What horse racing was on 8 December 2016?

45 races across 6 meetings were run on 8 December 2016: Chelmsford City (AW) (7 races), Clonmel (7 races), Deauville (FR) (10 races), Newcastle (7 races), Taunton (7 races) and Warwick (7 races). That is Chelmsford City (AW), Newcastle, Taunton and Warwick in Great Britain; Clonmel in Ireland; Deauville (FR) 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 8 December 2016?

Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Clonmel: Soft (Turf); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Newcastle: Soft (Turf); Taunton: Good To Firm (Turf); Warwick: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 8 December 2016?

Outright favourites won 19 of 42 on 8 December 2016 (45.2%); joint favourites won 1 of 7. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £51.12 — a profit of £9.12. 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 Loch Linnhe (GB) at 28/1 in the 1:10 Emirates Handicap Hurdle at Newcastle.

What was the feature race on 8 December 2016?

The feature race was the 1:20 Lady Godiva Mares' Novices' Chase (Listed) (Listed) at Warwick, won by Briery Belle (GB) (9/4F).

What time was the first race on 8 December 2016?

The first race was the 10:55 Prix de Roiville at Deauville (FR); the last was the 7:25 Book Tickets At Chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 8 December 2016

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45 races were run across 6 meetings on 8 December 2016: Chelmsford City (AW), Clonmel, Deauville (FR), Newcastle, Taunton and Warwick.

Chelmsford City (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

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

4:20 toteplacepot Racing's Favourite Bet Nursery Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 15 ran
1. 114. Bruny Island (IRE)9/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Charlie Fellowes
2. 211. Viola Park (GB)10/1
3. 37. Auric Goldfinger (IRE)5/1
4. 810. How's Lucy (GB)3/1 fav
4:55 at totepool Tweet Us Your toteelfie Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 12. Royal Opera House (IRE)5/1Won by 7 lengths · J: William Carson · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 25. Shadow Beauty (GB)11/4 fav
3. 34. Petit Filous (GB)6/1
5:25 toteelfie Win A 50 Free Bet Handicap Flat · Class 7 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 13. Turaathy (IRE)10/1Won by a head · J: Eoin Walsh · T: Tony Newcombe
2. 25. Menelik (IRE)6/1
3. 313. Fossa (GB)10/1
4. 42. Rosie Crowe (IRE)9/4 fav
5:55 Totepoolliveinfo.com For Racing Results Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 112. Chester Street (GB)9/2Won by a nose · J: Josephine Gordon · T: Roger Charlton
2. 211. Qaffaal (USA)10/3 fav
3. 38. Chevallier (GB)6/1
6:25 Totepool Racecourse Cash Back Available Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 18. Monumental Man (GB)6/1Won by a neck · J: Kieren Fox · T: Michael Attwater
2. 29. Vimy Ridge (GB)6/1
3. 31. Calypso Choir (GB)8/1
4. 76. Zipedeedodah (IRE)4/1 fav
6:55 Collect Totepool Winnings At Betfred Shops Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5f 66y · 7 ran
1. 17. Zeehan (GB)8/11 favWon by a length · J: Adam Kirby · T: Clive Cox
2. 25. Burning Heat (IRE)7/2
3. 32. Versant (GB)7/1
7:25 Book Tickets At Chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 16. Graceful James (IRE)9/2Won by a short head · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: Jimmy Fox
2. 24. San Quentin (IRE)9/1
3. 311. Thahab Ifraj (IRE)10/1

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Clonmel Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

