What horse racing was on 8 August 2024?

48 races across 7 meetings were run on 8 August 2024: Brighton (6 races), Chepstow (7 races), Deauville (FR) (8 races), Leopardstown (8 races), Sandown (6 races), Sligo (7 races) and Yarmouth (6 races). That is Brighton, Chepstow, 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 8 August 2024?

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

How did the favourites do on 8 August 2024?

Outright favourites won 16 of 42 on 8 August 2024 (38.1%); joint favourites won 1 of 15. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £48.09 — a profit of £6.09. 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 Love At Sea (IRE) at 28/1 in the 8:05 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race at Sligo.

What was the feature race on 8 August 2024?

The feature race was the 5:52 Bahrain Turf Club Desmond Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Leopardstown, won by Mutasarref (GB) (12/1).

What time was the first race on 8 August 2024?

The first race was the 2:15 Mark Holey Legend Cup 'Confined' Handicap at Yarmouth; the last was the 8:30 Take tote Home With You tote.co.uk Racing League 21 Handicap at Chepstow.

Racing Results

Thursday 8 August 2024

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48 races were run across 7 meetings on 8 August 2024: Brighton, Chepstow, Deauville (FR), Leopardstown, Sandown, Sligo and Yarmouth.

Brighton Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 13/2

2:30 Star Property Group Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 210y · 5 ran
1. 12. Local Bay (GB)7/2Won by half a length · J: Jack Doughty · T: Tony Carroll
2. 23. Macs Dilemma (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Little Boy Blue (GB)3/1
4. 44. King Of War (GB)15/8 fav
3:00 Star Insurance Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 6f 210y · 4 ran
1. 12. Praetorian (IRE)1/14 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Archie Watson
2. 24. Graduated (GB)8/1
3. 31. Broadhaven Bay (IRE)33/1
3:30 Star Community Housing Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 216y · 6 ran
1. 13. Oj Lifestyle (IRE)9/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Tom Queally · T: Gary & Josh Moore
2. 22. Mumayaz (IRE)7/2
3. 31. Marsh Benham (IRE)11/2
4:00 Star Construction & Maintenance Brighton Challenge Cup Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f 198y · 8 ran
1. 12. Lexington Knight (IRE)13/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Joe Leavy · T: Richard Hannon
2. 24. Zhang Fei (FR)13/2
3. 310. Bug Boy (IRE)25/1
4. 79. Open Secret (GB)13/8 fav
4:30 Alfriston Gardens Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 198y · 9 ran
1. 13. Foinix (GB)9/2Won by 12 lengths · J: Joe Leavy · T: Jim & Suzi Best
2. 24. Irezumi (GB)7/2 co-fav
3. 38. Walk The Moon (GB)7/2 co-fav
5:00 Alfristongardens.Co.Uk Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f 210y · 7 ran
1. 15. River Wharfe (GB)9/4 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Marco Ghiani · T: Tony Carroll
2. 24. Rebel Redemption (GB)10/1
3. 31. Gonzaga (GB)10/1

Brighton racecourse statistics →

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

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

5:30 Play The Placepot At tote.co.uk Racing League 15 Handicap (Trainers Registered To Racing League) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 14y · 10 ran
1. 19. Great Acclaim (GB)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Charles Bishop · T: Eve Johnson Houghton
2. 210. Lady Flora (GB)9/2
3. 32. Austrian Theory (IRE)9/2
4. 41. Dutch Decoy (GB)11/4 fav
6:00 tote Are Online Too At tote.co.uk Racing League 16 Handicap (Trainers Registered To Racing League) Flat · Class 4 · 7f 16y · 11 ran
1. 14. Von Baer (IRE)4/1 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Saffie Osborne · T: Brian Meehan
2. 23. Brunel Nation (FR)13/2
3. 38. Etoile D'alexandre (IRE)5/1
6:30 Stream This Race Free At tote.co.uk Racing League 17 Handicap (Trainers Registered To Racing League) Flat · Class 4 · 6f 16y · 8 ran
1. 11. Gisburn (IRE)10/3Won by half a length · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Richard Hannon
2. 27. Havana Rum (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Eminency (IRE)11/4 fav
7:00 tote On The Go At tote.co.uk Racing League 18 Handicap (Trainers Registered To Racing League) Flat · Class 3 · 5f 16y · 8 ran
1. 17. Manila Scouse (GB)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 21. Radio Goo Goo (GB)4/1 co-fav
3. 32. Ventura Express (GB)9/1
7:30 Download The tote App Today Racing League 19 Handicap (Trainers Registered To Racing League) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 14. Lieber Power (GB)9/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Andrew Balding
2. 26. Walter Hartright (IRE)9/2
3. 39. Gangster Granny (IRE)7/1
8:00 tote Guarantee Available At tote.co.uk Racing League 20 Handicap (Trainers Registered To Racing League) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 16. Fantasy Believer (IRE)9/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Saffie Osborne · T: Ed Walker
2. 24. Rathgar (GB)5/1
3. 33. Have Secret (IRE)3/1 jt-fav
8:30 Take tote Home With You tote.co.uk Racing League 21 Handicap (Trainers Registered To Racing League) Flat · Class 2 · 7f 16y · 7 ran
1. 12. Carrytheone (GB)2/1 favWon by a short head · J: Saffie Osborne · T: Michael Bell
2. 24. Rahmi (IRE)11/2
3. 31. Streets Of Gold (IRE)7/1

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Deauville (FR) Slow · AW · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 161/10

2:45 Prix du Chateau de Miromesnil (Claimer) (2yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 7f · 8 ran
1. 17. Far Beyond (IRE)39/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Cristian Demuro · T: Tim Donworth
2. 25. Rett Angel (FR)31/10
3. 34. Blue Hunt (FR)27/10 fav
3:20 Prix Fede des Eleveurs du Galop (Handicap) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 6½f · 11 ran
1. 18. Sunny Angel (FR)78/10Won by a neck · J: Ronan Thomas · T: C & Y Lerner
2. 23. Valdivara (IRE)42/10
3. 35. Royal Grey (GB)84/10
4. 112. Skylight Brochard (HOL)14/5 fav
3:55 Prix Cavalassur (Handicap) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 6½f · 12 ran
1. 11. Southern Meteor (IRE)33/10 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: F Vermeulen
2. 22. Stormygo (FR)17/5
3. 310. Bakhilova (FR)61/10
4:30 Prix Paris Turf (Claimer) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 12 ran
1. 19. Belafonte (FR)118/10Won by a nose · J: Cristian Demuro · T: Mathieu Pitart
2. 24. Central Park West (FR)48/10
3. 37. Indian Pacific (FR)10/1
4. 98. Bakhchisaray (FR)27/10 fav
5:05 Prix Association des Jockeys (Handicap) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 6½f · 15 ran
1. 113. Boomerang (FR)113/10Won by half a length · J: Mme Manon Germain · T: C Escuder
2. 210. Moon Rider (FR)67/1
3. 38. Pink Valentine (FR)21/1
4. 1315. Polivate (FR)22/5 fav
5:40 Prix de la Forge (Conditions) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 16 ran
1. 13. Matt Machine (IRE)51/10Won by a head · J: Augustin Madamet · T: Markus Geisler
2. 26. Murciano (FR)9/1
3. 38. Woff (GER)23/1
4. 811. Fuego Del Amor (FR)33/10 fav
6:15 Prix de Clarbec (Handicap) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m4½f · 14 ran
1. 112. Leander (FR)81/10Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Eddy Hardouin · T: Carina Fey
2. 23. Custard Tarte (FR)28/1
3. 34. Wiebke (FR)15/1
4. 41. Illustre Bere (FR)31/10 fav
6:50 Prix de Colletot (Handicap) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 6½f · 16 ran
1. 13. Lord Monchablon (GB)161/10Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: Brian Beaunez
2. 25. Kameta (FR)34/1
3. 37. Les Trois Vallees (FR)67/10
4. 1611. Shamasun (FR)4/1 fav

Deauville racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Good · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

4:52 Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden Flat · 1m · 11 ran
1. 15. Hill Road (USA)11/2Won by 5 lengths · J: David Egan · T: Adrian Murray
2. 29. Shackleton (IRE)16/5
3. 33. Drivers Seat (GB)9/2
4. 411. Trinity College (IRE)9/4 fav
5:22 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Flat · 1m 1f · 17 ran
1. 18. Leaders Listen (IRE)10/3Won by half a length · J: Dylan Browne McMonagle · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 212. Raydamann (FR)3/1
3. 315. Ina Mina (GB)9/1
4. 1310. Ocean Manifest (IRE)2/1 fav
5:52 Bahrain Turf Club Desmond Stakes (Group 3) Flat · 1m · 8 ran
1. 11. Mutasarref (GB)12/1Won by half a length · J: Colin Keane · T: G M Lyons
2. 28. Mountain Bear (IRE)20/1
3. 32. Lord Massusus (IRE)5/1
4. 47. Galen (GB)5/4 fav
6:22 Xin Gin Ballyroan Stakes (Group 3) Flat · 1m 4f · 4 ran
1. 12. Crystal Black (IRE)11/10 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Colin Keane · T: Gerard Keane
2. 24. The Euphrates (GB)6/5
3. 33. Safecracker (GB)10/1
6:52 Unio Financial Services Handicap Flat · 7f 42y · 17 ran
1. 114. Scarlet Dancer (IRE)12/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Siobhan Rutledge · T: John C McConnell
2. 217. Shamrock Sprig (IRE)13/2 fav
3. 315. Skontonovski (GB)7/1
7:22 BoyleSports Lengthen The Odds Handicap (47-70) (Div 1) Flat · 1m 1f · 12 ran
1. 16. Killeaney Bear (IRE)7/2Won by a neck · J: Andrew Slattery · T: Andrew Slattery
2. 27. Rotolo (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 33. Explorers Way (IRE)15/2
7:52 BoyleSports Lengthen The Odds Handicap (47-70) (Div 2) Flat · 1m 1f · 14 ran
1. 11. Mooretown Lad (IRE)11/2 co-favWon by a length · J: Colin Keane · T: M D O'Callaghan
2. 29. Smaoineamh Sile (GB)12/1
3. 311. Chopsticks (IRE)11/2 co-fav
8:22 Fegentri World Championship (Q.R.) Handicap Flat · 1m 7f · 10 ran
1. 19. Elzaamsan (IRE)7/2Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Mr J M Halford · T: M Halford & T Collins
2. 23. Riyami (IRE)10/3 jt-fav
3. 34. Curious Bride (IRE)9/2

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Sandown Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 5 · Biggest winner 16/1

5:45 Aston Martin Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 209y · 8 ran
1. 15. Global Esteem (IRE)5/2 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Miss Becky Smith · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 21. Fast Steps (IRE)4/1
3. 37. Saint Riquier (FR)28/1
6:15 British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 5f 10y · 7 ran
1. 17. Pearl Of Windsor (GB)11/2Won by a length · J: Darragh Keenan · T: Conrad Allen
2. 25. Hold A Dream (IRE)9/4 jt-fav
3. 36. Mollymook (GB)33/1
6:45 British EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 16. Pride Of Arras (IRE)11/5 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 29. Wild Nature (GB)3/1
3. 35. Dunamase (IRE)10/3
7:15 My Pension Expert Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 209y · 6 ran
1. 11. Mr Monaco (GB)13/8 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Hector Crouch · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 25. Midnight Rumble (GB)3/1
3. 36. Crimson Road (IRE)9/1
7:45 Boodles Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 5 ran
1. 16. Tennessee Gold (FR)9/4 favWon by a neck · J: Callum Shepherd · T: Joseph Parr
2. 25. Smart Hero (IRE)5/2
3. 32. Perennial (GB)7/2
8:15 TrustATrader Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 12. Hat Toss (IRE)16/1Won by a head · J: Darragh Keenan · T: James Owen
2. 215. Kynsa (IRE)17/2
3. 35. Dreamrocker (IRE)10/3
4. 97. Cervetto (IRE)3/1 fav

Sandown racecourse statistics →

Sligo Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 28/1

5:05 Clayton Hotel Claiming Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f 185y · 7 ran
1. 15. Dollar Value (USA)4/5 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Alex Harvey · T: T G McCourt
2. 23. Boom Boom Boom (GB)5/1
3. 39. Gino Drummer Boy (IRE)9/1
5:35 Martin Reilly Hyundai Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f 185y · 13 ran
1. 12. Cloonainra (IRE)11/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Alex Harvey · T: John C McConnell
2. 27. Kate Knows Best (IRE)5/2
3. 311. Spanish Maid (IRE)9/1
4. UR12. Tell Me This (IRE) · unseated rider7/4 fav
6:05 Kilcawley Construction Rated Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f 185y · 5 ran
1. 15. Drumgill (IRE)11/2Won by half a length · J: Danny Gilligan · T: John Patrick Ryan
2. 27. Spy (GB)15/8
3. 33. Rockstown Girl (IRE)12/1
4. 42. Linden Arden (IRE)11/8 fav
6:35 Apex Controls Ltd Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m 1f 185y · 9 ran
1. 19. Kilbride Hill (IRE)11/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: John Aherne · T: John Patrick Ryan
2. 26. Lodilomoco (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 33. Tipp For Mac (IRE)16/5
7:05 Mulhern Leonard Chartered Accountants Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f 110y · 10 ran
1. 12. Plontier (FR)Evens favWon by 12 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 28. Love Like This (IRE)22/1
3. 34. Charlie's Dilemma (IRE)3/1
7:35 Lighthouse At Clifford Electrical Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f 110y · 9 ran
1. 18. Early Arrival (IRE)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Kieran Callaghan · T: James M Barcoe
2. 26. The Truant (IRE)4/1
3. 37. Andyourbirdcansing (IRE)11/2
4. 43. Luminous Light (GB)7/2 fav
8:05 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f 86y · 13 ran
1. 15. Love At Sea (IRE)28/1Won by 20 lengths · J: Mr John Reddington · T: P M Hurley
2. 213. Surfin Usa (FR)4/5 fav
3. 38. Phildante (IRE)40/1

