What horse racing was on 5 December 2015?

39 races across 6 meetings were run on 5 December 2015: Aintree (7 races), Chepstow (7 races), Pau (3 races), Sandown (7 races), Wetherby (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Aintree, Chepstow, Sandown, Wetherby and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; 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 5 December 2015?

Aintree: Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Heavy (Turf); Pau: Good To Soft; Sandown: Soft (Turf); Wetherby: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 5 December 2015?

Outright favourites won 16 of 36 on 5 December 2015 (44.4%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £36.00 and returned £49.13 — a profit of £13.13. 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 Highland Lodge (IRE) at 20/1 in the 1:40 Betfred Becher Handicap Chase at Aintree.

What was the feature race on 5 December 2015?

The feature race was the 1:55 Racing Post Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Sandown, won by Ar Mad (FR) (14/1).

What time was the first race on 5 December 2015?

The first race was the 11:55 Totescoop6 Racing's Millionaire Maker Novices' Hurdle at Wetherby; the last was the 9:15 Cash Out My Bet With Coral Maiden Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 5 December 2015

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39 races were run across 6 meetings on 5 December 2015: Aintree, Chepstow, Pau, Sandown, Wetherby and Wolverhampton (AW).

Aintree Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

12:00 Betfred Remembers Howard Kendall Fillies' Juvenile Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 209y · 8 ran
1. 14. Jer's Girl (IRE)2/1 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 23. Forgiving Glance (GB)16/1
3. 36. Mystery Code (GB)5/2
12:30 Betfred Goals Galore Handicap Chase (Qualifier For The Challenger Middle Distance Chase Series Final) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 200y · 6 ran
1. 11. Bally Beaufort (IRE)3/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Ryan Hatch · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 25. Great Link (GB)11/2
3. 34. Morning Reggie (GB)13/2
4. 43. Aigle De La See (FR)11/4 fav
1:05 Betfred 'scoop6soccer' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 209y · 6 ran
1. 12. Agrapart (FR)11/4Won by 20 lengths · J: Lizzie Kelly · T: Nick Williams
2. 23. Braavos (GB)6/1
3. 31. Flying Angel (IRE)Evens fav
1:40 Betfred Becher Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (National Course) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 1f 188y · 17 ran
1. 116. Highland Lodge (IRE)20/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Henry Brooke · T: James Moffatt
2. 213. Dare To Endeavour (GB)33/1
3. 36. Dolatulo (FR)10/1
4. UR8. Algernon Pazham (IRE) · unseated rider7/1 fav
2:15 Betfred Lotto '100k Cash Giveaway' Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 210y · 4 ran
1. 13. Don Poli (IRE)6/5 favWon by 4 lengths · J: B J Cooper · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Many Clouds (IRE)13/8
3. 32. Menorah (IRE)7/1
2:45 Betfred 'be Part Of The Action' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 14. Virgilio (FR)5/2 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Ian Popham · T: Dan Skelton
2. 21. Un Ace (FR)5/1
3. 38. Fort Smith (IRE)20/1
3:20 Betfred Grand Sefton Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f 19y · 13 ran
1. 19. Bennys Mist (IRE)8/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Liam Treadwell · T: Venetia Williams
2. 24. Seventh Sky (GER)14/1
3. 312. Distime (IRE)20/1
4. 52. Double Ross (IRE)7/2 fav

Aintree racecourse statistics →

Chepstow Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 5/1

12:20 Margaret Fletcher 75th Birthday Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 131y · 6 ran
1. 13. Battle Dust (IRE)5/2Won by a short head · J: Conor Shoemark · T: Kim Bailey
2. 22. Ballywilliam (IRE)11/4
3. 34. Doitforthevillage (IRE)50/1
4. 41. Mont Choisy (FR)6/4 fav
12:50 M S Vent Ltd 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 100y · 14 ran
1. 11. Tapaculo (GB)6/4 favWon by 23 lengths · J: James Best · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 24. Deputy Commander (IRE)6/1
3. 37. Jajamcool (IRE)40/1
1:25 Angela Nettlefold Memorial In Aid Of SSAFA Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f 131y · 8 ran
1. 12. Kingswell Theatre (GB)7/2 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Adam Wedge · T: Michael Scudamore
2. 21. Buckhorn Timothy (GB)9/2
3. 37. Vice Et Vertu (FR)4/1
2:00 Glamorgan Law Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 7f 131y · 9 ran
1. 17. Dan Emmett (USA)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Brendan Powell · T: Michael Scudamore
2. 24. Moorlands Mist (GB)9/4 fav
3. 33. Epic Warrior (IRE)6/1
2:30 Coral Welsh Grand National Trial (Handicap Chase) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 7f 131y · 9 ran
1. 19. Tour Des Champs (FR)7/2 jt-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Jamie Bargary · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 26. Top Wood (FR)7/2 jt-fav
3. 35. Firebird Flyer (IRE)9/1
3:05 Rhys Howells Memorial Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 98y · 5 ran
1. 14. Elenika (FR)5/1Won by 34 lengths · J: Callum Whillans · T: Venetia Williams
2. 22. Walk In The Mill (FR)3/1
3. 31. Allez Vic (IRE)5/2
4. F3. Murrayana (IRE) · fell13/8 fav
3:40 Truvape Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 11y · 10 ran
1. 16. Positively Dylan (GB)10/3Won by 2½ lengths · J: Mr Lewis Gordon · T: Evan Williams
2. 27. Pride Of Lecale (GB)3/1 fav
3. 310. The Model County (IRE)25/1