12:25 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 180y · 16 ran
1. 12. Crack Mome (FR)3/10 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 210. Coquine D'aunou (FR)14/1
3. 37. Ornua (IRE)16/1
12:55 Powerstown Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m 180y · 13 ran
1. 15. The Irregular (IRE)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: D G Hogan · T: Denis Gerard Hogan
2. 211. Like A Demon (GB)16/1
3. 312. Rapid Fritz (IRE)12/1
4. 41. Dawerann (IRE)11/4 fav
1:25 Jim Strang & Sons Kilsheelan (peugeot) Hurdle Hurdle · 3m · 7 ran
1. 11. Clondaw Warrior (IRE)5/6 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 27. Val De Ferbet (FR)4/1
3. 36. Taglietelle (GB)6/1
2:00 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 13. Bobbythegangster (IRE)8/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Conor Walsh · T: Donald Cashman
2. 26. Fly Round The Bend (IRE)16/1
3. 31. Conna Cross (IRE)6/1
4. 45. Wee Small Hours (IRE)11/4 fav
2:35 Clonmel Racecourse Supporters Club Only 90 Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 71y · 15 ran
1. 112. Powersbomb (IRE)14/1Won by a length · J: M P Fogarty · T: Brian M McMahon
2. 25. Laid Back Luke (IRE)5/1
3. 37. Motown Bob (IRE)9/2
4. 76. Minella Scamp (IRE)2/1 fav
3:05 Club Stand Restaurant Handicap Chase (0-116) Chase · 2m 3f 105y · 14 ran
1. 12. Smadynium (FR)3/1 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: John Joseph Hanlon
2. 214. Simple Steps (IRE)5/1
3. 36. Show And Go (IRE)7/1
3:40 Next Meeting Thursday February 2nd (Q.R.) (c & G) Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 11. Kagney (IRE)3/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Mr D J Benson · T: Noel Meade
2. 22. Pylonthepressure (IRE)1/3 fav
3. 33. Art Of Supremacy (IRE)25/1

Clonmel racecourse statistics →

Deauville (FR) Standard · AW · 10 races · France

Outright favs won 5 of 10 · Biggest winner 231/10

10:55 Prix de Roiville (Conditions) (3yo) (Apprentices & Young Jockeys) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 11 ran
1. 12. Millfield (FR)7/5 favWon by half a length · J: Thibault Speicher · T: D Smaga
2. 24. Empiric (GB)26/5
3. 39. Blue Martini (GER)15/1
11:25 Prix de la Hauquerie (Maiden) (2yo Fillies) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 15 ran
1. 14. Rythmique (IRE)8/5 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: J-C Rouget
2. 216. Rose Vita (FR)13/2
3. 311. Estelle Ma Belle (FR)13/2
11:55 Prix du Pont de la Pierre (Maiden) (2yo Colts & Geldings) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 16 ran
1. 18. Royalickly (FR)231/10Won by 1½ lengths · J: Christopher Grosbois · T: S Gouvaze
2. 215. Partner In Crime (FR)3/5 fav
3. 32. Pascasha D'Or (FR)9/1
12:25 Prix de Precolette (Conditions) (3yo) (Apprentices & Young Jockeys) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m4½f · 15 ran
1. 19. Landjunge (GER)17/10 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Jefferson Smith · T: Waldemar Hickst
2. 25. Plenary (USA)47/10
3. 31. Sweet Electra (FR)11/2
1:05 Prix de Merite (Handicap) (4yo+) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 16 ran
1. 14. Alcaucin (FR)3/1 favWon by half a length · J: Clement Lecoeuvre · T: J-M Lefebvre
2. 210. Der Graue (IRE)10/1
3. 38. Enverse (FR)9/1
1:35 Prix de Medavy (Handicap) (4yo+) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 16 ran
1. 12. Dylaban (IRE)12/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Adrien Fouassier · T: Alain Couetil
2. 26. Brazilian Chap (FR)11/1
3. 315. Big Letters (IRE)101/1
4. 81. La Petite Maison (FR)16/5 fav
2:05 Prix de Mortrie (Handicap) (4yo+) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 14 ran
1. 15. Seche (FR)47/10Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Theo Bachelot · T: Mme C Predignac
2. 29. Early Ouest (FR)18/1
3. 33. Notre Archange (FR)23/5 fav
2:40 Prix de Berd'Huis (Handicap) (4yo+) (Polytrack) Flat · 2m 1f · 16 ran
1. 11. Rock Of Herin (FR)33/10 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Theo Bachelot · T: Y Barberot
2. 215. Shezadoff (FR)12/1
3. 35. Serienschock (GER)9/1
3:10 Prix de Beaufais (Handicap) (4yo+) (Polytrack) Flat · 2m 1f · 16 ran
1. 114. Line Des Ongrais (FR)76/10Won by 1½ lengths · J: Morgan Delalande · T: P Chemin
2. 211. Marcilly (FR)84/10
3. 32. Dagobert Duke (GB)6/1 fav
3:40 Prix de Meheran (Handicap) (4yo+) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 15 ran
1. 13. Forest King (FR)11/1Won by a length · J: Gregory Benoist · T: N Caullery
2. 212. Dame Des Lys (FR)21/1
3. 311. Dauphine Doree (GB)18/1
4. 68. Nacht (FR)39/10 fav

