What horse racing was on 20 December 2025?

45 races across 6 meetings were run on 20 December 2025: Ascot (6 races), Haydock (7 races), Hereford (7 races), Newcastle (AW) (8 races), Thurles (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (9 races). That is Ascot, Haydock, Hereford, Newcastle (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Thurles 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 20 December 2025?

Ascot: Good To Soft (Turf); Haydock: Good To Soft (Turf); Hereford: Good To Soft (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Thurles: Yielding (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 20 December 2025?

Outright favourites won 11 of 38 on 20 December 2025 (28.9%); joint favourites won 4 of 14. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £38.00 and returned £32.02 — a loss of £5.98. 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 Bobby Joe Leg (GB) at 28/1 in the 6:30 Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap at Newcastle (AW).

What was the feature race on 20 December 2025?

The feature race was the 2:25 Howden Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Grade 1) at Ascot, won by Impose Toi (FR) (3/1).

What time was the first race on 20 December 2025?

The first race was the 11:37 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase at Thurles; the last was the 8:15 Create Your Bet Builders At Midnite Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 20 December 2025

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45 races were run across 6 meetings on 20 December 2025: Ascot, Haydock, Hereford, Newcastle (AW), Thurles and Wolverhampton (AW).

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

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 18/1

12:40 Howden Graduation Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f 13y · 3 ran
1. 13. Iroko (FR)2/1Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr · T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
2. 21. Firefox (IRE)8/13 fav
3. 32. James Du Berlais (FR)15/2
1:15 Karen Codd Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 123y · 9 ran
1. 15. Jakar Du Moulin (FR)15/2Won by a head · J: Harry Cobden · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 24. Duel Au Soleil (FR)8/1
3. 36. Buzz Iceclear (IRE)5/1
4. 42. Mount Gay Run (IRE)5/2 fav
1:50 Howden Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 2f 181y · 9 ran
1. 13. Etalon (IRE)18/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 26. Scarface (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Issam (FR)5/1
4. 42. Bad (FR)5/2 fav
2:25 Howden Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m 102y · 11 ran
1. 18. Impose Toi (FR)3/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 211. Strong Leader (GB)15/2
3. 37. Honesty Policy (IRE)11/4 fav
3:00 Howden Silver Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 7f 185y · 12 ran
1. 110. Deep Cave (IRE)10/1Won by a head · J: Jack Tudor · T: Christian Williams
2. 25. Leave Of Absence (FR)11/1
3. 37. Johnnywho (IRE)6/1
4. 911. Pic Roc (IRE)3/1 fav
3:35 Ascot Rotary Club Festive Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 1m 7f 157y · 13 ran
1. 15. Wilful (IRE)15/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr · T: Jonjo & A J O'Neill
2. 213. Hot Fuss (IRE)33/1
3. 31. Alexei (GER)85/40 fav

Ascot racecourse statistics →

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

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

11:45 Betfred Nifty 50 Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 191y · 9 ran
1. 17. Haarar (GB)7/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Tom Midgley · T: Sam England
2. 29. El Jefe (IRE)25/1
3. 38. Pounds At The Time (IRE)7/2
4. 62. Le Yacht (FR)13/8 fav
12:20 Betfred 'Bet Builder' 'Chasing Excellence' Beginners' Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 203y · 4 ran
1. 14. Lario (GER)9/4Won by 2 lengths · J: Paul O'Brien · T: Harry Derham
2. 21. Ayiko (GB)11/2
3. 33. Largy Belter (IRE)10/1
4. PU2. Bill Joyce (IRE) · pulled up5/6 fav
12:55 Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 1m 7f 144y · 9 ran
1. 15. Saligo Bay (IRE)5/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Richie McLernon · T: Sam England
2. 28. King Ulanda (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 39. Ip Up (FR)13/2
1:30 Betfred Hat Trick Heaven Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 67y · 8 ran
1. 12. Escapeandevade (IRE)5/4 favWon by half a length · J: Paul O'Brien · T: Harry Derham
2. 26. Sunnyvilla (IRE)11/2
3. 35. Pony Soprano (IRE)13/2
2:05 Betfred Tommy Whittle Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 3m 1f 125y · 12 ran
1. 110. Grand Geste (IRE)15/8 favWon by 6½ lengths · J: Danny McMenamin · T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
2. 27. My Silver Lining (IRE)11/1
3. 38. Jacks Parrot (FR)12/1
2:40 Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Listed) (Registered As The Abram Hurdle) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 2f 191y · 9 ran
1. 18. Supreme Malinas (IRE)7/2Won by a nose · J: Tristan Durrell · T: Dan Skelton
2. 26. Park Princess (IRE)18/1
3. 33. A Path To Ronda (IRE)5/1
4. 41. Jackie Hobbs (GB)11/4 fav
3:15 Betfred Merry Christmas Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 58y · 9 ran
1. 11. Super Survivor (IRE)10/3 favWon by a neck · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Jamie Snowden
2. 27. Caughtinyourtrance (IRE)33/1
3. 39. Gege Ville (FR)7/1

Haydock racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 16/1

11:58 7One7 Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 44y · 7 ran
1. 11. Buckna (IRE)11/8 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Richard Patrick · T: Warren Greatrex
2. 26. Ithaka (IRE)66/1
3. 35. Moonlit Potter (GB)9/1
12:28 tigerbet.co.uk Best Odds Guaranteed Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 53y · 12 ran
1. 17. Man Up Front (GB)16/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Ben Poste · T: James Evans
2. 25. King Of Records (FR)6/5 fav
3. 36. Lipstick (FR)125/1
1:03 tigerbet.co.uk New Betting Site Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 1f 119y · 11 ran
1. 110. Glengolly (GB)11/2Won by 7½ lengths · J: Ciaran Gethings · T: Billy Aprahamian
2. 21. Woodythewoodpecker (IRE)11/1
3. 39. Call Your Bluff (GB)5/1
1:38 tigerbet.co.uk Bet Online Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 53y · 15 ran
1. 114. No Guarantee (GB)17/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: James Turner · T: Alexander Gibbons
2. 22. Chevington (GB)8/1
3. 35. East End Girl (GB)8/1
2:13 winningpost.co.uk Play Champion Tipster Mares' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 44y · 10 ran
1. 11. Lady Balko (FR)9/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Rian Corcoran · T: David Pipe
2. 27. Malaita (GB)9/1
3. 38. Lagonda (GB)14/1
4. UR3. Holloway Queen (IRE) · unseated rider7/2 fav
2:48 bettingsites.co.uk New Betting Sites Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 147y · 8 ran
1. 17. Came From Nowhere (IRE)10/3Won by 2½ lengths · J: Lorcan Williams · T: Jeremy Scott
2. 24. Good To Be Alive (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Lightningupourdays (GB)9/1
4. 42. Marsiac (FR)2/1 fav
3:23 Merry Christmas From Hereford Racecourse 'Junior' NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 53y · 12 ran
1. 16. Red Metal (FR)8/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Lilly Pinchin · T: Henrietta C Knight
2. 24. Plan De Stan (GB)11/2
3. 310. Twenties Icon (GB)10/1
4. 58. Scott's Legacy (IRE)11/10 fav

Hereford racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 28/1

3:10 Midnite: Built For 2025 Not 2005 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 42y · 11 ran
1. 17. Golspie (IRE)7/2 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: David Nolan · T: Patrick Morris
2. 26. King Chaos (IRE)10/1
3. 35. Dingwall (GB)11/2
3:47 Best Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Nursery Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 4 ran
1. 14. Straight Ahead (GB)11/4Won by half a length · J: Sam James · T: Craig Lidster
2. 22. Comic Strip (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 31. Jack The Bachelor (IRE)8/1
4:20 Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At betmgm.co.uk Nursery Flat · Class 6 · 7f 14y · 8 ran
1. 12. Surgeon Commander (IRE)9/4 favDead heat with Lope Harswell (GB) · J: Sam James · T: Craig Lidster
2. 18. Lope Harswell (GB)10/3
3. 34. Runninman (IRE)4/1
4:55 Bet 10 Get 40 With BetMGM EBF Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5y · 7 ran
1. 11. Beckon (GB)10/3Won by a length · J: George Wood · T: Harry Charlton
2. 23. Silky Lass (GB)11/2
3. 32. Fanciulla Del West (GB)3/1 fav
5:30 Bet 10 Get 40 With BetMGM Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 5y · 8 ran
1. 12. Midnight Lion (GB)10/3 jt-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Lauren Young · T: Jim Goldie
2. 26. Flying Fletcher (GB)9/2
3. 33. Callianassa (IRE)18/1
6:00 Win 250,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5y · 10 ran
1. 15. Aisling Oscar (IRE)3/1Won by a neck · J: Barry McHugh · T: Adrian Paul Keatley
2. 26. Military Leader (GB)2/1 fav
3. 37. Pallas Lord (IRE)25/1
6:30 Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 14y · 10 ran
1. 18. Bobby Joe Leg (GB)28/1Won by a neck · J: Joanna Mason · T: Ruth Carr
2. 25. Bajan Bandit (GB)4/1
3. 33. They All Know Me (GB)10/1
4. 71. Counting Cards (GB)5/2 fav
7:00 Join The Midnite Movement Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 18. Yorkshire Glory (IRE)9/4 favWon by a neck · J: Andrew Mullen · T: Ben Haslam
2. 210. Fircombe Hall (GB)16/1
3. 36. Master Dandy (IRE)28/1

Newcastle (AW) racecourse statistics →

Thurles Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 6/1

11:37 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 5f 127y · 14 ran
1. 11. Rushmount (IRE)11/4 favWon by 14 lengths · J: Philip Donovan · T: Jonathan Sweeney
2. 213. Mount Frisco (IRE)12/1
3. 37. Lisleigh Lad (IRE)33/1
12:12 Molony Cup Handicap Chase Chase · 3m 1f 66y · 16 ran
1. 110. Rising Dust (IRE)5/2 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Donagh Meyler · T: Emmet Mullins
2. 25. Aclass (IRE)12/1
3. 32. The Gradual Slope (IRE)40/1
12:47 Billy Harney Memorial Irish EBF Boreen Belle Mares Novice Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · 2m 26y · 9 ran
1. 11. Amen Kate (IRE)4/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Thomas Cooper
2. 27. Korinthia (IRE)6/5 fav
3. 39. Salsinha (FR)5/2
1:22 WTW Willis Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 26y · 11 ran
1. 111. Kotkito Bello (FR)11/4 favWon by 8½ lengths · J: Tiernan Power Roche · T: P J Rothwell
2. 28. Fiver Friday (IRE)3/1
3. 39. Half A Chance (IRE)5/1
1:57 William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m 26y · 13 ran
1. 13. Chichester Park (GB)3/1Won by a length · J: Daniel King · T: A J Martin
2. 22. Bulgaden Castle (IRE)20/1
3. 311. Top Coeur (FR)5/2
4. F6. Eliodam (FR) · fell13/8 fav
2:32 William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m 26y · 13 ran
1. 110. Zeus Power (GER)3/1Won by 16 lengths · J: Richard Deegan · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 23. Luker's Tipple (IRE)5/1
3. 38. Premier Rogue (IRE)12/1
4. 51. Boedic (FR)4/6 fav
3:05 Horse & Jockey Hotel Rated Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f 108y · 9 ran
1. 19. Long Branch (IRE)6/1Won by half a length · J: Michael Kenneally · T: Seamus Neville
2. 21. He Can't Dance (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 36. Alpha Zeta (FR)66/1
3:40 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 26y · 16 ran
1. 19. Lennon Grove (IRE)7/2Won by half a length · J: Mr Derek O'Connor · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 25. Fastnet Crystal (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 317. Wicked Pleasure (IRE)7/1

Thurles racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/1

4:05 Best Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 20y · 8 ran
1. 14. Ziggy's Queen (IRE)9/2Won by a short head · J: Ethan Tindall · T: Richard Fahey
2. 25. Bear Rock (IRE)11/1
3. 36. Addarella (IRE)7/2
4:40 Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At betmgm.co.uk EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 1f 104y · 9 ran
1. 11. Carnival Queen (IRE)6/5 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Billy Loughnane · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 27. Stellar World (GB)40/1
3. 34. Koala Rose (IRE)11/8
5:15 Bet 10 Get 40 With BetMGM Nursery Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 104y · 8 ran
1. 15. Tinsel (GB)11/4 jt-favWon by 2 lengths · J: Hector Crouch · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 23. Zipwire (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Onyeisi (GB)10/1
5:45 Join The Midnite Movement Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f 21y · 6 ran
1. 15. Baldomero (IRE)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Harry Davies · T: Michael Appleby
2. 26. Blinky (IRE)10/1
3. 34. Alligator Alley (GB)15/8
4. 53. Rhythm N Hooves (GB)7/4 fav
6:15 Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 51y · 10 ran
1. 11. Cannon Rock (GB)11/4 jt-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: James Owen
2. 26. Must Believe (GB)4/1
3. 37. Eupator (FR)7/1
6:45 Midnite, Building The Future Of Betting Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 51y · 10 ran
1. 17. Westcombe (GB)11/10 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Luke Morris · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 23. Charlie's Choice (GB)4/1
3. 31. Appier (IRE)20/1
7:15 Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 36y · 12 ran
1. 15. Follow Your Heart (IRE)9/1Won by a head · J: Billy Loughnane · T: Mark Loughnane
2. 24. Stellenbosch (IRE)11/1
3. 39. High On Hope (GB)2/1 fav
7:45 Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 36y · 9 ran
1. 15. Harbour Vision (GB)7/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: Scott Dixon
2. 21. Dandy Khan (IRE)3/1
3. 32. Bomb Squad (IRE)9/4 fav
8:15 Create Your Bet Builders At Midnite Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 104y · 12 ran
1. 110. Moonlight Bomb (GB)7/2Won by a nose · J: Cieren Fallon · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 26. Mr Nugget (GB)3/1 fav
3. 31. Seraphic (IRE)18/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 45 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 favourites11 of 38 won28.9% · 38 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 £5.98Staked £38.00, returned £32.02 at SP · 1 dead heat, the return split
Biggest-priced winnerBobby Joe Leg (GB) 28/1The 6:30 Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap at Newcastle (AW)
Joint favourites4 of 14 won28.6% · 7 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	0	6	6	—
Haydock	3	7	7	—
Hereford	1	5	7	0 of 4 won
Newcastle (AW)	2	6	8	2 of 4 won
Thurles	3	8	8	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	2	6	9	2 of 6 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 20 December 2025?: 45 races across 6 meetings were run on 20 December 2025: Ascot (6 races), Haydock (7 races), Hereford (7 races), Newcastle (AW) (8 races), Thurles (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (9 races). That is Ascot, Haydock, Hereford, Newcastle (AW) and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Thurles 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 20 December 2025?: Ascot: Good To Soft (Turf); Haydock: Good To Soft (Turf); Hereford: Good To Soft (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Thurles: Yielding (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 20 December 2025?: Outright favourites won 11 of 38 on 20 December 2025 (28.9%); joint favourites won 4 of 14. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £38.00 and returned £32.02 — a loss of £5.98. 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 Bobby Joe Leg (GB) at 28/1 in the 6:30 Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap at Newcastle (AW).
What was the feature race on 20 December 2025?: The feature race was the 2:25 Howden Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Grade 1) at Ascot, won by Impose Toi (FR) (3/1).
What time was the first race on 20 December 2025?: The first race was the 11:37 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase at Thurles; the last was the 8:15 Create Your Bet Builders At Midnite Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).