What horse racing was on 16 December 2023?

52 races across 7 meetings were run on 16 December 2023: Cheltenham (7 races), Deauville (FR) (8 races), Doncaster (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Hereford (7 races), Newcastle (AW) (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Cheltenham, Doncaster, Hereford, Newcastle (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France; Fairyhouse 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 16 December 2023?

Cheltenham: Soft (Turf); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Doncaster: Good To Soft (Turf); Fairyhouse: Heavy (Turf); Hereford: Good (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 16 December 2023?

Outright favourites won 14 of 50 on 16 December 2023 (28.0%); joint favourites won 2 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £50.00 and returned £41.15 — a loss of £8.85. 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 Glory And Honour (IRE) at 14/1 in the 2:05 bet365 Novices' Limited Handicap Chase at Doncaster (one of 3 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 16 December 2023?

The feature race was the 3:00 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Registered As The Bristol Novices' Hurdle) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Grade 2) at Cheltenham, won by Shanagh Bob (IRE) (15/8F).

What time was the first race on 16 December 2023?

The first race was the 11:40 bet365 Juvenile Maiden Hurdle at Doncaster; the last was the 8:30 Stay Golden With BetMGM Safer Gambling Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 16 December 2023

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52 races were run across 7 meetings on 16 December 2023: Cheltenham, Deauville (FR), Doncaster, Fairyhouse, Hereford, Newcastle (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW).

Cheltenham Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

12:05 JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 179y · 7 ran
1. 12. An Bradan Feasa (IRE)5/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Tom Bellamy · T: Jack Jones
2. 23. Balboa (GB)8/1
3. 34. Eagle Prince (IRE)9/1
12:40 John Wyke Memorial Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 56y · 6 ran
1. 14. Are U Wise To That (IRE)5/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 25. Midnight Our Fred (IRE)10/1
3. 36. Everything'sontick (IRE)6/1
4. 62. Weveallbeencaught (IRE)5/2 fav
1:15 Quintessentially Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 62y · 7 ran
1. 17. Madara (FR)9/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Sophie Leech
2. 26. In Excelsis Deo (FR)5/2 fav
3. 31. Funambule Sivola (FR)15/2
1:50 Virgin Bet December Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f 127y · 12 ran
1. 12. Fugitif (FR)13/2Won by a short head · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Richard Hobson
2. 25. Il Ridoto (FR)17/2
3. 310. Frero Banbou (FR)9/1
4. PU3. Thunder Rock (IRE) · pulled up3/1 fav
2:25 Favourite From The Sun Now Daily Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 2f · 8 ran
1. 14. Broadway Boy (IRE)11/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 22. Threeunderthrufive (IRE)15/2
3. 31. Protektorat (FR)16/1
3:00 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Registered As The Bristol Novices' Hurdle) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 7f 213y · 10 ran
1. 19. Shanagh Bob (IRE)15/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 23. Destroytheevidence (GB)4/1
3. 38. Moon D'orange (FR)11/1
3:35 Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Mares' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f 56y · 10 ran
1. 16. Nurse Susan (FR)11/2Won by half a length · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 29. Martha Divine (GB)9/1
3. 310. Good Look Charm (FR)18/1
4. UR8. Bonttay (IRE) · unseated rider7/4 fav

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

Deauville (FR) Standard · AW · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 129/10

3:42 Prix d'Occagnes (Handicap) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 16 ran
1. 112. Pitrizza (FR)74/10Won by 2½ lengths · J: Mme Ambre Molins · T: Tim Donworth
2. 29. Darling Jay (FR)74/1
3. 311. Double Effect (IRE)51/10
4. 92. Sunlike (FR)16/5 fav
4:17 Prix de la Plage (Handicap) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m4½f · 10 ran
1. 12. Dschingis Grace (FR)7/2Won by a head · J: Dorian Provost · T: Y Barberot
2. 21. El Chaco (IRE)47/10
3. 34. Rika De La Vis (FR)14/1
4. 67. Lhommaize (FR)17/5 fav
4:52 Prix de Commeaux (Handicap) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 15 ran
1. 114. No Limit Dream (IRE)115/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Ioritz Mendizabal · T: E Lyon
2. 23. Sidedream (GB)9/1
3. 38. Leoparduccio (FR)84/10
4. 1211. Fille Du Roi (FR)49/10 fav
5:28 Prix Arcangues - Polytrack Challenge () (3yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m4½f · 14 ran
1. 12. Goya Senora (FR)129/10Won by 2 lengths · J: Clement Lecoeuvre · T: Y Barberot
2. 214. Amneris (IRE)11/1
3. 39. Max Mayhem (GB)58/10
4. 612. Divine Jewel (GB)18/5 fav
6:00 Prix d'Habloville (Handicap) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 16 ran
1. 15. Crack City (FR)23/10 favWon by a nose · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: E Bernhardt
2. 210. Adwan (GB)13/1
3. 314. Long Story Short (FR)11/1
6:30 Prix de Putanges (Claimer) (2yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 12 ran
1. 13. Ferrari Fever (FR)49/10Won by 7 lengths · J: Mme Marie Velon · T: F Guyader
2. 29. Snow Ghost (FR)41/10
3. 32. Foehn (FR)47/10
4. 118. Good Feelin (FR)37/10 fav
7:00 Prix de Beuvron-En-Auge (Claimer) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 10 ran
1. 13. Saint Cloud (GER)111/10Won by a head · J: Tony Piccone · T: Francois Monfort
2. 210. Anoline (FR)51/10
3. 31. Belinskov (FR)27/1
4. 68. Enchantres (FR)11/10 fav
7:30 Prix des Vagues (Handicap) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m4½f · 16 ran
1. 116. Belle (FR)22/5 favWon by a neck · J: Aurelien Lemaitre · T: Mme L Pontoir
2. 28. Whatlington (FR)9/1
3. 311. Parmenide (FR)23/5

Deauville racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

11:40 bet365 Juvenile Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 128y · 8 ran
1. 16. Whispering Royal (IRE)15/8Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Tom Cannon · T: Alan King
2. 23. Kado De Joie (FR)11/8 fav
3. 39. Ruler Of The River (IRE)18/1
12:15 6 Horse Challenge At bet365 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 78y · 9 ran
1. 11. Onemorefortheroad (GB)9/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Jack Quinlan · T: Neil King
2. 29. Tommy Cullen (IRE)15/2
3. 37. Gitche Gumee (GB)17/2
4. PU3. Coastguard Station (IRE) · pulled up3/1 fav
12:50 Each Way Extra At bet365 Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 84y · 14 ran
1. 14. Phillapa Sue (IRE)7/1Won by 7½ lengths · J: Kielan Woods · T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson
2. 29. Minniemum (GB)15/2
3. 35. Pure Theatre (IRE)12/1
4. 913. Dillarchie (GB)4/1 fav
1:25 Bet Boost At bet365 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 88y · 9 ran
1. 17. Serious Operator (IRE)10/3Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Patrick Wadge · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 21. Pentland Hills (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Glinger Flame (IRE)7/1
4. 42. Anyharminasking (IRE)85/40 fav
2:05 bet365 Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 31y · 9 ran
1. 15. Glory And Honour (IRE)14/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Jonathan England · T: Sam England
2. 24. Cruz Control (FR)3/1 fav
3. 37. Cerendipity (IRE)4/1
2:40 bet365 Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 128y · 11 ran
1. 110. Geromino (FR)14/1Won by half a length · J: Charlie Maggs · T: Donald McCain
2. 29. First Impression (IRE)33/1
3. 35. Rare Edition (IRE)9/4 fav
3:15 Bet365 Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 7f 214y · 11 ran
1. 110. Forward Plan (IRE)6/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Ben Godfrey · T: Anthony Honeyball
2. 25. Mister Coffey (FR)9/2
3. 311. Twoshotsoftequila (IRE)11/4 fav

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:00 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 110y · 12 ran
1. 18. Sa Fureur (IRE)5/2Won by 40 lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 29. Byker (IRE)20/1
3. 31. Battle It Out (IRE)50/1
4. F2. Hunters Yarn (IRE) · fell1/3 fav
12:30 Tote Always SP Or Better At Fairyhouse Handicap Chase Chase · 3m 68y · 9 ran
1. 18. Emancipator (IRE)11/2Won by a short head · J: John Shinnick · T: Terence O'Brien
2. 29. Positive Thinker (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 310. Where's Frankie (IRE)3/1
1:05 Hytech EQ Ultra 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 30y · 10 ran
1. 14. Pacini (GB)5/4 favWon by 6½ lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 29. Hey Whatever (IRE)11/2
3. 38. Green Sky (IRE)85/40
1:40 Happy Christmas From All At Fairyhouse Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m 30y · 12 ran
1. 18. Don't Talk (GER)6/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Donagh Meyler · T: Karl Thornton
2. 212. Robindevidastar (IRE)10/1
3. 311. Mr Social (IRE)11/2
4. 42. Magic Olinger (IRE)3/1 fav
2:15 Lacey's Plumbing & Heating Supplies Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 7f 52y · 8 ran
1. 12. Chigorin (IRE)7/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 25. Prince Palace (FR)12/1
3. 33. O'moore Park (IRE)4/6 fav
2:50 Tote Always SP Or Better At Fairyhouse Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 7f 52y · 12 ran
1. 18. Pictures Of Home (GB)10/1Won by a head · J: Jack Kennedy · T: T M Walsh
2. 211. Kiln Time (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 34. Cher Why Not (IRE)5/1
3:25 Irish Stallion Farms EBF 4-Y-O Fillies Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 30y · 9 ran
1. 16. Miss Mini Bee (IRE)14/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Alex Harvey · T: Patrick T Foley
2. 21. Discussion (IRE)22/1
3. 34. Knockarina (IRE)80/1
4. 53. El Fabienne (FR)1/2 fav

