What horse racing was on 17 July 2008?

52 races across 8 meetings were run on 17 July 2008: Bath (6 races), Cartmel (7 races), Doncaster (6 races), Fairyhouse (IRE) (7 races), Hamilton (6 races), Killarney (IRE) (7 races), Leicester (7 races) and Sandown (6 races). That is Bath, Cartmel, Doncaster, Hamilton, Leicester and Sandown in Great Britain; Fairyhouse (IRE) and Killarney (IRE) in Ireland. 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 17 July 2008?

Bath: Good (Turf); Cartmel: Good (Turf); Doncaster: Good (Turf); Fairyhouse (IRE): Good (Turf); Hamilton: Good (Turf); Killarney (IRE): Good (Turf); Leicester: Good (Turf); Sandown: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 17 July 2008?

Outright favourites won 17 of 44 on 17 July 2008 (38.6%); joint favourites won 3 of 17. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £44.00 and returned £49.91 — a profit of £5.91. 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 Oriental Rose (GB) at 66/1 in the 7:05 Rectangle Group Novice Stakes at Doncaster.

What time was the first race on 17 July 2008?

The first race was the 2:00 Tetley's Bitter Novices' Handicap Hurdle at Cartmel; the last was the 9:10 rutlandhotel-sheffield.com Handicap at Doncaster.

Racing Results

Thursday 17 July 2008

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52 races were run across 8 meetings on 17 July 2008: Bath, Cartmel, Doncaster, Fairyhouse (IRE), Hamilton, Killarney (IRE), Leicester and Sandown.

Bath Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 4 · Biggest winner 16/1

6:20 Nestle Professional Nursery Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 11. Fault (GB)11/4 jt-favWon by a length · J: Steve Drowne · T: Roger Charlton
2. 24. Nativity (GB)4/1
3. 33. Sonhador (GB)13/2
6:50 Coca Cola Classic Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5½f · 11 ran
1. 113. Valverde (IRE)16/1Won by a neck · J: Daragh O'Donohoe · T: George Baker
2. 28. Towy Boy (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Desperate Dan (GB)7/2 jt-fav
7:25 Shires Famous Pies Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5½f · 9 ran
1. 11. Misaro (GER)9/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Hadden Frost · T: Ronald Harris
2. 24. Bahamian Ballet (GB)3/1 fav
3. 38. Thabaat (GB)40/1
7:55 Echo Falls Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 16 ran
1. 18. Yamal I (IRE)9/4 favWon by a short head · J: Greg Fairley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 21. Red Somerset (USA)12/1
3. 36. Cool Ebony (GB)12/1
4. 311. Barricado (FR)11/2
8:30 Sol Bring On Sunshine Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 13 ran
1. 17. Trigger's Friend (GB)8/1Won by a head · J: Tolley Dean · T: Jamie Poulton
2. 21. Stoop To Conquer (GB)13/2
3. 38. Wotchalike (IRE)7/1
4. 46. Go Amwell (GB)3/1 fav
9:00 Lindley Catering For Conferences Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 12. Heaven (GB)11/4Won by a nose · J: Darryll Holland · T: Peter Makin
2. 25. Admiral Bond (IRE)20/1
3. 39. Pennyspider (IRE)16/1
4. 41. Best One (GB)5/2 fav

Bath racecourse statistics →

Cartmel Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

2:00 Tetley's Bitter Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 12 ran
1. 15. Peak Seasons (IRE)8/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Lee Vickers · T: Michael Chapman
2. 21. Honky Tonk Woman (IRE)4/1
3. 38. Pennyrock (IRE)20/1
4. 76. Brave Broncho (IRE)2/1 fav
2:30 Lytham Estate Agents Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 13 ran
1. 11. Bauhaus (IRE)2/1 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 210. Michaels Dream (IRE)9/1
3. 312. I'm Your Man (GB)28/1
3:05 Weatherbys Bank Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m1½f · 12 ran
1. 11. Clemax (IRE)11/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Richie McGrath · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 22. Lydon House (GB)11/4 fav
3. 34. Ross Comm (GB)10/1
3:40 Travis Perkins Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m1½f · 10 ran
1. 16. Kristiansand (GB)12/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Ryan Mania · T: P Monteith
2. 24. Film Festival (USA)3/1
3. 32. Caliban (IRE)33/1
4. 43. City Affair (GB)6/4 fav
4:15 Frank Whittle Partnership Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m1½f · 8 ran
1. 14. Za Beau (IRE)11/4Won by 6 lengths · J: Harry Haynes · T: Jim Goldie
2. 26. Harry May (GB)10/1
3. 35. Red Dawn I (IRE)3/1
4. 72. Commanche Topgun (IRE)9/4 fav
4:50 Cobham Murphy Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 12 ran
1. 18. Sienna Storm (IRE)6/5 favWon by 2 lengths · J: M P Butler · T: Eoin Doyle
2. 211. Hernando Cortes (GB)8/1
3. 33. Jordan's Light (USA)16/1
5:20 Carlsberg Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 6 ran
1. 13. Good Line (IRE)33/1Won by 20 lengths · J: Oliver Williams · T: Mike Sowersby
2. 26. Sportula (GB)33/1
3. 32. Yachvili (IRE)11/10 fav

Cartmel racecourse statistics →

Doncaster Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 66/1

6:30 Society And Lifestyle Magazine Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 17 ran
1. 18. Lujiana (GB)20/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Matthew Lawson · T: Mel Brittain
2. 24. Overstayed (IRE)14/1
3. 33. Jun Fan (USA)7/2 fav
7:05 Rectangle Group Novice Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 18. Oriental Rose (GB)66/1Dead heat with Fol Liam (GB) · J: David Allan · T: George Moore
2. 14. Fol Liam (GB)8/1
3. 31. Mister Laurel (GB)15/2
4. 52. Prize Point (GB)Evens fav
7:35 E B F Casino Red Huddersfield Opens August Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 111. Zaaqya (GB)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Richard Mullen · T: John Dunlop
2. 28. Plotting (GB)14/1
3. 39. Sparkling Crystal (IRE)100/30 fav
8:10 Moss Properties Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 18. Persian Sea (UAE)6/5 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 25. Musical Beat (GB)40/1
3. 32. Cha Cha Cha (GB)11/1
8:40 Urban-I Contemporary Living Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 14. Sir Duke (IRE)3/1 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Philip Robinson · T: Paul D'Arcy
2. 212. Keisha Kayleigh (IRE)11/1
3. 33. Nanton (USA)6/1
9:10 rutlandhotel-sheffield.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 11. Addikt (IRE)6/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: William Buick · T: Sylvester Kirk
2. 22. Grey Command (USA)25/1
3. 34. Timbalier (USA)7/2

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse (IRE) Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

5:45 Book Tickets Online Median Auction Maiden Flat · 6f · 14 ran
1. 110. Tomas An Tsioda (IRE)9/10 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 23. Flamboyant Rouge (IRE)25/1
3. 37. Palazzone (IRE)7/2
6:15 Racecard Advertising At Fairyhouse Race Flat · 6f · 8 ran
1. 13. Akua'Ba (IRE)5/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 25. Deal Breaker (GB)20/1
3. 36. Miss Gorica (IRE)6/4 fav
6:45 Course Signage At Fairyhouse Handicap Flat · 6f · 18 ran
1. 17. Capall An Ibre (IRE)14/1Won by half a length · J: Chris Hayes · T: Edward Lynam
2. 217. Harriers Call (IRE)20/1
3. 32. Willoughby Bay I (IRE)14/1
4. 145. Miranda's Girl (IRE)9/2 fav
7:20 Club Fundraising Events Handicap (Div I) Flat · 1m 1f · 17 ran
1. 17. Hotspur (IRE)12/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Shane Foley · T: M Halford
2. 215. Precious Citizen (USA)14/1
3. 39. Spilletta (IRE)16/1
4. 123. Sweet Surprise (IRE)3/1 fav
7:50 Club Fundraising Events Handicap (Div II) Flat · 1m 1f · 18 ran
1. 118. Carocello (IRE)16/1Won by a neck · J: Shane Foley · T: Patrick J Flynn
2. 22. Mac Don (IRE)14/1
3. 31. First Symphony (IRE)9/2 fav
8:25 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden Flat · 1m 2f · 18 ran
1. 115. Unsung Heroine (IRE)5/4 favWon by half a length · J: Wayne Lordan · T: T Stack
2. 214. Shreyas (IRE)10/1
3. 313. Regal Statue (IRE)16/1
8:55 Live Music After Racing Handicap Flat · 1m 4f · 18 ran
1. 116. Frank Moss Bennett (IRE)20/1Won by 2 lengths · J: R M Burke · T: P Cluskey
2. 22. Lios Tulcha (IRE)7/1
3. 36. Roll Over Rover (IRE)9/1
4. 84. Four Corners (IRE)9/4 fav

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

Hamilton Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 4 · Biggest winner 9/2F

2:20 Daily Record Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 5 ran
1. 14. Suzie Quw (GB)3/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Andrew Elliott · T: K R Burke
2. 21. Paddy Bear (GB)7/4 fav
3. 35. Royal Muwasim (GB)8/1
2:50 hamilton-Park.co.uk Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 13. Guest Connections (GB)4/1Won by a length · J: Adrian Nicholls · T: David Nicholls
2. 21. Harry Up (GB)3/1 jt-fav
3. 32. Fire Up The Band (GB)11/2
3:25 Bill And David McHarg Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m½f · 8 ran
1. 18. Flashy Max (GB)11/4 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Andrew Mullen · T: Jedd O'Keeffe
2. 24. Hasty Lady (GB)7/1
3. 31. Castlebury (IRE)7/2
4:00 Daily Record Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f · 7 ran
1. 16. Wells Lyrical (IRE)6/4 favWon by half a length · J: Tom Eaves · T: Bryan Smart
2. 23. Buddhist Monk (GB)15/8
3. 35. Deer Daylami (IRE)7/2
4:35 Dorothy And Arthur Balding Stakes (Handicap) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 12. Grazeon Gold Blend (GB)5/2 favWon by a length · J: Robert Winston · T: John Quinn
2. 27. Steel City Boy (IRE)15/2
3. 33. Katie Boo (IRE)8/1
5:10 Hamilton Park Ladies-Night Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 15. Splash The Cash (GB)9/2 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Neil Brown · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 26. Oeuf A La Neige (GB)6/1
3. 32. High Reach (GB)10/1
4. 31. Woqoodd (GB)15/2

Hamilton racecourse statistics →

Killarney (IRE) Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

2:25 Colm Foley Memorial Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f · 14 ran
1. 12. The God Of Love (USA)9/10 favWon by half a length · J: Davy Russell · T: P J Rothwell
2. 21. Pillar Of Hercules (IRE)6/4
3. 38. Lots Of Shots (IRE)33/1
2:55 Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f · 18 ran
1. 19. All Sorts Star (IRE)5/1Won by a short head · J: Davy Russell · T: Andrew Lee
2. 23. Born High (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 312. Silver Snipe (GB)33/1
3:25 Dawn Milk Run Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f · 14 ran
1. 114. Grantsville (GER)10/1J: Paul Townend · T: T G McCourt
2. 25. Cler (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 315. Show Blessed (IRE)4/1
4:05 Dawn Omega Milk Maiden Flat · 1m 3f · 9 ran
1. 19. Evening Rushour (IRE)5/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: A Kinsella
2. 22. January (GB)13/2
3. 37. Washington Poste (GB)14/1
4. 44. Siege Of Ennis (IRE)11/10 fav
4:35 Dawn Flavoured Milk Handicap Flat · 1m½f · 14 ran
1. 113. Matjar (IRE)14/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Diego Dias · T: Joseph Quinn
2. 27. Drumadoon Bay (IRE)9/1
3. 32. Denanto (IRE)5/1
4. 44. Connyella (IRE)2/1 fav
5:05 Malton Hotel Winners Enclosure Handicap Flat · 2m 1f · 13 ran
1. 14. Mountain Snow (IRE)11/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 212. Keel Castle Maine (IRE)16/1
3. 39. Campanile (GB)16/1
4. 68. Hill Fairy (GB)100/30 fav
5:35 John O'Connell Memorial (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 1f · 17 ran
1. 18. Seldom Fed (IRE)16/1Won by a head · J: Conor Maxwell · T: Joseph Crowley
2. 211. Branden Lady (IRE)12/1
3. 35. Pilgrims Lane (IRE)33/1

