What horse racing was on 18 December 2025?

31 races across 4 meetings were run on 18 December 2025: Chelmsford City (AW) (8 races), Deauville (FR) (9 races), Exeter (5 races) and Southwell (AW) (9 races). That is Chelmsford City (AW), Exeter and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France. 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 18 December 2025?

Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Exeter: Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 18 December 2025?

Outright favourites won 7 of 30 on 18 December 2025 (23.3%); joint favourites won 0 of 3. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £30.00 and returned £20.70 — a loss of £9.30. 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 Blowers (GB) at 300/1 in the 12:30 Pricedup.Bet Maiden Hurdle at Exeter.

What time was the first race on 18 December 2025?

The first race was the 12:30 Pricedup.Bet Maiden Hurdle at Exeter; the last was the 8:30 Flutter Proudly Supporting Pancreatic Cancer UK Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 18 December 2025

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31 races were run across 4 meetings on 18 December 2025: Chelmsford City (AW), Deauville (FR), Exeter and Southwell (AW).

Chelmsford City (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 12/1

5:00 EBF 'Confined' Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 15. Saxon Street (IRE)8/11 favWon by a length · J: Robert Havlin · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 26. Sea Brave (IRE)13/2
3. 37. Windbreaker (GB)9/4
5:30 Sky Bet Request A Bet Nursery Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 16. Illy's Roo (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: George Bass · T: Jack Channon
2. 24. Marseillan (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Flash Rascal (GB)18/5 fav
6:00 Sky Bet Build A Bet Nursery Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 14. Rosieisme Darling (GB)10/3Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Luke Morris · T: Hayley Burton
2. 26. Calabrian Soldato (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Kuiama (IRE)11/4 fav
6:30 Sky Bet Club Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 5 ran
1. 12. Middleton View (IRE)4/1Won by a length · J: Billy Loughnane · T: Stuart Williams
2. 25. Thecoffeepoddotco (GB)12/1
3. 34. Raveena (GB)8/11 fav
7:00 Sky Bet Extra Places Every Day Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 18. Shalaa Asker (GB)17/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Rob Hornby · T: Charlie Wallis
2. 25. Son Of Astar (GB)9/2
3. 37. Bluebells Boy (GB)3/1
4. 62. Mick's Spirit (GB)2/1 fav
7:30 'Timeform Sprint Series Final' Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 14 ran
1. 12. Justcallmepete (GB)15/2Won by a neck · J: Dougie Costello · T: Tony Carroll
2. 212. Tyger Bay (GB)14/1
3. 33. Havana Rum (IRE)9/1
4. 44. Mesaafi (GB)10/3 fav
8:00 Sky Bet Matchday Assist Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 15. Eminency (IRE)6/1Won by a neck · J: Jack Dace · T: Stuart Williams
2. 23. Calyxoh (IRE)9/2
3. 39. Grabajabba (GB)11/1
4. 71. Uncle Don (GB)11/4 fav
8:30 Flutter Proudly Supporting Pancreatic Cancer UK Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 14. Parlando (GB)5/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Edward Greatrex · T: Ian Williams
2. 29. Hinchinbrooke (GB)7/2
3. 38. War Chant (IRE)20/1
4. 53. Digub (IRE)2/1 fav

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Deauville (FR) Standard · AW · 9 races · France

Outright favs won 2 of 9 · Biggest winner 138/10

12:55 Prix de la Suisse Normande (Handicap) (3yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 6½f · 16 ran
1. 15. Dobba (USA)7/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: C & Y Lerner
2. 213. Talentuoso (USA)48/10
3. 314. Wootton Melody (FR)13/1
1:30 Prix du Merlerault (Conditions) (2yo Colts & Geldings) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 6½f · 10 ran
1. 15. Bourgoin (FR)4/5 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: F Chappet
2. 29. Matinal (FR)22/1
3. 32. Jezqazgan (FR)55/1
2:05 Prix de la Placiere (Conditions) (2yo Fillies) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 6½f · 11 ran
1. 11. Elima (IRE)19/5Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Leonard Plommee · T: F-H Graffard
2. 212. Mazara (FR)46/1
3. 35. Villa Monceau (USA)57/10
4. 410. Acceptance (FR)13/5 fav
2:40 Prix de Pennedepie (Claimer) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m4½f · 12 ran
1. 17. Madiba (FR)81/10Won by 2 lengths · J: Antoine Hamelin · T: Henk Grewe
2. 212. Lysithrea (GER)37/10
3. 31. Hakaste (FR)10/1
4. 122. Killary King (FR)23/10 fav
3:15 Prix de Saint-Pierre-En-Port (Handicap) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 13 ran
1. 16. Charm Wrens (FR)49/10Won by a head · J: Marvin Grandin · T: S Labate
2. 213. Empiric (GB)15/1
3. 310. Zantario (GER)8/1
4. 512. Gin Gembre (FR)31/10 fav
3:50 Prix du Mortainais (Handicap) (3yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 6½f · 16 ran
1. 111. Stanto (FR)74/10Won by a neck · J: Mme Frida Valle Skar · T: F-J Guimard
2. 22. Picanes (FR)36/5
3. 36. The Dig (FR)9/1
4. 87. Cap Skirring (FR)47/10 fav
4:25 Prix du Val d'Orne (Handicap) (3yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 6½f · 16 ran
1. 17. Paint It Black (FR)66/10Won by a head · J: Delphine Santiago · T: L Cendra
2. 21. Elusive Foot (IRE)15/1
3. 313. Favory Chop (FR)26/1
4. 53. En Plein Air (FR)48/10 fav
5:00 Prix du Domfrontais (Handicap) (3yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 6½f · 16 ran
1. 112. Costarmoricain (IRE)138/10Won by 1½ lengths · J: Antoine Hamelin · T: L Cendra
2. 22. Cour Du Roi (GB)84/10
3. 316. Piu Dream (FR)11/1
4. 65. Jess Livermore (GB)7/5 fav
5:35 Prix du Massif Armoricain (Handicap) (3yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 6½f · 16 ran
1. 14. Scarface (FR)43/10Won by half a length · J: Hugo Boutin · T: C Boutin
2. 28. Regalien (FR)7/1
3. 316. Irishkamaya (FR)15/1
4. 410. Rancon Royale (IRE)19/5 fav

Deauville racecourse statistics →

Exeter Heavy · Turf · 5 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 300/1

12:30 Pricedup.Bet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 161y · 12 ran
1. 13. Blowers (GB)300/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: James Best · T: Nigel Hawke
2. 28. On The Bayou (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 37. Lasko Des Obeaux (FR)11/8
1:00 PricedUp The Jumps 'Chasing Excellence' Mares' Novices' Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 1f 109y · 3 ran
1. 14. Hollygrove Cha Cha (IRE)4/6 favWon by 4¾ lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Jamie Snowden
2. 21. Bluey (IRE)13/8
3. 32. All The Glory (GB)11/1
1:30 PricedUp Daily Racing Boosts Juvenile Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 161y · 4 ran
1. 11. Klycot (FR)7/4Won by a length · J: Jack Quinlan · T: Richard J Bandey
2. 22. Lord Byron (IRE)Evens fav
3. 33. Way Of Stars (IRE)4/1
2:00 Racing Blogger, 'Christmas Cup' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 3m 54y · 6 ran
1. 11. Isaac Des Obeaux (FR)11/4Won by 5 lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Operation Manna (GB)7/1
3. 36. Sheldon (IRE)12/1
4. 45. Gyenyame (GB)9/4 fav
2:30 Download The PricedUp App Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 3f 48y · 9 ran
1. 12. Saint Cyr De Pail (FR)7/2 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Ciaran Gethings · T: Jane Williams
2. 25. Valirann Gold (IRE)4/1

