What horse racing was on 28 December 2009?

30 races across 5 meetings were run on 28 December 2009: Chepstow (7 races), Leicester (6 races), Leopardstown (4 races), Limerick (5 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Chepstow, Leicester 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 28 December 2009?

Chepstow: Heavy (Turf); Leicester: Soft (Turf); Leopardstown: Yielding (Turf); Limerick: Heavy (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 28 December 2009?

Outright favourites won 10 of 27 on 28 December 2009 (37.0%); joint favourites won 0 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £27.48 — a profit of £0.48. 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 Make Amends (IRE) at 28/1 in the 1:35 Bet Totepool On All UK Racing Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

What was the feature race on 28 December 2009?

The feature race was the 1:30 Knight Frank Novice Chase (grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Pandorama (IRE) (11/8F).

What time was the first race on 28 December 2009?

The first race was the 12:20 O'dwyer's Stillorgan Orchard Maiden Hurdle at Leopardstown; the last was the 5:15 CE Property Services Group Maiden Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Monday 28 December 2009

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30 races were run across 5 meetings on 28 December 2009: Chepstow, Leicester, Leopardstown, Limerick and Wolverhampton (AW).

Chepstow Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:25 Coral Backing Sue Ryder Care Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 6 ran
1. 13. Mark The Book (IRE)7/2Won by 30 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 21. Earth Planet (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 36. Valick (FR)18/1
1:00 Coral.co.uk Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 3f 110y · 9 ran
1. 18. Magic Sky (FR)10/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mr O Greenall · T: Milton Harris
2. 25. Private Be (GB)7/1
3. 310. Amble Forge (IRE)11/1
4. 84. Victorias Groom (GER)10/3 fav
1:35 Coral.co.uk Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m · 14 ran
1. 15. Money Order (IRE)8/1Won by a neck · J: A P McCoy · T: Brendan Powell
2. 23. Strategic Approach (IRE)9/2 fav
3. 34. Magnifico (FR)8/1
2:10 Coral Welsh National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 5f 110y · 18 ran
1. 111. Dream Alliance (GB)20/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 218. Silver By Nature (GB)14/1
3. 39. Le Beau Bai (FR)4/1 fav
2:45 Coral Future Champions Finale Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 110y · 8 ran
1. 15. Me Voici (FR)10/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Nick Williams
2. 29. Sang Bleu (FR)Evens fav
3. 31. Bocamix (FR)14/1
3:20 Coral.co.uk Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 11. Be There In Five (IRE)7/2 favWon by 9 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 215. Volador (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Express Leader (GB)5/1
3:50 coralcasino.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 110y · 9 ran
1. 11. Crannaghmore Boy (IRE)9/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Seamus Durack · T: Keith Goldsworthy
2. 25. Livinonedge (IRE)Evens fav
3. 39. The Ferbane Man (IRE)6/1

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Leicester Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/1

12:50 Ladbrokes.com Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 12 ran
1. 115. Will Be Done (IRE)11/10 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Adrian Lane · T: Donald McCain
2. 25. Double Pride (GB)10/3
3. 313. Pinerock (IRE)33/1
1:25 Ladbrokes.com Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 19. Pistolet Dove (IRE)11/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Rhys Flint · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 21. Circus of Dreams (GB)10/1
3. 32. Blossom King (FR)5/2 fav
1:55 Ladbrokes.com Hoby Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 6 ran
1. 13. Alternator (IRE)10/3Won by a head · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Anna Brooks
2. 22. Timetoring (GB)2/1 fav
3. 37. Blue Savannah (FR)5/1
2:30 Ladbrokes.com Leicestershire Silver Fox Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 13 ran
1. 112. Noun De La Thinte (FR)11/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Felix De Giles · T: Venetia Williams
2. 27. Shake The Barley (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Double Mead (GB)9/1
3:05 Ladbrokes.com Belvoir Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f 110y · 3 ran
1. 12. Theatrical Moment (USA)8/11 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 24. Prince Taime (FR)9/4
3. 35. Tisfreetdream (IRE)4/1
3:35 Ladbrokes.com Leicestershire Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 11. Keki Buku (FR)4/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Giles Hawkins · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 28. Lindy Lou (GB)4/1
3. 39. Synthe Davis (FR)3/1 fav

Leicester racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Yielding · Turf · 4 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 3 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:20 O'dwyer's Stillorgan Orchard Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 26 ran
1. 18. Dr Whizz (IRE)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Davy Russell · T: Thomas Mullins
2. 222. Puyol (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 34. Cass Bligh (IRE)10/1
12:55 Mongey Communications Novice Handicap Hurdle (81-116) Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 11. Baily Rock (IRE)14/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: M F Morris
2. 211. Vinnes Friend (IRE)5/1 jt-fav
3. 33. Wikaala (USA)7/1
1:30 Knight Frank Novice Chase (grade 1) Chase · 3m · 9 ran
1. 18. Pandorama (IRE)11/8 favWon by a short head · J: Davy Condon · T: Noel Meade
2. 29. Weapon's Amnesty (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Catch Me (GER)9/1
2:00 Woodiesdiy.com Christmas Hurdle (grade 2) Hurdle · 3m · 9 ran
1. 17. Powerstation (IRE)9/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: Eamonn O'Connell
2. 21. Oscar Dan Dan (IRE)9/2
3. 35. Noble Prince (GER)10/3
4. 74. Ninetieth Minute (IRE)5/2 fav

