What horse racing was on 31 December 2018?

29 races across 4 meetings were run on 31 December 2018: Lingfield (AW) (8 races), Punchestown (7 races), Uttoxeter (7 races) and Warwick (7 races). That is Lingfield (AW), Uttoxeter and Warwick in Great Britain; Punchestown 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 31 December 2018?

Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Punchestown: Good (Turf); Uttoxeter: Soft (Turf); Warwick: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 31 December 2018?

Outright favourites won 6 of 26 on 31 December 2018 (23.1%); joint favourites won 1 of 7. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £19.08 — a loss of £6.92. 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 Breesy Mountain (IRE) at 25/1 in the 3:00 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle at Punchestown.

What time was the first race on 31 December 2018?

The first race was the 11:40 Ladbrokes Nursery at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 3:45 'Thank You To Major Charlie Moore' EBF Mares' Maiden Open NH Flat Race at Uttoxeter.

Racing Results

Monday 31 December 2018

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29 races were run across 4 meetings on 31 December 2018: Lingfield (AW), Punchestown, Uttoxeter and Warwick.

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

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 13/2

11:40 Ladbrokes Nursery Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1y · 4 ran
1. 11. Seductive Moment (GER)5/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Mark Johnston
2. 23. Um Shama (IRE)3/1
3. 32. Aleeka (USA)2/1
12:10 Ladbrokes Home Of The Odds Boost Novice Median Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 1y · 13 ran
1. 13. Crackling (IRE)2/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Rob Hornby · T: Martyn Meade
2. 24. Gin Palace (GB)Evens fav
3. 310. Invincible Sea (IRE)66/1
12:45 sunracing.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 1y · 12 ran
1. 14. Documenting (GB)3/1 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Kevin Frost
2. 27. Diocles Of Rome (IRE)7/2
3. 31. Swift Approval (IRE)8/1
1:15 Betway Heed Your Hunch Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 1y · 8 ran
1. 11. Deeds Not Words (IRE)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: J F Egan · T: Michael Wigham
2. 29. At Your Service (GB)3/1
3. 32. Mother of Dragons (IRE)14/1
4. 65. Billyoakes (IRE)5/2 fav
1:50 Sun Racing Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 1y · 6 ran
1. 11. Arcanada (IRE)3/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 24. Chevallier (GB)17/2
3. 33. Eljaddaaf (IRE)18/1
4. 62. Breathless Times (GB)11/8 fav
2:20 Betway Boost Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 12. Cosmeapolitan (GB)11/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: David Probert · T: Alan King
2. 23. Caspar The Cub (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 31. Seafarer (IRE)4/1
2:55 Betway Sprint Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 5f 6y · 10 ran
1. 15. Mercers (GB)13/2Won by a length · J: Jason Watson · T: Paddy Butler
2. 24. Fareeq (GB)3/1
3. 37. Pharoh Jake (GB)25/1
4. 52. Holy Tiber (IRE)11/4 fav
3:25 Betway Sprint Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 5f 6y · 7 ran
1. 11. Impart (GB)3/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Liam Jones · T: Laura Mongan
2. 26. Stopdworldnletmeof (GB)15/8 fav
3. 39. Celerity (IRE)20/1

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

12:15 Tote Supporting Irish Racing Beginners Chase Chase · 3m 1f 50y · 7 ran
1. 14. Shady Operator (IRE)7/4 favWon by a short head · J: Mark Walsh · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 21. Ballyward (IRE)9/4
3. 32. C'est Jersey (FR)7/2
12:50 Join Us In The New Year On thetote.com Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 50y · 9 ran
1. 16. Barna Venture (IRE)7/2 co-favWon by 4¾ lengths · J: D G Hogan · T: Denis Gerard Hogan
2. 25. Whatsinthecorner (IRE)7/2 co-fav
3. 31. Monatomic (IRE)7/2 co-fav
1:20 Tote Pays Dividends Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 14. Bachasson (FR)9/4Won by 2¼ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Darasso (FR)7/1
3. 33. Scarpeta (FR)13/8 fav
1:55 Small Stakes Big Wins With Tote 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 22 ran
1. 13. Gardens of Babylon (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Mark Walsh · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 220. Surin (FR)9/2
3. 314. Way Back Home (IRE)5/1
4. F16. Fenta Des Obeaux (FR) · fell13/8 fav
2:25 Happy New Year From thetote.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 17. Blast Of Koeman (IRE)13/2Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Phillip Enright · T: Robert Tyner
2. 26. Brave Out (IRE)16/1
3. 39. Jake Peter (IRE)15/8 fav
3:00 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m · 22 ran
1. 113. Breesy Mountain (IRE)25/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Danny Hand · T: Shane Crawley
2. 217. Glendaars Warrior (IRE)9/2
3. 39. Hughies Bay (IRE)10/1
4. F15. Longtimesincejaspr (IRE) · fell4/1 fav
3:30 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f · 14 ran
1. 18. Tens Or Better (IRE)10/3Won by a neck · J: Mr R O Harding · T: P A Fahy
2. 214. The Caddy Rose (IRE)10/1
3. 34. Daylight Katie (FR)4/1
4. 911. Golden Glory (IRE)3/1 fav

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

Uttoxeter Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

12:35 Ever So Sensible Restaurants Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 168y · 15 ran
1. 11. Delface (FR)9/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: David Pipe
2. 26. Georgian Firebird (GB)10/1
3. 310. Flanagans Field (IRE)8/1
4. 614. Blue April (FR)4/1 fav
1:05 Sun Racing Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 70y · 11 ran
1. 11. Ardlethen (IRE)9/4 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 25. Good And Hardy (IRE)7/1
3. 38. Oscar Ceremony (IRE)17/2
1:40 Elite Reception Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2y · 11 ran
1. 11. The Ogle Gogle Man (IRE)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Charlie Mann
2. 25. Pine Warbler (GB)7/1
3. 37. Dontminddboys (IRE)28/1
4. PU6. Gonnabegood (IRE) · pulled up11/4 fav
2:10 Moorland Racing Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 207y · 11 ran
1. 110. Burrows Park (FR)10/3 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Miss Lucy Turner · T: Venetia Williams
2. 28. Aliandy (IRE)10/1
3. 39. Turangi (GB)10/1
2:45 Robert Baskerville 2018-2019 Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 15. Calipso Collonges (FR)11/1Won by half a length · J: Richard Johnson · T: Olly Murphy
2. 22. Aintree My Dream (FR)7/2
3. 34. All Currencies (IRE)14/1
4. 66. The Bottom Bar (IRE)11/4 fav
3:15 Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 70y · 15 ran
1. 112. Oliver's Island (IRE)20/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Philip Armson · T: Sean Conway
2. 25. Costante Via (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 315. Helamis (GB)66/1
3:45 'Thank You To Major Charlie Moore' EBF Mares' Maiden Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 1m 7f 168y · 9 ran
1. 11. A Perfect Gift (IRE)6/4 favWon by half a length · J: Richard Johnson · T: Olly Murphy
2. 23. Farne (IRE)4/1
3. 34. Flow Away (IRE)33/1

Uttoxeter racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 18/1

12:25 Local Parking Security Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f · 15 ran
1. 16. Top Decision (IRE)6/1Won by a neck · J: Fergus Gregory · T: Samuel Drinkwater
2. 24. On Raglan Road (FR)10/1
3. 39. Sergio (IRE)50/1
12:55 British Stallion Studs EBF Mares' 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 11 ran
1. 111. Yellow Dockets (IRE)9/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 27. Printing Dollars (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 38. She Mite Bite (IRE)4/1
1:30 Local Parking Security Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 54y · 12 ran
1. 16. Lightentertainment (IRE)18/1Won by 6 lengths · J: David Bass · T: Barry Brennan
2. 212. Midnight Owle (GB)20/1
3. 38. Wisecracker (GB)7/2 fav
2:00 Local Parking Security Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 12 ran
1. 18. Commodore (FR)6/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Charlie Deutsch · T: Venetia Williams
2. 210. Goodnight Charlie (GB)20/1
3. 33. Muckle Roe (IRE)7/1
4. 72. Merry Milan (IRE)5/1 fav
2:35 LPS Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 15 ran
1. 115. His Dream (IRE)8/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 24. Captain Cargo (GB)7/1
3. 35. Quick Pick (IRE)11/2 jt-fav
3:05 Lps Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 112. Arquebusier (FR)12/1Won by half a length · J: Jamie Bargary · T: Emma-Jane Bishop
2. 26. Orchardstown Cross (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 35. Boughtbeforelunch (IRE)8/1
3:35 Local Parking Security Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 11. Nobby (GB)10/3Won by 8 lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alan King
2. 26. Mr Woody (IRE)11/2
3. 35. Fubar (IRE)9/2
4. 67. The Macon Lugnatic (GB)5/2 fav

Warwick 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 favourites6 of 26 won23.1% · 26 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 £6.92Staked £26.00, returned £19.08 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBreesy Mountain (IRE) 25/1The 3:00 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle at Punchestown
Joint favourites1 of 7 won14.3% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Lingfield (AW)	2	8	8	—
Punchestown	1	6	7	1 of 3 won
Uttoxeter	3	7	7	—
Warwick	0	5	7	0 of 4 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 31 December 2018?: 29 races across 4 meetings were run on 31 December 2018: Lingfield (AW) (8 races), Punchestown (7 races), Uttoxeter (7 races) and Warwick (7 races). That is Lingfield (AW), Uttoxeter and Warwick in Great Britain; Punchestown 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 31 December 2018?: Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Punchestown: Good (Turf); Uttoxeter: Soft (Turf); Warwick: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 31 December 2018?: Outright favourites won 6 of 26 on 31 December 2018 (23.1%); joint favourites won 1 of 7. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £19.08 — a loss of £6.92. 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 Breesy Mountain (IRE) at 25/1 in the 3:00 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle at Punchestown.
What time was the first race on 31 December 2018?: The first race was the 11:40 Ladbrokes Nursery at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 3:45 'Thank You To Major Charlie Moore' EBF Mares' Maiden Open NH Flat Race at Uttoxeter.