What horse racing was on 8 December 2025?

30 races across 4 meetings were run on 8 December 2025: Fontwell (6 races), Lingfield (AW) (9 races), Musselburgh (6 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (9 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 8 December 2025?

Fontwell: Heavy (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Musselburgh: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 8 December 2025?

Outright favourites won 9 of 26 on 8 December 2025 (34.6%); joint favourites won 3 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £23.05 — a loss of £2.95. 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 Poke The Bear (IRE) at 22/1 in the 2:37 Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap at Lingfield (AW).

What time was the first race on 8 December 2025?

The first race was the 11:07 Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At betmgm.co.uk Nursery at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 8:30 Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Fillies' Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Monday 8 December 2025

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30 races were run across 4 meetings on 8 December 2025: Fontwell, Lingfield (AW), Musselburgh and Wolverhampton (AW).

Fontwell Heavy · Turf · 6 races

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:55 KSR Lighting Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 162y · 7 ran
1. 11. The Bellhop (IRE)11/8Won by 5 lengths · J: Freddie Mitchell · T: Gary & Josh Moore
2. 24. Brave Guest (IRE)80/1
3. 37. Tenadaay (GB)33/1
4. F2. Turenne (FR) · fell4/7 fav
1:25 Southern Cranes And Access Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 104y · 5 ran
1. 15. Atreides (IRE)5/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Bradley Harris · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 24. Le Galli Bier (FR)7/2
3. 32. Koenigsstern (IRE)4/1
1:55 Mercedes-Benz Of Chichester Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 5f 164y · 9 ran
1. 11. Mask Of Zorro (IRE)16/5Won by 4¼ lengths · J: Brendan Powell · T: Joe Tizzard
2. 24. El Bandido Pancho (GB)9/4 fav
3. 33. Ferret Jeeter (GB)4/1
2:25 Doyle & Palmer Wealth Management Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 29y · 5 ran
1. 14. Queen's Theatre (GB)3/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Anthony Honeyball
2. 23. Pollyanna's Dream (GB)4/1
3. 31. Ballynorth (FR)9/4 fav
2:55 KSR Lighting, The Ultimate Lighting Solutions Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f 135y · 7 ran
1. 16. Mutley Crew (FR)8/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Harry Kimber · T: Robert Walford
2. 24. Footloose Man (GB)11/2
3. 35. Daring Plan (IRE)8/1
4. 52. Diamond Days (IRE)7/4 fav
3:25 John And Maryanne Birch Memorial Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f 162y · 7 ran
1. 11. Calshot Spit (IRE)14/1Won by a short head · J: Marc Goldstein · T: Sheena West
2. 22. Bridge (GB)10/1
3. 35. Storming Nelson (IRE)4/1
4. 46. Crossbeau (IRE)10/11 fav

Fontwell racecourse statistics →

Lingfield (AW) Standard · AW · 9 races

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 22/1

11:07 Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At betmgm.co.uk Nursery Flat · Class 5 · 6f 1y · 7 ran
1. 16. Lord Harcourt (GB)15/8 favWon by a head · J: Kieran Shoemark · T: Ed Walker
2. 23. Akabusi (GB)15/2
3. 31. Green Dame (IRE)9/4
11:37 Bet 10 Get 40 With BetMGM EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 1y · 12 ran
1. 15. Oracle Mission (GB)4/6 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Pierre-Louis Jamin · T: Harry Eustace
2. 212. Laughterintherain (FR)10/1
3. 38. All Worthwhile (IRE)8/1
12:07 Best Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1y · 10 ran
1. 19. Towerlands (IRE)5/1Won by a head · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Tony Carroll
2. 23. Sheikh Raj (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 34. Ernie's Valentine (GB)16/1
12:37 Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 7f 169y · 5 ran
1. 15. Fascinating Shadow (IRE)11/8Won by half a length · J: Paddy Bradley · T: James Owen
2. 23. Young Endless (GB)6/5 fav
3. 34. Potters Marmite (GB)22/1
1:07 Make The Move To Midnite Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 1y · 10 ran
1. 13. Counsel (GB)16/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Darragh Keenan · T: Michael Appleby
2. 22. Sergeant Pep (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 34. Giorgio M (IRE)12/1
1:37 Midnite Aint Your Grandads Bookie Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 19. Twilight Moon (GB)14/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Rob Hornby · T: Marcus Tregoning
2. 28. Party Island (IRE)11/2
3. 34. Meet Me In Meraki (GB)14/1
4. 45. Crackalackin (IRE)9/4 fav
2:07 Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1y · 10 ran
1. 12. Dandy Khan (IRE)9/4Won by a neck · J: Billy Loughnane · T: Jim Boyle
2. 21. Villalobos (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 33. Volendam (GB)12/1
2:37 Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1y · 11 ran
1. 112. Poke The Bear (IRE)22/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tyler Heard · T: Hayley Burton
2. 22. Bear To Dream (IRE)7/1
3. 33. Kondratiev Wave (IRE)10/3 jt-fav
3:07 Midnite: Built For 2025 Not 2005 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 11. Tortured Soul (GB)11/4 favWon by a head · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Tony Carroll
2. 23. Ghaiyyath Park (IRE)15/2
3. 32. Enough Already (GB)15/2

