What horse racing was on 7 August 2008?

50 races across 8 meetings were run on 7 August 2008: Bath (6 races), Brighton (6 races), Folkestone (6 races), Haydock (6 races), Sandown (6 races), Sligo (IRE) (7 races), Tipperary (IRE) (7 races) and Yarmouth (6 races). That is Bath, Brighton, Folkestone, Haydock, Sandown and Yarmouth in Great Britain; Sligo (IRE) and Tipperary (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 7 August 2008?

Bath: Good To Soft (Turf); Brighton: Good (Turf); Folkestone: Good To Firm (Turf); Haydock: Soft (Turf); Sandown: Good (Turf); Sligo (IRE): Yielding (Turf); Tipperary (IRE): Soft (Turf); Yarmouth: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 7 August 2008?

Outright favourites won 18 of 46 on 7 August 2008 (39.1%); joint favourites won 3 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £46.00 and returned £48.56 — a profit of £2.56. 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 Western Rose (IRE) at 25/1 in the 8:10 Tipperary Lions Club Maiden Hurdle at Tipperary (IRE) (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 7 August 2008?

The feature race was the 7:05 Coolmore Hurricane Run Stakes () (Listed) at Tipperary (IRE), won by Super Pistachio (IRE) (EvensF).

What time was the first race on 7 August 2008?

The first race was the 2:10 Paul Sculthorpe Testimonial Maiden Auction Stakes at Haydock; the last was the 8:40 Hideout Pub Sologhead Handicap Hurdle at Tipperary (IRE).

Racing Results

Thursday 7 August 2008

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50 races were run across 8 meetings on 7 August 2008: Bath, Brighton, Folkestone, Haydock, Sandown, Sligo (IRE), Tipperary (IRE) and Yarmouth.

Bath Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

5:55 Grosvenor Casinos Bristol Membership Is Free Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m3½f · 5 ran
1. 11. Deer Daylami (IRE)11/4Won by 1½ lengths · J: Matthew Davies · T: Mick Channon
2. 25. Suite Francaise (GB)9/1
3. 32. Dubai Petal (IRE)15/8 fav
6:25 Grosvenor Casinos Try Our Experience Packages Maiden Auction Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5½f · 7 ran
1. 13. Rioliina (IRE)3/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Adrian McCarthy · T: Jonathan Portman
2. 24. Wake Me Now (IRE)3/1
3. 31. Via Mia (GB)2/1 fav
7:00 Grosvenor Casino Bristol Free Bet For Joining Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 18. Like For Like (IRE)6/5 favWon by half a length · J: Pat Dobbs · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 27. Intrepid Lady (IRE)8/1
3. 34. August Days (IRE)11/2
7:30 Grosvenor Prize Draw Night Friday 8th August Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5½f · 7 ran
1. 11. Kyle (IRE)7/4 favWon by a nose · J: Hadden Frost · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 26. Drumming Party (USA)9/2
3. 35. Bazguy (GB)11/1
8:05 Grosvenor Casino Great Night Out Experience Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 15. Oriental Girl (GB)3/1Won by a short head · J: David Kinsella · T: Jonathan Geake
2. 21. Desiderio (GB)9/2
3. 32. Clovis (GB)11/2
4. 54. Sarah Park (IRE)11/4 fav
8:35 E.B.F./Grosvenor Casino £4 000 Jackpot Slot Machines Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 110. Pretty Bonnie (GB)12/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Natalia Gemelova · T: Andrew Price
2. 22. Diane's Choice (GB)7/1
3. 34. Night Rocket (IRE)100/30 fav

