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2008 Northumberland Plate

Arc Bleu (GER) won the 2008 Northumberland Plate at Newcastle on 28 June 2008, trained by A. J. Martin and ridden by Adrian Nicholls, at 14/1, beating Halla San I (GB) by a head.

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  • Who won the Northumberland Plate in 2008? Arc Bleu (GER) won the 2008 Northumberland Plate at Newcastle on 28 June 2008, trained by A. J. Martin and ridden by Adrian Nicholls, at 14/1, beating Halla San I (GB) by a head.
  • Who came second in the 2008 Northumberland Plate? Halla San I (GB) (16/1) finished second, and Bogside Theatre (IRE) (10/1) was third.
  • Did the favourite win the 2008 Northumberland Plate? No. The 4/1 favourite Highland Legacy (GB) finished 18th of 18.
  • What was the winning time of the 2008 Northumberland Plate? Arc Bleu (GER) won in 3m 37.71s over 2m on Soft going.
  • How much prize money did the 2008 Northumberland Plate winner get? Arc Bleu (GER) earned £123,300 for winning the 2008 Northumberland Plate.
  • How many ran in the 2008 Northumberland Plate? 18 ran in the 2008 Northumberland Plate (average since 1990: 18.3).
Arc Bleu (GER)Winner
14/1SP
18 ranRunners
3m 37.71sWinning time
£123,300Prize to winner
Highland Legacy (GB) (4/1F): 18th of 18Favourite

Full result

PosBtnHorseSPAgeWgtJockeyTrainerORDrHeadgearOwnerTotal btnTimePrize
1won hdArc Bleu (GER)14/178-2Adrian NichollsA. J. Martin856-P J McGee-3m 37.71s£123,300
2hdHalla San I (GB)16/168-10Paul HanaganRichard Fahey9312-J J Stauntonhd-£37,120
3¾Bogside Theatre (IRE)10/148-4Daragh O'DonohoeGeorge Moore875-B Lappin1-£18,560
4nkAkarem (GB)50/178-6Fergus SweeneyKarl Burke8918-Mrs Maura Gittins1¼-£9,260
51½Gee Dee Nen (GB)20/158-7Tom QueallyMark H Tompkins9016-David P Noblett2¾-£4,640
6½Bollin Derek (GB)28/158-1Paul FesseyTim Easterby8419-Sir Neil Westbrook3¼-£2,340
7½Mudawin (IRE)40/178-7John EganJim Goldie9013-John Macgregor3¾-£1,160
8½Missoula (IRE)16/158-7Sam HitchcottSuzy Smith904-M J Weaver Pollards Bloodstock4¼-£560
9½Far From Old (IRE)10/159-0Thierry GilletJ E Hammond979-Tsega Ltd4¾--
10shdInchnadamph (GB)50/188-6Paul MulrennanTim Fitzgerald897tR N Cardwell4¾--
11¾Tilt (GB)9/168-10Tom EavesBrian Ellison9311pThe Seasiders5½--
126Double Banded (IRE)10/148-10Seb SandersJohn Dunlop9314-Sir Thomas Pilkington11½--
1310Carte Diamond (USA)12/179-9Joe FanningBrian Ellison10617-Ashley Carr21½--
1416Bukit Tinggi (IRE)11/248-4Philip RobinsonMichael Jarvis873-H R H Sultan Ahmad Shahdist--
1518Desert Sea (IRE)14/158-7Alan MunroDavid Arbuthnot9015-Bonusprintdist--
169Whispering Death (GB)25/168-5Royston FfrenchHoward Johnson8820pAndrea Graham Wyliedist--
1713Rationale (IRE)20/158-2William BuickStuart Williams858-Alasdair Simpsondist--
183½Highland Legacy (GB)4/1F48-12Jamie SpencerMichael Bell952-B J Warrendist--

Distances beaten are to the horse in front (Btn) and to the winner (Total btn). Headgear: b blinkers, v visor, p cheekpieces, t tongue strap, h hood, e/s eyeshield, ht hood and tongue strap. Prize money is shown in the currency of the country the race was run in (£ in Britain, € in Ireland).

