What horse racing was on 27 December 2009?

34 races across 5 meetings were run on 27 December 2009: Down Royal (7 races), Kempton (6 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Down Royal, Leopardstown and Limerick in Ireland; Kempton and Southwell (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 27 December 2009?

Down Royal: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Kempton: Good To Soft (Turf); Leopardstown: Yielding (Turf); Limerick: Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard To Slow (AW).

How did the favourites do on 27 December 2009?

Outright favourites won 9 of 32 on 27 December 2009 (28.1%); joint favourites won 2 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £27.25 — a loss of £4.75. 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 Hint Of Honey (GB) at 40/1 in the 3:25 Staveley Miners Welfare F.c. Handicap at Southwell (AW).

What was the feature race on 27 December 2009?

The feature race was the 1:25 Paddy Power Dial-a-bet Chase (grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Golden Silver (FR) (5/2).

What time was the first race on 27 December 2009?

The first race was the 12:10 Bet Totepool On All Uk Racing Nursery Handicap at Southwell (AW); the last was the 3:50 Limerick Independent Beginners Chase at Limerick.

Racing Results

Sunday 27 December 2009

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34 races were run across 5 meetings on 27 December 2009: Down Royal, Kempton, Leopardstown, Limerick and Southwell (AW).

Down Royal Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

12:25 Sean Graham Bookmakers Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 119. Miss Pepperpot (IRE)9/2Won by half a length · J: F Lawlor · T: F Flood
2. 215. The Equaliser (NZ)5/1
3. 314. Stonethrower (IRE)6/1
4. 54. Falcon Island (GB)Evens fav
12:55 I.N.H. Stallion Owners E.B.F. Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 116. The Hard Hat (IRE)2/1 favWon by a length · J: M P Fogarty · T: C A Murphy
2. 24. Cool Dude Luke (IRE)4/1
3. 311. Montan (FR)16/1
1:25 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (81-102) Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 115. Take A Shot (IRE)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: D G Hogan · T: F Flood
2. 28. Posh Bird (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 316. Hidden Crack (GB)10/1
2:00 Irish Stallions Farms E.B.F. Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 12. Barcardero (USA)7/2 jt-favWon by 7 lengths · J: S P McCann · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 29. Inverlochy Lad (IRE)16/1
3. 315. Sigma Lifestyle (IRE)4/1
2:30 Adam & Ann Armstrong Memorial Handicap Chase (0-95) Chase · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 11. Benbradagh (IRE)10/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Mr S G Carey · T: I R Ferguson
2. 214. The Corby Glenn (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Some Legend (IRE)14/1
4. F9. Artic Island (IRE) · fell3/1 fav
3:00 Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association Northern Region Hunters Chase Chase · 2m 7f · 16 ran
1. 11. Agus A Vic (IRE)11/8 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Mr J J Codd · T: Patrick Martin
2. 23. Kircassock Vic (IRE)11/1
3. 315. Top twig (IRE)4/1
3:30 Duke Of York (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 14 ran
1. 116. Yes Tom (IRE)14/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mr Derek O'Connor · T: R T J Wilson
2. 29. Courtly Conduct (IRE)7/1
3. 319. Got Options (IRE)11/4 fav

Down Royal racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

1:00 Williamhill.com - Blackjack Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 16. Mille Chief (FR)8/13 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 21. Westlin' Winds (IRE)2/1
3. 32. Mymateeric (GB)25/1
1:30 Williamhill.com Novices' Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m · 5 ran
1. 11. Riverside Theatre (GB)1/2 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 25. El Dancer (GER)7/2
3. 34. Rory Boy (USA)20/1
2:05 Williamhill.com - Bingo Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m 110y · 10 ran
1. 14. Strawberry (IRE)7/2 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 27. Love of Tara (GB)7/1
3. 39. Quaspia (FR)11/2
2:40 Williamhill.com Desert Orchid Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 15. Petit Robin (FR)5/2 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 22. Well Chief (GER)6/1
3. 34. I'msingingtheblues (IRE)9/1
3:15 Williamhill.com - Bonus 25 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m · 15 ran
1. 115. Fortification (USA)12/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Matt Griffiths · T: Nigel Hawke
2. 216. I'moncloudnine (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Piraya (FR)11/2 fav
3:45 Williamhill.com - Casino Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 13. Ronaldo Des Mottes (FR)5/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: David Pipe
2. 29. First Avenue (GB)9/1
3. 311. Know The Law (GB)3/1 fav

