What horse racing was on 16 March 2008?

27 races across 4 meetings were run on 16 March 2008: Auteuil (FR) (7 races), Fontwell (7 races), Limerick (IRE) (7 races) and Navan (IRE) (6 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Fontwell in Great Britain; Limerick (IRE) and Navan (IRE) 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 16 March 2008?

Auteuil (FR): Heavy (Turf); Fontwell: Heavy (Turf); Limerick (IRE): Heavy (Turf); Navan (IRE): Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 16 March 2008?

Outright favourites won 5 of 19 on 16 March 2008 (26.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £19.00 and returned £14.38 — a loss of £4.62. 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 Toulesquatre (FR) at 25/1 in the 3:45 Prix Rush at Auteuil (FR).

What was the feature race on 16 March 2008?

The feature race was the 3:15 Prix Jacques D'Indy (Hurdle) (Grade 3) at Auteuil (FR), won by Madox (FR).

What time was the first race on 16 March 2008?

The first race was the 1:10 Prix Auricula at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 5:45 Bank Of Ireland (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race at Limerick (IRE).

Racing Results

Sunday 16 March 2008

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27 races were run across 4 meetings on 16 March 2008: Auteuil (FR), Fontwell, Limerick (IRE) and Navan (IRE).

Auteuil (FR) Heavy · Turf · 7 races · France

Outright favs won 0 of 1 · Biggest winner 25/1

1:10 Prix Auricula (Hurdle) (Fillies) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 3 ran
1. 19. Chuchoteuse (FR)Won by 20 lengths · J: Bertrand Thelier · T: L Postic
2. 213. Stuff Of Dreams (GB)
3. 36. Real Star Dust (FR)
1:45 Prix Univers II (Hurdle) (Listed Handicap) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 3 ran
1. 14. Atlas Du Berlais (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Cyrille Gombeau · T: Robert Collet
2. 22. Assureur (FR)
3. 31. Tsavo Ouest (FR)
2:15 Prix Haroue (Chase) Chase · 2m2½f · 3 ran
1. 14. Ouest Vendeen (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Guillaume Riviere · T: Francois Nicolle
2. 23. Odeillo Du Mathan (FR)
3. 39. Na Bald (FR)
2:45 Prix Colonel De La Horie (Chase) Chase · 2m2½f · 3 ran
1. 19. Marchand De Dames (FR)Won by 15 lengths · J: Mr J P McKeown · T: F-M Cottin
2. 23. Grand Cyborg (FR)
3. 38. Try Turgeon (FR)
3:15 Prix Jacques D'Indy (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 3 ran
1. 17. Madox (FR)Won by 5 lengths · J: Bastien Benard · T: J Bertran De Balanda
2. 29. Quicody (FR)
3. 33. Swiss Note (FR)
3:45 Prix Rush (Hurdle) (Colts & Geldings) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 4 ran
1. 16. Toulesquatre (FR)25/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Samuel Massinot · T: Mme I Pacault
2. 212. Mr Thriller (FR)7/4 fav
3. 32. Sir Dal (FR)7/2
4:15 Prix De La Christiniere (Chase) Chase · 2m1½f · 5 ran
1. 19. Pistol Jack (FR)Won by 8 lengths · J: Gregory Adam · T: M Rolland
2. 23. Kruscyna (FR)
3. 38. Qualyjenka (FR)

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Fontwell Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 17/2

2:20 Hammerpot Brewery Premium Sussex Ales "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m1½f · 7 ran
1. 14. Latalanta (FR)100/30Won by 8 lengths · J: Philip Hide · T: Gary Moore
2. 22. FortificationI (USA)3/1 fav
3. 36. Valentia Island I (IRE)7/2
2:55 India Gate Restaurant Arundel And Chichester Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 3 ran
1. 12. Explosive Fox (IRE)15/8Won by 6 lengths · J: Sean Curran · T: Sean Curran
2. 21. Cava Bien (GB)8/11 fav
3. 35. The Walnut Tree (IRE)7/1
3:25 Brightwells Sell Winners At Ascot & Cheltenham Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m1½f · 5 ran
1. 15. Misbehaviour (GB)Evens favWon by 17 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Jim Best
2. 21. Tashkandi (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Carew Lad (GB)7/2
4:00 Too Close To Call Book Launch Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 3f · 10 ran
1. 111. Hazeljack (GB)17/2Won by 8 lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Arthur Whiting
2. 210. Kiltimoney (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 37. Master Alf (IRE)16/1
4:30 onlyproperty.co.uk Invest In Greece Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m1½f · 5 ran
1. 13. Maximix (GB)100/30Won by 14 lengths · J: Eamon Dehdashti · T: Gary Moore
2. 27. Spider Boy (GB)4/1
3. 35. Wishes Or Watches (IRE)14/1
4. F4. Just Paddy (GB) · fell5/4 fav
5:00 bet365 Best Guaranteed Odds On Every Race Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m1½f · 6 ran
1. 13. Cleymor House (IRE)2/1 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Charlie Poste · T: Alison Thorpe
2. 28. Kappelhoff (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Olival (FR)9/4
5:30 Archibald Removals Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m5½f · 10 ran
1. 11. Arctic Shadow (GB)3/1Won by a length · J: Matt Crawley · T: Robin Dickin
2. 25. Little Rort (IRE)12/1
3. 314. Gracialina (GER)25/1
4. 82. Kisha King (IRE)5/2 fav

Fontwell racecourse statistics →

Limerick (IRE) Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:35 Limerick GAA Supporters Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f · 18 ran
1. 14. Hume River (IRE)12/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Andrew Leigh · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 213. Whatever Next (IRE)5/2
3. 39. Pick Of The Pike (IRE)10/1
4. 410. Reens Pike (IRE)7/4 fav
3:10 Dawn Omega Milk European Breeders Fund Mares Novice Hurdle () Hurdle · 2m · 8 ran
1. 15. Give It Time (GB)6/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Andrew Leigh · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 24. Forgivememaria (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Nirphania (GER)10/1
3:40 Bank Of Ireland European Breeders Fund Mares Novice Chase Chase · 2m 6f · 13 ran
1. 16. Candy Girl (IRE)11/4Won by 1½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Callherwhatulike (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 38. Its A Ladys Deal (IRE)7/1
4:15 Charleville Cheese Handicap Chase Chase · 3m · 16 ran
1. 14. Mouftari (USA)6/1Won by a short head · J: Davy Russell · T: C Byrnes
2. 27. Giolla An Bhaird (IRE)12/1
3. 39. Slyguff Rory (IRE)14/1
4. 88. Shifting Alliance (IRE)5/1 fav
4:45 Fitzpatrick's Sporting Club Limerick Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 10 ran
1. 12. Condara (IRE)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Shane Jackson · T: P J Rothwell
2. 211. Annie's Dream (IRE)20/1
3. 35. Moving On I (IRE)7/2 fav
5:15 Mullins Electrical Beginners Chase Chase · 2m3½f · 15 ran
1. 13. Jog OnI (IRE)5/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Miss Margaret M O'Sullivan
2. 25. Lukie Victor (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 316. Stonehouse (IRE)10/1
5:45 Bank Of Ireland (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 3f · 9 ran
1. 17. Thetwincamdrift (IRE)12/1Won by a neck · J: Mr B S Carey · T: Augustine Leahy
2. 25. Jessies Dream (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 34. Fussum (IRE)20/1

Limerick racecourse statistics →

Navan (IRE) Heavy · Turf · 6 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:25 Drogheda Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 11. Old Si (IRE)7/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Ian McCarthy · T: D T Hughes
2. 28. Right Or Wrong (IRE)100/30 fav
3. 33. Turtle Time Lucky (IRE)6/1
3:00 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 7f · 11 ran
1. 14. Jack The Bus (IRE)10/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Mr P J Casey · T: Peter Casey
2. 212. Oscar Time (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Ballytrim (IRE)4/1
4. 86. Sigma Digital (GB)5/2 fav
3:30 Kilberry Maiden Hurdle (Div I) Hurdle · 2m · 15 ran
1. 11. Ballydungmanor (IRE)11/8 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Michael Darcy · T: E Sheehy
2. 24. Gotcha Covered (GB)10/1
3. 33. Golden Hare (IRE)8/1
4:05 Slane Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f · 20 ran
1. 111. Hold The Pin (IRE)3/1 jt-favWon by a length · J: Robbie Colgan · T: A J Martin
2. 216. Killeaney (IRE)14/1
3. 33. Good FellaI (IRE)12/1
4:35 Kilberry Maiden Hurdle (Div II) Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 112. Tipolino (GER)7/2 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: H Rogers
2. 27. Jamesy McGuire (IRE)14/1
3. 33. Ceder Hill (IRE)12/1
5:05 Discover Meath (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 10 ran
1. 13. Base Player (IRE)16/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Mr A T Duff · T: Mrs Denise Foster
2. 24. Beneficial Banks (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Lasse Viern (IRE)11/4
4. 51. Judge Roy Bean (IRE)6/4 fav

Navan racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 27 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 favourites5 of 19 won26.3% · 19 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 £4.62Staked £19.00, returned £14.38 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerToulesquatre (FR) 25/1The 3:45 Prix Rush at Auteuil (FR)
Joint favourites1 of 4 won25.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Auteuil (FR)	0	1	7	—
Fontwell	2	7	7	—
Limerick (IRE)	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Navan (IRE)	2	5	6	1 of 2 won

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 16 March 2008?: 27 races across 4 meetings were run on 16 March 2008: Auteuil (FR) (7 races), Fontwell (7 races), Limerick (IRE) (7 races) and Navan (IRE) (6 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Fontwell in Great Britain; Limerick (IRE) and Navan (IRE) 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 16 March 2008?: Auteuil (FR): Heavy (Turf); Fontwell: Heavy (Turf); Limerick (IRE): Heavy (Turf); Navan (IRE): Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 16 March 2008?: Outright favourites won 5 of 19 on 16 March 2008 (26.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £19.00 and returned £14.38 — a loss of £4.62. 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 Toulesquatre (FR) at 25/1 in the 3:45 Prix Rush at Auteuil (FR).
What was the feature race on 16 March 2008?: The feature race was the 3:15 Prix Jacques D'Indy (Hurdle) (Grade 3) at Auteuil (FR), won by Madox (FR).
What time was the first race on 16 March 2008?: The first race was the 1:10 Prix Auricula at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 5:45 Bank Of Ireland (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race at Limerick (IRE).