How they ran next

Pos hereHorseNext runCourseRaceResultSP
1Arc Bleu (GER)2008-07-28GalwayG.P.T. Galway (Q.R.) Handicap3rd of 2010/1
2Halla San I (GB)2008-07-28GalwayG.P.T. Galway (Q.R.) Handicap11th of 2012/1
3Bogside Theatre (IRE)2008-07-12AscotEmirates Melbourne Cup Closes 4th August Stakes (Heritage Handicap)3rd of 1415/2
4Akarem (GB)2008-07-12AscotEmirates Melbourne Cup Closes 4th August Stakes (Heritage Handicap)11th of 1410/1
5Gee Dee Nen (GB)2008-07-12AscotEmirates Melbourne Cup Closes 4th August Stakes (Heritage Handicap)8th of 1412/1
6Bollin Derek (GB)---Not run since-
7Mudawin (IRE)2008-07-30GoodwoodInvesco Perpetual Goodwood Stakes (Handicap)18th of 188/1
8Missoula (IRE)2008-09-27AscotBroadway Gordon Carter Stakes Handicap7th of 1316/1
9Far From Old (IRE)2010-05-02NewmarketStanJames.com Stakes (Handicap)13th of 1711/1
10Inchnadamph (GB)2008-07-26YorkSky Bet Supporting The Yorkshire Racing Festival Stakes (Handicap)3rd of 74/1
11Tilt (GB)2008-07-12AscotEmirates Melbourne Cup Closes 4th August Stakes (Heritage Handicap)9th of 148/1
12Double Banded (IRE)2008-07-29GoodwoodDetica Summer Stakes (Handicap)8th of 1414/1
13Carte Diamond (USA)2008-07-05Haydockbet365 Old Newton Cup (Heritage Handicap)Refused to race12/1
14Bukit Tinggi (IRE)---Not run since-
15Desert Sea (IRE)2008-08-09AscotCarvill Shergar Cup Stayers (Handicap)6th of 1016/1
16Whispering Death (GB)2008-07-26YorkSky Bet Supporting The Yorkshire Racing Festival Stakes (Handicap)7th of 77/1
17Rationale (IRE)2008-07-19NewburyPubs Call 08703518834 For Racing UK Handicap15th of 169/1
18Highland Legacy (GB)2008-08-09AscotCarvill Shergar Cup Stayers (Handicap)7th of 107/1

16 of 18 have run since; 0 won next time out.

Northumberland Plate winners by year

YearWinnerSPTrainer
2026Align The Stars (IRE)10/1Charlie Johnston
2025Spirit Mixer (GB)25/1Andrew Balding
2024Onesmoothoperator (USA)12/1Brian Ellison
2023Calling The Wind (IRE)14/1Richard Hughes
2022Trueshan (FR)3/1FAlan King
2021Nicholas T (GB)33/1Jim Goldie
2020Caravan Of Hope (IRE)9/2FHugo Palmer
2019Who Dares Wins (IRE)12/1Alan King
2018Withhold (GB)5/1FRoger Charlton
2017Higher Power (GB)11/2James Fanshawe
2016Antiquarium (IRE)16/1Charlie Appleby
2015Quest For More (IRE)15/2Roger Charlton
2014Angel Gabrial (IRE)4/1FRichard Fahey
2013Tominator (GB)8/1Jonjo O'Neill
2012Ile De Re (FR)5/2FDonald McCain
2011Tominator (GB)25/1Reg Hollinshead
2010Overturn (IRE)14/1Donald McCain
2009Som Tala (GB)16/1Mick Channon
2008Arc Bleu (GER)14/1A. J. Martin
2007Juniper Girl (IRE)5/1FMichael Bell
2006Toldo (IRE)33/1George Moore
2005Sergeant Cecil (GB)14/1Rod Millman
2004Mirjan (IRE)33/1L Lungo
2003Unleash (USA)10/1Philip Hobbs
2002Bangalore I (GB)8/1Amanda Perrett
2001Archduke Ferdinand (FR)12/1Paul Cole
2000Bay Of Islands (GB)7/1Dave Morris
1999Far Cry (IRE)9/2JFM C Pipe
1998Cyrian (IRE)12/1Paul Cole
1997Windsor Castle (GB)10/1Paul Cole
1996Celeric (GB)2/1FD Morley
1995Bold Gait (GB)12/1James Fanshawe
1994Quick Ransom (GB)25/1Mark Johnston
1993Highflying (GB)7/1George Moore
1992Witness Box (USA)6/1John Gosden
1991Tamarpour (USA)10/1M C Pipe
1990Al Maheb (USA)9/2A C Stewart

Years with a result in GB and IRE records since 1990.

Related

Full race pageNewcastle course guideNorthumberland Plate historyNewcastle results, 28 June 2008

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