What horse racing was on 8 August 2008?

47 races across 8 meetings were run on 8 August 2008: Brighton (7 races), Cork (7 races), Haydock (6 races), Lingfield (3 races), Lingfield (AW) (4 races), Newmarket (6 races), Wexford (7 races) and Worcester (7 races). That is Brighton, Haydock, Lingfield, Lingfield (AW), Newmarket and Worcester in Great Britain; Cork and Wexford 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 8 August 2008?

Brighton: Good (Turf); Cork: Good To Yielding (Turf); Haydock: Good To Soft (Turf); Lingfield: Good (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newmarket: Good To Soft (Turf); Wexford: Yielding (Turf); Worcester: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 8 August 2008?

Outright favourites won 13 of 40 on 8 August 2008 (32.5%); joint favourites won 2 of 14. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £40.00 and returned £37.15 — a loss of £2.85. 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 Muffett's Dream (GB) at 50/1 in the 2:10 Surrey Mirror Handicap at Lingfield.

What was the feature race on 8 August 2008?

The feature race was the 6:10 Ladbrokes Give Thanks Stakes (Fillies Group 3) (Group 3) at Cork, won by Unsung Heroine (IRE) (11/2).

What time was the first race on 8 August 2008?

The first race was the 2:10 Surrey Mirror Handicap at Lingfield; the last was the 8:40 Glantane Flat Race at Cork.

Racing Results

Friday 8 August 2008

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47 races were run across 8 meetings on 8 August 2008: Brighton, Cork, Haydock, Lingfield, Lingfield (AW), Newmarket, Wexford and Worcester.

Brighton Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:30 toteplacepot Maiden Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 209y · 13 ran
1. 15. Spent (GB)5/1Won by half a length · J: Chris Catlin · T: Mouse Hamilton-Fairley
2. 26. Royal Sovereign (IRE)33/1
3. 32. Astroangel (GB)9/2 jt-fav
3:00 For A Quality Betting Experience Choose Better Claiming Stks Flat · Class 6 · 7f 214y · 11 ran
1. 12. Steig (IRE)11/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: James Doyle · T: Carl Llewellyn
2. 210. Rockjumper (GB)50/1
3. 38. Casablanca Minx (IRE)12/1
3:30 AJC UK Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 213y · 11 ran
1. 13. Who's Winning (IRE)4/1 favWon by half a length · J: George Baker · T: Brendan Powell
2. 211. Razzano (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Cleveland (GB)10/1
4:00 toteswinger Brighton Rocket Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 213y · 10 ran
1. 12. Billion Dollar Kid (GB)11/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Kevin Ghunowa · T: Ronald Harris
2. 23. Peter Island (FR)7/2 fav
3. 36. Cosmic Destiny (IRE)9/1
4:30 Spearmint Rhino Rouge Brighton Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 209y · 14 ran
1. 16. Solo River (GB)10/3 jt-favWon by a length · J: Chris Catlin · T: Peter Makin
2. 24. Bosamcliff (IRE)16/1
3. 310. Pretty Officer (USA)10/3 jt-fav
5:00 Danco Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 196y · 13 ran
1. 114. Soundbyte (GB)20/1Won by half a length · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: John Gallagher
2. 24. She's So Pretty (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Dusk (GB)5/2 fav
5:30 toteexacta Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 59y · 9 ran
1. 16. Jayanjay (GB)5/1Won by a short head · J: Richard Smith · T: Brett Johnson
2. 22. Azygous (GB)11/4 fav
3. 31. Night Prospector (GB)5/1

