What horse racing was on 24 May 2008?

56 races across 9 meetings were run on 24 May 2008: Beverley (7 races), Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR) (2 races), Cartmel (6 races), Catterick (6 races), Curragh (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Newmarket (7 races), Stratford (7 races) and Tralee (7 races). That is Beverley, Cartmel, Catterick, Haydock, Newmarket and Stratford in Great Britain; Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR) in France; Curragh and Tralee 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 24 May 2008?

Beverley: Good To Firm (Turf); Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Cartmel: Good (Turf); Catterick: Good To Firm (Turf); Curragh: Firm (Turf); Haydock: Good To Firm (Turf); Newmarket: Firm (Turf); Stratford: Good (Turf); Tralee: Good To Yielding (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 24 May 2008?

Outright favourites won 7 of 46 on 24 May 2008 (15.2%); joint favourites won 6 of 20. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £46.00 and returned £19.27 — a loss of £26.73. 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 Bricks and Porter (IRE) at 16/1 in the 5:20 boylesports.com Handicap at Curragh (one of 3 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 24 May 2008?

The feature race was the 3:45 Boylesports Irish 2,000 Guineas (group 1) (Group 1) at Curragh, won by Henrythenavigator (USA) (5/4).

What time was the first race on 24 May 2008?

The first race was the 1:25 Welcome To Tralee Maiden Hurdle at Tralee; the last was the 8:50 Di Runs The Stable Lads Canteen Novices' Handicap Hurdle at Stratford.

Racing Results

Saturday 24 May 2008

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56 races were run across 9 meetings on 24 May 2008: Beverley, Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR), Cartmel, Catterick, Curragh, Haydock, Newmarket, Stratford and Tralee.

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/3

1:55 Turftv Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 16. Officer Mor (USA)3/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Andrew Elliott · T: K R Burke
2. 28. Secret Venue (GB)8/1
3. 32. Captain Scooby (GB)9/2
4. 65. Northumberland (GB)11/4 fav
2:25 Racing Again On Wednesday Evening Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 100y · 4 ran
1. 11. Mujood (GB)11/8 favWon by half a length · J: Richard Mullen · T: Eve Johnson Houghton
2. 23. Stonehaugh (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Flying Bantam (IRE)7/2
2:55 Joyce And Keith Saunders Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 17. Look Busy (IRE)10/3Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Frankie McDonald · T: Alan Berry
2. 22. Aegean Dancer (GB)6/1
3. 34. Something (IRE)11/4
4. 41. Utmost Respect (GB)9/4 fav
3:25 Beverley Electric Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 100y · 8 ran
1. 14. Billy One Punch (GB)10/3Won by a length · J: Richard Mullen · T: Derek Shaw
2. 26. Shotley Mac (GB)11/2
3. 38. Myfrenchconnection (IRE)3/1 fav
3:55 Brian Yeardley Continental Two Year Old Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 13. Able Master (IRE)11/10 favWon by a head · J: Royston Ffrench · T: Bryan Smart
2. 25. Kingswinford (IRE)17/2
3. 34. Desert Falls (GB)22/1
4:25 Brantingham Stayers Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m 35y · 6 ran
1. 11. Mister Arjay (USA)3/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Brian Ellison
2. 24. Mr Crystal (FR)13/8 fav
3. 35. El Dececy (USA)8/1
5:00 Beverley Lady Amateur Riders' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 207y · 9 ran
1. 13. Active Asset (IRE)5/2 jt-favWon by 7 lengths · J: Amy Ryan · T: Alan McCabe
2. 25. Tizzy May (FR)4/1
3. 34. Penel (IRE)6/1

Beverley racecourse statistics →

Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 2 races · France

2:30 Derby du Midi-Casino Barriere de Bordeaux () Flat · 1m 4f · 5 ran
1. 1Change The World (IRE)Won by 2½ lengths · J: Ioritz Mendizabal · T: J-C Rouget
2. 2Hopes And Fears (IRE)
3. 3Music House (IRE)
3:05 86eme Grand Prix de Bordeaux - 3e Etape du Defi du Galop () Flat · 1m1½f · 10 ran
1. 1Elasos (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Davy Bonilla · T: D Sepulchre
2. 2Diyakalanie (FR)
3. 3Tardrou (FR)

