What horse racing was on 14 December 2008?

29 races across 4 meetings were run on 14 December 2008: Cork (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (8 races), Musselburgh (7 races) and Navan (7 races). That is Cork and Navan in Ireland; Lingfield (AW) and Musselburgh in Great Britain. 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 14 December 2008?

Cork: Heavy (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Musselburgh: Good (Turf); Navan: Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 14 December 2008?

Outright favourites won 12 of 27 on 14 December 2008 (44.4%); joint favourites won 2 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £28.51 — a profit of £1.51. 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 Blaise Hollow (USA) at 25/1 in the 12:30 Newmarket Novice Handicap Hurdle at Cork (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 14 December 2008?

The feature race was the 12:50 Barry & Sandra Kelly Memorial Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Navan, won by Mikael D'haguenet (FR) (3/1).

What time was the first race on 14 December 2008?

The first race was the 12:10 Ruby Hen Celebration Handicap at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 3:40 Ruby Hen Celebration Handicap at Lingfield (AW).

Racing Results

Sunday 14 December 2008

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29 races were run across 4 meetings on 14 December 2008: Cork, Lingfield (AW), Musselburgh and Navan.

Cork Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

12:30 Newmarket Novice Handicap Hurdle (77-90) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 20 ran
1. 118. Blaise Hollow (USA)25/1Won by a head · J: Phillip Enright · T: John C McConnell
2. 217. Wicklow Lad (GB)6/1
3. 319. Loughwell Star (IRE)25/1
4. 63. Lough Ferrib (IRE)9/2 fav
1:00 O'Connell Transport Cork Stayers Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · 3m · 6 ran
1. 15. The Bishop Looney (IRE)10/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Tom Doyle · T: T J Nagle Jr
2. 21. Part Presenting (IRE)33/1
3. 34. Pomme Tiepy (FR)4/5 fav
1:30 O'Connell Logistics Hilly Way Chase (Grade 2) Chase · 2m · 12 ran
1. 110. Scotsirish (IRE)11/4 favWon by 16 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 27. Cailin Alainn (IRE)10/1
3. 36. Tumbling Dice (IRE)20/1
2:00 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Lombardstown Mares Novice Chase (Listed) Chase · 2m 1f · 11 ran
1. 18. Hill Fairy (GB)25/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Kevin Coleman · T: J Morrison
2. 24. Brotenstown (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Moskova (IRE)9/2
4. 77. Garrai Ard (IRE)4/1 fav
2:30 Mallow Handicap Hurdle (81-116) Hurdle · 2m · 17 ran
1. 13. Carthalawn (IRE)9/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: C Byrnes
2. 27. Lakil House (IRE)20/1
3. 313. An Cathaoir Mor (IRE)9/1
4. 41. Dooneys Gate (IRE)7/2 fav
3:00 J.b.c. Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 120. Zarinava (IRE)6/4 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 21. Cheekyface (IRE)20/1
3. 34. Lismakeery (IRE)11/4
3:30 Mitchelstown (pro-am) Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 10 ran
1. 19. Golden Sunbird (IRE)12/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mr D J Boland · T: Paul Nolan
2. 26. The Book Thief (IRE)4/6 fav
3. 37. Knockbrack Vic (IRE)33/1

