What horse racing was on 13 December 2009?

28 races across 4 meetings were run on 13 December 2009: Cork (7 races), Hereford (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races) and Navan (7 races). That is Cork and Navan in Ireland; Hereford and Kempton (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 13 December 2009?

Cork: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Hereford: Soft (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Navan: Soft To Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 13 December 2009?

Outright favourites won 8 of 27 on 13 December 2009 (29.6%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £18.44 — a loss of £8.56. 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 Saintly Lady (IRE) at 28/1 in the 3:40 Bet Totepool On 0800 221 221 Standard Open NH Flat Race at Hereford.

What was the feature race on 13 December 2009?

The feature race was the 1:20 Barry & Sandra Kelly Memorial Novice Hurdle (grade 1) (Grade 1) at Navan, won by Shinrock Paddy (IRE) (7/2).

What time was the first race on 13 December 2009?

The first race was the 12:20 Larry Rowan Memorial Beginners Chase at Navan; the last was the 5:25 Watch U.S. Racing On Betfair Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Sunday 13 December 2009

← 12 Dec 14 Dec →

28 races were run across 4 meetings on 13 December 2009: Cork, Hereford, Kempton (AW) and Navan.

Cork Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

12:30 Newmarket Novice Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 24 ran
1. 17. Questions Answered (IRE)9/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Robert Jones · T: E McNamara
2. 22. The Sneezer (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 31. Carrigdhoun (IRE)9/1
1:00 O'connell Transport Cork Stayers Novice Hurdle (grade 3) Hurdle · 3m · 8 ran
1. 15. Quel Esprit (FR)8/13 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Last Draw (IRE)7/2
3. 32. American Job (IRE)10/1
1:30 O'connell Warehousing Hilly Way Chase (grade 2) Chase · 2m · 8 ran
1. 12. Golden Silver (FR)5/2 jt-favWon by a length · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Watson Lake (IRE)9/2
3. 36. Blueberry Boy (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
2:00 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Lombardstown Mares Novice Chase (grade 3) Chase · 2m 1f · 8 ran
1. 16. Royal Choice (IRE)8/1Won by 4 lengths · J: A E Lynch · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 21. Brave Betsy (IRE)9/4
3. 34. Hello Kitty (IRE)7/4 fav
2:30 Mallow Handicap Hurdle (81-116) Hurdle · 2m · 15 ran
1. 11. Spring The Que (IRE)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Phillip Enright · T: Robert Tyner
2. 29. Echo Bob (IRE)7/1
3. 310. Cool Quest (IRE)9/2
4. 611. The Dew At Night (GB)5/2 fav
3:00 Irish Racing Yearbook Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 24 ran
1. 18. Kauto Relko (FR)7/4Won by 2½ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W J Burke
2. 215. Gold Cygnet (IRE)25/1
3. 33. Binocular (GB)10/1
4. 67. Hellyhunter (IRE)11/10 fav
3:30 Cork Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons (pro/am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 13 ran
1. 17. Silver Friend (GB)7/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Ambrose McCurtin · T: John J Walsh
2. 23. Crannaghmore Mist (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 312. Brookville (IRE)14/1

Cork racecourse statistics →

Hereford Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 28/1

12:40 Toteplacepot Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 15 ran
1. 16. Chain Of Command (IRE)9/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Warren Greatrex
2. 24. Bold Addition (FR)9/4
3. 39. No Wonga (GB)16/1
4. 410. Overturn (IRE)7/4 fav
1:10 Toteexacta Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 113. Wishfull Thinking (GB)15/8 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 22. Court Red Handed (IRE)10/1
3. 36. Pension Plan (GB)20/1
1:40 Totepool Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 1f 110y · 14 ran
1. 11. Rapid Increase (IRE)6/1Won by 3 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 25. Sir Winston (IRE)9/2
3. 312. Ray Mond (GB)11/1
4. PU3. Shaking Hands (IRE) · pulled up4/1 fav
2:10 Bet totepool On Today's Irish Racing Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 110y · 3 ran
1. 12. Mighty Man (FR)4/6 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Henry Daly
2. 21. Forest Pennant (IRE)13/8
3. 33. Starburst Diamond (IRE)12/1
2:40 Totesuper7 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 18 ran
1. 12. King Stanley (IRE)11/1Won by a neck · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Tom George
2. 27. The Hudnalls (IRE)11/2
3. 31. Mr Mackay (GB)25/1
4. 44. Grand Bay (USA)3/1 fav
3:10 Bet Totepool At Totesport.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 14. Keyneema (GB)9/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Danny Cook · T: Catherine Hamilton
2. 28. Form And Beauty (IRE)6/1
3. 32. One of The Boys (IRE)4/1
4. PU7. Star Galaxy (IRE) · pulled up6/4 fav
3:40 Bet Totepool On 0800 221 221 Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 15 ran
1. 116. Saintly Lady (IRE)28/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Seamus Durack · T: Peter Bowen
2. 213. Super Villan (GB)20/1
3. 315. Fairview Sue (GB)125/1
4. 81. Kaybeew (GB)5/2 fav

Hereford racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:25 Betfair Mobile Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 111. Passion Overflow (USA)4/7 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 27. Torres Del Paine (GB)22/1
3. 38. Victory Ide Say (IRE)40/1
2:55 Betfair Front Room Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 5 ran
1. 15. Fleur de Lion (IRE)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: David Probert · T: Sylvester Kirk
2. 21. Shakalaka (IRE)2/1
3. 33. Leulahleulahlay (GB)4/1
4. 42. Hector Spectre (IRE)6/4 fav
3:25 Betfair Poker Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 13. Absa Lutte (IRE)11/2Won by a neck · J: Stephen Craine · T: Patrick Morris
2. 24. Resplendent Alpha (GB)9/1
3. 312. Chosen One (IRE)12/1
4. 69. Lethal (GB)7/2 fav
3:55 Betfair Poker Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 18. Sutton Veny (IRE)16/1Won by a neck · J: Adam Kirby · T: Jeremy Gask
2. 25. Space Station (GB)3/1 fav
3. 32. Jack Rackham (GB)14/1
4:25 Betfair Racing Multiples Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 7 ran
1. 17. Jiggalong (GB)20/1Won by a length · J: Paul Doe · T: Jim Best
2. 26. Seaquel (GB)25/1
3. 38. Mountain Forest (GER)6/1
4. 52. Private Equity (IRE)4/5 fav
4:55 Tote U.S. On Betfair Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 16. Seek The Fair Land (GB)11/8 favWon by 4 lengths · J: William Carson · T: Jim Boyle
2. 21. Imprimis Tagula (IRE)11/2
3. 39. I Confess (GB)16/1
5:25 Watch U.S. Racing On Betfair Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 110. Wunder Strike (USA)15/8Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Joe Fanning · T: Jim Boyle
2. 28. Charlie Smirke (USA)16/1
3. 33. Fernando Torres (GB)13/8 fav

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

Navan Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

12:20 Larry Rowan Memorial Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 112. Roberto Goldback (IRE)6/4Won by 4 lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 23. Cousin Vinny (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 35. Jagoes Mills (IRE)10/1
12:50 Giltspur Scientific Tara Hurdle (grade 2) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 11. Donnas Palm (IRE)4/9 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Noel Meade
2. 25. Give It Time (GB)8/1
3. 33. Chicago Grey (IRE)7/1
1:20 Barry & Sandra Kelly Memorial Novice Hurdle (grade 1) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 4 ran
1. 12. Shinrock Paddy (IRE)7/2Won by 15 lengths · J: Alain Cawley · T: Paul Nolan
2. 21. Rhyl Accord (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 33. The Hurl (IRE)6/1
1:50 Kells Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 12. Moville (IRE)11/8 favWon by a short head · J: P W Flood · T: Martin Brassil
2. 21. Der Spieler (GER)9/1
3. 38. Rubi Light (FR)5/1
2:20 2010 Membership 'the Ideal Xmas Present' Handicap Hurdle (81-102) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 18 ran
1. 118. Benalma (IRE)10/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Alan Crowe · T: Mrs Pauline Gavin
2. 25. Markey Cee (IRE)10/1
3. 38. King Vic (IRE)6/1
4. 144. All The Cousins (IRE)15/8 fav
2:50 Midland Waste Handicap Chase (0-140) Chase · 3m · 12 ran
1. 111. Glenquest (IRE)7/2 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Niall P Madden · T: Terence O'Brien
2. 24. Benefit Night (IRE)16/1
3. 312. High Fidelitay (IRE)6/1
3:20 Ladbrokes Cheltenham Bumper Series 'future Champions' (pro/am) Flat Race (grade 2) Flat · 2m · 5 ran
1. 11. Drumbaloo (IRE)5/2Won by a short head · J: Robbie McNamara · T: J J Lambe
2. 26. Tornedo Shay (IRE)1/3 fav
3. 37. Lisrenny Lady (GB)25/1

Navan 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 favourites8 of 27 won29.6% · 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 £8.56Staked £27.00, returned £18.44 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSaintly Lady (IRE) 28/1The 3:40 Bet Totepool On 0800 221 221 Standard Open NH Flat Race at Hereford
Joint favourites1 of 2 won50.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Cork	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Hereford	2	7	7	—
Kempton (AW)	2	7	7	—
Navan	3	7	7	—

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 2009?: 28 races across 4 meetings were run on 13 December 2009: Cork (7 races), Hereford (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races) and Navan (7 races). That is Cork and Navan in Ireland; Hereford and Kempton (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 13 December 2009?: Cork: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Hereford: Soft (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Navan: Soft To Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 13 December 2009?: Outright favourites won 8 of 27 on 13 December 2009 (29.6%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £18.44 — a loss of £8.56. 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 Saintly Lady (IRE) at 28/1 in the 3:40 Bet Totepool On 0800 221 221 Standard Open NH Flat Race at Hereford.
What was the feature race on 13 December 2009?: The feature race was the 1:20 Barry & Sandra Kelly Memorial Novice Hurdle (grade 1) (Grade 1) at Navan, won by Shinrock Paddy (IRE) (7/2).
What time was the first race on 13 December 2009?: The first race was the 12:20 Larry Rowan Memorial Beginners Chase at Navan; the last was the 5:25 Watch U.S. Racing On Betfair Handicap at Kempton (AW).