What horse racing was on 22 December 2018?

34 races across 5 meetings were run on 22 December 2018: Ascot (6 races), Haydock (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Newcastle (7 races) and Thurles (7 races). That is Ascot, Haydock, Lingfield (AW) and Newcastle in Great Britain; Thurles 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 22 December 2018?

Ascot: Soft (Turf); Haydock: Heavy (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle: Soft (Turf); Thurles: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 22 December 2018?

Outright favourites won 13 of 33 on 22 December 2018 (39.4%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £33.00 and returned £30.38 — a loss of £2.62. 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 Rock On Fruity (IRE) at 40/1 in the 1:20 Happy 60th Birthday Simon Pearce Handicap Chase at Newcastle.

What was the feature race on 22 December 2018?

The feature race was the 2:25 JLT Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Long Walk Hurdle) (Grade 1) at Ascot, won by Paisley Park (IRE) (8/1).

What time was the first race on 22 December 2018?

The first race was the 11:40 Best Odds Guaranteed At 188Bet Handicap Hurdle at Newcastle; the last was the 3:40 Fogarty Concrete (Pro/Am) Flat Race at Thurles.

Racing Results

Saturday 22 December 2018

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34 races were run across 5 meetings on 22 December 2018: Ascot, Haydock, Lingfield (AW), Newcastle and Thurles.

Ascot Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

12:40 Foundation Developments Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 118y · 13 ran
1. 19. Casko D'airy (FR)16/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 213. Big Man Clarence (IRE)40/1
3. 31. Newtide (IRE)11/2
4. 1012. Almost Gold (IRE)7/2 fav
1:15 Sebastian's Action Trust Graduation Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f 8y · 5 ran
1. 15. Kildisart (IRE)5/4 favWon by a short head · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Ben Pauling
2. 21. Activial (FR)5/2
3. 33. Dolos (FR)5/2
1:50 My Pension Expert Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 2f 175y · 10 ran
1. 15. Hell's Kitchen (GB)5/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Harry Fry
2. 21. Janika (FR)3/1 fav
3. 39. Movie Legend (GB)14/1
2:25 JLT Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Long Walk Hurdle) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m 97y · 11 ran
1. 14. Paisley Park (IRE)8/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 210. West Approach (GB)40/1
3. 38. Top Notch (FR)10/1
4. 72. Call Me Lord (FR)7/2 fav
3:00 Garrard Silver Cup Handicap Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 7f 180y · 12 ran
1. 16. Valtor (FR)33/1Won by 8 lengths · J: James Bowen · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 29. Jammin Masters (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Benatar (IRE)8/1
4. 85. Thomas Patrick (IRE)11/2 fav
3:35 Betfair Exchange Trophy (Handicap Hurdle) (Grade 3) Hurdle · Class 1 · 1m 7f 152y · 21 ran
1. 15. Mohaayed (GB)16/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 28. Lisp (IRE)13/2
3. 34. Western Ryder (IRE)7/1
4. 146. Mont Des Avaloirs (FR)5/1 fav

Ascot racecourse statistics →

Haydock Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

11:50 getsbk.com The Superprice Sportsbook Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 1m 7f 144y · 9 ran
1. 13. Cornerstone Lad (GB)11/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Billy Garritty · T: Micky Hammond
2. 26. Fin And Game (IRE)11/2
3. 39. Speed Company (IRE)5/1
12:25 Smarkets Betting Exchange Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 1m 7f 157y · 4 ran
1. 12. Brelan D'as (FR)15/8Won by half a length · J: Bryony Frost · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 24. Whatswrongwithyou (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 33. Go Long (IRE)9/1
1:00 Smarkets Betting Exchange Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 2f 191y · 7 ran
1. 17. Queenohearts (IRE)11/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Ciaran Gethings · T: Stuart Edmunds
2. 21. Danse Idol (IRE)5/2
3. 34. Off The Hook (IRE)40/1
1:35 Smarkets Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 1m 7f 157y · 9 ran
1. 11. Kauto Riko (FR)20/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Tom Gretton
2. 25. Zalvados (FR)4/1
3. 34. Shear Rock (IRE)7/2
4. PU3. Elixir Du Gouet (FR) · pulled up3/1 fav
2:05 50 Risk Free On Racing With Smarkets Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 2f 191y · 5 ran
1. 12. Ballymoy (IRE)5/6 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 23. Better Getalong (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Chti Balko (FR)5/2
2:40 Smarkets Tommy Whittle Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 6f 204y · 11 ran
1. 15. Daklondike (IRE)6/1Won by a length · J: Tom Scudamore · T: David Pipe
2. 211. Ballyarthur (IRE)10/1
3. 39. Whoshotwho (IRE)16/1
4. 97. Kimberlite Candy (IRE)4/1 fav
3:15 Smarkets Betting Exchange Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 6f 177y · 8 ran
1. 16. The Hollow Ginge (IRE)4/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 28. Silva Eclipse (GB)7/1
3. 32. Theo's Charm (IRE)5/2 fav

