What horse racing was on 8 December 2006?

29 races across 5 meetings were run on 8 December 2006: Cheltenham (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (1 race), Southwell (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Cheltenham, Kempton (AW), Southwell and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Saint-Cloud (FR) in France. 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 8 December 2006?

Cheltenham: Soft (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Saint-Cloud (FR): Heavy (Turf); Southwell: Good To Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 8 December 2006?

Outright favourites won 11 of 27 on 8 December 2006 (40.7%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £28.33 — a profit of £1.33. 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 Generous Lad (IRE) at 50/1 in the 3:50 Dave Austin CSP Handicap at Kempton (AW).

What was the feature race on 8 December 2006?

The feature race was the 1:20 boylepoker.com Handicap Chase (Listed) (Listed) at Cheltenham, won by D'Argent (IRE) (10/1).

What time was the first race on 8 December 2006?

The first race was the 12:00 Book Tickets On Line Maiden Chase at Southwell; the last was the 6:20 CSParking Christmas Dinner Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 8 December 2006

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29 races were run across 5 meetings on 8 December 2006: Cheltenham, Kempton (AW), Saint-Cloud (FR), Southwell and Wolverhampton (AW).

Cheltenham Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

12:10 Cleanevent Novices' Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 1f 110y · 5 ran
1. 15. Patsy Hall (IRE)4/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Michael Cunningham
2. 21. Aces Four (IRE)15/2
3. 33. Standin Obligation (IRE)8/13 fav
12:45 boylecasino.com Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 12 ran
1. 110. Whereareyounow (IRE)4/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: William Kennedy · T: Brendan Powell
2. 26. Mambo Des Mottes (FR)17/2
3. 311. Glenfolan (IRE)7/1
4. F1. Yaboya (IRE) · fell2/1 fav
1:20 boylepoker.com Handicap Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 1f 110y · 15 ran
1. 111. D'Argent (IRE)10/1Won by a short head · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 212. New Alco (FR)6/1 jt-fav
3. 31. My Will (FR)6/1 jt-fav
1:55 Sporting Index Cross Country Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 7f · 12 ran
1. 11. Spot Thedifference (IRE)6/1Won by a length · J: Mr J T McNamara · T: E Bolger
2. 25. Plum'tee (FR)9/2
3. 36. Heads Onthe Ground (IRE)10/3 fav
2:30 Cfr Group (Electrical & Mechanical Services) Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 1f · 16 ran
1. 110. Border Castle (GB)12/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Venetia Williams
2. 217. Pilca (FR)33/1
3. 312. She's Supersonic (IRE)5/1
4. 1016. Manhattan Boy (GER)4/5 fav
3:05 Pertemps Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m · 16 ran
1. 15. Material World (GB)9/1Won by a neck · J: Colin Bolger · T: Suzy Smith
2. 213. Freetown (IRE)12/1
3. 36. Valley Ride (IRE)7/1
4. 1011. Jockser (IRE)4/1 fav
3:40 E.B.F /boylesports.com 'NH' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 1f · 13 ran
1. 13. Tidal Bay (IRE)13/8Won by 6 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Howard Johnson
2. 21. Kicks For Free (IRE)Evens fav
3. 313. William Bonney (IRE)100/1

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 50/1

3:15 CSParking.com Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 14. Feelin Foxy (GB)Evens favWon by a neck · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Derek Shaw
2. 21. Hereford Boy (GB)9/4
3. 33. Path To Glory (GB)50/1
3:50 Dave Austin CSP Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 15. Generous Lad (IRE)50/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Andrew Haynes
2. 22. Kilgary (USA)11/1
3. 39. Camp Attack (GB)10/1
4. 56. Picador (GB)2/5 fav
4:20 digibet.com Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 12. Alpine Reel (IRE)10/11 favWon by a head · J: Adam Kirby · T: Walter Swinburn
2. 24. Fusili (IRE)11/1
3. 310. Bobby Charles (GB)10/1
4:50 digibet.co.uk Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 11. Summer Dancer (IRE)8/13 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Marc Halford · T: David Elsworth
2. 24. Go Dude (GB)16/1
3. 35. Scar Tissue (GB)16/1
5:20 Digibet Sports Betting Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 4 ran
1. 12. Cesc (GB)4/9 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Peter Makin
2. 21. Alittlebitleft (IRE)2/1
3. 34. Fascinatin Rhythm (GB)20/1
5:50 Alf Woods CSP Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 110. Generator (GB)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Dr Jon Scargill
2. 26. Dvinsky (USA)12/1
3. 32. Sincerely (GB)7/2 fav
6:20 CSParking Christmas Dinner Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 11 ran
1. 13. Turner's Touch (GB)5/1Won by half a length · J: George Baker · T: Gary Moore
2. 27. Sendinpost (GB)4/1 fav
3. 31. Inside Story (IRE)6/1

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

Saint-Cloud (FR) Heavy · Turf · 1 race · France

12:25 Prix Adaris (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m · 4 ran
1. 11. Quick Bere (FR)Won by a length · J: Franck Blondel · T: M Pimbonnet
2. 24. Angelo D'Oro (IRE)
3. 33. Linos (FR)

