What horse racing was on 8 March 2008?

43 races across 6 meetings were run on 8 March 2008: Ayr (5 races), Chepstow (7 races), Gowran Park (7 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (8 races), Sandown (6 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (10 races). That is Ayr, Chepstow, Sandown and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Gowran Park in Ireland; Saint-Cloud (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 8 March 2008?

Ayr: Heavy (Turf); Chepstow: Soft (Turf); Gowran Park: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Holding (Turf); Sandown: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 8 March 2008?

Outright favourites won 16 of 32 on 8 March 2008 (50.0%); joint favourites won 3 of 13. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £54.10 — a profit of £22.10. 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 Madam Harriet (GB) at 25/1 in the 5:25 Dave Nevison On WBX.COM Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase at Chepstow (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 8 March 2008?

The feature race was the 2:45 Prix Altipan () (Listed) at Saint-Cloud (FR), won by Gris De Gris (IRE).

What time was the first race on 8 March 2008?

The first race was the 12:40 Prix Alcantara II at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 7:20 Be In Game! Betlive At williamhill.co.uk Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 8 March 2008

← 7 Mar 9 Mar →

43 races were run across 6 meetings on 8 March 2008: Ayr, Chepstow, Gowran Park, Saint-Cloud (FR), Sandown and Wolverhampton (AW).

Ayr Heavy · Turf · 5 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 4 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:15 Status Quo At Ayr 24th May Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 11. Quicuyo (GER)9/2Won by 23 lengths · J: Ryan Mania · T: P Monteith
2. 25. Carrick Dhu (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 39. Francesco (FR)11/1
2:50 Allied Irish Bank (GB) Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 11. Jimmy Bond (GB)9/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Richie McGrath · T: Kate Walton
2. 23. Corlande (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 37. Whispering Moor (GB)7/1
3:25 Allied Irish Bank (GB) Wealth Management Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 110. Kempski (GB)20/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Rayson Nixon
2. 23. Ever Present (IRE)9/2
3. 35. Tartan Snow (GB)4/1 jt-fav
4:00 Allied Irish Bank (GB) Corporate Banking Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 15. Jefertiti (FR)11/1Won by a head · J: Peter Buchanan · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 26. Something Silver (GB)9/4 fav
3. 37. Stand On Me (GB)11/2
4:35 Guinness Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 7 ran
1. 19. Millie The Filly (GB)5/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Ryan Mania · T: P Monteith
2. 28. Seeking Straight (IRE)18/1

Ayr racecourse statistics →

Chepstow Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 3 · Biggest winner 25/1

1:55 Join WBX.COM For 250 Free Bets 'NH' Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 16 ran
1. 16. Connak (IRE)2/1 jt-favWon by 18 lengths · J: Robert Walford · T: R H & Mrs S Alner
2. 24. Buck The Legend (IRE)2/1 jt-fav
3. 310. Reidwil (FR)7/1
2:30 Join WBX.COM For 250 Free Bets 'NH' Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 15 ran
1. 112. West End Rocker (IRE)10/11 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Jack Doyle · T: Alan King
2. 26. Gentle Ranger (IRE)7/1
3. 39. Notabotheronme (IRE)9/1
3:05 WBX.COM No Commission At Cheltenham Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 11. Nick's Choice (GB)7/2 jt-favWon by 11 lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Dai Burchell
2. 215. That's For Sure (GB)12/1
3. 38. Paradise Expected (GB)12/1
3:40 Guinness Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 10 ran
1. 111. The Sawyer (BEL)9/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: William Kennedy · T: Bob Buckler
2. 23. Contact Dancer (IRE)4/1
3. 37. Mister Potter (GB)9/2
4:15 Guinness Brewed In Dublin Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 110y · 10 ran
1. 11. Which Pocket (IRE)16/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tom Siddall · T: Brendan Powell
2. 28. Wrags To Riches (IRE)33/1
3. 34. Charlies Future (GB)4/1 co-fav
4:50 WBX.COM Are You In Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 17 ran
1. 19. Pangbourne (FR)5/1 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Jack Doyle · T: Alan King
2. 212. The Wooden Spoon (IRE)9/1
3. 38. Le Beau Bai (FR)11/2
5:25 Dave Nevison On WBX.COM Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f 110y · 10 ran
1. 19. Madam Harriet (GB)25/1Won by half a length · J: Wayne Kavanagh · T: Robin Dickin
2. 24. Present M'lord (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 32. Low Delta (IRE)7/2 jt-fav

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Gowran Park Yielding To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

2:10 Tetratema 'Son Of The Tetrarch' Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 20 ran
1. 16. Got Attitude (IRE)4/5 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 27. Grand Lahou (FR)9/1
3. 310. Storey Coburn (IRE)5/1
2:45 Great Oak Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 11. Caramia (FR)7/1Won by 7 lengths · J: S J Hassett · T: John C McConnell
2. 22. Carpenter (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 319. Whatdoyouthinkmac (IRE)9/4
3:20 Goresbridge Handicap Hurdle (81-116) Hurdle · 2m · 19 ran
1. 18. Waly's Own (IRE)14/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Eddie Power · T: Moses McCabe
2. 212. Reaching Out (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Karlu (GER)8/1
4. 74. Penny's Bill (IRE)9/2 fav
3:55 Bolands Carlow Volvo Handicap Chase Chase · 2m · 6 ran
1. 12. Clew Bay Cove (IRE)2/1 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: C A Murphy
2. 26. Four Chimneys (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Lakil Princess (IRE)9/1
4:30 Garryrichard Stud Tetratema Hunters Chase Chase · 3m · 12 ran
1. 13. Montana Grande (IRE)25/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Mr J W Hannon · T: Paul Patrick Moloney
2. 28. Top twig (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 36. Spin Box (IRE)14/1
5:00 B.D.M. Stone Beginners Chase Chase · 2m · 18 ran
1. 113. Publican (IRE)3/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: P A Fahy
2. 21. Boleybawn Quikstar (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Capo Di Capi (IRE)2/1 fav
5:30 Millenary At Knockhouse Stud Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f · 20 ran
1. 121. Mask Of Darkness (IRE)3/1 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Mr M M O'Connor · T: C Byrnes
2. 22. Big Jemmy (IRE)14/1
3. 311. Kilcornan (IRE)33/1

Gowran Park racecourse statistics →

Saint-Cloud (FR) Holding · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 3 · Biggest winner 36/5

12:40 Prix Alcantara II (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m 2f · 4 ran
1. 12. Vision D'Etat (FR)3/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Ioritz Mendizabal · T: E Libaud
2. 25. Until Sunrise (FR)
3. 34. Chinchon (IRE)
1:10 Prix Gazala (Fillies) Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 13. Valenzuela (FR)Won by a neck · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: Yves de Nicolay
2. 25. Wait And See (FR)
3. 37. Tres Froide (FR)
1:45 Handicap de l'Ile de France (Handicap) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 111. Chief Xodipo (FR)Won by a head · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: L A Urbano-Grajales
2. 26. Mikos (FR)
3. 31. Satchmo Bay (FR)
2:15 Prix Worden Flat · 1m 7f · 3 ran
1. 13. Art Martial (FR)Won by 3 lengths · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 27. Lunar Path (IRE)
3. 32. Prince De Vati (FR)
2:45 Prix Altipan () Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 11. Gris De Gris (IRE)Won by 3 lengths · J: Thierry Thulliez · T: J-M Capitte
2. 23. Estrela Brage (USA)13/2
3. 36. Daly Daly (FR)
4. 44. Pur Sucre (FR)5/1 fav
3:20 Prix de la Genevraye (Handicap) Flat · 1m2½f · 4 ran
1. 16. Randsburg (FR)36/5Won by a head · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: F-X De Chevigny
2. 27. Carpo (FR)37/10 fav
3. 35. Highest Start (FR)14/1
3:50 Prix de Triel (Claimer) Flat · 1m2½f · 3 ran
1. 11. Vivalto (FR)Won by a short head · J: Dominique Boeuf · T: G Cherel
2. 28. Roberto King (FR)
3. 39. Fairspiel (FR)
4:20 Handicap de Haute-Normandie (Handicap) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 17. Larsony (FR)Won by a head · J: Franck Foresi · T: F Foresi
2. 212. Theorique (FR)
3. 311. Fugas (FR)

Saint-Cloud racecourse statistics →

Sandown Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:05 E.B.F. Sunderlands 'NH' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Final (Gd3) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f 110y · 17 ran
1. 110. Beshabar (IRE)9/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Nick Williams
2. 216. Sovereign King (GB)20/1
3. 38. Tot O'Whiskey (GB)20/1
4. 96. Gansey (IRE)7/2 fav
2:40 Bet Online At sunderlands.co.uk Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 4 ran
1. 13. Bowleaze (IRE)7/2Won by half a length · J: Daryl Jacob · T: R H & Mrs S Alner
2. 21. Without A Doubt (GB)2/1
3. 34. Bubble Boy (IRE)11/2
4. 45. Beau Michel (FR)13/8 fav
3:15 Sunderlands Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 110y · 22 ran
1. 19. Ashkazar (FR)10/3 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: David Pipe
2. 213. Fredensborg (NZ)11/1
3. 323. Albinus (GB)15/2
3:50 Doncaster Bloodstock Sales Mares' NH Flat Race Final (Lstd) NH Flat · Class 1 · 2m 110y · 19 ran
1. 114. Dayia (IRE)16/1Won by a head · J: Philip Hide · T: Jeff Pearce
2. 21. Dancingwithbubbles (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Argento Luna (GB)16/1
4. 68. Ravello Bay (GB)6/4 fav
4:25 Bet By SMS With sunderlands.co.uk Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 4 ran
1. 12. Takeroc (FR)10/11 favWon by 19 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 24. Wogan (GB)7/1
3. 31. Gentle John (FR)15/8
5:00 Sunderlands Bookmakers Sport Relief Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 12. Dev (IRE)7/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Michael Quinlan
2. 26. Kervriou (FR)4/1
3. 33. Its Crucial (IRE)11/4

Sandown racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 10 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 5 of 9 · Biggest winner 8/1

2:25 williamhill.co.uk Lady Wulfruna Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 7f 32y · 9 ran
1. 18. Jack Sullivan (USA)10/3Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Gerard Butler
2. 21. War Artist (AUS)5/1
3. 32. Lovelace (GB)11/4 fav
3:00 williamhillpoker.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 32y · 12 ran
1. 19. Ninth House (USA)3/1 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Nick Littmoden
2. 28. Bobski (IRE)9/1
3. 37. Hits Only Jude (IRE)8/1
3:35 williamhill.co.uk Lincoln Trial Heritage Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 141y · 11 ran
1. 13. Re Barolo (IRE)8/1Won by a neck · J: Seb Sanders · T: Marco Botti
2. 212. Plum Pudding (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 34. Troubadour (IRE)7/1
4:10 Freephone William Hill On 0800 44 40 40 Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 20y · 5 ran
1. 11. Ten Down (GB)4/7 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Tom Queally · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 22. Kamal (GB)11/2
3. 33. Wee Buns (GB)3/1
4:45 williamhillcasino.com Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f 216y · 10 ran
1. 12. Orpsie Boy (IRE)3/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Kirsty Milczarek · T: Nick Littmoden
2. 24. Fyodor (IRE)14/1
3. 310. Distinctly Game (GB)11/1
5:20 williamhillpoker.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 12 ran
1. 15. Al Samha (USA)11/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 211. Two Left Feet (GB)3/1
3. 39. Maadraa (IRE)3/1
5:50 williamhillbingo.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 5f 194y · 8 ran
1. 16. Motarjm (USA)10/3 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Chris Catlin · T: Hugh Collingridge
2. 28. Casual Affair (GB)7/2
3. 32. Masked (IRE)4/1
6:20 williamhillarcade.com Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 6 ran
1. 16. Another Genepi (USA)7/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Fergal Lynch · T: Ian McInnes
2. 23. Grimes Faith (GB)15/8 fav
3. 34. Mafaheem (GB)7/2
6:50 Every Minute Every Match Betlive At williamhill.co.uk H'cap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 20y · 10 ran
1. 17. Sands Crooner (IRE)8/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Derek Shaw
2. 25. Cosmic Destiny (IRE)22/1
3. 31. Almaty Express (GB)5/1
4. 92. Nigella (GB)11/4 fav
7:20 Be In Game! Betlive At williamhill.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 103y · 9 ran
1. 14. Naughty Thoughts (IRE)3/1 jt-favWon by a head · J: Ross Atkinson · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 29. Ermine Grey (GB)7/1
3. 31. My Mirasol (GB)3/1 jt-fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 43 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 favourites16 of 32 won50.0% · 32 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 £22.10Staked £32.00, returned £54.10 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMadam Harriet (GB) 25/1The 5:25 Dave Nevison On WBX.COM Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase at Chepstow · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites3 of 13 won23.1% · 6 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ayr	1	4	5	0 of 2 won
Chepstow	3	3	7	2 of 9 won
Gowran Park	3	7	7	—
Saint-Cloud (FR)	1	3	8	—
Sandown	3	6	6	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	5	9	10	1 of 2 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 5 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 8 March 2008?: 43 races across 6 meetings were run on 8 March 2008: Ayr (5 races), Chepstow (7 races), Gowran Park (7 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (8 races), Sandown (6 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (10 races). That is Ayr, Chepstow, Sandown and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Gowran Park in Ireland; Saint-Cloud (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 8 March 2008?: Ayr: Heavy (Turf); Chepstow: Soft (Turf); Gowran Park: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Holding (Turf); Sandown: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 8 March 2008?: Outright favourites won 16 of 32 on 8 March 2008 (50.0%); joint favourites won 3 of 13. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £54.10 — a profit of £22.10. 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 Madam Harriet (GB) at 25/1 in the 5:25 Dave Nevison On WBX.COM Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase at Chepstow (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 8 March 2008?: The feature race was the 2:45 Prix Altipan () (Listed) at Saint-Cloud (FR), won by Gris De Gris (IRE).
What time was the first race on 8 March 2008?: The first race was the 12:40 Prix Alcantara II at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 7:20 Be In Game! Betlive At williamhill.co.uk Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).