Bath racecourse statistics →

Brighton Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:30 toteplacepot Nursery Flat · Class 5 · 5½f · 10 ran
1. 12. The Magic Of Rio (GB)5/1Won by half a length · J: Liam Jones · T: William Haggas
2. 23. Kate The Great (GB)13/2
3. 38. Red Cell (IRE)8/1
4. 51. Pocket's Pick (IRE)7/2 fav
3:00 toteswinger Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 13. Cavendish Road (IRE)2/1 favWon by half a length · J: Richard Hughes · T: William Muir
2. 26. Hameildaeme (GB)100/30
3. 32. Spit And Polish (GB)8/1
3:30 New Somerfield Brighton North Street Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 17. Palais Polaire (GB)16/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Robert Havlin · T: Jonathan Geake
2. 25. Kannon (GB)9/4 jt-fav
3. 36. Coup De Torchon (FR)12/1
4:00 totesport.com Brighton Challenge Cup (Handicap) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f · 15 ran
1. 116. King Supreme (IRE)7/1Won by a length · J: Tadhg O'Shea · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 24. Spring Dream (IRE)13/2
3. 39. Del Mar Sunset (GB)10/1
4. 1014. Mon Plaisir (USA)5/1 fav
4:30 totesport 0800 221 221 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 15. Lopinot (IRE)9/1Won by half a length · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: Martin Bosley
2. 213. Tuscan Treaty (GB)20/1
3. 31. Star Strider (GB)8/1
4. 66. Prince Valentine (GB)100/30 fav
5:00 toteexacta Brighton Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 11. Filligree (IRE)2/1 favWon by half a length · J: William Carson · T: Rae Guest
2. 24. Artistic License (IRE)7/1
3. 33. Fly Kiss (GB)5/1

Brighton racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 8/1

5:35 totesportcasino.com Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m1½f · 12 ran
1. 14. Split The Wind (USA)2/1 favWon by a neck · J: Harry Poulton · T: Sheena West
2. 27. Meohmy (GB)11/1
3. 312. Blur (GB)9/1
6:05 braemarpensionrelease.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m7½f · 8 ran
1. 19. Casual Garcia (GB)5/6 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Seb Sanders · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 23. Daring Racer (GER)7/1
3. 32. Lapina (IRE)7/1
6:40 Over 100 Games At totesportcasino.com Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 15. Oil Man (IRE)10/11 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Peter Winkworth
2. 28. Bright Enough (GB)13/2
3. 37. Spinning Waters (GB)33/1
7:10 Play Roulette At totesportcasino.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 14. Kinnego Bay (IRE)8/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Chris Catlin · T: B W Hills
2. 25. Valento (GB)9/4
3. 310. Reve Vert (FR)7/1
4. 72. El Fuser (GB)2/1 fav
7:45 Play Blackjack At totesportcasino.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 13. Galpin Junior (USA)8/15 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Seb Sanders · T: Brian Meehan
2. 29. Secret Society (GB)13/2
3. 31. Dannios (GB)12/1
8:15 Play Video Poker At totesportcasino.com Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 11. Overwing (IRE)3/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: Robert Cowell
2. 24. Miss Poppy (GB)8/1
3. 33. Gower Belle (GB)7/1
4. 52. Tilsworth Charlie (GB)5/2 fav

Folkestone racecourse statistics →

Haydock Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 11/1

2:10 Paul Sculthorpe Testimonial Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 14. Splinter Cell (USA)3/1 jt-favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Marco Botti
2. 21. Union IslandI (IRE)9/2
3. 35. Ubi Ace (GB)100/1
2:40 E B F James Edwards Landrover Novice Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 5 ran
1. 13. Caranbola (GB)9/4Won by a head · J: Alan Munro · T: Mel Brittain
2. 22. Sneak Preview (GB)15/8 fav
3. 34. First City (GB)9/1
3:10 David Spencer Ltd Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 13. Whiteoak Lady (IRE)11/1Won by a head · J: Jack Dean · T: John Spearing
2. 22. Tadalavil (GB)7/1
3. 34. Strawberry Moon (IRE)5/1
4. 46. Bonne (GB)5/2 fav
3:40 NetFlights.com Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 111. Mangham (IRE)6/1Won by a length · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: David Brown
2. 21. Unbreak My Heart (IRE)14/1
3. 312. Reel Buddy Star (GB)12/1
4. 44. Stevie Thunder (GB)5/2 fav
4:10 Paul Sculthorpe Testimonial Raceday Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 6f · 10 ran
1. 12. Daraahem (IRE)11/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Martin Dwyer · T: B W Hills
2. 24. Meshtri (IRE)9/1
3. 33. Allied Powers (IRE)11/2
4. 65. Woodcutter (IRE)2/1 fav
4:40 Paul Sculthorpe Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m2½f · 13 ran
1. 11. Hurlingham (GB)10/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Michael Easterby
2. 22. Mae Cigan (FR)4/1 fav
3. 312. Three Strings (USA)14/1

