What horse racing was on 8 August 2025?

46 races across 7 meetings were run on 8 August 2025: Brighton (6 races), Haydock (6 races), Musselburgh (7 races), Newmarket (6 races), Thirsk (6 races), Tipperary (7 races) and Wexford (8 races). That is Brighton, Haydock, Musselburgh, Newmarket and Thirsk in Great Britain; Tipperary and Wexford 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 2025?

Brighton: Good To Firm (Turf); Haydock: Good (Turf); Musselburgh: Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Thirsk: Good To Firm (Turf); Tipperary: Good (Turf); Wexford: Good To Yielding (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 8 August 2025?

Outright favourites won 19 of 46 on 8 August 2025 (41.3%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £46.00 and returned £52.92 — a profit of £6.92. 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 Ballysax Lil' Mick (IRE) at 28/1 in the 5:12 Junction Gastro Bar & Guesthouse Handicap at Tipperary.

What was the feature race on 8 August 2025?

The feature race was the 5:47 Coolmore Stud Churchill Stakes (Listed) (Listed) at Tipperary, won by Thesecretadversary (IRE) (3/1).

What time was the first race on 8 August 2025?

The first race was the 1:50 Champagne Pommery Blanc De Blancs Handicap at Musselburgh; the last was the 8:30 Oakmere Homes Handicap at Haydock.

Racing Results

Friday 8 August 2025

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46 races were run across 7 meetings on 8 August 2025: Brighton, Haydock, Musselburgh, Newmarket, Thirsk, Tipperary and Wexford.

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 17/2

2:00 Star Sports We Believe In Bookmaking Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 60y · 9 ran
1. 17. Alshimali (IRE)11/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Josephine Gordon · T: Tony Carroll
2. 21. Libra Tiger (GB)33/1
3. 38. Dreambird Dolly (GB)10/1
4. 45. Notre Maison (GB)5/2 fav
2:30 starsportsbet.co.uk EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 215y · 5 ran
1. 11. Magic Stone (IRE)11/10 favWon by a head · J: Tom Marquand · T: William Haggas
2. 24. Rose Of Spain (IRE)2/1
3. 33. Call Me By My Name (GB)7/1
3:00 Star Sports Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 207y · 7 ran
1. 11. Celebrating Ethel (IRE)5/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Jack Doughty · T: Tony Carroll
2. 22. Headshot (GB)7/1
3. 37. We'renotreallyhere (GB)6/1
4. 43. Knight Of Magic (IRE)10/11 fav
3:30 Harry Bloom Memorial 'Brighton Bullet' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 215y · 13 ran
1. 18. Another Abbot (IRE)3/1 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Tom Marquand · T: William Haggas
2. 212. Charlie Mason (GB)15/2
3. 310. Cindy Lou Who (GB)10/3
4:00 Apprenticeships By Bennetts Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 215y · 10 ran
1. 110. Starsong (IRE)10/3 favWon by a length · J: Frederick Larson · T: Michael Appleby
2. 211. Fai Fai (GB)6/1
3. 32. Under Curfew (GB)18/1
4:35 Starsports.Bet Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 210y · 6 ran
1. 14. Berning Hot (IRE)17/2Won by a short head · J: Paddy Bradley · T: Michael Attwater
2. 22. Towerlands (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 36. Rotation (GB)4/1

Brighton racecourse statistics →

Haydock Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

5:40 Zyn Partner Of The Jockey Club Nursery Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 3 ran
1. 11. Silent Applause (IRE)5/6 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 23. Under The Radar (IRE)15/2
3. 32. Clear Force (IRE)6/4
6:15 Visit racingtv.com Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f · 9 ran
1. 13. Arcon (GER)20/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mr Jamie Neild · T: Jennie Candlish
2. 25. Vaynor (IRE)12/1
3. 37. V Twelve (IRE)9/2
4. 52. Nibras Gold (IRE)5/2 fav
6:50 Kingdom Group Services EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 42y · 7 ran
1. 13. Respond (IRE)6/5 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Andrew Balding
2. 22. Mukhtalif (IRE)2/1
3. 31. Census (FR)16/1
7:25 SOCK SHOP EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 3 · 6f 212y · 7 ran
1. 18. Shayem (IRE)9/1Won by a neck · J: Clifford Lee · T: K R Burke
2. 22. Beny Nahar (GB)11/8 fav
3. 36. What's The Plan (GB)6/4
8:00 Heritage Trade Frames EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 3 · 6f 212y · 10 ran
1. 15. Samra Green (IRE)4/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Clifford Lee · T: K R Burke
2. 24. Moonshine (IRE)2/5 fav
3. 38. Sweet Love (GB)33/1
8:30 Oakmere Homes Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 212y · 11 ran
1. 12. Crown's Lady (IRE)10/3Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Callum Rodriguez · T: Edward Bethell
2. 25. Paws For Thought (IRE)12/1
3. 36. One Night Thunder (GB)10/1
4. 91. Stratocracy (IRE)3/1 fav