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

Hereford Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 5/1

11:55 Bet 10 Get 10 At PlanetSportBet Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f 194y · 13 ran
1. 11. Rockinastorm (IRE)5/2 favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: Alice Stevens · T: Henry Daly
2. 27. Supasunrise (IRE)15/2
3. 36. Famoso (IRE)7/1
12:25 Best Odds Guaranteed At PlanetSportBet Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 147y · 14 ran
1. 13. Handstands (IRE)13/8Won by 6½ lengths · J: Ben Jones · T: Ben Pauling
2. 21. Parade Away (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 39. Spice Boy (GB)40/1
1:00 Download The PlanetSportBet App Mares' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 3m 1f 44y · 11 ran
1. 110. Heva Rose (FR)5/2 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Harry Bannister · T: Venetia Williams
2. 24. Presenting A Queen (GB)10/1
3. 37. Aimee De Sivola (FR)33/1
1:35 Read Harry Cobden's Blog At PlanetSportBet Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 3f 147y · 5 ran
1. 11. Call Me Lord (FR)9/2Won by a length · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 22. Luttrell Lad (IRE)15/8
3. 34. Risk And Roll (FR)10/1
4. 55. Lime Avenue (IRE)13/8 fav
2:13 Daily Racing Specials At PlanetSportBet Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 8y · 4 ran
1. 15. Chanceux (IRE)5/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Brendan Powell · T: Alastair Ralph
2. 22. Beau Balko (FR)6/4
3. 34. Timeforatune (GB)14/1
4. 41. Western Zephyr (IRE)11/10 fav
2:48 Get Emma's Xmas Crackers At PlanetSportBet Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 1f 119y · 8 ran
1. 11. Norton Hill (IRE)15/8 jt-favWon by 12 lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Anthony Honeyball
2. 22. Slip Road (IRE)11/1
3. 34. Bertie Wooster (IRE)15/8 jt-fav
3:22 Play Beat Sav! At PlanetSportBet 'Junior' Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 53y · 10 ran
1. 16. Topkapi (GB)2/1 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Bradley Harris · T: Andrew Balding
2. 21. Dirty Den (GB)5/2
3. 310. Simply Belle (GB)14/1

Hereford racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 15/2

1:20 Always Gamble Responsibly With BetUK Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f 99y · 12 ran
1. 17. Quantum Cat (USA)3/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Robert Havlin · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 23. Rhythmic Intent (IRE)6/1
3. 312. Franberri (GB)5/2 fav
1:59 Boost Your Acca At BetMGM EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5y · 6 ran
1. 13. Imperial Sovereign (IRE)8/11 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Clifford Lee · T: K R Burke
2. 22. High Order (GB)7/4
3. 35. Open Secret (GB)10/1
2:34 Best Racing Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 14y · 12 ran
1. 12. The Turpinator (IRE)9/2 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Grant Tuer
2. 210. Bowood (GB)9/2 jt-fav
3. 35. Illusionist (GER)9/1
3:09 BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f 1y · 6 ran
1. 11. Coachello (FR)5/2 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: David Egan · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 26. Dickieburd (GB)12/1
3. 35. Admiral D (IRE)6/1
3:44 Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Nursery Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 13. Bulldog Drummond (GB)7/1Won by half a length · J: Jason Hart · T: George Boughey
2. 210. Magic Fluke (IRE)13/2
3. 31. Morning Suit (IRE)12/1
4. 65. Appellant (IRE)9/2 fav
4:15 Boost Your Acca-Fenwa With BetUK Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 11. Wee Fat Mac (GB)7/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Andrew Mullen · T: Iain Jardine
2. 210. Stallone (IRE)14/1
3. 36. Doctor Mozart (IRE)9/2
4:45 Boost Your Acca-Fenwa With BetUK Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 110. King Of The Jungle (IRE)15/2Won by a neck · J: Joanna Mason · T: Michael & David Easterby
2. 21. Rory (GB)3/1
3. 33. High Opinion (GB)9/4 fav
5:15 BetMGM: It's Showtime 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5y · 10 ran
1. 15. Enola Grey (IRE)5/6 favWon by a length · J: Ethan Jones · T: Gemma Tutty
2. 26. Cusack (GB)9/2
3. 39. Fifty Sent (GB)16/1

