What horse racing was on 4 December 2008?

31 races across 4 meetings were run on 4 December 2008: Chelmsford (AW) (7 races), Deauville (FR) (12 races), Leicester (6 races) and Wincanton (6 races). That is Chelmsford (AW), Leicester and Wincanton in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France. 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 4 December 2008?

Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Leicester: Heavy (Turf); Wincanton: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 4 December 2008?

Outright favourites won 9 of 19 on 4 December 2008 (47.4%); joint favourites won 2 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £19.00 and returned £28.51 — a profit of £9.51. 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 Ruby Crown (GB) at 33/1 in the 3:40 Waltham On The Wolds Handicap Hurdle at Leicester.

What was the feature race on 4 December 2008?

The feature race was the 2:05 Prix Luthier () (All-Weather) (Listed) at Deauville (FR), won by Vertigineux (FR) (51/10).

What time was the first race on 4 December 2008?

The first race was the 10:20 Prix Chingacgook at Deauville (FR); the last was the 9:20 Foulness Island Handicap at Chelmsford (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 4 December 2008

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31 races were run across 4 meetings on 4 December 2008: Chelmsford (AW), Deauville (FR), Leicester and Wincanton.

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

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 28/1

6:20 Dengie Marshes Nursery (Div I) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 12. Newlyn Art (GB)15/8 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: George Baker · T: David Elsworth
2. 27. Imaginary Diva (GB)4/1
3. 36. Clerical (USA)8/1
6:50 Dengie Marshes Nursery (Div II) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 14. Spiritual Art (GB)Evens favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Hayley Turner · T: Simon Callaghan
2. 25. Deckchair (GB)4/1
3. 38. Lady Gem (GB)8/1
7:20 Maplin Sands Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 17. Milne Bay (IRE)9/4 favWon by a length · J: Marc Halford · T: David Simcock
2. 26. Compton Classic (GB)4/1
3. 33. Leading Edge (IRE)20/1
7:50 Potton Island Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m5½f · 10 ran
1. 110. Weybridge Light (GB)5/2 favJ: Jamie Spencer · T: Eoin Griffin
2. 28. Azabu Juban (IRE)11/2
3. 27. Vinces (GB)25/1
8:20 Virley Channel Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 11. Chantilly Pearl (USA)28/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: James Given
2. 210. Twenty Score (GB)66/1
3. 34. Granny McPhee (GB)4/1
4. 79. Timeless Dream (GB)8/13 fav
8:50 Colne Point Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 13. Shadow Bay (IRE)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 26. Jonnie Skull (IRE)40/1
3. 316. Precocious Air (IRE)8/1
4. 511. Alimarr (IRE)11/8 fav
9:20 Foulness Island Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 18. Fine Ruler (IRE)7/1Won by a neck · J: Vince Slattery · T: Martin Bosley
2. 27. Azure Mist (GB)4/1
3. 36. Onenightinlisbon (IRE)10/1
4. 65. Haasem (USA)5/2 fav

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Deauville (FR) Standard · AW · 12 races · France

Outright favs won 2 of 2 · Biggest winner 51/10

10:20 Prix Chingacgook (Colts & Geldings) (All-Weather) Flat · 7½f · 3 ran
1. 11. Kokawango (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jean-Bernard Eyquem · T: M Roussel
2. 22. War Power (USA)
3. 33. Lanturlu (FR)
10:50 Prix Sanguine (Fillies) (All-Weather) Flat · 7½f · 4 ran
1. 11. Seradim (GB)13/5 favWon by a short head · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: Paul Cole
2. 22. Peach Pearl (GB)
3. 33. Lutece Eria (FR)
11:20 Prix des Manoirs (Handicap) (All-Weather) Flat · 1m1½f · 3 ran
1. 11. Bright Luck (FR)Won by a head · J: Julien Auge · T: Mme M-C Naim
2. 22. Silent Approach (FR)
3. 33. Bleu Desir (FR)
11:50 Prix des Cottages (Handicap) (All-Weather) Flat · 1m1½f · 4 ran
1. 11. Cornely Street (FR)Won by 2 lengths · J: Alexis Badel · T: F Chappet
2. 22. Royaline (IRE)
3. 33. Feather Bedding (FR)
12:30 Prix de la Vallee de Reux (Unraced Colts & Geldings) (All-Weather) Flat · 1m1½f · 3 ran
1. 111. Wind Of Victory (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Thierry Gillet · T: J E Hammond
2. 28. Filoudor (FR)
3. 310. Noor's Goldway (USA)
1:05 Prix de la Mare Elan (Unraced Fillies) (All-Weather) Flat · 1m1½f · 3 ran
1. 17. Alpine Snow (IRE)Won by a head · J: Raphael Marchelli · T: S Wattel
2. 210. Marechale (FR)
3. 318. Euro Flash (IRE)
1:35 Prix de l'Epee (Claimer) (All-Weather) Flat · 6½f · 4 ran
1. 18. Pink Candie (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Johann Bensimon · T: Yves de Nicolay
2. 216. Charlotte Ki (FR)
3. 310. Seven Shamrocks (IRE)
2:05 Prix Luthier () (All-Weather) Flat · 7½f · 16 ran
1. 11. Vertigineux (FR)51/10Won by a neck · J: Charles Nora · T: Mme C Dufreche
2. 214. Terra Incognita (GB)
3. 311. Passager (FR)
2:35 Prix de Villepelee (All-Weather) Flat · 1m1½f · 5 ran
1. 19. Rockette (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Johann Bensimon · T: Yves de Nicolay
2. 24. Bellamy Prince (GER)
3. 33. Taverny (GB)
3:05 Prix des Fresneaux (Handicap) (All-Weather) Flat · 6½f · 3 ran
1. 17. Mesnil Des Aigles (FR)Won by a head · J: Franck Blondel · T: Mme C Barande-Barbe
2. 213. Pareto (FR)
3. 316. Aleandros (GER)
3:35 Prix de Sertigny (Handicap) (All-Weather) Flat · 6½f · 3 ran
1. 116. Fil Rouge (FR)Won by a neck · J: Michael Martinez · T: A Bonin
2. 24. Surtsey (FR)
3. 310. Pierre De L'Une (FR)
4:00 Prix Guillaume Le Conquerant (Gentlemen Riders) (All-Weather) Flat · 1m 4f · 4 ran
1. 18. Betcherev (IRE)Won by half a length · J: Mr Florent Guy · T: S Wattel
2. 22. Satwa Duke (FR)
3. 35. Lisselan Muse (USA)

Deauville racecourse statistics →

Leicester Heavy · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

1:10 Leicester Juvenile Fillies' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 18. Purely By Chance (GB)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Jeff Pearce
2. 27. Mvuto (GB)7/2 fav
3. 35. Janet's Delight (GB)12/1
1:40 Barkby Conditional Jockeys' Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 110y · 12 ran
1. 19. Monsieur Georges (FR)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: John Kington · T: F Jordan
2. 24. Low Delta (IRE)9/2 fav
3. 312. Vehari (GB)9/1
2:10 Vale Of Belvoir Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 6 ran
1. 19. Ours (FR)7/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Mark Rimell
2. 27. High Jack (IRE)9/2
3. 36. Pacco (FR)11/10 fav
2:40 Knighton Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 14. Latanier (FR)5/4 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Venetia Williams
2. 21. Bugsy's Boy (GB)4/1
3. 312. Reasontobecheerful (GB)100/1
3:10 John O'gaunt Maiden Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 9 ran
1. 14. Kate's Gift (GB)12/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Paul Webber
2. 26. Minella Four Star (IRE)5/1
3. 37. Mutual Respect (IRE)4/1
4. F10. Phoudamour (FR) · fell3/1 fav
3:40 Waltham On The Wolds Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 116. Ruby Crown (GB)33/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Tom Siddall · T: Kim Bailey
2. 23. Chaim (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Cordier (GB)5/1 fav

Leicester racecourse statistics →

Wincanton Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 4 · Biggest winner 5/1

1:20 South West Racing Club Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 15. Pepite De Soleil (FR)2/11 favWon by 30 lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Anay Turge (FR)33/1
3. 37. Slayer (GB)150/1
1:50 Weatherbysshop.co.uk Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 4 ran
1. 12. Lightning Strike (GER)Evens jt-favWon by 15 lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Venetia Williams
2. 23. Scaramouche (GB)12/1
3. 34. Tarotino (FR)Evens jt-fav
2:20 Bathwick Tyres Salutes Anthony Knott Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 18. Olympian (FR)7/2 jt-favWon by a nose · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 211. Oldrik (GER)7/2 jt-fav
3. 33. Double The Trouble (GB)13/2
2:50 Weatherbys Bank Silver Buck Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 110y · 8 ran
1. 19. Wizard of Edge (GB)11/4 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Ron Hodges
2. 25. Young Dancer (IRE)6/1
3. 38. Maori Legend (GB)7/2
3:20 Bathwick Tyres Taunton 'NH' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 13 ran
1. 114. Hearty Dove (GB)5/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Andrew Price
2. 210. Serengeti Sunset (IRE)25/1
3. 316. Lady Samantha (GB)16/1
4. 67. Old Brigade (IRE)15/8 fav
3:50 Blackmore Building Contractors Conditionals' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 8 ran
1. 12. Ping Pong Sivola (FR)9/4Won by 30 lengths · J: Mr C D Thompson · T: Venetia Williams
2. 21. Alam (USA)12/1
3. 35. Mighty Moose (IRE)7/4 fav

Wincanton racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 31 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 favourites9 of 19 won47.4% · 19 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 profit of £9.51Staked £19.00, returned £28.51 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerRuby Crown (GB) 33/1The 3:40 Waltham On The Wolds Handicap Hurdle at Leicester
Joint favourites2 of 4 won50.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chelmsford (AW)	4	7	7	—
Deauville (FR)	2	2	12	—
Leicester	1	6	6	—
Wincanton	2	4	6	2 of 4 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 10 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 10 winners have no stored starting price and cannot be ranked by price. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 4 December 2008?: 31 races across 4 meetings were run on 4 December 2008: Chelmsford (AW) (7 races), Deauville (FR) (12 races), Leicester (6 races) and Wincanton (6 races). That is Chelmsford (AW), Leicester and Wincanton in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France. 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 4 December 2008?: Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Leicester: Heavy (Turf); Wincanton: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 4 December 2008?: Outright favourites won 9 of 19 on 4 December 2008 (47.4%); joint favourites won 2 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £19.00 and returned £28.51 — a profit of £9.51. 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 Ruby Crown (GB) at 33/1 in the 3:40 Waltham On The Wolds Handicap Hurdle at Leicester.
What was the feature race on 4 December 2008?: The feature race was the 2:05 Prix Luthier () (All-Weather) (Listed) at Deauville (FR), won by Vertigineux (FR) (51/10).
What time was the first race on 4 December 2008?: The first race was the 10:20 Prix Chingacgook at Deauville (FR); the last was the 9:20 Foulness Island Handicap at Chelmsford (AW).