What horse racing was on 8 August 2023?

37 races across 6 meetings were run on 8 August 2023: Catterick (6 races), Chelmsford City (AW) (6 races), Deauville (FR) (6 races), Ffos Las (6 races), Ripon (6 races) and Roscommon (7 races). That is Catterick, Chelmsford City (AW), Ffos Las and Ripon in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France; Roscommon 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 August 2023?

Catterick: Good To Soft (Turf); Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Deauville (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Ffos Las: Soft (Turf); Ripon: Soft (Turf); Roscommon: Good To Yielding (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 8 August 2023?

Outright favourites won 14 of 36 on 8 August 2023 (38.9%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £36.00 and returned £33.02 — a loss of £2.98. 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 Nazca (GB) at 22/1 in the 8:20 Happy Birthday Ed Classified Stakes at Chelmsford City (AW).

What time was the first race on 8 August 2023?

The first race was the 12:48 Prix de Falaise at Deauville (FR); the last was the 8:50 Chelmer Mouldings Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).

Racing Results

Tuesday 8 August 2023

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37 races were run across 6 meetings on 8 August 2023: Catterick, Chelmsford City (AW), Deauville (FR), Ffos Las, Ripon and Roscommon.

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

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:50 British Stallion Studs Ebf Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 6y · 7 ran
1. 13. Ice Max (GB)5/6 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Clifford Lee · T: K R Burke
2. 29. Buttercross Flyer (IRE)10/3
3. 38. Veiled Illusion (IRE)8/1
3:25 ABF The Soldiers' Charity Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 6y · 13 ran
1. 110. Rum Runner (GB)10/1Won by a neck · J: Shane Gray · T: Geoffrey Harker
2. 23. Doomsday (GB)7/1
3. 313. Suntory Star (IRE)150/1
4. 512. Spartakos (GB)7/2 fav
4:00 Hugh James Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 7f 189y · 8 ran
1. 16. Easter Icon (GB)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Connor Beasley · T: Jack Channon
2. 27. Oh So Chic (GB)12/1
3. 35. Lord Torranaga (FR)16/5 jt-fav
4:35 Download The Vickers.Bet App Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 212y · 11 ran
1. 19. Wade's Magic (GB)10/3 favWon by a short head · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 21. Langholm (IRE)11/2
3. 32. Shark Two One (GB)4/1
5:10 Join Racing Tv Now Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 13y · 7 ran
1. 11. This Ones For Fred (IRE)9/2Won by a short head · J: Ben Curtis · T: David Evans
2. 22. Jamil (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Valley Of Flowers (IRE)2/1 fav
5:45 Racingtv.Com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 11. Shesadabber (GB)11/8 favWon by half a length · J: Phil Dennis · T: David Evans
2. 27. Lola's Moment (GB)22/1
3. 36. Mrs Bagerran (IRE)15/2

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Chelmsford City (AW) Standard · AW · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 22/1

6:20 Fegentri World Championship Handicap (Female Amateur Jockeys) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5f 66y · 4 ran
1. 11. Arcadian Friend (GB)1/4 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Miss Alice Keighley · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 25. Capricorn Prince (GB)7/2
3. 34. Longuerue (FR)33/1
6:50 Autism In Racing Nursery Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 5 ran
1. 11. Grey Gray (GB)13/8 favWon by a length · J: Morgan Cole · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 25. Kandy House (IRE)11/1
3. 32. Happy Tears (IRE)7/1
7:20 Ire-incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 11. Beauty Generation (IRE)3/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Marco Botti
2. 25. Royal Hussar (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 33. Haya Taal (IRE)5/1
7:50 Pop Essex Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 14. Thomas Equinas (GB)5/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Robert Havlin · T: Dean Ivory
2. 21. Monaadhil (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Cloud Queen (GB)14/1
4. 62. Irish Dessert (IRE)11/8 fav
8:20 Happy Birthday Ed Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 13. Nazca (GB)22/1Won by a length · J: Callum Shepherd · T: Linda Perratt
2. 29. Thegreatestshowman (GB)6/1
3. 37. Q Twenty Boy (IRE)10/3
4. 811. Milvus (IRE)9/4 fav
8:50 Chelmer Mouldings Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 112. Wadacre Gomez (GB)11/2Won by a length · J: Franny Norton · T: Charlie Johnston
2. 213. Fleur De Mer (IRE)6/1
3. 311. Born Ruler (GB)14/1
4. 66. Edge Of Ember (GB)7/2 fav

