What horse racing was on 20 August 2008?

19 races across 3 meetings were run on 20 August 2008: Deauville (FR) (7 races), Folkestone (6 races) and Newton Abbot (6 races). That is Deauville (FR) in France; Folkestone and Newton Abbot in Great Britain. 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 August 2008?

Deauville (FR): Good (Turf); Folkestone: Good To Soft (Turf); Newton Abbot: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 20 August 2008?

Outright favourites won 6 of 10 on 20 August 2008 (60.0%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £10.00 and returned £13.00 — a profit of £3.00. 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 Bathwick Quest (IRE) at 33/1 in the 8:10 Almapa Father John Wrenn Memorial Intermediate Open NH Flat at Newton Abbot.

What time was the first race on 20 August 2008?

The first race was the 1:05 Prix de Caen at Deauville (FR); the last was the 8:10 Almapa Father John Wrenn Memorial Intermediate Open NH Flat at Newton Abbot.

Racing Results

Wednesday 20 August 2008

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19 races were run across 3 meetings on 20 August 2008: Deauville (FR), Folkestone and Newton Abbot.

Deauville (FR) Good · Turf · 7 races · France

1:05 Prix de Caen (Colts & Geldings) (Straight course) Flat · 6f · 3 ran
1. 11. Estoril City (FR)Won by a head · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: J-C Rouget
2. 26. Sylverina (FR)
3. 35. Flyingwithbebe (USA)
1:35 Prix de l'Epronniere (Claimer) (All-Weather) Flat · 6½f · 4 ran
1. 11. Coquind'Ouilly (FR)Won by a length · J: Julien Auge · T: C Boutin
2. 27. Marychope (FR)
3. 33. Unepetitehistoire (FR)
2:05 Prix du Havre Athletic Club (All-Weather) Flat · 6½f · 5 ran
1. 111. Carved Emerald (GB)Won by a head · J: Maxime Foulon · T: Richard Gibson
2. 29. Art Advisor (IRE)
3. 38. White Spire (FR)
2:40 Prix d'Englesqueville (Claimer) (Round Course) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 12. Abades (FR)Won by a short head · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: J L Maroto-Abascal
2. 210. Marcus (FR)
3. 33. Royal Protector (GB)
3:15 Prix de Tabel (Handicap) (All-Weather) Flat · 7½f · 3 ran
1. 115. Lilli Star (FR)Won by a head · J: Thierry Jarnet · T: A Lyon
2. 213. Theorique (FR)
3. 312. Pirate Bere (FR)
3:45 Prix de la Corniche (Claimer) (All-Weather) Flat · 6½f · 3 ran
1. 114. Val De Maal (IRE)Won by a head · J: Sandrine Houben · T: Stal Lannoo
2. 21. Lips Lion (IRE)
3. 36. Omasheriff (IRE)
4:15 Prix de Treli (Handicap) (All-Weather) Flat · 7½f · 3 ran
1. 110. Anawood (FR)Won by 2½ lengths · J: Julien Auge · T: C Boutin
2. 216. Leiden (FR)
3. 37. Vocatine (IRE)

Deauville racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 5 · Biggest winner 20/1

5:25 Stone Of Folca Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 149y · 11 ran
1. 16. Celt (GB)4/9 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Luca Cumani
2. 211. Plaisterer (GB)20/1
3. 310. Cheeky Download (IRE)13/2
5:55 Romney Marsh Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 12 ran
1. 11. Right Stuff (FR)3/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Pat Dobbs · T: Gary Moore
2. 25. Good Effect (USA)16/1
3. 33. Fourth Dimension (IRE)8/1
6:25 Sandgate Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 16. Tombov (FR)20/1Won by a nose · J: Travis Block · T: Alan King
2. 27. Penton Hook (GB)6/1
3. 311. Never Lose (GB)4/1 jt-fav
6:55 Mayer De Rothschild Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 13. Portodora (USA)2/1 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Ian Mongan · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 26. Bere Davis (FR)13/2
3. 38. Sofia's Star (GB)7/1
7:25 Benvenue Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 14. Hawk Eyed Lady (IRE)10/1Dead heat with Bye Baby Bunting (GB) · J: Steve Drowne · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 110. Bye Baby Bunting (GB)10/1
3. 37. Pasta Prayer (GB)25/1
4. 58. My Flame (GB)3/1 fav
7:55 Spade House Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 4 ran
1. 11. Gentle Guru (GB)10/11 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Steve Drowne · T: Richard Phillips
2. 22. Malapropism (GB)3/1
3. 38. Bookiesindex Boy (GB)15/2

Folkestone racecourse statistics →

Newton Abbot Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 33/1

5:40 E.B.F. Juvenile Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 10 ran
1. 13. Bathwick Man (GB)11/1Won by 26 lengths · J: Johnny Farrelly · T: David Pipe
2. 21. All Lit Up (GB)5/1
3. 34. Elbistan (IRE)6/5 fav
6:10 At The Races GB V Ireland Amateur Lady Riders' Handicap Hdl Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 6 ran
1. 11. Axinit (GER)13/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Miss J A Kidd · T: Edward Creighton
2. 23. Share My Dream (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
3. 32. Le Beau Bai (FR)5/2 jt-fav
6:40 Limerick Racecourse Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 4 ran
1. 11. Roby De Cimbre (FR)1/4 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Pipers Legend (GB)4/1
3. 34. Think of The Money (GB)18/1
7:10 Jewson Novices' Hurdle Race (Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 7 ran
1. 11. Option Money (IRE)2/5 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 23. Bolton Hall (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Manathon (FR)33/1
7:40 Wolborough Heights Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f 110y · 7 ran
1. 12. Cebonne (FR)5/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Paul Moloney · T: Sophie Leech
2. 28. Sean Og (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Dillay Brook (IRE)7/2
4. PU5. Resplendent Star (IRE) · pulled up10/3 fav
8:10 Almapa Father John Wrenn Memorial Intermediate Open NH Flat NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 16 ran
1. 115. Bathwick Quest (IRE)33/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Jeremiah McGrath · T: Brendan Powell
2. 27. Aussie Deal (IRE)10/1
3. 36. Furmagiatt (GB)25/1
4. 159. Ok Katie (GB)5/2 fav

Newton Abbot racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 19 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 favourites6 of 10 won60.0% · 10 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 £3.00Staked £10.00, returned £13.00 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBathwick Quest (IRE) 33/1The 8:10 Almapa Father John Wrenn Memorial Intermediate Open NH Flat at Newton Abbot
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Deauville (FR)	0	0	7	—
Folkestone	4	5	6	0 of 2 won
Newton Abbot	2	5	6	0 of 2 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 7 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 7 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 20 August 2008?: 19 races across 3 meetings were run on 20 August 2008: Deauville (FR) (7 races), Folkestone (6 races) and Newton Abbot (6 races). That is Deauville (FR) in France; Folkestone and Newton Abbot in Great Britain. 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 August 2008?: Deauville (FR): Good (Turf); Folkestone: Good To Soft (Turf); Newton Abbot: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 20 August 2008?: Outright favourites won 6 of 10 on 20 August 2008 (60.0%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £10.00 and returned £13.00 — a profit of £3.00. 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 Bathwick Quest (IRE) at 33/1 in the 8:10 Almapa Father John Wrenn Memorial Intermediate Open NH Flat at Newton Abbot.
What time was the first race on 20 August 2008?: The first race was the 1:05 Prix de Caen at Deauville (FR); the last was the 8:10 Almapa Father John Wrenn Memorial Intermediate Open NH Flat at Newton Abbot.