What horse racing was on 8 December 2012?

45 races across 7 meetings were run on 8 December 2012: Aintree (7 races), Chepstow (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (8 races), Navan (7 races), Pau (2 races), Sandown (7 races) and Wetherby (7 races). That is Aintree, Chepstow, Lingfield (AW), Sandown and Wetherby in Great Britain; Navan in Ireland; Pau in France. 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 8 December 2012?

Aintree: Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Heavy (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Navan: Heavy (Turf); Pau: Heavy; Sandown: Soft (Turf); Wetherby: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 8 December 2012?

Outright favourites won 17 of 42 on 8 December 2012 (40.5%); joint favourites won 1 of 7. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £44.72 — a profit of £2.72. 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 Malapie (IRE) at 25/1 in the 12:10 Bet Totescoop6 Now At Totepool.com Novices' Hurdle at Wetherby.

What was the feature race on 8 December 2012?

The feature race was the 1:55 Markel Insurance Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Sandown, won by Captain Conan (FR) (4/7F).

What time was the first race on 8 December 2012?

The first race was the 11:35 32Red Supporting British Racing Nursery at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 3:45 Travis Perkins Standard Open NH Flat Race at Chepstow.

Racing Results

Saturday 8 December 2012

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45 races were run across 7 meetings on 8 December 2012: Aintree, Chepstow, Lingfield (AW), Navan, Pau, Sandown and Wetherby.

Aintree Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:00 Betfred New '30 Minute Limit' Coupon Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 12 ran
1. 12. Buthelezi (USA)4/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Jack Quinlan · T: John Ferguson
2. 28. Oscar Magic (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 36. Jonny Delta (GB)5/1
12:35 Betfred 'The Bonus King' Fillies' Juvenile Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 1f · 9 ran
1. 18. L'unique (FR)15/8 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 24. Cockney Sparrow (GB)5/2
3. 39. Miss Conduct (GB)25/1
1:05 Betfred Treble Odds On Lucky 15's Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 1f · 4 ran
1. 14. Wayward Prince (GB)4/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Jack Doyle · T: Hilary Parrott
2. 22. Across The Bay (IRE)15/8
3. 31. Quito De La Roque (FR)13/8 fav
1:35 Betfred 'bonus King Bingo' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 113. Master Of The Sea (IRE)15/8 favWon by a short head · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 24. Bathwick Brave (IRE)10/1
3. 310. Powerful Ambition (IRE)9/1
2:10 Betfred Becher Handicap Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 2f · 16 ran
1. 114. Hello Bud (IRE)14/1Won by a neck · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 22. Join Together (IRE)5/1
3. 33. Big Fella Thanks (GB)7/1
4. PU6. West End Rocker (IRE) · pulled up4/1 fav
2:45 Betfred Mobile Lotto Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 11. Bear's Affair (IRE)3/1 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Jeremiah McGrath · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 210. Merrydown (IRE)17/2
3. 34. Awaywiththegreys (IRE)7/1
3:20 Betfred 'goals Galore' Grand Sefton Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f 110y · 9 ran
1. 14. Little Josh (IRE)7/2 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 26. Gansey (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Tranquil Sea (IRE)9/1

Aintree racecourse statistics →

Chepstow Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:25 Securistyle Hardware Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 4 ran
1. 14. High Ho Sheriff (IRE)5/1Won by 23 lengths · J: Liam Heard · T: Tom George
2. 23. He's The Daddy (GB)14/1
3. PU1. Rendl Beach (IRE) · pulled up8/13 fav
1:00 Joey Quinn Shining Stars Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 5 ran
1. 16. Mountainous (IRE)5/2 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Micheal Nolan · T: Richard Lee
2. 25. Maringo Bay (IRE)7/2
3. 34. Imperial Circus (IRE)3/1
1:30 Radius Logistic Services Ltd 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 11. The Romford Pele (IRE)10/3Won by 2 lengths · J: Patrick Corbett · T: Rebecca Curtis
2. 27. Sin Bin (IRE)4/1
3. 34. Horatio Hornblower (IRE)7/1
4. PU9. Ubique (IRE) · pulled up3/1 fav
2:05 Rhys Howells Memorial Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m · 7 ran
1. 15. Sona Sasta (IRE)7/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mikey Ennis · T: David Pipe
2. 27. My Boy Paddy (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Royal Charm (FR)3/1 fav
2:40 Taffy Jenkins Memorial Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m · 13 ran
1. 110. Fred The Shred (IRE)14/1Won by a neck · J: Jon Park · T: Kevin Bishop
2. 211. Gran Torino (IRE)5/1
3. 39. Mauricetheathlete (IRE)6/1
4. 83. Rangitoto (IRE)3/1 fav
3:15 City Electrical Factors South Wales Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 110y · 10 ran
1. 17. Triptico (FR)5/2 jt-favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Paul Moloney · T: Evan Williams
2. 26. Noble Legend (GB)5/2 jt-fav
3. 35. Highway Code (USA)7/1
3:45 Travis Perkins Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 110y · 5 ran
1. 12. O'faolains Boy (IRE)13/8Won by half a length · J: Patrick Corbett · T: Rebecca Curtis
2. 24. Top Gamble (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 31. Fling Me (IRE)10/3

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

11:35 32Red Supporting British Racing Nursery Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 13. Paddy's Saltantes (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: J S Moore
2. 24. Grendisar (IRE)4/1 co-fav
3. 37. Classy Trick (USA)10/1
12:05 32Red E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 19. Staffhoss (GB)6/1Won by half a length · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Mark Johnston
2. 211. Lady Malet (GB)25/1
3. 31. Consign (GB)2/1 fav
12:40 32Red Casino Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 11. Kung Hei Fat Choy (USA)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: James Given
2. 23. Masai Moon (GB)12/1
3. 35. Parisian Pyramid (IRE)4/1
4. 52. Azrael (GB)7/2 fav
1:10 32 Bonus At 32Red.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 12. Six of Clubs (GB)7/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Bill Turner
2. 27. Perfect Shot (IRE)6/1
3. 35. Masters Blazing (GB)4/1
1:40 32RedPoker.com Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 14. Fathsta (IRE)7/2Won by a length · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Ian Williams
2. 26. Hamoody (USA)6/1
3. 33. Dark Lane (GB)8/1
4. 42. Beat The Bell (GB)5/2 fav
2:15 32Red.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 7 ran
1. 14. Omar Khayyam (GB)2/1Won by 2 lengths · J: David Probert · T: Andrew Balding
2. 26. Hepworth (GB)6/5 fav
3. 35. Elysian (GB)3/1
2:50 32RedBet.com Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 19. Norwegian Reward (IRE)10/11 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Michael Wigham
2. 25. Ermyn Flyer (GB)16/1
3. 34. Sudden Wish (IRE)9/2
3:25 32RedBet.com Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 19. Bertie Blu Boy (GB)16/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Tom Eaves · T: Lisa Williamson
2. 23. Flamborough Breeze (GB)4/1
3. 34. Silly Billy (IRE)5/4 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Navan Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

12:15 Kells Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 18. Un Atout (FR)1/2 favWon by 4¾ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: W P Mullins
2. 210. Fickle Fortune (IRE)10/3
3. 37. Totally Couture (IRE)25/1
12:50 Irish Stallion Owners E.B.F. Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 16. Moscow Mannon (IRE)10/11 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: A E Lynch · T: B R Hamilton
2. 212. The Paparrazi Kid (IRE)7/4
3. 316. Geraldine Gold (IRE)50/1
1:20 Meath Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 13. Rule The World (GB)4/5 favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: M F Morris
2. 26. Joncol (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Dushybeag (IRE)16/1
1:50 Proudstown Handicap Hurdle (grade C) Hurdle · 2m 7f · 19 ran
1. 112. Roi Du Mee (FR)2/1 favWon by 9½ lengths · J: Miss J M Mangan · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 217. Colbert Station (IRE)7/1
3. 37. Coole Avenue (IRE)14/1
2:25 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Novice Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 7 ran
1. 15. Oscars Well (IRE)8/11 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 27. Cootamundra (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Jenari (IRE)13/2
3:00 Navan Golf Course Beginners Chase Chase · 3m · 8 ran
1. 18. The Westener Boy (IRE)9/1Won by 25 lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: C A Murphy
2. 22. Marasonnien (FR)4/6 fav
3. 36. Coolking (GB)33/1
3:30 Navan 2013 Membership On Sale (pro/am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 10 ran
1. 13. Fredsmemory (IRE)20/1Won by a length · J: Gareth Malone · T: F G Hand
2. 26. Very Vite (IRE)1/2 fav
3. 31. Butney Boy (IRE)9/2

Navan racecourse statistics →

Pau Heavy · 2 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 2 · Biggest winner 31/5

1:15 Prix Jean DAriste (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m1½f · 4 ran
1. 1Vizir D'Estruval (FR)9/5 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Jacques Ricou · T: G Macaire
2. 2Vautour (FR)78/10
3. 3Gielo De Somoza (FR)87/1
2:25 Prix Alain du Breil (Conditions) Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 4 ran
1. 1Si Tu Viens (FR)31/5Won by 10 lengths · J: Cyriaque Santerne · T: Mme I Pacault
2. 2Rubi Ball (FR)9/2
3. 3Soldatino (FR)7/10 fav

