What horse racing was on 31 December 2016?

35 races across 5 meetings were run on 31 December 2016: Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Newbury (7 races), Punchestown (7 races), Uttoxeter (7 races) and Warwick (7 races). That is Lingfield (AW), Newbury, Uttoxeter and Warwick in Great Britain; Punchestown 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 31 December 2016?

Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf); Punchestown: Soft (Turf); Uttoxeter: Soft (Turf); Warwick: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 31 December 2016?

Outright favourites won 13 of 31 on 31 December 2016 (41.9%); joint favourites won 2 of 9. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £37.68 — a profit of £6.68. 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 Touch Me (IRE) at 16/1 in the 12:55 32red Casino Median Auction Maiden Stakes at Lingfield (AW) (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 31 December 2016?

The feature race was the 1:50 Betfred Challow Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Newbury, won by Messire Des Obeaux (FR) (10/3).

What time was the first race on 31 December 2016?

The first race was the 12:00 Local Parking Security Novices' Handicap Hurdle at Warwick; the last was the 3:45 Betway Handicap at Lingfield (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 31 December 2016

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35 races were run across 5 meetings on 31 December 2016: Lingfield (AW), Newbury, Punchestown, Uttoxeter and Warwick.

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

12:25 Sunbets.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1y · 10 ran
1. 11. Byres Road (GB)6/1Won by half a length · J: Jason Hart · T: Mark Johnston
2. 25. Footlight (GB)14/1
3. 33. Rivers Of Asia (GB)7/1
4. 104. German Whip (GB)7/2 fav
12:55 32red Casino Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 1y · 12 ran
1. 112. Touch Me (IRE)16/1Won by half a length · J: Jordan Vaughan · T: K R Burke
2. 24. Peachey Carnehan (GB)10/1
3. 310. Settle Petal (GB)7/1
4. 411. Suffragette City (IRE)9/4 fav
1:30 32Red.com Nursery Flat · Class 4 · 7f 1y · 7 ran
1. 16. Reign On (GB)9/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Hector Crouch · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 24. Tailor's Row (USA)9/1
3. 37. Mullarkey (GB)9/1
2:05 Sunbets Bet 10 Get 20 Free Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 1y · 12 ran
1. 18. My Target (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: Connor Beasley · T: Michael Wigham
2. 211. Qaffaal (USA)9/2 jt-fav
3. 36. Mr Bossy Boots (IRE)8/1
2:40 Betway Middle Distance Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 14. Burcan (FR)7/1Won by a nose · J: Daniel Muscutt · T: Marco Botti
2. 210. Alinstante (GB)20/1
3. 38. Natural Scenery (GB)10/11 fav
3:15 Betway App Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 1y · 11 ran
1. 19. Born To Finish (IRE)3/1 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Martin Lane · T: Jeremy Gask
2. 23. Colourbearer (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Triple Dream (GB)16/1
3:45 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 6y · 8 ran
1. 12. Temple Road (IRE)11/10 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: George Baker · T: Milton Bradley
2. 28. Roy's Legacy (GB)8/1
3. 31. Pharoh Jake (GB)5/1

