What horse racing was on 8 March 2021?

29 races across 4 meetings were run on 8 March 2021: Leopardstown (8 races), Southwell (7 races), Wetherby (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Leopardstown in Ireland; Southwell, Wetherby and Wolverhampton (AW) 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 2021?

Leopardstown: Good To Yielding (Turf); Southwell: Good To Soft (Turf); Wetherby: Good To Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 8 March 2021?

Outright favourites won 15 of 26 on 8 March 2021 (57.7%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £34.30 — a profit of £8.30. 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 Fox Fearless (GB) at 28/1 in the 2:55 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown.

What time was the first race on 8 March 2021?

The first race was the 12:30 Virgin Bet Handicap Chase at Southwell; the last was the 7:40 Play 4 To Win At Betway Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Monday 8 March 2021

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29 races were run across 4 meetings on 8 March 2021: Leopardstown, Southwell, Wetherby and Wolverhampton (AW).

Leopardstown Good To Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 28/1

1:20 TRI Equestrian Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m · 17 ran
1. 16. Grand Bornand (FR)11/10 favWon by 4¾ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 25. Gee Rex (IRE)7/2
3. 31. Buddy Rich (IRE)9/4
1:50 TRI Equestrian Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 18. Elite Charboniere (FR)4/6 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 29. Given Wings (IRE)33/1
3. 37. Edison Kent (IRE)22/1
2:20 Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 4 ran
1. 13. Eurotiep (FR)1/6 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Mr A McMahon · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Gevrey (FR)5/1
3. 34. Colemanstown Lad (IRE)22/1
2:55 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m · 17 ran
1. 16. Fox Fearless (GB)28/1Won by a short head · J: Barry Browne · T: Oliver McKiernan
2. 28. Lunastar (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Ballycaines (IRE)14/1
4. 44. One Cool Poet (IRE)13/8 fav
3:30 Equine Products UK Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 3m · 18 ran
1. 116. Siberian Star (GB)4/1 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: James O'Sullivan · T: P J Rothwell
2. 211. Bronson In Blue (IRE)5/1
3. 37. Satin Sun (IRE)20/1
4:00 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 10 ran
1. 14. Exit Poll (IRE)10/3Won by 4½ lengths · J: Mr Derek O'Connor · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 210. Star Max (GER)6/1
3. 311. The Very Man (IRE)7/2
4. UR1. Breaken (FR) · unseated rider9/4 fav
4:30 John Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 5f 97y · 14 ran
1. 12. Super Citizen (GB)22/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Michael O'Sullivan · T: Eugene M O'Sullivan
2. 24. Optical Confusion (IRE)4/1
3. 39. Rock On Barney (IRE)5/1
4. F5. Sidetracked (GB) · fell7/2 fav
5:00 TRI Equestrian Superstore & Cafe Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 18 ran
1. 19. Meet And Greet (IRE)5/1Won by a nose · J: Mr J C Barry · T: Oliver McKiernan
2. 214. Top Bandit (GB)5/2 jt-fav
3. 33. Duncreevan (IRE)12/1

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 15/2

12:30 Virgin Bet Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 60y · 7 ran
1. 16. Ecossais (FR)7/4 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Ross Turner · T: Oliver Greenall
2. 21. Faustinovick (GB)7/4 jt-fav
3. 35. Rizzardo (GB)6/1
1:00 Virgin Bet Mares' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 88y · 4 ran
1. 12. Danse Idol (IRE)7/5 favWon by half a length · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 21. Northern Beau (IRE)9/4
3. 34. Nightfly (GB)7/1
1:30 Virgin Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 1m 7f 182y · 3 ran
1. 13. King D'argent (FR)4/5 favWon by 27 lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 22. Blacko (FR)10/3
3. 31. Glajou (FR)5/2
2:00 Virgin Bet Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 182y · 8 ran
1. 11. Rockstar Ronnie (IRE)1/9 favWon by 14 lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 24. Lockdown Leader (IRE)18/1
3. 38. Wireless Operator (IRE)11/2
2:35 Virgin Bet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 88y · 13 ran
1. 13. Docpickedme (IRE)15/8 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Harry Whittington
2. 24. Drakes Well (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Enemenemynemo (IRE)4/1
3:05 Virgin Bet Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 88y · 15 ran
1. 16. Embole (FR)13/2Won by 9½ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 29. Caro Des Flos (FR)16/1
3. 311. Ajay's Ways (IRE)14/1
4. 65. Mr Chua (IRE)4/5 fav
3:40 Virgin Bet Free Bets For Winners Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 182y · 16 ran
1. 17. Givepeaceachance (GB)15/2Won by 4¼ lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Denis Coakley
2. 22. Brave Jaq (FR)8/1
3. 311. Arizona Glory (GB)7/1
4. 1214. White Walker (GB)9/4 fav

Southwell racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/1

2:10 Download The tote App Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 111. Up For Parol (IRE)Evens favWon by 6½ lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Jamie Snowden
2. 21. Barrichello (GB)13/8
3. 34. Fete Champetre (IRE)20/1
2:45 Boscasports Racings Digital Display Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 1m 7f 36y · 10 ran
1. 15. Follow Your Fire (IRE)17/2Won by half a length · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Jennie Candlish
2. 29. Silken Moonlight (GB)22/1
3. 38. Champion Chase (FR)15/2
3:15 Wilmot-Smith Memorial Mares' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 56y · 16 ran
1. 17. Hunny Moon (GB)4/7 favWon by 19 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 211. Robin Des Smoke (IRE)14/1
3. 316. Veshenskaya (IRE)150/1
3:50 Sixt Car Hire Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 85y · 5 ran
1. 17. Hes No Trouble (IRE)11/4Won by 9 lengths · J: David Bass · T: Kim Bailey
2. 21. Zalvados (FR)5/2
3. 36. Swift Crusador (GB)8/1
4. 43. Oscar Robertson (IRE)13/8 fav
4:20 Join Racing TV Now Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 14. Pay The Piper (IRE)2/1 favWon by a neck · J: Danny McMenamin · T: Ann Hamilton
2. 22. Shantou Express (IRE)85/40
3. 33. Haafapiece (GB)5/1
4:50 tote.co.uk Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 45y · 10 ran
1. 16. Sigurd (GER)11/1Won by 8½ lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Joanne Foster
2. 29. Hang Tough (GB)8/1
3. 33. Chase The Wind (IRE)18/1
4. F11. Eaton Miller (IRE) · fell2/1 fav
5:20 BoscaSports The Retail Bookmakers Choice Standard Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 15. Lupus Regem (GB)9/2Won by 7½ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Henry Daly
2. 24. Imperial Storm (IRE)11/4
3. 36. Master Gustav (GB)16/1
4. PU2. Del La Mar Rocket (IRE) · pulled up2/1 fav

Wetherby racecourse statistics →

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

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

4:40 Get Your Ladbrokes Daily Odds Boost Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 20y · 9 ran
1. 12. The Hulk (GB)18/5 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Rossa Ryan · T: George Boughey
2. 21. Obtuse (IRE)15/2
3. 38. Global Vision (IRE)10/1
5:10 Play Ladbrokes 5-A-Side On Football Fillies' Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f 20y · 13 ran
1. 113. Rosie Powers (FR)8/11 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Archie Watson
2. 212. Rose Fandango (GB)10/1
3. 35. Just Amber (GB)16/1
5:40 Heed Your Hunch At Betway Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 20y · 10 ran
1. 11. Power Over Me (IRE)13/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: Robyn Brisland
2. 23. Diamond Dougal (IRE)11/2
3. 39. Turanga Leela (GB)9/2
4. 54. Global Esteem (IRE)4/1 fav
6:10 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f 51y · 5 ran
1. 11. Outbox (GB)9/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Archie Watson
2. 23. Lucky's Dream (GB)9/4
3. 35. Galahad Threepwood (GB)13/8 fav
6:40 Betway Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 21y · 10 ran
1. 11. Jeans Maite (GB)4/9 favWon by a short head · J: Lewis Edmunds · T: Roy Bowring
2. 23. Andre Amar (IRE)25/1
3. 34. Captain Ryan (GB)17/2
7:10 Bombardier 'March To Your Own Drum' Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 142y · 8 ran
1. 11. Unforgiving Minute (GB)5/6 favWon by a length · J: Adam Kirby · T: Sean Curran
2. 25. Dr Jekyll (IRE)7/2
3. 37. Roller (GB)7/2
7:40 Play 4 To Win At Betway Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 104y · 12 ran
1. 17. Morlaix (GB)7/1Won by a neck · J: Callum Shepherd · T: David Simcock
2. 21. Carmenere (GB)8/1
3. 312. International Law (GB)12/1
4. 53. Arabic Welcome (IRE)3/1 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 29 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 favourites15 of 26 won57.7% · 26 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 profit of £8.30Staked £26.00, returned £34.30 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerFox Fearless (GB) 28/1The 2:55 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown
Joint favourites1 of 6 won16.7% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Leopardstown	4	7	8	0 of 2 won
Southwell	4	6	7	1 of 2 won
Wetherby	3	6	7	0 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	4	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 2021?: 29 races across 4 meetings were run on 8 March 2021: Leopardstown (8 races), Southwell (7 races), Wetherby (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Leopardstown in Ireland; Southwell, Wetherby and Wolverhampton (AW) 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 2021?: Leopardstown: Good To Yielding (Turf); Southwell: Good To Soft (Turf); Wetherby: Good To Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 8 March 2021?: Outright favourites won 15 of 26 on 8 March 2021 (57.7%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £34.30 — a profit of £8.30. 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 Fox Fearless (GB) at 28/1 in the 2:55 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown.
What time was the first race on 8 March 2021?: The first race was the 12:30 Virgin Bet Handicap Chase at Southwell; the last was the 7:40 Play 4 To Win At Betway Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).