Sligo racecourse statistics →

Yarmouth Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:15 Mark Holey Legend Cup 'Confined' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 42y · 5 ran
1. 15. Exceed (IRE)11/4 favWon by half a length · J: Lewis Edmunds · T: Nigel Tinkler
2. 23. Four Adaay (GB)3/1
3. 34. Concierge (IRE)10/1
2:45 Ruby Sheales Cup Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 7f 3y · 5 ran
1. 13. Anna Swan (GB)7/4 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 22. Ellaria Sand (GB)3/1
3. 31. Fouette (IRE)4/1
3:15 In Memory Of Carl Norwood (1936-2023) 'Confined' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 23y · 5 ran
1. 15. Overture (GB)9/4Won by 1½ lengths · J: Luke Morris · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 26. Persian Phoenix (IRE)85/40 fav
3. 31. Caballo De Mar (IRE)3/1
3:45 Quinnbet Acca Bonus Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 104y · 7 ran
1. 15. Keen Interest (IRE)10/1Won by a length · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: Alice Haynes
2. 22. Kinetic (IRE)Evens fav
3. 37. Lady Birdie (GB)11/2
4:15 Quinnbet Daily Free Bet Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 3y · 5 ran
1. 15. Gultari (GB)2/1Won by a head · J: Harry Burns · T: William Haggas
2. 24. Kurimu (GB)6/4 fav
3. 31. Forever A Diamond (IRE)5/1
4:45 Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3y · 8 ran
1. 16. Zenzic (GB)10/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Adam Farragher · T: T J Kent
2. 21. Zariela (GB)12/1
3. 32. Beat The Clock (GB)13/2
4. 79. Dashing Donkey (GB)7/4 fav

Yarmouth racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 48 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 favourites16 of 42 won38.1% · 42 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 £6.09Staked £42.00, returned £48.09 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerLove At Sea (IRE) 28/1The 8:05 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race at Sligo
Joint favourites1 of 15 won6.7% · 6 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Brighton	3	5	6	0 of 3 won
Chepstow	3	5	7	0 of 5 won
Deauville (FR)	1	8	8	—
Leopardstown	1	6	8	1 of 5 won
Sandown	4	5	6	0 of 2 won
Sligo	2	7	7	—
Yarmouth	2	6	6	—

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 2024?: 48 races across 7 meetings were run on 8 August 2024: Brighton (6 races), Chepstow (7 races), Deauville (FR) (8 races), Leopardstown (8 races), Sandown (6 races), Sligo (7 races) and Yarmouth (6 races). That is Brighton, Chepstow, 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 8 August 2024?: Brighton: Good To Firm (Turf); Chepstow: Good To Firm (Turf); Deauville (FR): Slow (AW); Leopardstown: Good (Turf); Sandown: Good (Turf); Sligo: Soft (Turf); Yarmouth: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 8 August 2024?: Outright favourites won 16 of 42 on 8 August 2024 (38.1%); joint favourites won 1 of 15. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £48.09 — a profit of £6.09. 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 Love At Sea (IRE) at 28/1 in the 8:05 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race at Sligo.
What was the feature race on 8 August 2024?: The feature race was the 5:52 Bahrain Turf Club Desmond Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Leopardstown, won by Mutasarref (GB) (12/1).
What time was the first race on 8 August 2024?: The first race was the 2:15 Mark Holey Legend Cup 'Confined' Handicap at Yarmouth; the last was the 8:30 Take tote Home With You tote.co.uk Racing League 21 Handicap at Chepstow.