What horse racing was on 3 December 2016?

44 races across 6 meetings were run on 3 December 2016: Aintree (7 races), Chepstow (7 races), Fairyhouse (8 races), Sandown (7 races), Wetherby (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Aintree, Chepstow, Sandown, Wetherby and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Fairyhouse 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 3 December 2016?

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

How did the favourites do on 3 December 2016?

Outright favourites won 15 of 40 on 3 December 2016 (37.5%); joint favourites won 2 of 9. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £40.00 and returned £49.77 — a profit of £9.77. 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 Robinroyale (IRE) at 66/1 in the 12:35 Sharp Rise Thanks For The Fun Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Hurdle at Chepstow.

What was the feature race on 3 December 2016?

The feature race was the 1:55 Racing Post Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Sandown, won by Altior (IRE) (2/7F).

What time was the first race on 3 December 2016?

The first race was the 11:55 Jim Ryan Racecourse Services Beginners Chase at Fairyhouse; the last was the 8:45 Betway Maiden Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 3 December 2016

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44 races were run across 6 meetings on 3 December 2016: Aintree, Chepstow, Fairyhouse, Sandown, Wetherby and Wolverhampton (AW).

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 8/1F

12:00 Betfred TV Fillies' Juvenile Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 209y · 8 ran
1. 13. Evening Hush (IRE)7/2Won by 21 lengths · J: Paul Moloney · T: Evan Williams
2. 21. Castafiore (USA)10/1
3. 37. Pleasure Dome (GB)14/1
4. 75. Hestina (FR)3/1 fav
12:30 Betfred Watch Sky Sports In Our Shops Handicap Chase (Challenger Middle Distance Chase Series Qualifier) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 200y · 10 ran
1. 11. Call Me Vic (IRE)7/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Tom George
2. 27. Baileys Concerto (IRE)12/1
3. 36. Somchine (GB)33/1
1:00 Betfred 'happy 50th John Mckenna' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 209y · 6 ran
1. 12. Charlemar (FR)11/4Won by 4½ lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Harry Whittington
2. 25. Minotaur (IRE)6/5 fav
3. 34. Banditry (IRE)3/1
1:35 Betfred Becher Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (National Course) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 1f 188y · 22 ran
1. 19. Vieux Lion Rouge (FR)8/1 favWon by a short head · J: Tom Scudamore · T: David Pipe
2. 214. Highland Lodge (IRE)20/1
3. 31. The Last Samuri (IRE)9/1
2:10 Betfred 'home Of Goals Galore' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 17. Florrie Boy (IRE)9/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Ryan Hatch · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 23. Hunters Hoof (IRE)13/2
3. 39. Debece (GB)7/2 fav
2:40 Betfred Lotto '100k Cash Giveaway' Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 210y · 5 ran
1. 12. Many Clouds (IRE)3/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Leighton Aspell · T: Oliver Sherwood
2. 23. Le Mercurey (FR)4/1
3. 31. Irish Cavalier (IRE)4/1
4. F4. Minella Rocco (IRE) · fell7/4 fav
3:15 Betfred Grand Sefton Handicap Chase (National Course) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f 19y · 17 ran
1. 18. As De Mee (FR)4/1 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 210. Seefood (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Henryville (GB)10/1

Aintree racecourse statistics →

Chepstow Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 66/1

12:35 Sharp Rise Thanks For The Fun Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 131y · 10 ran
1. 18. Robinroyale (IRE)66/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Daniel Sansom · T: Seamus Mullins
2. 22. The Bay Oak (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Big Meadow (IRE)11/4 jt-fav
1:05 Marion Winship Memorial Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f 131y · 10 ran
1. 17. Sykes (IRE)4/1 favWon by half a length · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 23. Tempestatefloresco (GB)14/1
3. 35. Boa Island (IRE)8/1
1:40 Dribuild 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 100y · 15 ran
1. 11. Geordie Des Champs (IRE)Evens favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Richard Johnson · T: Rebecca Curtis
2. 215. Wylde Magic (IRE)10/3
3. 38. Gustave Mahler (IRE)12/1
2:15 Rhys Howells Memorial Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 98y · 10 ran
1. 15. Atirelarigo (FR)6/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 21. Tornado In Milan (IRE)11/2
3. 39. Allow Dallow (IRE)16/1
4. F8. Zanstra (IRE) · fell15/8 fav
2:45 Llewellyn Humphreys Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 7f 131y · 15 ran
1. 112. Tobefair (GB)9/2Won by a length · J: Harry Cobden · T: Debra Hamer
2. 23. Dolores Delightful (FR)14/1
3. 310. Corrin Wood (IRE)4/1
4. PU6. Braavos (GB) · pulled up7/2 fav
3:20 Coral Welsh Grand National Trial Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 7f 131y · 14 ran
1. 112. Lamb Or Cod (IRE)6/1 co-favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 216. Potters Cross (GB)13/2
3. 38. Kingswell Theatre (GB)10/1
3:50 diamondracing.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 11y · 10 ran
1. 11. Asylo (IRE)7/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Bridget Andrews · T: Dan Skelton
2. 26. Eaton Hill (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Daylami Kirk (IRE)33/1
4. 48. Motueka (IRE)7/4 fav

