What horse racing was on 8 March 2020?

22 races across 4 meetings were run on 8 March 2020: Naas (7 races), Southwell (4 races), Southwell (AW) (4 races) and Warwick (7 races). That is Naas in Ireland; Southwell, Southwell (AW) 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 2020?

Naas: Soft (Turf); Southwell: Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Warwick: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 8 March 2020?

Outright favourites won 4 of 19 on 8 March 2020 (21.1%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £19.00 and returned £9.73 — a loss of £9.27. 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 Bear Ghylls (IRE) at 33/1 in the 5:10 Childrens Air Ambulance Standard Open NH Flat Race at Warwick.

What was the feature race on 8 March 2020?

The feature race was the 2:40 Naas Directors Plate Novice Chase (Grade 3) (Grade 3) at Naas, won by Royal Rendezvous (IRE) (9/4).

What time was the first race on 8 March 2020?

The first race was the 1:50 N. & L. Franklin Developments Ltd Female Jockeys' Handicap Chase at Southwell; the last was the 5:30 Betway Casino Female Jockeys' Handicap at Southwell (AW).

Racing Results

Sunday 8 March 2020

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22 races were run across 4 meetings on 8 March 2020: Naas, Southwell, Southwell (AW) and Warwick.

Naas Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 11/1

2:10 Enjoy The Cheltenham Festival With MansionBet Beginners Chase Chase · 2m · 9 ran
1. 12. Capuccimix (FR)2/5 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 210. Quantatmental (IRE)20/1
3. 37. Thegoaheadman (IRE)12/1
2:40 Naas Directors Plate Novice Chase (Grade 3) Chase · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 16. Royal Rendezvous (IRE)9/4Won by a short head · J: Danny Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 25. Ministerforsport (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Gallant John Joe (IRE)11/10 fav
3:15 MansionBet 'GetItReady' For Cheltenham Leinster National Handicap Chase (Grade A) Chase · 3m · 14 ran
1. 16. Cap York (FR)11/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: E Walsh · T: Noel Meade
2. 211. Cheb De Kerviniou (FR)9/2
3. 313. Mon Lino (FR)20/1
4. 89. Castle Oliver (IRE)11/4 fav
3:45 Irish Racing Writers Kingsfurze Novice Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · 1m 7f 165y · 7 ran
1. 12. Cedarwood Road (IRE)7/2Won by a neck · J: Davy Russell · T: Gearoid O'Loughlin
2. 21. Beacon Edge (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 33. Entoucas (FR)9/4
4:20 Expert Air, The International Express Delivery Experts Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 18 ran
1. 114. The Very Man (IRE)5/6 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 24. Gold Des Bois (FR)11/4
3. 310. Pat's Pick (IRE)4/1
4:50 Celebrating Women In Racing On International Women's Day Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 13 ran
1. 13. Court Maid (IRE)5/1 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: David Mullins · T: Thomas Mullins
2. 22. Espanito Bello (FR)16/1
3. 31. Anibale Fly (FR)9/1
5:20 Mansionbet Get Paid As A Winner If 2nd In The Supreme Novices' At Cheltenham Mares (pro/am) Flat Race Flat · 1m 7f 165y · 7 ran
1. 11. Castra Vetera (IRE)11/8 jt-favWon by half a length · J: Mr N Bashford · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 26. Royal Kahala (IRE)14/1
3. 35. Phillapa Sue (IRE)6/1

Naas racecourse statistics →

Southwell Soft · Turf · 4 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 3 · Biggest winner 11/1

1:50 N. & L. Franklin Developments Ltd Female Jockeys' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 88y · 7 ran
1. 13. Silent Steps (IRE)11/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Bryony Frost · T: Neil King
2. 21. Nesterenko (GER)9/1
3. 37. Rollerball Rocco (IRE)11/4 fav
2:50 Bud Light Female Jockeys' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 60y · 5 ran
1. 12. Eclair De Guye (FR)2/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Bryony Frost · T: Lucy Wadham
2. 25. Virnon (GB)5/1
3. 31. Uhlan Bute (FR)6/1
4. PU3. Tractor Fred (IRE) · pulled up15/8 fav
3:55 Bud Light Female Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 88y · 6 ran
1. 18. Ladronne (FR)11/2Won by 27 lengths · J: Miss Becky Smith · T: Tjade Collier
2. 26. I'm Wiser Now (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 31. Alrightjack (IRE)9/2
5:00 N. & L. Franklin Developments Ltd Female Jockeys' Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 88y · 7 ran
1. 12. Dublin Four (IRE)3/1Won by 15 lengths · J: Lilly Pinchin · T: Graeme McPherson
2. 24. Willie Butler (IRE)9/4 jt-fav
3. 36. Fame And Hope (IRE)20/1

