What horse racing was on 23 October 2008?

42 races across 6 meetings were run on 23 October 2008: Brighton (7 races), Carlisle (6 races), Chelmsford (AW) (7 races), Ludlow (7 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races) and Thurles (7 races). That is Brighton, Carlisle, Chelmsford (AW) and Ludlow in Great Britain; Maisons-Laffitte (FR) in France; Thurles 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 23 October 2008?

Brighton: Good To Soft (Turf); Carlisle: Soft (Turf); Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Ludlow: Good (Turf); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Soft (Turf); Thurles: Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 23 October 2008?

Outright favourites won 15 of 36 on 23 October 2008 (41.7%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £36.00 and returned £45.25 — a profit of £9.25. 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 Puszta Des Mottes (FR) at 45/1 in the 3:20 Prix Glorieuse at Maisons-Laffitte (FR).

What time was the first race on 23 October 2008?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix de la Malivoye at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 9:20 Hospitality At Great Leighs Handicap at Chelmsford (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 23 October 2008

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42 races were run across 6 meetings on 23 October 2008: Brighton, Carlisle, Chelmsford (AW), Ludlow, Maisons-Laffitte (FR) and Thurles.

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:00 Jerry Hinds Celebration Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f 209y · 9 ran
1. 14. Midnight In May (IRE)7/4 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Martin Dwyer · T: William Muir
2. 25. Rock Relief (IRE)25/1
3. 33. Men Bhavin Bradley (USA)8/1
2:30 Hardings Bar & Catering Services Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 209y · 14 ran
1. 18. Arushore (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: Richard Hughes · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 22. My Kingdom (IRE)6/1
3. 35. Importer (IRE)12/1
4. 41. Amber Sunset (GB)4/1 fav
3:05 Connolly's Red Mills Horsefeeds Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 213y · 9 ran
1. 15. The Tatling (IRE)10/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jack Dean · T: Milton Bradley
2. 23. Rocker (GB)11/4 fav
3. 38. Feisty Royale (GB)7/1
3:35 E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f 214y · 9 ran
1. 14. Headline Act (GB)10/11 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Robert Havlin · T: John Gosden
2. 23. Gitano Hernando (GB)25/1
3. 31. Block Party (GB)11/2
4:05 Sussex Newspapers Selling Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 209y · 10 ran
1. 14. Siena Star (IRE)12/1Won by a head · J: Micky Fenton · T: Stef Higgins
2. 27. Black Falcon (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 39. Threestoneburn (USA)9/2
4:40 Visit Better On Queens Road, Brighton Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 214y · 14 ran
1. 19. Duty Doctor (GB)12/1Won by half a length · J: William Buick · T: Sylvester Kirk
2. 27. Under Fire (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Kannon (GB)11/2
4. 52. Braddock (IRE)7/4 fav
5:10 Brighton Betting Just Got Better Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 196y · 11 ran
1. 11. She's So Pretty (IRE)7/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Jemma Marshall · T: Gary Moore
2. 23. Sagunt (GER)11/1
3. 35. Saloon (USA)9/4 fav

Brighton racecourse statistics →

Carlisle Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:10 Northern Racing Club Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 110. Lerida (GB)20/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Ryan Mania · T: Muriel Naughton
2. 23. Royal Glen (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Bog Oak (IRE)13/2
4. 67. Toulouse Express (IRE)4/1 fav
2:40 Weatherbys Private Banking Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 13. Crocodiles Rock (IRE)10/3Won by 2 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 21. Astarador (FR)6/5 fav
3. 36. Raysrock (IRE)13/2
3:15 Carlisle-races.co.uk Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 10 ran
1. 111. Teenando (IRE)3/1 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Tjade Collier · T: Sue Smith
2. 210. Sammy Spiderman (GB)10/1
3. 33. Rosie All Over (GB)6/1
3:45 Cleanevent Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 10 ran
1. 18. The Gangerman (IRE)7/2 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 210. Royal Mackintosh (GB)5/1
3. 34. Ballyvoge (IRE)14/1
4:15 Gen II Carlisle Skills Centre Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 8 ran
1. 19. Tot O'Whiskey (GB)7/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Phil Kinsella · T: Malcolm Jefferson
2. 23. Hockenheim (FR)9/2
3. 32. Harry Wood (FR)13/2
4:50 Ennerdale Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 110y · 9 ran
1. 18. Toy Gun (IRE)11/4 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Howard Johnson
2. 23. Garleton (IRE)12/1
3. 35. Mr Twins (ARG)14/1

