What horse racing was on 12 December 2008?

35 races across 5 meetings were run on 12 December 2008: Cheltenham (7 races), Doncaster (7 races), Gowran Park (7 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Cheltenham, Doncaster, Southwell (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Gowran Park 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 12 December 2008?

Cheltenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Doncaster: Good (Turf); Gowran Park: Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 12 December 2008?

Outright favourites won 10 of 32 on 12 December 2008 (31.3%); joint favourites won 3 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £20.72 — a loss of £11.28. 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 Culcabock (IRE) at 20/1 in the 3:05 Boylesports Fon-a-bet 0800 44 00 00 Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham.

What was the feature race on 12 December 2008?

The feature race was the 1:55 Boylepoker.com Chase (Listed Handicap) (Listed) at Cheltenham, won by Mon Mome (FR) (11/2).

What time was the first race on 12 December 2008?

The first race was the 11:50 Call 01636 814481 To Sponsor A Race Handicap at Southwell (AW); the last was the 9:20 Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 12 December 2008

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35 races were run across 5 meetings on 12 December 2008: Cheltenham, Doncaster, Gowran Park, Southwell (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW).

Cheltenham Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:10 Cheltenham Business Club Novices' Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 1f 110y · 5 ran
1. 14. What A Friend (GB)15/8Won by 7 lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Ballyfitz (GB)5/6 fav
3. 33. Tot O'Whiskey (GB)7/1
12:45 Pertemps Handicap Hurdle (qualifier) Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m · 16 ran
1. 11. Fair Along (GER)8/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Rhys Flint · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 26. Don't Push It (IRE)12/1
3. 314. Maucaillou (GER)11/1
4. 715. Pennek (FR)7/2 fav
1:20 Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 7f · 16 ran
1. 11. Garde Champetre (FR)7/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Ms N Carberry · T: E Bolger
2. 22. L'ami (FR)8/1
3. 35. Nadover (FR)20/1
1:55 Boylepoker.com Chase (Listed Handicap) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 1f 110y · 15 ran
1. 18. Mon Mome (FR)11/2Won by half a length · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Venetia Williams
2. 21. Star De Mohaison (FR)11/1
3. 37. Possol (FR)8/1
4. 49. Character Building (IRE)7/2 fav
2:30 Cfr Group (electrical + Mechanical Services) Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 16 ran
1. 19. Saunders Road (IRE)9/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Rhys Flint · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 216. Junctiontwentyfour (GB)33/1
3. 31. Double Dizzy (GB)16/1
4. 511. Very Cool (GB)2/1 fav
3:05 Boylesports Fon-a-bet 0800 44 00 00 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 1f · 17 ran
1. 16. Culcabock (IRE)20/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Campbell Gillies · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 211. I Have Dreamed (IRE)14/1
3. 313. Moon Star (GER)40/1
4. 89. Gloucester (GB)4/1 fav
3:40 E.b.f./boylesports.com 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (qualifier) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 1f · 9 ran
1. 16. Karabak (FR)11/4Won by 9 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 21. Mahonia (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 39. You're The Top (FR)8/1

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

Doncaster Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:00 Ecotek Standby Saver Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 16 ran
1. 114. West With The Wind (GB)12/1Won by a head · J: Keith Mercer · T: Tom Tate
2. 28. Motarid (USA)8/1
3. 32. Saticon (GB)2/1 fav
12:35 Kenwood Hall Hotel Sheffield Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 111. Titfer (IRE)14/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Tony Carroll
2. 24. Deadline (UAE)11/4
3. 310. Jane of Arc (FR)2/1 fav
1:10 Cdm (barnsley) Utility Consultants Ltd 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 21 ran
1. 113. Kangaroo Court (IRE)8/1Won by 17 lengths · J: Jack Doyle · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 212. Honest John (GB)Evens fav
3. 38. Crop Walker (IRE)9/1
1:45 James Murphy Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 4 ran
1. 11. I'msingingtheblues (IRE)1/2 favWon by a length · J: Christian Williams · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. Calgary Bay (IRE)15/8
3. 34. Peak Seasons (IRE)66/1
2:20 Sheffield And Hallamshire Sporting Club Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 14 ran
1. 13. Sheriff Hutton (IRE)9/2Won by a length · J: Robert Walford · T: Tim Walford
2. 211. Solway Minstrel (GB)18/1
3. 36. Free World (IRE)8/1
4. 88. Loom (GER)2/1 fav
2:55 Sheffield And Hallamshire Sporting Club Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 16 ran
1. 18. Stagecoach Opal (GB)12/1Won by a head · J: Mr A E Kinirons · T: Sue Smith
2. 216. Ngong Hills (FR)5/1 fav
3. 33. Antonius Caesar (FR)11/1
3:25 Direct Valeting Ltd Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 17 ran
1. 115. Three Thieves (UAE)11/2 jt-favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Seamus Durack · T: Jim Best
2. 212. Spirit of The Mist (IRE)11/2 jt-fav
3. 31. Faversham (GB)13/2

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

Gowran Park Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

12:15 Fancy A Festive Flutter 3-y-o Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 14. El Presidente (IRE)4/1Won by 4 lengths · J: P W Flood · T: M Halford
2. 26. Manor Park (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Acclaimed Piper (IRE)7/1
4. 81. Zarkozy (IRE)7/2 fav
12:45 Christmas Vouchers At Gowran Golf Shop Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 17. Quiscover Fontaine (FR)Evens favWon by half a length · J: Emmet Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Kandari (FR)7/1
3. 312. Tinakellylad (IRE)12/1
1:15 Michael Mcnamara Memorial Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 17 ran
1. 13. On The Way Out (IRE)5/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Tom Doyle · T: John E Kiely
2. 26. Hazeymm (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Monty Blue (IRE)9/2
1:50 Santa's Little Helper Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 19 ran
1. 11. Damien's Oscar (IRE)7/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Mr K H Clarke · T: Thomas Foley
2. 27. Phoenix Run (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Menwaal (FR)5/2 fav
2:25 Under Mistletoe Mares Handicap Hurdle (rated 81-116) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 19 ran
1. 110. Bold As Brass (IRE)16/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Mark Bolger · T: James Keegan
2. 219. Corbetstown Vic (IRE)33/1
3. 318. Lady Beneficial (IRE)14/1
4. 55. Cloth Fair (IRE)9/4 fav
3:00 Gowran Park Racing Club 2009 Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 3m · 20 ran
1. 113. Weapon's Amnesty (IRE)2/1 jt-favWon by 28 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: C Byrnes
2. 211. Themoonandsixpence (IRE)13/2
3. 320. The Central Lady (IRE)12/1
3:30 '22nd January - Thyestes Day At Gowran Park' Flat Race Flat · 2m · 17 ran
1. 12. Cadspeed (FR)11/4Won by 26 lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 27. Knight Realm (IRE)33/1
3. 35. Jolily (IRE)33/1
4. 46. Killeenmore (IRE)7/4 fav

Gowran Park racecourse statistics →

Southwell (AW) Standard To Slow · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

11:50 Call 01636 814481 To Sponsor A Race Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 13 ran
1. 14. This Ones For Pat (USA)16/1Won by half a length · J: Adam Kirby · T: S Parr
2. 22. Mystickhill (IRE)25/1
3. 37. Hollow Jo (GB)12/1
4. 63. Helping Hand (IRE)85/40 fav
12:20 Book Your Tickets At Southwell-racecourse.co.uk Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 17. Spiritual Art (GB)7/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Hayley Turner · T: Simon Callaghan
2. 24. Abu Derby (IRE)33/1
3. 35. Rio Cobolo (IRE)9/4
12:55 Play Golf At Southwell Golf Club Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 12. Confucius Captain (IRE)10/11 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Liam Jones · T: Jim Boyle
2. 26. Dante Deo (USA)6/1
3. 37. Shaws Diamond (USA)11/4
1:30 Membership At Southwell Golf Club Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 17. Gayanula (USA)10/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Barry McHugh · T: Julie Camacho
2. 21. Swords (GB)5/6 fav
3. 36. Bond Casino (GB)11/1
2:05 Call 01636 814481 To Sponsor A Race Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 13 ran
1. 19. Lithaam (IRE)15/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Michael Metcalfe · T: Milton Bradley
2. 23. Westwood Dawn (GB)18/1
3. 31. Jilly Why (IRE)9/2 fav
2:40 Hospitality At Southwell Racecourse Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 13. Fortuni (IRE)4/11 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 26. Thurston (IRE)125/1
3. 34. Magical Destiny (IRE)7/1
3:15 Southwell-racecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 16. Mozayada (USA)2/1 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Franny Norton · T: Mel Brittain
2. 28. Rock Anthem (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Davenport (IRE)7/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

6:20 Saturday Night Is Christmas Party Night Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 14. Kensington (IRE)8/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: David Evans
2. 28. Vanadium (GB)4/1
3. 310. Thabaat (GB)9/1
4. 73. Royal Manor (GB)2/1 fav
6:50 Dine In Horizons Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 14. Smalljohn (GB)4/5 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Tom Eaves · T: Bryan Smart
2. 211. Cwmni (GB)66/1
3. 33. Captain Cavendish (IRE)16/1
7:20 Saturday Night Is Christmas Party Night Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 19. Milne Bay (IRE)10/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: David Simcock
2. 26. River Kirov (IRE)10/3
3. 34. Fancy Footsteps (IRE)6/1
4. 118. Gramm (GB)11/4 fav
7:50 Book Tickets Online Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 103y · 6 ran
1. 17. Templetuohy Max (IRE)10/3Won by a neck · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: James Bethell
2. 22. Magners Hill (IRE)4/6 fav
3. 34. The Wily Woodcock (GB)3/1
8:20 Wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 1m 1f · 3 ran
1. 12. Dialogue (GB)2/5 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Darryll Holland · T: Mark Johnston
2. 23. Head Down (GB)9/1
3. 34. Sign of Approval (GB)5/2
8:50 Come To Christmas Party Tomorrow Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 103y · 13 ran
1. 11. Plush (GB)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ross Atkinson · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 210. Moscow Oznick (GB)8/1
3. 311. Formidable Guest (GB)15/2
4. 102. Kirstys Lad (GB)7/2 fav
9:20 Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 14. Lochiel (GB)5/2 jt-favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 22. Quince (IRE)12/1
3. 36. Morbick (GB)5/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 35 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 favourites10 of 32 won31.3% · 32 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 £11.28Staked £32.00, returned £20.72 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerCulcabock (IRE) 20/1The 3:05 Boylesports Fon-a-bet 0800 44 00 00 Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham
Joint favourites3 of 6 won50.0% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Cheltenham	1	7	7	—
Doncaster	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Gowran Park	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Southwell (AW)	4	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	2	6	7	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 12 December 2008?: 35 races across 5 meetings were run on 12 December 2008: Cheltenham (7 races), Doncaster (7 races), Gowran Park (7 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Cheltenham, Doncaster, Southwell (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Gowran Park 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 12 December 2008?: Cheltenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Doncaster: Good (Turf); Gowran Park: Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 12 December 2008?: Outright favourites won 10 of 32 on 12 December 2008 (31.3%); joint favourites won 3 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £20.72 — a loss of £11.28. 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 Culcabock (IRE) at 20/1 in the 3:05 Boylesports Fon-a-bet 0800 44 00 00 Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham.
What was the feature race on 12 December 2008?: The feature race was the 1:55 Boylepoker.com Chase (Listed Handicap) (Listed) at Cheltenham, won by Mon Mome (FR) (11/2).
What time was the first race on 12 December 2008?: The first race was the 11:50 Call 01636 814481 To Sponsor A Race Handicap at Southwell (AW); the last was the 9:20 Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).