What horse racing was on 22 December 2017?

42 races across 6 meetings were run on 22 December 2017: Ascot (6 races), Ayr (7 races), Dundalk (AW) (8 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races), Uttoxeter (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Ascot, Ayr, Southwell (AW), Uttoxeter and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Dundalk (AW) 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 22 December 2017?

Ascot: Soft (Turf); Ayr: Heavy (Turf); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Uttoxeter: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 22 December 2017?

Outright favourites won 15 of 42 on 22 December 2017 (35.7%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £43.35 — a profit of £1.35. 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 Beach Bar (IRE) at 20/1 in the 6:30 Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Awards 2017 Handicap at Dundalk (AW) (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 22 December 2017?

The feature race was the 1:55 Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices' Hurdle (Registered As The Kennel Gate) (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Ascot, won by Claimantakinforgan (FR) (6/4F).

What time was the first race on 22 December 2017?

The first race was the 11:50 Sunbets.co.uk Handicap at Southwell (AW); the last was the 8:45 Betway Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 22 December 2017

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42 races were run across 6 meetings on 22 December 2017: Ascot, Ayr, Dundalk (AW), Southwell (AW), Uttoxeter and Wolverhampton (AW).

Ascot Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

12:45 Eventmasters.co.uk Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f 141y · 10 ran
1. 11. Clondaw Native (IRE)13/2Won by a neck · J: Ciaran Gethings · T: Stuart Edmunds
2. 29. Settie Hill (USA)11/2
3. 38. Robin Waters (FR)4/1
4. 44. Good Man Pat (IRE)7/2 fav
1:20 Stella Artois Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 167y · 5 ran
1. 12. Divine Spear (IRE)13/8 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 21. Exitas (IRE)9/2
3. 35. I See You Well (FR)5/2
1:55 Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices' Hurdle (Registered As The Kennel Gate) (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 1m 7f 152y · 6 ran
1. 12. Claimantakinforgan (FR)6/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 24. Dr Des (IRE)16/1
3. 36. Theclockisticking (IRE)7/1
2:30 Mitie Noel Novices' Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 5f 8y · 3 ran
1. 12. Benatar (IRE)7/4Won by a short head · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 21. Finian's Oscar (IRE)6/5 fav
3. 33. Dolos (FR)7/2
3:05 Mitie Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f 141y · 8 ran
1. 15. Golan Fortune (IRE)6/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Daniel Sansom · T: Phil Middleton
2. 21. The Mighty Don (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 34. Sky Pirate (GB)6/1
3:40 St Andrews Holdings Championship Standard Open NH Flat Race (Listed) NH Flat · Class 1 · 1m 7f 152y · 14 ran
1. 12. Didtheyleaveuoutto (IRE)10/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nick Gifford
2. 21. Bullionaire (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 39. The Flying Sofa (FR)50/1

Ascot racecourse statistics →

Ayr Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

11:55 Jump To It And Join Racing UK Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 15. Mcgowan's Pass (GB)11/4Won by 3½ lengths · J: Henry Brooke · T: Sandy Thomson
2. 21. Cool Mix (GB)7/4 fav
3. 310. My Old Gold (IRE)11/2
12:30 Biggest Ever Jumps Season On Racing UK Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 12 ran
1. 16. Trongate (IRE)9/2 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Dale Irving · T: R Mike Smith
2. 22. Arctic Vodka (GB)10/1
3. 37. Ardmillan (IRE)11/2
1:05 Racing UK Jump To It Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 20y · 10 ran
1. 16. Lochnell (IRE)7/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Henry Brooke · T: Ian Duncan
2. 24. Shanroe Street (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Nakadam (FR)11/2
4. 55. Achill Road Boy (IRE)3/1 fav
1:40 Racing UK Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 100y · 6 ran
1. 12. Uncle Alastair (GB)Evens favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Craig Nichol · T: Nicky Richards
2. 21. Donna's Delight (IRE)6/4
3. 36. Shtan On (IRE)40/1
2:15 Jump To It And Join Racing UK Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 4 ran
1. 12. Lough Derg Jewel (IRE)Evens favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Donald McCain
2. 21. Progress Drive (IRE)7/4
3. 34. Strong Economy (IRE)8/1
2:50 Book Tickets For Racing On 2nd January Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 11. Charmant (FR)11/10 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Steven Fox · T: James Ewart
2. 27. Our Lucas (IRE)33/1
3. 35. Dulce Panem (FR)11/1
3:25 Merry Christmas From All At Ayr Racecourse Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 14. Sao Maxence (FR)12/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Conor O'Farrell · T: James Ewart
2. 28. Derriana Spirit (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 32. Bullion (FR)14/1

Ayr racecourse statistics →

Dundalk (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 20/1

4:30 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden (Plus 10) Flat · 5f · 14 ran
1. 17. Canford Art (IRE)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Kevin Manning · T: Peter Fahey
2. 23. It's All A Joke (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 31. Ar Saoirse (GB)11/2
5:00 Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Race Flat · 1m · 13 ran
1. 11. Theobald (IRE)11/10 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 26. Noivo (IRE)33/1
3. 310. Aishling's Secret (GB)8/1
5:30 Crowne Plaza Race & Stay Apprentice Rated Race Flat · 1m · 13 ran
1. 15. Settle For Bay (FR)10/3Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Donagh O'Connor · T: David Marnane
2. 211. Ishebayorgrey (IRE)10/1
3. 312. Reckless Lad (IRE)25/1
4. 43. Invincible Ryker (IRE)3/1 fav
6:00 Irish Stallion Farms Ebf Maiden Flat · 7f · 14 ran
1. 17. Zihba (IRE)15/8Won by 1¼ lengths · J: W J Lee · T: J A Stack
2. 25. Port Lions (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 39. Dancing Lady (IRE)11/1
6:30 Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Awards 2017 Handicap Flat · 7f · 10 ran
1. 19. Beach Bar (IRE)20/1Won by half a length · J: Wayne Lordan · T: Richard John O'Brien
2. 210. Geological (IRE)9/1
3. 32. Elleval (IRE)11/2
4. 85. Cascavelle (IRE)13/8 fav
7:00 Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Maiden Flat · 1m 4f · 14 ran
1. 114. Kirk's Dancer (USA)3/1 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: M Halford
2. 28. Zaofu (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Dasmyhoss (IRE)7/2
7:30 Winter Series At Dundalk 2018 Handicap Flat · 1m 2f 150y · 13 ran
1. 14. Mainicin (IRE)20/1Won by half a length · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 21. Johann Bach (IRE)25/1
3. 35. Shannon Soul (IRE)5/1
4. 410. Thunder Speed (GB)7/2 fav
8:00 Dundalk Stadium Racing Returns Friday 5th January 2018 Handicap (45-65) Flat · 1m 2f 150y · 13 ran
1. 11. Adieux (IRE)9/2Won by a length · J: Colin Keane · T: Patrick Martin
2. 211. Glib Speech (IRE)14/1
3. 39. Taste The Salt (IRE)10/1
4. 87. Jessamine (IRE)4/1 fav

Dundalk (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

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

11:50 Sunbets.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 14y · 6 ran
1. 17. Queens Royale (GB)3/1Won by a nose · J: Robert Winston · T: Michael Appleby
2. 25. Bold Spirit (GB)7/2
3. 31. Count Montecristo (FR)8/1
4. 42. Clock Chimes (GB)7/4 fav
12:25 Sunbets.co.uk Download The App Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 13y · 12 ran
1. 18. Spun Gold (GB)7/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Charlie Fellowes
2. 24. Dubaitwentytwenty (GB)10/1
3. 31. Shearian (GB)12/1
4. 413. Best Tamayuz (GB)5/2 fav
1:00 Sunbets.co.uk Top Price On All Favourites Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 14y · 11 ran
1. 12. Princess Way (IRE)10/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Fran Berry · T: David Evans
2. 24. Ronni Layne (GB)9/2
3. 36. New Tale (GB)16/1
4. 41. Bo Selecta (IRE)4/1 fav
1:35 Betway Dash Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 4f 214y · 7 ran
1. 12. Tilly Trotter (IRE)7/1Won by a head · J: Tom Eaves · T: Declan Carroll
2. 21. Kickboxer (IRE)9/2
3. 24. Razin' Hell (GB)7/2
4. 56. Casterbridge (GB)11/4 fav
2:10 Betway Classified Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6f 21y · 4 ran
1. 13. Gabrial's Star (GB)4/6 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Jack Garritty · T: Richard Fahey
2. 21. Samtu (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Iniesta (IRE)6/1
2:45 Betway Live Casino Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 23y · 13 ran
1. 12. Ochos Rios (GB)12/1Won by a neck · J: Fran Berry · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 23. Star Ascending (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 37. Dream Serenade (GB)5/1
3:20 Betway Casino Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 23y · 6 ran
1. 16. Sonnetist (GB)5/1Won by half a length · J: Fran Berry · T: David Evans
2. 23. Swift Cedar (IRE)11/4
3. 34. Topamichi (GB)10/11 fav