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Pau Good To Soft · 3 races · France

Outright favs won 2 of 3 · Biggest winner 69/10

1:15 Prix dUrt (Chase) Chase · 2m 7f · 4 ran
1. 1Vicomte Du Seuil (FR)27/10Won by 3½ lengths · J: David Cottin · T: Emmanuel Clayeux
2. 2Telenomie (FR)9/5 fav
3. 3Sacre Toi (FR)5/2
1:45 Prix Jean dAriste (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m1½f · 4 ran
1. 1Novalis (GER)19/10 favWon by a length · J: Bertrand Lestrade · T: G Macaire
2. 2Quinze De La Rose (IRE)9/1
3. 3Call Of Duty (FR)11/2
3:55 Prix Du Pau Hunt races (Cross-Country Chase) Chase · 2m 7f · 7 ran
1. 1Votre Plaisir (FR)69/10Won by half a length · J: Gaetan Olivier · T: S Foucher
2. 2Temoin Du Calif (FR)14/1
3. 3Selune Du Chatelet (FR)66/1

Pau racecourse statistics →

Sandown Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:15 Becky Cunningham 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 1m 7f 216y · 6 ran
1. 11. O O Seven (IRE)11/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 25. Premier Bond (GB)9/2
3. 32. Ballagh (IRE)2/1
12:45 thebookiesoffers.co.uk Mares' Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier For The Challenger Mares' Hurdle Series Final) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 173y · 9 ran
1. 12. Flute Bowl (GB)5/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Joshua Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 27. Coco Des Champs (IRE)11/1
3. 36. Brise Vendeenne (FR)9/2 jt-fav
1:20 Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (series Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 5f 110y · 10 ran
1. 19. Simply A Legend (GB)6/1Won by a neck · J: Tom Bellamy · T: Alan King
2. 22. Foxcub (IRE)12/1
3. 31. Ruacana (GB)9/1
4. 93. Doctor Harper (IRE)3/1 fav
1:55 Racing Post Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 1m 7f 119y · 6 ran
1. 11. Ar Mad (FR)14/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Joshua Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 26. Bristol De Mai (FR)Evens fav
3. 32. As De Mee (FR)4/1
2:25 Jumeirah Hotels And Resorts December Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 1m 7f 216y · 10 ran
1. 12. Lil Rockerfeller (USA)8/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Trevor Whelan · T: Neil King
2. 21. Devilment (GB)13/2
3. 39. Vicenzo Mio (FR)5/1
4. 54. Some Plan (IRE)10/3 fav
3:00 Betfair Tingle Creek Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 1m 7f 119y · 7 ran
1. 14. Sire De Grugy (FR)10/3Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 26. Special Tiara (GB)3/1
3. 38. Vibrato Valtat (FR)11/4 fav
3:35 Betfair London National (Handicap Chase) Chase · Class 2 · 3m 4f 166y · 15 ran
1. 12. Carole's Destrier (GB)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Noel Fehily · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 28. Summery Justice (IRE)33/1
3. 312. Ballyheigue Bay (IRE)20/1