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 5 of 8 · Biggest winner 14/1

11:55 Jim Ryan Racecourse Services Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 5f 100y · 9 ran
1. 15. Martello Tower (IRE)11/10 favWon by a neck · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Ms Margaret Mullins
2. 21. A Genie In Abottle (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Acapella Bourgeois (FR)3/1
12:25 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Mares Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 16. Not For Burning (IRE)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Mrs Denise Foster
2. 23. Emcon (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 37. Hello Sweetie (GB)13/2
12:55 Easyfix Handicap Chase (Grade B) Chase · 2m 1f · 11 ran
1. 18. Peoples Park (IRE)7/2 favWon by 6½ lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: T J Taaffe
2. 210. Caolaneoin (IRE)25/1
3. 33. Art Of Payroll (GER)5/1
1:25 Winter Festival Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 13 ran
1. 18. I Knew Well (IRE)2/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: T J Taaffe
2. 29. Effernock Lad (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Golden Boot (IRE)16/1
2:00 Irish Racing Year Book Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 20 ran
1. 116. Runfordave (IRE)4/1Won by a head · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 23. Capital Force (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Castello Sforza (IRE)Evens fav
2:30 Christmas Parties At Fairyhouse 17th December Rated Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 11. Bel Ami De Sivola (FR)9/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Sean Flanagan · T: Noel Meade
2. 26. Teacher's Pet (IRE)15/2
3. 34. Bilko (FR)5/1
3:05 Follow Fairyhouse On Social Media Handicap Hurdle (80-116) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 19 ran
1. 119. Maighnealta (IRE)14/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Ben Dalton · T: Desmond McDonogh
2. 215. Charlie Stout (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Veinard (FR)4/1
4. 76. Spider Web (IRE)5/2 fav
3:40 Kettles Hotel Supporting Fingal Ravens GAA Fundraiser (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 10 ran
1. 12. Bon Papa (FR)1/2 favWon by 6½ lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Broken Soul (IRE)7/2
3. 31. Bobo Mac (IRE)8/1

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

12:20 Barry Rawlings 'what A Year' 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 1m 7f 216y · 9 ran
1. 11. Dashing Oscar (IRE)7/2Won by a neck · J: Noel Fehily · T: Harry Fry
2. 25. Crystal Lad (FR)13/2
3. 38. Keating (IRE)50/1
4. PU4. Cruiseaweigh (IRE) · pulled up6/4 fav
12:50 mezzanine7.com Mares' Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier For The Mares' Hurdle Series Final) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 173y · 10 ran
1. 110. Tullow Tonic (IRE)7/2 favWon by a head · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Tom Weston
2. 23. Midnight Sapphire (GB)4/1
3. 34. Bonnet's Vino (GB)16/1
1:20 Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Series Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 7f 98y · 9 ran
1. 16. Arctic Gold (IRE)11/4Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Tom Humphries · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 28. Some Kinda Lama (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 34. Rainy City (IRE)7/1
1:55 Racing Post Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 1m 7f 119y · 4 ran
1. 11. Altior (IRE)2/7 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 22. Charbel (IRE)11/2
3. 34. Max Ward (IRE)20/1
2:25 Jumeirah Hotels And Resorts December Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 1m 7f 216y · 10 ran
1. 12. Brain Power (IRE)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 26. Consul De Thaix (FR)13/2
3. 35. Kayf Blanco (GB)14/1
4. 93. Indietir (FR)4/1 fav
3:00 Betfair Tingle Creek Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 1m 7f 119y · 6 ran
1. 15. Un De Sceaux (FR)5/4 favWon by a length · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Sire De Grugy (FR)5/1
3. 32. God's Own (IRE)7/2
3:30 Betfair London National Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 4f 166y · 13 ran
1. 11. Rocky Creek (IRE)10/1Won by a neck · J: Jack Sherwood · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 29. Doing Fine (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 311. Morney Wing (IRE)12/1

