What horse racing was on 5 March 2005?

35 races across 5 meetings were run on 5 March 2005: Doncaster (7 races), Huntingdon (7 races), Kelso (7 races), Navan (7 races) and Newbury (7 races). That is Doncaster, Huntingdon, Kelso and Newbury in Great Britain; Navan 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 5 March 2005?

Doncaster: Good (Turf); Huntingdon: Soft (Turf); Kelso: Soft (Turf); Navan: Soft (Turf); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 5 March 2005?

Outright favourites won 10 of 34 on 5 March 2005 (29.4%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £34.00 and returned £28.55 — a loss of £5.45. 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 Sworn In (USA) at 50/1 in the 4:55 NH Flat Race at Newbury.

What was the feature race on 5 March 2005?

The feature race was the 3:05 Proudstown Handicap Hurdle (Listed) (Listed) at Navan, won by Jasmin D'Oudairies (FR) (10/1).

What time was the first race on 5 March 2005?

The first race was the 1:35 Novices' Handicap Chase at Newbury; the last was the 5:35 College Proteins & Navan Shopping Centre Pro-Am INH Flat at Navan.

Racing Results

Saturday 5 March 2005

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35 races were run across 5 meetings on 5 March 2005: Doncaster, Huntingdon, Kelso, Navan and Newbury.

Doncaster Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 15/2

1:50 Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 14 ran
1. 14. Classic Event (IRE)15/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Russ Garritty · T: Tim Easterby
2. 25. A Bit Of Fun (GB)6/1
3. 312. Reem Two (GB)14/1
4. 49. Rainbow Tree (GB)4/1 fav
2:25 Grimthorpe Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m · 10 ran
1. 19. Run For Paddy (GB)7/2Won by a short head · J: Noel Fehily · T: Mark Pitman
2. 210. Lou Du Moulin Mas (FR)9/4 fav
3. 311. Little Big Horse (IRE)11/2
3:00 Light Infantry Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 110y · 6 ran
1. 11. Bagan (FR)3/2 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Charlie Mann
2. 26. Savannah Bay (GB)6/1
3. 35. Romany Prince (GB)11/4
3:35 Totesport.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m 110y · 8 ran
1. 12. Omni Cosmo Touch (USA)4/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Sue Smith
2. 23. Ballybough Rasher (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 37. Just Beth (GB)13/2
4:05 Auckley Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f · 7 ran
1. 111. Polar Scout (IRE)9/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Charlie Mann
2. 210. Undeniable (GB)11/2
3. 35. Old Marsh (IRE)8/1
4:35 Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 7 ran
1. 13. Fool On The Hill (GB)7/4 favWon by 15 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 21. Cumbrian Knight (IRE)6/1
3. 34. High Rank (GB)5/2
5:05 NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 110y · 15 ran
1. 112. No Regrets (FR)5/2 favWon by half a length · J: Sam Thomas · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 21. Oscardeal (IRE)10/3
3. 35. Original Thought (IRE)12/1

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

Huntingdon Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:00 Juvenile Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 5 ran
1. 11. Killing Me Softly (GB)9/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Ollie McPhail · T: John Gallagher
2. 23. Son of Greek Myth (USA)7/2
3. 35. West Hill (IRE)5/1
2:35 NH Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 6 ran
1. 16. Valley Ride (IRE)5/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Colin Tinkler
2. 27. Von Origny (FR)1/2 fav
3. 32. Charlie Chapel (GB)25/1
3:05 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 5 ran
1. 13. Imaginaire (USA)6/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Lee Stephens · T: Venetia Williams
2. 22. Chef Tartare (FR)4/7 fav
3. 31. Black Bullet (NZ)14/1
3:40 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 2f · 7 ran
1. 14. Rowley Hill (GB)4/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alan King
2. 26. Graceful Dancer (GB)5/1
3. 37. Wayward Melody (GB)18/1
4. 52. Just Maybe (IRE)2/1 fav
4:15 Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 4 ran
1. 13. Haafel (USA)5/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Philip Hide · T: Gary Moore
2. 21. Brown Teddy (GB)3/2 fav
4:45 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 9 ran
1. 18. Joris De Vonnas (FR)16/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Tommy Phelan · T: Ian Williams
2. 26. Sir Cumference (GB)10/3 fav
3. 32. Atticus Finch (IRE)5/1
5:15 NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 110y · 5 ran
1. 12. Liathroidisneachta (IRE)4/1Won by a short head · J: Mr A J Berry · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 21. Campaign Charlie (GB)10/3
3. 35. Kayceecee (IRE)11/10 fav

Huntingdon racecourse statistics →

Kelso Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:15 Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 12 ran
1. 11. Andre Chenier (IRE)3/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Neil Mulholland · T: P Monteith
2. 27. Soviet Joy (IRE)33/1
3. 33. Chef de Cour (FR)7/2
4. 76. Protective (GB)9/4 fav
2:50 Novices' Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 1f · 8 ran
1. 13. Stormy Lord (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: Brian Harding · T: John Wade
2. 21. Through The Rye (GB)8/1
3. 35. Mondul (GER)3/1
4. UR6. Parknasilla (GB) · unseated rider2/1 fav
3:20 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 6f 110y · 6 ran
1. 14. Haut de Gamme (FR)4/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Keith Mercer · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 21. Strong Resolve (IRE)4/5 fav
3. 35. Fields of Home (IRE)11/1
3:55 Borders National Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 4m · 10 ran
1. 13. Malek (IRE)7/1Won by a length · J: Richie McGrath · T: Keith Reveley
2. 27. Ossmoses (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 35. Devil's Run (IRE)8/1
4:30 Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 2f · 9 ran
1. 11. Mephisto (IRE)4/5 favWon by a head · J: Warren Marston · T: Howard Johnson
2. 28. Faasel (IRE)3/2
3. 39. Habitual Dancer (GB)12/1
5:00 Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m 1f · 8 ran
1. 13. Involved (IRE)5/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Mr R Burton · T: Mrs Sheila Crow
2. 22. Highland Brig (GB)16/1
3. 35. Just Barney Boy (GB)8/1
4. 68. West Coaster (IRE)5/4 fav
5:30 Toteexacta Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 15 ran
1. 114. D J Flippance (IRE)7/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Brian Harding · T: Andrew Parker
2. 27. Speed Kris (FR)50/1
3. 310. Tobesure (IRE)4/1
4. 61. Ashleybank House (IRE)7/2 fav

Kelso racecourse statistics →

Navan Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:35 Two Weeks To Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 22 ran
1. 110. Maralan (IRE)8/1Won by 8 lengths · J: John Cullen · T: Patrick O Brady
2. 219. Kazan Lady (IRE)20/1
3. 321. No Sound (FR)3/1 fav
3:05 Proudstown Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 18 ran
1. 111. Jasmin D'Oudairies (FR)10/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Mr R J Kiely · T: W P Mullins
2. 219. One Four Shannon (IRE)10/1
3. 312. Waterlily (IRE)12/1
4. 1017. Jaquouille (FR)4/1 fav
3:35 Fundraiser Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 26 ran
1. 19. Ray Boy (IRE)7/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Conor O'Dwyer · T: P C O'Connor
2. 28. My Native Lad (IRE)3/1
3. 33. Butter Bridge (IRE)14/1
4:05 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Handicap Chase Final Chase · 3m · 13 ran
1. 112. Lotomore Lad (IRE)6/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Alan Crowe · T: Donal Hassett
2. 28. Like A Bee (IRE)12/1
3. 36. Ransboro (IRE)12/1
4. PU7. Shivermetimber (IRE) · pulled up4/1 fav
4:35 College Proteins Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 18 ran
1. 12. Carroll Encore (IRE)16/1Won by 20 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Mrs Pauline Gavin
2. 211. The Royal Dub (IRE)11/2
3. 34. Corskeagh Thunder (IRE)14/1
4. UR5. Davenport Milenium (IRE) · unseated rider5/4 fav
5:05 Navan Shopping Centre Handicap Chase (0-116) Chase · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 112. Beau Colina (IRE)2/1 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: A J Martin
2. 21. Coolnahilla (IRE)7/1
3. 313. Celtic Ross (IRE)14/1
5:35 College Proteins & Navan Shopping Centre Pro-Am INH Flat NH Flat · 2m · 17 ran
1. 12. Firth Of Forth (IRE)5/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Mr K E Power · T: Joseph Crowley
2. 28. Justpourit (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Karaghan (IRE)8/1

