What horse racing was on 23 December 2017?

28 races across 5 meetings were run on 23 December 2017: Ascot (6 races), Haydock (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Newcastle (7 races) and Pau (1 race). That is Ascot, Haydock, Lingfield (AW) and Newcastle in Great Britain; Pau in France. 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 23 December 2017?

Ascot: Good To Soft (Turf); Haydock: Heavy (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle: Soft (Turf); Pau: Very Soft.

How did the favourites do on 23 December 2017?

Outright favourites won 4 of 26 on 23 December 2017 (15.4%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £8.79 — a loss of £17.21. 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 Sanches (GB) at 66/1 in the 3:30 Betway Casino Handicap at Lingfield (AW).

What was the feature race on 23 December 2017?

The feature race was the 2:25 JLT Reve De Sivola Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Ascot, won by Sam Spinner (GB) (9/2).

What time was the first race on 23 December 2017?

The first race was the 11:45 Bet365 Novices' Hurdle at Newcastle; the last was the 3:35 Racing Welfare Handicap Hurdle at Ascot.

Racing Results

Saturday 23 December 2017

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28 races were run across 5 meetings on 23 December 2017: Ascot, Haydock, Lingfield (AW), Newcastle and Pau.

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

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 10/1

12:40 Foundation Developments Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 118y · 14 ran
1. 113. One Of Us (GB)13/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Lizzie Kelly · T: Nick Williams
2. 24. Forgetthesmalltalk (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 29. Comely (GB)5/1
1:15 Sodexo Graduation Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f 8y · 3 ran
1. 11. Coney Island (IRE)11/8Won by 9 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Edward P Harty
2. 23. Adrien Du Pont (FR)11/10 fav
3. 32. More Of That (IRE)6/1
1:50 My Pension Expert Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 2f 175y · 11 ran
1. 18. Mr Medic (GB)10/1Won by a short head · J: James Best · T: Robert Walford
2. 212. Rock On Rocky (GB)10/1
3. 36. Dream Bolt (IRE)11/1
2:25 JLT Reve De Sivola Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m 97y · 8 ran
1. 14. Sam Spinner (GB)9/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Joe Colliver · T: Jedd O'Keeffe
2. 22. L'ami Serge (IRE)5/1
3. 39. Unowhatimeanharry (GB)6/4 fav
3:00 Lavazza Silver Cup Handicap Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 7f 180y · 14 ran
1. 18. Gold Present (IRE)17/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 24. Frodon (FR)8/1
3. 311. Walk In The Mill (FR)9/1
4. 57. Singlefarmpayment (GB)5/1 fav
3:35 Racing Welfare Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · Class 1 · 1m 7f 152y · 17 ran
1. 114. Hunters Call (IRE)9/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Olly Murphy
2. 212. Silver Streak (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Verdana Blue (IRE)5/1 fav

Ascot racecourse statistics →

Haydock Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

11:50 Betfred Wishing You A Merry Christmas Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 6f 177y · 7 ran
1. 11. Eminent Poet (GB)9/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Hugh Nugent · T: Venetia Williams
2. 25. Southfield Royale (GB)11/2
3. 34. De Vous A Moi (FR)16/1
4. F2. Isaacstown Lad (IRE) · fell6/4 fav
12:25 Betfred Follow Us On Twitter Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 1m 7f 157y · 3 ran
1. 12. Testify (IRE)5/2Won by 2 lengths · J: William Kennedy · T: Donald McCain
2. 23. Clyne (GB)5/4 fav
3. 31. Born Survivor (IRE)2/1
1:00 Betfred Home Of Goals Galore Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 2f 191y · 5 ran
1. 11. Cap Soleil (FR)11/10 favWon by a neck · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 22. Angels Antics (GB)13/2
3. 33. Court Artist (IRE)7/2
1:35 Betfred Tv Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 1m 7f 157y · 6 ran
1. 15. Ubaltique (FR)4/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: William Kennedy · T: Donald McCain
2. 26. Uno Valoroso (FR)8/1
3. 32. Eamon An Cnoic (IRE)2/1 fav
2:10 Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 2f 191y · 5 ran
1. 11. Limited Reserve (IRE)8/13 favWon by a neck · J: James Bowen · T: Christian Williams
2. 23. Zalvados (FR)9/1
3. 32. Kk Lexion (IRE)4/1
2:45 Betfred Tommy Whittle Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 6f 204y · 9 ran
1. 16. Captain Redbeard (IRE)14/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Sam Coltherd · T: Stuart Coltherd
2. 28. Catamaran Du Seuil (FR)10/1
3. 35. Lake View Lad (IRE)11/2
4. 43. Full Irish (IRE)2/1 fav
3:20 Betfred Watch Sky Sports In Our Shops Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 1m 7f 144y · 6 ran
1. 11. Chti Balko (FR)11/4Won by 6 lengths · J: William Kennedy · T: Donald McCain
2. 23. Sleepy Haven (IRE)12/1
3. 36. Cap Du Nord (FR)2/1 fav

Haydock racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 66/1

12:00 32red.com Novice Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1y · 9 ran
1. 13. Lawn Ranger (GB)20/1Won by half a length · J: Kieren Fox · T: Michael Attwater
2. 22. Demons And Wizards (IRE)8/13 fav
3. 39. Winged Spur (IRE)11/4
12:35 32Red.com/EBF Stallions Breeding Winners Fillies' Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 1m 1y · 4 ran
1. 14. Zest (IRE)4/7 favWon by a neck · J: Daniel Muscutt · T: James Fanshawe
2. 22. Singyoursong (IRE)11/4
3. 33. Summer Icon (GB)7/1
1:10 32Red Casino Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 6y · 5 ran
1. 12. Crystal Deauville (FR)3/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Martin Dwyer · T: Gay Kelleway
2. 24. Red Snapper (GB)10/1
3. 35. Tonkolili (IRE)5/2
4. 41. Yogi's Girl (IRE)5/4 fav
1:45 Betway Quebec Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 15. Petite Jack (GB)7/2Won by a neck · J: Luke Morris · T: Archie Watson
2. 29. Mia Tesoro (IRE)16/1
3. 38. Utmost (USA)4/1
4. 71. Master The World (IRE)9/4 fav
2:20 Betway Dash Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 6y · 10 ran
1. 18. Roundabout Magic (IRE)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Nicky Mackay · T: Simon Dow
2. 29. Shackled N Drawn (USA)10/1
3. 34. Temple Road (IRE)9/2
4. 81. Mr Pocket (IRE)3/1 fav
2:55 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 18. Hajaam (IRE)13/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Charlie Fellowes
2. 22. Primero (FR)6/4 fav
3. 33. Abareeq (GB)5/1
3:30 Betway Casino Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 11 ran
1. 18. Sanches (GB)66/1Won by half a length · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Dr Jeremy Naylor
2. 25. Widnes (GB)3/1 fav
3. 311. Hi There Silver (IRE)25/1

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Newcastle Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

11:45 Bet365 Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 133y · 15 ran
1. 114. The Great Getaway (IRE)9/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Donald McCain
2. 21. Silva Eclipse (GB)6/4 fav
3. 311. Snapdragon Fire (IRE)10/3
12:15 bet365.com Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 75y · 5 ran
1. 12. Kauto Riko (FR)9/4Won by 8 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Tom Gretton
2. 21. Applaus (GER)7/1
3. 35. Where's Tiger (GB)12/1
4. 44. Celtic Flames (IRE)85/40 fav
12:50 Bet365 Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 133y · 8 ran
1. 13. Beyondtemptation (GB)14/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Thomas Dowson · T: Jonathan Haynes
2. 21. Conquer Gold (IRE)3/1
3. 35. Miss Tiggy (IRE)7/1
4. 52. Our Valentina (IRE)13/8 fav
1:25 bet365 Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f 91y · 7 ran
1. 13. Very First Time (GB)5/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Tim Easterby
2. 24. Teddy Tee (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Central Flame (GB)28/1
4. 67. Just Georgie (GB)9/4 fav
2:00 Bet365 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 98y · 15 ran
1. 111. Morning With Ivan (IRE)9/2Won by a neck · J: James Corbett · T: Susan Corbett
2. 24. Baby Ticker (GB)33/1
3. 313. The Lady Rules (GB)25/1
4. 86. Bering Upsun (GB)7/2 fav
2:35 Bet365 Northumberland Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 19y · 8 ran
1. 13. Saints And Sinners (IRE)17/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Harry Bannister · T: Michael Easterby
2. 22. Chidswell (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Dubai Angel (IRE)6/5 fav
3:10 bet365 'Junior' Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6f 139y · 10 ran
1. 19. Star Of Lanka (IRE)14/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Nathan Moscrop · T: Sally Haynes
2. 23. Five Bar Brian (IRE)20/1
3. 35. He's A Goer (IRE)5/2 jt-fav

Newcastle racecourse statistics →

Pau Very Soft · 1 race · France

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

12:50 Prix Mortimer de Lassence (Conditions) (Cross Country) Flat · 3m 4f · 1 ran
1. 1Disco D'Authie (FR)5/2J: Jonathan Plouganou · T: G Cherel

Pau 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 favourites4 of 26 won15.4% · 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 £17.21Staked £26.00, returned £8.79 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSanches (GB) 66/1The 3:30 Betway Casino Handicap at Lingfield (AW)
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	0	5	6	0 of 2 won
Haydock	2	7	7	—
Lingfield (AW)	1	7	7	—
Newcastle	0	6	7	0 of 2 won
Pau	1	1	1	—

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 23 December 2017?: 28 races across 5 meetings were run on 23 December 2017: Ascot (6 races), Haydock (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Newcastle (7 races) and Pau (1 race). That is Ascot, Haydock, Lingfield (AW) and Newcastle in Great Britain; Pau in France. 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 23 December 2017?: Ascot: Good To Soft (Turf); Haydock: Heavy (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle: Soft (Turf); Pau: Very Soft.
How did the favourites do on 23 December 2017?: Outright favourites won 4 of 26 on 23 December 2017 (15.4%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £8.79 — a loss of £17.21. 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 Sanches (GB) at 66/1 in the 3:30 Betway Casino Handicap at Lingfield (AW).
What was the feature race on 23 December 2017?: The feature race was the 2:25 JLT Reve De Sivola Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Ascot, won by Sam Spinner (GB) (9/2).
What time was the first race on 23 December 2017?: The first race was the 11:45 Bet365 Novices' Hurdle at Newcastle; the last was the 3:35 Racing Welfare Handicap Hurdle at Ascot.