What horse racing was on 18 December 2016?

27 races across 4 meetings were run on 18 December 2016: Fakenham (6 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Navan (7 races) and Thurles (7 races). That is Fakenham and Lingfield (AW) in Great Britain; Navan and Thurles 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 18 December 2016?

Fakenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Navan: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Thurles: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 18 December 2016?

Outright favourites won 10 of 26 on 18 December 2016 (38.5%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £24.26 — a loss of £1.74. 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 The Conker Club (IRE) at 16/1 in the 1:35 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase at Thurles.

What was the feature race on 18 December 2016?

The feature race was the 12:45 Navan Novice Hurdle (grade 2) (Grade 2) at Navan, won by Death Duty (IRE) (6/4).

What time was the first race on 18 December 2016?

The first race was the 12:15 Irish Stallion Owners E.B.F. Maiden Hurdle at Navan; the last was the 3:40 Curaheen (pro/am) Flat Race at Thurles.

Racing Results

Sunday 18 December 2016

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27 races were run across 4 meetings on 18 December 2016: Fakenham, Lingfield (AW), Navan and Thurles.

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

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 7/1

12:40 Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3y · 6 ran
1. 11. Owners Day (GB)7/4 favWon by a length · J: Noel Fehily · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 23. Beyond Measure (IRE)3/1
3. 34. Comely (GB)9/4
1:10 Doreen Grange Memorial Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 95y · 7 ran
1. 11. Soupy Soups (IRE)8/15 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Mr James King · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 22. Shinooki (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Daliance (IRE)7/1
1:45 At The Races Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 5f 44y · 8 ran
1. 15. Templehills (IRE)7/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 22. Raktiman (IRE)16/1
3. 36. Play The Ace (IRE)9/2
4. F4. Drumlee Lad (IRE) · fell11/4 fav
2:20 Racing At Fakenham New Year's Day Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3y · 12 ran
1. 111. G'day Aussie (GB)2/1 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Brian Ellison
2. 22. Helium (FR)14/1
3. 35. Jade's Legend (GB)9/1
2:50 Fakenham 2017 Annual Membership Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 44y · 8 ran
1. 12. Bonnet's Vino (GB)5/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Mr Jack Andrews · T: Pam Sly
2. 27. Tommy The Rascal (GB)9/2
3. 31. Northandsouth (IRE)9/4 fav
3:20 Independent Racecourses Ltd Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 1y · 8 ran
1. 13. Argante (FR)6/5 favWon by 15 lengths · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 27. Third Estate (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Ardmayle (IRE)7/1

Fakenham racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

12:25 32Red.com Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 1y · 7 ran
1. 12. Dellaguista (IRE)11/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: William Haggas
2. 21. Circulate (GB)20/1
3. 33. Dreaming Of Paris (GB)10/1
4. 48. Moonshine Dancer (GB)2/1 fav
12:55 32Red Casino Nursery Flat · Class 4 · 6f 1y · 6 ran
1. 12. Turin Redstar (GB)7/4 favWon by half a length · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 23. Zamjar (GB)6/1
3. 35. Dandy Flame (IRE)15/2
1:30 Betway Stayers Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 7f 169y · 8 ran
1. 12. Aurora Gray (GB)7/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 23. Burnside (FR)5/1
3. 34. Southern States (GB)5/1
4. 51. Santiburi Spring (GB)7/2 fav
2:05 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 15. Van Huysen (IRE)11/4 favWon by a neck · J: Sean Levey · T: Dominic Ffrench Davis
2. 21. Bunbury (GB)6/1
3. 33. Dutch Uncle (GB)9/2
2:35 Betway Middle Distance Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 11. Plutocracy (IRE)8/1Won by half a length · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Gary Moore
2. 28. Ride The Lightning (GB)11/4
3. 34. Cape Discovery (GB)11/2
4. 77. Hermann (GB)9/4 fav
3:05 Download The Betway App Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 11 ran
1. 14. Bamako Du Chatelet (FR)9/4Won by half a length · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Ian Williams
2. 22. My Matador (IRE)14/1
3. 37. Fair Comment (GB)16/1
4. 41. Goodby Inheritence (GB)15/8 fav
3:35 Sunbets.co.uk Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1y · 6 ran
1. 14. Karisma (IRE)15/8 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Roger Varian
2. 21. Galinthias (GB)10/1
3. 36. Wonderful Life (IRE)11/2

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Navan Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

12:15 Irish Stallion Owners E.B.F. Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 24 ran
1. 112. Cilaos Emery (FR)5/4Won by 6 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Joey Sasa (IRE)6/5 fav
3. 39. Arvico Bleu (IRE)8/1
12:45 Navan Novice Hurdle (grade 2) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 11. Death Duty (IRE)6/4Won by 3¾ lengths · J: B J Cooper · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 25. Monalee (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Invitation Only (IRE)Evens fav
1:20 Tara Handicap Hurdle (grade B) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 17. Automated (GB)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: B J Cooper · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 29. Scoir Mear (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 34. Gurteen (IRE)7/2
1:55 John Lynch Carpets Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 7f · 8 ran
1. 14. Glenloe (IRE)6/4 favWon by a neck · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 23. Call The Taxie (IRE)11/4
3. 31. A Rated (IRE)10/1
2:25 Prancer And Dancer Rated Novice Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 110. Total Recall (IRE)9/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Roger Loughran · T: Ms Sandra Hughes
2. 26. Crest (GB)5/1
3. 32. Not For Burning (IRE)5/1
4. 49. Marchese Marconi (IRE)4/1 fav
2:55 Round O Pub & Restaurant Handicap Chase (0-116) Chase · 2m 1f · 11 ran
1. 16. Effernock Lad (IRE)11/2Dead heat with Flemenstorm (IRE) · J: Mark Flanagan · T: Gerard Keane
2. 17. Flemenstorm (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Coolaghknock Glebe (IRE)6/5 fav
3:25 'future Champions' Flat Race (listed) NH Flat · 2m · 4 ran
1. 11. Samcro (IRE)1/3 favWon by half a length · J: Mr J J Codd · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 22. Good Thyne Tara (GB)5/2
3. 34. Ballinderry Moth (IRE)20/1

Navan racecourse statistics →

Thurles Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

12:30 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 2f · 12 ran
1. 18. Royal Caviar (IRE)4/7 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 212. Keppols Queen (IRE)5/2
3. 35. Joxer (IRE)33/1
1:00 Molony Cup Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 3m 187y · 15 ran
1. 17. Back Before Dawn (IRE)10/1Won by 7½ lengths · J: Conor Brassil · T: Ms Sandra Hughes
2. 23. Garrai Phaidin (IRE)5/1 jt-fav
3. 34. Mick The Jiver (GB)5/1 jt-fav
1:35 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 4f 183y · 13 ran
1. 113. The Conker Club (IRE)16/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Patrick Corbett · T: W Harney
2. 211. Courtncatcher (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Getoutwhenyoucan (IRE)4/1 fav
2:10 Horse & Jockey Hotel E.B.F. Boreen Belle Mares Novice Hurdle (listed) Hurdle · 2m · 4 ran
1. 14. Shattered Love (IRE)5/2Won by 37 lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 21. Kalopsia (IRE)20/1
3. F2. Asthuria (FR) · fell4/11 fav
2:40 Gift Horse Gallery At The Horse & Jockey Hotel Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 7 ran
1. 17. Charlie Stout (IRE)5/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Patrick Corbett · T: Shane Nolan
2. 22. Bull Ride (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 31. Draycott Place (IRE)6/1
3:10 Christmas Greetings Rated Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 7f 36y · 4 ran
1. 12. Teacher's Pet (IRE)15/8Won by 2 lengths · J: L P Dempsey · T: J P Dempsey
2. 23. Freeway Space (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Robbina (IRE)16/1
4. 41. Dounikos (FR)8/11 fav
3:40 Curaheen (pro/am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 10 ran
1. 110. One First Cut (IRE)10/1Won by 6½ lengths · J: Mr Finian Maguire · T: Liz Doyle
2. 23. Mind's Eye (IRE)6/4
3. 32. Sharps Choice (GB)11/10 fav

Thurles racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 27 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 favourites10 of 26 won38.5% · 26 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 £1.74Staked £26.00, returned £24.26 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerThe Conker Club (IRE) 16/1The 1:35 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase at Thurles
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Fakenham	4	6	6	—
Lingfield (AW)	3	7	7	—
Navan	2	7	7	—
Thurles	1	6	7	0 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 18 December 2016?: 27 races across 4 meetings were run on 18 December 2016: Fakenham (6 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Navan (7 races) and Thurles (7 races). That is Fakenham and Lingfield (AW) in Great Britain; Navan and Thurles 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 18 December 2016?: Fakenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Navan: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Thurles: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 18 December 2016?: Outright favourites won 10 of 26 on 18 December 2016 (38.5%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £24.26 — a loss of £1.74. 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 The Conker Club (IRE) at 16/1 in the 1:35 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase at Thurles.
What was the feature race on 18 December 2016?: The feature race was the 12:45 Navan Novice Hurdle (grade 2) (Grade 2) at Navan, won by Death Duty (IRE) (6/4).
What time was the first race on 18 December 2016?: The first race was the 12:15 Irish Stallion Owners E.B.F. Maiden Hurdle at Navan; the last was the 3:40 Curaheen (pro/am) Flat Race at Thurles.