What horse racing was on 16 July 2008?

52 races across 9 meetings were run on 16 July 2008: Catterick (6 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races), Killarney (7 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Lingfield (3 races), Lingfield (AW) (3 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (7 races), Uttoxeter (6 races) and Worcester (6 races). That is Catterick, Kempton (AW), Lingfield, Lingfield (AW), Uttoxeter and Worcester in Great Britain; Killarney and 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 16 July 2008?

Catterick: Good To Firm (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Killarney: Good (Turf); Leopardstown: Good (Turf); Lingfield: Good To Firm (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Good (Turf); Uttoxeter: Good To Firm (Turf); Worcester: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 16 July 2008?

Outright favourites won 12 of 39 on 16 July 2008 (30.8%); joint favourites won 3 of 14. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £36.92 — a loss of £2.08. 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 Lady Traill (GB) at 20/1 in the 8:05 Racecourse Venue For Conferences & Events Mares Maiden Hdle at Worcester.

What was the feature race on 16 July 2008?

The feature race was the 6:30 Silver Flash Stakes (Fillies Group 3) (Group 3) at Leopardstown, won by Luminous Eyes (IRE) (9/2).

What time was the first race on 16 July 2008?

The first race was the 1:05 Prix Praline at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 9:20 Metropolis Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Wednesday 16 July 2008

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52 races were run across 9 meetings on 16 July 2008: Catterick, Kempton (AW), Killarney, Leopardstown, Lingfield, Lingfield (AW), Maisons-Laffitte (FR), Uttoxeter and Worcester.

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

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:30 Racing UK Live On 432 Novice Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 15. Solo Attempt (GB)5/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Greg Fairley · T: Marco Botti
2. 23. Inheritor (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 34. Little Tokyo (USA)15/2
3:00 Go Racing In Yorkshire Summer Festival Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 212y · 12 ran
1. 15. Lethal (GB)4/1 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Jamie Moriarty · T: Richard Fahey
2. 21. Messiah Garvey (GB)4/1 jt-fav
3. 37. Whozart (IRE)6/1
3:30 Darlington Operatic Society "The Pirate King" Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 15. Know No Fear (GB)11/4Won by a head · J: Robert Winston · T: John Quinn
2. 21. Sudden Impact (IRE)15/2
3. 33. Discanti (IRE)5/2 fav
4:00 Subscribe To Racing UK Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 214y · 11 ran
1. 17. Elite Land (GB)9/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Neil Brown · T: Neville Bycroft
2. 26. Vincenzio (IRE)11/2
3. 315. Bonny Bright Eyes (GB)10/1
4. 611. Shandelight (IRE)3/1 fav
4:30 Turftv Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 11. Bluejain (GB)4/1Won by a neck · J: Micky Fenton · T: Gay Kelleway
2. 23. Manchestermaverick (USA)7/2
3. 34. Onebidkintymill (IRE)40/1
4. 42. Imperial Djay (IRE)9/4 fav
5:00 catterickbridge.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 214y · 10 ran
1. 16. Caffari (GER)10/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Andrew Elliott · T: K R Burke
2. 22. Next of Kin (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 310. Templetuohy Max (IRE)66/1

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Kempton (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 16/1

6:20 Weatherbys Bloodstock Services Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f · 8 ran
1. 12. Safari Sundowner (IRE)13/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: William Carson · T: Peter Winkworth
2. 21. Show Winner (GB)5/2 fav
3. 33. Aypeeyes (IRE)4/1
6:50 Spillers Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 11. Grand Honour (IRE)9/1Won by half a length · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: Paul Howling
2. 23. Gassal (GB)8/1
3. 35. Aegean Warning (GB)12/1
4. 62. The Dial House (GB)11/4 fav
7:20 EBF Epsom Trainers Open Day This Sunday Maiden Fillies' Stks Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 111. Spanish Cygnet (USA)7/2 favWon by a length · J: Jim Crowley · T: Amanda Perrett
2. 214. Vitoria (IRE)13/2
3. 33. Brief Candle (GB)33/1
7:50 digibet.com London Mile Handicap (Qualifier) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 16. Millfield (IRE)6/1 jt-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: George Baker · T: Patrick Chamings
2. 29. Kaballero (GER)6/1 jt-fav
3. 37. Gazboolou (GB)16/1
8:20 Digibet Casino Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 13. Dubai Power (GB)16/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Ahmed Ajtebi · T: Clive Brittain
2. 26. Tatbeeq (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 37. Montiboli (IRE)9/2
8:50 Digibet Sports Betting Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 14. Autumn Blades (IRE)15/2Won by a head · J: T Quinn · T: J W Hills
2. 28. Greystoke Prince (GB)11/4 jt-fav
3. 37. Spin Again (IRE)11/4 jt-fav
9:20 Metropolis Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 14. Sovereignty (JPN)10/1J: Dane O'Neill · T: Dean Ivory
2. 27. Guildenstern (IRE)16/1
3. 26. Anthill (GB)8/1
4. 71. Quaglino Way (GR)10/3 fav

