What horse racing was on 31 December 2017?

29 races across 4 meetings were run on 31 December 2017: Lingfield (AW) (8 races), Punchestown (7 races), Uttoxeter (7 races) and Warwick (7 races). That is Lingfield (AW), 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 2017?

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

How did the favourites do on 31 December 2017?

Outright favourites won 8 of 27 on 31 December 2017 (29.6%); joint favourites won 2 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £18.16 — a loss of £8.84. 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 Returntovendor (IRE) at 25/1 in the 2:40 Buy Your Tickets Online At www.punchestown.com Handicap Hurdle at Punchestown.

What time was the first race on 31 December 2017?

The first race was the 11:40 Play Jackpot Games At sunbets.co.uk/vegas Handicap at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 3:45 Irish Stallion Farms Ebf Mares (pro/am) Flat Race at Punchestown.

Racing Results

Sunday 31 December 2017

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29 races were run across 4 meetings on 31 December 2017: Lingfield (AW), Punchestown, Uttoxeter and Warwick.

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

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

11:40 Play Jackpot Games At sunbets.co.uk/vegas Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1y · 10 ran
1. 18. Shadow Warrior (GB)8/1Won by a length · J: Adam Kirby · T: Paul D'Arcy
2. 24. Dark Magic (GB)20/1
3. 37. Nick Vedder (GB)4/1
4. 52. Mach One (GB)7/2 fav
12:10 32Red Casino Novice Median Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 1y · 10 ran
1. 12. Furzig (GB)7/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Richard Fahey
2. 28. Kath's Lustre (GB)16/1
3. 35. Jeopardy John (GB)6/1
4. 43. General Jack (IRE)2/1 fav
12:40 32Red.com Nursery Flat · Class 4 · 7f 1y · 5 ran
1. 11. Ojala (IRE)7/4 favWon by half a length · J: Adam Kirby · T: Simon Dow
2. 25. Cristal Pallas Cat (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Roman Spinner (GB)4/1
1:15 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 14. Celestial Spheres (IRE)5/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Tom Marquand · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 21. Al Hamdany (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 33. Rainbow Rebel (IRE)9/2
1:45 Play For Free At sunbets.co.uk/vegas Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 1y · 12 ran
1. 111. Goring (GER)11/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Edward Greatrex · T: Eve Johnson Houghton
2. 28. Alfred Hutchinson (GB)20/1
3. 34. Third Time Lucky (IRE)8/1
4. 47. Mystique Moon (GB)7/4 fav
2:15 Betway Sprint Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 6f 1y · 10 ran
1. 14. Pride Of Angels (GB)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Adam Kirby · T: Gary Moore
2. 23. Strategic Heights (IRE)13/2
3. 38. Stoic Boy (GB)7/1
4. 56. Bridge Builder (GB)9/2 fav
2:50 Betway Sprint Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 6f 1y · 7 ran
1. 11. Gold Club (GB)15/2Won by a neck · J: Charlie Bennett · T: Lee Carter
2. 25. Haraz (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 37. Forever Yours (IRE)11/4
3:20 Betway Dash Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 6y · 8 ran
1. 13. Met By Moonlight (GB)6/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Steve Drowne · T: Ron Hodges
2. 21. Shackled N Drawn (USA)11/8 fav
3. 32. Grand Myla (IRE)5/2

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

12:35 Buy Your 2018 Annual Membership Beginners Chase Chase · 3m 1f 100y · 5 ran
1. 13. Monbeg Notorious (IRE)8/11 favWon by 7½ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 21. Augustin (FR)15/8
3. 37. Winter Lion (IRE)25/1
1:05 Goffs Punchestown Invitational Sale Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 100y · 9 ran
1. 13. Robin Des Mana (IRE)7/1Won by 19 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 22. Thirsty Work (IRE)4/1
3. 39. Mount Brandon (IRE)11/2
4. F8. Surrogate Lad (IRE) · fell7/4 fav
1:40 Free Festival Upgrade Ticket Offer Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 15. Killultagh Vic (IRE)9/10 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Ex Patriot (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Diamond King (IRE)6/1
2:10 Festival Hospitality On Sale 3-y-o Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 9 ran
1. 18. Veneer Of Charm (IRE)10/3Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Davy Russell · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 24. Les Arceaux (IRE)7/2
3. 310. Azua Emery (FR)3/1 fav
2:40 Buy Your Tickets Online At www.punchestown.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 16. Returntovendor (IRE)25/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Ian McCarthy · T: Jarlath P Fahey
2. 27. Brave Out (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Miles To Memphis (IRE)14/1
4. 510. Steel Wave (IRE)7/4 fav
3:15 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 113. Urbanist (IRE)3/1 co-favWon by 4¾ lengths · J: E O'Connell · T: Shane Nolan
2. 210. Glen's Dd (IRE)20/1
3. 32. Oakfield Rose (IRE)3/1 co-fav
3:45 Irish Stallion Farms Ebf Mares (pro/am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f · 14 ran
1. 14. Moyhenna (IRE)13/2Won by a neck · J: Mr P J Cawley · T: Denis Gerard Hogan
2. 21. Best Of Dubai (IRE)9/2
3. 312. Lady Loretto (IRE)5/2 fav

