What horse racing was on 16 March 2009?

23 races across 4 meetings were run on 16 March 2009: Compiegne (FR) (2 races), Hereford (6 races), Kempton (AW) (8 races) and Taunton (7 races). That is Compiegne (FR) in France; Hereford, Kempton (AW) and Taunton 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 16 March 2009?

Compiegne (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Hereford: Good (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Taunton: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 16 March 2009?

Outright favourites won 6 of 19 on 16 March 2009 (31.6%); joint favourites won 1 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £19.00 and returned £10.72 — a loss of £8.28. 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 Heir To Be (GB) at 12/1 in the 3:10 paddypower.com Handicap Hurdle at Hereford.

What time was the first race on 16 March 2009?

The first race was the 10:07 Prix Henry Foy at Compiegne (FR); the last was the 6:00 freebets.co.uk Free Sports Bets Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Monday 16 March 2009

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23 races were run across 4 meetings on 16 March 2009: Compiegne (FR), Hereford, Kempton (AW) and Taunton.

Compiegne (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 2 races · France

10:07 Prix Henry Foy Flat · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 1Allybar (IRE)Won by a neck · J: Davy Bonilla · T: C Laffon-Parias
2. 2Hermoun (FR)
3. 3Diyadin (FR)
11:07 Prix Pierre Jamme Flat · 1m 2f · 5 ran
1. 1Celimene (IRE)Won by 2½ lengths · J: Yann Lerner · T: C Lerner
2. 2Sand River (IRE)
3. 3Zagzig (GB)

Compiegne racecourse statistics →

Hereford Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:10 paddypower.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 16. Zorro De La Vega (FR)8/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Seamus Durack · T: P Kelsall
2. 25. Jack's Lad (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 38. Jimmy Bedney (IRE)8/1
2:40 paddypower.com Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 13 ran
1. 19. Oddshoes (IRE)9/2Won by 11 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Kevin M Prendergast
2. 25. Ffos Las Diamond (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 32. Bon Viveur (GB)8/1
3:10 paddypower.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 17 ran
1. 11. Heir To Be (GB)12/1Won by a length · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Andrew Haynes
2. 217. Patrixbourne (GB)80/1
3. 37. Ashwell Lad (IRE)14/1
4. 516. Heezagrey (IRE)11/4 fav
3:40 Digibet.co.uk Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 7f · 10 ran
1. 11. Chiaro (FR)6/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 210. Fine By Me (IRE)5/1 co-fav
3. 34. L'aventure (FR)11/2
4:10 paddypower.com Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 5 ran
1. 11. Deep Purple (GB)4/9 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Paul Moloney · T: Evan Williams
2. 24. Divine Gift (GB)4/1
3. 32. Orrezzo (GER)28/1
4:40 paddypower.com Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 10 ran
1. 111. Tzora (GB)2/5 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 25. Sail And Return (GB)14/1
3. 39. Mizzurka (GB)40/1

Hereford racecourse statistics →

Kempton (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/1

2:30 freebets.co.uk Over 5000 In Free Bets Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 11. Stand Guard (GB)11/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tolley Dean · T: Paul Howling
2. 25. Kidlat (GB)4/1
3. 34. Folio (IRE)8/1
4. 58. Lake Poet (IRE)7/4 fav
3:00 freebets.co.uk Online Betting Forum Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 17. Filun (GB)11/2Won by a head · J: Ian Mongan · T: Anthony Middleton
2. 23. Wait For The Light (GB)12/1
3. 31. Imperial Harry (GB)3/1
4. 42. Dishdasha (IRE)6/4 fav
3:30 freebets.co.uk Free Bets Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 19. Photographic (GB)2/1 jt-favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Michael Hills · T: B W Hills
2. 27. Mosqueras Romance (GB)2/1 jt-fav
3. 314. Wadaat (GB)8/1
4:00 freebets.co.uk Midweek Football Free Bets Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 12. Soccerjackpot (USA)13/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: Clive Cox
2. 28. Pegasus Again (USA)11/1
3. 31. Princely Hero (IRE)8/1
4. 77. Faithful Ruler (USA)7/4 fav
4:30 freebets.co.uk Champions League Free Bets Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 16. Statute Book (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: David Probert · T: Sylvester Kirk
2. 22. Pegasus Lad (USA)5/2
3. 34. Pearl of Manacor (IRE)4/5 fav
5:00 freebets.co.uk Internet Free Bets Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 17. Aroundthebay (GB)4/1Won by a neck · J: Chris Catlin · T: Harry Dunlop
2. 25. Daddy's Gift (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 36. Miss Chamanda (IRE)6/1
5:30 freebets.co.uk Free Sports Bets Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 111. Sherjawy (IRE)11/1Won by half a length · J: Sam Hitchcott · T: Zoe Davison
2. 21. Patavium Prince (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 310. Flamestone (GB)11/2
6:00 freebets.co.uk Free Sports Bets Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 17. Mr Skipiton (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: Tom McLaughlin · T: Brian McMath
2. 21. Elusive Dreams (USA)6/1
3. 311. Briannsta (IRE)4/1
4. 54. Morse (IRE)9/4 fav

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/2

2:20 southwest-racing.com Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 13 ran
1. 17. Lavender Track (IRE)11/8 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Andrew Thornton · T: David Arbuthnot
2. 22. Bright Quest (GB)15/2
3. 31. Alflora Dora (GB)11/4
2:50 Armada Dental Practice Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 13 ran
1. 113. Yetholm (USA)5/4 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Rhys Flint · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 21. Take Me There (GB)4/1
3. 36. Boogie Dancer (GB)66/1
3:20 Orchard Restaurant Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 4 ran
1. 12. Leading Contender (IRE)1/4 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Rhys Flint · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 24. Topless (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Lonesome Boatman (IRE)66/1
3:50 Staple Fitzpaine Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 1f · 10 ran
1. 19. Quasar d'Oudairies (FR)7/2Won by half a length · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Nick Williams
2. 21. Royal Rationale (IRE)9/1
3. 36. Nothing Is Forever (IRE)4/1
4. 47. Simply Blue (GB)3/1 fav
4:20 Orchard Portman Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 8 ran
1. 17. Long Hop (IRE)7/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alan King
2. 21. Bench Warrent (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 34. Lord Shark (IRE)8/1
4:50 Thurlbear Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 9 ran
1. 12. Cava Bien (GB)9/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Bernie Wharfe · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 24. I Hear Thunder (IRE)7/1
3. 39. Ede'iff (GB)18/1
4. PU1. Night Safe (IRE) · pulled up7/2 fav
5:20 Corfe Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 14 ran
1. 11. Giordano Bruno (IRE)Evens favWon by 11 lengths · J: Rhys Flint · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 214. Roko Dancer (FR)6/1
3. 33. Tim Henry (IRE)22/1
4. 32. Swansbrook (IRE)5/2

Taunton racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 23 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 19 won31.6% · 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 £8.28Staked £19.00, returned £10.72 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerHeir To Be (GB) 12/1The 3:10 paddypower.com Handicap Hurdle at Hereford
Joint favourites1 of 5 won20.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Compiegne (FR)	0	0	2	—
Hereford	2	5	6	0 of 3 won
Kempton (AW)	0	7	8	1 of 2 won
Taunton	4	7	7	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 2 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 2 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 2009?: 23 races across 4 meetings were run on 16 March 2009: Compiegne (FR) (2 races), Hereford (6 races), Kempton (AW) (8 races) and Taunton (7 races). That is Compiegne (FR) in France; Hereford, Kempton (AW) and Taunton 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 16 March 2009?: Compiegne (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Hereford: Good (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Taunton: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 16 March 2009?: Outright favourites won 6 of 19 on 16 March 2009 (31.6%); joint favourites won 1 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £19.00 and returned £10.72 — a loss of £8.28. 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 Heir To Be (GB) at 12/1 in the 3:10 paddypower.com Handicap Hurdle at Hereford.
What time was the first race on 16 March 2009?: The first race was the 10:07 Prix Henry Foy at Compiegne (FR); the last was the 6:00 freebets.co.uk Free Sports Bets Handicap at Kempton (AW).