Bordeaux Le Bouscat racecourse statistics →

Cartmel Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 4 · Biggest winner 9/2C

5:30 Betrescue antepostmag.com Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 13 ran
1. 112. Weather Front (GB)4/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Mrs R Dobbin · T: Nicky Richards
2. 210. Danehill Silver (GB)100/1
3. 32. El Coto (GB)25/1
4. 46. Red Admiral (USA)8/11 fav
6:00 Sticky Toffee Pudding Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f 110y · 14 ran
1. 111. Rosie's Glory (USA)9/2 co-favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Milton Harris
2. 27. Silvo (NZ)14/1
3. 315. Fire In Cairo (IRE)9/1
6:30 Burton Mortgage Services Fisher & Co Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 4 ran
1. 12. Orpen Wide (IRE)3/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Lee Vickers · T: Michael Chapman
2. 21. Chrysander (GB)11/10 fav
3. 35. Atticus Boy (USA)4/1
7:00 Burlington Slate Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 14 ran
1. 16. Stoneriggs Merc (IRE)7/2 jt-favWon by 6 lengths · J: Fearghal Davis · T: Evelyn Slack
2. 211. Lethem Present (IRE)12/1
3. 35. Stravaigin (GB)7/2 jt-fav
7:35 W H Ireland Intermediate Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 2f · 9 ran
1. 18. The Sneakster (IRE)9/2Won by 12 lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: S A Brookshaw
2. 27. Super Boston (GB)16/1
3. 35. Solemn Vow (GB)9/2
4. PU4. Hall of Flame (IRE) · pulled up7/2 fav
8:05 Weddings At Cartmel Racecourse Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 7 ran
1. 11. No Panic (IRE)4/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Peter Bowen
2. 22. Stellenbosch (USA)1/2 fav
3. 35. Black Mogul (GB)25/1

Cartmel racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 11/1

2:15 toteplacepot Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 214y · 10 ran
1. 14. Eijaaz (IRE)5/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Daragh O'Donohoe · T: Geoffrey Harker
2. 23. Caraman (IRE)7/2
3. 31. Court Of Appeal (GB)11/4
2:45 Bet totepool On All Uk Racing Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 17. Mayoman (IRE)10/1Won by a length · J: Liam Jones · T: Paul Green
2. 25. Kyzer Chief (GB)9/1
3. 34. Grudge (GB)11/4 fav
3:15 totepool A Better Way To Bet Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 16. Daaweitza (GB)7/2Won by a neck · J: Daragh O'Donohoe · T: Brian Ellison
2. 21. Captain Jacksparra (IRE)11/4
3. 32. Phluke (GB)5/2 fav
3:50 Bet totepool On All Irish Racing Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 212y · 8 ran
1. 11. Inter Vision (USA)3/1 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: A Dickman
2. 26. Prince Namid (GB)17/2
3. 37. Red Cape (FR)16/1
4:20 toteexacta Median Auction Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 212y · 10 ran
1. 11. Cassie's Choice (IRE)5/2 co-favWon by a neck · J: Neil Brown · T: Bryan Smart
2. 27. Leonid Glow (GB)5/2 co-fav
3. 310. Recent Times (GB)5/2 co-fav
4:55 totetrifecta Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 112. Turn Me On (IRE)11/1Won by half a length · J: Kelly Harrison · T: Tim Walford
2. 25. Violent Velocity (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 34. Stoic Leader (IRE)9/1

