What horse racing was on 15 December 2016?

35 races across 5 meetings were run on 15 December 2016: Chelmsford City (AW) (7 races), Exeter (7 races), Newcastle (AW) (7 races), Towcester (7 races) and Tramore (7 races). That is Chelmsford City (AW), Exeter, Newcastle (AW) and Towcester in Great Britain; Tramore 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 15 December 2016?

Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Exeter: Good To Soft (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Towcester: Good To Soft (Turf); Tramore: Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 15 December 2016?

Outright favourites won 13 of 31 on 15 December 2016 (41.9%); joint favourites won 1 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £32.89 — a profit of £1.89. 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 Perfect Pirate (GB) at 40/1 in the 2:10 Toteelfie Win A 50 Free Bet Novices' Hurdle at Towcester.

What time was the first race on 15 December 2016?

The first race was the 12:10 Totepool Live Info Download Our App Maiden Hurdle at Towcester; the last was the 8:00 Buy Tickets At Chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 15 December 2016

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35 races were run across 5 meetings on 15 December 2016: Chelmsford City (AW), Exeter, Newcastle (AW), Towcester and Tramore.

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

Outright favs won 1 of 4 · Biggest winner 25/1

4:40 Toteplacepot Six Places In Six Races Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 14. Omran (GB)4/7 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Daniel Muscutt · T: Marco Botti
2. 27. Special Relation (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Falbon (GB)16/1
5:15 Totepoolliveinfo.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 13. Pendo (GB)7/1Won by a nose · J: Kieren Fox · T: John Best
2. 26. Rebel Lightning (IRE)9/2
3. 38. Plus Night (FR)2/1 fav
5:50 Totequadpot Four Places In Four Races Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 14. Threebagsue (IRE)7/2Won by a length · J: Lulu Stanford · T: J S Moore
2. 23. Ravenhoe (IRE)3/1
3. 31. Ritasun (FR)5/2
4. 42. With Pleasure (GB)13/8 fav
6:25 at totepool Tweet Us Your Toteelfie Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 19. El Viento (FR)25/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Paddy Mathers · T: Richard Fahey
2. 22. Plucky Dip (GB)4/1
3. 310. Captain Lars (SAF)7/1
7:00 Toteelfie Win A 50 Free Bet Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 19. Zain Arion (IRE)16/1Won by a head · J: J F Egan · T: John Butler
2. 21. Starlit Cantata (GB)7/1
3. 35. Mercy Me (GB)5/1 jt-fav
7:30 Totepool Racecourse Cash Back Available Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 12. Skidby Mill (IRE)6/1Won by a nose · J: George Baker · T: Laura Mongan
2. 28. Almanack (GB)8/1
3. 33. Rebel State (IRE)8/1
4. 106. Wasseem (IRE)10/3 fav
8:00 Buy Tickets At Chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap Flat · Class 7 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 11. Tilsworth Micky (GB)4/1 jt-favWon by a length · J: George Baker · T: J R Jenkins
2. 23. Arizona Snow (GB)7/1
3. 312. Bushwise (IRE)6/1

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/1

12:30 Snows Lexus Exeter Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 111y · 18 ran
1. 110. Lamanver Odyssey (GB)11/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Harry Fry
2. 217. Which One Is Which (GB)6/1
3. 39. Lady Karina (GB)10/1
4. UR16. Verdana Blue (IRE) · unseated rider9/4 fav
1:00 188bet.co.uk Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 2f 111y · 11 ran
1. 112. Trans Express (IRE)11/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Lucy Gardner · T: Sue Gardner
2. 21. Rocklander (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 33. Lord Of The Island (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
1:30 Ebf/tba Mares' Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 1f 109y · 6 ran
1. 11. Tagrita (IRE)Evens favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 25. Sainte Ladylime (FR)5/4
3. 36. Tacenda (IRE)20/1
2:00 188bet Graduation Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 1f 109y · 3 ran
1. 12. Le Prezien (FR)10/11 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. L'ami Serge (IRE)Evens
3. 33. Oscar Sunset (IRE)18/1
2:35 Midas Construction Handicap Chase (Challenger Middle Distance Series Qualifier) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 48y · 10 ran
1. 16. Flaming Charmer (IRE)5/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 28. Dance Floor King (IRE)17/2
3. 35. Ratify (GB)20/1
4. PU9. Castarnie (GB) · pulled up10/3 fav
3:10 World Darts Betting At 188bet Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 25y · 17 ran
1. 19. Give Me A Copper (IRE)4/6 favWon by 14 lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 24. Bindon Mill (GB)8/1
3. 33. Big Meadow (IRE)85/40
3:45 Free Spins At 188bet Casino Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 5f 135y · 13 ran
1. 16. Abbeygrey (IRE)3/1 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Isabel Williams · T: Evan Williams
2. 212. Late Shipment (GB)4/1
3. 32. Violets Girl (GB)14/1

