What horse racing was on 8 July 2012?

39 races across 6 meetings were run on 8 July 2012: Aix-Les-Bains (1 race), Ayr (7 races), Bellewstown (7 races), Limerick (8 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races) and Market Rasen (8 races). That is Aix-Les-Bains and Maisons-Laffitte (FR) in France; Ayr and Market Rasen in Great Britain; Bellewstown and Limerick 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 8 July 2012?

Aix-Les-Bains: Heavy; Ayr: Soft (Turf); Bellewstown: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Limerick: Good To Yielding (Turf); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Market Rasen: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 8 July 2012?

Outright favourites won 19 of 39 on 8 July 2012 (48.7%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £58.22 — a profit of £19.22. 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 Romeo Saint Cyr (FR) at 67/1 in the 4:10 Prix De La Ville Du Pecq at Maisons-Laffitte (FR).

What was the feature race on 8 July 2012?

The feature race was the 1:30 Prix Messidor (3yo+) (Turf) (Group 3) at Maisons-Laffitte (FR), won by Tin Horse (IRE) (15/8F).

What time was the first race on 8 July 2012?

The first race was the 11:07 Prix des Amethystes at Aix-Les-Bains; the last was the 5:50 Greenmount Conference Centre Mares Flat Race at Limerick.

Racing Results

Sunday 8 July 2012

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39 races were run across 6 meetings on 8 July 2012: Aix-Les-Bains, Ayr, Bellewstown, Limerick, Maisons-Laffitte (FR) and Market Rasen.

Aix-Les-Bains Heavy · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 1 of 1 · Biggest winner 21/10F

11:07 Prix des Amethystes (Turf) Flat · 6f · 3 ran
1. 1More Than Sotka (FR)21/10 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Mickael Forest · T: F-H Graffard
2. 2Ixxe (FR)4/1
3. 3Zor (FR)13/2

Aix-Les-Bains racecourse statistics →

Ayr Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 13/2

2:00 Sadie Sawers Memorial Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 50y · 5 ran
1. 12. Red Dancer (IRE)9/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 25. Simply Shining (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Burning Blaze (GB)10/11 fav
2:30 Bet On British Gp At Totepool.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 50y · 10 ran
1. 18. Goninodaethat (GB)3/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Jim Goldie
2. 23. Sabratha (IRE)15/2
3. 32. Emeralds Spirit (IRE)5/2 fav
3:00 Bet On Wimbledon Final At Totepool.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 14. Tazaamun (IRE)11/4 favWon by a head · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: David O'Meara
2. 26. Mangham (IRE)8/1
3. 38. Kyllachykov (IRE)10/3
3:30 Your Favourite Pool Bets At Totepool.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 12. Silvery Moon (IRE)2/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 28. Prophesy (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Star Surprise (GB)6/1
4:00 Totepool.com Sports, Games, Bingo & More Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5f 13y · 7 ran
1. 13. The Oil Magnate (GB)2/1 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Tom Eaves · T: Michael Dods
2. 24. Pandorica (GB)15/2
3. 35. Bavarian Nordic (USA)4/1
4:30 Lilian Flynn 'all The Best' Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 14. Balti's Sister (IRE)11/4 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Michael Easterby
2. 28. Script (GB)22/1
3. 35. Simpson Millar (GB)20/1
5:00 Deal Or No Deal At Totepool.com Amateur Riders' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 13. Ryedane (IRE)13/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr William Easterby · T: Tim Easterby
2. 26. Missile Attack (IRE)20/1
3. 32. Distant Sun (USA)9/1
4. 74. Two Turtle Doves (IRE)9/2 fav

Ayr racecourse statistics →

Bellewstown Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 4/1

2:35 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Median Auction Maiden Flat · 1m · 10 ran
1. 14. Lord Jim (IRE)11/8 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Colm O'Donoghue · T: P J Prendergast
2. 23. Jpevie (IRE)4/1
3. 37. That Boy David (GB)3/1
3:05 Glebe House Stud Handicap (60-90) Flat · 1m · 5 ran
1. 12. Boom To Bust (IRE)3/1Won by a neck · J: Emmet McNamara · T: G M Lyons
2. 24. Cheval Rouge (IRE)2/1
3. 36. Toufan Express (GB)8/1
4. 45. Little Arrows (IRE)7/4 fav
3:35 Tote Jackpot Handicap (47-65) Flat · 1m · 10 ran
1. 12. Happy Anniversary (IRE)10/3Won by a neck · J: Joseph O'Brien · T: R Donohoe
2. 213. Lady Lyrath (IRE)8/1
3. 38. Irish Reel (IRE)7/4 fav
4:05 Collierstown Handicap (47-65) Flat · 1m 6f · 10 ran
1. 12. Knockcroghery (IRE)10/3Won by a neck · J: Pat Smullen · T: John W Nicholson
2. 210. Cinderella Story (IRE)9/1
3. 38. Shanrod (IRE)5/1
4. 49. Faranadooney (USA)3/1 fav
4:35 jogforjockeys.ie Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 17. Discoteca (GB)11/8 favWon by a head · J: Keith Donoghue · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 28. Dibella (IRE)8/1
3. 34. King Vuvuzela (IRE)5/2
5:05 Bellewstown Golfcourse Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 3m · 9 ran
1. 17. Dunroe Boy (IRE)3/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Ian McCarthy · T: John G Carr
2. 29. Turnonthegas (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Raheenwood (IRE)9/2
5:35 Panda (Q.R.) Handicap (60-90) Flat · 1m 6f · 11 ran
1. 111. One Cool Shabra (IRE)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Ryan Treacy · T: Patrick O Brady
2. 22. Deutschland (USA)13/2
3. 37. Chicago (IRE)7/4 fav

