What horse racing was on 8 March 2018?

34 races across 5 meetings were run on 8 March 2018: Carlisle (7 races), Newcastle (AW) (6 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races), Thurles (7 races) and Wincanton (7 races). That is Carlisle, Newcastle (AW), Southwell (AW) and Wincanton in Great Britain; Thurles in Ireland. 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 2018?

Carlisle: Heavy (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Thurles: Heavy (Turf); Wincanton: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 8 March 2018?

Outright favourites won 12 of 31 on 8 March 2018 (38.7%); joint favourites won 3 of 7. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £27.34 — a loss of £3.66. 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 Man Of Verve (IRE) at 80/1 in the 7:45 Sunbets.co.uk Download The App Handicap at Newcastle (AW).

What time was the first race on 8 March 2018?

The first race was the 2:00 32red Handicap at Southwell (AW); the last was the 8:15 Betway Cheltenham First&Last Race Losers Moneyback Handicap at Newcastle (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 8 March 2018

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34 races were run across 5 meetings on 8 March 2018: Carlisle, Newcastle (AW), Southwell (AW), Thurles and Wincanton.

Carlisle Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 17/2

2:20 Download The App At 188Bet 'Hands And Heels' Handicap Hurdle (Conditional Jockeys' And Amateur Riders') Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 61y · 6 ran
1. 11. Red Danaher (IRE)3/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Kane Yeoman · T: Sue Smith
2. 25. Once An Angel (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Special Princess (IRE)16/1
4. 46. Sory (GB)2/1 fav
2:50 188Bet Up To 75 Cash Bonus Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 198y · 6 ran
1. 12. Asking Questions (IRE)3/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Oliver Greenall
2. 24. Mr Witmore (IRE)9/1
3. 33. Mcginty's Dream (IRE)11/2
4. 41. Pinch Of Ginger (IRE)13/8 fav
3:25 Bds Digital Cash For Kids Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 5 ran
1. 13. Instingtive (IRE)9/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Ross Chapman · T: Lisa Harrison
2. 25. Pc Dixon (GB)3/1
3. 34. Strait Run (IRE)7/2
3:55 Enhanced Place Odds At 188Bet Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 15. Grove Silver (IRE)13/8 favWon by half a length · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Jennie Candlish
2. 22. Major Hindrance (IRE)9/4
3. 31. Caraline (FR)9/1
4:30 Best Odds Guaranteed At 188Bet Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 61y · 5 ran
1. 11. Louse Talk (IRE)1/8 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Paul O'Brien · T: Charlie Longsdon
2. 25. Chicago Lady (IRE)9/1
3. 32. Birch Bank (GB)16/1
5:00 Bet And Watch At 188Bet Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f 198y · 4 ran
1. 12. Jimmy The Jetplane (IRE)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr James Jackson-Stops · T: Francesca Nimmo
2. 21. Cultram Abbey (GB)4/9 fav
3. 34. Killer Crow (IRE)7/1
5:35 Play Roulette At 188Bet Casino Intermediate Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 4 ran
1. 12. Glentrool (GB)17/2Won by 2 lengths · J: James Davies · T: Sam Thomas
2. 24. Twotwothree (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Shantaluze (IRE)11/8 fav

Carlisle racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 80/1

5:45 Read Harry Fry On Betway Insider Blog Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 42y · 10 ran
1. 18. Morning Skye (IRE)2/1Won by a nose · J: Josephine Gordon · T: Hugo Palmer
2. 210. Sportswriter (GB)11/8 fav
3. 34. Amuletum (GB)8/1
6:15 32red.com Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 14y · 6 ran
1. 15. Night Castle (IRE)Evens favWon by 5 lengths · J: Connor Beasley · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 22. Narcos (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Amplification (USA)3/1
6:45 32red Casino Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 13. Vj Day (USA)6/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Kevin Stott · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 21. Montague (IRE)11/4
3. 37. Gorse (IRE)11/1
7:15 Sunbets.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 5y · 6 ran
1. 16. Zabeel Star (IRE)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jamie Gormley · T: Karen McLintock
2. 23. Arnarson (GB)9/2
3. 31. Testa Rossa (IRE)5/1
4. 44. Lost At Sea (GB)11/4 fav
7:45 Sunbets.co.uk Download The App Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5y · 9 ran
1. 110. Man Of Verve (IRE)80/1Won by a nose · J: Shane Gray · T: Philip Kirby
2. 22. Newmarket Warrior (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 35. Swansway (GB)8/1
8:15 Betway Cheltenham First&Last Race Losers Moneyback Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 16. Glorious Politics (GB)9/2Won by a short head · J: Ben Curtis · T: David Barron
2. 24. Born To Finish (IRE)3/1
3. 31. Heaven's Guest (IRE)3/1
4. 55. Oriental Lilly (GB)5/2 fav

Newcastle (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 8/1

2:00 32red Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 13y · 9 ran
1. 11. Poet's Prince (GB)7/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 22. Sharp Reminder (GB)8/1
3. 33. Stealth (GB)7/2 fav
2:30 Sunbets.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 14y · 6 ran
1. 13. Bold Spirit (GB)11/4 jt-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Ger O'Neill · T: Declan Carroll
2. 27. Luath (GB)9/2
3. 32. Maazel (IRE)8/1
3:00 Sunbets.co.uk Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 13y · 4 ran
1. 13. Craving (IRE)1/9 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Robert Havlin · T: Simon Crisford
2. 24. Involved (GB)7/1
3. 36. Sir Fred (IRE)66/1
3:35 Betway Cheltenham First&Last Race Losers Moneyback Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 4f 214y · 7 ran
1. 18. Crosse Fire (GB)7/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Luke Morris · T: Scott Dixon
2. 23. Brother Tiger (GB)7/2
3. 35. Jack The Truth (IRE)9/4 fav
4:05 Read Harry Fry On Betway Insider Blog Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 16y · 8 ran
1. 19. Da Capo Dandy (IRE)15/8 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Liam Keniry · T: James Ewart
2. 210. Eyes of Fire (GB)13/2
3. 36. Iconic Figure (IRE)5/2
4:40 Read Richard Johnson On Betway Insider Blog Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 14y · 6 ran
1. 11. The Lock Master (IRE)8/1Won by a neck · J: Gabriele Malune · T: Michael Appleby
2. 25. Stuccodor (IRE)10/3
3. 33. Fanoulpifer (GB)4/1
4. 64. Ladurelli (IRE)15/8 fav
5:10 Betway Live Casino Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 23y · 5 ran
1. 11. Luv U Whatever (GB)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Sebastian Woods · T: Marjorie Fife
2. 24. Compatriot (IRE)6/5 fav
3. 35. Oceanus (IRE)12/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Thurles Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

2:15 Irish Stallion Farms Ebf Mares Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 2f · 7 ran
1. 16. Synopsis (GB)5/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 23. Fintara (IRE)9/2
3. 37. The Green Lady (IRE)7/4
2:45 Urlingford Rated Chase Chase · 2m 4f 122y · 8 ran
1. 14. Goodthynemilan (IRE)3/1 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 26. Spare Brakes (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Doldido (IRE)7/2
3:15 Thurles.ie Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 116. Lareena (FR)11/8 favWon by 5 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Awayinthewest (IRE)6/4
3. 310. Rough Night (IRE)16/1
3:50 Killinan Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 14. Zipporah (IRE)9/1Won by 7½ lengths · J: Brian Hayes · T: Miss Denise Marie O'Shea
2. 28. Mister Butler (IRE)7/1
3. 314. Shantelle (IRE)33/1
4. 82. Lets High Five It (IRE)9/2 fav
4:20 I.n.h. Stallion Owners Ebf Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 7f 19y · 6 ran
1. 15. The Conditional (IRE)3/1Won by a head · J: A E Lynch · T: Martin Hassett
2. 21. Caltex (FR)8/13 fav
3. 34. Robin The Hare (IRE)25/1
4:55 Thurles Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 7f 19y · 9 ran
1. 18. Mary Frances (IRE)5/1Won by 25 lengths · J: Sean Flanagan · T: Martin Hassett
2. 22. O Ceallaigh (IRE)14/1
3. 37. Seskinane (IRE)14/1
4. 43. Sir Carno (FR)6/4 fav
5:25 Fethard Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 8 ran
1. 18. Voix Des Tiep (FR)1/2 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Extrapolate (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Thosedaysaregone (IRE)4/1

Thurles racecourse statistics →

Wincanton Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 11/1

2:10 Smarkets Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 166y · 10 ran
1. 12. Barney From Tyanee (IRE)11/1Won by a head · J: Philip Donovan · T: Michael Blake
2. 27. Karl Marx (IRE)7/1
3. 310. Kayf Tiger (GB)16/1
4. UR4. Breaking Ground (IRE) · unseated rider5/2 fav
2:40 Smarkets Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 1m 7f 65y · 6 ran
1. 11. Moabit (GER)11/4 co-favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Bryony Frost · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. Sea Wall (FR)4/1
3. 34. Show On The Road (GB)11/4 co-fav
3:10 Smarkets Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 30y · 9 ran
1. 13. Two Smokin Barrels (GB)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: Michael Scudamore
2. 22. Muffins For Tea (GB)11/2
3. 39. Fight Commander (IRE)7/1
4. 51. Vieux Lille (IRE)7/2 fav
3:45 Smarkets Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 65y · 11 ran
1. 12. Storm Home (IRE)8/11 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 21. Jurby (GB)2/1
3. 34. Choix Des Armes (FR)8/1
4:15 Smarkets Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 166y · 5 ran
1. 11. King Calvin (IRE)6/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Nick Scholfield · T: Jack R Barber
2. 23. Secret Investor (GB)10/11 fav
3. 32. Samburu Shujaa (FR)11/8
4:50 Smarkets Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 30y · 7 ran
1. 12. Cucklington (GB)3/1 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Harry Cobden · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 24. Clondaw Rigger (IRE)6/1
3. 36. Withoutdefavourite (IRE)9/1
5:20 Smarkets Maiden Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 1m 7f 65y · 3 ran
1. 13. One For The Team (GB)2/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Chester Williams · T: Nick Williams
2. 24. Zee Man (FR)Evens fav
3. 31. One Night In Milan (IRE)3/1

Wincanton racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 34 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 £3.66Staked £31.00, returned £27.34 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMan Of Verve (IRE) 80/1The 7:45 Sunbets.co.uk Download The App Handicap at Newcastle (AW)
Joint favourites3 of 7 won42.9% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Carlisle	3	7	7	—
Newcastle (AW)	2	6	6	—
Southwell (AW)	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Thurles	4	7	7	—
Wincanton	1	5	7	2 of 5 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 8 March 2018?: 34 races across 5 meetings were run on 8 March 2018: Carlisle (7 races), Newcastle (AW) (6 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races), Thurles (7 races) and Wincanton (7 races). That is Carlisle, Newcastle (AW), Southwell (AW) and Wincanton in Great Britain; Thurles in Ireland. 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 2018?: Carlisle: Heavy (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Thurles: Heavy (Turf); Wincanton: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 8 March 2018?: Outright favourites won 12 of 31 on 8 March 2018 (38.7%); joint favourites won 3 of 7. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £27.34 — a loss of £3.66. 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 Man Of Verve (IRE) at 80/1 in the 7:45 Sunbets.co.uk Download The App Handicap at Newcastle (AW).
What time was the first race on 8 March 2018?: The first race was the 2:00 32red Handicap at Southwell (AW); the last was the 8:15 Betway Cheltenham First&Last Race Losers Moneyback Handicap at Newcastle (AW).