Cork racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

12:10 Ruby Hen Celebration Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 15. Thoughtsofstardom (GB)4/5 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Luke Morris · T: Phil McEntee
2. 27. Night Premiere (IRE)11/1
3. 34. Magic Glade (GB)4/1
12:40 Mick Fitz Book Signing Here Today Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 14. Smokey Ryder (GB)11/10 favWon by half a length · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: Gary Moore
2. 21. Glamorous Spirit (IRE)2/1
3. 32. Barnezet (GR)11/1
1:10 Marsh Green Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 11. Monsieur Fillioux (USA)11/4Won by a head · J: Adam Kirby · T: James Fanshawe
2. 23. Hillside Lad (GB)2/1 fav
3. 39. Amosite (GB)10/1
1:40 Felbridge Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 12. Little Edward (GB)7/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: George Baker · T: Ron Hodges
2. 26. Don Pele (IRE)12/1
3. 31. Monkey Glas (IRE)5/2
2:10 Godstone Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 13 ran
1. 18. Sagunt (GER)5/1 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Ross Atkinson · T: Sean Curran
2. 213. Rahy's Crown (USA)5/1 jt-fav
3. 312. Amwell Brave (GB)16/1
2:40 Photo Finish For Christmas Gifts At Eventimage.tv Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 11. The Cayterers (GB)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Michael Metcalfe · T: Tony Carroll
2. 23. Blue Charm (GB)11/4 fav
3. 312. Haasem (USA)16/1
3:10 Colemans Hatch Classified Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 110. Tarkamara (IRE)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Liam Keniry · T: Paul Cole
2. 212. Poppy Dean (IRE)20/1
3. 31. Royal Choir (GB)9/1
4. 69. Samson Quest (GB)11/4 fav
3:40 Ruby Hen Celebration Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 16. Azygous (GB)9/2Won by a nose · J: Adam Kirby · T: John Akehurst
2. 24. Scarlet Oak (GB)16/1
3. 32. Monte Cassino (IRE)11/2
4. 73. Joss Stick (GB)5/4 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Musselburgh Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:25 Turftv Showing Best Racecourses Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 15. Divex (IRE)11/8 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr S F Magee · T: Micky Hammond
2. 24. Balakar (IRE)7/1
3. 33. Snowy (IRE)3/1
12:55 Scottish Racing Your Best Bet Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 12. Divers (FR)10/3Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 213. Starbougg (GB)13/2
3. 36. Percutant (FR)100/1
4. 51. Chord (GB)11/4 fav
1:25 Rectangle Group Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 16. Hernando's Boy (GB)3/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: James Reveley · T: Keith Reveley
2. 28. Laborec (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 310. Pamak D'airy (FR)5/1
1:55 Musselburgh News Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 18. Joe Jo Star (GB)7/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Davy Condon · T: Richard Fahey
2. 25. Sun King (GB)5/1
3. 31. Double Vodka (IRE)10/1
2:25 Scottish Racing Thistle Award Winner 2008 Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 11. Doeslessthanme (IRE)1/3 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Howard Johnson
2. 26. Morning Sunshine (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Ella Woodcock (IRE)16/1
2:55 East Lothian News Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 16. Go Silver Bullet (FR)4/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Peter Buchanan · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 24. Majorca (GB)3/1 fav
3. 31. Or de Grugy (FR)11/2
3:25 Horserace Betting Levy Board Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 11. Meridian City (IRE)15/8 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Howard Johnson
2. 28. Stormin Exit (IRE)11/1
3. 35. Prince of Gdansk (IRE)2/1

Musselburgh racecourse statistics →

Navan Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

12:20 2009 Navan Membership Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 11. Donnas Palm (IRE)1/7 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 214. Lead Kindly Light (IRE)33/1
3. 37. Not To Know (GB)33/1
12:50 Barry & Sandra Kelly Memorial Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 3 ran
1. 12. Mikael D'haguenet (FR)3/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Pandorama (IRE)2/7 fav
3. 33. Aura About You (IRE)16/1
1:20 Membership Ideal Xmas Present Handicap Hurdle (81-102) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 14 ran
1. 16. Lochan Lacha (IRE)11/8 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: A J Martin
2. 211. Lord Of The Tavern (IRE)20/1
3. 31. Guts For Garters (IRE)7/2
1:50 Giltspur Scientific Tara Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 13. Shakervilz (FR)9/4 jt-favWon by 6 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Aitmatov (GER)5/2
3. 36. Give It Time (GB)9/4 jt-fav
2:20 Garlow Cross Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 16. Jayo (FR)7/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Bringbackthebiff (NZ)9/4
3. 33. Good Fella (IRE)11/2
2:50 Drogheda Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 116. Colmanstown Hope (IRE)20/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: L McNiff · T: David Martin Kelly
2. 26. Selection Box (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 311. No Complications (IRE)9/2
3:20 Glen Dimplex Future Champion (Pro-Am) Flat Race (Grade 2) NH Flat · 2m · 8 ran
1. 11. Dunguib (IRE)11/4Won by 13 lengths · J: Brian O'Connell · T: Philip Fenton
2. 25. Luska Lad (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 32. I Wonder Now (IRE)20/1

Navan 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 favourites12 of 27 won44.4% · 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 profit of £1.51Staked £27.00, returned £28.51 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBlaise Hollow (USA) 25/1The 12:30 Newmarket Novice Handicap Hurdle at Cork · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites2 of 4 won50.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Cork	2	7	7	—
Lingfield (AW)	3	7	8	1 of 2 won
Musselburgh	4	7	7	—
Navan	3	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 14 December 2008?: 29 races across 4 meetings were run on 14 December 2008: Cork (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (8 races), Musselburgh (7 races) and Navan (7 races). That is Cork and Navan in Ireland; Lingfield (AW) and Musselburgh in Great Britain. 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 14 December 2008?: Cork: Heavy (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Musselburgh: Good (Turf); Navan: Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 14 December 2008?: Outright favourites won 12 of 27 on 14 December 2008 (44.4%); joint favourites won 2 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £28.51 — a profit of £1.51. 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 Blaise Hollow (USA) at 25/1 in the 12:30 Newmarket Novice Handicap Hurdle at Cork (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 14 December 2008?: The feature race was the 12:50 Barry & Sandra Kelly Memorial Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Navan, won by Mikael D'haguenet (FR) (3/1).
What time was the first race on 14 December 2008?: The first race was the 12:10 Ruby Hen Celebration Handicap at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 3:40 Ruby Hen Celebration Handicap at Lingfield (AW).