What horse racing was on 22 December 2023?

44 races across 6 meetings were run on 22 December 2023: Ascot (6 races), Chantilly (FR) (8 races), Dundalk (AW) (8 races), Southwell (AW) (8 races), Uttoxeter (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Ascot, Southwell (AW), Uttoxeter and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Chantilly (FR) in France; Dundalk (AW) 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 22 December 2023?

Ascot: Good To Soft (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Standard (AW); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Uttoxeter: Heavy (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 22 December 2023?

Outright favourites won 12 of 41 on 22 December 2023 (29.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £41.00 and returned £37.22 — a loss of £3.78. 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 Salah Belle (IRE) at 33/1 in the 4:25 Happy Christmas From All At Dundalk Stadium Maiden at Dundalk (AW).

What was the feature race on 22 December 2023?

The feature race was the 3:05 Howden Noel Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Grade 2) at Ascot, won by Djelo (FR) (6/5F).

What time was the first race on 22 December 2023?

The first race was the 10:20 Prix de l'Ancien Potager at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 8:15 Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 22 December 2023

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44 races were run across 6 meetings on 22 December 2023: Ascot, Chantilly (FR), Dundalk (AW), Southwell (AW), Uttoxeter and Wolverhampton (AW).

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

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:45 Howden Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f 141y · 10 ran
1. 19. Immortal Fame (IRE)13/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Cameron Iles · T: Tom Lacey
2. 26. Roger Pol (IRE)3/1 jt-fav
3. 38. Delgany Bobby Blue (GB)20/1
1:20 Howden Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f 141y · 10 ran
1. 111. Welcom To Cartries (FR)4/6 favWon by 6½ lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Ideal Des Bordes (FR)8/1
3. 36. Monks Meadow (IRE)33/1
1:55 Howden Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 167y · 4 ran
1. 14. Persian Time (GB)6/4 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 21. Homme Public (FR)4/1
2:30 WB Wealth Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 152y · 14 ran
1. 112. Titan Discovery (GB)14/1Won by a head · J: Liam Harrison · T: Robbie Llewellyn
2. 27. Toonagh Warrior (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Bad (FR)5/2
4. 88. Immortal (FR)13/8 fav
3:05 Howden Noel Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 2f 175y · 4 ran
1. 12. Djelo (FR)6/5 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Charlie Deutsch · T: Venetia Williams
2. 23. Kandoo Kid (FR)4/1
3. 34. Might I (IRE)5/2
3:40 Thames Materials Open NH Flat Race (Listed) (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 1 · 1m 7f 152y · 13 ran
1. 115. Let It Rain (GB)8/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 21. Brechin Castle (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 34. Celtic Dino (FR)9/2

Ascot racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 248/10

10:20 Prix de l'Ancien Potager (Conditions) (2yo Colts & Geldings) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m · 10 ran
1. 11. Brio (FR)11/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Alexis Pouchin · T: Gavin Hernon
2. 26. Ferrari Fever (FR)19/5
3. 32. Jess Livermore (GB)21/10 fav
10:55 Prix du Jardin des Cascades (Conditions) (2yo Fillies) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m · 13 ran
1. 111. Halfday (FR)8/5 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Augustin Madamet · T: C Laffon-Parias
2. 25. Iradie (FR)24/1
3. 36. Koslovka (FR)58/10
11:30 Prix du Chateau du Heron Blanc (Conditions) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 10 ran
1. 15. Deep Hope (USA)13/10 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Mme Marie Velon · T: Gianluca Bietolini
2. 27. Shinning Ocean (FR)58/10
3. 32. Le Nomade (IRE)14/5
12:05 Prix de la Route Forestiere Toudouze (Handicap) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m 7f · 15 ran
1. 17. Dream Again (FR)17/5 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Tony Piccone · T: Helmi Boujardine
2. 214. Tender Winner (FR)25/1
3. 33. Armorigene (FR)7/1
12:40 Prix du Carrefour des Bouleaux (Handicap) (2yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 16 ran
1. 111. Virgo Maria (FR)248/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Hugo Lebouc · T: Francois Monfort
2. 23. Goway (FR)31/5
3. 36. Bad Boy (FR)79/10
4. 101. Maltock D'Orgeres (FR)8/5 fav
1:17 Prix de la Nacelle (Conditions) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 17 ran
1. 117. Vedamiya (FR)67/10Won by a length · J: Thomas Trullier · T: N Clement
2. 216. Custard Tarte (FR)9/1
3. 33. Morhib (FR)11/1
4. 54. Lewis Chop (FR)51/10 fav
1:52 Prix de la Route du Duc d'Enghien (Conditions) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 11 ran
1. 18. Rock Blanc (FR)69/10Won by half a length · J: Mme Sophie Chuette · T: M Delzangles
2. 21. Hooking (GB)15/2
3. 34. Integrant (FR)67/10
4. 43. Principe (GER)3/1 fav
2:27 Prix du Poteau de la Croix Bleue (Handicap) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m 7f · 16 ran
1. 14. Argyron (IRE)59/10Won by a short head · J: Augustin Madamet · T: L Viel
2. 28. Maestro Chop (FR)10/1
3. 36. Gold Palace (FR)61/10
4. 67. Milord Du Lemo (FR)18/5 fav

