What horse racing was on 25 October 2008?

50 races across 7 meetings were run on 25 October 2008: Aintree (7 races), Chepstow (7 races), Doncaster (7 races), Naas (7 races), Newbury (8 races), Stratford (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Aintree, Chepstow, Doncaster, Newbury, Stratford and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; 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 25 October 2008?

Aintree: Good To Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Good (Turf); Doncaster: Good (Turf); Naas: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf); Stratford: Good To Firm (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 25 October 2008?

Outright favourites won 11 of 43 on 25 October 2008 (25.6%); joint favourites won 3 of 14. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £43.00 and returned £28.67 — a loss of £14.33. 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 Imperial Guest (GB) at 50/1 in the 3:00 racingpost.com Doncaster Stakes at Doncaster.

What was the feature race on 25 October 2008?

The feature race was the 3:35 Racing Post Trophy (Group 1) (Straight) (Group 1) at Doncaster, won by Crowded House (GB) (7/1).

What time was the first race on 25 October 2008?

The first race was the 1:05 Intercasino.co.uk Handicap Hurdle at Aintree; the last was the 9:20 Grand Slam Darts At Wolverhampton Civic Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 25 October 2008

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50 races were run across 7 meetings on 25 October 2008: Aintree, Chepstow, Doncaster, Naas, Newbury, Stratford and Wolverhampton (AW).

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 13/2

1:05 Intercasino.co.uk Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 1f · 14 ran
1. 15. French Opera (GB)5/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Marcus Foley · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 27. Dishdasha (IRE)16/1
3. 310. Culcabock (IRE)33/1
4. 51. Rippling Ring (SAF)8/15 fav
1:35 Intercasino.co.uk Molyneux Novices' Chase (Listed) (Mildmay) Chase · Class 1 · 2m · 5 ran
1. 15. Tatenen (FR)4/7 favWon by 11 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 24. The Duke's Speech (IRE)33/1
3. 33. Striking Article (IRE)9/4
2:05 Intercasino.co.uk Veterans' Handicap Chase (Mildmay) Chase · Class 2 · 3m 1f · 8 ran
1. 11. Fundamentalist (IRE)7/2Won by 6 lengths · J: David England · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 28. Aleron (IRE)7/1
3. 35. El Vaquero (IRE)7/1
4. PU4. Kenzo Iii (FR) · pulled up2/1 fav
2:40 Express Cafes Introductory Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 110y · 5 ran
1. 14. Nampour (FR)5/2Won by half a length · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 21. Black Jacari (IRE)Evens fav
3. 33. Fujin Dancer (FR)9/1
3:15 Warren's Of Warwick Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 18 ran
1. 11. American Trilogy (IRE)Evens favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 27. Hernando Royal (GB)7/2
3. 35. Dzesmin (POL)9/2
3:50 Yachties Bars Handicap Chase (Mildmay) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 110. The Hollow Bottom (GB)13/2Won by 7 lengths · J: David England · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 21. Osako D'airy (FR)10/3 fav
3. 33. Rustarix (FR)8/1
4:25 Traditional Pasty And Pie Company Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 12 ran
1. 12. Hora (GB)7/2 jt-favWon by 12 lengths · J: Felix De Giles · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 27. Patton (FR)14/1
3. 311. Jemez (IRE)8/1

