What horse racing was on 17 March 2026?

37 races across 5 meetings were run on 17 March 2026: Down Royal (8 races), Exeter (7 races), Wetherby (6 races), Wexford (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (9 races). That is Down Royal and Wexford in Ireland; Exeter, 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 17 March 2026?

Down Royal: Yielding (Turf); Exeter: Good To Soft (Turf); Wetherby: Good To Soft (Turf); Wexford: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 17 March 2026?

Outright favourites won 10 of 33 on 17 March 2026 (30.3%); joint favourites won 2 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £33.00 and returned £24.75 — a loss of £8.25. 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 Girl Friday (IRE) at 20/1 in the 2:02 Entertain In Style At Wetherby Racecourse Mares' 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle at Wetherby (one of 2 winners at that price).

What time was the first race on 17 March 2026?

The first race was the 1:18 Bluegrass Relite Maiden Hurdle at Down Royal; the last was the 8:30 Win 250,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Tuesday 17 March 2026

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37 races were run across 5 meetings on 17 March 2026: Down Royal, Exeter, Wetherby, Wexford and Wolverhampton (AW).

Down Royal Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:18 Bluegrass Relite Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f 105y · 19 ran
1. 16. Barley Lane (IRE)2/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Kieren Buckley · T: Eddie & Patrick Harty
2. 213. Powerful Paddy (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 33. Ehteyat (GER)22/1
1:53 Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series At Punchestown Festival 2026 Qualifier Novice Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f 86y · 19 ran
1. 18. Pat's Legacy (IRE)11/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: James Smith · T: Ian Patrick Donoghue
2. 216. Accustomed (IRE)5/1 fav
3. 317. Fairlander (IRE)9/1
2:28 Bluegrass Respire Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m 4f 86y · 14 ran
1. 11. Rockstown Girl (IRE)11/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: James Smith · T: Anthony McCann
2. 214. Coppola (IRE)7/2
3. 320. Rajjnatin (IRE)16/5 fav
3:03 Bluegrass Respire Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m 4f 86y · 18 ran
1. 114. Let Him B (IRE)14/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Philip Byrnes · T: C Byrnes
2. 216. Dolly Watkins (IRE)12/1
3. 315. Pleasureofpressure (IRE)11/4 fav
3:38 Bluegrass Racehorse Cube Chase Chase · 3m 2f 50y · 4 ran
1. 13. Gerri Colombe (FR)8/13 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 21. Roi Mage (FR)12/1
3. 32. Nick Rockett (IRE)13/8
4:13 Bluegrass High Performance Rated Novice Chase Chase · 2m 4f 86y · 7 ran
1. 15. Raglan Road (IRE)7/2 co-favWon by half a length · J: Mike O'Connor · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 23. Slanagaibhgoleir (IRE)7/2 co-fav
3. 31. I Am Lorenzo (IRE)7/2 co-fav
4:48 Bluegrass Resolve Cube Hunters Chase Chase · 2m 4f 86y · 7 ran
1. 17. Dora D'or (IRE)9/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Mr L P Shanahan · T: Ross O'Sullivan
2. 24. Focus Point (IRE)14/1
3. 35. Sampoet (IRE)6/1
5:22 Bluegrass Mare Prepare Mares Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 1f 105y · 13 ran
1. 16. Lizzie Twigg (IRE)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mr J M Halford · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 25. Gortnaclea Castle (IRE)12/1
3. 310. Thelittleballerina (IRE)16/1
4. 79. Surfin Usa (FR)5/2 fav

