What horse racing was on 27 August 2008?

37 races across 5 meetings were run on 27 August 2008: Ayr (7 races), Bellewstown (8 races), Catterick (7 races), Chelmsford (AW) (7 races) and Deauville (FR) (8 races). That is Ayr, Catterick and Chelmsford (AW) in Great Britain; Bellewstown in Ireland; Deauville (FR) in France. 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 27 August 2008?

Ayr: Soft (Turf); Bellewstown: Good To Yielding (Turf); Catterick: Good (Turf); Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Deauville (FR): Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 27 August 2008?

Outright favourites won 6 of 27 on 27 August 2008 (22.2%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £18.19 — a loss of £8.81. 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 Toberogan (IRE) at 25/1 in the 5:45 Ulster Bank N.E. Business Centre Handicap at Bellewstown.

What time was the first race on 27 August 2008?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix du Deauville Yacht Club at Deauville (FR); the last was the 7:45 Hireall Marquees (qr) Race at Bellewstown.

Racing Results

Wednesday 27 August 2008

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37 races were run across 5 meetings on 27 August 2008: Ayr, Bellewstown, Catterick, Chelmsford (AW) and Deauville (FR).

Ayr Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:10 Vladivar Vodka E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f 50y · 13 ran
1. 112. Zafisio (IRE)9/2Won by a head · J: Graham Gibbons · T: P A Blockley
2. 22. Henderson Park (GB)5/1
3. 33. High Office (GB)33/1
4. 710. Tartan Gunna (GB)5/2 fav
2:40 Coke Zero Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 14. Bosamcliff (IRE)5/2Won by 3 lengths · J: J-P Guillambert · T: Andrew Haynes
2. 22. Always Brave (GB)10/3
3. 31. Bollin Greta (GB)9/1
4. 45. Fantastic Lass (GB)9/4 fav
3:10 Tennents Lager Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 50y · 11 ran
1. 17. Eternal Legacy (IRE)7/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: Eric Alston
2. 22. Trimlestown (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 36. Sands of Barra (IRE)13/2
3:40 Kopparberg Cider Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 14. Handsome Falcon (GB)11/4 favWon by a neck · J: Frederik Tylicki · T: Richard Fahey
2. 210. Moheebb (IRE)13/2
3. 38. Ancient Cross (GB)15/2
4:10 Bacardi Rum Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 18. Deep Winter (GB)4/1Won by a head · J: Frederik Tylicki · T: Richard Fahey
2. 21. Bajan Parkes (GB)25/1
3. 36. Tarkheena Prince (USA)7/2 fav
4:40 Bell's Original Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 15 ran
1. 18. Woodsley House (IRE)9/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Neil Brown · T: George Foster
2. 213. Avontuur (FR)22/1
3. 35. Rainbow Fox (GB)11/2 fav
5:10 Lime Grove Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 19. Andrasta (GB)12/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Charlotte Kerton · T: Alan Berry
2. 26. Select Committee (GB)7/4 fav
3. 38. Stoneacre Chris (USA)11/2

Ayr racecourse statistics →

Bellewstown Good To Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

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

4:15 Tally Ho Stud Auction Maiden Flat · 1m · 15 ran
1. 112. Haaf Ok (GB)13/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Rory Cleary · T: M Halford
2. 213. Areutherepeg (IRE)33/1
3. 36. Petrafied (FR)14/1
4. 102. The Pier (IRE)7/2 fav
4:45 Ulster Bank N.E. Business Centre Handicap (45-60) (Div 1) Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 112. Kaitlins Joy (IRE)13/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: Patrick Martin
2. 26. Lord Rathvinden (IRE)12/1
3. 313. Hujaylea (IRE)12/1
4. 73. Rock And Roll Kid (IRE)8/11 fav
5:15 Www.bellewstownraces.ie Handicap (60-90) Flat · 1m · 15 ran
1. 110. Lonesome Maverick (IRE)7/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: D J Moran · T: Donal Kinsella
2. 29. Un Hinged (IRE)7/1
3. 311. Numen (IRE)16/1
5:45 Ulster Bank N.E. Business Centre Handicap (45-60) (Div 2) Flat · 1m · 15 ran
1. 18. Toberogan (IRE)25/1Won by a neck · J: W J Lee · T: W A Murphy
2. 25. Send Me Home (IRE)11/2
3. 31. Fandango Boy (GB)9/1
4. 127. Fast Lightning (IRE)5/1 fav
6:15 Tully Bookmakers 1800 200010 Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f · 14 ran
1. 13. Quartino (GB)20/1Won by a short head · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 27. Gay Sloane (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 31. Lazio (GER)10/1
6:45 A.I.B. Bank Handicap Hurdle (81-102) Hurdle · 2m 1f · 16 ran
1. 12. Coscorrig (IRE)9/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Robert Dunne · T: Andrew Lynch
2. 24. Collingwood (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 313. Gizmondo (GB)8/1
7:15 Kelly Green Laytown Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 3m · 16 ran
1. 114. The Rall (IRE)6/5 favWon by a length · J: Roger Loughran · T: D T Hughes
2. 28. Donttellmother (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Clonsilla Affairs (IRE)4/1
7:45 Hireall Marquees (qr) Race Flat · 1m 6f · 13 ran
1. 12. Bobs Pride (IRE)4/1Won by a length · J: Mr M M O'Connor · T: D K Weld
2. 210. Truckers Delight (IRE)6/1
3. 37. Gwens Spirit (IRE)11/2
4. 412. Otterstown Lady (IRE)3/1 fav

