What horse racing was on 9 December 2018?

29 races across 5 meetings were run on 9 December 2018: Cork (7 races), Huntingdon (7 races), Kelso (7 races), Punchestown (7 races) and Toulouse (FR) (1 race). That is Cork and Punchestown in Ireland; Huntingdon and Kelso in Great Britain; Toulouse (FR) 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 9 December 2018?

Cork: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Huntingdon: Good To Soft (Turf); Kelso: Good To Soft (Turf); Punchestown: Good (Turf); Toulouse (FR): Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 9 December 2018?

Outright favourites won 12 of 29 on 9 December 2018 (41.4%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £29.00 and returned £27.74 — a loss of £1.26. 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 Derrinross (IRE) at 16/1 in the 1:10 Kerry Group Stayers Novice Hurdle at Cork (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 9 December 2018?

The feature race was the 2:00 John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Min (FR) (EvensF).

What time was the first race on 9 December 2018?

The first race was the 12:00 New Jumps Season On Racing UK 'National Hunt' Auction Maiden Hurdle at Kelso; the last was the 3:40 Old House, Kill (Pro/Am) Flat Race at Punchestown.

Racing Results

Sunday 9 December 2018

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29 races were run across 5 meetings on 9 December 2018: Cork, Huntingdon, Kelso, Punchestown and Toulouse (FR).

Cork Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

12:05 Galtee 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 23 ran
1. 17. Maze Runner (IRE)13/8 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 212. Union Gap (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Band of Outlaws (IRE)10/3
12:40 Charleville Cheese Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 24 ran
1. 13. Come To Me (FR)11/4Won by 17 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 29. Lighthouse Warrier (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Getaway John (IRE)9/4 fav
1:10 Kerry Group Stayers Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · 3m · 6 ran
1. 11. Derrinross (IRE)16/1Won by 4 lengths · J: L P Dempsey · T: J P Dempsey
2. 26. Sams Profile (GB)4/1
3. 37. Pleasure Dome (GB)3/1
4. 54. Robin De Carlow (GB)6/5 fav
1:45 Kerry Group Hilly Way Chase (Grade 2) Chase · 2m 160y · 8 ran
1. 16. Castlegrace Paddy (IRE)13/2Won by 16 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: P A Fahy
2. 23. Doctor Phoenix (IRE)9/1
3. 37. Special Tiara (GB)8/1
4. F2. Great Field (FR) · fell4/7 fav
2:15 Kerry Group Irish EBF Mares Novice Chase (Grade 3) Chase · 2m 160y · 10 ran
1. 11. Camelia De Cotte (FR)11/4Won by 6 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 27. Moyhenna (IRE)14/1
3. 35. High School Days (USA)16/1
4. 44. Forge Meadow (IRE)9/4 fav
2:50 Low Low Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 13. Chatham Street Lad (IRE)9/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: L P Dempsey · T: Michael Winters
2. 212. Pound A Stroke (IRE)7/1
3. 310. Wait Here (IRE)13/2
3:20 Kerrymaid Novice Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 20 ran
1. 12. Ronald Pump (GB)11/1Won by a neck · J: Robbie Power · T: Matthew J Smith
2. 26. Eight And Bob (GB)2/1
3. 39. Youcantcallherthat (IRE)11/8 fav