Deauville racecourse statistics →

Newcastle Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 28/1

12:10 Sunbets Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 6 ran
1. 11. Ballycrystal (IRE)2/5 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Danny Cook · T: Brian Ellison
2. 24. Our Dancing Dandy (IRE)9/4
3. 35. Smart Boy (IRE)16/1
12:40 Clearly Drinks Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 75y · 6 ran
1. 12. Waiting Patiently (IRE)8/11 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Malcolm Jefferson
2. 21. Forest Bihan (FR)7/2
3. 33. Aqua Dude (IRE)8/1
1:10 Emirates Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 133y · 16 ran
1. 11. Loch Linnhe (GB)28/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Jake Greenall · T: Mark Walford
2. 216. Hi Bob (GB)11/4 fav
3. 310. Diego Suarez (FR)8/1
1:45 ITPS Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 19y · 12 ran
1. 18. Maxed Out King (IRE)7/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Danny Cook · T: Sue Smith
2. 25. Money Maid (IRE)9/1
3. 33. Casual Cavalier (IRE)5/1
2:20 Macnaughton McGregor Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 98y · 15 ran
1. 11. Annie Alainn (IRE)3/1 favWon by 19 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 23. Rockabilly Riot (IRE)20/1
3. 310. Simmply Sam (GB)8/1
2:50 Bandera Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 75y · 7 ran
1. 17. Groomed (IRE)11/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Danny Cook · T: Sue Smith
2. 28. Rosquero (FR)15/2
3. 31. Captain Hox (IRE)5/2 fav
3:25 Ebac Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 98y · 13 ran
1. 18. Mayo Star (IRE)11/8 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Malcolm Jefferson
2. 29. Notnow Seamus (GB)33/1
3. 33. Blottos (IRE)6/1

Newcastle racecourse statistics →

Taunton Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

12:30 Kings College Taunton Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 198y · 12 ran
1. 110. Dropzone (USA)20/1Won by a head · J: Conor O'Farrell · T: Brian Forsey
2. 23. Song Of The Night (IRE)9/1
3. 36. Yur Next (IRE)7/2
4. 52. That's Gonna Sting (IRE)11/8 fav
1:00 Sis Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 198y · 5 ran
1. 15. Laugharne (GB)9/4Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Andrew Thornton · T: Luke Dace
2. 22. Forecast (GB)5/1
3. 31. Bistouri D'honore (FR)4/6 fav
1:35 Dave Criddle Travel & Funway Holidays Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 104y · 8 ran
1. 19. Jazzy (IRE)4/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Martin Keighley
2. 26. Billy My Boy (GB)5/2 fav
3. 34. Cabernet D'alene (FR)14/1
2:10 Dave Criddle Travel & Bristol Airport Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 3y · 3 ran
1. 11. Bells Of Ailsworth (IRE)9/4Won by 46 lengths · J: Alan Johns · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 23. Hannibal The Great (IRE)10/3
3. F2. Tea Time Fred (GB) · fell5/6 fav
2:40 Dave Criddle Travel & Titan Tours Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 1y · 8 ran
1. 13. Winning Spark (USA)5/1Won by a head · J: James Best · T: Jackie Du Plessis
2. 21. Hint Of Mint (GB)7/2 co-fav
3. 32. Clic Work (FR)7/2 co-fav
3:15 Stables Business Park Clients Day Out Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 2f 40y · 3 ran
1. 13. Astre De La Cour (FR)Evens favWon by 5 lengths · J: James Best · T: Robert Walford
2. 22. Notarfbad (IRE)7/2
3. 31. Tinker Time (IRE)7/4
3:50 Christmas Racemeeting Tuesday 20th December 'Newcomers' Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 4 · 2m 104y · 5 ran
1. 11. Captain Woodie (IRE)Evens favWon by a neck · J: Jeremiah McGrath · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 25. Cockney Wren (GB)7/2
3. 32. Dynamite Dollars (FR)6/1

Taunton racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

12:20 Eventmasters.co.uk Juvenile Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 113. Tyrell (IRE)9/4 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Tom Cannon · T: Alan King
2. 24. Final Choice (GB)10/1
3. 314. Unblinking (GB)25/1
12:50 Wrights Of Campden Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 18 ran
1. 117. Willoughby Court (IRE)3/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: David Bass · T: Ben Pauling
2. 214. Tommy Rapper (IRE)25/1
3. 316. Westend Story (IRE)6/5 fav
1:20 Lady Godiva Mares' Novices' Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 13. Briery Belle (GB)9/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Henry Daly
2. 21. Desert Queen (GB)4/1
3. 38. The Organist (IRE)3/1
1:55 John Gallagher Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 10 ran
1. 11. Brandon Hill (IRE)3/1 jt-favWon by a length · J: Noel Fehily · T: Tom Lacey
2. 210. Talk Of The South (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Loughalder (IRE)20/1
2:30 Vendman Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 15 ran
1. 110. Seas Of Green (GB)25/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Ciaran Gethings · T: Paul Cowley
2. 22. Baron Du Plessis (FR)9/2
3. 37. Celtic Tune (FR)20/1
4. 43. What A Diva (GB)9/4 fav
3:00 Tfg Group Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 16. Arquebusier (FR)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: James Banks · T: Emma-Jane Bishop
2. 22. Mercian King (IRE)7/2
3. 37. Lord Landen (IRE)7/2
4. 44. Highbury High (IRE)9/4 fav
3:35 eventmasters.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 14. Cause Toujours (FR)5/2 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 23. Book of Gold (IRE)50/1
3. 35. Cogburn (GB)10/1

Warwick racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 45 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 favourites19 of 42 won45.2% · 42 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 £9.12Staked £42.00, returned £51.12 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerLoch Linnhe (GB) 28/1The 1:10 Emirates Handicap Hurdle at Newcastle
Joint favourites1 of 7 won14.3% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chelmsford City (AW)	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Clonmel	3	7	7	—
Deauville (FR)	5	10	10	—
Newcastle	5	7	7	—
Taunton	2	6	7	0 of 3 won
Warwick	3	6	7	1 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 8 December 2016?: 45 races across 6 meetings were run on 8 December 2016: Chelmsford City (AW) (7 races), Clonmel (7 races), Deauville (FR) (10 races), Newcastle (7 races), Taunton (7 races) and Warwick (7 races). That is Chelmsford City (AW), Newcastle, Taunton and Warwick in Great Britain; Clonmel in Ireland; Deauville (FR) 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 8 December 2016?: Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Clonmel: Soft (Turf); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Newcastle: Soft (Turf); Taunton: Good To Firm (Turf); Warwick: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 8 December 2016?: Outright favourites won 19 of 42 on 8 December 2016 (45.2%); joint favourites won 1 of 7. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £51.12 — a profit of £9.12. 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 Loch Linnhe (GB) at 28/1 in the 1:10 Emirates Handicap Hurdle at Newcastle.
What was the feature race on 8 December 2016?: The feature race was the 1:20 Lady Godiva Mares' Novices' Chase (Listed) (Listed) at Warwick, won by Briery Belle (GB) (9/4F).
What time was the first race on 8 December 2016?: The first race was the 10:55 Prix de Roiville at Deauville (FR); the last was the 7:25 Book Tickets At Chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).