What horse racing was on 8 December 2018?

43 races across 6 meetings were run on 8 December 2018: Aintree (7 races), Chepstow (7 races), Navan (7 races), Sandown (7 races), Wetherby (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Aintree, Chepstow, Sandown, Wetherby and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Navan 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 8 December 2018?

Aintree: Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Heavy (Turf); Navan: Good (Turf); Sandown: Heavy (Turf); Wetherby: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 8 December 2018?

Outright favourites won 16 of 41 on 8 December 2018 (39.0%); joint favourites won 0 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £41.00 and returned £42.82 — a profit of £1.82. 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 Secret Reprieve (IRE) at 50/1 in the 1:25 Native River Supports The IJF Novices' Hurdle at Chepstow.

What was the feature race on 8 December 2018?

The feature race was the 1:50 randoxhealth.com Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Sandown, won by Dynamite Dollars (FR) (9/2).

What time was the first race on 8 December 2018?

The first race was the 11:55 Betway Heed Your Hunch Novices' Hurdle at Aintree; the last was the 8:45 Betway Vegas Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 8 December 2018

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43 races were run across 6 meetings on 8 December 2018: Aintree, Chepstow, Navan, Sandown, Wetherby and Wolverhampton (AW).

Aintree Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 40/1

11:55 Betway Heed Your Hunch Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 209y · 6 ran
1. 15. West To The Bridge (IRE)40/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 21. Cause Toujours (FR)11/4
3. 36. Bonbonniere (GB)200/1
4. UR2. Eldorado Allen (FR) · unseated rider8/13 fav
12:25 Betway Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 200y · 10 ran
1. 12. Ballyhill (FR)7/2 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 26. Caltex (FR)5/1
3. 310. A Place Apart (IRE)10/1
1:00 Merseyrail Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 12. Midnight Shadow (GB)4/1Won by half a length · J: Danny Cook · T: Sue Smith
2. 21. Ch'tibello (FR)20/1
3. 35. Notwhatiam (IRE)9/1
4. 611. Mahlervous (IRE)9/4 fav
1:30 Becher Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (National Course) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 1f 188y · 18 ran
1. 112. Walk In The Mill (FR)10/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: James Best · T: Robert Walford
2. 28. Vieux Lion Rouge (FR)11/1
3. 36. Ultragold (FR)12/1
4. 112. Blaklion (GB)9/2 fav
2:05 Betway Many Clouds Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 210y · 4 ran
1. 11. Definitly Red (IRE)1/2 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Danny Cook · T: Brian Ellison
2. 23. Double Shuffle (IRE)11/4
3. 32. Acdc (IRE)28/1
2:40 Betway Fillies' Juvenile Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 209y · 8 ran
1. 11. Chica Buena (IRE)4/1Won by 23 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Keith Dalgleish
2. 25. Liffeydale Dreamer (IRE)40/1
3. 34. Lady Camelot (IRE)5/1
4. PU3. Giving Glances (GB) · pulled up13/8 fav
3:15 Betway Grand Sefton Handicap Chase (National Course) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f 19y · 11 ran
1. 11. Warriors Tale (GB)15/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 210. Brandon Hill (IRE)11/1
3. 38. Kilcrea Vale (IRE)9/2 co-fav

Aintree racecourse statistics →

Chepstow Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 50/1

12:20 Professor Caroline Tisdall Supports The IJF Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 98y · 13 ran
1. 11. Bennys King (IRE)6/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Bridget Andrews · T: Dan Skelton
2. 24. Pop Rockstar (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 313. Top And Drop (GB)16/1
12:55 Smart Money's On Coral Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 131y · 9 ran
1. 11. Trixster (IRE)5/2 favWon by a head · J: Charlie Price · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 22. Ballyart (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Full Tilt (GB)3/1
1:25 Native River Supports The IJF Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 100y · 16 ran
1. 18. Secret Reprieve (IRE)50/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Adam Wedge · T: Evan Williams
2. 29. Smiths Cross (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 32. Dominateur (FR)13/8
1:55 Ron Mills 70th Birthday Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f 131y · 11 ran
1. 11. Steely Addition (IRE)10/3 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Micheal Nolan · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 24. Yalltari (GB)7/1
3. 35. Kayf Blanco (GB)10/1
2:30 Coral Welsh Grand National Trial Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 7f 131y · 10 ran
1. 13. Ramses De Teillee (FR)2/1 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: David Noonan · T: David Pipe
2. 24. Prime Venture (IRE)20/1
3. 37. Ami Desbois (FR)16/1
3:05 Llewellyn Humphreys Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 7f 131y · 9 ran
1. 15. Truckers Lodge (IRE)9/4 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Lorcan Williams · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 27. Braventara (GB)14/1
3. 34. Diablo De Rouhet (FR)7/2
3:40 Get Super Smart Boosts At Coral Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 11y · 7 ran
1. 17. Young Bull (IRE)Evens favWon by a length · J: Harry Bannister · T: Harry Whittington
2. 21. Ask Himself (IRE)9/1
3. 34. Endless Flight (IRE)9/2

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Navan Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

12:00 Kells Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 29 ran
1. 126. Buildmeupbuttercup (GB)2/1Won by half a length · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Dancing On My Own (IRE)33/1
3. 38. Eclair De Beaufeu (FR)6/1
4. 611. Envious Editor (IRE)13/8 fav
12:30 Club Active Gym Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 21 ran
1. 113. Moskovite (IRE)9/4 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: D G Hogan · T: Denis Gerard Hogan
2. 210. Kingston Girl (IRE)16/1
3. 320. Rhythm Divine (IRE)33/1
1:05 John Lynch Carpets Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 23 ran
1. 114. Askari (GB)9/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Kevin Brogan · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 221. Lady Quill (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Wee Small Hours (IRE)14/1
4. 113. Eviscerating (IRE)11/2 fav
1:35 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Klairon Davis Novice Chase (Grade 3) Chase · 2m 1f · 5 ran
1. 13. Hardline (IRE)11/10 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 25. Us And Them (IRE)11/4
3. 34. Or Jaune De Somoza (FR)9/1
2:10 Mervyn Gray Construction Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 11. Chris's Dream (IRE)15/8Won by 3 lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 23. Gun Digger (IRE)4/1
3. 38. Shady Operator (IRE)13/8 fav
2:45 Foxrock Handicap Chase (0-150) (Grade B) Chase · 2m 4f · 17 ran
1. 115. De Name Escapes Me (IRE)13/8 favWon by half a length · J: Niall P Madden · T: Noel Meade
2. 211. Solomn Grundy (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Burren Life (IRE)13/2
3:20 Hotel Park In St Johann Tirol Austria Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 8 ran
1. 16. The Very Man (IRE)Evens favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Ms L O'Neill · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 25. Neptune (IRE)7/1
3. 39. Bigbadandbeautiful (IRE)12/1

Navan racecourse statistics →

Sandown Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:15 Core Spreads 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 1m 7f 216y · 10 ran
1. 18. I Can't Explain (IRE)11/8 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 210. Phoenix Way (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Hold The Note (IRE)16/1
12:50 Elmbridge Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 173y · 9 ran
1. 16. Papagana (GB)11/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Oliver Sherwood
2. 22. Jubilympics (GB)6/1
3. 38. Secret Door (IRE)7/1
4. PU1. The Kings Baby (IRE) · pulled up7/2 fav
1:20 Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 7f 98y · 9 ran
1. 13. Eminent Poet (GB)14/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Hugh Nugent · T: Venetia Williams
2. 28. Another Emotion (FR)10/3
3. 35. Loose Chips (GB)11/2
4. 44. Ice Cool Champs (IRE)5/2 fav
1:50 randoxhealth.com Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 1m 7f 119y · 6 ran
1. 12. Dynamite Dollars (FR)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 25. Ornua (IRE)9/1
3. 34. Lalor (GER)8/11 fav
2:25 Jumeirah Hotels And Resorts December Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 1m 7f 216y · 10 ran
1. 18. Man Of Plenty (GB)8/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Sean Houlihan · T: Sophie Leech
2. 27. Nelson's Touch (GB)11/2
3. 32. Totterdown (GB)7/1
4. PU1. Apple's Shakira (FR) · pulled up5/2 fav
3:00 Betfair Tingle Creek Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 1m 7f 119y · 4 ran
1. 11. Altior (IRE)8/13 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 24. Un De Sceaux (FR)7/2
3. 32. Saint Calvados (FR)8/1
3:35 Betfair London National Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 4f 166y · 8 ran
1. 18. Morney Wing (IRE)12/1Won by a length · J: Rex Dingle · T: Charlie Mann
2. 26. Red Infantry (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Exitas (IRE)16/1
4. 47. Shanroe Santos (IRE)3/1 fav