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

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

12:10 Betfred '5k Bto Cash Draw Today' Juvenile Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 69y · 11 ran
1. 13. Final Choice (GB)7/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Warren Greatrex
2. 211. Siruh Du Lac (FR)9/2
3. 310. Saint Contest (FR)7/2
4. 46. Percy Street (GB)6/4 fav
12:40 Betfred 'Follow The Action On Twitter' Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 6f 93y · 13 ran
1. 19. Belami Des Pictons (FR)16/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Liam Treadwell · T: Venetia Williams
2. 28. Aurillac (FR)7/2 fav
3. 311. Some Are Lucky (IRE)11/1
1:15 Betfred Mandarin Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 214y · 12 ran
1. 11. Potters Cross (GB)11/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Mr James King · T: Rebecca Curtis
2. 26. Treaty Girl (IRE)12/1
3. 39. Conas Taoi (IRE)6/1
4. 412. Yanmare (IRE)3/1 fav
1:50 Betfred Challow Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f 118y · 8 ran
1. 16. Messire Des Obeaux (FR)10/3Won by 2 lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Alan King
2. 22. Baltazar D'allier (FR)9/2
3. 31. Ami Desbois (FR)14/1
4. F8. Robin Roe (IRE) · fell7/4 fav
2:25 Betfred TV Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (For The Hallowe'en Trophy) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 92y · 4 ran
1. 14. Icing On The Cake (IRE)12/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Leighton Aspell · T: Oliver Sherwood
2. 21. Knockgraffon (IRE)5/2
3. 32. Romain De Senam (FR)7/2
4. F3. Cepage (FR) · fell5/6 fav
3:00 Betfred Wishing You A Happy New Year Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f 118y · 14 ran
1. 113. Theligny (FR)12/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Alan Johns · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 210. Geordie Des Champs (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 33. Born Survivor (IRE)6/1
3:35 Betfred 'Supports Jack Berry House' Introductory Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 69y · 7 ran
1. 17. William Henry (IRE)4/11 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 24. Le Dauphin (IRE)33/1
3. 33. Christmas In April (FR)16/1

Newbury racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 5 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:15 Buy Your 2017 Annual Membership Beginners Chase Chase · 3m 1f 90y · 9 ran
1. 14. Childrens List (IRE)2/1 jt-favWon by half a length · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 25. Edwulf (GB)2/1 jt-fav
3. 33. Bentelimar (IRE)5/1
12:45 Goffs Punchestown Invitational Sale Handicap Chase Chase · 2m · 10 ran
1. 12. Show And Go (IRE)9/2 jt-favWon by a neck · J: Dylan Robinson · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 210. Mount Brandon (IRE)13/2
3. 38. Glen Ode (IRE)16/1
1:20 Free Festival Upgrade Ticket Offer Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 11. Supasundae (GB)7/4 favWon by 6½ lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 24. Monksland (IRE)9/4
3. 36. Sure Reef (IRE)5/1
1:55 Festival Hospitality On Sale 3-y-o Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 14. Dakota Moirette (FR)7/4 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 28. Icario (FR)5/2
3. 31. A Year To Remember (IRE)12/1
2:30 Buy Your Tickets Online At www.punchestown.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 110. Duke Cass (IRE)5/2 favWon by a head · J: Donagh Meyler · T: Karl Thornton
2. 26. Mine Now (IRE)12/1
3. 311. Mill Quest (IRE)7/1
3:05 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m · 22 ran
1. 12. Tethra (IRE)14/1Won by half a length · J: Danny Hand · T: Dermot A McLoughlin
2. 212. Rapid Fritz (IRE)10/1
3. 316. She'llbeallright (IRE)33/1
4. 74. Give Me A Minute (IRE)7/2 fav
3:40 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Mares (pro/am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f · 11 ran
1. 111. Redhotfillypeppers (IRE)4/6 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Mr David Dunsdon · T: W P Mullins
2. 210. Ladysingstheblues (IRE)7/1
3. 37. Chestnut Brave (IRE)20/1

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

Uttoxeter Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:05 Ron Wadey 50 Years In Bookmaking Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 70y · 16 ran
1. 19. Amberjam (IRE)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Harrison Beswick · T: Oliver Sherwood
2. 25. Fearless Tunes (IRE)11/2
3. 38. Flobury (GB)10/1
12:35 Sun Bets Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 70y · 8 ran
1. 12. Crank Em Up (IRE)2/1 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: David Dennis
2. 27. Twist On Ginge (IRE)6/1
3. 36. Sunday Central (GB)16/1
1:05 Whitley Groundworks Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 168y · 14 ran
1. 110. Manwell (IRE)6/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Jonathan England · T: Sam England
2. 213. Cafe Au Lait (GER)85/40 fav
3. 312. Mrs Grass (GB)25/1
1:40 Douglas Family Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 207y · 10 ran
1. 15. Bennys King (IRE)4/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Charlie Deutsch · T: Venetia Williams
2. 29. Pure Vision (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Shotavodka (IRE)10/1
2:15 Robert Baskerville 2016-17 Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 17. Burtons Well (IRE)3/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Charlie Deutsch · T: Venetia Williams
2. 212. Pistol Park (FR)5/1
3. 36. Alcala (FR)6/1
2:50 Ashleigh Builders Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 1m 7f 214y · 6 ran
1. 14. Special Wells (GB)2/1 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Danny Cook · T: Sue Smith
2. 22. Rock On Rocky (GB)3/1
3. 31. Starkie (GB)6/1
3:25 Equestrian Surfaces Mares' Maiden Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 1m 7f 168y · 8 ran
1. 14. Carnspindle (IRE)5/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Thomas Greatrex · T: Warren Greatrex
2. 26. Pearl Royale (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 38. The Mistress (IRE)9/1