Bellewstown racecourse statistics →

Limerick Good To Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:20 Bet On-Course With Tote Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 118. The Folkes Choice (GB)6/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 219. Lord Of Isenay (FR)16/1
3. 36. God's County (FR)5/2
2:50 Adare Festival Weekend Rated Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 12 ran
1. 112. Clarach (IRE)9/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Danny Mullins · T: Anthony Mullins
2. 27. Pires (GB)8/1
3. 38. Satu (IRE)4/1
3:20 Hermitage Green Play Live 26th July Handicap Hurdle (81-116) Hurdle · 2m 5f · 18 ran
1. 19. First Impressions (IRE)20/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: John Cullen · T: Michael Mulvany
2. 210. Zaralabad (IRE)8/1
3. 35. In A Nutshell (IRE)10/1
4. 144. Dingaling (IRE)11/4 fav
3:50 Limerick.ie Chase Chase · 3m · 11 ran
1. 16. Devil's Elbow (GB)4/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: T M Walsh
2. 29. Prince Ludovic (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Our Victoria (IRE)9/4 fav
4:20 26th July Twilight Racing Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 16 ran
1. 13. Eightybarackstreet (IRE)4/1Won by a length · J: Robbie Power · T: Thomas Cooper
2. 26. Lord Ben (IRE)5/1
3. 37. Sicilian Secret (IRE)13/8 fav
4:50 www.thetote.com Galway Plate Trial Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 6f · 16 ran
1. 116. Victrix Gale (IRE)11/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: A J Martin
2. 27. Jamsie Hall (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Campbonnais (FR)11/2
5:20 Greenmount Conference Centre Mares Flat Race (Div 1) NH Flat · 2m 4f · 18 ran
1. 16. Magic Vixen (IRE)8/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: Jane M Foley
2. 212. Shinahwil (IRE)33/1
3. 39. Nearly A Dream (IRE)14/1
4. 74. Crystal Earth (IRE)7/4 fav
5:50 Greenmount Conference Centre Mares Flat Race (Div 2) NH Flat · 2m 4f · 18 ran
1. 116. Izabelle Amie (IRE)3/1Won by a neck · J: Jonathan Burke · T: James Joseph Mangan
2. 27. Queen Of The Hill (FR)7/1
3. 31. Dani Catalonia (IRE)6/4 fav

Limerick racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 67/1

12:30 Prix Pharel (Maiden) (2yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 5 ran
1. 11. Etalondes (FR)8/5 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Gregory Benoist · T: J-C Rouget
2. 23. Bottoms Up (IRE)23/10
3. 34. Royaleo (FR)2/1
1:00 Prix Soya (Maiden) (2yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 10 ran
1. 13. Golbahar (IRE)41/10Won by a head · J: Pierre-Charles Boudot · T: A Fabre
2. 28. Sorry Woman (FR)78/10
3. 31. Aolida (FR)21/1
4. 67. Mirror Image (GB)2/1 fav
1:30 Prix Messidor (3yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 6 ran
1. 15. Tin Horse (IRE)15/8 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Thierry Jarnet · T: D Guillemin
2. 23. Prince D'Alienor (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Moonwalk In Paris (FR)9/4
2:08 Prix De La Ville De Maisons-Laffitte (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m7½f · 18 ran
1. 12. Green Tango (FR)18/5 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Ronan Thomas · T: P Van De Poele
2. 25. Goldtara (FR)11/1
3. 31. Solmen (FR)28/1
2:40 Prix De Ris-Orangis (3yo+) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 9 ran
1. 18. Lockwood (GB)11/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Pierre-Charles Boudot · T: A Fabre
2. 26. Gammarth (FR)12/1
3. 31. Marchand D'Or (FR)6/1
4. 74. Fred Lalloupet (GB)4/1 fav
3:10 Prix Du Conseil General Des Yvelines (Px M-Laffitte-Cite Du Cheval) (Conditions) (Gentlemen Riders) Flat · 1m2½f · 8 ran
1. 12. San Martin (GB)19/10 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Mr Florent Guy · T: J-C Rouget
2. 28. Fleur Enchantee (FR)7/1
3. 31. Ustilago (GER)53/10
3:40 Prix Carrefour Et Centre Commercial Montesson (Px De Bethemont) (Claimer) (3yo Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m · 10 ran
1. 13. Mr Stardust (GB)58/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Sylvain Ruis · T: X Nakkachdji
2. 25. Xotic (FR)58/10
3. 38. All Shook Up (FR)11/1
4. 61. Golden Club (FR)Evens fav
4:10 Prix De La Ville Du Pecq (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m7½f · 20 ran
1. 113. Romeo Saint Cyr (FR)67/1Won by half a length · J: Fabrice Veron · T: C Martinon
2. 214. Bellevarde (FR)45/1
3. 32. Godfreyson (IRE)13/2
4. 106. My Summer (FR)43/10 fav

Maisons-Laffitte racecourse statistics →

Market Rasen Soft · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 10/1

1:45 Don Noble Celebrating 50 Years Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 7 ran
1. 111. Avanos (FR)9/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Adam Nicol · T: Philip Kirby
2. 21. Changing The Guard (GB)11/8 fav
3. 36. Favours Brave (GB)9/1
2:15 Don Noble Celebrating 50 Years Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 7 ran
1. 111. Iktiview (GB)10/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Barry Keniry · T: Philip Kirby
2. 26. Allformary (GB)3/1
3. 34. Lawgiver (IRE)5/1
4. 55. Talk of Saafend (IRE)7/4 fav
2:45 donnoble.co.uk Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 7 ran
1. 16. Trop Fort (FR)7/4Won by 6 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 28. Grand Exit (GB)9/2
3. 34. Lucky Landing (IRE)5/4 fav
3:15 Tom Halliday Memorial Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 5 ran
1. 15. Dirty Bertie (FR)7/4 favWon by a length · J: Tom Cannon · T: David Bridgwater
2. 27. Dipity Doo Dah (GB)15/8
3. 39. Galley Slave (IRE)9/1
3:45 Get Well Soon Derek Thompson Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 12. Fennis Boy (IRE)6/4 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Charlie Longsdon
2. 23. Lion On The Prowl (IRE)13/8
4:15 Donald Noble Memorial Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 4 ran
1. 14. Taffy Thomas (GB)15/8 favWon by half a length · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Peter Bowen
2. 29. Delgany Gunner (GB)7/2
3. 32. Basoda (GB)4/1
4:45 Manny Bernstein Freephone 0800 821821 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 2f · 7 ran
1. 11. Bobowen (IRE)4/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Dr Richard Newland
2. 23. Blue Hills (GB)7/2 fav
3. 311. Peak Seasons (IRE)50/1
5:15 Don Noble Your Local Bookmaker Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 6 ran
1. 13. Mulligan's Man (IRE)5/4 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 24. Be Devious (IRE)11/4
3. 37. Langley House (IRE)4/1

Market Rasen racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 39 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 favourites19 of 39 won48.7% · 39 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 £19.22Staked £39.00, returned £58.22 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerRomeo Saint Cyr (FR) 67/1The 4:10 Prix De La Ville Du Pecq at Maisons-Laffitte (FR)

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aix-Les-Bains	1	1	1	—
Ayr	4	7	7	—
Bellewstown	3	7	7	—
Limerick	3	8	8	—
Maisons-Laffitte (FR)	4	8	8	—
Market Rasen	4	8	8	—

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 8 July 2012?: 39 races across 6 meetings were run on 8 July 2012: Aix-Les-Bains (1 race), Ayr (7 races), Bellewstown (7 races), Limerick (8 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races) and Market Rasen (8 races). That is Aix-Les-Bains and Maisons-Laffitte (FR) in France; Ayr and Market Rasen in Great Britain; Bellewstown and Limerick 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 8 July 2012?: Aix-Les-Bains: Heavy; Ayr: Soft (Turf); Bellewstown: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Limerick: Good To Yielding (Turf); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Market Rasen: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 8 July 2012?: Outright favourites won 19 of 39 on 8 July 2012 (48.7%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £58.22 — a profit of £19.22. 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 Romeo Saint Cyr (FR) at 67/1 in the 4:10 Prix De La Ville Du Pecq at Maisons-Laffitte (FR).
What was the feature race on 8 July 2012?: The feature race was the 1:30 Prix Messidor (3yo+) (Turf) (Group 3) at Maisons-Laffitte (FR), won by Tin Horse (IRE) (15/8F).
What time was the first race on 8 July 2012?: The first race was the 11:07 Prix des Amethystes at Aix-Les-Bains; the last was the 5:50 Greenmount Conference Centre Mares Flat Race at Limerick.