What horse racing was on 17 December 2017?

28 races across 4 meetings were run on 17 December 2017: Chelmsford City (AW) (7 races), Navan (7 races), Southwell (7 races) and Thurles (7 races). That is Chelmsford City (AW) and Southwell 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 17 December 2017?

Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Navan: Heavy (Turf); Southwell: Good To Soft (Turf); Thurles: Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 17 December 2017?

Outright favourites won 11 of 26 on 17 December 2017 (42.3%); joint favourites won 2 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £24.63 — a loss of £1.37. 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 Killahara Castle (IRE) at 200/1 in the 2:10 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Boreen Belle Mares Novice Hurdle at Thurles.

What was the feature race on 17 December 2017?

The feature race was the 12:50 Navan Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Navan, won by Next Destination (IRE) (10/11F).

What time was the first race on 17 December 2017?

The first race was the 12:15 Irish Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle at Navan; the last was the 4:00 Merry Christmas From Chelmsford City Racecourse Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).

Racing Results

Sunday 17 December 2017

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28 races were run across 4 meetings on 17 December 2017: Chelmsford City (AW), Navan, Southwell and Thurles.

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 5/1

12:45 Bet toteplacepot At betfred.com Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 15. Wicker (GB)2/1 jt-favWon by a head · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Jane Chapple-Hyam
2. 21. Line Of Beauty (GB)2/1 jt-fav
3. 33. Narjes (GB)5/2
1:15 toteJACKPOT At betfred.com Fillies' Novice Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 15. Ejtyah (GB)7/2Won by half a length · J: Jamie Spencer · T: David Simcock
2. 23. Calypso Blue (IRE)15/8
3. 31. Barbara Villiers (GB)13/8 fav
1:50 Bet toteexacta At betfred.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 11. Huddersfilly Town (GB)5/4 favWon by a neck · J: Luke Morris · T: Ivan Furtado
2. 210. Our Kim (IRE)20/1
3. 36. Master Of Heaven (GB)3/1
2:25 Bet totequadpot At betfred.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 15. Broughtons Knight (GB)9/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Jim Boyle
2. 21. Ebtkaar (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Tellovoi (IRE)9/2
2:55 Bet totetrifecta At betfred.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 12. Excellent George (GB)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Aaron Jones · T: Stuart Williams
2. 23. Bahamian Heights (GB)9/4 fav
3. 36. Arnarson (GB)5/1
3:25 Bet toteWIN At betfred.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 14. The Eagle's Nest (IRE)11/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Martin Harley · T: Rae Guest
2. 21. Lagenda (GB)7/2
3. 32. Glenn Coco (GB)10/11 fav
4:00 Merry Christmas From Chelmsford City Racecourse Handicap Flat · Class 7 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 15. Cookie Ring (IRE)10/3Won by a head · J: Faye McManoman · T: Kristin Stubbs
2. 28. Touch The Clouds (GB)7/1
3. 32. How's Lucy (GB)4/1
4. 64. Dukes Meadow (GB)5/2 fav

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Navan Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 5/1

12:15 Irish Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 17 ran
1. 111. Gran Geste (FR)9/4Won by a short head · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Liz Doyle
2. 26. Cask Mate (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 34. Aforementioned (FR)12/1
12:50 Navan Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 13. Next Destination (IRE)10/11 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: David Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Cracking Smart (FR)7/4
3. 32. Jetz (IRE)16/1
1:20 Tara Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 17. Diamond Cauchois (FR)6/4 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 25. Fine Rightly (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Grand Partner (IRE)33/1
1:55 John Lynch Carpets Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 7f · 5 ran
1. 12. Blow By Blow (IRE)1/3 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 21. As You Were (FR)4/1
3. 34. Shark Saurez (IRE)20/1
2:30 Marcie's Pub Rated Novice Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 15. Goose Man (IRE)5/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: A E Lynch · T: T J Taaffe
2. 21. Without Limites (FR)13/8 fav
3. 33. Champoleon (FR)4/1
3:00 Navanadventuresports.ie Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 12 ran
1. 17. Sizing Titanium (IRE)5/1 co-favWon by a length · J: Robbie Power · T: J T R Dreaper
2. 210. Bilbo Bagins (IRE)9/1
3. 31. Kilfenora (IRE)12/1
3:30 'Future Champions' Flat Race (Listed) NH Flat · 2m · 5 ran
1. 12. Rapid Escape (IRE)2/5 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Ms L O'Neill · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 23. Lady Ischia (IRE)3/1
3. 35. Holycross Lito (IRE)20/1

Navan racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

12:25 Millie Ann Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 1f 129y · 10 ran
1. 13. Silent Man (IRE)12/1Won by 23 lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Tom Weston
2. 22. Redmond (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Global Domination (GB)9/2
4. PU5. Goosen Maverick (IRE) · pulled up9/4 fav
12:55 Suzanne Gilbert 50th Birthday Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 62y · 8 ran
1. 13. Weyburn (IRE)5/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Martin Keighley
2. 29. Hepijeu (FR)5/1
3. 310. Mondo Cane (IRE)5/1
4. 44. Barton Rose (GB)9/2 fav
1:30 John Kay Presentation Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 153y · 12 ran
1. 111. Super Sid (IRE)5/1Won by a short head · J: A P Heskin · T: Tom George
2. 212. Tossapenny (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Article Fifty (IRE)11/8 fav
2:05 EBF Rotherham Racing Club 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 62y · 13 ran
1. 19. Gunfleet (IRE)15/8 favWon by half a length · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 21. Shannon Bridge (IRE)14/1
3. 32. Silver Kayf (GB)5/2
2:35 William Trueman Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 1m 7f 153y · 6 ran
1. 11. Midnight Silver (GB)6/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Jamie Snowden
2. 26. Kalaniti (IRE)7/2
3. 34. Iconic Sky (GB)9/1
3:05 Flames Of Newark Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 209y · 5 ran
1. 14. Oscar Star (IRE)7/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Jamie Snowden
2. 23. Little Millie (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Cabaret Queen (GB)11/8 fav
3:35 www.hall-fast.com Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 209y · 10 ran
1. 11. Dandy Duke (IRE)6/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Mr Noel George · T: Tom George
2. 24. Groundunderrepair (IRE)15/8
3. 310. Bohemian Rhapsody (IRE)16/1

Southwell racecourse statistics →

Thurles Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 200/1

12:30 Jim Murphy Contract Fence Builder Irish EBF Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 2f · 9 ran
1. 14. Koshari (FR)8/11 favWon by 15 lengths · J: Danny Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 27. Veneziano Springs (FR)33/1
3. 38. Wishmoor (IRE)11/4
1:00 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 4f 88y · 8 ran
1. 13. Fitzhenry (IRE)11/8 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Donal McInerney · T: Paul Nolan
2. 24. Routes Choice (IRE)7/1
3. 38. Bitview Colin (IRE)14/1
1:35 Molony Cup Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 3m 121y · 18 ran
1. 114. Simple Steps (IRE)9/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Phillip Enright · T: Robert Tyner
2. 23. Cappacurry Zak (IRE)6/1
3. 313. Erkindale Lady (IRE)12/1
4. 68. Dinnie's Vinnie (IRE)5/1 fav
2:10 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Boreen Belle Mares Novice Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · 2m · 6 ran
1. 14. Killahara Castle (IRE)200/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Martin Burke · T: John M Burke
2. 26. True Self (IRE)8/13 fav
3. 31. Dawn Shadow (IRE)3/1
2:40 Richard Brennan Fencing Services Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 15. High School Days (USA)9/2Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Dylan Robinson · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 212. Dorkas (GB)14/1
3. 37. Brave Out (IRE)7/2 fav
3:10 Horse & Jockey Hotel Rated Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 7f 36y · 7 ran
1. 13. Dom Dolo (FR)10/3Won by 5½ lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Alan Fleming
2. 22. Laverteen (FR)5/1
3. 36. Cluan Dara (IRE)20/1
4. 41. Call It Magic (IRE)7/4 fav
3:45 Ryan Tarmacadam (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 10 ran
1. 17. Rhinestone (IRE)11/4Won by 19 lengths · J: Mr Derek O'Connor · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 210. Sancta Simona (FR)4/7 fav
3. 38. Ronald Pump (GB)12/1

Thurles racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 28 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 favourites11 of 26 won42.3% · 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 £1.37Staked £26.00, returned £24.63 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerKillahara Castle (IRE) 200/1The 2:10 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Boreen Belle Mares Novice Hurdle at Thurles
Joint favourites2 of 5 won40.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chelmsford City (AW)	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Navan	4	6	7	1 of 3 won
Southwell	3	7	7	—
Thurles	2	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 2017?: 28 races across 4 meetings were run on 17 December 2017: Chelmsford City (AW) (7 races), Navan (7 races), Southwell (7 races) and Thurles (7 races). That is Chelmsford City (AW) and Southwell 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 17 December 2017?: Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Navan: Heavy (Turf); Southwell: Good To Soft (Turf); Thurles: Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 17 December 2017?: Outright favourites won 11 of 26 on 17 December 2017 (42.3%); joint favourites won 2 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £24.63 — a loss of £1.37. 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 Killahara Castle (IRE) at 200/1 in the 2:10 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Boreen Belle Mares Novice Hurdle at Thurles.
What was the feature race on 17 December 2017?: The feature race was the 12:50 Navan Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Navan, won by Next Destination (IRE) (10/11F).
What time was the first race on 17 December 2017?: The first race was the 12:15 Irish Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle at Navan; the last was the 4:00 Merry Christmas From Chelmsford City Racecourse Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).