What horse racing was on 26 December 2009?

40 races across 6 meetings were run on 26 December 2009: Huntingdon (7 races), Kempton (6 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races), Wincanton (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Huntingdon, Kempton, Wincanton and Wolverhampton (AW) 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 26 December 2009?

Huntingdon: Good To Soft (Turf); Kempton: Good To Soft (Turf); Leopardstown: Yielding (Turf); Limerick: Heavy (Turf); Wincanton: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 26 December 2009?

Outright favourites won 13 of 38 on 26 December 2009 (34.2%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £38.00 and returned £38.86 — a profit of £0.86. 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 Johnny Mullen (IRE) at 33/1 in the 3:55 Westerly Yeovil BMW Standard Open NH Flat Race at Wincanton.

What was the feature race on 26 December 2009?

The feature race was the 2:20 Bord Na Mona - With Nature Novice Chase (grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Sizing Europe (IRE) (EvensF).

What time was the first race on 26 December 2009?

The first race was the 12:05 New Year Sports Action Betlive At Williamhill.com Novices' Hurdle at Huntingdon; the last was the 4:25 Best Odds Guaranteed At Totesport.com Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 26 December 2009

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40 races were run across 6 meetings on 26 December 2009: Huntingdon, Kempton, Leopardstown, Limerick, Wincanton and Wolverhampton (AW).

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

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

12:05 New Year Sports Action Betlive At Williamhill.com Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 12 ran
1. 12. Quentin Collonges (FR)9/4 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Henry Daly
2. 25. Dream Garden (GB)20/1
3. 37. I've Been Framed (IRE)28/1
12:40 We Three Kings At Williamhillpoker.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 8 ran
1. 19. Lord Appellare (IRE)10/3 favWon by 22 lengths · J: Leighton Aspell · T: Richard Rowe
2. 214. Donald Will Do (IRE)13/2
3. 33. Stop The Show (IRE)6/1
1:15 Conamar Building Services Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 7 ran
1. 15. Global Flyer (GB)9/2Won by a short head · J: Adam Pogson · T: Caroline Bailey
2. 211. Prince du Beury (FR)7/4 fav
3. 36. The Hairy Lemon (GB)4/1
1:50 25 Winter Warmer Bonus At Williamhill.com/Bonus25 Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 8 ran
1. 19. Pickamus (FR)11/4 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Henry Daly
2. 21. Approved Force (USA)8/1
3. 35. Flemish Invader (IRE)6/1
2:25 Jingle Balls At Williamhillbingo.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 114. Desperate Dex (IRE)10/1Won by 23 lengths · J: Keith Mercer · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 211. Devils River (IRE)9/2
3. 36. Safe Investment (USA)14/1
4. F4. Arturo Uno (IRE) · fell7/2 fav
3:00 George's Golden Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race (Div 1) NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 110y · 7 ran
1. 14. Good Faloue (FR)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Alex Merriam · T: Neil King
2. 29. Real Treasure (GB)10/1
3. 311. Sudden Beat (GB)13/8 fav
3:35 George's Golden Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race (Div 2) NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 110y · 8 ran
1. 16. Full Of Spirit (IRE)4/5 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 212. Tiffany Jones (GB)14/1
3. 31. Alfie's Pearl (GB)16/1

Huntingdon racecourse statistics →

Kempton Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

12:45 Williamhill.com - Bonus25 Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 16. Menorah (IRE)7/2Won by 12 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 21. Bellvano (GER)8/11 fav
3. 33. Dr Livingstone (IRE)20/1
1:20 Williamhill.com - Sports Betting Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 19 ran
1. 11. Lake Legend (GB)16/1Won by a neck · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alan King
2. 210. Erzen (IRE)8/1
3. 318. Fruity O'Rooney (GB)12/1
4. 811. Busker Royal (GB)4/1 fav
1:55 Williamhill.com Feltham Novices' Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 3m · 7 ran
1. 17. Long Run (FR)11/8 favWon by 14 lengths · J: Mr Sam Waley-Cohen · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 25. Tazbar (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Ogee (GB)15/2
2:30 williamhill.com Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 13. Go Native (IRE)5/2Won by a short head · J: Davy Condon · T: Noel Meade
2. 26. Starluck (IRE)10/3
3. 31. Binocular (FR)11/8 fav
3:05 William Hill King George VI Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 3m · 13 ran
1. 15. Kauto Star (FR)8/13 favWon by 30 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 26. Madison Du Berlais (FR)10/1
3. 32. Barbers Shop (GB)14/1
3:40 Williamhill.com - Poker Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 13 ran
1. 114. Polyfast (FR)11/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Felix De Giles · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 213. Wogan (GB)9/2
3. 35. Nikos Extra (FR)3/1 fav

