What horse racing was on 17 March 2009?

41 races across 6 meetings were run on 17 March 2009: Down Royal (7 races), Exeter (6 races), Kempton (7 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (8 races), Southwell (AW) (6 races) and Wexford (7 races). That is Down Royal and Wexford in Ireland; Exeter, Kempton and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Saint-Cloud (FR) in France. 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 2009?

Down Royal: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Exeter: Good (Turf); Kempton: Good (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Wexford: Yielding (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 17 March 2009?

Outright favourites won 12 of 31 on 17 March 2009 (38.7%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £27.16 — a loss of £3.84. 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 Nothing's Easy (IRE) at 16/1 in the 2:00 CSP - Parking 'NH ' Novices' Hurdle at Kempton (one of 2 winners at that price).

What time was the first race on 17 March 2009?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix d'Auxerre at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 5:45 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Mares Flat Race at Wexford.

Racing Results

Tuesday 17 March 2009

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41 races were run across 6 meetings on 17 March 2009: Down Royal, Exeter, Kempton, Saint-Cloud (FR), Southwell (AW) and Wexford.

Down Royal Yielding To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

2:15 Smirnoff Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 19. Dundrum (IRE)11/10 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Andrew Leigh · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 211. Johnnyofcourse (IRE)5/2
3. 36. No Stopping Sarah (IRE)10/1
2:45 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 17 ran
1. 12. Liscarton Oscar (IRE)13/8 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Mark Bolger · T: C P Donoghue
2. 29. Willoughby Joe (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Posh Bird (IRE)10/1
3:25 Gordons Beginners Chase Chase · 2m · 17 ran
1. 116. Turtle Time Lucky (IRE)11/10 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Tommy Treacy · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 28. Melon Delta (IRE)14/1
3. 33. Davids Day (IRE)10/1
3:55 Guinness Chase Chase · 3m 2f · 9 ran
1. 11. One Cool Cookie (IRE)5/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: C F Swan
2. 210. Selection Box (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Arbor Supreme (IRE)4/5 fav
4:25 Baileys Beginners Chase Chase · 3m · 12 ran
1. 13. Casey Supreme (IRE)4/1Won by 19 lengths · J: Mr M M O'Connor · T: Leonard Whitmore
2. 27. Ramsden Boy (IRE)7/1
3. 39. Some Magic (IRE)33/1
4. F8. Sigma Digital (GB) · fell11/4 fav
4:55 Bushmills Hunters Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 18 ran
1. 12. Having A Cut (IRE)9/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Martin Burke · T: E J O'Grady
2. 216. Top twig (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 317. Brynner (IRE)4/1
5:25 Captain Morgan (pro/am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 16 ran
1. 12. Bostons Angel (IRE)5/2 favWon by a head · J: Mr R A Latta · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 213. Spencer's Hill (IRE)33/1
3. 311. Schindler's Pearl (IRE)40/1

Down Royal racecourse statistics →

Exeter Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

2:10 Sponsor At Exeter Novices' Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 10 ran
1. 17. Master Wells (IRE)7/2Won by 21 lengths · J: Hadden Frost · T: Jimmy Frost
2. 23. Benayoun (GB)16/1
3. 310. Ministerofinterior (GB)11/4
4. UR4. Fade To Grey (IRE) · unseated rider2/1 fav
2:40 Exeter Racecourse Conference Centre Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 11 ran
1. 17. Line Artic (FR)5/1Won by a neck · J: Danny Burton · T: Chris Down
2. 24. Desert Storm (DEN)6/1
3. 311. Local Present (IRE)9/2 fav
3:15 Elizabeth Finn Care Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 110y · 6 ran
1. 12. Or Jaune (FR)9/4Won by a neck · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 25. Manmoon (FR)16/1
3. 33. Oscar Bay (IRE)7/4 fav
3:50 Canadatravelcentre.co.uk Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 12 ran
1. 13. Peter Pole (FR)15/8 favWon by 17 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 24. Baren De Doc (IRE)8/1
3. 312. Killing Me Softly (GB)22/1
4:25 Robert Webb Travel Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m · 9 ran
1. 16. Mr Ed (IRE)13/2Won by a nose · J: Donal Devereux · T: Peter Bowen
2. 28. Shillingstone (GB)11/4
3. 37. Newbay Bob (GB)11/2
4. 41. Dancer Life (POL)5/2 fav
5:00 Become A Member Here At Exeter Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 14 ran
1. 16. Might As Well (GB)12/1Won by 23 lengths · J: Robert Walford · T: R H & Mrs S Alner
2. 29. Sawpit Solitaire (GB)11/1
3. 33. Paddys Honour (IRE)7/2 fav

Exeter racecourse statistics →

Kempton Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:00 CSP - Parking 'NH ' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 14. Nothing's Easy (IRE)16/1Won by a nose · J: Philip Hide · T: Gary Moore
2. 22. Conflictofinterest (GB)1/10 fav
3. 35. Ede's The Best (GB)33/1
2:30 Panoramic Bar And Restaurant Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 9 ran
1. 16. Fire And Rain (FR)10/1Won by 18 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 29. Ballyman (IRE)10/1
3. 34. Shake The Barley (IRE)13/2
4. PU7. Funny Fellow (GB) · pulled up7/2 fav
3:05 CSP - Stewarding Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 6 ran
1. 11. King's Forest (IRE)6/4Won by 16 lengths · J: Jack Doyle · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 23. China Gold (GB)8/11 fav
3. 34. Dundry (GB)20/1
3:40 Turftv Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 12 ran
1. 111. Earth Dream (IRE)11/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Mendo (GB)13/2
3. 31. Laredo Sound (IRE)9/2
4. 82. Royaleety (FR)10/3 fav
4:15 CSP - Cleaning Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 14. Green Gamble (GB)16/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Alex Merriam · T: Diana Grissell
2. 22. Dominican Monk (IRE)6/5 fav
3. 31. Ouste (FR)33/1
4:50 Rasher Frith Memorial Conditionals' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 19. Spanish Conquest (GB)7/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Rhys Flint · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 21. Sam Lord (GB)9/1
3. 34. Cockatoo (USA)16/1
4. 56. Green Belt Elite (FR)15/8 fav
5:20 Corinthian Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 12 ran
1. 13. Jurado Express (IRE)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Robert Kirk · T: Miss Michelle Bentham
2. 22. De Luain Gorm (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Nyrche (FR)7/2 jt-fav

Kempton racecourse statistics →

Saint-Cloud (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

12:50 Prix d'Auxerre (Handicap) Flat · 1m7½f · 4 ran
1. 16. Smart One (FR)Won by half a length · J: Dominique Boeuf · T: J Bertran De Balanda
2. 24. Mont Joux (FR)
3. 39. Hekatompylos (FR)
1:20 Prix de Vernouillet (Claimer) Flat · 1m2½f · 3 ran
1. 12. Ardbeg (GER)Won by a head · J: Flavien Prat · T: T Clout
2. 27. Sham Risk (FR)
3. 312. King Like (FR)
1:50 Prix de la Marche (Claimer) Flat · 4½f · 3 ran
1. 11. Chopouest (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: M Boutin
2. 23. Tryanon (FR)
3. 39. J'Assume (FR)
2:20 Prix de Frauenfeld (Unraced Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m 2f · 4 ran
1. 19. Ile De Re (FR)Won by a length · J: Davy Bonilla · T: F Head
2. 28. Diodoros (FR)
3. 31. Soumayar (FR)
2:50 Prix Dushka (Unraced Fillies) Flat · 1m 2f · 4 ran
1. 113. Vellane (GB)Won by 2½ lengths · J: Olivier Peslier · T: E Libaud
2. 214. Nid D'Amour (FR)
3. 35. Sainte Adresse (GB)
3:20 Preix Apollonia (Fillies & Mares) Flat · 1m2½f · 3 ran
1. 12. Light Green (BRZ)Won by 2 lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 24. Antiquities (GB)
3. 35. Wait And See (FR)
3:50 Prix de Monmagny (Claimer) Flat · 1m2½f · 3 ran
1. 18. Saugere (FR)Won by 6 lengths · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: S Wattel
2. 22. Shalamara (FR)
3. 314. Lovely Lips (GB)
4:20 Pris de Troyes (Handicap) Flat · 1m7½f · 4 ran
1. 13. Poincon De France (IRE)Won by a short head · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: P Monfort
2. 26. Kohi Nor (FR)
3. 34. Toninho (GER)

Saint-Cloud racecourse statistics →

Southwell (AW) Standard · AW · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 7/1

2:20 Bring Mother Racing On Mothers Day Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 15. Clippity Clop (IRE)7/1Won by a neck · J: Chris Catlin · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 29. Karta (IRE)7/4 jt-fav
3. 38. The Bully Wee (GB)8/1
2:55 Queen Mother Restaurant For Mothers Day Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 4 ran
1. 12. Nightjar (USA)Evens favWon by a head · J: Greg Fairley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 23. Xpres Maite (GB)5/2
3. 34. Wotashirtfull (IRE)3/1
3:30 Racing Here On Mothers Day Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f · 10 ran
1. 11. That'll Do Nicely (IRE)4/1Won by a head · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Nicky Richards
2. 27. Spares And Repairs (GB)20/1
3. 36. Elliwan (GB)8/13 fav
4:05 Visit Nottinghamshire The Home Of Robin Hood Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 3 ran
1. 11. Boscage (USA)2/7 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 25. United Nations (GB)7/2
3. 32. Sudden Impact (IRE)22/1
4:40 Rendlesham Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 5 ran
1. 13. Takeover Bid (USA)9/4Won by a length · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 22. Fesko (GB)Evens fav
3. 31. Lesley's Choice (GB)6/1
5:10 Victory Quest Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f · 5 ran
1. 14. Calculating (IRE)13/8 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: David Probert · T: Mark Usher
2. 23. William's Way (GB)9/2
3. 32. Augustus John (IRE)3/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Wexford Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

2:35 New Ross Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 116. No One Tells Me (GB)5/4 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 21. Acclaimed Piper (IRE)4/1
3. 314. Gudnis Gracious Me (IRE)5/1
3:05 Curracloe Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 115. Tawaagg (GB)4/11 favWon by 4 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Bangonform (IRE)6/1
3. 31. Numen (IRE)16/1
3:35 Richard Browne & Sons Ltd. Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 7 ran
1. 13. Fiveforthree (IRE)4/9 favWon by 7 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 26. Splurge (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Coolcashin (IRE)8/1
4:10 Saltees Island Novice Handicap Hurdle (81-109) Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 111. Askwith (IRE)8/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Tom Doyle · T: Gerard Keane
2. 213. Hugbensin (IRE)33/1
3. 38. Ballinavortha (IRE)25/1
4. 86. Nocturnal Knight (GB)9/4 fav
4:45 Michael O'murchadha Memorial Chase Chase · 2m · 8 ran
1. 12. Holly Tree (IRE)9/4Won by 2½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: E Sheehy
2. 25. Steel Band (GB)10/1
3. 31. Gaspar (IRE)14/1
4. F6. Boleybawn Quikstar (IRE) · fell2/1 fav
5:15 Pinnacle Novice Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 14. Monte Cinto (FR)2/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: R Walsh · T: Martin Brassil
2. 27. Dulgodti Bob (IRE)8/1
3. 36. City Beach (IRE)33/1
5:45 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Mares Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 16 ran
1. 15. Cott For Cash (IRE)7/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Mr P J Crowley · T: John E Kiely
2. 27. Dolly Hall (IRE)3/1
3. 34. Coonagh Cross (IRE)8/1
4. 910. Lady Chimera (IRE)2/1 fav

Wexford (2005–2015) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 41 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 favourites12 of 31 won38.7% · 31 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 £3.84Staked £31.00, returned £27.16 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerNothing's Easy (IRE) 16/1The 2:00 CSP - Parking 'NH ' Novices' Hurdle at Kempton · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Down Royal	4	7	7	—
Exeter	1	6	6	—
Kempton	0	6	7	0 of 2 won
Saint-Cloud (FR)	0	0	8	—
Southwell (AW)	3	5	6	0 of 2 won
Wexford	4	7	7	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 8 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 8 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 17 March 2009?: 41 races across 6 meetings were run on 17 March 2009: Down Royal (7 races), Exeter (6 races), Kempton (7 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (8 races), Southwell (AW) (6 races) and Wexford (7 races). That is Down Royal and Wexford in Ireland; Exeter, Kempton and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Saint-Cloud (FR) in France. 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 2009?: Down Royal: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Exeter: Good (Turf); Kempton: Good (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Wexford: Yielding (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 17 March 2009?: Outright favourites won 12 of 31 on 17 March 2009 (38.7%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £27.16 — a loss of £3.84. 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 Nothing's Easy (IRE) at 16/1 in the 2:00 CSP - Parking 'NH ' Novices' Hurdle at Kempton (one of 2 winners at that price).
What time was the first race on 17 March 2009?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix d'Auxerre at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 5:45 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Mares Flat Race at Wexford.