What horse racing was on 29 December 2018?

43 races across 6 meetings were run on 29 December 2018: Doncaster (7 races), Kelso (7 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races), Newbury (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (8 races). That is Doncaster, Kelso, Newbury and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Leopardstown and Limerick 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 29 December 2018?

Doncaster: Good (Turf); Kelso: Good (Turf); Leopardstown: Good (Turf); Limerick: Soft (Turf); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 29 December 2018?

Outright favourites won 14 of 41 on 29 December 2018 (34.1%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £41.00 and returned £35.56 — a loss of £5.44. 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 Benruben (IRE) at 33/1 in the 3:40 O'Driscoll O'Neil Insurance Brokers Flat Race at Leopardstown.

What was the feature race on 29 December 2018?

The feature race was the 1:55 Neville Hotels Novice Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Delta Work (FR) (8/15F).

What time was the first race on 29 December 2018?

The first race was the 11:30 Ladbrokes Nursery at Southwell (AW); the last was the 3:50 Irish Field Flat Race at Limerick.

Racing Results

Saturday 29 December 2018

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43 races were run across 6 meetings on 29 December 2018: Doncaster, Kelso, Leopardstown, Limerick, Newbury and Southwell (AW).

Doncaster Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

11:50 Mansionbet Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 128y · 12 ran
1. 13. Flash The Steel (IRE)6/1Won by half a length · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 27. Ey Up Rocky (GB)3/1 fav
3. 36. Speed Company (IRE)5/1
12:20 Mansionbet British EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 88y · 8 ran
1. 13. Hold The Note (IRE)3/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Mick Channon
2. 24. Ivilnoble (IRE)33/1
3. 36. My Story (IRE)25/1
4. 72. Seven De Baune (FR)6/4 fav
12:55 Napoleons Casino, Restaurant And Bar Sheffield Fillies' Juvenile Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 128y · 10 ran
1. 111. Via Delle Volte (GB)9/4 favWon by a length · J: Mr Tommie M O'Brien · T: Tom Lacey
2. 24. Gemologist (IRE)11/1
3. 37. Lady Cylla (GB)6/1
1:30 Mansionbet Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f 214y · 10 ran
1. 15. Treackle Tart (IRE)12/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Paul O'Brien · T: Charlie Longsdon
2. 28. Minella On Line (IRE)14/1
3. 36. Classic Ben (IRE)6/1
4. PU3. Station Master (IRE) · pulled up5/2 fav
2:05 Mansionbet Yorkshire Silver Vase Mares' Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f 115y · 5 ran
1. 14. Lady Buttons (GB)Evens favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Adam Nicol · T: Philip Kirby
2. 22. Rene's Girl (IRE)9/2
3. 35. Drinks Interval (GB)11/4
2:40 Mansionbet Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 78y · 3 ran
1. 13. Ballywood (FR)5/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Tom Cannon · T: Alan King
2. 21. Huntsman Son (IRE)7/4
3. 32. Kasakh Noir (FR)5/2
3:15 Mansionbet Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 84y · 8 ran
1. 15. Commodore Barry (IRE)9/4 favWon by a head · J: David Bass · T: Kim Bailey
2. 27. Blue Rambler (GB)11/1
3. 34. Ballyboker Breeze (IRE)5/1

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

Kelso Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

11:45 Roa/racing Post Owners' Jackpot Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 151y · 11 ran
1. 16. Mighty Thunder (GB)3/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Blair Campbell · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 210. Uptown Harry (IRE)40/1
3. 31. Captain Kurt (GB)100/1
4. RO8. Sam's Adventure (GB) · ran out13/8 fav
12:15 Introducing Racing TV Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 2f 39y · 5 ran
1. 17. Calivigny (IRE)6/1Won by a head · J: Lucy Alexander · T: N W Alexander
2. 22. Geronimo (GB)Evens fav
3. 31. Lough Derg Farmer (IRE)2/1
12:50 SPG Fire & Security Ltd Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 25y · 8 ran
1. 13. Alizee De Janeiro (FR)7/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Derek Fox · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 26. Tokaramore (GB)5/1
3. 32. Secret Escape (IRE)6/1
4. 61. Schiaparannie (GB)3/1 fav
1:25 Join Racing TV Now Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 1f 14y · 7 ran
1. 12. Charmant (FR)5/2Won by 9 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: James Ewart
2. 26. Instant Replay (IRE)10/1
3. 37. Rhymers Stone (GB)18/1
4. 53. Treshnish (FR)9/4 fav
2:00 Watch Racing TV Now Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 51y · 13 ran
1. 15. Elvis Mail (FR)10/3Won by 13 lengths · J: Lucy Alexander · T: N W Alexander
2. 28. Raecius Felix (IRE)7/2
3. 310. Rollerruler (GB)125/1
4. 41. Goldencard (IRE)6/4 fav
2:35 Children's Immunology Trust Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 6f 70y · 3 ran
1. 13. Shades Of Midnight (GB)8/13 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Sandy Thomson
2. 22. Castletown (FR)7/1
3. 31. Donna's Diamond (IRE)9/4
3:10 Amateur Jockeys' Association Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 151y · 8 ran
1. 14. Dimple (FR)9/4 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Liam Quinlan · T: Sandy Thomson
2. 26. Landecker (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Katy Royal (GB)10/1

Kelso racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

12:10 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-123) Chase · 2m 5f · 11 ran
1. 13. Speaker Connolly (IRE)12/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Mr L P Gilligan · T: Alan Fleming
2. 26. Poker Party (FR)6/1
3. 31. Surf Instructor (IRE)8/1
12:45 Pigsback.com Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 12. Castlebawn West (IRE)7/2Won by a head · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 29. The Big Dog (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Dream Conti (FR)5/2 fav
1:20 Advent Insurance Irish EBF Mares Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 12. Good Thyne Tara (GB)9/2Won by half a length · J: David Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 28. Elimay (FR)4/1
3. 36. Limini (IRE)8/11 fav
1:55 Neville Hotels Novice Chase (Grade 1) Chase · 3m · 7 ran
1. 13. Delta Work (FR)8/15 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 26. Mortal (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Blow By Blow (IRE)10/1
2:30 Ryanair Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m · 6 ran
1. 15. Sharjah (FR)6/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 26. Supasundae (GB)7/2
3. 37. Tombstone (IRE)66/1
4. 54. Samcro (IRE)6/4 fav
3:05 Virgin Media Business Irish EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle (80-130) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 110. Clash Of D Titans (IRE)12/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Conor McNamara · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 24. Gallant John Joe (IRE)7/1
3. 314. Vanellope (IRE)25/1
4. 107. The Holy One (IRE)7/2 fav
3:40 O'Driscoll O'Neil Insurance Brokers Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 6 ran
1. 13. Benruben (IRE)33/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr Finian Maguire · T: John W Nicholson
2. 25. Conflated (IRE)9/1
3. 32. Mt Leinster (IRE)4/6 fav

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Limerick Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

12:25 BRC McMahon Reinforcements Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 18. Small Farm (IRE)14/1Won by a neck · J: Katie O'Farrell · T: W P Mullins
2. 22. Voix Des Tiep (FR)2/1
3. 36. Minella Indo (IRE)5/4 fav
1:00 Limerick Racecourse Vets Mares Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 3f 160y · 12 ran
1. 110. Pravalaguna (FR)11/4Won by 8 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 27. Moyhenna (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 39. Polar Present (IRE)33/1
1:35 Watch Sky Sports Racing On January 1st Rated Novice Chase Chase · 2m 6f 120y · 13 ran
1. 18. Internal Transfer (GB)3/1 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Donal McInerney · T: E McNamara
2. 213. Young Paddymc (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Cowboy Des Long (FR)5/1
2:10 Sky Sports Racing Launching January 1st Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · 3m · 6 ran
1. 11. Derrinross (IRE)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: L P Dempsey · T: J P Dempsey
2. 23. Defi Bleu (FR)11/4
3. 36. Pleasure Dome (GB)8/1
4. 64. Dorrells Pierji (FR)6/4 fav
2:45 Ryans Cleaning Event Specialists Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 17 ran
1. 11. Criq Sun (FR)16/1Won by a neck · J: Conor Orr · T: Mrs Lorna Fowler
2. 25. Epsilon Indi (IRE)12/1
3. 314. Sea Scorpion (IRE)14/1
4. 72. The Ballyboys (IRE)7/2 fav
3:20 IWP Home Improvement Centre Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 17. Hows Patsy (IRE)12/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Trevor Ryan · T: Stephen Ryan
2. 214. Wade Harper (IRE)33/1
3. 311. Moylisha Tim (IRE)20/1
4. PU12. Offshore Oscar (IRE) · pulled up7/4 fav
3:50 Irish Field Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f · 11 ran
1. 11. Active Force (IRE)15/8 favWon by half a length · J: Mr M J O'Hare · T: Noel Meade
2. 25. Latest Exhibition (IRE)16/1
3. 38. Fiddlerontheroof (IRE)12/1

Limerick racecourse statistics →

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

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

12:05 Betway 'Farewell To Richard Osgood' Juvenile Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 69y · 7 ran
1. 11. Song For Someone (GER)13/8 favWon by 9 lengths · J: James Nixon · T: Tom Symonds
2. 26. Praeceps (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Legal History (IRE)5/1
12:40 Betway 'Introductory' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 69y · 16 ran
1. 11. Champagne Platinum (IRE)Evens favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 29. Percy's Word (GB)16/1
3. 313. The Wolf (FR)9/1
1:15 Betway Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 92y · 5 ran
1. 14. Another Crick (GB)2/1 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Noel Williams
2. 23. Early Du Lemo (FR)5/2
3. 31. Swift Crusador (GB)9/4
1:50 Betway Heed Your Hunch Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f 118y · 8 ran
1. 12. I'm A Game Changer (IRE)13/2Won by a nose · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 23. Knight In Dubai (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Dragon D'estruval (FR)5/2 fav
2:25 Betway Mandarin Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 214y · 10 ran
1. 13. Carole's Destrier (GB)12/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Robert Dunne · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 24. Ballydine (IRE)11/2
3. 38. Scotchtown (IRE)10/1
4. 41. Reikers Island (IRE)9/4 fav
3:00 Betway Challow Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f 118y · 7 ran
1. 12. Champ (IRE)Evens favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 24. Getaway Trump (IRE)10/1
3. 35. Kateson (GB)9/2
3:35 Betway Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 6f 93y · 9 ran
1. 16. De Rasher Counter (GB)10/1Won by a neck · J: Adam Wedge · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 27. Walt (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Polydora (IRE)9/2
4. 71. Wenyerreadyfreddie (IRE)15/8 fav

Newbury racecourse statistics →

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

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

11:30 Ladbrokes Nursery Flat · Class 6 · 1m 13y · 10 ran
1. 13. Whenapoet (GB)15/8Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Theodore Ladd · T: Michael Appleby
2. 24. Fenjal (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 35. Dothraki (IRE)22/1
12:00 Ladbrokes Home Of The Odds Boost Novice Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 4f 214y · 5 ran
1. 13. Scale Force (GB)7/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Toby Eley · T: Gay Kelleway
2. 21. Rock Bottom (GB)8/11 fav
3. 32. Rock Party (IRE)14/1
12:35 sunracing.co.uk Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 14y · 9 ran
1. 11. Amouri Gleam (GB)11/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: James Sullivan · T: Ray Craggs
2. 26. Tum Tum (GB)11/4 jt-fav
3. 33. Ghazan (IRE)6/1
1:10 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 13y · 12 ran
1. 112. Gabrials Centurion (IRE)9/2Won by half a length · J: Barry McHugh · T: Richard Fahey
2. 27. Al Reef (IRE)14/1
3. 311. Sunshineandbubbles (GB)16/1
4. 910. Roman De Brut (IRE)4/1 fav
1:45 Betway Heed Your Hunch Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 4f 214y · 12 ran
1. 13. Classic Pursuit (GB)8/1Won by a neck · J: Luke Morris · T: Michael Appleby
2. 27. Samovar (GB)5/2 fav
3. 36. Casterbridge (GB)10/1
2:20 Betway Sprint Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f 16y · 11 ran
1. 110. Champagne Mondays (GB)5/1Won by a neck · J: Nicola Currie · T: Scott Dixon
2. 26. Poppy May (IRE)7/1
3. 39. Bawtry Lady (GB)50/1
4. 83. Diamond Pursuit (GB)3/1 fav
2:55 Betway Casino Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 14y · 10 ran
1. 12. Love Rat (GB)9/1Won by a nose · J: Theodore Ladd · T: Scott Dixon
2. 210. Sincerely Resdev (GB)5/1
3. 31. Di's Gift (GB)2/1 fav
3:30 Betway Casino Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 14y · 10 ran
1. 14. Anna Jammeela (GB)10/11 favWon by half a length · J: David Probert · T: Lucy Wadham
2. 22. Ruler Of The Nile (GB)9/2
3. 37. The Lock Master (IRE)10/1

Southwell (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 favourites14 of 41 won34.1% · 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 loss of £5.44Staked £41.00, returned £35.56 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBenruben (IRE) 33/1The 3:40 O'Driscoll O'Neil Insurance Brokers Flat Race at Leopardstown
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Doncaster	4	7	7	—
Kelso	2	7	7	—
Leopardstown	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Limerick	2	7	7	—
Newbury	4	7	7	—
Southwell (AW)	1	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 29 December 2018?: 43 races across 6 meetings were run on 29 December 2018: Doncaster (7 races), Kelso (7 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races), Newbury (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (8 races). That is Doncaster, Kelso, Newbury and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Leopardstown and Limerick 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 29 December 2018?: Doncaster: Good (Turf); Kelso: Good (Turf); Leopardstown: Good (Turf); Limerick: Soft (Turf); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 29 December 2018?: Outright favourites won 14 of 41 on 29 December 2018 (34.1%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £41.00 and returned £35.56 — a loss of £5.44. 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 Benruben (IRE) at 33/1 in the 3:40 O'Driscoll O'Neil Insurance Brokers Flat Race at Leopardstown.
What was the feature race on 29 December 2018?: The feature race was the 1:55 Neville Hotels Novice Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Delta Work (FR) (8/15F).
What time was the first race on 29 December 2018?: The first race was the 11:30 Ladbrokes Nursery at Southwell (AW); the last was the 3:50 Irish Field Flat Race at Limerick.