What horse racing was on 29 December 2006?

38 races across 6 meetings were run on 29 December 2006: Leopardstown (5 races), Limerick (7 races), Newbury (7 races), Southwell (AW) (6 races), Taunton (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Leopardstown and Limerick in Ireland; Newbury, Southwell (AW), Taunton and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain. 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 29 December 2006?

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

How did the favourites do on 29 December 2006?

Outright favourites won 11 of 35 on 29 December 2006 (31.4%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £26.11 — a loss of £8.89. 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 Nelliedonethat (IRE) at 11/1 in the 2:40 Brooks Group Limerick Handicap Hurdle at Limerick.

What was the feature race on 29 December 2006?

The feature race was the 1:55 bewleyshotels.com December Festival Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Brave Inca (IRE) (6/4).

What time was the first race on 29 December 2006?

The first race was the 12:30 Weatherbys Printing Novices' Chase at Newbury; the last was the 6:20 Go Pontin's Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 29 December 2006

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38 races were run across 6 meetings on 29 December 2006: Leopardstown, Limerick, Newbury, Southwell (AW), Taunton and Wolverhampton (AW).

Leopardstown Heavy · Turf · 5 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 8/1

12:55 Bewleys Hotel Leeds Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 7 ran
1. 11. Pedrobob (IRE)7/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Anthony Mullins
2. 23. Son Of Oscar (IRE)2/1
3. 34. Baron De Feypo (IRE)14/1
1:55 bewleyshotels.com December Festival Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m · 4 ran
1. 12. Brave Inca (IRE)6/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: C A Murphy
2. 23. Iktitaf (IRE)4/6 fav
3. 34. Silent Oscar (IRE)100/1
2:25 Bewleys Hotel Dublin Airport EBF Mares Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 12. Grangeclare Lark (IRE)4/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Roger Loughran · T: D T Hughes
2. 25. Blazing Sky (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 38. La Marianne (GB)10/1
2:55 Bewleys Hotel Leopardstown Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 11. Arrive Sir Clive (IRE)6/5 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Philip Fenton
2. 25. Judge Deed (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Black Harry (IRE)2/1
3:25 Bewleys Hotels Dublin Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 11 ran
1. 19. Ophorique (FR)8/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Miss E A Lalor · T: N F Glynn
2. 25. Gary Brady (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 38. Magnet Dancer (IRE)8/1

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Limerick Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/1

12:40 Shane Mangan Agricontractor Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 17 ran
1. 12. Domhnach Mor (IRE)6/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Davy Condon · T: W J Burke
2. 27. Monaloo (IRE)5/2
3. 36. Lord Darcy (GB)12/1
1:10 Vienna Woods Hotel (Mares) Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 18 ran
1. 114. Shuil A Hocht (IRE)4/5 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Niall P Madden · T: John E Kiely
2. 218. Timely Prospect (GB)14/1
3. 316. Simons Girl (IRE)10/3
1:40 O'Kelly Bros Demolition Handicap Hurdle (74-102) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 18 ran
1. 12. Four Chimneys (IRE)9/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Shane Jackson · T: P J Rothwell
2. 23. Humbel Baird (IRE)4/1
3. 39. Suva (IRE)6/1
4. 145. Royal Mount Loftus (IRE)7/2 fav
2:10 Signsplus Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 2m 6f · 16 ran
1. 13. Hordago (IRE)9/2 jt-favWon by 6 lengths · J: B C Byrnes · T: E McNamara
2. 215. Benazzi (GB)5/1
3. 39. Tobar Isaun (IRE)6/1
2:40 Brooks Group Limerick Handicap Hurdle (74-116) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 12 ran
1. 112. Nelliedonethat (IRE)11/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: John Allen · T: Ciaran O'Brien
2. 22. Buachaill Eile (IRE)4/1
3. 34. Arafan (IRE)5/2 fav
3:10 Moscow Society Maiden Hunters Chase Chase · 2m 6f · 16 ran
1. 11. Bobbawn (IRE)5/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Mr D Murphy · T: James Joseph Mangan
2. 214. Givehertime (IRE)5/1
3. 37. Many Rivers (IRE)11/2
4. 54. Garden Shed Spider (GB)3/1 fav
3:40 Noel Kierans Memorial Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f · 17 ran
1. 114. The Gallop Master (IRE)3/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Mr J P McKeown · T: Ms Margaret Mullins
2. 212. Oscar Supreme (IRE)16/1
3. 31. Accorry More (IRE)16/1
4. 1211. Oscar Ban (IRE)13/8 fav

Limerick racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 8/1

12:30 Weatherbys Printing Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 2f 110y · 4 ran
1. 13. Fair Along (GER)2/5 favWon by 30 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 21. Killaghy Castle (IRE)5/2
3. 32. Monzon (FR)100/1
1:05 Stan James Farewell To Pauline Mason Juvenile Novices' Hdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 16 ran
1. 110. Pancake (FR)6/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 216. Zilcash (GB)7/2 jt-fav
3. 313. Scotland Yard (UAE)6/1
1:35 Stan James Mandarin Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 7 ran
1. 11. Tango Royal (FR)6/1Won by half a length · J: A P McCoy · T: David Pipe
2. 23. Irish Raptor (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Desailly (GB)17/2
4. 74. Whereareyounow (IRE)3/1 fav
2:10 Bathwick Tyres Introductory Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 110y · 18 ran
1. 19. Duc De Regniere (FR)8/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Mick Fitzgerald · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 22. Osana (FR)10/11 fav
3. 311. I'm So Lucky (GB)14/1
2:40 Ballymore Properties Challow Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 5f · 8 ran
1. 17. Wichita Lineman (IRE)11/4Won by 8 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 26. Sir Jimmy Shand (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 34. Roll Along (IRE)4/1
3:10 Bathwick Tyres Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 4 ran
1. 13. Pretty Star (GER)10/3Won by 1½ lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 22. Moncadou (FR)11/8 fav
3. 31. In Accord (GB)11/4
3:40 stanspoker.com Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 22 ran
1. 17. Crocodiles Rock (IRE)8/1Won by 8 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 22. Mendo (GB)9/2
3. 34. Seismic Shift (IRE)16/1
4. 43. Schiehallion (IRE)4/5 fav

Newbury racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 8/1

12:50 Photo Gifts From bonusprint.com Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 19. Orchestration (IRE)10/3 favWon by a length · J: Dale Gibson · T: Michael Attwater
2. 25. El Potro (GB)7/2
3. 32. Amanda's Lad (IRE)11/1
1:25 pontins.com Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 16. Tackcoat (IRE)10/3 favWon by a short head · J: Emmett Stack · T: Eoin Doyle
2. 214. Tip Top Style (GB)9/2
3. 310. Crush On You (GB)6/1
2:00 Go Pontin's Maiden Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m 3f · 13 ran
1. 15. Missouri (USA)9/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: George Moore
2. 22. Mayyas (GB)4/1
3. 37. Mikimoto (IRE)4/1
4. 913. Princess Toto (GB)7/2 fav
2:30 pontinsbingo.com Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m 4f · 11 ran
1. 12. Miss Holly (GB)6/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: Declan Carroll
2. 24. Experimental (IRE)16/1
3. 313. Go Amwell (GB)9/4 fav
3:00 Personalised Cards From bonusprint.com Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m 6f · 7 ran
1. 11. Red River Rebel (GB)5/6 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: John Norton
2. 22. Good Investment (GB)40/1
3. 38. Orchard House (FR)20/1
3:30 Pontin's Family Holidays Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 18. Ace Club (GB)8/1Won by a length · J: Dale Gibson · T: Michael Attwater
2. 21. Mind Alert (GB)6/1
3. 33. Union Jack Jackson (IRE)4/1 fav

