What horse racing was on 4 December 2016?

21 races across 3 meetings were run on 4 December 2016: Fairyhouse (7 races), Huntingdon (7 races) and Kelso (7 races). That is Fairyhouse in Ireland; Huntingdon and Kelso 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 4 December 2016?

Fairyhouse: Good To Yielding (Turf); Huntingdon: Good To Soft (Turf); Kelso: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 4 December 2016?

Outright favourites won 7 of 21 on 4 December 2016 (33.3%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £21.00 and returned £15.21 — a loss of £5.79. 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 Glaring (GB) at 33/1 in the 2:30 Betfred 'follow Us On Twitter' Novices' Hurdle at Huntingdon.

What was the feature race on 4 December 2016?

The feature race was the 1:10 Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (grade 1) (Grade 1) at Fairyhouse, won by Airlie Beach (IRE) (4/1).

What time was the first race on 4 December 2016?

The first race was the 12:20 Black Swan Kelso Novices' Hurdle at Kelso; the last was the 3:40 Fairyhouse Steel Supporting Meath GAA (Pro/Am) Flat Race at Fairyhouse.

Racing Results

Sunday 4 December 2016

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21 races were run across 3 meetings on 4 December 2016: Fairyhouse, Huntingdon and Kelso.

Fairyhouse Good To Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

12:40 Bar One Racing Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · 2m · 6 ran
1. 12. Landofhopeandglory (IRE)Evens favWon by a length · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 23. Bapaume (FR)6/1
3. 36. Mega Fortune (FR)13/8
1:10 Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (grade 1) Hurdle · 2m · 7 ran
1. 16. Airlie Beach (IRE)4/1Won by 6½ lengths · J: Danny Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Saturnas (FR)7/1
3. 32. Le Martalin (FR)14/1
4. F5. Peace News (GER) · fell7/4 fav
1:40 Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle (grade 1) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 17. Apple's Jade (FR)4/1Won by a short head · J: B J Cooper · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 25. Vroum Vroum Mag (FR)4/7 fav
3. 33. Shaneshill (IRE)5/1
2:10 Bar One Racing Handicap Hurdle (Grade A) Hurdle · 2m · 17 ran
1. 14. Waxies Dargle (GB)16/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Sean Flanagan · T: Noel Meade
2. 29. Morga (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Mick Jazz (FR)5/1
4. F2. Campeador (FR) · fell9/2 fav
2:40 Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase (grade 1) Chase · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 14. Coney Island (IRE)8/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: Edward P Harty
2. 23. Anibale Fly (FR)7/2
3. 32. Alpha Des Obeaux (FR)11/2
4. 55. Diamond King (IRE)9/4 fav
3:10 Bar One Racing Porterstown Handicap Chase (Grade B) Chase · 3m 5f · 12 ran
1. 15. Forever Gold (IRE)5/2 favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: Chris Timmons · T: Edward Cawley
2. 21. Thunder And Roses (IRE)25/1
3. 34. As De Pique (IRE)8/1
3:40 Fairyhouse Steel Supporting Meath GAA (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 11 ran
1. 13. Getabird (IRE)8/11 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 25. Imperial Way (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Caltex (FR)10/1

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

12:30 Betfred 'wishing You A Merry Christmas' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 145y · 13 ran
1. 11. Muthabir (IRE)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Richard Phillips
2. 213. Pattara (GB)16/1
3. 310. Ballycash (IRE)4/1
4. F6. Demographic (USA) · fell5/2 fav
1:00 Betfred 'Like Us On Facebook' Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 104y · 6 ran
1. 12. A Little Magic (IRE)6/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 25. Double Treasure (GB)11/2
3. 36. Trojan Star (IRE)3/1
4. 44. Bishops Court (GB)9/4 fav
1:30 Betfred Lotto '100k Cash Giveaway' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 1m 7f 171y · 10 ran
1. 11. New Member (IRE)16/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Tom Lacey
2. 23. Satanic Beat (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Vinnie Red (IRE)5/2 fav
2:00 Betfred Peterborough Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 3f 189y · 5 ran
1. 11. Josses Hill (IRE)7/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 22. Tea For Two (GB)6/1
3. 34. More Of That (IRE)3/1
2:30 Betfred 'follow Us On Twitter' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 171y · 16 ran
1. 19. Glaring (GB)33/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Amanda Perrett
2. 23. Burbank (IRE)7/4
3. 31. Top Tug (IRE)13/8 fav
3:00 Betfred TV Henrietta Knight Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race (Listed) NH Flat · Class 1 · 1m 7f 171y · 10 ran
1. 18. Oscar Rose (IRE)4/1Won by a neck · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 29. Peggies Venture (GB)10/3 fav
3. 31. Appy Days (IRE)7/2
3:30 Betfred Mobile Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 129y · 10 ran
1. 110. The Jugopolist (IRE)8/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Ben Poste · T: John Cornwall
2. 28. Copperfacejack (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 31. Wait A Second (IRE)9/2

