What horse racing was on 2 December 2018?

20 races across 3 meetings were run on 2 December 2018: Carlisle (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races) and Leicester (6 races). That is Carlisle and Leicester in Great Britain; Fairyhouse 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 2 December 2018?

Carlisle: Heavy (Turf); Fairyhouse: Good (Turf); Leicester: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 2 December 2018?

Outright favourites won 8 of 17 on 2 December 2018 (47.1%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £17.00 and returned £19.64 — a profit of £2.64. 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 Xpo Universel (FR) at 20/1 in the 2:00 Smarkets Northern Lights Two Mile Hurdle Series Final Handicap Hurdle at Carlisle.

What was the feature race on 2 December 2018?

The feature race was the 1:05 Baroneracing.com Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Fairyhouse, won by Quick Grabim (IRE) (EvensF).

What time was the first race on 2 December 2018?

The first race was the 12:25 Smarkets British EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle at Carlisle; the last was the 3:40 Royalhousedraw.com (Pro/Am) Flat Race at Fairyhouse.

Racing Results

Sunday 2 December 2018

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20 races were run across 3 meetings on 2 December 2018: Carlisle, Fairyhouse and Leicester.

Carlisle Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 20/1

12:25 Smarkets British EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 8y · 10 ran
1. 17. The Con Man (IRE)3/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Donald McCain
2. 23. Garrettstown (IRE)Evens fav
3. 35. Huntsmans Jog (IRE)11/1
12:55 Smarkets Northern Lights Mares' Hurdle Series Final Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f 8y · 10 ran
1. 19. Hidden Dilemma (IRE)6/4 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: S R B Crawford
2. 26. Baby Ticker (GB)11/1
3. 37. Princess Mononoke (IRE)16/1
1:25 Smarkets Betting Exchange Houghton Mares' Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 3 ran
1. 14. Pearl Royale (IRE)9/4Won by 6 lengths · J: Danny Cook · T: Nigel Hawke
2. 22. Rons Dream (GB)Evens fav
2:00 Smarkets Northern Lights Two Mile Hurdle Series Final Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 1f 33y · 12 ran
1. 112. Xpo Universel (FR)20/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Aaron Anderson · T: Rebecca Menzies
2. 21. Kelpies Myth (GB)8/1
3. 36. Barrys Jack (IRE)15/8 fav
2:30 smarkets.com Northern Lights Staying Chase Series Final Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 110y · 8 ran
1. 14. Kings Eclipse (IRE)8/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Ryan Day · T: Andrew Wilson
2. 23. Knocknamona (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
3. 35. Achill Road Boy (IRE)9/2
3:00 Smarkets Northern Lights Stayers' Hurdle Series Final Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m 123y · 10 ran
1. 19. Top Billing (GB)14/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Nicky Richards
2. 23. Western Rules (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 35. Letemgo (IRE)16/1
3:30 Smarkets Northern Lights Middle Distance Chase Series Final Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 14. Calivigny (IRE)15/8 favWon by half a length · J: Lucy Alexander · T: N W Alexander
2. 26. Instingtive (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Present Flight (IRE)9/4

Carlisle racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

12:35 30 Free Bet BARONERACING.COM Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · 2m · 8 ran
1. 11. Chief Justice (GB)5/1Won by a short head · J: Davy Russell · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 22. Coeur Sublime (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 35. Lever Du Soleil (FR)5/1
1:05 Baroneracing.com Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m · 4 ran
1. 12. Quick Grabim (IRE)Evens favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Triplicate (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Aramon (GER)4/1
1:35 BARONERACING.COM Drinmore Novice Chase (Grade 1) Chase · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 14. Delta Work (FR)10/3Won by half a length · J: Davy Russell · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 27. Le Richebourg (FR)11/4 fav
3. 36. Jetz (IRE)9/1
2:10 1800 624 524 Telebetting BAR ONE RACING Porterstown Handicap Chase (Grade B) Chase · 3m 5f · 10 ran
1. 19. Dinnie's Vinnie (IRE)16/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: L P Dempsey · T: J P Dempsey
2. 25. Major Destination (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Fitzhenry (IRE)6/1
4. 48. Undressed (FR)2/1 fav
2:40 BARONERACING.COM Hatton's Grace Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 19. Apple's Jade (FR)4/6 favWon by 20 lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 25. Supasundae (GB)9/2
3. 310. Limini (IRE)11/2
3:10 Download The App BARONERACING.COM Handicap Hurdle (Grade A) Hurdle · 2m · 21 ran
1. 111. Wonder Laish (GB)10/3 favWon by half a length · J: Davy Russell · T: C Byrnes
2. 215. Tudor City (IRE)12/1
3. 37. Saglawy (FR)14/1
3:40 Royalhousedraw.com (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 14 ran
1. 13. Envoi Allen (FR)4/9 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Mr J J Codd · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 27. Port Stanley (IRE)12/1
3. 35. Jason The Militant (IRE)33/1

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

Leicester Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:45 East Farndon Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 113y · 5 ran
1. 14. Bazooka (IRE)14/1Won by 5 lengths · J: James Davies · T: David Flood
2. 23. Excellent Team (GB)11/4
3. 31. Vancouver (GB)10/3
4. UR2. Cabernet D'alene (FR) · unseated riderEvens fav
1:15 Stoneygate Mares' Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 113y · 6 ran
1. 14. It's O Kay (GB)2/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Olly Murphy
2. 22. Ceara Be (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 31. Avonmore (GB)50/1
1:45 Stonesby 'Confined' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 5 ran
1. 11. Trans Express (IRE)13/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Lucy Gardner · T: Sue Gardner
2. 23. Navajo War Dance (GB)5/2
3. 32. Star Foot (IRE)8/1
2:20 Waltham-On-The-Wolds Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 113y · 6 ran
1. 13. Master Work (FR)6/5 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 24. The Twisler (GB)7/2
3. 35. World Premier (FR)11/4
2:50 Shady Lane Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 113y · 7 ran
1. 15. Booborowie (IRE)7/2Won by half a length · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Ali Stronge
2. 22. Haasab (IRE)7/2
3. 31. Stonecoldsoba (GB)3/1 fav
3:05 Fernie Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 1 ran
1. 11. Bailarico (IRE)J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Warren Greatrex

Leicester racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 20 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 17 won47.1% · 17 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 £2.64Staked £17.00, returned £19.64 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerXpo Universel (FR) 20/1The 2:00 Smarkets Northern Lights Two Mile Hurdle Series Final Handicap Hurdle at Carlisle
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Carlisle	2	5	7	0 of 4 won
Fairyhouse	4	7	7	—
Leicester	2	5	6	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 1 race has no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for it. 1 winner has no stored starting price and cannot be ranked by price. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 2 December 2018?: 20 races across 3 meetings were run on 2 December 2018: Carlisle (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races) and Leicester (6 races). That is Carlisle and Leicester in Great Britain; Fairyhouse 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 2 December 2018?: Carlisle: Heavy (Turf); Fairyhouse: Good (Turf); Leicester: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 2 December 2018?: Outright favourites won 8 of 17 on 2 December 2018 (47.1%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £17.00 and returned £19.64 — a profit of £2.64. 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 Xpo Universel (FR) at 20/1 in the 2:00 Smarkets Northern Lights Two Mile Hurdle Series Final Handicap Hurdle at Carlisle.
What was the feature race on 2 December 2018?: The feature race was the 1:05 Baroneracing.com Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Fairyhouse, won by Quick Grabim (IRE) (EvensF).
What time was the first race on 2 December 2018?: The first race was the 12:25 Smarkets British EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle at Carlisle; the last was the 3:40 Royalhousedraw.com (Pro/Am) Flat Race at Fairyhouse.