Kempton racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

12:25 Paddypowerbingo.com 3-y-o Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 110. Sword Fish (IRE)3/1 favWon by 4 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: C Roche
2. 216. Firm Foundations (IRE)25/1
3. 38. Save My Blushes (GB)7/1
12:55 Paddypowertrader.com Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 21 ran
1. 112. Prince Of Fire (GER)10/3Won by 4 lengths · J: D J Casey · T: C F Swan
2. 25. Grey Soldier (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 320. Guzzle An Go (IRE)16/1
1:25 Paddy Power Dial-a-bet Chase (grade 1) Chase · 2m 1f · 7 ran
1. 13. Golden Silver (FR)5/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 27. Tranquil Sea (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 36. Scotsirish (IRE)7/1
1:55 Paddypowerpoker.com Future Champions Novice Hurdle (grade 1) Hurdle · 2m · 8 ran
1. 18. Hollo Ladies (IRE)25/1Won by a neck · J: Davy Condon · T: Noel Meade
2. 25. Saludos (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Fionnegas (IRE)10/3
4. 66. Some Present (IRE)11/8 fav
2:30 Paddypower.com Handicap Hurdle (0-140) Hurdle · 3m · 12 ran
1. 113. Bobsthewizard (IRE)5/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: D J Casey · T: F Flood
2. 210. Conclave (IRE)7/1
3. 38. Prince Erik (GB)16/1
4. 92. Back Me Up (IRE)3/1 fav
3:05 Paddy Power Chase (0-145) (Grade B Handicap) Chase · 3m · 28 ran
1. 118. Oscar Time (IRE)10/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: M M Lynch
2. 22. Siegemaster (IRE)10/1
3. 324. Leanne (IRE)33/1
4. 1210. Dooneys Gate (IRE)4/1 fav
3:40 Paddypowermobile.com Bumper Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 13. On His Own (IRE)3/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr R P Quinlan · T: Oliver McKiernan
2. 24. Some Target (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 36. Portrait King (IRE)20/1

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Limerick Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

12:35 Cornstore Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 112. Quiamo Malta (FR)8/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Alain Cawley · T: Paul Nolan
2. 23. Billie Beg (IRE)6/1
3. 39. Midtown Boy (IRE)5/1
4. 42. Better Times (IRE)11/10 fav
1:05 Ggl Security Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 9 ran
1. 18. Rubi Light (FR)3/1Won by 12 lengths · J: A E Lynch · T: Robert Alan Hennessy
2. 21. Magnanimity (IRE)11/4
3. 35. Bideford Legend (IRE)12/1
4. 63. Quadrillon (FR)7/4 fav
1:35 Goggin Buckley Engineering Handicap Hurdle (81-102) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 12 ran
1. 116. Monaco Springs (IRE)11/4 favWon by half a length · J: A E Lynch · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 24. The Flying Dustman (IRE)3/1
3. 36. Polar Call (IRE)8/1
2:10 Roches Feeds Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m · 17 ran
1. 114. Satwa King (FR)8/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: B J Foley · T: S Braddish
2. 25. Carnbridge (IRE)8/1
3. 39. Club Oscar (IRE)8/1
4. 42. Bob Will Fix It (IRE)7/2 fav
2:45 Itba Southern Region Mares Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 16 ran
1. 13. Coonagh Cross (IRE)6/1Won by a head · J: Ambrose McCurtin · T: Eoghan O'Grady
2. 29. Sunshine Haven (IRE)14/1
3. 317. Special Token (IRE)5/4 fav
3:20 Tim Duggan Memorial Handicap Chase (0-145) (grade C) Chase · 2m 3f 120y · 13 ran
1. 111. Larkwing (IRE)11/2Won by 9 lengths · J: Robert Jones · T: E McNamara
2. 28. Will Jamie Run (IRE)11/1
3. 39. Whinstone Boy (IRE)7/2
4. 44. Hangover (IRE)3/1 fav
3:50 Limerick Independent Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 6f · 14 ran
1. 11. Beckett Rock (IRE)10/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Martin Ferris · T: M F Morris
2. 23. Fort George (IRE)12/1
3. 313. Prudent Honour (IRE)7/2
4. F14. The Midnight Club (IRE) · fell4/5 fav

