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Ascot results, 20 December 1997
Results at Ascot on 20 December 1997: 6 races, going Good To Soft, favourites won 2 of 6.
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Quick answers
- Who won at Ascot on 20 December 1997? The winners at Ascot on 20 December 1997 were: 12.35 Chief's Song (GB) (2/1), 1.10 Wahiba Sands (GB) (5/4F), 1.45 Paddy's Return I (IRE) (8/1), 2.20 Cool Dawn (IRE) (5/2F), 2.50 Celibate (IRE) (8/1), 3.20 Mr Markham (IRE) (9/2).
- How many favourites won at Ascot on 20 December 1997? 2 of 6 favourites won at Ascot on 20 December 1997 (33%).
- What was the biggest-priced winner at Ascot on 20 December 1997? Celibate (IRE) won the 2.50 at 8/1, the longest price of the day at Ascot.
- What was the going at Ascot on 20 December 1997? The going at Ascot on 20 December 1997 was Good To Soft.
Results
| Time | Race | Grade | Class | Dist | Ran | Winner | SP | Trainer | Jockey | Favourite | Fav result | Prize to winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.35 | 'Book Of Music' Novices' Chase Class A | - | Class 1 | 2m3½f | 3 | Chief's Song (GB) | 2/1 | Simon Dow | R Dunwoody | Ground Nut (IRE) (11/10F) | Unplaced | £15,069 |
| 1.10 | Mitie Group Kennel Gate Novices' Hurdle Class A | - | Class 1 | 2m½f | 9 | Wahiba Sands (GB) | 5/4F | John Dunlop | A P McCoy | Wahiba Sands (GB) (5/4F) | Won | £8,918 |
| 1.45 | Smurfit Long Walk Hurdle | Grade 1 | Class 1 | 3m1½f | 7 | Paddy's Return I (IRE) | 8/1 | Ferdy Murphy | Norman Williamson | Pridwell (GB) (7/4F) | 2nd | £27,055 |
| 2.20 | Betterware Cup Handicap Chase Class B | - | Class 2 | 3m½f | 6 | Cool Dawn (IRE) | 5/2F | R H Alner | Andrew Thornton | Cool Dawn (IRE) (5/2F) | Won | £24,168 |
| 2.50 | Frogmore Handicap Chase Class B | - | Class 2 | 2m | 7 | Celibate (IRE) | 8/1 | Charlie Mann | Mick Fitzgerald | Leotard (GB) (5/2F) | 4th | £9,403 |
| 3.20 | John Bowler Knights Royal Hurdle Class B | - | Class 2 | 2m½f | 5 | Mr Markham (IRE) | 9/2 | J T Gifford | Philip Hide | I'm Supposin (IRE) (5/6F) | 3rd | £8,091 |
Favourites won 2 of 6 races. Joint favourites count as one favourite per race (the better-placed is shown).
Winning jockeys
| Jockey | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Rides |
|---|---|---|---|
| A P McCoy | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Andrew Thornton | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Norman Williamson | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Mick Fitzgerald | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Philip Hide | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| R Dunwoody | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Winning trainers
| Trainer | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Runners | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R H Alner | 1 | 2 | 3 | £32,870 |
| Ferdy Murphy | 1 | 0 | 1 | £27,055 |
| Simon Dow | 1 | 0 | 1 | £15,069 |
| Charlie Mann | 1 | 1 | 2 | £14,415 |
| J T Gifford | 1 | 1 | 2 | £11,466 |
| John Dunlop | 1 | 0 | 1 | £8,918 |
Prize money is total prize money won at the meeting, in sterling.
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