What horse racing was on 28 December 2023?

36 races across 5 meetings were run on 28 December 2023: Catterick (6 races), Deauville (FR) (8 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races) and Newcastle (AW) (8 races). That is Catterick and Newcastle (AW) in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France; 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 2023?

Catterick: Soft (Turf); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Leopardstown: Heavy (Turf); Limerick: Heavy (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 28 December 2023?

Outright favourites won 18 of 33 on 28 December 2023 (54.5%); joint favourites won 1 of 7. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £33.00 and returned £46.23 — a profit of £13.23. 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 Linterprete (FR) at 41/1 in the 4:37 Prix du Sentier du Littoral at Deauville (FR).

What was the feature race on 28 December 2023?

The feature race was the 1:50 Jack De Bromhead Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Irish Point (FR) (EvensF).

What time was the first race on 28 December 2023?

The first race was the 12:05 Savills Maiden Hurdle at Leopardstown; the last was the 7:15 Prix des Belloquois at Deauville (FR).

Racing Results

Thursday 28 December 2023

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36 races were run across 5 meetings on 28 December 2023: Catterick, Deauville (FR), Leopardstown, Limerick and Newcastle (AW).

Catterick Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/1

12:30 Sky Bet Acca Freeze Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 3f 51y · 7 ran
1. 12. Trac (FR)13/8 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Emma Smith-Chaston · T: Micky Hammond
2. 27. King Of The Hill (IRE)10/3
3. 36. Onenightintown (IRE)16/1
1:05 Sky Bet Build A Bet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 66y · 5 ran
1. 18. Sea Grey (GB)8/1Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Donald McCain
2. 25. Hazy Glen (FR)3/1
3. 36. New Order (IRE)4/7 fav
1:40 Enter ITV7 For Free Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 1m 7f 145y · 6 ran
1. 14. Guillaume (IRE)2/1 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Donald McCain
2. 25. Dakota Moirette (FR)18/1
3. 38. Nancy Till (IRE)20/1
2:15 Sky Bet Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 156y · 10 ran
1. 15. Lavida Adiva (IRE)6/5 favWon by 25 lengths · J: Jamie Hamilton · T: Ruth Jefferson
2. 28. Parkin Fine (GB)2/1
3. 310. Purple Gown (IRE)40/1
2:50 Better Betting With Sky Bet Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 1f 54y · 11 ran
1. 13. Crixus's Escape (IRE)11/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Theo Gillard · T: Gillian Boanas
2. 28. Elleon (FR)3/1 fav
3. 31. Mister Bells (IRE)16/1
3:23 Sky Bet Request A Bet Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 66y · 4 ran
1. 12. Hajey (GB)4/1Won by 6½ lengths · J: Tom Midgley · T: Tracy Waggott
2. 28. Burrows Hall (FR)8/13 fav
3. 35. Masked Crusader (FR)11/2

Catterick racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 41/1

3:27 Prix de la Pierre Aux Fees (Claimer) (2yo) (Apprentice & Young Jockeys) (AW Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 14 ran
1. 19. Sharqana (FR)30/1Won by a head · J: Giovanni Sias · T: R Rohne
2. 28. Prokoviev (FR)15/1
3. 35. Ugatzai (FR)9/2
4. 52. Pomeleo (FR)33/10 fav
4:02 Prix du Chemin des Douaniers (Claimer) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 12 ran
1. 11. Bozzo (FR)19/10 favWon by a length · J: Mme Perrine Cheyer · T: P Decouz
2. 24. Poppy Carrew (IRE)21/1
3. 36. Schwendi (FR)10/1
4:37 Prix du Sentier du Littoral (Maiden) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 15 ran
1. 19. Linterprete (FR)41/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Leo Roussel · T: J Bourgeais
2. 22. Black Lullaby (IRE)23/10
3. 38. Big Raj (FR)17/1
4. 41. Cocktail Prince (GB)8/5 fav
5:15 Prix Vodkato (Conditions) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 9 ran
1. 18. Bumble Bee (FR)26/5Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Alexis Pouchin · T: F Bresson
2. 24. Portalis (FR)Evens fav
3. 33. Dragonet (FR)56/10
5:45 Prix de Voltaire (Conditions) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 7 ran
1. 13. Cambronne (FR)8/5 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Marvin Grandin · T: P Cottier
2. 27. Precious Sea (GB)43/10
3. 32. L'Acajou (IRE)33/10
6:15 Prix de la Piscine Olympique (Maiden) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 6½f · 13 ran
1. 13. Itaewon (FR)69/10Won by 1½ lengths · J: Clement Lecoeuvre · T: A Schutz
2. 214. Findon Rose (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 35. Calypso (IRE)59/10
6:45 Prix Porlezza (Conditions) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 6½f · 6 ran
1. 15. Mgheera (GB)13/1Won by half a length · J: Clement Lecoeuvre · T: Mme Manon Scandella-Lacaille
2. 22. Le Tabou (GB)2/1
3. 33. Zoom (FR)7/10 fav
7:15 Prix des Belloquois (Handicap) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 2m 1f · 10 ran
1. 12. Lightning Bolt (FR)23/10 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Augustin Madamet · T: M Seror
2. 25. Kalamata (FR)23/5
3. 38. Docteur Tournesol (FR)10/1