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Musselburgh Soft · Turf · 6 races

Outright favs won 1 of 4 · Biggest winner 5/1

12:45 Racing TV Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 4 ran
1. 13. Red Oak (IRE)10/11Won by 3 lengths · J: Jonathan Burke · T: James Owen
2. 24. Timefortom (IRE)5/6 fav
3. 31. Elusive Warrior (IRE)80/1
1:15 LiveScore Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 15. Newport (GB)8/13 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Danny McMenamin · T: Iain Jardine
2. 21. Gonnino (IRE)17/2
3. 37. Bunker Bay (IRE)10/1
1:45 Edinburgh Rugby 1872 Cup Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 4 ran
1. 14. Rossbridge (IRE)11/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Theo Gillard · T: Donald McCain
2. 21. Disguisedlimit (IRE)5/2
3. 32. Sleeping Satellite (IRE)15/8 fav
2:15 Nairns Oatcakes Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m · 7 ran
1. 16. You Did (IRE)10/3 jt-favWon by a short head · J: Craig Nichol · T: Brian Ellison
2. 28. Leader Wing (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Artic Mann (GB)6/1
2:45 2blokesgoracing.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m · 11 ran
1. 11. Benefit Ben (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: Danny McMenamin · T: Adam Nicol
2. 212. Uptown Harry (IRE)11/1
3. 36. Cowboy Cooper (IRE)18/1
4. PU4. Cresthill (IRE) · pulled up10/3 fav
3:15 Musselburgh Annual Membership Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 12. Passing Pleasure (GB)2/1 jt-favWon by 6½ lengths · J: Craig Nichol · T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
2. 27. Lillistar (GB)10/1
3. 34. Snow Dragon (IRE)2/1 jt-fav

Musselburgh racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 9 races

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 18/1

4:30 Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At betmgm.co.uk Nursery Flat · Class 5 · 1m 142y · 6 ran
1. 15. Snaafy (GB)15/2Won by half a length · J: Rowan Scott · T: David Loughnane
2. 21. Emma's Letter (GB)5/2
3. 34. Zipwire (IRE)5/4 fav
5:00 Bet 10 Get 40 With BetMGM EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 142y · 12 ran
1. 18. Sassicaia (IRE)9/2Won by a neck · J: Saffie Osborne · T: Owen Burrows
2. 210. Tewkesbury (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 31. Double Combo (GB)11/2
5:30 Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 5f 219y · 7 ran
1. 13. Mersea Island (IRE)8/13 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Charlie Johnston
2. 21. Cruden (GB)33/1
3. 34. Appier (IRE)10/1
6:00 Best Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f 20y · 8 ran
1. 14. Side Deal (IRE)10/11 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Rowan Scott · T: Kevin Philippart De Foy
2. 28. Autumn Affair (IRE)25/1
3. 32. Horace Wallace (GB)4/1
6:30 Midnite: Built For 2025 Not 2005 Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f 20y · 9 ran
1. 14. Stratusnine (IRE)18/5 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Jason Watson · T: Hugo Palmer
2. 22. Dubai Bling (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Purest Time (GB)13/2
7:00 Join The Midnite Movement Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 6f 20y · 9 ran
1. 18. No Knee Never (IRE)18/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Harry Davies · T: James Owen
2. 22. Zoulu Warrior (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 31. Crocodile Power (IRE)15/2
7:30 Join The Midnite Movement Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 6f 20y · 9 ran
1. 12. Twilight Madness (GB)7/4 favWon by half a length · J: Alistair Rawlinson · T: Simon Hodgson
2. 25. Clover Time (GB)7/1
3. 31. Combustion (GB)5/1
8:00 Make The Move To Midnite Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 21y · 9 ran
1. 13. Blue Force (IRE)7/2 jt-favWon by half a length · J: Cam Hardie · T: Antony Brittain
2. 28. Candy Warhol (USA)7/2 jt-fav
3. 36. Sub Thirteen (GB)11/2
8:30 Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 36y · 8 ran
1. 14. Bella Bisbee (GB)11/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: Scott Dixon
2. 27. Pearly Squirrel (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Minshaar (GB)11/2
4. 62. Noisy Music (IRE)11/4 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) 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 favourites9 of 26 won34.6% · 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 £2.95Staked £26.00, returned £23.05 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerPoke The Bear (IRE) 22/1The 2:37 Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap at Lingfield (AW)
Joint favourites3 of 8 won37.5% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Fontwell	1	6	6	—
Lingfield (AW)	3	8	9	0 of 2 won
Musselburgh	1	4	6	2 of 4 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	4	8	9	1 of 2 won

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 8 December 2025?: 30 races across 4 meetings were run on 8 December 2025: Fontwell (6 races), Lingfield (AW) (9 races), Musselburgh (6 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (9 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 8 December 2025?: Fontwell: Heavy (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Musselburgh: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 8 December 2025?: Outright favourites won 9 of 26 on 8 December 2025 (34.6%); joint favourites won 3 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £23.05 — a loss of £2.95. 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 Poke The Bear (IRE) at 22/1 in the 2:37 Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap at Lingfield (AW).
What time was the first race on 8 December 2025?: The first race was the 11:07 Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At betmgm.co.uk Nursery at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 8:30 Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Fillies' Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).