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

Uttoxeter Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:20 Ever So Sensible Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 14. Comber Mill (FR)7/1Won by half a length · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Alastair Ralph
2. 29. Richardofdoccombe (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 31. Clock On Tom (GB)9/2
12:50 Sunbets Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f · 6 ran
1. 17. Sir Will (IRE)6/1Won by a neck · J: Jamie Moore · T: Kerry Lee
2. 25. Juge Et Parti (FR)11/8 fav
3. 32. Florrie Knox (IRE)2/1
1:25 Happy Birthday Gill.i.am Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 9 ran
1. 12. Cailleach Annie (IRE)5/2 favWon by 5 lengths · J: David Noonan · T: Jackie Du Plessis
2. 210. Clondaw Rigger (IRE)9/1
3. 37. Leith Hill Legasi (GB)8/1
1:55 Actionclad Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 4 ran
1. 13. Cave Top (IRE)11/8 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Ross Turner · T: Oliver Greenall
2. 25. Crucial Role (GB)3/1
3. 34. Eaton Hill (IRE)11/4
2:25 Robert Baskerville 2017-2018 Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 12. Town Parks (IRE)7/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Kerry Lee
2. 21. Arctic Gold (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 34. Back To The Thatch (IRE)4/1
3:00 Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f · 7 ran
1. 11. Innisfree Lad (IRE)7/1Won by 28 lengths · J: David Bass · T: David Dennis
2. 25. Mozo (GB)3/1
3. 33. Fearsome Fred (GB)7/1
4. 54. River Dun (GB)7/4 fav
3:30 Earl & Cottrill 'Treat Yourself' Mares' Maiden Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 16. Queens Cave (IRE)4/5 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: David Pipe
2. 27. Shapiro (GB)4/1
3. 32. Coded Message (GB)10/1

Uttoxeter racecourse statistics →

Warwick Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/1

12:30 British Stallion Studs EBF Mares' 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 9 ran
1. 11. Black Tulip (GB)7/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Henry Daly
2. 27. Sensulano (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Redemption Song (IRE)9/4 fav
1:00 Local Parking Security Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 7 ran
1. 15. Themanfrom Minella (IRE)6/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Max Kendrick · T: Ben Case
2. 27. Paddy The Oscar (IRE)11/2
3. 38. Astigos (FR)20/1
4. 43. Horatio Hornblower (IRE)5/2 fav
1:35 Local Parking Security Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 54y · 3 ran
1. 11. Le Rocher (FR)1/10 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: Nick Williams
2. 22. Royal Act (GB)8/1
3. 33. Sussex Road (IRE)28/1
2:05 Lps Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 8 ran
1. 15. Flashjack (IRE)4/1 jt-favWon by 8 lengths · J: Jack Sherwood · T: Henry Daly
2. 27. Definately Vinnie (GB)7/1
3. 31. Culture De Sivola (FR)9/2
2:35 Lps Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 11. Native Robin (IRE)11/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Nick Scholfield · T: Jeremy Scott
2. 25. Very Live (FR)4/1
3. 33. Dontminddboys (IRE)2/1 fav
3:10 Local Parking Security Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f · 9 ran
1. 17. Samson's Reach (GB)8/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Richard Price
2. 24. Tanacando (FR)16/1
3. 39. Indian Reel (IRE)13/2
4. PU10. Xhale (FR) · pulled up3/1 fav
3:40 Local Parking Security Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 15. Kingsplace (IRE)2/1 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Jordan Nailor · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 21. Barley Hill (IRE)4/1
3. 36. Mr Washington (IRE)7/2

Warwick racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 29 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 favourites8 of 27 won29.6% · 27 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 £8.84Staked £27.00, returned £18.16 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerReturntovendor (IRE) 25/1The 2:40 Buy Your Tickets Online At www.punchestown.com Handicap Hurdle at Punchestown
Joint favourites2 of 5 won40.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Lingfield (AW)	1	8	8	—
Punchestown	2	6	7	1 of 3 won
Uttoxeter	3	7	7	—
Warwick	2	6	7	1 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 31 December 2017?: 29 races across 4 meetings were run on 31 December 2017: Lingfield (AW) (8 races), Punchestown (7 races), Uttoxeter (7 races) and Warwick (7 races). That is Lingfield (AW), 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 2017?: Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Punchestown: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Uttoxeter: Heavy (Turf); Warwick: Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 31 December 2017?: Outright favourites won 8 of 27 on 31 December 2017 (29.6%); joint favourites won 2 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £18.16 — a loss of £8.84. 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 Returntovendor (IRE) at 25/1 in the 2:40 Buy Your Tickets Online At www.punchestown.com Handicap Hurdle at Punchestown.
What time was the first race on 31 December 2017?: The first race was the 11:40 Play Jackpot Games At sunbets.co.uk/vegas Handicap at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 3:45 Irish Stallion Farms Ebf Mares (pro/am) Flat Race at Punchestown.