What horse racing was on 26 December 2005?

67 races across 11 meetings were run on 26 December 2005: Down Royal (1 race), Huntingdon (6 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races), Market Rasen (7 races), Sandown (6 races), Sedgefield (7 races), Towcester (7 races), Wetherby (6 races), Wincanton (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Down Royal, Leopardstown and Limerick in Ireland; Huntingdon, Market Rasen, Sandown, Sedgefield, Towcester, Wetherby, Wincanton 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 26 December 2005?

Down Royal: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Huntingdon: Good (Turf); Leopardstown: Yielding (Turf); Limerick: Soft (Turf); Market Rasen: Good To Soft (Turf); Sandown: Good To Soft (Turf); Sedgefield: Soft (Turf); Towcester: Good To Soft (Turf); Wetherby: Soft (Turf); Wincanton: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 26 December 2005?

Outright favourites won 19 of 62 on 26 December 2005 (30.6%); joint favourites won 1 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £62.00 and returned £51.80 — a loss of £10.20. 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 Reveur (GB) at 50/1 in the 2:45 Betdirect No Q On 08000 93 66 93 Novice Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW).

What was the feature race on 26 December 2005?

The feature race was the 2:30 Durkan New Homes Novice Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Missed That (GB) (10/1).

What time was the first race on 26 December 2005?

The first race was the 12:20 32red.com Beginners' Chase at Sedgefield; the last was the 4:20 In Running Tonight On Skytext 293 Fillies' Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Monday 26 December 2005

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67 races were run across 11 meetings on 26 December 2005: Down Royal, Huntingdon, Leopardstown, Limerick, Market Rasen, Sandown, Sedgefield, Towcester, Wetherby, Wincanton and Wolverhampton (AW).

Down Royal Yielding To Soft · Turf · 1 race · Ireland

Outright favs won 0 of 1 · Biggest winner 8/1

12:30 Adam & Ann Armstrong Memorial Handicap Chase (0-95) Chase · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 12. Prominent Feature (IRE)8/1Won by 12 lengths · J: L J Fleming · T: S J Mahon
2. 215. Definition (IRE)10/1
3. 38. Marco The Builder (IRE)13/2
4. PU1. Black Glen (IRE) · pulled up4/1 fav

Down Royal racecourse statistics →

Huntingdon Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

12:45 Stanjamesuk.com 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 12 ran
1. 17. Harrycone Lewis (GB)15/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Paul Moloney · T: Pam Sly
2. 23. King of Confusion (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 312. Two Hoots (GB)50/1
1:20 Stanjamesuk.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 15 ran
1. 18. Regal Vision (IRE)16/1Won by a short head · J: Miss C Dyson · T: Claire Dyson
2. 214. Alfred The Grey (GB)25/1
3. 311. Shoulton (IRE)22/1
4. 67. Ballyfin (IRE)10/3 fav
1:50 Stanspoker.co.uk Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 16 ran
1. 15. True Mariner (FR)14/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Sam Stronge · T: Ben Case
2. 213. Paddy Boy (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 311. Colophony (USA)7/1
2:25 Stanjamesuk.com Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 6 ran
1. 13. Migwell (FR)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jimmy McCarthy · T: Lucy Wadham
2. 24. Pardishar (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Carthys Cross (IRE)4/1
4. 66. Wicked Nice Fella (IRE)5/4 fav
3:00 Stan James Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 9 ran
1. 16. Jupon Vert (FR)9/2Won by 9 lengths · J: Jodie Mogford · T: Ron Hodges
2. 28. Woodenbridge Dream (IRE)6/1
3. 35. Randolph O'Brien (IRE)12/1
4. UR1. Afro Man (GB) · unseated rider3/1 fav
3:35 Stan James Telebetting Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 110y · 16 ran
1. 115. Apollo Lady (GB)9/1Won by a length · J: Gerard Tumelty · T: Alan King
2. 212. Theatre Dance (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 314. Adlestrop (GB)8/1

