What horse racing was on 17 December 2016?

42 races across 6 meetings were run on 17 December 2016: Ascot (6 races), Deauville (FR) (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (8 races) and Newcastle (7 races). That is Ascot, Haydock, Lingfield (AW) and Newcastle in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France; 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 17 December 2016?

Ascot: Good To Soft (Turf); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Fairyhouse: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Haydock: Soft (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 17 December 2016?

Outright favourites won 16 of 42 on 17 December 2016 (38.1%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £43.00 — a profit of £1.00. 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 Oishin (GB) at 22/1 in the 1:10 Investing For The Future Handicap Hurdle at Newcastle.

What was the feature race on 17 December 2016?

The feature race was the 2:25 JLT Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Ascot, won by Unowhatimeanharry (GB) (6/5F).

What time was the first race on 17 December 2016?

The first race was the 10:50 Prix du Grand Chesnaie at Deauville (FR); the last was the 3:40 Betway Sprint Handicap at Lingfield (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 17 December 2016

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42 races were run across 6 meetings on 17 December 2016: Ascot, Deauville (FR), Fairyhouse, Haydock, Lingfield (AW) and Newcastle.

Ascot Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

12:40 Foundation Developments Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 118y · 8 ran
1. 17. Desert Sensation (IRE)6/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Dr Richard Newland
2. 23. Ballinure (IRE)7/1
3. 35. Walt (IRE)6/1
4. 46. Wylde Magic (IRE)5/2 fav
1:15 Gl Events Owen Brown Graduation Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f · 5 ran
1. 13. Top Notch (FR)4/5 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 22. Sizing Codelco (IRE)20/1
3. 34. Hammersly Lake (FR)10/3
1:50 Bgc Partners Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f · 15 ran
1. 115. Poker School (IRE)8/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Donagh Meyler · T: Ian Williams
2. 211. Dusky Lark (GB)9/1
3. 34. Dark Flame (IRE)7/1 fav
2:25 JLT Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m · 11 ran
1. 17. Unowhatimeanharry (GB)6/5 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Harry Fry
2. 23. Lil Rockerfeller (USA)8/1
3. 38. Un Temps Pour Tout (IRE)16/1
3:00 Lavazza Jolie Silver Cup Handicap Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 3m · 14 ran
1. 110. Regal Encore (IRE)20/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Anthony Honeyball
2. 211. Minella Daddy (IRE)9/2 fav
3. 35. Tenor Nivernais (FR)33/1
3:35 Wessex Youth Trust Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m · 19 ran
1. 13. Brain Power (IRE)12/1Won by 5 lengths · J: David Mullins · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 216. Consul De Thaix (FR)6/1
3. 315. Fergall (IRE)25/1
4. 419. Golden Spear (GB)4/1 fav

Ascot racecourse statistics →

Deauville (FR) Standard · AW · 7 races · France

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 145/10

10:50 Prix du Grand Chesnaie (Maiden) (Unraced 2yo Colts & Geldings) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 10 ran
1. 19. Amazing (FR)14/1Won by a head · J: Erwann Lebreton · T: F Vermeulen
2. 23. Zanzibar (FR)8/5 fav
3. 31. Husani (IRE)47/10
11:20 Prix Grey Dawn (Conditions) (2yo) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 15 ran
1. 13. Kensai (FR)19/10 favWon by a head · J: Hugo Journiac · T: Simone Brogi
2. 210. Rhenius (FR)21/1
3. 31. One One One (FR)54/10
11:50 Prix de la Gagnerie (Maiden) (Unraced 2yo Fillies) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 12 ran
1. 111. Szolnok (USA)145/10Won by a nose · J: Thomas Huet · T: S Cerulis
2. 24. Temeraire (FR)7/5 fav
3. 32. Bijou A Toi (GB)26/1
12:20 Prix de Brehal (Claimer) (3yo) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 13 ran
1. 14. Bogolan (FR)134/10Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jeremy Crocquevieille · T: D Darlix
2. 22. Speed Of Sound (ITY)9/1
3. 312. Miss Steff (IRE)21/1
4. 45. Montaigne (FR)6/5 fav
12:50 Prix de la Gagnerie (Div 2) (Maiden) (Unraced 2yo Fillies) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 12 ran
1. 12. Sistercharlie (IRE)51/10Won by a short head · J: Pierre-Charles Boudot · T: H-A Pantall
2. 211. Tres Belle (IRE)11/2
3. 31. Etatinka (FR)16/5 fav
1:20 Prix Luthier () (3yo+) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 10 ran
1. 12. Qurbaan (USA)39/10Won by a head · J: Francois-Xavier Bertras · T: F Rohaut
2. 21. Sovereign Debt (IRE)29/10
3. 33. King Malpic (FR)14/5 fav
1:50 Prix de Marolles (Claimer) (2yo) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 16 ran
1. 13. Barbarigo (IRE)17/5 favWon by a neck · J: Yohann Bourgois · T: F Chappet
2. 26. Green Bay (FR)237/10
3. 313. Marobob (GB)38/1

