What horse racing was on 16 September 2005?

35 races across 5 meetings were run on 16 September 2005: Ayr (7 races), Chantilly (FR) (7 races), Downpatrick (7 races), Newbury (7 races) and Nottingham (7 races). That is Ayr, Newbury and Nottingham in Great Britain; Chantilly (FR) in France; Downpatrick 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 16 September 2005?

Ayr: Good (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Downpatrick: Good To Firm (Turf); Newbury: Good To Firm (Turf); Nottingham: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 16 September 2005?

Outright favourites won 9 of 24 on 16 September 2005 (37.5%); joint favourites won 1 of 12. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £24.00 and returned £29.84 — a profit of £5.84. 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 Curtail (IRE) at 33/1 in the 2:00 Scottish Daily Mirror Harry Rosebery Stakes at Ayr (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 16 September 2005?

The feature race was the 2:15 Dubai Duty Free Arc Trial (Group 3) (Group 3) at Newbury, won by Compton Bolter (IRE) (25/1).

What time was the first race on 16 September 2005?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix du Musee Conde at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 5:35 Ashes Victory Madame Jones Handicap at Nottingham.

Racing Results

Friday 16 September 2005

← 15 Sep 17 Sep →

35 races were run across 5 meetings on 16 September 2005: Ayr, Chantilly (FR), Downpatrick, Newbury and Nottingham.

Ayr Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

2:00 Scottish Daily Mirror Harry Rosebery Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 15. Curtail (IRE)33/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Tom Eaves · T: Ian Semple
2. 24. Campbeltown (IRE)12/1
3. 31. Tabaret (GB)7/2 jt-fav
2:30 Totesport Ayr Silver Cup Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 28 ran
1. 115. Machinist (IRE)12/1Won by a length · J: David McCabe · T: David Nicholls
2. 21. Roman Maze (GB)20/1
3. 314. Golden Dixie (USA)12/1
4. 155. Ice Planet (GB)4/1 fav
3:05 HBG Properties Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 13 ran
1. 16. Grigorovitch (IRE)11/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tom Eaves · T: Ian Semple
2. 23. Judd Street (GB)5/1 fav
3. 312. Kings College Boy (GB)11/2
3:40 James Barr E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f 50y · 8 ran
1. 12. Frank Crow (GB)4/9 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Ian Semple
2. 26. Sinner Or Saint (IRE)20/1
3. 33. Irelands Cross (IRE)12/1
4:10 Knight Frank Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 19. Charlie Delta (GB)9/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: Declan Carroll
2. 25. Surely Truly (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 34. Imperial Sword (GB)11/2
4:45 West Sound Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 19. Blonde Streak (USA)8/1Won by a length · J: Joe Fanning · T: David Barron
2. 210. Wigwam Willie (IRE)9/1
3. 313. Bolton Hall (IRE)7/1
4. 56. Danehill Dazzler (IRE)5/1 fav
5:15 Jacob's Creek Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 2m 1f 105y · 5 ran
1. 15. Rule For Ever (GB)7/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 22. Vicious Prince (IRE)7/2
3. 31. Dune Raider (USA)8/1

Ayr racecourse statistics →

Chantilly (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 2 · Biggest winner 49/10

12:50 Prix du Musee Conde (Handicap) Flat · 6f · 4 ran
1. 117. Satchmo Bay (FR)Won by 4 lengths · J: Dominique Boeuf · T: C Boutin
2. 212. Sand Chief (FR)
3. 313. Jim De Fleur (FR)
1:50 Prix de Toutevoie (Unraced Fillies) Flat · 1m · 5 ran
1. 16. Pyramid Love (USA)Won by a neck · J: Ioritz Mendizabal · T: Yves de Nicolay
2. 213. Going Day (USA)
3. 311. Mary Louhana (GB)
2:20 Prix de Coye Flat · 1m 2f · 4 ran
1. 15. Vassilievsky (IRE)Won by 2 lengths · J: Olivier Peslier · T: E Lellouche
2. 22. Helike (USA)
3. 31. Ecole D'Art (USA)6/4 jt-fav
2:50 Prix de Balagny (Claimer) Flat · 6f · 4 ran
1. 14. Marshavant (FR)Won by a length · J: Davy Bonilla · T: F Head
2. 27. Caravanserail (FR)
3. 35. Ingoe (IRE)
3:20 Prix d'Epsom Race-Course (Prix Tombray) Flat · 1m1½f · 4 ran
1. 13. Quai Du Roi (IRE)49/10Won by a neck · J: Vincent Vion · T: Rod Collet
2. 21. Kingvati (FR)
3. 39. Silver World (USA)
4:00 Prix du Portal (Apprentices) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 18. Saishu (IRE)Won by half a length · J: Johan Victoire · T: E Libaud
2. 24. Satri (IRE)
3. 31. First Way (FR)
4:30 Prix du Musee Vivant du Cheval (Handicap) Flat · 6f · 3 ran
1. 117. Saint Stan (FR)Won by 3 lengths · J: Dominique Boeuf · T: P Massage
2. 27. Miles Quercus (FR)
3. 315. Sargazzo (FR)

