What horse racing was on 28 December 2006?

40 races across 6 meetings were run on 28 December 2006: Catterick (7 races), Leicester (6 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Catterick, Leicester, Southwell (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Leopardstown and Limerick 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 28 December 2006?

Catterick: Good To Soft (Turf); Leicester: Soft (Turf); Leopardstown: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Limerick: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 28 December 2006?

Outright favourites won 10 of 38 on 28 December 2006 (26.3%); joint favourites won 2 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £38.00 and returned £26.91 — a loss of £11.09. 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 Emerald Destiny (IRE) at 25/1 in the 2:50 Zetland Handicap Chase at Catterick (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 28 December 2006?

The feature race was the 1:30 Powers Whiskey Novice Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Cailin Alainn (IRE) (13/8F).

What time was the first race on 28 December 2006?

The first race was the 12:20 Goodbye 2006 - Hello 2007 Maiden Hurdle at Catterick; the last was the 6:20 World Bet Exchange wbx.com Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 28 December 2006

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40 races were run across 6 meetings on 28 December 2006: Catterick, Leicester, Leopardstown, Limerick, Southwell (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW).

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

12:20 Goodbye 2006 - Hello 2007 Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 17. Marine Life (GB)14/1Won by 4 lengths · J: James Davies · T: Paul Webber
2. 29. Primus Inter Pares (IRE)12/1
3. 31. Blue Buster (GB)5/2 fav
12:50 Buy Your Annual Membership Today Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 110. Nebraska City (GB)17/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Michael McAlister · T: David Thompson
2. 21. Mr Ex (ARG)9/4 fav
3. 313. Explode (GB)28/1
1:20 catterickbridge.co.uk Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 110y · 9 ran
1. 15. Bang And Blame (IRE)10/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Michael McAlister · T: Michael Easterby
2. 22. Bellaney Jewel (IRE)7/2
3. 39. Peach Of A Citizen (IRE)14/1
4. PU8. Hugo de Grez (FR) · pulled up3/1 fav
1:50 Goodbye 2006 - Hello 2007 Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 16 ran
1. 111. Pevensey (IRE)6/5 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: John Quinn
2. 213. Royal Flynn (GB)12/1
3. 36. Fortunate Isle (USA)11/8
2:20 'Come Racing Again On Monday' Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 11. Lennon (IRE)4/9 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Howard Johnson
2. 24. Kingkohler (IRE)22/1
3. 39. Filey Flyer (GB)100/1
2:50 Zetland Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 13 ran
1. 19. Emerald Destiny (IRE)25/1Won by a length · J: Brian Harding · T: Jedd O'Keeffe
2. 25. Toulouse Express (IRE)8/1
3. 38. Mystic Glen (GB)14/1
4. PU1. Elverys (IRE) · pulled up11/8 fav
3:20 Have A Happy New Year Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 1f 110y · 13 ran
1. 17. Oscar The Boxer (IRE)7/1Won by a head · J: T J Dreaper · T: Malcolm Jefferson
2. 211. Willie The Fish (IRE)9/1
3. 310. Phareight Dei (IRE)5/1
4. 49. Compton Eclaire (IRE)9/2 fav

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Leicester Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

1:00 ladbrokes.com Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 14 ran
1. 12. Air Force One (GER)5/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Charlie Mann
2. 210. Master Eddy (GB)66/1
3. 33. Albinus (GB)10/11 fav
1:30 ladbrokes.com Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 14. Copper Bay (IRE)13/8 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 26. Desert Secrets (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Eleazar (GER)5/1
2:00 ladbrokes.com Hoby Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 110. Zimbabwe (GB)13/8 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 22. Major Jon (IRE)16/1
3. 312. Kildee Lass (GB)4/1
2:30 ladbrokes.com Leicestershire Silver Fox Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 13 ran
1. 113. Mokum (FR)12/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mattie Batchelor · T: Tony Carroll
2. 23. Mandingo Chief (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Laskari (FR)14/1
4. 58. Bay Island (IRE)3/1 fav
3:00 ladbrokes.com Vale Of Belvoir Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 8 ran
1. 11. Broken Reed (IRE)2/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Tom George
2. 25. Nagam (FR)5/1
3. 38. Earcomesannie (IRE)12/1
4. PU3. Just A Splash (IRE) · pulled up15/8 fav
3:30 ladbrokes.com Leicestershire Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 14. Nikola (FR)10/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Tony Evans · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 22. Dhehdaah (GB)5/2 fav
3. 31. Magic Sky (FR)28/1

Leicester racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

12:25 O'Dwyers Stillorgan Orchard Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 119. Candy Girl (IRE)7/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Farmer Brown (IRE)6/1
3. 31. Albanov (IRE)12/1
4. 514. Royaldou (FR)11/10 fav
12:55 Ganly Walters Novice Handicap Hurdle (81-116) Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 13. View Mount Prince (IRE)3/1 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: P A Carberry · T: P Hughes
2. 22. Dolphin Bay (IRE)7/1
3. 36. Salt Lake (GER)7/1
1:30 Powers Whiskey Novice Chase (Grade 1) Chase · 3m · 11 ran
1. 111. Cailin Alainn (IRE)13/8 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: C Byrnes
2. 26. Patsy Hall (IRE)3/1
3. 31. Anothercoppercoast (IRE)50/1
2:00 woodiesdiy.com Christmas Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · 3m · 8 ran
1. 15. Celestial Wave (IRE)11/4Won by 10 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Adrian Maguire
2. 28. Sweet Kiln (IRE)14/1
3. 31. Strangely Brown (IRE)13/2
4. 43. Rosaker (USA)2/1 fav
2:35 Lexus Chase (Grade 1) Chase · 3m · 6 ran
1. 15. The Listener (IRE)7/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: R H Alner
2. 22. Beef Or Salmon (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 36. War Of Attrition (IRE)9/4
3:10 Powers Gold Label Championship Handicap Hurdle (0-140) Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 19. First Row (IRE)10/1Won by a neck · J: Roger Loughran · T: D T Hughes
2. 212. Woodhouse (IRE)10/1
3. 34. The Spoonplayer (IRE)3/1 fav
3:40 Star Racegoers Club Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 14 ran
1. 14. Gem Daly (FR)7/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Ms N Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 27. Oscar Time (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Eastern Canal (IRE)20/1
4. 48. Siegemaster (IRE)3/1 fav

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Limerick Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

12:40 Martyns Of Galway 3-y-o Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 14. Jayo (FR)2/1 jt-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Davy Condon · T: W P Mullins
2. 25. Lisselan Eagle (IRE)2/1 jt-fav
3. 311. Rossnanone (IRE)6/1
1:10 Millennium Machinery Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f · 17 ran
1. 16. Garranagree (IRE)12/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Sean McDermott · T: P C O'Connor
2. 22. Broughtons Flush (GB)9/2
3. 31. Beenbawnbenny (IRE)25/1
4. 64. Chevaux Loco (IRE)4/1 fav
1:45 ladbrokes.com Dorans Pride Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 8 ran
1. 13. Kazal (FR)3/1Won by 8 lengths · J: D J Casey · T: Eoin Griffin
2. 26. Foligold (FR)7/1
3. 37. Orge D'ete (FR)2/1 fav
2:20 Woodlands House Hotel Handicap Hurdle (74-102) Hurdle · 2m 5f · 15 ran
1. 15. Merry Cowboy (IRE)14/1Won by a length · J: Sean Flanagan · T: E Sheehy
2. 24. Herculies (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 32. The Dashing Doctor (IRE)7/1
2:50 irishopen at adaremanor EBF Mares Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 3f 120y · 16 ran
1. 16. Haydens First (IRE)7/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mr M J O'Connor · T: Thomas Cooper
2. 216. Rory's Sister (IRE)7/2
3. 313. Tiarella (IRE)3/1 fav
3:20 O'Connor Murphy Gubbins Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 2m 3f 120y · 12 ran
1. 19. Carroll Encore (IRE)7/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: J R Barry · T: Mrs Pauline Gavin
2. 25. Ossetian Prince (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Kerrys Cottage (IRE)7/2
4. 78. Lace Your Boots (IRE)2/1 fav
3:50 Dunraven Arms Hotel (Ladies) INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 14 ran
1. 15. Arkendale (IRE)25/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mrs Pauline Condon · T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs
2. 214. Leanne (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Glenfidick (IRE)10/1
4. 107. Fast Fred (IRE)7/4 fav