Southwell racecourse statistics →

Southwell (AW) Standard · AW · 4 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 4 · Biggest winner 6/1

2:20 Betway Female Jockeys' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 4f 214y · 7 ran
1. 17. Final Legacy (GB)3/1Won by a neck · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Derek Shaw
2. 22. Global Melody (GB)6/1
3. 35. George Thomas (GB)9/2
4. 51. Big Time Maybe (IRE)9/4 fav
3:25 Bombardier Golden Beer Female Jockeys' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 13y · 8 ran
1. 19. Three C's (IRE)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Miss Antonia Peck · T: George Boughey
2. 21. Motawaafeq (FR)15/8 fav
3. 34. Luna Magic (GB)8/1
4:30 Heed Your Hunch At Betway Female Jockeys' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 16y · 5 ran
1. 14. Wasntexpectingthat (GB)15/8Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Megan Nicholls · T: Richard Fahey
2. 23. Highland Dress (GB)6/4 fav
3. 31. Zylan (IRE)5/1
5:30 Betway Casino Female Jockeys' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m 102y · 6 ran
1. 15. Oleg (GER)5/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Megan Nicholls · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Cotton Club (IRE)7/1
3. 36. Londonia (GB)11/8 fav

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Warwick Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

2:00 Dreamland Bedding Centre Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 14. Hooligan (IRE)25/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Jonathan Burke · T: Tom George
2. 21. Nickolson (FR)Evens fav
3. 38. The Cob (IRE)7/2
2:30 Ebf Mares' Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 11. Litterale Ci (FR)Evens favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Harry Fry
2. 22. Black Tulip (GB)2/1
3. 33. Ellens Way (GB)4/1
3:05 Elizabeth Jackson Charitable Trust Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 19 ran
1. 13. Lunar Baby (IRE)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 26. Holly James (GB)16/1
3. 39. Moroder (IRE)10/1
4. PU1. Arctic Gold (IRE) · pulled up4/1 fav
3:35 Sloane Helicopters Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 5f 54y · 14 ran
1. 115. Western Climate (IRE)8/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: James Davies · T: Henry Oliver
2. 28. Fleminport (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 34. Dancing Shadow (IRE)33/1
4:10 Pony Racing Authority Graduates Handicap Hurdle (Conditionals and Amateurs) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 11. Playa Blanca (IRE)7/2 favWon by 4¾ lengths · J: Ben Jones · T: Seamus Mullins
2. 26. Twycross Warrior (GB)8/1
3. 311. Hurricane Hero (FR)8/1
4:40 Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 2f · 11 ran
1. 110. Potters Hedger (GB)28/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Jack Quinlan · T: Lucy Wadham
2. 23. Young Bull (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 39. Terrierman (IRE)10/3
5:10 Childrens Air Ambulance Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 13. Bear Ghylls (IRE)33/1Won by 19 lengths · J: Matt Griffiths · T: Nicky Martin
2. 213. Guard Your Dreams (GB)11/1
3. 37. Sopran Thor (FR)50/1
4. PU2. Your Darling (IRE) · pulled up4/6 fav

Warwick racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 22 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 favourites4 of 19 won21.1% · 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 £9.27Staked £19.00, returned £9.73 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBear Ghylls (IRE) 33/1The 5:10 Childrens Air Ambulance Standard Open NH Flat Race at Warwick
Joint favourites2 of 6 won33.3% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Naas	2	5	7	2 of 4 won
Southwell	0	3	4	0 of 2 won
Southwell (AW)	0	4	4	—
Warwick	2	7	7	—

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 2020?: 22 races across 4 meetings were run on 8 March 2020: Naas (7 races), Southwell (4 races), Southwell (AW) (4 races) and Warwick (7 races). That is Naas in Ireland; Southwell, Southwell (AW) 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 2020?: Naas: Soft (Turf); Southwell: Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Warwick: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 8 March 2020?: Outright favourites won 4 of 19 on 8 March 2020 (21.1%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £19.00 and returned £9.73 — a loss of £9.27. 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 Bear Ghylls (IRE) at 33/1 in the 5:10 Childrens Air Ambulance Standard Open NH Flat Race at Warwick.
What was the feature race on 8 March 2020?: The feature race was the 2:40 Naas Directors Plate Novice Chase (Grade 3) (Grade 3) at Naas, won by Royal Rendezvous (IRE) (9/4).
What time was the first race on 8 March 2020?: The first race was the 1:50 N. & L. Franklin Developments Ltd Female Jockeys' Handicap Chase at Southwell; the last was the 5:30 Betway Casino Female Jockeys' Handicap at Southwell (AW).