What horse racing was on 12 October 2008?

44 races across 6 meetings were run on 12 October 2008: Auteuil (FR) (7 races), Bath (7 races), Chelmsford (AW) (7 races), Goodwood (7 races), Limerick (8 races) and Naas (8 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Bath, Chelmsford (AW) and Goodwood in Great Britain; Limerick and Naas 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 12 October 2008?

Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Bath: Good To Soft (Turf); Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Goodwood: Good To Soft (Turf); Limerick: Soft (Turf); Naas: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 12 October 2008?

Outright favourites won 10 of 37 on 12 October 2008 (27.0%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £37.00 and returned £31.68 — a loss of £5.32. 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 Dulcie (GB) at 33/1 in the 3:10 E.B.F. TurfTV Maiden Stakes at Goodwood.

What was the feature race on 12 October 2008?

The feature race was the 2:50 Prix Georges de Talhouet-Roy (Hurdle) (Grade 2) at Auteuil (FR), won by Long Run (FR).

What time was the first race on 12 October 2008?

The first race was the 1:15 Prix Le Gourzy at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 6:00 Go Racing In Kildare Member Flat Race at Naas.

Racing Results

Sunday 12 October 2008

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44 races were run across 6 meetings on 12 October 2008: Auteuil (FR), Bath, Chelmsford (AW), Goodwood, Limerick and Naas.

Auteuil (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 7 races · France

Outright favs won 0 of 1

1:15 Prix Le Gourzy (Claiming Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 6 ran
1. 119. Khodjend (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jeremy Da Silva · T: J-P Pelat
2. 27. Ristabad (FR)
3. 33. Latino Lover (FR)
1:50 Prix des Grandes Ecoles (Prix Andre Adele) (Handicap Chase) Chase · 2m2½f · 4 ran
1. 11. Berryville (FR)Won by half a length · J: Christophe Pieux · T: J Ortet
2. 23. Chant De Lune (FR)
3. 34. Apple's Noa (FR)
2:20 Prix Noiro (Chase) Chase · 2m1½f · 4 ran
1. 12. Regisseur (FR)Won by 3 lengths · J: D Gallagher · T: F-M Cottin
2. 21. Tarouk (FR)
3. 37. Lady An Co (FR)
2:50 Prix Georges de Talhouet-Roy (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 4 ran
1. 11. Long Run (FR)Won by 6 lengths · J: David Cottin · T: G Macaire
2. 23. Baraka Du Berlais (FR)
3. 310. Slingshot (FR)
3:20 Prix Orcada (Chase) Chase · 2m4½f · 3 ran
1. 14. Loulia (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jacques Ricou · T: Yannick Fouin
2. 21. Oculi (FR)
3. 33. Tell No One (FR)
3:50 Prix Carmarthen (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 5 ran
1. 16. Grande Haya (FR)Won by a length · J: Cyrille Gombeau · T: A Bonin
2. 21. Monoalco (FR)
3. 312. Drole De Drame (FR)
4. 511. Atamane (GER)39/1 fav
4:20 Prix Heros XII (Chase) Chase · 2m 6f · 4 ran
1. 11. Lord Carmont (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Samuel Massinot · T: Mme I Pacault
2. 28. Mikador (FR)
3. 311. Polar Rochelais (FR)

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:10 Toteplacepot Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5y · 10 ran
1. 11. Classic Vintage (USA)3/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Amanda Perrett
2. 23. Wilbury Star (IRE)9/2
3. 39. Miss Sophisticat (GB)7/4 fav
2:45 Bet Totepool On All Uk Racing Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 11y · 13 ran
1. 11. Go Go Green (IRE)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Tony Culhane · T: S Parr
2. 213. Val de Flores (GB)16/1
3. 36. Asian Tale (IRE)16/1
4. 98. Flintlock (IRE)7/4 fav
3:20 Totesuper7 Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 46y · 11 ran
1. 18. Safari Sunup (IRE)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Steve Carson · T: Peter Winkworth
2. 21. Cold Quest (USA)8/1
3. 310. Deep Winter (GB)8/1
4. 57. Slip (GB)11/4 fav
3:55 Totetrifecta Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5f 22y · 13 ran
1. 16. Bold Bobby Be (IRE)8/1Won by a length · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: John Dunlop
2. 214. Saloon (USA)5/1
3. 35. Accompanist (GB)13/2
4. 103. Bob's Your Uncle (GB)4/1 fav
4:30 Toteswinger Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f 11y · 8 ran
1. 17. Osiris Way (GB)3/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Jim Crowley · T: Patrick Chamings
2. 22. Secret Asset (IRE)9/1
3. 34. Misaro (GER)9/1
5:05 Toteexacta Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 1m 5y · 7 ran
1. 18. Alexandros (GB)11/8 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 21. Charlie Farnsbarns (IRE)4/1
3. 39. Moynahan (USA)6/1
5:35 Totesport Home Of Pool Betting Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5y · 16 ran
1. 17. Support Fund (IRE)16/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Steve Carson · T: Eve Johnson Houghton
2. 29. Idesia (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 31. Grey Boy (GER)7/1