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Taunton Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:40 toteplacepot Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 110y · 13 ran
1. 12. Little Rort (IRE)7/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Liam Treadwell · T: Simon Lewis
2. 28. Ikemba (IRE)5/1
3. 39. Reelinga (GB)12/1
4. 94. Penny's Crown (GB)7/2 fav
1:15 totecourse to course Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 3f · 11 ran
1. 15. Nemetan (FR)9/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Andrew Thornton · T: R H Alner
2. 212. Westernmost (GB)11/4
3. 32. Maclean (GB)8/1
4. 510. Honor And Glory (GB)9/4 fav
1:45 Orchard Restaurant 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 12 ran
1. 12. Armariver (FR)8/11 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 28. Lincoln's Inn (IRE)6/1
3. 31. Warpath (IRE)10/1
2:20 Orchard Restaurant 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 13 ran
1. 13. City Streets (GB)10/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 27. Just Supposin (GB)13/2
3. 312. Just Poppytee (GB)66/1
4. 71. Pepporoni Pete (IRE)2/5 fav
2:50 totesport.com Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 1f · 13 ran
1. 11. My Turn Now (IRE)10/11 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Charlie Mann
2. 212. Wingman (IRE)9/1
3. 35. Jazz City (GB)9/1
3:20 Steve Logan Memorial (County Contractors) Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 1f · 10 ran
1. 19. Sole Agent (IRE)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 23. Master Mahogany (GB)7/4 fav
3. 32. Red Moor (IRE)8/1
3:50 totesport 0800 221 221 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 13 ran
1. 16. Alcatras (IRE)7/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Owyn Nelmes · T: John Ryall
2. 28. Tradingup (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 34. Treasulier (IRE)11/2

Taunton racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 10/1

3:45 Pontin's Holidays Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 20y · 6 ran
1. 13. Rebel Duke (IRE)1/3 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Tom Queally · T: Michael Quinlan
2. 26. Wibbadune (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Head To Head (IRE)25/1
4:20 WBX.com World Bet Exchange Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 9 ran
1. 11. Alfredian Park (GB)7/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Liam Keniry · T: Sylvester Kirk
2. 29. Snow Dancer (IRE)11/4
3. 36. Risque Heights (GB)5/2 fav
4:50 wbxtriplecrown.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 12 ran
1. 17. Scamperdale (GB)10/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Miss Sonia Eaton · T: Brian Baugh
2. 25. Pop Music (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 39. Cabourg (IRE)14/1
5:20 WBX.com World Bet Exchange Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f 32y · 4 ran
1. 12. Beauchamp Viceroy (GB)5/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Brett Doyle · T: Gerard Butler
2. 23. Dubai Magic (USA)13/2
3. 31. Alittlebitleft (IRE)8/11 fav
5:50 pontins.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m 119y · 12 ran
1. 14. Share The Feeling (IRE)7/2 jt-favWon by a short head · J: Richard Kingscote · T: James Unett
2. 211. Capitalise (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 37. That Look (GB)4/1
6:20 Go Pontin's Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 103y · 13 ran
1. 13. Street Life (IRE)5/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Tony Culhane · T: Willie Musson
2. 21. Reaching Out (IRE)9/2 fav
3. 35. Discotheque (USA)14/1

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 favourites11 of 35 won31.4% · 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 £8.89Staked £35.00, returned £26.11 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerNelliedonethat (IRE) 11/1The 2:40 Brooks Group Limerick Handicap Hurdle at Limerick
Joint favourites2 of 6 won33.3% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Leopardstown	2	5	5	—
Limerick	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Newbury	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Southwell (AW)	3	6	6	—
Taunton	2	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	1	5	6	1 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 29 December 2006?: 38 races across 6 meetings were run on 29 December 2006: Leopardstown (5 races), Limerick (7 races), Newbury (7 races), Southwell (AW) (6 races), Taunton (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Leopardstown and Limerick in Ireland; Newbury, Southwell (AW), Taunton and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain. 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 29 December 2006?: Leopardstown: Heavy (Turf); Limerick: Heavy (Turf); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Taunton: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 29 December 2006?: Outright favourites won 11 of 35 on 29 December 2006 (31.4%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £26.11 — a loss of £8.89. 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 Nelliedonethat (IRE) at 11/1 in the 2:40 Brooks Group Limerick Handicap Hurdle at Limerick.
What was the feature race on 29 December 2006?: The feature race was the 1:55 bewleyshotels.com December Festival Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Brave Inca (IRE) (6/4).
What time was the first race on 29 December 2006?: The first race was the 12:30 Weatherbys Printing Novices' Chase at Newbury; the last was the 6:20 Go Pontin's Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).