What horse racing was on 3 October 2008?

49 races across 8 meetings were run on 3 October 2008: Dundalk (AW) (8 races), Gowran Park (7 races), Hexham (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (6 races), Newmarket (9 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (5 races), Toulouse (FR) (1 race) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Dundalk (AW) and Gowran Park in Ireland; Hexham, Lingfield (AW), Newmarket and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Saint-Cloud (FR) and Toulouse (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 3 October 2008?

Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Gowran Park: Good To Yielding (Turf); Hexham: Good To Soft (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Toulouse (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 3 October 2008?

Outright favourites won 16 of 37 on 3 October 2008 (43.2%); joint favourites won 3 of 13. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £37.00 and returned £46.15 — a profit of £9.15. 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 New Star (UAE) at 28/1 in the 8:20 Carlsberg Probably Best Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

What was the feature race on 3 October 2008?

The feature race was the 2:40 32Red.com Cheveley Park Stakes (Fillies' Group 1) (Group 1) at Newmarket, won by Serious Attitude (IRE) (4/1F).

What time was the first race on 3 October 2008?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix Esmeralda at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 9:40 Warrenpoint Handicap at Dundalk (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 3 October 2008

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49 races were run across 8 meetings on 3 October 2008: Dundalk (AW), Gowran Park, Hexham, Lingfield (AW), Newmarket, Saint-Cloud (FR), Toulouse (FR) and Wolverhampton (AW).

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 8/1

6:10 Drogheda Median Auction Maiden Flat · 5f · 13 ran
1. 14. Palazzone (IRE)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Keagan Latham · T: G M Lyons
2. 210. Primalova (IRE)11/2
3. 312. Silver Shoon (IRE)4/6 fav
6:40 Derrinstown Stud Apprentice (Fillies) Maiden Flat · 6f · 13 ran
1. 16. Keyala (IRE)7/4 favWon by a neck · J: P B Beggy · T: David P Myerscough
2. 23. Caherassdotcom (GB)6/1
3. 313. Starlight Choice (IRE)20/1
7:10 Dundalk Nursery Handicap (50-70) Flat · 7f · 14 ran
1. 16. Running Flame (IRE)7/1Won by a short head · J: Pat Smullen · T: J G Coogan
2. 29. Little Bug (IRE)9/1
3. 34. Definite Opinion (IRE)6/1 jt-fav
7:40 Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) Maiden Flat · 1m · 11 ran
1. 15. Dabirana (IRE)5/2Won by a short head · J: Mick Kinane · T: John M Oxx
2. 29. Riobamba (USA)5/1
3. 310. Sapphire Bracelet (IRE)7/4 fav
8:10 Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C&G) Maiden Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 14. Great Wisdom (IRE)4/1Won by a length · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: A P O'Brien
2. 23. Desert Eagle (IRE)6/1
3. 36. Samovar (GB)Evens fav
8:40 Newry Stakes Flat · 1m · 8 ran
1. 11. Red Eye Express (IRE)4/6 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Mick Kinane · T: John M Oxx
2. 23. El Presidente (IRE)16/1
3. 32. Theocritus (USA)7/1
9:10 Dundalk Breeders Cup Trial Race Flat · 1m 2f 150y · 6 ran
1. 14. Nice Style (IRE)11/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Emmet McNamara · T: G M Lyons
2. 25. Varsity (GB)5/1
3. 33. Reload (IRE)12/1
4. 42. Red Moloney (USA)6/4 fav
9:40 Warrenpoint Handicap (60-100) Flat · 1m 2f 150y · 14 ran
1. 12. Vincenzio Galilei (USA)5/1Won by a head · J: Keagan Latham · T: G M Lyons
2. 21. Monteriggioni (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Sinsational (GB)10/1