Limerick racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 40/1

12:10 Bet Totepool On All Uk Racing Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 14. Flow Chart (IRE)11/4 jt-favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Phillip Makin · T: David Barron
2. 25. The Love Guru (GB)11/4 jt-fav
3. 33. Lord Victor (GB)4/1
12:40 Bet Totepool On All Irish Racing Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 4 ran
1. 11. Bubbly Bellini (IRE)2/1Won by a length · J: Matthew Davies · T: George Baker
2. 22. Star Promise (GB)Evens fav
3. 34. Tamarind Hill (IRE)7/2
1:10 Sherwood Marquees Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f · 8 ran
1. 14. Trachonitis (IRE)9/1Won by half a length · J: Shane Kelly · T: J R Jenkins
2. 21. Desert Vision (GB)2/1 fav
3. 35. Dream In Blue (GB)7/1
1:40 Bet On Today's Football At Totesport.com Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 12. Total Impact (GB)2/1 favWon by a length · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Richard Fahey
2. 23. Grudge (GB)8/1
3. 35. Tartatartufata (GB)12/1
2:15 Bet Live In Play At Totesport.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 13. Poet's Place (USA)13/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Phillip Makin · T: David Barron
2. 21. Bandstand (GB)13/2
3. 38. Place The Duchess (GB)16/1
4. 74. Tejime (GB)4/7 fav
2:50 Membership At Southwell Golf Club Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 15. Ours (IRE)6/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Barry McHugh · T: John Harris
2. 24. Hilbre Court (USA)9/1
3. 36. Elusive Fame (USA)11/2
4. 57. Ansells Pride (IRE)5/1 fav
3:25 Staveley Miners Welfare F.c. Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 112. Hint Of Honey (GB)40/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Luke Morris · T: Tony Newcombe
2. 25. Trans Sonic (GB)16/1
3. 37. Pendragon (USA)10/1
4. 64. Hit The Switch (GB)5/2 fav

Southwell (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 favourites9 of 32 won28.1% · 32 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 £4.75Staked £32.00, returned £27.25 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerHint Of Honey (GB) 40/1The 3:25 Staveley Miners Welfare F.c. Handicap at Southwell (AW)
Joint favourites2 of 4 won50.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Down Royal	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Kempton	4	6	6	—
Leopardstown	1	7	7	—
Limerick	1	7	7	—
Southwell (AW)	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 2009?: 34 races across 5 meetings were run on 27 December 2009: Down Royal (7 races), Kempton (6 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Down Royal, Leopardstown and Limerick in Ireland; Kempton and Southwell (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 27 December 2009?: Down Royal: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Kempton: Good To Soft (Turf); Leopardstown: Yielding (Turf); Limerick: Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard To Slow (AW).
How did the favourites do on 27 December 2009?: Outright favourites won 9 of 32 on 27 December 2009 (28.1%); joint favourites won 2 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £27.25 — a loss of £4.75. 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 Hint Of Honey (GB) at 40/1 in the 3:25 Staveley Miners Welfare F.c. Handicap at Southwell (AW).
What was the feature race on 27 December 2009?: The feature race was the 1:25 Paddy Power Dial-a-bet Chase (grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Golden Silver (FR) (5/2).
What time was the first race on 27 December 2009?: The first race was the 12:10 Bet Totepool On All Uk Racing Nursery Handicap at Southwell (AW); the last was the 3:50 Limerick Independent Beginners Chase at Limerick.