What horse racing was on 25 May 2008?

47 races across 7 meetings were run on 25 May 2008: Auteuil (FR) (9 races), Curragh (8 races), Fontwell (7 races), Lyon Parilly (FR) (2 races), Newmarket (7 races), Tralee (7 races) and Uttoxeter (7 races). That is Auteuil (FR) and Lyon Parilly (FR) in France; Curragh and Tralee in Ireland; Fontwell, Newmarket and Uttoxeter in Great Britain. 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 25 May 2008?

Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Curragh: Firm (Turf); Fontwell: Good (Turf); Lyon Parilly (FR): Soft (Turf); Newmarket: Good (Turf); Tralee: Good (Turf); Uttoxeter: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 25 May 2008?

Outright favourites won 11 of 33 on 25 May 2008 (33.3%); joint favourites won 4 of 17. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £33.00 and returned £27.82 — a loss of £5.18. 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 Maid Of Malabar (IRE) at 33/1 in the 6:00 Racing Here Aug 19th (Pro/Am) Flat Race at Tralee.

What was the feature race on 25 May 2008?

The feature race was the 3:20 Gras Savoye Hipcover Prix La Barka (Hurdle) (Grade 1) at Auteuil (FR), won by Monoalco (FR).

What time was the first race on 25 May 2008?

The first race was the 1:20 Prix Gras Savoye le Parisien at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 6:00 Racing Here Aug 19th (Pro/Am) Flat Race at Tralee.

Racing Results

Sunday 25 May 2008

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47 races were run across 7 meetings on 25 May 2008: Auteuil (FR), Curragh, Fontwell, Lyon Parilly (FR), Newmarket, Tralee and Uttoxeter.

Auteuil (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 9 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 6/1

1:20 Prix Gras Savoye le Parisien (Hurdle) () Hurdle · 2m 2f · 4 ran
1. 18. Long Run (FR)6/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Benoit Gicquel · T: G Macaire
2. 26. Mr Thriller (FR)9/2
3. 31. Olifan De La Barre (FR)7/4 fav
1:50 Gras Savoye Mecenat Chirurgie Cardiaque (Handicap Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 3 ran
1. 13. Resleon (FR)Won by 3 lengths · J: Regis Schmidlin · T: M Rolland
2. 212. Sans Defense (IRE)
3. 317. Atraska (USA)
2:20 Gras Savoye Prix de Longchamp (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 8 ran
1. 16. Hurricane Fly (IRE)21/10Won by a length · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Grivette (FR)
3. 38. La Grande Dame (FR)
2:50 Gras Savoye Prix Marechal Foch (Gentleman Riders' Chase) Chase · 2m 6f · 17 ran
1. 14. Kamillo (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr J P McKeown · T: F-M Cottin
2. 28. Le Ribardon (FR)
3. 31. Hairball (GB)
4. 87. Mon Oiseau (FR)17/1 fav
3:20 Gras Savoye Hipcover Prix La Barka (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m5½f · 19 ran
1. 11. Monoalco (FR)Won by 4 lengths · J: Jacques Ricou · T: P Peltier
2. 22. Chestnut Charlie (IRE)83/10
3. 319. Drole De Drame (FR)
3:50 Gras Savoye Cinema Prix Ferdinand Dufaure (Chase) Chase · 2m4½f · 3 ran
1. 13. Oculi (FR)Won by 4 lengths · J: D Gallagher · T: F-M Cottin
2. 29. Queen Des Places (FR)
3. 34. Synaptique (FR)
4:35 Gras Savoye Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris (Chase) Chase · 3m 5f · 16 ran
1. 115. Princesse D'Anjou (FR)Won by 2½ lengths · J: P A Carberry · T: F-M Cottin
2. 210. Padisha Soy (FR)
3. 35. Mid Dancer (FR)
4. 96. Or Noir De Somoza (FR)2/1 fav
5:10 Gras Savoye Prix Wild Risk (Handicap Hurdle) () Hurdle · 2m3½f · 4 ran
1. 19. Roi Du Val (FR)Won by 3 lengths · J: Samuel Massinot · T: H Hosselet
2. 216. Poliroc (FR)
3. 31. Magic Fabien (FR)
5:40 Gras Savoye Prix Tanerko (Handicap Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 5 ran
1. 15. Orcaline (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Julien Morel · T: L Viel
2. 23. Ocarina D'Alene (FR)
3. 36. City Note (FR)

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Curragh Firm · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:00 Paul Magee Memorial Handicap (50-80) Flat · 6f · 24 ran
1. 11. Subtle Shimmer (GB)20/1Won by a neck · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Ms Joanna Morgan
2. 210. Romeo's On Fire (IRE)20/1
3. 317. Ebenholz (IRE)9/1
4. 2114. Cihangir (IRE)5/1 fav
2:30 boylecasino.com EBF Maiden Flat · 6f · 11 ran
1. 13. Intense Focus (USA)5/2 favWon by a neck · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 29. Super Pistachio (IRE)7/2
3. 312. Sugar Free (IRE)9/2
3:00 Tattersalls Gold Cup (group 1) Flat · 1m 2f 110y · 6 ran
1. 12. Duke Of Marmalade (IRE)1/3 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: A P O'Brien
2. 25. Finsceal Beo (IRE)7/2
3. 34. Red Rock Canyon (IRE)14/1
3:35 Boylesports Irish 1,000 Guineas (Fillies Group 1) Flat · 1m · 13 ran
1. 13. Halfway To Heaven (IRE)13/2Won by a head · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: A P O'Brien
2. 25. Mad About You (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Carribean Sunset (IRE)7/1
4. 78. Nahoodh (IRE)3/1 fav
4:10 Boylesports Daily Cashbacks Handicap Flat · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 112. Teacht An Earraig (USA)7/2 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Danny Mullins · T: J S Bolger
2. 26. Charminamix (IRE)13/2
3. 311. Moskova (IRE)7/1
4:40 Airlie Stud Gallinule Stakes (group 3) Flat · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 12. Hebridean (IRE)6/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: A P O'Brien
2. 23. Arion Of Chiu Ton (IRE)12/1
3. 31. Central Station (IRE)4/1
5:10 boylesports.com Handicap (60-90) Flat · 1m · 13 ran
1. 13. Kalidaha (IRE)9/2 jt-favWon by a short head · J: Mick Kinane · T: John M Oxx
2. 26. First In Line (IRE)9/2 jt-fav
3. 314. Holly Hawk (IRE)20/1
5:40 Boylesports 130 Shops Nationwide Maiden Flat · 1m 2f · 14 ran
1. 116. Tiffany Diamond (IRE)5/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: A P O'Brien
2. 26. Matters At Hand (IRE)9/2
3. 311. Ard Fheis (IRE)9/1

Curragh racecourse statistics →

Fontwell Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:05 PWW Ice-Cream Events Specialists Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 110y · 13 ran
1. 12. Qrackers (FR)11/8 favWon by 17 lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Abutilon (GB)9/2
3. 35. Darksideofthemoon (IRE)12/1
2:35 A Good Night Sleep, Guaranteed! Claiming Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 13. Marc of Brilliance (USA)11/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Philip Hide · T: Gary Moore
2. 22. Highland Games (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
3. 36. Harry Potter (GER)20/1
3:05 More Food Chocolate Fudge Cake Selling Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 2f · 9 ran
1. 15. Jupon Vert (FR)3/1 jt-favWon by 15 lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Ron Hodges
2. 21. Star of Germany (IRE)3/1 jt-fav
3. 38. Past Heritage (GB)8/1
3:40 Lewis Saab Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 13 ran
1. 13. Kristoffersen (GB)13/2Won by a neck · J: Sam Thomas · T: Helen Nelmes
2. 210. Sovereign Spirit (IRE)12/1
3. 315. Dandivito (GB)33/1
4. PU1. Hoof It Harry (IRE) · pulled up5/2 fav
4:15 Woods Travel Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 14 ran
1. 12. Soleil Fix (FR)9/2Won by a neck · J: Mr David Dunsdon · T: Nick Gifford
2. 21. Megaton (GB)11/4 fav
3. 39. Annie Fleetwood (GB)16/1
4:50 ETC Magazine Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 110y · 11 ran
1. 17. Beechwood (GB)20/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Keiran Burke · T: Patrick Rodford
2. 21. Eljay's Boy (GB)8/1
3. 34. Masjoor (GB)7/2 fav
5:25 Bike Gear For Girls Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 2f 110y · 13 ran
1. 113. Watching Football (IRE)10/3 jt-favWon by 3 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: David Pipe
2. 210. Bob Run (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Hector Barbossa (GB)40/1

