What horse racing was on 6 December 2008?

43 races across 6 meetings were run on 6 December 2008: Chelmsford (AW) (8 races), Chepstow (7 races), Navan (7 races), Sandown (6 races), Wetherby (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Chelmsford (AW), Chepstow, Sandown, Wetherby 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 6 December 2008?

Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Chepstow: Heavy (Turf); Navan: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Sandown: Soft (Turf); Wetherby: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 6 December 2008?

Outright favourites won 18 of 41 on 6 December 2008 (43.9%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £41.00 and returned £52.36 — a profit of £11.36. 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 Our Eric (IRE) at 20/1 in the 1:15 Proudstown Handicap Hurdle at Navan (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 6 December 2008?

The feature race was the 3:05 Best Odds Guaranteed At betinternet.com Handicap Hurdle (Listed) (Listed) at Sandown, won by Sunnyhillboy (IRE) (9/2J).

What time was the first race on 6 December 2008?

The first race was the 11:40 Blue Square Novices' Hurdle at Wetherby; the last was the 9:20 Football Betting With Freebets.co.uk Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 6 December 2008

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43 races were run across 6 meetings on 6 December 2008: Chelmsford (AW), Chepstow, Navan, Sandown, Wetherby and Wolverhampton (AW).

Chelmsford (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 6/1

1:55 Free Bets @ freebets.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m5½f · 14 ran
1. 16. Lapina (IRE)100/30 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Anthony Middleton
2. 24. Generous Star (GB)9/1
3. 37. North Walk (IRE)9/2
2:30 Free Soccer Bets @ freebets.co.uk Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 13. Desert Strike (GB)11/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Nelson De Souza · T: Paul Cole
2. 27. Bobs Dreamflight (GB)9/4 fav
3. 35. Barnezet (GR)7/1
3:00 Free Betting @ freebets.co.uk Nursery Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 13. Rainbow Seeker (GB)5/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: William Haggas
2. 21. Moscow Eight (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 34. Love You Louis (GB)18/1
3:30 Free Betting Exchange Bets @ freebets.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 17. Lone Wolfe (GB)6/1Won by a length · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Jane Chapple-Hyam
2. 22. Diriculous (GB)13/8 fav
3. 36. Matsunosuke (GB)12/1
4:00 Free Bets Online @ freebets.co.uk Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Div I) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 14. Faldal (GB)7/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 25. Luckier (IRE)16/1
3. 31. Aurora Sky (IRE)Evens fav
4:30 Free Bets Online @ freebets.co.uk Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Div II) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 110. Three Ducks (GB)11/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Luca Cumani
2. 27. Moonbeam Dancer (USA)15/2
3. 39. Rapid Light (GB)20/1
5:00 Free Online Sports Betting @ freebets.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 11. Suits Me (GB)3/1 favWon by half a length · J: Micky Fenton · T: Tom Tate
2. 24. Bon Spiel (GB)6/1
3. 32. Big Robert (GB)4/1
5:30 Premiership Football Bets @ freebets.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 18. Vine Street (IRE)3/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Darryll Holland · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 27. Musashi (IRE)16/1
3. 32. Mr Napoleon (IRE)11/2

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Chepstow Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 5/1

12:25 Free Bets At freebets.co.uk Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 11. Charity Lane (IRE)1/4 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. Baren De Doc (IRE)20/1
3. 39. Picaroon (GB)16/1
1:00 Free Sports Bets At freebets.co.uk Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 4 ran
1. 11. Wichita Lineman (IRE)15/8Won by a length · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 24. Pancake (FR)7/2
3. 32. Iwillrememberyou (IRE)9/1
4. UR3. Nakai (FR) · unseated rider5/4 fav
1:35 Free Horse Racing Bets At freebets.co.uk Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m · 9 ran
1. 18. Cannon Fire (FR)5/2 favWon by 11 lengths · J: D P Fahy · T: Evan Williams
2. 29. Gallileo Figaro (USA)12/1
3. 35. Arctic Shadow (GB)9/1
2:10 Free Football Bets At freebets.co.uk Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 110y · 5 ran
1. 13. Presenting Copper (IRE)5/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 22. Ardaghey (IRE)10/1
3. 31. Lysander (GER)6/1
4. 44. Pauillac (FR)2/1 fav
2:45 Online Betting At freebets.co.uk Introductory Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 15. Duke of Miskin (GB)5/1Won by 3 lengths · J: D P Fahy · T: Nigel Hawke
2. 21. Inchidaly Rock (IRE)2/7 fav
3. 37. Pause And Clause (IRE)7/1
3:15 Free Casino & Poker Chips At freebets.co.uk Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 11 ran
1. 18. Notabotheronme (IRE)7/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 26. Samsbro (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Topless (IRE)17/2
3:45 Happy Christmas At freebets.co.uk Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 13 ran
1. 15. Giles Cross (IRE)10/3Won by half a length · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Victor Dartnall
2. 26. Gullible Gordon (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 310. Mr Bennett (IRE)13/2

