What horse racing was on 7 September 2008?

37 races across 5 meetings were run on 7 September 2008: Dundalk (AW) (8 races), Fontwell (7 races), Leopardstown (8 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races) and Thirsk (6 races). That is Dundalk (AW) and Leopardstown in Ireland; Fontwell and Thirsk in Great Britain; Longchamp (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 7 September 2008?

Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Fontwell: Good (Turf); Leopardstown: Yielding (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Thirsk: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 7 September 2008?

Outright favourites won 10 of 32 on 7 September 2008 (31.3%); joint favourites won 0 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £28.18 — a loss of £3.82. 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 Stormy Weather (FR) at 30/1 in the 3:50 Prix de Fontenoy at Longchamp (FR).

What was the feature race on 7 September 2008?

The feature race was the 2:40 Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes (Fillies Group 1) (Group 1) at Leopardstown, won by Lush Lashes (GB) (9/4F).

What time was the first race on 7 September 2008?

The first race was the 1:10 Prix de la Cascade at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 5:55 Gilmores Mercedes Benz Handicap at Dundalk (AW).

Racing Results

Sunday 7 September 2008

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37 races were run across 5 meetings on 7 September 2008: Dundalk (AW), Fontwell, Leopardstown, Longchamp (FR) and Thirsk.

Dundalk (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:25 Tallyho Leg Wear Horseware Handicap (60-90) Flat · 5f · 14 ran
1. 18. Invincible Ash (IRE)5/1 favWon by a short head · J: Rory Cleary · T: M Halford
2. 210. Brave Falcon (IRE)14/1
3. 32. Johnstown Lad (IRE)12/1
2:55 Rambo Horseware Median Auction (C & G) Maiden Flat · 7f · 14 ran
1. 18. Dark Humour (IRE)4/7 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Eddie Ahern · T: D K Weld
2. 25. Chimpunk (USA)14/1
3. 313. Sanjay's Choice (IRE)50/1
3:25 Rhino Horsewear Race Flat · 7f · 7 ran
1. 16. Mariyca (IRE)5/1Won by 3 lengths · J: N G McCullagh · T: John M Oxx
2. 28. Tingling (USA)11/4
3. 33. Choose Me (IRE)2/1 fav
3:55 SSG Gloves Horsewear Handicap (45-60) (Div 1) Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 110. The Brothers (IRE)20/1Won by half a length · J: Michael Hussey · T: Paul Magnier
2. 23. If Per Chance (IRE)8/1
3. 35. The Gnathologist (IRE)12/1
4. 414. Vertigo On Course (IRE)3/1 fav
4:25 SSG Gloves Horsewear Handicap (45-60) (Div 2) Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 19. Hujaylea (IRE)4/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Rory Cleary · T: M Halford
2. 212. Wakita (IRE)14/1
3. 311. Mrs O'Brien (IRE)16/1
4. 44. Send Me Home (IRE)3/1 fav
4:55 Pelican Promotions Maiden Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 14. Great Barrier Reef (USA)8/1Won by a length · J: S Hunter · T: A P O'Brien
2. 210. Archmani (USA)6/1
3. 35. Kalabunga (IRE)14/1
4. 714. Shy Smile (IRE)10/3 fav
5:25 Amigo Horsewear Handicap Flat · 1m 2f 150y · 9 ran
1. 11. Fiery Lad (IRE)15/8 favWon by a neck · J: Emmet McNamara · T: G M Lyons
2. 23. Lunduv (IRE)7/2
3. 36. Lidana (IRE)6/1
5:55 Gilmores Mercedes Benz Handicap (45-60) Flat · 1m 4f · 14 ran
1. 113. Solo Performer (IRE)5/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Chris Hayes · T: H Rogers
2. 23. Dodder Walk (IRE)9/1
3. 34. Master'n Commander (GB)10/1
4. 128. Chaparro (IRE)7/2 fav