Fontwell racecourse statistics →

Lyon Parilly (FR) Soft · Turf · 2 races · France

2:00 Coupe des Trois Ans () Flat · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 1Cinq Cinq (FR)Won by 3½ lengths · J: Franck Blondel · T: J-P Sabatino
2. 2Albahri (FR)
3. 3Chirango (FR)
4:00 Prix Rene Bedel () Flat · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 1Pointilliste (USA)Won by a neck · J: Anthony Crastus · T: E Lellouche
2. 2Libertador (FR)
3. 3Distalino (FR)

Lyon Parilly racecourse statistics →

Newmarket Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:20 Countryside Day Ladies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 7 ran
1. 17. Bienheureux (GB)7/1Won by a length · J: Miss E J Jones · T: Gay Kelleway
2. 21. Friends Hope (GB)3/1 jt-fav
3. 32. Its Moon (IRE)3/1 jt-fav
2:55 Buildbase Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 17. Saucy Brown (IRE)11/2Won by a length · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 21. Aakef (IRE)15/8
3. 38. Thunderous Mood (USA)6/4 fav
3:30 Capital Spreads Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 12. Bronze Cannon (USA)4/9 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: John Gosden
2. 24. Woolfall Treasure (GB)9/1
3. 33. Love Galore (IRE)4/1
4:05 Goldstar Transport Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 113. Ajigolo (GB)25/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Tadhg O'Shea · T: Mick Channon
2. 210. Express Wish (GB)5/1
3. 311. Everymanforhimself (IRE)14/1
4. 68. Cape (GB)7/2 fav
4:40 Boyton Hall Equine Centre, Monks Eleigh Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 13. Classic Descent (GB)3/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Seb Sanders · T: Peter Makin
2. 26. E Major (GB)11/1
3. 38. Without Prejudice (USA)6/4 fav
5:15 E.B.F. Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 14. Temple of Thebes (IRE)6/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 25. Nice Wee Girl (IRE)7/1
3. 311. Requisite (GB)16/1
4. 92. Maslaha (GB)5/2 fav
5:50 ncrd.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 18 ran
1. 17. Burnbrake (GB)25/1Won by a head · J: Robert Havlin · T: James Toller
2. 214. El Fuser (GB)12/1
3. 313. Christophers Quest (GB)25/1
4. 717. Koraleva Tectona (IRE)3/1 fav

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

Tralee Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

2:50 traleeraces At hotmail.com Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 19 ran
1. 112. Karen Mag (IRE)14/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Tom Doyle · T: Miss Margaret M O'Sullivan
2. 214. Lady Farthingville (IRE)8/1
3. 311. Gift Of The Gods (IRE)7/2 fav
3:25 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 11. Master Gladiator (IRE)4/7 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: E J O'Grady
2. 27. Prince Roco (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Swift Counsel (IRE)7/1
4:00 Book Your Festival Tickets Handicap Hurdle (77-90) Hurdle · 2m 1f · 19 ran
1. 14. More Sport (IRE)7/1Won by a short head · J: Michael Darcy · T: Kieran P Cotter
2. 29. Tiamo (GB)9/2 jt-fav
3. 33. Gerannjo (IRE)10/1
4:30 Barrys Bakery Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 113. Strong Project (IRE)20/1Won by a short head · J: John Allen · T: Sean O O'Brien
2. 25. Ardalan (IRE)9/2
3. 314. Supreme Being (IRE)20/1
4. 54. The Spoonplayer (IRE)6/4 fav
5:00 Denny Handicap Chase (0-116) Chase · 3m · 16 ran
1. 112. Wishwillow Magic (IRE)12/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Sean Flanagan · T: Leonard Whitmore
2. 218. Kate Knows Best (IRE)20/1
3. 316. Bulls And Mortar (IRE)14/1
4. 1213. Mr Philosopher (IRE)9/4 fav
5:30 Best Dressed Ladies Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 113. Keys Pride (IRE)5/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Stephen Ryan
2. 214. Lough Cuan (IRE)10/1
3. 36. Liberty Flag (FR)16/1
6:00 Racing Here Aug 19th (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 17 ran
1. 117. Maid Of Malabar (IRE)33/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: David Splaine · T: Edward Stanners
2. 211. Tango Line (IRE)8/1
3. 315. Somers Dream (IRE)20/1
4. 513. Gwens Spirit (IRE)6/4 fav