Sandown racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

12:10 Totescoop6 Play Today Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 56y · 7 ran
1. 11. Baden (FR)4/9 favWon by a length · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 23. Kafella (GB)4/1
3. 35. Quietly (IRE)9/1
12:40 Constant Security Services Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 85y · 4 ran
1. 11. Its'afreebee (IRE)5/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Ian Popham · T: Dan Skelton
2. 22. Cole Harden (IRE)4/6 fav
3. 34. Newberry New (IRE)50/1
1:10 totescoop6 The Millionaire Maker Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 26y · 8 ran
1. 15. Presence Felt (IRE)16/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Mr John Dixon · T: John Dixon
2. 28. Brian Boranha (IRE)5/2
3. 36. Rocklim (FR)10/1
4. 44. Lough Salt (IRE)7/4 fav
1:45 Jigsaw Sports Branding Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 4 · 3m 45y · 6 ran
1. 15. Two Smokin Barrels (GB)7/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Robert Dunne · T: Michael Scudamore
2. 22. I Just Know (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 33. Golden Investment (IRE)6/1
2:20 #toteelfie Win A 50 Free Bet Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 11. Boite (IRE)5/2 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Warren Greatrex
2. 28. William Of Orange (GB)4/1
3. 36. Vodka Wells (FR)16/1
2:50 At totepool Tweet Us With Your #toteElfie Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 1m 7f 36y · 5 ran
1. 11. Apterix (FR)13/8 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Danny Cook · T: Brian Ellison
2. 24. Indian Voyage (IRE)13/8 jt-fav
3. 35. Witness (FR)16/1
3:25 racinguk.com Fillies' 'Junior' Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 77y · 7 ran
1. 11. Shearling (GB)9/4Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Mr Kaine Wood · T: Brian Ellison
2. 26. Reine Des Miracles (GB)14/1
3. 37. Sweeping Beauty (GB)5/1
4. 44. Passing Call (GB)7/4 fav

Wetherby racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 50/1

5:15 sunbets.co.uk Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 9 ran
1. 19. Capolavoro (FR)3/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Eoin Walsh · T: Robert Cowell
2. 21. Beauden Barrett (GB)7/1
3. 34. Magic City (IRE)11/8 fav
5:45 sunbets.co.uk Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 10 ran
1. 12. Severus (GER)13/2Won by a short head · J: Mitch Godwin · T: D Donovan
2. 210. Custard The Dragon (GB)11/1
3. 33. Energia Flavio (BRZ)11/2
4. 56. Vincenzo Coccotti (USA)7/2 fav
6:15 Sun Bets On The App Store Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 11 ran
1. 111. Scribner Creek (IRE)50/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Dale Swift · T: Mark Loughnane
2. 25. La Havrese (FR)9/1
3. 32. Dovil's Duel (IRE)10/1
4. 33. Caledonia Laird (GB)8/1
5. 91. Win Lose Draw (IRE)9/4 fav
6:45 32Red.com EBF Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 13 ran
1. 16. Hochfeld (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: P J McDonald · T: Mark Johnston
2. 22. Bois De Boulogne (USA)5/1
3. 35. Flaming Marvel (IRE)11/8 fav
7:15 32Red.com Conditions Stakes (Fast-Track Qualifier) (Plus 10) Flat · Class 2 · 5f 20y · 6 ran
1. 16. Dubai One (IRE)11/4Won by half a length · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 27. Gheedaa (USA)7/2
3. 34. Sutter County (GB)Evens fav
7:45 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 5f 194y · 11 ran
1. 13. Watersmeet (GB)14/1Won by a nose · J: P J McDonald · T: Mark Johnston
2. 27. Rock Steady (IRE)7/2
3. 39. Wrangler (GB)4/1
4. 711. Erhaaf (USA)2/1 fav
8:15 Betway Marathon Distance Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m 119y · 12 ran
1. 11. Medicine Hat (GB)13/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Sam James · T: Marjorie Fife
2. 23. Hallstatt (IRE)33/1
3. 34. Yasir (USA)9/1
4. 127. Hier Encore (FR)7/2 fav
8:45 Betway Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 50y · 8 ran
1. 15. Snobbery (IRE)4/9 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: George Baker · T: Roger Charlton
2. 24. Lobster Cocktail (IRE)7/1
3. 38. Vision Of Beauty (FR)5/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 44 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 favourites15 of 40 won37.5% · 40 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 £9.77Staked £40.00, returned £49.77 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerRobinroyale (IRE) 66/1The 12:35 Sharp Rise Thanks For The Fun Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Hurdle at Chepstow
Joint favourites2 of 9 won22.2% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Chepstow	2	5	7	1 of 5 won
Fairyhouse	5	8	8	—
Sandown	3	7	7	—
Wetherby	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	1	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 3 December 2016?: 44 races across 6 meetings were run on 3 December 2016: Aintree (7 races), Chepstow (7 races), Fairyhouse (8 races), Sandown (7 races), Wetherby (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Aintree, Chepstow, Sandown, Wetherby and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Fairyhouse 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 3 December 2016?: Aintree: Good To Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Good (Turf); Fairyhouse: Yielding (Turf); Sandown: Good To Soft (Turf); Wetherby: Good To Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 3 December 2016?: Outright favourites won 15 of 40 on 3 December 2016 (37.5%); joint favourites won 2 of 9. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £40.00 and returned £49.77 — a profit of £9.77. 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 Robinroyale (IRE) at 66/1 in the 12:35 Sharp Rise Thanks For The Fun Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Hurdle at Chepstow.
What was the feature race on 3 December 2016?: The feature race was the 1:55 Racing Post Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Sandown, won by Altior (IRE) (2/7F).
What time was the first race on 3 December 2016?: The first race was the 11:55 Jim Ryan Racecourse Services Beginners Chase at Fairyhouse; the last was the 8:45 Betway Maiden Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW).