What horse racing was on 13 December 2008?

28 races across 4 meetings were run on 13 December 2008: Doncaster (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Southwell (AW) (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Doncaster, Southwell (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW) 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 13 December 2008?

Doncaster: Soft (Turf); Fairyhouse: Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 13 December 2008?

Outright favourites won 5 of 27 on 13 December 2008 (18.5%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £12.47 — a loss of £14.53. 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 Thewaytosanjose (IRE) at 25/1 in the 12:10 Carlsberg Uk Nursery Handicap at Southwell (AW).

What time was the first race on 13 December 2008?

The first race was the 11:35 Carlsberg Probably The Best Handicap at Southwell (AW); the last was the 9:20 Party Time Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 13 December 2008

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28 races were run across 4 meetings on 13 December 2008: Doncaster, Fairyhouse, Southwell (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW).

Doncaster Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

12:00 Konica Minolta (East) Novices' Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 13. Benfleet Boy (GB)4/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Wilson Renwick · T: Brendan Powell
2. 22. The Panama Kid (IRE)3/1
3. 31. Sunsetten (IRE)9/4 fav
12:30 Crownhotel-bawtry.com Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 11 ran
1. 111. Pop (FR)4/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Mark Bradburne · T: Henry Daly
2. 23. Greenbridge (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 310. Otage De Brion (FR)9/1
1:05 Konica Minolta (East) Novices' Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 12 ran
1. 15. Enfant De Lune (FR)5/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alan King
2. 22. Thundering Star (SAF)11/10 fav
3. 37. Kingsben (GB)14/1
1:40 Doncaster Racecourse Sponsorship Club Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 3f · 11 ran
1. 17. Laskari (FR)4/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Paul Webber
2. 210. Tell Henry (IRE)6/1
3. 39. Our Jasper (GB)7/2 fav
2:15 Esg Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 14 ran
1. 15. Victorias Groom (GER)4/1Won by a length · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Lucy Wadham
2. 24. Smugglers Bay (IRE)17/2
3. 38. Aviation (GB)33/1
4. 87. Puy d'Arnac (FR)2/1 fav
2:45 Betdaq Betting Exchange Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m · 9 ran
1. 112. Merigo (FR)7/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: Andrew Parker
2. 22. Standin Obligation (IRE)16/1
3. 31. Leading Attraction (IRE)13/8 fav
3:20 Betdaq In Running At One Per Cent Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 110y · 9 ran
1. 16. Charlie Crab (GB)12/1Won by half a length · J: Keith Mercer · T: Tom Tate
2. 212. Duke of Touraine (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Riguez Dancer (GB)4/1
4. PU9. Weather Front (GB) · pulled up3/1 fav

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:20 Bobbyjo Bistro On New Years Day 3-y-o Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 23 ran
1. 16. Flag Of Honour (IRE)10/3 jt-favWon by 7 lengths · J: P W Flood · T: D T Hughes
2. 25. Celtic Strand (IRE)16/1
3. 315. Whiskey And Rye (IRE)8/1
12:50 20% On Line Ticket Discount Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 22 ran
1. 111. Mick The Man (IRE)4/5 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Mr M M O'Connor · T: C A Murphy
2. 210. Lurgan (IRE)16/1
3. 319. Who's Deal (IRE)25/1
1:25 Fairyhouse Membership 2009 Handicap Hurdle (rated 81-109) Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 120. Sky Captain (IRE)14/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Alain Cawley · T: Daniel Miley
2. 28. Diophas (GER)10/3 fav
3. 35. Jack Absolute (IRE)20/1
1:55 Fairyhouseracecourse.ie Rated Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 13 ran
1. 17. Ninetieth Minute (IRE)11/2Won by 12 lengths · J: P W Flood · T: T J Taaffe
2. 213. Candy Girl (IRE)3/1
3. 39. Taravada (GB)15/8 fav
2:25 Racecourse Signage Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 5f 100y · 17 ran
1. 12. An Peinteir (IRE)14/1Won by a head · J: Mr M M O'Connor · T: Miss A M Lambert
2. 210. Oscar Time (IRE)3/1
3. 317. Western Gale (IRE)6/4 fav
3:00 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 18 ran
1. 110. Jak Dream (GB)7/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Shane Jackson · T: P J Rothwell
2. 211. Knocknagow Leader (IRE)Evens fav
3. 317. Uppertown (IRE)33/1
3:30 Happy Christmas From Fairyhouse (pro/am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 18 ran
1. 17. Gagewell Flyer (IRE)13/8 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Coole River (IRE)10/3
3. 39. Rate Field (IRE)20/1

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 25/1

11:35 Carlsberg Probably The Best Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 16. Run Free (GB)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Lee Enstone · T: Noel Wilson
2. 21. Bold Diva (GB)12/1
3. 32. Mrs Bun (GB)5/1
4. 43. Betteras Bertie (GB)11/4 fav
12:10 Carlsberg Uk Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 111. Thewaytosanjose (IRE)25/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Cathy Gannon · T: Sylvester Kirk
2. 21. Ghala Reemaan (IRE)13/2
3. 36. Artesium (GB)11/2
4. 73. Orphaned Annie (GB)9/2 fav
12:40 E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 14. Racketeer (IRE)5/2Won by a head · J: Nicky Mackay · T: John Gosden
2. 22. Lord Chancellor (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 35. Ultimate (GB)16/1
1:15 E.p.h. & Moeller Electric Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 7 ran
1. 17. Eureka Moment (GB)5/2 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 23. Monaadi (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Colourful Move (GB)3/1
1:50 Book Your Tickets At Southwell-racecourse.co.uk Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 13. Bookiebasher Babe (IRE)10/3Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Franny Norton · T: Mick Quinn
2. 27. Maddy (GB)9/1
3. 32. Kipchak (IRE)7/1
4. 41. Bellomi (IRE)11/8 fav
2:25 Carlsberg Probably The Best Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 12. Tri Chara (IRE)8/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: Reg Hollinshead
2. 28. Very Well Red (GB)5/1
3. 34. Outer Hebrides (GB)12/1
4. 49. Jojesse (GB)11/8 fav
2:55 Play Golf At Southwell Golf Club Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 4 ran
1. 12. Taikoo (GB)4/5 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Travis Block · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 24. Il Grande Ardone (GB)11/4
3. 35. My Friend Fritz (GB)9/2
3:30 Southwell-racecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 12. Boundless Prospect (USA)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Patrick Donaghy · T: David Evans
2. 24. Boss Hog (GB)2/1 fav
3. 31. Blue Charm (GB)5/2

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

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

6:50 Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 103y · 13 ran
1. 19. Amazing Blue Sky (GB)12/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Chris Catlin · T: E J O'Neill
2. 28. Precocious Air (IRE)3/1
3. 36. Kiyari (GB)11/4 fav
7:20 Wolverhampton Skip Hire Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 11 ran
1. 14. Little Richard (IRE)7/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: Mark Wellings
2. 25. Kangrina (GB)8/1
3. 37. Desert Hawk (GB)12/1
4. 61. Lapina (IRE)15/8 fav
7:50 Colin Moore 50th Birthday Celebration Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 13. Carnivore (GB)10/1Won by a neck · J: Tom Eaves · T: David Barron
2. 21. Nightjar (USA)10/3 fav
3. 35. Eastern Gift (GB)11/2
8:20 Sponsor A Race By Calling 01902 390009 Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 18. Azure Mist (GB)7/4 favWon by half a length · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Mark H Tompkins
2. 211. Resentful Angel (GB)14/1
3. 31. Augustus John (IRE)4/1
8:50 Wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f · 9 ran
1. 11. Abbondanza (IRE)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tom Eaves · T: Ian Semple
2. 29. Star Strider (GB)12/1
3. 32. Princely Hero (IRE)5/1
4. 78. Follow The Flag (IRE)10/3 fav
9:20 Party Time Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 16. Trimlestown (IRE)9/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Dane O'Neill · T: David Evans
2. 28. Gainshare (GB)11/1
3. 32. Princess Valerina (GB)7/1
4. 51. First Order (GB)2/1 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 28 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 favourites5 of 27 won18.5% · 27 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 £14.53Staked £27.00, returned £12.47 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerThewaytosanjose (IRE) 25/1The 12:10 Carlsberg Uk Nursery Handicap at Southwell (AW)
Joint favourites1 of 2 won50.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Doncaster	0	7	7	—
Fairyhouse	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Southwell (AW)	2	8	8	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	1	6	6	—

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 13 December 2008?: 28 races across 4 meetings were run on 13 December 2008: Doncaster (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Southwell (AW) (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Doncaster, Southwell (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW) 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 13 December 2008?: Doncaster: Soft (Turf); Fairyhouse: Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 13 December 2008?: Outright favourites won 5 of 27 on 13 December 2008 (18.5%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £12.47 — a loss of £14.53. 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 Thewaytosanjose (IRE) at 25/1 in the 12:10 Carlsberg Uk Nursery Handicap at Southwell (AW).
What time was the first race on 13 December 2008?: The first race was the 11:35 Carlsberg Probably The Best Handicap at Southwell (AW); the last was the 9:20 Party Time Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).