Exeter racecourse statistics →

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

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

12:50 32red.com Irish Stallion Farms Ebf Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 14y · 11 ran
1. 12. Brittanic (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Tom Eaves · T: David Simcock
2. 21. Arnarson (GB)10/3
3. 36. Dubai Art (GB)16/1
4. 77. Fear The Fury (USA)7/4 fav
1:20 Sunbets.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 14y · 13 ran
1. 11. Al Khan (IRE)10/3 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Lewis Edmunds · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 29. Like No Other (GB)33/1
3. 34. War Department (IRE)6/1
1:50 Betway Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 98y · 12 ran
1. 18. Go George Go (IRE)7/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 23. My Renaissance (GB)33/1
3. 314. Tred Softly (IRE)7/1
2:20 Download The Betway App Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 98y · 9 ran
1. 16. High On Light (GB)13/2Dead heat with Airton (GB) · J: Sam James · T: David Barron
2. 13. Airton (GB)10/11 fav
3. 34. Kicking The Can (IRE)15/2
2:55 32red.com Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5y · 6 ran
1. 13. Notte Illuminata (IRE)6/4Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Jordan Vaughan · T: K R Burke
2. 22. Amber Mystique (GB)14/1
3. 34. Ribbing (USA)11/8 fav
3:30 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 11. Consulting (GB)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: David Probert · T: Martyn Meade
2. 22. My Dad Syd (USA)9/4 fav
3. 36. Slingsby (GB)9/1
4:05 Betway Sprint Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 13 ran
1. 13. Lady Nayef (GB)5/1Won by half a length · J: Robert Winston · T: John Butler
2. 21. Horsforth (GB)15/8 fav
3. 36. Searanger (USA)16/1

Newcastle (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 40/1

12:10 Totepool Live Info Download Our App Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 151y · 11 ran
1. 11. Azzerti (FR)13/8 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alan King
2. 211. Phoeniciana (GB)7/1
3. 32. Count Meribel (GB)12/1
12:40 totepool Racecourse Cash Back Available Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 153y · 14 ran
1. 14. Goohar (IRE)12/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Jake Greenall · T: Henry Daly
2. 213. Dontminddboys (IRE)20/1
3. 314. Precious Ground (GB)14/1
4. PU5. Duke Arcadio (IRE) · pulled up5/2 fav
1:10 totepool Caroline Beesley Memorial Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 211y · 11 ran
1. 111. Ultimate Dream (FR)13/2Won by 14 lengths · J: Killian Moore · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 29. The Model County (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Samson (GB)15/2
4. PU10. Guiting Power (GB) · pulled up4/1 fav
1:40 at totepool Tweet Us With Your Toteelfie Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 102y · 9 ran
1. 18. Yanmare (IRE)11/8 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Jamie Bargary · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 24. Sunny Ledgend (GB)20/1
3. 37. Midnight Request (GB)33/1
2:10 Toteelfie Win A 50 Free Bet Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 217y · 15 ran
1. 17. Perfect Pirate (GB)40/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Richie McLernon · T: Ben Pauling
2. 21. Another Venture (IRE)5/1
3. 33. Clondaw Bisto (IRE)2/1
4. 513. Thomas Shelby (IRE)11/8 fav
2:45 Totepool Chip & Pin Betting Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 3f 179y · 9 ran
1. 13. Brown Bear (IRE)9/2Won by a neck · J: Leighton Aspell · T: Nick Gifford
2. 28. Jamrham (IRE)7/2
3. 32. Riddlestown (IRE)8/1
4. 44. Some Finish (IRE)5/2 fav
3:20 Collect totepool Winnings At Betfred Shops Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 1m 7f 151y · 11 ran
1. 110. Sweetlittlemystery (GB)16/1Won by a head · J: Brendan Powell · T: Brendan Powell
2. 26. Molly Childers (IRE)4/1
3. 37. Schap (GB)25/1
4. 101. All Currencies (IRE)9/4 fav