Kempton racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

12:10 Bord Na Mona - Clean Air Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 12 ran
1. 15. King's Bastion (IRE)12/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Tim Carroll · T: Luke Comer
2. 23. Gates Of Rome (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 37. Qoubilai (FR)8/1
12:45 Bord Na Mona - Clean Water Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 14 ran
1. 116. Whodoyouthink (IRE)5/2 favWon by 22 lengths · J: P W Flood · T: Oliver McKiernan
2. 28. Oscar Close (IRE)8/1
3. 315. Universal Truth (IRE)4/1
1:20 Inforthenight.ie Juvenile Hurdle (grade 2) Hurdle · 2m · 7 ran
1. 14. Carlito Brigante (IRE)20/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 23. Alaivan (IRE)4/9 fav
3. 37. Leblon (IRE)20/1
1:50 Bord Na Mona - Clean Energy Handicap Hurdle (81-116) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 25 ran
1. 119. Bobs Display (IRE)16/1Won by a head · J: Mr C Motherway · T: C A Murphy
2. 26. Slievecorragh (IRE)14/1
3. 323. Peak Raider (IRE)16/1
4. 2020. Lastoftheleaders (IRE)7/2 fav
2:20 Bord Na Mona - With Nature Novice Chase (grade 1) Chase · 2m 1f · 6 ran
1. 16. Sizing Europe (IRE)Evens favWon by 5½ lengths · J: A E Lynch · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 24. Osana (FR)2/1
3. 31. Bobs Pride (IRE)25/1
2:55 Paddypowerpoker.com Handicap Chase (0-140) Chase · 2m 1f · 15 ran
1. 114. Show Blessed (IRE)4/1 favWon by 2 lengths · J: P W Flood · T: Ms Joanna Morgan
2. 25. Jaamid (GB)9/1
3. 39. Frontier Lady (IRE)11/2
3:30 Irish Foal Levy (c & G) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 10 ran
1. 13. Elegant Concorde (IRE)8/11 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Robbie McNamara · T: D K Weld
2. 28. Spill The Beans (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Frawley (IRE)7/1

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Limerick Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

12:35 Anglo Printers Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f · 13 ran
1. 13. Boxing Along (IRE)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Mr P Power · T: Vincent Laurence Halley
2. 26. Ikidunot (IRE)9/2
3. 35. Hellyhunter (IRE)9/2
4. 97. Long Strand (IRE)10/3 fav
1:10 Easyfix Rubber Products Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 12 ran
1. 113. Unforgivable (IRE)20/1Won by half a length · J: Emmet Mullins · T: Denis W Cullen
2. 21. Bacher Boy (IRE)5/1
3. 36. Fennis Boy (IRE)9/2
1:40 O'kelly Bros Demolition & Environmental Contractors Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 6 ran
1. 12. Rigour Back Bob (IRE)7/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Sean Flanagan · T: E J O'Grady
2. 23. Der Spieler (GER)5/1
3. 37. Second Glance (IRE)14/1
2:10 Guinness Greenmount Park Novice Chase (grade 2) Chase · 2m 3f 120y · 7 ran
1. 14. Dancing Tornado (IRE)10/3Won by 4 lengths · J: D J Casey · T: Michael Hourigan
2. 28. River Liane (FR)5/1
3. 37. Oscar Looby (IRE)6/1
4. PU3. Coolcashin (IRE) · pulled up9/4 fav
2:45 Bb's Coffee & Muffins Handicap Hurdle (81-109) Hurdle · 2m 5f · 14 ran
1. 18. Four Chimneys (IRE)12/1Won by a length · J: Andrew Leigh · T: W J Austin
2. 22. Dolly Hall (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 36. Kot's Terry (IRE)9/1
3:15 Sliabh Luachra Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 8 ran
1. 110. Native Clan (FR)9/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: A L T Moore
2. 24. Darby's Turn (IRE)7/1
3. 314. Taradoun (IRE)5/2
3:50 Signsplus.ie Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 14 ran
1. 111. Original Option (IRE)5/2 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Mr D F Bourke · T: Noel Meade
2. 26. Fire Belt (IRE)10/1
3. 37. Holyman Of War (IRE)10/1

Limerick racecourse statistics →

Wincanton Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

12:35 Fdb Shieldacre Ltd Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 112. Sure Josie Sure (FR)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Johnny Farrelly · T: David Pipe
2. 23. Chilli Rose (GB)4/1
3. 311. Megasue (GB)7/4 fav
1:10 Armishaws Removals Harry Dufosee Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 14 ran
1. 11. Plein Pouvoir (FR)10/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Venetia Williams
2. 24. Michigan d'Isop (FR)14/1
3. 311. Oncle Kid (FR)6/1
4. 513. Blue Dark (FR)7/2 fav
1:45 Bathwick Tyres Yeovil Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 17. Mix N Match (GB)12/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Tom O'Connor · T: Jimmy Frost
2. 26. Rowan River (GB)16/1
3. 31. Shali San (FR)10/1
4. 43. Waarid (GB)11/4 fav
2:20 Bathwick Tyres Taunton Mid Season Chase (Handicap) Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 18. Green Belt Elite (FR)3/1Won by a neck · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Venetia Williams
2. 22. Oiseau de Nuit (FR)7/1
3. 310. Bormo (FR)11/2
4. 412. Suntini (GER)11/4 fav
2:55 Bathwick Tyres Lord Stalbridge Memorial Cup Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 110y · 13 ran
1. 113. Fine By Me (IRE)8/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Peter Toole · T: Julian Smith
2. 22. Scots Dragoon (GB)9/2 jt-fav
3. 314. Treasulier (IRE)12/1
3:25 Pertemps Handicap Hurdle (series Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 6f · 9 ran
1. 16. Golan Way (GB)9/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jamie Goldstein · T: Sheena West
2. 25. Bouggler (GB)6/1
3. 32. Andytown (IRE)7/2 fav
3:55 Westerly Yeovil BMW Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 13. Johnny Mullen (IRE)33/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Matt Griffiths · T: Paul Henderson
2. 21. Megastar (GB)6/4 fav
3. 37. Pride In Battle (IRE)4/1

Wincanton racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/1

1:45 Bet Totepool At Totesport.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 20y · 9 ran
1. 12. Clifton Bridge (GB)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 26. Praesepe (GB)10/11 fav
3. 38. Texas Queen (GB)3/1
2:15 Ce Risk, Safety & Security Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 4 ran
1. 15. Dubai Bounty (GB)11/4Won by a neck · J: Nicky Mackay · T: Gerard Butler
2. 23. Lovers Causeway (USA)15/8 fav
3. 32. Sweet Child O'mine (GB)2/1
2:50 Bigtips.co.uk For Free Bets And Tips Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 32y · 10 ran
1. 14. Red Somerset (USA)3/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: George Baker · T: Ron Hodges
2. 21. Bahamian Kid (GB)14/1
3. 35. Geezers Colours (GB)12/1
4. 46. Trade Centre (GB)11/4 fav
3:20 Bet Totepool On 0800 221 221 Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 32y · 7 ran
1. 14. Wellmarked (IRE)9/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: John A Quinn
2. 26. Itsthursdayalready (GB)20/1
3. 31. Licence To Till (USA)10/11 fav
3:55 Bigger 'win Only' Odds At Totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 50y · 7 ran
1. 15. Kames Park (IRE)5/1Won by a neck · J: Billy Cray · T: Richard Guest
2. 29. Little Richard (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Mexican Bob (GB)5/1
4. 63. Venir Rouge (GB)11/4 fav
4:25 Best Odds Guaranteed At Totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 103y · 10 ran
1. 13. Scamperdale (GB)9/1Won by a neck · J: Tony Culhane · T: Brian Baugh
2. 22. Confidentiality (IRE)6/1
3. 37. Iron Out (USA)10/1
4. 55. Plush (GB)7/2 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 40 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 38 won34.2% · 38 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 £0.86Staked £38.00, returned £38.86 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerJohnny Mullen (IRE) 33/1The 3:55 Westerly Yeovil BMW Standard Open NH Flat Race at Wincanton
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Huntingdon	4	7	7	—
Kempton	2	6	6	—
Leopardstown	4	7	7	—
Limerick	3	6	7	0 of 2 won
Wincanton	0	6	7	0 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	0	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 26 December 2009?: 40 races across 6 meetings were run on 26 December 2009: Huntingdon (7 races), Kempton (6 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races), Wincanton (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Huntingdon, Kempton, Wincanton and Wolverhampton (AW) 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 26 December 2009?: Huntingdon: Good To Soft (Turf); Kempton: Good To Soft (Turf); Leopardstown: Yielding (Turf); Limerick: Heavy (Turf); Wincanton: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 26 December 2009?: Outright favourites won 13 of 38 on 26 December 2009 (34.2%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £38.00 and returned £38.86 — a profit of £0.86. 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 Johnny Mullen (IRE) at 33/1 in the 3:55 Westerly Yeovil BMW Standard Open NH Flat Race at Wincanton.
What was the feature race on 26 December 2009?: The feature race was the 2:20 Bord Na Mona - With Nature Novice Chase (grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Sizing Europe (IRE) (EvensF).
What time was the first race on 26 December 2009?: The first race was the 12:05 New Year Sports Action Betlive At Williamhill.com Novices' Hurdle at Huntingdon; the last was the 4:25 Best Odds Guaranteed At Totesport.com Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).