Brighton racecourse statistics →

Cork Good To Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

5:40 Platinum Stakes (Listed) Flat · 1m · 11 ran
1. 11. Duff (IRE)8/1Won by a short head · J: Fran Berry · T: Edward Lynam
2. 29. Mr Medici (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Jalmira (IRE)10/3
4. 37. Prima Luce (IRE)3/1 fav
6:10 Ladbrokes Give Thanks Stakes (Fillies Group 3) Flat · 1m 4f · 16 ran
1. 116. Unsung Heroine (IRE)11/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Wayne Lordan · T: T Stack
2. 24. Hasanka (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Arkadina (IRE)14/1
4. 127. Chinese White (IRE)9/4 fav
6:40 Newmarket Handicap (45-60) Flat · 1m 4f · 13 ran
1. 19. Saranjo (IRE)13/2Won by a short head · J: Fran Berry · T: T Hogan
2. 214. Crowning Moment (IRE)5/1
3. 36. Camolin (IRE)4/1 fav
7:10 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Fillies Handicap Flat · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 110. Lizzie Bennett (IRE)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Chris Hayes · T: Joseph G Murphy
2. 22. Kitty Hawk Miss (IRE)3/1 jt-fav
3. 312. Gladiole (GER)25/1
7:40 Cork Handicap Hurdle (81-109) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 15 ran
1. 13. Blue Express (IRE)6/1Won by a neck · J: Alain Cawley · T: Ms Caroline Hutchinson
2. 21. Square Root (IRE)8/1
3. 35. Clonsilla Affairs (IRE)10/1
4. 52. Dorset Square (IRE)4/1 fav
8:10 Killetra Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 24 ran
1. 13. Cloone Stream (IRE)7/4 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: D J Casey · T: C F Swan
2. 25. Flashy Beau (IRE)5/1
3. 310. Rockys Choice (IRE)11/4
8:40 Glantane Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 1f · 14 ran
1. 17. Career Move (IRE)5/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Miss K J Harrison · T: Mrs C Harrison
2. 21. Acorn Prince (IRE)20/1
3. 313. Supreme Dolly (IRE)7/1
4. 44. Native Knight (IRE)2/1 fav

Cork racecourse statistics →

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

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

6:05 Steve Donohue Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 30y · 12 ran
1. 18. Tanforan (GB)11/1Won by a neck · J: Billy Cray · T: Brian Baugh
2. 21. Glenridding (GB)3/1 fav
3. 36. Pitbull (GB)7/2
6:35 Lambrini Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 120y · 5 ran
1. 11. Persian Peril (GB)3/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Tom Eaves · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 24. Bocciani (GER)11/4
3. 33. Petrosian (GB)20/1
4. 42. Harvest Joy (IRE)2/1 fav
7:05 E.B.F. Haydock Park Pony Club Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 11. Come And Go (UAE)8/1Won by a neck · J: Neil Callan · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 27. Servoca (CAN)4/5 fav
3. 34. Gilbertian (GB)33/1
7:35 Countrywide Freight Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 13. Polish Pride (GB)15/8 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Mark Lawson · T: Mel Brittain
2. 22. Sweet Smile (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Cutting Comments (GB)4/1
8:05 MTB Group Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f · 6 ran
1. 15. Zed Candy (FR)12/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Patrick Donaghy · T: John Stimpson
2. 21. Alonso de Guzman (IRE)4/7 fav
3. 33. Depraux (IRE)9/1
8:35 Harvey Nichols Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 30y · 6 ran
1. 15. Brasingaman Hifive (GB)20/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Dale Gibson · T: Geraldine Rees
2. 27. Holden Eagle (GB)9/1
3. 32. Midnight Muse (USA)7/1
4. 51. Amber Queen (IRE)4/6 fav

Haydock racecourse statistics →

Lingfield Good · Turf · 3 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 3 · Biggest winner 50/1

2:10 Surrey Mirror Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 112. Muffett's Dream (GB)50/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Micky Fenton · T: John Bridger
2. 210. Fantasy Crusader (GB)10/1
3. 36. Rehabilitation (GB)7/1
4. 51. Action Impact (ARG)2/1 fav
2:40 East Grinstead Courier And Observer Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 106y · 10 ran
1. 12. Olimpo (FR)5/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: James Millman · T: Rod Millman
2. 21. Cupid's Glory (GB)3/1 fav
3. 39. The Grey One (IRE)11/1
3:10 Henry Streeter Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f · 13 ran
1. 11. Darksideofthemoon (IRE)20/1Won by half a length · J: Paul Doe · T: Nick Gifford
2. 27. Fortune City (UAE)4/1
3. 313. Wild Rhubarb (GB)4/1
4. 48. Mushtaaq (USA)7/2 fav

Lingfield racecourse statistics →

Lingfield (AW) Standard · AW · 4 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 3 · Biggest winner 33/1

3:40 thisissurreytoday.co.uk Novice Stakes (AW) Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 12. Masamah (IRE)5/2 jt-favWon by 2 lengths · J: Richard Hills · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 21. Art Preview (USA)5/2 jt-fav
3. 35. Evelyn May (IRE)4/1
4:10 Alan Hogg's 60th at Bricklayers Chipstead Selling Stks (AW) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 16. Flawless Diamond (IRE)33/1Won by half a length · J: Liam Keniry · T: J S Moore
2. 21. Missus Christie (GB)7/1
3. 33. Silent Treatment (IRE)7/1
4. 512. Ruasgreyasme (USA)6/4 fav
4:40 'Making Local Matter' More Handicap (AW) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 11. Tubby Isaacs (GB)2/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Seb Sanders · T: Peter Makin
2. 23. Our Fugitive (IRE)7/1
3. 312. Bollin Franny (GB)10/1
5:10 Blindley Heath Fillies' Handicap (AW) Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 19. Convallaria (FR)12/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Robert Havlin · T: G Wragg
2. 27. Plumage (GB)16/1
3. 310. Kannon (GB)3/1 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 4 · Biggest winner 10/1

5:50 High Street Cafe Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 17 ran
1. 119. Wingwalker (GB)9/4 favWon by a length · J: Tom Queally · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 24. Delegator (GB)6/1
3. 312. Midnight Cruiser (IRE)14/1
6:20 ECENI Productions Selling Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 114. Sienna Lake (IRE)10/3Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 27. Pokfulham (IRE)33/1
3. 33. Ashwinder (IRE)12/1
4. 121. Against The Rules (GB)9/4 fav
6:50 Lucid Thinking Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 19. Battle of Hastings (GB)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Hayley Turner · T: Michael Bell
2. 22. Kings Troop (GB)5/2 jt-fav
3. 311. Super Fourteen (GB)20/1
7:20 davidcroft.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 16. Krugerrand (USA)7/1Won by a nose · J: Ryan Moore · T: Willie Musson
2. 28. Balnagore (GB)11/1
3. 313. Just Intersky (USA)33/1
7:50 Kids Company Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 5 ran
1. 13. Meydan City (USA)4/5 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 25. Siberian Tiger (IRE)5/1
3. 31. By Command (GB)5/2
8:20 Jet Airways (India) Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 11. Seamus Shindig (GB)10/1Won by a nose · J: Amy Scott · T: Henry Candy
2. 212. Amicus Meus (IRE)5/1
3. 37. Cornus (GB)15/2
4. 68. Resplendent Alpha (GB)9/2 fav

Newmarket (July) racecourse statistics →

Wexford Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

5:25 Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (45-60) Flat · 1m 5f · 16 ran
1. 111. Elas Child (IRE)7/2 favWon by a short head · J: Shane Foley · T: M Halford
2. 24. Charleville (GB)12/1
3. 36. Molton Rock (IRE)20/1
4. 37. Goochie (IRE)16/1
5:55 Hook Head Maiden Flat · 1m 5f · 12 ran
1. 13. Total Excitement (IRE)4/5 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Davy Condon · T: Thomas Cooper
2. 212. Cathrine De Medici (IRE)13/2
3. 311. The Tartan Army (IRE)5/1
6:25 Carnsore Point Handicap (45-60) Flat · 2m · 10 ran
1. 17. All Heart (GB)5/2 favWon by a head · J: Shane Gorey · T: Thomas Mullins
2. 23. Annie's Dream (IRE)9/1
3. 34. The Buck (IRE)8/1
6:55 Whitford House Hotel (qr) Race Flat · 2m · 9 ran
1. 13. Salesin (GB)5/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Mr P Roche · T: Niall Madden
2. 29. Ouhetu Des Mottes (FR)9/4
3. 36. Flamenco Prince (GB)13/2
4. 48. The Spoonplayer (IRE)2/1 fav
7:30 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (77-90) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 15 ran
1. 110. Hu Ha Jo (IRE)7/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Conor Maxwell · T: Ms Caroline Hutchinson
2. 26. Bru Na Si (IRE)11/2 jt-fav
3. 38. Cylindar Rattler (IRE)16/1
8:00 Raven Point (QR) Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 11. Adajal (IRE)11/8 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Ms N Carberry · T: C F Swan
2. 25. Root Cause (GB)5/1
3. 311. Fairwood Lilly (IRE)33/1
8:30 Baganbun Mares Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 14 ran
1. 110. Miss Maranello (IRE)7/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Ms N Carberry · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 27. Ella Watson (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 38. Kneel Is Agum (IRE)10/1

Wexford (2005–2015) racecourse statistics →

Worcester Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

2:20 Worcestershire Now Claiming Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 11. Prime Contender (GB)5/1Won by a length · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: George Baker
2. 27. Redemption (GB)11/1
3. 311. Lesdream (GB)16/1
4. 106. Lord On The Run (IRE)9/2 fav
2:50 Go Programmed Maintenance With Whittle Painting Novices' Hdl Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 11. Distiller (IRE)10/11 favWon by 16 lengths · J: David England · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 28. Runaround Sue (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Canndar (IRE)3/1
3:20 Annie's 70th Birthday Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 12. Wildbach (IRE)Evens favWon by 8 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: C Von Der Recke
2. 212. Mycenean Prince (USA)15/2
3. 37. Pips Assertive Way (GB)4/1
3:50 Bob Love 'King Of The Dirt' Memorial Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 11 ran
1. 15. Levitski (GB)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 28. Shoudawoudacouda (IRE)6/1
3. 310. Valiant Shadow (GER)11/1
4. 54. City Affair (GB)7/2 fav
4:20 Lunch In The Severn Suite Restaurant Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m · 9 ran
1. 18. Symbiosis (GB)25/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Mr Byron Moorcroft · T: Kahlil De Burca
2. 22. Barneys Mate (GB)11/2
3. 33. Jass (GB)9/1
4. 45. St Mellion Freeway (IRE)5/2 fav
4:50 Weatherbys Bloodstock Insurance Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f · 10 ran
1. 17. Annie Fleetwood (GB)6/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: R H & Mrs S Alner
2. 29. Fantastic Arts (FR)9/2
3. 32. Learning The Blues (FR)9/1
4. PU5. Andrew Nick (IRE) · pulled up4/1 fav
5:20 Caribbean Night Tuesday 19th Aug Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 111. Megasue (GB)7/2Won by 24 lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 23. Magical Island (GB)20/1
3. 31. Bob Casey (IRE)12/1
4. 42. Cross Compliance (IRE)5/6 fav

Worcester racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 47 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 40 won32.5% · 40 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 £2.85Staked £40.00, returned £37.15 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMuffett's Dream (GB) 50/1The 2:10 Surrey Mirror Handicap at Lingfield
Joint favourites2 of 14 won14.3% · 7 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Brighton	2	5	7	1 of 4 won
Cork	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Haydock	1	6	6	—
Lingfield	0	3	3	—
Lingfield (AW)	1	3	4	1 of 2 won
Newmarket	2	4	6	0 of 4 won
Wexford	4	6	7	0 of 2 won
Worcester	2	7	7	—

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 8 August 2008?: 47 races across 8 meetings were run on 8 August 2008: Brighton (7 races), Cork (7 races), Haydock (6 races), Lingfield (3 races), Lingfield (AW) (4 races), Newmarket (6 races), Wexford (7 races) and Worcester (7 races). That is Brighton, Haydock, Lingfield, Lingfield (AW), Newmarket and Worcester in Great Britain; Cork and Wexford 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 8 August 2008?: Brighton: Good (Turf); Cork: Good To Yielding (Turf); Haydock: Good To Soft (Turf); Lingfield: Good (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newmarket: Good To Soft (Turf); Wexford: Yielding (Turf); Worcester: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 8 August 2008?: Outright favourites won 13 of 40 on 8 August 2008 (32.5%); joint favourites won 2 of 14. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £40.00 and returned £37.15 — a loss of £2.85. 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 Muffett's Dream (GB) at 50/1 in the 2:10 Surrey Mirror Handicap at Lingfield.
What was the feature race on 8 August 2008?: The feature race was the 6:10 Ladbrokes Give Thanks Stakes (Fillies Group 3) (Group 3) at Cork, won by Unsung Heroine (IRE) (11/2).
What time was the first race on 8 August 2008?: The first race was the 2:10 Surrey Mirror Handicap at Lingfield; the last was the 8:40 Glantane Flat Race at Cork.