What horse racing was on 29 May 2008?

54 races across 8 meetings were run on 29 May 2008: Ayr (7 races), Chelmsford (AW) (6 races), Newcastle (6 races), Punchestown (8 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (8 races), Sandown (6 races), Wetherby (6 races) and Yarmouth (7 races). That is Ayr, Chelmsford (AW), Newcastle, Sandown, Wetherby and Yarmouth in Great Britain; Punchestown in Ireland; Saint-Cloud (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 29 May 2008?

Ayr: Good To Firm (Turf); Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle: Good To Firm (Turf); Punchestown: Firm (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Soft (Turf); Sandown: Good To Soft (Turf); Wetherby: Good (Turf); Yarmouth: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 29 May 2008?

Outright favourites won 18 of 43 on 29 May 2008 (41.9%); joint favourites won 4 of 11. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £43.00 and returned £48.31 — a profit of £5.31. 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 Smokey Oakey (IRE) at 20/1 in the 7:45 Betfair Brigadier Gerard Stakes at Sandown.

What was the feature race on 29 May 2008?

The feature race was the 2:20 Prix Corrida (Fillies & Mares) (Group 2) at Saint-Cloud (FR), won by Fair Breeze (GER) (21/10).

What time was the first race on 29 May 2008?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix de la Fouilleuse at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 9:10 Gilwood Mast Electrical Contractors Handicap at Newcastle.

Racing Results

Thursday 29 May 2008

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54 races were run across 8 meetings on 29 May 2008: Ayr, Chelmsford (AW), Newcastle, Punchestown, Saint-Cloud (FR), Sandown, Wetherby and Yarmouth.

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

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:20 E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 4 ran
1. 13. Shaweel (GB)1/2 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Greg Fairley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 24. Verinco (GB)3/1
3. 32. Night of Fortune (GB)10/1
2:50 Dawn Developments Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 3 ran
1. 12. Russet Reward (GB)4/1Won by a neck · J: Tom Eaves · T: Linda Stubbs
2. 23. Metroland (GB)16/1
3. 31. Peninsular War (GB)1/4 fav
3:20 Neilson Binnie-McKenzie Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 20y · 13 ran
1. 112. Malguru (GB)10/1Won by a nose · J: Greg Fairley · T: George Foster
2. 26. Lady Valentino (GB)3/1 fav
3. 32. Oeuf A La Neige (GB)15/2
3:50 Burns Mall Kilmarnock Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 12. Osteopathic Remedy (IRE)6/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Phillip Makin · T: Michael Dods
2. 24. Esoterica (IRE)13/2
3. 37. Shy Glance (USA)10/3
4:20 Macdonald Solicitors Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 7f · 3 ran
1. 11. Alleviate (IRE)1/3 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Seb Sanders · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 22. Plane Painter (IRE)11/4
3. 33. Stolen Light (IRE)20/1
4:50 Western House Hotel For Weddings Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 4 ran
1. 12. Rubirosa (IRE)11/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Phillip Makin · T: Michael Dods
2. 23. Pavershooz (GB)8/1
3. 31. Fabreze (GB)8/11 fav
5:20 Giles Glasgow Fair Meeting 21st July Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 17. Speedy Senorita (IRE)9/4 favWon by a head · J: Andrew Elliott · T: K R Burke
2. 22. Ridge Wood Dani (IRE)5/2
3. 34. Killer Class (GB)15/2

Ayr racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 4 · Biggest winner 8/1

2:30 UMA Lounge Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 16 ran
1. 19. Unleashed (IRE)11/10 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Ted Durcan · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 213. Pediment (GB)13/8
3. 315. Shy (GB)12/1
3:00 Barclay West Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 13. Befortyfour (GB)7/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 24. Royal Intruder (GB)5/1
3. 38. Prime Factor (GB)28/1
3:30 Lookers Land Rover Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 13. Nota Bene (GB)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Marc Halford · T: David Elsworth
2. 24. Tamagin (USA)2/1 fav
3. 36. Berbice (IRE)9/4
4:00 stanjamesuk.com Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 15. Art Man (GB)3/1 favWon by a neck · J: Ryan Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 22. Vainglory (USA)7/1
3. 39. Sign Of The Cross (GB)7/1
4:30 Sodexo Prestige Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 14. Aromatherapy (GB)9/4 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Ted Durcan · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 27. August Gale (USA)14/1
3. 33. Sky Dive (GB)9/4 jt-fav
5:00 Westminster Teak Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 15 ran
1. 112. Wisdom's Kiss (GB)5/1 jt-favWon by 2 lengths · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: James Bethell
2. 215. Luck Will Come (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Dinner Date (GB)16/1

