What horse racing was on 8 March 2009?

28 races across 4 meetings were run on 8 March 2009: Auteuil (FR) (7 races), Kelso (7 races), Market Rasen (7 races) and Warwick (7 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Kelso, Market Rasen and Warwick 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 8 March 2009?

Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Kelso: Soft (Turf); Market Rasen: Good To Soft (Turf); Warwick: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 8 March 2009?

Outright favourites won 6 of 21 on 8 March 2009 (28.6%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £21.00 and returned £15.87 — a loss of £5.13. 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 Magical Legend (GB) at 33/1 in the 4:15 Wilson & Co Vauxhall & Chevrolet Handicap Hurdle at Market Rasen (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 8 March 2009?

The feature race was the 2:50 Prix Duc d'Anjou (Chase) (Grade 3) at Auteuil (FR), won by Rubi Ball (FR).

What time was the first race on 8 March 2009?

The first race was the 1:15 Prix Ventriloque at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 5:25 D.B.S. Standard Open NH Flat Race at Kelso.

Racing Results

Sunday 8 March 2009

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28 races were run across 4 meetings on 8 March 2009: Auteuil (FR), Kelso, Market Rasen and Warwick.

Auteuil (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 7 races · France

Outright favs won 0 of 1

1:15 Prix Ventriloque (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 5 ran
1. 18. Rock Noir (FR)Won by 20 lengths · J: Alexis Acker · T: M Rolland
2. 22. Quietly Winner (GER)
3. 314. Miss Cybelle (FR)
1:50 Prix du Cheval de l'Annee 2008 (Prix Karcimont) (Chase) (Handicap) Chase · 2m4½f · 4 ran
1. 18. Pyla (FR)Won by a neck · J: D Gallagher · T: F-M Cottin
2. 212. Costic (FR)
3. 310. Phil Bey (FR)
2:20 Prix Rabastens (Hurdle) (Claimer) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 4 ran
1. 112. Dolelouis (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Cyrille Gombeau · T: J-L Gay
2. 28. Sauta Plech (FR)
3. 34. Onde De Sivola (FR)
2:50 Prix Duc d'Anjou (Chase) Chase · 2m1½f · 4 ran
1. 15. Rubi Ball (FR)Won by 8 lengths · J: Christophe Pieux · T: J Ortet
2. 218. Baraka Du Berlais (FR)
3. 310. Futio (FR)
3:20 Prix d'Olivet (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 3 ran
1. 12. Bleu Et Rose (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Cyrille Gombeau · T: E Leray
2. 214. Arvika Ligeonniere (FR)19/1
3. 34. Verco De Clermont (FR)
3:50 Prix Cousin Pons (Chase) Chase · 2m2½f · 4 ran
1. 19. Deus Ex Machina (FR)Won by 10 lengths · J: Elwis Lequesne · T: B De Watrigant
2. 215. Menes (IRE)
3. 35. Nokando (FR)
4:20 Prix Jean Doumen (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 3 ran
1. 16. Cyrlight (FR)Won by 10 lengths · J: Jacques Ricou · T: A Chaille-Chaille
2. 21. Oculi (FR)
3. 38. En La Cruz (FR)

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Kelso Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:25 Peter & Gillian Allan 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f · 10 ran
1. 11. Sir Tantallus Hawk (GB)1/2 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 26. Nonotreally (GB)100/1
3. 37. Sundae Best (IRE)20/1
2:55 Fishermans Arms Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 11 ran
1. 15. Sphinx (FR)13/8 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Keith Mercer · T: Edwin Tuer
2. 22. Classic Cut (GB)6/1
3. 31. Cassius (IRE)11/4
3:25 L.C.S. Joinery Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 6f 110y · 7 ran
1. 13. Cornerback (IRE)5/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Davy Condon · T: Nicky Richards
2. 21. Super Baby (FR)15/8 fav
3. 36. Waterski (GB)12/1
3:55 Collingwood Arms Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 7 ran
1. 13. Gringo (GB)11/4Won by 3 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Howard Johnson
2. 25. Ormus (GB)10/3
3. 34. Marcel (FR)9/1
4. F2. Mohayer (IRE) · fell9/4 fav
4:25 Kelso Annual Members Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f · 5 ran
1. 13. Bold Ransom (IRE)5/2 jt-favWon by 7 lengths · J: James Reveley · T: Keith Reveley
2. 26. Twelve Paces (GB)7/2
3. 32. More Likely (GB)14/1
4:55 Potassium Partnership 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f · 9 ran
1. 16. Singing Wizard (GB)14/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 27. Spellchecker (IRE)10/3
3. 32. Best Lover (FR)8/15 fav
5:25 D.B.S. Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 110y · 14 ran
1. 19. Premier Sagas (FR)5/4 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Davy Condon · T: Nicky Richards
2. 23. Ballymacduff (IRE)9/1
3. 36. Cool Mission (IRE)10/1