Navan racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 50/1

1:35 Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 2f 110y · 6 ran
1. 13. Gazump (FR)13/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Carl Llewellyn · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 29. Glengarra (IRE)12/1
3. 31. Figaro du Rocher (FR)13/8 fav
2:10 Vodafone Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 21 ran
1. 115. Stance (GB)6/1 jt-favWon by 4 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Gary Moore
2. 220. Tighe Caster (GB)6/1 jt-fav
3. 317. Lunar Crystal (IRE)10/1
2:45 Vodafone Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 14 ran
1. 113. Zeta's River (IRE)5/2 favWon by half a length · J: Timmy Murphy · T: M C Pipe
2. 210. Harrycone Lewis (GB)16/1
3. 311. All In The Stars (IRE)12/1
3:15 Vodafone Handicap Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 18. Supreme Prince (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Paul W Flynn · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 211. Horus (IRE)25/1
3. 313. Chauvinist (IRE)11/2
4. 1010. Buckby Lane (GB)10/3 fav
3:50 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 9 ran
1. 12. Ferimon (GB)8/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Henry Daly
2. 27. Get My Drift (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 311. Va Vavoom (IRE)11/4
4:25 Vodafone Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 111. Nanga Parbat (FR)9/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 213. Amnesty (GB)9/1
3. 35. Commercial Flyer (IRE)15/8 fav
4:55 NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 110y · 18 ran
1. 118. Sworn In (USA)50/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Jodie Mogford · T: N I M Rossiter
2. 217. Rimsky (IRE)14/1
3. 313. Bright Spirit (GB)11/4 fav

Newbury racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 35 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 favourites10 of 34 won29.4% · 34 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 £5.45Staked £34.00, returned £28.55 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSworn In (USA) 50/1The 4:55 NH Flat Race at Newbury
Joint favourites1 of 2 won50.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Doncaster	4	7	7	—
Huntingdon	1	7	7	—
Kelso	1	7	7	—
Navan	3	7	7	—
Newbury	1	6	7	1 of 2 won

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 5 March 2005?: 35 races across 5 meetings were run on 5 March 2005: Doncaster (7 races), Huntingdon (7 races), Kelso (7 races), Navan (7 races) and Newbury (7 races). That is Doncaster, Huntingdon, Kelso and Newbury in Great Britain; Navan 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 5 March 2005?: Doncaster: Good (Turf); Huntingdon: Soft (Turf); Kelso: Soft (Turf); Navan: Soft (Turf); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 5 March 2005?: Outright favourites won 10 of 34 on 5 March 2005 (29.4%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £34.00 and returned £28.55 — a loss of £5.45. 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 Sworn In (USA) at 50/1 in the 4:55 NH Flat Race at Newbury.
What was the feature race on 5 March 2005?: The feature race was the 3:05 Proudstown Handicap Hurdle (Listed) (Listed) at Navan, won by Jasmin D'Oudairies (FR) (10/1).
What time was the first race on 5 March 2005?: The first race was the 1:35 Novices' Handicap Chase at Newbury; the last was the 5:35 College Proteins & Navan Shopping Centre Pro-Am INH Flat at Navan.