Haydock racecourse statistics →

Lingfield (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

12:00 Betway Boost Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 6y · 10 ran
1. 15. Social Butterfly (IRE)15/8 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Franny Norton · T: Mick Channon
2. 210. Stopdworldnletmeof (GB)7/1
3. 33. Sandfrankskipsgo (GB)8/1
12:35 Betway Sprint Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 6y · 7 ran
1. 16. It's All A Joke (IRE)11/2Won by a length · J: Pierre-Louis Jamin · T: Archie Watson
2. 27. Becker (GB)9/4 fav
3. 31. Bernie's Boy (GB)12/1
1:10 Ladbrokes EBF Novice Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1y · 11 ran
1. 19. Top Ranked (IRE)12/1Won by a neck · J: Luke Morris · T: James Tate
2. 26. Robert L'echelle (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Harvey Dent (GB)5/1
4. 65. Red Bond (IRE)3/1 fav
1:45 Ladbrokes Home Of The Odds Boost/ebf Stallions Breeding Winners Fillies' Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 1m 1y · 4 ran
1. 12. Ghazawaat (FR)2/5 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Robert Havlin · T: John Gosden
2. 25. Pride's Gold (USA)9/4
3. 34. Margie's Choice (GER)25/1
2:15 Betway Quebec Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 14. Wissahickon (USA)2/5 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Robert Havlin · T: John Gosden
2. 21. Big Country (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Scarlet Dragon (GB)10/1
2:50 Betway Heed Your Hunch Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f · 7 ran
1. 18. Redicean (GB)7/4 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Martin Harley · T: Alan King
2. 24. Seafarer (IRE)13/2
3. 31. Lord George (IRE)6/1
3:25 Betway Casino Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 13 ran
1. 19. Taurean Dancer (IRE)4/1Won by a neck · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Roger Teal
2. 211. Music Major (GB)14/1
3. 35. Zarrar (IRE)3/1 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Newcastle Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

11:40 Best Odds Guaranteed At 188Bet Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 98y · 12 ran
1. 13. Green Zone (IRE)11/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Ross Turner · T: Lisa Harrison
2. 29. Copt Hill (GB)9/2
3. 37. Fiosrach (IRE)25/1
4. 64. Bingo D'olivate (FR)5/4 fav
12:10 188Bet Casino Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f 91y · 6 ran
1. 13. Skipthescales (IRE)2/1 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Adam Nicol · T: Philip Kirby
2. 24. Little Bruce (IRE)9/1
3. 32. Western Rules (IRE)7/2
12:45 Bet & Watch At 188bet.co.uk Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 133y · 6 ran
1. 11. Buster Valentine (IRE)15/8Won by 1½ lengths · J: Henry Brooke · T: Ruth Jefferson
2. 23. Informateur (FR)6/4 fav
3. 32. I'm To Blame (IRE)2/1
1:20 Happy 60th Birthday Simon Pearce Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 19y · 8 ran
1. 11. Rock On Fruity (IRE)40/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Alain Cawley · T: Ben Haslam
2. 23. Gold Opera (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
3. 35. Chidswell (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
1:55 188Bet Mobile Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 133y · 7 ran
1. 13. Eternally Yours (GB)5/4 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Craig Nichol · T: Donald Whillans
2. 27. Rubytwo (GB)9/2
3. 36. Beyondtemptation (GB)12/1
2:30 188Bet Live Casino Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 75y · 6 ran
1. 11. Treshnish (FR)9/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Danny Cook · T: Sue Smith
2. 22. The Dubai Way (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 36. Mr Kit Cat (GB)33/1
3:05 188Bet Mobile Bet10 Get10 'Junior' Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f 139y · 11 ran
1. 17. Lossiemouth (GB)4/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Alan Johns · T: Tom Lacey
2. 21. Alright Sunshine (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 36. Foxey (GB)25/1