Kelso racecourse statistics →

Market Rasen Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

2:15 Pertemps People Development Training Series Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 10 ran
1. 16. Galaxy Rock (IRE)9/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Richie McLernon · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 25. Lawgiver (IRE)11/1
3. 39. Carrickmines (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
2:45 17th May Is Countryside Day Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 13 ran
1. 11. Phoudamour (FR)1/2 favWon by a short head · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 210. Quentin Collonges (FR)10/3
3. 39. Prairie Spirit (FR)50/1
3:15 Racing UK On Channel 432 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 8 ran
1. 12. It's Like That (IRE)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mr A J Berry · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 27. Sycho Fred (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 34. Keen Warrior (GB)12/1
3:45 Book Tickets Online At marketrasenraces.co.uk Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 16. Toulouse Express (IRE)13/2Won by half a length · J: Kenny Johnson · T: Robert Johnson
2. 27. Paradise Expected (GB)8/11 fav
3. 34. Island Key (IRE)33/1
4:15 Wilson & Co Vauxhall & Chevrolet Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m · 12 ran
1. 12. Magical Legend (GB)33/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tom Siddall · T: Liam Corcoran
2. 29. Go Amwell (GB)20/1
3. 313. Pelo Du Bief (FR)11/1
4. PU7. Ballycarney (IRE) · pulled up5/2 fav
4:45 14th April Is Family Fun Day 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 8 ran
1. 110. Trafalgar Road (IRE)28/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tom Siddall · T: Charlie Longsdon
2. 28. Springfield Raki (GB)6/1
3. 31. My Moment (IRE)4/6 fav
5:15 Newcomers Day Is Next Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 2f · 5 ran
1. 17. Glimmer of Light (IRE)3/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Charlie Huxley · T: Dr Richard Newland
2. 22. Imminent Victory (GB)5/2
3. 35. Peak Seasons (IRE)14/1
4. F3. Laharna (GB) · fell11/8 fav

Market Rasen racecourse statistics →

Warwick Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

2:05 Cheltenham Free Bets With Freebetshere.com Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 18 ran
1. 110. No Supper (IRE)7/2 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Richard Killoran · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 21. Darksideofthemoon (IRE)6/1
3. 39. Waarid (GB)20/1
2:35 Horse Racing Bets With Freebetshere.com Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 1f · 11 ran
1. 16. Outlaw Tom (IRE)12/1Won by 8 lengths · J: William Kennedy · T: Alex Hales
2. 21. Kilbeggan Blade (GB)2/5 fav
3. 37. Paddy Live (FR)40/1
3:05 Free Gold Cup Bets With Freebetshere.com E.B.F./T.B.A. Mares' Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 4 ran
1. 11. Marsh Court (GB)2/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Jamie Snowden
2. 25. Ruby Dante (IRE)11/1
3. UR2. Arctic Magic (IRE) · unseated rider4/6 fav
3:35 Cheltenham Festival Free Bets With Freebetshere.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 5 ran
1. 11. Nelson (FR)15/8Won by 11 lengths · J: Michael Murphy · T: Rob Summers
2. 24. Major Euro (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Incorporation (GB)13/2
4. 42. Devil's Creek (IRE)7/4 fav
4:05 Freebetshere.com Free Football Bet Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 18 ran
1. 111. Pure Genius (IRE)10/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Danny Cook · T: David Pipe
2. 212. Dance Island (IRE)20/1
3. 32. Yeoman Spirit (IRE)6/1
4. 57. Cash For Honours (GB)4/1 fav
4:35 Free Bets With Freebetshere.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 5f · 6 ran
1. 14. Keenan's Future (IRE)7/2Won by 15 lengths · J: Michael Murphy · T: Ian Williams
2. 21. Gaora Lane (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 35. The Gangerman (IRE)6/1
5:05 I Want A Free Bet At Freebetshere.com Mares' Maiden Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 20 ran
1. 18. Lady Vera (GB)33/1Won by a length · J: Jimmy McCarthy · T: Charlie Morlock
2. 217. Jenny's Gold (GB)14/1
3. 310. Miss Nightshade (GB)16/1
4. 618. Mayberry (GB)11/10 fav

Warwick racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 28 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 favourites6 of 21 won28.6% · 21 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 £5.13Staked £21.00, returned £15.87 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMagical Legend (GB) 33/1The 4:15 Wilson & Co Vauxhall & Chevrolet Handicap Hurdle at Market Rasen · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Auteuil (FR)	0	1	7	—
Kelso	4	7	7	—
Market Rasen	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Warwick	1	7	7	—

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. 7 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 2009?: 28 races across 4 meetings were run on 8 March 2009: Auteuil (FR) (7 races), Kelso (7 races), Market Rasen (7 races) and Warwick (7 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Kelso, Market Rasen and Warwick 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 8 March 2009?: Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Kelso: Soft (Turf); Market Rasen: Good To Soft (Turf); Warwick: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 8 March 2009?: Outright favourites won 6 of 21 on 8 March 2009 (28.6%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £21.00 and returned £15.87 — a loss of £5.13. 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 Magical Legend (GB) at 33/1 in the 4:15 Wilson & Co Vauxhall & Chevrolet Handicap Hurdle at Market Rasen (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 8 March 2009?: The feature race was the 2:50 Prix Duc d'Anjou (Chase) (Grade 3) at Auteuil (FR), won by Rubi Ball (FR).
What time was the first race on 8 March 2009?: The first race was the 1:15 Prix Ventriloque at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 5:25 D.B.S. Standard Open NH Flat Race at Kelso.