Down Royal racecourse statistics →

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

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

1:45 Oddschecker Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 161y · 14 ran
1. 13. Constellation Walk (IRE)5/2Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Bryan Carver · T: Harry Fry
2. 25. Dutch Corner (IRE)6/5 fav
3. 310. My Boy Aaron (IRE)7/1
2:20 Oddschecker Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 25y · 17 ran
1. 17. Local Derby (IRE)6/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Freddie Gordon · T: Chris Gordon
2. 214. Blue In The West (IRE)14/1
3. 312. Bredon Hill Dart (GB)16/1
4. 56. Special John (IRE)9/4 fav
2:55 Oddschecker Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 137y · 11 ran
1. 111. Snapdance (GB)9/2Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Harry Kimber · T: Robert Walford
2. 210. Noble Blue (FR)7/2 fav
3. 34. Firm But Fair (IRE)5/1
3:30 Oddschecker Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 48y · 4 ran
1. 11. Sherborne (IRE)7/4 jt-favWon by 14 lengths · J: Freddie Gingell · T: Joe Tizzard
2. 24. Captain Boudet (FR)3/1
3. 35. Saint Cyr De Pail (FR)7/4 jt-fav
4:05 Oddschecker Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 54y · 11 ran
1. 11. Dyno Dave (IRE)9/2Won by a short head · J: James Bowen · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 23. Girls Best Friend (IRE)5/1
3. 38. Thickthorn Tom (IRE)9/2
4. 56. Storming Nelson (IRE)4/1 fav
4:40 Oddschecker Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 161y · 10 ran
1. 17. River Kwai (FR)6/4 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Eastern Rock (IRE)11/2
3. 33. Ink Black Heart (GB)15/8
5:13 Totnes And Bridgetown Races Company Ltd Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 54y · 12 ran
1. 18. Macklin (FR)9/4 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Mr Joshua Newman · T: Will Biddick
2. 23. Yippee Ki Yay (IRE)9/1
3. 39. Mr Glass (IRE)40/1

Exeter racecourse statistics →

Wetherby Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:02 Entertain In Style At Wetherby Racecourse Mares' 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 12. Girl Friday (IRE)20/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Patrick Wadge · T: Michael & David Easterby
2. 27. Sallyville Lady (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 31. Biglesisback (GB)9/4
2:37 racingtv.com Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 7 ran
1. 15. Rath Gaul Hill (IRE)10/3Won by a neck · J: Sean Bowen · T: Samuel Drinkwater
2. 24. William Cody (GB)10/3
3. 31. Geryville (FR)7/1
4. 57. Empty Nest (IRE)7/4 fav
3:12 Best Ticket Prices Online At wetherbyracing.co.uk Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 11. Sweeper System (IRE)12/1Won by a neck · J: Tom Bellamy · T: Sam Allwood
2. 211. Ice Jet (IRE)7/1
3. 38. Berry Edge (IRE)9/2
4. 69. Ashdown Forest (IRE)7/2 fav
3:47 Watch Racing TV In Stunning HD Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 4 ran
1. 14. The Grey Man (GB)7/2Won by a length · J: James Best · T: Harriet Dickin
2. 22. Eaton Anne (IRE)9/4
3. 31. Kalhandrion (FR)11/8 fav
4:22 racingtv.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 10 ran
1. 11. Imperial Merlin (IRE)16/1Won by a head · J: Sean Quinlan · T: John & Sean Quinn
2. 28. Tiger Orchid (IRE)9/1
3. 311. Rioja Alta (IRE)14/1
4. 46. Hawthorn Street (IRE)11/4 fav
4:55 Jumps Finale - Friday 27th March NH Flat Race (Conditional/Amateurs) (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 11. Minella Premier (IRE)5/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Charlie Maggs · T: Richard Hobson
2. 24. L'unique Allen (FR)7/4
3. 37. Static Charm (FR)9/1

Wetherby racecourse statistics →

Wexford Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:37 Wexford Racecourse Saturday Mornings Park Run Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 9 ran
1. 15. Catchabird (IRE)7/4 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Aidan Kelly · T: Sarah Joanna Connell
2. 26. Jumbos Jet (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Shadys Lady (IRE)15/8
2:12 William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 112. Zam Bobbler (IRE)14/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Tiernan Power Roche · T: P J Rothwell
2. 29. Mart Lane (IRE)9/4 jt-fav
3. 37. Let's Go La Fichad (FR)18/1
2:47 Treo Eile Novice Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 10 ran
1. 15. Westoftignes (IRE)9/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Alex Harvey · T: John C McConnell
2. 29. Poppycon (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Harty Cup (IRE)5/2 fav
3:22 Michael O'Murchadha Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 8 ran
1. 17. Dont Go Yet (IRE)5/1Won by 6½ lengths · J: Sarah Kavanagh · T: Edward Cawley
2. 23. Becasse (IRE)11/1
3. 35. Tir Og (IRE)9/2
3:57 William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Beginners Chase Chase · 3m 1f · 4 ran
1. 14. Yoradreamer (GB)13/8 favWon by 22 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Waittillitellyou (IRE)13/2
3. 31. Great Attitude (GER)10/3
4:32 Botanica International Handicap Chase (0-100) Chase · 2m 3f 100y · 16 ran
1. 114. Connemara Shore (IRE)13/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Darragh O'Keeffe · T: Robert Tyner
2. 216. Spanish Maid (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 310. Butty O Brien (IRE)18/1
5:05 Wexfordraces.ie (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 8 ran
1. 14. Minella Machine (IRE)4/5 favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: Mr J L Gleeson · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 23. Gillane (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Fitzroy (FR)6/1

