What horse racing was on 17 December 2009?

34 races across 5 meetings were run on 17 December 2009: Clonmel (7 races), Exeter (7 races), Ludlow (7 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Clonmel in Ireland; Exeter, Ludlow, Southwell (AW) 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 17 December 2009?

Clonmel: Heavy (Turf); Exeter: Soft (Turf); Ludlow: Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 17 December 2009?

Outright favourites won 13 of 33 on 17 December 2009 (39.4%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £33.00 and returned £29.72 — a loss of £3.28. 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 Captain Smoothy (GB) at 16/1 in the 12:50 Happy Christmas Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle at Exeter.

What time was the first race on 17 December 2009?

The first race was the 12:30 Text Your Totesport Bet To 60021 Nursery Handicap at Southwell (AW); the last was the 6:30 1000 In Free Bets At Bigtips.co.uk Median Auction Maiden Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 17 December 2009

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34 races were run across 5 meetings on 17 December 2009: Clonmel, Exeter, Ludlow, Southwell (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW).

Clonmel Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

12:35 Powerstown 3-y-o Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 100y · 11 ran
1. 110. Leblon (IRE)15/8 favWon by a short head · J: Sean McDermott · T: J F O'Shea
2. 21. Are You The One (IRE)9/2
3. 312. Stir On The Sea (IRE)7/1
1:05 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 11. For Bill (IRE)1/2 favWon by half a length · J: Mr M J O'Connor · T: Michael Winters
2. 23. Lady Roberta (IRE)11/2
3. 310. Prairie Call (IRE)4/1
1:35 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m 100y · 11 ran
1. 16. Vast Consumption (IRE)5/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Robert Jones · T: Robert Tyner
2. 27. Lock Mor Lad (IRE)9/1
3. 39. Clifton Pier (IRE)9/2
4. 103. Pretty Happy (IRE)4/1 fav
2:05 Lisronagh (c & G) Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 13 ran
1. 12. Apt Approach (IRE)3/10 favWon by 3 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 211. Taradoun (IRE)7/2
3. 31. Another Marignan (IRE)33/1
2:35 Kilsheelan Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 111. Tinakellylad (IRE)7/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Niall P Madden · T: M F Morris
2. 26. Kempes (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 310. Rocco's Hall (IRE)3/1
3:05 Irish Racing Yearbook Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 19. Borolee (IRE)7/2Won by a length · J: Sean Flanagan · T: Liz Doyle
2. 26. Seabass (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 31. Stoneraker (IRE)10/1
3:35 Fethard (pro/am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 100y · 7 ran
1. 14. Rock The Bock (IRE)10/3Won by 1½ lengths · J: Ms N Carberry · T: E Sheehy
2. 23. Pickapocketortwo (IRE)9/4
3. 35. Ross Na Righ (IRE)2/1 fav

Clonmel racecourse statistics →

Exeter Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:50 Happy Christmas Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 18 ran
1. 114. Captain Smoothy (GB)16/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Miss L C Griffiths · T: Sean Curran
2. 210. Ramvaswani (IRE)11/1
3. 38. Posh Emily (GB)16/1
4. 1118. Heezagrey (IRE)4/1 fav
1:20 Exeter-racecourse.co.uk Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 17 ran
1. 13. Dolly Penrose (GB)11/4Won by 10 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Chris Down
2. 214. Misstree Dancer (GB)33/1
3. 31. Bathwick Quest (IRE)5/2 fav
1:50 South-west Racing Club Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 1f · 15 ran
1. 18. Classic Dream (GER)8/1Won by a neck · J: Anthony Freeman · T: Sean Curran
2. 210. Arctic Magic (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Keki Buku (FR)11/2
4. 46. Diamond Brook (IRE)5/2 fav
2:20 South-west Racing Club Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 110y · 12 ran
1. 11. Pavillon Bleu (FR)7/2Won by a nose · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 212. Darn Hot (GB)14/1
3. 311. Jayne's Crusader (GB)16/1
4. 53. Sagalyrique (FR)7/4 fav
2:50 Exeter Racecourse Conference Centre Graduation Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 1f 110y · 5 ran
1. 13. Cornas (NZ)11/10 jt-favWon by 13 lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Nick Williams
2. 21. Or Bleu (FR)17/2
3. 32. Pasco (SWI)11/10 jt-fav
3:20 E.B.F./Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Mares' Novices' Chase (qualifier) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 8 ran
1. 11. Carole's Legacy (GB)15/8 favWon by a nose · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 26. Cool Friend (IRE)5/2
3. 34. Wychwoods Legend (GB)7/2
3:50 Book Now For New Years Day Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 8 ran
1. 17. Richard's Sundance (IRE)7/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Jack Doyle · T: Victor Dartnall
2. 22. Connak (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 31. Bluegun (IRE)11/4

