	7	7	—
Chantilly (FR)	2	2	9	—
Haydock	4	5	6	0 of 2 won
Newcastle	2	6	6	—
Newmarket	1	7	7	—
Pontefract	2	5	6	1 of 2 won
Stratford	1	5	6	1 of 2 won
Tipperary	3	8	8	—
Wexford	2	7	7	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 7 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 23 May 2008?: 62 races across 9 meetings were run on 23 May 2008: Brighton (7 races), Chantilly (FR) (9 races), Haydock (6 races), Newcastle (6 races), Newmarket (7 races), Pontefract (6 races), Stratford (6 races), Tipperary (8 races) and Wexford (7 races). That is Brighton, Haydock, Newcastle, Newmarket, Pontefract and Stratford in Great Britain; Chantilly (FR) in France; Tipperary and Wexford 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 23 May 2008?: Brighton: Good To Firm (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Good (Turf); Haydock: Good To Firm (Turf); Newcastle: Good To Firm (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Pontefract: Good To Firm (Turf); Stratford: Good (Turf); Tipperary: Firm (Turf); Wexford: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 23 May 2008?: Outright favourites won 21 of 52 on 23 May 2008 (40.4%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £52.00 and returned £57.12 — a profit of £5.12. 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 Batchworth Blaise (GB) at 20/1 in the 5:25 Play Poker At skypoker.com Handicap at Brighton.
What time was the first race on 23 May 2008?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix du Mont de Po at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 9:00 Shorty's 50th Birthday Maiden Stakes at Pontefract.