What horse racing was on 23 December 2023?

27 races across 4 meetings were run on 23 December 2023: Ascot (6 races), Haydock (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races) and Newcastle (7 races). All in Great Britain. 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 23 December 2023?

Ascot: Good (Turf); Haydock: Heavy (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 23 December 2023?

Outright favourites won 7 of 26 on 23 December 2023 (26.9%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £21.16 — a loss of £4.84. 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 Crystal Casque (GB) at 25/1 in the 1:25 BetMGM/ Irish EBF Fillies' Handicap at Lingfield (AW).

What was the feature race on 23 December 2023?

The feature race was the 2:25 Howden Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Grade 1) at Ascot, won by Crambo (GB) (5/1).

What time was the first race on 23 December 2023?

The first race was the 11:40 Win 2,000,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Fillies' Handicap at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 3:35 Betfair Exchange Trophy at Ascot.

Racing Results

Saturday 23 December 2023

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27 races were run across 4 meetings on 23 December 2023: Ascot, Haydock, Lingfield (AW) and Newcastle.

Ascot Good · Turf · 6 races

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/2

12:40 Ascot Racecourse Supports Schools Photography Competition Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 118y · 9 ran
1. 19. Top Cloud (GB)11/2Won by a head · J: Liam Harrison · T: Robbie Llewellyn
2. 21. Scamallach Liath (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 33. Transmission (IRE)18/1
1:15 Howden Graduation Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f 8y · 3 ran
1. 13. Excello (FR)11/4Won by 6½ lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 21. Solo (FR)5/6 fav
3. 32. Straw Fan Jack (GB)3/1
1:50 Howden Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 2f 175y · 7 ran
1. 14. Triple Trade (GB)9/4 favWon by half a length · J: Brendan Powell · T: Joe Tizzard
2. 25. Harper's Brook (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Shan Blue (IRE)11/1
2:25 Howden Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m 97y · 10 ran
1. 13. Crambo (GB)5/1Won by a short head · J: Jonathan Burke · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 27. Paisley Park (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Dashel Drasher (GB)17/2
4. 1010. West Balboa (IRE)3/1 fav
3:00 Howden Silver Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 7f 180y · 10 ran
1. 11. Victtorino (FR)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Charlie Deutsch · T: Venetia Williams
2. 210. Yeah Man (IRE)5/1
3. 33. Flegmatik (FR)14/1
4. 42. Blackjack Magic (GB)7/2 fav
3:35 Betfair Exchange Trophy (Premier Handicap Hurdle) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 1m 7f 152y · 9 ran
1. 14. Luccia (GB)9/2Won by a neck · J: Paul O'Brien · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 28. Impose Toi (FR)11/1
3. 37. Altobelli (IRE)18/5
4. 76. Iberico Lord (FR)11/4 fav

Ascot racecourse statistics →

Haydock Heavy · Turf · 7 races

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/1

11:45 Betfred Nifty 50 Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 191y · 8 ran
1. 18. El Jefe (IRE)15/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Conor Rabbitt · T: Andrew Hamilton
2. 22. Lord Of Cheshire (FR)11/4 fav
3. 36. Knowwhentoholdem (IRE)14/1
12:20 Betfred Tv Beginners' Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 67y · 3 ran
1. 13. Issuing Authority (IRE)7/4Won by 15 lengths · J: James Bowen · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 22. Inedit Star (FR)11/10 fav
12:55 Betfred Hat-Trick Heaven Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Listed) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 2f 191y · 9 ran
1. 18. Pawapuri (GB)6/1Won by 2 lengths · J: James Bowen · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 27. Lunar Discovery (GB)17/2
3. 36. Little Miss Dante (GB)3/1 jt-fav
1:30 Betfred Tommy Whittle Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 3m 1f 125y · 9 ran
1. 13. Famous Bridge (IRE)5/2 favWon by a length · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Nicky Richards
2. 25. Burrows Diamond (FR)12/1
3. 34. Credo (IRE)11/2
2:05 Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 1m 7f 144y · 6 ran
1. 17. The Churchill Lad (IRE)9/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Ross Chapman · T: Rebecca Menzies
2. 22. Goobinator (USA)9/2
3. 36. Bubble Dubi (FR)9/2
4. 55. Jagwar (FR)5/2 fav
2:40 Betfred Hot Shots Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 67y · 4 ran
1. 14. Netywell (FR)7/4Won by 15 lengths · J: Patrick Wadge · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 22. Bythesametoken (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Real Stone (GB)11/8 fav
3:15 Betfred Merry Christmas Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 58y · 6 ran
1. 16. Bushypark (IRE)11/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Joe Williamson · T: Philip Kirby
2. 25. Our Sam (GB)9/4
3. 34. Skandiburg (FR)12/1
4. 42. Ballymagroarty Boy (IRE)6/4 fav

