What horse racing was on 18 December 2021?

52 races across 7 meetings were run on 18 December 2021: Ascot (6 races), Chantilly (FR) (9 races), Haydock (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (8 races), Navan (8 races), Newcastle (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Ascot, Haydock, Lingfield (AW), Newcastle and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Chantilly (FR) in France; Navan 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 18 December 2021?

Ascot: Good To Soft (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Standard (AW); Haydock: Soft (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Navan: Good To Yielding (Turf); Newcastle: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 18 December 2021?

Outright favourites won 20 of 50 on 18 December 2021 (40.0%); joint favourites won 2 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £50.00 and returned £51.04 — a profit of £1.04. 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 Westminster Night (FR) at 61/1 in the 1:15 Prix de l'Ancien Potager at Chantilly (FR).

What was the feature race on 18 December 2021?

The feature race was the 2:25 Howden Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Grade 1) at Ascot, won by Champ (IRE) (4/1).

What time was the first race on 18 December 2021?

The first race was the 10:35 Prix de la Route du Duc d'Enghien at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 7:00 Betway Casino Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 18 December 2021

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52 races were run across 7 meetings on 18 December 2021: Ascot, Chantilly (FR), Haydock, Lingfield (AW), Navan, Newcastle and Wolverhampton (AW).

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

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 8/1

12:40 Foundation Developments Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 118y · 16 ran
1. 115. Ardhill (IRE)4/1 favWon by 7½ lengths · J: Adam Wedge · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 210. Imphal (GB)6/1
3. 38. Next Left (IRE)20/1
1:15 Howden Graduation Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f 8y · 7 ran
1. 16. L'homme Presse (FR)6/5 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Charlie Deutsch · T: Venetia Williams
2. 27. Legends Ryde (GB)18/1
3. 33. Messire Des Obeaux (FR)7/1
1:50 Howden Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 2f 175y · 9 ran
1. 17. Palmers Hill (IRE)7/2 co-favWon by 9½ lengths · J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 22. Diego Du Charmil (FR)14/1
3. 36. Knight In Dubai (IRE)7/2 co-fav
2:25 Howden Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m 97y · 8 ran
1. 12. Champ (IRE)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 29. Thyme Hill (GB)5/2 fav
3. 35. Paisley Park (IRE)11/2
3:00 Howden Silver Cup Handicap Chase (Listed) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 7f 180y · 13 ran
1. 111. Annsam (GB)7/1Won by 4¼ lengths · J: Adam Wedge · T: Evan Williams
2. 25. Phoenix Way (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Jerrysback (IRE)11/1
4. 610. Belami Des Pictons (FR)4/1 fav
3:35 Betfair Exchange Trophy (Grade 3 Handicap Hurdle) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 1m 7f 152y · 12 ran
1. 17. Tritonic (GB)8/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: A P Heskin · T: Alan King
2. 211. Onemorefortheroad (GB)14/1
3. 33. Garry Clermont (FR)9/1
4. PU9. No Ordinary Joe (IRE) · pulled up11/4 fav

Ascot racecourse statistics →

Chantilly (FR) Standard · AW · 9 races · France

Outright favs won 4 of 9 · Biggest winner 61/1

10:35 Prix de la Route du Duc d'Enghien (Conditions) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m2½f · 8 ran
1. 12. Roberto Mount (GB)2/1 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Hugo Boutin · T: Rod Collet
2. 27. By The Way (FR)23/5
3. 35. Lamento (GER)12/5
11:05 Prix My Swallow (Conditions) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m · 9 ran
1. 14. Vents Contraires (FR)111/10Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Aurelien Lemaitre · T: Carmen Bocskai
2. 22. Harper (GB)6/1
3. 31. Mon Bel Canto (FR)9/5 fav
11:35 Prix de Watermael-Boitsfort (Handicap) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 17 ran
1. 112. Simaruba (FR)44/5Won by a head · J: Ludovic Boisseau · T: Mme Y Vollmer
2. 210. Noble Angel (GB)13/1
3. 35. Prince Charming (FR)71/10
4. 1511. Stratospherique (FR)39/10 fav
12:05 Prix du Bois de la Coharde (Conditions) (2yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 6½f · 6 ran
1. 15. Masiel (GB)19/10 favWon by a head · J: Tony Piccone · T: M Delcher Sanchez
2. 23. Lesslepasser (FR)42/10
3. 38. Gizala (IRE)61/10
12:40 Prix du Chateau du Heron Blanc (Conditions) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m · 9 ran
1. 16. Sky Power (FR)7/5 favWon by a head · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: Gael Barbedette
2. 24. Shinning Ocean (FR)76/10
3. 38. Pao Alto (FR)27/10
1:15 Prix de l'Ancien Potager (Conditions) (2yo Colts & Geldings) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 112. Westminster Night (FR)61/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Hugo Besnier · T: Vaclav Luka Jr
2. 26. Frank Stella (FR)13/10 fav
3. 38. Mr Coalville (IRE)3/1
1:50 Prix d'Uberlingen (Handicap) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 17 ran
1. 13. Mydavi (FR)96/10Won by 2½ lengths · J: Augustin Madamet · T: Marian Falk Weissmeier
2. 26. Azamhan (FR)79/10
3. 38. Nipper (FR)58/10
4. 42. Illustre Bere (FR)22/5 fav
2:32 Prix du Jardin des Cascades (Conditions) (2yo Fillies) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 11. Subahiyah (IRE)6/5 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Mlle Coralie Pacaut · T: J-C Rouget
2. 27. Gofast (FR)7/1
3. 314. Bon Appetit (FR)25/1
3:07 Prix d'Epsom (Handicap) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 17 ran
1. 117. Hank Moody (USA)173/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Thomas Trullier · T: Vaclav Luka Jr
2. 210. Cheese (FR)84/10
3. 37. Captain De Cerisy (FR)13/2
4. 116. Denia (IRE)11/2 fav

Chantilly racecourse statistics →

Haydock Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/1

11:50 Virgin Bet Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 1m 7f 144y · 9 ran
1. 17. Green Book (FR)6/4 favWon by 4¾ lengths · J: Ned Fox · T: Venetia Williams
2. 21. Chti Balko (FR)13/8
3. 32. Altruism (IRE)33/1
12:20 Virgin Bet Novices' Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 67y · 4 ran
1. 13. Adrimel (FR)7/2Won by 15 lengths · J: Stan Sheppard · T: Tom Lacey
2. 21. Dreams Of Home (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 34. Dis Donc (FR)33/1
12:55 Virgin Bet Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Registered As The Abram Hurdle) (Fillies' & Mares' Listed) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 2f 191y · 6 ran
1. 13. Haute Estime (IRE)11/1Won by half a length · J: Derek Fox · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 22. Nina The Terrier (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 31. Current Mood (GB)5/2
1:30 Virgin Bet Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 67y · 6 ran
1. 11. Shakem Up'arry (IRE)6/5 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Luca Morgan · T: Ben Pauling
2. 26. Casa Tall (FR)3/1
3. 33. Destined To Shine (IRE)7/1
2:05 Virgin Bet Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 2f 191y · 9 ran
1. 16. Up For Parol (IRE)5/2 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Jamie Snowden
2. 23. Stellar Magic (IRE)9/2
3. 39. Mackelduff (FR)3/1
2:40 Virgin Bet Tommy Whittle Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 3m 1f 125y · 16 ran
1. 112. Enqarde (FR)8/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Charlie Hammond · T: Dr Richard Newland
2. 22. Remastered (GB)9/4 fav
3. 39. Calipso Collonges (FR)12/1
3:15 Virgin Bet Fives Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 58y · 12 ran
1. 111. Jesuitique (FR)11/4 jt-favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Cillin Leonard · T: Dr Richard Newland
2. 27. Tokyo Getaway (IRE)16/1
3. 32. Padleyourowncanoe (GB)40/1

Haydock racecourse statistics →

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

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

11:40 Betway Casino Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 6y · 7 ran
1. 11. Storm Melody (GB)13/2Won by a short head · J: Robert Havlin · T: Ali Stronge
2. 25. Desert Lime (GB)11/4
3. 32. Shamshon (IRE)28/1
4. 43. Mick's Spirit (GB)5/6 fav
12:15 Play Coral Racing-Super-Series For Free/ EBF Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1y · 11 ran
1. 11. Belacqua (IRE)11/8 favWon by a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: George Boughey
2. 29. Makinmedoit (IRE)15/8
3. 38. Just A Tad (IRE)13/2
12:50 Coral Proud To Support British Racing / Irish EBF Fillies' Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 7f 1y · 5 ran
1. 14. Arriviste (GB)9/4Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Rae Guest
2. 22. Algheed (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Amber Island (IRE)11/8 fav
1:25 BetYourWay At Betway Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f 1y · 4 ran
1. 14. One Night Stand (GB)7/1Won by a short head · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: Scott Dixon
2. 23. Mohareb (GB)2/1
3. 31. Soldier's Minute (GB)5/4 fav
2:00 Betway Quebec Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 12. Dubai Warrior (GB)13/2Won by a nose · J: Richard Kingscote · T: David Loughnane
2. 25. Regal Reality (GB)4/1
3. 33. Felix (GB)5/2 fav
2:35 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f · 5 ran
1. 14. C'est No Mour (GER)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Simon Hodgson
2. 25. Protected Guest (GB)5/2
3. 33. Pivoine (IRE)6/1
4. 41. Midnights Legacy (GB)5/4 fav
3:10 Read Katie Walsh On Betway Insider Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 19. Northern (IRE)7/1Won by a nose · J: Nicola Currie · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 24. Largo Bay (USA)11/2
3. 32. Forge Valley Lad (GB)9/4 fav
3:40 Read Katie Walsh On Betway Insider Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 11. Stormbomber (CAN)10/3Won by a nose · J: Robert Havlin · T: Michael Madgwick
2. 28. Reset Button (GB)11/10 fav
3. 35. Turn Of Phrase (GB)12/1

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Navan Good To Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 16/1

11:30 Irish Stallion Owners Ebf Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 21 ran
1. 12. Ardla (IRE)7/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: L P Dempsey · T: M Halford
2. 26. Farmers Lodge (IRE)50/1
3. 35. Deploy The Getaway (IRE)7/4 fav
12:05 Navan Ford Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 21 ran
1. 11. Au Fleuron (FR)7/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 29. Ha D'or (FR)7/2
3. 36. Enki Flacke (FR)40/1
4. 515. Belle Metal (IRE)8/11 fav
12:35 Mervyn Gray Construction Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 111. Minella Cocooner (IRE)30/100 favWon by 6½ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 220. My Design (IRE)18/1
3. 316. Vintage Prosseco (IRE)11/1
1:10 Tara Handicap Hurdle (grade B) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 21 ran
1. 119. Futurum Regem (IRE)16/1Won by a neck · J: Neil Ryan · T: Hugh Paul Finegan
2. 25. Sassy Yet Classy (IRE)16/1
3. 316. Bread And Butter (IRE)25/1
4. 412. Folcano (FR)10/3 fav
1:45 Irish Thoroughbred Welfare Council Best Turned-out League Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 19 ran
1. 17. All Class (FR)10/11 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Ronan M P McNally
2. 211. Coole Arcade (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Excelcior (FR)20/1
2:20 Navanracecourse.ie Rated Novice Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 12. Ciel De Neige (FR)6/5 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 28. Busselton (FR)4/1
3. 37. Velvet Elvis (IRE)9/2
2:55 Happy Christmas And New Year To All Our Members Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 12. Handsworth (IRE)9/2Won by half a length · J: L P Dempsey · T: J P Dempsey
2. 27. Siberian Star (GB)4/1 fav
3. 313. Enduring Love (IRE)10/1
3:30 Future Champions Flat Race (listed) NH Flat · 2m · 6 ran
1. 11. American Mike (IRE)1/8 favWon by 17 lengths · J: Mr J J Codd · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 25. Battling Bessie (GB)6/1
3. 32. Gaelic Arc (IRE)33/1

Navan racecourse statistics →

Newcastle Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

12:00 bet365 Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 46y · 8 ran
1. 12. Since Day One (IRE)8/13 favWon by 14 lengths · J: Peter Kavanagh · T: Donald McCain
2. 21. East Street (IRE)3/1
3. 36. King Of Unicorns (GB)4/1
12:30 bet365 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 46y · 11 ran
1. 13. Planned Paradise (IRE)5/1Won by 6½ lengths · J: James Best · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 24. Les's Legacy (GB)9/1
3. 39. Brickadank (IRE)7/2
4. 48. Edmond Dantes (FR)16/5 fav
1:05 Each Way Extra At bet365 Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 91y · 4 ran
1. 11. Bavington Bob (IRE)13/8Won by 2 lengths · J: Callum Bewley · T: Ann Hamilton
2. 23. Houston Texas (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Choctaw Brave (IRE)14/1
4. 42. Tango Boy (IRE)5/4 fav
1:40 bet365 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 19y · 6 ran
1. 14. Valence D'aumont (FR)8/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Sue Smith
2. 26. Scottish Accent (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 33. Fete Champetre (IRE)10/3
2:15 bet365 Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 62y · 8 ran
1. 15. Headscarf Lil (IRE)10/3 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Nicky Richards
2. 24. Off The Hook (IRE)13/2
3. 36. Rubytwo (GB)7/2
2:50 bet365 Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 75y · 5 ran
1. 14. Avoid De Master (IRE)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Craig Nichol · T: Susan Corbett
2. 23. Maid O'malley (GB)15/2
3. 31. Trooper Turnbull (IRE)15/8 fav
3:25 bet365 'Junior' National Hunt Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f 66y · 11 ran
1. 18. Trolley Boy (GB)6/5 favWon by a short head · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Edward Bethell
2. 23. Iceman Dennis (FR)5/1
3. 32. Bolton (GB)22/1

Newcastle racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 28/1

4:00 Watch Racing Free Online At Coral Nursery Flat · Class 5 · 7f 36y · 11 ran
1. 11. Sterling Knight (GB)11/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Tom Marquand · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 23. Streaky Bay (GB)33/1
3. 32. True Jem (FR)6/1
4:30 Play Coral Racing-Super-Series For Free Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 36y · 9 ran
1. 11. Amanda Hug'n'kiss (GB)5/6 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Marco Ghiani · T: Stuart Williams
2. 28. Stylish Whispa (GB)22/1
3. 34. Dark Flyer (GB)17/2
5:00 BetYourWay At Betway Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 5f 219y · 5 ran
1. 16. Three Platoon (GB)11/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Rebecca Menzies
2. 24. Winklevi (FR)9/4 fav
3. 33. Chipiron (FR)3/1
5:30 Coral Proud To Support British Racing Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 6f 20y · 10 ran
1. 15. Kodias Sangarius (IRE)17/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Sean Levey · T: Richard Hannon
2. 27. Pink Crystal (IRE)4/9 fav
3. 36. Misscall (IRE)40/1
6:00 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f 21y · 6 ran
1. 12. Tone The Barone (GB)9/4Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Marco Ghiani · T: Stuart Williams
2. 21. Exalted Angel (FR)2/1 fav
3. 35. Lihou (GB)10/3
6:30 Play 4 To Win At Betway Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 21y · 11 ran
1. 11. Blazing Hot (GB)6/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Oliver Stammers · T: Grant Tuer
2. 25. First Verse (IRE)11/4
3. 39. Bluella (GB)22/1
7:00 Betway Casino Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 51y · 11 ran
1. 17. Cherokee Dance (USA)28/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Ben Sanderson · T: Ian Williams
2. 23. Percy Willis (GB)10/1
3. 32. Can Can Girl (IRE)4/1
4. 61. Eagle One (GB)6/4 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 52 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 favourites20 of 50 won40.0% · 50 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 profit of £1.04Staked £50.00, returned £51.04 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerWestminster Night (FR) 61/1The 1:15 Prix de l'Ancien Potager at Chantilly (FR)
Joint favourites2 of 5 won40.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	2	5	6	1 of 3 won
Chantilly (FR)	4	9	9	—
Haydock	3	6	7	1 of 2 won
Lingfield (AW)	1	8	8	—
Navan	4	8	8	—
Newcastle	3	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	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 18 December 2021?: 52 races across 7 meetings were run on 18 December 2021: Ascot (6 races), Chantilly (FR) (9 races), Haydock (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (8 races), Navan (8 races), Newcastle (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Ascot, Haydock, Lingfield (AW), Newcastle and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Chantilly (FR) in France; Navan 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 18 December 2021?: Ascot: Good To Soft (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Standard (AW); Haydock: Soft (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Navan: Good To Yielding (Turf); Newcastle: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 18 December 2021?: Outright favourites won 20 of 50 on 18 December 2021 (40.0%); joint favourites won 2 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £50.00 and returned £51.04 — a profit of £1.04. 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 Westminster Night (FR) at 61/1 in the 1:15 Prix de l'Ancien Potager at Chantilly (FR).
What was the feature race on 18 December 2021?: The feature race was the 2:25 Howden Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Grade 1) at Ascot, won by Champ (IRE) (4/1).
What time was the first race on 18 December 2021?: The first race was the 10:35 Prix de la Route du Duc d'Enghien at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 7:00 Betway Casino Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).