Tralee racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:10 Coalville Glass 35th Anniversary Mares Only Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 113. Talkingstick (IRE)20/1Won by a short head · J: Christian Williams · T: Alison Thorpe
2. 21. Winsley Hill (GB)4/1 co-fav
3. 310. Petrovka (IRE)9/2
2:45 Supporting Children Living On The Streets Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 15 ran
1. 16. Aldiruos (IRE)16/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Charlie Studd · T: Tony Carroll
2. 215. Madam Blaze (GB)5/1 fav
3. 313. Max Bygraves (GB)9/1
3:15 railwaychildren.org.uk Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 110. Strong Weld (GB)14/1Won by 17 lengths · J: Mr L R Payter · T: Matt Sheppard
2. 29. Seymour Weld (GB)12/1
3. 31. Ashwell Lad (IRE)11/1
4. F6. I'm So Lucky (GB) · fell4/7 fav
3:50 Atkins Rail Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 19. Mango Catcher (IRE)2/1 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Nick Scholfield · T: Rebecca Curtis
2. 210. Primitive Academy (GB)20/1
3. 32. Top Achiever (IRE)10/1
4:25 Railway Children Appeal Conditional Jockeys' Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m · 13 ran
1. 111. One Nation (IRE)12/1Won by 14 lengths · J: Johnny Farrelly · T: David Pipe
2. 23. Redemption (GB)6/5 fav
3. 36. Deoraoicht (IRE)5/1
5:00 Brian Tracy Associates Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 12 ran
1. 114. Gumley Gale (GB)9/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Willie McCarthy · T: Kevin Bishop
2. 213. Classic Rock (GB)9/2 fav
3. 31. College Ace (IRE)8/1
5:35 railwaychildren.org.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 11. Diablo (IRE)15/8 jt-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 212. Rhinestone Ruby (GB)7/1
3. 36. Barafundle (IRE)14/1

Uttoxeter racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 47 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 favourites11 of 33 won33.3% · 33 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 £5.18Staked £33.00, returned £27.82 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMaid Of Malabar (IRE) 33/1The 6:00 Racing Here Aug 19th (Pro/Am) Flat Race at Tralee
Joint favourites4 of 17 won23.5% · 8 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Auteuil (FR)	1	5	9	—
Curragh	5	7	8	1 of 2 won
Fontwell	1	4	7	2 of 6 won
Lyon Parilly (FR)	0	0	2	—
Newmarket	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Tralee	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Uttoxeter	1	5	7	1 of 5 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 6 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 9 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 25 May 2008?: 47 races across 7 meetings were run on 25 May 2008: Auteuil (FR) (9 races), Curragh (8 races), Fontwell (7 races), Lyon Parilly (FR) (2 races), Newmarket (7 races), Tralee (7 races) and Uttoxeter (7 races). That is Auteuil (FR) and Lyon Parilly (FR) in France; Curragh and Tralee in Ireland; Fontwell, Newmarket and Uttoxeter in Great Britain. 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 25 May 2008?: Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Curragh: Firm (Turf); Fontwell: Good (Turf); Lyon Parilly (FR): Soft (Turf); Newmarket: Good (Turf); Tralee: Good (Turf); Uttoxeter: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 25 May 2008?: Outright favourites won 11 of 33 on 25 May 2008 (33.3%); joint favourites won 4 of 17. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £33.00 and returned £27.82 — a loss of £5.18. 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 Maid Of Malabar (IRE) at 33/1 in the 6:00 Racing Here Aug 19th (Pro/Am) Flat Race at Tralee.
What was the feature race on 25 May 2008?: The feature race was the 3:20 Gras Savoye Hipcover Prix La Barka (Hurdle) (Grade 1) at Auteuil (FR), won by Monoalco (FR).
What time was the first race on 25 May 2008?: The first race was the 1:20 Prix Gras Savoye le Parisien at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 6:00 Racing Here Aug 19th (Pro/Am) Flat Race at Tralee.