What horse racing was on 31 December 2009?

29 races across 4 meetings were run on 31 December 2009: Lingfield (AW) (8 races), Punchestown (7 races), Tramore (7 races) and Warwick (7 races). That is Lingfield (AW) and Warwick in Great Britain; Punchestown and Tramore 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 31 December 2009?

Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Punchestown: Heavy (Turf); Tramore: Heavy (Turf); Warwick: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 31 December 2009?

Outright favourites won 4 of 27 on 31 December 2009 (14.8%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £12.50 — a loss of £14.50. 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 Sciatin (IRE) at 25/1 in the 2:05 Guillemene Maiden Hurdle at Tramore.

What time was the first race on 31 December 2009?

The first race was the 12:00 View Our 2010 Fixtures At lingfieldpark.co.uk Nursery at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 3:50 Anabel And Anabel's Sister Standard Open NH Flat Race at Warwick.

Racing Results

Thursday 31 December 2009

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29 races were run across 4 meetings on 31 December 2009: Lingfield (AW), Punchestown, Tramore and Warwick.

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

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

12:00 View Our 2010 Fixtures At lingfieldpark.co.uk Nursery (Div I) Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 14. Miami Gator (IRE)11/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Andrew Elliott · T: John Weymes
2. 27. Rightcar (GB)33/1
3. 39. Goodison Goal (IRE)14/1
4. 63. D'Urberville (GB)4/1 fav
12:30 Over 50 Instant Games At totesportgames.com Median Auction Maiden Stakes (Div I) Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 11. Cuthbert (IRE)7/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: William Jarvis
2. 24. Katchmore (IRE)15/2
3. 310. Red Yarn (GB)3/1 jt-fav
1:00 Over 50 Instant Games At totesportgames.com Median Auction Maiden Stakes (Div II) Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 13. Fazza (GB)100/30Won by 1¾ lengths · J: David Probert · T: David Arbuthnot
2. 27. Until The Man (IRE)20/1
3. 34. Kathindi (IRE)9/1
4. 51. Calculus Affair (IRE)13/8 fav
1:30 View Our 2010 Fixtures At lingfieldpark.co.uk Nursery (Div II) Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 18. Bookiesindex Girl (IRE)11/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: J R Jenkins
2. 29. Captain Cool I (IRE)11/2
3. 34. Moonlight Serenade (GB)16/1
4. 47. She's My Rock (IRE)4/1 fav
2:00 Marriott Hotel Opening Spring 2010 Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 14 ran
1. 18. Shannersburg (IRE)4/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Chris Catlin · T: David Pipe
2. 22. Ghufa (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 313. Playful Asset (IRE)25/1
2:30 100% New Player Bonus At totesportcasino.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 17. Greek Secret (GB)16/1Won by a length · J: Tony Culhane · T: Jimmy O'Reilly
2. 23. Grand Palace (IRE)9/2
3. 38. Shakespeare's Son (GB)12/1
4. 51. Radiator Rooney (IRE)5/2 fav
3:00 Best Odds Guaranteed At totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 18. Handsome Cross (IRE)10/1Won by a head · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Willie Musson
2. 26. Hollow Jo (GB)8/1
3. 22. Valentino Swing (IRE)12/1
4. 71. Pocket's Pick (IRE)9/4 fav
3:30 £10 Free Play At totesportbingo.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 11. Autumn Blades (IRE)4/1Won by a neck · J: David Probert · T: Alan Bailey
2. 28. Shaded Edge (GB)10/1
3. 32. Desert Dreamer (IRE)12/1
4. 56. Poppanan (USA)9/4 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 5/1

12:45 Visit The Panoramic Restaurant Beginners Chase Chase · 3m · 13 ran
1. 17. Sigma Lifestyle (IRE)4/1Won by half a length · J: Davy Condon · T: Noel Meade
2. 22. Grab A Grand (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Imaalhall (IRE)8/1
4. 76. Palace Merano (FR)7/4 fav
1:15 Buy Your Punchestown Annual Membership For 2010 Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 2m · 12 ran
1. 19. The Dew At Night (GB)2/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: C Byrnes
2. 21. Whosaidso (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 36. Dick Naylor (IRE)16/1
1:45 Kathleen Clarke 80th Birthday Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 13. Footy Facts (IRE)9/4Won by 13 lengths · J: Phillip Enright · T: Robert Tyner
2. 21. Hardy Eustace (IRE)11/4
3. 34. Glencove Marina (IRE)2/1 fav
2:15 Buy Your Tickets On Line At Www.punchestown.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 15. Beroni (IRE)9/10 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 22. Farringdon (GB)2/1
3. 34. Rahan De Marcigny (FR)7/1
2:45 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 12. Bob Will Fix It (IRE)5/2 favWon by a short head · J: Stephen Gray · T: V T Keane
2. 211. Hidden Crack (GB)11/2
3. 37. Carnbridge (IRE)7/2
3:15 Celebrate New Year's Eve At Punchestown 3-y-o Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 19. Pittoni (IRE)5/1Won by a head · J: B C Byrnes · T: C Byrnes
2. 210. Soldier Bay (GB)5/2
3. 311. Time Machine (UAE)8/1
4. 414. Stir On The Sea (IRE)13/8 fav
3:45 Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association Fillies Scheme Bonus (pro/am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f · 10 ran
1. 11. Araucaria (IRE)11/10 favWon by 24 lengths · J: Mr D Kiely · T: John E Kiely
2. 210. My Cool Lady (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Perfectly Composed (IRE)7/2

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

Tramore Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

12:35 Metal Man Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 9 ran
1. 14. Slieveardagh (IRE)15/8Won by 2½ lengths · J: Tommy Treacy · T: E J O'Grady
2. 21. Diophas (GER)11/10 fav
3. 33. Satu (IRE)16/1
1:05 Graun Hill Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 110. Maryiver (IRE)12/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Martin Ferris · T: Eoghan O'Grady
2. 21. Galianna (IRE)8/1
3. 38. Inyourgift (USA)15/8 fav
1:35 Pickardstown Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 15. Without The Bop (IRE)5/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: J R Barry · T: Eoin Doyle
2. 211. Golden Gem (IRE)8/1
3. 313. Spring Wine (IRE)12/1
4. 73. Pretty Happy (IRE)3/1 fav
2:05 Guillemene Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 13. Sciatin (IRE)25/1Won by 3 lengths · J: J R Barry · T: Eoin Doyle
2. 212. Minnie Wyse (IRE)14/1
3. 36. Cillin Hill (IRE)25/1
4. 92. Drive On Regardles (IRE)7/4 fav
2:35 Newtown Handicap Chase (0-95) Chase · 2m 5f 50y · 14 ran
1. 14. Blank Hand (IRE)12/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Mr R P Quinlan · T: Andrew Slattery
2. 211. Springmount (IRE)14/1
3. 31. Oola Lad (IRE)7/2
4. 48. Pipers Blaze (IRE)10/3 fav
3:05 Www.tramore-racecourse.com Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 5f 50y · 12 ran
1. 19. Undergraduate (IRE)5/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Martin Ferris · T: Michael E O'Callaghan
2. 26. Mister Two Fifty (IRE)33/1
3. 33. Green Black (FR)6/1
3:35 Waterford & Tramore Directors Ladies Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 9 ran
1. 19. Carrig Cottage (IRE)14/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Mrs J E Pugh · T: Martin Paul Fitzgerald
2. 27. Whats On The Menu (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Miracle House (IRE)20/1
4. 52. Crannaghmore Mist (IRE)4/6 fav

Tramore racecourse statistics →

Warwick Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:50 Coventry Telegraph Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 1f · 18 ran
1. 113. Rebeccas Choice (IRE)4/1 favWon by 14 lengths · J: Peter Toole · T: Mark Rimell
2. 211. Not For Diamonds (IRE)33/1
3. 35. Chico Time (IRE)40/1
1:20 Jockey Club Catering Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 12. Leo's Lucky Star (USA)8/1Won by 6 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: David Pipe
2. 23. Quartz De Thaix (FR)11/10 fav
3. 35. Epidavros (FR)9/1
1:50 E.On - For Our Hero's Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 8 ran
1. 17. Pontiff (IRE)9/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Warren Greatrex
2. 23. Fourball (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Magot De Grugy (FR)11/1
4. 41. Peut Etre Sivola (FR)7/2 fav
2:20 E.B.F. Mares' 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 11 ran
1. 111. Queen Poline (FR)10/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Leighton Aspell · T: Lucy Wadham
2. 22. Silver Kate (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 38. Jenny's Gold (GB)20/1
2:50 Mercia 97.0 And 102.9 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 12 ran
1. 12. Afistfullofpebbles (GB)10/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 23. Carrickmines (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 312. Omme Antique (FR)8/1
3:20 Help For Heroes Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 13 ran
1. 15. Prince Geeno (IRE)13/2Won by 13 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: David Pipe
2. 22. Power Shared (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 315. Hello You (GB)33/1
3:50 Anabel And Anabel's Sister Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 12. Awesome Freddie (GB)3/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 28. Salpierre (IRE)10/3
3. 31. Lucky Sunny (IRE)11/4 fav

Warwick racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 29 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 favourites4 of 27 won14.8% · 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 loss of £14.50Staked £27.00, returned £12.50 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSciatin (IRE) 25/1The 2:05 Guillemene Maiden Hurdle at Tramore
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Lingfield (AW)	0	7	8	0 of 2 won
Punchestown	3	7	7	—
Tramore	0	6	7	0 of 2 won
Warwick	1	7	7	—

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 31 December 2009?: 29 races across 4 meetings were run on 31 December 2009: Lingfield (AW) (8 races), Punchestown (7 races), Tramore (7 races) and Warwick (7 races). That is Lingfield (AW) and Warwick in Great Britain; Punchestown and Tramore 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 31 December 2009?: Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Punchestown: Heavy (Turf); Tramore: Heavy (Turf); Warwick: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 31 December 2009?: Outright favourites won 4 of 27 on 31 December 2009 (14.8%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £12.50 — a loss of £14.50. 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 Sciatin (IRE) at 25/1 in the 2:05 Guillemene Maiden Hurdle at Tramore.
What time was the first race on 31 December 2009?: The first race was the 12:00 View Our 2010 Fixtures At lingfieldpark.co.uk Nursery at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 3:50 Anabel And Anabel's Sister Standard Open NH Flat Race at Warwick.