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Deauville (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 169/10

12:48 Prix de Falaise (Conditions) (2yo Fillies) (Round Course) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 8 ran
1. 14. Opera Mundi (IRE)6/4 favWon by a head · J: Ronan Thomas · T: C & Y Lerner
2. 25. Partir (FR)33/10
3. 32. Monteille (GB)9/1
2:33 Prix de Tour-en-Bessin (Conditions) (2yo Colts & Geldings) (Round Course) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 8 ran
1. 13. Stangheli (FR)47/10Won by a head · J: Bauyrzhan Murzabayev · T: A Fabre
2. 21. Keshapour (GB)21/10 fav
3. 37. Nope Never (IRE)39/10
3:08 Prix de Dives (Conditions) (3yo) (Round Course) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 15. Marquisat (IRE)31/10Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: A Fabre
2. 22. Sacred Spirit (IRE)9/1
3. 310. Eclairee (FR)12/1
4. 41. Eyvann (IRE)23/10 fav
3:43 Morocco Cup - Prix de Crepon (Handicap) (3yo+) (Straight Course) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 10 ran
1. 17. King Hartwood (FR)44/5Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: Mme V Dissaux
2. 22. Lovely Angel (FR)18/5
3. 36. Black Lives Matter (FR)9/1
4. 81. Lou Man (FR)14/5 fav
4:18 Prix des Gorges de la Vire (Handicap) (3yo Fillies) (Straight Course) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 10 ran
1. 13. Mymap (FR)69/10Won by a neck · J: Clement Lecoeuvre · T: Y Barberot
2. 210. Double Effect (IRE)19/5
3. 37. Zavadream (FR)26/1
4. 51. My Emotion (FR)2/1 fav
5:00 Prix de Bayeux (Handicap) (3yo+) (Straight Course) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 15 ran
1. 113. Al Khamsin (FR)169/10Won by 2½ lengths · J: Rosario Mangione · T: Mme Helene Mennessier Martinez
2. 212. Gallant Deed (FR)15/1
3. 34. Bullace (GB)4/1 fav

Deauville racecourse statistics →

Ffos Las Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

2:35 3As Leisure Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f · 8 ran
1. 14. Golden Shot (GB)8/11 favWon by 27 lengths · J: Fred Daly · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 26. Russian Rumour (IRE)10/1
3. 31. Captain Kane (GB)13/2
3:05 Forever Puppy / EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 7f 80y · 10 ran
1. 14. Devil's Point (IRE)8/11 favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: David Menuisier
2. 27. Spaceport (IRE)22/1
3. 35. Going The Distance (IRE)10/3
3:40 Christine Bielby Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 80y · 7 ran
1. 15. Thewaytothestars (GB)11/2Won by half a length · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Grace Harris
2. 23. Kynsa (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 31. Covert Mission (FR)11/2
4:15 Business Finance Direct / EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 80y · 4 ran
1. 13. Margaret's Fuchsia (GB)4/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Connor Planas · T: Gay Kelleway
2. 22. O G Beachwear (GB)2/9 fav
3. 31. Done Decision (GB)20/1
4:50 3a's Leisure Carmarthen Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 4 ran
1. 11. City Escape (IRE)8/1Won by a head · J: David Probert · T: Mark Loughnane
2. 23. Night Moon (GER)8/11 fav
3. 32. Hitched (IRE)7/4
5:20 foreverpuppy.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 4 ran
1. 13. Exquisitely (GB)16/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Rob Hornby · T: Jonathan Portman
2. 21. Moulin Booj (IRE)4/5 fav
3. 34. Rhubarb (GB)10/3

