What horse racing was on 15 December 2005?

27 races across 4 meetings were run on 15 December 2005: Catterick (7 races), Exeter (6 races), Gowran Park (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Catterick, Exeter and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Gowran Park 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 15 December 2005?

Catterick: Good (Turf); Exeter: Good To Soft (Turf); Gowran Park: Yielding (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 15 December 2005?

Outright favourites won 9 of 26 on 15 December 2005 (34.6%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £27.68 — a profit of £1.68. 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 Topwell (GB) at 66/1 in the 3:20 Come Racing Again On 28th December Open NH Flat Race at Catterick.

What time was the first race on 15 December 2005?

The first race was the 12:20 Watch Racing Uk Live On 432 Novices' Hurdle at Catterick; the last was the 3:35 Golf Membership At Gowran Park INH Flat Race at Gowran Park.

Racing Results

Thursday 15 December 2005

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27 races were run across 4 meetings on 15 December 2005: Catterick, Exeter, Gowran Park and Southwell (AW).

Catterick Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 66/1

12:20 Watch Racing Uk Live On 432 Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 16 ran
1. 112. Turnstile (GB)5/4 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Howard Johnson
2. 25. Edgehill (IRE)7/4
3. 33. Double Gin (GB)20/1
12:50 Chequers Inn And Bridgewater Arms Maiden Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 16 ran
1. 18. King Barry (FR)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Richie McGrath · T: Pauline Robson
2. 210. Lord Payne (IRE)9/1
3. 311. The Frosty Ferret (IRE)9/1
4. UR12. The Outlier (IRE) · unseated rider11/4 fav
1:20 Christmas Time Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 1f 110y · 17 ran
1. 110. River Mist (IRE)14/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Richie McGrath · T: Karen McLintock
2. 22. Totally Scottish (GB)11/1
3. 37. Tobesure (IRE)17/2
1:50 Buy 2006 Yorkshire Racing Season Ticket Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 110y · 11 ran
1. 12. Robbo (GB)11/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Fergus King · T: Keith Reveley
2. 28. Lothian Falcon (GB)9/2 fav
3. 31. Virgin Soldier (IRE)25/1
2:20 'Join The 2006 Catterick Race Club Today' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 19. Mexican (USA)11/2Won by 8 lengths · J: Neil Mulholland · T: Micky Hammond
2. 22. Polyphon (FR)7/2
3. 33. Good Outlook (IRE)5/1
4. 66. Celtic Legend (FR)7/4 fav
2:50 Goracing.co.uk Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 18 ran
1. 17. North Landing (IRE)9/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Mr C Mulhall · T: Richard Guest
2. 24. You Do The Math (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 36. Welsh Dream (GB)25/1
3:20 Come Racing Again On 28th December Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 113. Topwell (GB)66/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Ciaran Eddery · T: Richard Guest
2. 21. According To Pete (GB)5/4 fav
3. 32. Custom Design (GB)5/1

Catterick racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 28/1

12:40 Gg.com Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 19 ran
1. 13. Kings Rock (GB)28/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Miss Faye Bramley · T: P A Blockley
2. 22. Kings Bay (GB)11/1
3. 34. She's Our Native (IRE)7/4 fav
1:10 E.B.F./Tattersalls (Ireland) Mares' Only Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 8 ran
1. 18. Supreme Serenade (IRE)8/11 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 22. Horcott Bay (GB)50/1
3. 36. Priscilla (GB)20/1
1:40 South-West Racing Club Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 110y · 10 ran
1. 17. Reflected Glory (IRE)7/2 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Wain Mountain (GB)7/1
3. 32. Native Emperor (GB)11/2
2:10 Christine Loze Birthday Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f 110y · 14 ran
1. 19. Lough Derg (FR)9/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: M C Pipe
2. 215. Tighten Your Belt (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Bob Bob Bobbin (GB)5/2
2:40 Jean Browning Happy Retirement Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f · 18 ran
1. 15. Dare Too Dream (GB)25/1Won by half a length · J: John McNamara · T: Kevin Bishop
2. 212. The Sawyer (BEL)10/1
3. 31. Border Castle (GB)8/11 fav
3:10 Happy Christmas Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 1f · 9 ran
1. 16. Gods Token (GB)3/1 favWon by half a length · J: Sam Thomas · T: Venetia Williams
2. 22. Magot De Grugy (FR)5/1
3. 33. Idiome (FR)11/1