Cork racecourse statistics →

Huntingdon Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/1

12:15 Fairfax And Favor Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 145y · 9 ran
1. 17. San Pedro De Senam (FR)11/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Niall Houlihan · T: Gary Moore
2. 26. Trigger Nichol (IRE)6/1
3. 35. Misty Bloom (IRE)8/1
4. 43. Midnight Glory (GB)5/2 fav
12:50 Highflyer Bloodstock Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f 129y · 7 ran
1. 11. Bags Groove (IRE)6/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Harry Fry
2. 22. Thomas Campbell (GB)4/1
3. 37. Red Rising (IRE)4/1
1:20 ABF The Soldiers' Charity Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 171y · 14 ran
1. 12. Brewin'upastorm (IRE)5/6 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Olly Murphy
2. 21. Brecon Hill (IRE)11/2
3. 313. Winston C (IRE)6/1
1:55 Goffs Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 1m 7f 171y · 12 ran
1. 12. William H Bonney (GB)7/2Won by a length · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alan King
2. 210. Great Hall (GB)20/1
3. 34. Eskendash (USA)7/1
4. 115. Sparkleandshine (IRE)11/4 fav
2:25 Tattersalls Ireland Edredon Bleu Chase (Registered As The Peterborough Chase) (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 3f 189y · 9 ran
1. 14. Charbel (IRE)13/8 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Kim Bailey
2. 21. God's Own (IRE)6/1
3. 39. Tea For Two (GB)13/2
3:00 Tattersalls Ireland Henrietta Knight Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race (Listed) NH Flat · Class 1 · 1m 7f 171y · 13 ran
1. 112. Timetochill (IRE)11/1Won by half a length · J: Ross Chapman · T: Kelly Morgan
2. 23. Emmas Joy (IRE)16/1
3. 311. Silver Forever (IRE)11/8 fav
3:30 Bentley Of Cambridge Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 129y · 10 ran
1. 11. Lord Getaway (IRE)17/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Leighton Aspell · T: James Evans
2. 210. Eaton Miller (IRE)11/2
3. 38. Arthur's Reuben (GB)9/1
4. UR4. Boughtbeforelunch (IRE) · unseated rider7/2 fav

Huntingdon racecourse statistics →

Kelso Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

12:00 New Jumps Season On Racing UK 'National Hunt' Auction Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 51y · 10 ran
1. 110. Romeo Brown (GB)Evens favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Chester Williams · T: Jane Williams
2. 211. West Coast Lass (IRE)7/2
3. 34. Big Bad Dream (IRE)14/1
12:30 Mrs Ivan Straker Paris Pike Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f 96y · 8 ran
1. 13. Donna's Diamond (IRE)10/11 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Chris Grant
2. 21. Castletown (FR)10/1
3. 32. Claud And Goldie (IRE)8/1
1:05 Persimmon Homes Scottish Borders National Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 4m 90y · 16 ran
1. 111. Harry The Viking (GB)16/1Won by half a length · J: Rachael McDonald · T: Sandy Thomson
2. 21. Calett Mad (FR)10/3 fav
3. 33. Progress Drive (IRE)10/1
1:35 Andersons Award Winning Butcher North Berwick Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 51y · 11 ran
1. 16. Xpo Universel (FR)7/4 favWon by 21 lengths · J: Aaron Anderson · T: Rebecca Menzies
2. 212. Las Tunas (FR)5/1
3. 39. Jokers And Rogues (IRE)16/1
2:10 Scotty Brand Veterans' Handicap Chase (Last Qualifying Leg Of The 2018 Veterans' Chase Series) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 6f 70y · 8 ran
1. 16. Cultram Abbey (GB)13/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Ryan Day · T: Nicky Richards
2. 27. Jet Master (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Upsilon Bleu (FR)5/1
4. 44. Band Of Blood (IRE)2/1 fav
2:40 EBF Mares' 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 189y · 11 ran
1. 18. Peters Cousin (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: Ryan Day · T: Nicky Richards
2. 27. Off The Hook (IRE)5/1
3. 311. Whiteoak Fleur (GB)33/1
4. 49. Sea Story (GB)13/8 fav
3:15 Biggest Ever Jumps Season On Racing UK Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 151y · 14 ran
1. 110. Border Victor (GB)9/2Won by a nose · J: Lorcan Murtagh · T: Barry Murtagh
2. 21. Scales Of Justice (IRE)17/2
3. 311. Chocolat Noir (IRE)8/1
4. 102. Triangle Rock (IRE)5/2 fav

Kelso racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

12:20 Join Our 2019 Members Club From Just 150 Rated Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 5 ran
1. 11. Due Reward (IRE)5/2Won by 9 lengths · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 22. Minella Times (IRE)10/1
3. 35. Count Simon (IRE)5/1
4. 53. Ballyneety (GB)Evens fav
12:55 Punchestown Racecourse Of The Year Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 18 ran
1. 115. Tornado Flyer (IRE)4/9 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 214. Take Revenge (IRE)33/1
3. 38. Dream Conti (FR)10/1
1:25 Sherry Fitzgerald Lettings Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 18 ran
1. 114. Artic Pearl (GB)8/1Won by half a length · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: Martin Brassil
2. 213. Jake Peter (IRE)8/1
3. 311. Smithscorner (IRE)8/1
4. 74. Grotesque (GB)4/1 fav
2:00 John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase (Grade 1) Chase · 2m 4f 40y · 5 ran
1. 13. Min (FR)Evens favWon by 1½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 25. Shattered Love (IRE)5/2
3. 31. Balko Des Flos (FR)5/1
2:30 GAIN Supporting Laois GAA Beginners Chase Chase · 2m · 12 ran
1. 15. Getabird (IRE)4/7 favWon by 7½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Articulum (IRE)8/1
3. 39. Moon Over Germany (IRE)8/1
3:05 K Club Handicap Chase Chase · 3m 1f 150y · 13 ran
1. 18. Se Mo Laoch (IRE)9/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Mr Derek O'Connor · T: Brian M McMahon
2. 23. Snugsborough Hall (IRE)9/1
3. 32. Cresus De Grissay (FR)9/1
3:40 Old House, Kill (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 11 ran
1. 14. Embittered (IRE)9/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Mr T Hamilton · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 28. Santana Plessis (FR)4/6 fav
3. 32. Cenotice (GB)5/1

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

Toulouse (FR) Heavy · Turf · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 0 of 1 · Biggest winner 87/10

2:50 Prix Max Sicard - 17th Etape du Defi du Galop () (3yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 14 ran
1. 19. Falcao Negro (GB)87/10Won by 5½ lengths · J: Mlle Coralie Pacaut · T: Henk Grewe
2. 21. Almorox (GB)10/1
3. 38. Caravagio (FR)10/1
4. 65. Momour (USA)4/1 fav

Toulouse 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 favourites12 of 29 won41.4% · 29 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 £1.26Staked £29.00, returned £27.74 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerDerrinross (IRE) 16/1The 1:10 Kerry Group Stayers Novice Hurdle at Cork · one of 2 winners at that price

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Cork	2	7	7	—
Huntingdon	3	7	7	—
Kelso	3	7	7	—
Punchestown	4	7	7	—
Toulouse (FR)	0	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 9 December 2018?: 29 races across 5 meetings were run on 9 December 2018: Cork (7 races), Huntingdon (7 races), Kelso (7 races), Punchestown (7 races) and Toulouse (FR) (1 race). That is Cork and Punchestown in Ireland; Huntingdon and Kelso in Great Britain; Toulouse (FR) 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 9 December 2018?: Cork: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Huntingdon: Good To Soft (Turf); Kelso: Good To Soft (Turf); Punchestown: Good (Turf); Toulouse (FR): Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 9 December 2018?: Outright favourites won 12 of 29 on 9 December 2018 (41.4%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £29.00 and returned £27.74 — a loss of £1.26. 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 Derrinross (IRE) at 16/1 in the 1:10 Kerry Group Stayers Novice Hurdle at Cork (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 9 December 2018?: The feature race was the 2:00 John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Min (FR) (EvensF).
What time was the first race on 9 December 2018?: The first race was the 12:00 New Jumps Season On Racing UK 'National Hunt' Auction Maiden Hurdle at Kelso; the last was the 3:40 Old House, Kill (Pro/Am) Flat Race at Punchestown.