Huntingdon racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:25 Durkan New Homes Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 17 ran
1. 12. Back To Bid (IRE)15/8 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 216. Limestream (IRE)16/1
3. 36. Medianoche (IRE)16/1
12:55 Durkan New Homes Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 21 ran
1. 18. Finger Onthe Pulse (IRE)4/1Won by 4 lengths · J: S M McGovern · T: T J Taaffe
2. 21. Akarem (GB)8/1
3. 39. Line Ball (IRE)5/2 fav
1:25 Durkan New Homes Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · 2m · 12 ran
1. 111. Clear Riposte (IRE)14/1Won by 3 lengths · J: D J Casey · T: W P Mullins
2. 210. Artist's Muse (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 33. Dreux (FR)8/1
1:55 Durkan New Homes Handicap Hurdle (81-116) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 22 ran
1. 112. Buck Whaley (IRE)7/2 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 216. Shifting Alliance (IRE)14/1
3. 319. Game Ball Ali (IRE)12/1
2:30 Durkan New Homes Novice Chase (Grade 1) Chase · 2m 1f · 8 ran
1. 16. Missed That (GB)10/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: D J Casey · T: W P Mullins
2. 28. Wild Passion (GER)7/2
3. 37. Kill Devil Hill (IRE)6/1
4. UR4. Justified (IRE) · unseated rider5/4 fav
3:05 Paddypowerpoker.com Handicap Chase (0-140) Chase · 2m 1f · 10 ran
1. 19. Zum See (IRE)3/1 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 25. Old Flame (IRE)9/2
3. 38. The Boys In Green (IRE)5/1
3:40 Irish Foal Levy (c&g) Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 19 ran
1. 118. Whitehills (IRE)14/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mr P Fahey · T: F Flood
2. 28. Lord Lumey (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 34. Captain Cee Bee (IRE)7/1

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Limerick Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

12:40 Adare Manor Hotel And Golf Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f · 18 ran
1. 11. Clontarf (IRE)6/1Won by 5 lengths · J: B C Byrnes · T: E McNamara
2. 26. Mcevoy (IRE)15/2
3. 319. Carrickerry (IRE)10/1
4. PU7. Offshore Account (IRE) · pulled up6/4 fav
1:10 Tom Hogan Lexus Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 6 ran
1. 11. Arch Rebel (USA)4/9 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Noel Meade
2. 23. Skyhawk (IRE)7/1
3. 35. Liss Ard (IRE)8/1
1:40 Pricewaterhousecoopers Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 17 ran
1. 13. Dr Willie Martin (IRE)7/1Won by a length · J: Robbie Power · T: W J Austin
2. 211. Ponmeoath (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 314. Walkin Aisy (GB)11/2
2:20 Guinness Greenmount Park Novice Chase (Grade 2) Chase · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 11. Baily Breeze (IRE)10/1Won by 5 lengths · J: P W Flood · T: M F Morris
2. 22. Coljon (IRE)9/1
3. 35. On The Net (IRE)5/2
4. 54. Kerryhead Windfarm (IRE)6/4 fav
2:50 Park Hotel, Charleville Handicap Hurdle (74-109) Hurdle · 2m 5f · 18 ran
1. 113. Good Thyne Jack (IRE)10/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: E McNamara
2. 22. The Fingersmith (IRE)3/1 jt-fav
3. 315. Arthur Daly (IRE)16/1
3:20 Sliabh Luachra Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 16 ran
1. 13. Back In Front (IRE)5/4 favWon by 30 lengths · J: P W Flood · T: E J O'Grady
2. 210. Vic Ville (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Autumn Stroll (IRE)25/1
3:50 Patrick Molloy & Partners Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 16 ran
1. 12. Life For Rent (IRE)16/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Mr M J O'Connor · T: Joseph Cregan
2. 21. Banna Man (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 36. Tailor Bill (IRE)16/1

Limerick racecourse statistics →

Market Rasen Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

12:25 Henson Franklyn Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f 110y · 17 ran
1. 19. Before The Mast (IRE)9/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Charlie Poste · T: Milton Harris
2. 211. Seraph (GB)15/2
3. 314. Munaawesh (USA)12/1
12:55 Garthwest Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 1f 110y · 5 ran
1. 11. Bishop's Bridge (IRE)3/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Gino Carenza · T: Andy Turnell
2. 22. Detonateur (FR)5/2
3. 33. Thistlecraft (IRE)5/1
4. UR5. Parisienne Gale (IRE) · unseated rider2/1 fav
1:30 Roseland Group Kilvington Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 110y · 15 ran
1. 110. Star Member (IRE)9/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Ian Williams
2. 22. Openide (GB)20/1
3. 38. Marsh Run (GB)6/1
4. UR15. Zeloso (GB) · unseated rider4/1 fav
2:00 Clugston Lincolnshire National Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 4f 110y · 11 ran
1. 13. Victory Gunner (IRE)10/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Lee Stephens · T: C Roberts
2. 29. Fin Bec (FR)10/1
3. 310. Waterberg (IRE)5/1
4. PU6. Moustique de L'Isle (FR) · pulled up9/2 fav
2:35 Grange & Links Hotel Sandilands Golf Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f · 11 ran
1. 111. El Andaluz (FR)5/1Won by half a length · J: Ollie McPhail · T: Robert Gray
2. 24. Blackergreen (GB)4/1 fav
3. 310. Roddy The Vet (IRE)11/2
3:05 AC Office Supplies Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 12 ran
1. 110. Oscatello (USA)10/11 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Ian Williams
2. 214. Seymar Lad (IRE)16/1
3. 311. Perfect Balance (IRE)8/1
3:35 AC Office Supplies Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 14 ran
1. 113. Waterloo Son (IRE)20/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Mark Bradburne · T: Henry Daly
2. 21. Blue Buster (GB)11/4 fav
3. 38. It's Bertie (GB)20/1

