What horse racing was on 9 March 2006?

35 races across 5 meetings were run on 9 March 2006: Carlisle (7 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (7 races), Thurles (7 races), Towcester (7 races) and Wincanton (7 races). That is Carlisle, Towcester and Wincanton in Great Britain; Maisons-Laffitte (FR) in France; Thurles 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 9 March 2006?

Carlisle: Heavy (Turf); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Heavy (Turf); Thurles: Soft (Turf); Towcester: Heavy (Turf); Wincanton: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 9 March 2006?

Outright favourites won 9 of 25 on 9 March 2006 (36.0%); joint favourites won 3 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £25.00 and returned £24.37 — a loss of £0.63. 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 Festival Flyer (GB) at 66/1 in the 4:05 Roberta Joan Storey Handicap Hurdle at Wincanton.

What was the feature race on 9 March 2006?

The feature race was the 3:40 Michael Purcell Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Thurles, won by Mounthenry (IRE) (11/10F).

What time was the first race on 9 March 2006?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix de Beaumesnil at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 5:40 Ladies INH Flat Race at Thurles.

Racing Results

Thursday 9 March 2006

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35 races were run across 5 meetings on 9 March 2006: Carlisle, Maisons-Laffitte (FR), Thurles, Towcester and Wincanton.

Carlisle Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 9/1

2:10 Betfredpoker Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 12. Some Touch (IRE)3/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Howard Johnson
2. 29. Secret Pact (IRE)12/1
3. 31. Numero Un de Solzen (FR)7/4 fav
2:40 Betfred Million Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 12. Great As Gold (IRE)15/8 favWon by a length · J: Wilson Renwick · T: Brian Ellison
2. 23. Henry's Pride (IRE)5/2
3. 39. Sports Express (GB)12/1
3:15 Betfred Casino 'NH' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 1f · 10 ran
1. 11. According To John (IRE)11/8 favWon by a length · J: Tony Dobbin · T: Nicky Richards
2. 25. Capybara (IRE)3/1
3. 33. Ballyboley (IRE)10/1
3:50 Elite Racing Club Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 8 ran
1. 17. Recent Edition (IRE)5/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Paddy Aspell · T: John Wade
2. 23. Matmata de Tendron (FR)9/2
3. 34. Lazy But Lively (IRE)5/1
4:25 Conditionals' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 12. Silken Pearls (GB)9/1Won by a neck · J: Michael McAlister · T: L Lungo
2. 21. Roobihoo (IRE)9/2
3. 35. Kempski (GB)9/2
4. PU3. Nolife (IRE) · pulled up3/1 fav
5:00 Betfred Bonus King Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 12. Hollows Mill (GB)5/1Won by 20 lengths · J: T J Dreaper · T: Barry Murtagh
2. 25. The Miner (GB)11/4 fav
3. 34. Ambition Royal (FR)13/2
5:30 Betfred NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 10 ran
1. 15. Jack The Blaster (GB)7/2 jt-favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Howard Johnson
2. 210. Cavers Glen (GB)10/1
3. 312. High Moor (GB)9/2

Carlisle racecourse statistics →

Maisons-Laffitte (FR) Heavy · Turf · 7 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 1 · Biggest winner 19/5

12:50 Prix de Beaumesnil (Handicap) (Left-Handed) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 13. Irulan (IRE)Won by 2 lengths · J: Ronan Thomas · T: N Bertran De Balanda
2. 213. Greek Signal (USA)
3. 314. Savoisien (FR)
1:20 Prix Dictaway Flat · 5½f · 3 ran
1. 15. Sabasha (FR)Won by a short head · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: F Rohaut
2. 24. Mount Bay (FR)
3. 32. Gauguin (IRE)
1:50 Prix Flamant (Left-Handed) Flat · 1m2½f · 3 ran
1. 13. Befon (FR)Won by 2½ lengths · J: Frank Panicucci · T: C Laffon-Parias
2. 24. L'Infinito (IRE)
3. 31. Touching The Void (IRE)
2:20 Prix du Val (Claimer) Flat · 7f · 3 ran
1. 14. Nurenieva (FR)Won by a neck · J: Anthony Cardine · T: D & P Prod'Homme
2. 25. Lemon Yellow (FR)
3. 31. Prince Rama (GB)
2:50 Prix de Bois Josselyn (Handicap) Flat · 6f · 3 ran
1. 15. Lordinho (FR)Won by 2 lengths · J: Thierry Thulliez · T: D & P Prod'Homme
2. 27. Vice Reine (FR)
3. 31. Marshavant (FR)
3:20 Prix Tarentelle Flat · 6f · 4 ran
1. 15. Campo Bueno (FR)19/5Won by 3 lengths · J: Gregory Benoist · T: X Nakkachdji
2. 21. Satchmo Bay (FR)
3. 34. My Man (FR)
3:50 Prix de Beauval (Handicap) (Left-Handed) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 12. L'Avocat (FR)Won by 2½ lengths · J: Mr Frederic Sanchez · T: P Paquet
2. 26. Zaturi (FR)
3. 310. Katshakhan (FR)

