What horse racing was on 8 December 2022?

30 races across 4 meetings were run on 8 December 2022: Chelmsford City (AW) (9 races), Clonmel (7 races), Newcastle (7 races) and Taunton (7 races). That is Chelmsford City (AW), Newcastle and Taunton in Great Britain; Clonmel 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 8 December 2022?

Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Clonmel: Soft (Turf); Newcastle: Good To Soft (Turf); Taunton: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 8 December 2022?

Outright favourites won 13 of 29 on 8 December 2022 (44.8%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £29.00 and returned £34.74 — a profit of £5.74. 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 Secretary (GB) at 66/1 in the 5:30 Support The Injured Jockeys Fund Nursery at Chelmsford City (AW).

What time was the first race on 8 December 2022?

The first race was the 12:05 ClonmelRaces.ie (Q.R.) Maiden Hurdle at Clonmel; the last was the 8:30 chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 8 December 2022

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30 races were run across 4 meetings on 8 December 2022: Chelmsford City (AW), Clonmel, Newcastle and Taunton.

Chelmsford City (AW) Standard · AW · 9 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 9 · Biggest winner 66/1

4:30 aceodds.com Bonus Codes Amateur Jockeys' Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 16. Villalobos (IRE)7/4 favWon by a neck · J: Taryn Langley · T: Richard Hughes
2. 21. Engrave (GB)5/2
3. 32. Graffiti (GB)15/2
5:00 aceodds.com Bonus Codes Amateur Jockeys' Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 17. Persian Wolf (IRE)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr Frederick Tett · T: Phil McEntee
2. 26. Bascinet (GB)15/2
3. 35. Prince Achille (GB)33/1
4. 52. George Ridsdale (GB)8/11 fav
5:30 Support The Injured Jockeys Fund Nursery Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 16. Secretary (GB)66/1Won by a neck · J: Christian Howarth · T: Henry Spiller
2. 27. Skyblue Expert (GB)3/1
3. 33. Attrazione (IRE)9/4 fav
6:00 EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 12. Beelzebub (IRE)13/8Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Daniel Muscutt · T: James Ferguson
2. 23. Ertebat (GB)17/2
3. 37. Popular Dream (GB)6/5 fav
6:30 EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 18. Demi Pointe (GB)5/4 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Roger Varian
2. 26. The X O (IRE)9/4
3. 39. Lady Beechfield (GB)33/1
7:00 Betsi Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 12. Excel Power (IRE)11/4Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Luke Morris · T: Archie Watson
2. 25. Baldomero (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 31. Intuitive (IRE)5/2
7:30 Hendo's Birthday Bash Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 16. Alafdhal (IRE)4/1Won by a nose · J: Kevin Stott · T: Phil McEntee
2. 21. Araifjan (GB)9/4 fav
3. 38. Hit Mac (IRE)5/2
8:00 Buy Your 2023 CCR Membership Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 14. Full Intention (GB)5/2 favWon by 3 lengths · J: David Probert · T: Simon Pearce
2. 28. Port Noir (GB)10/1
3. 33. Silks Pass (GB)8/1
8:30 chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 12. Storm Catcher (IRE)7/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: David Probert · T: Simon Pearce
2. 28. The Bay Warrior (IRE)7/1
3. 35. Far Horizon (IRE)4/1

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Clonmel Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:05 ClonmelRaces.ie (Q.R.) Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f 14y · 18 ran
1. 11. Santonito (FR)6/5 favWon by half a length · J: Mr J J Codd · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 26. Eye Van (IRE)2/1
3. 312. Royal Moon (IRE)33/1
12:35 Kilsheelan Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 43y · 17 ran
1. 14. Conna Cottage (IRE)4/7 favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: Keith Donoghue · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 27. Joy Of Life (IRE)11/1
3. 311. Kadys Dirha (IRE)200/1
1:10 Happy Christmas To All Our Patrons Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m 43y · 14 ran
1. 114. Bluebell Diva (IRE)7/2 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Ricky Doyle · T: M F Morris
2. 215. Warm In Gorey (IRE)16/1
3. 310. Doyen Ta Win (IRE)4/1
1:45 Jim Strang & Sons Kilsheelan (Peugeot) Hurdle Hurdle · 3m · 7 ran
1. 14. Floueur (FR)5/1Won by 14 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 22. Diol Ker (FR)3/1
3. 38. Ronald Pump (GB)5/2 jt-fav
2:15 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m 3f 14y · 16 ran
1. 113. Hard Target (IRE)5/1Won by 9½ lengths · J: Cian Quirke · T: David Harry Kelly
2. 21. Lake Chad (IRE)9/2
3. 38. Fox Le Bel (FR)10/3 fav
2:45 Next Meeting Thursday January 12th Novice Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 1f 191y · 6 ran
1. 15. Womalko (FR)5/6 favWon by half a length · J: Sam Ewing · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 22. Carrolls Cottage (IRE)12/1
3. 36. Pennywell Girl (IRE)28/1
3:15 Clonmel Racecourse Supporters Club Only 90 To Join Beginners Chase Chase · 2m · 14 ran
1. 14. Jody Ted (IRE)14/1Won by 16 lengths · J: Donagh Meyler · T: Eoin Griffin
2. 212. Banntown Girl (IRE)9/2
3. 38. Whiskeywealth (IRE)40/1
4. F3. Henn See (FR) · fell5/6 fav

