What horse racing was on 17 March 2006?

26 races across 4 meetings were run on 17 March 2006: Cheltenham (6 races), Down Royal (7 races), Fakenham (6 races) and Lingfield (AW) (7 races). That is Cheltenham, Fakenham and Lingfield (AW) in Great Britain; Down Royal 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 17 March 2006?

Cheltenham: Good (Turf); Down Royal: Heavy (Turf); Fakenham: Good (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 17 March 2006?

Outright favourites won 6 of 22 on 17 March 2006 (27.3%); joint favourites won 2 of 9. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £22.00 and returned £18.25 — a loss of £3.75. 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 The Corby Glenn (IRE) at 25/1 in the 5:35 Baas (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race at Down Royal.

What time was the first race on 17 March 2006?

The first race was the 1:50 Betdirect No Q On 08000 936693 Maiden Stakes at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 5:40 Betdirect Handicap at Lingfield (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 17 March 2006

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26 races were run across 4 meetings on 17 March 2006: Cheltenham, Down Royal, Fakenham and Lingfield (AW).

Cheltenham Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:00 JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 1f · 17 ran
1. 14. Detroit City (USA)7/2 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 25. Fair Along (GER)25/1
3. 32. Blazing Bailey (GB)14/1
2:35 Brit Insurance Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m · 19 ran
1. 13. Black Jack Ketchum (IRE)Evens favWon by 9 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 212. Powerstation (IRE)9/1
3. 317. Travino (IRE)6/1
3:15 Totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 2f 110y · 22 ran
1. 124. War Of Attrition (IRE)15/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Conor O'Dwyer · T: M F Morris
2. 27. Hedgehunter (IRE)16/1
3. 36. Forget The Past (GB)9/1
4. 113. Beef Or Salmon (IRE)4/1 fav
4:00 Christie's Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup Chase · Class 2 · 3m 2f 110y · 24 ran
1. 124. Whyso Mayo (IRE)20/1Won by a length · J: Mr D Murphy · T: Raymond Hurley
2. 211. First Down Jets (IRE)66/1
3. 316. Joe Blake (IRE)14/1
4. PU14. Harbour Pilot (IRE) · pulled up11/4 fav
4:40 Grand Annual Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 110y · 23 ran
1. 115. Greenhope (IRE)20/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 213. Tiger Cry (IRE)6/1
3. 324. Madison Du Berlais (FR)11/1
4. F2. Andreas (FR) · fell4/1 fav
5:20 County Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 1f · 29 ran
1. 115. Desert Quest (IRE)4/1 jt-favWon by 2½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 213. Noble Request (FR)25/1
3. 39. Adamant Approach (IRE)50/1

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

Down Royal Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

2:20 Inbev Ireland Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 14. Gaspar (IRE)9/4 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Michael Darcy · T: S J Mahon
2. 213. Maura's Legacy (IRE)20/1
3. 38. Saddlers' Bridge (IRE)16/1
2:50 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (74-102) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 19 ran
1. 11. Doodle Addle (IRE)8/1Won by 5 lengths · J: T J Dreaper · T: J T R Dreaper
2. 29. Chill Out (IRE)6/1
3. 315. Doneaney Rocket (IRE)33/1
4. 710. Umrigar Lord (IRE)7/2 fav
3:30 Beck's Beginners Chase Chase · 2m · 11 ran
1. 14. Hilltop Charmer (IRE)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Roger Loughran · T: S J Mahon
2. 22. Caimin's Caper (IRE)4/7 fav
3. 37. Proud Prankster (IRE)8/1
4:00 Tennent's No.1 Chase Chase · 3m 2f · 6 ran
1. 11. Jack High (IRE)2/1 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: G Cotter · T: T M Walsh
2. 23. Nil Desperandum (IRE)9/4
3. 35. What A Native (IRE)9/4
4:35 Hoegaarden Mares Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 16. Desperado Queen (IRE)8/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: T J Dreaper · T: L W Doran
2. 23. Blonde Ambition (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Name For Fame (USA)5/1
4. F8. Newtown Dancer (IRE) · fell6/4 fav
5:05 Stella Artois Hunters Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 11. Big Zoomo (IRE)8/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Mr N McParlan · T: S McParlan
2. 28. Stormy Tribunal (IRE)11/4
3. 32. Oradit (IRE)2/1 fav
5:35 Baas (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 15 ran
1. 111. The Corby Glenn (IRE)25/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: D F Flannery · T: Barry Potts
2. 26. Souk Al Jabba (IRE)10/1
3. 39. Golden Thatch (IRE)4/1
4. 48. Go West (IRE)6/4 fav

Down Royal racecourse statistics →

Fakenham Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 3 · Biggest winner 13/2

2:15 Gg.Com Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 5 ran
1. 11. Fullards (GB)15/8 favWon by 30 lengths · J: Warren Marston · T: Pam Sly
2. 24. Unusual Suspect (GB)10/1
3. 36. Lady Lambrini (GB)16/1
2:50 North Norfolk Radio Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 12. Ethan Snowflake (GB)13/2Won by a short head · J: Owyn Nelmes · T: Neil King
2. 24. Aleemdar (IRE)9/2 co-fav
3. 33. Protocol (IRE)10/1
3:30 Tim Barclay Memorial Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 7 ran
1. 17. New Perk (IRE)11/4 jt-favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Chris Honour · T: M J Gingell
2. 21. Jaffa (GB)9/2
3. 36. Eau Pure (FR)14/1
4:15 William Bulwer-Long Memorial Novices' Fox Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 5f 110y · 11 ran
1. 19. Rhythm King (GB)13/8 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Mr G Maundrell · T: G C Maundrell
2. 26. Lightning Strikes (IRE)7/2
3. 38. Peachy (IRE)6/1
4:55 Totepool Fakenham Silver Cup Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 14. Dhehdaah (GB)6/1Won by a length · J: Warren Marston · T: Pam Sly
2. 21. Saif Sareea (GB)85/40 jt-fav
3. 35. Hue (GB)8/1
5:30 Easco Conditional Jockeys' Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 110. Toparudi (GB)4/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Colin Bolger · T: Mark H Tompkins
2. 22. Dunaskin (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Akash (IRE)22/1
4. 54. Ken's Dream (GB)4/5 fav

Fakenham racecourse statistics →

Lingfield (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:50 Betdirect No Q On 08000 936693 Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 13. Lightning Strike (GER)14/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Ian Mongan · T: T G Mills
2. 25. Raslan (GB)5/2
3. 36. Synonymy (GB)25/1
4. 67. Special Moment (IRE)7/4 fav
2:25 Betdirect On 0800 211 222 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 15. Saviours Spirit (GB)5/2Won by half a length · J: Joe Fanning · T: T G Mills
2. 28. Hammer of The Gods (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 33. Plateau (GB)7/1
3:05 Betdirect.Co.Uk Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 17. Scroll (GB)7/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: J-P Guillambert · T: Paul Howling
2. 24. Lake Poet (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Cape of Storms (GB)6/1
4. 81. Beowulf (GB)6/4 fav
3:45 Text 'Betdirect' To 88600 Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 12. Raza Cab (IRE)10/3Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Darryll Holland · T: Karen George
2. 210. Midnight Lace (GB)8/1
3. 31. Ali Bruce (GB)5/2 fav
4:30 Betdirect Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 13. Nice Tune (GB)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Clive Brittain
2. 21. Kindlelight Debut (GB)7/2 fav
3. 38. Island Rapture (GB)9/1
5:10 Betdirect.Co.Uk Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 5f · 7 ran
1. 11. Cold Turkey (GB)7/1Won by a head · J: Ryan Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 26. Country Pursuit (USA)11/2
3. 34. Nawamees (IRE)14/1
4. 57. Zamboozle (IRE)11/8 fav
5:40 Betdirect Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 19. Quantum Leap (GB)9/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: Simon Dow
2. 24. Meditation (GB)3/1
3. 33. Wavertree Warrior (IRE)10/3
4. 85. Aggravation (GB)5/2 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 26 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 favourites6 of 22 won27.3% · 22 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 £3.75Staked £22.00, returned £18.25 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerThe Corby Glenn (IRE) 25/1The 5:35 Baas (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race at Down Royal
Joint favourites2 of 9 won22.2% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Cheltenham	2	5	6	1 of 2 won
Down Royal	2	7	7	—
Fakenham	2	3	6	1 of 7 won
Lingfield (AW)	0	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 17 March 2006?: 26 races across 4 meetings were run on 17 March 2006: Cheltenham (6 races), Down Royal (7 races), Fakenham (6 races) and Lingfield (AW) (7 races). That is Cheltenham, Fakenham and Lingfield (AW) in Great Britain; Down Royal 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 17 March 2006?: Cheltenham: Good (Turf); Down Royal: Heavy (Turf); Fakenham: Good (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 17 March 2006?: Outright favourites won 6 of 22 on 17 March 2006 (27.3%); joint favourites won 2 of 9. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £22.00 and returned £18.25 — a loss of £3.75. 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 The Corby Glenn (IRE) at 25/1 in the 5:35 Baas (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race at Down Royal.
What time was the first race on 17 March 2006?: The first race was the 1:50 Betdirect No Q On 08000 936693 Maiden Stakes at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 5:40 Betdirect Handicap at Lingfield (AW).