Wexford racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 9 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 9 · Biggest winner 20/1

4:28 Daily Profit Boosts At betmgm.co.uk Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 142y · 7 ran
1. 11. Nobody Knows (IRE)5/6 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Finley Marsh · T: Richard Hughes
2. 26. Sintra (GB)11/10
3. 37. The Anthony Gover (GB)50/1
5:00 Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 7f 36y · 5 ran
1. 11. Caballo Grande (GB)5/4Won by 5 lengths · J: Hector Crouch · T: Michael Bell
2. 24. Lahan Kingman (IRE)4/5 fav
3. 35. Leonie (GB)12/1
5:30 Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 7f 36y · 10 ran
1. 14. Cill Mocheallog (IRE)14/1Won by a neck · J: J F Egan · T: Dean Ivory
2. 29. Good Karma (GB)7/1
3. 31. Al Hofzan (IRE)11/2
4. 57. Yehudi (IRE)11/4 fav
6:00 Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 7f 36y · 9 ran
1. 110. Amelia's Joy (GB)13/2Won by a neck · J: Jason Hart · T: Michael Herrington
2. 27. Pickersgill (IRE)11/1
3. 311. Von Krolock (IRE)6/1
4. 65. Bomb Squad (IRE)11/4 fav
6:30 Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Classified Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 104y · 8 ran
1. 13. Balqaa (GB)13/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jason Hart · T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay
2. 27. Man Is King (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Arlecchino's Rex (GB)11/4
4. 81. Al Shabab (FR)9/4 fav
7:00 Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Classified Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 104y · 7 ran
1. 11. Celebrating Ethel (IRE)11/4Won by a neck · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Tony Carroll
2. 23. Lady Delila (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 34. Marinakis (IRE)5/2
7:30 Bet 10 Get 40 With BetMGM Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 21y · 9 ran
1. 12. Temple Of Athena (GB)20/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ben Robinson · T: Brian Ellison
2. 25. Blue Orbit (IRE)7/1
3. 27. Alasrae (GB)13/2
4. 44. Fortification (GB)2/1 fav
8:00 Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At betmgm.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 20y · 10 ran
1. 14. Luna Beaux (IRE)16/5Won by a neck · J: Finley Marsh · T: Adrian Wintle
2. 29. Telling Time (GB)18/1
3. 35. Mademoiselle Belle (IRE)6/1
4. 52. Faithful Dream (GB)5/2 fav
8:30 Win 250,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 142y · 11 ran
1. 18. Galaxy Wonder (IRE)15/8 favWon by half a length · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Tony Carroll
2. 22. Havana Touch (GB)14/1
3. 310. Eutropia (GB)17/2

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 37 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 favourites10 of 33 won30.3% · 33 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 £8.25Staked £33.00, returned £24.75 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerGirl Friday (IRE) 20/1The 2:02 Entertain In Style At Wetherby Racecourse Mares' 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle at Wetherby · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites2 of 10 won20.0% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Down Royal	2	7	8	1 of 4 won
Exeter	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Wetherby	1	6	6	—
Wexford	3	5	7	0 of 4 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	2	9	9	—

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 17 March 2026?: 37 races across 5 meetings were run on 17 March 2026: Down Royal (8 races), Exeter (7 races), Wetherby (6 races), Wexford (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (9 races). That is Down Royal and Wexford in Ireland; Exeter, 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 17 March 2026?: Down Royal: Yielding (Turf); Exeter: Good To Soft (Turf); Wetherby: Good To Soft (Turf); Wexford: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 17 March 2026?: Outright favourites won 10 of 33 on 17 March 2026 (30.3%); joint favourites won 2 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £33.00 and returned £24.75 — a loss of £8.25. 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 Girl Friday (IRE) at 20/1 in the 2:02 Entertain In Style At Wetherby Racecourse Mares' 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle at Wetherby (one of 2 winners at that price).
What time was the first race on 17 March 2026?: The first race was the 1:18 Bluegrass Relite Maiden Hurdle at Down Royal; the last was the 8:30 Win 250,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).