Chantilly racecourse statistics →

Downpatrick Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:30 Sean Graham Bookmakers Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f 172y · 15 ran
1. 13. Rangoon (USA)4/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: R P Burns
2. 25. Deramore Rythm (IRE)14/1
3. 39. Dont Touch Me (IRE)20/1
4. F4. Buoni Island (IRE) · fell13/8 fav
3:00 Fosters Lager Ardglass Handicap Hurdle (74-95) Hurdle · 2m 1f 172y · 15 ran
1. 15. Woody Glen (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: Denis O'Regan · T: A J Martin
2. 26. Indian Pace (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Sanadja (IRE)9/2
3:30 Fosters Lager Carryduff Handicap Hurdle (74-95) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 10 ran
1. 11. Breffni Flyer (IRE)4/1Won by 4 lengths · J: B Scott · T: Patrick Martin
2. 25. Habitual (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Lanaken (IRE)8/1
4. 712. Mother mcginty (IRE)10/3 fav
4:00 Strangford Handicap (36-60) Flat · 1m 5f · 14 ran
1. 112. Borrismore Lass (IRE)12/1Won by a short head · J: Shane Gorey · T: J F O'Shea
2. 21. Flashy Beau (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Luckahocka (IRE)6/1
4:30 Saul Maiden Flat · 1m 3f 208y · 15 ran
1. 12. Freud Bacon (IRE)6/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Elizabeth Sheehan · T: C Collins
2. 215. Siniyya (IRE)5/2
3. 35. Masriyna's Heiress (IRE)14/1
4. 43. Stolen Light (IRE)9/4 fav
5:00 Crossgar Handicap (40-70) Flat · 1m 3f 208y · 12 ran
1. 11. Goose Island (IRE)2/1 favWon by a length · J: Chris Hayes · T: Patrick Martin
2. 213. Trouville (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Penny Rich (IRE)8/1
5:30 Stables Bar & Restaurant (Pro-am) Flat Race Flat · 2m 1f 172y · 11 ran
1. 11. Buck Breeze (IRE)12/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Miss A Foley · T: Thomas Foley
2. 22. Dagenham Yank (GB)8/1
3. 34. Junior Jurasic (IRE)7/2
4. 611. Portalon (USA)9/4 fav

Downpatrick racecourse statistics →

Newbury Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

1:15 E.B.F. Dubai Tennis Championships Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f 8y · 12 ran
1. 18. South Cape (GB)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ted Durcan · T: Mick Channon
2. 213. Beauchamp Utopia (GB)25/1
3. 39. Starlight Gazer (GB)50/1
4. 66. Royal Reservation (GB)3/1 fav
1:45 Dubai Duty Free Cup (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 16. New Seeker (GB)6/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Clive Cox
2. 22. Vortex (GB)8/1
3. 37. Crimson Sun (USA)14/1
2:15 Dubai Duty Free Arc Trial (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 3f 5y · 6 ran
1. 12. Compton Bolter (IRE)25/1Won by a short head · J: Darryll Holland · T: Gerard Butler
2. 25. Into The Dark (GB)11/8 jt-fav
3. 31. Notable Guest (USA)11/8 jt-fav
2:45 Haynes, Hanson And Clark Conditions Stakes (Str) Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 13. Winged Cupid (IRE)3/1 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Kevin Darley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 29. Shahin (USA)9/2
3. 31. Priors Hill (IRE)9/2
3:20 Dubai Full Of Surprises E.B.F. Fillies' Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 12. Mostaqeleh (USA)1/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Richard Hills · T: John Dunlop
2. 24. I'm In Love (USA)25/1
3. 37. Sumptuous (GB)5/1
3:50 Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 22 ran
1. 19. Safsoof (USA)7/1Won by a head · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 21. King's Caprice (GB)10/1
3. 38. Outer Hebrides (GB)20/1
4. 411. Dabbers Ridge (IRE)13/2 fav
4:25 Dubai Duty Free Foundation Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f 5y · 14 ran
1. 15. Whirly Bird (GB)9/2 favWon by half a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: Amanda Perrett
2. 213. Spear Thistle (GB)10/1
3. 32. Soulacroix (GB)10/1

