What horse racing was on 4 November 2008?

27 races across 4 meetings were run on 4 November 2008: Catterick (6 races), Exeter (6 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Catterick, Exeter and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Maisons-Laffitte (FR) in France. 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 November 2008?

Catterick: Heavy (Turf); Exeter: Good To Soft (Turf); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 4 November 2008?

Outright favourites won 8 of 22 on 4 November 2008 (36.4%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £22.00 and returned £22.00 — level. 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 Mistress Nell (GB) at 28/1 in the 3:40 All The Balls At williamhillbingo.com Handicap Chase at Exeter.

What was the feature race on 4 November 2008?

The feature race was the 2:20 Criterium de Maisons-Laffitte (Group 2) at Maisons-Laffitte (FR), won by Smooth Operator (GER) (31/10).

What time was the first race on 4 November 2008?

The first race was the 12:15 Prix Diatome at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 4:10 Get Your Chips At Williamhillcasino.com Handicap Hurdle at Exeter.

Racing Results

Tuesday 4 November 2008

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27 races were run across 4 meetings on 4 November 2008: Catterick, Exeter, Maisons-Laffitte (FR) and Southwell (AW).

Catterick Heavy · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

1:20 Sponsor A Race At Catterick Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 11. Goodison Glory (IRE)9/4Won by 4½ lengths · J: Jamie Moriarty · T: Richard Fahey
2. 24. Miss Cracklinrosie (GB)2/1 fav
3. 37. Le Petit Vigier (GB)50/1
1:50 Go Racing At Doncaster This Saturday Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 212y · 4 ran
1. 14. Lucky Numbers (IRE)17/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Paul Green
2. 22. Joe Caster (GB)7/4
3. 31. The Kyllachy Kid (GB)Evens fav
2:20 Hambleton Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 214y · 10 ran
1. 111. Scarab (IRE)7/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Greg Fairley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 212. West With The Wind (GB)9/2
3. 38. Carlton Mac (GB)22/1
2:50 Book On-line At Catterickbridge.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 13. Shotley Mac (GB)7/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Franny Norton · T: Neville Bycroft
2. 22. Bold Marc (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 36. Bravely (IRE)9/1
3:20 Go Racing In Yorkshire Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 15. Godfrey Street (GB)16/1Won by a neck · J: Greg Fairley · T: Tony Newcombe
2. 26. Gleaming Spirit (IRE)33/1
3. 37. Zamalik (USA)6/1
4. 59. Whozart (IRE)11/4 fav
3:50 National Hunt Season Starts On 3rd December Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5f 175y · 10 ran
1. 15. Eijaaz (IRE)14/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Fessey · T: Geoffrey Harker
2. 27. Mister Pete (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Red Wine (GB)9/1
4. 89. Quitit (IRE)11/8 fav

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Exeter Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 28/1

1:40 Open A Hills Account - 0800 44 40 40 'NH' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f · 17 ran
1. 13. Award Winner (GB)20/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Brendan Powell
2. 21. According To Dick (IRE)8/13 fav
3. 34. Blue Monty (IRE)66/1
2:10 Get A Bonus At Williamhillcasino.com Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 1f · 11 ran
1. 18. Mahonia (IRE)4/7 favWon by 13 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Medermit (FR)9/1
3. 32. South Wing (IRE)4/1
2:40 William Hill Gold Cup Chase (Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 1f 110y · 9 ran
1. 14. Ashley Brook (IRE)8/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Kevin Bishop
2. 26. Mahogany Blaze (FR)5/2
3. 32. Natal (FR)15/2
4. 41. Twist Magic (FR)9/4 fav
3:10 Real Time Radio At Williamhill.co.uk Novices' Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 1f 110y · 4 ran
1. 12. Oumeyade (FR)8/11 favWon by 19 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Oscar Bay (IRE)17/2
3. 33. Greenbridge (IRE)15/8
3:40 All The Balls At williamhillbingo.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 18 ran
1. 114. Mistress Nell (GB)28/1Won by half a length · J: Mark Bradburne · T: Alastair Lidderdale
2. 215. Present M'lord (IRE)10/1
3. 316. Ibberton (GB)9/1
4. 710. Jam Packed (IRE)11/2 fav
4:10 Get Your Chips At Williamhillcasino.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 14 ran
1. 115. Bally Conn (IRE)2/1 favWon by a short head · J: Sam Thomas · T: Martin Hill
2. 24. Paddy's Tern (GB)20/1
3. 31. Pass Me A Dime (GB)16/1

Exeter racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 3 · Biggest winner 41/10

12:15 Prix Diatome (Colts & Geldings) (Right-handed) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 15. Mistaken Identity (FR)Won by 2½ lengths · J: Thierry Thulliez · T: P Bary
2. 24. Diderot (FR)
3. 31. Rachmaninov (FR)
12:50 Prix de Saint-Guenault (Handicap) (Right-handed) Flat · 1m 7f · 3 ran
1. 111. Mont Joux (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Ioritz Mendizabal · T: H Billot
2. 22. Soledad (IRE)
3. 315. Vitora (FR)
1:20 Prix Miesque (Fillies) (Straight) Flat · 7f · 9 ran
1. 18. Stefer (USA)41/10Won by a head · J: Dominique Boeuf · T: D Smaga
2. 25. Entre Deux Eaux (FR)14/1
3. 39. Aiboa (IRE)68/10
4. 53. Denomination (USA)17/5 fav
1:50 Prix Urgence (Fillies) (Right-handed) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 18. Guerande (IRE)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Maxime Guyon · T: A Fabre
2. 26. French Charm (GB)
3. 37. Wicca (FR)
2:20 Criterium de Maisons-Laffitte Flat · 6f · 5 ran
1. 13. Smooth Operator (GER)31/10Won by 2 lengths · J: Andreas Helfenbein · T: Mario Hofer
2. 21. Dalghar (FR)Evens fav
3. 32. Lui Rei (ITY)7/2
2:50 Prix de Seine-et-Oise Flat · 6f · 12 ran
1. 13. Utmost Respect (GB)27/10 favWon by half a length · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 22. Tiza (SAF)4/1
3. 35. Dunkerque (FR)31/5
3:20 Prix de Grisy (Handicap) Flat · 6f · 3 ran
1. 12. Belle Berbere (FR)Won by a short head · J: Gaetan Masure · T: J-M Capitte
2. 29. Magic Sport (FR)
3. 36. Palampur (FR)
3:50 Prix des Breviaires (Handicap) (Right-handed) Flat · 1m 7f · 4 ran
1. 13. Smart One (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Dominique Boeuf · T: J Bertran De Balanda
2. 25. Cloudor (FR)
3. 312. Eclair D'Orage (FR)

Maisons-Laffitte racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

1:00 Hospitality At Southwell Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 113. Salerosa (IRE)11/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Ann Duffield
2. 22. Vogarth (GB)6/1
3. 35. Red Tarn (GB)8/1
4. 610. Azure Mist (GB)7/4 fav
1:30 Book Your Christmas Party Here Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 17. Denton Diva (GB)9/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: William Buick · T: Michael Dods
2. 22. Desert Strike (GB)5/6 fav
3. 38. Inconspicuous Miss (USA)11/2
2:00 Totesuper7 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 19. Megalo Maniac (GB)5/4 favWon by half a length · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Richard Fahey
2. 21. Betteras Bertie (GB)40/1
3. 313. Ten To The Dozen (GB)7/1
2:30 Toteexacta Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 13. Irish Pearl (IRE)13/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: K R Burke
2. 25. Harlech Castle (GB)15/2
3. 36. Mister Hardy (GB)8/1
4. 71. Thebes (GB)9/4 fav
3:00 Totetrifecta Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 14 ran
1. 110. Guto (GB)12/1Won by half a length · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Bill Ratcliffe
2. 29. Grand Palace (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Shakespeare's Son (GB)9/2
4. 44. Steel City Boy (IRE)4/1 fav
3:30 Toteswinger Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 11 ran
1. 13. Turban Heights (IRE)11/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Chris Catlin · T: E J O'Neill
2. 211. Brave Mave (GB)7/1
3. 36. Moonstreaker (GB)6/1
4:00 Weatherbys AW 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Series Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 14. Kimono My House (GB)9/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Rosie Jessop · T: James Given
2. 29. Mozayada (USA)50/1
3. 35. Louisiade (IRE)20/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 27 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 favourites8 of 22 won36.4% · 22 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 favouriteLevelStaked £22.00, returned £22.00 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMistress Nell (GB) 28/1The 3:40 All The Balls At williamhillbingo.com Handicap Chase at Exeter

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	1	6	6	—
Exeter	3	6	6	—
Maisons-Laffitte (FR)	1	3	8	—
Southwell (AW)	3	7	7	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 5 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 5 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 November 2008?: 27 races across 4 meetings were run on 4 November 2008: Catterick (6 races), Exeter (6 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Catterick, Exeter and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Maisons-Laffitte (FR) in France. 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 November 2008?: Catterick: Heavy (Turf); Exeter: Good To Soft (Turf); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 4 November 2008?: Outright favourites won 8 of 22 on 4 November 2008 (36.4%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £22.00 and returned £22.00 — level. 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 Mistress Nell (GB) at 28/1 in the 3:40 All The Balls At williamhillbingo.com Handicap Chase at Exeter.
What was the feature race on 4 November 2008?: The feature race was the 2:20 Criterium de Maisons-Laffitte (Group 2) at Maisons-Laffitte (FR), won by Smooth Operator (GER) (31/10).
What time was the first race on 4 November 2008?: The first race was the 12:15 Prix Diatome at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 4:10 Get Your Chips At Williamhillcasino.com Handicap Hurdle at Exeter.