What horse racing was on 9 December 2006?

38 races across 5 meetings were run on 9 December 2006: Cheltenham (7 races), Market Rasen (7 races), Navan (6 races), Southwell (AW) (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (10 races). That is Cheltenham, Market Rasen, Southwell (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Navan 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 9 December 2006?

Cheltenham: Soft (Turf); Market Rasen: Good To Soft (Turf); Navan: Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 9 December 2006?

Outright favourites won 12 of 35 on 9 December 2006 (34.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £24.90 — a loss of £10.10. 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 Flight Leader (IRE) at 16/1 in the 3:45 Brit Insurance Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham.

What time was the first race on 9 December 2006?

The first race was the 11:30 Join Us On New Years Day Handicap at Southwell (AW); the last was the 9:30 Go Pontin's Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 9 December 2006

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38 races were run across 5 meetings on 9 December 2006: Cheltenham, Market Rasen, Navan, Southwell (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW).

Cheltenham Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

12:20 boylepoker.com Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 1f · 12 ran
1. 11. Katchit (IRE)7/4Won by 8 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 26. Ned Ludd (IRE)33/1
3. 34. Tritonix (IRE)13/8 fav
12:55 Jenny Mould Memorial Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 16. Kalca Mome (FR)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 212. Bohemian Spirit (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Baby Run (FR)5/1
4. 59. Darby Wall (IRE)7/2 fav
1:30 Mears Group 'Relkeel' Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 5f 110y · 5 ran
1. 11. Black Jack Ketchum (IRE)4/11 favWon by 3 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 23. Blazing Bailey (GB)11/4
3. 34. Palmridge (GER)33/1
2:05 boylecasino.com Novices' Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f · 7 ran
1. 13. Don't Push It (IRE)8/11 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 25. Mr Pointment (IRE)3/1
3. 34. Heez A Dreamer (IRE)16/1
2:40 Boylesports.com Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 5f · 12 ran
1. 15. Exotic Dancer (FR)8/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Tony Dobbin · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 29. Knowhere (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Taranis (FR)3/1 fav
3:15 boylesports.com International Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 1f · 4 ran
1. 14. Detroit City (USA)4/6 favWon by a length · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 22. Hardy Eustace (IRE)6/4
3. 33. Crow Wood (GB)33/1
3:45 Brit Insurance Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m · 8 ran
1. 15. Flight Leader (IRE)16/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Joe Tizzard · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 27. Labelthou (FR)13/8 fav
3. 33. The Whisperer (IRE)13/2

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

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

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

12:10 Beth Hamer-Philip Memorial Novices' Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 11 ran
1. 15. Leslingtaylor (IRE)5/4Won by a short head · J: Graham Lee · T: John Quinn
2. 23. Indian Pipe Dream (IRE)6/5 fav
3. 36. Plenty Cried Wolf (GB)8/1
12:40 Beth Hamer-Philip Memorial Novices' Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 10 ran
1. 14. Day To Remember (GB)7/2Won by 12 lengths · J: Russ Garritty · T: John Quinn
2. 29. Westgate (IRE)25/1
3. 37. Oscar Jack (FR)11/1
4. PU5. Desert Storm (DEN) · pulled up8/11 fav
1:15 Jack Dixon Memorial Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 9 ran
1. 11. Karathaena (IRE)7/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Phil Kinsella · T: Mike Sowersby
2. 28. Le Millenaire (FR)10/3
3. 39. Suprendre Espere (GB)8/1
4. 56. Ever Special (IRE)11/10 fav
1:50 Gala Casino Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 11. Roman Ark (GB)4/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Fergus King · T: Malcolm Jefferson
2. 24. Haggle Twins (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Salhood (GB)4/1
4. PU2. Stan (NZ) · pulled up7/4 fav
2:25 Geoffrey & Mollie Booth Memorial Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 12. Only Vintage (USA)9/4Won by 13 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Henrietta C Knight
2. 27. Caribou (FR)5/6 fav
3. 35. Marsh Run (GB)10/1
3:00 wbx.com Committed To National Hunt Racing Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 1f · 9 ran
1. 19. Kitski (FR)6/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 26. Pass Me By (GB)9/2
3. 38. Exstoto (GB)11/2
4. 42. Mon Mome (FR)3/1 fav
3:30 WBX.com 'Sea Pigeon' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 1f 110y · 6 ran
1. 16. Tous Chez (IRE)9/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: David O'Meara · T: Sue Smith
2. 27. Ma Yahab (GB)9/2
3. 31. Premier Dane (IRE)6/1