Bath racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:50 Clare Louise Memorial Handicap (Div I) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 19. Milne Bay (IRE)13/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Richard Mullen · T: David Simcock
2. 25. Grizedale (IRE)9/1
3. 38. Whiskey Creek (GB)7/1
4. 91. Willhewiz (GB)9/2 fav
2:25 River Crouch Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 112. Brazilian Brush (IRE)14/1Won by a length · J: Travis Block · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 24. Our Blessing (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Blue Tomato I (GB)9/2
4. 42. Gift Horse I (GB)9/4 fav
3:00 Clare Louise Memorial Handicap (Div II) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 19. Scruffy Skip (IRE)10/1Won by a short head · J: Tom McLaughlin · T: Christine Dunnett
2. 22. Who's Winning (IRE)7/1
3. 313. Kindallachan (GB)12/1
4. 83. George The Second (GB)4/1 fav
3:35 Dynes Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 11. Act Green (GB)7/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Michael Bell
2. 215. Wake Me Now (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 34. Breadstick (GB)8/1
4:10 Harlow Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 110. Pension Policy (USA)13/2Won by 2 lengths · J: K Shea · T: Roger Charlton
2. 21. Wikaala (USA)5/2 fav
3. 37. My Shadow (GB)20/1
4:45 Banqueting At Great Leighs Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 16. Tactful (IRE)9/4Won by 3¾ lengths · J: William Buick · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 25. Oceana Blue (GB)9/2
3. 33. Secret Night (GB)17/2
4. 42. Priti Fabulous (IRE)13/8 fav
5:15 Great Yeldham Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 14. Yes Eighteen (IRE)14/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Lance Betts · T: J W Hills
2. 26. Alfredtheordinary (GB)10/1
3. 35. Star Choice (GB)3/1 fav

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

2:00 Ucello II And Ubu III Trophy Amateurs' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 16 ran
1. 113. Munlochy Bay (GB)9/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Stuart Kittow
2. 22. Kawagino (IRE)12/1
3. 314. To Arms (GB)18/1
4. 117. Go Amwell (GB)4/1 fav
2:35 E.B.F. RUK Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 17. Reaction (GB)16/1Won by a nose · J: Darryll Holland · T: Mick Channon
2. 24. Calahonda (GB)11/2
3. 310. Mr Udagawa (GB)33/1
4. 123. Appraisal (GB)3/1 fav
3:10 E.B.F. TurfTV Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f · 14 ran
1. 111. Dulcie (GB)33/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Saleem Golam · T: Mark H Tompkins
2. 21. Dome Rocket (GB)50/1
3. 36. Princability (IRE)11/2
4. 610. Capitelli (IRE)11/4 fav
3:45 Ken Wilkie Birthday Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 13. The Fifth Member (IRE)5/1 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Jim Boyle
2. 214. Marvo (GB)25/1
3. 35. Capucci (GB)8/1
4:20 Idle Power Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 13. Phantom Whisper (GB)11/2Won by a neck · J: Darryll Holland · T: Rod Millman
2. 24. Brassini (GB)7/1
3. 36. Maimoona (IRE)7/2 fav
4:55 Turftv For Betting Shops Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 15. Son of The Cat (USA)10/1Won by a neck · J: Michael Hills · T: Brian Gubby
2. 23. Piazza San Pietro (GB)10/3
3. 31. Bennelong (GB)8/11 fav
5:25 Valete Stakes Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 7 ran
1. 13. Red Merlin (IRE)5/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Philip Robinson · T: Clive Cox
2. 27. Blue Citadel (USA)7/1
3. 34. Air Chief (GB)7/1

Goodwood racecourse statistics →

Limerick Soft · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:05 Newenham Mulligan Novice Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · 2m 5f · 12 ran
1. 11. Alpha Ridge (IRE)8/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Alain Cawley · T: Paul Nolan
2. 214. Conclave (IRE)33/1
3. 311. Garrai Ard (IRE)5/1
4. 103. China Rock (IRE)4/1 fav
2:35 Oakbruce Properties Handicap Hurdle (81-109) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 17 ran
1. 11. Klassy (IRE)16/1Won by half a length · J: Joseph Holly · T: Bryan F Murphy
2. 213. All Sorts Star (IRE)7/1
3. 315. Mystical Breeze (IRE)11/1
4. 117. Graces Choice (IRE)4/1 fav
3:05 Michael Punch & Partners Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 12 ran
1. 11. Beau Michael (GB)2/1 favWon by 8 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Adrian McGuinness
2. 24. Silverhand (IRE)5/2
3. 312. Tinakellylad (IRE)50/1
3:40 Pat Keogh BMW Handicap Hurdle (81-109) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 17 ran
1. 11. Reens Pike (IRE)12/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: E McNamara
2. 29. Theicecreamfellow (IRE)9/1
3. 34. Scolboa King (IRE)25/1
4. 168. Burren Bob (IRE)7/2 fav
4:15 Ladbrokes.com Munster National Handicap Chase Chase · 3m · 12 ran
1. 14. Dear Villez (FR)7/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Mister Top Notch (IRE)6/1
3. 37. Skip Two (IRE)10/1
4:50 Pricewaterhousecoopers Chase (Grade 3) Chase · 2m 1f · 6 ran
1. 15. Finger Onthe Pulse (IRE)5/2Won by 7 lengths · J: P W Flood · T: T J Taaffe
2. 26. Holly Tree (IRE)10/3
3. 31. Marodima (FR)Evens fav
5:20 Specsavers Limerick EBF Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 3f 120y · 14 ran
1. 11. Badgerlaw (IRE)9/4 favWon by a length · J: Andrew Leigh · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 23. Clarnazar (IRE)3/1
3. 38. Good Thyne Jack (IRE)8/1
5:50 STL Logistics (Mares) (Pro-Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f · 17 ran
1. 111. On Galley Head (IRE)8/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mr C D Sharkey · T: C F Swan
2. 28. High Amenity (IRE)8/1
3. 318. Up To Old Trix (IRE)25/1
4. 54. Cooksgrove Lady (IRE)9/2 fav