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

Killarney Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

5:45 Christy Lucey Transport Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 4f 120y · 14 ran
1. 16. Hot Port (IRE)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Barry Geraghty · T: E McNamara
2. 210. Rory's Pleasure (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 32. Baker's Bridge (IRE)9/1
6:15 ladbrokes.com Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 2m 4f 120y · 15 ran
1. 113. Secret Squirrel (IRE)16/1Won by half a length · J: Kevin Coleman · T: E McNamara
2. 25. She's Supersonic (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Basic Principle (GB)10/1
4. 52. Persian Return (IRE)5/2 fav
6:45 Mike Cronin Readymix Ltd. Handicap Hurdle (0-140) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 12 ran
1. 17. Green Mile (GB)9/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Robbie Colgan · T: A J Martin
2. 29. Im A Witness (IRE)9/1
3. 34. Ardalan (IRE)11/2
4. 66. Define (IRE)3/1 fav
7:15 Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) Handicap (60-90) Flat · 1m 3f · 8 ran
1. 16. Maysa (IRE)3/1Won by a length · J: Colm O'Donoghue · T: David Marnane
2. 27. Shesthebiscuit (GB)9/4 fav
3. 33. Juniper Berry (IRE)16/1
7:45 Europe Hotel & Resort Maiden Flat · 1m 6f · 15 ran
1. 116. Jane Austen (IRE)12/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: S Hunter · T: A P O'Brien
2. 22. Dreamy Gent (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 35. Meadow Vale (IRE)7/1
8:15 Download Betfair Mobile Today Handicap (50-70) Flat · 1m 100y · 14 ran
1. 13. Jack Travers (IRE)7/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Colm O'Donoghue · T: M P Sunderland
2. 29. Separate Ways (IRE)13/2
3. 36. Rebel Aclaim (IRE)6/1
8:45 Londis Close To You (Ladies) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 1f · 15 ran
1. 15. King Of The Titans (IRE)5/1Won by a short head · J: Mrs Pauline Condon · T: T Hogan
2. 215. Rickie Star (IRE)25/1
3. 33. Don't Think Twice (IRE)20/1
4. PU10. Up To The Hilt (IRE) · pulled up6/4 fav

Killarney racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 7/1

6:00 Kilmacud Claiming Race Flat · 7f · 10 ran
1. 11. Incline (IRE)9/10 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: R McGlinchey
2. 27. Gracious Girl (IRE)7/1
3. 33. Champion's Way (IRE)20/1
6:30 Silver Flash Stakes (Fillies Group 3) Flat · 7f · 5 ran
1. 15. Luminous Eyes (IRE)9/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 23. Chintz (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 36. Mark Of An Angel (IRE)14/1
7:00 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Flat · 1m · 12 ran
1. 19. Mourayan (IRE)5/2 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Mick Kinane · T: John M Oxx
2. 21. Broad Meaning (GB)5/1
3. 34. Gan Amhras (IRE)7/1
7:30 Foxrock Maiden Flat · 1m · 12 ran
1. 111. Soaring Emotions (USA)5/2 favWon by half a length · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 212. Timoca (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Luminaire (IRE)4/1
8:00 Stillorgan Handicap (Premier) Flat · 1m 1f · 12 ran
1. 17. Reload (IRE)7/1Won by a neck · J: Danny Mullins · T: Thomas Mullins
2. 22. Monteriggioni (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Central Station (IRE)5/2 fav
8:30 Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (45-70) Flat · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 16. Slan Abhaile (IRE)11/4 favWon by half a length · J: Martin Harley · T: J S Bolger
2. 210. Saucy (GB)12/1
3. 37. Luttrell Lady (IRE)12/1
9:00 Challenge Stakes (listed) Flat · 1m 6f · 12 ran
1. 15. Profound Beauty (IRE)9/4 jt-favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 22. Galistic (IRE)14/1
3. 31. Peppertree Lane (IRE)9/4 jt-fav

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Lingfield Good To Firm · Turf · 3 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 3 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:20 Ashurst Wood Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f · 10 ran
1. 12. Who's This (IRE)12/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: Walter Swinburn
2. 26. Plavius (USA)5/4 fav
3. 39. Talayeb (GB)15/8
2:50 Edenbridge Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 12. Mahadee (IRE)11/2 favWon by half a length · J: Neil Callan · T: Clive Brittain
2. 25. Amicable Terms (GB)7/1
3. 39. Dusk (GB)8/1
3:20 SMP Silver Anniversary Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 14. Swingkeel (IRE)2/1 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Eddie Ahern · T: John Dunlop
2. 22. Lady Dedlock (GB)3/1
3. 35. Mister Completely (IRE)5/1

Lingfield racecourse statistics →

Lingfield (AW) Standard · AW · 3 races · Great Britain

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

3:50 E.B.F. Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 14. Carina Nebula (USA)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jim Crowley · T: T G Mills
2. 28. Sterling Sound (USA)7/4 jt-fav
3. 36. Raise All In (IRE)7/4 jt-fav
4:20 E.B.F. Paul Kelleway Memorial Classified Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 15. Master of Arts (USA)4/6 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Seb Sanders · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 22. Hazzard County (USA)7/1
3. 31. Furnace (IRE)4/1
4:50 Forest Row Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 111. Lord Deevert (GB)7/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Alan Daly · T: Bill Turner
2. 212. Al Gillani (IRE)20/1
3. 34. Valatrix (IRE)7/2 jt-fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Maisons-Laffitte (FR) Good · Turf · 7 races · France

Outright favs won 0 of 1

1:05 Prix Praline (Unraced) (Right-handed) Flat · 1m 3f · 4 ran
1. 112. Kareemah (IRE)Won by 15 lengths · J: Thierry Gillet · T: J E Hammond
2. 24. Quietly Winner (GER)
3. 311. Egyptologue (FR)
1:35 Prix du Buisson Richard (Claimer) (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 6½f · 3 ran
1. 15. Makoko (FR)Won by 2 lengths · J: William Mongil · T: Mme Christiane Head
2. 23. Treize Heureux (FR)
3. 37. Red Wolf (FR)
2:05 Prix de Carrieres Sous Bois (Claimer) (Fillies) Flat · 6½f · 3 ran
1. 11. I'm A Heartbreaker (FR)Won by a neck · J: Thomas Huet · T: J E Pease
2. 26. Royale Life (FR)
3. 34. La Madonetta (IRE)
2:35 Prix de Lamballe (Handicap) (Right-handed) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 111. Nakaling (FR)Won by a head · J: Jeremy Da Silva · T: J-P Pelat
2. 21. Remember James (GB)
3. 314. Solo Tango (FR)
3:05 Prix Carvin (Right-handed) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 16. Stop Making Sense (GB)Won by a neck · J: Johan Victoire · T: A Fabre
2. 27. Salden Licht (GB)9/5 fav
3. 38. Jeanmaire (IRE)
3:35 Prix de Fourqueux (Claimer) (Right-handed) Flat · 1m7½f · 3 ran
1. 11. La Madonnina (FR)Won by a short head · J: Vincent Vion · T: Alex Fracas
2. 27. Kasus (GER)
3. 36. Figo (GER)
4:05 Prix de Penthievre (Handicap) (Right-handed) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 16. King's Luth (FR)Won by a length · J: Teddy Richer · T: P Lombard
2. 25. Denethor (IRE)
3. 38. Antonov (GB)

Maisons-Laffitte racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:10 Hardys One Love Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 110. Shore Thing (IRE)6/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Charles Egerton
2. 25. Kirkhammerton (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Mr Aitch (IRE)5/2
2:40 Weatherbys Printing Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m · 15 ran
1. 113. Ballinruane (IRE)14/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Tom Messenger · T: S Wynne
2. 211. Rich Nomad (GB)16/1
3. 38. Lough Rynn (IRE)8/1
4. 112. Galaxia (IRE)7/2 fav
3:10 Jamie Halpin 50th Birthday Memorial Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 16 ran
1. 116. Pipers Legend (GB)11/2Won by 8 lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Dai Burchell
2. 214. Nicki Boy (GER)9/2 jt-fav
3. 31. Bond Cruz (GB)17/2
3:40 Tsingtao Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m · 16 ran
1. 19. Lowe Go (GB)10/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Mark Grant · T: Jo Davis
2. 212. Artic Reason (IRE)10/1
3. 317. Monsieur Georges (FR)12/1
4. PU11. Inmate (IRE) · pulled up11/2 fav
4:10 Weatherbys Bloodstock Insurance Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 8 ran
1. 11. William Butler (IRE)8/11 favWon by 24 lengths · J: D P Fahy · T: Evan Williams
2. 22. Najca De Thaix (FR)33/1
3. 36. Reasonably Sure (IRE)8/1
4:40 Barnsley Birthday Boy Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 14 ran
1. 14. Gurteenoona (IRE)10/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Ian Williams
2. 211. Winter Star (GB)7/4 fav
3. 310. Spartacus Bay (IRE)11/2

Uttoxeter racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

6:35 Christmas Parties At The Racecourse Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m · 10 ran
1. 18. St Mellion Freeway (IRE)8/13 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Alison Thorpe
2. 21. Alfie's Isle (GB)10/3
3. 311. What Luck (IRE)11/1
7:05 BMS Contracts Ltd Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 11. Monsieur Delage (GB)9/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 29. Lurid Affair (IRE)12/1
3. 310. North Walk (IRE)10/1
4. 62. Gatecrasher (GB)7/4 fav
7:35 Myson Floor Tech Underfloor Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 13. Charge It (IRE)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 211. Sarobar (IRE)17/2
3. 31. Dancewiththedevil (IRE)9/2
4. 108. Star Galaxy (IRE)4/1 fav
8:05 Racecourse Venue For Conferences & Events Mares Maiden Hdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 112. Lady Traill (GB)20/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 23. Dabaratsa (FR)4/1
3. 311. Edgefour (IRE)5/1
4. UR6. Pride of Mine (GB) · unseated rider5/2 fav
8:35 Droitwich Land Rover Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f · 10 ran
1. 16. Annie Fleetwood (GB)4/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Robert Walford · T: R H & Mrs S Alner
2. 22. Ryders Storm (USA)18/1
3. 33. Jimmy Tennis (FR)8/1
4. 610. Ask Oscar (IRE)7/2 fav
9:05 Myson Radiators Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 17. Jam Packed (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 25. Bathwick Breeze (GB)11/1
3. 38. Nortonthorpe Lad (IRE)6/4 fav

Worcester racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 52 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 favourites12 of 39 won30.8% · 39 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 £2.08Staked £39.00, returned £36.92 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerLady Traill (GB) 20/1The 8:05 Racecourse Venue For Conferences & Events Mares Maiden Hdle at Worcester
Joint favourites3 of 14 won21.4% · 7 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	0	5	6	1 of 2 won
Kempton (AW)	1	5	7	1 of 4 won
Killarney	1	7	7	—
Leopardstown	4	6	7	1 of 2 won
Lingfield	2	3	3	—
Lingfield (AW)	1	1	3	0 of 4 won
Maisons-Laffitte (FR)	0	1	7	—
Uttoxeter	2	5	6	0 of 2 won
Worcester	1	6	6	—

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. 7 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 16 July 2008?: 52 races across 9 meetings were run on 16 July 2008: Catterick (6 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races), Killarney (7 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Lingfield (3 races), Lingfield (AW) (3 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (7 races), Uttoxeter (6 races) and Worcester (6 races). That is Catterick, Kempton (AW), Lingfield, Lingfield (AW), Uttoxeter and Worcester in Great Britain; Killarney and 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 16 July 2008?: Catterick: Good To Firm (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Killarney: Good (Turf); Leopardstown: Good (Turf); Lingfield: Good To Firm (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Good (Turf); Uttoxeter: Good To Firm (Turf); Worcester: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 16 July 2008?: Outright favourites won 12 of 39 on 16 July 2008 (30.8%); joint favourites won 3 of 14. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £36.92 — a loss of £2.08. 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 Lady Traill (GB) at 20/1 in the 8:05 Racecourse Venue For Conferences & Events Mares Maiden Hdle at Worcester.
What was the feature race on 16 July 2008?: The feature race was the 6:30 Silver Flash Stakes (Fillies Group 3) (Group 3) at Leopardstown, won by Luminous Eyes (IRE) (9/2).
What time was the first race on 16 July 2008?: The first race was the 1:05 Prix Praline at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 9:20 Metropolis Handicap at Kempton (AW).