What horse racing was on 1 March 2008?

41 races across 6 meetings were run on 1 March 2008: Doncaster (7 races), Kelso (7 races), Kempton (7 races), Navan (7 races), Newbury (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Doncaster, Kelso, Kempton, Newbury and Wolverhampton (AW) 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 1 March 2008?

Doncaster: Good (Turf); Kelso: Good To Soft (Turf); Kempton: Good (Turf); Navan: Soft (Turf); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 1 March 2008?

Outright favourites won 9 of 35 on 1 March 2008 (25.7%); joint favourites won 2 of 13. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £20.05 — a loss of £14.95. 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 Little Bob (GB) at 25/1 in the 4:05 State Of Independence Novices' Handicap Hurdle at Doncaster.

What time was the first race on 1 March 2008?

The first race was the 1:35 Connaught PLC 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle at Newbury; the last was the 9:20 Mum's Gone To Pontin's Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 1 March 2008

← 29 Feb 2 Mar →

41 races were run across 6 meetings on 1 March 2008: Doncaster, Kelso, Kempton, Navan, Newbury and Wolverhampton (AW).

Doncaster Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

1:50 State Rox Off Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 110y · 7 ran
1. 15. Nodforms Paula (IRE)9/4 favWon by 13 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Osolomio (IRE)5/2
3. 32. Bal Birnie (GB)80/1
2:25 Sands Venue Live Entertainment Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m 110y · 11 ran
1. 111. Star Beat (GB)7/2Won by a length · J: James Reveley · T: Keith Reveley
2. 29. Leac An Scail (IRE)25/1
3. 38. Harry Flashman (GB)16/1
4. 45. Lothian Falcon (GB)15/8 fav
3:00 State Of Dance Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 5 ran
1. 11. Ela Re (GB)5/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Tjade Collier · T: Sue Smith
2. 24. Schinken Otto (IRE)85/40 fav
3. 35. Polished (GB)8/1
3:30 Coolfun Ltd Grimthorpe Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 2f · 7 ran
1. 12. Cloudy Lane (GB)10/3Won by 7 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 23. Ungaro (FR)4/1
3. 34. Alderburn (GB)11/1
4. 61. Mr Pointment (IRE)6/4 fav
4:05 State Of Independence Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 17 ran
1. 18. Little Bob (GB)25/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Liam Heard · T: James Bethell
2. 213. Fistral (GB)33/1
3. 315. Nortonthorpe Lad (IRE)8/1
4. 61. Just A Thought (IRE)7/2 fav
4:40 State Cinema Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 6 ran
1. 13. In Accord (GB)11/8 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Henry Daly
2. 22. Contact Dancer (IRE)9/2
3. 35. Top Cloud (IRE)13/8
5:15 State Club Members Standard NH Flat Race (Conds/Amats) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 16. Doeslessthanme (IRE)7/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Clive Mulhall
2. 210. Honest John (GB)4/1
3. 34. Wilkinson (IRE)15/2
4. 48. Another Moment (GB)5/6 fav

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:00 toteplacepot Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 6f 110y · 10 ran
1. 17. Crackadee (GB)9/1Won by a neck · J: Paddy Aspell · T: Rhona Brewis
2. 26. Scarvagh Diamond (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Standin Obligation (IRE)7/2
4. UR2. Brave Rebellion (GB) · unseated rider11/4 fav
2:35 Scottish Farmer Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 13 ran
1. 19. Quick Will (FR)11/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Harry Haynes · T: James Ewart
2. 21. Los Nadis (GER)7/2 fav
3. 34. Danish Rebel (IRE)7/1
3:10 Cyril Alexander Memorial HBLB Novices' Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 1f · 7 ran
1. 17. Open de L'Isle (FR)5/2Won by 30 lengths · J: Gary Berridge · T: James Ewart
2. 23. Astyanax (IRE)80/1
3. 35. Cebonne (FR)14/1
4. RO4. Bywell Beau (IRE) · ran out4/5 fav
3:40 Extr-Ordin-Air 20th Anniversary Caverton Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 1f · 6 ran
1. 14. Marcel (FR)16/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Wilson Renwick · T: P Monteith
2. 22. Roman Ark (GB)4/1
3. 33. Magic Sky (FR)9/2
4. UR5. First Look (FR) · unseated rider11/8 fav
4:15 totepool Premier Kelso Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 2f · 13 ran
1. 17. Ignotus (GB)10/3Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr T Greenall · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 214. Pagan Starprincess (GB)7/2
3. 310. Scriptwriter (IRE)3/1 fav
4:50 Ship Inn, Dalkeith Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 6f 110y · 11 ran
1. 13. Natiain (GB)5/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr M Ellwood · T: Alistair M Brown
2. 29. Robbers Glen (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Anshan Spirit (IRE)6/1
5:25 toteexacta Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 17 ran
1. 14. Quality Control (IRE)11/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Michael O'Connell · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 26. Etched In Stone (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 313. Heez A Steel (IRE)13/2