Killarney racecourse statistics →

Leicester Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:10 ladbrokes.com Nursery Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 14. Rosabee (IRE)11/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Duran Fentiman · T: Miss V Haigh
2. 22. Mister Green (FR)8/1
3. 311. Paymaster In Chief (GB)22/1
4. 63. Golden Rosie (IRE)13/8 fav
2:40 ladbrokes.com Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 14. Time Loup (GB)9/2Won by a length · J: David Probert · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 26. Frame And Cover (GB)12/1
3. 38. Lady Fantasie (GB)Evens fav
3:15 ladbrokescasino.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 12. Irony (IRE)13/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: David Probert · T: Andrew Balding
2. 211. Rum Jungle (GB)7/1
3. 38. Internationaldebut (IRE)10/1
4. 41. Manchurian (GB)100/30 fav
3:50 ladbrokes.com Melton Mowbray Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 4 ran
1. 15. Pampas Cat (USA)8/11 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: John Gosden
2. 23. Prime Champion (GB)11/4
3. 31. Ancient Lights (GB)7/2
4:25 Lyme Disease Action Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 14 ran
1. 12. Nawamees (IRE)9/4Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: Gary Moore
2. 23. Olimpo (FR)5/1
3. 313. Skye But N Ben (GB)9/1
4. 58. Black Falcon (IRE)15/8 fav
5:00 ladbrokes.com Mountsorrel Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 111. Changing Skies (IRE)8/11 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Brian Meehan
2. 25. Kossack (GB)12/1
3. 37. Red Kestrel (USA)12/1
5:30 ladbrokes.com Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 17 ran
1. 19. Boldinor (GB)10/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Kylie Manser · T: Martin Bosley
2. 28. Harrison's Flyer (IRE)12/1
3. 35. Never Without Me (GB)20/1
4. 54. Mandarin Spirit (IRE)3/1 fav

Leicester racecourse statistics →

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

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

6:10 Consero Homes Supporting The Children's Trust E B F Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 14. Ginobili (IRE)3/1 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 210. You've Been Mowed (GB)5/1
3. 31. Brief Encounter (IRE)7/2
6:40 Hitchcock & King And Atkins & Co. Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 12. Speed Song (GB)7/2 co-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: William Haggas
2. 21. Requisite (GB)7/2 co-fav
3. 310. Maggie Kate (GB)16/1
7:15 Devine Homes Supporting The Children's Trust Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 11. Light From Mars (GB)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: George Baker · T: Rod Millman
2. 211. Thunder Gorge (USA)25/1
3. 33. The Which Doctor (GB)4/1 jt-fav
7:45 Children's Trust Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 16. Arctic Desert (GB)7/2Won by a short head · J: Richard Hughes · T: Gay Kelleway
2. 22. Optimus (USA)11/4 fav
3. 35. Mick Is Back (GB)6/1
8:20 Drivers Jonas Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 111. Slip (GB)11/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Martin Dwyer · T: Marcus Tregoning
2. 210. Ascot Lime (GB)3/1
3. 35. Killcara Boy (GB)12/1
8:50 Variety Club Day On 30th August Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 19. Presvis (GB)3/1 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Michael J Murphy · T: Luca Cumani
2. 28. Blacktoft (USA)12/1
3. 36. Know The Law (GB)8/1

Sandown 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 favourites17 of 44 won38.6% · 44 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 £5.91Staked £44.00, returned £49.91 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerOriental Rose (GB) 66/1The 7:05 Rectangle Group Novice Stakes at Doncaster
Joint favourites3 of 17 won17.6% · 8 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Bath	1	4	6	1 of 4 won
Cartmel	2	7	7	—
Doncaster	3	6	6	—
Fairyhouse (IRE)	2	7	7	—
Hamilton	3	4	6	1 of 4 won
Killarney (IRE)	1	5	7	0 of 4 won
Leicester	2	7	7	—
Sandown	3	4	6	1 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 17 July 2008?: 52 races across 8 meetings were run on 17 July 2008: Bath (6 races), Cartmel (7 races), Doncaster (6 races), Fairyhouse (IRE) (7 races), Hamilton (6 races), Killarney (IRE) (7 races), Leicester (7 races) and Sandown (6 races). That is Bath, Cartmel, Doncaster, Hamilton, Leicester and Sandown in Great Britain; Fairyhouse (IRE) and Killarney (IRE) in Ireland. 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 17 July 2008?: Bath: Good (Turf); Cartmel: Good (Turf); Doncaster: Good (Turf); Fairyhouse (IRE): Good (Turf); Hamilton: Good (Turf); Killarney (IRE): Good (Turf); Leicester: Good (Turf); Sandown: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 17 July 2008?: Outright favourites won 17 of 44 on 17 July 2008 (38.6%); joint favourites won 3 of 17. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £44.00 and returned £49.91 — a profit of £5.91. 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 Oriental Rose (GB) at 66/1 in the 7:05 Rectangle Group Novice Stakes at Doncaster.
What time was the first race on 17 July 2008?: The first race was the 2:00 Tetley's Bitter Novices' Handicap Hurdle at Cartmel; the last was the 9:10 rutlandhotel-sheffield.com Handicap at Doncaster.