What horse racing was on 28 December 2021?

28 races across 4 meetings were run on 28 December 2021: Catterick (6 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races) and Newcastle (AW) (8 races). That is Catterick and Newcastle (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 28 December 2021?

Catterick: Soft (Turf); Leopardstown: Soft (Turf); Limerick: Heavy (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard To Slow (AW).

How did the favourites do on 28 December 2021?

Outright favourites won 9 of 27 on 28 December 2021 (33.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £21.36 — a loss of £5.64. 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 Donnrua Dream (IRE) at 33/1 in the 2:05 D Pack Packaging Handicap Hurdle at Limerick.

What was the feature race on 28 December 2021?

The feature race was the 1:45 Dornan Engineering Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Klassical Dream (FR) (7/4F).

What time was the first race on 28 December 2021?

The first race was the 12:00 Savills Maiden Hurdle at Leopardstown; the last was the 6:50 Betway Handicap at Newcastle (AW).

Racing Results

Tuesday 28 December 2021

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28 races were run across 4 meetings on 28 December 2021: Catterick, Leopardstown, Limerick and Newcastle (AW).

Catterick Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 15/2

12:10 Can Wagnero Back His Race Winner Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 3f 51y · 10 ran
1. 13. Nocte Volatus (GB)3/1Won by 17 lengths · J: Dylan Kitts · T: Tom Lacey
2. 26. Relkadam (FR)9/2
3. 35. Little Orange (GB)17/2
4. 72. Bitasweetsymphony (IRE)2/1 fav
12:45 Betting Better With Sky Bet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 66y · 13 ran
1. 112. Silver Flyer (GB)5/2Won by 9 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Donald McCain
2. 213. Where's Hector (GB)11/2
3. 311. Okavango Delta (IRE)10/1
4. 49. Midnight Centurion (GB)13/8 fav
1:25 Sky Bet Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 1f 54y · 11 ran
1. 16. Representing Bob (IRE)9/4 favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Jamie Snowden
2. 27. No Cruise Yet (GB)4/1
3. 34. Justforjames (IRE)33/1
2:00 Sky Bet Extra Places Every Day Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 66y · 11 ran
1. 15. Findthetime (IRE)5/2 favWon by a length · J: Brian Hughes · T: Nicky Richards
2. 212. Hungry Tiger (IRE)11/2
3. 37. Happy And Fine (FR)13/2
2:30 Sky Bet Uk's No.1 Betting App Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 1m 7f 145y · 7 ran
1. 11. Da Vinci Hand (IRE)15/2Won by half a length · J: Craig Nichol · T: Joanne Foster
2. 24. Claret Dabbler (GB)9/4 fav
3. 32. Obey The Rules (IRE)5/2
3:02 Sky Bet UK's No.1 Betting App Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 156y · 8 ran
1. 11. Auditoria (GB)11/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Fergus Gregory · T: Olly Murphy
2. 24. Ramble West (IRE)4/5 fav
3. 33. Martha Willow (GB)5/1

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

12:00 Savills Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 17 ran
1. 16. Howyabud (IRE)25/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Jack Foley · T: Mary Ellen Doyle
2. 25. Horantzau D'airy (FR)11/10 fav
3. 317. Secret She Keeps (IRE)16/1
12:35 Irish Daily Star Christmas Handicap Hurdle (80-116) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 28 ran
1. 112. Priory Park (IRE)9/2 jt-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: E J O'Grady
2. 223. Nazine (IRE)25/1
3. 313. Silvertown (IRE)14/1
1:10 Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) Hurdle · 3m · 27 ran
1. 117. Panda Boy (IRE)16/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: J J Slevin · T: Martin Brassil
2. 218. Winter Fog (IRE)8/1
3. 326. Futurum Regem (IRE)22/1
4. 420. A Great View (IRE)6/1 fav
1:45 Dornan Engineering Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 3m · 11 ran
1. 15. Klassical Dream (FR)7/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Flooring Porter (IRE)16/5
3. 311. Burning Victory (FR)18/1
2:20 Savills Chase (grade 1) Chase · 3m · 8 ran
1. 14. Galvin (IRE)7/1Won by a short head · J: Davy Russell · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 21. A Plus Tard (FR)8/11 fav
3. 36. Kemboy (FR)11/1
2:55 Ballymaloe Relish Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 5f · 8 ran
1. 17. Galopin Des Champs (FR)4/7 favWon by 22 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Ain't That A Shame (IRE)10/1
3. 35. Floueur (FR)10/1
3:30 Midland Legal Solicitors Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 6 ran
1. 15. Redemption Day (GB)8/11 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Music Drive (FR)9/4
3. 37. Tag Man (IRE)11/1

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Limerick Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

12:20 Keith Lynch Memorial Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 11. Gatsby Grey (FR)6/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Barry Browne · T: Oliver McKiernan
2. 28. Kings Keeper (IRE)9/2
3. 311. Monkstreet (GB)5/2 fav
12:55 CUBE Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f · 16 ran
1. 13. Bold Getaway (IRE)11/4Won by 3½ lengths · J: Jordan Gainford · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 21. Fameaftertheglory (GB)13/8 fav
3. 316. Whiskey Lullaby (IRE)7/1
1:30 BoyleSports Irish EBF Dawn Run Mares Novice Chase (Grade 2) Chase · 2m 6f 120y · 7 ran
1. 11. Concertista (FR)1/2 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Sean O'Keeffe · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Darrens Hope (IRE)10/1
3. 35. Fizzlestick (IRE)150/1
2:05 D Pack Packaging Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m 5f · 18 ran
1. 119. Donnrua Dream (IRE)33/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: L P Dempsey · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 27. Kingston Kid (IRE)6/1
3. 35. Hymie Weiss (IRE)20/1
4. 49. China Princess (IRE)9/2 fav
2:40 Tim Duggan Memorial Handicap Chase (0-150) (Grade B) Chase · 2m 3f 160y · 14 ran
1. 14. Spyglass Hill (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: Hugh Morgan · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 25. Rebel Gold (IRE)12/1
3. 38. Dinny Lacey (IRE)11/2
4. PU6. Defi Bleu (FR) · pulled up4/1 fav
3:10 Parkway Shopping Centre Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 3m · 18 ran
1. 16. Itsnotinit (IRE)5/2 favWon by half a length · J: Sean O'Keeffe · T: Paul Nolan
2. 212. Golden Cosmos (IRE)20/1
3. 32. Young Dev (IRE)13/2
3:40 Doherty Woodshavings Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f · 10 ran
1. 111. Youralwaysdreamin (IRE)9/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mr M McGuane · T: Patrick T Foley
2. 28. Memories Never Die (IRE)66/1
3. 32. Boulon Trou (FR)5/4 fav

Limerick racecourse statistics →

Newcastle (AW) Standard To Slow · AW · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 12/1

3:15 Play Coral Racing-Super-Series For Free Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 42y · 9 ran
1. 17. West Wind Blows (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: Jason Watson · T: Simon & Ed Crisford
2. 25. Polyphonic (IRE)3/1
3. 31. Aguaplano (GB)20/1
4. 43. Master Sergeant (IRE)7/4 fav
3:50 Watch Racing Free Online At Coral Nursery Flat · Class 6 · 7f 14y · 9 ran
1. 12. Sweet Mist (USA)6/1Won by 6½ lengths · J: Gianluca Sanna · T: Bryan Smart
2. 28. Storm Asset (GB)5/2 fav
3. 35. Runshaw Lane (GB)22/1
4:20 Coral Proud To Support British Racing EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 14y · 9 ran
1. 17. Velazquez (IRE)8/11 favWon by a short head · J: Robert Havlin · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 24. Glens Top Cat (IRE)14/1
3. 39. Quick Change (GB)7/4
4:50 Coral Proud To Support British Racing EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 14y · 10 ran
1. 11. Al Qareem (IRE)5/6 favWon by a short head · J: Sam James · T: K R Burke
2. 27. Queen Aminatu (GB)10/3
3. 36. Atlanna (GB)20/1
5:20 MansionBet Proud Partners Of AWC Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5y · 10 ran
1. 13. Nushafreen (GB)12/1Won by half a length · J: Marco Ghiani · T: Marco Botti
2. 24. Plastic Paddy (GB)5/1
3. 31. Broctune Red (GB)5/1
4. 55. Local Bay (GB)15/8 fav
5:50 MansionBet Beaten By A Head Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5y · 5 ran
1. 13. Dubai Lady (IRE)11/4Won by a neck · J: Callum Shepherd · T: George Boughey
2. 25. White Willow (GB)5/4 fav
3. 34. Peintre D'etoiles (FR)7/4
6:20 MansionBet Beaten By A Head Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 14y · 8 ran
1. 13. Blue Flame (IRE)3/1Won by a neck · J: Marco Ghiani · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 22. Shalaa Asker (GB)4/1
3. 35. Bronze River (GB)5/2 fav
6:50 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 18. Late Arrival (IRE)9/1Won by half a length · J: William Pyle · T: Michael & David Easterby
2. 26. Royal Advice (IRE)13/2
3. 310. Lucky Lucky Man (IRE)16/1
4. 72. Gowanlad (GB)5/2 fav

Newcastle (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 28 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 favourites9 of 27 won33.3% · 27 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 £5.64Staked £27.00, returned £21.36 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerDonnrua Dream (IRE) 33/1The 2:05 D Pack Packaging Handicap Hurdle at Limerick
Joint favourites1 of 2 won50.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	2	6	6	—
Leopardstown	3	6	7	1 of 2 won
Limerick	2	7	7	—
Newcastle (AW)	2	8	8	—

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 2021?: 28 races across 4 meetings were run on 28 December 2021: Catterick (6 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races) and Newcastle (AW) (8 races). That is Catterick and Newcastle (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 28 December 2021?: Catterick: Soft (Turf); Leopardstown: Soft (Turf); Limerick: Heavy (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard To Slow (AW).
How did the favourites do on 28 December 2021?: Outright favourites won 9 of 27 on 28 December 2021 (33.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £21.36 — a loss of £5.64. 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 Donnrua Dream (IRE) at 33/1 in the 2:05 D Pack Packaging Handicap Hurdle at Limerick.
What was the feature race on 28 December 2021?: The feature race was the 1:45 Dornan Engineering Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Klassical Dream (FR) (7/4F).
What time was the first race on 28 December 2021?: The first race was the 12:00 Savills Maiden Hurdle at Leopardstown; the last was the 6:50 Betway Handicap at Newcastle (AW).