Ffos Las racecourse statistics →

Ripon Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

6:10 Ripon Races Green Scheme Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 11. Temper Trap (GB)Evens favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Alex Jary · T: Tim Easterby
2. 28. Jewel Of Kabeir (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Chagall (IRE)13/2
6:40 British EBF 40th Anniversary Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 11. Seven Questions (IRE)11/10 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Darragh Keenan · T: George Scott
2. 23. Jersey Rocs (IRE)6/1
3. 36. Spanish Rock (IRE)4/1
7:10 William Hill Ripon Champion Bonus 2023 Nursery Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 12. Granny Budgie (GB)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Darragh Keenan · T: George Scott
2. 25. Lochaber (GB)6/1
3. 36. Marie's Secret (GB)13/8 fav
7:40 Book Now For Saturday 19th August Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 10y · 5 ran
1. 12. Dasho Lennie (GB)2/1Won by a neck · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: S Woods
2. 26. Baileys Khelstar (FR)7/2
3. 35. Whispering Royal (IRE)7/1
4. 41. Seendid (IRE)13/8 fav
8:10 David Chapman Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 16. Latin Five (IRE)10/3Won by a head · J: Graham Lee · T: Paul Midgley
2. 23. Albegone (GB)9/2
3. 35. Glory Hallelujah (IRE)33/1
4. 62. Spanish Angel (IRE)3/1 fav
8:40 Ripon Racecourse Stable Staff Championships Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 4 ran
1. 11. Profitable Edge (IRE)9/4Won by 2½ lengths · J: Jason Hart · T: David & Nicola Barron
2. 24. Your Spirit (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 35. Jazzagal (IRE)5/2

Ripon racecourse statistics →

Roscommon Good To Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/1

5:30 Railway Bar Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 16. Lake Winnipesaukee (IRE)7/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Keith Donoghue · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 23. Givago (FR)2/1 fav
3. 32. Getaway Charlie (IRE)10/3
6:00 Coast To Curragh On August, 26th Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 1m 7f · 14 ran
1. 12. Extensio (IRE)11/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Mr P W Gleeson · T: P F O'Donnell
2. 24. Reverend Hubert (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Hashtag Pretender (FR)4/6 fav
6:30 Paul Byron Shoes Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 3m · 13 ran
1. 16. Hand Over Fist (FR)11/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mike O'Connor · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 212. Fill The Tank (IRE)12/1
3. 37. More Info (IRE)8/1
4. 74. Ballyglass Beauty (IRE)5/1 fav
7:00 J.F. Hanley Groundscare Beginners Chase Chase · 2m · 7 ran
1. 13. Gracchus De Balme (FR)Evens favWon by 5½ lengths · J: J J Slevin · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 22. Gentleman Joe (GB)7/4
3. 36. Hope Des Blins (FR)11/1
7:30 Larry O'Farrelly Memorial Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 2m 5f · 13 ran
1. 11. Norwigi (IRE)7/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: E Bolger
2. 216. Agirlcalledchloe (IRE)9/1
3. 311. Courting Vickie (IRE)10/1
8:00 Patrick Hennigan Memorial Handicap Chase (0-95) Chase · 3m 1f · 14 ran
1. 19. Rudy Catrail (IRE)3/1 favWon by a head · J: Shane Fenelon · T: E Sheehy
2. 24. Tullyhogue Fort (IRE)11/2
3. 312. Fr Gilligansvoyge (GB)9/2
8:30 Brian Keenan On-Course Bookmaker Flat Race NH Flat · 1m 7f · 11 ran
1. 18. Portcammon (IRE)4/5 favWon by 4¾ lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 25. Jackson Lamb (IRE)22/1
3. 311. Smiling Bess (IRE)15/2

Roscommon racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 37 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 favourites14 of 36 won38.9% · 36 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 £2.98Staked £36.00, returned £33.02 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerNazca (GB) 22/1The 8:20 Happy Birthday Ed Classified Stakes at Chelmsford City (AW)
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	3	5	6	0 of 2 won
Chelmsford City (AW)	2	6	6	—
Deauville (FR)	1	6	6	—
Ffos Las	2	6	6	—
Ripon	2	6	6	—
Roscommon	4	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 8 August 2023?: 37 races across 6 meetings were run on 8 August 2023: Catterick (6 races), Chelmsford City (AW) (6 races), Deauville (FR) (6 races), Ffos Las (6 races), Ripon (6 races) and Roscommon (7 races). That is Catterick, Chelmsford City (AW), Ffos Las and Ripon in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France; Roscommon 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 August 2023?: Catterick: Good To Soft (Turf); Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Deauville (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Ffos Las: Soft (Turf); Ripon: Soft (Turf); Roscommon: Good To Yielding (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 8 August 2023?: Outright favourites won 14 of 36 on 8 August 2023 (38.9%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £36.00 and returned £33.02 — a loss of £2.98. 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 Nazca (GB) at 22/1 in the 8:20 Happy Birthday Ed Classified Stakes at Chelmsford City (AW).
What time was the first race on 8 August 2023?: The first race was the 12:48 Prix de Falaise at Deauville (FR); the last was the 8:50 Chelmer Mouldings Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).