What horse racing was on 26 December 2008?

74 races across 11 meetings were run on 26 December 2008: Down Royal (7 races), Huntingdon (7 races), Kempton (6 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races), Market Rasen (6 races), Sedgefield (7 races), Towcester (7 races), Wetherby (6 races), Wincanton (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Down Royal, Leopardstown and Limerick in Ireland; Huntingdon, Kempton, Market Rasen, Sedgefield, Towcester, Wetherby, Wincanton and Wolverhampton (AW) 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 26 December 2008?

Down Royal: Soft (Turf); Huntingdon: Good (Turf); Kempton: Good (Turf); Leopardstown: Soft (Turf); Limerick: Soft (Turf); Market Rasen: Good To Soft (Turf); Sedgefield: Soft (Turf); Towcester: Good To Soft (Turf); Wetherby: Soft (Turf); Wincanton: Good To Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 26 December 2008?

Outright favourites won 22 of 69 on 26 December 2008 (31.9%); joint favourites won 2 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £69.00 and returned £58.92 — a loss of £10.08. 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 Just Posh (GB) at 40/1 in the 12:15 Toteplacepot Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Sedgefield.

What was the feature race on 26 December 2008?

The feature race was the 1:20 Durkan New Homes Juvenile Hurdle (grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Lethal Weapon (IRE) (7/4).

What time was the first race on 26 December 2008?

The first race was the 12:15 Toteplacepot Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Sedgefield; the last was the 4:15 Holly & Ivy Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 26 December 2008

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74 races were run across 11 meetings on 26 December 2008: Down Royal, Huntingdon, Kempton, Leopardstown, Limerick, Market Rasen, Sedgefield, Towcester, Wetherby, Wincanton and Wolverhampton (AW).

Down Royal Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

12:25 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 18 ran
1. 14. Hume River (IRE)9/2Won by 5½ lengths · J: Andrew Leigh · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 26. Judge Deed (IRE)6/1
3. 314. Pommier D'Estruval (FR)16/1
12:55 Adam & Ann Armstrong Memorial Handicap Chase (0-95) Chase · 2m 4f · 20 ran
1. 12. Selection Box (IRE)10/3 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Stephen Gray · T: C A McBratney
2. 219. Lord Tee (IRE)10/1
3. 312. The Corby Glenn (IRE)16/1
1:25 ITBA Northern Region Hunters Chase Chase · 2m 7f · 20 ran
1. 114. Lydon House (GB)6/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Mr J D Moore · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 23. Royal Blood (IRE)11/2
3. 320. Loggan Lass (IRE)16/1
4. BD1. Agus A Vic (IRE) · brought down7/4 fav
2:00 Bet With The Tote Ireland Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 116. Osirixamix (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: Ross Geraghty · T: A J Martin
2. 22. Dick Naylor (IRE)4/1
3. 310. Del Rio (IRE)11/4
4. 91. Cottage Oak (IRE)9/4 fav
2:30 I.n.h. Stallion Owners Ebf Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 19 ran
1. 118. Ifyoucouldseemenow (IRE)6/1Won by 3 lengths · J: D G Hogan · T: Michael Cunningham
2. 216. Telenor (GB)7/1
3. 32. Fly The Fairway (IRE)9/1
4. 413. Paradis de Thaix (FR)2/1 fav
3:00 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (81-102) Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 114. Crerum (IRE)25/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Robert Molloy · T: R K Watson
2. 23. Mission Possible (IRE)8/1
3. 310. Takendo (GB)9/2
4. 51. Arondo (GER)11/4 fav
3:30 Duke Of York (pro-am) Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 19 ran
1. 113. Dont Panic (FR)16/1Dead heat with Hughies Grey (IRE) · J: Mr M J O'Hare · T: Liam Lennon
2. 115. Hughies Grey (IRE)12/1
3. 214. Financialregulator (IRE)9/4 fav
4. 316. Iveagh House (IRE)9/2

Down Royal racecourse statistics →

Huntingdon Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 11/2

12:20 Don't Be A Turkey, Bet At Williamhill.co.uk Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 11 ran
1. 12. Star Lord (IRE)7/2Won by 12 lengths · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Tom George
2. 24. Dunkelly Castle (IRE)33/1
3. 36. Hello Moscow (IRE)6/1
4. 61. Starburst Diamond (IRE)Evens fav
12:50 Safeguard Electrical Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 16 ran
1. 110. Constantius (GB)11/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Tom Molloy · T: Kim Bailey
2. 27. Mr Big (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 32. Lord Appellare (IRE)12/1
1:25 Jingle Balls At Williamhillbingo.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 18 ran
1. 12. Lady Pilot (GB)9/2 jt-favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Robert L Butler · T: Jim Best
2. 25. Absolut Power (GER)11/1
3. 310. Ceoperk (IRE)14/1
2:00 Christmas Cheers From William Hill 0800 444040 Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 10 ran
1. 15. Ordre de Bataille (FR)4/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Mark Bradburne · T: Henry Daly
2. 212. Ping Pong Sivola (FR)7/4 fav
3. 311. Victorias Groom (GER)9/4
2:30 We Three Kings At Williamhillpoker.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 12 ran
1. 112. Laharna (GB)9/2Won by a length · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Lucy Wadham
2. 22. Russian Flag (FR)4/1 jt-fav
3. 33. Mongorno (FR)12/1
3:05 Eddie Knight Memorial Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race (Div 1) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 12 ran
1. 12. Asturienne (GB)11/4Won by 4½ lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alan King
2. 28. Manele Bay (GB)14/1
3. 36. Gentle Caribou (IRE)9/1
4. 811. Similar Fashion (GB)2/1 fav
3:35 Eddie Knight Memorial Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race (Div 2) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 9 ran
1. 17. Kentucky Sky (GB)5/4 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Lucy Wadham
2. 28. Miss Keck (GB)5/1
3. 211. Princess Yasmin (GB)9/2

Huntingdon racecourse statistics →

Kempton Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 25/1

12:55 Stanjamesuk.com Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 12. Micheal Flips (IRE)3/1 jt-favWon by 7 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Andy Turnell
2. 214. Fairyland (GER)3/1 jt-fav
3. 36. Hot Diamond (GB)7/1
1:30 Nigel Clark Feltham Novices' Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 3m · 6 ran
1. 11. Breedsbreeze (IRE)15/8 favWon by 5 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Massini's Maguire (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Hold Em (IRE)16/1
2:05 Stan James Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 13. Harchibald (FR)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 27. Snap Tie (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Blue Bajan (IRE)17/2
4. F6. Punjabi (GB) · fell11/8 fav
2:40 Stan James King George VI Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 3m · 10 ran
1. 16. Kauto Star (FR)10/11 favWon by 8 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. Albertas Run (IRE)25/1
3. 311. Voy Por Ustedes (FR)9/2
3:15 Stanjamesuk.com Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 9 ran
1. 13. Pressgang (GB)2/1 favWon by a length · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Paul Webber
2. 21. Rodrigo Gonzales (IRE)12/1
3. 36. Berings Express (FR)15/2
3:45 Stanjamesuk.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 19 ran
1. 119. Royaleety (FR)25/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Charlie Wallis · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 22. Onnix (FR)20/1
3. 315. Midas Way (GB)16/1
4. 53. Working Title (IRE)4/1 fav