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 7/1

6:30 Fortress Architectural Systems LLP Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 11. Barbee (IRE)7/2 co-favWon by a head · J: Joe Fanning · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 27. Spring Tale (USA)13/2
3. 33. Common Diva (GB)40/1
7:05 Decke Newcastle Ltd Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 111. Handsome Falcon (GB)7/1Won by half a length · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 21. Crocodile Bay (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 36. Sadeek (GB)5/1
7:35 J & G Archibald Builders Merchants Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 32y · 8 ran
1. 13. Crystal Capella (GB)4/7 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Tom Eaves · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 25. Herrera (IRE)66/1
3. 36. Maha Dubai (USA)7/1
8:10 ESH Charitable Trust Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 15. Practicallyperfect (IRE)11/10 favWon by a head · J: Royston Ffrench · T: Ollie Pears
2. 21. Ghafeer (USA)11/4
3. 33. Buzzin'boyzee (IRE)4/1
8:40 Tarmac Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 12. Barney McGrew (IRE)13/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Phillip Makin · T: Michael Dods
2. 25. Stevie Gee (IRE)5/1 fav
3. 39. Gunfighter (IRE)10/1
9:10 Gilwood Mast Electrical Contractors Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3y · 4 ran
1. 15. Gala Casino Star (IRE)5/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 22. Celtic Strand (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Ninefineirishmen (IRE)7/4
4. 41. Giant Love (USA)13/8 fav

Newcastle racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Firm · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

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

5:20 Conyngham Cup (QR) Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 18. Persian Return (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: Mr J P McKeown · T: Patrick Martin
2. 29. Galway Legend (IRE)14/1
3. 33. Mullica Lad (IRE)9/2
4. 74. Tippeenan Lass (IRE)4/1 fav
5:50 Enhance Marketing Chase Chase · 2m 2f · 7 ran
1. 16. Dbest (IRE)7/2Won by 11 lengths · J: John Cullen · T: Ms Joanna Morgan
2. 28. Wishwillow Lord (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 37. Eye Candy (IRE)7/2
6:20 Ballymore Eustace (Mares) Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 25 ran
1. 19. Not Broke Yet (IRE)5/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: Thomas Mullins
2. 23. Ferry Point (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 317. Vicky Lane (IRE)14/1
6:50 Panoramic Restaurant (C&G) Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m · 17 ran
1. 119. Jewel Of The West (IRE)13/2Won by a short head · J: Paul Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 215. The God Of Love (USA)5/2
3. 38. Kevkat (IRE)Evens fav
7:20 tote Sports Lounge Handicap Hurdle (81-109) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 16 ran
1. 117. Blue Express (IRE)5/1 jt-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Alain Cawley · T: Ms Caroline Hutchinson
2. 210. Blackhall Claw (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Blayney James (IRE)25/1
7:55 Panoramic Restaurant (C&G) Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 19. Ringned (IRE)9/10 favWon by 7 lengths · J: D F Flannery · T: Thomas Foley
2. 25. Kalellshan (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Hot Friend (IRE)20/1
8:25 Visit punchestown.com Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 6 ran
1. 11. Cloone Rocket (IRE)7/4Won by 6 lengths · J: D J Casey · T: C F Swan
2. 24. Mudslinger (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Norther Bay (FR)5/4 fav
8:55 Black Hills (mares) Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 24 ran
1. 117. Definite Deploy (IRE)6/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Mr D MacAuley · T: Daniel Miley
2. 225. Zara's Truce (IRE)8/1
3. 316. Credit Box (IRE)14/1
4. 117. Gran Chis (IRE)5/1 fav

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

Saint-Cloud (FR) Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 0 of 2 · Biggest winner 14/5