Market Rasen racecourse statistics →

Navan Heavy · Turf · 6 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 5 · Biggest winner 13/2

1:00 Irish Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 17. Gripit N Tipit (IRE)Evens favWon by 9 lengths · J: D J Casey · T: C F Swan
2. 210. My Auld Man (IRE)50/1
3. 315. Union Gap (IRE)7/2
1:30 KMCS Construction Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 11. Aitmatov (GER)11/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 22. Earth Magic (IRE)9/1
3. 34. Eternal Lady (IRE)5/2
2:00 Irish Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m · 21 ran
1. 113. Tex Morgan (IRE)11/10 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Barry Geraghty · T: T J Taaffe
2. 25. Head Held High (IRE)14/1
3. 310. Out In Front (IRE)12/1
2:30 Proudstown Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 7f · 16 ran
1. 111. The Long Haul (IRE)13/2Won by 25 lengths · J: Conor Maxwell · T: J P Broderick
2. 216. The Black Mouse (IRE)25/1
3. 39. A New Story (IRE)12/1
3:00 Irish Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle (Div 3) Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 18. Mickataine (IRE)6/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Andrew Leigh · T: M F Morris
2. 215. Will Jamie Run (IRE)14/1
3. 37. Guess (IRE)11/2
3:30 Irish Racing Yearbook Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 13 ran
1. 113. Pompeius Magnus (IRE)2/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Mr J P McKeown · T: Noel Meade
2. 25. Notre Pere (FR)5/4 fav
3. 311. Halfway Cut (GB)5/1

Navan racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 9/1

11:30 Join Us On New Years Day Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 11. Elusive Warrior (USA)4/6 favWon by a head · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 23. Prettilini (GB)12/1
3. 36. Barzak (IRE)9/1
12:00 E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 18. Mardi (GB)9/4Won by a neck · J: Tony Culhane · T: William Haggas
2. 213. Algarade (GB)Evens fav
3. 36. Inflagrantedelicto (USA)10/1
12:35 southwell-racecourse.co.uk Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f · 11 ran
1. 14. Jazrawy (GB)7/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: William Carson · T: Peter Hiatt
2. 21. Mossmann Gorge (GB)11/1
3. 35. Depraux (IRE)11/8 fav
1:05 Ann Jarvis' Celebration Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 17. Aphorism (GB)4/9 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Oscar Urbina · T: James Fanshawe
2. 21. Stagecoach Emerald (GB)12/1
3. 36. Weet For Ever (USA)5/1
1:40 Personalised Cards From bonusprint.com Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 13. Nicada (IRE)9/1Won by a neck · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: Gay Kelleway
2. 21. Strikeen (IRE)4/6 fav
3. 38. Cryptic Clue (USA)12/1
2:15 Racing Again On The 12th Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f · 5 ran
1. 11. Flame Creek (IRE)3/10 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Eddie Creighton · T: Edward Creighton
2. 23. Stolen Light (IRE)13/2
3. 34. Isa'af (IRE)12/1
2:50 Photo Gifts From bonusprint.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 19. Kingsmaite (GB)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jason Edmunds · T: Roy Bowring
2. 21. Sentiero Rosso (USA)3/1
3. 38. Gracie's Gift (IRE)4/1
4. 45. Astronomical Odds (USA)11/4 fav
3:25 Join Us On New Years Day Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 12. Cool Sands (IRE)15/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Derek Shaw
2. 21. Haroldini (IRE)10/3
3. 33. Granakey (IRE)5/2 fav

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 10 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 12/1

4:00 Greetings Cards From Bonusprint.com Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 8 ran
1. 19. Milson's Point (IRE)3/1 jt-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: David Kinsella · T: Ian Semple
2. 27. Imprimis Tagula (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Henry The Seventh (GB)9/2
4:30 Pontin's Holidays Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 8 ran
1. 13. Rapid City (GB)15/8Won by 3½ lengths · J: James Doyle · T: Julia Feilden
2. 24. Foreign Language (USA)10/11 fav
3. 32. Layed Back Rocky (GB)66/1
5:00 Photo Gifts From Bonusprint.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m 119y · 7 ran
1. 15. Salute (IRE)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Robert Havlin · T: Pat Murphy
2. 26. Marikhar (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Champagne Shadow (IRE)4/1
4. 41. Billich (GB)11/8 fav
5:30 Pontin's Holidays Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 103y · 13 ran
1. 14. Just Bond (IRE)5/2 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Duran Fentiman · T: Geoff Oldroyd
2. 22. Bridgewater Boys (GB)22/1
3. 311. Pop Music (IRE)9/2
7:00 Pontin's Holidays Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 103y · 10 ran
1. 14. Pret A Porter (UAE)12/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: David Evans
2. 25. Right Option (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 39. Stars Above (GB)7/2 jt-fav
7:30 pontins.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 50y · 8 ran
1. 16. Melvino (GB)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Chris Catlin · T: David Barron
2. 25. Opera Writer (IRE)12/1
3. 37. Regency Red (IRE)6/1
4. 68. The Iron Giant (IRE)2/1 fav
8:00 Blank Canvas Events Ltd Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 9 ran
1. 111. Mandarin Spirit (IRE)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Oscar Urbina · T: G C H Chung
2. 29. Prince Dayjur (USA)9/2
3. 35. Purus (IRE)13/2
4. 81. Regal Raider (IRE)3/1 fav
8:30 pontins.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 11 ran
1. 12. Barney McGrew (IRE)8/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Oscar Urbina · T: James Toller
2. 28. Fairdonna (GB)7/4 fav
3. 35. Mikey (IRE)16/1
9:00 Focus Multimedia's Christmas Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 103y · 10 ran
1. 19. Daring Affair (GB)11/1Won by a neck · J: Ian Mongan · T: K R Burke
2. 26. King of Argos (GB)7/2
3. 34. Atlantic Quest (USA)8/1
4. 98. Kildare Sun (IRE)10/3 fav
9:30 Go Pontin's Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 12 ran
1. 14. Figaro Flyer (IRE)11/1Won by a head · J: Ian Mongan · T: Paul Howling
2. 25. Hello Man (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Hypocrisy (GB)25/1
4. 813. Nistaki (USA)4/1 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 38 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 favourites12 of 35 won34.3% · 35 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 £10.10Staked £35.00, returned £24.90 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerFlight Leader (IRE) 16/1The 3:45 Brit Insurance Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham
Joint favourites1 of 6 won16.7% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Cheltenham	3	7	7	—
Market Rasen	1	7	7	—
Navan	4	5	6	0 of 2 won
Southwell (AW)	3	8	8	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	1	8	10	1 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 9 December 2006?: 38 races across 5 meetings were run on 9 December 2006: Cheltenham (7 races), Market Rasen (7 races), Navan (6 races), Southwell (AW) (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (10 races). That is Cheltenham, Market Rasen, Southwell (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Navan 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 9 December 2006?: Cheltenham: Soft (Turf); Market Rasen: Good To Soft (Turf); Navan: Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 9 December 2006?: Outright favourites won 12 of 35 on 9 December 2006 (34.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £24.90 — a loss of £10.10. 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 Flight Leader (IRE) at 16/1 in the 3:45 Brit Insurance Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham.
What time was the first race on 9 December 2006?: The first race was the 11:30 Join Us On New Years Day Handicap at Southwell (AW); the last was the 9:30 Go Pontin's Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).