Kempton racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:20 Durkan New Homes Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 23 ran
1. 16. Cousin Vinny (IRE)4/9 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 210. Harro The Hero (IRE)25/1
3. 314. Lord Lansdown (IRE)50/1
12:50 Durkan New Homes 4-y-o Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 28 ran
1. 129. Voler La Vedette (IRE)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mr M M O'Connor · T: C A Murphy
2. 221. Smoking Aces (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 317. Qualviro (FR)8/1
1:20 Durkan New Homes Juvenile Hurdle (grade 1) Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 16. Lethal Weapon (IRE)7/4Won by a length · J: Alan Crowe · T: C Roche
2. 28. Tharawaat (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 35. King Of Queens (IRE)10/1
1:50 Durkan New Homes Handicap Hurdle (81-116) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 18 ran
1. 19. Jigalo (IRE)14/1Won by a head · J: Conor O'Farrell · T: Ms Joanna Morgan
2. 211. Dunroe Lady (IRE)9/2
3. 312. Piper's Knowe (IRE)16/1
4. 1513. Native Clan (FR)5/2 fav
2:25 Durkan New Homes Novice Chase (Grade 1) Chase · 2m 1f · 7 ran
1. 15. Follow The Plan (IRE)12/1Won by a short head · J: John Cullen · T: Oliver McKiernan
2. 29. Tatenen (FR)4/6 fav
3. 32. Cooldine (IRE)13/2
3:00 Paddypowerpoker.com Handicap Chase (0-140) Chase · 2m 1f · 9 ran
1. 12. Irish Invader (IRE)7/2Won by half a length · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 26. Savitha (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 31. Central House (GB)13/2
3:35 Irish Foal Levy (c&g) Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 16 ran
1. 117. Wave Power (IRE)7/1Won by a length · J: Mr Derek O'Connor · T: John E Kiely
2. 215. Steel Park (IRE)33/1
3. 314. Skorcher (IRE)11/2
4. 98. Lead The Parade (IRE)2/1 fav

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Limerick Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 6/1

12:40 Signplus Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f · 17 ran
1. 115. Well Covered (IRE)6/1Won by a short head · J: Mark Walsh · T: James Joseph Mangan
2. 211. Hampshire Express (IRE)11/2
3. 310. Fussum (IRE)25/1
4. 77. Chicago Grey (IRE)5/2 fav
1:10 Easyfix Rubber Products Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 15 ran
1. 14. Emergency Exit (IRE)6/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Alain Cawley · T: E McNamara
2. 27. Gonebeyondrecall (IRE)11/4
3. 36. Golden Alou (IRE)33/1
1:40 Sporting Limerick Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 13. Quiscover Fontaine (FR)13/8 favWon by a length · J: Emmet Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Alpine Eagle (IRE)7/2
3. 37. The Last Derby (FR)4/1
2:15 Guinness Greenmount Park Novice Chase (Grade 2) Chase · 2m 3f 120y · 9 ran
1. 13. Financial Reward (IRE)9/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: D J Casey · T: W P Mullins
2. 29. Top Of The Rock (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 36. Rock Street (IRE)12/1
2:50 Farmers Handicap Hurdle (81-109) Hurdle · 2m 5f · 11 ran
1. 14. Hangover (IRE)7/2 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Niki O'Shea · T: Conor O'Dwyer
2. 22. Toomdeely (IRE)6/1
3. 35. Final Question (IRE)4/1
3:20 Sliabh Luachra Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 16 ran
1. 16. Killenaule Boy (GB)10/3 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: E J O'Grady
2. 214. Spring The Que (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Helvic Head (IRE)7/2
3:50 Irish Racing Calendar 2009 Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 18 ran
1. 112. Western Leader (IRE)6/4 favWon by 15 lengths · J: Mr B Connell · T: John Joseph Hanlon
2. 214. Kilburn Lass (IRE)25/1
3. 38. Rate Field (IRE)9/2