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Uttoxeter Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:00 Betfred 'Treble Odds On Lucky15's' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 207y · 10 ran
1. 13. Sunday Central (GB)3/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Tom Weston
2. 211. Tara Well (IRE)9/2
3. 310. Georgieshore (IRE)11/4 fav
12:35 Betfred TV 'Hands And Heels' Maiden Hurdle (Part Of The Racing Excellence Series) (Cond/Amats) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 207y · 6 ran
1. 12. Chef Des Obeaux (FR)2/5 favWon by half a length · J: James Bowen · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 21. Bob Mahler (IRE)9/4
3. 36. The New Pharaoh (IRE)16/1
1:10 Betfred 'Fred's Festive Giveaway' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 70y · 7 ran
1. 13. Malapie (IRE)10/3 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Caroline Bailey
2. 25. Maguire's Glen (IRE)11/2
3. 36. King Uther (GB)4/1
1:45 Betfred 'Home Of Goals Galore' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 16. Newberry New (IRE)7/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Harriet Bethell
2. 23. Glenforde (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 31. Sunny Ledgend (GB)20/1
2:20 Betfred 'Supports Jack Berry House' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 168y · 9 ran
1. 11. Global Fert (IRE)9/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Adam Short · T: Noel C Kelly
2. 26. Boutan (GB)25/1
3. 38. Brother Bennett (FR)5/1
2:55 Betfred 'Watch Sky Sports In Our Shops' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2y · 7 ran
1. 17. Hansupfordetroit (IRE)4/1Won by 15 lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Bernard Llewellyn
2. 23. Allthegear No Idea (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Grove Silver (IRE)6/1
4. PU6. Crank Em Up (IRE) · pulled up3/1 fav
3:30 Betfred Wishes You A Merry Christmas Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 1m 7f 168y · 6 ran
1. 13. Don Des Fosses (FR)11/8 favWon by a length · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Warren Greatrex
2. 27. Scorpion Haze (IRE)9/1
3. 31. Luckofthedraw (FR)5/2

Uttoxeter racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

5:45 32Red.com Nursery Flat · Class 5 · 7f 36y · 9 ran
1. 11. Blacklooks (IRE)14/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jane Elliott · T: Ivan Furtado
2. 28. Swissal (IRE)9/1
3. 37. Laubali (GB)11/2
4. 72. Mr Gent (IRE)2/1 fav
6:15 32Red Casino Fillies' Novice Auction Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 36y · 7 ran
1. 14. Unveiling (GB)12/1Won by half a length · J: Rob Hornby · T: Jonathan Portman
2. 26. Golden Image (GB)5/2 fav
3. 35. Ideal Candy (IRE)10/3
6:45 32redsport.com Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f 20y · 10 ran
1. 19. Mount Wellington (IRE)8/1Won by half a length · J: Fran Berry · T: Henry Spiller
2. 25. Epic Fantasy (GB)4/6 fav
3. 310. Rose Tinted Spirit (GB)11/1
7:15 Betway Sprint Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f 21y · 8 ran
1. 11. Gracious John (IRE)3/1 favWon by a short head · J: Fran Berry · T: David Evans
2. 24. Tomily (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Bowson Fred (GB)7/2
7:45 Betway Dash Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 21y · 11 ran
1. 14. Jorvik Prince (GB)10/3Won by 4½ lengths · J: Sam James · T: Karen Tutty
2. 25. Your Gifted (IRE)25/1
3. 32. Storm Lightning (GB)33/1
4. 48. Frank The Barber (IRE)3/1 fav
8:15 Betway Casino Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 51y · 11 ran
1. 15. Dream Magic (IRE)9/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Andrew Mullen · T: Mark Loughnane
2. 24. Tis Wonderful (IRE)7/1
3. 310. Ted's Brother (IRE)3/1
4. 1011. Lucky Ellen (IRE)5/2 fav
8:45 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 104y · 12 ran
1. 11. Champagne Pink (FR)5/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Clifford Lee · T: K R Burke
2. 25. Mac O'polo (IRE)10/1
3. 33. William Booth (IRE)12/1

Wolverhampton (AW) 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 favourites15 of 42 won35.7% · 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 £1.35Staked £42.00, returned £43.35 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBeach Bar (IRE) 20/1The 6:30 Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Awards 2017 Handicap at Dundalk (AW) · one of 2 winners at that price

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	2	6	6	—
Ayr	4	7	7	—
Dundalk (AW)	2	8	8	—
Southwell (AW)	1	7	7	—
Uttoxeter	4	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	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 22 December 2017?: 42 races across 6 meetings were run on 22 December 2017: Ascot (6 races), Ayr (7 races), Dundalk (AW) (8 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races), Uttoxeter (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Ascot, Ayr, Southwell (AW), Uttoxeter and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Dundalk (AW) 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 22 December 2017?: Ascot: Soft (Turf); Ayr: Heavy (Turf); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Uttoxeter: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 22 December 2017?: Outright favourites won 15 of 42 on 22 December 2017 (35.7%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £43.35 — a profit of £1.35. 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 Beach Bar (IRE) at 20/1 in the 6:30 Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Awards 2017 Handicap at Dundalk (AW) (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 22 December 2017?: The feature race was the 1:55 Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices' Hurdle (Registered As The Kennel Gate) (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Ascot, won by Claimantakinforgan (FR) (6/4F).
What time was the first race on 22 December 2017?: The first race was the 11:50 Sunbets.co.uk Handicap at Southwell (AW); the last was the 8:45 Betway Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).