What horse racing was on 4 October 2008?

51 races across 8 meetings were run on 4 October 2008: Argentan (FR) (1 race), Fontwell (7 races), Gowran Park (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Newmarket (7 races), Redcar (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Argentan (FR) and Longchamp (FR) in France; Fontwell, Kempton (AW), Newmarket, Redcar and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Gowran Park 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 4 October 2008?

Argentan (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Fontwell: Good To Firm (Turf); Gowran Park: Good (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Longchamp (FR): Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Redcar: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 4 October 2008?

Outright favourites won 13 of 44 on 4 October 2008 (29.5%); joint favourites won 4 of 13. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £44.00 and returned £39.79 — a loss of £4.21. 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 Balladeuse (FR) at 33/1 in the 1:15 Qatar Prix de Royallieu at Longchamp (FR) (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 4 October 2008?

The feature race was the 2:20 Total Prix de la Foret (Group 1) at Longchamp (FR), won by Paco Boy (IRE) (6/4F).

What time was the first race on 4 October 2008?

The first race was the 8:07 Prix de Juvigny sur Orne at Argentan (FR); the last was the 9:20 Free Bets At Freebets.co.uk Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 4 October 2008

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51 races were run across 8 meetings on 4 October 2008: Argentan (FR), Fontwell, Gowran Park, Kempton (AW), Longchamp (FR), Newmarket, Redcar and Wolverhampton (AW).

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

Outright favs won 1 of 1 · Biggest winner 21/10F

8:07 Prix de Juvigny sur Orne Flat · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 1Cutlass Bay (UAE)21/10 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Tony Farina · T: A Fabre
2. 2Sable Des Dunes (FR)
3. 3Le Xenakis (FR)

Argentan racecourse statistics →

Fontwell Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:15 R R Donnelley Supporting Wateraid Juvenile Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 2f 110y · 8 ran
1. 13. Morestead (IRE)8/1Won by 4 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Brendan Powell
2. 24. Potemkin (USA)5/2
3. 35. Tayarat (IRE)5/4 fav
2:50 AMP5 Challenge -costain.com Supporting WaterAid Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 6f · 15 ran
1. 15. Leading Article (IRE)4/1 jt-favWon by 13 lengths · J: D P Fahy · T: Evan Williams
2. 23. Thenameescapesme (GB)12/1
3. 315. Mortar (GB)25/1
3:25 Pricewaterhousecoopers Gatwick Supporting Wateraid Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 111. Marsh Court (GB)16/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Jamie Snowden
2. 28. Postmaster (GB)13/8 fav
3. 37. Phoenix Des Mottes (FR)11/4
4:00 Wipro Supporting Southern Water - Wateraid Claiming Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 112. Three Lions (GB)3/1 favWon by 20 lengths · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: George Baker
2. 23. Head To Kerry (IRE)16/1
3. 39. Treaty Flyer (IRE)14/1
4:35 Morrison Utility Services Supporting Wateraid Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 13. Soleil Fix (FR)11/4 jt-favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Mr David Dunsdon · T: Nick Gifford
2. 22. Storm of Applause (IRE)11/4 jt-fav
3. 37. Waterspray (AUS)6/1
5:10 4D Proudly Supports Wateraid Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 110y · 11 ran
1. 17. Dream Catcher (SWE)14/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Oliver Sherwood
2. 28. No Greater Love (FR)17/2
3. 36. Vintage Fabric (USA)12/1
4. 1112. Island Light (USA)3/1 fav
5:45 Southern Water Supporting Wateraid Intermediate Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6f · 11 ran
1. 16. Megasue (GB)4/6 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 28. Gilwen Glory (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Cry Alot Boy (GB)4/1

Fontwell racecourse statistics →

Gowran Park Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

2:45 Kilford Arms 3-y-o Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 16. First In Line (IRE)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Alan Crowe · T: Niall Madden
2. 25. Deliver More (IRE)66/1
3. 31. Tellhimnow (IRE)7/2
4. 42. The Quiet Enforcer (IRE)11/4 fav
3:20 Betfair Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 19 ran
1. 110. South Upper Street (IRE)4/1Won by half a length · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: John E Kiely
2. 24. Browns Baily (IRE)6/1
3. 36. Medical Debenture (IRE)7/2 fav
3:55 Gowran Christmas Party 12th Dec Handicap Hurdl e (81-123) Hurdle · 2m · 19 ran
1. 112. De La Rue (USA)7/1Won by a neck · J: Phillip Enright · T: C Byrnes
2. 22. Mudslinger (IRE)7/1
3. 316. Jewel Of The West (IRE)12/1
4. 715. Silent Wind (GER)9/2 fav
4:30 Gowran Park Champion Chase (Grade 2) Chase · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 14. Knight Legend (IRE)2/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Andrew Leigh · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 27. Light On The Broom (IRE)20/1
3. 35. Davenport Democrat (IRE)6/1
4. PU1. Conna Castle (IRE) · pulled up15/8 fav
5:00 Bennettsbridge Handicap Chase (0-123) Chase · 3m · 15 ran
1. 110. Alickadoo (IRE)6/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Stephen Gray · T: T J Nagle Jr
2. 22. Slyguff Rory (IRE)20/1
3. 34. Care And Share (IRE)14/1
4. 1013. Fakima (IRE)5/1 fav
5:30 Lord Bagenal Inn Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 17 ran
1. 12. Fantoche (BRZ)5/4 favWon by a length · J: Tommy Treacy · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 25. Killenaule Boy (GB)11/4
3. 31. Billy To Jack (IRE)8/1
6:00 Proair Heat Recovery Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 18 ran
1. 119. Oligarch Society (IRE)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr D W Cullen · T: M J P O'Brien
2. 217. Qaspal (FR)7/2
3. 314. Gus Macrae (IRE)3/1 fav

Gowran Park racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

2:05 Get Value At oddschecker.com Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 16. Serva Jugum (USA)11/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Paul Cole
2. 21. Aurorian (IRE)7/1
3. 37. Something Perfect (USA)5/2
4. 42. Jazz Police (GB)2/1 fav
2:35 Oddschecker.com Casino & Poker Room Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 15. Arabian Spirit (GB)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tom McLaughlin · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 22. Soft Shoe Shuffle (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 311. Border Owl (IRE)12/1
3:10 Oddschecker.com Heritage Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 15. Knot In Wood (IRE)7/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Barry McHugh · T: Richard Fahey
2. 29. Artimino (GB)6/1
3. 37. Ebraam (USA)6/1
4. 118. Viking Spirit (GB)4/1 fav
3:45 Bet On Arc At Oddschecker.com Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 14. Happy Forever (FR)7/4 favWon by a neck · J: Oscar Urbina · T: Marco Botti
2. 23. Evelyn May (IRE)8/1
3. 312. Agnes Love (GB)20/1
4:20 Compare Poker & Casino At Oddschecker.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 17. Empowered (IRE)2/1 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Saleem Golam · T: William Haggas
2. 25. Crusoe's Return (GB)4/1
3. 31. Alqaffay (IRE)14/1
4:55 Oddschecker - Odds Comparison Site Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 17. Noble Citizen (USA)11/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: David Simcock
2. 26. Woodcote Place (GB)5/1
3. 311. Hallingdal (UAE)8/1
4. 63. Portodora (USA)7/2 fav
5:30 Oddschecker.com Apprentice Derby Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 14. Dance The Star (USA)11/8 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Marc Halford · T: David Simcock
2. 22. Gabier (GB)16/1
3. 37. Celticello (IRE)12/1

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

12:45 Qatar Prix Chaudenay Flat · 1m 7f · 8 ran
1. 11. Watar (IRE)33/10Won by 5 lengths · J: Davy Bonilla · T: F Head
2. 27. Shemima (GB)9/10 fav
3. 35. Centennial (IRE)31/10
1:15 Qatar Prix de Royallieu (Fillies & Mares) Flat · 1m4½f · 13 ran
1. 113. Balladeuse (FR)33/1Won by half a length · J: Olivier Peslier · T: A Fabre
2. 211. Tres Rapide (IRE)48/1
3. 36. Dar Re Mi (GB)Evens fav
1:50 Prix Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (Handicap) Flat · 1m 4f · 18 ran
1. 12. Mondovino (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Cyrille Stefan · T: Rod Collet
2. 218. Naramix (FR)
3. 31. Zadounevees (FR)
4. 187. Pale Rider (FR)35/1 fav
2:20 Total Prix de la Foret Flat · 7f · 8 ran
1. 16. Paco Boy (IRE)6/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 29. Natagora (FR)53/10
3. 34. US Ranger (USA)20/1
2:55 Qatar Prix du Cadran Flat · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 12. Bannaby (FR)97/10Won by a head · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: M Delcher Sanchez
2. 21. Incanto Dream (GB)9/1
3. 36. Orion Star (FR)38/1
3:30 Qatar Prix Daniel Wildenstein Flat · 1m · 8 ran
1. 12. Spirito Del Vento (FR)29/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Olivier Peslier · T: J-M Beguigne
2. 21. Sageburg (IRE)21/10
3. 36. Famous Name (GB)17/10 fav
4:00 Qatar Prix Dollar Flat · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 17. Trincot (FR)58/10Won by a head · J: Ioritz Mendizabal · T: P Demercastel
2. 21. Loup Breton (IRE)54/10
3. 38. The Bogberry (USA)47/10
4. 55. Liang Kay (GER)21/10 fav
4:35 Prix Al Zubara (Prix des Invalides) (Handicap) Flat · 1m 4f · 19 ran
1. 14. Gassin (FR)Won by half a length · J: Maxime Guyon · T: J Bertran De Balanda
2. 211. Bilingue (IRE)
3. 312. Textolie (FR)