Maisons-Laffitte racecourse statistics →

Thurles Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 8/1

2:40 Cashel Fine Arts Chase Chase · 2m 2f · 8 ran
1. 12. Strong Project (IRE)2/1 favWon by 8 lengths · J: John Allen · T: Sean O O'Brien
2. 28. Steel Band (GB)8/1
3. 34. Over The First (IRE)4/1
3:10 EBF Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 2f · 16 ran
1. 14. Haggle Twins (IRE)8/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: T G M Ryan · T: Ms F M Crowley
2. 216. Newtown Dancer (IRE)14/1
3. 38. Natural Storm (IRE)2/1 fav
3:40 Michael Purcell Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 11. Mounthenry (IRE)11/10 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: C Byrnes
2. 27. Tengo Ambro (GB)16/1
3. 39. One Cool Cookie (IRE)16/1
4:10 Thurles Racecourse Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 18 ran
1. 117. Nutmeg Tune (IRE)7/2 jt-favWon by 5 lengths · J: P W Flood · T: E J O'Grady
2. 216. Contradeal (IRE)8/1
3. 310. I See Icy (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
4:40 C.J.Sheran Ltd Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 12. Cosmo King (IRE)11/4Won by 10 lengths · J: E M Butterly · T: M Halford
2. 212. Coolgreaney (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Line Ball (IRE)3/2 fav
5:10 Prime Beef Handicap Hurdle (74-95) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 18 ran
1. 17. Camlin River (IRE)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: D J Casey · T: A L T Moore
2. 213. Here Comes Sally (IRE)33/1
3. 35. All Fours (IRE)16/1
4. 52. Southern Command (IRE)10/3 fav
5:40 Ladies INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 15 ran
1. 11. Footy Facts (IRE)9/4 favWon by 20 lengths · J: Miss E A Lalor · T: Robert Tyner
2. 215. Grangeclare Lark (IRE)3/1
3. 33. Jog On (IRE)7/1

Thurles racecourse statistics →

Towcester Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:00 Conditionals' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 110y · 17 ran
1. 13. Ask The Umpire (IRE)12/1Won by 14 lengths · J: Tom Malone · T: N E Berry
2. 22. Newtown (GB)20/1
3. 37. Phareight Dei (IRE)20/1
4. PU10. Balmoral Queen (GB) · pulled up4/1 fav
2:30 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 110y · 14 ran
1. 114. Shrove Tuesday (IRE)11/2 jt-favWon by a length · J: Robbie Colgan · T: A J Martin
2. 22. Another Conquest (GB)16/1
3. 315. Fisherman Jack (GB)11/2 jt-fav
3:05 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 17. Andy Gin (FR)8/1Won by 14 lengths · J: Charlie Poste · T: Evelyn England
2. 26. Dorneys Well (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Signature Tune (IRE)3/1 fav
3:40 Endowment Mortgages Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 110y · 5 ran
1. 17. Waltzing Beau (GB)7/1Won by 16 lengths · J: J F Levins · T: Brendan Powell
2. 23. Terivic (GB)5/1
3. 31. Lord Olympia (IRE)8/11 fav
4:15 Mares' NH Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 9 ran
1. 17. Colline de Fleurs (GB)10/11 favWon by 30 lengths · J: Mark Bradburne · T: Jim Old
2. 26. Ceoperk (IRE)9/2
3. 38. Eastern Point (GB)66/1
4:50 Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m 110y · 8 ran
1. 13. Paddy For Paddy (IRE)5/4 favWon by 30 lengths · J: Mr R Burton · T: G L Landau
2. 28. Hades De Sienne (FR)12/1
3. 35. Supreme Silence (IRE)33/1
5:20 Libran NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 15. Solid As A Rock (GB)16/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Grant Cann
2. 211. Ordre de Bataille (FR)7/2
3. 36. Victor George (GB)8/1
4. 41. Top Ram (IRE)5/2 fav

Towcester racecourse statistics →

Wincanton Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 66/1

1:50 Elite Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 18 ran
1. 12. Gentleman Jimmy (GB)25/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 211. Rapscallion (GER)16/1
3. 35. Inishturk (IRE)20/1
4. PU10. Promotion (GB) · pulled up11/8 fav
2:20 Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 110y · 8 ran
1. 13. Motcombe (IRE)5/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Andrew Thornton · T: R H Alner
2. 25. Joseph Beuys (IRE)14/1
3. 32. Treasulier (IRE)11/2
4. 41. Chabrimal Minster (GB)3/2 fav
2:55 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 16. Kawagino (IRE)8/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Seamus Mullins
2. 28. Lysander (GER)12/1
3. 37. Purple Patch (GB)40/1
4. 53. Kayceecee (IRE)11/8 fav
3:30 Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 5f · 5 ran
1. 11. Raregem (GB)4/5 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Mr William Biddick · T: M Biddick
2. 25. The Kings Fling (GB)8/1
3. 32. Trade Off (IRE)9/4
4:05 Roberta Joan Storey Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 6f · 18 ran
1. 114. Festival Flyer (GB)66/1Won by 3 lengths · J: David Dennis · T: Miss M Bragg
2. 22. Bright Green (GB)12/1
3. 312. From Dawn To Dusk (GB)5/1 fav
4:40 Golf Course Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 8 ran
1. 14. No Visibility (IRE)11/2Won by 29 lengths · J: Andrew Thornton · T: R H Alner
2. 25. Runner Bean (GB)12/1
3. 39. Barren Lands (GB)11/1
4. F3. Christopher (GB) · fell7/4 fav
5:10 Maiden NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 17 ran
1. 113. Barbers Shop (GB)7/2Won by a short head · J: Mick Fitzgerald · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 27. Silverburn (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 35. Nougat de L'Isle (FR)18/1

Wincanton 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 favourites9 of 25 won36.0% · 25 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 £0.63Staked £25.00, returned £24.37 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerFestival Flyer (GB) 66/1The 4:05 Roberta Joan Storey Handicap Hurdle at Wincanton
Joint favourites3 of 8 won37.5% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Carlisle	2	5	7	1 of 4 won
Maisons-Laffitte (FR)	1	1	7	—
Thurles	3	6	7	1 of 2 won
Towcester	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Wincanton	1	7	7	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 6 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 6 winners have no stored starting price and cannot be ranked by price. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 9 March 2006?: 35 races across 5 meetings were run on 9 March 2006: Carlisle (7 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (7 races), Thurles (7 races), Towcester (7 races) and Wincanton (7 races). That is Carlisle, Towcester and Wincanton in Great Britain; Maisons-Laffitte (FR) in France; Thurles 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 9 March 2006?: Carlisle: Heavy (Turf); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Heavy (Turf); Thurles: Soft (Turf); Towcester: Heavy (Turf); Wincanton: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 9 March 2006?: Outright favourites won 9 of 25 on 9 March 2006 (36.0%); joint favourites won 3 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £25.00 and returned £24.37 — a loss of £0.63. 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 Festival Flyer (GB) at 66/1 in the 4:05 Roberta Joan Storey Handicap Hurdle at Wincanton.
What was the feature race on 9 March 2006?: The feature race was the 3:40 Michael Purcell Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Thurles, won by Mounthenry (IRE) (11/10F).
What time was the first race on 9 March 2006?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix de Beaumesnil at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 5:40 Ladies INH Flat Race at Thurles.