What horse racing was on 29 December 2015?

35 races across 5 meetings were run on 29 December 2015: Doncaster (7 races), Kelso (7 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Newbury (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Doncaster, Kelso, Newbury and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Leopardstown 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 29 December 2015?

Doncaster: Good To Soft (Turf); Kelso: Heavy (Turf); Leopardstown: Heavy (Turf); Newbury: Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 29 December 2015?

Outright favourites won 16 of 33 on 29 December 2015 (48.5%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £33.00 and returned £38.75 — a profit of £5.75. 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 Clar Na Mionn (IRE) at 14/1 in the 12:10 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase at Leopardstown (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 29 December 2015?

The feature race was the 1:55 Neville Hotels Novice Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by No More Heroes (IRE) (4/9F).

What time was the first race on 29 December 2015?

The first race was the 11:55 32red.com Handicap at Southwell (AW); the last was the 3:45 Betfred 1400 Shops Nationwide Charity Introductory Hurdle at Newbury.

Racing Results

Tuesday 29 December 2015

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35 races were run across 5 meetings on 29 December 2015: Doncaster, Kelso, Leopardstown, Newbury and Southwell (AW).

Doncaster Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/2

12:00 Betdaq.com Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 120y · 6 ran
1. 13. Catherines Well (GB)2/1 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 25. Donna's Pride (GB)10/3
3. 32. Kilty Caul (IRE)16/1
12:35 Betdaq.com 50% Commission Refund 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 120y · 17 ran
1. 113. Wade Harper (IRE)7/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: David Dennis
2. 22. Go Long (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 310. Royal Milan (IRE)16/1
1:10 Betdaq.com 25 Free Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 90y · 6 ran
1. 11. Baltimore Rock (IRE)3/1Won by half a length · J: Tom Scudamore · T: David Pipe
2. 23. Katachenko (IRE)10/3
3. 32. The Grey Taylor (IRE)2/1 fav
1:45 Download The Betdaq App Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 96y · 11 ran
1. 11. Zeroeshadesofgrey (IRE)11/4 favWon by a neck · J: Trevor Whelan · T: Neil King
2. 24. Top Billing (GB)7/1
3. 39. Kerisper (FR)16/1
2:20 betdaq.com 2% Commission Mares' Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f 126y · 6 ran
1. 15. Ma Filleule (FR)9/4Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 21. Emily Gray (IRE)11/2
3. 36. Run Ructions Run (IRE)9/1
4. F4. Kalane (IRE) · fell2/1 fav
2:55 Cash Out On Betdaq Fillies' Juvenile Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 140y · 4 ran
1. 15. Pemba (FR)1/5 favWon by 82 lengths · J: Tom Bellamy · T: Alan King
2. 21. Grisedenuit (FR)33/1
3:25 Betdaq - Serious About Sport Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 6y · 13 ran
1. 112. Ziga Boy (FR)9/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Tom Bellamy · T: Alan King
2. 23. Godsmejudge (IRE)10/1
3. 37. Wild Bill (IRE)11/4 fav

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

Kelso Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

12:05 McGrath 1000 Bags Of Carrots 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 6f 151y · 9 ran
1. 18. Takingrisks (IRE)10/11 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Brian Harding · T: Nicky Richards
2. 27. Sevenballs Of Fire (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Dakota Grey (GB)3/1
12:40 Joe Sullivan Memorial Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f 39y · 7 ran
1. 16. Total Assets (GB)4/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Callum Bewley · T: Simon Waugh
2. 22. Present Flight (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 31. Chavoy (FR)9/2
1:15 G. Marshall Tractors Case Ih Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 51y · 7 ran
1. 16. Presenting Rose (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Stephen Mulqueen · T: N W Alexander
2. 22. Berkshire Downs (GB)7/2
3. 31. Attention Seaker (GB)9/4
4. 47. Rivabodiva (IRE)6/4 fav
1:50 Monteith Memorial Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 1f 14y · 9 ran
1. 18. Caraline (FR)11/4 favWon by 15 lengths · J: Joe Colliver · T: Micky Hammond
2. 22. Trust Thomas (GB)9/2
3. 39. Rupert Bear (GB)12/1
2:25 Spg Fire & Security Ltd Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 151y · 9 ran
1. 11. Another Mattie (IRE)9/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Lucy Alexander · T: N W Alexander
2. 28. Bescot Springs (IRE)9/1
3. 37. Kind Of Easy (IRE)28/1
4. 49. Almost Gemini (IRE)15/8 fav
3:00 Children's Immunology Trust Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 133y · 7 ran
1. 11. Lord Wishes (IRE)9/2Won by 11 lengths · J: Brian Harding · T: James Ewart
2. 22. Kilbree Chief (IRE)4/1
3. 37. What A Dream (GB)9/2
4. PU5. Frankie's Promise (IRE) · pulled up3/1 fav
3:30 Take It Easy Tiger Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 25y · 12 ran
1. 11. Maxie T (GB)9/1Won by 18 lengths · J: Finian O'Toole · T: Micky Hammond
2. 23. Alizee De Janeiro (FR)7/2 fav
3. 32. Renoyr (FR)11/2

Kelso racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:10 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-123) Chase · 2m 5f · 12 ran
1. 18. Clar Na Mionn (IRE)14/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Stephen Gray · T: V T O'Brien
2. 21. Bearly Legal (IRE)10/1
3. 39. Court Frontier (IRE)6/4 fav
12:45 Copper Face Jacks Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 11. Acapella Bourgeois (FR)6/1Won by 6½ lengths · J: Jonathan Burke · T: Ms Sandra Hughes
2. 28. Space Cadet (IRE)4/5 fav
3. 34. Call It Magic (IRE)3/1
1:20 Willis E.B.F. Mares Hurdle (grade 3) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 12. Keppols Queen (IRE)14/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Mark Bolger · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 24. Rock On The Moor (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Morning Run (IRE)9/10 fav
1:55 Neville Hotels Novice Chase (Grade 1) Chase · 3m · 4 ran
1. 12. No More Heroes (IRE)4/9 favWon by 9 lengths · J: B J Cooper · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 23. Rule The World (GB)7/1
3. 31. Monksland (IRE)10/3
2:30 Ryanair Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m · 4 ran
1. 13. Nichols Canyon (GB)2/5 favWon by 2 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 22. Identity Thief (IRE)11/4
3. 34. Plinth (IRE)40/1
3:05 Ryanair E.B.F. Novice Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 16. Squouateur (FR)11/4Won by 3 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 21. Archive (FR)9/2
3. 33. Cliffside Park (IRE)33/1
4. PU8. Kinnitty Castle (IRE) · pulled up2/1 fav
3:40 Ryanair Flat Race Flat · 2m · 5 ran
1. 14. Lucky Pass (FR)4/7 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 22. First Figaro (GER)9/4
3. 33. Jack The Wire (IRE)7/1

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Newbury Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 6 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

12:15 Betfred Mobile Juvenile Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 69y · 7 ran
1. 12. Fixe Le Kap (FR)6/5 favWon by a length · J: Jeremiah McGrath · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 29. Tommy Silver (FR)7/1
3. 31. Kasakh Noir (FR)5/4
12:50 Betfred Tv Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 6f 93y · 14 ran
1. 112. Imagine The Chat (GB)8/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Rebecca Curtis
2. 25. Sandy Beach (GB)6/1 fav
3. 37. Epic Warrior (IRE)14/1
1:25 Betfred Mandarin Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 214y · 8 ran
1. 15. Silvergrove (GB)5/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: David Bass · T: Ben Pauling
2. 26. Amidon (FR)15/2
3. 34. Big Society (IRE)7/2
2:00 Betfred 'Goals Galore' Challow Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f 118y · 3 ran
1. 11. Barters Hill (IRE)4/11 favWon by 12 lengths · J: David Bass · T: Ben Pauling
2. 23. Politologue (FR)6/1
3. 32. Label Des Obeaux (FR)4/1
2:35 Betfred 'Be Part Of The Action' Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (For The Hallowe'en Trophy) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 92y · 5 ran
1. 11. Violet Dancer (GB)15/8 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Joshua Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 23. Stilletto (IRE)9/4
3:10 Betfred Wishes You A Happy New Year Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f 118y · 6 ran
1. 12. One Track Mind (IRE)11/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Warren Greatrex
2. 21. San Benedeto (FR)9/2
3. 36. Lower Hope Dandy (GB)4/1
3:45 Betfred 1400 Shops Nationwide Charity Introductory Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 69y · 10 ran
1. 18. Premier Bond (GB)10/11 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: David Bass · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 22. William H Bonney (GB)4/1
3. 34. Icing On The Cake (IRE)16/1

Newbury racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 9/1

11:55 32red.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 13. La Estrella (USA)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Tom Queally · T: Don Cantillon
2. 25. Northside Prince (IRE)9/2
3. 36. Singzak (GB)5/1
4. 67. All Rounder (USA)3/1 fav
12:30 32Red Casino Nursery Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 16. Luath (GB)9/1Won by a short head · J: Nicky Mackay · T: David Brown
2. 23. Mollie's Girl (IRE)7/1
3. 35. Arcane Dancer (IRE)13/2
1:05 Coral Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f · 14 ran
1. 111. Mazovian (USA)11/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Callum Shepherd · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 29. Cool Beans (GB)12/1
3. 33. Castle Talbot (IRE)8/1
1:40 Ladbrokes Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 17. Karmadal (IRE)5/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: William Haggas
2. 28. Mitre Peak (GB)11/10 fav
3. 34. Inshaa (GB)2/1
2:15 Unibet.co.uk Daily Enhanced Place Terms Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 5 ran
1. 11. Wolowitz (IRE)7/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Phillip Makin · T: David Barron
2. 22. Burmese Whisper (GB)5/2
3. 34. Fiftytintsofsilver (IRE)20/1
2:50 Unibet Offer Daily Jockey/trainer Specials Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 11. Arizona Snow (GB)7/1Won by a neck · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: Ronald Harris
2. 22. Artbeat (IRE)9/1
3. 310. Wattaboutsteve (GB)16/1
4. 93. Culloden (GB)4/1 fav
3:20 Daily Price Boosts At Unibet Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 110. Crosse Fire (GB)7/1Won by a neck · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: Scott Dixon
2. 27. Borough Boy (IRE)10/1
3. 34. Powerful Wind (IRE)4/1 jt-fav

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 35 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 33 won48.5% · 33 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 £5.75Staked £33.00, returned £38.75 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerClar Na Mionn (IRE) 14/1The 12:10 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase at Leopardstown · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Doncaster	3	7	7	—
Kelso	2	7	7	—
Leopardstown	3	7	7	—
Newbury	6	7	7	—
Southwell (AW)	2	5	7	0 of 4 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 2015?: 35 races across 5 meetings were run on 29 December 2015: Doncaster (7 races), Kelso (7 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Newbury (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Doncaster, Kelso, Newbury and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Leopardstown 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 29 December 2015?: Doncaster: Good To Soft (Turf); Kelso: Heavy (Turf); Leopardstown: Heavy (Turf); Newbury: Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 29 December 2015?: Outright favourites won 16 of 33 on 29 December 2015 (48.5%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £33.00 and returned £38.75 — a profit of £5.75. 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 Clar Na Mionn (IRE) at 14/1 in the 12:10 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase at Leopardstown (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 29 December 2015?: The feature race was the 1:55 Neville Hotels Novice Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by No More Heroes (IRE) (4/9F).
What time was the first race on 29 December 2015?: The first race was the 11:55 32red.com Handicap at Southwell (AW); the last was the 3:45 Betfred 1400 Shops Nationwide Charity Introductory Hurdle at Newbury.