Bellewstown racecourse statistics →

Catterick Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:20 racinguk.tv Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 13 ran
1. 12. Doctor Parkes (GB)13/8 favWon by a head · J: Greg Fairley · T: Ed Vaughan
2. 213. Kheleyf's Silver (IRE)5/1
3. 312. Inthawain (GB)16/1
2:50 Weatherbys Bloodstock Insurance Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 212y · 10 ran
1. 14. Chosen One (IRE)7/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: Bryan Smart
2. 26. Gioacchino (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 32. Pride of Northcare (IRE)12/1
3:20 Swale Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 7f 177y · 12 ran
1. 11. Let It Be (GB)5/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Campbell Gillies · T: Keith Reveley
2. 23. Mr Crystal (FR)7/1
3. 34. Abstract Folly (IRE)8/1
4. 66. Silver Seeker (USA)9/2 fav
3:50 Weatherbys Finance Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 17. Willkandoo (USA)6/1Won by a length · J: Franny Norton · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 29. Jonny Lesters Hair (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 35. Dream Express (IRE)5/1
4:20 catterickbridge.co.Uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 15 ran
1. 13. Haajes (GB)8/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Tony Culhane · T: S Parr
2. 29. Metal Guru (GB)16/1
3. 36. Trinculo (IRE)10/1
4. 54. Raccoon (IRE)5/1 fav
4:50 Go Racing At Ripon On Saturday Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 214y · 11 ran
1. 19. Banquet (IRE)10/1Won by a length · J: Jamie Moriarty · T: Tim Walford
2. 26. Ambrose Princess (IRE)4/1
3. 38. Top Man Dan (IRE)14/1
4. 43. Sabancaya (GB)7/2 fav
5:20 Racing Again On Friday 5th September Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 212y · 11 ran
1. 17. Turn Me On (IRE)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Duran Fentiman · T: Tim Walford
2. 22. Memphis Man (GB)7/1
3. 34. Mr Wolf (GB)9/1
4. 108. Guest Connections (GB)4/1 fav

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Chelmsford (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 15/2

2:30 Debden Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 17. Spoof Master (IRE)15/2Won by half a length · J: Luke Morris · T: Conor Dore
2. 211. Thoughtsofstardom (GB)10/1
3. 32. Cosmic Destiny (IRE)8/1
4. 111. Feelin Foxy (GB)7/2 fav
3:00 Roding Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 11. Ivory Silk (GB)5/2 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Chris Catlin · T: Dean Ivory
2. 22. Lake Sabina (GB)4/1
3. 37. Siren Sound (GB)8/1
3:30 Thames Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 15. Film Maker (IRE)5/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Tadhg O'Shea · T: Brian Meehan
2. 23. Wise Melody (GB)4/1 jt-fav
3. 311. Sparton Duke (IRE)5/1
4:00 Orwell EBF Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 111. ThunderballI (GB)4/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Alan McCabe
2. 25. Excelsior Academy (GB)9/1
3. 312. Worth A King'S (GB)7/2 fav
4:30 Kingg Of Watches Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 19. Riggins (IRE)13/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Luca Cumani
2. 24. Big Noise (GB)7/1
3. 33. Murfreesboro (GB)10/1
5:00 Colne Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 18. Benhego (GB)5/2 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Saleem Golam · T: Stuart Williams
2. 25. Tyrrells Wood (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Mushtaaq (USA)7/2
5:30 Avon Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 11. Kings Topic (USA)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: P Nolan · T: Andrew Haynes
2. 23. Strike Force (GB)10/1
3. 34. Josr's Magic (IRE)3/1 fav

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Deauville (FR) Good · Turf · 8 races · France

12:50 Prix du Deauville Yacht Club (Prix de la Barberie) (Handicap) Flat · 1m 2f · 4 ran
1. 114. Celtic Wolf (FR)Won by a nose · J: Olivier Peslier · T: F Rohaut
2. 29. God's County (FR)
3. 31. Macondo (FR)
1:20 Prix du Seahorse Rally (Prix de Coudray-Rabut) Flat · 1m 7f · 3 ran
1. 12. Safety Wire (IRE)Won by a head · J: Anthony Crastus · T: E Lellouche
2. 23. Benjamin (FR)
3. 38. A True Dream (FR)
1:50 Prix de la Ville de Deauville (Prix Tanit) (Fillies) (Round course) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 12. Ciel Rouge (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: J-C Rouget
2. 24. Soneva (USA)
3. 36. Gayaline (FR)
2:20 Prix Royal Southampton Yacht Club (Prix des Roches Noires) (Colts & Geldings) (Round course) Flat · 1m · 4 ran
1. 14. Topclas (FR)Won by a head · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: P Demercastel
2. 25. Vesuve (IRE)
3. 33. Granitik (GB)
2:50 Prix Royal Southern Yacht Club-Hamble (Prix de Montreuil en Auge) (Claimer) (Fillies) (All-Weather) Flat · 7½f · 3 ran
1. 18. Wango Girl (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: C Von Der Recke
2. 22. Capricieuse Bleue (BEL)
3. 35. Light Of Men (FR)
3:20 Prix Royal London Yacht Club-Cowes (Prix de Beuvron en Auge) (Claimer) (Colts & Geldings) (All-Wea) Flat · 7½f · 3 ran
1. 11. Cos (FR)Won by 6 lengths · J: Gaetan Masure · T: C Boutin
2. 23. Siffle Vent (FR)
3. 37. Corera De Melo (FR)
3:50 Prix Royal Dorset Yacht Club - Weymouth (Prix de Villers) (Claimer) (Apprentices) (All-Weather) Flat · 1m1½f · 4 ran
1. 110. By Appointment (GB)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Freddy Di Fede · T: F Rohaut
2. 217. Youaremysunshine (IRE)
3. 33. Major Cotil (FR)
4:20 Prix Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Yacht Club (Prix de la Dorette) (Handicap) Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 13. Montnamix (FR)Won by a head · J: Olivier Peslier · T: J-Y Artu
2. 21. Slick The Dreamer (FR)
3. 32. Sweet And Sour (IRE)

Deauville racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 37 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 27 won22.2% · 27 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 £8.81Staked £27.00, returned £18.19 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerToberogan (IRE) 25/1The 5:45 Ulster Bank N.E. Business Centre Handicap at Bellewstown
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ayr	1	7	7	—
Bellewstown	1	7	8	0 of 2 won
Catterick	1	7	7	—
Chelmsford (AW)	3	6	7	0 of 2 won
Deauville (FR)	0	0	8	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 8 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 8 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 27 August 2008?: 37 races across 5 meetings were run on 27 August 2008: Ayr (7 races), Bellewstown (8 races), Catterick (7 races), Chelmsford (AW) (7 races) and Deauville (FR) (8 races). That is Ayr, Catterick and Chelmsford (AW) in Great Britain; Bellewstown in Ireland; Deauville (FR) in France. 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 27 August 2008?: Ayr: Soft (Turf); Bellewstown: Good To Yielding (Turf); Catterick: Good (Turf); Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Deauville (FR): Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 27 August 2008?: Outright favourites won 6 of 27 on 27 August 2008 (22.2%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £18.19 — a loss of £8.81. 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 Toberogan (IRE) at 25/1 in the 5:45 Ulster Bank N.E. Business Centre Handicap at Bellewstown.
What time was the first race on 27 August 2008?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix du Deauville Yacht Club at Deauville (FR); the last was the 7:45 Hireall Marquees (qr) Race at Bellewstown.