Haydock racecourse statistics →

Musselburgh Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

1:50 Champagne Pommery Blanc De Blancs Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 208y · 7 ran
1. 13. Falcon Nine (GB)9/4Won by half a length · J: Mohammed Tabti · T: Iain Jardine
2. 26. Scarriff (IRE)14/1
3. 37. On The Bubble (GB)40/1
4. 71. Ocean Odyssey (IRE)6/4 fav
2:20 British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 5f 1y · 6 ran
1. 14. Mission Classified (IRE)11/2Won by a neck · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Archie Watson
2. 22. Ecclefechan (GB)13/2
3. 33. Jungle Monarch (IRE)9/4
4. 45. Schrodinger's Cat (GB)Evens fav
2:50 Saddle Up With Tiger Lily Boutique Selling Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 7f 15y · 8 ran
1. 16. Homestrait (IRE)10/11 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Ben Robinson · T: Brian Ellison
2. 21. Snake Charmer (GB)9/2
3. 33. Going Commando (IRE)5/1
3:20 Champagne Pommery Brut Royal Gold Cup Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f 15y · 7 ran
1. 15. Bellarchi (IRE)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Oliver Stammers · T: Grant Tuer
2. 21. Crimson Spirit (GB)15/8 fav
3. 36. Far Above Dream (IRE)13/2
3:55 Champagne Pommery Cuvee Louise Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 1y · 7 ran
1. 15. Ziggy's Triton (IRE)9/1Won by half a length · J: Ben Robinson · T: David O'Meara
2. 21. Pop Star (IRE)7/1
3. 37. Our Absent Friends (IRE)11/2
4. 54. Protest Rally (IRE)5/2 fav
4:30 Move Forward With McEwan Fraser Legal Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 104y · 5 ran
1. 11. Simple Star (IRE)2/1 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Sam James · T: Dianne Sayer
2. 24. Cascade Hall (IRE)9/4
3. 32. Naturalia (GB)5/2
5:05 Evolution BPS McCabe And Little Memorial Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 15y · 7 ran
1. 15. Patontheback (IRE)13/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Miss Amy Collier · T: Gemma Tutty
2. 24. Sandret (IRE)11/2
3. 33. Carolus Magnus (IRE)5/1
4. 41. Highland Olly (GB)13/8 fav

Musselburgh racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

5:20 Maritime Cargo Services Road Haulage Hustle EBF 'Newcomers' Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 11. Al Zanati (GB)10/11 favWon by a neck · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 22. August George (IRE)50/1
3. 36. Leone Alato (GB)6/1
5:55 Maritime Cargo Services Ocean Freight Frenzy Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 12. Evolutionist (IRE)13/8 favWon by a length · J: Shane Foley · T: K R Burke
2. 26. Lyrics Of Life (GB)14/1
3. 35. Legacy Link (GB)10/3
6:30 Maritime Cargo Services On Time Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 13. First Time (IRE)11/4Won by a neck · J: Trevor Whelan · T: Harry Charlton
2. 21. Crown Office (GB)10/1
3. 35. Gouken (FR)3/1
4. 64. Gaurdman (IRE)9/4 fav
7:05 Maritime Cargo Services Outperforming The Opposition Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 14 ran
1. 11. Angel Shared (GB)12/1Won by half a length · J: Dougie Costello · T: Steph Hollinshead
2. 26. Rajaking (GB)28/1
3. 313. Equiano Springs (GB)11/1
4. 87. Wheels Of Fire (IRE)18/5 fav
7:40 Maritime Cargo Services Smart Customs Clearance Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 17. Wonderbolt (GB)6/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: David Egan · T: K R Burke
2. 26. Rogue Dynasty (GB)7/4 fav
3. 35. Spirit Of Jenny (IRE)25/1
8:14 Maritime Cargo Services Container Gallop Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 11. Charming Whisper (GB)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Sean Levey · T: Philip McBride
2. 29. Mandana (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Double Red (GB)11/2
4. 83. Gloryous (IRE)4/1 fav