Deauville racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 6 of 7 · Biggest winner 5/1

12:05 Savills Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 117. Jade De Grugy (FR)5/4 favWon by 15 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Butcher Hollow (IRE)3/1
3. 315. Whale Harbour (IRE)10/1
12:40 Irish Daily Star Handicap Hurdle (80-116) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 21 ran
1. 16. Music Of Tara (GB)7/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 22. Heliko Conti (FR)15/2
3. 327. Politicise (IRE)66/1
1:15 Ballymaloe Relish Rising Stars Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 5f 70y · 5 ran
1. 11. Fact To File (FR)4/6 favWon by 17 lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 25. Zanahiyr (IRE)5/1
3. 33. Minella Cocooner (IRE)5/2
1:50 Jack De Bromhead Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m 7f 80y · 6 ran
1. 16. Irish Point (FR)Evens favWon by 11 lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 21. Asterion Forlonge (FR)6/1
3. 32. Ballyadam (IRE)18/1
2:25 Savills Chase (Grade 1) Chase · 3m 100y · 8 ran
1. 18. Galopin Des Champs (FR)6/4 favWon by 23 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 29. Gerri Colombe (FR)7/4
3. 33. Capodanno (FR)80/1
3:00 Pertemps Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) Hurdle · 2m 7f 80y · 11 ran
1. 113. Gaoth Chuil (IRE)5/1Won by a neck · J: Shane O'Callaghan · T: T M Walsh
2. 21. Farouk D'alene (FR)18/1
3. 311. Nine Graces (GB)5/1
4. 412. Foxy Jacks (IRE)4/1 fav
3:35 Midland Legal Solicitors Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 34y · 5 ran
1. 13. Patter Merchant (IRE)1/2 favWon by a neck · J: Mr H C Swan · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 24. Sounds Victorius (IRE)5/2
3. 35. Stellar Jury (GB)150/1

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Limerick Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 13/2

12:20 Keith Lynch Memorial Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 15 ran
1. 12. Binge Worthy (IRE)5/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Keith Donoghue · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 211. Secrecies Of Stone (IRE)5/1
3. 39. Pirate Island (IRE)125/1
4. 613. The Electrical Kid (IRE)8/13 fav
12:55 CUBE Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f · 8 ran
1. 14. Built By Ballymore (IRE)4/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Conor Brassil · T: Martin Brassil
2. 28. Native Speaker (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Beau Walking (IRE)3/1 jt-fav
1:30 D Pack Packaging Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m 5f · 18 ran
1. 12. Storm Mahler (IRE)13/2Won by a nose · J: Conor McNamara · T: E McNamara
2. 217. Rusheen (IRE)28/1
3. 310. Cosmo Renfro (IRE)11/2
4. 97. Native Gold (IRE)9/2 fav
2:05 Guinness Faugheen Novice Chase (Grade 1) Chase · 2m 3f 100y · 5 ran
1. 12. Gaelic Warrior (GER)4/7 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Il Etait Temps (FR)3/1
3. 34. Inothewayurthinkin (IRE)18/1
2:40 Campion Insurance Tim Duggan Memorial Handicap Chase (0-150) (Listed) Chase · 2m 3f 100y · 12 ran
1. 113. Happy Dreams (FR)13/2Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Mark McDonagh · T: Michael J McDonagh
2. 21. Glengouly (FR)20/1
3. 311. Captains Nephew (IRE)9/4 fav
3:15 Mayson Standing At Springfield House Stud, Knock, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 3m · 13 ran
1. 18. Ishan (FR)9/2 co-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Phillip Enright · T: S Curling
2. 22. Ballyadam Destiny (GB)20/1
3. 310. One Big Bang (IRE)9/2 co-fav
3:50 Woodlands House Hotel Adare Flat Race Flat · 2m 2f · 9 ran
1. 110. The Story So Far (IRE)3/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr R W Barron · T: C Byrnes
2. 27. Remember'hesmine (IRE)25/1
3. 33. Cadoudal Saint (FR)30/100 fav

Limerick racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 5 of 8 · Biggest winner 13/2

3:30 BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 42y · 8 ran
1. 17. Blue Yonder (FR)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Billy Garritty · T: Richard Fahey
2. 22. Bringbackmemories (FR)6/1
3. 34. Flindrikin (IRE)5/2 fav
4:00 Win 2,000,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5y · 9 ran
1. 11. Cosmos Raj (GB)11/4 favWon by half a length · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: David O'Meara
2. 28. Cusack (GB)10/3
3. 35. Rocket Rod (IRE)12/1
4:30 Win 2,000,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5y · 7 ran
1. 13. Enola Grey (IRE)13/8 favWon by half a length · J: Ethan Jones · T: Gemma Tutty
2. 21. Inverlochy (FR)15/8
3. 35. Clipsham Gold (IRE)12/1
5:00 BetMGM: It's Showtime Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5y · 8 ran
1. 14. Bystander (IRE)Evens favWon by 4¾ lengths · J: Clifford Lee · T: K R Burke
2. 23. August (IRE)11/8
3. 39. Yasmina (GB)5/1
5:30 Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 14y · 10 ran
1. 16. Swiss Ace (GB)13/2Won by a length · J: Joanna Mason · T: Ruth Carr
2. 23. Al Farabi (FR)13/8 fav
3. 38. Sir Maxi (GB)20/1
6:00 Best Racing Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 14. Filly One (IRE)6/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Harry Russell · T: Geoff Oldroyd
2. 25. Himawari (GB)4/1
3. 36. Ruth Langmore (GB)17/2
6:30 Bet 10 Get 40 At BetMGM Nursery Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 16. Flying Fletcher (GB)6/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: David Nolan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 27. Reprised (GB)17/2
3. 32. Magic Fluke (IRE)2/1 fav
7:00 BetUK. It's Where The UK Bets Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 16. The Caltonian (GB)7/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Jonny Peate · T: Linda Perratt
2. 211. Sibyl Charm (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Grant Wood (IRE)28/1

Newcastle (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 36 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 favourites18 of 33 won54.5% · 33 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 £13.23Staked £33.00, returned £46.23 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerLinterprete (FR) 41/1The 4:37 Prix du Sentier du Littoral at Deauville (FR)
Joint favourites1 of 7 won14.3% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	3	6	6	—
Deauville (FR)	3	7	8	0 of 2 won
Leopardstown	6	7	7	—
Limerick	1	5	7	1 of 5 won
Newcastle (AW)	5	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 2023?: 36 races across 5 meetings were run on 28 December 2023: Catterick (6 races), Deauville (FR) (8 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races) and Newcastle (AW) (8 races). That is Catterick and Newcastle (AW) in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France; 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 2023?: Catterick: Soft (Turf); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Leopardstown: Heavy (Turf); Limerick: Heavy (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 28 December 2023?: Outright favourites won 18 of 33 on 28 December 2023 (54.5%); joint favourites won 1 of 7. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £33.00 and returned £46.23 — a profit of £13.23. 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 Linterprete (FR) at 41/1 in the 4:37 Prix du Sentier du Littoral at Deauville (FR).
What was the feature race on 28 December 2023?: The feature race was the 1:50 Jack De Bromhead Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Irish Point (FR) (EvensF).
What time was the first race on 28 December 2023?: The first race was the 12:05 Savills Maiden Hurdle at Leopardstown; the last was the 7:15 Prix des Belloquois at Deauville (FR).