What horse racing was on 22 December 2007?

29 races across 5 meetings were run on 22 December 2007: Ascot (6 races), Haydock (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (6 races), Navan (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (2 races). That is Ascot, Haydock, Lingfield (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 22 December 2007?

Ascot: Good To Firm (Turf); Haydock: Soft (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Navan: Yielding (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 22 December 2007?

Outright favourites won 7 of 26 on 22 December 2007 (26.9%); joint favourites won 0 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £18.80 — a loss of £7.20. 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 Island Arrow (IRE) at 25/1 in the 12:25 Roast Turkey Maiden Hurdle at Navan.

What was the feature race on 22 December 2007?

The feature race was the 1:05 BGC Silver Cup Handicap Chase (Listed) (Listed) at Ascot, won by Vodka Bleu (FR) (12/1).

What time was the first race on 22 December 2007?

The first race was the 11:55 Santa Claus Maiden Hurdle at Navan; the last was the 7:30 pontinsbingo.com Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 22 December 2007

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29 races were run across 5 meetings on 22 December 2007: Ascot, Haydock, Lingfield (AW), Navan and Wolverhampton (AW).

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

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 16/1

12:30 123Sport.com Graduation Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f 110y · 7 ran
1. 13. Fundamentalist (IRE)7/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 22. Cossack Dancer (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Celtic Son (FR)7/1
4. 64. Ofarel D'airy (FR)11/4 fav
1:05 BGC Silver Cup Handicap Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 3m · 13 ran
1. 111. Vodka Bleu (FR)12/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: David Pipe
2. 22. Madison Du Berlais (FR)8/1
3. 33. Alderburn (GB)4/1 fav
1:40 BGC Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m 1f · 9 ran
1. 16. Lough Derg (FR)14/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: David Pipe
2. 23. Hardy Eustace (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
3. 31. Black Jack Ketchum (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
2:15 Ladbroke Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m · 17 ran
1. 118. Jack The Giant (IRE)9/4 favWon by a length · J: Mick Fitzgerald · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 211. Alsadaa (USA)20/1
3. 314. King's Revenge (GB)33/1
2:50 Foundation Developments Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 110y · 5 ran
1. 11. Lyceum (GER)9/4Won by 6 lengths · J: Richard Hughes · T: D T Hughes
2. 24. Prince De Bersy (FR)10/11 fav
3. 37. Welsh Guard (USA)66/1
3:30 Barclays Championship Standard Open NH Flat Race (Grade 2) NH Flat · Class 1 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 110. Uffa Fox (IRE)16/1Won by a short head · J: Noel Fehily · T: Ben De Haan
2. 22. Hold Em (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Shoreacres (IRE)7/1
4. 43. Noble Alan (GER)6/4 fav

Ascot racecourse statistics →

Haydock Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

12:20 Central Sports Fitness Qualifications Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 111. Naiad du Misselot (FR)11/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 22. Regal Heights (IRE)14/1
3. 35. According To Pete (GB)8/1
4. 96. Kealshore Lad (GB)9/2 fav
12:55 Newton-le-Willows Police 'Fixed Brush' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 11. Doctor David (GB)12/1Won by 13 lengths · J: Tom Messenger · T: Caroline Bailey
2. 22. Augustine (GB)4/1 fav
3. 311. Archimboldo (USA)50/1
1:30 Red Square Vodka 'Fixed Brush' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 12. Cryptic (GB)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 213. Plein Pouvoir (FR)8/1
3. 36. Etxalar (FR)28/1
4. 44. Nom de Guerre (IRE)7/4 fav
2:05 Central Sports Tim Molony Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 4f 110y · 8 ran
1. 18. Special Conquest (GB)16/1Won by a length · J: Wayne Kavanagh · T: Seamus Mullins
2. 27. Hidden Bounty (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 34. Countess Trifaldi (IRE)7/1
2:35 Sodexho Prestige Tommy Whittle Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m · 11 ran
1. 17. Cloudy Lane (GB)10/3 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 24. Comply Or Die (IRE)9/1
3. 311. High Chimes (IRE)6/1
3:05 Destiny Racing Club Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 4 ran
1. 11. Daldini (GB)4/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Tjade Collier · T: Sue Smith
2. 25. Nikola (FR)11/8 fav
3. 34. Cromwell Court (GB)14/1
3:35 Christine Hilton Birthday Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 19 ran
1. 15. Charity Lane (IRE)20/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Mathew Dickinson · T: George Moore
2. 219. Youngstown (IRE)20/1
3. 31. Blackpool Billy (IRE)7/2 fav