Newcastle (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 10/1

5:00 Boost Your Acca-Fenwa With BetUK Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 104y · 11 ran
1. 19. Crafter (IRE)8/1Won by a head · J: Finley Marsh · T: Mark Loughnane
2. 28. Strategic Fortune (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 32. Cryptos Dream (IRE)7/2
5:30 Bet 10 Get 40 At BetMGM Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 142y · 11 ran
1. 12. The African Queen (GB)10/3Won by a neck · J: Franny Norton · T: Charlie Johnston
2. 21. Bigtime Bridget (GB)13/8 fav
3. 33. Expected Arrival (IRE)6/1
6:00 Best Racing Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 21y · 9 ran
1. 11. Out Of The Stars (GB)9/4Won by a length · J: Joshua Bryan · T: Archie Watson
2. 210. Scarboroughwarning (GB)33/1
3. 36. Silky Robin (IRE)8/1
4. 44. Doctor Vuby (IRE)11/8 fav
6:30 Build Your Acca With BetUK Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 20y · 12 ran
1. 11. Starshiba (GB)10/1Won by a neck · J: Harry Davies · T: Michael Appleby
2. 28. Verdansk (GB)11/4 fav
3. 311. Beauty Choice (GB)17/2
7:00 Win 2,000,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals EBF Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f 36y · 5 ran
1. 11. Nine Tenths (IRE)5/2Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Jack Enright · T: William Haggas
2. 23. Cloud Cover (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 35. Maysan (FR)12/1
7:30 Find More Big Deals At BetUK Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 2m 120y · 10 ran
1. 19. The Craftymaster (GB)15/8 favWon by a length · J: William Carson · T: Tony Carroll
2. 25. Baileys Warrior (GB)25/1
3. 34. Young Endless (GB)12/1
8:00 Find More Big Deals At BetUK Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 2m 120y · 9 ran
1. 17. Gerrots (FR)17/2Won by half a length · J: Gina Mangan · T: Deborah Faulkner
2. 23. Kingston Sunflower (FR)12/1
3. 35. Crystal Guard (IRE)4/1
4. 72. Bear Claws (IRE)11/10 fav
8:30 Stay Golden With BetMGM Safer Gambling Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 142y · 10 ran
1. 13. Storymaker (GB)5/1Won by a nose · J: Callum Shepherd · T: George Boughey
2. 27. Local Music (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Dion Baker (IRE)11/1
4. 42. Win Win Power (IRE)5/2 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 favourites14 of 50 won28.0% · 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 loss of £8.85Staked £50.00, returned £41.15 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerGlory And Honour (IRE) 14/1The 2:05 bet365 Novices' Limited Handicap Chase at Doncaster · one of 3 winners at that price
Joint favourites2 of 4 won50.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Cheltenham	3	7	7	—
Deauville (FR)	2	8	8	—
Doncaster	0	7	7	—
Fairyhouse	1	7	7	—
Hereford	3	6	7	1 of 2 won
Newcastle (AW)	4	7	8	1 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	1	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 16 December 2023?: 52 races across 7 meetings were run on 16 December 2023: Cheltenham (7 races), Deauville (FR) (8 races), Doncaster (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Hereford (7 races), Newcastle (AW) (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Cheltenham, Doncaster, Hereford, Newcastle (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France; Fairyhouse 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 16 December 2023?: Cheltenham: Soft (Turf); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Doncaster: Good To Soft (Turf); Fairyhouse: Heavy (Turf); Hereford: Good (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 16 December 2023?: Outright favourites won 14 of 50 on 16 December 2023 (28.0%); joint favourites won 2 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £50.00 and returned £41.15 — a loss of £8.85. 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 Glory And Honour (IRE) at 14/1 in the 2:05 bet365 Novices' Limited Handicap Chase at Doncaster (one of 3 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 16 December 2023?: The feature race was the 3:00 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Registered As The Bristol Novices' Hurdle) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Grade 2) at Cheltenham, won by Shanagh Bob (IRE) (15/8F).
What time was the first race on 16 December 2023?: The first race was the 11:40 bet365 Juvenile Maiden Hurdle at Doncaster; the last was the 8:30 Stay Golden With BetMGM Safer Gambling Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).