Towcester racecourse statistics →

Tramore Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

12:25 Online Tickets From www.tramore-racecourse.com Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 19. Camelia De Cotte (FR)1/5 favWon by 15 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Blazes Peg (IRE)28/1
3. 34. Leila's Island (IRE)22/1
12:55 www.tramore-racecourse.com Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m · 15 ran
1. 13. Ardera Cross (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: Brian O'Connell · T: Eoin Doyle
2. 24. Adreamstillalive (IRE)5/1
3. 39. Flathertys Gap (IRE)33/1
4. 105. Roumanian (FR)11/8 fav
1:25 2017 Tramore Annual Badge - Great Gift For Christmas Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f · 11 ran
1. 13. Brave Out (IRE)13/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: John E Kiely
2. 22. Berry Des Aulmes (FR)9/2
3. 31. Ballyegan Hero (IRE)9/4
4. 49. Nerual (IRE)13/8 fav
1:55 Waterford & Tramore Supporters Club Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m 5f · 11 ran
1. 19. Sea Scorpion (IRE)7/2 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Sean Flanagan · T: Liz Doyle
2. 27. Supreme Steel (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Let Her Cry (IRE)11/1
2:25 Waterford & Tramore Racecourse 2016 Recognition Award Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 5f · 15 ran
1. 114. The Living Beauty (IRE)5/1Won by a short head · J: Mark Walsh · T: C Roche
2. 22. Cahirconree (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Call Vinnie (IRE)6/1
4. 815. Vicky's Charm (IRE)5/2 fav
3:00 Waterford & Tramore Directors Handicap Chase (0-95) Chase · 2m 5f · 16 ran
1. 110. Fluspar (IRE)2/1 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Danny Mullins · T: Daniel John Howard
2. 213. Kilderry Prince (IRE)14/1
3. 314. Tomcoole Lad (IRE)20/1
3:35 Ring In The New Year On Jan 1st At Tramore (ladies Pro/am) Flat Race Flat · 2m · 8 ran
1. 18. Ask Susan (IRE)10/3Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Miss L A Hourigan · T: John W Nicholson
2. 22. Mr Showtime (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Sticky Situation (IRE)25/1
4. 64. Westland Row (IRE)13/8 fav

Tramore 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 favourites13 of 31 won41.9% · 31 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 £1.89Staked £31.00, returned £32.89 at SP · 1 dead heat, the return split
Biggest-priced winnerPerfect Pirate (GB) 40/1The 2:10 Toteelfie Win A 50 Free Bet Novices' Hurdle at Towcester
Joint favourites1 of 8 won12.5% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chelmsford City (AW)	1	4	7	1 of 6 won
Exeter	4	6	7	0 of 2 won
Newcastle (AW)	3	7	7	—
Towcester	2	7	7	—
Tramore	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 15 December 2016?: 35 races across 5 meetings were run on 15 December 2016: Chelmsford City (AW) (7 races), Exeter (7 races), Newcastle (AW) (7 races), Towcester (7 races) and Tramore (7 races). That is Chelmsford City (AW), Exeter, Newcastle (AW) and Towcester in Great Britain; Tramore 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 15 December 2016?: Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Exeter: Good To Soft (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Towcester: Good To Soft (Turf); Tramore: Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 15 December 2016?: Outright favourites won 13 of 31 on 15 December 2016 (41.9%); joint favourites won 1 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £32.89 — a profit of £1.89. 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 Perfect Pirate (GB) at 40/1 in the 2:10 Toteelfie Win A 50 Free Bet Novices' Hurdle at Towcester.
What time was the first race on 15 December 2016?: The first race was the 12:10 Totepool Live Info Download Our App Maiden Hurdle at Towcester; the last was the 8:00 Buy Tickets At Chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).