Haydock racecourse statistics →

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

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

1:00 Play Golf At Lingfield Park Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 14. Martingrange Boy (IRE)11/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Steve Drowne · T: D J Murphy
2. 23. Atephobia (GB)11/10 fav
3. 32. Wee Buns (GB)15/2
1:35 CWB Controls Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 15. Pegasus Dancer (FR)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 21. Desert Opal (GB)11/2
3. 39. After The Show (GB)4/1
4. 43. Mogok Ruby (GB)10/3 fav
2:10 Book Online At lingfieldpark.co.uk Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 4 ran
1. 14. Straight And Level (CAN)8/1Won by a neck · J: Adam Kirby · T: Jo Crowley
2. 22. Call of Duty (IRE)4/5 fav
3. 31. Afram Blue (GB)13/8
2:40 Lingfield Park For Weddings Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 11. Jack Sullivan (USA)9/4Won by 3½ lengths · J: Tom Queally · T: Gerard Butler
2. 24. Raptor (GER)7/4 fav
3. 35. Evens And Odds (IRE)9/2
3:10 Jumping Here January 4th Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 13. Greek Easter (IRE)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Jamie Mackay · T: David P Myerscough
2. 21. Smokin Joe (GB)7/1
3. 37. Paradise Dancer (IRE)7/1
4. 88. Watchmaker (GB)3/1 fav
3:40 Robert Leech Quebec Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 11. Gentleman's Deal (IRE)5/4 favWon by a short head · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Michael Easterby
2. 22. Grand Passion (IRE)7/2
3. 36. Voliere (GB)10/1

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Navan Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

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

11:55 Santa Claus Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 30 ran
1. 118. Sky Hall (IRE)4/9 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 210. Height of Fury (IRE)11/1
3. 35. Captain Conflict (IRE)12/1
12:25 Roast Turkey Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m · 29 ran
1. 112. Island Arrow (IRE)25/1Won by a short head · J: Shane Jackson · T: P J Rothwell
2. 217. Mick The Man (IRE)2/9 fav
3. 311. Dromore Express (IRE)33/1
12:55 Roast Turkey Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m · 28 ran
1. 110. Keep Me (IRE)10/1Won by a head · J: Sean P Byrne · T: Sean Byrne
2. 217. Risk Taker (GB)11/2
3. 319. Scholar George (IRE)14/1
4. 612. Laura's Light (IRE)5/1 fav
1:30 Christmas Greetings Handicap Hurdle (74-109) Hurdle · 2m · 24 ran
1. 112. Billy To Jack (IRE)8/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: J P Dempsey
2. 28. Wara Mountain (IRE)20/1
3. 315. Mont Saint Michel (IRE)25/1
4. 94. Swiss Cottage (GB)7/2 fav
2:00 Christmas Cracker Handicap Hurdle (81-123) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 19. Hotterthanjuly (IRE)7/1Won by 2 lengths · J: D J Casey · T: C F Swan
2. 212. Angels' Share (IRE)5/1
3. 311. Silver Adonis (IRE)12/1
2:30 Whitmores Conn Clongriffin Stud Beginners Chase Chase · 2m · 16 ran
1. 18. Knocknabooly (IRE)10/11 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Davy Condon · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Ford Of Wells (IRE)25/1
3. 310. Lucky Spirit (IRE)14/1
3:00 'Prancer And Dancer' Handicap Chase (0-123) Chase · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 19. Well Run (IRE)2/1 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 26. Giolla De (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Some Legend (IRE)6/1
3:35 Mistletoe Mares Pro-Am INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 20 ran
1. 117. Hidden Reserve (IRE)10/3Won by a length · J: Ms N Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 27. Fair Ina (IRE)12/1
3. 310. Saoirse Deardaoin (IRE)16/1
4. 51. Itsmylife (IRE)2/1 fav

Navan racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 2 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 2 · Biggest winner 16/1

7:00 Pontin's Great Family Holidays Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 50y · 9 ran
1. 11. Nawamees (IRE)13/8 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: Gary Moore
2. 27. Easibet Dot Net (GB)6/1
3. 34. Welcome Cat (USA)40/1
7:30 pontinsbingo.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 216y · 12 ran
1. 111. Perlachy (GB)16/1Won by a neck · J: Duran Fentiman · T: Mrs N Macauley
2. 212. Theoretical (GB)12/1
3. 31. Winthorpe (IRE)6/1
4. 42. Strabinios King (GB)9/4 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 29 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 favourites7 of 26 won26.9% · 26 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 £7.20Staked £26.00, returned £18.80 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerIsland Arrow (IRE) 25/1The 12:25 Roast Turkey Maiden Hurdle at Navan
Joint favourites0 of 6 won0.0% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	1	5	6	0 of 2 won
Haydock	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Lingfield (AW)	1	6	6	—
Navan	3	7	8	0 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	1	2	2	—

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 22 December 2007?: 29 races across 5 meetings were run on 22 December 2007: Ascot (6 races), Haydock (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (6 races), Navan (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (2 races). That is Ascot, Haydock, Lingfield (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 22 December 2007?: Ascot: Good To Firm (Turf); Haydock: Soft (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Navan: Yielding (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 22 December 2007?: Outright favourites won 7 of 26 on 22 December 2007 (26.9%); joint favourites won 0 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £18.80 — a loss of £7.20. 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 Island Arrow (IRE) at 25/1 in the 12:25 Roast Turkey Maiden Hurdle at Navan.
What was the feature race on 22 December 2007?: The feature race was the 1:05 BGC Silver Cup Handicap Chase (Listed) (Listed) at Ascot, won by Vodka Bleu (FR) (12/1).
What time was the first race on 22 December 2007?: The first race was the 11:55 Santa Claus Maiden Hurdle at Navan; the last was the 7:30 pontinsbingo.com Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).