Limerick racecourse statistics →

Market Rasen Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

12:45 Tjs Self Drive Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f 110y · 15 ran
1. 11. Mount Benger (GB)Evens favWon by 5 lengths · J: Rhys Flint · T: Jim Best
2. 23. Blushing Hilary (IRE)13/2
3. 317. Petrichan (IRE)100/1
1:20 Garthwest Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 2f · 9 ran
1. 18. The Randy Bishop (GB)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Lee Edwards · T: Tony Carroll
2. 22. Guns And Butter (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 310. Tarabaloo (GB)20/1
1:55 Victor Lucas Memorial Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 11 ran
1. 15. Sycho Fred (IRE)15/2Won by 9 lengths · J: Campbell Gillies · T: Mike Sowersby
2. 24. Jemez (IRE)6/1
3. 31. Runshan (IRE)9/2
4. F3. Easby Mandarin (GB) · fell7/2 fav
2:25 Clugston Lincolnshire National Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 4f 110y · 13 ran
1. 112. Orki Des Aigles (FR)16/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Tom Siddall · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 27. The Ring (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Jim Bobs Girl (IRE)6/1
4. 95. Victory Gunner (IRE)3/1 fav
3:00 Grange & Links And Sandilands Golf Club Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 12 ran
1. 15. Cruise Director (GB)10/1Won by 6 lengths · J: David Dennis · T: Ian Williams
2. 28. Another Charmer (IRE)9/2
3. 36. Supa Tramp (GB)7/1
4. 49. Hearty Dove (GB)5/2 fav
3:30 Roseland Group Kilvington Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 11 ran
1. 14. Picaroon (GB)5/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Lee Stephens · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 26. Snake Charmer (GB)9/1
3. 32. Or d'Oudairies (FR)8/1

Market Rasen racecourse statistics →

Sedgefield Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 40/1

12:15 Toteplacepot Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 19. Just Posh (GB)40/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Fearghal Davis · T: Rayson Nixon
2. 21. Elzahann (IRE)9/2
3. 311. Lets Go Girls (GB)7/1
4. 42. River Shanakill (IRE)8/13 fav
12:45 Toteplacepot Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 110. Pelican Point (GB)12/1Won by 10 lengths · J: P J Benson · T: Donald McCain
2. 21. Brackenmoss (IRE)5/6 fav
3. 32. Kings Maiden (IRE)5/2
1:15 Bet Totepool On All Meetings Today Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 12. Auroras Encore (IRE)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Peter Buchanan · T: Sue Smith
2. 28. Osolomio (IRE)14/1
3. 35. Leac An Scail (IRE)8/1
4. 44. Jass (GB)6/4 fav
1:45 Totesuper7 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 14 ran
1. 111. Agglestone Rock (GB)12/1Won by 3 lengths · J: James Reveley · T: Philip Kirby
2. 28. Elite Land (GB)9/2
3. 39. Teviot Lass (GB)28/1
4. 74. Hesivorthedriver (GER)3/1 fav
2:20 Toteswinger Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 3f · 10 ran
1. 113. Smart Thinker (GB)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Ewan Whillans · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 29. Jethro Tull (IRE)5/1 fav
3. 311. Scott's Mill (GB)10/1
2:55 Totesport.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 14. Justwhateverulike (IRE)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Paddy Aspell · T: Sandy Forster
2. 23. Stagecoach Amber (USA)6/1
3. 31. Bob's Dream (IRE)8/1
4. PU8. Mister Jungle (FR) · pulled up3/1 fav
3:25 Totesport 0800 221 221 Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 19. Longdale (GB)11/1Won by 2 lengths · J: James O'Farrell · T: Martin Todhunter
2. 25. Dark Gentleman (GB)7/2 fav
3. 34. Super Ross (IRE)4/1

Sedgefield racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

12:25 Gg.com Mistletoe Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 13 ran
1. 16. Zanzibar Boy (GB)5/2 favWon by 30 lengths · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 210. Glimmer of Light (IRE)10/1
3. 38. Regal Term (IRE)14/1
12:55 E.B.F. 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 111. Quazy De Joie (FR)9/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mr A J Berry · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 21. Chaim (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Digger Gets Lucky (IRE)12/1
4. F2. Divali Princess (GB) · fell6/4 fav
1:25 Data Laser Mail Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 6f · 10 ran
1. 110. Rate of Knots (IRE)7/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Richie McLernon · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 21. Ballyboley (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Gritti Palace (IRE)6/1
1:55 Merry Christmas From CP Associates 'NH' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 15 ran
1. 19. Supreme Keano (IRE)8/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Richie McLernon · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 24. Major Miller (GB)7/1
3. 313. Tarateeno (GB)7/1
4. 53. Patsy Finnegan (GB)7/2 fav
2:30 Grove Motor Colours Classified Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 110y · 9 ran
1. 11. National Petition (IRE)11/10 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Mr William Biddick · T: Venetia Williams
2. 27. Ross Leader (IRE)9/1
3. 39. Star Glow (GB)20/1
3:05 Gg.com Tipzone Intermediate Open NH Flat Race (Div 1) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 16. Pliny (IRE)7/2Won by 14 lengths · J: Mr William Biddick · T: Venetia Williams
2. 24. King Raven (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Half Hib (IRE)14/1
4. 41. Balnahinch (IRE)10/3 fav
3:40 Gg.com Tipzone Intermediate Open NH Flat Race (Div 2) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 15. Neil Harvey (IRE)7/4 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Liam Treadwell · T: Nick Gifford
2. 22. Ironical (IRE)5/2
3. 39. All The Fashion (IRE)8/1

Towcester racecourse statistics →

Wetherby Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

12:35 Guy Salmon Land Rover Leeds Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f · 10 ran
1. 18. Huckleberry (IRE)3/1Won by 14 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 24. Fine Parchment (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Oh Pickles (IRE)9/1
4. PU5. Supreme's Legacy (IRE) · pulled up11/4 fav
1:10 St. John Ambulance 'caring For Life' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 16 ran
1. 17. Bedizen (GB)10/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: David England · T: Pam Sly
2. 211. Halfway Cut (GB)28/1
3. 312. Crystal Prince (GB)20/1
4. 101. Knockavilla (IRE)2/1 fav
1:45 Skybet.com Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 1f · 8 ran
1. 15. Nozic (FR)7/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Tidal Bay (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 33. Cloudy Lane (GB)9/2
2:15 Merry Christmas From Sky Bet Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 6f · 12 ran
1. 113. Final Veto (GB)25/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Henry Oliver · T: Sue Smith
2. 26. Brave Rebellion (GB)4/1
3. 31. Tighten Your Belt (IRE)16/1
4. 45. Sheriff Hutton (IRE)3/1 fav
2:50 Skysports.com/super6 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 9 ran
1. 14. Ellerslie George (IRE)4/1Won by half a length · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Howard Johnson
2. 28. Corlande (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Aleron (IRE)8/1
4. 67. Jimmy Bond (GB)3/1 fav
3:20 Come Racing Again Tomorrow Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 13. Falpiase (IRE)4/1Won by half a length · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Howard Johnson
2. 22. Pheidias (IRE)16/1
3. 312. Youngstown (IRE)3/1 fav

Wetherby racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

12:40 Wise Catering Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 18 ran
1. 12. Calusa Crystal (FR)6/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 215. Santia (GB)4/1
3. 31. Bathwick Quest (IRE)7/2
4. UR17. Theft (GB) · unseated rider3/1 fav
1:15 Pertemps Handicap Hurdle (series Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 6f · 8 ran
1. 14. Pride of Dulcote (FR)15/8 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Nick Scholfield · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 25. Galient (IRE)5/1
3. 33. Kawagino (IRE)20/1
1:50 Bathwick Tyres Yeovil Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 18 ran
1. 15. Gold Reef (GB)2/1 favWon by 17 lengths · J: Gerard Tumelty · T: Alan King
2. 218. Gainsborough's Art (IRE)33/1
3. 313. Spirit of Lake (IRE)40/1
2:20 Bathwick Tyres Taunton Mid Season Chase Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 5 ran
1. 11. Lorient Express (FR)13/8 favWon by 25 lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Venetia Williams
2. 23. Roofing Spirit (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Amble Forge (IRE)2/1
2:55 Bathwick Tyres Lord Stalbridge Memorial Cup Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 110y · 11 ran
1. 112. Nicto De Beauchene (FR)14/1Won by 15 lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: R H & Mrs S Alner
2. 22. Go For One (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 33. Alfred's Tower (GB)10/1
3:25 Armishaws Removals Harry Dufosee Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 12 ran
1. 112. Alcatras (IRE)20/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: John Ryall
2. 23. Mylord Collonges (FR)2/1 fav
3. 34. Farmer's Lad (IRE)6/1
3:55 AJC Caterers Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 17 ran
1. 15. Jau (GB)33/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Liam Heard · T: Anthony Honeyball
2. 27. King's Legacy (IRE)Evens fav
3. 38. Rokinhorsescience (FR)14/1

Wincanton racecourse statistics →

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

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

1:05 Christmas Pudding Claiming Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 7f 32y · 9 ran
1. 14. Dancing Deano (IRE)17/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Russ Kennemore · T: Reg Hollinshead
2. 21. Monkey Glas (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 36. Singleb (IRE)9/2
1:35 Sponsor A Race In 2009 Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 4 ran
1. 11. Premier Banker (IRE)1/12 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 22. King's Chorister (GB)16/1
3. 34. Fire Me Gun (GB)18/1
2:05 Christmas Pudding Claiming Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 7f 32y · 9 ran
1. 17. Smirfys Systems (GB)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Greg Fairley · T: Ed McMahon
2. 29. Mystic Roll (GB)12/1
3. 310. Another Genepi (USA)11/2
4. 65. Blue Charm (GB)11/8 fav
2:35 Wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 7 ran
1. 17. Miss Beat (IRE)8/11 favWon by half a length · J: Shane Kelly · T: Brian Meehan
2. 25. Dream Date (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Cousin Charlie (GB)14/1
3:15 Merry Christmas Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 141y · 8 ran
1. 13. Doncosaque (IRE)8/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Ian Mongan · T: Paul Howling
2. 21. Double Act (GB)10/3 jt-fav
3. 32. Barwell Bridge (GB)10/3 jt-fav
3:45 Wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 50y · 6 ran
1. 14. Clear Reef (GB)4/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Jane Chapple-Hyam
2. 25. Scarab (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 33. Hucking Heat (IRE)10/3
4:15 Holly & Ivy Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 103y · 10 ran
1. 113. Quick Off The Mark (GB)14/1Won by a head · J: Richard Kingscote · T: James Given
2. 22. Man of Gwent (UAE)9/4 fav
3. 39. Prince Golan (IRE)15/2

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 74 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 favourites22 of 69 won31.9% · 69 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 £10.08Staked £69.00, returned £58.92 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerJust Posh (GB) 40/1The 12:15 Toteplacepot Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Sedgefield
Joint favourites2 of 10 won20.0% · 5 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Down Royal	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Huntingdon	1	5	7	1 of 4 won
Kempton	3	5	6	1 of 2 won
Leopardstown	1	7	7	—
Limerick	5	7	7	—
Market Rasen	2	6	6	—
Sedgefield	0	7	7	—
Towcester	4	7	7	—
Wetherby	0	6	6	—
Wincanton	3	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	2	6	7	0 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 26 December 2008?: 74 races across 11 meetings were run on 26 December 2008: Down Royal (7 races), Huntingdon (7 races), Kempton (6 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races), Market Rasen (6 races), Sedgefield (7 races), Towcester (7 races), Wetherby (6 races), Wincanton (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Down Royal, Leopardstown and Limerick in Ireland; Huntingdon, Kempton, Market Rasen, Sedgefield, Towcester, Wetherby, Wincanton and Wolverhampton (AW) 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 26 December 2008?: Down Royal: Soft (Turf); Huntingdon: Good (Turf); Kempton: Good (Turf); Leopardstown: Soft (Turf); Limerick: Soft (Turf); Market Rasen: Good To Soft (Turf); Sedgefield: Soft (Turf); Towcester: Good To Soft (Turf); Wetherby: Soft (Turf); Wincanton: Good To Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 26 December 2008?: Outright favourites won 22 of 69 on 26 December 2008 (31.9%); joint favourites won 2 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £69.00 and returned £58.92 — a loss of £10.08. 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 Just Posh (GB) at 40/1 in the 12:15 Toteplacepot Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Sedgefield.
What was the feature race on 26 December 2008?: The feature race was the 1:20 Durkan New Homes Juvenile Hurdle (grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Lethal Weapon (IRE) (7/4).
What time was the first race on 26 December 2008?: The first race was the 12:15 Toteplacepot Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Sedgefield; the last was the 4:15 Holly & Ivy Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).