Exeter racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 18/1

1:22 Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At betmgm.co.uk Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 14y · 13 ran
1. 16. A Pint Of Bear (IRE)12/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Mr Simon Walker · T: Scott Dixon
2. 212. Aim For The Bull (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Overlooked (IRE)4/1 co-fav
1:52 Bet 10 Get 40 With BetMGM EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 6f 16y · 8 ran
1. 11. Baker Blue (GB)10/3Won by 3 lengths · J: Callum Rodriguez · T: Dylan Cunha
2. 23. Firewalker (GB)1/4 fav
3. 36. Mr Juggles (GB)8/1
2:22 Win 250,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Nursery Flat · Class 4 · 6f 16y · 5 ran
1. 11. Ten Carat Harry (GB)Evens favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Saffie Osborne · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 24. Victor Cee (GB)14/1
3. 35. Wisetanck (IRE)11/2
2:52 Bet 10 Get 40 With BetMGM EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 6f 16y · 11 ran
1. 13. Cherry Baker (GB)9/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: James Owen
2. 26. Paradise Walk (IRE)30/100 fav
3. 34. Egotistical (GB)6/1
3:22 Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 13y · 10 ran
1. 14. Hale End (IRE)11/2Won by half a length · J: Sean Kirrane · T: Michael Dods
2. 22. Down To The Kid (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Urban Road (GB)17/2
4. 97. Triggerman (IRE)7/2 fav
3:52 Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 6f 16y · 12 ran
1. 15. Zoulu Warrior (IRE)7/2 favWon by a neck · J: Saffie Osborne · T: Heather Main
2. 28. Minnesota Lad (IRE)5/1
3. 37. No Knee Never (IRE)10/1
4:22 Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 6f 16y · 11 ran
1. 16. Ottawa (GB)18/1Won by half a length · J: Darragh Keenan · T: Joseph Parr
2. 27. Miss Mendoza (GB)18/1
3. 39. Albert Cee (FR)4/1
4. 510. Neptune Legend (IRE)3/1 fav
4:52 Create Your Bet Builders At Midnite Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 4f 214y · 9 ran
1. 12. Ziggy's Triton (IRE)4/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: David Nolan · T: David O'Meara
2. 29. Popular Dream (GB)9/2
3. 33. Glory Fighter (GB)40/1
4. 58. Sam's Hope (GB)3/1 fav
5:22 Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 23y · 13 ran
1. 111. Hackney Diamonds (GB)10/1Won by a nose · J: Ryan Kavanagh · T: Ian Williams
2. 24. Dust Cover (GB)10/11 fav
3. 32. Arth's Gold (GB)10/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 31 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 30 won23.3% · 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 £9.30Staked £30.00, returned £20.70 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBlowers (GB) 300/1The 12:30 Pricedup.Bet Maiden Hurdle at Exeter
Joint favourites0 of 3 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chelmsford City (AW)	1	8	8	—
Deauville (FR)	2	9	9	—
Exeter	2	5	5	—
Southwell (AW)	2	8	9	0 of 3 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 18 December 2025?: 31 races across 4 meetings were run on 18 December 2025: Chelmsford City (AW) (8 races), Deauville (FR) (9 races), Exeter (5 races) and Southwell (AW) (9 races). That is Chelmsford City (AW), Exeter and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France. 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 18 December 2025?: Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Exeter: Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 18 December 2025?: Outright favourites won 7 of 30 on 18 December 2025 (23.3%); joint favourites won 0 of 3. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £30.00 and returned £20.70 — a loss of £9.30. 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 Blowers (GB) at 300/1 in the 12:30 Pricedup.Bet Maiden Hurdle at Exeter.
What time was the first race on 18 December 2025?: The first race was the 12:30 Pricedup.Bet Maiden Hurdle at Exeter; the last was the 8:30 Flutter Proudly Supporting Pancreatic Cancer UK Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).