What horse racing was on 26 August 2008?

19 races across 3 meetings were run on 26 August 2008: Chelmsford (AW) (6 races), Ripon (6 races) and Sligo (7 races). That is Chelmsford (AW) and Ripon in Great Britain; Sligo 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 26 August 2008?

Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Ripon: Good To Soft (Turf); Sligo: Soft To Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 26 August 2008?

Outright favourites won 10 of 18 on 26 August 2008 (55.6%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £18.00 and returned £23.25 — a profit of £5.25. 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 Chiff Chaff (GB) at 25/1 in the 4:45 Wakeman Stayers Handicap at Ripon.

What time was the first race on 26 August 2008?

The first race was the 2:15 Claro Selling Stakes at Ripon; the last was the 8:05 Anglo Irish Bank Inh Flat Race at Sligo.

Racing Results

Tuesday 26 August 2008

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19 races were run across 3 meetings on 26 August 2008: Chelmsford (AW), Ripon and Sligo.

Chelmsford (AW) Standard · AW · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 15/2

2:30 Dover Court Selling Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 17. Pegasus Dancer (FR)9/2 jt-favWon by a nose · J: Franny Norton · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 26. Monte Major (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Rann Na Cille (IRE)5/1
3:00 Chris Wotton Cup Novice Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 5 ran
1. 15. Fazbee (IRE)6/5 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Darryll Holland · T: Paul D'Arcy
2. 21. Noodles Blue Boy (GB)2/1
3. 33. Leadenhall Lass (IRE)7/2
3:30 Tiptree Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f · 9 ran
1. 18. City Stable (IRE)9/4 favWon by a head · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 29. Natural Action (GB)3/1
3. 34. Casual Affair (GB)4/1
4:00 Birch Green Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 11. Hilbre Court (USA)4/9 favWon by a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: Brian Meehan
2. 28. Hasty Lady (GB)8/1
3. 36. Sistos Fascination (GB)16/1
4:30 Little Oakley Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 16 ran
1. 111. Bramalea (GB)15/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: James Doyle · T: Brendan W Duke
2. 27. Ride A White Swan (GB)14/1
3. 34. Dream Of Olwyn (IRE)13/2
4. 1012. Welsh Opera (GB)4/1 fav
5:00 Walton-On-The-Naze Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 15 ran
1. 19. Circadian Rhythm (GB)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: J-P Guillambert · T: Stuart Williams
2. 23. Epsom Salts (GB)9/1
3. 37. Templetuohy Max (IRE)7/1
4. 68. Pretty Officer (USA)5/2 fav

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:15 Claro Selling Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 170y · 10 ran
1. 15. Sorrento Moon (IRE)7/2Won by a head · J: P J McDonald · T: George Moore
2. 29. Baileys Benchmark (GB)12/1
3. 33. Intersky Melody (USA)5/2 fav
2:45 Ripon Land Rover Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 19. Coleorton Choice (GB)11/2Won by half a length · J: Robert Winston · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 24. Needwood Lad (GB)7/4 fav
3. 38. Lisburn (IRE)9/2
3:15 City Of Ripon Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 1f 170y · 11 ran
1. 14. Rose Street (IRE)11/8 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 29. Veiled Applause (GB)16/1
3. 36. Suits Me (GB)8/1
3:45 Sapper Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 4 ran
1. 13. Magic Cat (GB)7/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Andrew Elliott · T: K R Burke
2. 21. Thunderous Mood (USA)15/8
3. 32. Caranbola (GB)Evens fav
4:15 Destination Harrogate Fillies' Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 13. Blades Princess (GB)2/1 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: Ed McMahon
2. 212. Sea Crest (GB)3/1
3. 37. Whispering Spirit (IRE)4/1
4:45 Wakeman Stayers Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 116. Chiff Chaff (GB)25/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tolley Dean · T: Conor Dore
2. 22. Stoop To Conquer (GB)13/2
3. 33. Aleron (IRE)9/1
4. 1117. Jackday (IRE)4/1 fav

Ripon racecourse statistics →

Sligo Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

5:05 Tattersalls Ireland (Fillies) Auction Race Flat · 6f 110y · 9 ran
1. 17. Lough Mist (IRE)2/1 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: P Shanahan · T: Tracey Collins
2. 24. Rosie The Riveter (IRE)16/1
3. 38. Moylough Princess (IRE)50/1
5:35 Www.countysligoraces.com Claiming Race Flat · 6f 110y · 9 ran
1. 11. Incline (IRE)5/6 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Martin Harley · T: R McGlinchey
2. 23. Herbert Crescent (GB)14/1
3. 36. Willoughby Bay (IRE)12/1
6:05 Eamon Scanlon Handicap (45-60) Flat · 1m 4f · 13 ran
1. 111. Molton Rock (IRE)8/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Ben Curtis · T: T Hogan
2. 27. Frutti Tutti (IRE)6/1
3. 31. Lee Applause (GB)7/1
4. 83. Annie's Dream (IRE)9/2 fav
6:35 Martin Reilly Hyundai Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 19. The Bay Lad (IRE)4/5 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Mr J A Fahey · T: P G Fahey
2. 23. Lots Of Shots (IRE)10/1
3. 31. Glenquin Castle (IRE)11/4
7:05 Londis Supermarkets Handicap Hurdle (77-90) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 13. Caltra Princess (IRE)13/2Won by 5½ lengths · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: E J O'Grady
2. 210. Lackaneen (IRE)12/1
3. 38. Ardilaun (IRE)6/1
4. 46. Markey Cee (IRE)7/2 fav
7:35 Terry Casey Memorial Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 11. Caim Hill (IRE)8/11 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Brian O'Connell · T: Philip Fenton
2. 24. Molinero (IRE)7/1
3. 37. Bonifacio (IRE)25/1
8:05 Anglo Irish Bank Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 8 ran
1. 13. Waterloo Chateau (IRE)13/8 favWon by 20 lengths · J: Mr G O'Sullivan · T: T J Taaffe
2. 27. Tally Em Up (IRE)5/2
3. 39. No Thunder (IRE)12/1

Sligo 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 favourites10 of 18 won55.6% · 18 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 £5.25Staked £18.00, returned £23.25 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerChiff Chaff (GB) 25/1The 4:45 Wakeman Stayers Handicap at Ripon
Joint favourites1 of 2 won50.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chelmsford (AW)	3	5	6	1 of 2 won
Ripon	2	6	6	—
Sligo	5	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 26 August 2008?: 19 races across 3 meetings were run on 26 August 2008: Chelmsford (AW) (6 races), Ripon (6 races) and Sligo (7 races). That is Chelmsford (AW) and Ripon in Great Britain; Sligo 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 26 August 2008?: Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Ripon: Good To Soft (Turf); Sligo: Soft To Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 26 August 2008?: Outright favourites won 10 of 18 on 26 August 2008 (55.6%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £18.00 and returned £23.25 — a profit of £5.25. 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 Chiff Chaff (GB) at 25/1 in the 4:45 Wakeman Stayers Handicap at Ripon.
What time was the first race on 26 August 2008?: The first race was the 2:15 Claro Selling Stakes at Ripon; the last was the 8:05 Anglo Irish Bank Inh Flat Race at Sligo.