Exeter racecourse statistics →

Ludlow Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

12:40 Tanners Claret Juvenile Novices' Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 111. Tesserae (GB)5/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Mark Bradburne · T: Andrew Haynes
2. 22. Hassadin (GB)25/1
3. 35. Mr Melodious (GB)12/1
4. 510. Pacific Bay (IRE)10/3 fav
1:10 Alfa Aggregate Products Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 16. The Snail (GB)11/8 favWon by a nose · J: Paul Moloney · T: Evan Williams
2. 27. Ballabrook (IRE)4/1
3. 33. Flemish Invader (IRE)8/1
1:40 Tanners Champagne Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 15. Noble Crusader (USA)12/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Mr O Greenall · T: Richard Lee
2. 21. Russian Flag (FR)7/4 fav
3. 34. Markila (FR)7/1
2:10 Tanners Cava Lady Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 16. Jordan's Light (USA)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: LBdr Sally Randell · T: David Evans
2. 210. Bosamcliff (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 34. Thehonourablelady (GB)8/1
2:40 Tanners Wines Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 7 ran
1. 16. Western Whisky (FR)12/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Mr O Greenall · T: Richard Lee
2. 25. Milton Des Bieffes (FR)5/1
3. 37. Wizard of Edge (GB)20/1
4. PU8. Nelliedonethat (IRE) · pulled up6/4 fav
3:10 E.B.F./ Highflyer Bloodstock Mares' 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 10 ran
1. 18. Topsham Belle (IRE)8/13 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 21. Banjaxed Girl (GB)7/2
3. 33. Here's The Key (FR)20/1
3:40 Tanners Burgundy Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 4 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 15. Old Mcdonald (GB)4/6 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: N F Glynn
2. 24. Inga Bird (GB)5/1
3. 32. Grafite (GB)33/1

Ludlow racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

12:30 Text Your Totesport Bet To 60021 Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 13. Billie Jean (GB)8/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Michael Hills · T: B W Hills
2. 211. Turf Time (GB)9/1
3. 38. Lets Move It (GB)14/1
4. 109. Taeping (IRE)9/4 fav
1:00 Best Odds Guaranteed At totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 14. Boundless Prospect (USA)5/2 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Andrew Heffernan · T: David Evans
2. 25. Moonshine Creek (GB)3/1
3. 33. Onemoreandstay (GB)11/4
1:30 Bigger 'Win Only' Odds At totesport.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f · 8 ran
1. 13. Abayaan (GB)3/1Won by a neck · J: Shane Kelly · T: Jane Chapple-Hyam
2. 26. Outrageous Request (GB)11/8 fav
3. 35. Hydrant (GB)50/1
2:00 Bet On Tonight's Football At Totesport.com Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 4 ran
1. 12. Inside Track (IRE)4/5 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Tony Culhane · T: Paul Midgley
2. 24. City Gossip (IRE)5/1
3. 33. Admiral Breese (GB)13/8
2:30 Book Your Tickets At southwell-racecourse.co.uk Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 12. McConnell (USA)4/9 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: George Baker · T: Gary Moore
2. 25. Transmission (IRE)10/1
3. 38. Dr Jameson (IRE)8/1
3:00 Come Racing Tomorrow Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 11. Avertis (GB)5/2Dead heat with Hilbre Court (USA) · J: Adam Kirby · T: Stef Higgins
2. 13. Hilbre Court (USA)10/3
3. 32. Mozayada (USA)5/4 fav
3:30 Hospitality At Southwell Racecourse Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 13. Topcroft (GB)6/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Lee Topliss · T: Derek Shaw
2. 24. Almahaza (IRE)9/2
3. 39. Special Cuvee (GB)10/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

4:00 Bet Live In Play At totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5f 194y · 12 ran
1. 12. King Red (GB)2/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 27. Augustus John (IRE)7/1
3. 35. Tropical Blue (GB)40/1
4:30 10 Free Play At Totesportbingo.com Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 216y · 5 ran
1. 16. Super Alloy (IRE)8/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Chris Dwyer
2. 22. Sabatini (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 33. Transfixed (IRE)8/1
5:00 H Harrison Happy Retirement Handicap Flat · Class 7 · 7f 32y · 12 ran
1. 111. Tallest Peak (USA)7/2Won by 4 lengths · J: George Baker · T: Michael Quinlan
2. 29. Neo's Mate (IRE)20/1
3. 312. Well of Echoes (GB)25/1
4. 41. Short Cut (GB)7/4 fav
5:30 Over 50 Instant Games At Totesportgames.com Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 10 ran
1. 110. Glen Lass (GB)9/4 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Chris Catlin · T: Jeff Pearce
2. 24. Pie Poudre (GB)25/1
3. 31. Tuscan King (GB)4/1
6:00 100% New Player Bonus At Totesportcasino.com Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 1f 103y · 10 ran
1. 17. Splinter Cell (USA)12/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Marco Botti
2. 26. Mr Willis (GB)13/2
3. 33. Waldvogel (IRE)5/1
4. 74. Grand Opera (IRE)3/1 fav
6:30 1000 In Free Bets At Bigtips.co.uk Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 50y · 9 ran
1. 17. Starburst (GB)10/3Won by 3¾ lengths · J: George Baker · T: Andrew Balding
2. 22. Maraased (GB)7/1
3. 33. Moscow Oznick (GB)16/1
4. 59. Kalimanka (FR)3/1 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 34 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 33 won39.4% · 33 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 £3.28Staked £33.00, returned £29.72 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerCaptain Smoothy (GB) 16/1The 12:50 Happy Christmas Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle at Exeter
Joint favourites1 of 2 won50.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Clonmel	3	7	7	—
Exeter	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Ludlow	3	7	7	—
Southwell (AW)	4	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	2	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 17 December 2009?: 34 races across 5 meetings were run on 17 December 2009: Clonmel (7 races), Exeter (7 races), Ludlow (7 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Clonmel in Ireland; Exeter, Ludlow, Southwell (AW) 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 17 December 2009?: Clonmel: Heavy (Turf); Exeter: Soft (Turf); Ludlow: Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 17 December 2009?: Outright favourites won 13 of 33 on 17 December 2009 (39.4%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £33.00 and returned £29.72 — a loss of £3.28. 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 Captain Smoothy (GB) at 16/1 in the 12:50 Happy Christmas Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle at Exeter.
What time was the first race on 17 December 2009?: The first race was the 12:30 Text Your Totesport Bet To 60021 Nursery Handicap at Southwell (AW); the last was the 6:30 1000 In Free Bets At Bigtips.co.uk Median Auction Maiden Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW).