What horse racing was on 17 December 2006?

14 races across 2 meetings were run on 17 December 2006: Navan (7 races) and Thurles (7 races). All 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 17 December 2006?

Navan: Heavy (Turf); Thurles: Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 17 December 2006?

Outright favourites won 6 of 13 on 17 December 2006 (46.2%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £13.00 and returned £14.64 — a profit of £1.64. 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 Ring Of Beara (IRE) at 10/1 in the 3:05 Wesco Handicap Chase at Navan (one of 3 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 17 December 2006?

The feature race was the 1:35 Barry & Sandra Kelly Memorial Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Navan, won by Aran Concerto (IRE) (4/5F).

What time was the first race on 17 December 2006?

The first race was the 12:35 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase at Navan; the last was the 3:45 Curaheen (pro-am) Inh Flat Race at Thurles.

Racing Results

Sunday 17 December 2006

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14 races were run across 2 meetings on 17 December 2006: Navan and Thurles.

Navan Heavy · Turf · 7 races

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

12:35 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 16. Snowy Morning (IRE)9/10 favWon by 12 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 211. Be My Leader (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Mister Month (IRE)5/2
1:05 Giltspur Scientific Tara Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 17. Celestial Wave (IRE)10/3Won by 1½ lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Adrian Maguire
2. 25. Southern Vic (IRE)5/2
3. 31. Mounthenry (IRE)9/4 fav
1:35 Barry & Sandra Kelly Memorial Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 11. Aran Concerto (IRE)4/5 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 23. Footy Facts (IRE)15/8
3. 34. Hollywood Law (IRE)16/1
2:05 Christmas Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 11. Orbit O'gold (USA)8/13 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 29. Peoples Cause (IRE)10/1
3. 35. Duroob (GB)25/1
2:35 Roast Turkey Handicap Hurdle (74-102) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 16 ran
1. 16. Pay To Production (IRE)7/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Roger Loughran · T: C Roche
2. 22. Dun Doire (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 34. Chill Out (IRE)20/1
3:05 Wesco Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 111. Ring Of Beara (IRE)10/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Phillip Enright · T: Robert Tyner
2. 213. Aghawonan (IRE)50/1
3. 310. Noadibou (FR)14/1
4. F5. Farmer Grant (IRE) · fellEvens fav
3:35 Glen Dimplex Future Champion (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 8 ran
1. 17. Shirley Casper (IRE)11/4Won by a short head · J: Brian O'Connell · T: Philip Fenton
2. 24. Mick The Man (IRE)8/13 fav
3. 36. Chomba Womba (IRE)12/1

Navan racecourse statistics →

Thurles Heavy · Turf · 7 races

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

12:45 Horse & Jockey Hotel Handicap Chase (0-116) Chase · 2m 2f · 18 ran
1. 118. Time To Sell (IRE)10/1Won by 10 lengths · J: T G M Ryan · T: Eugene M O'Sullivan
2. 23. Laoch Dubh (IRE)12/1
3. 39. Emperor Titus (IRE)7/1
4. 416. Templers Hall (IRE)9/2 fav
1:15 Molony Cup Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 3m · 18 ran
1. 18. Benefit Night (IRE)9/2 favWon by 4 lengths · J: T G M Ryan · T: Daniel William O'Sullivan
2. 25. Riverside Project (IRE)12/1
3. 313. Benazzi (GB)14/1
1:45 Horse And Jockey Hotel Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · 2m · 4 ran
1. 12. Jazz Messenger (FR)4/7 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Niall P Madden · T: Noel Meade
2. 24. Holly Tree (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Powerstation (IRE)2/1
2:15 Moycarkey Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 12. Eagle's Pass (IRE)10/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: T J O'Mara
2. 211. Lady Sagamix (FR)9/4
3. 314. Rockfield Boy (IRE)14/1
4. 63. Gleann An Sagart (GB)11/10 fav
2:45 INH Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f 110y · 13 ran
1. 18. Pontium (IRE)5/4 favWon by a neck · J: Adam O'Neill · T: Joseph Crowley
2. 25. Lemonfield (IRE)7/2
3. 310. Derrygowna Court (IRE)8/1
3:15 Holy Cross Novice Handicap Hurdle (74-109) Hurdle · 2m 6f 110y · 17 ran
1. 115. Idealrise (IRE)6/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Sean McDermott · T: Thomas Cooper
2. 27. Usnoozeulose (IRE)14/1
3. 312. Naomh Aaron (IRE)16/1
3:45 Curaheen (pro-am) Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f · 15 ran
1. 13. Fond Of A Drop (GB)11/2Won by 16 lengths · J: Mr R M Hennessy · T: D T Hughes
2. 211. The Ex Townie (IRE)6/1
3. 39. Presentingcalie (IRE)33/1
4. 92. Daysent Man (IRE)6/4 fav

Thurles racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 14 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 favourites6 of 13 won46.2% · 13 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 £1.64Staked £13.00, returned £14.64 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerRing Of Beara (IRE) 10/1The 3:05 Wesco Handicap Chase at Navan · one of 3 winners at that price
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Navan	3	7	7	—
Thurles	3	6	7	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 17 December 2006?: 14 races across 2 meetings were run on 17 December 2006: Navan (7 races) and Thurles (7 races). All 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 17 December 2006?: Navan: Heavy (Turf); Thurles: Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 17 December 2006?: Outright favourites won 6 of 13 on 17 December 2006 (46.2%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £13.00 and returned £14.64 — a profit of £1.64. 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 Ring Of Beara (IRE) at 10/1 in the 3:05 Wesco Handicap Chase at Navan (one of 3 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 17 December 2006?: The feature race was the 1:35 Barry & Sandra Kelly Memorial Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Navan, won by Aran Concerto (IRE) (4/5F).
What time was the first race on 17 December 2006?: The first race was the 12:35 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase at Navan; the last was the 3:45 Curaheen (pro-am) Inh Flat Race at Thurles.