Chantilly racecourse statistics →

Dundalk (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races · Ireland

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

4:25 Happy Christmas From All At Dundalk Stadium Maiden Flat · 6f · 14 ran
1. 113. Salah Belle (IRE)33/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Robbie Colgan · T: Ms Sheila Lavery
2. 26. Hemight (IRE)12/1
3. 31. Badda Bing (IRE)4/1 fav
5:00 Gateway Hotel Dundalk Race & Stay Maiden Flat · 7f · 14 ran
1. 112. Nahori (GB)18/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Robert Whearty · T: Thomas Gibney
2. 26. Gioiella (IRE)22/1
3. 32. Cross Border (GB)2/1
4. RR9. Loma Larnee (GB) · refused to race13/8 fav
5:30 TRM Champion Trainer & Jockey Awards 2023 Handicap (47-75) Flat · 7f · 13 ran
1. 19. Little Keilee (IRE)4/1 jt-favWon by half a length · J: Shane Foley · T: Ciaran Murphy
2. 211. Skontonovski (GB)6/1
3. 314. Winemaker (FR)28/1
6:00 Irishinjuredjockeys.com Apprentice Rated Race Flat · 1m · 12 ran
1. 17. Cheers Again (GB)4/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Jack Cleary · T: Paul W Flynn
2. 26. Barbapapa (IRE)13/2
3. 310. Pierre Lapin (IRE)6/1
6:30 Botanica International Handicap (47-75) Flat · 2m · 14 ran
1. 17. Riyami (IRE)6/1Won by a length · J: J M Sheridan · T: Denis Gerard Hogan
2. 211. Folly Beach (GB)14/1
3. 314. Glyde Ranger (IRE)10/1
4. 42. Palace Rock (IRE)11/4 fav
7:00 HRI Best Turned-Out Flat League Finale Handicap (47-65) (Div 1) Flat · 1m 4f · 13 ran
1. 14. Unterberg (IRE)13/2Won by half a length · J: Oisin McSweeney · T: Laura Hourigan
2. 28. Spinning Web (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Pinball Wizard (IRE)5/1
4. 96. Sand Castle (IRE)7/2 fav
7:30 HRI Best Turned-Out Flat League Finale Handicap (47-65) (Div 2) Flat · 1m 4f · 13 ran
1. 12. Cara Susanna (IRE)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Chris Hayes · T: D K Weld
2. 25. Brave Thought (IRE)11/2
3. 33. Gurkha Girl (IRE)6/1
4. 54. Not Just Any Eagle (IRE)5/2 fav
8:00 Horse Racing Returns To Dundalk Friday 12th January 2024 Handicap Flat · 1m 2f 150y · 11 ran
1. 12. Freescape (GB)8/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Luke McAteer · T: David Marnane
2. 29. Benavente (GB)3/1
3. 37. Satono Chevalier (IRE)11/4 fav

Dundalk (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 11/1

2:07 BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 16y · 11 ran
1. 111. Red Walls (GB)8/1Won by a neck · J: Alex Jary · T: Lisa Williamson
2. 25. Autumn Angel (IRE)4/1
3. 33. Conquest Of Power (GB)7/2 fav
2:42 Find More Big Deals At BetUK Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 2m 102y · 11 ran
1. 19. Sea Me Dance (GB)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Robert Havlin · T: S Woods
2. 24. Western Stars (FR)9/2
3. 31. Aqwaam (GB)Evens fav
3:17 Stay Golden With BetMGM Safer Gambling Nursery Flat · Class 6 · 6f 16y · 11 ran
1. 16. Rusheen Boy (GB)9/1Won by 4¼ lengths · J: Dylan Hogan · T: Julia Feilden
2. 22. Lady In Havana (GB)3/1
3. 311. Mehigburn (IRE)16/1
4. 47. Badosa (IRE)5/2 fav
3:50 Boost Your Acca-Fenwa With BetUK Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 4f 214y · 11 ran
1. 112. Captain's Bar (GB)8/1Won by a neck · J: David Allan · T: Scott Dixon
2. 27. Rose King (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Khabib (IRE)2/1 fav
4:20 Stay Golden With BetMGM Safer Gambling Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 13y · 12 ran
1. 12. Yorkstone (GB)11/1Dead heat with Soames Forsyte (GB) · J: Joanna Mason · T: Michael & David Easterby
2. 15. Soames Forsyte (GB)15/2
3. 38. Landlordtothestars (IRE)10/1
4. 56. Tea Sea (FR)3/1 fav
4:50 Bet 10 Get 40 At BetMGM Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 14y · 12 ran
1. 19. Royal Musketeer (GB)15/2Won by a neck · J: David Allan · T: Steph Hollinshead
2. 22. Novak (GB)14/1
3. 34. Bowood (GB)11/4 fav
5:25 Bet 10 Get 40 At BetMGM Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 14y · 10 ran
1. 13. Thapa VC (IRE)7/2 favWon by half a length · J: Daniel Muscutt · T: Mark Rimell
2. 26. No Saint (GB)28/1
3. 37. San Isidro (IRE)18/1
5:55 Best Racing Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 14y · 10 ran
1. 19. Fieldsman (USA)10/1Won by a length · J: Jack Doughty · T: Tony Carroll
2. 27. Liv Lucky (IRE)15/2
3. 310. Stoic Syd (IRE)9/1
4. 61. Indie Skies (GB)9/4 fav

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Uttoxeter Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 28/1

12:00 Marie Hinton 70th Birthday Celebration Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 45y · 6 ran
1. 13. Ottoline (GB)4/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Miss Lucy Turner · T: Venetia Williams
2. 22. Endless Supply (IRE)4/9 fav
3. 35. Tilly Toughnut (GB)13/2
12:30 Richard Winterton Auctioneers Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 207y · 10 ran
1. 15. Itsnoteasy (IRE)5/6 favWon by a neck · J: Sean Bowen · T: Olly Murphy
2. 22. Gris Gris Top (FR)5/1
3. 34. Intimate (FR)10/3
1:05 In Memory Of June Taylor Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 207y · 13 ran
1. 12. Accidental Legend (IRE)3/1 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 21. Jack Sprat (IRE)15/2
3. 37. Crossbeau (IRE)80/1
1:40 Ralph Mitchell 60th Birthday Celebration Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 11. Sure Touch (GB)3/1Won by a head · J: Dylan Johnston · T: Olly Murphy
2. 26. Desque De L'isle (FR)7/2
3. 33. Eaton Collina (IRE)2/1 fav
2:15 Ashley Waller Auctioneers Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 6f 45y · 10 ran
1. 16. Barricane (GB)6/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Lewis Saunders · T: Olly Murphy
2. 25. Classic Maestro (IRE)85/40 fav
3. 34. Bobo Mac (IRE)4/1
2:50 Andy Edwards Memorial Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m · 11 ran
1. 16. Breeze Of Wind (IRE)7/2Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Sam Coltherd · T: Stuart Coltherd
2. 23. Imperial Alex (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Rockinastorm (IRE)9/4 fav
3:25 QuinnBet Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 168y · 10 ran
1. 12. Present Fair (IRE)28/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Abbie McCain · T: Donald McCain
2. 24. Time To Dazzle (IRE)11/1
3. 31. Damarta (FR)5/2 jt-fav