Huntingdon racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

12:20 Black Swan Kelso Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 51y · 14 ran
1. 111. Mount Mews (IRE)8/15 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Malcolm Jefferson
2. 21. Sam Spinner (GB)9/4
3. 38. Katalystic (IRE)66/1
12:50 John Wade Group Paris Pike Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f 96y · 5 ran
1. 12. Aux Ptits Soins (FR)6/4 favWon by a length · J: Sean Bowen · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 25. Westren Warrior (IRE)11/4
3. 31. The Dutchman (IRE)3/1
1:20 Iain Livingstone 60th Birthday Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 189y · 6 ran
1. 11. Kelka (GB)1/5 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Malcolm Jefferson
2. 27. Oscar's Prospect (IRE)7/1
3. 35. Moscanisi (IRE)28/1
1:50 Happy 70th Berwick Speedway's Dennis McCleary Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 51y · 14 ran
1. 11. One For Hocky (IRE)9/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Ryan Day · T: Nicky Richards
2. 22. Caius Marcius (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 36. Sudski Star (IRE)66/1
2:20 Persimmon Homes Scottish Borders National Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 4m 90y · 12 ran
1. 110. Harry The Viking (GB)5/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Rachael McDonald · T: Sandy Thomson
2. 25. Carrigdhoun (IRE)18/1
3. 313. Itstimeforapint (IRE)33/1
4. 68. Kilbree Chief (IRE)9/2 fav
2:50 Scotty Brand Veterans' Handicap Chase (Last Qualifying Leg Of The 2016 Veterans' Chase Series) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 6f 70y · 8 ran
1. 13. Gas Line Boy (IRE)3/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Ian Williams
2. 22. Cloudy Too (IRE)9/1
3. 37. Jet Master (IRE)16/1
4. 71. Dynaste (FR)2/1 fav
3:20 Kristoffersen Carpets & Flooring Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 6f 151y · 14 ran
1. 19. Bako De La Saulaie (FR)13/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Craig Nichol · T: Rose Dobbin
2. 28. Late Date (IRE)11/2
3. 313. Paddy's Yarn (IRE)66/1
4. 56. Hurricane Rita (FR)10/3 fav

Kelso racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 21 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 favourites7 of 21 won33.3% · 21 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 £5.79Staked £21.00, returned £15.21 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerGlaring (GB) 33/1The 2:30 Betfred 'follow Us On Twitter' Novices' Hurdle at Huntingdon

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Fairyhouse	3	7	7	—
Huntingdon	1	7	7	—
Kelso	3	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 4 December 2016?: 21 races across 3 meetings were run on 4 December 2016: Fairyhouse (7 races), Huntingdon (7 races) and Kelso (7 races). That is Fairyhouse in Ireland; Huntingdon and Kelso 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 4 December 2016?: Fairyhouse: Good To Yielding (Turf); Huntingdon: Good To Soft (Turf); Kelso: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 4 December 2016?: Outright favourites won 7 of 21 on 4 December 2016 (33.3%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £21.00 and returned £15.21 — a loss of £5.79. 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 Glaring (GB) at 33/1 in the 2:30 Betfred 'follow Us On Twitter' Novices' Hurdle at Huntingdon.
What was the feature race on 4 December 2016?: The feature race was the 1:10 Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (grade 1) (Grade 1) at Fairyhouse, won by Airlie Beach (IRE) (4/1).
What time was the first race on 4 December 2016?: The first race was the 12:20 Black Swan Kelso Novices' Hurdle at Kelso; the last was the 3:40 Fairyhouse Steel Supporting Meath GAA (Pro/Am) Flat Race at Fairyhouse.