What horse racing was on 3 March 2005?

29 races across 4 meetings were run on 3 March 2005: Limerick (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (8 races), Ludlow (7 races) and Taunton (7 races). That is Limerick in Ireland; Lingfield (AW), Ludlow and Taunton in Great Britain. 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 3 March 2005?

Limerick: Soft (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Ludlow: Good (Turf); Taunton: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 3 March 2005?

Outright favourites won 9 of 27 on 3 March 2005 (33.3%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £22.96 — a loss of £4.04. 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 Cobreces (GB) at 20/1 in the 4:50 Hunters' Chase at Ludlow.

What time was the first race on 3 March 2005?

The first race was the 1:40 Maiden Stakes at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 5:45 Rockview (Q.R.) Mares INH Flat Race at Limerick.

Racing Results

Thursday 3 March 2005

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29 races were run across 4 meetings on 3 March 2005: Limerick, Lingfield (AW), Ludlow and Taunton.

Limerick Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

2:45 Cheltenham Gold Cup Lunch Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 15. Browny Boy (GER)5/4 favWon by 12 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Patrick J F Hassett
2. 28. Ponmeoath (IRE)4/1
3. 315. Maryannthedancer (IRE)7/1
3:15 National Students Raceday Challenge Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 16 ran
1. 14. Jack Of The Cross (IRE)6/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: John Cullen · T: M P Sunderland
2. 27. Move Over (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Jakeups Fold (IRE)20/1
3:45 Ladbroke.com Handicap Hurdle (74-109) Hurdle · 2m 6f 120y · 16 ran
1. 112. An Culainn Beag (IRE)7/1Won by 2 lengths · J: John Cullen · T: Denis Paul Murphy
2. 25. Hordago (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 31. Killeaney (IRE)7/1
4:15 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-95) Chase · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 16. Glabejet (IRE)5/4 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: John Brassil
2. 28. Me Tows (IRE)7/1
3. 315. Dixie Melody (IRE)14/1
4:45 Murray O'Laoire Architects Mares Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 16 ran
1. 18. Queen Astrid (IRE)4/6 favWon by 20 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: D K Weld
2. 27. Cake It Easy (IRE)12/1
3. 36. Shuilan (IRE)7/1
5:15 Smyth's Bar And Icon Nightclub Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 16 ran
1. 113. Wolseley Lady (IRE)11/4Won by 2 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Anthony Mullins
2. 26. Practice Match (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 34. Gardol (IRE)11/2
5:45 Rockview (Q.R.) Mares INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 15 ran
1. 18. Celestial Wave (IRE)7/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Ms N Carberry · T: Adrian Maguire
2. 210. Haydens First (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Joyful Countess (GB)10/1
4. 513. Rathvin Raven (IRE)9/4 fav

Limerick racecourse statistics →

Lingfield (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:40 Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 16. Regal Dream (IRE)4/1Won by a neck · J: Michael Hills · T: J W Hills
2. 210. Cosmic Destiny (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 39. Taipan Tommy (IRE)10/3
2:10 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 13. Chief Dipper (GB)11/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Philip McBride
2. 210. Mazindar (USA)20/1
3. 34. Birthday Star (IRE)11/2
4. 72. Melvino (GB)2/1 fav
2:40 Classified Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 13. Roman Quintet (IRE)3/1Won by a short head · J: T Quinn · T: David Arbuthnot
2. 28. Island Rapture (GB)5/4 fav
3. 39. Just A Try (USA)14/1
3:10 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f · 13 ran
1. 15. The Violin Player (USA)3/1 favWon by a head · J: T Quinn · T: Hugh Collingridge
2. 211. Jack Dawson (IRE)16/1
3. 314. True Companion (GB)14/1
3:40 Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 11. Najaaba (USA)10/1Won by a neck · J: Brian Reilly · T: Julia Feilden
2. 23. Boot 'n Toot (GB)14/1
3. 32. Cheese 'n Biscuits (GB)2/1 jt-fav
4:10 Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 15. Worth Abbey (GB)14/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 21. Rancho Cucamonga (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 34. Manic (GB)7/2
4:40 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 14. Fisby (GB)15/8 favWon by half a length · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Sylvester Kirk
2. 210. Bobby Charles (GB)7/2
3. 35. Perfidious (USA)10/1
5:10 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 18. Lawaaheb (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: Rory Moore · T: Brett Johnson
2. 213. Star Welcome (GB)20/1
3. 34. Sneem's Rock (GB)16/1
4. 91. Easter Ogil (IRE)9/2 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Ludlow Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:20 Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 18 ran
1. 12. Medison (FR)2/1 favWon by a short head · J: Timmy Murphy · T: M C Pipe
2. 21. Flying Enterprise (IRE)11/1
3. 34. Queen Soraya (GB)9/2
2:50 Mares' Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 14. Angel Delight (GB)7/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: William Kennedy · T: John Spearing
2. 23. The Sister (GB)7/2
3. 38. Rattina (GER)66/1
4. 52. Researcher (GB)7/4 fav
3:20 NH Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 16 ran
1. 13. Go For Bust (GB)10/1Won by 19 lengths · J: Vincent Conte · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 29. General Grey (IRE)14/1
3. 32. Keltic Rock (GB)20/1
4. 47. Yourman (IRE)11/4 fav
3:50 Forbra Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 10 ran
1. 14. Beau Supreme (IRE)12/1Won by a head · J: Mick Fitzgerald · T: Chris Down
2. 27. King On The Run (IRE)20/1
3. 32. Lords Best (IRE)10/3 fav
4:20 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 13 ran
1. 11. Turaath (IRE)14/1Won by half a length · J: Jim Culloty · T: A J Deakin
2. 26. Graffiti Tongue (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 37. Putup Or Shutup (IRE)12/1
4:50 Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m 1f 110y · 10 ran
1. 17. Cobreces (GB)20/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr J Snowden · T: Mrs L Borradaile
2. 26. An Capall Dubh (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 310. What A Mover (GB)4/1
5:20 Mares' NH Flat NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 18 ran
1. 111. Giovanna (GB)3/2 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Warren Marston · T: Richard Phillips
2. 21. Ceoperk (IRE)6/1
3. 314. Lurid Affair (IRE)14/1

Ludlow racecourse statistics →

Taunton Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:00 Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 110y · 16 ran
1. 19. Breezer (GB)11/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Seamus Durack · T: Jonathan Geake
2. 215. Temper Lad (USA)16/1
3. 35. Millkom Elegance (GB)12/1
4. 84. Silver Charter (USA)5/1 fav
2:30 Novices' Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 14 ran
1. 11. East Lawyer (FR)9/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Mr C J Sweeney · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 25. Silvergino (IRE)14/1
3. 314. Brooklands Lad (GB)33/1
4. 911. Julies Boy (IRE)11/4 fav
3:00 Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 13 ran
1. 15. Comanche War Paint (IRE)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mr C J Sweeney · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 27. Grande Creole (FR)5/1
3. 36. Gaelic Music (IRE)11/8 fav
3:30 Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 12 ran
1. 19. Red Devil Robert (IRE)10/11 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 27. Moscow Whisper (IRE)9/4
3. 311. The Real Boss (IRE)100/1
4:00 NH Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 110y · 12 ran
1. 15. Martha's Kinsman (IRE)9/2Won by a short head · J: Robert Thornton · T: Henry Daly
2. 26. Montgermont (FR)11/4
3. 34. Dancing Rock (GB)6/1
4. 42. Medici (FR)9/4 fav
4:30 Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m · 10 ran
1. 12. Jabiru (IRE)3/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Mr Darren Edwards · T: Kathleen Sanderson
2. 28. Ready To Rumble (IRE)15/2
3. 31. I Am Said I (IRE)6/1
4. UR6. Kerstino Two (GB) · unseated rider3/2 fav
5:00 Conditionals' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 13 ran
1. 12. Space Star (GB)4/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Mark Nicolls · T: Paul Webber
2. 27. Cunning Pursuit (GB)7/2 fav
3. 35. Golden Chalice (IRE)11/1

Taunton racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 29 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 favourites9 of 27 won33.3% · 27 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 £4.04Staked £27.00, returned £22.96 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerCobreces (GB) 20/1The 4:50 Hunters' Chase at Ludlow
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Limerick	4	7	7	—
Lingfield (AW)	2	7	8	0 of 2 won
Ludlow	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Taunton	1	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 3 March 2005?: 29 races across 4 meetings were run on 3 March 2005: Limerick (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (8 races), Ludlow (7 races) and Taunton (7 races). That is Limerick in Ireland; Lingfield (AW), Ludlow and Taunton in Great Britain. 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 3 March 2005?: Limerick: Soft (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Ludlow: Good (Turf); Taunton: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 3 March 2005?: Outright favourites won 9 of 27 on 3 March 2005 (33.3%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £22.96 — a loss of £4.04. 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 Cobreces (GB) at 20/1 in the 4:50 Hunters' Chase at Ludlow.
What time was the first race on 3 March 2005?: The first race was the 1:40 Maiden Stakes at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 5:45 Rockview (Q.R.) Mares INH Flat Race at Limerick.