Limerick racecourse statistics →

Naas Soft · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:20 Tifrums EBF (C&G) Maiden Stakes Flat · 6f · 17 ran
1. 114. Rayeni (IRE)4/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Mick Kinane · T: John M Oxx
2. 212. Northern Rocked (IRE)16/1
3. 316. Viceroy of India (USA)9/2
4. 81. Akrisrun (IRE)3/1 fav
2:50 Michael Bathe Memorial EBF (Fillies) Maiden Stakes Flat · 6f · 20 ran
1. 18. Hallie's Comet (IRE)5/2 favWon by a head · J: Pat Smullen · T: A Kinsella
2. 220. Sioduil (IRE)8/1
3. 318. Samba School (IRE)7/2
3:25 Derrinstown Stud EBF Birdcatcher Nursery Handicap Flat · 6f · 16 ran
1. 14. Tomas An Tsioda (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 21. Heart Of Fire (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Croisultan (IRE)9/2 jt-fav
4:00 Profile Systems Ltd. Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 9 ran
1. 19. Sky Hall (IRE)10/1Won by 4 lengths · J: L McNiff · T: Noel Meade
2. 25. Chelsea Harbour (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Convincing (GB)6/1
4. 76. Schindler's Gold (IRE)11/4 fav
4:30 Quinn Reddin Construction Ltd. Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 14. Kirbybroguelantern (IRE)5/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: John Cullen · T: T Hogan
2. 25. Lazio (GER)10/1
3. 31. Dancing Tornado (IRE)9/2 fav
5:00 Castlemartin Stud EBF Garnet Fillies Stakes (Listed) Flat · 1m · 18 ran
1. 115. Mad About You (IRE)7/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 214. Kalidaha (IRE)8/1
3. 316. Patio (GB)16/1
5:30 Naas October Handicap Flat · 1m 4f · 16 ran
1. 13. Menwaal (FR)7/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: Michael David Murphy
2. 215. Jumbo Rio (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Muskatsturm (GER)10/1
4. 55. Kitty Hawk Miss (IRE)13/2 fav
6:00 Go Racing In Kildare Member Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 3f · 10 ran
1. 11. Pandorama (IRE)4/5 favWon by 14 lengths · J: Ms N Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 23. Soft Spoken Guy (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Bring On Rocket (IRE)9/1

Naas racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 44 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 37 won27.0% · 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 loss of £5.32Staked £37.00, returned £31.68 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerDulcie (GB) 33/1The 3:10 E.B.F. TurfTV Maiden Stakes at Goodwood
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Auteuil (FR)	0	1	7	—
Bath	2	7	7	—
Chelmsford (AW)	0	7	7	—
Goodwood	2	7	7	—
Limerick	3	8	8	—
Naas	3	7	8	0 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. 7 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 12 October 2008?: 44 races across 6 meetings were run on 12 October 2008: Auteuil (FR) (7 races), Bath (7 races), Chelmsford (AW) (7 races), Goodwood (7 races), Limerick (8 races) and Naas (8 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Bath, Chelmsford (AW) and Goodwood in Great Britain; Limerick and Naas 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 12 October 2008?: Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Bath: Good To Soft (Turf); Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Goodwood: Good To Soft (Turf); Limerick: Soft (Turf); Naas: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 12 October 2008?: Outright favourites won 10 of 37 on 12 October 2008 (27.0%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £37.00 and returned £31.68 — a loss of £5.32. 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 Dulcie (GB) at 33/1 in the 3:10 E.B.F. TurfTV Maiden Stakes at Goodwood.
What was the feature race on 12 October 2008?: The feature race was the 2:50 Prix Georges de Talhouet-Roy (Hurdle) (Grade 2) at Auteuil (FR), won by Long Run (FR).
What time was the first race on 12 October 2008?: The first race was the 1:15 Prix Le Gourzy at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 6:00 Go Racing In Kildare Member Flat Race at Naas.