Exeter racecourse statistics →

Gowran Park Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

12:35 Go Racing In The South East 3-y-o Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 13. King Of Merlia (USA)13/2Won by a length · J: Michael Darcy · T: E Sheehy
2. 22. Kells Castle (GB)7/1
3. 36. Clear Riposte (IRE)3/1 fav
1:05 Santa's Little Helper Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 20 ran
1. 15. Laureldean (IRE)8/1Won by half a length · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Michael Cunningham
2. 26. Mr Aussie (AUS)10/3 fav
3. 32. Bellevue Hero (NZ)16/1
1:35 Gowran Park Racing Club Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 110. Danehill Diamond (IRE)10/1Won by a head · J: James O'Farrell · T: Michael Joseph Fitzgerald
2. 23. Marbeuf (USA)4/7 fav
3. 313. United In Spirit (IRE)33/1
2:05 Under The Mistletoe Mares Handicap Hurdle (81-109) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 110. Lady Kate Ellen (IRE)11/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Robbie Moran · T: Paul Nolan
2. 26. Theatre Diva (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Rathvin Raven (IRE)5/1
4. 115. Rory's Sister (IRE)7/2 fav
2:35 Christmas Vouchers At Gowran Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 111. Thyne Again (IRE)14/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: W J Burke
2. 25. Dinarobin (USA)Evens fav
3. 39. Mickataine (IRE)4/1
3:05 Clashwilliam Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 3m · 19 ran
1. 113. Patsy Hall (IRE)6/4 favWon by a neck · J: J P Elliott · T: Michael Cunningham
2. 27. Drummer First (IRE)5/2
3. 320. Oily Colman (IRE)33/1
3:35 Golf Membership At Gowran Park INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 17 ran
1. 116. Handfull Of Euros (IRE)8/1Won by half a length · J: Lenny Flynn · T: W J Austin
2. 210. Major Stampi (IRE)4/7 fav
3. 317. Lost In Lavey (IRE)14/1

Gowran Park racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 22/1

12:30 Betdirect Only 10 Days Til Xmas Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 18. Egyptian Lord (GB)11/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Robbie Fitzpatrick · T: Peter Grayson
2. 211. Garlogs (GB)4/1
3. 31. Charlie Delta (GB)8/1
4. 42. Amber Glory (GB)7/2 fav
1:00 Press Red To Bet On ItvI Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 17. Piper General (IRE)6/4 favWon by a neck · J: Dale Gibson · T: John Mackie
2. 25. Oldenway (GB)12/1
3. 32. Khanjar (USA)12/1
1:30 Betdirect Freephone 0800 211 222 Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f · 10 ran
1. 19. Blue Opal (GB)22/1Won by a neck · J: Micky Fenton · T: Sally Hall
2. 210. Dance Troupe (GB)6/5 fav
3. 35. Antley Court (IRE)7/1
2:00 Betdirect.co.uk Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 14. Owed (GB)11/2Won by a length · J: Greg Fairley · T: Robert Gray
2. 214. White Bear (FR)4/1
3. 32. Far Note (USA)13/2
4. 511. Musical Gift (GB)10/3 fav
2:30 Text Betdirect To 88600 Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 16. Xpres Boy (IRE)7/2Won by half a length · J: Paul Eddery · T: Roy Bowring
2. 29. Inaminute (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 31. Mucho Loco (IRE)14/1
3:00 Daily Offers From Betdirect Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 16. Stevedore (IRE)10/3 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Jim Boyle
2. 213. Pending (IRE)11/2
3. 312. Balearic Star (IRE)6/1
3:30 Bet Direct Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 11. Amorist (IRE)13/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Jamie Mackay · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 29. Sriology (IRE)9/1
3. 313. Quiet Reading (USA)9/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 27 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 favourites9 of 26 won34.6% · 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 £1.68Staked £26.00, returned £27.68 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerTopwell (GB) 66/1The 3:20 Come Racing Again On 28th December Open NH Flat Race at Catterick
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Exeter	4	6	6	—
Gowran Park	1	7	7	—
Southwell (AW)	3	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 15 December 2005?: 27 races across 4 meetings were run on 15 December 2005: Catterick (7 races), Exeter (6 races), Gowran Park (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Catterick, Exeter and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Gowran Park 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 15 December 2005?: Catterick: Good (Turf); Exeter: Good To Soft (Turf); Gowran Park: Yielding (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 15 December 2005?: Outright favourites won 9 of 26 on 15 December 2005 (34.6%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £27.68 — a profit of £1.68. 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 Topwell (GB) at 66/1 in the 3:20 Come Racing Again On 28th December Open NH Flat Race at Catterick.
What time was the first race on 15 December 2005?: The first race was the 12:20 Watch Racing Uk Live On 432 Novices' Hurdle at Catterick; the last was the 3:35 Golf Membership At Gowran Park INH Flat Race at Gowran Park.