Dundalk (AW) racecourse statistics →

Gowran Park Good To Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:45 Knocktopher Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 16. Head Of The River (IRE)4/1 co-favWon by 9 lengths · J: Eddie Power · T: Mark Loughnane
2. 28. New Phase (IRE)4/1 co-fav
3. 310. Papa Bear (IRE)8/1
3:20 Ballyhale Handicap Hurdle (77-90) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 20 ran
1. 114. Spare Change (IRE)8/1Won by a head · J: Shane Jackson · T: P J Rothwell
2. 21. Mohtarres (USA)7/2 fav
3. 38. Got The Urge (IRE)10/1
3:50 Sheestown Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 20 ran
1. 19. The Rall (IRE)3/1 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Roger Loughran · T: D T Hughes
2. 26. Kirbybroguelantern (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Charlie Yardbird (IRE)9/1
4:25 Kilkenny Racing Festival Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 3m · 15 ran
1. 18. Red Vinto (GB)3/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 214. Molinero (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Jawad (IRE)12/1
4:55 Mullinavat Handicap Chase (0-130) Chase · 2m 1f · 11 ran
1. 14. Monty Mint (IRE)4/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: D F Flannery · T: Thomas Foley
2. 26. Keelaghan (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Berkerys Treasure (IRE)11/2
5:25 Stoneyford Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 18 ran
1. 15. Dancing Hero (IRE)8/1Won by half a length · J: D F Flannery · T: Thomas Foley
2. 212. Whatever Next (IRE)14/1
3. 313. High Skies (GB)25/1
4. F4. Casey Jones (IRE) · fell11/4 fav
5:55 Callan INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 20 ran
1. 111. Shinrock Paddy (IRE)12/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr B Connell · T: Paul Nolan
2. 22. Gallant Light (GB)5/1
3. 33. Johnny Kilawee (IRE)14/1
4. 914. Whatyouracking (GB)9/2 fav

Gowran Park racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:15 Get Married At Hexham Racecourse Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 11. Hawksbury Heights (GB)Evens favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: J J Lambe
2. 213. Sorrento Moon (IRE)12/1
3. 312. Nevsky Bridge (GB)3/1
2:50 Hexham Christmas Party Nights Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f · 10 ran
1. 12. According To Pete (GB)2/1 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Phil Kinsella · T: Malcolm Jefferson
2. 29. That's Rhythm (FR)7/2
3. 31. Zitenka (IRE)12/1
3:25 Rowlands Chartered Accountants Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 8 ran
1. 16. On Raglan Road (IRE)8/13 favWon by 30 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Howard Johnson
2. 21. Peters Star (IRE)3/1
3. 35. Moygashel (IRE)5/1
3:55 Youngs Chartered Surveyors Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 1f · 12 ran
1. 16. Huckleberry (IRE)9/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 23. Alto Stratus (GB)9/1
3. 37. Presenting Alf (IRE)33/1
4:30 Michael Morris 25 Years Loyal Service Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 13 ran
1. 17. Drever Route (IRE)10/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Howard Johnson
2. 24. Alfie Flits (GB)5/4 fav
3. 33. Solent (IRE)15/8
5:05 Ramside Event Catering Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 14 ran
1. 112. Norminster (GB)14/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Phil Kinsella · T: Rayson Nixon
2. 26. Eborarry (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 39. Tin Healy's Pass (GB)22/1
5:40 SIS Intermediate NH Flat Race (Conditional/Amateur) NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 110y · 15 ran
1. 11. Little Josh (IRE)5/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Tom Molloy · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 211. Paddys Honour (IRE)125/1
3. 35. Bygones of Brid (IRE)25/1

Hexham racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:30 Marsh Green Maiden Auction Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 110. Uvinza (GB)1/2 favWon by a length · J: Paul Doe · T: William Knight
2. 212. Young Dottie (GB)9/1
3. 35. Nesayem (IRE)66/1
3:00 Three Bridges Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 17. I Confess (GB)3/1 jt-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Richard Evans · T: David Evans
2. 25. Blues Minor (IRE)11/2
3. 33. Deal Flipper (GB)11/1
3:35 Forest Row Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 15. Moscow Eight (IRE)7/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Chris Catlin · T: E J O'Neill
2. 26. Satwa Street (IRE)9/2
3. 38. Corton Charlemagne (IRE)9/4
4:10 Ashurst Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 17. Louphole (GB)10/3Won by half a length · J: Travis Block · T: Peter Makin
2. 22. Russian Reel (GB)16/1
3. 35. Buy On The Red (GB)10/3
4. 83. Silvanus (IRE)3/1 fav
4:45 totesuper7 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 12 ran
1. 15. Graylyn Ruby (FR)10/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Luke Morris · T: J Jay
2. 24. Silky Steps (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Contrada (GB)7/4 fav
5:20 Hartfield Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 16. Miss Pelling (IRE)14/1Won by a nose · J: Martin Dwyer · T: Brian Meehan
2. 25. Bookiebasher Babe (IRE)16/1
3. 34. Locum (GB)11/2
4. 411. Princess India (IRE)4/1 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Newmarket Good To Firm · Turf · 9 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 5 of 9 · Biggest winner 25/1

1:00 Nunnery Stud E.B.F. Maiden Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 14. Evasive (GB)8/11 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 210. Makaamen (GB)7/1
3. 38. Infiraad (GB)11/1
1:30 Sakhee Oh So Sharp Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 111. Souter's Sister (IRE)25/1Won by half a length · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 26. Moonlife (IRE)20/1
3. 37. Nashmiah (IRE)16/1
4. 1210. Snoqualmie Girl (IRE)9/2 fav
2:05 Nayef Joel Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 15 ran
1. 13. Eagle Mountain (GB)5/1Won by a head · J: K Shea · T: M F De Kock
2. 22. Bankable (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 31. Ordnance Row (GB)20/1
2:40 32Red.com Cheveley Park Stakes (Fillies' Group 1) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 16 ran
1. 115. Serious Attitude (IRE)4/1 favWon by half a length · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: Rae Guest
2. 23. Aspen Darlin (IRE)12/1
3. 313. Pursuit Of Glory (IRE)5/1
3:10 Shadwell Middle Park Stakes (Group 1) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 11. Bushranger (IRE)15/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: David Wachman
2. 29. Sayif (IRE)5/1
3. 36. Huntdown (USA)9/2
3:45 Nunnery Stud E.B.F. Maiden Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 111. Ra Junior (USA)7/4 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Brian Meehan
2. 26. Emirates Roadshow (USA)5/1
3. 37. Getcarter (GB)14/1
4:20 Haafhd Godolphin Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f · 11 ran
1. 11. Buccellati (GB)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: William Buick · T: Andrew Balding
2. 22. Classic Punch (IRE)33/1
3. 37. Speed Gifted (GB)5/1
4. 86. Regal Flush (GB)5/2 fav
4:55 Standing For Success Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 16. Swinging Sixties (IRE)9/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 21. Midships (USA)3/1
3. 35. Closertobelieving (GB)15/2
5:30 Newmarket Challenge Whip Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 13. Bencoolen (IRE)6/1Won by a head · J: Steve Drowne · T: Roger Charlton
2. 27. Stow (GB)6/4 fav
3. 31. Free Offer (GB)11/4

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

Saint-Cloud (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 5 races · France

12:50 Prix Esmeralda (Fillies) Flat · 1m · 4 ran
1. 14. Gainful (USA)Won by a head · J: Dominique Boeuf · T: D Smaga
2. 21. Pride Dancer (IRE)
3. 33. Atlas Silk (GB)
1:25 Prix Nino (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m · 4 ran
1. 11. Le Havre (IRE)Won by 2 lengths · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: J-C Rouget
2. 29. Feels All Right (IRE)
3. 35. Varenar (FR)
2:30 Prix Turenne () (Colts & Fillies) Flat · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 16. Timos (GER)Won by a length · J: Olivier Peslier · T: T Doumen
2. 24. Chirango (FR)
3. 39. Barongo (IRE)
4:35 Prix de Lamarque (Handicap) Flat · 1m2½f · 3 ran
1. 12. Lectrice (FR)Won by 2 lengths · J: Francois-Xavier Bertras · T: F Rohaut
2. 212. Spidello (FR)
3. 313. Big Lion (GER)
5:05 Prix des Vaulx de Cernay (Handicap) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 11. Major Cotil (FR)Won by half a length · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: Robert Collet
2. 26. Danse Etoilee (FR)
3. 313. Royale Danehill (IRE)

Saint-Cloud racecourse statistics →

Toulouse (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 1 race · France

2:48 Prix Panacee () Flat · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 1Light Impact (IRE)Won by a neck · J: Gregory Benoist · T: C Laffon-Parias
2. 2Folle Allure (FR)
3. 3Epic Similie (GB)

Toulouse racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 28/1

6:50 Betfair Apprentice Training Series Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5f 194y · 8 ran
1. 11. Eventide (GB)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: David Probert · T: William Knight
2. 23. The Last Bottle (IRE)17/2
3. 38. Pairumani Pat (IRE)7/1
4. 62. Paddy Rielly (IRE)2/1 fav
7:20 Sponsor A Race By Calling 01902 390009 Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 216y · 12 ran
1. 15. Doubtful Sound (USA)7/1Won by half a length · J: Kevin Ghunowa · T: Ronald Harris
2. 211. Monsieur Reynard (GB)16/1
3. 313. What Katie Did (IRE)5/1
4. 96. Obe Brave (GB)7/4 fav
7:50 PWM Group Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 20y · 8 ran
1. 11. Tony The Tap (GB)10/3Won by half a length · J: David Probert · T: William Muir
2. 210. Hotham (GB)3/1 fav
3. 32. Supermassive Muse (IRE)10/1
8:20 Carlsberg Probably Best Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 103y · 12 ran
1. 11. New Star (UAE)28/1Won by a head · J: Graham Gibbons · T: Mark Brisbourne
2. 22. Royal Amnesty (GB)5/1
3. 310. Ahlawy (IRE)10/1
4. 86. Phoenix Flight (IRE)7/4 fav
8:50 Carlsberg UK Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 10 ran
1. 111. Eloquently (GB)7/4 jt-favWon by 5 lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Ed Vaughan
2. 22. Cool Strike (UAE)6/1
3. 31. Norwegian Dancer (UAE)7/4 jt-fav
9:20 Percy Mills Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 141y · 11 ran
1. 17. Internationaldebut (IRE)12/1Won by a head · J: Tolley Dean · T: S Parr
2. 28. Prince Noel (GB)8/1
3. 312. Fort Amhurst (IRE)28/1
4. 49. Alfie Tupper (IRE)3/1 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 49 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 favourites16 of 37 won43.2% · 37 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 £9.15Staked £37.00, returned £46.15 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerNew Star (UAE) 28/1The 8:20 Carlsberg Probably Best Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW)
Joint favourites3 of 13 won23.1% · 6 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Dundalk (AW)	2	6	8	0 of 4 won
Gowran Park	3	6	7	1 of 3 won
Hexham	4	6	7	0 of 2 won
Lingfield (AW)	2	5	6	1 of 2 won
Newmarket	5	9	9	—
Saint-Cloud (FR)	0	0	5	—
Toulouse (FR)	0	0	1	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	0	5	6	1 of 2 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 6 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 6 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 3 October 2008?: 49 races across 8 meetings were run on 3 October 2008: Dundalk (AW) (8 races), Gowran Park (7 races), Hexham (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (6 races), Newmarket (9 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (5 races), Toulouse (FR) (1 race) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Dundalk (AW) and Gowran Park in Ireland; Hexham, Lingfield (AW), Newmarket and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Saint-Cloud (FR) and Toulouse (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 3 October 2008?: Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Gowran Park: Good To Yielding (Turf); Hexham: Good To Soft (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Toulouse (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 3 October 2008?: Outright favourites won 16 of 37 on 3 October 2008 (43.2%); joint favourites won 3 of 13. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £37.00 and returned £46.15 — a profit of £9.15. 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 New Star (UAE) at 28/1 in the 8:20 Carlsberg Probably Best Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).
What was the feature race on 3 October 2008?: The feature race was the 2:40 32Red.com Cheveley Park Stakes (Fillies' Group 1) (Group 1) at Newmarket, won by Serious Attitude (IRE) (4/1F).
What time was the first race on 3 October 2008?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix Esmeralda at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 9:40 Warrenpoint Handicap at Dundalk (AW).