What horse racing was on 3 August 2008?

33 races across 6 meetings were run on 3 August 2008: Chester (6 races), Deauville (FR) (6 races), Galway (7 races), La Teste De Buch (FR) (1 race), Market Rasen (7 races) and Newbury (6 races). That is Chester, Market Rasen and Newbury in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) and La Teste De Buch (FR) in France; Galway 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 3 August 2008?

Chester: Good (Turf); Deauville (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Galway: Yielding (Turf); La Teste De Buch (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Market Rasen: Good (Turf); Newbury: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 3 August 2008?

Outright favourites won 13 of 29 on 3 August 2008 (44.8%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £29.00 and returned £95.34 — a profit of £66.34. 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 Milanais (FR) at 59/1 in the 3:30 Criterium du Bequet - Chateau Font-Merlet at La Teste De Buch (FR).

What was the feature race on 3 August 2008?

The feature race was the 2:15 Prix Rothschild (ex Prix d'Astarte) (Fillies & Mares) (Group 1) at Deauville (FR), won by Goldikova (IRE) (4/1).

What time was the first race on 3 August 2008?

The first race was the 1:10 Prix de Cabourg - Jockey-Club de Turquie at Deauville (FR); the last was the 5:10 Special care Bathrooms Installed by Embers NH Flat Race at Market Rasen.

Racing Results

Sunday 3 August 2008

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33 races were run across 6 meetings on 3 August 2008: Chester, Deauville (FR), Galway, La Teste De Buch (FR), Market Rasen and Newbury.

Chester Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:20 Jewson Supporting British Heart Foundation EBF Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f 2y · 10 ran
1. 15. Proclaim (GB)5/2 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: J-P Guillambert · T: Mark Johnston
2. 22. Flintlock (IRE)5/1
3. 39. Game Roseanna (GB)20/1
2:50 Cheshire County Council Foster Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 18y · 8 ran
1. 12. El Zonda (GB)5/6 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Jim Boyle
2. 21. Aahaygirl (IRE)10/1
3. 36. River Dee (IRE)9/1
3:25 Childrens Adventure Farm Queensferry Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f 18y · 13 ran
1. 13. Green Manalishi (GB)7/2 jt-favWon by half a length · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 24. Damika (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 37. Reverence (GB)20/1
4:00 Halliwell Jones BMW - Mile Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f 122y · 13 ran
1. 19. The Kiddykid (IRE)12/1Won by a head · J: Tom McLaughlin · T: David Evans
2. 26. South Cape (GB)10/3 fav
3. 312. Obezyana (USA)25/1
4:30 Macmillan Cancer Support Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 66y · 11 ran
1. 13. Cheshire Prince (GB)13/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Dean Heslop · T: Mark Brisbourne
2. 29. Spirit of Adjisa (IRE)13/2
3. 312. Penang Cinta (GB)7/1
4. 68. Prelude (GB)5/1 fav
5:00 Gilds Recruitment Solutions Ltd Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 75y · 7 ran
1. 12. Bowder Stone (IRE)11/10 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: Mark H Tompkins
2. 23. Riqaab (IRE)7/2
3. 37. The Last Bottle (IRE)7/1

Chester racecourse statistics →

Deauville (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races · France

Outright favs won 0 of 3 · Biggest winner 11/2

1:10 Prix de Cabourg - Jockey-Club de Turquie (Straight Course) Flat · 6f · 5 ran
1. 12. Silver Frost (IRE)11/2Won by a neck · J: Olivier Peslier · T: Yves de Nicolay
2. 21. Abbeyside (GB)Evens fav
3. 34. Madda's Force (ITY)8/1
1:45 Prix des Collectivites (Handicap) Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 113. Gentoo (FR)Won by a neck · J: Franck Blondel · T: A Lyon
2. 218. Tarpon (GB)
3. 314. Jotestamax (FR)
2:15 Prix Rothschild (ex Prix d'Astarte) (Fillies & Mares) Flat · 1m · 9 ran
1. 18. Goldikova (IRE)4/1Won by half a length · J: Olivier Peslier · T: F Head
2. 21. Darjina (FR)11/4
3. 35. Natagora (FR)7/4 fav
3:15 Prix Conseil General des Yvelines - Fegentri World Cup of Nations (Handicap) (Amateur Riders) (AW) Flat · 7½f · 4 ran
1. 15. Royale Danehill (IRE)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr Florent Guy · T: N Clement
2. 21. Pierre De L'Une (FR)
3. 33. Royal Tiara (UAE)
4:15 Prix Equidia (Prix du Pre d'Auge) (Amateur Riders) (All-Weather) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 14. Arkando (GER)Won by a head · J: Mr David Bellocq · T: M Trybuhl
2. 210. Kasbah Bliss (FR)9/1
3. 35. Doudyla (FR)
4:45 Prix de Cherbourg (Handicap) Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 15. Ashaar (FR)Won by a head · J: Maxime Guyon · T: H-A Pantall
2. 26. Deja Super (IRE)
3. 38. Stock Option (FR)

