What horse racing was on 29 October 2008?

38 races across 6 meetings were run on 29 October 2008: Chelmsford (AW) (7 races), Huntingdon (7 races), Kempton (AW) (8 races), Nantes (FR) (2 races), Nottingham (7 races) and Punchestown (7 races). That is Chelmsford (AW), Huntingdon, Kempton (AW) and Nottingham in Great Britain; Nantes (FR) in France; Punchestown 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 29 October 2008?

Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Huntingdon: Good (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Nantes (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Nottingham: Heavy (Turf); Punchestown: Soft To Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 29 October 2008?

Outright favourites won 12 of 35 on 29 October 2008 (34.3%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £39.42 — a profit of £4.42. 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 Colophony (USA) at 33/1 in the 4:20 Sponsor At Huntingdon Racecourse Handicap Hurdle at Huntingdon.

What was the feature race on 29 October 2008?

The feature race was the 1:05 Prix Des Sablonnets () (Listed) at Nantes (FR), won by Sokar (FR).

What time was the first race on 29 October 2008?

The first race was the 1:05 Prix Des Sablonnets at Nantes (FR); the last was the 9:20 Epsom Owners & Trainers Awards Dinner Nov 22nd Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Wednesday 29 October 2008

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38 races were run across 6 meetings on 29 October 2008: Chelmsford (AW), Huntingdon, Kempton (AW), Nantes (FR), Nottingham and Punchestown.

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

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

2:00 Keystone Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m5½f · 8 ran
1. 18. Garrulous (UAE)12/1Won by a short head · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: Gary Moore
2. 23. Alonso De Guzman (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 36. Augustus John (IRE)12/1
2:30 Great Maplestead Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 13. Smokey Ryder (GB)9/2Won by half a length · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: Gary Moore
2. 24. Woolston Ferry (IRE)15/2
3. 31. Gone Hunting (GB)85/40
4. 45. Leftontheshelf (IRE)7/4 fav
3:00 Stan James Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 12. Arganil (USA)100/30Won by a neck · J: Neil Callan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 23. Piscean (USA)3/1 fav
3. 34. Not My Choice (IRE)14/1
3:30 Malton Nursery Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 16. Worth A King'S (GB)15/2Won by half a length · J: Louis-Philippe Beuzelin · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 22. Tobond (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Makhaaleb (IRE)9/1
4. 71. Guestofthenation (USA)9/4 fav
4:00 Tiptree Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 16. Titan Triumph (GB)15/2Won by a length · J: Jim Crowley · T: William Knight
2. 24. Obezyana (USA)3/1
3. 31. Jawaab (IRE)9/4 fav
4:30 Talento Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 110. Orbitor (GB)5/2Won by half a length · J: Hayley Turner · T: Michael Bell
2. 211. State General (IRE)66/1
3. 31. Akbabend (GB)5/1
4. 113. Contretemps (USA)2/1 fav
5:00 Banters Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 13. Phoenix Flight (IRE)2/1 favWon by a length · J: J-P Guillambert · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 25. Bluejain (GB)8/1
3. 38. Locum (GB)7/2

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Huntingdon Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

1:20 Huntingdon-racecourse.co.uk Juvenile Novices' Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 110. Starluck (IRE)7/4Won by a neck · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Alan Fleming
2. 21. Tuanku (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 39. Seven Stars (GB)100/1
1:50 Huntingdon-racecourse.co.uk Juvenile Novices' Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 9 ran
1. 19. Terrasini (FR)4/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Howard Johnson
2. 25. Karky Schultz (GER)6/1
3. 31. Rock Me (IRE)11/2
4. 43. Green Wadi (GB)5/4 fav
2:20 Racing UK Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 10 ran
1. 13. Et Maintenant (FR)10/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Jack Doyle · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 21. Bonchester Bridge (GB)7/2 jt-fav
3. 39. Moment of Madness (IRE)9/1
2:50 Weatherbys Bloodstock Insurance Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 14 ran
1. 11. Levera (GB)4/7 favWon by a length · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 215. Wester Ross (IRE)25/1
3. 314. Trachonitis (IRE)33/1
3:20 Colin Wesley Celebration Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 9 ran
1. 17. Can't Buy Time (IRE)3/1 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 24. Sea Eagle (IRE)10/1
3. 39. Lankawi (GB)7/1
3:50 Turftv Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 10 ran
1. 17. Cresswell Ruby (IRE)11/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Keith Goldsworthy
2. 22. Nostringsattached (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Key Time (IRE)8/1
4. PU6. Fakima (IRE) · pulled up7/2 fav
4:20 Sponsor At Huntingdon Racecourse Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 11 ran
1. 17. Colophony (USA)33/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Seamus Durack · T: Kevin Morgan
2. 21. Court Ruler (GB)16/1
3. 32. Roznic (FR)15/8 fav

Huntingdon racecourse statistics →

Kempton (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 25/1

5:50 Epsom Owners & Trainers Awards Dinner Nov 22nd Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 12 ran
1. 110. Bluebell Ridge (IRE)15/2Won by half a length · J: Kirsty Milczarek · T: David Arbuthnot
2. 28. Good Effect (USA)6/1
3. 36. Formidable Guest (GB)15/2
4. 95. Flam (GB)11/4 fav
6:20 Day Time, Night Time, Great Time Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 11. Charming Escort (GB)11/4Won by a short head · J: Robert Winston · T: Terry Clement
2. 23. Optical Illusion (USA)9/2
3. 312. Langham House (GB)25/1
4. 613. Reve Vert (FR)5/2 fav
6:50 kempton.co.uk Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 17. Officer In Command (USA)5/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Luke Morris · T: J S Moore
2. 24. Fin Vin de Leu (GER)7/1
3. 310. Brooksby (GB)8/1
4. 55. High Office (GB)7/4 fav
7:20 Digibet Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 11. Silaah (GB)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Tom McLaughlin · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 212. Towy Valley (GB)14/1
3. 33. Spring Buck (IRE)15/2
4. 42. Kenton Street (GB)3/1 fav
7:50 digibet.com Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 4 ran
1. 13. Tropical Paradise (IRE)6/1Won by half a length · J: Luke Morris · T: Peter Winkworth
2. 24. Rowayton (GB)13/2
3. 31. Film Set (USA)5/6 fav
8:20 Digibet Sports Betting Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 15. Epidaurian King (IRE)25/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Darren Williams · T: Derek Shaw
2. 24. Under Fire (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 311. Alucica (GB)14/1
8:50 Big Mac's Birthday Celebration Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 113. April Fool (GB)18/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Martin Dwyer · T: Jonathan Geake
2. 24. Southandwest (IRE)11/1
3. 32. Dvinsky (USA)9/1
4. 67. Provence (GB)3/1 fav
9:20 Epsom Owners & Trainers Awards Dinner Nov 22nd Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 11 ran
1. 16. Cossack Prince (GB)3/1 favWon by a head · J: Ian Mongan · T: Laura Mongan
2. 25. Grand Aurora (IRE)8/1
3. 311. Play Up Pompey (GB)20/1

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

Nantes (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 2 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 1 · Biggest winner 79/10

1:05 Prix Des Sablonnets () Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 1Sokar (FR)Won by 4 lengths · J: Mathieu Androuin · T: J Boisnard
2. 2Cotes D'Armor (FR)
3. 3Vital Body (FR)
2:35 Grand Prix de Nantes () Flat · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 1Basaltico (IRE)79/10Won by a length · J: Umberto Rispoli · T: Scuderia Dioscuri SRL
2. 2Stikine (FR)
3. 3Blue Bresil (FR)

Nantes racecourse statistics →

Nottingham Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

1:10 Paddocks Conference Centre At Nottingham Racecourse Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 75y · 14 ran
1. 112. Shifting Gold (IRE)16/1Won by a neck · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 27. Hollow Green (IRE)9/2
3. 313. Strikemaster (IRE)9/1
4. 1210. Jonah's Cruising (IRE)7/2 fav
1:40 Oath Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 75y · 15 ran
1. 17. Jedi (GB)10/3Won by a neck · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 25. Dome Rocket (GB)5/2 fav
3. 34. Decision (GB)6/1
2:10 Clean Waste Solutions Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 13y · 13 ran
1. 18. Cape Royal (GB)10/1Won by half a length · J: Kevin Ghunowa · T: Milton Bradley
2. 26. Make My Dream (GB)5/1 jt-fav
3. 310. Matterofact (IRE)11/1
2:40 Racing UK On Channel 432 Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 13y · 8 ran
1. 16. Affluent (GB)9/4Won by 1½ lengths · J: Steve Drowne · T: Roger Charlton
2. 23. Silent Wonder (GB)11/8 fav
3. 32. Mister Tinktastic (IRE)11/2
3:10 Cleanevent Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 75y · 7 ran
1. 16. Angel Rock (IRE)16/1Won by a neck · J: Ted Durcan · T: Marco Botti
2. 24. Rhadegunda (GB)13/8 fav
3. 38. Harvest Warrior (GB)9/1
3:40 Paddocks Wedding Venue With A Difference Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 75y · 8 ran
1. 113. Cara's Request (AUS)4/7 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Luca Cumani
2. 28. Manere Bay (GB)6/1
3. 32. Gargano (IRE)13/2
4:10 Sawfish Software Lady Amateurs' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 50y · 12 ran
1. 110. Dream of Olwyn (IRE)7/2 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Miss Serena Brotherton · T: James Given
2. 216. Ba Dreamflight (GB)7/1
3. 311. Proficiency (GB)33/1

Nottingham racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

1:15 Tote Sports Lounge Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 11. Fisher Bridge (IRE)4/5 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 25. Lenabane (IRE)25/1
3. 315. Schofield (IRE)14/1
1:45 Kildare Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f · 22 ran
1. 113. Prince Rudi (IRE)12/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Alain Cawley · T: S T Nolan
2. 28. Head Of The Posse (IRE)10/3
3. 39. Kennel Bridge (GB)11/4 fav
2:15 Punchestown Event Centre Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 21 ran
1. 13. Bob Lingo (IRE)4/5 favWon by 27 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Thomas Mullins
2. 24. Dan Dare (USA)10/3
3. 313. Britannicus (IRE)33/1
2:45 Seniors Money Handicap Hurdle (81-116) Hurdle · 2m · 22 ran
1. 13. Farringdon (GB)3/1 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs
2. 22. Coscorrig (IRE)14/1
3. 322. Bobsthewizard (IRE)10/1
3:15 Panoramic Restaurant Beginners Chase Chase · 2m · 17 ran
1. 16. Forpadydeplasterer (IRE)9/10 favWon by half a length · J: Davy Russell · T: Thomas Cooper
2. 22. Clarified (IRE)16/1
3. 318. Your Sum Man (IRE)11/2
3:45 Annual Membership At Punchestown Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 2m 5f · 16 ran
1. 115. Spring Charm (IRE)20/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Eoin McCarthy · T: Irene J Monaghan
2. 212. My Lord Oscar (IRE)12/1
3. 316. Alberoni (IRE)20/1
4. PU4. Shiloh (IRE) · pulled up10/3 fav
4:15 Punchestown Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 14 ran
1. 18. Sibenek (IRE)11/8 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Mr M Fahey · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 210. Swallows Nest (IRE)16/1
3. 36. Royal Luck (IRE)16/1

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 38 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 favourites12 of 35 won34.3% · 35 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 £4.42Staked £35.00, returned £39.42 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerColophony (USA) 33/1The 4:20 Sponsor At Huntingdon Racecourse Handicap Hurdle at Huntingdon
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chelmsford (AW)	1	7	7	—
Huntingdon	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Kempton (AW)	1	8	8	—
Nantes (FR)	1	1	2	—
Nottingham	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Punchestown	5	7	7	—

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. 1 winner has 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 29 October 2008?: 38 races across 6 meetings were run on 29 October 2008: Chelmsford (AW) (7 races), Huntingdon (7 races), Kempton (AW) (8 races), Nantes (FR) (2 races), Nottingham (7 races) and Punchestown (7 races). That is Chelmsford (AW), Huntingdon, Kempton (AW) and Nottingham in Great Britain; Nantes (FR) in France; Punchestown 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 29 October 2008?: Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Huntingdon: Good (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Nantes (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Nottingham: Heavy (Turf); Punchestown: Soft To Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 29 October 2008?: Outright favourites won 12 of 35 on 29 October 2008 (34.3%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £39.42 — a profit of £4.42. 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 Colophony (USA) at 33/1 in the 4:20 Sponsor At Huntingdon Racecourse Handicap Hurdle at Huntingdon.
What was the feature race on 29 October 2008?: The feature race was the 1:05 Prix Des Sablonnets () (Listed) at Nantes (FR), won by Sokar (FR).
What time was the first race on 29 October 2008?: The first race was the 1:05 Prix Des Sablonnets at Nantes (FR); the last was the 9:20 Epsom Owners & Trainers Awards Dinner Nov 22nd Handicap at Kempton (AW).