What horse racing was on 17 March 2008?

27 races across 4 meetings were run on 17 March 2008: Down Royal (7 races), Taunton (6 races), Wexford (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Down Royal and Wexford in Ireland; Taunton and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain. 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 2008?

Down Royal: Soft (Turf); Taunton: Heavy (Turf); Wexford: Yielding (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 17 March 2008?

Outright favourites won 5 of 24 on 17 March 2008 (20.8%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £24.00 and returned £12.98 — a loss of £11.02. 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 Silver Palm (IRE) at 20/1 in the 3:05 Arctic Tack Stud Maiden Hurdle at Wexford.

What time was the first race on 17 March 2008?

The first race was the 2:00 Happy Easter At Pontin's Amateurs' Claiming Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW); the last was the 5:35 Micheal O'murchadha Memorial Flat Race at Wexford.

Racing Results

Monday 17 March 2008

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27 races were run across 4 meetings on 17 March 2008: Down Royal, Taunton, Wexford and Wolverhampton (AW).

Down Royal Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 8/1

2:15 Inbev Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 17 ran
1. 12. Kronos (GER)8/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Martin Ferris · T: Mervyn Torrens
2. 21. Direct Exit (IRE)2/5 fav
3. 312. Ragtime Lucy (IRE)16/1
2:45 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (77-90) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 20 ran
1. 112. Naujella Girl (IRE)7/1Won by 6 lengths · J: M P Watts · T: J G Cosgrave
2. 213. The Corby Glenn (IRE)10/1
3. 31. Coldwells (IRE)9/1
3:25 Beck's Vier Beginners Chase Chase · 2m · 13 ran
1. 111. Western Whisky (FR)9/2 jt-favWon by 2 lengths · J: B M Cash · T: Mrs D A Love
2. 24. Freddie Foster (IRE)10/1
3. 37. Ross Accord (IRE)16/1
3:55 Tennent's No.1 Chase Chase · 3m 2f · 7 ran
1. 13. In The Loop (IRE)8/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Roger Loughran · T: R T J Wilson
2. 22. Dun Doire (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 36. Point Barrow (IRE)13/8
4:25 Hoegaarden Beginners Chase Chase · 3m · 13 ran
1. 19. Prince Of Leisure (IRE)5/1Won by 23 lengths · J: R P McNally · T: D Broad
2. 21. Earl Of Kilcombe (IRE)10/1
3. 310. Rodybolands (IRE)7/1
4. UR7. Offaly (IRE) · unseated rider8/11 fav
4:55 Stella Artois Hunters Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 11. Big Zoomo (IRE)10/3Won by 9 lengths · J: Mr N McParlan · T: S McParlan
2. 25. Skellig Rock Lad (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 38. Mill Row (IRE)6/1
5:25 Bass (pro/am) Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 13 ran
1. 113. Jenna Marie (IRE)7/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Mr D W Cullen · T: B R Hamilton
2. 211. Serious Intent (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Asis Supreme (IRE)9/1
4. 48. Jamsie Hall (IRE)5/2 fav

Down Royal racecourse statistics →

Taunton Heavy · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:20 St Patrick's Day Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 4 ran
1. 12. Quinte du Chatelet (FR)3/1Won by 24 lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: David Pipe
2. 23. Sangfroid (GB)33/1
3. PU1. I Predict A Riot (IRE) · pulled up4/9 fav
2:50 Tincknell Mitsubishi Outlander Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 6 ran
1. 12. Double Dizzy (GB)6/4 favWon by 26 lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Bob Buckler
2. 26. La Dame Brune (FR)11/4
3. 31. Cardenas (GER)8/1
3:20 Sweet Molly Malone Mares Only Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 6 ran
1. 16. Tambourine Ridge (IRE)2/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Henry Daly
2. 21. Aya (GB)9/4
3. 35. She's Little Don (GB)33/1
4. PU4. Pretty Neat (IRE) · pulled up15/8 fav
3:50 Farmers Inn At Higher West Hatch Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 6 ran
1. 16. Magnifico (FR)14/1Won by 18 lengths · J: James White · T: Mrs K Waldron
2. 23. Dip Anchor (GB)12/1
3. 31. Kornati Kid (GB)6/4 fav
4:20 Shamrock Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 5 ran
1. 13. Young Dancer (IRE)11/4Won by 21 lengths · J: Jack Doyle · T: Victor Dartnall
2. 21. Mighty Moose (IRE)11/4
3. 32. Keepatem (IRE)5/2 fav
4:50 Leprechaun Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 8 ran
1. 12. Darstardly Dick (IRE)11/10 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Jack Doyle · T: Victor Dartnall
2. 21. Beat The System (GB)8/1
3. 38. Callerlilly (GB)22/1

Taunton racecourse statistics →

Wexford Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

2:35 Hamford Stud Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 17. King Of Prussia (IRE)14/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Tom Doyle · T: Ms F M Crowley
2. 211. Strolling Home (IRE)33/1
3. 39. Sebadee (IRE)5/2 fav
3:05 Arctic Tack Stud Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 112. Silver Palm (IRE)20/1Won by half a length · J: Sean Flanagan · T: Liz Doyle
2. 25. Cler (IRE)10/3
3. 310. Pin D'Estruval (FR)Evens fav
3:35 Richard Browne & Sons Ltd. Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 6 ran
1. 13. Call Me Max (GB)10/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: J R Barry · T: Eoin Doyle
2. 22. Wins Now (GB)1/3 fav
3. 36. Loughanelteen (IRE)12/1
4:05 Saltees Island Novice Handicap Hurdle (81-109) Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 18. Duers (IRE)13/2Won by a neck · J: Robbie Power · T: Paul Magnier
2. 23. Swiftmarc (IRE)11/2
3. 31. Motaraqeb (GB)3/1 fav
4:35 Pinnacle Handicap Hurdle (81-116) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 18. Rossbeigh (IRE)9/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: P Hughes
2. 29. Parknakyle (IRE)7/1
3. 36. Darazari River (IRE)6/1
5:05 Knockhouse Stud EBF (Mares) INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 13 ran
1. 17. Down By The Sea (IRE)10/1Won by a length · J: Brian O'Connell · T: Philip Fenton
2. 210. Lady Roberta (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 314. Silver Lily (IRE)10/1
5:35 Micheal O'murchadha Memorial Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f · 12 ran
1. 111. Flirthing Around (IRE)9/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Emmet Mullins · T: S J Treacy
2. 29. Shinan Thyne (IRE)10/1
3. 312. Definite Deploy (IRE)16/1
4. 44. Good Time Bob (IRE)2/1 fav

Wexford (2005–2015) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:00 Happy Easter At Pontin's Amateurs' Claiming Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 11 ran
1. 13. Mountain Pass (USA)16/1Won by half a length · J: Miss Isabel Tompsett · T: Bernard Llewellyn
2. 21. Arturius (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Machinate (USA)9/4 fav
2:30 Happy Easter At Pontin's Amateurs' Claiming Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 11 ran
1. 14. Blue Sky Thinking (IRE)7/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Miss L E Burke · T: K R Burke
2. 27. Casablanca Minx (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Red Rudy (GB)10/3
4. 76. Circus Polka (USA)11/4 fav
3:00 Book Online At wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 8 ran
1. 14. Montemayorprincess (IRE)5/2 jt-favWon by a neck · J: Andrew Elliott · T: Derek Haydn Jones
2. 21. Climate (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Time To Regret (GB)13/2
3:30 Join The Easter Parade At Pontin's Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 20y · 9 ran
1. 15. Hurricane Hen (GB)11/8 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Jim Boyle
2. 21. Golden Dane (IRE)9/4
3. 32. Bahamarama (IRE)20/1
4:00 Get Egg-Cited For Easter At Pontin's Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 11 ran
1. 12. Thebes (GB)7/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Greg Fairley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 29. Greystoke Prince (GB)5/2
3. 311. Johnny Friendly (GB)5/1
4:30 Sponsor A Race By Calling 01902 390009 Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 50y · 12 ran
1. 18. Boy On A Swing (USA)7/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Chris Catlin · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 27. Spanish Diva (GB)13/8 fav
3. 39. Piermarini (GB)9/4
5:00 Get Cracking And Book Now At Pontin's Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 103y · 6 ran
1. 12. Mischief Making (USA)11/4Won by a short head · J: Tom McLaughlin · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 24. Brave Hawk (GB)7/4 fav
3. 31. Safebreaker (GB)7/1

Wolverhampton (AW) 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 24 won20.8% · 24 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 £11.02Staked £24.00, returned £12.98 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSilver Palm (IRE) 20/1The 3:05 Arctic Tack Stud Maiden Hurdle at Wexford
Joint favourites2 of 6 won33.3% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Down Royal	0	5	7	1 of 4 won
Taunton	2	6	6	—
Wexford	1	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	2	6	7	1 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 17 March 2008?: 27 races across 4 meetings were run on 17 March 2008: Down Royal (7 races), Taunton (6 races), Wexford (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Down Royal and Wexford in Ireland; Taunton and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain. 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 2008?: Down Royal: Soft (Turf); Taunton: Heavy (Turf); Wexford: Yielding (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 17 March 2008?: Outright favourites won 5 of 24 on 17 March 2008 (20.8%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £24.00 and returned £12.98 — a loss of £11.02. 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 Silver Palm (IRE) at 20/1 in the 3:05 Arctic Tack Stud Maiden Hurdle at Wexford.
What time was the first race on 17 March 2008?: The first race was the 2:00 Happy Easter At Pontin's Amateurs' Claiming Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW); the last was the 5:35 Micheal O'murchadha Memorial Flat Race at Wexford.