Newmarket (July) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/2

2:10 goracing.co.uk Future Stars Apprentice Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 15. Golden Prosperity (IRE)11/2Won by a neck · J: Tom Kiely-Marshall · T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood
2. 26. My Boy Jack (GB)9/2
3. 32. Crocus Time (IRE)11/2
4. 74. Filey Beach (IRE)13/8 fav
2:40 Bob Vickery Memorial Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 11. Daneh Of Dandy (IRE)10/11 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Harry Davies · T: James Tate
2. 24. Siouxpersonic (IRE)7/1
3. 33. Fille Unique (IRE)7/1
3:10 Peter Bell Memorial Fillies' Nursery Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 13. Bosom Pals (GB)5/2Won by a head · J: Pierre-Louis Jamin · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 27. Harswell River (IRE)5/1
3. 36. Preminision (GB)18/1
4. 51. London (QA)2/1 fav
3:40 New William Hill, Market Place, Thirsk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 15. Equity Law (GB)10/3 favWon by a head · J: Sean Kirrane · T: Tim Easterby
2. 21. American Bay (GB)7/2
3. 33. South Parade (IRE)7/2
4:13 Join Racing TV Today Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f 8y · 6 ran
1. 12. Paddy The Squire (GB)5/6 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Andrew Mullen · T: Iain Jardine
2. 24. Ribble Vibe (IRE)12/1
3. 36. Sax Appeal (GB)5/1
4:45 'Sausage & Beer' Evening Here Next Friday Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 15. Sole Spirit (GB)3/1 favWon by a length · J: Harrison Shaw · T: Bryan Smart
2. 24. Get Up Everybody (IRE)4/1
3. 37. Uncle Sam (GB)10/3

Thirsk racecourse statistics →

Tipperary Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 28/1

4:40 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Flat · 5f · 8 ran
1. 19. Stella Alpina (IRE)4/6 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Dylan Browne McMonagle · T: W McCreery
2. 27. Shadow Of The Moon (IRE)16/5
3. 33. Viamonte (IRE)7/2
5:12 Junction Gastro Bar & Guesthouse Handicap Flat · 5f · 15 ran
1. 115. Ballysax Lil' Mick (IRE)28/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Killian Leonard · T: Miss Katy Brown
2. 213. Realtin Fantasy (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Emerald Harmony (IRE)9/2 fav
5:47 Coolmore Stud Churchill Stakes (Listed) Flat · 7f 100y · 6 ran
1. 15. Thesecretadversary (IRE)3/1Won by a length · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: J A Stack
2. 21. Brussels (GB)10/11 fav
3. 34. Suspicious Mindz (GB)18/1
6:22 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap Flat · 7f 100y · 7 ran
1. 11. Mallavelly (IRE)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: James Ryan · T: G M Lyons
2. 26. Empress Artemis (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 32. Shavasi (IRE)3/1
6:57 Don Moloney Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Handicap (0-60) Flat · 7f 100y · 9 ran
1. 18. Shahada Ace (GB)5/2 favWon by 7½ lengths · J: Andrew Slattery · T: Andrew Slattery
2. 210. Petite Madame (IRE)11/2
3. 35. Pause For Peace (IRE)11/1
7:32 Cregan Electrical Ltd. Race Flat · 1m 1f · 3 ran
1. 14. Nautical Force (GB)8/15 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Ben Coen · T: J P Murtagh
2. 21. Crypto Force (GB)15/8
3. 33. Wahdan (IRE)16/1
8:07 GAIN The Advantage Series (Ladies) Handicap Flat · 1m 4f 115y · 12 ran
1. 110. Ms Messi (IRE)25/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Miss C Flynn · T: Paul W Flynn
2. 211. Gallo Dell Cielo (IRE)6/1
3. 39. Slieve Bearnagh (IRE)6/1
4. 92. Barrogstown Girl (IRE)11/4 fav