Deauville racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

12:00 Racing On New Years Day 3-y-o Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 111. Prospectus (GB)16/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Jonathan Moore · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 24. Dakota Moirette (FR)9/10 fav
3. 36. First Class Ticket (GB)10/1
12:30 Book Easter Festival Tickets Online At Fairyhouse.ie Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m · 15 ran
1. 111. All The Chimneys (IRE)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Patrick Corbett · T: W J Austin
2. 24. Another Challenge (IRE)16/1
3. 313. Brosna George (IRE)8/1
4. 410. Balynaclash Warior (IRE)9/2 fav
1:00 Great Sponsorship Packages At Fairyhouse, Enquire Today Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 110. Minella Till Dawn (IRE)5/4Won by a length · J: Mark Walsh · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 25. Castlegrace Paddy (IRE)16/1
3. 37. Al Boum Photo (FR)Evens fav
1:35 Buy Your 2017 Fairyhouse Membership On Course Today Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 7f · 13 ran
1. 12. Tuzo (IRE)10/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Paul Nolan
2. 211. Incitatum (IRE)10/1
3. 310. Emma Beag (IRE)9/2 fav
2:10 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Beginners Chase Chase · 2m · 9 ran
1. 18. Yorkhill (IRE)1/8 favWon by 14 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 22. Burgas (FR)6/1
3. 33. Hurry Henry (IRE)12/1
2:45 Merry Christmas From All At Fairyhouse Beginners Chase Chase · 3m · 8 ran
1. 11. A Genie In Abottle (IRE)2/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: B J Cooper · T: Noel Meade
2. 25. Blazer (FR)9/2
3. 36. Mall Dini (IRE)9/10 fav
3:20 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. 4-y-o Fillies Flat Race Flat · 2m · 16 ran
1. 11. Awayinthewest (IRE)10/1Won by 7½ lengths · J: Richard Deegan · T: P A Fahy
2. 23. Classic Theatre (IRE)11/2
3. 310. Martello Park (IRE)7/4 fav

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

Haydock Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

11:50 32Red Casino Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 15. Eamon An Cnoic (IRE)9/2 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: David Noonan · T: David Pipe
2. 22. Sakhee's City (FR)10/1
3. 34. Baratineur (FR)11/2
12:20 Read Paddy Brennan At 32Red.com Novices' Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m · 4 ran
1. 12. Buveur D'air (FR)10/11 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 21. Cloudy Dream (IRE)11/10
3. 34. Chic Name (FR)10/1
12:55 Read Bryan Cooper At 32Red.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 7f · 11 ran
1. 11. Splash of Ginge (GB)12/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jamie Bargary · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 210. Little Boy Boru (IRE)17/2
3. 36. Batavir (FR)15/2
4. 57. Ryedale Racer (GB)5/2 fav
1:30 32Red.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 17. Gino Trail (IRE)13/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Kerry Lee
2. 25. Ut Majeur Aulmes (FR)9/1
3. 34. Morning Royalty (IRE)16/1
4. 512. Foxtail Hill (IRE)6/1 fav
2:05 32Red.com Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 3f · 6 ran
1. 12. Colin's Sister (GB)4/6 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 25. My Khaleesi (GB)9/1
3. 34. Ms Parfois (IRE)16/1
2:40 32Red.com Tommy Whittle Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 7f · 16 ran
1. 11. Yala Enki (FR)3/1 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Charlie Deutsch · T: Venetia Williams
2. 27. Vieux Lille (IRE)7/1
3. 316. Kayfleur (GB)14/1
3:15 32Red.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 3f · 9 ran
1. 11. Clyne (GB)6/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Adam Wedge · T: Evan Williams
2. 22. Le Rocher (FR)15/2
3. 33. El Terremoto (FR)6/1
4. 67. Super Sam (GB)11/4 fav

Haydock racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 14/1

11:45 32Red.com Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 4 ran
1. 11. Mr Scaramanga (GB)3/10 favWon by a head · J: Jim Crowley · T: Simon Dow
2. 24. Ocean Promise (USA)12/1
3. 33. Mazaaji (FR)8/1
12:15 Download The Betway App Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 13. Pinzolo (GB)5/2 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Sean Levey · T: Ismail Mohammed
2. 21. Barye (GB)3/1
3. 37. Rydan (IRE)6/1
12:50 32Red Casino Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 14. Spin Top (GB)5/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Liam Keniry · T: Joseph Tuite
2. 28. Warba (IRE)7/2
3. 31. Black Bubba (IRE)11/10 fav
1:25 EBF Stallions Breeding Winners Fillies' Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 13. Somethingthrilling (GB)7/4Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: David Elsworth
2. 27. Summer Icon (GB)8/1
3. 34. Bargain Buy (GB)6/4 fav
2:00 Betway Quebec Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 11. Battalion (IRE)9/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: William Carson · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 27. Dubai Fashion (IRE)9/4
3. 34. Grendisar (IRE)15/8 fav
2:35 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 13. Balancing Time (GB)7/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Amanda Perrett
2. 26. Threediamondrings (GB)5/1
3. 35. Reckless Wave (IRE)7/2
3:10 Betway Sprint Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 19. Picansort (GB)14/1Won by half a length · J: Shane Kelly · T: Peter Crate
2. 24. Dream Farr (IRE)17/2
3. 31. Cherry Kool (GB)11/4 fav
3:40 Betway Sprint Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 14. The Big Lad (GB)11/4 favWon by half a length · J: Shane Kelly · T: Richard Hughes
2. 27. Mossgo (IRE)9/1
3. 36. Noble Act (GB)12/1

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Newcastle Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 22/1

12:05 Vertem.co.uk Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 8 ran
1. 11. Kimberlite Candy (IRE)4/7 favWon by 7 lengths · J: A P Heskin · T: Tom Lacey
2. 22. Acdc (IRE)28/1
3. 33. Big Brother George (IRE)12/1
12:35 Vertemam Twitter Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f · 4 ran
1. 12. Battle Of Shiloh (IRE)5/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: A P Heskin · T: Tom George
2. 24. Hainan (FR)5/1
3. 31. Final Nudge (IRE)5/1
1:10 Investing For The Future Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 98y · 11 ran
1. 13. Oishin (GB)22/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Steven Fox · T: Maurice Barnes
2. 213. Mrs Grass (GB)28/1
3. 312. Captain Sharpe (GB)33/1
4. 56. Suprise Vendor (IRE)7/2 fav
1:45 Vertem Management Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 14. Eastview Boy (GB)6/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Adam Nicol · T: Philip Kirby
2. 21. Volvalien (FR)2/1 fav
3. 36. Karisma King (GB)3/1
2:20 Fresh Approach At Vertem Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 10 ran
1. 12. Bells On Sunday (GB)5/1Won by a neck · J: Mr Tommie M O'Brien · T: Tom Lacey
2. 25. Berkshire Downs (GB)8/1
3. 34. Lee Side Lady (IRE)9/1
4. 410. Flemerina (IRE)3/1 fav
2:55 Protecting Your Wealth Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 12. Bun Doran (IRE)11/8 favWon by 5 lengths · J: A P Heskin · T: Tom George
2. 24. Ash Park (IRE)12/1
3. 33. No Planning (GB)7/2
3:25 Perfect Partnerships 'Junior' Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 1m 7f · 14 ran
1. 17. Midnight Shadow (GB)11/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Robert Hogg · T: Sue Smith
2. 22. Dunly (FR)16/1
3. 314. Treshnish (FR)8/1
4. 711. Secret Passenger (IRE)4/1 fav

Newcastle racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 42 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 favourites16 of 42 won38.1% · 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 £1.00Staked £42.00, returned £43.00 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerOishin (GB) 22/1The 1:10 Investing For The Future Handicap Hurdle at Newcastle

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	2	6	6	—
Deauville (FR)	2	7	7	—
Fairyhouse	1	7	7	—
Haydock	4	7	7	—
Lingfield (AW)	4	8	8	—
Newcastle	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 17 December 2016?: 42 races across 6 meetings were run on 17 December 2016: Ascot (6 races), Deauville (FR) (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (8 races) and Newcastle (7 races). That is Ascot, Haydock, Lingfield (AW) and Newcastle in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France; 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 17 December 2016?: Ascot: Good To Soft (Turf); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Fairyhouse: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Haydock: Soft (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 17 December 2016?: Outright favourites won 16 of 42 on 17 December 2016 (38.1%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £43.00 — a profit of £1.00. 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 Oishin (GB) at 22/1 in the 1:10 Investing For The Future Handicap Hurdle at Newcastle.
What was the feature race on 17 December 2016?: The feature race was the 2:25 JLT Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Ascot, won by Unowhatimeanharry (GB) (6/5F).
What time was the first race on 17 December 2016?: The first race was the 10:50 Prix du Grand Chesnaie at Deauville (FR); the last was the 3:40 Betway Sprint Handicap at Lingfield (AW).