What horse racing was on 29 December 2019?

35 races across 5 meetings were run on 29 December 2019: Doncaster (7 races), Kelso (7 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Doncaster, Kelso 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 2019?

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

How did the favourites do on 29 December 2019?

Outright favourites won 11 of 31 on 29 December 2019 (35.5%); joint favourites won 1 of 9. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £29.11 — a loss of £1.89. 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 Northern Love (IRE) at 20/1 in the 3:30 Irish Field Handicap Hurdle at Limerick.

What was the feature race on 29 December 2019?

The feature race was the 1:55 Neville Hotels Novice Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Battleoverdoyen (IRE) (4/9F).

What time was the first race on 29 December 2019?

The first race was the 11:45 Every Race Live On Racing TV Maiden Hurdle at Kelso; the last was the 3:40 O'Driscoll O'Neil Insurance Brokers Flat Race at Leopardstown.

Racing Results

Sunday 29 December 2019

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35 races were run across 5 meetings on 29 December 2019: Doncaster, Kelso, Leopardstown, Limerick and Southwell (AW).

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 13/2

11:55 MansionBet Best Odds Guaranteed Doncaster Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 84y · 8 ran
1. 15. Boss Man Fred (IRE)10/11 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 24. Snow Leopardess (GB)6/1
3. 37. Little Bruce (IRE)16/1
12:25 MansionBet Faller Insurance Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 78y · 5 ran
1. 11. Maire Banrigh (GB)7/2Won by 13 lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 22. Baddesley Knight (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 34. Grey Diamond (FR)4/1
1:00 Owlerton Stadium Fillies' Juvenile Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 128y · 13 ran
1. 14. Fantastic Ms Fox (GB)13/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Leighton Aspell · T: Noel Williams
2. 22. Cuban Sun (GB)10/1
3. 313. Yauthym (GER)4/1
4. 411. Sainte Doctor (FR)5/4 fav
1:35 MansionBet At Doncaster Yorkshire Silver Vase Mares' Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f 115y · 7 ran
1. 13. Lady Buttons (GB)11/4Won by a head · J: Thomas Dowson · T: Philip Kirby
2. 22. Happy Diva (IRE)9/2
3. 34. La Bague Au Roi (FR)9/4 fav
2:10 CWS Plumbing And Heating British EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 88y · 11 ran
1. 19. One Touch (IRE)9/2Won by 8 lengths · J: David Bass · T: Ben Pauling
2. 23. Corrany (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 35. Demachine (IRE)22/1
2:45 MansionBet Proud To Support British Racing Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f 214y · 9 ran
1. 15. Boldmere (GB)11/4 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Caroline Bailey
2. 22. Bob Mahler (IRE)6/1
3. 38. Slanelough (IRE)9/2
3:20 Happy New Year From MansionBet Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 128y · 11 ran
1. 17. Gunnery (FR)2/1 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 210. The Twisler (GB)10/1
3. 311. Reverend Jacobs (GB)33/1

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

Kelso Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 18/1

11:45 Every Race Live On Racing TV Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 151y · 9 ran
1. 18. Uptown Harry (IRE)7/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Ross Chapman · T: Jane Walton
2. 23. Milvale (IRE)9/2
3. 36. Scullys Forge (IRE)66/1
12:15 SPG Fire & Security Ltd Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 25y · 12 ran
1. 110. Animore (GB)17/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Ross Chapman · T: Iain Jardine
2. 25. Sophie Fatale (GB)8/1
3. 32. She'sasupermack (IRE)25/1
4. 59. Rubytwo (GB)9/4 fav
12:50 Join Racing Tv Now Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 1f 14y · 4 ran
1. 12. Clan Legend (GB)3/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Lucy Alexander · T: N W Alexander
2. 23. Goldencard (IRE)11/5
3. 31. Vengeur De Guye (FR)5/1
4. PU4. Commis D'office (FR) · pulled up15/8 fav
1:25 George & Margaret Higgins Festive Celebration Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 51y · 13 ran
1. 18. Mario De Pail (FR)15/8 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Charlie Deutsch · T: Sam Thomas
2. 24. Dubai Days (IRE)2/1
3. 33. Ballydonagh Boy (IRE)10/1
2:00 Children's Immunology Trust Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 6f 70y · 8 ran
1. 12. Iwilldoit (GB)11/4Won by 3½ lengths · J: Connor Brace · T: Sam Thomas
2. 29. Talkofgold (IRE)11/2
3. 34. Behindthelines (IRE)25/1
4. 48. Cuban Pete (IRE)5/2 fav
2:35 Racing Tv Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 6f 151y · 7 ran
1. 11. Bialco (FR)15/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Blair Campbell · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 23. Ahead of The Curve (FR)12/1
3. 34. Man Of Plenty (GB)7/2 co-fav
3:10 AJA Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f 39y · 6 ran
1. 16. Samstown (GB)18/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Mr Connor Wood · T: Alistair Whillans
2. 22. Total Assets (GB)3/1
3. 35. Late Date (IRE)9/2
4. 51. Calivigny (IRE)11/8 fav

Kelso racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

12:10 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-123) Chase · 2m 5f · 15 ran
1. 18. Best Behavior (IRE)8/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Barry Browne · T: Oliver McKiernan
2. 217. Fiveaftermidnight (IRE)33/1
3. 36. Brex Drago (ITY)14/1
4. 416. Shanroe Al C (IRE)11/4 fav
12:45 Pigsback.com Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f 65y · 16 ran
1. 14. Cobbler's Way (IRE)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 213. Sempo (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Francin (FR)14/1
4. 414. The Big Getaway (IRE)11/10 fav
1:20 Advent Insurance Irish EBF Mares Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · 2m 4f 65y · 8 ran
1. 15. Stormy Ireland (FR)9/10 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 22. Elfile (FR)9/2
3. 37. Black Tears (GB)10/1
1:55 Neville Hotels Novice Chase (Grade 1) Chase · 3m · 3 ran
1. 11. Battleoverdoyen (IRE)4/9 favWon by a length · J: Davy Russell · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 23. Champagne Classic (IRE)9/4
3. 34. Lord Schnitzel (IRE)10/1
2:30 Matheson Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m · 5 ran
1. 15. Sharjah (FR)9/2Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Petit Mouchoir (FR)7/1
3. 36. Coeur Sublime (IRE)10/3
4. 53. Klassical Dream (FR)10/11 fav
3:05 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle (80-130) Hurdle · 2m 4f 65y · 11 ran
1. 110. Peaches And Cream (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: Conor McNamara · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 213. Millen To One (IRE)12/1
3. 311. Thunder Down Under (IRE)12/1
4. 53. Cavalry Master (IRE)10/3 fav
3:40 O'Driscoll O'Neil Insurance Brokers Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 7 ran
1. 11. Eric Bloodaxe (IRE)8/11 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Mr T Hamilton · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 23. Wide Receiver (IRE)11/4
3. 32. Hollow Sound (IRE)8/1

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Limerick Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 20/1

12:00 BRC McMahon Reinforcements Rated Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 8 ran
1. 13. Fakir (FR)5/2 favWon by a length · J: Oakley Brown · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 25. Bal De Rio (FR)16/1
3. 38. Tomeric (FR)11/2
12:35 Limerick Racecourse Vets Mares Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 3f 160y · 6 ran
1. 11. Cut The Mustard (FR)7/2Won by 14 lengths · J: M P Fogarty · T: W P Mullins
2. 22. Denham Hana (FR)8/1
3. 36. Stucker Hill (IRE)20/1
1:10 Greenmount Equine Hospital Rated Novice Chase Chase · 2m 6f 120y · 8 ran
1. 12. Alohamora (IRE)6/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Gavin Brouder · T: J A Nash
2. 21. Young Dev (IRE)8/13 fav
3. 37. Therellalwaysbeone (IRE)5/1
1:45 Irish Independent Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · 2m · 8 ran
1. 15. Soviet Pimpernel (IRE)4/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Kevin Sexton · T: Peter Fahey
2. 22. Gardens of Babylon (IRE)7/1
3. 38. Global Equity (IRE)18/1
4. 46. Surin (FR)6/4 fav
2:20 Ryans Cleaning Event Specialists Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 17 ran
1. 11. Eleazar Des Neiges (FR)4/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Hugh Morgan · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 217. La Feline (FR)16/1
3. 39. Key Commander (IRE)11/2
4. 413. Zambezi Fix (FR)2/1 fav
2:55 Racing Post Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 8 ran
1. 14. Southerner (IRE)5/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Mr W T Cronin · T: William Cronin
2. 21. Duchess Ravenwaves (GB)11/4 fav
3. 35. Carnet De Stage (IRE)8/1
3:30 Irish Field Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 13 ran
1. 19. Northern Love (IRE)20/1Won by half a length · J: Ryan Treacy · T: E McNamara
2. 213. Lotus Hill (IRE)16/1
3. 32. Seskin Flyer (IRE)13/2

Limerick racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 7/1

12:05 Ladbrokes Where The Nation Plays Nursery Flat · Class 6 · 1m 13y · 8 ran
1. 13. Perregrin (GB)10/3Won by a short head · J: Jason Hart · T: Mark Johnston
2. 25. Speed Dating (FR)3/1 fav
3. 32. Dancing Leopard (IRE)4/1
12:40 Ladbrokes Home Of The Odds Boost Novice Median Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 4f 214y · 7 ran
1. 14. Astrozone (GB)7/4 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Luke Morris · T: Bryan Smart
2. 22. Xian Express (IRE)7/4 jt-fav
3. 37. Shymay (GB)13/2
1:15 Bombardier British Hopped Amber Beer Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 13y · 9 ran
1. 14. Robero (GB)9/2Won by a length · J: Toby Eley · T: Gay Kelleway
2. 25. Elixsoft (IRE)33/1
3. 38. Forseti (GB)16/1
4. 49. Crimson King (IRE)15/8 fav
1:50 Betway Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f 16y · 9 ran
1. 19. Tattletime (USA)7/1Won by half a length · J: Phil Dennis · T: David Loughnane
2. 21. Atwaar (GB)15/8 fav
3. 37. Gracie's Girl (GB)12/1
2:25 Bombardier 'March On Your Drum' Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 14y · 8 ran
1. 11. Parallel World (IRE)2/1 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Harrison Shaw · T: K R Burke
2. 28. Milagre Da Vida (IRE)3/1
3. 32. I Love You Baby (GB)6/1
3:00 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 4f 214y · 6 ran
1. 12. Moonraker (GB)9/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Ben Curtis · T: Michael Appleby
2. 28. Awsaaf (GB)12/1
3. 37. Young Tiger (GB)7/2
3:35 Betway Heed Your Hunch Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 14y · 10 ran
1. 13. Princess Harley (IRE)5/1Won by a head · J: Charles Bishop · T: Mick Quinn
2. 21. Cold Harbour (GB)7/2 fav
3. 38. Going Native (GB)33/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 35 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 31 won35.5% · 31 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 £1.89Staked £31.00, returned £29.11 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerNorthern Love (IRE) 20/1The 3:30 Irish Field Handicap Hurdle at Limerick
Joint favourites1 of 9 won11.1% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Doncaster	3	7	7	—
Kelso	2	6	7	0 of 3 won
Leopardstown	3	7	7	—
Limerick	1	5	7	0 of 4 won
Southwell (AW)	2	6	7	1 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 2019?: 35 races across 5 meetings were run on 29 December 2019: Doncaster (7 races), Kelso (7 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Doncaster, Kelso 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 2019?: Doncaster: Good To Soft (Turf); Kelso: Soft (Turf); Leopardstown: Good (Turf); Limerick: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 29 December 2019?: Outright favourites won 11 of 31 on 29 December 2019 (35.5%); joint favourites won 1 of 9. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £29.11 — a loss of £1.89. 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 Northern Love (IRE) at 20/1 in the 3:30 Irish Field Handicap Hurdle at Limerick.
What was the feature race on 29 December 2019?: The feature race was the 1:55 Neville Hotels Novice Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Battleoverdoyen (IRE) (4/9F).
What time was the first race on 29 December 2019?: The first race was the 11:45 Every Race Live On Racing TV Maiden Hurdle at Kelso; the last was the 3:40 O'Driscoll O'Neil Insurance Brokers Flat Race at Leopardstown.