12:50 Prix de la Fouilleuse (Handicap) (Fillies) Flat · 1m2½f · 3 ran
1. 111. Reine De Lestrade (FR)Won by a head · J: Anthony Crastus · T: E Lellouche
2. 218. Magic Victoria (IRE)
3. 314. Praxithea (FR)
1:20 Prix Aveu (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 14. Angelo Minny (FR)Won by a length · J: Maxime Guyon · T: A Fabre
2. 23. Lasery (FR)
3. 32. Marc Aurele (IRE)
1:50 Prix Aquatinte II (Fillies) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 15. Astrologie (FR)Won by 2 lengths · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: A Fabre
2. 26. Cosmic Fire (FR)
3. 33. Mission Secrete (IRE)
2:20 Prix Corrida (Fillies & Mares) Flat · 1m2½f · 8 ran
1. 13. Fair Breeze (GER)21/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: J-P Carvalho · T: Mario Hofer
2. 24. La Boum (GER)8/1
3. 37. Believe Me (IRE)47/10
4. 61. Mrs Lindsay (USA)8/5 fav
2:50 Prix Cadet Roussel (Maiden) (Apprentices) (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 7f · 3 ran
1. 16. Cadeau For Maggi (GB)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Anthony Cardine · T: H-A Pantall
2. 24. Gibor (FR)
3. 35. God's County (FR)
3:20 Prix du Tremblay (Handicap) Flat · 1m2½f · 3 ran
1. 117. Kalos Kagathos (FR)Won by a length · J: Dominique Boeuf · T: M Cesandri
2. 28. Willow Weep For Me (FR)
3. 32. Mishkina (FR)
3:50 Prix Calandria (Maiden) (Apprentices) (Fillies) Flat · 7f · 4 ran
1. 110. Rioka (IRE)14/5Won by 2½ lengths · J: Maxime Foulon · T: Richard Gibson
2. 22. Virana (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 33. Deraaya (IRE)22/1
4:20 Prix de Colombes (Handicap) Flat · 1m2½f · 3 ran
1. 16. Ascot Blues (IRE)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Delphine Santiago · T: H Vanderdussen
2. 21. Mythe (FR)
3. 313. Petite Miss (FR)

Saint-Cloud racecourse statistics →

Sandown Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 20/1

6:10 Betfair SP Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 7y · 8 ran
1. 16. Punjabi (GB)10/11 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 28. Dakiyah (IRE)16/1
3. 31. Mustajed (GB)16/1
6:40 Betfair Betting As It Should Be National Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 5f 6y · 7 ran
1. 11. Icesolator (IRE)11/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Richard Hughes · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 23. Finjaan (GB)2/1 fav
3. 36. Foundation Room (IRE)9/4
7:15 Betfair Henry II Stakes (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 2m 78y · 8 ran
1. 15. Finalmente (GB)16/1Won by a head · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Simon Callaghan
2. 23. Balkan Knight (GB)10/1
3. 310. Royal And Regal (IRE)Evens fav
7:45 Betfair Brigadier Gerard Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f 7y · 14 ran
1. 113. Smokey Oakey (IRE)20/1Won by a neck · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: Mark H Tompkins
2. 22. Maraahel (IRE)12/1
3. 312. Pipedreamer (GB)9/4 fav
8:20 Betfair Poker Heron Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 14y · 6 ran
1. 17. Redolent (IRE)11/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 24. Iguazu Falls (USA)2/1 jt-fav
3. 38. Virtual (GB)2/1 jt-fav
8:50 Betfair Radio Whitsun Cup Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 14y · 9 ran
1. 14. Bushman (GB)7/4 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Richard Mullen · T: David Simcock
2. 21. Little White Lie (IRE)12/1
3. 310. Zero Cool (USA)14/1

Sandown racecourse statistics →

Wetherby Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 5/1

6:20 Country Week Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 110. Weet Yer Tern (IRE)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Liam Treadwell · T: Mark Brisbourne
2. 26. Blue Buster (GB)11/1
3. 32. Anticipating (GB)5/1
4. 79. Desert Rat (IRE)4/1 fav
6:55 Jewson Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 5 ran
1. 11. Chevy To The Levy (IRE)11/10 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: John O'Shea
2. 24. Terenzium (IRE)9/1
3. 33. Peters Star (IRE)11/4
7:25 Jemboutique.Com 'Nice Stuff For Busy Girls' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 5 ran
1. 11. Fourty Acers (IRE)4/5 favWon by 30 lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: David Pipe
2. 25. Cute N You Know It (GB)9/2
3. 34. Scuzme (IRE)40/1
8:00 Life & Style handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 110y · 12 ran
1. 13. Jomelamin (GB)7/4 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Matt Sheppard
2. 212. Diktatorship (IRE)12/1
3. 39. Countrywide Sun (GB)9/1
8:30 'Summer Nights' Meeting - Thursday 5th June Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 6 ran
1. 14. Lord On The Run (IRE)10/3Won by a neck · J: Felix De Giles · T: P C Haslam
2. 23. Tayman (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 35. Lawaaheb (IRE)3/1
9:00 Wetherby Racecourse & Conference Centre NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 11. Clova Island (GB)5/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Peter Niven
2. 27. Bumble Rose (IRE)3/1
3. 312. Miss Keck (GB)9/4 fav