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Curragh Firm · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:10 boylepoker.com Handicap (50-80) Flat · 1m 4f · 16 ran
1. 113. Captain Cole (IRE)14/1Won by a head · J: Oliver Casey · T: Peter Casey
2. 21. Ragged Staff (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 33. Lesoto Diamond (IRE)16/1
2:40 T P Waters Ebf Marble Hill Stakes (listed) Flat · 5f · 5 ran
1. 14. Heart Shaped (USA)5/2 co-favWon by a head · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: A P O'Brien
2. 28. Silver Shoon (IRE)5/2 co-fav
3. 36. Pasar Silbano (IRE)5/1
3:10 Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes (group 3) Flat · 6f · 8 ran
1. 11. Astronomer Royal (USA)8/1Won by half a length · J: Colm O'Donoghue · T: A P O'Brien
2. 22. Abraham Lincoln (IRE)7/1
3. 36. Snaefell (IRE)6/1
4. 57. Myboycharlie (IRE)11/8 fav
3:45 Boylesports Irish 2,000 Guineas (group 1) Flat · 1m · 5 ran
1. 12. Henrythenavigator (USA)5/4Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: A P O'Brien
2. 24. New Approach (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 37. Stubbs Art (IRE)20/1
4:20 Boylesports Fon-A-Bet 1800 44 00 00 Handicap Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 12. Summit Surge (IRE)7/1Won by a length · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: G M Lyons
2. 214. Regaleya (IRE)14/1
3. 37. Tis Mighty (IRE)11/2
4. 61. Namaya (IRE)4/1 fav
4:50 Ridgewood Pearl Stakes (Fillies Group 3) Flat · 1m · 10 ran
1. 17. Grecian Dancer (GB)14/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Fran Berry · T: Charles O'Brien
2. 29. Mooretown Lady (IRE)20/1
3. 31. Cheyenne Star (IRE)7/2
4. 44. Arch Swing (USA)3/1 fav
5:20 boylesports.com Handicap (60-90) Flat · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 114. Bricks and Porter (IRE)16/1Won by a neck · J: Wayne Lordan · T: C F Swan
2. 25. Balakan (IRE)11/2
3. 315. Hassanali (IRE)12/1
4. 512. King Of Westphalia (USA)2/1 fav

Curragh racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:05 Betfredcasino Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 17. Fyodor (IRE)8/1Won by a nose · J: Michael Hills · T: William Haggas
2. 24. Intrepid Jack (GB)9/2 co-fav
3. 39. Invincible Force (IRE)10/1
2:35 Betfred Joan Westbrook Pinnacle Stakes (Fillies' Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 3f 200y · 9 ran
1. 13. Folk Opera (IRE)2/1 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 210. Under The Rainbow (GB)11/4
3. 36. Miramare (GER)7/1
3:05 Betfred Silver Bowl Heritage Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 30y · 13 ran
1. 17. Staying On (IRE)6/1Won by a head · J: Adam Kirby · T: Walter Swinburn
2. 26. Commander Cave (USA)12/1
3. 312. Jaser (GB)13/2
4. 45. Flawed Genius (GB)7/2 fav
3:35 betfred.com Temple Stakes (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 112. Fleeting Spirit (IRE)7/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 21. Borderlescott (GB)10/1
3. 33. Desert Lord (GB)11/2
4. 102. Dandy Man (IRE)2/1 fav
4:10 Betfredpoker Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f 30y · 12 ran
1. 110. Fervent Prince (GB)11/2Won by a head · J: Travis Block · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 21. Kal Barg (GB)11/4 fav
3. 32. Nezami (IRE)8/1
4:45 Text Betfred To 83080 For Mobile Betting Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 30y · 9 ran
1. 112. Obezyana (USA)10/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Dominic Fox · T: Alan Bailey
2. 29. Just Bond (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Xpres Maite (GB)4/1
4. 47. Jawaab (IRE)11/4 fav
5:15 Betfredbingo Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 111. Castles In The Air (GB)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Paul Eddery · T: Pat Eddery
2. 26. Maryolini (GB)11/2
3. 310. Atlantic Beach (GB)9/2
4. 79. Supermassive Muse (IRE)4/1 fav

Haydock racecourse statistics →

Newmarket Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:20 National Express Fairway Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f · 5 ran
1. 15. Unnefer (FR)10/11 favWon by a length · J: Ted Durcan · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 24. Pampas Cat (USA)15/8
3. 31. Age of Reason (UAE)9/1
2:50 coral.co.uk King Charles II Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 15. Calming Influence (IRE)9/2Won by a head · J: Kerrin McEvoy · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 22. Stimulation (IRE)3/1
3. 38. Red Alert Day (GB)11/1
4. 97. Luck Money (IRE)11/4 fav
3:20 coral.co.uk Sprint Heritage Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 14 ran
1. 14. Ancien Regime (IRE)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 210. Carleton (GB)16/1
3. 33. Prohibit (GB)5/2 fav
4:00 Stansted Express E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 4 ran
1. 11. Alkhafif (GB)5/2Won by half a length · J: Richard Hills · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 27. Weald Park (USA)5/2
3. 34. Kingship Spirit (IRE)6/5 fav
4:35 National Express Let's Go Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 16. Yaddree (GB)7/2 jt-favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 23. Masaalek (GB)7/2 jt-fav
3. 38. Glorious Gift (IRE)11/2
5:10 National Express Making Travel Simpler Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 18. Resurge (IRE)5/2Won by half a length · J: Shane Kelly · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 210. Timetable (GB)9/4 fav
3. 39. Schopenhauer (USA)25/1
5:45 National Express Whittlesford Parkway Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f · 7 ran
1. 13. Trachonitis (IRE)6/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Darryll Holland · T: J R Jenkins
2. 25. Brief Goodbye (GB)7/1
3. 31. Pass The Port (GB)7/2
4. 62. Irish Quest (IRE)2/1 fav

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

Stratford Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

5:40 Griffin Heating Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 14 ran
1. 12. Woolcombe Folly (IRE)11/8 favWon by 17 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 210. Cornas (NZ)9/1
3. 35. Dishdasha (IRE)11/1
6:15 Jon Pinfold Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 12 ran
1. 12. First Feerie (FR)10/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Nick Scholfield · T: Noel Chance
2. 26. Kosmos Bleu (FR)16/1
3. 34. Avant Gardiste (FR)5/2 fav
6:45 Jenkinsons Caterers Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 1f 110y · 11 ran
1. 18. Lord Ryeford (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Tom George
2. 212. Oumeyade (FR)10/11 fav
3. 37. Ease The Way (GB)50/1
7:20 Pertemps People Development Group Champion Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 4f · 10 ran
1. 16. Harlov (FR)12/1Won by a neck · J: Rhys Flint · T: Andrew Parker
2. 210. Take The Stand (IRE)9/4
3. 33. Coolefind (IRE)33/1
4. 58. Natiain (GB)13/8 fav
7:50 George Jones Memorial Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f 110y · 15 ran
1. 114. Down The Stretch (GB)16/1Won by a neck · J: Liam Treadwell · T: James Payne
2. 215. Seafield Bogie (IRE)12/1
3. 38. Kelrev (FR)9/1
4. 43. Forest Green (FR)3/1 fav
8:20 Ritchie Ladies' Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 7f · 8 ran
1. 19. Fleur De Nikos (FR)16/1Won by 13 lengths · J: Miss Jenny Carr · T: Alan Walter
2. 27. Oracle des Mottes (FR)5/4 fav
3. 31. Honest Endeavour (GB)7/1
8:50 Di Runs The Stable Lads Canteen Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 14 ran
1. 18. Desert Lover (IRE)12/1Won by a neck · J: Wayne Kavanagh · T: Richard Price
2. 21. Leo's Lucky Star (USA)4/1
3. 36. Southburgh (IRE)40/1

