What horse racing was on 2 December 2016?

37 races across 5 meetings were run on 2 December 2016: Dundalk (AW) (8 races), Limerick (8 races), Sandown (6 races), Sedgefield (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Dundalk (AW) and Limerick in Ireland; Sandown, Sedgefield and Wolverhampton (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 2 December 2016?

Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Limerick: Yielding (Turf); Sandown: Good (Turf); Sedgefield: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 2 December 2016?

Outright favourites won 12 of 35 on 2 December 2016 (34.3%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £30.91 — a loss of £4.09. 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 Oneoveryou (IRE) at 28/1 in the 6:00 Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap at Dundalk (AW).

What was the feature race on 2 December 2016?

The feature race was the 2:25 Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Winter Novices' Hurdle) (Grade 2) at Sandown, won by Messire Des Obeaux (FR) (9/4).

What time was the first race on 2 December 2016?

The first race was the 11:45 Book Online At www.limerickraces.ie Maiden Hurdle at Limerick; the last was the 9:00 Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Championship Handicap at Dundalk (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 2 December 2016

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37 races were run across 5 meetings on 2 December 2016: Dundalk (AW), Limerick, Sandown, Sedgefield and Wolverhampton (AW).

Dundalk (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 28/1

5:30 New Year's Eve Greyhound Racing At Dundalk Maiden (Plus 10) Flat · 5f · 13 ran
1. 13. Duplication (IRE)12/1Won by a neck · J: Donnacha O'Brien · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 21. Alfredo Arcano (IRE)20/1
3. 313. Slumming Angel (IRE)10/1
4. 124. Guardia Svizzera (IRE)2/1 fav
6:00 Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap Flat · 5f · 14 ran
1. 113. Oneoveryou (IRE)28/1Won by a short head · J: Conor Hoban · T: S J Mahon
2. 22. Russian Soul (IRE)5/1
3. 36. Aggression (IRE)6/4 fav
6:30 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden (Plus 10) (Div 1) Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 18. Noble Intention (IRE)3/1 favWon by half a length · J: Colin Keane · T: G M Lyons
2. 212. Sometimes A Fox (GB)5/1
3. 35. Loose Chippings (IRE)16/1
7:00 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden (Plus 10) (Div 2) Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 113. Heat Of The Day (GB)6/4 favWon by a neck · J: Shane Foley · T: M Halford
2. 211. Sir Danilo (GB)66/1
3. 310. Rock In Peace (IRE)11/4
7:30 Floodlit Friday Nights At Dundalk Handicap Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 15. Poetic Choice (GB)7/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Robbie Downey · T: Keith Henry Clarke
2. 29. So Sensible (IRE)11/2
3. 314. Keukenhof (IRE)12/1
4. 1112. Appointment Only (GB)5/1 fav
8:00 Crowne Plaza Hotel Race & Stay Maiden Flat · 6f · 10 ran
1. 111. Waitaki (IRE)7/2Won by a neck · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 26. Almoner (GB)2/1
3. 37. Ellaria (IRE)11/8 fav
8:30 Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap Flat · 1m 4f · 11 ran
1. 15. Jaqen H'ghar (IRE)4/1Won by a neck · J: Ana O'Brien · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 24. Ancient Sands (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 311. Venezia (IRE)12/1
9:00 Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Championship Handicap (45-65) Flat · 1m 2f 150y · 13 ran
1. 18. Super Focus (IRE)9/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Shane B Kelly · T: Thomas Cleary
2. 24. King Christophe (IRE)20/1
3. 316. Bottleofsmoke (IRE)11/4 fav