Deauville racecourse statistics →

Galway Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

1:45 Corrib Village Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 18 ran
1. 12. Banna Man (IRE)5/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: P W Flood · T: T J O'Mara
2. 211. Loup Du Saubouas (FR)10/3 fav
3. 38. Musical Melody (IRE)10/1
2:15 Cork International Airport Hotel Handicap Hurdle (88-116) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 19 ran
1. 114. Darenjan (IRE)5/1Won by 6 lengths · J: P W Flood · T: John Joseph Hanlon
2. 215. Dream Champion (GB)7/2 fav
3. 31. Halla San (GB)10/1
2:45 Tara Towers Hotel Handicap Hurdle (88-130) Hurdle · 3m · 17 ran
1. 16. Laura's Light (IRE)9/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Ian McCarthy · T: D T Hughes
2. 23. Ah Ya Boy Ya (IRE)9/2 fav
3. 39. El Jo (IRE)20/1
3:15 M.McNamara & Co. Builders Dublin & Galway H'cap (Premier) Flat · 7f · 16 ran
1. 112. Almass (IRE)12/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Sam James · T: Kevin Prendergast
2. 22. Energized (IRE)8/1
3. 39. Russian Empress (IRE)9/1
4. 144. Thoughtless Moment (IRE)5/1 fav
3:45 Parknasilla Hotel Handicap (50-70) Flat · 7f · 16 ran
1. 111. Senators Alibi (GB)7/1Won by a head · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: T J O'Mara
2. 29. Dafaroun (IRE)6/1 fav
3. 318. Denanto (IRE)14/1
4:15 Mercer Hotel EBF Fillies Maiden Flat · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 111. Suailce (IRE)4/5 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 28. Moonlight Sapphire (GB)4/1
3. 310. Riversfield Rose (IRE)50/1
4:45 Montrose Hotel (Pro-Am) Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 14 ran
1. 11. Caim Hill (IRE)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Brian O'Connell · T: Philip Fenton
2. 26. Frascati Park (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 33. Otay Kawn (IRE)4/1

Galway racecourse statistics →

La Teste De Buch (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 1 of 1 · Biggest winner 59/1

3:30 Criterium du Bequet - Chateau Font-Merlet () Flat · 6f · 9 ran
1. 13. Milanais (FR)59/1Won by a head · J: Jimmy Martin · T: B De Montzey
2. 28. Aseena (IRE)
3. 31. Diableside (FR)

La Teste De Buch racecourse statistics →

Market Rasen Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:00 Embers Gas & Oil Boiler Installation Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f 110y · 13 ran
1. 19. New Wish (IRE)14/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Keith Mercer · T: Stephen Clark
2. 21. Aleemdar (IRE)5/1
3. 310. Patsy Bee (IRE)12/1
4. 613. Gamma Velorum (IRE)6/4 fav
2:30 Embers Install Worcester Bosch Heat Pumps Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 13 ran
1. 13. Southern Regent (IND)4/11 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 21. Bethanys Boy (IRE)7/1
3. 311. Cape Dancer (IRE)100/1
3:00 Embers Multifuel Stove Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 11 ran
1. 11. Winter Star (GB)2/1 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: D P Fahy · T: Evan Williams
2. 27. Tide Slider (GB)4/1
3. 34. Saltrash (IRE)5/1
3:35 Embers Bathroom Design Supply & Installation Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 110y · 7 ran
1. 13. Little Lu (IRE)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 22. Ursis (FR)11/2
3. 35. Mister Benedictine (GB)6/1
4. 56. Lemon Silk (IRE)10/3 fav
4:10 Embers Install Worcester Bosch Solar Panels Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 13. Water Taxi (GB)11/2Won by 8 lengths · J: Richie McGrath · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 28. Kilcrea Asla (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 37. Double Mead (GB)8/1
4:40 Steve Appleby And Friends Annual Raceday Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f · 10 ran
1. 13. Wee William (GB)3/1 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Robert Walford · T: Tim Walford
2. 22. September Moon (GB)10/3
3. 36. Earcomesannie (IRE)5/1
5:10 Special care Bathrooms Installed by Embers NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f 110y · 12 ran
1. 16. Eighteenfifty (GB)7/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: A P McCoy · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 21. Another Moment (GB)7/2
3. 34. Willie Wong (IRE)15/2

Market Rasen racecourse statistics →

Newbury Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 17/2

1:40 Academy Insurance Amateur Riders' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 6y · 15 ran
1. 13. Western Roots (GB)2/1 favWon by half a length · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Andrew Balding
2. 24. Gallego (GB)13/2
3. 36. Home (GB)16/1
2:10 E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f 8y · 16 ran
1. 17. Marine Boy (IRE)9/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 214. Glen Molly (IRE)3/1
3. 312. D'Nurse (IRE)33/1
2:40 Grundon Recycle Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 14. Lahaleeb (IRE)17/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Michael Metcalfe · T: Mick Channon
2. 22. Lucky Redback (IRE)7/2
3. 36. Fasalee (IRE)16/1
4. 61. Watergate (IRE)6/4 fav
3:15 E.B.F. Chalice Stakes (Fillies' Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f 5y · 10 ran
1. 111. Suzi's Decision (GB)15/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: J F Egan · T: Paul D'Arcy
2. 23. Ronaldsay (GB)9/1
3. 310. Presbyterian Nun (IRE)25/1
4. 101. Gull Wing (IRE)3/1 fav
3:50 Blackmore Building Contractors Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 34y · 11 ran
1. 11. Cheveton (GB)9/2 favWon by a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: Richard Price
2. 212. Brandywell Boy (IRE)16/1
3. 311. Judge 'n Jury (GB)5/1
4:20 Boyzone Are Here 16th August Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 6y · 12 ran
1. 16. Miss Rochester (IRE)9/4 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 24. Houri (IRE)5/1
3. 312. Berrynarbor (GB)20/1

Newbury racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 33 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 favourites13 of 29 won44.8% · 29 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 £66.34Staked £29.00, returned £95.34 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMilanais (FR) 59/1The 3:30 Criterium du Bequet - Chateau Font-Merlet at La Teste De Buch (FR)
Joint favourites1 of 2 won50.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chester	3	5	6	1 of 2 won
Deauville (FR)	0	3	6	—
Galway	1	7	7	—
La Teste De Buch (FR)	1	1	1	—
Market Rasen	4	7	7	—
Newbury	4	6	6	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 3 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 4 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 3 August 2008?: 33 races across 6 meetings were run on 3 August 2008: Chester (6 races), Deauville (FR) (6 races), Galway (7 races), La Teste De Buch (FR) (1 race), Market Rasen (7 races) and Newbury (6 races). That is Chester, Market Rasen and Newbury in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) and La Teste De Buch (FR) in France; Galway 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 3 August 2008?: Chester: Good (Turf); Deauville (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Galway: Yielding (Turf); La Teste De Buch (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Market Rasen: Good (Turf); Newbury: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 3 August 2008?: Outright favourites won 13 of 29 on 3 August 2008 (44.8%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £29.00 and returned £95.34 — a profit of £66.34. 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 Milanais (FR) at 59/1 in the 3:30 Criterium du Bequet - Chateau Font-Merlet at La Teste De Buch (FR).
What was the feature race on 3 August 2008?: The feature race was the 2:15 Prix Rothschild (ex Prix d'Astarte) (Fillies & Mares) (Group 1) at Deauville (FR), won by Goldikova (IRE) (4/1).
What time was the first race on 3 August 2008?: The first race was the 1:10 Prix de Cabourg - Jockey-Club de Turquie at Deauville (FR); the last was the 5:10 Special care Bathrooms Installed by Embers NH Flat Race at Market Rasen.