What horse racing was on 27 December 2016?

41 races across 6 meetings were run on 27 December 2016: Chepstow (7 races), Kempton (6 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races), Wetherby (6 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Chepstow, Kempton, Wetherby and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Leopardstown and Limerick 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 27 December 2016?

Chepstow: Good To Soft (Turf); Kempton: Good (Turf); Leopardstown: Yielding (Turf); Limerick: Heavy (Turf); Wetherby: Good To Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 27 December 2016?

Outright favourites won 20 of 37 on 27 December 2016 (54.1%); joint favourites won 0 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £37.00 and returned £51.79 — a profit of £14.79. 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 Ocotillo (IRE) at 20/1 in the 4:30 Betway Sprint Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

What was the feature race on 27 December 2016?

The feature race was the 2:00 coral.co.uk Future Champions Finale Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Chepstow, won by Defi Du Seuil (FR) (4/5F).

What time was the first race on 27 December 2016?

The first race was the 12:00 'david Fitzgerald - Take It Easee' Maiden Hurdle at Limerick; the last was the 5:00 Betway Sprint Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Tuesday 27 December 2016

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41 races were run across 6 meetings on 27 December 2016: Chepstow, Kempton, Leopardstown, Limerick, Wetherby and Wolverhampton (AW).

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

12:20 Download The Coral Mobile App Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 100y · 13 ran
1. 114. The Worlds End (IRE)5/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Tom George
2. 26. Full Irish (IRE)9/2
3. 312. Persian Delight (GB)9/4 fav
12:50 Coral.co.uk Money Back If Your Horse Falls Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f 131y · 8 ran
1. 12. Pobbles Bay (IRE)9/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Adam Wedge · T: Evan Williams
2. 21. Ibis Du Rheu (FR)4/1 jt-fav
3. 35. Ballycross (GB)7/1
1:25 Coral Proud Supporters Of British Horse Racing Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 7f 131y · 17 ran
1. 12. Shantou Bob (IRE)10/1Won by a neck · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Warren Greatrex
2. 213. Rolling Dylan (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 316. Desert Sensation (IRE)8/1
2:00 coral.co.uk Future Champions Finale Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 11y · 5 ran
1. 11. Defi Du Seuil (FR)4/5 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 25. Evening Hush (IRE)5/2
3. 33. Dolos (FR)5/1
2:40 Coral Welsh Grand National (Grade 3 Handicap Chase) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 5f 110y · 20 ran
1. 11. Native River (IRE)11/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 219. Raz De Maree (FR)33/1
3. 34. Houblon Des Obeaux (FR)33/1
3:15 Coral.co.uk Best Price Guaranteed On Horse Racing Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 3f 98y · 7 ran
1. 12. Aso (FR)6/5 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Charlie Deutsch · T: Venetia Williams
2. 26. Drumlee Sunset (IRE)11/2
3. 33. On Tour (IRE)6/1
3:50 Bet&Watch UK And Irish Racing At coral.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 3 · 2m 11y · 11 ran
1. 15. Cadeyrn (IRE)7/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: Michael Scudamore
2. 22. Absolute Power (GB)7/2
3. 37. Hands Of Stone (IRE)20/1
4. 63. Aye Aye Charlie (GB)15/8 fav

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Kempton Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 5 · Biggest winner 10/1

12:40 32red Casino Introductory Juvenile Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 11. Charli Parcs (FR)5/4 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 25. Master Blueyes (IRE)5/2
3. 34. Imari Kid (IRE)16/1
1:10 32Red Casino Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m 110y · 8 ran
1. 16. Nordic Nymph (GB)3/1 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Henry Daly
2. 25. Midnight Sapphire (GB)11/2
3. 31. Morello Royale (IRE)9/2
1:45 32Red.com Wayward Lad Novices' Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m · 4 ran
1. 11. Altior (IRE)1/9 favWon by 18 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 22. Marracudja (FR)10/1
3. 34. Stephanie Frances (IRE)16/1
2:20 32Red Desert Orchid Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m · 4 ran
1. 14. Special Tiara (GB)8/11 favWon by half a length · J: Noel Fehily · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 23. Sir Valentino (FR)6/1
3. 32. Savello (IRE)33/1
2:55 32red On The App Store Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 14. Bigmartre (FR)10/1Won by a length · J: Jeremiah McGrath · T: Harry Whittington
2. 211. Drumcliff (IRE)9/2 jt-fav
3. 35. Beltor (GB)11/2
3:30 32Red.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m · 8 ran
1. 11. Double Shuffle (IRE)8/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: A P Heskin · T: Tom George
2. 24. Go Conquer (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Out Sam (GB)7/1
4. 47. More Buck's (IRE)11/4 fav