Uttoxeter racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

5:15 Best Racing Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Nursery Flat · Class 5 · 1m 142y · 8 ran
1. 11. Queen Of Atlantis (GB)10/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Callum Hutchinson · T: Peter Chapple-Hyam
2. 28. Glistening Nights (FR)18/5
3. 32. Rich Harry (USA)4/1
4. 64. Buttercross Flyer (IRE)16/5 fav
5:45 Bet 10 Get 40 At BetMGM Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 21y · 9 ran
1. 13. El Bufalo (GB)8/13 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: Dylan Cunha
2. 29. Quercine (GB)8/1
3. 38. Dark Enigma (GB)80/1
6:15 BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 21y · 8 ran
1. 18. Petit Calvados (IRE)18/5 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Rossa Ryan · T: E J O'Neill
2. 26. Nelson Gay (IRE)14/1
3. 37. Star Of Lady M (GB)13/2
6:45 Stay Golden With BetMGM Safer Gambling EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 7f 36y · 12 ran
1. 11. Queues Likely (GB)13/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Taylor Fisher · T: J S Moore
2. 23. Colour Code (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 37. Lumiere D'or (IRE)7/2
7:15 Win 2,000,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 36y · 10 ran
1. 16. Eden Storm (IRE)10/1Won by a neck · J: Benoit De La Sayette · T: Marco Botti
2. 24. Smoky Mountain (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 310. O G Beachwear (GB)9/2
7:45 BetMGM: It's Showtime Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 36y · 10 ran
1. 13. Swinging Eddie (GB)7/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Grant Tuer
2. 27. Blue Collar Lad (GB)12/1
3. 35. Intoxicata (FR)11/4 fav
8:15 Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 142y · 12 ran
1. 112. Great Blasket (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: Gina Mangan · T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
2. 211. Wadacre Grace (GB)8/1
3. 35. Cosmos Raj (GB)15/2
4. 61. Tiger Beetle (GB)4/1 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 44 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 favourites12 of 41 won29.3% · 41 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 £3.78Staked £41.00, returned £37.22 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSalah Belle (IRE) 33/1The 4:25 Happy Christmas From All At Dundalk Stadium Maiden at Dundalk (AW)
Joint favourites1 of 6 won16.7% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	3	5	6	0 of 2 won
Chantilly (FR)	3	8	8	—
Dundalk (AW)	1	7	8	1 of 2 won
Southwell (AW)	1	8	8	—
Uttoxeter	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	2	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 22 December 2023?: 44 races across 6 meetings were run on 22 December 2023: Ascot (6 races), Chantilly (FR) (8 races), Dundalk (AW) (8 races), Southwell (AW) (8 races), Uttoxeter (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Ascot, Southwell (AW), Uttoxeter and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Chantilly (FR) in France; Dundalk (AW) 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 22 December 2023?: Ascot: Good To Soft (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Standard (AW); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Uttoxeter: Heavy (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 22 December 2023?: Outright favourites won 12 of 41 on 22 December 2023 (29.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £41.00 and returned £37.22 — a loss of £3.78. 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 Salah Belle (IRE) at 33/1 in the 4:25 Happy Christmas From All At Dundalk Stadium Maiden at Dundalk (AW).
What was the feature race on 22 December 2023?: The feature race was the 3:05 Howden Noel Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Grade 2) at Ascot, won by Djelo (FR) (6/5F).
What time was the first race on 22 December 2023?: The first race was the 10:20 Prix de l'Ancien Potager at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 8:15 Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).