What horse racing was on 18 September 2008?

42 races across 6 meetings were run on 18 September 2008: Ayr (7 races), Chantilly (FR) (8 races), Chelmsford (AW) (6 races), Listowel (7 races), Pontefract (7 races) and Yarmouth (7 races). That is Ayr, Chelmsford (AW), Pontefract and Yarmouth in Great Britain; Chantilly (FR) in France; Listowel 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 18 September 2008?

Ayr: Heavy (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Good (Turf); Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Listowel: Soft (Turf); Pontefract: Good To Soft (Turf); Yarmouth: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 18 September 2008?

Outright favourites won 7 of 32 on 18 September 2008 (21.9%); joint favourites won 3 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £19.91 — a loss of £12.09. 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 Jim Martin (GB) at 80/1 in the 3:50 MACB Selling Stakes at Ayr.

What time was the first race on 18 September 2008?

The first race was the 1:55 Southhampton Goodwill Chase at Listowel; the last was the 9:20 Little Bentley Handicap at Chelmsford (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 18 September 2008

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42 races were run across 6 meetings on 18 September 2008: Ayr, Chantilly (FR), Chelmsford (AW), Listowel, Pontefract and Yarmouth.

Ayr Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 80/1

2:20 Support The Ayrshire Hospice Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 12. Kyllachy Star (GB)15/8 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 27. Frontline Girl (IRE)5/2
3. 33. Mohawk Ridge (GB)10/1
2:50 Neilson Binnie McKenzie E.B.F. Novice Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 4 ran
1. 13. Tale of Silver (IRE)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 22. Guestofthenation (USA)2/1
3. 31. Aahaykid (IRE)5/6 fav
3:20 Bell Lawrie Investment Management Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 17. Grimes Faith (GB)12/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 28. Almost Married (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Lake Chini (IRE)11/2
4. 41. Witchry (GB)4/1 fav
3:50 MACB Selling Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 19. Jim Martin (GB)80/1Won by a head · J: P J McDonald · T: Linda Perratt
2. 24. Resonate (IRE)9/2
3. 37. She's Our Lass (IRE)2/5 fav
4:20 McEwan's Ales Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 13. Allied Powers (IRE)Evens favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Micky Fenton · T: Michael Bell
2. 25. Blue Spinnaker (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Wigwam Willie (IRE)11/2
4:50 totesuper7 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 15. Grit (IRE)7/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Mick Channon
2. 26. Red Skipper (IRE)7/1
3. 33. Ibrox (IRE)16/1
4. 57. Natural Rhythm (IRE)9/2 fav
5:20 Unick Architects Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 50y · 12 ran
1. 17. Keys of Cyprus (GB)7/2 jt-favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Adrian Nicholls · T: David Nicholls
2. 29. Nok Twice (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Blindspin (GB)20/1

Ayr racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 1

2:35 Prix du Puits de Commelle (Claimer) (Apprentices) (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 110. Liddal (FR)Won by a length · J: Jerome Lermyte · T: M Boutin
2. 21. Karagem Summit (ITY)
3. 36. Enlil (FR)
3:05 Prix de la Table d'Apremont (Claimer) (Apprentices) (Fillies) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 17. Shanna Bere (FR)Won by 3 lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: Mme Christiane Head
2. 211. Queen At Last (FR)
3. 36. Tessalha (FR)
3:35 Prix de Charlemont Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 15. Allybar (IRE)Won by a neck · J: Olivier Peslier · T: C Laffon-Parias
2. 29. So Gold I (FR)
3. 32. Benaojan (FR)
4:05 Prix de la Francilienne Flat · 5½f · 3 ran
1. 17. Tayseer (GB)Won by 3 lengths · J: Thierry Gillet · T: J E Hammond
2. 214. Dam D'Augy (FR)
3. 39. Quaroma (GB)13/2
4:35 Prix du Four a Chaux Flat · 1m 7f · 3 ran
1. 11. Fully Funded (USA)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: Mme Christiane Head
2. 24. Pouvoir Absolu (GB)
3. 32. Chirango (FR)
5:05 Prix d'Apremont (Claimer) Flat · 1m 3f · 3 ran
1. 15. Miss Maybe (IRE)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: J-C Rouget
2. 212. Pleando (FR)
3. 314. Tiger Cliff (FR)
5:35 Prix de Thiverny (Handicap) Flat · 1m4½f · 3 ran
1. 12. Sledgehammer I (FR)Won by a length · J: Davy Bonilla · T: J-P Letreguilly
2. 24. Anna Mia (FR)
3. 310. Heartlove De Ples (FR)
6:05 Prix de Cramoisy (Handicap) Flat · 1m4½f · 3 ran
1. 113. Carlix (FR)Won by a neck · J: Johan Victoire · T: J-P Pelat
2. 23. Mavialeva (FR)
3. 318. My Secret Love (FR)

Chantilly racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 28/1

6:50 Naze Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f · 11 ran
1. 17. Sunny Spells (GB)4/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Saleem Golam · T: Stuart Williams
2. 28. Black Or Red (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Bet Noir (IRE)7/2
4. 59. Limelight (USA)11/4 fav
7:20 West Park Lodge Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 16. Desperate Dan (GB)7/1Won by a short head · J: P Nolan · T: Andrew Haynes
2. 24. Harry Up (GB)8/13 fav
3. 31. Mutamared (USA)3/1
7:50 Jasper Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 19. The Cayterers (GB)17/2Won by a length · J: Michael Metcalfe · T: Tony Carroll
2. 211. Towy Boy (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Louphole (GB)9/2
4. 75. Spoof Master (IRE)4/1 fav
8:20 Cowlinge Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 15 ran
1. 114. Tactful (IRE)20/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 25. Plavius (USA)4/5 fav
3. 34. Intabih (USA)12/1
8:50 Hector Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 15 ran
1. 13. Ben Ami (GB)28/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Miss J R Gibney
2. 212. Siren Sound (GB)8/1
3. 38. Outside Edge (IRE)5/1
4. 1111. Mr Fantozzi (IRE)9/2 fav
9:20 Little Bentley Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 15 ran
1. 12. Andaman Sunset (GB)16/1Won by a neck · J: Ted Durcan · T: G Wragg
2. 29. Dusk (GB)5/2 fav
3. 37. Azure Mist (GB)12/1

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Listowel Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:55 Southhampton Goodwill Chase Chase · 2m 3f · 3 ran
1. 13. Emotional Article (IRE)6/4 jt-favWon by 3½ lengths · J: A B Joyce · T: T J Taaffe
2. 21. Conna Castle (IRE)6/4 jt-fav
3. 32. Rathgar Beau (IRE)3/1
2:25 Helena Sheahan Memorial Novice Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 5 ran
1. 15. Holly Tree (IRE)11/4Won by 17 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: E Sheehy
2. 24. Clew Bay Lodge (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 36. The Last Hurrah (IRE)9/2
2:55 Dawn Omega Milk Handicap Hurdle (81-102) (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 13. Conem (IRE)7/1Won by 9 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W J Austin
2. 24. Clan Music (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 310. Secret Admirer (IRE)11/1
3:25 Dawn Omega Milk Handicap Hurdle (81-102) (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 110. Toomdeely (IRE)14/1Won by 15 lengths · J: B C Byrnes · T: Patrick Neville
2. 21. Arkendale (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Havetoavit (USA)3/1 fav
3:55 Guinness Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 18. Quartino (GB)7/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 29. Sanglote (FR)14/1
3. 33. Raise Your Heart (IRE)11/4 fav
4:25 Kevin McManus Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 6f · 13 ran
1. 13. Dashing George (IRE)11/4Won by 10 lengths · J: P W Flood · T: E McNamara
2. 29. Parsons Pistol (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 34. Fools Rush (IRE)50/1
4:55 Spectra Photo Labs Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 14 ran
1. 15. Dando's Express (IRE)8/1Won by a neck · J: Mr P Roche · T: D E Fitzgerald
2. 27. Hintsnallegations (IRE)5/1
3. 315. Geneva Silver (IRE)20/1
4. 51. Ballysassian (IRE)7/2 fav

Listowel racecourse statistics →

Pontefract Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 8/1

2:30 Pontefract Apprentice Series Handicap (Round 4) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 6y · 15 ran
1. 19. Princess Flame (GER)8/1Won by a neck · J: Kylie Manser · T: Brendan Powell
2. 211. Timocracy (GB)5/2 fav
3. 37. Trouble Mountain (USA)50/1
3:00 Strawberry Hill Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 17 ran
1. 116. Red Rosanna (GB)9/4 favWon by a short head · J: Graham Gibbons · T: Reg Hollinshead
2. 213. Gilt Edge Girl (GB)9/1
3. 310. Diamond Daisy (IRE)10/1
3:30 Subscribe To Racing UK Online At racinguk.tv Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4y · 16 ran
1. 11. Major Magpie (IRE)7/1Won by a nose · J: Darryll Holland · T: Michael Dods
2. 26. Ezdeyaad (USA)6/1
3. 39. Nevada Desert (IRE)14/1
4. 1317. Young Bertie (GB)5/1 fav
4:00 Highfield farm Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 13. Persian Sea (UAE)11/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 22. Vital Statistics (GB)11/2
3. 35. Goodbye (GB)6/1
4:30 Pontefract Stayers Championship Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f 22y · 15 ran
1. 114. Kiribati King (IRE)5/1 jt-favWon by a neck · J: Tony Culhane · T: Mick Channon
2. 216. Kanpai (IRE)14/1
3. 312. Thewhirlingdervish (IRE)13/2
5:00 Jackie Carr Retired, Put Out To Grass Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 6y · 17 ran
1. 18. Duncan (GB)10/11 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Philip Robinson · T: John Dunlop
2. 210. Mubrook (USA)8/1
3. 311. Mysterious Moon (GB)11/1
5:30 Go Racing At Catterick On Saturday Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4y · 16 ran
1. 16. Effigy (GB)7/2 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Henry Candy
2. 214. Ours (IRE)14/1
3. 33. Straight Sets (IRE)9/2

Pontefract racecourse statistics →

Yarmouth Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:10 E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3y · 10 ran
1. 11. Alwaary (USA)9/4Won by 1½ lengths · J: Richard Hills · T: John Gosden
2. 22. Cloudy Start (GB)5/6 fav
3. 38. Tilos Gem (IRE)66/1
2:40 attheraces.com Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3y · 10 ran
1. 15. Rafiqa (IRE)10/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Chris Wall
2. 27. Rumble of Thunder (IRE)15/2
3. 32. Proclaim (GB)7/1
4. 71. Stirling Castle (GB)9/4 fav
3:10 Eastern Power Systems Selling Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3y · 16 ran
1. 12. Balladiene (IRE)11/2Won by a short head · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: Mark H Tompkins
2. 21. Rockinit (IRE)25/1
3. 312. Tarawa Atoll (GB)12/1
4. 55. Cherry Belle (IRE)11/4 fav
3:40 Firstbet 50 Matched Telephone Bet 0800 230 08000 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 13. That Look (GB)10/1Won by a length · J: Chris Catlin · T: Don Cantillon
2. 26. Caffari (GER)18/1
3. 34. Capstan (GB)7/1
4. 77. Kritzia (GB)Evens fav
4:10 Halls Group 'Victory Vase' Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 6f 17y · 11 ran
1. 19. Fiulin (GB)7/2Won by a neck · J: Ted Durcan · T: Marco Botti
2. 26. Crete (IRE)9/1
3. 310. Kossack (GB)3/1 fav
4:40 Your Mortgage Solutions Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f 3y · 12 ran
1. 18. Magaling (IRE)8/13 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Luca Cumani
2. 214. Furious Belle (IRE)14/1
3. 32. Bajan Tryst (USA)5/1
5:10 Nelson's County Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 3y · 12 ran
1. 110. Game Lady (GB)8/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Alan Munro · T: Ian Wood
2. 25. Overstayed (IRE)8/1
3. 316. Briannsta (IRE)25/1
4. 41. Truly Divine (GB)2/1 fav

Yarmouth racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 42 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 favourites7 of 32 won21.9% · 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 £12.09Staked £32.00, returned £19.91 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerJim Martin (GB) 80/1The 3:50 MACB Selling Stakes at Ayr
Joint favourites3 of 6 won50.0% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ayr	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Chantilly (FR)	0	1	8	—
Chelmsford (AW)	0	6	6	—
Listowel	0	6	7	1 of 2 won
Pontefract	4	6	7	1 of 2 won
Yarmouth	1	7	7	—

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. 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 18 September 2008?: 42 races across 6 meetings were run on 18 September 2008: Ayr (7 races), Chantilly (FR) (8 races), Chelmsford (AW) (6 races), Listowel (7 races), Pontefract (7 races) and Yarmouth (7 races). That is Ayr, Chelmsford (AW), Pontefract and Yarmouth in Great Britain; Chantilly (FR) in France; Listowel 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 18 September 2008?: Ayr: Heavy (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Good (Turf); Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Listowel: Soft (Turf); Pontefract: Good To Soft (Turf); Yarmouth: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 18 September 2008?: Outright favourites won 7 of 32 on 18 September 2008 (21.9%); joint favourites won 3 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £19.91 — a loss of £12.09. 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 Jim Martin (GB) at 80/1 in the 3:50 MACB Selling Stakes at Ayr.
What time was the first race on 18 September 2008?: The first race was the 1:55 Southhampton Goodwill Chase at Listowel; the last was the 9:20 Little Bentley Handicap at Chelmsford (AW).