Pau racecourse statistics →

Sandown Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/1

12:20 John Oakley 50th Birthday 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 6 ran
1. 11. Golden Hoof (IRE)Evens favWon by 8 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 25. Lord Protector (IRE)11/4
3. 32. Beckhani (GB)11/2
12:55 Russell Bowes Memorial Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 11. Kentford Grey Lady (GB)9/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 25. One Lucky Lady (GB)9/2
3. 34. Tempest River (IRE)4/1 fav
1:25 Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (series Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 6f · 12 ran
1. 19. Araldur (FR)10/1Won by half a length · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alan King
2. 25. Kasbadali (FR)33/1
3. 313. Amigo (FR)12/1
1:55 Markel Insurance Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 2m · 5 ran
1. 12. Captain Conan (FR)4/7 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 25. Hinterland (FR)5/2
3. 34. Third Intention (IRE)17/2
2:30 Sportingbet Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 110y · 12 ran
1. 11. Petit Robin (FR)11/1Won by a nose · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 28. Into Wain (USA)15/2
3. 312. Softsong (FR)13/2
4. 95. Ifandbutwhynot (IRE)11/4 fav
3:05 Sportingbet Tingle Creek Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 16. Sprinter Sacre (FR)4/11 favWon by 15 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 24. Kumbeshwar (GB)25/1
3. 35. Sanctuaire (FR)11/4
3:40 Sportingbet London National (Handicap Chase) Chase · Class 2 · 3m 5f 110y · 5 ran
1. 15. Lively Baron (IRE)15/8 favWon by a neck · J: Richard Johnson · T: Donald McCain
2. 24. Major Malarkey (IRE)3/1
3. 31. Golan Way (GB)9/2

Sandown racecourse statistics →

Wetherby Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

12:10 Bet Totescoop6 Now At Totepool.com Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 11 ran
1. 19. Malapie (IRE)25/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Adam Pogson · T: Caroline Bailey
2. 26. Green Wizard (IRE)50/1
3. 35. Forty Crown (IRE)7/1
4. PU2. Catching On (IRE) · pulled up10/11 fav
12:45 Constant Security Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 7 ran
1. 16. Yurok (IRE)11/2Won by a neck · J: Wilson Renwick · T: Sue Smith
2. 21. Aland Islands (IRE)5/6 fav
3. 32. Stormy Weather (FR)9/2
1:15 Bet Totequadpot At Totepool.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 1f · 8 ran
1. 12. Micro Mission (IRE)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Samantha England · T: Chris Grant
2. 24. Hurraboru (IRE)14/1
3. 39. Amore Mio (GER)4/1
4. 65. American Legend (IRE)7/4 fav
1:45 Your Favourite Totepool Bets At Totepool.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 16. Prosecco (IRE)5/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Peter Buchanan · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 25. Rossini's Dancer (GB)15/2
3. 32. Lease Lend (GB)11/8 fav
2:20 Follow Totepool On Facebook And Twitter Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 17. Mwaleshi (GB)4/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Jonathan England · T: Sue Smith
2. 26. Fleet Dawn (GB)7/1
3. 33. Dontpaytheferryman (USA)20/1
4. 710. War Poet (GB)9/4 fav
2:55 Winningexpress.com Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 1f · 7 ran
1. 16. Thorncliffer (GB)8/1Won by half a length · J: Ollie Garner · T: Derek Shaw
2. 22. Whistling Senator (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Dingo Bay (GB)3/1 fav
3:30 Bulloughs Cleaning Services E.B.F. 'Junior' Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5f · 15 ran
1. 18. Master Red (IRE)20/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Adam Nicol · T: Andrew Crook
2. 26. Kalucci (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Biggins Boy (IRE)9/2
4. 412. Plain Sailing (IRE)7/2 fav

Wetherby racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 45 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 favourites17 of 42 won40.5% · 42 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 £2.72Staked £42.00, returned £44.72 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMalapie (IRE) 25/1The 12:10 Bet Totescoop6 Now At Totepool.com Novices' Hurdle at Wetherby
Joint favourites1 of 7 won14.3% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	4	7	7	—
Chepstow	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Lingfield (AW)	2	7	8	0 of 3 won
Navan	5	7	7	—
Pau	1	2	2	—
Sandown	4	6	7	0 of 2 won
Wetherby	0	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 8 December 2012?: 45 races across 7 meetings were run on 8 December 2012: Aintree (7 races), Chepstow (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (8 races), Navan (7 races), Pau (2 races), Sandown (7 races) and Wetherby (7 races). That is Aintree, Chepstow, Lingfield (AW), Sandown and Wetherby in Great Britain; Navan in Ireland; Pau in France. 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 8 December 2012?: Aintree: Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Heavy (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Navan: Heavy (Turf); Pau: Heavy; Sandown: Soft (Turf); Wetherby: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 8 December 2012?: Outright favourites won 17 of 42 on 8 December 2012 (40.5%); joint favourites won 1 of 7. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £44.72 — a profit of £2.72. 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 Malapie (IRE) at 25/1 in the 12:10 Bet Totescoop6 Now At Totepool.com Novices' Hurdle at Wetherby.
What was the feature race on 8 December 2012?: The feature race was the 1:55 Markel Insurance Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Sandown, won by Captain Conan (FR) (4/7F).
What time was the first race on 8 December 2012?: The first race was the 11:35 32Red Supporting British Racing Nursery at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 3:45 Travis Perkins Standard Open NH Flat Race at Chepstow.