Kelso racecourse statistics →

Kempton Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

1:45 Betfredbingo Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 12. Working Title (IRE)8/13 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Mick Fitzgerald · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 27. Noticeable (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Haddaaf (USA)33/1
2:20 Betfredcasino Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 10 ran
1. 18. Mossville (FR)6/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Keiran Burke · T: Bob Buckler
2. 29. Cardinal Spirit (GB)7/2 fav
3. 33. Deep Reflection (GB)12/1
2:55 Betfred Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 18 ran
1. 14. Adare Prince (IRE)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mr Joshua Guerriero · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 23. Ice Bucket (IRE)14/1
3. 314. Jacarado (IRE)8/1
4. PU6. Rowley Hill (GB) · pulled up10/3 fav
3:25 betfred.com Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 8 ran
1. 11. Rodrigo Gonzales (IRE)4/1Won by a neck · J: Warren Marston · T: Martin Keighley
2. 27. Stellenbosch (USA)4/6 fav
3. 32. Master Medic (IRE)5/1
4:00 'Text Betfred To 83080 For Mobile Betting' Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 5 ran
1. 11. Templer (IRE)8/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Darren O'Dwyer · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 25. Strawberry (IRE)7/2
3. 32. Pauillac (FR)5/2
4. PU3. Classic Fiddle (GB) · pulled up11/10 fav
4:35 Betfredpoker Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m · 5 ran
1. 14. Gentle John (FR)11/8 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Mr Joshua Guerriero · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 22. Orpen Wide (IRE)13/2
3. 33. William Bonney (IRE)15/8
5:05 Betfredcasino Maiden Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 4 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 112. Lake Legend (GB)13/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Gerard Tumelty · T: Alan King
2. 213. Santarctique (FR)7/1
3. 33. King of Atlantis (IRE)7/1
4. 49. Aironageestring (IRE)15/8 fav

Kempton racecourse statistics →

Navan Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 4 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:10 Kilberry Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 30 ran
1. 122. Miss Fancy Pants (GB)10/3Won by 3½ lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 210. Keep It Cool (IRE)6/1
3. 325. Posh Lady (IRE)20/1
4. 913. Perfect Reward (GB)2/1 fav
2:45 N.I. Childrens Hospice Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 30 ran
1. 127. Give It Time (GB)7/2Won by 21 lengths · J: Mark Bolger · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 213. Let Yourself Go (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
3. 319. Pink Suitcase (IRE)16/1
3:20 Garlow Cross Handicap Hurdle (81-116) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 26 ran
1. 11. Golden Empire (FR)16/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: B M Cash · T: Andrew Heffernan
2. 227. Killeaney (IRE)25/1
3. 316. Billy To Jack (IRE)6/1 jt-fav
3:55 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Chase Chase · 3m · 12 ran
1. 11. Dante Hall (IRE)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: T Stack
2. 24. He's On His Way (IRE)20/1
3. 35. Judge Deed (IRE)5/1
4. 42. Notable D'Estruval (FR)6/4 fav
4:30 Trim Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 18 ran
1. 17. Hairy Molly (IRE)6/4 favWon by half a length · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Joseph Crowley
2. 211. Offaly (IRE)3/1
3. 38. Knocknagow Leader (IRE)14/1
5:00 Navan Handicap Chase (0-123) Chase · 2m 1f · 10 ran
1. 16. Magnesium (USA)13/2Won by 14 lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 21. Fivestar Alstars (IRE)5/1 co-fav
3. 34. Coolnahilla (IRE)6/1
5:30 Athlumney (pro/am) Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 14 ran
1. 113. Picture This (IRE)10/1Won by a short head · J: Mr M M O'Connor · T: Michael Cullen
2. 211. Limestone Cowboy (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Judge Roy Bean (IRE)11/2
4. 83. Time Electric (IRE)10/11 fav

Navan racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 16/1

1:35 Connaught PLC 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 7 ran
1. 11. Cryptic (GB)2/9 favWon by 24 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 22. Aux Le Bahnn (IRE)11/2
3. 34. Pharanto (IRE)25/1
2:05 Connaught Partnerships Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 2f 110y · 5 ran
1. 15. Island Flyer (IRE)9/2Won by 8 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Tom George
2. 24. Count Kristo (GB)11/8 fav
3. 33. Hydromatic (IRE)10/1
2:40 National Britannia Veterans' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 2f 110y · 13 ran
1. 110. Tango Royal (FR)16/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: David Pipe
2. 28. Briery Fox (IRE)7/1
3. 35. Royal Auclair (FR)7/2 fav
3:15 Connaught Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 19. Natal (FR)3/1 jt-favWon by 2 lengths · J: Nick Scholfield · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 211. Nacarat (FR)12/1
3. 37. Oneway (IRE)33/1
3:50 Connaught Compliance Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 12. Trouble At Bay (IRE)9/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Charlie Huxley · T: Alan King
2. 26. Border Castle (GB)25/1
3. 310. Or Bleu (FR)2/1 fav
4:25 Connaught Environmental Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 13 ran
1. 13. Majaales (USA)9/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Tom George
2. 21. Planet of Sound (GB)4/1 fav
3. 311. Royal Rationale (IRE)12/1
4:55 Run For Sarah Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 15. Strategic Approach (IRE)3/1 jt-favWon by 2 lengths · J: Carl Llewellyn · T: Carl Llewellyn
2. 24. Moleskin (IRE)3/1 jt-fav
3. 38. Dusty Springheeled (IRE)12/1

Newbury racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 14/1

6:50 Maureen Cowbourne Celebration Special Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 216y · 8 ran
1. 19. Avontuur (FR)14/1Won by a head · J: Michael Metcalfe · T: Ruth Carr
2. 26. Music Box Express (GB)11/4 jt-fav
3. 33. Mambazo (GB)12/1
7:20 Mum Knows That Pontin's Is Best Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 20y · 11 ran
1. 12. Upstanding (GB)15/8 favWon by a head · J: Mark Lawson · T: Mel Brittain
2. 27. Honest Value (IRE)16/1
3. 313. Planet Paradise (IRE)50/1
7:50 Pontin's - Mother Of All Holidays Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 5 ran
1. 12. Ninth House (USA)4/7 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Nick Littmoden
2. 21. Inside Story (IRE)9/4
3. 35. Royal Embrace (GB)25/1
8:20 Mum's The Word At pontins.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 103y · 10 ran
1. 12. Jarvo (GB)5/1Won by half a length · J: Paddy Mathers · T: Ian McInnes
2. 24. Tidy (IRE)11/1
3. 33. Bramcote Lorne (GB)7/2 fav
8:50 Paul Heath Electrical John Laverty Memorial Classified Stks Flat · Class 7 · 1m 1f 103y · 13 ran
1. 11. Bahhmirage (IRE)11/1Won by a neck · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: Christopher Kellett
2. 27. High Five Society (GB)14/1
3. 32. Arthurs Dream (IRE)6/1
4. 710. Stoneacre Gareth (IRE)3/1 fav
9:20 Mum's Gone To Pontin's Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 50y · 10 ran
1. 18. Terminate (GER)5/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Ian Williams
2. 23. Buscador (USA)13/8 fav
3. 31. Karmest (GB)8/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 41 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 35 won25.7% · 35 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 £14.95Staked £35.00, returned £20.05 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerLittle Bob (GB) 25/1The 4:05 State Of Independence Novices' Handicap Hurdle at Doncaster
Joint favourites2 of 13 won15.4% · 6 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Doncaster	2	7	7	—
Kelso	1	7	7	—
Kempton	2	7	7	—
Navan	1	4	7	0 of 7 won
Newbury	1	5	7	2 of 4 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	2	5	6	0 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 1 March 2008?: 41 races across 6 meetings were run on 1 March 2008: Doncaster (7 races), Kelso (7 races), Kempton (7 races), Navan (7 races), Newbury (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Doncaster, Kelso, Kempton, Newbury and Wolverhampton (AW) 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 1 March 2008?: Doncaster: Good (Turf); Kelso: Good To Soft (Turf); Kempton: Good (Turf); Navan: Soft (Turf); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 1 March 2008?: Outright favourites won 9 of 35 on 1 March 2008 (25.7%); joint favourites won 2 of 13. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £20.05 — a loss of £14.95. 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 Little Bob (GB) at 25/1 in the 4:05 State Of Independence Novices' Handicap Hurdle at Doncaster.
What time was the first race on 1 March 2008?: The first race was the 1:35 Connaught PLC 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle at Newbury; the last was the 9:20 Mum's Gone To Pontin's Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).