Haydock racecourse statistics →

Sandown Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

5:45 harino.com Virtual Racing Real Excitement Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 12. Cut The Cackle (IRE)8/1Won by a length · J: Darryll Holland · T: Peter Winkworth
2. 27. Peper Harow (IRE)6/1
3. 38. Poyle Meg (GB)11/10 fav
6:15 Group Clean Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 16. Ridge Wood Dani (IRE)3/1Won by a nose · J: Richard Hughes · T: Eric Alston
2. 25. Blue Jack (GB)9/2
3. 33. Barbary Boy (FR)9/2
4. 41. Le Toreador (GB)9/4 fav
6:50 London Focus 15 Years Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 18. Chater Way (GB)2/1 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Tom Queally · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 29. Atabaas Allure (FR)7/2
3. 37. Khan Tengri (IRE)25/1
7:20 Inkerman London Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 14. Isphahan (GB)3/1 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Darryll Holland · T: Andrew Balding
2. 211. Effigy (GB)4/1
3. 37. Palmetto Point (GB)13/2
7:55 Are You Covered? Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 111. Ascot Lime (GB)11/4 favWon by a head · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 29. Conquisto (GB)8/1
3. 34. Tanto Faz (IRE)7/2
8:25 Betnow Instant Text Betting Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 11. Novikov (GB)10/1Won by a head · J: Louis-Philippe Beuzelin · T: John Gosden
2. 26. Slip (GB)15/8 fav
3. 37. La Sarrazine (FR)11/4

Sandown racecourse statistics →

Sligo (IRE) Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

5:10 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden Flat · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 110. Yummy Mummy (GB)7/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Rory Cleary · T: Francis Ennis
2. 23. Ashka (IRE)3/1
3. 39. Xcape To Victory (IRE)33/1
5:40 Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap Flat · 1m 4f · 13 ran
1. 19. Pretty Demanding (IRE)8/1Won by a length · J: Shane Gorey · T: Michael Quinlan
2. 212. Roll Over Rover (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 37. Her Courtesy (IRE)20/1
6:10 Sligo Park Hotel Handicap Flat · 1m 4f · 12 ran
1. 12. Jettymarc (IRE)6/1Won by 3 lengths · J: P Shanahan · T: Tracey Collins
2. 25. Western Winner (GB)7/2
3. 36. Dirtybirdie (GB)5/2 fav
6:45 John Perry Race Flat · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 15. Motafaany (USA)4/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Kevin Prendergast
2. 26. Theocritus (USA)11/4
3. 37. Miss Russmac (GB)100/1
4. 84. Ballyhaunis (GB)4/6 fav
7:20 Martin Reilly BMW Dealer Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 13. Inner Voice (USA)4/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: J J Lambe
2. 22. Covie Lad (USA)7/4 fav
3. 34. Ilikeyou (IRE)9/4
7:50 Leo McMorrow Memorial Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 15 ran
1. 110. Randall's Diana (IRE)14/1Won by a length · J: Shane Butler · T: Seamus Fahey
2. 25. My True Romance (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Lucky Spring (IRE)9/2
4. 132. Nocturnal Knight (GB)11/4 fav
8:20 Tuesday 26th August at Sligo INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 12 ran
1. 12. Beneficial Spirit (IRE)11/4 jt-favWon by 2 lengths · J: Mr D MacAuley · T: P J Rothwell
2. 25. Pass The Vodka (IRE)11/4 jt-fav
3. 313. Tijuana Dancer (IRE)9/1

Sligo racecourse statistics →

Tipperary (IRE) Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

5:30 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden Flat · 5f · 15 ran
1. 115. Sugar Free (IRE)4/6 favWon by a head · J: Wayne Lordan · T: T Stack
2. 28. Brown Vixen (IRE)10/1
3. 314. Silver Shoon (IRE)9/4
6:00 Super Sunday on 5th October Handicap Flat · 5f · 10 ran
1. 19. Lady Schmuck (IRE)11/2Won by a short head · J: Michael Hussey · T: Tracey Collins
2. 24. Fly By Magic (IRE)9/1
3. 37. Point Calimere (IRE)12/1
4. 58. Brave Falcon (IRE)4/1 fav
6:30 Pride Of Tipperary Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 12. Brutto Facie (IRE)9/4 jt-favWon by 3 lengths · J: T G M Ryan · T: M J P O'Brien
2. 24. Quinmaster (USA)9/4 jt-fav
3. 310. Jumeirah Scarer (GB)50/1
7:05 Coolmore Hurricane Run Stakes () Flat · 7½f · 6 ran
1. 13. Super Pistachio (IRE)Evens favWon by 3 lengths · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: A P O'Brien
2. 22. Sawtooth Mountain (USA)14/1
3. 31. Driving Snow (GB)5/1
7:35 Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap Flat · 7½f · 12 ran
1. 19. Springfort (IRE)15/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Danny Mullins · T: Tracey Collins
2. 213. Water Side (FR)11/2 fav
3. 312. Wakita I (IRE)8/1
8:10 Tipperary Lions Club Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 19 ran
1. 120. Western Rose (IRE)25/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Adrian Maguire
2. 217. Two Timer (IRE)7/4
3. 315. Rochester Row I (IRE)6/4 fav
8:40 Hideout Pub Sologhead Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 19 ran
1. 118. Clan Music (IRE)25/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: J R Barry · T: Lorna Casey
2. 211. Garrai Ard (IRE)4/1
3. 319. Conclave (IRE)9/1
4. 47. Monahullan Prince (GB)3/1 fav