Kempton racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 6/1

12:15 Paddy Power 'only 363 Days Till Christmas' 3-y-o Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 116. Meri Devie (FR)11/8 favWon by 5 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 26. Housesofparliament (IRE)13/8
3. 38. Landsman (IRE)20/1
12:45 Paddy Power 'easiest To Use Mobile App' Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 13. Bacardys (FR)4/6 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 28. Kolumbus (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Art Of Security (IRE)11/1
1:20 Paddy Power Cashcard Chase (Grade 1) Chase · 2m 1f · 5 ran
1. 13. Douvan (FR)1/8 favWon by 8 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 25. Sizing John (GB)10/1
3. 34. Simply Ned (IRE)12/1
1:55 Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m · 7 ran
1. 14. Saturnas (FR)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 26. Brelade (GB)8/1
3. 35. Sunni May (IRE)7/2
4. 57. Peace News (GER)5/2 fav
2:30 Paddy Power 'you Beauty' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 118. That's A Wrap (GB)3/1 favWon by half a length · J: R Walsh · T: Thomas Mullins
2. 219. Veinard (FR)11/2
3. 313. After Rain (FR)16/1
3:00 Paddy Power Chase (0-150) (grade B) Chase · 3m 100y · 28 ran
1. 16. Noble Endeavor (IRE)6/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 226. The Crafty Butcher (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 324. Oscar Knight (IRE)14/1
3:35 Paddy Power Games 'one For The Road' Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 16. Ballyward (IRE)9/10 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Drumconnor Lad (IRE)3/1
3. 37. Caltex (FR)11/2

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Limerick Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

12:00 'david Fitzgerald - Take It Easee' Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f · 16 ran
1. 111. Some Neck (FR)5/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 210. Moores Road (IRE)11/1
3. 314. Freeway Space (IRE)5/1
12:30 Goggin Buckley Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 15 ran
1. 17. Coquine D'aunou (FR)9/4Won by 5 lengths · J: Shane Shortall · T: Noel Meade
2. 26. Chambord Du Lys (FR)8/11 fav
3. 316. The Kings Baby (IRE)8/1
1:00 Brc Mcmahon Reinforcements Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 115. Lizzies Champ (IRE)12/1Won by 6½ lengths · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: Patrick G Kelly
2. 212. Tranquil Magic (IRE)20/1
3. 33. Might Be Magic (GB)9/1
4. 65. Conna Cross (IRE)4/1 fav
1:35 Roches Feeds Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 3m · 17 ran
1. 18. Cappacurry Zak (IRE)16/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Ryan Treacy · T: L Young
2. 24. Toon River (IRE)14/1
3. 314. Dawn Raider (IRE)9/1
4. PU15. Sea Scorpion (IRE) · pulled up4/1 fav
2:10 Tim Duggan Memorial Handicap Chase (0-145) (grade B) Chase · 2m 3f 120y · 16 ran
1. 115. Westerner Point (IRE)8/1Won by half a length · J: Phillip Enright · T: Eoghan O'Grady
2. 23. Montys Meadow (IRE)14/1
3. 32. Pairofbrowneyes (IRE)5/1 jt-fav
2:45 Earl Of Harrington Memorial Maiden Hunters Chase Chase · 2m 6f 120y · 16 ran
1. 115. Sweet As A Nut (IRE)3/1Won by 15 lengths · J: Mr J C Barry · T: Michael Barry
2. 23. Captain Bizarro (IRE)6/1
3. 39. Kraken Tale (IRE)10/1
4. PU5. Dimple (FR) · pulled up11/4 fav
3:20 Clohessy's Bar Rated Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 6 ran
1. 14. Duke Cass (IRE)7/4 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Mr J C Barry · T: Karl Thornton
2. 21. Tinos Tank (IRE)11/4
3. 36. Hughies Bay (IRE)7/1

