What horse racing was on 18 December 2005?

27 races across 4 meetings were run on 18 December 2005: Musselburgh (7 races), Navan (7 races), Southwell (AW) (6 races) and Thurles (7 races). That is Musselburgh and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Navan and Thurles 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 18 December 2005?

Musselburgh: Good To Firm (Turf); Navan: Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Thurles: Yielding (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 18 December 2005?

Outright favourites won 13 of 25 on 18 December 2005 (52.0%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £25.00 and returned £31.83 — a profit of £6.83. 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 Winter Star (GB) at 20/1 in the 3:20 Scottish Racing 'Your Best Bet' Standard Open NH Flat Race at Musselburgh.

What was the feature race on 18 December 2005?

The feature race was the 1:35 Barry & Sandra Kelly Memorial Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Navan, won by Travino (IRE) (4/1).

What time was the first race on 18 December 2005?

The first race was the 12:20 'Watch Live On Racing UK' Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase at Musselburgh; the last was the 3:45 Curaheen (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race at Thurles.

Racing Results

Sunday 18 December 2005

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27 races were run across 4 meetings on 18 December 2005: Musselburgh, Navan, Southwell (AW) and Thurles.

Musselburgh Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 5 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

12:20 'Watch Live On Racing UK' Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 11. Bohemian Spirit (IRE)13/8 favWon by 18 lengths · J: Mrs R Dobbin · T: Nicky Richards
2. 28. Balakar (IRE)20/1
3. 313. Some Trainer (IRE)10/1
12:50 Musselburgh Annual Members Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 110. Some Touch (IRE)4/9 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Howard Johnson
2. 215. Rajayla (IRE)4/1
3. 314. Powerlove (FR)14/1
1:20 East Lothian Council Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 18. Clouding Over (GB)2/5 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Richie McGrath · T: Keith Reveley
2. 21. El Andaluz (FR)10/1
3. 37. Ton-Chee (GB)10/1
1:50 Watch Live On 'thebettingsite.co.uk' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 16. Masafi (IRE)2/7 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Howard Johnson
2. 21. Spring Breeze (GB)9/2
3. 34. Ebac (IRE)66/1
2:20 Famous Grouse Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 17. Saif Sareea (GB)7/2Won by a length · J: Padge Whelan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 25. Motive (FR)9/4 fav
3. 38. George Stubbs (USA)9/1
2:50 East Lothian Council Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 6 ran
1. 12. Snowy (IRE)11/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: J I A Charlton
2. 21. World Vision (IRE)7/2
3. 38. Ideal Du Bois Beury (FR)7/1
3:20 Scottish Racing 'Your Best Bet' Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 112. Winter Star (GB)20/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Mr R O Harding · T: J J Lambe
2. 23. Lockstockandbarrel (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
3. 311. Still Solvent (GB)4/1 jt-fav

Musselburgh racecourse statistics →

Navan Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

12:35 Christmas Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 13. Maxxium (IRE)7/1Won by a length · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: M Halford
2. 21. Arch Rebel (USA)2/7 fav
3. 34. All Heart (GB)8/1
1:05 Kevin Mcmanus Bookmakers EBF Novice Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 11. Father Matt (IRE)2/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 23. Southern Vic (IRE)5/2
3. 34. Baron De Feypo (IRE)12/1
4. 42. McGruders Cross (IRE)15/8 fav
1:35 Barry & Sandra Kelly Memorial Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 15. Travino (IRE)4/1Won by a neck · J: John Cullen · T: Ms Margaret Mullins
2. 26. Nicanor (FR)5/2 fav
3. 33. Mossbank (IRE)4/1
2:05 Proudstown Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 111. Fortmassini (IRE)9/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Robert Molloy · T: C Roche
2. 24. Brogella (IRE)6/1
3. 310. Ballintra Boy (IRE)16/1
2:35 Ladbrokes Roast Turkey Handicap Hurdle (74-102) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 26 ran
1. 120. Sack The Auditor (IRE)4/1 favWon by a short head · J: Davy Russell · T: Donal Hassett
2. 26. Renvyle Society (IRE)7/1
3. 326. Emily Abby (IRE)10/1
3:05 Wesco Electrical Handicap Chase (0-123) Chase · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 15. Dun Doire (IRE)4/5 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: A J Martin
2. 22. Ransboro (IRE)6/1
3. 39. Eden Royale (IRE)9/1
3:35 Christmas Cracker Mares (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 20 ran
1. 116. Female (IRE)10/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Mr P Roche · T: C Roche
2. 25. Haydens First (IRE)7/1
3. 36. Legal Compromise (IRE)25/1
4. 94. Crackin' Liss (IRE)11/8 fav

Navan racecourse statistics →

Southwell (AW) Standard To Slow · AW · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:00 Betdirect Only A Week Til Xmas Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 13. Largs (GB)9/4 favDead heat with Lizzie Rocket (GB) · J: Robert Winston · T: John Balding
2. 16. Lizzie Rocket (GB)6/1
3. 34. Secret Vision (USA)3/1
1:30 Instant Win Games betdirect.co.uk Median Auction Maiden Stks Flat · Class 7 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 110. Tombalina (GB)14/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mark Coumbe · T: Colin Teague
2. 28. Luloah (GB)11/2
3. 34. Sands Crooner (IRE)6/4 fav
2:00 Betdirect On At The Races Interactive Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 16. Night Warrior (IRE)3/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Tony Culhane · T: Kevin McAuliffe
2. 21. Bill Bennett (FR)85/40 fav
3. 37. Reflex Blue (GB)5/1
2:30 footballers-drives.co.uk Tri-banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 11. Preskani (GB)4/5 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Alan Daly · T: Mrs N Macauley
2. 28. Straffan (IRE)4/1
3. 36. Polesworth (GB)22/1
3:00 Fastsigns 10th Anniversary Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 111. Captain Darling (IRE)7/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Eddie Creighton · T: R W Price
2. 29. Mount Royale (IRE)11/1
3. 37. Desert Lover (IRE)8/1
4. 76. The Job (GB)11/4 fav
3:30 Heart 106 Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 15. Sea Frolic (IRE)2/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Robbie Fitzpatrick · T: Jennie Candlish
2. 27. Travelling Times (GB)7/1
3. 36. Tirailleur (IRE)5/4 fav

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Thurles Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:45 Horse & Jockey Hotel Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 2m 2f · 14 ran
1. 110. Island Pride (IRE)7/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Ken Whelan · T: John J Walsh
2. 28. Revue (IRE)20/1
3. 33. Newtown Dancer (IRE)6/1
4. 72. Buailtes And Fadas (IRE)5/1 fav
1:15 Molony Cup Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 3m · 14 ran
1. 11. What A Native (IRE)7/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: D J Casey · T: C F Swan
2. 27. Lord Graney (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Harry In A Hurry (GB)12/1
1:45 Horse & Jockey Hotel Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · 2m · 6 ran
1. 12. Pom Flyer (FR)10/1Won by a head · J: Kevin Coleman · T: F Flood
2. 24. High Priestess (IRE)10/3
3. 36. Rocket Ship (IRE)7/4 jt-fav
2:15 INH Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f 110y · 9 ran
1. 11. No Complications (IRE)11/10 favWon by a short head · J: Robbie Moran · T: Paul Nolan
2. 26. Imperial Sun (IRE)9/1
3. 38. Lady Carew (IRE)16/1
2:45 Moycarkey Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 117. Mise En Place (GB)14/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Kevin Coleman · T: J Morrison
2. 28. Sir Overbury (GB)9/4 fav
3. 37. Optimus Prime (IRE)11/4
3:15 Holy Cross Novice Handicap Hurdle (74-109) Hurdle · 2m 6f 110y · 16 ran
1. 15. Ballito (IRE)8/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: John G Carr
2. 211. Happy Lord (IRE)10/1
3. 310. Vinatieri (IRE)14/1
4. 71. Rathvin Raven (IRE)3/1 fav
3:45 Curaheen (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f · 18 ran
1. 19. Mattock Ranger (IRE)2/1 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Ms N Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 25. Conem (IRE)10/1
3. 311. Offshore Account (IRE)7/2

Thurles 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 favourites13 of 25 won52.0% · 25 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 £6.83Staked £25.00, returned £31.83 at SP · 1 dead heat, the return split
Biggest-priced winnerWinter Star (GB) 20/1The 3:20 Scottish Racing 'Your Best Bet' Standard Open NH Flat Race at Musselburgh
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Musselburgh	5	6	7	0 of 2 won
Navan	3	7	7	—
Southwell (AW)	2	6	6	—
Thurles	3	6	7	0 of 2 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 18 December 2005?: 27 races across 4 meetings were run on 18 December 2005: Musselburgh (7 races), Navan (7 races), Southwell (AW) (6 races) and Thurles (7 races). That is Musselburgh and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Navan and Thurles 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 18 December 2005?: Musselburgh: Good To Firm (Turf); Navan: Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Thurles: Yielding (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 18 December 2005?: Outright favourites won 13 of 25 on 18 December 2005 (52.0%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £25.00 and returned £31.83 — a profit of £6.83. 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 Winter Star (GB) at 20/1 in the 3:20 Scottish Racing 'Your Best Bet' Standard Open NH Flat Race at Musselburgh.
What was the feature race on 18 December 2005?: The feature race was the 1:35 Barry & Sandra Kelly Memorial Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Navan, won by Travino (IRE) (4/1).
What time was the first race on 18 December 2005?: The first race was the 12:20 'Watch Live On Racing UK' Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase at Musselburgh; the last was the 3:45 Curaheen (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race at Thurles.