What horse racing was on 14 December 2005?

28 races across 4 meetings were run on 14 December 2005: Bangor-on-Dee (7 races), Downpatrick (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races) and Newbury (7 races). That is Bangor-on-Dee, Lingfield (AW) and Newbury in Great Britain; Downpatrick 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 14 December 2005?

Bangor-on-Dee: Soft (Turf); Downpatrick: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 14 December 2005?

Outright favourites won 6 of 26 on 14 December 2005 (23.1%); joint favourites won 1 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £17.39 — a loss of £8.61. 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 The Duck (IRE) at 33/1 in the 12:25 Fosters Lager Handicap Hurdle at Downpatrick (one of 2 winners at that price).

What time was the first race on 14 December 2005?

The first race was the 12:10 Play Games At Betdirect.co.uk Banded Stakes at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 3:40 JP Seafoods Intermediate Open NH Flat Race at Bangor-on-Dee.

Racing Results

Wednesday 14 December 2005

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28 races were run across 4 meetings on 14 December 2005: Bangor-on-Dee, Downpatrick, Lingfield (AW) and Newbury.

Bangor-on-Dee Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

12:30 Christmas Meeting Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 6 ran
1. 15. Nadover (FR)11/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Charlie Mann
2. 26. Von Origny (FR)9/4 fav
3. 32. Simon (GB)5/1
1:00 Bangorondeeraces.co.uk Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 12 ran
1. 112. Lost In Normandy (IRE)10/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: Lisa Williamson
2. 24. Toon Trooper (IRE)16/1
3. 311. Quizzling (IRE)16/1
4. 53. Alphabetical (IRE)11/4 fav
1:35 Tilston Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 6f · 9 ran
1. 11. Ebony Light (IRE)9/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: D McCain
2. 28. Brandy Wine (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 33. Lazy But Lively (IRE)25/1
2:05 Alfa Aggregate Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m · 15 ran
1. 13. Valley Ride (IRE)10/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: Colin Tinkler
2. 212. Just Beth (GB)9/1
3. 39. Truckers Tavern (IRE)8/1
4. 41. Halcon Genelardais (FR)2/1 fav
2:40 Nicola Jane 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 18 ran
1. 16. Fier Normand (FR)10/11 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Richie McGrath · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 28. Fourty Acers (IRE)9/2
3. 311. Nice Try (IRE)20/1
3:10 Red Dragon Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 11 ran
1. 19. Gustavo (GB)5/1Won by a length · J: P C O'Neill · T: Venetia Williams
2. 21. Caesarean Hunter (USA)7/4 fav
3. 35. Speed Venture (GB)6/1
3:40 JP Seafoods Intermediate Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 13 ran
1. 11. Unjust Law (IRE)9/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Mr T Greenall · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 24. Bradley Boy (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 38. Major Oak (IRE)9/1

Bangor-on-Dee racecourse statistics →

Downpatrick Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

12:25 Fosters Lager Handicap Hurdle (74-95) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 15 ran
1. 112. The Duck (IRE)33/1Won by a short head · J: Niall P Madden · T: Mervyn Torrens
2. 24. Temperate Lady (IRE)10/1
3. 33. My Lucky Rose (IRE)7/1
4. 71. Le Roi D'anjou (FR)3/1 fav
12:55 I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f 172y · 15 ran
1. 13. Chapeaux Bas (IRE)4/1Won by half a length · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Noel Meade
2. 22. In The High Grass (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 34. Wolf Creek (IRE)6/1
1:25 Carryduff Shopping Centre Handicap Hurdle (81-102) Hurdle · 2m 1f 172y · 9 ran
1. 12. Earlyinthemorning (IRE)3/1 favWon by 25 lengths · J: Robbie Moran · T: Paul Nolan
2. 29. Max Scal (IRE)10/1
3. 34. Le Caro (GER)11/2
1:50 Bet With The Tote Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 7f · 7 ran
1. 15. Joint Agreement (IRE)Evens favWon by 2½ lengths · J: G Cotter · T: T M Walsh
2. 23. Deskelly Interiors (IRE)14/1
3. 32. Captain Gucci (IRE)5/1
2:25 Morning Star Belfast Maiden Hunters Chase (Div 1) Chase · 2m 7f · 15 ran
1. 112. Savati (FR)6/1Won by 13 lengths · J: Mr W G Rankin · T: R T J Wilson
2. 27. Native Dee (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Gawn Home (IRE)14/1
4. PU8. Shuil Leader (IRE) · pulled up9/2 fav
2:55 Morning Star Belfast Maiden Hunters Chase (Div 2) Chase · 2m 7f · 15 ran
1. 19. Slow To Part (IRE)16/1Won by a short head · J: Roger Loughran · T: Michael Cunningham
2. 24. Groomsport (IRE)11/2
3. 315. Zaffaran In Eden (IRE)10/1
4. F10. Stormy Tribunal (IRE) · fell6/4 fav
3:25 North Down Marquees INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 1f 172y · 15 ran
1. 16. Copper Moon (IRE)11/8 favWon by 25 lengths · J: Ms N Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 25. Three Swallows (IRE)20/1
3. 311. Big Daddy's Girl (IRE)5/1

