What horse racing was on 26 March 2008?

27 races across 4 meetings were run on 26 March 2008: Kempton (7 races), Newcastle (7 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). All 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 26 March 2008?

Kempton: Good To Soft (Turf); Newcastle: Good (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 26 March 2008?

Outright favourites won 3 of 24 on 26 March 2008 (12.5%); joint favourites won 3 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £24.00 and returned £8.25 — a loss of £15.75. 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 Elusive Warrior (USA) at 16/1 in the 4:00 Own A Racehorse With Hambleton Racing Handicap at Southwell (AW) (one of 2 winners at that price).

What time was the first race on 26 March 2008?

The first race was the 2:10 intercasino.co.uk 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle at Kempton; the last was the 9:20 Pontin's Great Fun, Great Times Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Wednesday 26 March 2008

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27 races were run across 4 meetings on 26 March 2008: Kempton, Newcastle, Southwell (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW).

Kempton Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/1

2:10 intercasino.co.uk 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 14. Greenbridge (IRE)6/5Won by 30 lengths · J: Jack Doyle · T: Alan King
2. 22. Procas de Thaix (FR)11/10 fav
3. 38. Uncle Eli (IRE)10/1
2:40 intercasino.co.uk Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 9 ran
1. 14. Busy Isit (GB)6/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 28. No Complaint (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 32. Witness Run (IRE)14/1
3:15 intercasino.co.uk Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 11 ran
1. 13. Quickbeam (IRE)9/4 jt-favWon by 7 lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Venetia Williams
2. 29. Soixante (IRE)9/4 jt-fav
3. 31. Mount Oscar (IRE)11/4
3:50 intercasino.co.uk Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 14 ran
1. 17. Pocket Aces (IRE)9/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Richard Rowe
2. 23. Mexican Pete (GB)10/1
3. 313. Cold Mountain (IRE)17/2
4. 54. Pace Shot (IRE)7/2 fav
4:25 intercasino.co.uk Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 19. Green Gamble (GB)9/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Richard Johnson · T: D M Grissell
2. 28. Mango Catcher (IRE)7/1
3. 37. Romany Dream (GB)10/1
5:00 intercasino.co.uk Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 16. Jazz Scene (IRE)6/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Tom Malone · T: Liam Corcoran
2. 25. Mutual Friend (USA)9/1
3. 32. Rapscallion (GER)10/1
4. PU8. Sam Lord (GB) · pulled up7/2 fav
5:30 intercasino.co.uk Corinthian Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 8 ran
1. 12. Jurado Express (IRE)9/2Won by 11 lengths · J: Robert Kirk · T: Miss Michelle Bentham
2. 21. You Do The Math (IRE)4/7 fav
3. 36. Urban Rebel (IRE)16/1

Kempton racecourse statistics →

Newcastle Good · Turf · 7 races

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:30 Saltwell Signs Conditionals' Mares Only Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 11 ran
1. 11. Bonnie Rock (IRE)9/2 jt-favWon by a length · J: Jakub Kocman · T: George Charlton
2. 25. Mini Minster (GB)10/1
3. 36. More Equity (GB)8/1
3:05 interskygroup.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 9 ran
1. 15. Ryminster (GB)9/2Won by half a length · J: Brian Hughes · T: John Wade
2. 22. Ocarina (FR)7/1
3. 36. Emerald Destiny (IRE)10/3 fav
3:40 Guinness Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 17 ran
1. 114. Stravaigin (GB)12/1Won by a head · J: Richie McGrath · T: Jim Goldie
2. 216. Pendle Forest (IRE)8/1
3. 311. Heathcliff (IRE)12/1
4. 85. Film Festival (USA)4/1 fav
4:15 St. James Place Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 15 ran
1. 19. Mill Side (GB)6/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Shane Byrne · T: Sue Smith
2. 21. My Arch (GB)3/1 fav
3. 33. April San (GB)7/2
4:50 James Fletcher Marquee & Pavilion Hire Novices' Handicap Chs Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 4 ran
1. 11. Raining Horse (FR)4/1Won by 22 lengths · J: Harry Haynes · T: James Ewart
2. 22. Kalmo Bay (FR)13/8
3. 36. Sticky End (GB)11/1
4. F5. Dawn Ride (IRE) · fell6/4 fav
5:20 Arc Electrical 0191 421 8929 Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 13. Andy Anshan (IRE)3/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Mr O Greenall · T: Howard Johnson
2. 22. Oaklands Luis (GB)5/1
3. 35. Kiora Bay (GB)8/1
4. UR8. The Names Bond (GB) · unseated rider11/4 fav
5:50 Palmer Hall Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 19. Schelm (GER)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tony Dobbin · T: Ronald O'Leary
2. 23. Diamond Frontier (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 311. The Honest Fiddler (GB)5/1

Newcastle racecourse statistics →

Southwell (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:20 Racehorse Ownership With Hambleton Racing Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 5 ran
1. 11. Cerebus (GB)2/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: William Buick · T: Alan McCabe
2. 22. Tilly's Dream (GB)4/1
3. 34. Rann Na Cille (IRE)5/1
2:50 Small & Friendly Syndicates With Hambleton Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 4 ran
1. 11. Fire Up The Band (GB)7/4Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Adrian Nicholls · T: David Nicholls
2. 22. Regal Royale (GB)25/1
3. 34. Savile's Delight (IRE)Evens fav
3:25 hambletonracing.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 11. Came Back (IRE)Evens favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 23. Dickie Le Davoir (GB)11/4
3. 35. Memphis Man (GB)15/2
4:00 Own A Racehorse With Hambleton Racing Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 19. Elusive Warrior (USA)16/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Neil Pollard · T: Alan McCabe
2. 25. The Geester (GB)3/1 fav
3. 31. Owed (GB)4/1
4:35 Call Hambleton Racing On 0800 321 3271 Classified Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 13. Bert's Memory (GB)8/1Won by a neck · J: Neil Callan · T: John Mackie
2. 28. Keon (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 312. Shifty (GB)5/1
5:10 Enjoy Hambleton Racing's Sole Owner Service Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 12. Tartan Tie (GB)4/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 23. Bentley Brook (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Putra Square (GB)6/1
4. 79. Sahrati (GB)13/8 fav
5:40 Register Your Interest At hambletonracing.co.uk Maiden Stks Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 13. Little Eden (IRE)11/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Phillip Makin · T: David Barron
2. 25. Tugalu (IRE)1/2 fav
3. 31. Princess Charlmane (IRE)40/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 6 races

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 16/1

6:50 Be Beside Seaside At Pontin's Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 20y · 9 ran
1. 19. Taboor (IRE)10/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Kirsty Milczarek · T: Robert Cowell
2. 24. Bentley (GB)4/1
3. 35. Twinned (IRE)3/1
4. 41. Blackheath (IRE)7/4 fav
7:20 Sponsor A Race By Calling 01902 390009 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 32y · 12 ran
1. 16. Playtotheaudience (GB)11/4 jt-favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 22. Optical Illusion (USA)14/1
3. 39. Marmooq (GB)11/4 jt-fav
7:50 Rock Around Croc At Pontin's Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 8 ran
1. 14. Justcallmehandsome (GB)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Billy Cray · T: Dominic Ffrench Davis
2. 22. Yes One (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 31. Harare (GB)15/2
8:20 Check In At Pontin's & Check Out The Fun Classified Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m 1f 103y · 13 ran
1. 16. Faraday (IRE)9/4Won by 3 lengths · J: Martin Harley · T: A P Stringer
2. 211. Tabulate (GB)16/1
3. 32. Bobering (GB)16/1
4. 78. Nanosecond (USA)5/4 fav
8:50 Stay At Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 103y · 10 ran
1. 16. Casablanca Minx (IRE)13/2Won by a short head · J: Richard Evans · T: David Evans
2. 21. My Mirasol (GB)3/1 fav
3. 34. Time To Regret (GB)7/1
9:20 Pontin's Great Fun, Great Times Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 20y · 7 ran
1. 17. Bookiesindex Boy (GB)16/1Won by a head · J: William Buick · T: J R Jenkins
2. 21. Distant Sun (USA)5/4 fav
3. 32. Almaty Express (GB)5/2

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 favourites3 of 24 won12.5% · 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 £15.75Staked £24.00, returned £8.25 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerElusive Warrior (USA) 16/1The 4:00 Own A Racehorse With Hambleton Racing Handicap at Southwell (AW) · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites3 of 6 won50.0% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Kempton	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Newcastle	0	6	7	1 of 2 won
Southwell (AW)	2	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	0	5	6	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 26 March 2008?: 27 races across 4 meetings were run on 26 March 2008: Kempton (7 races), Newcastle (7 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). All 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 26 March 2008?: Kempton: Good To Soft (Turf); Newcastle: Good (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 26 March 2008?: Outright favourites won 3 of 24 on 26 March 2008 (12.5%); joint favourites won 3 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £24.00 and returned £8.25 — a loss of £15.75. 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 Elusive Warrior (USA) at 16/1 in the 4:00 Own A Racehorse With Hambleton Racing Handicap at Southwell (AW) (one of 2 winners at that price).
What time was the first race on 26 March 2008?: The first race was the 2:10 intercasino.co.uk 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle at Kempton; the last was the 9:20 Pontin's Great Fun, Great Times Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).