Haydock racecourse statistics →

Lingfield (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

11:40 Win 2,000,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 1y · 7 ran
1. 12. Storymaker (GB)85/40Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Tommie Jakes · T: George Boughey
2. 28. Boom Boom Pow (GB)16/1
3. 34. Sixties Chic (GB)15/8 fav
12:15 BetMGM: It's Showtime / EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 1y · 6 ran
1. 11. Kodiac Thriller (IRE)2/1Won by a length · J: William Cox · T: Charles Hills
2. 22. Midnight Ravens (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Waleefy (IRE)Evens fav
12:50 Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Nursery Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 14. Sun God (GB)9/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Trevor Whelan · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 22. Dunstan (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Dubawi Time (GB)9/2
1:25 BetMGM/ Irish EBF Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 1y · 5 ran
1. 12. Crystal Casque (GB)25/1Won by a short head · J: Jack Gilligan · T: Rod Millman
2. 23. Dayzee (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Twirling (IRE)15/8 fav
2:00 BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 1y · 11 ran
1. 16. Sassy Redhead (GB)5/4 favWon by a head · J: Jack Gilligan · T: William Stone
2. 23. Come On Girl (GB)5/1
3. 35. Miss Moonshine (GB)20/1
2:35 BetUK. It's Where The UK Bets Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 6y · 8 ran
1. 13. One Night Stand (GB)5/2 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Phil Dennis · T: Scott Dixon
2. 27. Darlo Pride (GB)4/1
3. 32. Masterclass (GB)11/2
3:10 Boost Your Acca-Fenwa With BetUK Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 12 ran
1. 19. The Conqueror (GER)3/1Won by a length · J: Ethan Jones · T: Jim Boyle
2. 22. Fravanco (GB)9/2
3. 310. Qeyaady (GB)33/1
4. 45. Mr Trick (IRE)5/2 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Newcastle Good · Turf · 7 races

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 17/2

11:55 Bet365 Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 190y · 12 ran
1. 11. The Kalooki Kid (GB)10/11 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Danny McMenamin · T: Nicky Richards
2. 213. St John's Road (GB)33/1
3. 38. Muzaffar (GB)8/1
12:30 Never Ordinary At bet365 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 190y · 8 ran
1. 16. Ferrybridge (IRE)8/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Jamie Gambin · T: James Owen
2. 23. Glory Bridge (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 35. Uncle Arthur (GB)4/1
1:05 bet365 Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 91y · 7 ran
1. 14. Jet Legs (IRE)10/3Won by a head · J: Callum Bewley · T: Martin Todhunter
2. 21. Donny Boy (IRE)15/2
3. 33. Regarde (IRE)2/1 fav
1:40 Bet365 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 19y · 6 ran
1. 15. Brayhill (IRE)17/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: James Ewart
2. 26. Ladronne (FR)5/2
3. 31. Nocte Volatus (GB)15/8 fav
2:15 bet365 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 62y · 8 ran
1. 16. North Parade (IRE)5/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: William Maggs · T: Sue Smith
2. 28. Millie Of Mayo (GB)10/1
3. 33. Singapore Trip (FR)20/1
4. 62. Montregard (FR)6/4 fav
2:50 Each Way Extra At bet365 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 75y · 6 ran
1. 14. Six One Nine (IRE)5/2 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Danny McMenamin · T: Chris Grant
2. 22. Gandhi Maker (FR)10/3
3. 35. Tropical Talent (GB)7/1
3:25 bet365 'Junior' NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f 66y · 14 ran
1. 13. Kabuki (FR)7/1Won by half a length · J: Brian Hughes · T: Donald McCain
2. 21. Aire Spray (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Knomorediamonds (FR)12/1
4. 77. Sycamore Gap (GB)3/1 fav

Newcastle racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 27 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 favourites7 of 26 won26.9% · 26 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 £4.84Staked £26.00, returned £21.16 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerCrystal Casque (GB) 25/1The 1:25 BetMGM/ Irish EBF Fillies' Handicap at Lingfield (AW)
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	1	6	6	—
Haydock	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Lingfield (AW)	3	7	7	—
Newcastle	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 23 December 2023?: 27 races across 4 meetings were run on 23 December 2023: Ascot (6 races), Haydock (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races) and Newcastle (7 races). All in Great Britain. 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 23 December 2023?: Ascot: Good (Turf); Haydock: Heavy (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 23 December 2023?: Outright favourites won 7 of 26 on 23 December 2023 (26.9%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £21.16 — a loss of £4.84. 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 Crystal Casque (GB) at 25/1 in the 1:25 BetMGM/ Irish EBF Fillies' Handicap at Lingfield (AW).
What was the feature race on 23 December 2023?: The feature race was the 2:25 Howden Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Grade 1) at Ascot, won by Crambo (GB) (5/1).
What time was the first race on 23 December 2023?: The first race was the 11:40 Win 2,000,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Fillies' Handicap at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 3:35 Betfair Exchange Trophy at Ascot.