Aintree racecourse statistics →

Chepstow Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

1:20 totesport 0800 221 221 Persian War Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 18. Hell's Bay (FR)16/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 26. Tarablaze (GB)3/1
3. 35. No Panic (IRE)20/1
4. 59. Junior (GB)7/4 fav
1:50 totesport.com Silver Trophy Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 16. Irish Legend (IRE)14/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Michael Murphy · T: C Roberts
2. 28. King Caine (IRE)15/2
3. 39. Aimigayle (GB)50/1
4. PU3. Theatre Girl (GB) · pulled up9/4 fav
2:20 Bet On Breeders' Cup At Totesport.com Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 5 ran
1. 15. Wichita Lineman (IRE)3/1Won by a neck · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 24. West End Rocker (IRE)14/1
3. 31. Big Fella Thanks (GB)4/6 fav
2:50 Pertemps Handicap Hurdle (qualifier) Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m · 12 ran
1. 14. Hills Of Aran (GB)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: A P McCoy · T: Keith Goldsworthy
2. 23. Forest Pennant (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 310. To Arms (GB)20/1
3:25 Bet On Breeders' Cup Call 0800 221 221 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 15 ran
1. 19. Super Nick (IRE)8/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Venetia Williams
2. 24. Killard Point (IRE)22/1
3. 313. Shifting Alliance (IRE)22/1
4:00 Rhys Howells Memorial Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 2f 110y · 13 ran
1. 112. Tradingup (IRE)9/2 favWon by 19 lengths · J: Nick Scholfield · T: Andy Turnell
2. 24. Kiltimoney (IRE)8/1
3. 314. Alderbrook Girl (IRE)16/1
4:35 Bet Into Usa Pools At Totesport.com Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m · 16 ran
1. 19. Pride of Dulcote (FR)13/8 favWon by 24 lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Little Josh (IRE)7/2
3. 36. Martys Mission (IRE)16/1

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Doncaster Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 50/1

1:55 Crownhotel-bawtry.com Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 11. Definightly (GB)5/2 favWon by a head · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Roger Charlton
2. 24. Satwa Laird (GB)10/1
3. 38. Greensward (GB)10/1
2:25 Coral.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 20 ran
1. 11. Judge 'n Jury (GB)13/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Kevin Ghunowa · T: Ronald Harris
2. 216. Fantasy Explorer (GB)12/1
3. 319. Fol Hollow (IRE)14/1
4. 135. Cheveton (GB)6/1 fav
3:00 racingpost.com Doncaster Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 17. Imperial Guest (GB)50/1Won by half a length · J: Tony Culhane · T: George Margarson
2. 25. Enderby Spirit (GR)14/1
3. 32. Absent Pleasure (USA)14/1
4. 1110. Sayif (IRE)4/6 fav
3:35 Racing Post Trophy (Group 1) (Straight) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 15 ran
1. 12. Crowded House (GB)7/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Brian Meehan
2. 25. Jukebox Jury (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 313. Skanky Biscuit (GB)16/1
4:10 Richard (boney) James Hone Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f · 12 ran
1. 111. Times Vital (IRE)9/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Dean McKeown · T: E J O'Neill
2. 22. Voice Coach (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 36. Hunting Country (GB)15/2
4:45 1stsecuritysolutions.co.uk Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 16. Mr Aviator (USA)13/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 22. Welsh Emperor (IRE)6/1
3. 310. Red Alert Day (GB)8/1
4. 711. Sirocco Breeze (GB)3/1 fav
5:15 Pertemps People Development 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Final Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 17. Quest For Success (IRE)13/2Won by a length · J: Lance Betts · T: Richard Fahey
2. 25. Internationaldebut (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Pavershooz (GB)14/1
4. 69. Astrodonna (GB)4/1 fav

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

Naas Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

2:10 Naas Annual Membership Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 22 ran
1. 14. Donnas Palm (IRE)3/1 jt-favWon by 13 lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 222. Zarinava (IRE)7/1
3. 315. Smoking Aces (IRE)5/1
2:40 Woodlands Park 100 Poplar Square Chase (grade 3) Chase · 2m · 8 ran
1. 11. Thyne Again (IRE)8/13 favWon by 20 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: W J Burke
2. 22. Emotional Article (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Moscow Breeze (IRE)11/1
3:10 I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 3m · 9 ran
1. 14. Sigma Lifestyle (IRE)5/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 29. Warcraft (GB)20/1
3. 31. Glenquest (IRE)4/1
3:45 Weatherbys Ireland GSB Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 2m · 16 ran
1. 15. Golden Gem (IRE)14/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Tom Doyle · T: Eoghan O'Grady
2. 210. No Complications (IRE)10/1
3. 34. Battle Axe (IRE)14/1
4. F6. Island Life (IRE) · fell7/4 fav
4:20 Woodlands Park 100 Brown Lad Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 17 ran
1. 110. Kirbybroguelantern (IRE)8/1Won by 12 lengths · J: D J Casey · T: T Hogan
2. 21. Made In Taipan (IRE)8/1
3. 38. Sky Hall (IRE)8/1
4. 66. Chelsea Harbour (IRE)7/2 fav
4:55 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (81-102) Hurdle · 2m · 22 ran
1. 19. Merry Cowboy (IRE)10/1Won by a length · J: Sean Flanagan · T: E Sheehy
2. 26. Kingsbury (IRE)14/1
3. 322. Talkingtonbates (IRE)16/1
4. PU8. Lots Of Shots (IRE) · pulled up9/2 fav
5:30 Thoroughbred County (Pro-am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 16 ran
1. 18. Danderry (IRE)33/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Mr P McNeilly · T: Paul W Flynn
2. 210. Gallant Light (GB)4/1
3. 39. Down The Dale (IRE)33/1
4. 414. The Equaliser (NZ)2/1 fav