Dundalk (AW) racecourse statistics →

Fontwell Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:10 Hammerpot Brewery Sussex Ales Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 110y · 11 ran
1. 112. Woolfall Treasure (GB)4/11 favWon by 18 lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 23. Colorado Blue (IRE)16/1
3. 34. Crimson Mitre (GB)7/1
2:40 Overland Travel Catering Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 110y · 10 ran
1. 19. Maslak (IRE)5/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Peter Hiatt
2. 23. Cavallini (USA)11/10 fav
3. 31. Haddaaf (USA)7/2
3:10 Phil Jones 50th Birthday Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 13 ran
1. 15. Neutrino (GB)8/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Sean Quinlan · T: David Bridgwater
2. 29. Monzon (FR)16/1
3. 36. Tempsford (USA)9/4 fav
3:40 Butlins, Bognor Regis Claiming Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 110. Irish Whispers (IRE)12/1Won by a neck · J: Sam Jones · T: Brendan Powell
2. 27. Hot Zone (IRE)11/2
3. 38. Nayodabayo (IRE)4/1
4. 511. Nicki Boy (GER)7/4 fav
4:10 Bernard Clarke Birthday Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 110y · 12 ran
1. 113. Just Beware (GB)9/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Gemma Gracey-Davison · T: Zoe Davison
2. 210. Gun Smith (GB)5/1
3. 39. Transvestite (IRE)12/1
4. 44. Karasakal (IRE)7/2 fav
4:40 digibet.co.uk Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 2f · 11 ran
1. 16. Runshan (IRE)4/1Won by 19 lengths · J: Sean Quinlan · T: David Bridgwater
2. 21. Easy Dancer (GB)6/1
3. 310. Hatton Rock (IRE)25/1
4. PU12. Glimmer of Light (IRE) · pulled up15/8 fav
5:10 Winner Plant Hire Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 12 ran
1. 15. Captain Becket (GB)9/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Tom O'Connor · T: Jimmy Frost
2. 24. Flying Spirit (IRE)17/2
3. 37. Mistified (IRE)14/1

Fontwell racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

1:40 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden Flat · 7f · 16 ran
1. 12. Baliyana (IRE)4/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Mick Kinane · T: John M Oxx
2. 21. Audrey (GER)14/1
3. 316. Oh Goodness Me (GB)14/1
4. 44. Carefree Smile (IRE)15/8 fav
2:10 At The Races Kilternan Stakes (Group 3) Flat · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 17. The Bogberry (USA)9/1Won by half a length · J: Colm O'Donoghue · T: A P O'Brien
2. 22. Famous Name (GB)2/5 fav
3. 34. Mr Medici (IRE)9/1
2:40 Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes (Fillies Group 1) Flat · 1m · 10 ran
1. 19. Lush Lashes (GB)9/4 favWon by a neck · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 210. Nahoodh (IRE)6/1
3. 37. Halfway To Heaven (IRE)4/1
3:15 Leopardstown Pavilion September Handicap Flat · 7f · 18 ran
1. 18. Rain Rush (IRE)20/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: David Marnane
2. 29. Maundy Money (GB)8/1
3. 314. Thebes (GB)6/1 jt-fav
3:50 Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes (Group 1) Flat · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 19. New Approach (IRE)8/13 favWon by half a length · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 26. Traffic Guard (USA)50/1
3. 33. Mores Wells (GB)8/1
4:30 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Autumn Fillies Handicap Flat · 1m 4f · 13 ran
1. 19. Masiyma (IRE)7/1Won by a short head · J: Mick Kinane · T: John M Oxx
2. 212. Suailce (IRE)6/1
3. 35. Kitty Hawk Miss (IRE)6/1
4. 914. Hadarama (IRE)7/2 fav
5:05 Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden Flat · 7f · 11 ran
1. 112. Vocalised (USA)6/4 favWon by a length · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 24. Ebashan (IRE)4/1
3. 36. Loch Long (IRE)8/1
5:35 Stepaside Handicap (60-100) Flat · 1m 1f · 18 ran
1. 117. Belle's Ridge (GB)12/1Won by a short head · J: W J Lee · T: Timothy Doyle
2. 213. Mull On The Run (IRE)16/1
3. 312. Lonesome Maverick (IRE)7/1
4. 113. New Phase (IRE)5/2 fav

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Longchamp (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 30/1

1:10 Prix de la Cascade (Unraced Fillies) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 14. Palme Royale (IRE)5/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Anthony Crastus · T: E Lellouche
2. 28. French Charm (GB)
3. 31. Soho (IRE)
1:45 Prix du 150eme Anniversaire des Relations Franco-Japonaises (Handicap) Flat · 1m 4f · 4 ran
1. 111. Foolish Ego (FR)73/10Won by half a length · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: F Doumen
2. 28. Now The Tiger (GB)13/2
3. 310. Lord John (GER)13/1
2:15 Prix du Pin Flat · 7f · 10 ran
1. 18. Captain's Lover (SAF)44/5Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: A Fabre
2. 21. Spirito Del Vento (FR)13/10 fav
3. 310. Alnadana (IRE)8/1
2:50 Prix la Rochette Flat · 7f · 6 ran
1. 11. Soul City (IRE)7/4 favWon by half a length · J: Richard Hughes · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 24. Milanais (FR)5/1
3. 35. Jukebox Jury (IRE)10/1
3:20 Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (Colts & Fillies) Flat · 1m · 11 ran
1. 110. Goldikova (IRE)17/5Won by half a length · J: Olivier Peslier · T: F Head
2. 25. Darjina (FR)9/2
3. 31. Sageburg (IRE)13/1
3:50 Prix de Fontenoy (Unraced Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m · 9 ran
1. 18. Stormy Weather (FR)30/1Won by a neck · J: Yann Lerner · T: J-L Pelletan
2. 24. You Rock Me (USA)67/10
3. 32. Varenar (FR)9/4 fav
4:25 Prix du Rouvray (Claimer) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 17. Dianeva (FR)Won by half a length · J: Dominique Boeuf · T: M Boutin
2. 22. Beauvoisin (FR)
3. 31. Sorokin (USA)
4:55 Prix Castries (Handicap) Flat · 1m 4f · 4 ran
1. 117. Bilingue (IRE)Won by half a length · J: Mathias Sautjeau · T: Mlle S Hagenbach
2. 23. Parti Ami Ami (FR)
3. 319. Schomir (FR)

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

Thirsk Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/1

2:00 Turftv Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 18. The Twelve Steps (GB)7/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 29. Mandalay King (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 33. Whiteoak Lady (IRE)5/1
2:30 John Botterill Selling Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 14 ran
1. 14. Nchike (GB)7/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: David Nicholls
2. 211. Glan Lady (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 313. Jessica Mary (IRE)9/2
3:00 E.B.F. Dr Susan Harris's Retirement Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 14. Guestofthenation (USA)5/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 28. Peaceful Rule (USA)9/1
3. 35. Huxaar (GB)15/8 fav
3:30 Calverts Carpets Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 11. Kings Point (IRE)13/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: David Nicholls
2. 27. Hiccups (GB)9/2
3. 38. Ezdeyaad (USA)8/1
4. 45. Violent Velocity (IRE)5/2 fav
4:00 Black Swan Helmsley Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 13. Bollin Felix (GB)7/4 favWon by 5 lengths · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 26. Sphinx (FR)14/1
3. 39. Mith Hill (GB)12/1
4:30 Course Electrician's Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 19. Lake Chini (IRE)11/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Lance Betts · T: Michael Easterby
2. 24. Baybshambles (IRE)13/2
3. 35. King Of Swords (IRE)20/1
4. 43. Blazing Heights (GB)3/1 fav

Thirsk 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 favourites10 of 32 won31.3% · 32 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 £3.82Staked £32.00, returned £28.18 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerStormy Weather (FR) 30/1The 3:50 Prix de Fontenoy at Longchamp (FR)
Joint favourites0 of 6 won0.0% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Dundalk (AW)	3	8	8	—
Fontwell	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Leopardstown	3	7	8	0 of 2 won
Longchamp (FR)	2	5	8	0 of 2 won
Thirsk	1	6	6	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 2 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 2 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 7 September 2008?: 37 races across 5 meetings were run on 7 September 2008: Dundalk (AW) (8 races), Fontwell (7 races), Leopardstown (8 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races) and Thirsk (6 races). That is Dundalk (AW) and Leopardstown in Ireland; Fontwell and Thirsk in Great Britain; Longchamp (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 7 September 2008?: Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Fontwell: Good (Turf); Leopardstown: Yielding (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Thirsk: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 7 September 2008?: Outright favourites won 10 of 32 on 7 September 2008 (31.3%); joint favourites won 0 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £28.18 — a loss of £3.82. 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 Stormy Weather (FR) at 30/1 in the 3:50 Prix de Fontenoy at Longchamp (FR).
What was the feature race on 7 September 2008?: The feature race was the 2:40 Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes (Fillies Group 1) (Group 1) at Leopardstown, won by Lush Lashes (GB) (9/4F).
What time was the first race on 7 September 2008?: The first race was the 1:10 Prix de la Cascade at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 5:55 Gilmores Mercedes Benz Handicap at Dundalk (AW).