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Limerick Heavy · Turf · 5 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 4 · Biggest winner 12/1

12:35 Emmet Leahy Millstream Memorial 3-y-o Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 11. Are You The One (IRE)2/1 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Brian O'Connell · T: Kieran Purcell
2. 27. Sounds Of Jupiter (IRE)7/1
3. 36. Ptolemaeus (GB)12/1
1:10 Ryans Event Cleaners Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f · 14 ran
1. 15. Florida Pal (GB)9/10 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 27. Good Man Sir (IRE)20/1
3. 311. The Burrow Vic (IRE)20/1
1:45 Freeman Keane Associates Dorans Pride Novice Hurdle (grade 3) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 5 ran
1. 12. Enterprise Park (IRE)2/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Emmet Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 27. Quito De La Roque (FR)8/1
3. 33. Hugo De Vindecy (FR)7/4 fav
2:20 Woodlands House Hotel Handicap Hurdle (81-102) Hurdle · 2m 5f · 13 ran
1. 19. Night Alliance (IRE)12/1Won by 8 lengths · J: T G M Ryan · T: Donal Hassett
2. 28. Man Of Principles (IRE)16/1
3. 314. Blakesbrook (IRE)25/1
2:50 John Mulholland Bookmakers Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 11 ran
1. 19. In Close (USA)10/3Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mrs Pauline Condon · T: James Leavy
2. 214. Greenhill Millie (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Bran Castle (IRE)10/1
4. 510. Kings County Star (IRE)3/1 fav

Limerick racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 28/1

1:35 Bet Totepool On All UK Racing Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 103y · 12 ran
1. 14. Make Amends (IRE)28/1Won by a neck · J: George Baker · T: Ron Hodges
2. 211. Join Up (GB)9/2
3. 33. Bestowed (GB)3/1 fav
2:05 Bet Totepool On All UK Racing Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 103y · 12 ran
1. 15. Chosen Forever (GB)5/4 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: Geoff Oldroyd
2. 21. Guiseppe Verdi (USA)17/2
3. 32. Law Of The Jungle (IRE)9/1
2:40 Funky Eric Stevens 70th Birthday Apprentice Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 8 ran
1. 15. Daniel Thomas (IRE)9/4 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Ryan Clark · T: Anabel K Murphy
2. 22. Ten Pole Tudor (GB)11/2
3. 38. Pride of Nation (IRE)3/1
3:15 Bet Totepool On Today's Irish Racing Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 12 ran
1. 14. Capricornus (USA)13/8 favWon by half a length · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 211. Mnasikia (USA)13/2
3. 32. Brave Decision (GB)25/1
3:45 Bet On Today's Football At Totesport.com Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 7f 32y · 9 ran
1. 16. Just Jimmy (IRE)5/1Won by a head · J: Paul Doe · T: David Evans
2. 21. Rubenstar (IRE)14/1
3. 33. Just Timmy Marcus (GB)4/1 fav
4:15 Bet On Today's Football At Totesport.com Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 7f 32y · 9 ran
1. 15. Diapason (IRE)3/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 22. Sir George (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 36. Double Bill (USA)11/1
4:45 Bet Live In Play At Totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f 216y · 10 ran
1. 16. Imprimis Tagula (IRE)9/2Won by a head · J: Declan Cannon · T: Alan Bailey
2. 24. Ebraam (USA)6/1
3. 31. Matsunosuke (GB)18/1
5:15 CE Property Services Group Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 11 ran
1. 111. Levitation (IRE)5/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Ian Mongan · T: Stuart Kittow
2. 25. Midnight Strider (IRE)4/6 fav
3. 34. Major Lawrence (IRE)13/2

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 30 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 favourites10 of 27 won37.0% · 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 profit of £0.48Staked £27.00, returned £27.48 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMake Amends (IRE) 28/1The 1:35 Bet Totepool On All UK Racing Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW)
Joint favourites0 of 6 won0.0% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chepstow	1	7	7	—
Leicester	3	6	6	—
Leopardstown	1	3	4	0 of 2 won
Limerick	2	4	5	0 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	3	7	8	0 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 28 December 2009?: 30 races across 5 meetings were run on 28 December 2009: Chepstow (7 races), Leicester (6 races), Leopardstown (4 races), Limerick (5 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Chepstow, Leicester 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 28 December 2009?: Chepstow: Heavy (Turf); Leicester: Soft (Turf); Leopardstown: Yielding (Turf); Limerick: Heavy (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 28 December 2009?: Outright favourites won 10 of 27 on 28 December 2009 (37.0%); joint favourites won 0 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £27.48 — a profit of £0.48. 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 Make Amends (IRE) at 28/1 in the 1:35 Bet Totepool On All UK Racing Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).
What was the feature race on 28 December 2009?: The feature race was the 1:30 Knight Frank Novice Chase (grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Pandorama (IRE) (11/8F).
What time was the first race on 28 December 2009?: The first race was the 12:20 O'dwyer's Stillorgan Orchard Maiden Hurdle at Leopardstown; the last was the 5:15 CE Property Services Group Maiden Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW).