What horse racing was on 28 December 2018?

36 races across 6 meetings were run on 28 December 2018: Catterick (6 races), Leicester (6 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (8 races), Lingfield (AW) (8 races) and Pau (1 race). That is Catterick, Leicester and Lingfield (AW) in Great Britain; Leopardstown and Limerick in Ireland; Pau 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 28 December 2018?

Catterick: Good To Soft (Turf); Leicester: Good (Turf); Leopardstown: Good To Yielding (Turf); Limerick: Soft (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Pau: Very Soft.

How did the favourites do on 28 December 2018?

Outright favourites won 11 of 32 on 28 December 2018 (34.4%); joint favourites won 3 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £28.40 — a loss of £3.60. 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 Chosen Hour (IRE) at 20/1 in the 3:20 Parkway Shopping Centre Handicap Hurdle at Limerick.

What was the feature race on 28 December 2018?

The feature race was the 1:50 Squared Financial Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Apple's Jade (FR) (8/13F).

What time was the first race on 28 December 2018?

The first race was the 11:35 Betway Casino Apprentice Selling Stakes at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 3:50 Frontline Security Flat Race at Limerick.

Racing Results

Friday 28 December 2018

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36 races were run across 6 meetings on 28 December 2018: Catterick, Leicester, Leopardstown, Limerick, Lingfield (AW) and Pau.

Catterick Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/2

12:25 Introducing Racing Tv Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 156y · 11 ran
1. 12. Another Theatre (IRE)5/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Jeremiah McGrath · T: Henry Oliver
2. 21. Foxtrot Juliet (GB)3/1
3. 34. Graceland (FR)9/4
1:00 Millbry Hill Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 3f 51y · 6 ran
1. 14. Djarkevi (FR)4/1Won by 13 lengths · J: Ross Chapman · T: L J Morgan
2. 22. Budarri (GB)8/1
3. 35. Paddling (FR)4/1
4. PU6. Chasing Headlights (IRE) · pulled up9/4 fav
1:35 Go Racing In Yorkshire Winter Festival Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 66y · 9 ran
1. 11. Arthur Mac (IRE)5/4 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Liam Heard · T: Henry Oliver
2. 28. The Steward (USA)12/1
3. 36. Speedy Cargo (IRE)10/3
2:05 Racingtv.com Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 1m 7f 145y · 8 ran
1. 17. Lucarno Dancer (GB)9/2Won by a neck · J: Callum Whillans · T: Donald Whillans
2. 21. Ballasalla (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 33. Domestic Diva (IRE)17/2
2:40 Five Years On Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 54y · 10 ran
1. 19. Nortonthorpelegend (IRE)4/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Henry Brooke · T: Rebecca Menzies
2. 28. Achill Road Boy (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Iskabeg Lane (IRE)3/1 fav
3:15 Racing Again New Year's Day Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 1f 71y · 7 ran
1. 14. Nemean Lion (IRE)3/1 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Harry Teal · T: Philip Kirby
2. 25. Samtu (IRE)12/1
3. 37. Waltz Darling (IRE)4/1

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Leicester Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 4 · Biggest winner 9/1

12:50 Liz Raphael Celebration Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 9 ran
1. 16. Lomachenko (IRE)9/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 21. Accordingtogino (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 37. Milanstorm (IRE)11/4
1:25 Tap 'n' Shower Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 1m 7f 113y · 11 ran
1. 11. Bright Forecast (IRE)11/8 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Ben Pauling
2. 25. Humble Hero (IRE)7/2
3. 37. Tegerek (FR)10/1
1:55 Leicestershire Silver Fox Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 45y · 8 ran
1. 18. Copper West (IRE)5/2 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Tom George
2. 29. Astracad (FR)7/1
3. 36. Steel Wave (IRE)12/1
2:30 Great Glen Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 45y · 3 ran
1. 13. Desirable Court (IRE)8/1Won by half a length · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 21. Amour de Nuit (IRE)4/11 fav
3. 32. Pauls Hill (IRE)7/2
3:05 Leicestershire Bronze Fox Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 1m 7f 113y · 11 ran
1. 17. Ar Mest (FR)3/1 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 28. Percy Street (GB)3/1 jt-fav
3. 310. Sparky Stowaway (IRE)18/1
3:40 Old Year Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 1m 7f 201y · 3 ran
1. 12. Le Precieux (FR)5/4 jt-favWon by 16 lengths · J: Joshua Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 21. Cybalko (FR)5/4 jt-fav
3. 33. By Rail (GB)4/1

Leicester racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Good To Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

12:10 Sky Sports Racing Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f 35y · 16 ran
1. 110. Malinas Jack (GB)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 28. Foxy Jacks (IRE)20/1
3. 35. Diol Ker (FR)20/1
4. 96. Elite Charboniere (FR)4/6 fav
12:45 Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) Hurdle · 3m · 23 ran
1. 112. Cuneo (FR)12/1Won by half a length · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 23. Walk To Freedom (IRE)10/1
3. 311. Thermistocles (IRE)7/1 jt-fav
1:20 Ballymaloe Foods Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 5f · 6 ran
1. 14. Gun Digger (IRE)3/1Won by 18 lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 26. Whisperinthebreeze (GB)6/1
3. 35. Tower Bridge (IRE)3/1
4. F2. Bacardys (FR) · fell9/4 fav
1:50 Squared Financial Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 3m · 7 ran
1. 17. Apple's Jade (FR)8/13 favWon by 26 lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 23. Early Doors (FR)22/1
3. 31. Bapaume (FR)8/1
2:25 Irish Daily Star Christmas Handicap Hurdle (80-116) Hurdle · 2m 4f 35y · 23 ran
1. 113. The Church Gate (IRE)8/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Matthew J Smith
2. 25. Lake Takapuna (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 316. Fruits Of Glory (IRE)20/1
3:00 Savills Chase (Grade 1) Chase · 3m · 11 ran
1. 17. Kemboy (FR)8/1Won by 7½ lengths · J: David Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 28. Monalee (IRE)11/2
3. 310. Road To Respect (IRE)9/4 fav
3:35 Midland Legal Solicitors Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 5 ran
1. 12. Ash Hill (IRE)Evens favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Mr Derek O'Connor · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 25. The Blame Game (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Hell On Earth (IRE)9/4

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Limerick Soft · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

12:00 Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f · 9 ran
1. 14. Melly And Me (IRE)5/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Jonathan Moore · T: Noel Meade
2. 29. Wild Rumour (IRE)25/1
3. 35. Life Isfor Living (IRE)4/1
12:30 D Pack Packaging Rated Novice Chase Chase · 2m 1f 160y · 9 ran
1. 18. Redhotfillypeppers (IRE)6/4 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. R'evelyn Pleasure (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Reach Up (GB)25/1
1:05 Cube Veterans Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 6f 120y · 10 ran
1. 15. Lilshane (IRE)10/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Kevin Brouder · T: Thomas P O'Connor
2. 27. Laid Back Luke (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Flemenstorm (IRE)8/1
4. PU6. Undressed (FR) · pulled up4/5 fav
1:40 Irish Independent Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · 2m · 5 ran
1. 12. Espoir D'allen (FR)7/2Won by 8 lengths · J: Jody McGarvey · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 25. Stormy Ireland (FR)4/6 fav
3. 33. Saglawy (FR)11/2
2:10 Future Ticketing.ie Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 15 ran
1. 18. Press Conference (IRE)3/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Niall P Madden · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 22. Annamix (FR)4/6 fav
3. 39. The Shunter (IRE)20/1
2:45 Parkway Shopping Centre Handicap Hurdle (80-102) (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m 5f · 18 ran
1. 14. Owl Creek Bridge (IRE)9/2 jt-favWon by 6½ lengths · J: Conor McNamara · T: E McNamara
2. 21. Shar Whats Therush (IRE)8/1
3. 319. Northern Emperor (IRE)25/1
3:20 Parkway Shopping Centre Handicap Hurdle (80-102) (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m 5f · 17 ran
1. 16. Chosen Hour (IRE)20/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Phillip Enright · T: Sean Aherne
2. 29. Bazarov (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Gliondar Mo Chroi (IRE)12/1
4. 47. Lady Quill (IRE)7/2 fav
3:50 Frontline Security Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 9 ran
1. 17. Cobbler's Way (IRE)5/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Mr B O'Neill · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 22. La Tektor (FR)14/1
3. 38. Dinny Lacey (IRE)12/1
4. 46. Assemble (GB)11/8 fav

Limerick racecourse statistics →

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

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

11:35 Betway Casino Apprentice Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 5 ran
1. 12. Dutch Uncle (GB)7/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Megan Nicholls · T: Olly Murphy
2. 23. Whinging Willie (IRE)4/6 fav
3. 31. Contingency Fee (GB)16/1
12:05 Ladbrokes Nursery Flat · Class 6 · 7f 1y · 13 ran
1. 14. Freedom And Wheat (IRE)5/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: Brendan Powell
2. 28. Precision Prince (IRE)15/2
3. 310. Keep It Country Tv (GB)6/4 fav
12:40 Ladbrokes Home Of The Odds Boost EBF Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 1y · 13 ran
1. 11. Elamirr (IRE)4/1Won by half a length · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Roger Varian
2. 23. Enchanting Man (GB)13/8 fav
3. 37. Woods (IRE)8/1
1:15 Betway Stayers Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 7f 169y · 7 ran
1. 14. Monjeni (GB)9/2Won by a short head · J: Fran Berry · T: Ian Williams
2. 21. Rydan (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 32. Paddy A (IRE)7/1
1:45 sunracing.co.uk Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1y · 11 ran
1. 11. Let Rip (IRE)5/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Fran Berry · T: Henry Candy
2. 22. Oneovdem (GB)9/2
3. 35. Skydiving (GB)7/2
2:20 Betway Heed Your Hunch Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 1y · 10 ran
1. 13. Tan (GB)9/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Alistair Rawlinson · T: Michael Appleby
2. 25. Highland Acclaim (IRE)10/1
3. 37. Hollander (GB)20/1
4. 910. Wotadoll (GB)3/1 fav
2:55 Follow Top Tipster Templegate At Sun Racing Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 7f 1y · 11 ran
1. 12. Cape Greco (USA)7/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: Jo Hughes
2. 21. Daring Guest (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 38. Baby Gal (GB)16/1
3:30 Follow Top Tipster Templegate At Sun Racing Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 7f 1y · 11 ran
1. 18. Kodiac Pearl (IRE)14/1Won by a head · J: Eoin Walsh · T: Tony Newcombe
2. 25. Athassel (GB)11/2
3. 311. Alligator (GB)9/1
4. 61. Odds On Oli (GB)7/2 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Pau Very Soft · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 1 of 1 · Biggest winner 12/5F

2:40 Prix TEC Rail (Prix de Mauleon) (Claiming Chase) Chase · 2m 7f · 7 ran
1. 1Telenomie (FR)12/5 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Benjamin Berenguer · T: Mme I Pacault
2. 2Sacha Green (FR)9/1
3. 3Asdesmar (FR)43/1

Pau racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 36 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 favourites11 of 32 won34.4% · 32 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 £3.60Staked £32.00, returned £28.40 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerChosen Hour (IRE) 20/1The 3:20 Parkway Shopping Centre Handicap Hurdle at Limerick
Joint favourites3 of 8 won37.5% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	3	6	6	—
Leicester	2	4	6	2 of 4 won
Leopardstown	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Limerick	2	7	8	1 of 2 won
Lingfield (AW)	1	8	8	—
Pau	1	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 28 December 2018?: 36 races across 6 meetings were run on 28 December 2018: Catterick (6 races), Leicester (6 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (8 races), Lingfield (AW) (8 races) and Pau (1 race). That is Catterick, Leicester and Lingfield (AW) in Great Britain; Leopardstown and Limerick in Ireland; Pau 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 28 December 2018?: Catterick: Good To Soft (Turf); Leicester: Good (Turf); Leopardstown: Good To Yielding (Turf); Limerick: Soft (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Pau: Very Soft.
How did the favourites do on 28 December 2018?: Outright favourites won 11 of 32 on 28 December 2018 (34.4%); joint favourites won 3 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £28.40 — a loss of £3.60. 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 Chosen Hour (IRE) at 20/1 in the 3:20 Parkway Shopping Centre Handicap Hurdle at Limerick.
What was the feature race on 28 December 2018?: The feature race was the 1:50 Squared Financial Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Apple's Jade (FR) (8/13F).
What time was the first race on 28 December 2018?: The first race was the 11:35 Betway Casino Apprentice Selling Stakes at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 3:50 Frontline Security Flat Race at Limerick.