What horse racing was on 28 May 2008?

47 races across 7 meetings were run on 28 May 2008: Beverley (6 races), Cartmel (7 races), Chelmsford (AW) (6 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Southwell (6 races) and Yarmouth (7 races). That is Beverley, Cartmel, Chelmsford (AW), Southwell and Yarmouth in Great Britain; Leopardstown 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 28 May 2008?

Beverley: Good To Firm (Turf); Cartmel: Good To Soft (Turf); Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Leopardstown: Good To Firm (Turf); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Southwell: Good (Turf); Yarmouth: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 28 May 2008?

Outright favourites won 11 of 34 on 28 May 2008 (32.4%); joint favourites won 4 of 11. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £34.00 and returned £30.22 — a loss of £3.78. 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 Avoncreek (GB) at 100/1 in the 4:25 totesportcasino.com Handicap at Yarmouth.

What was the feature race on 28 May 2008?

The feature race was the 7:35 Hilary Needler Trophy (Fillies' Listed) (Listed) at Beverley, won by Knavesmire (IRE) (40/1).

What time was the first race on 28 May 2008?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix de Montigny at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 9:05 Racing Again On 13 June Maiden Fillies' Stakes at Beverley.

Racing Results

Wednesday 28 May 2008

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47 races were run across 7 meetings on 28 May 2008: Beverley, Cartmel, Chelmsford (AW), Leopardstown, Maisons-Laffitte (FR), Southwell and Yarmouth.

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 40/1

6:35 Supabed Quality Paper Bedding Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 16y · 11 ran
1. 13. Princess Lomi (IRE)9/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Dean McKeown · T: E J O'Neill
2. 21. An Scaribh (GB)14/1
3. 311. Bouggler (GB)9/1
4. 65. Sea Admiral (GB)3/1 fav
7:05 Guest And Philips Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 100y · 11 ran
1. 15. Shadowtime (GB)9/1Won by a neck · J: Dean McKeown · T: Tracy Waggott
2. 26. Smooth As Silk (IRE)7/2
3. 37. Bourse (IRE)9/1
4. 92. Always Brave (GB)11/4 fav
7:35 Hilary Needler Trophy (Fillies' Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 110. Knavesmire (IRE)40/1Won by a neck · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mel Brittain
2. 26. Caranbola (GB)12/1
3. 34. Aspen Darlin (IRE)9/2
4. 59. Haigh Hall (GB)10/3 fav
8:05 Beverley Racecourse Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 11. Corrybrough (GB)1/2 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Henry Candy
2. 22. Hammadi (IRE)20/1
3. 33. Inxile (IRE)5/1
8:35 Weatherbys Bloodstock Insurance Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 207y · 7 ran
1. 12. Just Lille (IRE)11/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Royston Ffrench · T: Ann Duffield
2. 21. Speedy Sam (GB)5/1
3. 39. Little Jimbob (GB)15/2
9:05 Racing Again On 13 June Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 100y · 10 ran
1. 18. Lindelaan (USA)4/9 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 211. Romantic Destiny (GB)12/1
3. 310. Nayarna (GB)66/1
4. 312. Signora (IRE)11/2

