What horse racing was on 20 July 2008?

37 races across 6 meetings were run on 20 July 2008: Fairyhouse (IRE) (7 races), Newton Abbot (7 races), Redcar (8 races), Stratford (6 races), Tipperary (IRE) (8 races) and Vichy (FR) (1 race). That is Fairyhouse (IRE) and Tipperary (IRE) in Ireland; Newton Abbot, Redcar and Stratford in Great Britain; Vichy (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 20 July 2008?

Fairyhouse (IRE): Good (Turf); Newton Abbot: Good To Firm (Turf); Redcar: Good (Turf); Stratford: Good (Turf); Tipperary (IRE): Good (Turf); Vichy (FR): Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 20 July 2008?

Outright favourites won 7 of 35 on 20 July 2008 (20.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 3. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £17.73 — a loss of £17.27. 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 Just Mossie (GB) at 33/1 in the 2:00 Clovelly Lifeboat Juvenile Novices' Hurdle at Newton Abbot.

What was the feature race on 20 July 2008?

The feature race was the 3:45 Kevin McManus Bookmaker Grimes Hurdle (Grade 3) at Tipperary (IRE), won by Larkwing (IRE) (7/2).

What time was the first race on 20 July 2008?

The first race was the 1:50 European Breeders' Fund Maiden Stakes at Redcar; the last was the 5:45 Jim Ryan Racecourse Services INH Flat Race at Tipperary (IRE).

Racing Results

Sunday 20 July 2008

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37 races were run across 6 meetings on 20 July 2008: Fairyhouse (IRE), Newton Abbot, Redcar, Stratford, Tipperary (IRE) and Vichy (FR).

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

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:35 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden Flat · 6f · 8 ran
1. 13. Like Magic (IRE)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Patrick Martin
2. 26. Cnocan Gold (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 35. Aliyfa (IRE)5/2
3:05 Duleek Handicap Flat · 6f · 18 ran
1. 112. Boule Masquee (GB)14/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: P B Beggy · T: David P Myerscough
2. 214. Zhukhov (IRE)12/1
3. 315. Napoleon Dynamite (IRE)25/1
4. 51. College Scholar (GER)7/2 fav
3:35 Belgrave Stakes () Flat · 6f · 12 ran
1. 17. Dimenticata (IRE)14/1Won by a head · J: Chris Hayes · T: Kevin Prendergast
2. 212. Sharleez (IRE)6/1
3. 310. Elletelle (IRE)12/1
4. 55. Lipocco (GB)9/4 fav
4:05 Peacockstown Maiden Flat · 7f · 18 ran
1. 18. Invincible Joe (IRE)7/2Won by a neck · J: Keagan Latham · T: G M Lyons
2. 25. Designated Decoy (USA)7/1
3. 31. Morotai Marauder (IRE)33/1
4. 1015. Fantosha (USA)11/4 fav
4:35 Mulan Restaurant Ratoath Handicap Flat · 1m 1f · 14 ran
1. 110. Nice Style (IRE)5/1Won by a neck · J: Keagan Latham · T: G M Lyons
2. 213. Rural Retreat (USA)20/1
3. 311. Ask Jack (USA)3/1 fav
5:05 Rackenstown Race Flat · 1m 1f · 5 ran
1. 12. Icemancometh (IRE)8/1Won by a length · J: Chris Hayes · T: Edward Lynam
2. 21. Thoughtless Moment (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 35. Irish Heartbeat (IRE)3/1
5:35 Wilkinstown Handicap Flat · 1m 2f · 17 ran
1. 118. Elas Child (IRE)10/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Shane Foley · T: M Halford
2. 28. Alf Tupper (GB)7/2 fav
3. 35. Fete Des Meres (IRE)5/1

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

Newton Abbot Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

2:00 Clovelly Lifeboat Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 9 ran
1. 14. Just Mossie (GB)33/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Danny Cook · T: Bill Turner
2. 23. Festival Dreams (GB)50/1
3. 36. Morestead (IRE)7/1
4. F5. Karashar (IRE) · fell4/5 fav
2:30 Jill Qualthrough Memorial Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m5½f · 15 ran
1. 11. Archduke Ferdinand (FR)6/5 favWon by 26 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 28. Think Lucky (GB)6/4
3. 32. Dancing Bear (GB)14/1
3:00 Packexe Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 11 ran
1. 15. Jim Bobs Girl (IRE)11/4Won by 6 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Alison Thorpe
2. 24. September Moon (GB)9/1
3. 36. Mr Fluffy (GB)18/1
4. 610. Foolish Myth (GB)2/1 fav
3:30 Packexe Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m2½f · 9 ran
1. 13. Jazz Scene (IRE)5/1Won by a neck · J: Sam Thomas · T: Liam Corcoran
2. 29. Arisea (IRE)9/1
3. 32. Thunder Rock I (IRE)10/1
4. 55. Mizen Raven (IRE)11/4 fav
4:00 Bryan Heathman 80th Birthday Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m½f · 7 ran
1. 19. Qrackers (FR)1/3 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Dishdasha (IRE)7/1
3. 33. Malakiya (IRE)7/1
4:30 Beacons Wheelchair Dancers Maiden Open National Hunt Flat Race (Div I) NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 11 ran
1. 17. Tim Henry (IRE)10/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: James White · T: Patrick Rodford
2. 23. Himrayn (GB)25/1
3. 31. Answer Me (IRE)3/1
4. 42. Hello Hector (GB)11/10 fav
5:00 Beacons Wheelchair Dancers Maiden Open National Hunt Flat Race (Div II) NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 12 ran
1. 11. Abou Ben (IRE)4/1 co-favWon by 8 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 27. Monkstown (FR)15/2
3. 34. Qaraarat (IRE)6/1