Wetherby racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:10 Wateraid Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f 3y · 9 ran
1. 19. Valatrix (IRE)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Chris Wall
2. 22. Buddhist Monk (GB)10/1
3. 35. Thumbs Up (GB)5/1
4. 68. Sister Moonshine (GB)11/4 fav
2:40 Aquazone Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f 3y · 7 ran
1. 13. Doubtful Sound (USA)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mark Coumbe · T: John Harris
2. 21. Guest Connections (GB)13/8 fav
3. 34. Mafaheem (GB)5/2
3:10 BLP Wateraid Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 43y · 8 ran
1. 17. Simple Rhythm (GB)3/1 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Dominic Fox · T: Michael Quinlan
2. 21. Elusive Ronnie (IRE)7/2
3. 34. Makaluna (GB)8/1
3:40 Holleran Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 3y · 16 ran
1. 16. Admirals Way (GB)12/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mark Coumbe · T: Christopher Kellett
2. 214. Peas In A Pod (GB)9/2 fav
3. 34. Flower (GB)5/1
4:10 Essex & Suffolk Water Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 3y · 12 ran
1. 12. Grand Vizier (IRE)4/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Chris Wall
2. 28. Kunte Kinteh (GB)7/1
3. 33. Farefield Lodge (IRE)9/2
4:40 Mouchel Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 43y · 10 ran
1. 19. Equuleus Pictor (GB)4/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Jack Dean · T: John Spearing
2. 22. Desperate Dan (GB)15/2
3. 310. Thoughtsofstardom (GB)15/2
5:10 Carillion Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 21y · 15 ran
1. 12. Millie's Rock (IRE)4/1Won by half a length · J: Dane O'Neill · T: M J Wallace
2. 214. South Wales (GB)16/1
3. 38. Scientific (GB)16/1
4. 712. Yakama (IRE)5/2 fav

Yarmouth racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 54 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 favourites18 of 43 won41.9% · 43 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 £5.31Staked £43.00, returned £48.31 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSmokey Oakey (IRE) 20/1The 7:45 Betfair Brigadier Gerard Stakes at Sandown
Joint favourites4 of 11 won36.4% · 5 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ayr	4	7	7	—
Chelmsford (AW)	3	4	6	2 of 4 won
Newcastle	2	5	6	1 of 3 won
Punchestown	1	7	8	1 of 2 won
Saint-Cloud (FR)	0	2	8	—
Sandown	2	5	6	0 of 2 won
Wetherby	3	6	6	—
Yarmouth	3	7	7	—

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. 6 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 29 May 2008?: 54 races across 8 meetings were run on 29 May 2008: Ayr (7 races), Chelmsford (AW) (6 races), Newcastle (6 races), Punchestown (8 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (8 races), Sandown (6 races), Wetherby (6 races) and Yarmouth (7 races). That is Ayr, Chelmsford (AW), Newcastle, Sandown, Wetherby and Yarmouth in Great Britain; Punchestown in Ireland; Saint-Cloud (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 29 May 2008?: Ayr: Good To Firm (Turf); Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle: Good To Firm (Turf); Punchestown: Firm (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Soft (Turf); Sandown: Good To Soft (Turf); Wetherby: Good (Turf); Yarmouth: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 29 May 2008?: Outright favourites won 18 of 43 on 29 May 2008 (41.9%); joint favourites won 4 of 11. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £43.00 and returned £48.31 — a profit of £5.31. 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 Smokey Oakey (IRE) at 20/1 in the 7:45 Betfair Brigadier Gerard Stakes at Sandown.
What was the feature race on 29 May 2008?: The feature race was the 2:20 Prix Corrida (Fillies & Mares) (Group 2) at Saint-Cloud (FR), won by Fair Breeze (GER) (21/10).
What time was the first race on 29 May 2008?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix de la Fouilleuse at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 9:10 Gilwood Mast Electrical Contractors Handicap at Newcastle.