Tipperary racecourse statistics →

Wexford Good To Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 11/1

4:18 Think Print & Design Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 180y · 14 ran
1. 112. Lady Doyanne (IRE)6/4 favWon by half a length · J: Darragh O'Keeffe · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 210. The Monkey Pole (IRE)50/1
3. 311. Kara De Thaix (FR)4/1
4:53 BoyleSports Mares Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Hurdle · 2m 180y · 14 ran
1. 11. Chosen Shant (IRE)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Phillip Enright · T: Aengus King
2. 25. Influential Lady (IRE)12/1
3. 316. Onebrightbluerose (IRE)11/2
4. 46. Paul's Dream (IRE)11/4 fav
5:28 Neville Hotels Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 180y · 10 ran
1. 18. Mercury Mission (GB)6/1Won by a neck · J: Calum Hogan · T: P J Rothwell
2. 22. Feud (GB)11/1
3. 35. War Correspondent (IRE)7/2
4. 41. Bowensonfire (FR)5/2 fav
6:03 Irish Injured Jockeys Fund Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) Hurdle · 3m · 14 ran
1. 16. Corbally Cross (IRE)9/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Richard Condon · T: Con McSweeney
2. 23. Technology (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 31. Bayou Belle (IRE)11/2
6:38 Irish Injured Jockeys Fund Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 2) Hurdle · 3m · 14 ran
1. 16. Small Town Hero (IRE)9/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Conor Stone-Walsh · T: Ian Patrick Donoghue
2. 210. No Fussing (IRE)16/1
3. 39. Corkbeg (IRE)7/1
7:13 Traynors Of Wexford Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m 4f 100y · 13 ran
1. 18. Mephisto (IRE)11/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Shane Fitzgerald · T: Gerard Keane
2. 212. Knockraha Eagle (IRE)9/2
3. 315. Teenage Kiss (IRE)4/1
4. 117. Cullagh Pride (IRE)10/3 fav
7:48 Traynors Of Wexford Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m 4f 100y · 14 ran
1. 110. My Good Pal (IRE)7/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Mr B M Coonan · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 25. Miss Lia (IRE)11/2
3. 36. Stone Forest (IRE)13/2
8:22 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 160y · 10 ran
1. 13. Fraher Field (IRE)9/4Won by half a length · J: Mr J L Gleeson · T: John E & Thomas Kiely
2. 28. Sellerna Bay (IRE)4/1
3. 310. Are You Around (IRE)10/11 fav

Wexford racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 46 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 46 won41.3% · 46 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 £6.92Staked £46.00, returned £52.92 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBallysax Lil' Mick (IRE) 28/1The 5:12 Junction Gastro Bar & Guesthouse Handicap at Tipperary

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Brighton	3	6	6	—
Haydock	2	6	6	—
Musselburgh	2	7	7	—
Newmarket	2	6	6	—
Thirsk	4	6	6	—
Tipperary	3	7	7	—
Wexford	3	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 August 2025?: 46 races across 7 meetings were run on 8 August 2025: Brighton (6 races), Haydock (6 races), Musselburgh (7 races), Newmarket (6 races), Thirsk (6 races), Tipperary (7 races) and Wexford (8 races). That is Brighton, Haydock, Musselburgh, Newmarket and Thirsk in Great Britain; Tipperary and Wexford 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 2025?: Brighton: Good To Firm (Turf); Haydock: Good (Turf); Musselburgh: Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Thirsk: Good To Firm (Turf); Tipperary: Good (Turf); Wexford: Good To Yielding (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 8 August 2025?: Outright favourites won 19 of 46 on 8 August 2025 (41.3%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £46.00 and returned £52.92 — a profit of £6.92. 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 Ballysax Lil' Mick (IRE) at 28/1 in the 5:12 Junction Gastro Bar & Guesthouse Handicap at Tipperary.
What was the feature race on 8 August 2025?: The feature race was the 5:47 Coolmore Stud Churchill Stakes (Listed) (Listed) at Tipperary, won by Thesecretadversary (IRE) (3/1).
What time was the first race on 8 August 2025?: The first race was the 1:50 Champagne Pommery Blanc De Blancs Handicap at Musselburgh; the last was the 8:30 Oakmere Homes Handicap at Haydock.