Newton Abbot racecourse statistics →

Redcar Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 20/1

1:50 European Breeders' Fund Maiden Stakes (Div I) Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 12. Courageous (IRE)15/8 favWon by a short head · J: Ted Durcan · T: Bryan Smart
2. 29. ThunderballI (GB)4/1
3. 35. Justonefortheroad (GB)5/2
2:20 European Breeders' Fund Maiden Stakes (Div II) Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 17. Quatermain (GB)20/1Won by a neck · J: Tom Eaves · T: Bryan Smart
2. 25. Mannlichen (GB)14/1
3. 34. Henderson Park (GB)80/1
4. 96. Mohanad (IRE)5/6 fav
2:50 Alan Burgess Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f · 11 ran
1. 14. Lauro (GB)6/1Won by a neck · J: Dawn Rankin · T: Julie Camacho
2. 22. Evelith Regent (IRE)6/1
3. 311. Boy Dancer (IRE)5/1
4. 63. Libre (GB)4/1 fav
3:20 Skybet Supporting The Yorkshire Racing Festival Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 15 ran
1. 14. Braille (GB)10/1Won by a length · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Tim Walford
2. 27. Grudge (GB)8/1
3. 33. Kyzer Chief (GB)9/1
4. 102. Choisette (GB)7/2 fav
3:50 Weddings At Redcar Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 11. Tufton (GB)9/4 favWon by half a length · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Ian Williams
2. 23. Little Jimbob (GB)5/2
3. 36. Seyaadi (GB)20/1
4:20 K D Flavell 50th Anniversary Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 16. Wyatt Earp (IRE)11/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 29. Alexander Huricane (IRE)9/2
3. 35. First Order I (GB)16/1
4. 92. Prince Hamlet (IRE)7/2 fav
4:50 Surprise Surprise It's Terry Carline's 60th Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 18 ran
1. 110. Efidium (GB)14/1Won by a short head · J: Frederik Tylicki · T: Neville Bycroft
2. 23. Wovoka (IRE)16/1
3. 316. Kaymich Perfecto (GB)50/1
4. 116. It's A Dream (FR)2/1 fav
5:20 The Commitments Are Here 23rd August Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f · 15 ran
1. 16. Let It Be (GB)100/30 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Frederik Tylicki · T: Keith Reveley
2. 24. Urban Warrior (GB)10/1
3. 33. Collette's Choice (GB)8/1

Redcar racecourse statistics →

Stratford Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 18/1

2:10 hirecentres.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 13 ran
1. 13. Rightful Ruler (GB)11/1Won by a length · J: Harry Haynes · T: Noel Wilson
2. 21. Cyd Charisse (GB)6/1
3. 35. Nayodabayo (IRE)13/2
4. PU2. Herne Bay (IRE) · pulled up3/1 fav
2:40 pegasusracingclub.com Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m½f · 14 ran
1. 11. Bedizen (GB)10/1Won by a head · J: Warren Marston · T: Pam Sly
2. 212. Sun Quest (GB)11/4
3. 35. First Boy (GB)85/40 fav
3:10 Claydon Horse Exercisers Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m6½f · 5 ran
1. 12. Ocean Du Moulin (FR)9/4Won by 8 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Quarry Town (IRE)4/9 fav
3. 35. Masterpoint (GB)66/1
3:40 Draycotts Electrical Engineers Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m½f · 11 ran
1. 16. Rising Force I (IRE)5/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Liam Treadwell · T: John Spearing
2. 21. Our Choice (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 33. Darfen (IRE)11/2
4:10 Claydon Horse Exercisers Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m6½f · 7 ran
1. 15. He's The Gaffer (IRE)11/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Bob Buckler
2. 24. Border Fusion (GB)8/1
3. 33. Soleil Fix (FR)9/2
4. 57. Sea Wall (GB)2/1 fav
4:40 Claydon Horse Exercisers Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m2½f · 13 ran
1. 115. Sister Agnes (IRE)18/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: John Kington · T: Milton Harris
2. 26. Acapulco Bay (GB)4/1
3. 310. Party Palace (GB)10/1
4. PU7. Hear Me OutI (IRE) · pulled up2/1 fav

Stratford racecourse statistics →

Tipperary (IRE) Good · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:15 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden Flat · 7½f · 12 ran
1. 15. Hail Caesar (IRE)11/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: A P O'Brien
2. 212. Miss Puss (IRE)4/6 fav
3. 311. Greannmhar (USA)14/1
2:45 Irish Wheelchair Association Premier Mascot Derby Handicap Flat · 7½f · 12 ran
1. 14. Pyrenees (IRE)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: David Wachman
2. 212. King Royal (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 31. Rain Rush (IRE)8/1
3:15 Dan Dooley Ford Motor Centre Maiden Flat · 1m 1f · 12 ran
1. 115. Psalm I (IRE)4/11 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: A P O'Brien
2. 25. Academy Gigsnreels (USA)33/1
3. 37. El Presidente (IRE)5/1
3:45 Kevin McManus Bookmaker Grimes Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 10 ran
1. 15. Larkwing (IRE)7/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: E McNamara
2. 210. Definate Spectacle (IRE)14/1
3. 311. Jubilant Note (IRE)10/1
4. 51. Kalderon (GER)3/1 fav
4:15 Mark Maher Construction Handicap Flat · 5f · 17 ran
1. 18. Adriatic I (GB)14/1Won by a head · J: D J Moran · T: Michael Mulvany
2. 211. Desert Ben (IRE)5/1 fav
3. 33. Six Of Hearts (GB)7/1
4:45 Ballykisteen Hotel & Golf Resort Hurdle Hurdle · 3m · 20 ran
1. 12. Oodachee (GB)11/8 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: D J Casey · T: C F Swan
2. 23. Recovery Man (IRE)7/4
3. 35. Susie Van Hall (IRE)7/1
5:15 O'Dwyer Tarmac Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 112. Caravino (IRE)6/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: Eoin Griffin
2. 215. Topenhall (IRE)25/1
3. 310. Gerannjo (IRE)8/1
4. 413. Collingwood (IRE)11/2 fav
5:45 Jim Ryan Racecourse Services INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 17 ran
1. 112. Zarinava (IRE)11/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Mrs Pauline Condon · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 26. Gwens Spirit (IRE)8/1
3. 35. Moonlight Lady (IRE)7/1
4. 53. Kennel Bridge (GB)100/30 fav

Tipperary racecourse statistics →

Vichy (FR) Soft · Turf · 1 race · France

2:00 Prix Madame Jean Couturie () (Fillies) Flat · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 1Tangaspeed (FR)Won by a head · J: Thierry Jarnet · T: R Laplanche
2. 2Antiquities (GB)
3. 3Saturnine (IRE)

Vichy racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 37 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 favourites7 of 35 won20.0% · 35 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 £17.27Staked £35.00, returned £17.73 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerJust Mossie (GB) 33/1The 2:00 Clovelly Lifeboat Juvenile Novices' Hurdle at Newton Abbot
Joint favourites1 of 3 won33.3% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Fairyhouse (IRE)	0	7	7	—
Newton Abbot	2	6	7	1 of 3 won
Redcar	3	8	8	—
Stratford	0	6	6	—
Tipperary (IRE)	2	8	8	—
Vichy (FR)	0	0	1	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 1 race has no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for it. 1 winner has 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 20 July 2008?: 37 races across 6 meetings were run on 20 July 2008: Fairyhouse (IRE) (7 races), Newton Abbot (7 races), Redcar (8 races), Stratford (6 races), Tipperary (IRE) (8 races) and Vichy (FR) (1 race). That is Fairyhouse (IRE) and Tipperary (IRE) in Ireland; Newton Abbot, Redcar and Stratford in Great Britain; Vichy (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 20 July 2008?: Fairyhouse (IRE): Good (Turf); Newton Abbot: Good To Firm (Turf); Redcar: Good (Turf); Stratford: Good (Turf); Tipperary (IRE): Good (Turf); Vichy (FR): Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 20 July 2008?: Outright favourites won 7 of 35 on 20 July 2008 (20.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 3. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £17.73 — a loss of £17.27. 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 Just Mossie (GB) at 33/1 in the 2:00 Clovelly Lifeboat Juvenile Novices' Hurdle at Newton Abbot.
What was the feature race on 20 July 2008?: The feature race was the 3:45 Kevin McManus Bookmaker Grimes Hurdle (Grade 3) at Tipperary (IRE), won by Larkwing (IRE) (7/2).
What time was the first race on 20 July 2008?: The first race was the 1:50 European Breeders' Fund Maiden Stakes at Redcar; the last was the 5:45 Jim Ryan Racecourse Services INH Flat Race at Tipperary (IRE).