What horse racing was on 28 December 2007?

40 races across 6 meetings were run on 28 December 2007: Catterick (7 races), Leicester (6 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Catterick, Leicester, Lingfield (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 2007?

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

How did the favourites do on 28 December 2007?

Outright favourites won 11 of 35 on 28 December 2007 (31.4%); joint favourites won 4 of 11. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £29.91 — a loss of £5.09. 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 Neighbours Wager (IRE) at 20/1 in the 2:50 Irish Independent EBF Mares Beginners Chase at Limerick.

What was the feature race on 28 December 2007?

The feature race was the 1:30 Knight Frank Ganly Walters Novice Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Notre Pere (FR) (7/2).

What time was the first race on 28 December 2007?

The first race was the 12:20 Goodbye 2007 - Hello 2008 Maiden Hurdle at Catterick; the last was the 9:20 pontins.com Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 28 December 2007

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40 races were run across 6 meetings on 28 December 2007: Catterick, Leicester, Leopardstown, Limerick, Lingfield (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW).

Catterick Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:20 Goodbye 2007 - Hello 2008 Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 16 ran
1. 18. Puy d'Arnac (FR)12/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 23. Fortunate Isle (USA)5/2 fav
3. 39. Ticket To Freedom (NZ)28/1
12:50 Buy A 2008 Annual Badge Today Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 17 ran
1. 16. Spivitus (GB)12/1Won by half a length · J: Gareth Thomas · T: Rayson Nixon
2. 22. Arctic Cove (GB)11/1
3. 37. L'Oiseau de Feu (USA)7/1
4. PU12. Rose Of York (IRE) · pulled up7/2 fav
1:20 Three Score Years And Ten Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 110y · 6 ran
1. 15. Young Smokey (IRE)4/1 co-favWon by 9 lengths · J: Tjade Collier · T: Sue Smith
2. 26. Blazing Hills (GB)4/1 co-fav
3. 32. Thorsgill (GB)4/1 co-fav
1:50 Goodbye 2007 - Hello 2008 Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 114. Domino Dancer (IRE)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Peter Buchanan · T: John Wade
2. 24. Gloucester (GB)11/4
3. 35. Halla San (GB)5/2 fav
2:20 'Come Racing Again Next Tuesday' Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 11. Cedrus Libani (IRE)4/11 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Howard Johnson
2. 22. Sunday City (JPN)9/2
3. 33. Caraman (IRE)11/1
2:55 Zetland Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 12 ran
1. 110. Northern Quest (IRE)11/8 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Phil Kinsella · T: Henry Hogarth
2. 22. Rash Moment (FR)25/1
3. 38. Sound Of Cheers (GB)7/1
3:25 Have A Happy New Year Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 1f 110y · 13 ran
1. 16. Willie The Fish (IRE)11/1Won by a neck · J: Gary Rutherford · T: Sue Smith
2. 24. Seize (GB)16/1
3. 35. Izzykeen (GB)17/2
4. 612. Glen Rouge (IRE)15/8 fav

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Leicester Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

1:00 ladbrokes.com Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 16 ran
1. 13. One Gulp (GB)5/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Paul Webber
2. 211. Rock Wren (GB)100/1
3. 31. Osako D'airy (FR)7/2
1:30 ladbrokes.com Lewis Cully Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 17. Zorro De La Vega (FR)7/2 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: David Pipe
2. 28. King Diamond (FR)20/1
3. 312. Solarias Quest (GB)5/1
2:00 ladbrokes.com Hoby Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 11 ran
1. 12. Axinit (GER)5/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Mr J P Flavin · T: Evan Williams
2. 210. Sninfia (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Killing Me Softly (GB)9/2
4. PU3. Park Drive (IRE) · pulled up11/4 fav
2:30 ladbrokes.com Leicestershire Silver Fox Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 16 ran
1. 112. Basic Fact (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 27. Mandingo Chief (IRE)13/2
3. 39. Lindsay (FR)8/1
4. 511. Highland Chief (IRE)9/2 fav
3:05 ladbrokes.com Vale Of Belvoir Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 9 ran
1. 11. Bengo (IRE)9/4 favWon by a neck · J: Robert Thornton · T: Ben De Haan
2. 25. Olay Olay (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Caged Tiger (GB)9/2
3:35 ladbrokes.com Leicestershire Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 13. Stumped (GB)13/2Won by 9 lengths · J: Mark Bradburne · T: Henry Daly
2. 22. Mohayer (IRE)3/1
3. 37. Take A Mile (IRE)10/1
4. PU5. Zirkel (IRE) · pulled up11/8 fav

Leicester racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/2

12:25 O'Dwyers Stillorgan Orchard Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 29 ran
1. 115. Made In Taipan (IRE)5/2 jt-favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Thomas Mullins
2. 25. Fantoche (BRZ)16/1
3. 319. Rare Bob (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
12:55 Mongey Communications Novice Handicap Hurdle (81-116) Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 115. Major Sensation (IRE)11/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: D J Casey · T: A L T Moore
2. 22. Sandymount Earl (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 38. Oscillating Oscar (IRE)16/1
1:30 Knight Frank Ganly Walters Novice Chase (Grade 1) Chase · 3m · 12 ran
1. 16. Notre Pere (FR)7/2Won by a head · J: A E Lynch · T: J T R Dreaper
2. 21. Abbeybraney (IRE)14/1
3. 312. Callherwhatulike (IRE)9/4 fav
2:00 woodiesdiy.com Christmas Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · 3m · 10 ran
1. 19. Sweet Kiln (IRE)11/10 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Tom Doyle · T: Michael J Bowe
2. 25. Sonnyanjoe (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Adamant Approach (IRE)8/1
2:35 Lexus Chase (Grade 1) Chase · 3m · 6 ran
1. 12. Denman (IRE)4/9 favWon by 4 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 24. Mossbank (IRE)16/1
3. 36. The Listener (IRE)4/1
3:10 Star Best For Racing Handicap Hurdle (0-140) Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 13. Deutschland (USA)4/1Won by half a length · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 28. Streets Of Gold (IRE)8/1
3. 35. Do The Trick (AUS)5/2 fav
3:40 John Keating Memorial INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 14 ran
1. 113. Time Electric (IRE)6/4 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Emmet Mullins · T: Thomas Mullins
2. 210. Santo Stefano (IRE)10/1
3. 35. Gloonan Hill (IRE)8/1

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Limerick Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

12:45 Ryans Event Cleaners 3-y-o Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 118. Zephyr Lilly (IRE)9/1Won by a length · J: John Allen · T: Patrick Cody
2. 215. For Real (FR)7/1
3. 37. Imperial Hills (IRE)9/1
4. PU4. Clareport (IRE) · pulled up2/1 fav
1:15 Eventus Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f · 18 ran
1. 16. Jack The Bus (IRE)6/1Won by 4 lengths · J: P W Flood · T: Peter Casey
2. 210. Virginia Preuil (FR)7/4 fav
3. 37. Kilcrea Asla (IRE)6/1
1:45 ladbrokes.com Dorans Pride Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 8 ran
1. 14. Glenrock Leader (IRE)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Andrew Leigh · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 27. Sigma Digital (GB)5/2
3. 36. Scavenger (GB)11/2
4. 49. Liskennett (IRE)9/4 fav
2:15 Woodlands House Hotel H'cap H'dle (rated 74-102) Hurdle · 2m 5f · 17 ran
1. 11. Bellflower Boy (IRE)11/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Kevin Coleman · T: E McNamara
2. 22. Darazari River (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Double Attraction (IRE)16/1
2:50 Irish Independent EBF Mares Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 3f 120y · 13 ran
1. 111. Neighbours Wager (IRE)20/1Won by 4 lengths · J: G Cotter · T: G Ahern
2. 23. Carraig Na Gcapall (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 37. Grapevine Sally (IRE)5/1
3:20 Advanced Securities Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 2m 3f 120y · 10 ran
1. 11. Conem (IRE)12/1Won by 8 lengths · J: P W Flood · T: W J Austin
2. 210. Sandyzar (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Johnee Joblot (IRE)4/1
3:50 John Deere (ladies) Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 17 ran
1. 16. No Toll (IRE)2/1 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Miss S Dunphy · T: Philip Fenton
2. 211. The Louper (GB)25/1
3. 37. Pick Of The Pike (IRE)5/1

Limerick racecourse statistics →

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

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

12:40 pontinsbingo.com Apprentice Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 13. Ninth House (USA)5/2 favWon by a length · J: Harry Poulton · T: Nick Littmoden
2. 28. Northern Desert (IRE)5/1
3. 37. Hucking Heat (IRE)7/1
1:10 Pontin's Book Early And Save Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 11. Age of Reason (UAE)9/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Greg Fairley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 25. McConnell (USA)6/1
3. 37. Rankayo Hitam (USA)11/4 fav
1:40 Go Pontin's Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 17. Reeling N' Rocking (IRE)8/1Won by a neck · J: Steve Drowne · T: B W Hills
2. 24. Carmenero (GER)9/1
3. 314. No Time (IRE)20/1
4. 41. Super Frank (IRE)11/4 fav
2:10 Pontin's Book Early Price Promise Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 11. Vortex (GB)4/1Won by half a length · J: George Baker · T: Gay Kelleway
2. 27. Ektimaal (GB)4/1
3. 35. Salient (GB)9/4 fav
2:45 lingfieldpark.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 19. Ebraam (USA)5/1Won by half a length · J: Duran Fentiman · T: Derek Shaw
2. 22. Turn On The Style (GB)3/1 fav
3. 34. Orpsie Boy (IRE)15/2
3:15 arenaleisureplc.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5f · 10 ran
1. 14. War of The Roses (IRE)7/2 jt-favWon by 3 lengths · J: J-P Guillambert · T: Roy Brotherton
2. 21. Dash Of Grey (IRE)12/1
3. 35. Smokey The Bear (GB)7/2 jt-fav
3:45 pontins.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 14 ran
1. 15. Mr Napoleon (IRE)7/2Won by 2 lengths · J: George Baker · T: Gary Moore
2. 211. Mon Petite Amour (GB)9/1
3. 33. Arena's Dream (USA)10/1
4. 112. Blu Manruna (GB)3/1 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 6/1

7:00 Mace Racing At Wolverhampton Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 32y · 8 ran
1. 16. Miss Phoebe (IRE)11/4 jt-favWon by 4 lengths · J: James Doyle · T: Sylvester Kirk
2. 28. Maggie Kate (GB)11/1
3. 37. Ginger Minx (IRE)9/2
7:30 Pontin's Book Early Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 5 ran
1. 15. Carry On Cleo (GB)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Saleem Golam · T: David Evans
2. 22. Home (GB)Evens fav
3. 36. Little Firecracker (GB)3/1
7:55 Pontin's Short Breaks Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 216y · 7 ran
1. 13. Maryolini (GB)11/4Won by 1½ lengths · J: Kirsty Milczarek · T: Nicky Vaughan
2. 22. Only A Game (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Tallulah Sunrise (GB)8/1
4. 46. Feeling Fresh (IRE)5/2 fav
8:25 Go Pontin's Holidays Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 9 ran
1. 12. Mr Lambros (GB)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Micky Fenton · T: Gay Kelleway
2. 210. Strabinios King (GB)9/4 fav
3. 35. Parkview Love (USA)12/1
8:55 pontinsbingo.com Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 50y · 7 ran
1. 13. Summerofsixtynine (GB)3/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Tom McLaughlin · T: John O'Shea
2. 21. Hill Cloud (GB)33/1
3. 38. The Diamond Bond (GB)8/1
4. 55. Botham (USA)8/11 fav
9:20 pontins.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 103y · 5 ran
1. 15. Pop Music (IRE)5/2Won by half a length · J: James Doyle · T: Julia Feilden
2. 24. He's Mine Too (GB)16/1
3. 32. Kingsholm (GB)6/4 fav

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 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 £5.09Staked £35.00, returned £29.91 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerNeighbours Wager (IRE) 20/1The 2:50 Irish Independent EBF Mares Beginners Chase at Limerick
Joint favourites4 of 11 won36.4% · 5 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	2	6	7	1 of 3 won
Leicester	3	6	6	—
Leopardstown	3	6	7	1 of 2 won
Limerick	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Lingfield (AW)	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	0	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 28 December 2007?: 40 races across 6 meetings were run on 28 December 2007: Catterick (7 races), Leicester (6 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Catterick, Leicester, Lingfield (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 2007?: Catterick: Good (Turf); Leicester: Soft (Turf); Leopardstown: Good (Turf); Limerick: Heavy (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 28 December 2007?: Outright favourites won 11 of 35 on 28 December 2007 (31.4%); joint favourites won 4 of 11. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £29.91 — a loss of £5.09. 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 Neighbours Wager (IRE) at 20/1 in the 2:50 Irish Independent EBF Mares Beginners Chase at Limerick.
What was the feature race on 28 December 2007?: The feature race was the 1:30 Knight Frank Ganly Walters Novice Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Notre Pere (FR) (7/2).
What time was the first race on 28 December 2007?: The first race was the 12:20 Goodbye 2007 - Hello 2008 Maiden Hurdle at Catterick; the last was the 9:20 pontins.com Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).