What horse racing was on 29 December 2009?

31 races across 4 meetings were run on 29 December 2009: Leopardstown (8 races), Limerick (8 races), Newbury (8 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Leopardstown and Limerick in Ireland; Newbury 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 29 December 2009?

Leopardstown: Yielding (Turf); Limerick: Heavy (Turf); Newbury: Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard To Slow (AW).

How did the favourites do on 29 December 2009?

Outright favourites won 10 of 26 on 29 December 2009 (38.5%); joint favourites won 3 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £21.84 — a loss of £4.16. 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 Scavenger (GB) at 12/1 in the 3:00 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase at Leopardstown (one of 3 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 29 December 2009?

The feature race was the 1:25 Lexus Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by What A Friend (GB) (11/2).

What time was the first race on 29 December 2009?

The first race was the 11:50 Ryans Event Cleaners Maiden Hurdle at Leopardstown; the last was the 3:50 Shannon Tourism Maiden Hunters Chase at Limerick.

Racing Results

Tuesday 29 December 2009

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31 races were run across 4 meetings on 29 December 2009: Leopardstown, Limerick, Newbury and Southwell (AW).

Leopardstown Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

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

11:50 Ryans Event Cleaners Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 114. Western Leader (IRE)7/2 jt-favWon by a short head · J: Conor O'Farrell · T: John Joseph Hanlon
2. 21. Acapulco (IRE)4/1
3. 310. Rick (FR)7/2 jt-fav
12:20 I.T.B.A Fillies Scheme E.B.F. Mares Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 13. Voler La Vedette (IRE)1/3 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: C A Murphy
2. 24. No One Tells Me (GB)14/1
3. 39. Zarinava (IRE)14/1
12:55 Paddy Fitzpatrick Memorial Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 16. Fen Game (IRE)4/1Won by a length · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: E J O'Grady
2. 29. Save the Bacon (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Uncle Tom Cobley (IRE)7/2 fav
1:25 Lexus Chase (Grade 1) Chase · 3m · 11 ran
1. 111. What A Friend (GB)11/2Won by half a length · J: Sam Thomas · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 27. Money Trix (IRE)14/1
3. 36. Joncol (IRE)7/2
4. PU4. Cooldine (IRE) · pulled up10/3 fav
2:00 Leopardstown Golf Centre December Festival Hurdle (grade 1) Hurdle · 2m · 6 ran
1. 13. Solwhit (FR)8/11 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: C Byrnes
2. 24. Sublimity (FR)5/1
3. 37. Jumbo Rio (IRE)13/2
2:30 Ryans Event Cleaners Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 3f · 21 ran
1. 121. Zaarito (IRE)7/2Won by 8 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: C A Murphy
2. 21. Browns Baily (IRE)20/1
3. 317. Sam Adams (IRE)5/2 fav
3:00 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-116) Chase · 2m 5f · 21 ran
1. 12. Scavenger (GB)12/1Won by half a length · J: Rob McCarth · T: M F Morris
2. 219. Tiernan's Terror (GB)8/1
3. 320. Saddlers Storm (IRE)9/2 fav
3:30 Affordable Racehorse Ownership At Www.winningwaysracing.ie (pro/am) Flat Race Flat · 2m · 7 ran
1. 11. Don't Turn Bach (IRE)6/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Our Girl Salley (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Shuil Dearg (IRE)3/1

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Limerick Heavy · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 13/2

12:10 Munster Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 115. Take It Easee (IRE)15/8 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Sean Flanagan · T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs
2. 214. Revelling (IRE)11/4
3. 33. Capitoline Hill (IRE)4/1
12:40 Munster Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 111. Ach Aye Surely (IRE)Evens favWon by 7 lengths · J: Alan Crowe · T: Paul Nolan
2. 23. Donnachas Chant (USA)20/1
3. 310. Wings Of A Star (GER)7/2
1:15 Online Booking Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 14 ran
1. 112. Killultagh Queen (IRE)2/1Won by a head · J: Emmet Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 210. Golden Sunbird (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 311. Killogan Lass (IRE)10/1
1:50 Patrickswell Community Council Handicap Hurdle (81-102) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 11 ran
1. 11. Four Chimneys (IRE)10/3 jt-favWon by 7 lengths · J: Andrew Leigh · T: W J Austin
2. 27. Got The Urge (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Salsify (IRE)12/1
2:20 Winter Wonderland Handicap Hurdle (81-116) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 9 ran
1. 12. Grange Alainn (IRE)6/1Won by 7 lengths · J: J R Barry · T: W J Burke
2. 25. Final Question (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 36. Garryowen Star (IRE)9/2
2:50 Athbhliain Faoi Mhaise Daoibh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f · 9 ran
1. 14. Killary Bay (IRE)2/1 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Ms N Carberry · T: C F Swan
2. 23. Dapper Dan (GB)3/1
3. 37. Annie Confidential (IRE)14/1
3:20 Limerickraces.ie Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 2m 6f · 14 ran
1. 15. The Flying Dustman (IRE)7/2 jt-favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Sean McDermott · T: Michael Hourigan
2. 211. Lion Valley (IRE)16/1
3. 32. Colls Corner (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3:50 Shannon Tourism Maiden Hunters Chase Chase · 2m 6f · 15 ran
1. 113. Tullintain (IRE)13/2Won by 8 lengths · J: Mr Derek O'Connor · T: Robert Tyner
2. 28. Proform Native (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 312. Theresathingwrong (IRE)12/1

Limerick racecourse statistics →

Newbury Heavy · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

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

12:00 Bathwick Tyres Support Heros Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 2f 110y · 7 ran
1. 11. Take The Breeze (FR)15/8Won by 30 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Den of Iniquity (GB)12/1
3. 32. Dave's Dream (IRE)13/8 fav
12:30 Happy Birthday Laura From Bathwick Tyres Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 18. Orzare (IRE)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Philip Hide · T: Gary Moore
2. 24. Hunterview (GB)9/4 jt-fav
3. 310. Rajamand (FR)5/1
1:00 Bathwick Tyres Mandarin Graduation Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m · 5 ran
1. 12. Carruthers (GB)5/4 favWon by 23 lengths · J: Mattie Batchelor · T: Mark Bradstock
2. 21. Big Fella Thanks (GB)11/4
3. 35. Massini's Maguire (IRE)6/1
1:30 Lawrence Equine Support Heros Introductory Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 12. Quantitativeeasing (IRE)2/5 favWon by 6 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 21. Ashfield's Dream (GB)20/1
3. 33. Action Impact (ARG)40/1
2:05 Racing UK Free Today On Sky 432 Challow Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 5f · 11 ran
1. 110. Reve De Sivola (FR)15/8Won by half a length · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Nick Williams
2. 29. Restless Harry (GB)40/1
3. 35. Finian's Rainbow (IRE)13/8 fav
2:40 Racing UK On Virgin 536 Long Walk Hurdle Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m 110y · 8 ran
1. 11. Big Buck's (FR)1/2 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 24. Karabak (FR)14/1
3. 32. Diamond Harry (GB)11/4
3:15 Totepool Support Heros Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 6f 110y · 13 ran
1. 111. Doctor Pat (IRE)9/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: F Doumen
2. 215. Reblis (FR)12/1
3. 31. Khachaturian (IRE)8/1
3:45 North Farm Stud Support Heros Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 110y · 18 ran
1. 118. Mizzurka (GB)7/1Won by half a length · J: Harry Skelton · T: Bob Buckler
2. 23. Easton Clump (GB)33/1
3. 314. Venetian Lad (GB)66/1
4. 47. Midnight Prayer (GB)13/8 fav

Newbury racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

12:15 Bet Totepool On All Uk Racing Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 14. Exearti (GB)17/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: Alan McCabe
2. 27. Zubova (GB)11/4
3. 33. Paintball (IRE)3/1
4. 42. Duellist (GB)13/8 fav
12:45 Bet Totepool On Today's Irish Racing Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 18. Thundering Home (GB)4/1Won by a length · J: Hayley Turner · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 23. Gold Party (GB)8/1
3. 36. Prince Yarraman (IRE)9/4 fav
1:20 Bet Totepool At totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 11. Fitz Flyer (IRE)8/1Won by a nose · J: Phillip Makin · T: David Brown
2. 24. Rebel Duke (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 35. Equuleus Pictor (GB)7/2 jt-fav
1:55 Bet Totepool On 0800 221 221 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f · 11 ran
1. 12. Clear Reef (GB)12/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: Jane Chapple-Hyam
2. 27. Outrageous Request (GB)11/4
3. 311. Sunny Spells (GB)5/2 fav
2:30 Best Odds Guaranteed At totesport.com Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 13. Lord Victor (GB)9/4Won by a neck · J: Shane Kelly · T: Alan McCabe
2. 21. Bubbly Bellini (IRE)5/6 fav
3. 35. Angie's Nap (USA)10/1
3:05 Bet On Tonight's Football At totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 7 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 16. Angle of Attack (IRE)12/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: Alan Brown
2. 24. Tag Team (IRE)7/1
3. 37. Tadlil (GB)5/1
4. 82. Positivity (GB)4/1 fav
3:35 Bet Live In Play At totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 11. Harlech Castle (GB)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Stephen Craine · T: Jim Boyle
2. 26. Onceaponatime (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 37. Gentle Guru (GB)25/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 31 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 26 won38.5% · 26 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 £4.16Staked £26.00, returned £21.84 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerScavenger (GB) 12/1The 3:00 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase at Leopardstown · one of 3 winners at that price
Joint favourites3 of 10 won30.0% · 5 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Leopardstown	3	7	8	1 of 2 won
Limerick	3	6	8	2 of 4 won
Newbury	4	7	8	0 of 2 won
Southwell (AW)	0	6	7	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 29 December 2009?: 31 races across 4 meetings were run on 29 December 2009: Leopardstown (8 races), Limerick (8 races), Newbury (8 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Leopardstown and Limerick in Ireland; Newbury 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 29 December 2009?: Leopardstown: Yielding (Turf); Limerick: Heavy (Turf); Newbury: Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard To Slow (AW).
How did the favourites do on 29 December 2009?: Outright favourites won 10 of 26 on 29 December 2009 (38.5%); joint favourites won 3 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £21.84 — a loss of £4.16. 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 Scavenger (GB) at 12/1 in the 3:00 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase at Leopardstown (one of 3 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 29 December 2009?: The feature race was the 1:25 Lexus Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by What A Friend (GB) (11/2).
What time was the first race on 29 December 2009?: The first race was the 11:50 Ryans Event Cleaners Maiden Hurdle at Leopardstown; the last was the 3:50 Shannon Tourism Maiden Hunters Chase at Limerick.