Newcastle racecourse statistics →

Thurles Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

12:15 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase Chase · 3m 121y · 8 ran
1. 16. Moonshine Bay (IRE)11/8 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 28. Westland Row (IRE)14/1
3. 31. Aherlow (IRE)10/1
12:50 Molony Cup Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 3m 121y · 14 ran
1. 111. Loch Luatha (IRE)12/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Daniel Holden · T: L Young
2. 22. Gunfire Reef (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 314. Fergiethelegend (IRE)20/1
1:25 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 2f · 11 ran
1. 111. Seskin Flyer (IRE)10/3Won by 8 lengths · J: Kevin Brouder · T: Patrick Carey
2. 28. Barna Venture (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 310. Fairymount Boy (IRE)13/2
2:00 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Boreen Belle Mares Novice Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · 2m · 5 ran
1. 13. Honeysuckle (GB)8/11 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 21. Sassy Diva (IRE)3/1
3. 32. Beautiful Citi (IRE)8/1
2:35 Jimmy Neville Memorial Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 16. The King Of Brega (IRE)11/1Won by a neck · J: Dylan Robinson · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 24. Political Policy (IRE)10/1
3. 37. Like An Open Book (IRE)11/2
4. 72. Scheu Time (IRE)5/2 fav
3:10 Horse & Jockey Hotel Rated Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 7f 36y · 8 ran
1. 14. Plan Of Attack (IRE)7/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mr B O'Neill · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 29. Stacks Mountain (GB)9/2
3. 33. Western Honour (IRE)7/2
4. 52. Stay Humble (IRE)7/4 fav
3:40 Fogarty Concrete (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 10 ran
1. 15. Grand Mogul (IRE)11/8 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Mr J J Codd · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 28. Young Dev (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Barntown (IRE)10/1

Thurles racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 34 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 favourites13 of 33 won39.4% · 33 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 £2.62Staked £33.00, returned £30.38 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerRock On Fruity (IRE) 40/1The 1:20 Happy 60th Birthday Simon Pearce Handicap Chase at Newcastle
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	1	6	6	—
Haydock	3	7	7	—
Lingfield (AW)	4	7	7	—
Newcastle	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Thurles	3	7	7	—

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 22 December 2018?: 34 races across 5 meetings were run on 22 December 2018: Ascot (6 races), Haydock (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Newcastle (7 races) and Thurles (7 races). That is Ascot, Haydock, Lingfield (AW) and Newcastle in Great Britain; Thurles 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 22 December 2018?: Ascot: Soft (Turf); Haydock: Heavy (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle: Soft (Turf); Thurles: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 22 December 2018?: Outright favourites won 13 of 33 on 22 December 2018 (39.4%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £33.00 and returned £30.38 — a loss of £2.62. 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 Rock On Fruity (IRE) at 40/1 in the 1:20 Happy 60th Birthday Simon Pearce Handicap Chase at Newcastle.
What was the feature race on 22 December 2018?: The feature race was the 2:25 JLT Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Long Walk Hurdle) (Grade 1) at Ascot, won by Paisley Park (IRE) (8/1).
What time was the first race on 22 December 2018?: The first race was the 11:40 Best Odds Guaranteed At 188Bet Handicap Hurdle at Newcastle; the last was the 3:40 Fogarty Concrete (Pro/Am) Flat Race at Thurles.