Limerick racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/2

12:55 Premier League Betting At 188bet Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 11. Craggaknock (GB)7/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Jake Greenall · T: Mark Walford
2. 24. Azzuri (GB)Evens fav
3. 310. Just Minded (IRE)7/1
1:30 TBA/World Darts At 188Bet Mares' Handicap Chase (Qualifier For The Challenger Mares' Staying Chase Series Final) Chase · Class 4 · 3m 45y · 6 ran
1. 12. Two Smokin Barrels (GB)5/4 favWon by a neck · J: Liam Treadwell · T: Michael Scudamore
2. 25. Money Maid (IRE)7/2
3. 36. Suzy's Music (IRE)15/2
2:05 Extra Places At 188bet Juvenile Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 11. Aislabie (FR)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jake Greenall · T: Mark Walford
2. 25. Dinsdale (GB)11/1
3. 312. Walsingham Grange (USA)10/3
4. 76. Fixed Rate (GB)9/4 fav
2:35 188bet.co.uk Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 85y · 5 ran
1. 13. Oldgrangewood (GB)11/4Won by 1½ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 21. The Dutchman (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 35. Captain Redbeard (IRE)7/1
3:05 188bet Castleford Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 1m 7f 36y · 8 ran
1. 18. Yorkist (IRE)9/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 25. Doctor Phoenix (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Just Cameron (GB)8/1
3:35 Live Casino At 188bet Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 26y · 11 ran
1. 11. Bako De La Saulaie (FR)11/4 favWon by half a length · J: Lorcan Murtagh · T: Rose Dobbin
2. 213. Joseph Mercer (IRE)20/1
3. 311. Houndscourt (IRE)16/1

Wetherby racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

1:05 Betway App Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 20y · 11 ran
1. 13. Richter Scale (IRE)5/2 favWon by half a length · J: Martin Dwyer · T: Iain Jardine
2. 21. Dreams Of Glory (GB)9/2
3. 310. Temple Road (IRE)7/1
1:40 10 Free At 32Red.com Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 216y · 10 ran
1. 12. Ferocity (IRE)11/8 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Robyn Brisland
2. 26. Red Mohican (GB)7/1
3. 31. Alfonso Manana (IRE)5/2
2:15 32Red Casino Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 13 ran
1. 16. Makaarim (GB)2/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Daniel Muscutt · T: Marco Botti
2. 29. Pete So High (GER)7/4 fav
3. 32. Bowban (GB)9/1
2:50 32Red.com EBF Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 141y · 7 ran
1. 17. Daisy Bere (FR)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Joey Haynes · T: K R Burke
2. 23. Carolinae (GB)6/5 fav
3. 35. Gleaming Girl (GB)4/1
3:25 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 103y · 12 ran
1. 11. Coillte Cailin (IRE)11/4 favWon by half a length · J: Martin Harley · T: David O'Meara
2. 29. Toga Tiger (IRE)20/1
3. 35. Mica Mika (IRE)33/1
4:00 Betway Marathon Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5f 194y · 12 ran
1. 12. Captain Swift (IRE)9/1Won by half a length · J: Andrew Mullen · T: John Mackie
2. 25. Lineman (GB)20/1
3. 313. Trust The Man (IRE)9/2
4. 44. Shan Dun Na Ngall (IRE)7/2 fav
4:30 Betway Sprint Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 5f 216y · 12 ran
1. 111. Ocotillo (IRE)20/1Won by a length · J: Ryan Powell · T: Kevin Frost
2. 22. Major Muscari (IRE)9/1
3. 33. Tasaaboq (GB)2/1 fav
5:00 Betway Sprint Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 5f 216y · 13 ran
1. 113. Athassel (GB)8/1Won by half a length · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: David Evans
2. 29. Mr Chuckles (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Swendab (IRE)13/2

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 41 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 favourites20 of 37 won54.1% · 37 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 £14.79Staked £37.00, returned £51.79 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerOcotillo (IRE) 20/1The 4:30 Betway Sprint Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW)
Joint favourites0 of 8 won0.0% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chepstow	3	6	7	0 of 2 won
Kempton	4	5	6	0 of 2 won
Leopardstown	5	7	7	—
Limerick	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Wetherby	3	6	6	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	3	7	8	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 27 December 2016?: 41 races across 6 meetings were run on 27 December 2016: Chepstow (7 races), Kempton (6 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races), Wetherby (6 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Chepstow, Kempton, Wetherby and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Leopardstown and Limerick 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 27 December 2016?: Chepstow: Good To Soft (Turf); Kempton: Good (Turf); Leopardstown: Yielding (Turf); Limerick: Heavy (Turf); Wetherby: Good To Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 27 December 2016?: Outright favourites won 20 of 37 on 27 December 2016 (54.1%); joint favourites won 0 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £37.00 and returned £51.79 — a profit of £14.79. 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 Ocotillo (IRE) at 20/1 in the 4:30 Betway Sprint Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).
What was the feature race on 27 December 2016?: The feature race was the 2:00 coral.co.uk Future Champions Finale Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Chepstow, won by Defi Du Seuil (FR) (4/5F).
What time was the first race on 27 December 2016?: The first race was the 12:00 'david Fitzgerald - Take It Easee' Maiden Hurdle at Limerick; the last was the 5:00 Betway Sprint Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).