What horse racing was on 16 July 2006?

36 races across 6 meetings were run on 16 July 2006: Curragh (8 races), Haydock (6 races), Perth (7 races), Sligo (7 races), Stratford (7 races) and Vichy (FR) (1 race). That is Curragh and Sligo in Ireland; Haydock, Perth and Stratford in Great Britain; Vichy (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 16 July 2006?

Curragh: Good To Firm (Turf); Haydock: Good To Firm (Turf); Perth: Good To Firm (Turf); Sligo: Firm (Turf); Stratford: Good To Firm (Turf); Vichy (FR): Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 16 July 2006?

Outright favourites won 11 of 31 on 16 July 2006 (35.5%); joint favourites won 1 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £32.36 — a profit of £1.36. 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 Inside Story (IRE) at 14/1 in the 5:00 32Red Poker Football Furlong Freeroll Handicap at Haydock.

What was the feature race on 16 July 2006?

The feature race was the 4:10 Darley Irish Oaks (Fillies Group 1) (Group 1) at Curragh, won by Alexandrova (IRE) (8/15F).

What time was the first race on 16 July 2006?

The first race was the 11:07 Prix Madame Jean Coturie at Vichy (FR); the last was the 5:55 Eamon Scanlon (mares) I.n.h. Flat Race at Sligo.

Racing Results

Sunday 16 July 2006

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36 races were run across 6 meetings on 16 July 2006: Curragh, Haydock, Perth, Sligo, Stratford and Vichy (FR).

Curragh Good To Firm · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:05 Thalgo Ladies Derby Handicap (60-100) Flat · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 19. Tour De Force (GB)4/1Won by a length · J: Ms N Carberry · T: Eoin Griffin
2. 21. Swiss Cottage (GB)5/1
3. 33. Royal Alphabet (IRE)5/2 fav
2:35 Emirates Airline Minstrel Stakes (Group 3) Flat · 7f · 3 ran
1. 11. Jedburgh (GB)10/11 favWon by a neck · J: Seb Sanders · T: John Dunlop
2. 22. Noelani (IRE)15/8
3. 33. Tiger Dance (USA)4/1
3:05 Jumeirah E.B.F. (C&G) Maiden Flat · 7f · 10 ran
1. 110. Teofilo (IRE)8/1Won by a neck · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 28. Red Rock Canyon (IRE)4/5 fav
3. 31. Blue Coral (IRE)7/1
3:35 Dubai Duty Free Anglesey Stakes (Group 3) Flat · 6f 63y · 7 ran
1. 16. Regional Counsel (GB)12/1Won by a neck · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Kevin Prendergast
2. 27. Sadeek (GB)4/1
3. 32. Chivalrous (IRE)10/1
4. 54. Finicius (USA)5/2 fav
4:10 Darley Irish Oaks (Fillies Group 1) Flat · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 11. Alexandrova (IRE)8/15 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Kieren Fallon · T: A P O'Brien
2. 26. Scottish Stage (IRE)13/2
3. 35. Rising Cross (GB)20/1
4:45 Kilboy Estate Stakes (Fillies Listed) Flat · 1m 1f · 12 ran
1. 12. Blessyourpinksox (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: Fran Berry · T: Peter Casey
2. 26. Fermion (IRE)12/1
3. 37. Hovering (IRE)9/1
4. 1212. Shehira (FR)9/2 fav
5:15 Maudlins House Hotel Nursery Flat · 6f · 8 ran
1. 13. Dal Cais (IRE)4/1 favWon by half a length · J: Rory Cleary · T: Francis Ennis
2. 25. Spirit Of Pearl (IRE)5/1
3. 37. Musthav (IRE)8/1
5:45 Gallo Family Vineyards Handicap (60-90) Flat · 1m · 16 ran
1. 16. Quinmaster (USA)9/1Won by half a length · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: M Halford
2. 211. Basra (IRE)8/1
3. 310. Peculiar Prince (IRE)8/1
4. 129. Monteriggioni (IRE)13/2 fav

Curragh racecourse statistics →

Haydock Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 4 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:20 32Red Online Casino Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 30y · 10 ran
1. 15. Le Chiffre (IRE)10/1Won by a neck · J: Michael Stainton · T: Ronald Harris
2. 29. Joshua's Gold (IRE)5/1 jt-fav
3. 32. Lincolneurocruiser (GB)5/1 jt-fav
2:50 32Red Poker Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 120y · 9 ran
1. 110. Ruby Legend (GB)9/1Won by a length · J: David Allan · T: Keith Reveley
2. 23. Daring Affair (GB)18/1
3. 35. Oddsmaker (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3:20 32Red.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 18. Knot In Wood (IRE)2/1 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 210. Currency (GB)16/1
3. 36. Sir Nod (GB)6/1
3:50 32Red Casino Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 19. Shes Minnie (GB)9/2Won by half a length · J: Tony Culhane · T: John O'Shea
2. 21. Toy Top (USA)4/1 fav
3. 32. Rag Tag (IRE)9/1
4:25 32Red Proudly Sponsors Aston Villa Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 30y · 10 ran
1. 13. Cool Ebony (GB)8/1Won by a neck · J: Phillip Makin · T: Michael Dods
2. 26. Sgt Schultz (IRE)4/1
3. 34. Daaweitza (GB)5/1
4. 78. High Class Problem (IRE)3/1 fav
5:00 32Red Poker Football Furlong Freeroll Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 30y · 10 ran
1. 15. Inside Story (IRE)14/1Won by a head · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Michael Easterby
2. 27. Pianoforte (USA)10/3
3. 34. Out For A Stroll (GB)5/2 fav

Haydock racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:10 Toteplacepot Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 8 ran
1. 11. Ballyhurry (USA)3/1Won by half a length · J: Richie McGrath · T: Jim Goldie
2. 23. Rossclare (IRE)11/2
3. 32. First Cry (IRE)4/6 fav
2:40 Totepool Text Betting 60021 Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 9 ran
1. 12. Westmeath Flyer (GB)5/2 jt-favWon by 13 lengths · J: Mark Bradburne · T: P A Blockley
2. 21. Field Roller (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
3. 34. Nabir (FR)5/1
3:10 Totequadpot Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 5 ran
1. 16. Rouge Et Noir (GB)6/4Won by 17 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: P Monteith
2. 23. Incas (FR)9/1
3. 31. Guerilla (AUS)5/6 fav
3:40 totesport.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 18. Il Penseroso (IRE)10/11 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Tony Dobbin · T: Alison Thorpe
2. 29. Schinken Otto (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Jefertiti (FR)25/1
4:15 Totesport 0800 221 221 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 14 ran
1. 19. Poor Tactic's (IRE)12/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: P C O'Neill · T: J J Lambe
2. 26. Faddad (USA)8/1
3. 310. True Temper (IRE)14/1
4. 44. Bodfari Signet (GB)9/2 fav
4:50 Lilburn Estates Lady Riders' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 6 ran
1. 17. Mystic Glen (GB)8/1Won by half a length · J: Jenny Riding · T: Peter Niven
2. 24. Mana-Mou Bay (IRE)20/1
3. 36. Tinian (GB)7/1
4. 52. Royal Glen (IRE)7/4 fav
5:20 August 1st Commitments Gig Standard NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 110y · 9 ran
1. 12. Jim The Gent (IRE)4/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Mr Gillon Crow · T: A M Crow
2. 23. Spivitus (GB)16/1
3. 39. Political Dancer (GB)40/1
4. 71. Royal Attraction (GB)Evens fav

Perth racecourse statistics →

Sligo Firm · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:45 Countysligoraces.com Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 15. Fly To Dubai (IRE)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Denis O'Regan · T: T G McCourt
2. 212. Zaccheus (IRE)5/1
3. 316. Tammany (IRE)14/1
4. 44. Clonard (IRE)3/1 fav
3:15 Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Mares) Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 10 ran
1. 112. Spring Charm (IRE)8/1Won by a length · J: P A Carberry · T: Irene J Monaghan
2. 26. Needless To Say (IRE)14/1
3. 33. Cara Deas (IRE)5/1
4. 55. Moscow Girl (IRE)5/4 fav
3:45 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 3 ran
1. 11. Aviatore (GER)6/4Won by half a length · J: Martin Ferris · T: Gerard Cully
2. 28. Norborne Bandit (IRE)4/6 fav
3. 35. El Higueron (IRE)10/1
4:25 Guinness Handicap Hurdle (74-116) Hurdle · 2m · 7 ran
1. 11. Forever Free (GER)3/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: D F Flannery · T: N F Glynn
2. 25. Quai Du Roi (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 311. River Card (GB)9/1
4:55 Summerville Healthcare Handicap Hurdle (81-109) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 14. Tubber Gael Holly (IRE)5/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: Michael Hourigan
2. 27. Meet The Family (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Cronin's Boy (GB)16/1
5:25 A.J. Welding Handicap Hurdle (74-95) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 113. Barrell Rose (IRE)12/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: P A Carberry · T: Paul Magnier
2. 210. Pennyhill Thyne (IRE)7/1
3. 316. Half Barrell (IRE)16/1
4. 515. Eight Fifty Six (IRE)7/2 fav
5:55 Eamon Scanlon (mares) I.n.h. Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 11 ran
1. 116. Sally's Dream (IRE)4/5 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Jack Doyle · T: Michael Hourigan
2. 215. Saddler's Lass (IRE)25/1
3. 310. Rushin' Russian (IRE)8/1

Sligo racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/1

2:00 Birmingham Mail Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 14 ran
1. 14. Hi Dancer (GB)15/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: P C Haslam
2. 21. That Look (GB)7/2
3. 313. Countrywide Belle (GB)11/1
2:30 Coventry Evening Telegraph Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 5f 110y · 6 ran
1. 14. Marrel (GB)9/4 favWon by a short head · J: Tom Messenger · T: Dai Burchell
2. 25. Over Bridge (GB)10/1
3. 36. Latin Queen (IRE)10/3
3:00 Birmingham Mail Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 7 ran
1. 11. East Tycoon (IRE)15/2Won by 7 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 24. Estate (GB)3/1 fav
3. 35. Ellerslie Tom (GB)7/2
3:30 Coventry Evening Telegraph Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 16. Maidstone Monument (IRE)10/3 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Alison Thorpe
2. 23. Cobbet (CZE)5/1
3. 39. Flahive's First (GB)10/1
4:05 Fegentri Amateur Riders Invitation Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 12 ran
1. 15. Stoneyford Ben (IRE)7/2 favWon by a neck · J: Mr J Snowden · T: Steve Gollings
2. 28. Canni Thinkaar (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Silvo (NZ)10/1
4:40 Birmingham Mail Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 13. Corrib Drift (USA)7/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Sean Curran · T: Jamie Poulton
2. 212. Father Tom (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 26. Fieldsofclover (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
4. 32. Montys Tan (IRE)5/1
5:10 Coventry Evening Telegraph Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 16 ran
1. 110. Salt Cellar (IRE)9/1Won by half a length · J: Tom Scudamore · T: R S Brookhouse
2. 25. Sea Map (GB)3/1 fav
3. 33. Kelnik Glory (GB)15/2

Stratford racecourse statistics →

Vichy (FR) Soft · Turf · 1 race · France

11:07 Prix Madame Jean Coturie (Fillies) Flat · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 1Ballet Pacifica (USA)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Ioritz Mendizabal · T: J-C Rouget
2. 2Histoire De Moeurs (FR)
3. 3Isobel Baillie (GB)

Vichy racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 36 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 31 won35.5% · 31 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 £1.36Staked £31.00, returned £32.36 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerInside Story (IRE) 14/1The 5:00 32Red Poker Football Furlong Freeroll Handicap at Haydock
Joint favourites1 of 8 won12.5% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Curragh	3	8	8	—
Haydock	1	4	6	0 of 4 won
Perth	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Sligo	2	7	7	—
Stratford	4	6	7	0 of 2 won
Vichy (FR)	0	0	1	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 1 race has no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for it. 1 winner has 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 July 2006?: 36 races across 6 meetings were run on 16 July 2006: Curragh (8 races), Haydock (6 races), Perth (7 races), Sligo (7 races), Stratford (7 races) and Vichy (FR) (1 race). That is Curragh and Sligo in Ireland; Haydock, Perth and Stratford in Great Britain; Vichy (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 16 July 2006?: Curragh: Good To Firm (Turf); Haydock: Good To Firm (Turf); Perth: Good To Firm (Turf); Sligo: Firm (Turf); Stratford: Good To Firm (Turf); Vichy (FR): Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 16 July 2006?: Outright favourites won 11 of 31 on 16 July 2006 (35.5%); joint favourites won 1 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £32.36 — a profit of £1.36. 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 Inside Story (IRE) at 14/1 in the 5:00 32Red Poker Football Furlong Freeroll Handicap at Haydock.
What was the feature race on 16 July 2006?: The feature race was the 4:10 Darley Irish Oaks (Fillies Group 1) (Group 1) at Curragh, won by Alexandrova (IRE) (8/15F).
What time was the first race on 16 July 2006?: The first race was the 11:07 Prix Madame Jean Coturie at Vichy (FR); the last was the 5:55 Eamon Scanlon (mares) I.n.h. Flat Race at Sligo.