Sandown racecourse statistics →

Wetherby Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 4/1

11:55 Totescoop6 Racing's Millionaire Maker Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 56y · 5 ran
1. 12. Bon Enfant (FR)1/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Harry Bannister · T: Warren Greatrex
2. 23. Dakota Grey (GB)33/1
3. 34. Leanna Ban (GB)4/1
12:25 Constant Security Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 85y · 2 ran
1. 13. Mysteree (IRE)11/8Won by 32 lengths · J: Peter Buchanan · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 21. Mossies Well (IRE)4/7 fav
12:55 Scoop6soccer The 1 Million Football Bet Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 26y · 7 ran
1. 13. Native Optimist (IRE)4/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Miss Catherine Walton · T: Sheena Walton
2. 24. Howaboutnever (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Gilzean (IRE)5/2 fav
1:30 Get Social With Totepool On Facebook Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 1m 7f 36y · 6 ran
1. 17. Clan William (IRE)9/4 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Danny Cook · T: Sue Smith
2. 22. Indian Voyage (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Sleepy Haven (IRE)7/1
2:05 Totepool Racing's Biggest Supporter Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 13. Vendor (FR)6/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Danny Cook · T: Sue Smith
2. 28. Hartside (GER)5/1
3. 35. Circus Star (USA)12/1
2:40 Rebecca Richardson 21st Birthday Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 4 · 3m 45y · 6 ran
1. 14. Courtown Oscar (IRE)5/6 favWon by 8 lengths · J: James Reveley · T: Philip Kirby
2. 25. Joseph Mercer (IRE)33/1
3. 33. Nosey Box (IRE)10/1
3:15 Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice 'Junior' Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 77y · 8 ran
1. 12. Applaus (GER)2/1 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Joe Colliver · T: Micky Hammond
2. 24. Loch Linnhe (GB)12/1
3. 33. Jack Lamb (GB)9/4

Wetherby racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 13/2

5:45 Ladbrokes Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 11 ran
1. 11. Street Force (USA)9/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Andrew Mullen · T: Michael Appleby
2. 212. Black Truffle (FR)10/1
3. 37. Archie Stevens (GB)28/1
6:15 Download The Ladbrokes App Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 9 ran
1. 14. Spirit Of Gondree (IRE)5/2 favWon by a neck · J: Franny Norton · T: Milton Bradley
2. 27. Rockwood (GB)7/1
3. 32. Mops Angel (GB)8/1
6:45 Download The New Unibet Racing App Conditions Stakes (All-Weather Championship Fast-Track Qualifier) Flat · Class 2 · 5f 20y · 5 ran
1. 13. Quatrieme Ami (GB)2/1Won by a neck · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: Philip McBride
2. 24. Sign of The Kodiac (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Ornate (GB)8/15 fav
7:15 32RedSport.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m 119y · 10 ran
1. 14. Manuka (IRE)11/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Luke Morris · T: Karl Thornton
2. 21. Tempuran (GB)11/4
3. 38. Ruler Of The Nile (GB)20/1
4. 43. Cavalieri (IRE)6/4 fav
7:45 32Red Casino Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 12 ran
1. 19. Mutawaaly (IRE)11/4Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Roger Varian
2. 25. Canford Crossing (IRE)8/1
3. 311. Mayasa (IRE)66/1
4. 64. Cachao (GB)4/5 fav
8:15 32Red Casino Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 11 ran
1. 17. Red Verdon (USA)9/4Won by a head · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 211. Vizier (GB)10/1
3. 310. Town's History (USA)4/6 fav
8:45 32Red.com Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 5f 194y · 8 ran
1. 12. First Mohican (GB)13/2Won by a neck · J: Tom Queally · T: Alan King
2. 28. Ballynanty (IRE)5/2
3. 36. Percy Veer (GB)9/2
4. 41. Wakea (USA)5/4 fav
9:15 Cash Out My Bet With Coral Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 50y · 9 ran
1. 16. Sign Of A Victory (IRE)4/6 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 28. U S Navy Seal (USA)7/2
3. 39. Rivers Run (IRE)8/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 39 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 favourites16 of 36 won44.4% · 36 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 £13.13Staked £36.00, returned £49.13 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerHighland Lodge (IRE) 20/1The 1:40 Betfred Becher Handicap Chase at Aintree
Joint favourites1 of 6 won16.7% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	3	7	7	—
Chepstow	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Pau	2	3	3	—
Sandown	1	5	7	0 of 4 won
Wetherby	5	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	3	8	8	—

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 5 December 2015?: 39 races across 6 meetings were run on 5 December 2015: Aintree (7 races), Chepstow (7 races), Pau (3 races), Sandown (7 races), Wetherby (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Aintree, Chepstow, Sandown, Wetherby and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; 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 5 December 2015?: Aintree: Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Heavy (Turf); Pau: Good To Soft; Sandown: Soft (Turf); Wetherby: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 5 December 2015?: Outright favourites won 16 of 36 on 5 December 2015 (44.4%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £36.00 and returned £49.13 — a profit of £13.13. 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 Highland Lodge (IRE) at 20/1 in the 1:40 Betfred Becher Handicap Chase at Aintree.
What was the feature race on 5 December 2015?: The feature race was the 1:55 Racing Post Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Sandown, won by Ar Mad (FR) (14/1).
What time was the first race on 5 December 2015?: The first race was the 11:55 Totescoop6 Racing's Millionaire Maker Novices' Hurdle at Wetherby; the last was the 9:15 Cash Out My Bet With Coral Maiden Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW).