What horse racing was on 16 November 2008?

35 races across 5 meetings were run on 16 November 2008: Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Cheltenham (6 races), Cork (7 races), Fontwell (7 races) and Punchestown (7 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Cheltenham and Fontwell in Great Britain; Cork and 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 16 November 2008?

Auteuil (FR): Heavy (Turf); Cheltenham: Soft (Turf); Cork: Heavy (Turf); Fontwell: Good To Soft (Turf); Punchestown: Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 16 November 2008?

Outright favourites won 4 of 24 on 16 November 2008 (16.7%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £24.00 and returned £10.24 — a loss of £13.76. 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 Ned Ludd (IRE) at 20/1 in the 2:40 Tikram Handicap Hurdle at Fontwell.

What was the feature race on 16 November 2008?

The feature race was the 2:50 Prix Renaud du Vivier (Grande Course de Haies des 4ans) (Hurdle) (Grade 1) at Auteuil (FR), won by Questarabad (FR).

What time was the first race on 16 November 2008?

The first race was the 12:15 Prix Sytaj at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 4:05 Killetra (pro-am) Inh Flat Race at Cork.

Racing Results

Sunday 16 November 2008

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35 races were run across 5 meetings on 16 November 2008: Auteuil (FR), Cheltenham, Cork, Fontwell and Punchestown.

Auteuil (FR) Heavy · Turf · 8 races · France

12:15 Prix Sytaj (Chase) () (Fillies & Mares) Chase · 2m4½f · 3 ran
1. 16. Qerbasa De Kerpaul (FR)Won by a head · J: Romain Bonnet · T: J-P Dunas
2. 23. Quaska D'Airy (FR)
3. 34. Quadrette Collonges (FR)
12:45 Prix Robert de Lipowski (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 4 ran
1. 12. Romeo Conti (FR)Won by 6 lengths · J: James Reveley · T: G Macaire
2. 23. Radsoc De Sivola (FR)
3. 36. Masters Royal (FR)
1:15 Prix de la Croix Dauphine (Hurdle) (Claimer) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 3 ran
1. 12. Royal Breeze (FR)Won by 4 lengths · J: Gael Barbedette · T: B Barbier
2. 27. Edward Rabbit (FR)
3. 34. Saint Pat (FR)
1:50 Prix le Parisien (Prix Marc Antony) (Hurdle) (Handicap) () Hurdle · 2m3½f · 4 ran
1. 112. Pearse (FR)Won by 6 lengths · J: P A Carberry · T: F-M Cottin
2. 214. Madra Ocean (FR)
3. 310. Magic Mambo (FR)
4. 34. Elixir Du Berlais (FR)
2:20 Prix General Domino (Chase) () Chase · 2m5½f · 4 ran
1. 11. Chope Royale (FR)Won by 2 lengths · J: David Berra · T: J-Y Artu
2. 28. Royal Nemzeti (FR)
3. 35. Le Pero (FR)
2:50 Prix Renaud du Vivier (Grande Course de Haies des 4ans) (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 4 ran
1. 17. Questarabad (FR)Won by a length · J: Regis Schmidlin · T: M Rolland
2. 213. La Grande Dame (FR)
3. 32. Worldbest (FR)
3:20 Prix Bison Flute (Chase) (Claimer) Chase · 2m1½f · 3 ran
1. 11. Tintamarre (FR)Won by 5 lengths · J: Morgan Regairaz · T: Yannick Fouin
2. 25. Quarouso (FR)
3. 33. General Tete Jaune (FR)
3:50 Prix Basque (Hurdle) (Handicap) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 3 ran
1. 18. Semiramiss (FR)Won by 5 lengths · J: Adam Kondrat · T: T Trapenard
2. 27. School Of Law (FR)
3. 32. Baulon (FR)

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Cheltenham Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 17/2

1:10 Independent Newspaper November Novices' Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m · 4 ran
1. 16. Tatenen (FR)8/13 favWon by 24 lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 25. Straw Bear (USA)11/4
3. 33. Crescent Island (IRE)9/2
1:45 Paddypower.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 12. Pablo Du Charmil (FR)17/2Won by 10 lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: David Pipe
2. 28. Tramantano (GB)7/2
3. 34. Calatagan (IRE)17/2
4. 43. Moon Over Miami (GER)2/1 fav
2:20 Greatwood Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 110y · 12 ran
1. 116. Numide (FR)5/1Won by a head · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 24. Aigle D'or (GB)7/4 fav
3. 313. King's Revenge (GB)16/1
2:55 Cotswold Style Intermediate Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 19 ran
1. 11. Punchestowns (FR)7/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 210. Ballydub (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 319. Arctic Magic (IRE)11/1
3:30 Jets / Richard Davis Awards Hyde Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 5f · 8 ran
1. 14. Diamond Harry (GB)13/8 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Nick Williams
2. 25. Door Boy (IRE)13/2
3. 32. Dragon Eye (IRE)12/1
4:00 Cheltenham Business Club Standard Open NH Flat Race (Listed) NH Flat · Class 1 · 2m 110y · 12 ran
1. 15. Shinrock Paddy (IRE)15/2Won by 8 lengths · J: Mr B Connell · T: Paul Nolan
2. 21. Express Leader (GB)5/2 fav
3. 314. Madame Mado (FR)4/1

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

Cork Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

12:45 I.n.h. Stallion Owners Ebf Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 115. Alpine Glade (IRE)4/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Tom Doyle · T: James Joseph Mangan
2. 28. Lilywhitedancer (IRE)3/1
3. 33. Darby's Turn (IRE)20/1
4. 51. Beroni (IRE)2/1 fav
1:20 Mitchelstown Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 6 ran
1. 15. Robin Du Bois (FR)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Robbie Colgan · T: A J Martin
2. 21. Copsiano (IRE)3/1
3. 34. Cheekyface (IRE)25/1
4. 53. Lounaos (FR)6/4 fav
1:50 Blackwater Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 16. Gusda (IRE)12/1Won by 7 lengths · J: J R Barry · T: Philip Fenton
2. 212. Mystical Breeze (IRE)5/1
3. 37. Red Vinto (GB)11/1
4. 1113. Notable D'Estruval (FR)4/1 fav
2:25 www.corkracecourse.ie Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 19. The Bishop Looney (IRE)3/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Tom Doyle · T: T J Nagle Jr
2. 25. Bangonform (IRE)6/1
3. 38. Slievecorragh (IRE)11/2
4. F11. Tinakellylad (IRE) · fell2/1 fav
3:00 www.corkracecourse.ie Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 16. Part Presenting (IRE)6/1Won by 4 lengths · J: T G M Ryan · T: Eugene M O'Sullivan
2. 22. Bring On Rocket (IRE)8/13 fav
3. 37. Saoirse's Chestnut (IRE)8/1
3:35 www.corkracecourse.ie Maiden Hurdle (Div 3) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 18. Healys Bar (IRE)7/4 favWon by 24 lengths · J: John Cullen · T: Oliver McKiernan
2. 212. Strange Encounter (IRE)10/3
3. 313. Tarbrook (IRE)20/1
4:05 Killetra (pro-am) Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 11 ran
1. 111. Candy Creek (IRE)5/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Mr D Kiely · T: John E Kiely
2. 23. Raise You Ten (IRE)10/3
3. 31. Preswell Lad (IRE)3/1 fav

Cork racecourse statistics →

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

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

12:25 History Of Fontwell Park Book Launched Today Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 6f 110y · 15 ran
1. 115. Colonial Jim (IRE)7/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Felix De Giles · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 211. Orchard House (FR)7/2
3. 313. Linlithgow (IRE)22/1
4. 416. Yours Forever (IRE)3/1 fav
12:55 John Rogerson Memorial Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 2f · 8 ran
1. 13. Heathcote (GB)9/4 jt-favWon by 2 lengths · J: Philip Hide · T: Gary Moore
2. 22. Divine Gift (GB)8/1
3. 34. Kings Signal (USA)25/1
1:30 apsleysporting.com Claiming Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 2f 110y · 8 ran
1. 15. Rawaabet (IRE)9/4 favWon by a short head · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: George Baker
2. 22. Swift Sailor (GB)5/2
3. 34. Mad Professor (IRE)15/2
2:05 Peter And Jean Dunk Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 2f · 5 ran
1. 13. Gotontheluckyone (IRE)11/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Keiran Burke · T: Patrick Rodford
2. 24. Queen Excalibur (GB)11/2
3. 31. Vibe (GB)6/4 fav
2:40 Tikram Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 2f 110y · 14 ran
1. 110. Ned Ludd (IRE)20/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Jonathan Portman
2. 25. Sweetheart (GB)33/1
3. 315. Irish Whispers (IRE)66/1
4. 74. Pascha Bere (FR)11/4 fav
3:10 Totesport.com Southern National Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 4f · 16 ran
1. 13. Hello Bud (IRE)9/2Won by half a length · J: David England · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 213. Monzon (FR)33/1
3. 35. L'aventure (FR)14/1
4. 1111. Very Cool (GB)5/2 fav
3:45 apsleysporting.com Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 17. Fair Point (IRE)7/4Won by 3½ lengths · J: Dave Crosse · T: Charlie Mann
2. 210. Kayf Aramis (GB)13/8 fav
3. 311. Perkin Warbeck (GB)6/1

Fontwell racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:35 www.punchestown.ie Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 111. Topofdemornintou (IRE)7/1Won by 10 lengths · J: John Allen · T: D E Fitzgerald
2. 22. Dan George (IRE)11/2
3. 31. Ross Accord (IRE)9/2 jt-fav
1:05 ladbrokes.com Better Prices Bigger Wins Novice Chase (Grade 2) Chase · 2m · 6 ran
1. 14. Northern Alliance (IRE)11/4Won by 8 lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: A J Martin
2. 26. Sizing Africa (IRE)9/4 jt-fav
3. 32. Coolpotts (IRE)20/1
1:40 G.A.A. Fundraisers Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 18 ran
1. 14. Casey Jones (IRE)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 29. Golden Silver (FR)14/1
3. 32. Aranleigh (IRE)9/4 fav
2:15 Maplewood Developments Hurdle (grade 1) Hurdle · 2m · 4 ran
1. 12. Hardy Eustace (IRE)14/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: P W Flood · T: D T Hughes
2. 24. Sizing Europe (IRE)7/4
3. 33. Jered (IRE)4/5 fav
2:50 Christmas Trade Fair Handicap Hurdle (81-130) Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 116. Mise En Place (GB)8/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Andrew P Thornton · T: J Morrison
2. 22. Dolphin Bay (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Farringdon (GB)5/1 fav
3:25 I.n.h. Stallion Owners Ebf Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 22 ran
1. 117. Western Charmer (IRE)8/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: P W Flood · T: D T Hughes
2. 21. Corskeagh Royale (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 37. Mick The Man (IRE)3/1
3:55 Dick Grainger Memorial (Pro-Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 21 ran
1. 110. Quinola Des Obeaux (FR)7/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 217. The Book Thief (IRE)10/1
3. 35. Little Barney (IRE)3/1 fav

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 35 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 favourites4 of 24 won16.7% · 24 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 £13.76Staked £24.00, returned £10.24 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerNed Ludd (IRE) 20/1The 2:40 Tikram Handicap Hurdle at Fontwell
Joint favourites1 of 6 won16.7% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Auteuil (FR)	0	0	8	—
Cheltenham	2	6	6	—
Cork	1	7	7	—
Fontwell	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Punchestown	0	5	7	0 of 4 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 8 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 8 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 16 November 2008?: 35 races across 5 meetings were run on 16 November 2008: Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Cheltenham (6 races), Cork (7 races), Fontwell (7 races) and Punchestown (7 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Cheltenham and Fontwell in Great Britain; Cork and 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 16 November 2008?: Auteuil (FR): Heavy (Turf); Cheltenham: Soft (Turf); Cork: Heavy (Turf); Fontwell: Good To Soft (Turf); Punchestown: Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 16 November 2008?: Outright favourites won 4 of 24 on 16 November 2008 (16.7%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £24.00 and returned £10.24 — a loss of £13.76. 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 Ned Ludd (IRE) at 20/1 in the 2:40 Tikram Handicap Hurdle at Fontwell.
What was the feature race on 16 November 2008?: The feature race was the 2:50 Prix Renaud du Vivier (Grande Course de Haies des 4ans) (Hurdle) (Grade 1) at Auteuil (FR), won by Questarabad (FR).
What time was the first race on 16 November 2008?: The first race was the 12:15 Prix Sytaj at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 4:05 Killetra (pro-am) Inh Flat Race at Cork.