Dundalk (AW) racecourse statistics →

Limerick Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 20/1

11:45 Book Online At www.limerickraces.ie Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 14 ran
1. 111. Kemboy (FR)8/13 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Justmemyselfandi (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Great Khan (IRE)33/1
12:15 Book Online At www.limerickraces.ie Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 14 ran
1. 16. Cadmium (FR)4/6 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Call The Taxie (IRE)9/4
3. 37. Optimised (IRE)10/1
12:45 Martinstown Opportunity Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 15. Cadeau Du Bresil (FR)6/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Cian Collins · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 214. Field Robin (IRE)7/1
3. 33. Bosco Di Alco (FR)5/4 fav
1:20 Shannon Airport Christmas Racing Festival 26th-29th December Handicap Hurdle (80-123) Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 110. Orchard Road (USA)3/1 favWon by 6½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 29. Goulane Davina (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Hurricane Darwin (IRE)5/1
1:55 Annual Membership Only 100 At Limerick Racecourse Rated Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 9 ran
1. 14. Duke Cass (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: Donagh Meyler · T: Karl Thornton
2. 23. Aretesone (IRE)6/1
3. 35. Artful Artist (IRE)10/11 fav
2:30 Britain V Ireland (Q.R.) Challenge Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m 5f · 13 ran
1. 18. Secrets Safe (IRE)20/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Miss Jodie Hughes · T: John Joseph Hanlon
2. 29. Willow Grange (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Dr Waluigi (IRE)5/1
4. UR7. Sea Scorpion (IRE) · unseated rider4/1 fav
3:05 Follow Limerick Races On Facebook Handicap Hurdle (80-116) Hurdle · 3m · 12 ran
1. 12. Irish Bulletin (IRE)7/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Conor Brassil · T: E McNamara
2. 28. A Decent Excuse (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Coolbane West (IRE)7/1
4. 129. Jo Go (IRE)4/1 fav
3:40 Glenview & Rathbarry Stud Mares (Ladies Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 14 ran
1. 18. Monastery (IRE)11/10 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Ms L O'Neill · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 213. Smaoineamh Alainn (IRE)8/1
3. 311. Sense Of Urgency (IRE)12/1

Limerick racecourse statistics →

Sandown Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

12:40 Coldunell Finance Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase (For The John Dunsdon Memorial Cup) Chase · Class 3 · 3m 37y · 9 ran
1. 11. More Buck's (IRE)3/1 favWon by half a length · J: Mr William Biddick · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 24. Azure Fly (IRE)10/3
3. 32. Ardkilly Witness (IRE)12/1
1:15 Beazley Insurance Introductory Juvenile Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 1m 7f 216y · 10 ran
1. 12. Dino Velvet (FR)8/11 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alan King
2. 21. Buckle Street (GB)20/1
3. 35. Monday Club (GB)25/1
1:50 Zurich Insurance Plc Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 10y · 7 ran
1. 12. Pilgrims Bay (IRE)9/1Won by a head · J: Noel Fehily · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 21. Antartica De Thaix (FR)7/2
3. 36. Volvalien (FR)11/4 fav
2:25 Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Winter Novices' Hurdle) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 3f 173y · 7 ran
1. 12. Messire Des Obeaux (FR)9/4Won by half a length · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Alan King
2. 25. Ballyandy (GB)11/10 fav
3. 31. Cultivator (GB)12/1
3:00 Tokio Marine Kiln Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 1m 7f 119y · 7 ran
1. 17. Back By Midnight (GB)10/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Jamie Bargary · T: Emma-Jane Bishop
2. 22. Gores Island (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Red Devil Star (IRE)2/1 fav
3:35 Aspen Insurance Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 216y · 12 ran
1. 110. Limited Reserve (IRE)10/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Jonathan Moore · T: Paul Morgan
2. 28. Trans Express (IRE)12/1
3. 312. Vocaliser (IRE)40/1
4. 83. Utility (GER)5/4 fav

Sandown racecourse statistics →

Sedgefield Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:00 Wainwright Golden Beer Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 178y · 12 ran
1. 18. Robben (GB)25/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Brian Harding · T: Alexandra Dunn
2. 29. Hi Bob (GB)7/2 jt-fav
3. 311. First Of Never (IRE)100/1
12:30 Lancaster Bomber Maiden Hurdle (Betfred Hurdle Series Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 34y · 8 ran
1. 17. Thumb Stone Blues (IRE)5/6 favWon by 7 lengths · J: David Bass · T: Kim Bailey
2. 28. Vancouver (GB)20/1
3. 31. Dick Darsie (IRE)9/2
1:05 Brian Ellison Racing Novices' Handicap Chase (Qualifier) Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f 59y · 7 ran
1. 15. Cabragh (IRE)22/1Won by 13 lengths · J: Jonathan England · T: Sam England
2. 22. On The Road (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 37. Major Ridge (IRE)12/1
1:40 Bank's Amber Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 178y · 8 ran
1. 17. Perseid (IRE)8/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Sue Smith
2. 21. Spiculas (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 34. The Character (IRE)5/1
2:15 Hobgoblin Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 77y · 8 ran
1. 14. Maxed Out King (IRE)9/1Won by 14 lengths · J: Danny Cook · T: Sue Smith
2. 22. Distant Rain (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 39. Yourholidayisover (IRE)7/2
2:50 Jennings Cumberland 'Hands And Heels' 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Cond/Amat) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 188y · 5 ran
1. 14. Justforjames (IRE)13/2Won by 34 lengths · J: Mr Joe Wright · T: Micky Hammond
2. 21. Derintoher Yank (IRE)15/8
3. 32. Royal Supremo (IRE)4/5 fav
3:25 Marston's Pedigree Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 178y · 9 ran
1. 19. The Linksman (IRE)6/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Danny Cook · T: Brian Ellison
2. 25. Dear Sire (FR)4/1
3. 34. Cousin Oscar (IRE)8/1
4. 63. Bellamy (GB)8/13 fav