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Navan Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

12:15 Irish Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 29 ran
1. 118. Oscar Looby (IRE)5/1Won by a short head · J: Paul Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 225. Zaarito (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 319. Otay Kawn (IRE)9/1
12:45 Kilberry Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 11. Clan Tara (IRE)3/1Won by a short head · J: Davy Russell · T: Paul Nolan
2. 22. Head Of The Posse (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 36. Tigerlion (IRE)13/2
1:15 Proudstown Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 7f · 10 ran
1. 19. Our Eric (IRE)20/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Alain Cawley · T: Cecil Ross
2. 28. Hotterthanjuly (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 310. Dun Doire (IRE)14/1
1:45 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 9 ran
1. 13. Made In Taipan (IRE)1/2 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Thomas Mullins
2. 21. Follow The Plan (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Financial Reward (IRE)11/2
2:20 Christmas Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 14. Nuvelli (IRE)5/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: S Donohoe
2. 22. Florida Express (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Justpourit (IRE)2/1
2:55 Kells Handicap Chase (0-140) Chase · 3m · 9 ran
1. 11. Chelsea Harbour (IRE)11/4 favWon by a neck · J: Davy Russell · T: Thomas Mullins
2. 28. Bronx Girl (IRE)9/1
3. 37. Cleni Boy (FR)12/1
3:25 Irish Racing Yearbook INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 16 ran
1. 19. Saludos (IRE)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr M Fahey · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 211. Western Leader (IRE)8/1
3. 310. Tonto Murphy (IRE)10/3 fav

Navan racecourse statistics →

Sandown Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 12/1

12:50 Sodexo Prestige 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 14 ran
1. 14. Clay Hollister (GB)9/4 favWon by 13 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 212. Quiver Hill (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Blazing Desert (GB)12/1
1:25 Sign Up Bonus At Betinternet.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 6f · 19 ran
1. 17. Mister Gloss (IRE)12/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 214. Talenti (IRE)18/1
3. 315. Regal Approach (IRE)16/1
4. 89. Earth Crystal (IRE)5/2 fav
2:00 Betinternet.com Henry III Novices' Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m · 5 ran
1. 14. Araldur (FR)11/4Won by a neck · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 25. Free World (FR)4/5 fav
3. 31. Astarador (FR)12/1
2:35 Seasons Holidays Tingle Creek Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 14. Master Minded (FR)4/7 favWon by 10 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 26. Tidal Bay (IRE)11/4
3. 35. Takeroc (FR)16/1
3:05 Best Odds Guaranteed At betinternet.com Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 110y · 12 ran
1. 16. Sunnyhillboy (IRE)9/2 jt-favWon by a neck · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 210. Spear Thistle (GB)10/1
3. 31. Five Dream (FR)16/1
3:35 betinternet.com London National Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 5f 110y · 16 ran
1. 13. Kilbeggan Blade (GB)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: A P McCoy · T: Tom George
2. 215. L'aventure (FR)16/1
3. 31. Eric's Charm (FR)20/1
4. PU5. Nine De Sivola (FR) · pulled up4/1 fav