Uttoxeter racecourse statistics →

Warwick Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:00 Local Parking Security Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f · 14 ran
1. 11. Sparkling River (IRE)5/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Henry Oliver
2. 25. Early Retirement (IRE)20/1
3. 310. Minella Gathering (IRE)7/2 fav
12:30 Lps British Stallion Studs Ebf Mares' 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 18 ran
1. 17. Ellens Way (GB)12/1Won by a head · J: Nick Scholfield · T: Jeremy Scott
2. 21. Copper Kay (GB)4/6 fav
3. 33. Queens Present (IRE)14/1
1:00 Local Parking Security Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 54y · 5 ran
1. 12. Buveur D'air (FR)3/10 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 21. Gino Trail (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Gala Ball (IRE)7/2
1:35 Local Parking Security Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 12 ran
1. 19. Muckle Roe (IRE)11/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Mr Zac Baker · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 26. Paddy The Oscar (IRE)16/1
3. 311. Dontminddboys (IRE)17/2
4. 54. Vice Et Vertu (FR)3/1 fav
2:10 Lps Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 12 ran
1. 11. Saint John Henry (FR)15/2Won by 6 lengths · J: David Noonan · T: David Pipe
2. 212. Giveitachance (IRE)10/1
3. 37. Desert Retreat (IRE)8/1
4. 105. Handsome Sam (GB)4/1 fav
2:45 Lps Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 13. Twojayslad (GB)6/1Won by 12 lengths · J: William Kennedy · T: Ian Williams
2. 27. Bredon Hill Lad (GB)7/1
3. 32. Arquebusier (FR)9/2 fav
3:20 Local Parking Security Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 17 ran
1. 110. Marten (FR)5/1Won by 2 lengths · J: David Bass · T: Ben Pauling
2. 26. Ice Cool Champs (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 314. The Sweeney (IRE)9/2

Warwick 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 £6.68Staked £31.00, returned £37.68 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerTouch Me (IRE) 16/1The 12:55 32red Casino Median Auction Maiden Stakes at Lingfield (AW) · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites2 of 9 won22.2% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Lingfield (AW)	3	6	7	0 of 2 won
Newbury	1	7	7	—
Punchestown	4	5	7	2 of 4 won
Uttoxeter	4	6	7	0 of 3 won
Warwick	1	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 31 December 2016?: 35 races across 5 meetings were run on 31 December 2016: Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Newbury (7 races), Punchestown (7 races), Uttoxeter (7 races) and Warwick (7 races). That is Lingfield (AW), Newbury, Uttoxeter and Warwick in Great Britain; Punchestown 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 31 December 2016?: Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf); Punchestown: Soft (Turf); Uttoxeter: Soft (Turf); Warwick: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 31 December 2016?: Outright favourites won 13 of 31 on 31 December 2016 (41.9%); joint favourites won 2 of 9. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £37.68 — a profit of £6.68. 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 Touch Me (IRE) at 16/1 in the 12:55 32red Casino Median Auction Maiden Stakes at Lingfield (AW) (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 31 December 2016?: The feature race was the 1:50 Betfred Challow Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Newbury, won by Messire Des Obeaux (FR) (10/3).
What time was the first race on 31 December 2016?: The first race was the 12:00 Local Parking Security Novices' Handicap Hurdle at Warwick; the last was the 3:45 Betway Handicap at Lingfield (AW).