What horse racing was on 17 August 2008?

27 races across 4 meetings were run on 17 August 2008: Bath (6 races), Deauville (FR) (7 races), Leopardstown (8 races) and Southwell (6 races). That is Bath and Southwell in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France; Leopardstown 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 August 2008?

Bath: Good To Soft (Turf); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Leopardstown: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Southwell: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 17 August 2008?

Outright favourites won 10 of 23 on 17 August 2008 (43.5%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £23.00 and returned £30.42 — a profit of £7.42. 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 Liberally (IRE) at 14/1 in the 4:00 Bristol & Bath Honda Fillies' Handicap at Bath (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 17 August 2008?

The feature race was the 2:50 Prix du Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard - Jacques le Marois (Colts & Fillies) (Straight) (Group 1) at Deauville (FR), won by Tamayuz (GB) (11/8F).

What time was the first race on 17 August 2008?

The first race was the 1:10 Prix de la Croix d'Heuland at Deauville (FR); the last was the 5:45 Ballyroan Stakes at Leopardstown.

Racing Results

Sunday 17 August 2008

← 16 Aug 18 Aug →

27 races were run across 4 meetings on 17 August 2008: Bath, Deauville (FR), Leopardstown and Southwell.

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:30 Hunters Land Rover Bristol Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 11y · 6 ran
1. 17. Shiva Adiva (GB)8/11 favWon by half a length · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 25. Song of Praise (GB)11/2
3. 34. Queen Sally (IRE)7/2
3:00 Platinum Motor Group & Wellsway Ltd Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 144y · 10 ran
1. 18. King O'The Gypsies (IRE)1/2 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Steve Drowne · T: Roger Charlton
2. 25. French Riviera (GB)3/1
3. 312. Extreme Pleasure (IRE)66/1
3:30 Bathwick Tyres Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 46y · 7 ran
1. 18. Dr Brass (GB)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Harry Dunlop
2. 29. Master Mahogany (GB)11/4
3. 37. Penang Cinta (GB)13/2
4. 46. Latin Scholar (IRE)2/1 fav
4:00 Bristol & Bath Honda Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5y · 15 ran
1. 15. Liberally (IRE)14/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Brian Meehan
2. 28. Jollyhockeysticks (GB)9/1
3. 31. Very Well Red (GB)16/1
4. 42. Granary (GB)3/1 fav
4:30 E.B.F. Dick Hern Fillies' Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 5y · 10 ran
1. 16. Lady Deauville (FR)3/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Franny Norton · T: P A Blockley
2. 28. Eva's Request (IRE)11/2
3. 32. Perfect Star (GB)5/2 fav
5:00 Lucy And Steve's Wedding Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 161y · 9 ran
1. 14. Desperate Dan (GB)14/1Won by a neck · J: P Nolan · T: Andrew Haynes
2. 23. Don Pele (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Matterofact (IRE)11/4
4. 52. Memphis Man (GB)2/1 fav

Bath racecourse statistics →

Deauville (FR) Standard · AW · 7 races · France

Outright favs won 3 of 3 · Biggest winner 15/2

1:10 Prix de la Croix d'Heuland (Claimer) (Fillies) (All-Weather) Flat · 7½f · 3 ran
1. 18. Singapore Treat (FR)Won by a head · J: Olivier Peslier · T: Robert Collet
2. 25. Dianeva (FR)
3. 31. Jumeirah Queen (FR)
1:45 Grand Handicap de la Manche (Handicap) Flat · 2m · 3 ran
1. 112. Kasbah Bliss (FR)15/2Won by a length · J: Thierry Thulliez · T: F Doumen
2. 26. Milongo (FR)
3. 32. Kimble (FR)
2:15 Prix de Brevedent (Handicap) Flat · 2m · 3 ran
1. 17. Lord John (GER)Won by 2½ lengths · J: Dominique Boeuf · T: W Baltromei
2. 23. Pollock (GB)
3. 312. Toninho (GER)
2:50 Prix du Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard - Jacques le Marois (Colts & Fillies) (Straight) Flat · 1m · 8 ran
1. 16. Tamayuz (GB)11/8 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Davy Bonilla · T: F Head
2. 28. Natagora (FR)9/2
3. 34. Major Cadeaux (GB)7/1
3:15 Prix Francois Boutin () (Straight) Flat · 7f · 7 ran
1. 12. Soul City (IRE)6/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Richard Hughes · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 27. Denomination (USA)4/1
3. 33. Temple Lord (FR)10/1
3:45 Prix de Glanville (Handicap) (All-Weather) Flat · 1m1½f · 3 ran
1. 114. Bold Pride (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Ronan Thomas · T: P Van De Poele
2. 212. King Crimson (GER)
3. 37. Green Singer (FR)
4:15 Prix du Thenney (Handicap) (All-Weather) Flat · 1m1½f · 3 ran
1. 15. Lapinto (FR)Won by a nose · J: Thierry Thulliez · T: Yannick Fouin
2. 216. Al Tottara (FR)
3. 36. Zodev (FR)

Deauville racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Soft To Heavy · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:15 Korean Racing Authority EBF (C&G) Maiden Flat · 7f · 14 ran
1. 110. Sea The Stars (IRE)2/1 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Mick Kinane · T: John M Oxx
2. 25. Dark Humour (IRE)13/2
3. 312. The Bull Hayes (IRE)8/1
2:45 Patrick P.O'Leary Memorial Phoenix Sprint Stakes (Group 3) Flat · 6f · 7 ran
1. 12. Snaefell (IRE)3/1Won by a head · J: Rory Cleary · T: M Halford
2. 25. Georgebernardshaw (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 38. Kyniska (IRE)20/1
3:15 Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) Maiden Flat · 7f · 14 ran
1. 115. Tanoura (IRE)10/1Won by a short head · J: Mick Kinane · T: John M Oxx
2. 25. Jakarta Jazz (IRE)16/1
3. 32. Beyond Our Reach (IRE)2/1 fav
3:45 Ballygallon Stud Debutante Stakes (Fillies Group 2) Flat · 7f · 9 ran
1. 12. Again (IRE)9/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: David Wachman
2. 28. Oui Say Oui (IRE)9/1
3. 39. Rare Ransom (GB)10/3
4. 87. Cuis Ghaire (IRE)7/4 fav
4:15 womenmeanbusiness.com Handicap (60-100) Flat · 7f · 16 ran
1. 16. Impossible Dream (IRE)10/3 favWon by a length · J: Pat Smullen · T: A Kinsella
2. 211. Nanotech (IRE)8/1
3. 316. Six of Hearts (GB)7/1
4:45 Desmond Stakes (group 3) Flat · 1m · 5 ran
1. 15. Carribean Sunset (IRE)5/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 23. Blythe Knight (IRE)7/2
3. 34. Deauville Vision (IRE)5/1
4. 51. Jumbajukiba (GB)9/4 fav
5:15 Royal Whip Stakes (group 2) Flat · 1m 2f · 5 ran
1. 12. King of Rome (IRE)9/10 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: A P O'Brien
2. 21. Alarazi (IRE)7/1
3. 35. Zulu Chief (USA)5/2
5:45 Ballyroan Stakes (group 3) Flat · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 11. Mores Wells (GB)5/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Kevin Prendergast
2. 28. Washington Irving (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Profound Beauty (IRE)7/4 fav

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Southwell Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 8/1

2:20 Healthy Looks Cosmetic Clinic-Skincare Specialists Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 7 ran
1. 17. Brave Jo (FR)9/2Won by a head · J: David Dennis · T: Nigel Hawke
2. 26. Lace Your Boots (IRE)11/2
3. 34. Vital Spark (GB)11/4
4. 41. Ballybough Jack (IRE)15/8 fav
2:50 Clarke Associates Wealth Management Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 8 ran
1. 111. Hypnotic Vibes (IRE)7/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Evan Williams
2. 23. Film Festival (USA)15/2
3. 32. De Soto (GB)4/1
3:20 Casa Dubai Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 9 ran
1. 14. Present Gale (IRE)9/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 21. Jim Bobs Girl (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 36. Castlemore (IRE)11/2
3:50 Gordon Lamb Land Rover Claiming Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 2f · 12 ran
1. 18. Redemption (GB)9/2Won by 8 lengths · J: Jodie Mogford · T: Graham Smith
2. 23. Win A Rose (IRE)7/2
3. 31. Anglicisme (FR)12/1
4. PU12. Highland Games (IRE) · pulled up15/8 fav
4:20 Smith & Partners Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 11 ran
1. 14. Rawaabet (IRE)5/6 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 210. Oncle Bul (FR)7/1
3. 33. El Dee (IRE)8/1
4:50 Advertiser Group Newspapers Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 13 ran
1. 18. Another Storm (GB)8/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Dave Crosse · T: Ben Case
2. 21. Lady Roania (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Mt Desert (GB)16/1
4. PU3. Gun Smith (GB) · pulled up7/4 fav

Southwell racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 27 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 favourites10 of 23 won43.5% · 23 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 £7.42Staked £23.00, returned £30.42 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerLiberally (IRE) 14/1The 4:00 Bristol & Bath Honda Fillies' Handicap at Bath · one of 2 winners at that price

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Bath	2	6	6	—
Deauville (FR)	3	3	7	—
Leopardstown	3	8	8	—
Southwell	2	6	6	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 4 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 17 August 2008?: 27 races across 4 meetings were run on 17 August 2008: Bath (6 races), Deauville (FR) (7 races), Leopardstown (8 races) and Southwell (6 races). That is Bath and Southwell in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France; Leopardstown 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 August 2008?: Bath: Good To Soft (Turf); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Leopardstown: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Southwell: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 17 August 2008?: Outright favourites won 10 of 23 on 17 August 2008 (43.5%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £23.00 and returned £30.42 — a profit of £7.42. 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 Liberally (IRE) at 14/1 in the 4:00 Bristol & Bath Honda Fillies' Handicap at Bath (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 17 August 2008?: The feature race was the 2:50 Prix du Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard - Jacques le Marois (Colts & Fillies) (Straight) (Group 1) at Deauville (FR), won by Tamayuz (GB) (11/8F).
What time was the first race on 17 August 2008?: The first race was the 1:10 Prix de la Croix d'Heuland at Deauville (FR); the last was the 5:45 Ballyroan Stakes at Leopardstown.