What horse racing was on 15 December 2018?

46 races across 7 meetings were run on 15 December 2018: Cheltenham (7 races), Deauville (FR) (2 races), Doncaster (7 races), Fairyhouse (IRE) (7 races), Hereford (7 races), Newcastle (AW) (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Cheltenham, Doncaster, Hereford, Newcastle (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France; Fairyhouse (IRE) 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 15 December 2018?

Cheltenham: Good (Turf); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Doncaster: Good (Turf); Fairyhouse (IRE): Good To Yielding (Turf); Hereford: Soft (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard To Slow (AW).

How did the favourites do on 15 December 2018?

Outright favourites won 10 of 43 on 15 December 2018 (23.3%); joint favourites won 0 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £43.00 and returned £24.94 — a loss of £18.06. 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 Goya Senora (FR) at 31/1 in the 11:50 Prix du Grand Chesnay at Deauville (FR).

What was the feature race on 15 December 2018?

The feature race was the 2:30 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Registered As The Bristol Novices' Hurdle) (Grade 2) at Cheltenham, won by Rockpoint (GB) (11/2).

What time was the first race on 15 December 2018?

The first race was the 11:20 Prix de Grandouet at Deauville (FR); the last was the 8:45 Ladbrokes Home Of The Odds Boost Novice Auction Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 15 December 2018

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46 races were run across 7 meetings on 15 December 2018: Cheltenham, Deauville (FR), Doncaster, Fairyhouse (IRE), Hereford, Newcastle (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW).

Cheltenham Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 7/1

12:10 JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (Novices' Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 1f · 7 ran
1. 15. Nelson River (GB)6/1Won by a length · J: Harry Bannister · T: Tony Carroll
2. 21. Fanfan Du Seuil (FR)11/4
3. 34. Katpoli (FR)3/1
4. UR6. Protektorat (FR) · unseated rider5/2 fav
12:45 Ryman Novices' Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m4½f · 5 ran
1. 11. Drovers Lane (IRE)3/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Rebecca Curtis
2. 23. Le Breuil (FR)3/1
3. 32. Jenkins (IRE)3/1
4. 54. The Russian Doyen (IRE)9/4 fav
1:20 Cheltenham Club Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m½f · 5 ran
1. 11. Ozzie The Oscar (IRE)11/4Won by 3½ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 23. Bun Doran (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 32. Theinval (FR)8/1
1:55 Caspian Caviar Gold Cup Handicap Chase Chase · Class 1 · 2m4½f · 12 ran
1. 11. Frodon (FR)7/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Bryony Frost · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 27. Cepage (FR)12/1
3. 315. Guitar Pete (IRE)13/2
4. 53. Rather Be (IRE)7/2 fav
2:30 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Registered As The Bristol Novices' Hurdle) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m · 8 ran
1. 17. Rockpoint (GB)11/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 24. Lisnagar Oscar (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Rocco (IRE)12/1
4. 62. Aye Aye Charlie (GB)15/8 fav
3:05 Unibet International Hurdle Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 1f · 8 ran
1. 17. Brain Power (IRE)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 23. Silver Streak (IRE)9/2
3. 38. Western Ryder (IRE)4/1 fav
3:40 OLBG.com Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m4½f · 9 ran
1. 13. Sensulano (IRE)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Noel Williams
2. 28. Oscar Rose (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Petticoat Tails (GB)11/2
4. 59. Ratoute Yutty (GB)5/2 fav

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

Deauville (FR) Standard · AW · 2 races · France

Outright favs won 0 of 2 · Biggest winner 31/1

11:20 Prix de Grandouet (Claimer) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 10 ran
1. 13. South Captiva (FR)26/5Won by a nose · J: Mlle Lily Le Pemp · T: Henk Grewe
2. 211. Rashiba (GER)53/10
3. 31. Ascot Angel (FR)21/10 fav
11:50 Prix du Grand Chesnay (Maiden) (Unraced 2yo Colts & Geldings) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 15 ran
1. 17. Goya Senora (FR)31/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Jerome Cabre · T: Y Barberot
2. 24. Trouville (FR)13/5 fav
3. 316. Deacon (GB)63/10

Deauville racecourse statistics →

Doncaster Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 7/2

11:50 bet365.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m½f · 6 ran
1. 12. Remember The Days (IRE)9/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Joe Colliver · T: Jedd O'Keeffe
2. 23. Kings Inn (IRE)7/2
3. 34. The Green Ogre (GB)5/2
12:25 bet365 Novices' Hurdle (Novices' Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m½f · 6 ran
1. 12. Esprit De Baileys (FR)5/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jack Quinlan · T: Amy Murphy
2. 23. Lunar Jet (GB)11/1
3. 31. Newtown Boy (IRE)8/13 fav
1:00 bet365.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f · 4 ran
1. 12. Amour De Nuit (IRE)15/8Won by 5 lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. The Unit (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 33. Value At Risk (GB)100/30
1:35 bet365 December Novices' Chase Chase · Class 1 · 3m · 4 ran
1. 13. Rocky's Treasure (IRE)11/8 favWon by 17 lengths · J: David Bass · T: Kim Bailey
2. 24. Theclockisticking (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Coup De Pinceau (FR)9/2
2:10 bet365 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m½f · 7 ran
1. 14. Equus Amadeus (IRE)7/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Tom Lacey
2. 21. Irish Roe (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 32. Cliffs Of Dover (GB)4/1
2:45 bet365 Summit Juvenile Hurdle Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m½f · 5 ran
1. 12. Quel Destin (FR)8/11 favWon by a neck · J: Harry Cobden · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 24. Elysees (IRE)15/2
3. 35. Oi The Clubb Oi's (GB)16/1
3:20 bet365 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m · 5 ran
1. 11. O O Seven (IRE)11/8 favWon by half a length · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 22. Go Conquer (IRE)7/4
3. 35. Straidnahanna (IRE)16/1

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse (IRE) Good To Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

12:05 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase Chase · 2m · 8 ran
1. 11. Campeador (FR)5/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Keith Donoghue · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 25. Roaring Bull (IRE)3/1
3. 37. School Lane (IRE)40/1
12:40 Sky Sports Racing Launching January 1st Handicap Chase Chase · 2m7½f · 11 ran
1. 19. Consharon Boy (IRE)6/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Terence O'Brien
2. 28. Kilkishen (IRE)25/1
3. 311. Nobody Home (IRE)3/1 fav
1:15 Download The Fastest Ever BoyleSports App 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 113. Havingagoodtime (GB)25/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 22. Bachelor (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Farid (FR)30/100 fav
1:50 Customise Your Bet With BoyleSports BetBuilder Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 12. Dunvegan (FR)3/1Won by 7½ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: P A Fahy
2. 216. Swordsman (IRE)33/1
3. 39. Mormon (IRE)12/1
4. BD3. Column Of Fire (IRE) · brought down13/8 fav
2:25 BoyleSports Bet 10 Euros Get 40 Euros Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 18. Clementina (FR)7/1Won by 2 lengths · J: E O'Connell · T: A J Martin
2. 26. Ming Dynasty (FR)8/1
3. 310. All The Chimneys (IRE)6/1
4. 54. Ilikedwayurthinkin (IRE)7/2 fav
3:00 BoyleXtra One Card Giving You Xtra Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 7f · 15 ran
1. 12. Brosna George (IRE)6/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: A L T Moore
2. 21. Clontarf (IRE)11/2
3. 36. Goodnightngodbless (IRE)7/2 fav
3:35 Irish Racing Yearbook Irish EBF 4yo Fillies Flat Race Flat · 2m · 15 ran
1. 114. Santa Rossa (IRE)25/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Mr M J O'Hare · T: Dermot A McLoughlin
2. 29. Fasola Tido (IRE)3/1 jt-fav
3. 316. Whatucallher (IRE)9/2