Carlisle racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

6:20 Banqueting At Great Leighs Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 111. Darley Star (GB)5/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Ted Durcan · T: Clive Brittain
2. 210. King Of Connacht (GB)3/1 fav
3. 32. Keep Your Distance (GB)4/1
6:50 Epping Forest Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 14. Timeteam (IRE)11/8 favWon by a head · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Sylvester Kirk
2. 22. Gone Hunting (GB)3/1
3. 33. Rio Royale (IRE)6/1
7:20 Moulsham Hall Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 112. Rublevka Star (USA)7/4 favWon by half a length · J: Shane Kelly · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 28. Bees River (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Chosen Son (IRE)25/1
7:50 New Holland Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 17. Minute Limit (IRE)9/2Won by a length · J: Shane Kelly · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 25. Kind Heart (GB)20/1
3. 32. Dareh (IRE)2/1 fav
8:20 Shalford Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f · 12 ran
1. 14. Silk Hall (UAE)11/8 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Dane O'Neill · T: David Arbuthnot
2. 28. Trenchant (GB)20/1
3. 32. Ragamuffin Man (IRE)8/1
8:50 greatleighs.com Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 16. Pink Ivory (GB)4/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Ted Durcan · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 24. Azure Mist (GB)9/4
3. 32. Mazaris (IRE)6/4 fav
9:20 Hospitality At Great Leighs Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 111. Wing Play (IRE)14/1Won by 3 lengths · J: William Buick · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 27. Benedetto (GB)10/1
3. 312. Island Treasure (GB)16/1
4. 75. Pension Policy (USA)2/1 fav

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Ludlow Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/1

2:20 Northern & Midland Racing Clubs Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 17. Resounding Glory (USA)5/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Richard Fahey
2. 21. Balzaccio (FR)4/5 fav
3. 38. Solar Max (IRE)16/1
2:55 Hazlins Of Ludlow Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 17. Shining Gale (IRE)5/2 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Charlie Mann
2. 28. Space Mission (IRE)14/1
3. 39. Will The Till (GB)10/1
3:25 Racing Welfare Week Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 16 ran
1. 12. Malakiya (IRE)11/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 28. Another Native (IRE)7/1
3. 36. Watch Out (GB)9/1
4. 83. Three Lions (GB)4/1 fav
3:55 Concho Y Toro Wines Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 13. First Point (GER)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Felix De Giles · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 210. Australia Day (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 314. Joe Jo Star (GB)50/1
4:30 Amateur Jockeys Association Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 7 ran
1. 16. Lough Rynn (IRE)15/8 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Danny Cook · T: Richard Lee
2. 25. Joe Deane (IRE)16/1
3. 32. The Man Himself (FR)7/1
5:00 Ken White Lifetime In Racing Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 16. Young Tot (IRE)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: David Evans
2. 24. Tyup Pompey (IRE)28/1
3. 312. Walsingham (IRE)7/1
4. 45. My Condor (IRE)4/1 fav
5:30 Enjoy Christmas At Ludlow Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 9 ran
1. 111. Charles Street (GB)4/5 favWon by 15 lengths · J: D P Fahy · T: Evan Williams
2. 29. Diktatorship (IRE)22/1
3. 35. L'Eau Du Nil (FR)22/1

Ludlow racecourse statistics →

Maisons-Laffitte (FR) Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 2 · Biggest winner 45/1

12:50 Prix de la Malivoye (Handicap) (Left-handed) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 111. Le Roi Mage (IRE)Won by half a length · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: T Lallie
2. 215. Rock And Chop (FR)
3. 34. Panichop (FR)
1:20 Prix de Levis Saint-Nom (Claimer) (Left-handed) Flat · 7f · 3 ran
1. 14. Vitassana (IRE)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: M Boutin
2. 25. Riviera Paradise (FR)
3. 310. Arhawak (FR)
1:50 Prix Ramsin (Unraced Colts & Geldings) (Left-handed) Flat · 7f · 3 ran
1. 13. Sand Tiger (IRE)7/5 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: A Fabre
2. 26. Decoy (FR)
3. 31. Strike Ballot (USA)
2:20 Prix Astaria (Unraced Fillies) (Left-handed) Flat · 7f · 3 ran
1. 13. Peace Camp (USA)Won by 2 lengths · J: Johan Victoire · T: A Fabre
2. 21. Anthropologie (IRE)
3. 35. Louis' Lover (FR)
2:50 Prix Listman (Apprentices) (Left-handed) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 11. Mister Dynamo (IRE)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Yannick Letondeur · T: N Clement
2. 26. Pearl Earrine (FR)
3. 38. Priodina (FR)
3:20 Prix Glorieuse (Non-Thoroughbred Fillies & Mares) (AQPS) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 13. Puszta Des Mottes (FR)45/1Won by a head · J: Jerome Guiheneuf · T: Mme A-M Poirier
2. 28. Quristine (FR)68/10
3. 311. Quaspia (FR)18/1
3:50 Prix de Conflans Sainte-Honorine (Claimer) Flat · 5f · 3 ran
1. 15. Sacho (GER)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Alexis Badel · T: W Kujath
2. 21. Derison (USA)
3. 39. Lemon Yellow (FR)
4:20 Prix du Lieu Plaisant (Handicap) (Left-handed) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 11. Sweet And Sour (IRE)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: Robert Collet
2. 28. Charming Anna (FR)
3. 317. Doukanane (FR)

Maisons-Laffitte racecourse statistics →

Thurles Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:15 Thurles Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 2f 100y · 16 ran
1. 116. Bohemian Lass (IRE)9/1Won by 10 lengths · J: John Cullen · T: W Harney
2. 211. The Spoonplayer (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Kashnito D'Hommee (FR)9/1
4. 612. Wheels Up (IRE)7/2 fav
2:45 Horse & Jockey Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 6f · 16 ran
1. 111. Siegemaster (IRE)6/4 favWon by 30 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: D T Hughes
2. 29. Oscar Time (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Casey Jones (IRE)4/1
3:20 www.thurlesraces.ie Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 3m · 17 ran
1. 117. Cochise (IRE)7/1Won by 8 lengths · J: D G Hogan · T: J P Broderick
2. 26. Harbour View (IRE)12/1
3. 312. Heroes Square (IRE)12/1
4. 511. The Deadly (IRE)5/1 fav
3:50 Killinan 3-y-o Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 12. Grand Fella (IRE)14/1Won by 19 lengths · J: John Cullen · T: Ms Joanna Morgan
2. 26. Patriot Jack (IRE)20/1
3. 33. Jokipur (GB)4/1 fav
4:20 Cashel Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 18. See U Bob (IRE)4/1 favWon by 3 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nolan
2. 218. Cruising Katie (IRE)6/1
3. 31. Archiestown (USA)7/1
4:55 Vendee Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f · 12 ran
1. 110. Powerstation (IRE)7/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: Eamonn O'Connell
2. 213. General Striker (GB)8/1
3. 311. Benefit Night (IRE)14/1
4. 54. Heavenly Blues (GER)5/2 fav
5:25 Holycross Handicap Hurdle (77-90) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 15 ran
1. 110. Bandearg (IRE)12/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Sean Flanagan · T: E Sheehy
2. 219. Lady Beneficial (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 39. Harty's Quay (IRE)20/1

Thurles 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 favourites15 of 36 won41.7% · 36 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 £9.25Staked £36.00, returned £45.25 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerPuszta Des Mottes (FR) 45/1The 3:20 Prix Glorieuse at Maisons-Laffitte (FR)

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Brighton	2	7	7	—
Carlisle	4	6	6	—
Chelmsford (AW)	3	7	7	—
Ludlow	3	7	7	—
Maisons-Laffitte (FR)	1	2	8	—
Thurles	2	7	7	—

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 23 October 2008?: 42 races across 6 meetings were run on 23 October 2008: Brighton (7 races), Carlisle (6 races), Chelmsford (AW) (7 races), Ludlow (7 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races) and Thurles (7 races). That is Brighton, Carlisle, Chelmsford (AW) and Ludlow in Great Britain; Maisons-Laffitte (FR) in France; Thurles 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 23 October 2008?: Brighton: Good To Soft (Turf); Carlisle: Soft (Turf); Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Ludlow: Good (Turf); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Soft (Turf); Thurles: Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 23 October 2008?: Outright favourites won 15 of 36 on 23 October 2008 (41.7%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £36.00 and returned £45.25 — a profit of £9.25. 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 Puszta Des Mottes (FR) at 45/1 in the 3:20 Prix Glorieuse at Maisons-Laffitte (FR).
What time was the first race on 23 October 2008?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix de la Malivoye at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 9:20 Hospitality At Great Leighs Handicap at Chelmsford (AW).