What horse racing was on 4 July 2008?

45 races across 7 meetings were run on 4 July 2008: Bellewstown (8 races), Beverley (6 races), Haydock (6 races), Salisbury (6 races), Sandown (6 races), Southwell (AW) (6 races) and Warwick (7 races). That is Bellewstown in Ireland; Beverley, Haydock, Salisbury, Sandown, Southwell (AW) and Warwick 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 4 July 2008?

Bellewstown: Good To Firm (Turf); Beverley: Good To Firm (Turf); Haydock: Good (Turf); Salisbury: Good To Firm (Turf); Sandown: Good To Firm (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Warwick: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 4 July 2008?

Outright favourites won 20 of 41 on 4 July 2008 (48.8%); joint favourites won 2 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £41.00 and returned £53.74 — a profit of £12.74. 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 Choisette (GB) at 33/1 in the 8:20 Westbridge Homes Classic Handicap at Beverley (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 4 July 2008?

The feature race was the 2:50 Aaim Dragon Stakes (Listed) (Listed) at Sandown, won by Light The Fire (IRE) (10/3).

What time was the first race on 4 July 2008?

The first race was the 2:10 Clean Event Selling Stakes at Warwick; the last was the 9:30 Lambrini Handicap at Haydock.

Racing Results

Friday 4 July 2008

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45 races were run across 7 meetings on 4 July 2008: Bellewstown, Beverley, Haydock, Salisbury, Sandown, Southwell (AW) and Warwick.

Bellewstown Good To Firm · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

5:20 D Hotel Auction Maiden Flat · 1m · 13 ran
1. 18. Redera (IRE)10/3Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Chris Hayes · T: J T Gorman
2. 214. Lady Ruler (IRE)14/1
3. 31. Lista Lightning (IRE)2/1 fav
5:50 Ivor Fitzpatrick & Company Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f · 16 ran
1. 17. Cler (IRE)7/4 jt-favWon by 18 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Adajal (IRE)7/4 jt-fav
3. 32. Aspolan (GER)12/1
6:20 'Betfair Odds Are Better' Handicap (45-60) Flat · 5f · 15 ran
1. 19. Mt Weather (IRE)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Declan McDonogh · T: R Donohoe
2. 22. Tornadodancer (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 31. Gandolfini (IRE)6/1
6:50 Kilsaran Lifestyle Handicap (60-95) Flat · 5f · 9 ran
1. 18. La Sylvia (IRE)11/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Desmond McDonogh
2. 25. Soap Wars (GB)10/1
3. 37. He's Got Rhythm (IRE)3/1
7:20 Sam Dennigan & Co. Handicap Hurdle (81-109) Hurdle · 2m 1f · 15 ran
1. 116. Quai Du Roi (IRE)2/1 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: T G McCourt
2. 27. Piper's Knowe (IRE)12/1
3. 39. Grantsville (GER)12/1
7:50 Anglo Printers - Celebrating 25 Yrs Handicap (45-60) (Div 1) Flat · 1m · 15 ran
1. 16. Joyful Tears (IRE)12/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Ben Curtis · T: Paul Cashman
2. 210. Appraise (IRE)16/1
3. 39. Send Me Home (IRE)12/1
4. 1312. Marceau (IRE)7/2 fav
8:25 Anglo Printers - Celebrating 25 Yrs Handicap (45-60) (Div 2) Flat · 1m · 15 ran
1. 17. Turk (IRE)9/4 favWon by a length · J: Keagan Latham · T: G M Lyons
2. 23. Dark Arts (USA)7/2
3. 311. Alf Tupper (GB)10/1
8:55 Eddies Hardware (qr) Race Flat · 1m 4f 150y · 15 ran
1. 110. Paramount (FR)14/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr A T Duff · T: T M Walsh
2. 216. Mill House Girl (IRE)7/1
3. 313. Tango Foxtrot (IRE)11/8 fav

Bellewstown racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

6:45 Hall Construction Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 100y · 14 ran
1. 17. Messiah Garvey (GB)3/1 favWon by a neck · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: David Nicholls
2. 211. Five Wishes (GB)4/1
3. 310. Scotty's Future (IRE)14/1
7:15 E.B.F. Cottingham Parks Golf & Country Club Novice Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 13. Master Noverre (IRE)11/8 favWon by a short head · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 28. Fitz Flyer (IRE)33/1
3. 35. Favourite Girl (IRE)3/1
7:45 Aunt Bessie's Yorkshire Pudding Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 100y · 8 ran
1. 12. Bustan (IRE)11/2Won by a length · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Giles Bravery
2. 21. Mesbaah (IRE)4/1
3. 38. Riley Boys (IRE)6/1
4. 49. Shotley Mac (GB)7/2 fav
8:20 Westbridge Homes Classic Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 14 ran
1. 15. Choisette (GB)33/1Won by a head · J: Tom Eaves · T: Bryan Smart
2. 27. Royal Composer (IRE)5/1 jt-fav
3. 38. Commander Wish (GB)8/1
8:50 Ferguson Fawsitt Arms Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 16y · 9 ran
1. 13. Fossgate (GB)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Neil Callan · T: James Bethell
2. 25. Wulimaster (USA)7/1
3. 311. Trip The Light (GB)7/2
4. 89. River Kent (GB)3/1 fav
9:20 William Jackson Bakery Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 207y · 6 ran
1. 17. Millie's Rock (IRE)13/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Jamie Moriarty · T: M J Wallace
2. 25. Broughtons Flight (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Eureka Moment (GB)9/2

Beverley racecourse statistics →

Haydock Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

6:55 John Carroll Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 13. Mandurah (IRE)4/1Won by half a length · J: Mark Coumbe · T: David Nicholls
2. 28. Niteowl Lad (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Alexander Huricane (IRE)5/2 fav
7:25 MTB Group Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 12. Cheerful Delights (IRE)11/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Pat Dobbs · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 21. Captain Ellis (USA)9/2
3. 36. Tale of Silver (IRE)14/1
7:55 Harvey Lane Selling Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 15 ran
1. 17. Fol Liam (GB)16/1Won by half a length · J: Paul Quinn · T: David Nicholls
2. 22. Smalljohn (GB)5/1
3. 311. Parisian Pyramid (IRE)4/1
4. 49. Kingswinford (IRE)7/2 fav
8:30 Harvey Nichols Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f · 15 ran
1. 110. Askar Tau (FR)5/4 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Patrick Donaghy · T: Marcus Tregoning
2. 21. Spiritonthemount (USA)20/1
3. 32. Murcar (GB)12/1
9:00 Canter, Levin & Berg Solicitors Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 30y · 9 ran
1. 11. Quirina (GB)5/2 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Steve Drowne · T: John Gosden
2. 29. Welcome Return (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Finmore Queen (USA)11/2
9:30 Lambrini Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f 200y · 6 ran
1. 14. Amanda Carter (GB)3/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Frederik Tylicki · T: Richard Fahey
2. 29. Merchant of Dubai (GB)11/8 fav
3. 37. Markington (GB)6/1

Haydock racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

6:35 Castlepoint Bournemouth Maiden Auction Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f 212y · 17 ran
1. 13. Maid For Music (IRE)15/8 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: Ed McMahon
2. 217. Bouggie Daize (GB)5/1
3. 314. Fong's Alibi (GB)16/1
7:05 Shopping At Castlepoint Emprise Services PLC Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f 212y · 7 ran
1. 13. Royal Storm (IRE)6/5 favWon by half a length · J: James Millman · T: Rod Millman
2. 24. Mister Fips (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Blues Minor (IRE)11/4
7:35 Castlepoint Supports Dorset-Somerset Air Ambulance Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 198y · 7 ran
1. 12. Press The Button (GER)10/3Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Harry Poulton · T: Jim Boyle
2. 25. Mazaaya (USA)4/1
3. 36. Penang Cinta (GB)16/1
4. 47. Mission Control (IRE)9/4 fav
8:10 Castlepoint Dougland Support Services Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 17. Ridgeway Silver (GB)12/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: David Probert · T: Mark Usher
2. 22. Finnegan McCool (GB)3/1
3. 31. Servoca (CAN)6/4 fav
8:40 'Come Shopping At Castlepoint' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 16 ran
1. 117. Lord Deevert (GB)12/1Won by a head · J: Alan Daly · T: Bill Turner
2. 211. Shakespeare's Son (GB)8/1
3. 33. Averoo (GB)10/3
4. 71. Koraleva Tectona (IRE)2/1 fav
9:10 Shopping At Castlepoint A3060 Bournemouth Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 11. Quotation (GB)4/7 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 23. Mekong Melody (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Marraasi (USA)14/1

Salisbury racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 7/1

2:20 Delancey Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f 6y · 11 ran
1. 114. Crimson Fern (IRE)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Tom McLaughlin · T: Malcolm Saunders
2. 27. Tabaret (GB)17/2
3. 310. Osiris Way (GB)13/2
4. 73. Sohraab (GB)10/3 fav
2:50 Aaim Dragon Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 5f 6y · 7 ran
1. 11. Light The Fire (IRE)10/3Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: Brian Meehan
2. 24. April Pride (GB)9/4 fav
3. 35. Moss Likely (IRE)5/1
3:25 Cushman & Wakefield E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f 16y · 10 ran
1. 113. Zacinto (GB)5/6 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 210. Seminole (IRE)7/2
3. 39. Oasis Knight (IRE)33/1
4:00 William Ewart Properties Gala Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f 7y · 6 ran
1. 17. Many Volumes (USA)9/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Ted Durcan · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 23. Bushman (GB)3/1
3. 31. Kandidate (GB)10/1
4. 48. Stage Gift (IRE)7/4 fav
4:35 Helical Bar Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f 7y · 11 ran
1. 110. Kaateb (IRE)4/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Richard Hills · T: William Haggas
2. 23. Gulf Express (USA)7/1
3. 37. Caravel (IRE)9/2
5:05 Bee Bee Developments Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f · 7 ran
1. 19. Judgethemoment (USA)7/2Won by a head · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Jane Chapple-Hyam
2. 27. Spring Dream (IRE)3/1
3. 311. Swingkeel (IRE)7/1
4. 48. Alnwick (GB)11/4 fav

Sandown racecourse statistics →

Southwell (AW) Standard To Slow · AW · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 33/1

2:30 Cartwright King Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 13 ran
1. 18. Mr Funshine (GB)33/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Nerys Dutfield
2. 23. Mac Dalia (GB)9/2
3. 37. Carmine Rock (GB)4/1 fav
3:00 Lincolnshire Developments Ltd Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 12 ran
1. 13. Black Falcon (IRE)11/8 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: John Harris
2. 213. Persistent (IRE)20/1
3. 36. North Walk (IRE)28/1
3:35 Jackie & Jeanette Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 12 ran
1. 110. Altitude (GB)15/8 favWon by a length · J: Seb Sanders · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 213. Starfala (GB)13/2
3. 312. Lemonesse (USA)8/1
4:10 C J Pettitt Transport Ltd Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 16. Special Cuvee (GB)8/15 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Seb Sanders · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 25. El Zonda (GB)3/1
3. 37. Swingfire (USA)10/1
4:45 Rosemary Heron Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 19. Mr Fantozzi (IRE)6/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Saleem Golam · T: Julia Feilden
2. 26. Highland Homestead (GB)11/2
3. 38. Double On Red (GB)9/2 fav
5:15 Shades Screen Print Ltd Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 14. My Mentor (IRE)4/1 co-favWon by 3 lengths · J: Seb Sanders · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 23. Elusive Warrior (USA)8/1
3. 313. Autograph Hunter (GB)40/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:10 Clean Event Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 188y · 10 ran
1. 15. Rampant Ronnie (USA)11/10 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Paul D'Arcy
2. 28. Berrynarbor (GB)10/1
3. 310. Lady Jinks (GB)10/1
2:40 Clean Event Novice Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 26y · 5 ran
1. 11. Lucky Redback (IRE)1/5 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Pat Dobbs · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 25. Rockinit (IRE)17/2
3. 34. Fasalee (IRE)33/1
3:10 Churchill Office Solutions Ltd Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 26y · 11 ran
1. 14. Nightjar (USA)20/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Greg Fairley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 25. Storm Sir (USA)3/1 co-fav
3. 310. Mille Feuille (IRE)3/1 co-fav
3:45 warwickracecourse.co.uk Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 110y · 10 ran
1. 110. Pretty Bonnie (GB)15/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Natalia Gemelova · T: Andrew Price
2. 23. Nomoreblondes (GB)4/1
3. 31. Cosmic Destiny (IRE)7/2
4. 42. Overwing (IRE)3/1 fav
4:20 New Ticket Hotline On 08445793013 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 11. Masada (IRE)3/1Won by a short head · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Brian Meehan
2. 27. Oarsman (GB)9/4 fav
3. 32. San Jose City (IRE)6/1
4:55 Turftv Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f 213y · 7 ran
1. 13. Tasheba (GB)4/6 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Steve Drowne · T: Peter Chapple-Hyam
2. 29. Cossack Prince (GB)17/2
3. 32. Lapina (IRE)8/1
5:25 Racing UK Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 134y · 12 ran
1. 12. Opera Writer (IRE)7/1Won by a length · J: Miss Sonia Eaton · T: Reg Hollinshead
2. 210. Sky Chart (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Barbirolli (GB)7/2 jt-fav

Warwick racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 45 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 favourites20 of 41 won48.8% · 41 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 £12.74Staked £41.00, returned £53.74 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerChoisette (GB) 33/1The 8:20 Westbridge Homes Classic Handicap at Beverley · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites2 of 10 won20.0% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Bellewstown	3	7	8	1 of 2 won
Beverley	3	6	6	—
Haydock	3	6	6	—
Salisbury	3	6	6	—
Sandown	2	6	6	—
Southwell (AW)	3	5	6	1 of 3 won
Warwick	3	5	7	0 of 5 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 4 July 2008?: 45 races across 7 meetings were run on 4 July 2008: Bellewstown (8 races), Beverley (6 races), Haydock (6 races), Salisbury (6 races), Sandown (6 races), Southwell (AW) (6 races) and Warwick (7 races). That is Bellewstown in Ireland; Beverley, Haydock, Salisbury, Sandown, Southwell (AW) and Warwick 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 4 July 2008?: Bellewstown: Good To Firm (Turf); Beverley: Good To Firm (Turf); Haydock: Good (Turf); Salisbury: Good To Firm (Turf); Sandown: Good To Firm (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Warwick: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 4 July 2008?: Outright favourites won 20 of 41 on 4 July 2008 (48.8%); joint favourites won 2 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £41.00 and returned £53.74 — a profit of £12.74. 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 Choisette (GB) at 33/1 in the 8:20 Westbridge Homes Classic Handicap at Beverley (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 4 July 2008?: The feature race was the 2:50 Aaim Dragon Stakes (Listed) (Listed) at Sandown, won by Light The Fire (IRE) (10/3).
What time was the first race on 4 July 2008?: The first race was the 2:10 Clean Event Selling Stakes at Warwick; the last was the 9:30 Lambrini Handicap at Haydock.