What horse racing was on 29 December 2024?

36 races across 5 meetings were run on 29 December 2024: Doncaster (7 races), Kelso (6 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (9 races). That is Doncaster, Kelso and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; 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 29 December 2024?

Doncaster: Good To Soft (Turf); Kelso: Good To Soft (Turf); Leopardstown: Good To Yielding (Turf); Limerick: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 29 December 2024?

Outright favourites won 10 of 35 on 29 December 2024 (28.6%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £29.28 — a loss of £5.72. 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 Ol Man Dingle (IRE) at 20/1 in the 12:45 SIS Supporting Irish Racing Irish EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 29 December 2024?

The feature race was the 2:30 Neville Hotels Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Brighterdaysahead (FR) (5/2).

What time was the first race on 29 December 2024?

The first race was the 11:05 Free Bets With BetUK Bet Club Handicap at Southwell (AW); the last was the 3:40 Plusvital Flat Race at Leopardstown.

Racing Results

Sunday 29 December 2024

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36 races were run across 5 meetings on 29 December 2024: Doncaster, Kelso, Leopardstown, Limerick and Southwell (AW).

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

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

11:52 Watch Unbridled On attheraces.com Fillies' Juvenile Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 128y · 8 ran
1. 16. Matwana (FR)3/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Paul O'Brien · T: Harry Derham
2. 24. Irisante (GER)11/2
3. 39. Volakes (GB)22/1
4. F1. Belfrina (IRE) · fell4/9 fav
12:27 Download The At The Races App Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 115y · 3 ran
1. 14. Hurlerontheditch (IRE)9/4Won by 5 lengths · J: Tom Bellamy · T: Kim Bailey
2. 22. Idy Wood (FR)9/4
3. 31. Insurrection (IRE)5/4 fav
1:02 Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 British EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 88y · 5 ran
1. 15. Jus De Citron (FR)11/4Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Paul O'Brien · T: Harry Derham
2. 22. Jordans Cross (IRE)3/1
3. 33. Eternal Angel (FR)6/4 fav
1:38 Download The Raceday Ready App Yorkshire Silver Vase Mares' Chase (Fillies' & Mares' Listed) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f 115y · 4 ran
1. 14. La Renommee (FR)6/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Charlie Hammond · T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
2. 22. Fantastic Lady (FR)5/1
3. 31. Brides Hill (IRE)2/5 fav
2:12 attheraces.com/marketmovers Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f 214y · 6 ran
1. 17. Finn Lough (IRE)11/10 favWon by a neck · J: Henry Brooke · T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
2. 23. Bodhisattva (IRE)11/1
3. 36. Magna Sam (GB)18/1
2:47 Sky Sports Racing Virgin 535 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 84y · 6 ran
1. 16. Super Survivor (IRE)4/1Won by half a length · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Jamie Snowden
2. 24. Pyffo (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 31. Bugise Seagull (IRE)9/2
3:22 attheraces.com/marketmovers Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 128y · 8 ran
1. 19. Cuban Court (IRE)10/3Won by 3 lengths · J: Jack Quinlan · T: Neil King
2. 25. Book Of Tales (GB)28/1
3. 37. Legendary Day (GB)25/1
4. 66. Willie Shake Hands (IRE)2/1 fav

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

12:18 Visit Kelso In 2025 Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 151y · 8 ran
1. 11. Ace Of Spades (FR)8/15 favWon by 6½ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 26. Far From Over (IRE)15/2
3. 32. Lunar Chief (GB)11/2
12:53 Slainte Mhath Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 6f 151y · 11 ran
1. 11. Idem (FR)12/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Patrick Wadge · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 29. I Am Max (IRE)11/2
3. 36. Ballytechno (IRE)11/2
4. 103. Young Jack (IRE)4/1 fav
1:28 Half Price RacingTV At racingtv.com/sale Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 51y · 14 ran
1. 15. Captain Butler (IRE)7/2Won by 7½ lengths · J: Craig Nichol · T: Pauline Robson
2. 22. Ballyvango (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 310. Jehol De Thaix (FR)7/2
2:03 Children's Hospices Across Scotland Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 1f 14y · 5 ran
1. 13. Beat Box (FR)11/4Won by 16 lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 21. Escapeandevade (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Carcaci Castle (IRE)4/1
4. UR2. Caithness (IRE) · unseated rider5/4 fav
2:38 racingtv.com/sale Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 25y · 7 ran
1. 11. Komedy Kicks (IRE)11/4 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 22. She's Notjoeking (GB)6/1
3. 36. Inspire Hope (IRE)7/1
3:13 AJA Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f 39y · 8 ran
1. 18. Skyhill (IRE)10/1Won by 14 lengths · J: Miss Heidi Palin · T: Alison Hamilton
2. 23. Haute Estime (IRE)4/1
3. 37. C'est Quelqu'un (FR)33/1
4. F4. Senor Lombardy (IRE) · fell11/4 fav

Kelso racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Good To Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

12:10 Grant Fit Out Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 19. The Enabler (IRE)4/1Won by a short head · J: Sam Ewing · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 24. I Am Lorenzo (IRE)9/1
3. 37. Port Joulain (FR)14/1
4. PU1. Argento Boy (IRE) · pulled up8/13 fav
12:45 SIS Supporting Irish Racing Irish EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle (80-130) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 17. Ol Man Dingle (IRE)20/1Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Ricky Doyle · T: Eoin Griffin
2. 25. Taponthego (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 313. Young Lucy (IRE)5/1
1:20 Beat The Bank.ie Irish EBF Mares Hurdle (Fillies' And Mares' Grade 3) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 16. July Flower (FR)15/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 21. Kala Conti (FR)4/1
3. 33. Jetara (IRE)7/2
4. 67. Lot of Joy (IRE)3/1 fav
1:55 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase Chase · 3m 100y · 17 ran
1. 15. Sequestered (IRE)10/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Jack G Gilligan · T: Paul John Gilligan
2. 216. Dorans Law (IRE)10/1
3. 312. Jasmin De Cotte (FR)22/1
2:30 Neville Hotels Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m · 6 ran
1. 17. Brighterdaysahead (FR)5/2Won by 30 lengths · J: Sam Ewing · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 26. Winter Fog (IRE)66/1
3. 35. State Man (FR)4/9 fav
3:05 Neville Hotels Premier Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Listed) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 20 ran
1. 110. Al Gasparo (FR)20/1Won by half a length · J: Conor Stone-Walsh · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 221. Park Of Kings (IRE)8/1
3. 314. Comfort Zone (IRE)6/1
4. 189. Sa Fureur (IRE)5/1 fav
3:40 Plusvital Flat Race Flat · 2m · 5 ran
1. 15. Carrigmoornaspruce (IRE)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr D L Queally · T: Declan Queally
2. 23. Sortudo (IRE)18/5
3. 37. Switch From Diesel (IRE)4/1
4. 42. Koktail Brut (FR)11/10 fav

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Limerick Yielding To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

12:00 Masterchefs 2025 Maiden Hunters Chase Chase · 2m 6f 120y · 16 ran
1. 13. Con's Roc (IRE)6/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Mr D Allen · T: Terence O'Brien
2. 215. Willitgoahead (IRE)7/2
3. 314. West Of Carrig (IRE)11/1
4. 412. Rocky's Howya (IRE)Evens fav
12:32 Limerick Racecourse Vets Novice Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 2m 6f 120y · 12 ran
1. 18. Whateys Quest (IRE)11/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Philip Byrnes · T: C Byrnes
2. 27. Rusheen (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Muskerry Rock (IRE)10/1
1:07 QuinnBet Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · 2m · 9 ran
1. 14. Balko D'ange (FR)13/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Niall Moore · T: Philip Fenton
2. 22. Bright Legend (IRE)15/2
3. 33. St Faz (FR)17/2
1:42 Prestige Tarmacadam Rated Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 8 ran
1. 17. Ad Caelum (IRE)7/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mr D Doyle · T: John Patrick Ryan
2. 21. Killaney King (IRE)4/1
3. 38. Ask The Bookie (IRE)20/1
4. 66. Say It So (IRE)11/4 fav
2:17 Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 14 ran
1. 19. Sommesky (IRE)5/6 favWon by 6½ lengths · J: Mike O'Connor · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 23. Custom Taylor (IRE)15/8
3. 38. Prophet's Corner (IRE)22/1
2:52 Cuchulainn Maiden Hurdle (In Memory Of Andrew McNamara) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 15 ran
1. 113. Way Down South (IRE)12/1Won by 6½ lengths · J: Daniel King · T: Gillian Scott
2. 21. Annamaymurt (IRE)16/1
3. 37. Master Of The Sums (GB)25/1
4. 68. Ned In The Park (IRE)5/4 fav
3:27 RAYN Safety & Security Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 18 ran
1. 110. Knockbrack Rambler (IRE)4/1Won by a length · J: Mr C J Shine · T: Brendan Maurice Walsh
2. 23. River Vale (IRE)16/1
3. 313. Duffys Hodey (IRE)3/1 fav

Limerick racecourse statistics →

Southwell (AW) Standard · AW · 9 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 9 · Biggest winner 12/1

11:05 Free Bets With BetUK Bet Club Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 16y · 11 ran
1. 17. Ormolulu (IRE)3/1 favWon by half a length · J: Sean D Bowen · T: Gemma Tutty
2. 21. Rebel Empire (FR)4/1
3. 39. Miggy Magic (IRE)10/1
11:35 Best Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Nursery Flat · Class 4 · 6f 16y · 7 ran
1. 15. Carbine Harvester (FR)17/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Harry Burns · T: William Haggas
2. 21. Yes I'm Mali (GB)13/2
3. 32. Ardennes (IRE)7/4 fav
12:05 BetMGM: It's Showtime Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 13y · 10 ran
1. 17. Eligible (IRE)3/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Joanna Mason · T: Michael & David Easterby
2. 26. Hitched (IRE)13/2
3. 31. Feel The Need (GB)10/3
12:40 BetMGM: It's Showtime Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 13y · 10 ran
1. 12. Vibrato (IRE)11/2Won by a head · J: George Wood · T: Jennie Candlish
2. 21. Bowood (GB)3/1
3. 35. Repertoire (GB)10/1
4. 53. Gincident (IRE)5/2 fav
1:15 Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 13y · 11 ran
1. 11. Almosh'her (GB)6/5 favWon by a neck · J: Hector Crouch · T: Charlie Fellowes
2. 24. Muddy Mooy (IRE)5/1
3. 36. Quickly (GER)40/1
1:50 Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 14y · 10 ran
1. 18. Singoura (GB)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Joanna Mason · T: Gemma Tutty
2. 26. Nakaaha (GB)17/2
3. 37. Platinum Crystal (IRE)66/1
4. 410. Suzuka (GB)2/1 fav
2:25 Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 14y · 11 ran
1. 12. Gold Aura (GB)5/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Hector Crouch · T: Jack Jones
2. 24. Pysanka (FR)11/1
3. 33. Night Bear (GB)7/1
3:00 Weekly 5 Free Bet With BetUK Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6f 21y · 8 ran
1. 17. Albert Lasker (IRE)7/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: Alice Haynes
2. 25. Khangai (GB)9/4 fav
3. 33. Alex The Great (IRE)10/3
3:35 Gamble Responsibly At BetUK Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 4f 214y · 9 ran
1. 17. Desert Master (GB)12/1Won by a head · J: Alex Jary · T: Antony Brittain
2. 26. Street Life (GB)4/1
3. 38. Agent Mayfair (GB)9/1
4. 73. So Grateful (GB)6/4 fav

Southwell (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 favourites10 of 35 won28.6% · 35 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 £5.72Staked £35.00, returned £29.28 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerOl Man Dingle (IRE) 20/1The 12:45 SIS Supporting Irish Racing Irish EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Doncaster	1	7	7	—
Kelso	2	6	6	—
Leopardstown	0	6	7	0 of 2 won
Limerick	3	7	7	—
Southwell (AW)	4	9	9	—

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 29 December 2024?: 36 races across 5 meetings were run on 29 December 2024: Doncaster (7 races), Kelso (6 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Limerick (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (9 races). That is Doncaster, Kelso and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; 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 29 December 2024?: Doncaster: Good To Soft (Turf); Kelso: Good To Soft (Turf); Leopardstown: Good To Yielding (Turf); Limerick: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 29 December 2024?: Outright favourites won 10 of 35 on 29 December 2024 (28.6%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £29.28 — a loss of £5.72. 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 Ol Man Dingle (IRE) at 20/1 in the 12:45 SIS Supporting Irish Racing Irish EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 29 December 2024?: The feature race was the 2:30 Neville Hotels Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Leopardstown, won by Brighterdaysahead (FR) (5/2).
What time was the first race on 29 December 2024?: The first race was the 11:05 Free Bets With BetUK Bet Club Handicap at Southwell (AW); the last was the 3:40 Plusvital Flat Race at Leopardstown.