What horse racing was on 4 March 2008?

21 races across 4 meetings were run on 4 March 2008: Exeter (6 races), Nantes (FR) (1 race), Newcastle (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Exeter, Newcastle and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Nantes (FR) in France. 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 4 March 2008?

Exeter: Good To Soft (Turf); Nantes (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Newcastle: Good To Firm (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 4 March 2008?

Outright favourites won 7 of 18 on 4 March 2008 (38.9%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £18.00 and returned £19.70 — a profit of £1.70. 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 Longdale (GB) at 22/1 in the 3:20 John Laing Handicap Hurdle at Newcastle.

What time was the first race on 4 March 2008?

The first race was the 1:05 Prix De La Chauviniere at Nantes (FR); the last was the 5:20 Saltwell Signs Intermediate Open NH Flat Race at Newcastle.

Racing Results

Tuesday 4 March 2008

← 3 Mar 5 Mar →

21 races were run across 4 meetings on 4 March 2008: Exeter, Nantes (FR), Newcastle and Southwell (AW).

Exeter Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 4 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:30 Weatherbys Printing Novices' Hurdle Race Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 9 ran
1. 15. Nevada Royale (FR)2/7 favWon by 17 lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 26. Spare Cash (IRE)7/2
3. 32. Master John (IRE)66/1
3:00 E.B.F. Mares Only 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Qual) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 16 ran
1. 111. Kerry's Girl (IRE)12/1Won by a neck · J: Sam Thomas · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Dancing Dasi (IRE)10/3 jt-fav
3. 31. Amber Brook (IRE)7/2
3:30 Dame Hannah Rogers Trust Devon National Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 6f 110y · 11 ran
1. 16. Obaki de Grissay (FR)7/1Won by a head · J: Richard Johnson · T: Henry Daly
2. 211. BallyGalley Bob (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 34. The Gangerman (IRE)11/2
4:00 Weatherbys Cheltenham 2008 Betting Guide Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 8 ran
1. 14. Le Burf (FR)5/2 jt-favWon by 8 lengths · J: Mark Bradburne · T: Giles Smyly
2. 21. Cava Bien (GB)50/1
3. 32. Deep Quest (GB)11/1
4:30 Weatherbys Bloodstock Insurance Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 14 ran
1. 19. Lordsbridge (USA)3/1 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Jason Favell · T: Andy Turnell
2. 28. Rare Gold (IRE)20/1
3. 315. Power Shared (IRE)4/1
5:00 Exeter Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 18 ran
1. 110. Double The Trouble (GB)11/4Won by 9 lengths · J: Nick Scholfield · T: Andy Turnell
2. 216. Lord Lieutenant (FR)66/1
3. 35. Monash Lad (IRE)25/1
4. 54. I'm A Legend (GB)11/10 fav

Exeter racecourse statistics →

Nantes (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 1 race · France

Biggest winner 6/4J

1:05 Prix De La Chauviniere (Conditions) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 5 ran
1. 1Masque Rose (GB)6/4 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Johan Victoire · T: H-A Pantall
2. 2Rain Esteem (GB)6/4 jt-fav
3. 3Sandy Road (FR)13/1

Nantes racecourse statistics →

Newcastle Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 22/1

2:20 Call Saltwell Signs 01914825555 Conditionals' Handicap Hdl Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 113. Bonnie Rock (IRE)9/1Won by a neck · J: Fearghal Davis · T: George Charlton
2. 214. Buckstruther (IRE)9/1
3. 33. Great Quest (IRE)7/1
4. 410. Doris's Gift (GB)9/2 fav
2:50 Saltwell Signs 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 14. Noble Alan (GER)8/11 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Tony Dobbin · T: Nicky Richards
2. 21. Kealshore Boy (GB)6/4
3. 36. Professor Higgins (IRE)33/1
3:20 John Laing Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 110. Longdale (GB)22/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Brian Harding · T: Martin Todhunter
2. 24. John Dillon (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 39. Macchiato (GB)12/1
3:50 Weatherbys Finance Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 3 ran
1. 12. Silver Sedge (IRE)4/5 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Paddy Aspell · T: Ann Hamilton
2. 26. Super Baby (FR)5/4
4:20 St James Security Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 17. Mirage Dore (FR)11/8 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Mrs R Dobbin · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 28. My Arch (GB)7/2
3. 312. Political Paddy (GB)100/1
4:50 Weatherbys Cheltenham Betting Guide Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 5 ran
1. 15. Raining Horse (FR)5/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Harry Haynes · T: James Ewart
2. 21. Ellerslie George (IRE)3/1
3. 36. Sea Cadet (GB)9/4 fav
5:20 Saltwell Signs Intermediate Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 11. Baron Breeze (IRE)8/1Won by a short head · J: Mr M Beecher · T: Mrs Cheryl Scott
2. 23. Eyre Square (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 313. Run Forest Run (IRE)9/1

Newcastle racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:10 Bet Champions League - Betdaq Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 13. Garlogs (GB)85/40Won by a short head · J: Russ Kennemore · T: Reg Hollinshead
2. 21. Savile's Delight (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 36. Owed (GB)18/1
2:40 Bet All Weather Racing - Betdaq Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6f · 8 ran
1. 14. Zaffeu (GB)9/4Won by 2½ lengths · J: Vince Slattery · T: Alan Juckes
2. 21. Kanisorn (SWE)6/5 fav
3. 35. Matinee Idol (GB)16/1
3:10 betdaq.co.uk Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f · 8 ran
1. 14. Ming Vase (GB)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Micky Fenton · T: Paul Midgley
2. 29. Ruling Reef (GB)16/1
3. 37. Benayoun (GB)11/1
4. 42. Global Traffic (GB)5/4 fav
3:40 Spring To It At Pontin's Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 7 ran
1. 12. My Friend Fritz (GB)3/1 favWon by a length · J: Phillip Makin · T: Peter Hiatt
2. 26. Mid Valley (GB)4/1
3. 37. Coda Agency (GB)10/3
4:10 Make A Date At Pontin's Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 15. The Geester (GB)7/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Phillip Makin · T: Roy Bowring
2. 28. Limonia (GER)13/2
3. 39. Blakeshall Quest (GB)7/1
4:40 Book Now For Easter At Pontin's Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 14. Silver Hotspur (GB)6/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Franny Norton · T: Michael Wigham
2. 23. Denbera Dancer (USA)5/4 fav
3. 31. Wessex (USA)5/1
5:10 Join The Easter Parade At Pontin's 0844 815 3648 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 112. Ugenius (GB)20/1Won by a neck · J: Kevin Ghunowa · T: P A Blockley
2. 25. Only A Grand (GB)11/4 fav
3. 34. Attacca (GB)8/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 21 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 favourites7 of 18 won38.9% · 18 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 profit of £1.70Staked £18.00, returned £19.70 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerLongdale (GB) 22/1The 3:20 John Laing Handicap Hurdle at Newcastle
Joint favourites2 of 6 won33.3% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Exeter	2	4	6	1 of 4 won
Nantes (FR)	0	0	1	1 of 2 won
Newcastle	3	7	7	—
Southwell (AW)	2	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 4 March 2008?: 21 races across 4 meetings were run on 4 March 2008: Exeter (6 races), Nantes (FR) (1 race), Newcastle (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Exeter, Newcastle and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Nantes (FR) in France. 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 4 March 2008?: Exeter: Good To Soft (Turf); Nantes (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Newcastle: Good To Firm (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 4 March 2008?: Outright favourites won 7 of 18 on 4 March 2008 (38.9%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £18.00 and returned £19.70 — a profit of £1.70. 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 Longdale (GB) at 22/1 in the 3:20 John Laing Handicap Hurdle at Newcastle.
What time was the first race on 4 March 2008?: The first race was the 1:05 Prix De La Chauviniere at Nantes (FR); the last was the 5:20 Saltwell Signs Intermediate Open NH Flat Race at Newcastle.