Naas racecourse statistics →

Newbury Good To Soft · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

1:10 Hildon E.B.F. Maiden Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 18 ran
1. 110. Monitor Closely (IRE)8/11 favWon by a length · J: Alan Munro · T: Peter Chapple-Hyam
2. 27. London Bridge (GB)7/1
3. 31. All Guns Firing (IRE)18/1
1:40 Hildon E.B.F. Maiden Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 16 ran
1. 115. Ride With The Wind (GB)33/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 23. Classically (IRE)16/1
3. 34. Clowance House (GB)3/1
4. 45. Kings Destiny (GB)5/4 fav
2:10 Mountgrange Stud Horris Hill Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 15. Evasive (GB)15/2Won by half a length · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 22. Bonnie Charlie (GB)6/1
3. 31. Aahaykid (IRE)25/1
4. 910. Nasri (GB)10/3 fav
2:45 Intercasino.co.uk St Simon Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f 5y · 7 ran
1. 14. Buccellati (GB)15/2Won by a length · J: William Buick · T: Andrew Balding
2. 22. Blue Monday (GB)7/1
3. 37. Sell Out (GB)12/1
4. 71. Ask (GB)8/13 fav
3:20 E.b.f. Inkerman London Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 17 ran
1. 119. Izzibizzi (GB)20/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Chris Catlin · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 212. Just Like A Woman (GB)12/1
3. 315. Cosmopolitan (GB)4/1 fav
3:55 Play Blackjack At Intercasino.co.uk Fillies Radley Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 113. Summer Fete (IRE)11/4 jt-favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Tom Eaves · T: Bryan Smart
2. 29. Rosy Mantle (GB)10/1
3. 315. Yorksters Girl (IRE)25/1
4:30 Bathwick Tyres Lady Jockeys' Championship Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 5y · 13 ran
1. 113. Blazing Bailey (GB)6/4 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Miss Serena Brotherton · T: Alan King
2. 26. Benfleet Boy (GB)40/1
3. 31. Pocketwood (GB)12/1
5:05 Frank Osgood Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f 6y · 13 ran
1. 113. La Sarrazine (FR)20/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Martin Dwyer · T: James Fanshawe
2. 210. Redesignation (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Gold Sovereign (IRE)7/2 jt-fav

Newbury racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/1

2:00 toteplacepot Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f · 6 ran
1. 11. Commemoration Day (IRE)7/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 25. Sound Accord (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 32. Boomerang (IRE)7/2
2:30 Bet totepool On All Uk Racing Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 12 ran
1. 112. Star Tenor (IRE)11/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Danny Cook · T: John Stimpson
2. 211. Pips Assertive Way (GB)11/2
3. 33. Coronado's Gold (USA)7/2 jt-fav
3:05 totequadpot Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f · 17 ran
1. 11. The Polomoche (IRE)2/1 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 28. Bishop's Bridge (IRE)13/2
3. 39. Pascha Bere (FR)16/1
3:40 totepool A Better Way To Bet Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 5f 110y · 9 ran
1. 15. Bill's Echo (GB)7/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Alistair Whillans
2. 23. Apollo Creed (IRE)4/1
3. 38. Kew Jumper (IRE)4/1
4. 59. Master Somerville (GB)10/3 fav
4:15 toteexacta Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 15 ran
1. 110. Micheal Flips (IRE)6/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Mark Grant · T: Andy Turnell
2. 211. Nordwind (IRE)13/2
3. 313. Right Stuff (FR)5/6 fav
4:50 toteswinger Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 1f 110y · 11 ran
1. 18. Cheating Chance (IRE)17/2Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Mark Grant · T: Andy Turnell
2. 25. Arumun (IRE)17/2
3. 37. Waterspray (AUS)5/1
4. 52. Ingratitude (IRE)5/2 fav
5:25 totesport Home Of Pool Betting Lady Riders' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 13 ran
1. 11. Melvino (GB)11/1Won by 13 lengths · J: Miss Isabel Tompsett · T: John Price
2. 213. Calloff The Search (GB)15/2
3. 36. Bayberry King (USA)14/1
4. 62. Salinas (GER)7/2 fav

Stratford racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

6:15 Better Prices, Bigger Wins At Ladbrokes.com Apprentice Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 50y · 11 ran
1. 12. Apache Fort (GB)14/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Ross Atkinson · T: Tom Keddy
2. 29. Veloso (FR)2/1 jt-fav
3. 38. Peruvian Prince (USA)10/1
6:45 ladbrokespoker.com Maiden Auction Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 7f 32y · 11 ran
1. 17. Island Sunset (IRE)16/1Won by half a length · J: Steve Drowne · T: William Muir
2. 22. Campbeltown Trader (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 36. Candilejas (GB)13/2
7:20 Ladbrokespoker.com Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 216y · 11 ran
1. 14. Joe Caster (GB)10/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Luke Morris · T: James Eustace
2. 23. Diddums (GB)5/6 fav
3. 36. Mabait (GB)7/1
7:50 ladbrokespoker.com Maiden Auction Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 7f 32y · 11 ran
1. 15. Give Us A Song (USA)2/1Won by a short head · J: Liam Keniry · T: J S Moore
2. 21. Importer (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 33. Yeoman of England (IRE)16/1
8:20 Ladbrokescasino.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 13 ran
1. 112. It's A Dream (FR)9/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: Michael Easterby
2. 29. Hepburn Bell (IRE)11/2
3. 34. Alfie Tupper (IRE)5/2 fav
8:50 Bet Now With Ladbrokes On 0800 777 888 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 20y · 10 ran
1. 16. Invincible Lad (IRE)11/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Eric Alston
2. 22. Anne of Kiev (IRE)5/1
3. 313. Chelsea Girl (GB)5/1
9:20 Grand Slam Darts At Wolverhampton Civic Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 50y · 12 ran
1. 13. Bois Joli (IRE)7/1Won by a neck · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Marco Botti
2. 21. Black Rain (GB)7/2 fav
3. 37. Hawk Flight (IRE)5/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 50 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 favourites11 of 43 won25.6% · 43 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 £14.33Staked £43.00, returned £28.67 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerImperial Guest (GB) 50/1The 3:00 racingpost.com Doncaster Stakes at Doncaster
Joint favourites3 of 14 won21.4% · 7 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Chepstow	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Doncaster	1	7	7	—
Naas	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Newbury	2	6	8	1 of 4 won
Stratford	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	1	6	7	0 of 2 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 25 October 2008?: 50 races across 7 meetings were run on 25 October 2008: Aintree (7 races), Chepstow (7 races), Doncaster (7 races), Naas (7 races), Newbury (8 races), Stratford (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Aintree, Chepstow, Doncaster, Newbury, Stratford and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; 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 25 October 2008?: Aintree: Good To Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Good (Turf); Doncaster: Good (Turf); Naas: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf); Stratford: Good To Firm (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 25 October 2008?: Outright favourites won 11 of 43 on 25 October 2008 (25.6%); joint favourites won 3 of 14. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £43.00 and returned £28.67 — a loss of £14.33. 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 Imperial Guest (GB) at 50/1 in the 3:00 racingpost.com Doncaster Stakes at Doncaster.
What was the feature race on 25 October 2008?: The feature race was the 3:35 Racing Post Trophy (Group 1) (Straight) (Group 1) at Doncaster, won by Crowded House (GB) (7/1).
What time was the first race on 25 October 2008?: The first race was the 1:05 Intercasino.co.uk Handicap Hurdle at Aintree; the last was the 9:20 Grand Slam Darts At Wolverhampton Civic Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).