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

Newmarket Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

2:10 Tattersalls Timeform Fillies' 800 Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 16 ran
1. 116. Tiger Eye (IRE)5/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 217. Vitoria (IRE)7/1
3. 315. The Miniver Rose (IRE)12/1
4. 107. Kissing The Camera (GB)9/2 fav
2:45 Tattersalls Timeform Million Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 24 ran
1. 14. Donativum (GB)33/1Won by half a length · J: Martin Dwyer · T: John Gosden
2. 21. Crowded House (GB)12/1
3. 317. Nasri (GB)7/1
4. 414. Liberation (IRE)2/1 fav
3:15 Kingdom Of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes (Fillies' Group 1) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 17. Halfway To Heaven (IRE)8/1Won by half a length · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: A P O'Brien
2. 22. Darjina (FR)11/10 fav
3. 311. Visit (GB)20/1
3:50 Totesport.com Cambridgeshire Heritage Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 1f · 28 ran
1. 114. Tazeez (USA)25/1Won by a length · J: Richard Hills · T: John Gosden
2. 233. Nanton (USA)66/1
3. 320. Swop (IRE)7/1 fav
4:25 E.B.F. Jersey Lily Fillies' Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 11. Feeling Fab (FR)9/1Won by a head · J: Greg Fairley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 25. Brierty (IRE)20/1
3. 34. Gal Aloud (USA)6/1
4. 68. Bobbie Soxer (IRE)9/2 fav
5:00 Toteswinger Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 11. Plum Pudding (IRE)8/1Won by a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 23. Masai Moon (GB)9/1
3. 37. Flipando (IRE)13/2
5:35 Suffolk Insulation And Renovation Services Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f · 11 ran
1. 19. The Last Drop (IRE)15/2Won by a neck · J: Michael Hills · T: B W Hills
2. 25. Players Please (USA)6/1
3. 38. Tifernati (GB)9/4 fav

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

Redcar Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 22/1

1:25 E.B.F. O'Gradys Hotel At Redcar Maiden Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 13. Cloudy Start (GB)8/11 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Tom Queally · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 210. Threestepstoheaven (GB)15/2
3. 37. Petsas Pleasure (GB)33/1
1:55 E.B.F. O'Gradys Hotel At Redcar Maiden Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 14. Hail Promenader (IRE)9/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Neil Callan · T: B W Hills
2. 29. Striker Torres (IRE)5/2
3. 37. Senor Berti (GB)18/1
2:25 Boddingtons Redcar Straight-Mile Championship Final Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 23 ran
1. 111. Charlie Tipple (GB)22/1Won by a nose · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 27. The Osteopath (IRE)25/1
3. 33. Medici Pearl (GB)8/1
4. 229. Ezdeyaad (USA)6/1 fav
3:00 Totescoop6 Two-year-old Trophy (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 22 ran
1. 117. Total Gallery (IRE)11/2Won by a nose · J: Liam Keniry · T: J S Moore
2. 28. Favourite Girl (IRE)33/1
3. 318. Wave Aside (GB)12/1
4. 1810. Zuzu (IRE)5/1 fav
3:35 Guisborough Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 16 ran
1. 11. Il Warrd (IRE)11/4 jt-favWon by a neck · J: Ted Durcan · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 210. Tombi (USA)12/1
3. 36. Icelandic (GB)10/1
4:10 Rotary Watches At Market Cross Jewellers Selling Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 18. Packers Hill (IRE)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 26. Evelith Regent (IRE)13/2
3. 37. Mister Fizzbomb (IRE)6/1
4. 61. It's A Dream (FR)7/2 fav
4:45 Shepherd Construction Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 19 ran
1. 11. Haajes (GB)10/3 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Tolley Dean · T: S Parr
2. 217. Raccoon (IRE)9/1
3. 315. Tangerine Trees (GB)20/1
5:20 Racing Here Friday October 17th Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 17. Maria di Scozia (GB)5/1Won by a neck · J: Ted Durcan · T: Peter Chapple-Hyam
2. 210. Applaude (GB)5/1
3. 311. Karmest (GB)25/1
4. 58. Straight Sets (IRE)7/2 fav

Redcar racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 28/1

6:50 Free Casino Chips at Freebets.co.uk Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 11 ran
1. 110. Hermione's Magic (GB)28/1Won by a head · J: Paddy Mathers · T: Philip McBride
2. 28. Forward Feline (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 39. Glimpse of Light (IRE)3/1
7:20 Free Betting At Freebets.co.uk Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 20y · 12 ran
1. 111. Tillers Satisfied (IRE)7/2 favWon by a length · J: David Probert · T: Reg Hollinshead
2. 27. Autumn Morning (IRE)25/1
3. 32. Abhainn (IRE)9/2
7:50 Free Poker Chips At Freebets.co.uk Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 12 ran
1. 11. Final Verse (GB)10/1Won by a head · J: Alan Munro · T: Jane Chapple-Hyam
2. 23. Gift Horse (GB)5/2
3. 32. White Deer (USA)7/1
4. 1012. Incline (IRE)6/4 fav
8:20 Freebets.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 13 ran
1. 11. St Trinians (GB)10/3 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Liam Keniry · T: Ed Vaughan
2. 212. Claret And Amber (GB)10/1
3. 34. Atabaas Pride (GB)16/1
8:50 Free Sports Bets Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 103y · 11 ran
1. 17. Star Choice (GB)4/1 co-favWon by half a length · J: Luke Morris · T: Michael Bell
2. 29. Just Mossie (GB)22/1
3. 311. Ceili Mor (IRE)16/1
9:20 Free Bets At Freebets.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 50y · 10 ran
1. 19. Summer Lodge (GB)5/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: David Probert · T: Alan McCabe
2. 21. Calzaghe (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Penang Cinta (GB)9/2
4. 410. River Kent (GB)7/2 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 51 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 favourites13 of 44 won29.5% · 44 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 £4.21Staked £44.00, returned £39.79 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBalladeuse (FR) 33/1The 1:15 Qatar Prix de Royallieu at Longchamp (FR) · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites4 of 13 won30.8% · 6 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Argentan (FR)	1	1	1	—
Fontwell	2	5	7	2 of 4 won
Gowran Park	1	7	7	—
Kempton (AW)	3	7	7	—
Longchamp (FR)	1	6	8	0 of 2 won
Newmarket	0	6	7	0 of 2 won
Redcar	3	7	8	1 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	2	5	6	1 of 3 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 1 race has no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for it. 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 4 October 2008?: 51 races across 8 meetings were run on 4 October 2008: Argentan (FR) (1 race), Fontwell (7 races), Gowran Park (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Newmarket (7 races), Redcar (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Argentan (FR) and Longchamp (FR) in France; Fontwell, Kempton (AW), Newmarket, Redcar and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Gowran Park 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 4 October 2008?: Argentan (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Fontwell: Good To Firm (Turf); Gowran Park: Good (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Longchamp (FR): Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Redcar: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 4 October 2008?: Outright favourites won 13 of 44 on 4 October 2008 (29.5%); joint favourites won 4 of 13. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £44.00 and returned £39.79 — a loss of £4.21. 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 Balladeuse (FR) at 33/1 in the 1:15 Qatar Prix de Royallieu at Longchamp (FR) (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 4 October 2008?: The feature race was the 2:20 Total Prix de la Foret (Group 1) at Longchamp (FR), won by Paco Boy (IRE) (6/4F).
What time was the first race on 4 October 2008?: The first race was the 8:07 Prix de Juvigny sur Orne at Argentan (FR); the last was the 9:20 Free Bets At Freebets.co.uk Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).