What horse racing was on 3 December 2008?

29 races across 4 meetings were run on 3 December 2008: Catterick (7 races), Fairyhouse (8 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races) and Plumpton (7 races). That is Catterick, Kempton (AW) and Plumpton in Great Britain; Fairyhouse 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 3 December 2008?

Catterick: Good (Turf); Fairyhouse: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Plumpton: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 3 December 2008?

Outright favourites won 8 of 29 on 3 December 2008 (27.6%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £29.00 and returned £17.77 — a loss of £11.23. 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 Tuxedo (GB) at 25/1 in the 9:20 Book Now For Boxing Day Classified Stakes at Kempton (AW) (one of 2 winners at that price).

What time was the first race on 3 December 2008?

The first race was the 12:00 Membership 2009 Maiden Hurdle at Fairyhouse; the last was the 9:20 Book Now For Boxing Day Classified Stakes at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Wednesday 3 December 2008

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29 races were run across 4 meetings on 3 December 2008: Catterick, Fairyhouse, Kempton (AW) and Plumpton.

Catterick Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

12:15 Richmondshire Conditionals' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 10 ran
1. 17. Heavenly Chorus (GB)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: James Reveley · T: Keith Reveley
2. 26. Empty Sky (GB)7/2
3. 31. Coconut Beach (GB)16/1
4. 811. Tide Slider (GB)11/8 fav
12:45 Skeeby Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 19. Mischief Man (GB)15/2Won by a neck · J: Mr O Greenall · T: Michael Easterby
2. 23. Viscount Rossini (GB)5/1
3. 34. Find Me (USA)25/1
4. 66. Mister Fizzbomb (IRE)4/1 fav
1:15 Book Now For 28th December Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 110y · 10 ran
1. 16. Wizards Dust (GB)8/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 210. Coldwells (IRE)16/1
3. 37. Ngong Hills (FR)3/1 fav
1:50 Catterickbridge.co.uk Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 5 ran
1. 12. Nine Stories (IRE)1/5 favWon by 14 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Howard Johnson
2. 26. Victorias (GB)33/1
3. 31. Gulf Coast (GB)6/1
2:20 Streetlam Mares' 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 15 ran
1. 16. Elzahann (IRE)7/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 212. Naturally Inspired (FR)25/1
3. 31. Aint She The Lady (IRE)33/1
4. 69. Lets Go Girls (GB)11/4 fav
2:50 Turftv.co.uk Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 19. Frith (IRE)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: Lucy Normile
2. 211. Mystic Glen (GB)15/2
3. 38. Cedar Rapids (IRE)12/1
4. 42. Oso Magic (GB)7/2 fav
3:20 Go Racing At Wetherby Saturday Intermediate Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 16 ran
1. 113. Stagecoach Pearl (GB)8/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Tjade Collier · T: Sue Smith
2. 22. Bardolet (IRE)6/1
3. 31. Sir Tantallus Hawk (GB)8/1
4. 137. Kosta Brava (FR)5/2 fav

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse Soft To Heavy · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 16/1

12:00 Membership 2009 Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 14 ran
1. 13. Kennel Bridge (GB)11/4Won by a length · J: Mr M M O'Connor · T: C A Murphy
2. 21. Archiestown (USA)5/1
3. 311. Native Clan (FR)5/1
4. 42. Drive On Regardles (IRE)6/4 fav
12:30 Membership 2009 Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 12 ran
1. 19. Future All Star (IRE)16/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Mr M M O'Connor · T: C A Murphy
2. 210. Hampshire Express (IRE)7/1
3. 38. Failte Go Deo (IRE)6/1
4. 41. Sanglote (FR)Evens fav
1:00 Christmas Party At Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 15 ran
1. 14. Coast (IRE)4/5 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: John E Kiely
2. 28. Presenting Thyne (IRE)5/1
3. 312. Caughtontheriver (IRE)20/1
1:35 Bobbyjo Bistro Handicap Hurdle (77-90) Hurdle · 2m · 15 ran
1. 15. Dallaglio (FR)8/1Won by a length · J: A E Lynch · T: J T R Dreaper
2. 217. Saddler's Native (IRE)10/1
3. 316. Wicklow Lad (GB)16/1
4. 146. Nocturnal Knight (GB)4/1 fav
2:05 Elle Cardiff Handicap Hurdle (81-109) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 18. Mustangsallyrally (IRE)8/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Emmet Mullins · T: Thomas Mullins
2. 214. Afterburn (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Merry Cowboy (IRE)5/1 fav
2:35 fairyhouseracecourse.ie (Mares) Novice Chase Chase · 2m · 7 ran
1. 18. Moskova (IRE)Evens favWon by a length · J: Davy Russell · T: Paul Nolan
2. 24. Brotenstown (IRE)8/1
3. 310. Springmount (IRE)25/1
3:05 New Years Day At Fairyhouse Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 2m 5f · 12 ran
1. 113. Glenturn (IRE)14/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Andrew P Thornton · T: J J Lennon
2. 212. Lady In The Mist (IRE)20/1
3. 37. Russellstown Boy (IRE)7/1
4. UR3. Topofdemornintou (IRE) · unseated rider6/4 fav
3:35 Course Signage INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f · 12 ran
1. 17. Roberto Goldback (IRE)7/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Mr M Fahey · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 215. Taipers (IRE)25/1
3. 33. Don't Rush It (IRE)10/1
4. 101. Boskill Cross (IRE)3/1 fav

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

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

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

6:20 Weatherbys AW 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Series Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 15. Double Valentine (GB)20/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Debra England · T: Roger Ingram
2. 214. Bye Baby Bunting (GB)16/1
3. 31. Ocean Pride (IRE)16/1
4. 39. Wooden King (IRE)10/1
5. 54. King of The Beers (USA)2/1 fav
6:50 Kempton.co.uk Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 13. Balata (GB)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Tom McLaughlin · T: Rod Millman
2. 27. King's Colour (GB)10/3 fav
3. 310. Cabopino (IRE)6/1
7:20 Digibet.com Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 11. Smokey Ryder (GB)15/8 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: Gary Moore
2. 23. Sonhador (GB)3/1
3. 310. Fangfoss Girls (GB)7/1
7:50 Digibet Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 15. Efficiency (GB)12/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Liam Keniry · T: Michael Blanshard
2. 22. Grand Honour (IRE)9/1
3. 38. Aladdin's Lamp (IRE)9/2
4. 46. Casual Style (GB)9/4 fav
8:20 Digibet Casino Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f · 7 ran
1. 12. Cape Colony (GB)10/1Won by half a length · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 26. Wine 'n Dine (GB)15/8 fav
3. 35. Graylyn Ruby (FR)4/1
8:50 Book Kempton Tickets On 0844 579 3008 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 112. Musical Script (USA)6/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Mouse Hamilton-Fairley
2. 22. Lekita (GB)13/2
3. 33. Shakespeare's Son (GB)14/1
4. 410. Our Blessing (IRE)7/2 fav
9:20 Book Now For Boxing Day Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 114. Tuxedo (GB)25/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tom McLaughlin · T: Peter Hiatt
2. 26. Eleanor Eloise (USA)9/2
3. 311. Karate Queen (GB)14/1
4. 41. Apache Dawn (GB)7/2 fav

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

Plumpton Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

12:35 Cenkos Fund Managers Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 11. Postmaster (GB)5/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: D P Fahy · T: Evan Williams
2. 27. Limbo King (GB)13/2
3. 34. Daring Approach (IRE)16/1
4. 52. Jeepstar (GB)2/1 fav
1:05 Cenkos Securities Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 4 ran
1. 12. Sovereign King (GB)8/11 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 24. Phardessa (GB)3/1
3. 31. Olmeto Collonges (FR)9/2
1:40 Cenkos Edinburgh Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 9 ran
1. 16. Burgess Hill (IRE)3/1 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 24. Petroupetrov (FR)6/1
3. 32. Khatiman (IRE)9/1
2:10 Cenkos Guernsey Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 14. The Hardy Boy (GB)8/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Liam Heard · T: Anna Newton-Smith
2. 21. Keltic Moon (IRE)9/2
3. 36. Glengarra (IRE)11/1
4. 42. Amble Forge (IRE)8/15 fav
2:40 Cenkos Jersey Claiming Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 14. Albany (IRE)10/11 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: George Baker
2. 23. Santera (IRE)18/1
3. 32. Rawaabet (IRE)5/1
3:10 Cenkos Won Cricket Again Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 10 ran
1. 16. Little Shilling (IRE)5/4 favWon by 20 lengths · J: Richard Killoran · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 21. Nagam (FR)17/2
3. 39. Change Agent (GB)25/1
3:40 Cenkos Tokenhouse Yard Intermediate Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 2f · 14 ran
1. 111. Sherwani Wolf (IRE)25/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Mark Rimell
2. 27. Neil Harvey (IRE)7/1
3. 33. Beau Lake (IRE)11/4
4. 94. Bobby On The Beat (IRE)2/1 fav

Plumpton 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 favourites8 of 29 won27.6% · 29 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 £11.23Staked £29.00, returned £17.77 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerTuxedo (GB) 25/1The 9:20 Book Now For Boxing Day Classified Stakes at Kempton (AW) · one of 2 winners at that price

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	1	7	7	—
Fairyhouse	2	8	8	—
Kempton (AW)	1	7	7	—
Plumpton	4	7	7	—

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 3 December 2008?: 29 races across 4 meetings were run on 3 December 2008: Catterick (7 races), Fairyhouse (8 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races) and Plumpton (7 races). That is Catterick, Kempton (AW) and Plumpton in Great Britain; Fairyhouse 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 3 December 2008?: Catterick: Good (Turf); Fairyhouse: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Plumpton: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 3 December 2008?: Outright favourites won 8 of 29 on 3 December 2008 (27.6%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £29.00 and returned £17.77 — a loss of £11.23. 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 Tuxedo (GB) at 25/1 in the 9:20 Book Now For Boxing Day Classified Stakes at Kempton (AW) (one of 2 winners at that price).
What time was the first race on 3 December 2008?: The first race was the 12:00 Membership 2009 Maiden Hurdle at Fairyhouse; the last was the 9:20 Book Now For Boxing Day Classified Stakes at Kempton (AW).