What horse racing was on 9 August 2018?

58 races across 8 meetings were run on 9 August 2018: Brighton (7 races), Deauville (FR) (8 races), Haydock (7 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Newcastle (AW) (8 races), Sandown (6 races), Sligo (8 races) and Yarmouth (7 races). That is Brighton, Haydock, Newcastle (AW), Sandown and Yarmouth in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France; Leopardstown and Sligo 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 9 August 2018?

Brighton: Good (Turf); Deauville (FR): Good (Turf); Haydock: Good To Firm (Turf); Leopardstown: Good To Firm (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Sandown: Good To Soft (Turf); Sligo: Good (Turf); Yarmouth: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 9 August 2018?

Outright favourites won 19 of 55 on 9 August 2018 (34.5%); joint favourites won 2 of 7. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £55.00 and returned £46.45 — a loss of £8.55. 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 Lady's Spring (FR) at 41/1 in the 12:25 Prix de la Foret de Roumare at Deauville (FR).

What was the feature race on 9 August 2018?

The feature race was the 8:05 Grenke Finance Ballyroan Stakes (group 3) (Group 3) at Leopardstown, won by Eziyra (IRE) (9/4J).

What time was the first race on 9 August 2018?

The first race was the 11:25 Prix des Chaumieres at Deauville (FR); the last was the 9:00 Play Blackjack At 188Bet Casino Handicap at Newcastle (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 9 August 2018

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58 races were run across 8 meetings on 9 August 2018: Brighton, Deauville (FR), Haydock, Leopardstown, Newcastle (AW), Sandown, Sligo and Yarmouth.

Brighton Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 6/1

2:00 Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 60y · 5 ran
1. 13. Wiley Post (GB)13/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Jason Watson · T: Tony Carroll
2. 24. Big Lachie (GB)5/1
3. 35. Entertaining Ben (GB)11/2
2:30 IMF Independent Motor Factors Selling Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 210y · 7 ran
1. 15. Seaforth (IRE)7/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: Mark Loughnane
2. 21. Time Medicean (GB)9/2
3. 32. Topmeup (GB)11/8 fav
3:00 THB 50th Anniversary Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 211y · 3 ran
1. 13. Rosamour (IRE)EvensWon by 16 lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: Richard Hughes
2. 22. Highway Robbery (GB)33/1
3. PU1. Arden Warrior (IRE) · pulled up4/5 fav
3:30 Visit marathonbet.co.uk Brighton Challenge Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f 198y · 7 ran
1. 15. Ashington (GB)7/4 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: Luca Cumani
2. 21. Whinging Willie (IRE)16/1
3. 34. Dr Richard Kimble (IRE)9/2
4:00 Marathonbet Live Casino Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 207y · 6 ran
1. 11. Hollydaze (IRE)6/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: Richard Hughes
2. 22. Affina (IRE)3/1
3. 35. Winged Spur (IRE)5/1
4. 44. Fabulous Red (GB)5/2 fav
4:30 Retraining Of Racehorses (RoR) Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 211y · 7 ran
1. 14. Junoesque (GB)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Hector Crouch · T: John Gallagher
2. 23. Sharp Operator (GB)5/2 fav
3. 31. Limerick Lord (IRE)6/1
5:00 Silk Series Lady Riders' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 210y · 6 ran
1. 11. Archie (IRE)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Rhiain Ingram · T: Richard Spencer
2. 26. Swiss Cross (GB)20/1
3. 32. Baltic Prince (IRE)6/4 fav

Brighton racecourse statistics →

Deauville (FR) Good · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 41/1

11:25 Prix des Chaumieres (Conditions) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 14. Sacred Life (FR)7/10 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Theo Bachelot · T: S Wattel
2. 23. Hurricane Light (FR)16/1
3. 35. Baltic Baron (IRE)3/1
11:55 Prix de Tour-en-Bessin (Maiden) (2yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 8 ran
1. 18. Toijk (FR)11/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Hugo Journiac · T: M Nigge
2. 21. Mon Ouragan (FR)48/10
3. 33. Montagu (FR)6/4 fav
12:25 Prix de la Foret de Roumare (Handicap) (5yo+) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 16 ran
1. 12. Lady's Spring (FR)41/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Stephane Laurent · T: Mme G Gadbled
2. 28. Linda's Cap (FR)19/5 fav
3. 312. American Star (FR)49/10
1:05 Prix d'Heurtevent (Maiden) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 14 ran
1. 15. Impulsif (GB)8/5 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: A Fabre
2. 215. Fairy Tale (IRE)36/1
3. 37. Agent Excel (IRE)69/10
1:35 Prix de Courbepine (Maiden) (3yo Fillies) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 11 ran
1. 17. Tropical Princess (FR)6/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Pierre-Charles Boudot · T: F Chappet
2. 210. Selimonte (GB)41/5
3. 39. Marouche (FR)21/10
2:05 Prix de la Foret de Bord (Handicap) (5yo+) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 16 ran
1. 114. One Youmzain (IRE)48/10Won by a head · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: Remy Kennel
2. 22. Ray Of Hope (FR)31/10 fav
3. 36. Sea And Stars (FR)9/1
2:40 Prix de Falaise (Maiden) (2yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 10 ran
1. 19. L'Ecriture (GB)41/5Won by 1½ lengths · J: Thierry Thulliez · T: Y Gourraud
2. 28. Quiet Dignity (USA)12/1
3. 35. Simona (FR)7/2
4. 57. Flaming Star (FR)5/2 fav
3:10 Prix de la Foret du Rouvray (Handicap) (5yo+) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 16 ran
1. 12. Deer Bere (FR)109/10Won by half a length · J: Pierre-Charles Boudot · T: J-M Capitte
2. 23. Tour (GB)16/5
3. 313. Loublue (FR)3/1 fav

Deauville racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 7/1

2:10 Smarkets Betting Exchange Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 42y · 6 ran
1. 14. X Rated (IRE)6/1Won by half a length · J: C Y Ho · T: Mark Johnston
2. 25. Maroc (GB)11/4 fav
3. 33. Rebel Cause (IRE)4/1
2:40 Smarkets British EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 13. Blyton (GB)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 21. Moyassar (GB)4/7 fav
3. 39. Smile A Mile (IRE)12/1
3:10 Smarkets Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 5 ran
1. 12. Stewardess (IRE)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Connor Murtagh · T: Richard Fahey
2. 23. Fard (GB)5/2 jt-fav
3. 39. Boudica Bay (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
3:40 Smarkets League Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 12. Hee Haw (IRE)11/4 favWon by half a length · J: Connor Beasley · T: Paul Midgley
2. 210. Kodicat (IRE)10/1
3. 31. Born To Finish (IRE)4/1
4:10 smarkets.com Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 16. Zip Along (IRE)4/1Won by a neck · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 25. Gorgeous Noora (IRE)3/1
3. 37. Queens Gift (IRE)6/1
4. 61. Under The Covers (GB)11/4 fav
4:40 Best Premier League Odds On Smarkets Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f 140y · 7 ran
1. 11. Maifalki (FR)7/4 favWon by a neck · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Jason Ward
2. 27. Medalla De Oro (GB)5/2
3. 36. Busy Street (GB)6/1
5:10 Smarkets Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 212y · 6 ran
1. 13. Alexandrakollontai (IRE)7/1Won by a head · J: Connor Murtagh · T: Alistair Whillans
2. 28. Kismat (GB)5/1
3. 31. Ce La Vie (GB)10/1
4. 55. Miss Mumtaz (IRE)11/8 fav

Haydock racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

5:20 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Flat · 6f · 11 ran
1. 16. Inverleigh (IRE)20/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Gary Carroll · T: G M Lyons
2. 210. Burmese Waltz (GB)5/4 fav
3. 33. Could Be King (GB)9/2
5:55 Fitzers Catering Handicap Flat · 6f · 6 ran
1. 13. Betsey Trotter (IRE)5/2Won by a head · J: Declan McDonogh · T: D K Weld
2. 26. T For Tango (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 35. Gottardo (IRE)13/2
6:30 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Flat · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 12. Centroid (GB)4/5 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Declan McDonogh · T: D K Weld
2. 25. Leaderboard (USA)10/1
3. 36. National Wealth (IRE)2/1
7:00 SMOKIE Handicap (45-70) Flat · 1m · 20 ran
1. 115. Innamorare (IRE)12/1Won by a neck · J: Chris Hayes · T: Miss Clare Louise Cannon
2. 28. Avalanche (GB)16/1
3. 316. Perfect Tapatino (FR)9/2 fav
7:35 Grant Thornton Rated Race Flat · 7f 25y · 5 ran
1. 13. Ice Cold In Alex (IRE)10/3Won by a length · J: N G McCullagh · T: K J Condon
2. 22. Sirjack Thomas (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 31. Geological (IRE)8/1
8:05 Grenke Finance Ballyroan Stakes (group 3) Flat · 1m 4f · 4 ran
1. 13. Eziyra (IRE)9/4 jt-favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Declan McDonogh · T: D K Weld
2. 22. Stellar Mass (IRE)9/4 jt-fav
3. 31. Yucatan (IRE)11/4
8:35 Manguard Plus Handicap Flat · 1m 7f · 12 ran
1. 112. Persian Lion (IRE)3/1 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Shane Foley · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 26. Eight Till Late (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Tarazani (IRE)8/1

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Newcastle (AW) Standard To Slow · AW · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 9/1

5:15 Best Odds Guaranteed At 188Bet Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 42y · 10 ran
1. 12. Exclusive Waters (IRE)7/2Won by a nose · J: Faye McManoman · T: Nigel Tinkler
2. 26. Majestic Stone (IRE)11/4
3. 31. Orobas (IRE)2/1 fav
5:45 Bet & Watch At 188bet.co.uk Fillies' Nursery Flat · Class 4 · 7f 14y · 4 ran
1. 14. Amber Spark (IRE)11/4Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Richard Fahey
2. 22. Kilbarchan (GER)Evens fav
3. 31. Nakakande (IRE)10/3
6:20 188Bet Mobile Bet10 Get10 Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 7f 14y · 12 ran
1. 14. Araqeel (GB)7/1Won by a head · J: Luke Morris · T: Paul Midgley
2. 25. Grey Destiny (GB)12/1
3. 31. Tagur (IRE)7/1
4. 72. Rebel State (IRE)3/1 fav
6:50 188Bet Mobile Bet10 Get10 Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 7f 14y · 10 ran
1. 12. Gun Case (GB)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Alistair Whillans
2. 26. Supreme Power (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Jessinamillion (GB)3/1 fav
7:25 188Bet Extra Place Races Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Median Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 19. Gale Force Maya (GB)10/3Won by a length · J: Callum Rodriguez · T: Michael Dods
2. 26. The Grey Zebedee (GB)11/2
3. 311. Kimberley Girl (GB)11/1
4. 63. Flint Said No (GB)5/2 fav
7:55 Club188 Exclusive Offers Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 98y · 9 ran
1. 14. Cross My Mind (IRE)7/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 26. Chantresse (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Mod (GB)25/1
8:30 Read Silvestre De Sousa At 188Bet Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 19. Avenue Of Stars (GB)9/1Won by a neck · J: Connor Beasley · T: Karen McLintock
2. 213. Santafiora (GB)8/1
3. 36. Duke Cosimo (GB)13/2
4. 914. Liamba (GB)3/1 fav
9:00 Play Blackjack At 188Bet Casino Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 11. Rumshak (IRE)2/1 favWon by a length · J: Callum Rodriguez · T: Michael Dods
2. 25. Brandy Station (IRE)20/1
3. 32. Qaaraat (GB)9/2

Newcastle (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 7/2

5:30 Slug And Lettuce 2-4-1 Cocktails Amateur Riders' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 209y · 6 ran
1. 13. Compton Mill (GB)11/4 co-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Miss Serena Brotherton · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 22. Pactolus (IRE)11/4 co-fav
3. 34. Biotic (GB)13/2
6:05 Slug And Lettuce Christmas Ebf Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 10y · 6 ran
1. 11. Good Luck Fox (IRE)11/4Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Richard Hannon
2. 22. Mutawaffer (IRE)8/15 fav
3. 37. Royal Dynasty (GB)9/1
6:35 Slug And Lettuce 2-4-1 Tanqueray Thursdays EBF Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 17. Too Darn Hot (GB)8/11 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: John Gosden
2. 26. Rowland Ward (GB)16/1
3. 32. Calculation (GB)5/1
7:10 Fizz Fridays At Slug And Lettuce Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 1f 209y · 6 ran
1. 17. Knights Order (IRE)3/1Won by half a length · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: William Jarvis
2. 25. Jack Regan (GB)7/4 fav
3. 36. Caspar The Cub (IRE)10/1
7:40 Slug And Lettuce Cocktail School Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 5 ran
1. 12. Belle Meade (IRE)6/5 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Jason Watson · T: Andrew Balding
2. 24. Family Fortunes (GB)7/1
3. 35. Good Authority (IRE)14/1
8:15 Devine Homes Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 18. Data Protection (GB)7/2Won by a neck · J: Nicola Currie · T: William Muir
2. 27. Whitehall (GB)13/8 fav
3. 35. Harlequin Striker (IRE)7/1

Sandown racecourse statistics →

Sligo Good · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 14/1

5:05 Clayton Hotel Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 12 ran
1. 13. Cock A Doodle Doo (FR)14/1Won by a short head · J: Kevin Brouder · T: J A Nash
2. 212. So Lonely (IRE)7/4
3. 38. Ar Eagla Na Heagla (GB)5/4 fav
5:35 After Race Party At The Glasshouse Hotel Rated Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 5 ran
1. 15. Gold Seal (IRE)9/4Won by a nose · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 24. Mysloegin (IRE)11/4
3. 31. The Last Indian (IRE)7/4 fav
6:10 Driftwood Restaurant Rosses Point Handicap Hurdle (80-102) (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m · 15 ran
1. 18. Like A Diamond (IRE)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Kevin Brouder · T: Ian O'Connor
2. 25. Neddyvaughan (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 33. One Cool Poet (IRE)7/1
6:40 Driftwood Restaurant Rosses Point Handicap Hurdle (80-102) (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 11. Arctic Light (GB)3/1 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: Thomas Mullins
2. 26. Guido Reni (IRE)4/1
3. 38. End Play (IRE)33/1
7:15 Diageo Day 21st August Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 3m · 7 ran
1. 12. Stay Humble (IRE)1/8 favWon by 8½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 25. Eimear (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Esthers Marvel (IRE)25/1
7:45 Student Day 27th September Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 16. Epswell (FR)4/9 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Melly And Me (IRE)3/1
3. 34. Ozzie's Way (IRE)16/1
8:20 Kilcawley Construction Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 14. Pass The Ball (IRE)7/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Niall P Madden · T: Niall Madden
2. 25. Castlehume (IRE)Evens fav
3. 37. Gentleman Duke (IRE)20/1
8:50 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f · 13 ran
1. 13. Brooks Falls (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: Mr P A King · T: John Patrick Ryan
2. 21. Betsy Boots (IRE)4/1
3. 38. Kerry Star (IRE)Evens fav

Sligo racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

1:50 John Kemp 4 X 4 Centre Of Norwich Maiden Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 3y · 9 ran
1. 12. Kraka (IRE)12/1Won by a head · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: Christine Dunnett
2. 25. Lethal Angel (GB)11/8 fav
3. 34. Global Rose (IRE)6/1
2:20 British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 6f 3y · 8 ran
1. 12. Marhaba Milliar (IRE)11/10 favWon by a neck · J: Robert Havlin · T: John Gosden
2. 21. Fanaar (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Barys (GB)7/1
2:50 Haven Seashore Holiday Park Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 23y · 4 ran
1. 14. Black Lotus (GB)4/9 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: William Buick · T: Chris Wall
2. 21. Teaser (GB)33/1
3. 33. Sailing Home (GB)13/2
3:20 Custom Kitchens Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 21y · 9 ran
1. 12. Castle Talbot (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: Aaron Jones · T: Tom Clover
2. 24. Molten Lava (IRE)7/1
3. 39. Hidden Dream (IRE)28/1
4. 43. King Oswald (USA)11/4 fav
3:50 Injured Jockeys Fund Selling Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 3y · 6 ran
1. 15. Casey Banter (GB)9/1Won by a short head · J: Josephine Gordon · T: Julia Feilden
2. 23. Sunstorm (GB)5/1
3. 31. Episcia (IRE)3/1
4. 52. Moretti (IRE)13/8 fav
4:20 Grosvenor Casino Of Great Yarmouth Fillies' Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3y · 5 ran
1. 12. Bint Dandy (IRE)20/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Lewis Edmunds · T: Chris Dwyer
2. 23. Beauty Filly (GB)15/8 fav
3. 35. Hunni (GB)5/2
4:50 Racegoers Club 50th Anniversary Apprentice Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 3y · 5 ran
1. 12. La Isla Bonita (GB)6/5 favWon by a neck · J: Scott McCullagh · T: Richard Spencer
2. 25. Glenn Coco (GB)15/8
3. 37. Little Indian (GB)25/1

Yarmouth racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 58 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 55 won34.5% · 55 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 £8.55Staked £55.00, returned £46.45 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerLady's Spring (FR) 41/1The 12:25 Prix de la Foret de Roumare at Deauville (FR)
Joint favourites2 of 7 won28.6% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Brighton	2	7	7	—
Deauville (FR)	3	8	8	—
Haydock	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Leopardstown	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Newcastle (AW)	2	8	8	—
Sandown	2	5	6	1 of 3 won
Sligo	3	8	8	—
Yarmouth	3	7	7	—

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 9 August 2018?: 58 races across 8 meetings were run on 9 August 2018: Brighton (7 races), Deauville (FR) (8 races), Haydock (7 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Newcastle (AW) (8 races), Sandown (6 races), Sligo (8 races) and Yarmouth (7 races). That is Brighton, Haydock, Newcastle (AW), Sandown and Yarmouth in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France; Leopardstown and Sligo 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 9 August 2018?: Brighton: Good (Turf); Deauville (FR): Good (Turf); Haydock: Good To Firm (Turf); Leopardstown: Good To Firm (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Sandown: Good To Soft (Turf); Sligo: Good (Turf); Yarmouth: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 9 August 2018?: Outright favourites won 19 of 55 on 9 August 2018 (34.5%); joint favourites won 2 of 7. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £55.00 and returned £46.45 — a loss of £8.55. 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 Lady's Spring (FR) at 41/1 in the 12:25 Prix de la Foret de Roumare at Deauville (FR).
What was the feature race on 9 August 2018?: The feature race was the 8:05 Grenke Finance Ballyroan Stakes (group 3) (Group 3) at Leopardstown, won by Eziyra (IRE) (9/4J).
What time was the first race on 9 August 2018?: The first race was the 11:25 Prix des Chaumieres at Deauville (FR); the last was the 9:00 Play Blackjack At 188Bet Casino Handicap at Newcastle (AW).