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

Hereford Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:00 Drive A George Smith Horsebox Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f · 14 ran
1. 14. Bandon Roc (GB)10/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Mikey Hamill · T: Kim Bailey
2. 21. Greyed A (IRE)9/2 jt-fav
3. 313. Maybe Plenty (GB)9/1
12:35 One Day Discount On A George Smith Horsebox Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m3½f · 16 ran
1. 11. Star Of Lanka (IRE)4/5 favWon by a short head · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Warren Greatrex
2. 26. Geordie B (GB)8/1
3. 315. Young Wolf (IRE)9/4
1:10 George Smith Horseboxes Mares' Handicap Chase (Series Final) Chase · Class 2 · 3m 1f · 8 ran
1. 11. Still Believing (IRE)9/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Mitchell Bastyan · T: Evan Williams
2. 26. Sheneededtherun (IRE)12/1
3. 311. Bennys Girl (IRE)16/1
4. PU10. Top And Drop (GB) · pulled up5/2 fav
1:45 Jump Into A George Smith Horsebox Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 11. First Drift (GB)25/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Max Kendrick · T: Ben Case
2. 29. Arian (IRE)16/1
3. 34. Notre Ami (IRE)16/1
4. RR7. Style De Garde (FR) · refused to race8/13 fav
2:20 George Smith Horseboxes Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m3½f · 12 ran
1. 17. Coeur Blimey (IRE)7/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Lucy Gardner · T: Sue Gardner
2. 210. Subcontinent (IRE)11/2
3. 312. Cougar Kid (IRE)16/1
4. PU9. Rough Night (IRE) · pulled up5/2 fav
2:55 Get Home Safely With George Smith Horseboxes Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m1½f · 8 ran
1. 12. Western Wave (FR)100/30 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Mr Noel George · T: Tom George
2. 25. Jully Les Buxy (GB)9/2
3. 33. Steel Bob (IRE)11/2
3:30 George Smith Horseboxes "Junior" Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 11. Arrivederci (FR)3/1Won by a neck · J: Nick Scholfield · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 26. Logan Rocks (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 34. Fanfan La Colmine (FR)5/1

Hereford racecourse statistics →

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

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

12:20 Betway Stayers Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m½f · 12 ran
1. 15. Grey Mist (GB)11/1Won by a short head · J: Jason Hart · T: Karen McLintock
2. 21. Trautmann (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 32. Donnachies Girl (IRE)4/1
12:55 Betway Stayers Conditions Stakes (All-Weather Championships Fast Track Qualifier) Flat · Class 2 · 2m½f · 8 ran
1. 18. Stargazer (IRE)9/1Won by a length · J: Robert Winston · T: Philip Kirby
2. 24. Festival Of Ages (USA)13/8 fav
3. 36. Higher Power (GB)3/1
1:30 Betway Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m4½f · 6 ran
1. 15. Persian Sun (GB)11/10 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Simon Crisford
2. 24. Jawshan (USA)9/4
3. 36. Tomorrow's Angel (GB)11/4
2:05 Betway Heed Your Hunch Handicap (Div I) Flat · Class 6 · 1m4½f · 10 ran
1. 11. Visitant (GB)11/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Josephine Gordon · T: David Thompson
2. 22. Glan Y Gors (IRE)20/1
3. 39. Dolphin Village (IRE)14/1
2:40 Betway Heed Your Hunch Handicap (Div II) Flat · Class 6 · 1m4½f · 9 ran
1. 12. Para Mio (IRE)11/10 favWon by a length · J: James Doyle · T: Seamus Durack
2. 24. Nearly There (GB)15/2
3. 31. Zealous (IRE)11/2
3:15 Ladbrokes Home Of The Odds Boost EBF Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 114. Red Hot (FR)10/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Barry McHugh · T: Richard Fahey
2. 21. Approach The City (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Enchanting Man (GB)7/2
4. DSQ11. Fabulist (GB) · disqualifiedEvens fav
3:50 sunracing.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 5 ran
1. 13. Sanaadh (GB)16/1Won by a head · J: Franny Norton · T: Michael Wigham
2. 25. Boy In The Bar (GB)100/30
3. 34. Tough Remedy (IRE)11/8 fav
4:20 Betway Sprint Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 13 ran
1. 16. Astraea (GB)16/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Nathan Evans · T: Michael Easterby
2. 21. Another Angel (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 310. Blue Suede (IRE)10/1

Newcastle (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 14/1

5:15 Betway Casino Handicap (Div I) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 12. Cuban Spirit (GB)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Fran Berry · T: Henry Candy
2. 211. Isabella Ruby (GB)50/1
3. 310. Stopdworldnletmeof (GB)14/1
4. 51. Zorawar (FR)3/1 fav
5:45 Betway Casino Handicap (Div II) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 11. Astrophysics (GB)11/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Callum Rodriguez · T: Lynn Siddall
2. 24. Invisible Storm (GB)25/1
3. 311. Pindaric (GB)3/1 fav
6:15 Betway Heed Your Hunch Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 16. El Hombre (GB)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Callum Rodriguez · T: Keith Dalgleish
2. 23. Desert Doctor (IRE)9/2
3. 38. Mayyasah (USA)7/2
4. 61. Glenamoy Lad (GB)2/1 fav
6:45 Betway Vegas Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 11 ran
1. 112. Yasir (USA)4/1Won by a head · J: David Probert · T: Sophie Leech
2. 25. Ice Canyon (GB)5/1
3. 39. Rainbow Jazz (IRE)12/1
4. 92. I'm A Believer (GB)7/2 fav
7:15 Betway Live Casino Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m1½f · 11 ran
1. 18. Michele Strogoff (GB)11/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Alistair Rawlinson · T: Michael Appleby
2. 29. Derek Duval (USA)14/1
3. 311. Kaser (IRE)14/1
4. 96. Well Suited (IRE)15/8 fav
7:45 Follow Top Tipster Templegate At Sun Racing Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 111. Critical Thinking (IRE)14/1Won by a length · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: David Loughnane
2. 29. Baltic Prince (IRE)28/1
3. 33. Manton Grange (GB)9/2
4. 108. Juanito Chico (IRE)7/2 fav
8:15 Follow Sun Racing On Twitter Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 11. Creek Harbour (IRE)7/2Won by a neck · J: Shane Kelly · T: Richard Hughes
2. 212. Tiger Eye (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 38. Stand N Deliver (GB)6/1
8:45 Ladbrokes Home Of The Odds Boost Novice Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 14. Rock Bottom (GB)13/8 favWon by half a length · J: Shane Kelly · T: Richard Hughes
2. 27. Jungle Secret (IRE)3/1
3. 33. Milldean Panther (GB)16/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 46 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 favourites10 of 43 won23.3% · 43 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 £18.06Staked £43.00, returned £24.94 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerGoya Senora (FR) 31/1The 11:50 Prix du Grand Chesnay at Deauville (FR)
Joint favourites0 of 6 won0.0% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Cheltenham	0	7	7	—
Deauville (FR)	0	2	2	—
Doncaster	4	7	7	—
Fairyhouse (IRE)	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Hereford	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Newcastle (AW)	2	7	8	0 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	1	8	8	—

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 15 December 2018?: 46 races across 7 meetings were run on 15 December 2018: Cheltenham (7 races), Deauville (FR) (2 races), Doncaster (7 races), Fairyhouse (IRE) (7 races), Hereford (7 races), Newcastle (AW) (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Cheltenham, Doncaster, Hereford, Newcastle (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France; Fairyhouse (IRE) 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 15 December 2018?: Cheltenham: Good (Turf); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Doncaster: Good (Turf); Fairyhouse (IRE): Good To Yielding (Turf); Hereford: Soft (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard To Slow (AW).
How did the favourites do on 15 December 2018?: Outright favourites won 10 of 43 on 15 December 2018 (23.3%); joint favourites won 0 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £43.00 and returned £24.94 — a loss of £18.06. 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 Goya Senora (FR) at 31/1 in the 11:50 Prix du Grand Chesnay at Deauville (FR).
What was the feature race on 15 December 2018?: The feature race was the 2:30 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Registered As The Bristol Novices' Hurdle) (Grade 2) at Cheltenham, won by Rockpoint (GB) (11/2).
What time was the first race on 15 December 2018?: The first race was the 11:20 Prix de Grandouet at Deauville (FR); the last was the 8:45 Ladbrokes Home Of The Odds Boost Novice Auction Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW).