What horse racing was on 5 December 2024?

30 races across 4 meetings were run on 5 December 2024: Chelmsford City (AW) (9 races), Leicester (7 races), Market Rasen (7 races) and Wincanton (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 5 December 2024?

Chelmsford City (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Leicester: Heavy (Turf); Market Rasen: Good To Soft (Turf); Wincanton: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 5 December 2024?

Outright favourites won 12 of 30 on 5 December 2024 (40.0%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £30.00 and returned £26.38 — a loss of £3.62. 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 Catch Catchfire (GB) at 18/1 in the 12:55 Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Novices' Handicap Chase at Leicester.

What time was the first race on 5 December 2024?

The first race was the 12:15 Rhino.Bet Home Of Festive Football Boosts Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle at Market Rasen; the last was the 8:10 Sky Bet Extra Places Every Day Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 5 December 2024

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30 races were run across 4 meetings on 5 December 2024: Chelmsford City (AW), Leicester, Market Rasen and Wincanton.

Chelmsford City (AW) Standard To Slow · AW · 9 races

Outright favs won 3 of 9 · Biggest winner 16/1

4:10 Sky Bet For The Fans Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 17. Palazzo Persico (IRE)9/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Hector Crouch · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 24. Rainwater (GB)7/2 fav
3. 38. Cerulean Summer (IRE)18/1
4:40 Racing Is Everyone's Sport Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 14 ran
1. 11. By The Book (IRE)5/6 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 28. Plage De Havre (GB)10/3
3. 32. Jolly Jack Tar (GB)2/1
5:10 Sky Bet Club Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 17. Thankuappreciate (GB)16/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Zak Wheatley · T: Declan Carroll
2. 26. El Bufalo (GB)13/2
3. 32. Existent (GB)5/4 fav
5:40 Sky Bet Matchday Assist Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f · 9 ran
1. 19. Dashing Panther (GB)11/8 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Jack Mitchell · T: William Stone
2. 28. William Walton (GB)9/4
3. 35. Dreams Adozen (FR)16/1
6:10 Sky Bet Acca Freeze Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 16. Hiatus (IRE)3/1 favWon by 4 lengths · J: George Wood · T: Conrad Allen
2. 24. Merrimack (GB)8/1
3. 313. Asadjumeirah (GB)15/2
6:40 Sky Bet Build A Bet Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 111. Beauty Choice (GB)16/1Won by a head · J: Billy Garritty · T: Michael & David Easterby
2. 214. Lord Rapscallion (IRE)11/1
3. 33. Batal Zabeel (IRE)16/1
4. 612. Where's Freddy (IRE)10/3 fav
7:10 Happy Birthday Gary Wiltshire Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 19. Profitman (GB)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Hector Crouch · T: B F Brookhouse
2. 27. Rob's Umberella (GB)9/1
3. 31. Spartan Fighter (GB)28/1
4. 810. Heerathetrack (GB)11/4 fav
7:40 Sky Bet Extra Places Every Day Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 112. Rising Force (IRE)12/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Sean D Bowen · T: Robert Eddery
2. 24. Kondratiev Wave (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 31. Masqool (IRE)4/1
8:10 Sky Bet Extra Places Every Day Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 11. Port Erin (IRE)13/2Won by a short head · J: Jack Doughty · T: Tony Carroll
2. 26. Elterwater (GB)3/1
3. 32. H Key Lails (GB)15/8 fav

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Leicester Heavy · Turf · 7 races

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 18/1

12:25 Weatherbys Stallion Book 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 9 ran
1. 17. Sixmilebridge (IRE)1/2 favWon by 14 lengths · J: Kielan Woods · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 28. Sole Solution (IRE)17/2
3. 36. Royal Rambler (IRE)28/1
12:55 Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 6f 151y · 8 ran
1. 13. Catch Catchfire (GB)18/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Charlie Todd · T: Ian Williams
2. 27. Everyonesacritic (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 36. Ronnies Reflection (GB)11/1
1:25 Thanks For Everything Keiron Bridge Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 3 · 1m 7f 113y · 6 ran
1. 15. Authodidacte (FR)11/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Charlie Deutsch · T: Venetia Williams
2. 22. Carismatic Soldier (IRE)4/5 fav
3. 34. Malinificent (IRE)9/2
1:55 Next Meeting At LeicesterRaces Wednesday 11th December Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 113y · 9 ran
1. 12. Trust House (IRE)13/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Olly Murphy
2. 27. Nedzor (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 310. Night Jet (GB)4/1
2:25 weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 1m 7f 201y · 5 ran
1. 11. David's Well (GB)8/11 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Freddie Gordon · T: Chris Gordon
2. 25. My Portia (GB)14/1
3. 34. Johnny Mac (IRE)7/2
3:00 Weatherbys Global Stallions App Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 9 ran
1. 16. One Eye On Vegas (GB)2/1 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Charlie Hammond · T: Stuart Edmunds
2. 21. Benassi (IRE)18/1
3. 35. Tommie Gun (IRE)11/4
3:35 Weatherbys Hamilton Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 113y · 6 ran
1. 13. Passing Kate (GB)1/2 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Stan Sheppard · T: Matt Sheppard
2. 21. Twyford's Diamond (GB)15/2
3. 35. Malinka (FR)10/3

Leicester racecourse statistics →

Market Rasen Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

12:15 Rhino.Bet Home Of Festive Football Boosts Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 125y · 5 ran
1. 11. Homme D'un Soir (FR)10/3Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Alice Stevens · T: Billy Aprahamian
2. 23. Love True (FR)11/4
3. 35. Lady Babs (GB)14/1
4. 44. Dino Bellagio (GB)5/4 fav
12:45 Rhino Bet Encourages Safer Gambling Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 125y · 5 ran
1. 14. Viyanni (IRE)5/6 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Paul O'Brien · T: Harry Derham
2. 22. Narragansett (GB)11/2
3. 31. Play Pretend (IRE)2/1
1:15 Follow Us On X At BetRhino Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 139y · 6 ran
1. 11. It's Hard To Know (IRE)6/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Ben Jones · T: Ben Pauling
2. 25. Tamarind Bay (IRE)9/4
3. 32. Sunray Shadow (GB)2/1
1:45 Charge Up Your Sport At Rhino.Bet Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 16y · 8 ran
1. 14. Ithaka (IRE)10/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Conor Ring · T: Ryan Potter
2. 21. Entity Of Substanz (GB)4/1
3. 36. Getaway With You (GB)8/11 fav
2:15 Discover What's Trending At Rhino.Bet Casino Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 7f 191y · 8 ran
1. 13. Kelce (IRE)11/8 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Conor O'Farrell · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 26. Felton Bellevue (FR)4/1
3. 31. Super Citizen (GB)18/1
2:48 Blog.Rhino.Bet For Betting Insight Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 3f 34y · 8 ran
1. 16. Caro Des Flos (FR)7/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Harry Bannister · T: Julian Smith
2. 21. Ballywood (FR)33/1
3. 33. Zmiinyi (IRE)5/6 fav
3:23 Follow Rhino.Bet On Instagram Open Maiden NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 125y · 8 ran
1. 17. Silver Hill (IRE)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Jamie Snowden
2. 26. Orderoftheday (IRE)13/2
3. 31. Away For The Night (IRE)22/1
4. 43. Espresso Milan (IRE)7/4 fav

Market Rasen racecourse statistics →

Wincanton Soft · Turf · 7 races

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

12:35 Weatherbys Hamilton Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 35y · 6 ran
1. 15. No No Tango (GB)Evens favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: Harry Derham
2. 21. Hunter Legend (FR)10/3
3. 32. Planned Paradise (IRE)11/2
1:05 2025 Wincanton Fixtures On Sale Now Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 82y · 13 ran
1. 114. Star Walking (IRE)8/11 favWon by a head · J: Jonathan Burke · T: Harry Fry
2. 26. Game Colours (IRE)10/1
3. 311. Realta Liath (IRE)16/1
1:35 Boxing Day Hospitality Available 'National Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 150y · 10 ran
1. 112. Jongleur D'etoiles (FR)11/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Richie McLernon · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 21. Keable (IRE)13/2
3. 33. Sparkling Duke (IRE)4/1
4. 711. Supreme Commander (IRE)2/1 fav
2:05 Christmas Parties At Wincanton Racecourse Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 50y · 9 ran
1. 18. Golden Move (GB)9/2Won by a length · J: Freddie Gingell · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 24. Jour D'evasion (FR)9/4 fav
3. 37. Sergeant (FR)25/1
2:35 Weatherbys & Birdie Calendars Silver Buck Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 30y · 6 ran
1. 12. Poppa Poutine (IRE)15/2Won by a neck · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 24. Pachacuti (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 36. I See The Sea (IRE)10/3
3:10 Patricia Chacksfield 70th Birthday Celebration Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 2f 162y · 10 ran
1. 18. Caeruleum (GB)2/1Won by 15 lengths · J: Harry Kimber · T: Robert Walford
2. 25. Always Busy (IRE)16/1
3. 311. School For Scandal (FR)4/1
4. PU9. Moonlight Artist (GB) · pulled up15/8 fav
3:45 Buy Boxing Day Tickets Now 'Junior' NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 1m 7f 50y · 10 ran
1. 16. Marhaba Prince (GB)4/1Won by a length · J: James Davies · T: Owen Burrows
2. 28. Precious Metal (FR)22/1
3. 33. Frontier Prince (GB)10/3
4. 510. Trustintimes (GB)7/4 fav

Wincanton 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 favourites12 of 30 won40.0% · 30 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 £3.62Staked £30.00, returned £26.38 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerCatch Catchfire (GB) 18/1The 12:55 Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Novices' Handicap Chase at Leicester

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chelmsford City (AW)	3	9	9	—
Leicester	4	7	7	—
Market Rasen	3	7	7	—
Wincanton	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 5 December 2024?: 30 races across 4 meetings were run on 5 December 2024: Chelmsford City (AW) (9 races), Leicester (7 races), Market Rasen (7 races) and Wincanton (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 5 December 2024?: Chelmsford City (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Leicester: Heavy (Turf); Market Rasen: Good To Soft (Turf); Wincanton: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 5 December 2024?: Outright favourites won 12 of 30 on 5 December 2024 (40.0%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £30.00 and returned £26.38 — a loss of £3.62. 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 Catch Catchfire (GB) at 18/1 in the 12:55 Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Novices' Handicap Chase at Leicester.
What time was the first race on 5 December 2024?: The first race was the 12:15 Rhino.Bet Home Of Festive Football Boosts Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle at Market Rasen; the last was the 8:10 Sky Bet Extra Places Every Day Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).