What horse racing was on 27 December 2008?

47 races across 7 meetings were run on 27 December 2008: Chelmsford (AW) (6 races), Chepstow (7 races), Kempton (6 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Wetherby (7 races). That is Chelmsford (AW), Chepstow, Kempton, Southwell (AW) and Wetherby in Great Britain; Leopardstown and Limerick 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 27 December 2008?

Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Chepstow: Soft (Turf); Kempton: Good (Turf); Leopardstown: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Limerick: Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Wetherby: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 27 December 2008?

Outright favourites won 13 of 41 on 27 December 2008 (31.7%); joint favourites won 4 of 12. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £41.00 and returned £32.43 — a loss of £8.57. 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 Original (FR) at 66/1 in the 1:40 Stan James Wayward Lad Novices' Chase at Kempton.

What was the feature race on 27 December 2008?

The feature race was the 1:20 Paddy Power Dial-a-Bet Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Big Zeb (IRE) (5/1).

What time was the first race on 27 December 2008?

The first race was the 12:10 Hospitality At Southwell Racecourse Claiming Stakes at Southwell (AW); the last was the 9:20 New Holland Handicap at Chelmsford (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 27 December 2008

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47 races were run across 7 meetings on 27 December 2008: Chelmsford (AW), Chepstow, Kempton, Leopardstown, Limerick, Southwell (AW) and Wetherby.

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

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

6:50 Racing On The 29th Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m5½f · 10 ran
1. 19. Spume (IRE)16/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: S Parr
2. 22. Generous Star (GB)7/4 fav
3. 38. Ben Bacchus (IRE)8/1
7:20 Eagle Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 5 ran
1. 11. Gone Hunting (GB)4/5 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Jack Dean · T: Bill Turner
2. 25. Fangfoss Girls (GB)11/2
3. 32. The Magic Of Rio (GB)9/4
7:50 Swan Nursery Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 17. Trusted Venture (USA)14/1Won by a neck · J: George Baker · T: John Best
2. 21. Andean Margin (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 35. Autumn Morning (IRE)8/1
8:20 greatleighs.com Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 14. King's Colour (GB)2/1 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Andrew Heffernan · T: Brett Johnson
2. 27. Lady Aspen (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Azure Mist (GB)5/2
8:50 Recovery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 14. Dream Of Fortune (IRE)3/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Adam Kirby · T: Michael Quinlan
2. 25. Lyceana (GB)4/1
3. 32. Action Impact (ARG)11/8 fav
9:20 New Holland Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 18. Northern Dune (IRE)14/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tom Queally · T: A P Stringer
2. 26. Jayarbee (IRE)20/1
3. 35. Tarkamara (IRE)8/1
4. 413. Marie Tempest (GB)3/1 fav

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Chepstow Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:20 Coral Backing Sue Ryder Care Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 6 ran
1. 16. Wind Instrument (IRE)8/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Carl Llewellyn
2. 22. Nakai (FR)10/11 fav
3. 34. Pancake (FR)9/4
12:55 Coral.co.uk Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 3f 110y · 12 ran
1. 13. Herecomesthetruth (IRE)6/4 favWon by 8 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. Presenting Copper (IRE)4/1
3. 37. Rustarix (FR)4/1
1:30 Coral.co.uk Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m · 18 ran
1. 113. Heathcliff (IRE)9/2 jt-favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Mr O Greenall · T: Richard Lee
2. 25. Another Brother (IRE)12/1
3. 32. The Wooden Spoon (IRE)12/1
2:05 Coral Welsh National Handicap Chase Chase · Class 1 · 3m 5f 110y · 20 ran
1. 14. Notre Pere (FR)16/1Won by 7 lengths · J: A E Lynch · T: J T R Dreaper
2. 27. Cornish Sett (IRE)25/1
3. 31. Halcon Genelardais (FR)10/1
4. 88. Mon Mome (FR)9/2 fav
2:40 Coral Future Champions Finale Juvenile Hurdle Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 19. Walkon (FR)7/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 210. Pepite De Soleil (FR)5/2 fav
3. 35. Reve De Sivola (FR)6/1
3:20 Coral.co.uk Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 110. Michel Le Bon (FR)15/8 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 215. Thetwincamdrift (IRE)10/3
3. 316. Threatening To Pay (IRE)15/2
3:50 Coralcasino.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 110y · 15 ran
1. 13. Bella Haze (GB)12/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Rhys Flint · T: Phillip Dando
2. 212. Peveril (GB)5/2
3. 31. Aberdale (IRE)33/1
4. 511. Pennellis (FR)15/8 fav

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Kempton Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 66/1

1:05 Stanjamesuk.com Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 13. Starluck (IRE)4/5 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Alan Fleming
2. 29. True Blue Saga (IRE)20/1
3. 35. Der Spieler (GER)25/1
1:40 Stan James Wayward Lad Novices' Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 14. Original (FR)66/1Won by 9 lengths · J: James Davies · T: M Rolland
2. 23. French Opera (GB)7/1
3. 32. Oumeyade (FR)8/11 fav
2:15 Stanjamesuk.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m · 18 ran
1. 15. Fleet Street (GB)12/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 21. Laskari (FR)9/1
3. 314. Yardbird (IRE)12/1
4. RO16. Seymar Lad (IRE) · ran out7/1 fav
2:45 Stanjamesuk.com Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m 110y · 8 ran
1. 16. Aimigayle (GB)4/1Won by a neck · J: Colin Bolger · T: Suzy Smith
2. 21. Hora (GB)4/1
3. 35. Lamanver Homerun (GB)7/2 fav
3:15 Desert Orchid Chase (Sponsored By Stan James) (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 16. Fiepes Shuffle (GER)16/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jamie Moore · T: C Von Der Recke
2. 24. Petit Robin (FR)2/1
3. 33. Pablo Du Charmil (FR)16/1
4. 61. Twist Magic (FR)13/8 fav
3:45 Stanjamesuk.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 15. Ingratitude (IRE)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 214. Histoire De Moeurs (FR)33/1
3. 38. Gloucester (GB)6/1

Kempton racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Yielding To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

12:20 Paddypowerbingo.com 3-y-o Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 19 ran
1. 114. Out Voted (GB)16/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Mark Bolger · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 21. El Presidente (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
3. 35. Alexander Severus (IRE)12/1
12:50 Paddypowertrader.com Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 27 ran
1. 117. Realt Dubh (IRE)9/10 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 221. Sorceror (FR)14/1
3. 316. Power Of Attorney (IRE)12/1
1:20 Paddy Power Dial-a-Bet Chase (Grade 1) Chase · 2m 1f · 7 ran
1. 11. Big Zeb (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: Mr M M O'Connor · T: C A Murphy
2. 27. Watson Lake (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Thyne Again (IRE)10/3
4. 63. Natal (FR)5/2 fav
1:55 Paddypower.com Future Champions Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m · 7 ran
1. 15. Hurricane Fly (IRE)Evens favWon by 10 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 22. Go Native (IRE)6/1
3. 37. Zarinava (IRE)14/1
2:25 Paddypowerpoker.com Handicap Hurdle (0-140) Hurdle · 3m · 22 ran
1. 19. Rocco's Hall (IRE)13/2Won by a short head · J: Sam Thomas · T: E J O'Grady
2. 23. Gusda (IRE)16/1
3. 316. Square Sphere (IRE)12/1
4. 1215. Dun Doire (IRE)4/1 fav
3:00 Paddy Power Handicap Chase Chase · 3m · 28 ran
1. 113. Wheresben (IRE)33/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Mr J A Fahey · T: Seamus Fahey
2. 22. Vic Venturi (IRE)33/1
3. 318. Hoopy (IRE)8/1
4. 816. Operation Houdini (IRE)11/2 fav
3:40 Paddy Power Christmas Bumper Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 115. Quel Esprit (FR)4/5 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 22. Chargen (IRE)12/1
3. 39. Schindlers Society (IRE)33/1

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Limerick Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

12:40 Itba Southern Region Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 110. Sanglote (FR)13/8 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: Eoin Griffin
2. 216. Bannow Rose (IRE)5/2
3. 37. Mister Matt (IRE)12/1
1:10 Guinness Christmas Racing Festival Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 6 ran
1. 15. Perce Rock (GB)7/4 jt-favWon by 12 lengths · J: Alan Crowe · T: T Stack
2. 22. Charlie Yardbird (IRE)11/2
3. 33. Faltering Fullback (GB)7/4 jt-fav
1:45 Goggin Buckley Engineering Handicap Hurdle (81-102) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 18 ran
1. 112. Rockers Field (IRE)6/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Shane Jackson · T: P J Rothwell
2. 26. So Billiant (IRE)16/1
3. 32. Hoochie Mama (IRE)7/1
4. 55. Rory's Sister (IRE)5/1 fav
2:15 Roches Feeds Handicap Hurdle (77-90) Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 118. Satwa King (FR)20/1Won by 2 lengths · J: L McNiff · T: S Braddish
2. 25. Carnbridge (IRE)16/1
3. 32. Moving On (IRE)12/1
4. 87. Lock Mor Lad (IRE)3/1 fav
2:50 Tim Duggan Memorial Handicap Chase (0-145) Chase · 2m 3f 120y · 15 ran
1. 111. Nine O (IRE)14/1Won by 9 lengths · J: B C Byrnes · T: Patrick Neville
2. 25. Merry Cowboy (IRE)10/1
3. 314. Marhaba Million (IRE)7/1
4. 73. Freds Benefit (IRE)7/2 fav
3:20 Limerick Independent Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 6f · 16 ran
1. 113. Raven's Run (IRE)15/8 favWon by half a length · J: Brian O'Connell · T: Philip Fenton
2. 27. Hurricane Carter (IRE)9/1
3. 36. Green Black (FR)6/1
3:50 Stand Up And Fight Mares Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 18 ran
1. 117. Catching Coins (IRE)33/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Mr B O'Neill · T: Liam Kenny
2. 25. Dolly Hall (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 311. Knockbrack Vic (IRE)7/1

Limerick racecourse statistics →

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

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

12:10 Hospitality At Southwell Racecourse Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 13 ran
1. 11. Fyodor (IRE)5/2 favWon by half a length · J: Liam Keniry · T: Conor Dore
2. 25. Colorus (IRE)8/1
3. 311. Rocketball (IRE)18/1
12:40 southwell-racecourse.co.uk Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 14. Hellbender (IRE)9/4 favWon by a neck · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Sylvester Kirk
2. 21. Abu Derby (IRE)9/2
3. 35. Diamond Surprise (GB)20/1
1:15 Call 01636 814481 To Sponsor A Race Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 16. Trick Or Two (GB)16/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Liam Keniry · T: Sylvester Kirk
2. 29. La Capriosa (GB)9/4 fav
3. 311. Readily (GB)3/1
1:50 Membership At Southwell Golf Club Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 12. Silver Hotspur (GB)7/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Liam Jones · T: Conor Dore
2. 23. Captain Macarry (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 36. Kingsholm (GB)11/2
2:25 Play Golf At Southwell Golf Club Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 17. Il Grande Ardone (GB)13/2Won by a short head · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Frank Sheridan
2. 23. Rawdon (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Mustajed (GB)12/1
4. 82. Brave Mave (GB)7/4 fav
2:55 Book Your Tickets On Line At Southwell-racecourse.co.uk Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 18. Triple Axel (IRE)7/4 jt-favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 21. Augustus John (IRE)7/4 jt-fav
3. 37. Nizhoni (USA)13/2
3:30 Southwell-racecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 17. United Nations (GB)14/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Lee Enstone · T: Noel Wilson
2. 28. Rub of The Relic (IRE)9/1
3. 33. Mambo Sun (GB)9/2
4. 81. This Ones For Pat (USA)4/1 fav

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Wetherby Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:15 Don't Miss Racing At Catterick Tomorrow Novices' Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 111. Teenage Idol (IRE)5/2 jt-favWon by 19 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Howard Johnson
2. 21. Wessex King (IRE)11/4
3. 310. Simple Jim (FR)18/1
12:45 Don't Miss Racing At Catterick Tomorrow Novices' Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 12. Abstinence (IRE)6/4 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Howard Johnson
2. 29. Sir Tantallus Hawk (GB)15/8
3. 34. Brian's Journey (GB)40/1
1:20 Tony & Monica Dickinson Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 16. The Duke's Speech (IRE)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Keith Mercer · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 21. Camden George (IRE)11/4
3. 34. Lease Lend (GB)11/2
4. F3. Degas Art (IRE) · fell15/8 fav
1:55 Skypoker.com Introductory Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 12. Pemberton (GB)4/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: James O'Farrell · T: Howard Johnson
2. 26. Sacrilege (GB)6/4 fav
3. 31. Art Exhibition (IRE)2/1
2:30 Skyvegas.com Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 4 ran
1. 11. Will Be Done (IRE)9/4Won by 15 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 22. Pop (FR)9/4
3. 34. Tot O'Whiskey (GB)85/40 fav
3:00 Skybet.com Castleford Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 15. Santa's Son (IRE)5/1Won by 19 lengths · J: Peter Buchanan · T: Howard Johnson
2. 22. Moon Over Miami (GER)9/2
3. 36. Locksmith (GB)18/1
4. 83. Calatagan (IRE)7/2 fav
3:35 Saturday 10th January Is Caribbean Day Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 1f · 16 ran
1. 18. Quay Meadow (IRE)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mark Bradburne · T: John Norton
2. 24. Zaffie Parson (IRE)7/1
3. 36. August Rose (IRE)16/1
4. 713. Vehari (GB)5/1 fav

Wetherby racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 47 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 favourites13 of 41 won31.7% · 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 loss of £8.57Staked £41.00, returned £32.43 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerOriginal (FR) 66/1The 1:40 Stan James Wayward Lad Novices' Chase at Kempton
Joint favourites4 of 12 won33.3% · 6 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chelmsford (AW)	2	6	6	—
Chepstow	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Kempton	1	5	6	0 of 2 won
Leopardstown	3	6	7	0 of 2 won
Limerick	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Southwell (AW)	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Wetherby	1	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 27 December 2008?: 47 races across 7 meetings were run on 27 December 2008: Chelmsford (AW) (6 races), Chepstow (7 races), Kempton (6 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Wetherby (7 races). That is Chelmsford (AW), Chepstow, Kempton, Southwell (AW) and Wetherby in Great Britain; Leopardstown and Limerick 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 27 December 2008?: Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Chepstow: Soft (Turf); Kempton: Good (Turf); Leopardstown: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Limerick: Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Wetherby: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 27 December 2008?: Outright favourites won 13 of 41 on 27 December 2008 (31.7%); joint favourites won 4 of 12. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £41.00 and returned £32.43 — a loss of £8.57. 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 Original (FR) at 66/1 in the 1:40 Stan James Wayward Lad Novices' Chase at Kempton.
What was the feature race on 27 December 2008?: The feature race was the 1:20 Paddy Power Dial-a-Bet Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Big Zeb (IRE) (5/1).
What time was the first race on 27 December 2008?: The first race was the 12:10 Hospitality At Southwell Racecourse Claiming Stakes at Southwell (AW); the last was the 9:20 New Holland Handicap at Chelmsford (AW).