Sandown racecourse statistics →

Wetherby Soft · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

11:40 Blue Square Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 10 ran
1. 15. Fabalu (IRE)9/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 22. Diamond Frontier (IRE)5/6 fav
3. 31. Border Reiver (GB)11/4
12:10 Blue Square Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 19. Admiral Savannah (IRE)9/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: Tim Easterby
2. 21. Glenary (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 36. Kentucky Boy (IRE)9/2
12:40 One Man Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 6 ran
1. 11. Will Be Done (IRE)2/1 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 25. Ragador (GB)11/2
3. 34. Pamak D'airy (FR)7/1
1:15 Blue Square Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 18. Terenzium (IRE)14/1Won by a neck · J: Barry Keniry · T: Micky Hammond
2. 23. Theatre Belle (GB)14/1
3. 31. Andytown (IRE)8/11 fav
1:50 WBX.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 110y · 6 ran
1. 15. Punjabi (GB)8/11 favWon by a head · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 26. Sublimity (FR)9/4
3. 33. Blue Bajan (IRE)9/1
2:20 Blue Square E.B.F. 'Junior' Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5f · 15 ran
1. 112. Stopped Out (GB)20/1Won by a nose · J: Ryan Mania · T: Kate Walton
2. 215. Tarrivo (GB)14/1
3. 39. Lightening Rod (GB)3/1 fav
2:50 Blue Square Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 18. Polar Gunner (GB)2/1 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: James Halliday · T: Malcolm Jefferson
2. 27. Miss Pross (GB)11/2
3. 32. Edmo Yewkay (IRE)14/1
3:20 Blue Square Poker Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f · 9 ran
1. 13. Zitenka (IRE)7/1Won by a nose · J: Brian Harding · T: Tim Easterby
2. 27. Just For Men (IRE)7/2
3. 36. Malko De Beaumont (FR)11/2
4. 42. Morgan Be (GB)3/1 fav

Wetherby racecourse statistics →

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

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

6:20 Horse Race Betting With freebets.co.uk Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f · 13 ran
1. 110. Alf Tupper (GB)7/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Steve Carson · T: Adrian McGuinness
2. 24. Lujano (GB)7/1
3. 38. Turkish Sultan (IRE)10/1
4. 46. Manchestermaverick (USA)10/3 fav
6:50 Free Bets With Freebets.co.uk Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 11. Back In The Red (IRE)9/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Chris Catlin · T: Ronald Harris
2. 26. Hollywood George (GB)14/1
3. 39. Our Acquaintance (GB)5/1
7:20 Online Betting With Freebets.co.uk Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 11 ran
1. 16. Cape Express (IRE)11/10 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 23. Desert Vision (GB)9/2
3. 31. Castaneous (IRE)33/1
7:50 Bet Online With Freebets.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 17. Doubtful Sound (USA)7/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Reg Hollinshead
2. 29. Sands Crooner (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Yungaburra (IRE)3/1 fav
8:20 Horse Race Betting With freebets.co.uk Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f · 12 ran
1. 13. Royal Island (IRE)2/1 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Vince Slattery · T: Michael Quinlan
2. 22. Gramm (GB)5/2
3. 31. Rowan Lodge (IRE)7/1
8:50 Free Betting At Freebets.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 13. Spiritina (IRE)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Rory Cleary · T: Noel Lawlor
2. 25. Sendreni (FR)13/8 fav
3. 31. Siren Sound (GB)4/1
9:20 Football Betting With Freebets.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m 119y · 12 ran
1. 17. Zuwaar (GB)7/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Ian Williams
2. 25. Irish Ballad (GB)2/1 fav
3. 312. Daraiym (IRE)25/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 43 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 favourites18 of 41 won43.9% · 41 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 £11.36Staked £41.00, returned £52.36 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerOur Eric (IRE) 20/1The 1:15 Proudstown Handicap Hurdle at Navan · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites1 of 4 won25.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chelmsford (AW)	4	8	8	—
Chepstow	3	7	7	—
Navan	3	7	7	—
Sandown	2	5	6	1 of 2 won
Wetherby	3	7	8	0 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	3	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 6 December 2008?: 43 races across 6 meetings were run on 6 December 2008: Chelmsford (AW) (8 races), Chepstow (7 races), Navan (7 races), Sandown (6 races), Wetherby (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Chelmsford (AW), Chepstow, Sandown, Wetherby 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 6 December 2008?: Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Chepstow: Heavy (Turf); Navan: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Sandown: Soft (Turf); Wetherby: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 6 December 2008?: Outright favourites won 18 of 41 on 6 December 2008 (43.9%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £41.00 and returned £52.36 — a profit of £11.36. 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 Our Eric (IRE) at 20/1 in the 1:15 Proudstown Handicap Hurdle at Navan (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 6 December 2008?: The feature race was the 3:05 Best Odds Guaranteed At betinternet.com Handicap Hurdle (Listed) (Listed) at Sandown, won by Sunnyhillboy (IRE) (9/2J).
What time was the first race on 6 December 2008?: The first race was the 11:40 Blue Square Novices' Hurdle at Wetherby; the last was the 9:20 Football Betting With Freebets.co.uk Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).