Saint-Cloud racecourse statistics →

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

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

12:00 Book Tickets On Line Maiden Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 18. Orang Outan (FR)10/3Won by a neck · J: Gary Berridge · T: James Ewart
2. 21. Bright Eagle (IRE)12/1
3. 36. Mange Tout (IRE)50/1
4. 45. Le Rochelais (FR)13/8 fav
12:35 Sponsor A Race At Southwell Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 6 ran
1. 15. Sharp Belline (IRE)7/2Won by 19 lengths · J: David O'Meara · T: Sue Smith
2. 21. Sound Of Cheers (GB)18/1
3. 37. Moscow Leader (IRE)8/1
4. F6. Farington Lodge (IRE) · fell11/4 fav
1:10 Hospitality Packages Available Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 16. Grey Samurai (GB)85/40 favWon by 4 lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Brian Ellison
2. 23. Tanners Court (GB)12/1
3. 310. Asaateel (IRE)10/1
1:45 southwell-racecourse.co.uk Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 15. Maynooth Princess (IRE)7/1Won by a neck · J: Kenny Johnson · T: Robert Johnson
2. 28. Gavanello (GB)8/1
3. 37. Find It Out (USA)8/1
4. 511. Tiltili (IRE)2/1 fav
2:20 Arena Leisure Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 13 ran
1. 13. Im Spartacus (GB)5/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Paul Moloney · T: Evan Williams
2. 29. Raise Your Game (IRE)16/1
3. 38. Paddy's Tern (GB)16/1
4. 62. Ammunition (IRE)15/8 fav
2:55 Jumping Again On 27th January Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 11 ran
1. 18. Sir Bathwick (IRE)9/4 favWon by a neck · J: Sam Jones · T: Brendan Powell
2. 22. Burntoakboy (GB)8/1
3. 310. Fine By Me (IRE)5/1
3:30 Racing On The All Weather Tomorrow Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 12. Corran Ard (IRE)5/6 favWon by a neck · J: Paul Moloney · T: Evan Williams
2. 28. Pevensey (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Just Jaffa (IRE)22/1

Southwell racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 40/1

12:25 wbx.com World Bet Exchange Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 216y · 9 ran
1. 12. Buckie Massa (GB)3/1 favWon by 4 lengths · J: George Baker · T: Sylvester Kirk
2. 28. Para Siempre (GB)7/2
3. 37. Iza Coming (IRE)5/1
1:00 wbxtriplecrown.com Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 8 ran
1. 11. Shustraya (GB)10/11 favWon by half a length · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Peter Makin
2. 25. Social Rhythm (GB)5/1
3. 32. Mr Loire (GB)6/1
1:35 wbx.com World Bet Exchange Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 7 ran
1. 14. Leonard Charles (GB)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 21. Bold Indian (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 35. Poisiedon (IRE)10/1
2:10 World Bet Exchange wbx.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 141y · 6 ran
1. 11. Very Wise (GB)9/4 favWon by a head · J: Tony Culhane · T: William Haggas
2. 23. Atlantic Quest (USA)7/1
3. 32. Gifted Gamble (GB)3/1
2:45 wbx.com World Bet Exchange Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 5f 20y · 8 ran
1. 16. Gifted Lass (GB)7/2Won by a short head · J: David Allan · T: John Balding
2. 25. Muktasb (USA)3/1
3. 34. One Way Ticket (GB)15/8 fav
3:20 wbx.com World Bet Exchange Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5f 194y · 13 ran
1. 15. Share The Feeling (IRE)40/1Won by a neck · J: Richard Kingscote · T: James Unett
2. 213. Capitalise (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Your Amount (IRE)11/4 fav
3:55 wbx.com World Bet Exchange Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 5f 20y · 10 ran
1. 15. Succeed (IRE)3/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Mrs H Sweeting
2. 26. Lady Hopeful (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Campeon (IRE)9/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 29 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 favourites11 of 27 won40.7% · 27 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 £1.33Staked £27.00, returned £28.33 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerGenerous Lad (IRE) 50/1The 3:50 Dave Austin CSP Handicap at Kempton (AW)
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Cheltenham	0	6	7	0 of 2 won
Kempton (AW)	4	7	7	—
Saint-Cloud (FR)	0	0	1	—
Southwell	3	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	4	7	7	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 1 race has no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for it. 1 winner has no stored starting price and cannot be ranked by price. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 8 December 2006?: 29 races across 5 meetings were run on 8 December 2006: Cheltenham (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (1 race), Southwell (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Cheltenham, Kempton (AW), Southwell and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Saint-Cloud (FR) in France. 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 8 December 2006?: Cheltenham: Soft (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Saint-Cloud (FR): Heavy (Turf); Southwell: Good To Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 8 December 2006?: Outright favourites won 11 of 27 on 8 December 2006 (40.7%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £28.33 — a profit of £1.33. 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 Generous Lad (IRE) at 50/1 in the 3:50 Dave Austin CSP Handicap at Kempton (AW).
What was the feature race on 8 December 2006?: The feature race was the 1:20 boylepoker.com Handicap Chase (Listed) (Listed) at Cheltenham, won by D'Argent (IRE) (10/1).
What time was the first race on 8 December 2006?: The first race was the 12:00 Book Tickets On Line Maiden Chase at Southwell; the last was the 6:20 CSParking Christmas Dinner Handicap at Kempton (AW).