Tipperary racecourse statistics →

Yarmouth Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

2:20 European Breeders' Fund Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 11. Aakef (IRE)6/4 favWon by half a length · J: Richard Hills · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 24. Hajoum (IRE)7/2
3. 36. Bounty Box (GB)33/1
2:50 bet365 Best Odds Guaranteed On Every Race Maiden Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 15 ran
1. 18. Hurricane Harriet (GB)6/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Oscar Urbina · T: Robert Cowell
2. 21. Towy Boy (IRE)14/1
3. 37. Peas In A Pod (GB)7/2 fav
3:20 Great Yarmouth Mercury Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 14. Redsensor (GB)5/2 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Mick Quinn
2. 26. Last Angel (IRE)10/1
3. 35. Cherished Song (GB)9/1
3:50 Parklands Leisure Holiday Caravans Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 11. Certain Promise (USA)4/6 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 26. Brave Mave (GB)14/1
3. 33. Loveinanelevator (GB)9/2
4:20 FDS - Looking After Your Franchising Needs Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m3½f · 11 ran
1. 19. China Pink (GB)3/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Joe Fanning · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 24. Bella Medici (GB)16/1
3. 35. Bruki (IRE)25/1
4. 41. Golden Bishop (GB)2/1 fav
4:50 Injured Jockeys Fund Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f · 13 ran
1. 19. Kimono My House (GB)7/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: James Given
2. 28. Azure Mist (GB)14/1
3. 31. Ghufa (IRE)8/1

Yarmouth racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 50 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 favourites18 of 46 won39.1% · 46 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 £2.56Staked £46.00, returned £48.56 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerWestern Rose (IRE) 25/1The 8:10 Tipperary Lions Club Maiden Hurdle at Tipperary (IRE) · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites3 of 8 won37.5% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Bath	2	6	6	—
Brighton	2	5	6	0 of 2 won
Folkestone	4	6	6	—
Haydock	0	5	6	1 of 2 won
Sandown	3	6	6	—
Sligo (IRE)	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Tipperary (IRE)	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Yarmouth	4	6	6	—

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 7 August 2008?: 50 races across 8 meetings were run on 7 August 2008: Bath (6 races), Brighton (6 races), Folkestone (6 races), Haydock (6 races), Sandown (6 races), Sligo (IRE) (7 races), Tipperary (IRE) (7 races) and Yarmouth (6 races). That is Bath, Brighton, Folkestone, Haydock, Sandown and Yarmouth in Great Britain; Sligo (IRE) and Tipperary (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 7 August 2008?: Bath: Good To Soft (Turf); Brighton: Good (Turf); Folkestone: Good To Firm (Turf); Haydock: Soft (Turf); Sandown: Good (Turf); Sligo (IRE): Yielding (Turf); Tipperary (IRE): Soft (Turf); Yarmouth: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 7 August 2008?: Outright favourites won 18 of 46 on 7 August 2008 (39.1%); joint favourites won 3 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £46.00 and returned £48.56 — a profit of £2.56. 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 Western Rose (IRE) at 25/1 in the 8:10 Tipperary Lions Club Maiden Hurdle at Tipperary (IRE) (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 7 August 2008?: The feature race was the 7:05 Coolmore Hurricane Run Stakes () (Listed) at Tipperary (IRE), won by Super Pistachio (IRE) (EvensF).
What time was the first race on 7 August 2008?: The first race was the 2:10 Paul Sculthorpe Testimonial Maiden Auction Stakes at Haydock; the last was the 8:40 Hideout Pub Sologhead Handicap Hurdle at Tipperary (IRE).