What horse racing was on 16 December 2006?

39 races across 6 meetings were run on 16 December 2006: Ascot (6 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Kempton (AW) (6 races), Lingfield (AW) (6 races) and Newcastle (7 races). That is Ascot, Haydock, Kempton (AW), Lingfield (AW) and Newcastle in Great Britain; Fairyhouse 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 16 December 2006?

Ascot: Good To Soft (Turf); Fairyhouse: Heavy (Turf); Haydock: Heavy (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 16 December 2006?

Outright favourites won 12 of 39 on 16 December 2006 (30.8%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £35.82 — a loss of £3.18. 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 Anglicisme (FR) at 33/1 in the 3:05 Red Square Vodka 'Fixed Brush' Novices' Hurdle at Haydock.

What was the feature race on 16 December 2006?

The feature race was the 2:10 BGC Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Ascot, won by Mighty Man (FR) (8/11F).

What time was the first race on 16 December 2006?

The first race was the 12:15 E.B.F./Racecourse Video Services 'Junior' NH Flat Race at Newcastle; the last was the 6:20 Betbrokers 'Never Miss A Bet' Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 16 December 2006

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39 races were run across 6 meetings on 16 December 2006: Ascot, Fairyhouse, Haydock, Kempton (AW), Lingfield (AW) and Newcastle.

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

12:35 Des Gleason Graduation Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f 110y · 6 ran
1. 16. Tamarinbleu (FR)10/11 favWon by a short head · J: A P McCoy · T: David Pipe
2. 23. Crozan (FR)2/1
3. 34. It Takes Time (IRE)7/1
1:10 BGC Silver Cup Handicap Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 3m · 18 ran
1. 112. Billyvoddan (IRE)25/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Leighton Aspell · T: Henry Daly
2. 210. Zabenz (NZ)16/1
3. 311. Graphic Approach (IRE)15/2
4. PU14. Harris Bay (GB) · pulled up4/1 fav
1:40 Ladbroke Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m · 20 ran
1. 18. Acambo (GER)7/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: David Pipe
2. 212. Tarlac (GER)11/2
3. 314. Victram (IRE)12/1
4. 516. Well Mounted (IRE)5/1 fav
2:10 BGC Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m 1f · 9 ran
1. 16. Mighty Man (FR)8/11 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Henry Daly
2. 25. Lough Derg (FR)50/1
3. 310. Temoin (GB)33/1
2:45 Foundation Developments Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 110y · 14 ran
1. 14. Ringaroses (GB)15/8 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Henrietta C Knight
2. 21. Breathing Fire (GB)5/2
3. 313. Warlord (GB)66/1
3:20 Mar City Developments Championship NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 1 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 111. Seven Is My Number (IRE)7/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: David Pipe
2. 21. Earth Planet (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Kia Kaha (GB)7/4 fav

Ascot racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

12:20 Kilbride 3-y-o Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 14. Convincing (GB)8/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Eddie Power · T: John Joseph Murphy
2. 22. Alqaab (USA)4/1
3. 37. Marsam (IRE)8/1
4. 816. Mrs Diniver (IRE)7/2 fav
12:50 Curragha Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 14. Wickford (IRE)13/8 favWon by 4 lengths · J: D P Fahy · T: C A Murphy
2. 210. Jazz Alley (IRE)14/1
3. 31. Celtic Sammy (IRE)2/1
1:25 Warrenstown Handicap Hurdle (74-109) Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 113. Raintown (IRE)20/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Mr K H Clarke · T: Peter McCreery
2. 27. Indian Pace (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Wara Mountain (IRE)20/1
4. 411. Zarakash (IRE)9/2 fav
1:55 Irish Racing Yearbook Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 11 ran
1. 17. Beef Or Salmon (IRE)7/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: Michael Hourigan
2. 25. You Sir (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Cadogan (FR)7/1
2:30 Stamullen Beginners Chase Chase · 3m · 12 ran
1. 17. Mcevoy (IRE)13/2Won by a head · J: John Cullen · T: Paul Nolan
2. 213. Bryansford Belle (IRE)25/1
3. 312. Well Corned (IRE)33/1
4. F1. Back To Bid (IRE) · fell6/4 fav
3:00 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 5f · 16 ran
1. 15. Mr Fitzer (GB)25/1Won by a short head · J: Roger Loughran · T: D T Hughes
2. 26. Slyguff Rory (IRE)7/2
3. 31. Anshire Tower (IRE)5/1
4. 69. Whizbang (IRE)11/4 fav
3:30 Drumree (pro-am) Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 15 ran
1. 13. Castle Vic (IRE)4/1 favWon by a head · J: Ms K Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 22. Baltiman (IRE)9/2
3. 313. The Dotted Line (IRE)5/1

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

Haydock Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:25 sports360.co.uk Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 4 ran
1. 15. Tidal Fury (IRE)11/8 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: J Jay
2. 22. Flying Enterprise (IRE)15/8
3. 34. Offemont (FR)14/1
1:00 Newton-Le-Willows Police Jump V Flat Jockeys Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 12. Vicario (GB)4/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 29. Ile de Paris (FR)11/1
3. 310. Green 'n' Gold (GB)10/1
4. 46. Albertas Run (IRE)4/6 fav
1:35 Tim Molony Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 4f 110y · 14 ran
1. 13. Kilbeggan Blade (GB)9/2Won by 9 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Tom George
2. 22. Truckers Tavern (IRE)9/1
3. 35. Moorlands Again (GB)11/1
4. 69. Ranelagh Gray (IRE)4/1 fav
2:05 totescoop6 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 18. United (GER)7/1Won by half a length · J: Jimmy McCarthy · T: Lucy Wadham
2. 26. Whispered Promises (USA)8/1
3. 33. Jazz d'Estruval (FR)6/4 fav
2:35 Sodexho Prestige Tommy Whittle Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m · 14 ran
1. 16. Kandjar D'allier (FR)10/1Won by half a length · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alan King
2. 21. Wild Cane Ridge (IRE)10/1
3. 34. Gallant Approach (IRE)7/2 fav
3:05 Red Square Vodka 'Fixed Brush' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 15. Anglicisme (FR)33/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Ian Williams
2. 29. Hills Of Aran (GB)16/1
3. 32. Mr Strachan (IRE)5/2 fav
3:35 Northern Racing Club Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5f · 12 ran
1. 19. Smart Tom (IRE)9/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Richard Phillips
2. 21. Alfabet Souk (GB)9/1
3. 36. Go Johnny Go (IRE)7/2 fav

Haydock racecourse statistics →

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

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

3:50 Betbrokers 'Betting Just Got Better' Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 13. Rocker (GB)5/2Won by a head · J: William Buick · T: Brett Johnson
2. 27. Telltime (IRE)14/1
3. 31. Hereford Boy (GB)11/8 fav
4:20 betbrokers.com Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 14. Minnow (GB)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: J-P Guillambert · T: Stuart Williams
2. 25. Wibbadune (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Nou Camp (GB)Evens fav
4:50 Betbrokers World's 1st Median Auction Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 14. Colchium (IRE)15/8Won by a short head · J: Franny Norton · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 28. Miss Saafend Plaza (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 39. Musical Beat (GB)5/1
5:20 Betbrokers Open An Account On 0844 855 2111 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 19. Magic Warrior (GB)4/1 favWon by a neck · J: Paul Fitzsimons · T: Jimmy Fox
2. 26. Lopinot (IRE)10/1
3. 313. Jomus (GB)11/2
5:50 Betbrokers One Account Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 16. Hollow Jo (GB)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Micky Fenton · T: J R Jenkins
2. 25. Bobby Rose (GB)20/1
3. 33. Dvinsky (USA)7/2
4. 71. Jayanjay (GB)11/4 fav
6:20 Betbrokers 'Never Miss A Bet' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 11. Burgundy (GB)12/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: George Baker · T: Philip Mitchell
2. 211. Lennoxtown (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Magic Amigo (GB)25/1
4. 74. Storm of Arabia (IRE)6/4 fav

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

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

12:55 Go Pontin's Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 16. Stoneacre Boy (IRE)14/1Won by a neck · J: Tony Culhane · T: Peter Grayson
2. 23. Financial Times (USA)13/2
3. 38. Special Gold (GB)13/2
4. 41. Heavens Walk (GB)11/4 fav
1:30 Pontin's Hoidays Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 16. Totally Free (GB)9/2Won by half a length · J: Hayley Turner · T: Mark Usher
2. 25. O'Dwyer (IRE)12/1
3. 37. House Arrest (GB)10/1
4. 610. Polly Jones (USA)7/4 fav
2:00 Turner & Green Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 13. Sweeney (IRE)4/5 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 22. Nordic Affair (GB)8/1
3. 34. Onenightinlisbon (IRE)9/2
2:40 pontins.com Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 4 ran
1. 13. Vortex (GB)10/3Won by a head · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: Gay Kelleway
2. 22. Red Spell (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 35. Kindlelight Debut (GB)15/8
3:10 Pulse Fixings Xmas Run Around Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 14. Rapid City (GB)4/1Won by a head · J: James Doyle · T: Julia Feilden
2. 21. Happy as Larry (USA)2/1 fav
3. 32. Smokin Joe (GB)5/1
3:40 Pontin's Family Holidays Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 11. Areyoutalkingtome (GB)4/1Won by a length · J: Tony Culhane · T: C A Cyzer
2. 24. Qadar (IRE)4/1
3. 36. First Order (GB)11/1
4. 52. Maltese Falcon (GB)7/2 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Newcastle Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

12:15 E.B.F./Racecourse Video Services 'Junior' NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6f · 15 ran
1. 114. Wipe Your Eye (GB)9/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Mr A J Berry · T: Brendan Powell
2. 211. Spare Me (GB)5/2
3. 34. Border Fox (GB)6/1
12:45 WBX.com World Bet Exchange Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 6 ran
1. 13. Terlan (GER)7/2Won by a length · J: Graham Lee · T: P Monteith
2. 26. Insurgent (IRE)3/1
3. 35. Toulouse Express (IRE)15/8 fav
1:20 Racecourse Video Services Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 18. Baffling Secret (FR)8/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Brian Harding · T: L Lungo
2. 29. That's Racing (GB)5/1
3. 312. Thorn of The Rose (IRE)13/2
4. 54. Winds Supreme (IRE)11/4 fav
1:50 Weatherbys Insurance Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 18. Pee Jay's Dream (GB)3/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Mr T Greenall · T: Michael Easterby
2. 21. The Ring (IRE)4/5 fav
3. 39. Royal Flynn (GB)12/1
2:20 WBX.com World Bet Exchange Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 7 ran
1. 11. Cloudy Lane (GB)6/4 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Donald McCain
2. 23. Numero Un de Solzen (FR)9/2
3. 35. Supreme's Legacy (IRE)13/8
2:50 Betfred Poker Juvenile Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Final) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 12. River Logic (IRE)8/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Alan Brown
2. 24. Carrietau (GB)8/1
3. 37. Hi Dancer (GB)12/1
4. 43. Categorical (GB)13/8 fav
3:25 WBX.com World Bet Exchange Northumberland Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 12. Another Promise (IRE)3/1 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 26. Great As Gold (IRE)15/2
3. 34. Lord Rodney (IRE)4/1

Newcastle racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 39 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 39 won30.8% · 39 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 £3.18Staked £39.00, returned £35.82 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerAnglicisme (FR) 33/1The 3:05 Red Square Vodka 'Fixed Brush' Novices' Hurdle at Haydock

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	3	6	6	—
Fairyhouse	3	7	7	—
Haydock	1	7	7	—
Kempton (AW)	1	6	6	—
Lingfield (AW)	1	6	6	—
Newcastle	3	7	7	—

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 16 December 2006?: 39 races across 6 meetings were run on 16 December 2006: Ascot (6 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Kempton (AW) (6 races), Lingfield (AW) (6 races) and Newcastle (7 races). That is Ascot, Haydock, Kempton (AW), Lingfield (AW) and Newcastle in Great Britain; Fairyhouse 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 16 December 2006?: Ascot: Good To Soft (Turf); Fairyhouse: Heavy (Turf); Haydock: Heavy (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 16 December 2006?: Outright favourites won 12 of 39 on 16 December 2006 (30.8%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £35.82 — a loss of £3.18. 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 Anglicisme (FR) at 33/1 in the 3:05 Red Square Vodka 'Fixed Brush' Novices' Hurdle at Haydock.
What was the feature race on 16 December 2006?: The feature race was the 2:10 BGC Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Ascot, won by Mighty Man (FR) (8/11F).
What time was the first race on 16 December 2006?: The first race was the 12:15 E.B.F./Racecourse Video Services 'Junior' NH Flat Race at Newcastle; the last was the 6:20 Betbrokers 'Never Miss A Bet' Handicap at Kempton (AW).