Sandown racecourse statistics →

Wetherby Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:05 Racinguk.com Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 56y · 11 ran
1. 111. Two For Gold (IRE)4/6 favWon by 7 lengths · J: David Bass · T: Kim Bailey
2. 29. Thelongwayaround (IRE)14/1
3. 32. Dr Time (IRE)20/1
12:40 Constant Security Services Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 85y · 8 ran
1. 15. Lady Master (GB)7/1Won by 7 lengths · J: David Bass · T: Caroline Bailey
2. 22. Another Day Done (IRE)16/1
3. 37. Younoso (GB)18/1
4. 44. Overawed (GB)2/1 fav
1:10 Watch Racing Uk On Sky 426 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 26y · 9 ran
1. 12. Tomkevi (FR)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Aaron Anderson · T: Rebecca Menzies
2. 26. Quids In (IRE)3/1
3. 33. Presence Felt (IRE)10/1
4. 41. Aliandy (IRE)5/2 fav
1:40 Jigsaw Sports Branding Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 4 · 3m 45y · 12 ran
1. 17. Skipthescales (IRE)11/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Adam Nicol · T: Philip Kirby
2. 26. Bako De La Saulaie (FR)9/2
3. 33. Fawsley Spirit (IRE)12/1
4. F5. Mon Palois (FR) · fell10/3 fav
2:15 Racing Uk Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 13. Aristo Du Plessis (FR)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Lucy Alexander · T: James Ewart
2. 25. Cornerstone Lad (GB)11/2
3. 36. Only Orsenfoolsies (GB)8/1
4. UR8. Mcgowan's Pass (GB) · unseated rider9/4 fav
2:50 Biggest Ever Jumps Season On Racinguk Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 1m 7f 36y · 7 ran
1. 12. Bouvreuil (FR)16/1Won by a length · J: Alain Cawley · T: Ben Haslam
2. 26. Movie Legend (GB)6/4 fav
3. 31. Just Cameron (GB)5/1
3:25 Watch Racing UK In Stunning HD Fillies' 'Junior' Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 77y · 10 ran
1. 13. Conchita (GER)9/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mr Aiden Blakemore · T: Nigel Tinkler
2. 22. Artichoke Heart (GB)5/1
3. 38. Sorbet (GB)3/1
4. 95. Mergeela (IRE)9/4 fav

Wetherby racecourse statistics →

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

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

5:15 Sun Racing Top Tips & Previews Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 142y · 13 ran
1. 113. Tagle (IRE)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: P J McDonald · T: Ivan Furtado
2. 27. Bubbly (GB)9/1
3. 33. Screaming Gemini (IRE)9/1
5:45 Ladbrokes Home Of The Odds Boost EBF Novice Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 142y · 11 ran
1. 16. New King (GB)11/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Robert Havlin · T: John Gosden
2. 22. Crimewave (IRE)22/1
3. 31. Fields Of Athenry (USA)2/1 fav
6:15 Ladbrokes Home Of The Odds Boost EBF Novice Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 142y · 10 ran
1. 18. Sucellus (GB)11/4Won by half a length · J: Robert Havlin · T: John Gosden
2. 25. Nabbeyl (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 39. Water's Edge (IRE)8/1
6:45 Ladbrokes Conditions Stakes (All-Weather Championships Fast-Track Qualifier) (Plus 10) Flat · Class 2 · 6f 20y · 7 ran
1. 12. Deputise (GB)4/1Won by a neck · J: Tom Marquand · T: William Haggas
2. 25. Shining Armor (GB)10/1
3. 38. You Never Can Tell (IRE)9/2
4. 74. Quiet Endeavour (IRE)2/1 fav
7:15 Betway Sprint Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 20y · 12 ran
1. 112. Laubali (GB)14/1Won by a length · J: Adam Kirby · T: David O'Meara
2. 26. Katheefa (USA)11/2
3. 34. Anonymous John (IRE)12/1
4. 410. Monumental Man (GB)9/2 fav
7:45 Betway Heed Your Hunch Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f 51y · 10 ran
1. 12. Grey Britain (GB)2/1 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: John Ryan
2. 24. Restorer (GB)4/1
3. 38. Final (GB)22/1
8:15 Betway Live Casino Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 51y · 9 ran
1. 14. Ramsbury (GB)11/10 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Charlie Fellowes
2. 25. Temur Khan (GB)25/1
3. 37. Cloudlam (GB)4/1
8:45 Betway Vegas Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 104y · 13 ran
1. 17. Turn Of Luck (IRE)11/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Nicola Currie · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 213. Creative Talent (IRE)22/1
3. 32. Man Of Verve (IRE)5/1 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 43 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 favourites16 of 41 won39.0% · 41 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 £1.82Staked £41.00, returned £42.82 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSecret Reprieve (IRE) 50/1The 1:25 Native River Supports The IJF Novices' Hurdle at Chepstow
Joint favourites0 of 5 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	2	6	7	0 of 3 won
Chepstow	5	7	7	—
Navan	4	7	7	—
Sandown	2	7	7	—
Wetherby	1	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	2	7	8	0 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 8 December 2018?: 43 races across 6 meetings were run on 8 December 2018: Aintree (7 races), Chepstow (7 races), Navan (7 races), Sandown (7 races), Wetherby (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Aintree, Chepstow, Sandown, Wetherby and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Navan 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 8 December 2018?: Aintree: Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Heavy (Turf); Navan: Good (Turf); Sandown: Heavy (Turf); Wetherby: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 8 December 2018?: Outright favourites won 16 of 41 on 8 December 2018 (39.0%); joint favourites won 0 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £41.00 and returned £42.82 — a profit of £1.82. 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 Secret Reprieve (IRE) at 50/1 in the 1:25 Native River Supports The IJF Novices' Hurdle at Chepstow.
What was the feature race on 8 December 2018?: The feature race was the 1:50 randoxhealth.com Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Sandown, won by Dynamite Dollars (FR) (9/2).
What time was the first race on 8 December 2018?: The first race was the 11:55 Betway Heed Your Hunch Novices' Hurdle at Aintree; the last was the 8:45 Betway Vegas Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).