Beverley racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:20 Gibsons Of Kendal Mares Only Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 10 ran
1. 110. Trinity Rose (GB)4/6 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Peter Bowen
2. 26. Lady Bernie (IRE)3/1
3. 31. Adlestrop (GB)10/1
2:50 Cooper & Kenyon Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 11 ran
1. 14. Scutch Mill (IRE)5/1 jt-favWon by half a length · J: Felix De Giles · T: P C Haslam
2. 211. Nevsky Bridge (GB)8/1
3. 37. Divvys Dream (GB)14/1
3:25 Holker Festival 31st May To 1st June Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 1f 110y · 7 ran
1. 11. Stand On Me (GB)10/1Won by 30 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: P Monteith
2. 23. Oliverjohn (IRE)9/1
3. 32. Commanche Topgun (IRE)6/4 fav
4:00 Burlington Slate Cartmel Grand Veterans Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 6f · 11 ran
1. 13. Chabrimal Minster (GB)7/2 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Richard Ford
2. 22. Mr Ed (IRE)7/1
3. 36. Croc An Oir (IRE)10/1
4:35 R.F. Miller Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m 2f · 11 ran
1. 18. Proud Andees (IRE)7/2Won by 16 lengths · J: Mr R Burton · T: Gary Hanmer
2. 26. Jupiter's Fancy (GB)9/1
3. 311. Tynedale (IRE)7/1
4. 51. Eskimo Jack (IRE)10/3 fav
5:05 Jewson Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 8 ran
1. 12. Castletown Boy (IRE)11/4Won by 11 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: George Charlton
2. 23. Danny Zuko (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 35. First Boy (GB)20/1
5:35 E.B.F. Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 9 ran
1. 111. Don't Ask Me (IRE)4/7 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Peter Bowen
2. 29. More Likely (GB)9/1
3. 310. Our Joycey (GB)12/1

Cartmel racecourse statistics →

Chelmsford (AW) Standard · AW · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/1

2:30 Lookers Land Rover Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 14. Almaty Express (GB)9/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Darryll Holland · T: John Weymes
2. 28. Russian Symphony (USA)9/1
3. 35. Lord Of The Reins (IRE)7/2 fav
3:00 greatleighs.com Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 12. Mister Green (FR)11/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Fergal Lynch · T: M J Wallace
2. 210. Solo Attempt (GB)10/1
3. 37. Sir Geoffrey (IRE)25/1
3:35 New Holland Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 14. Mutajarred (GB)2/1Won by a neck · J: Richard Hills · T: William Haggas
2. 21. Many Volumes (USA)5/4 fav
3. 33. Impeller (IRE)12/1
4:10 Essex Racing Club Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 11. Came Back (IRE)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Fergal Lynch · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 22. Obe Gold (GB)2/1 fav
3. 39. Tilly's Dream (GB)33/1
4:45 Ikandi Interiors Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 110. Zaskar I (GB)11/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Adrian McCarthy · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 25. Dancing Abbie (USA)4/1
3. 33. Fongs Gazelle (GB)7/1
5:15 w20.net Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 15. Yankee Storm (GB)13/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Greg Fairley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 22. Orpen's Art (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Replicator (GB)10/1
4. 74. Wavertree Princess (IRE)100/30 fav

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

6:00 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden Flat · 6f · 9 ran
1. 15. Chibcha (IRE)14/1Won by a head · J: Chris Hayes · T: Enda Kelly
2. 28. Roshina (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Call The Law (IRE)13/2
4. 86. Kitchi (IRE)10/11 fav
6:30 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Flat · 7f · 8 ran
1. 11. Arazan (IRE)11/4Won by 2 lengths · J: Mick Kinane · T: John M Oxx
2. 23. Egypt (GB)9/10 fav
3. 35. Aaroness (USA)12/1
7:00 Rochestown Handicap (50-80) Flat · 7f · 17 ran
1. 16. Young Jemmy (IRE)8/1Won by half a length · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: G M Lyons
2. 29. Herbert Crescent (GB)16/1
3. 31. Chevie (IRE)10/1
4. 53. First In Line (IRE)5/4 fav
7:30 Seamus/Rosemary McGrath Memorial Saval Beg Stakes (Listed) Flat · 1m 6f · 8 ran
1. 13. Ezima (IRE)5/2 co-favWon by a length · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 24. Hasanka (IRE)5/2 co-fav
3. 36. Merveilles (GB)16/1
8:00 Tinakilly Country House Hotel Handicap (60-95) Flat · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 11. Teacht An Earraig (USA)10/11 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Danny Mullins · T: J S Bolger
2. 23. Ghimaar (GB)8/1
3. 32. Divinitus (GB)12/1
8:30 Kilmacud Apprentice Handicap (50-70) Flat · 1m · 20 ran
1. 117. Andalucia Lady (IRE)25/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: P B Beggy · T: John Geoghegan
2. 27. Sinsational (GB)6/1 fav
3. 311. Rookwith (IRE)14/1
9:00 Irishtown Maiden Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 17. Royal Astronomer (IRE)33/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Christopher Geoghegan · T: Lester Winters
2. 28. Timari (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 34. Giant Among Men (USA)7/2

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

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

12:50 Prix de Montigny (Handicap) (Right-handed) Flat · 1m7½f · 4 ran
1. 19. Twester (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Julien Auge · T: E Sotteau
2. 28. Frosted Aclaim (IRE)
3. 36. Observateur (FR)
1:20 Prix des Rouges Terres (Handicap) (Right-handed) Flat · 1m2½f · 3 ran
1. 18. Minnaloushe (FR)Won by a head · J: Thierry Thulliez · T: F-X De Chevigny
2. 217. Divorce Me (FR)
3. 35. Katly (FR)
1:50 Prix Hunyade (Unraced Colts & Geldings) Flat · 5f · 3 ran
1. 19. Takyro (FR)Won by half a length · J: Jeremy Da Silva · T: J-P Pelat
2. 21. Don Jo (USA)
3. 32. Sorokin (USA)
2:20 Prix la Belle II (Unraced Fillies) Flat · 5f · 4 ran
1. 13. Princess Roseburg (USA)Won by a head · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: J-C Rouget
2. 22. Higha (FR)
3. 38. Reine Des Mers (IRE)
2:50 Prix de Houdan (Claimer) (Women Professionals) (Right-handed) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 19. Unirossa (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Brigitte Renk · T: D & P Prod'Homme
2. 21. Nachos (FR)
3. 32. Ilbaritz (GB)
3:20 Prix des Petrons (Claimer) Flat · 6f · 3 ran
1. 13. Bastelica (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mickael Forest · T: C Boutin
2. 210. Choupachope (FR)
3. 31. Arhawak (FR)
3:50 Prix de Gambais (Claimer) (Women Professionals) (Right-handed) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 13. Jano (USA)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Celine Herisson de Beauvoir · T: F Seguin
2. 29. Tiberius Caesar (FR)
3. 31. Sprinter (GB)
4:20 Prix de Voisins (Handicap) (Right-handed) Flat · 1m7½f · 3 ran
1. 14. Molitor (FR)Won by half a length · J: M Blancpain · T: A Spanu
2. 25. Buttes Chaumont (FR)
3. 32. Rue De Lappe (FR)

Maisons-Laffitte racecourse statistics →

Southwell Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 4 · Biggest winner 11/2

6:20 Betdaq The Betting Exchange Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 9 ran
1. 13. Rathmulen (IRE)9/2Won by half a length · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Henrietta C Knight
2. 25. Chigorin (GB)7/1
3. 31. Investment Affair (IRE)5/4 fav
6:50 Bet Euro 2008 - Betdaq Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 8 ran
1. 12. Go West (IRE)11/4 jt-favWon by 9 lengths · J: Stephen Craine · T: Heather Dalton
2. 28. Rebel melody (IRE)11/4 jt-fav
3. 31. Dare Too Dream (GB)9/2
7:20 Try Betdaq For An Exchange Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 14 ran
1. 114. Even Flo (GB)11/2Won by 8 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Kim Bailey
2. 25. Hilal (GB)9/1
3. 311. Merry Storm (IRE)20/1
4. PU6. Lyon (GB) · pulled up5/1 fav
7:50 betdaq.co.uk Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 5f 110y · 9 ran
1. 11. General Alarm (GB)11/8 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Harry Challoner · T: Richard Ford
2. 26. Give Me Love (FR)10/1
3. 34. First Fought (IRE)6/4
8:20 Bet Multiples - Betdaq Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 1f · 7 ran
1. 13. Jazz Dance (IRE)5/2 jt-favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Charlie Mann
2. 26. Boss Imperial (FR)5/2 jt-fav
3. 34. Muntami (IRE)9/2
8:50 Look For Better Odds At Betdaq 'NH' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 13 ran
1. 15. Apollo Creed (IRE)3/1 favWon by half a length · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 27. Castlemainevillage (IRE)7/2
3. 312. Lucky Pearl (GB)22/1

Southwell racecourse statistics →

Yarmouth Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 100/1

2:10 E.B.F./toteplacepot Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f 3y · 7 ran
1. 14. Imperial Guest (GB)22/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: George Margarson
2. 21. Mazzola (GB)3/1
3. 32. Kate The Great (GB)25/1
4. 65. Secret Society (GB)8/11 fav
2:40 toteexacta Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f 3y · 5 ran
1. 15. Missy Que (IRE)11/4Won by a neck · J: Richard Mullen · T: William Muir
2. 22. Coconut Shy (GB)9/4
3. 33. Kheley (IRE)9/1
4. 41. Lagan Handout (GB)15/8 fav
3:15 totesport 0800 221 221 Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3y · 16 ran
1. 12. Tazeez (USA)4/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: John Gosden
2. 24. Decameron (USA)4/7 fav
3. 35. French Art (GB)5/1
3:50 totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3y · 14 ran
1. 110. Navene (IRE)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Alan Munro · T: Chris Wall
2. 21. Haasem (USA)7/1
3. 32. Hits Only Cash (GB)17/2
4:25 totesportcasino.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 3y · 9 ran
1. 111. Avoncreek (GB)100/1Won by a head · J: Miss Sonia Eaton · T: Brian Baugh
2. 27. Commander Wish (GB)12/1
3. 38. Russian Rocket (IRE)8/1
4. 65. Cape Cobra (GB)5/2 fav
4:55 totesportgames.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 101y · 6 ran
1. 14. Inch Lodge (GB)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Paul Eddery · T: Debbie Mountain
2. 27. Dawn Mystery (GB)14/1
3. 36. Summer Bounty (GB)15/2
4. 45. Barbirolli (GB)15/8 fav
5:25 totesportbingo.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 21y · 15 ran
1. 13. Jarvo (GB)16/1Won by a neck · J: Paddy Mathers · T: Ian McInnes
2. 27. Mick Is Back (GB)14/1
3. 35. Nassar (IRE)7/1
4. 1113. Formidable Guest (GB)5/1 fav

Yarmouth 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 34 won32.4% · 34 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 £3.78Staked £34.00, returned £30.22 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerAvoncreek (GB) 100/1The 4:25 totesportcasino.com Handicap at Yarmouth
Joint favourites4 of 11 won36.4% · 5 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Beverley	3	6	6	—
Cartmel	3	6	7	1 of 2 won
Chelmsford (AW)	2	6	6	—
Leopardstown	1	6	7	1 of 3 won
Maisons-Laffitte (FR)	0	0	8	—
Southwell	2	4	6	2 of 4 won
Yarmouth	0	6	7	0 of 2 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 28 May 2008?: 47 races across 7 meetings were run on 28 May 2008: Beverley (6 races), Cartmel (7 races), Chelmsford (AW) (6 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Southwell (6 races) and Yarmouth (7 races). That is Beverley, Cartmel, Chelmsford (AW), Southwell and Yarmouth in Great Britain; Leopardstown 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 28 May 2008?: Beverley: Good To Firm (Turf); Cartmel: Good To Soft (Turf); Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Leopardstown: Good To Firm (Turf); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Southwell: Good (Turf); Yarmouth: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 28 May 2008?: Outright favourites won 11 of 34 on 28 May 2008 (32.4%); joint favourites won 4 of 11. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £34.00 and returned £30.22 — a loss of £3.78. 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 Avoncreek (GB) at 100/1 in the 4:25 totesportcasino.com Handicap at Yarmouth.
What was the feature race on 28 May 2008?: The feature race was the 7:35 Hilary Needler Trophy (Fillies' Listed) (Listed) at Beverley, won by Knavesmire (IRE) (40/1).
What time was the first race on 28 May 2008?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix de Montigny at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 9:05 Racing Again On 13 June Maiden Fillies' Stakes at Beverley.