Clonmel racecourse statistics →

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

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

12:12 Happy Birthday Lana Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 62y · 10 ran
1. 111. Blue Shark (IRE)2/1 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Jamie Brace · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 26. Aazza (IRE)5/2
3. 312. Ex S'elance (FR)8/1
12:42 Hirestreet UK Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 46y · 11 ran
1. 15. Crebilly (IRE)15/8Won by 21 lengths · J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 22. Ballabawn (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 36. Hashtag Lord (FR)7/2
1:17 Living North Magazines Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 91y · 7 ran
1. 11. Monbeg Genius (IRE)3/1Won by 6½ lengths · J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 23. Ladronne (FR)5/2 fav
3. 37. Bretney (IRE)11/4
1:52 Living North Christmas Fair Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 4 ran
1. 11. Imperial Merlin (IRE)2/5 favWon by 14 lengths · J: Billy Garritty · T: John Quinn
2. 25. Macavity (GB)12/1
3. 33. Brian's Jet (IRE)80/1
2:22 Living North Spring Fair Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 75y · 4 ran
1. 12. Miah Grace (GB)7/4Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Henry Brooke · T: Jedd O'Keeffe
2. 21. Since Day One (IRE)4/5 fav
3. 33. Nero Rock (IRE)13/2
2:52 Living North Live Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 46y · 10 ran
1. 17. Russian Virtue (GB)13/2Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Nathan Moscrop · T: Rebecca Menzies
2. 21. Copper Fox (GB)5/1
3. 311. Misty Mani (GB)7/1
4. 515. My Macho Man (IRE)5/2 fav
3:22 Living North Awards Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 46y · 10 ran
1. 16. Boy De La Vis (FR)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Charlotte Jones · T: James Moffatt
2. 29. Impatient (FR)7/4 fav
3. 37. Had To Be Hugo (IRE)4/1

Newcastle racecourse statistics →

Taunton Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 40/1

12:28 Kings College Taunton Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 104y · 6 ran
1. 14. Poseidon (IRE)10/3Won by 7½ lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 23. Wajaaha (IRE)1/2 fav
3. 35. True Romance (IRE)9/2
1:00 Barry's Sark To Cheltenham Bee Keeper Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 104y · 14 ran
1. 15. Force De Frap (FR)16/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Harrison Beswick · T: Emma-Jane Bishop
2. 26. Baliyad (IRE)10/3
3. 31. Vazir (FR)9/2
4. 73. Per Vino Veritas (GB)5/2 fav
1:35 Taunton Rotary Centenary Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 104y · 14 ran
1. 11. Rubaud (FR)8/13 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. Brentford Hope (GB)11/8
3. 312. The Rain King (IRE)80/1
2:08 Dave Criddle Travel Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 2f · 6 ran
1. 16. Midnight Midge (GB)2/1 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Ben Jones · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 25. Huelgoat (FR)11/4
3. 34. Voice Of Calm (GB)11/1
2:38 Classic Collection Holidays Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f · 4 ran
1. 14. Ilanz (FR)13/8 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Mitchell Bastyan · T: Milton Harris
2. 23. Magistrato (FR)5/2
3. 31. Hyland (FR)5/2
3:08 Jetset Flights & Holidays Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 7f · 10 ran
1. 13. Airtothethrone (IRE)9/4Won by a neck · J: Alan Johns · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 27. Layerthorpe (IRE)18/1
3. 31. Dan's Chosen (IRE)5/6 fav
3:40 Christmas Meeting 21st December Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m · 12 ran
1. 111. Sure Listen (FR)40/1Won by 2 lengths · J: James Best · T: Fiona Shaw
2. 212. Galactic Power (IRE)33/1
3. 313. Menapian (IRE)28/1
4. 84. Braganza Bay (GB)Evens fav

Taunton racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 30 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 favourites13 of 29 won44.8% · 29 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 £5.74Staked £29.00, returned £34.74 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSecretary (GB) 66/1The 5:30 Support The Injured Jockeys Fund Nursery at Chelmsford City (AW)
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chelmsford City (AW)	4	9	9	—
Clonmel	4	6	7	0 of 2 won
Newcastle	2	7	7	—
Taunton	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 8 December 2022?: 30 races across 4 meetings were run on 8 December 2022: Chelmsford City (AW) (9 races), Clonmel (7 races), Newcastle (7 races) and Taunton (7 races). That is Chelmsford City (AW), Newcastle and Taunton in Great Britain; Clonmel 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 8 December 2022?: Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Clonmel: Soft (Turf); Newcastle: Good To Soft (Turf); Taunton: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 8 December 2022?: Outright favourites won 13 of 29 on 8 December 2022 (44.8%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £29.00 and returned £34.74 — a profit of £5.74. 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 Secretary (GB) at 66/1 in the 5:30 Support The Injured Jockeys Fund Nursery at Chelmsford City (AW).
What time was the first race on 8 December 2022?: The first race was the 12:05 ClonmelRaces.ie (Q.R.) Maiden Hurdle at Clonmel; the last was the 8:30 chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).