Market Rasen racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

12:35 Stanjamesuk.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 110. Albarino (IRE)16/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: M Scudamore
2. 24. Nanga Parbat (FR)8/1
3. 37. Tanikos (FR)16/1
4. F1. Motorway (IRE) · fell7/4 fav
1:05 Stan James Wayward Lad Novices' Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m · 4 ran
1. 15. Hoo La Baloo (FR)10/11 favJ: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
1:40 Stan James Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 110y · 7 ran
1. 18. Feathard Lady (IRE)6/4 favWon by 12 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: C A Murphy
2. 27. Self Defense (GB)13/2
3. 36. Royal Shakespeare (FR)12/1
2:15 Stan James King George VI Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 110y · 9 ran
1. 14. Kicking King (IRE)11/8 favWon by a neck · J: Barry Geraghty · T: T J Taaffe
2. 27. Monkerhostin (FR)22/1
3. 32. Impek (FR)13/2
2:50 Stan James Feltham Novices' Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 110y · 5 ran
1. 13. Darkness (GB)13/8 favWon by 3 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Charles Egerton
2. 26. Zabenz (NZ)8/1
3. 31. Bewleys Berry (IRE)7/2
3:25 Stanspoker.co.uk Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 9 ran
1. 14. Afrad (FR)6/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 21. Only Vintage (USA)4/1 fav
3. 35. Pepe Galvez (SWE)6/1

Sandown racecourse statistics →

Sedgefield Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:20 32red.com Beginners' Chase (Div 1) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 10 ran
1. 111. New Alco (FR)8/15 favWon by 17 lengths · J: T J Dreaper · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 23. Dark Ben (FR)17/2
3. 35. Kingfisher Sunset (GB)100/1
12:50 32red.com Beginners' Chase (Div 2) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 11 ran
1. 15. Kinburn (IRE)3/1 favWon by 17 lengths · J: Alan Dempsey · T: Howard Johnson
2. 29. Ryders Storm (USA)5/1
3. 36. Kitski (FR)4/1
1:25 Happy Birthday Stuart Taylor Conditionals' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 13 ran
1. 112. Chickapeakray (GB)9/1Won by a length · J: Stephen Craine · T: D McCain
2. 21. Zaffaran Express (IRE)5/1
3. 37. Villago (GER)4/1
4. 94. San Peire (FR)5/2 fav
1:55 32red Online Casino Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 3f · 13 ran
1. 19. Bang And Blame (IRE)6/1Won by 23 lengths · J: Michael McAlister · T: Michael Easterby
2. 24. Getinbybutonlyjust (GB)11/2
3. 315. Twotiming Gent (IRE)10/1
4. PU10. Dark Thunder (IRE) · pulled up4/1 fav
2:25 Play Roulette At 32red Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 3f 110y · 9 ran
1. 14. Ivoire De Beaulieu (FR)4/6 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: T J Dreaper · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 29. Toni Alcala (GB)14/1
3. 36. Nevada Red (GB)6/1
2:55 32red.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 8 ran
1. 14. Longdale (GB)33/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Alan Dempsey · T: Martin Todhunter
2. 29. Gohh (GB)4/1
3. 32. Loulou Nivernais (FR)5/4 fav
3:25 32redpoker.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 9 ran
1. 11. Torkinking (IRE)10/1Won by 23 lengths · J: Ben Orde-Powlett · T: Maurice Barnes
2. 22. Teme Valley (GB)7/2
3. 39. Nobodys Perfect (IRE)9/2
4. PU7. Dark Character (GB) · pulled up7/4 fav

Sedgefield racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 25/1

12:30 Gg-poker.com Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 9 ran
1. 15. Mighty Matters (IRE)15/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Tom George
2. 28. Superrollercoaster (GB)10/3 jt-fav
3. 39. The Frosty Ferret (IRE)5/1
1:00 E.B.F. 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 110. Shaka's Pearl (GB)25/1Won by a neck · J: James Davies · T: Nick Gifford
2. 26. Major Miller (GB)3/1 fav
3. 31. Butler's Cabin (FR)15/2
1:35 Read Malcolm Heyhoe at Gg.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 9 ran
1. 13. Yassar (IRE)12/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Warren Marston · T: D J Wintle
2. 21. Game On (IRE)9/1
3. 37. Taksina (GB)7/1
4. PU2. Eggmount (IRE) · pulled up5/2 fav
2:05 Gg.com Christmas 'National Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 10 ran
1. 17. Franco (IRE)8/1Won by a neck · J: Mr R J Barrett · T: Anna Brooks
2. 22. Love Of Classics (GB)8/1
3. 33. The Gangerman (IRE)7/2 fav
2:40 Free Tips at Gg.com Classified Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 14 ran
1. 113. Graceful Dancer (GB)9/2 jt-favWon by 9 lengths · J: James Davies · T: Brendan Powell
2. 23. Five Alley (IRE)15/2
3. 34. Heartache (GB)40/1
3:10 Compare Odds Gg-odds.com Intermediate Open NH Flat (Div 1) NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 110. Victor Daly (IRE)10/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Heather Dalton
2. 212. Cloudina (GB)25/1
3. 39. Rapallo (IRE)15/2
4. 61. Long Road Home (IRE)9/4 fav
3:40 Compare Odds Gg-odds.com Intermediate Open NH Flat (Div 2) NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 112. Senora Snoopy (IRE)7/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Josh Byrne · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 26. Kobai (IRE)7/1
3. 33. Fast Forward (NZ)9/4 fav

Towcester racecourse statistics →

Wetherby Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

12:50 Skybet 4 Ways To Bet - One Account Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 11. Coat of Honour (USA)5/6 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Howard Johnson
2. 24. Show Me The River (GB)5/1
3. 35. Steppes of Gold (IRE)9/4
1:20 'It Matters More When There's Money On It' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 7f · 18 ran
1. 112. Russian Sky (GB)12/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mrs R Dobbin · T: Harriet Graham
2. 23. Hidden Bounty (IRE)7/1
3. 38. Totally Scottish (GB)10/1
4. 62. Haut de Gamme (FR)7/2 fav
1:55 Rocom Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 12. Percussionist (IRE)2/1 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Howard Johnson
2. 214. Tous Chez (IRE)16/1
3. 38. Millennium Hall (GB)16/1
2:30 Skybet.com Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 1f · 10 ran
1. 13. Therealbandit (IRE)9/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Andrew Glassonbury · T: M C Pipe
2. 22. Take The Stand (IRE)6/1
3. 34. My Will (FR)11/4 fav
3:05 'You're Either Vegas Or You're Not' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 13 ran
1. 18. Sir Storm (IRE)16/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Barry Keniry · T: George Moore
2. 29. Sharp Belline (IRE)5/1
3. 311. Posh Stick (GB)9/1
4. F4. Windsor Boy (IRE) · fell4/1 fav
3:35 Skybet In-Play Betting Premiership Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 16 ran
1. 11. Aston Lad (GB)11/2Won by a short head · J: Graham Lee · T: Micky Hammond
2. 210. Birdwatch (GB)8/1
3. 311. Miss Pross (GB)33/1
4. PU13. Darkshape (GB) · pulled up5/2 fav

Wetherby racecourse statistics →

Wincanton Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 40/1

12:30 Bathwick Tyres Yeovil Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 17 ran
1. 18. Ishka Baha (IRE)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Tom George
2. 21. Sweet Oona (FR)4/1 fav
3. 314. Munadil (GB)33/1
1:00 Wise Catering Harry Dufosee Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 8 ran
1. 12. Preacher Boy (GB)5/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Ron Hodges
2. 23. Regal Bandit (IRE)7/1
3. 35. Message Recu (FR)10/1
4. 58. Lord Nellsson (GB)5/2 fav
1:30 Bathwick Tyres Bridgwater Mares' Only 'NH' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 111. Treaty Flyer (IRE)40/1Won by a length · J: Sam Thomas · T: Pat Murphy
2. 22. Don And Gerry (IRE)6/1
3. 31. Senorita Rumbalita (GB)1/3 fav
2:05 Bathwick Tyres Taunton Mid Season Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 16. Lorient Express (FR)11/8 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Venetia Williams
2. 21. Master Rex (GB)4/1
3. 32. Serpentine Rock (GB)15/2
2:40 Pertemps Handicap Hurdle (Series Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 6f · 12 ran
1. 15. Pretty Star (GER)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 22. Fire Dragon (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 36. Dream Falcon (GB)16/1
3:15 Bathwick Tyres Lord Stalbridge Memorial Cup Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 110y · 11 ran
1. 18. Yardbird (IRE)20/1Won by a short head · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 22. Black De Bessy (FR)5/2
3. 312. Dante Citizen (IRE)7/1
4. 410. Lord Anner (IRE)9/4 fav
3:45 Boxing Day Intermediate Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 17 ran
1. 18. Pepporoni Pete (IRE)7/4 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 27. Pangbourne (FR)16/1
3. 316. Warlord (GB)50/1

Wincanton racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 4 · Biggest winner 50/1

1:35 Merry Christmas From Betdirect Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 12 ran
1. 111. Foreplay (IRE)7/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 29. Canina (GB)4/1
3. 31. Billy Bling (IRE)7/1
2:10 Betdirect Football Cashbacks Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 20y · 8 ran
1. 17. Rapsgate (IRE)7/1Won by a neck · J: Stephane Breux · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 28. Egyptian Lord (GB)7/2 jt-fav
3. 34. Sands Crooner (IRE)7/1
2:45 Betdirect No Q On 08000 93 66 93 Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 9 ran
1. 18. Reveur (GB)50/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: Michael Mullineaux
2. 21. Porters (USA)8/11 fav
3. 39. Kokila (GB)10/1
3:20 Betdirect.co.uk Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 32y · 10 ran
1. 11. Atlantic Quest (USA)9/4Won by half a length · J: Robert Winston · T: K R Burke
2. 22. Mystic Man (FR)11/10 fav
3. 37. Tregarron (GB)13/2
3:50 Littlewoods Betdirect Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 50y · 9 ran
1. 14. Heathyards Pride (GB)11/2Won by a neck · J: George Baker · T: Reg Hollinshead
2. 23. Pass The Port (GB)7/2 fav
3. 35. Bethanys Boy (IRE)9/2
4:20 In Running Tonight On Skytext 293 Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 103y · 13 ran
1. 11. Connotation (GB)5/1Won by a neck · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Peter Chapple-Hyam
2. 23. Daring Affair (GB)9/2 jt-fav
3. 38. Sforzando (GB)12/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 67 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 favourites19 of 62 won30.6% · 62 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 £10.20Staked £62.00, returned £51.80 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerReveur (GB) 50/1The 2:45 Betdirect No Q On 08000 93 66 93 Novice Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW)
Joint favourites1 of 10 won10.0% · 5 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Down Royal	0	1	1	—
Huntingdon	0	6	6	—
Leopardstown	3	7	7	—
Limerick	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Market Rasen	2	7	7	—
Sandown	4	6	6	—
Sedgefield	3	7	7	—
Towcester	0	5	7	1 of 4 won
Wetherby	2	6	6	—
Wincanton	2	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	1	4	6	0 of 4 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 26 December 2005?: 67 races across 11 meetings were run on 26 December 2005: Down Royal (1 race), Huntingdon (6 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races), Market Rasen (7 races), Sandown (6 races), Sedgefield (7 races), Towcester (7 races), Wetherby (6 races), Wincanton (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Down Royal, Leopardstown and Limerick in Ireland; Huntingdon, Market Rasen, Sandown, Sedgefield, Towcester, Wetherby, Wincanton 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 26 December 2005?: Down Royal: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Huntingdon: Good (Turf); Leopardstown: Yielding (Turf); Limerick: Soft (Turf); Market Rasen: Good To Soft (Turf); Sandown: Good To Soft (Turf); Sedgefield: Soft (Turf); Towcester: Good To Soft (Turf); Wetherby: Soft (Turf); Wincanton: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 26 December 2005?: Outright favourites won 19 of 62 on 26 December 2005 (30.6%); joint favourites won 1 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £62.00 and returned £51.80 — a loss of £10.20. 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 Reveur (GB) at 50/1 in the 2:45 Betdirect No Q On 08000 93 66 93 Novice Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW).
What was the feature race on 26 December 2005?: The feature race was the 2:30 Durkan New Homes Novice Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Missed That (GB) (10/1).
What time was the first race on 26 December 2005?: The first race was the 12:20 32red.com Beginners' Chase at Sedgefield; the last was the 4:20 In Running Tonight On Skytext 293 Fillies' Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).