Newbury racecourse statistics →

Nottingham Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 33/1

2:25 Sarrego Memorial E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f 15y · 15 ran
1. 112. Culture Queen (GB)13/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: Marcus Tregoning
2. 213. Queen's Best (GB)7/2 jt-fav
3. 35. Ingratitude (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
2:55 Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 15y · 17 ran
1. 112. Valentino Swing (IRE)16/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Liam Keniry · T: John Spearing
2. 28. Magadar (USA)8/1
3. 39. Rosthwaite (IRE)12/1
4. 104. Lyrical Sound (IRE)9/4 fav
3:30 Letheby & Christopher Stable Staff Series Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 15y · 16 ran
1. 12. Jilly Why (IRE)33/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: J-P Guillambert · T: Ms Deborah J Evans
2. 28. Portmeirion (GB)9/4 fav
3. 31. Cerulean Rose (GB)20/1
4:00 Stora Enso/Reel Paper Company Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 6f 15y · 9 ran
1. 13. Double Deputy (IRE)8/1Won by a short head · J: Kerrin McEvoy · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 28. Dundry (GB)14/1
3. 311. Velvet Heights (IRE)9/1
4. 49. Oblique (IRE)1/2 fav
4:35 E.B.F. Trent Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 54y · 14 ran
1. 17. Music Note (IRE)5/2 jt-favWon by a head · J: Chris Catlin · T: Mick Channon
2. 211. Semi Detached (IRE)9/1
3. 32. Al Maradi (GB)50/1
5:05 City Life Magazine East Midlands Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 54y · 16 ran
1. 11. Dakota Rain (IRE)9/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 26. Pride of Nation (IRE)11/4
3. 37. Prime Contender (GB)16/1
5:35 Ashes Victory Madame Jones Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 213y · 16 ran
1. 19. Pella (GB)10/1Won by a head · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: Michael Blanshard
2. 26. Apache Point (IRE)9/1
3. 33. Jakarmi (GB)13/2
4. 813. Intavac Boy (GB)11/2 fav

Nottingham racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 35 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 24 won37.5% · 24 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 profit of £5.84Staked £24.00, returned £29.84 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerCurtail (IRE) 33/1The 2:00 Scottish Daily Mirror Harry Rosebery Stakes at Ayr · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites1 of 12 won8.3% · 6 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ayr	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Chantilly (FR)	1	2	7	—
Downpatrick	1	5	7	0 of 4 won
Newbury	4	6	7	0 of 2 won
Nottingham	1	5	7	1 of 4 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 5 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 6 winners have no stored starting price and cannot be ranked by price. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 16 September 2005?: 35 races across 5 meetings were run on 16 September 2005: Ayr (7 races), Chantilly (FR) (7 races), Downpatrick (7 races), Newbury (7 races) and Nottingham (7 races). That is Ayr, Newbury and Nottingham in Great Britain; Chantilly (FR) in France; Downpatrick 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 16 September 2005?: Ayr: Good (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Downpatrick: Good To Firm (Turf); Newbury: Good To Firm (Turf); Nottingham: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 16 September 2005?: Outright favourites won 9 of 24 on 16 September 2005 (37.5%); joint favourites won 1 of 12. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £24.00 and returned £29.84 — a profit of £5.84. 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 Curtail (IRE) at 33/1 in the 2:00 Scottish Daily Mirror Harry Rosebery Stakes at Ayr (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 16 September 2005?: The feature race was the 2:15 Dubai Duty Free Arc Trial (Group 3) (Group 3) at Newbury, won by Compton Bolter (IRE) (25/1).
What time was the first race on 16 September 2005?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix du Musee Conde at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 5:35 Ashes Victory Madame Jones Handicap at Nottingham.