Stratford racecourse statistics →

Tralee Good To Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

1:25 Welcome To Tralee Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f · 19 ran
1. 14. Annagh Lady (IRE)8/1Won by a length · J: Mr M J O'Connor · T: Michael Winters
2. 218. Whinstone Boy (IRE)25/1
3. 317. Pick Of The Pike (IRE)7/1
4. 43. Mister Farmer (FR)11/4 fav
1:55 www.traleehorseracing.com Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 19 ran
1. 119. Susie Van Hall (IRE)11/2Won by half a length · J: Martin Ferris · T: P M J Doyle
2. 26. Harro The Hero (IRE)16/1
3. 312. Wild Side Of Life (IRE)11/8 fav
2:25 Kingdom Handicap Hurdle (77-90) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 17 ran
1. 115. Shot Of The Day (IRE)8/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: F Flood
2. 212. Grianan (IRE)20/1
3. 39. All Sorts Star (IRE)9/1
4. F3. Miami Dice (IRE) · fell4/1 fav
2:55 O'Keeffe Marquees Hire Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 16. Havetoavit (USA)12/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Sean McDermott · T: Thomas Cooper
2. 214. She's Supersonic (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 34. Loughanelteen (IRE)8/1
3:25 Ballybeggan Handicap Hurdle (81-109) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 20 ran
1. 16. Roamanob (IRE)12/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Ian Power · T: Michael J O'Connor
2. 213. Clover Pearl (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Could Do (GB)5/1 fav
4:00 Kerry Petroleum Hunters Chase Chase · 3m · 16 ran
1. 114. Westmeath Bachelor (IRE)12/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mr J J Codd · T: Cecil Ross
2. 23. Point Proven (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 36. Butsadtohavetogo (IRE)25/1
4:35 Racing Here Tomorrow Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 20 ran
1. 16. Lady Lenson (IRE)6/1Won by half a length · J: Rob McCarth · T: P A Fahy
2. 222. Bodega Bay (IRE)33/1
3. 313. Goldfeather (IRE)7/2 fav

Tralee 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 favourites7 of 46 won15.2% · 46 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 £26.73Staked £46.00, returned £19.27 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBricks and Porter (IRE) 16/1The 5:20 boylesports.com Handicap at Curragh · one of 3 winners at that price
Joint favourites6 of 20 won30.0% · 8 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Beverley	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR)	0	0	2	—
Cartmel	0	4	6	2 of 5 won
Catterick	2	5	6	1 of 3 won
Curragh	0	6	7	1 of 3 won
Haydock	1	6	7	0 of 3 won
Newmarket	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Stratford	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Tralee	0	7	7	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 2 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 2 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 24 May 2008?: 56 races across 9 meetings were run on 24 May 2008: Beverley (7 races), Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR) (2 races), Cartmel (6 races), Catterick (6 races), Curragh (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Newmarket (7 races), Stratford (7 races) and Tralee (7 races). That is Beverley, Cartmel, Catterick, Haydock, Newmarket and Stratford in Great Britain; Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR) in France; Curragh and Tralee 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 24 May 2008?: Beverley: Good To Firm (Turf); Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Cartmel: Good (Turf); Catterick: Good To Firm (Turf); Curragh: Firm (Turf); Haydock: Good To Firm (Turf); Newmarket: Firm (Turf); Stratford: Good (Turf); Tralee: Good To Yielding (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 24 May 2008?: Outright favourites won 7 of 46 on 24 May 2008 (15.2%); joint favourites won 6 of 20. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £46.00 and returned £19.27 — a loss of £26.73. 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 Bricks and Porter (IRE) at 16/1 in the 5:20 boylesports.com Handicap at Curragh (one of 3 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 24 May 2008?: The feature race was the 3:45 Boylesports Irish 2,000 Guineas (group 1) (Group 1) at Curragh, won by Henrythenavigator (USA) (5/4).
What time was the first race on 24 May 2008?: The first race was the 1:25 Welcome To Tralee Maiden Hurdle at Tralee; the last was the 8:50 Di Runs The Stable Lads Canteen Novices' Handicap Hurdle at Stratford.