What horse racing was on 31 December 2005?

43 races across 7 meetings were run on 31 December 2005: Lingfield (6 races), Lingfield (AW) (1 race), Punchestown (7 races), Tramore (7 races), Uttoxeter (7 races), Warwick (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Lingfield, Lingfield (AW), Uttoxeter, Warwick and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Punchestown and Tramore 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 31 December 2005?

Lingfield: Soft (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Punchestown: Soft (Turf); Tramore: Soft (Turf); Uttoxeter: Heavy (Turf); Warwick: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 31 December 2005?

Outright favourites won 19 of 40 on 31 December 2005 (47.5%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £40.00 and returned £44.34 — a profit of £4.34. 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 Deep Reflection (GB) at 33/1 in the 3:30 lingfield-racecourse.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race at Lingfield (AW) (one of 3 winners at that price).

What time was the first race on 31 December 2005?

The first race was the 12:05 Betdirect.co.uk Maiden Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW); the last was the 3:50 Laura Glendining Maiden Open NH Flat Race at Uttoxeter.

Racing Results

Saturday 31 December 2005

← 30 Dec 1 Jan →

43 races were run across 7 meetings on 31 December 2005: Lingfield, Lingfield (AW), Punchestown, Tramore, Uttoxeter, Warwick and Wolverhampton (AW).

Lingfield Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 4 · Biggest winner 18/1

12:20 ROR Second Career For Racehorses Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 14 ran
1. 19. Heathcote (GB)18/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Philip Hide · T: Gary Moore
2. 213. Victorias Groom (GER)7/1
3. 312. Original Fly (FR)10/3
4. BD1. Prime Contender (GB) · brought down6/4 fav
12:50 Golf And Racing At Lingfield Park Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 19 ran
1. 13. Blu Teen (FR)8/13 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Amour Multiple (IRE)8/1
3. 312. Master Mahogany (GB)8/1
1:20 Play Poker At Ladbrokes.com Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 5 ran
1. 11. Copsale Lad (GB)Evens favWon by 30 lengths · J: Mick Fitzgerald · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 24. Phone Back (IRE)11/1
3. 35. Sett Aside (GB)50/1
1:50 Bet With Ladbrokes On 0800 524524 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 3f 110y · 12 ran
1. 17. Dom d'Orgeval (FR)4/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Nick Williams
2. 21. Nathos (GER)9/1
3. 32. Cool Roxy (GB)25/1
4. 710. Magot De Grugy (FR)7/2 fav
2:20 Ladbrokes.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 11. Armaturk (FR)4/1Won by a neck · J: Christian Williams · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 27. Bleu Superbe (FR)9/2
3. 34. Non So (FR)7/2 jt-fav
2:55 Lingfield-racecourse.co.uk Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 6 ran
1. 14. Play The Melody (IRE)11/4 jt-favWon by a length · J: Mick Fitzgerald · T: Colin Tinkler
2. 26. Lord of Adventure (IRE)3/1
3. 35. Barranco (IRE)11/4 jt-fav

Lingfield racecourse statistics →

Lingfield (AW) Standard · AW · 1 race · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 1 · Biggest winner 33/1

3:30 lingfield-racecourse.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race (AW) NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 14. Deep Reflection (GB)33/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Alan O'Keeffe · T: John A Supple
2. 210. Parish House (IRE)7/1
3. 38. Kalamazoo (IRE)3/1
4. 55. Flyingwithoutwings (GB)6/4 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

12:45 Visit The Panoramic Restaurant Beginners Chase Chase · 3m · 13 ran
1. 113. Hazelhall Princess (IRE)33/1Won by a length · J: Mr C Motherway · T: John Paul Brennan
2. 24. Center Field (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 35. Giolla An Bhaird (IRE)12/1
1:15 Happy New Year Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 3 ran
1. 11. Hardy Eustace (IRE)1/8 favWon by a length · J: Conor O'Dwyer · T: D T Hughes
2. 23. Native Upmanship (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Tawrific Laois (IRE)33/1
1:45 Buy Your Tickets On Line Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 15. Ballintra Boy (IRE)7/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Robert Molloy · T: Noel Meade
2. 26. The Bar Maid (GB)14/1
3. 33. No Complications (IRE)6/1
4. 67. More Like It (IRE)2/1 fav
2:15 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (74-102) Hurdle · 2m · 12 ran
1. 14. Shifting Alliance (IRE)11/8 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Robbie Moran · T: Paul Nolan
2. 27. Saipan (FR)11/2
3. 32. Ifwhatsowhat (IRE)25/1
2:45 New Years Eve At Punchestown 3-y-o Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 15. Mister Hight (FR)4/6 favWon by 20 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Marhaba Million (IRE)25/1
3. 319. Storm Becks (IRE)20/1
3:15 Punchestown Annual Membership Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 2m · 10 ran
1. 15. Laureldean (IRE)7/4 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Michael Cunningham
2. 210. Eden Royale (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Revue (IRE)9/2
3:45 Discounted Festival Tickets Mares INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 19 ran
1. 111. Chomba Womba (IRE)9/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Mr P Cashman · T: Ms Margaret Mullins
2. 26. Lost In Lavey (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 310. Whistling Gypse (IRE)12/1

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

Tramore Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

12:30 Metal Man Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 10 ran
1. 18. Gotno Destination (IRE)7/2Won by 3 lengths · J: S M McGovern · T: T J Taaffe
2. 210. Reinedoff (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Lakil House (IRE)7/2
4. PU2. Danehill Diamond (IRE) · pulled up2/1 fav
1:00 Graun Hill Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 15 ran
1. 14. Leeside Music (IRE)13/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Davy Condon · T: Gerard Cully
2. 29. Get A Few Bob Back (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 312. The Wrens Nest (IRE)6/1
1:30 Pickardstown Handicap Hurdle (74-95) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 116. Rosamio (IRE)14/1Won by half a length · J: Davy Russell · T: R Donohoe
2. 210. The Black Mouse (IRE)16/1
3. 32. For A Song (IRE)9/1
4. 115. Monday Blues (IRE)4/1 fav
2:00 Guillemene Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 115. Oscar Road (IRE)10/1Won by a short head · J: Davy Russell · T: Michael C Griffin
2. 213. Lady Vivaldi (IRE)10/1
3. 38. Woodhouse (IRE)5/1
4. 57. Themanfromnenagh (IRE)15/8 fav
2:30 Newtown Handicap Chase (0-95) Chase · 2m 6f · 16 ran
1. 12. Glabejet (IRE)9/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: John Brassil
2. 23. Rog (IRE)10/1
3. 315. Bordante (IRE)8/1
3:00 Www.tramore-racecourse.com Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 6f · 12 ran
1. 13. Harbour View (IRE)11/8 favWon by 25 lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: E McNamara
2. 26. Orchard Grove (IRE)9/1
3. 37. Our Darajack (IRE)7/1
3:30 Waterford & Tramore Directors Ladies INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 12 ran
1. 19. Givus A Rose (IRE)7/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Ms N Carberry · T: Anthony Mullins
2. 28. Cailins House (IRE)14/1
3. 31. According To Paul (IRE)8/1
4. 86. Sharabid (IRE)13/8 fav

Tramore racecourse statistics →

Uttoxeter Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 28/1

12:40 A.P.H. Earthworks Ltd Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 8 ran
1. 11. Hoh Viss (GB)1/3 favWon by 22 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Charlie Mann
2. 29. Palm Island (FR)12/1
3. 37. Negus de Beaumont (FR)16/1
1:10 Heathyards Engineering Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 9 ran
1. 110. Dickie Lewis (GB)10/1Won by 30 lengths · J: Stephen Craine · T: D McCain
2. 29. Young Lorcan (GB)11/8 fav
3. 31. Desert Tommy (GB)12/1
1:40 Peter J Douglas Engineering Christmas Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 12. Barton Gate (GB)11/2Won by 8 lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: D P Keane
2. 212. The Wife's Sister (GB)6/1
3. 37. Pilca (FR)9/2
4. 49. The Last Mohican (GB)4/1 fav
2:10 Betfred Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 7 ran
1. 13. He's The Guv'nor (IRE)9/4 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Benjamin Hitchcott · T: Bob Buckler
2. 21. Admiral Peary (IRE)3/1
3. 35. Soroka (IRE)66/1
2:45 Betfredcasino Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 10 ran
1. 110. Killing Me Softly (GB)9/1Won by 24 lengths · J: Barry Fenton · T: John Gallagher
2. 29. Jockser (IRE)7/1
3. 33. Devito (FR)12/1
4. PU1. In Media Res (FR) · pulled up7/2 fav
3:20 Betfredpoker Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 6f 110y · 6 ran
1. 14. Another Native (IRE)15/8 favWon by a neck · J: Noel Fehily · T: Charlie Mann
2. 21. Major Benefit (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Thyne Man (IRE)11/1
3:50 Laura Glendining Maiden Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 16. Suprendre Espere (GB)28/1Won by 11 lengths · J: John McNamara · T: Jennie Candlish
2. 22. Herons Cove (IRE)14/1
3. 31. Classic Harry (GB)9/2
4. 128. Tight Corner (IRE)7/2 fav

Uttoxeter racecourse statistics →

Warwick Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 5/1

12:30 Racing UK Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 1f · 12 ran
1. 15. Passenger Omar (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: William Kennedy · T: Noel Chance
2. 211. Dundridge Native (GB)12/1
3. 31. Kings Bay (GB)11/4 fav
1:00 2006 Annual Membership Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 14 ran
1. 18. Return Home (GB)15/8 favWon by a head · J: Paul Moloney · T: Julian Smith
2. 24. Herecomestanley (GB)33/1
3. 32. Brigadier Du Bois (FR)10/1
1:30 Rural Stress Information 10th Anniversary Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 9 ran
1. 12. Basilea Star (IRE)6/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Timmy Murphy · T: M C Pipe
2. 21. Ardaghey (IRE)4/1
3. 38. Super Lord (IRE)10/3
2:00 John Smith's/E.B.F. Mares' NH' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 16 ran
1. 14. Ben's Turn (IRE)11/4Won by a neck · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 27. Cash And New (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Boberelle (IRE)4/1
4. 72. Glory Be (GB)15/8 fav
2:30 Betfredpoker Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 4 ran
1. 14. Voy Por Ustedes (FR)5/6 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 22. Royal Hector (GER)14/1
3. 33. Medison (FR)6/1
3:00 Betfredcasino Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 5 ran
1. 13. King Bee (IRE)2/1 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Henry Daly
2. 24. Datito (IRE)7/2
3. 36. Jaoka du Gord (FR)10/3
3:35 Betfred Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 13. The Hairy Lemon (GB)Evens favWon by half a length · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 28. Make My Hay (GB)9/1
3. 37. Speed Venture (GB)9/2

Warwick racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races · Great Britain

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

12:05 Betdirect.co.uk Maiden Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 12 ran
1. 19. Lunar Express (USA)1/2 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Tony Culhane · T: William Haggas
2. 24. Mr Floodlight (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Bin Rahy (IRE)11/1
12:35 Live Football Cashbacks At Betdirect Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 5f 20y · 12 ran
1. 17. Clipper Hoy (GB)7/2 favWon by 3 lengths · J: George Baker · T: Mrs H Sweeting
2. 28. Brave Chief (GB)9/2
3. 310. Kitchen Sink (IRE)12/1
1:05 Live Football Cashbacks At Betdirect Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 5f 20y · 12 ran
1. 14. El Potro (GB)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: Ed McMahon
2. 21. Almaty Express (GB)7/2 jt-fav
3. 37. Coconut Moon (GB)7/1
1:35 Betdirect 0800 211 222 Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 13 ran
1. 15. Noble Edge (GB)20/1Won by a head · J: Fergal Lynch · T: P A Blockley
2. 28. Wee Charlie Castle (IRE)11/4
3. 32. Bathwick Rox (IRE)3/1
4. 41. Indian Wizard (IRE)5/2 fav
2:05 Have A Lucky New Year From Betdirect Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 32y · 10 ran
1. 13. Wessex (USA)7/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: P A Blockley
2. 27. Councellor (FR)7/1
3. 31. Claret And Amber (GB)11/4 fav
2:35 Betdirect.co.uk Maiden Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 7 ran
1. 111. Starship (IRE)1/2 favWon by a short head · J: Tony Culhane · T: William Haggas
2. 22. Chief Commander (FR)5/2
3. 39. Party Belle (GB)5/1
3:10 Betdirect Freephone 0800 211 222 Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 1f 103y · 8 ran
1. 18. Boo (GB)9/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Andrew Elliott · T: K R Burke
2. 27. Mizz Tee (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Hail The Chief (GB)11/4 fav
3:45 Betdirect 'see You In 2006' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5f 194y · 12 ran
1. 19. I'll Do It Today (GB)33/1Won by a short head · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Malcolm Jefferson
2. 28. Sovereign Spirit (IRE)4/1
3. 36. Lady Taverner (GB)7/1
4. 64. Ocean King (USA)7/2 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 43 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 40 won47.5% · 40 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 £4.34Staked £40.00, returned £44.34 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerDeep Reflection (GB) 33/1The 3:30 lingfield-racecourse.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race at Lingfield (AW) · one of 3 winners at that price
Joint favourites1 of 6 won16.7% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Lingfield	2	4	6	1 of 4 won
Lingfield (AW)	0	1	1	—
Punchestown	4	7	7	—
Tramore	2	7	7	—
Uttoxeter	3	7	7	—
Warwick	5	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	3	7	8	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 31 December 2005?: 43 races across 7 meetings were run on 31 December 2005: Lingfield (6 races), Lingfield (AW) (1 race), Punchestown (7 races), Tramore (7 races), Uttoxeter (7 races), Warwick (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Lingfield, Lingfield (AW), Uttoxeter, Warwick and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Punchestown and Tramore 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 31 December 2005?: Lingfield: Soft (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Punchestown: Soft (Turf); Tramore: Soft (Turf); Uttoxeter: Heavy (Turf); Warwick: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 31 December 2005?: Outright favourites won 19 of 40 on 31 December 2005 (47.5%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £40.00 and returned £44.34 — a profit of £4.34. 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 Deep Reflection (GB) at 33/1 in the 3:30 lingfield-racecourse.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race at Lingfield (AW) (one of 3 winners at that price).
What time was the first race on 31 December 2005?: The first race was the 12:05 Betdirect.co.uk Maiden Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW); the last was the 3:50 Laura Glendining Maiden Open NH Flat Race at Uttoxeter.