Downpatrick racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

12:10 Play Games At Betdirect.co.uk Banded Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 7 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 19. Mad (GB)4/1 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: J F Egan · T: Andrew Reid
2. 21. Mythical Charm (GB)6/1
3. 310. Mutared (IRE)12/1
12:40 No 5p Rule 4s At Betdirect Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 17. Successor (GB)33/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jamie Mackay · T: Mark Usher
2. 29. Tuscan Treaty (GB)10/1
3. 35. Prince Valentine (GB)8/1
1:10 Play Games At Betdirect.co.uk Banded Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 7 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 19. Kinsman (IRE)13/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Robert Miles · T: Tim McCarthy
2. 27. Moondancer (GER)20/1
3. 38. Senor Bond (USA)8/1
4. 44. Auentraum (GER)5/2 fav
1:45 Betdirectcasino.com Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 11. Beneking (GB)20/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Chris Catlin · T: Dai Burchell
2. 23. Dunnett Again (IRE)6/1
3. 310. Repeat (IRE)10/1
4. 514. To Be Fare (IRE)9/2 fav
2:15 Brickfarmracing.co.uk Maiden Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 16. Dorn Hill (GB)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Micky Fenton · T: David Bridgwater
2. 23. Question Mark (GB)9/2
3. 34. Silver Reign (GB)7/1
4. 82. Taipan Tommy (IRE)2/1 fav
2:50 Betdirectpoker.com Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 13. Stagnite (GB)12/1Won by a short head · J: Tony Culhane · T: Kevin McAuliffe
2. 25. Segoria (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Zazous (GB)5/1
4. 98. Midmaar (IRE)2/1 fav
3:20 Betdirect On Channel 4 Text Page 613 Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 15. Leah's Pride (GB)5/1Won by half a length · J: Ian Mongan · T: Paul Howling
2. 23. Chantelle's Dream (GB)33/1
3. 38. Strathclyde (IRE)3/1 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

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

12:15 Cantorspreadfair.com Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 16 ran
1. 11. Restless D'artaix (FR)11/10 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Mick Fitzgerald · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 212. Desert Secrets (IRE)25/1
3. 39. Original Fly (FR)3/1
12:50 Raffin Stud Retired Racehorses Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 9 ran
1. 12. Gallant Approach (IRE)7/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Charles Egerton
2. 27. He's The Guv'nor (IRE)12/1
3. 39. Bob The Builder (GB)7/2
4. 46. Master Trix (IRE)10/3 fav
1:20 Cantor Gaming Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 25 ran
1. 12. Craven (IRE)9/2Won by half a length · J: Mick Fitzgerald · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 213. Private Be (GB)7/2
3. 323. Vinando (GB)5/2 fav
1:55 Cantorspreadfair.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 2f 110y · 9 ran
1. 12. Soeur Fontenail (FR)6/1Won by a length · J: Andrew Thornton · T: Nigel Hawke
2. 21. Ballyrobert (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Hiers De Brouage (FR)4/1
4. PU3. Gaora Bridge (IRE) · pulled up3/1 fav
2:25 Powersolve Electronics Greatwood Charity Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 2f 110y · 8 ran
1. 16. Eurotrek (IRE)9/2 co-favWon by 25 lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Spring Grove (IRE)11/2
3. 35. Bica (FR)9/1
3:00 E.B.F. 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f · 18 ran
1. 116. Wee Robbie (GB)12/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Leighton Aspell · T: Nick Gifford
2. 21. Oscar Park (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 34. Dream Alliance (GB)14/1
3:30 E.B.F. Kentford Racing Fillies' 'Junior' Standard NH Flat NH Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 110y · 19 ran
1. 14. Inherent (IRE)7/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mark Bradburne · T: Clive Cox
2. 220. Tambourine Davis (FR)13/2
3. 312. Piper Paddy (GB)25/1
4. 69. Nitelite (GB)2/1 fav

Newbury racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 28 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 favourites6 of 26 won23.1% · 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 loss of £8.61Staked £26.00, returned £17.39 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerThe Duck (IRE) 33/1The 12:25 Fosters Lager Handicap Hurdle at Downpatrick · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites1 of 5 won20.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Bangor-on-Dee	1	7	7	—
Downpatrick	3	7	7	—
Lingfield (AW)	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Newbury	1	6	7	1 of 3 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 14 December 2005?: 28 races across 4 meetings were run on 14 December 2005: Bangor-on-Dee (7 races), Downpatrick (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races) and Newbury (7 races). That is Bangor-on-Dee, Lingfield (AW) and Newbury in Great Britain; Downpatrick 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 14 December 2005?: Bangor-on-Dee: Soft (Turf); Downpatrick: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 14 December 2005?: Outright favourites won 6 of 26 on 14 December 2005 (23.1%); joint favourites won 1 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £17.39 — a loss of £8.61. 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 The Duck (IRE) at 33/1 in the 12:25 Fosters Lager Handicap Hurdle at Downpatrick (one of 2 winners at that price).
What time was the first race on 14 December 2005?: The first race was the 12:10 Play Games At Betdirect.co.uk Banded Stakes at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 3:40 JP Seafoods Intermediate Open NH Flat Race at Bangor-on-Dee.