Sedgefield racecourse statistics →

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

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

4:10 sunbets.co.uk Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 32y · 10 ran
1. 19. Cliff (IRE)7/2Won by half a length · J: Josephine Gordon · T: Nigel Tinkler
2. 28. Indigo Princess (GB)7/2
3. 36. Miss Goldsmith (IRE)16/1
4. 41. Air Of York (IRE)5/2 fav
4:40 32Red.com Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 32y · 7 ran
1. 16. Mustarrid (IRE)5/6 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Richard Hannon
2. 24. Espresso Freddo (IRE)15/2
3. 39. Joys Delight (GB)100/1
5:10 Sun Bets On The App Store Classified Claiming Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 10 ran
1. 15. Jumbo Prado (USA)4/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: Mark Loughnane
2. 27. Seven Clans (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Glorious Asset (GB)12/1
4. 61. Essenaitch (IRE)7/2 fav
5:45 Sun Bets On The App Store Classified Claiming Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 7 ran
1. 12. Beautiful Stranger (IRE)7/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Connor Beasley · T: Keith Dalgleish
2. 25. The Tichborne (IRE)7/2
3. 38. Rocket Ronnie (IRE)4/1
6:15 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f 216y · 12 ran
1. 18. Nimr (GB)6/1Won by a neck · J: Barry McHugh · T: Richard Fahey
2. 29. Upavon (GB)9/2 jt-fav
3. 33. Aguerooo (IRE)15/2
6:45 Betway Middle Distance Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 50y · 10 ran
1. 12. Major Ben (GB)6/1Won by a short head · J: Adam Kirby · T: David Evans
2. 24. Paper Faces (USA)11/2
3. 36. Burnside (FR)40/1
4. 53. Limonata (IRE)3/1 fav
7:15 Betway App Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 103y · 12 ran
1. 12. General Hazard (IRE)15/8 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: Michael Bell
2. 27. Moon Arrow (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Rubis (GB)13/2
7:45 Betway Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 103y · 8 ran
1. 12. Maifalki (FR)14/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: Mark Walford
2. 27. Sea Dweller (GB)5/1
3. 36. Dream Voice (IRE)20/1
4. 61. Condamine (IRE)8/13 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 37 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 favourites12 of 35 won34.3% · 35 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 £4.09Staked £35.00, returned £30.91 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerOneoveryou (IRE) 28/1The 6:00 Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap at Dundalk (AW)
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Dundalk (AW)	2	8	8	—
Limerick	4	8	8	—
Sandown	2	6	6	—
Sedgefield	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	3	7	8	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 2 December 2016?: 37 races across 5 meetings were run on 2 December 2016: Dundalk (AW) (8 races), Limerick (8 races), Sandown (6 races), Sedgefield (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Dundalk (AW) and Limerick in Ireland; Sandown, Sedgefield and Wolverhampton (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 2 December 2016?: Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Limerick: Yielding (Turf); Sandown: Good (Turf); Sedgefield: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 2 December 2016?: Outright favourites won 12 of 35 on 2 December 2016 (34.3%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £30.91 — a loss of £4.09. 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 Oneoveryou (IRE) at 28/1 in the 6:00 Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap at Dundalk (AW).
What was the feature race on 2 December 2016?: The feature race was the 2:25 Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Winter Novices' Hurdle) (Grade 2) at Sandown, won by Messire Des Obeaux (FR) (9/4).
What time was the first race on 2 December 2016?: The first race was the 11:45 Book Online At www.limerickraces.ie Maiden Hurdle at Limerick; the last was the 9:00 Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Championship Handicap at Dundalk (AW).