Limerick racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 18/1

12:40 Go Pontin's Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 5f · 13 ran
1. 13. Gifted Lass (GB)7/2 favWon by 5 lengths · J: David Allan · T: John Balding
2. 214. Orchestration (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Amber Glory (GB)11/1
1:10 Personalised Calendars From bonusprint.com Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 12. Galantos (GER)2/1 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Brett Doyle · T: Gary Moore
2. 27. Asleep At The Back (IRE)5/1
3. 33. Bold Trump (GB)8/1
1:40 pontins.com Tri-Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 17. Dodaa (USA)18/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Matthew Henry · T: Noel Wilson
2. 26. Bold Love (GB)5/1
3. 31. Astorygoeswithit (GB)7/2
4. 103. Deneuve (GB)11/4 fav
2:10 Norking Aluminium Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m 3f · 13 ran
1. 110. Padre Nostro (IRE)8/1Won by a neck · J: Chris Glenister · T: John Holt
2. 213. Boppys Dancer (GB)66/1
3. 38. Kentucky Bullet (USA)5/1
4. 54. Abbeygate (GB)11/4 fav
2:40 Photo Gifts From bonusprint.com Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 12. Paso Doble (GB)5/1 jt-favWon by a short head · J: James Millman · T: Dean Ivory
2. 21. Louisiade (IRE)5/1 jt-fav
3. 35. Wodhill Schnaps (GB)13/2
3:10 pontinsbingo.com Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 15. Capital Lass (GB)11/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Hayley Turner · T: Dean Ivory
2. 26. Favouring (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 31. Barry The Brave (GB)25/1
3:40 Pontin's Family Holidays Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 19. Massey (GB)16/1Won by a neck · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Conor Dore
2. 21. Aboustar (GB)8/1
3. 310. Peggys First (GB)10/1
4. 67. Gaudalpin (IRE)3/1 fav

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/1

3:50 pontinsbingo.com Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 9 ran
1. 17. Play Straight (GB)9/1Won by a neck · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 24. Doubtful Sound (USA)12/1
3. 31. Bold Indian (IRE)10/11 fav
4:20 Pontin's Family Holidays Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 32y · 12 ran
1. 17. Haroldini (IRE)7/1Won by a short head · J: Jason Edmunds · T: John Balding
2. 212. Green Pirate (GB)5/2 fav
3. 311. Rancho Cucamonga (IRE)9/1
4:50 wbx.com World Bet Exchange Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 6 ran
1. 12. Estimator (GB)8/15 favWon by a length · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Pat Eddery
2. 24. Bertie Swift (GB)14/1
3. 33. Billy Ruffian (GB)11/2
5:20 wbxtriplecrown.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 10 ran
1. 14. Hello Man (IRE)7/2Won by a head · J: Jerry O'Dwyer · T: Eamon Tyrrell
2. 25. Lucayos (GB)16/1
3. 38. True Magic (GB)9/1
4. 42. Figaro Flyer (IRE)2/1 fav
5:50 Go Pontin's Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 50y · 6 ran
1. 16. Kilgary (USA)11/8 favJ: Steve Drowne · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 21. Foursquare Flyer (IRE)5/2
3. 33. Mighty Kitchener (USA)20/1
6:20 World Bet Exchange wbx.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 103y · 5 ran
1. 11. Magical Music (GB)4/1Won by a neck · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: Jeff Pearce
2. 24. Just Bond (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 35. Royal Amnesty (GB)5/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 40 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 favourites10 of 38 won26.3% · 38 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 £11.09Staked £38.00, returned £26.91 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerEmerald Destiny (IRE) 25/1The 2:50 Zetland Handicap Chase at Catterick · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites2 of 4 won50.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	2	7	7	—
Leicester	2	6	6	—
Leopardstown	2	7	7	—
Limerick	0	6	7	1 of 2 won
Southwell (AW)	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	2	6	6	—

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 28 December 2006?: 40 races across 6 meetings were run on 28 December 2006: Catterick (7 races), Leicester (6 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Catterick, Leicester, Southwell (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Leopardstown and Limerick 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 28 December 2006?: Catterick: Good To Soft (Turf); Leicester: Soft (Turf); Leopardstown: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Limerick: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 28 December 2006?: Outright favourites won 10 of 38 on 28 December 2006 (26.3%); joint favourites won 2 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £38.00 and returned £26.91 — a loss of £11.09. 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 Emerald Destiny (IRE) at 25/1 in the 2:50 Zetland Handicap Chase at Catterick (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 28 December 2006?: The feature race was the 1:30 Powers Whiskey Novice Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Cailin Alainn (IRE) (13/8F).
What time was the first race on 28 December 2006?: The first race was the 12:20 Goodbye 2006 - Hello 2007 Maiden Hurdle at Catterick; the last was the 6:20 World Bet Exchange wbx.com Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).