What horse racing was on 16 May 2014?

61 races across 9 meetings were run on 16 May 2014: Aintree (7 races), Chantilly (FR) (9 races), Dundalk (AW) (7 races), Hamilton (7 races), Kilbeggan (7 races), Nantes (2 races), Newbury (8 races), Newmarket (7 races) and York (7 races). That is Aintree, Hamilton, Newbury, Newmarket and York in Great Britain; Chantilly (FR) and Nantes in France; Dundalk (AW) and Kilbeggan 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 May 2014?

Aintree: Good (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Good (Turf); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Hamilton: Good To Soft (Turf); Kilbeggan: Good (Turf); Nantes: Good To Soft; Newbury: Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); York: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 16 May 2014?

Outright favourites won 17 of 59 on 16 May 2014 (28.8%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £59.00 and returned £54.86 — a loss of £4.14. 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 Orwellian (GB) at 28/1 in the 8:40 Famous Grouse Bannockburn Handicap at Hamilton.

What was the feature race on 16 May 2014?

The feature race was the 2:45 Sky Bet Yorkshire Cup (British Champions Series) (Group 2) (Group 2) at York, won by Gospel Choir (GB) (7/2F).

What time was the first race on 16 May 2014?

The first race was the 12:15 Prix du Mont-de-Po at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 9:15 Marshes Shopping Centre Ladies Day Saturday 12th July Handicap at Dundalk (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 16 May 2014

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61 races were run across 9 meetings on 16 May 2014: Aintree, Chantilly (FR), Dundalk (AW), Hamilton, Kilbeggan, Nantes, Newbury, Newmarket and York.

Aintree Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

5:30 Happy 10th Birthday Racing UK Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 114. The Road Ahead (GB)5/1 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Donal Devereux · T: Peter Bowen
2. 211. My Legal Lady (GB)11/1
3. 33. Mini Muck (GB)10/1
6:05 Racing UK Anywhere Available Now Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 14. Titchwood (IRE)5/2 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 26. Kauto Relko (FR)4/1
3. 33. Zaru (FR)8/1
6:40 Watch On 3 Devices racinguk.com/anywhere Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 7 ran
1. 15. Gabrial The Great (IRE)5/6 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Donald McCain
2. 24. Deadly Sting (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Buckontupence (IRE)33/1
7:15 Connolly's Red Mills Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 14. Rumble of Thunder (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: Adam Nicol · T: Philip Kirby
2. 26. Henryville (GB)5/2 fav
3. 39. Colebrooke (GB)11/2
7:50 Download New RacingUK iPad App Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 1f · 11 ran
1. 13. Bear's Affair (IRE)4/1 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 24. Pure Faith (IRE)14/1
3. 32. Carlito Brigante (IRE)16/1
8:25 Racing UK iPad App racinguk.com/mobile Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 9 ran
1. 11. Dawn Commander (GER)13/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Joshua Moore · T: Renee Robeson
2. 28. Wily Fox (GB)16/1
3. 37. Hopstrings (GB)12/1
4. 85. Vinnie My Boy (IRE)3/1 fav
8:55 Connolly's Red Mills Final Bumper Challenge Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 8 ran
1. 17. Echo Springs (GB)9/2Won by a neck · J: Dougie Costello · T: John Quinn
2. 24. Definite Future (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Celtic Agent (GB)13/2
4. 42. Warrantor (IRE)6/4 fav

Aintree racecourse statistics →

Chantilly (FR) Good · Turf · 9 races · France

Outright favs won 2 of 9 · Biggest winner 25/1

12:15 Prix du Mont-de-Po (Conditions) (2yo) (Turf) Flat · 5f · 5 ran
1. 12. Goken (FR)2/5 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Fabrice Veron · T: H-A Pantall
2. 24. Country Gorl (FR)15/1
3. 33. Multicolor (FR)43/10
12:50 Prix du Berceau (Maiden) (2yo) (Turf) Flat · 5f · 8 ran
1. 16. Pierre Precieuse (FR)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Sebastien Maillot · T: E Caroux
2. 22. Rose Doloise (FR)11/2
3. 34. Stevalseba (FR)43/10
4. 45. Kindly Dismiss (FR)23/10 fav
1:20 Prix de Brunehaut (Conditions) (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 11. Local Hero (FR)36/5Won by half a length · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: Y Durepaire
2. 24. Double Diamond (FR)53/10
3. 33. Maibaby (IRE)14/1
4. 56. Tristesse (USA)7/10 fav
1:50 Prix du Pont du Roi (Conditions) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 11. Teletext (USA)9/10 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: P Bary
2. 26. King Way (USA)6/1
3. 33. Talco (FR)17/2
2:20 Prix de Plailly (Handicap) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 11 ran
1. 13. Montelupo (FR)74/10Won by a head · J: Julien Auge · T: C Ferland
2. 25. Tres Solid (FR)7/2
3. 31. Acorn (FR)9/2
4. 77. Manzaro (FR)23/10 fav
2:55 Prix des Dauphines (Conditions) (4yo+) (Lady Amateur Riders) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m · 10 ran
1. 19. Elsie's Indian (FR)25/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mlle Delphine Garcia-Dubois · T: E Kurdu
2. 22. Titano (GER)19/5
3. 37. Robin Du Nord (FR)9/5 fav
3:25 Prix de Ricquebourg (Claimer) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 5½f · 14 ran
1. 113. Flying Blood (FR)25/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Adrien Fouassier · T: Louis Baudron
2. 25. Orangefield (FR)14/5 fav
3. 39. Molesne Chop (FR)29/1
3:55 Prix du Canal Saint-Jean (Handicap) (4yo) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m · 15 ran
1. 110. Microtheos (FR)13/1Won by a nose · J: Valentin Gambart · T: E Wianny
2. 24. Bijou Bijou (FR)3/1 fav
3. 31. Green Medi (FR)15/1
4:25 Prix du Ru de Suze (Handicap) (4yo) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m · 16 ran
1. 14. Dakar Style (FR)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mlle Pauline Dominois · T: E Lellouche
2. 216. El Donno (IRE)12/1
3. 31. Contesurmoi (FR)5/1 fav

Chantilly racecourse statistics →

Dundalk (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

6:15 Dundalk Stadium Racecourse Of The Year Maiden Flat · 7f · 10 ran
1. 18. Johann Strauss (GB)4/11 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Joseph O'Brien · T: A P O'Brien
2. 21. Atlantic Sea (GB)5/1
3. 39. Sunlit Rome (IRE)66/1
6:45 www.dundalkstadium.com Handicap Flat · 7f · 13 ran
1. 19. Relentless Pursuit (IRE)9/2 jt-favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Colin Keane · T: G M Lyons
2. 28. Wishyouwerehere (IRE)9/2 jt-fav
3. 314. Local Flier (GB)16/1
7:15 Follow Us On Facebook Handicap (47-70) Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 112. Caliso Bay (IRE)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Connor King · T: George Kent
2. 26. Jackie Ellis (IRE)7/1
3. 310. Share A Secret (GB)9/1
4. 43. Mezogiorno (IRE)3/1 fav
7:45 Follow Us On Twitter Handicap (47-65) Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 17. Six Silver Lane (GB)5/2 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Fran Berry · T: John James Feane
2. 26. Pirate Cove (IRE)5/1
3. 311. Trans City (IRE)16/1
8:15 Crowne Plaza Hotel Race And Stay Package Median Auction Fillies Maiden Flat · 1m 2f 150y · 7 ran
1. 17. Westpieser (IRE)Evens favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Shane Foley · T: M Halford
2. 24. Mozetta (IRE)6/1
3. 36. Rayna (IRE)5/2
8:45 Champions Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium Rated Race Flat · 1m 2f 150y · 6 ran
1. 13. Hes Our Music (IRE)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Danny Grant · T: Patrick J Flynn
2. 22. Smoker (GB)4/1
3. 35. Snow Scene (IRE)5/2 fav
9:15 Marshes Shopping Centre Ladies Day Saturday 12th July Handicap (47-65) Flat · 1m 4f · 14 ran
1. 12. Melanippe (IRE)8/1Won by 6½ lengths · J: Chris Hayes · T: P D Deegan
2. 21. Whatever It Takes (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 38. Armed Guard (IRE)10/1

Dundalk (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

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

5:55 Irish Stallion Farms Ebf Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 4y · 7 ran
1. 11. Billyoakes (IRE)7/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Mick Channon
2. 23. Denzille Lane (IRE)17/2
3. 32. Rita's Boy (IRE)3/1
4. 46. Spend A Penny (IRE)7/4 fav
6:30 Billy Leslie Open Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 36y · 8 ran
1. 16. Wee Frankie (IRE)15/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Phillip Makin · T: Keith Dalgleish
2. 24. Hesketh Bank (GB)2/1
3. 33. Clear Spell (IRE)10/1
4. 47. Maracuja (GB)6/4 fav
7:00 Naked Grouse Sons Of Scotland Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 65y · 8 ran
1. 15. I'm Super Too (IRE)6/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Sam James · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 22. Dark Ocean (IRE)10/1
3. 36. Ellaal (GB)11/1
4. 81. Red Charmer (IRE)2/1 fav
7:35 Ginger Grouse Braveheart Stakes (Listed Handicap) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f 17y · 10 ran
1. 17. Dare To Achieve (GB)7/2Won by a neck · J: Graham Lee · T: William Haggas
2. 22. Rawaki (IRE)7/1
3. 35. Sirvino (GB)16/1
4. 94. Bolingbroke (IRE)5/2 fav
8:05 Ford Windows William Wallace Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 5y · 9 ran
1. 14. Divine (IRE)4/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Graham Lee · T: Mick Channon
2. 26. Red Pike (IRE)5/1
3. 38. Election Night (GB)16/1
8:40 Famous Grouse Bannockburn Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 5y · 15 ran
1. 17. Orwellian (GB)28/1Won by half a length · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Bryan Smart
2. 29. Hab Reeh (GB)5/1
3. 32. Layla's Hero (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
9:10 Variety Club Of Scotland Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 4y · 7 ran
1. 16. Economic Crisis (IRE)7/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Alan Berry
2. 27. Bunce (IRE)12/1
3. 31. Haajes (GB)13/2
4. 59. Manatee Bay (GB)7/4 fav

Hamilton racecourse statistics →

Kilbeggan Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

5:20 Kinnegad Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f 110y · 16 ran
1. 17. Long House Hall (IRE)10/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Jonathan Burke · T: Paul Duggan
2. 211. Spot Fine (GB)7/2
3. 34. Cousin Bill (IRE)8/1
4. PU1. Massini's Brook (IRE) · pulled up11/4 fav
5:50 Tullamore Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 13. Queen Alphabet (IRE)5/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Peter Fahey
2. 26. Erlkonig (GER)16/1
3. 32. Voluptueux (FR)11/10 fav
6:25 Like Kilbeggan Racecourse On Facebook Handicap Hurdle (80-116) Hurdle · 2m · 12 ran
1. 12. Alf Wright (IRE)4/1Won by 9½ lengths · J: Adam O'Neill · T: Eoin Doyle
2. 24. Luimneach Abu (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 38. Treacy Hotels Boy (IRE)10/1
6:55 Follow KilbegganRaces On Twitter Hurdle Hurdle · 3m · 4 ran
1. 12. Gimli's Rock (IRE)7/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 23. The Bishop Looney (IRE)11/2
3. 34. Beluckyagain (IRE)11/8 fav
7:30 Westmeath Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 15. Nearly Nama'd (IRE)7/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: D T Hughes
2. 24. Mackeys Forge (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Kostar (FR)28/1
4. 56. Prima Vista (GB)11/4 fav
8:00 Belvedere House, Gardens & Park Handicap Chase (0-123) Chase · 3m 1f · 10 ran
1. 12. Raajih (GB)11/4 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 211. Cherryantor (IRE)20/1
3. 310. Baily Dusk (IRE)11/1
8:30 www.kilbegganraces.com (pro/am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 13 ran
1. 13. Gone Platinum (IRE)11/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mr D Roche · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 29. Crofton Trail (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 32. Fill Your Hands (IRE)4/1

Kilbeggan racecourse statistics →

Nantes Good To Soft · 2 races · France

Outright favs won 0 of 2 · Biggest winner 18/1

2:05 Prix Kerivon (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m1½f · 3 ran
1. 1Fasimix (FR)48/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Regis Bertin · T: J Boisnard
2. 2Barsam (FR)48/10
3. 3Alternatif (FR)43/10
2:40 Grand Prix Synergie (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 4 ran
1. 1Rubis D'Ainay (FR)18/1Won by a short head · J: Angelo Gasnier · T: L Viel
2. 2Grace A Toi Enki (FR)15/2
3. 3Tiger De La Roque (FR)5/2 fav

Nantes racecourse statistics →

Newbury Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 11/2

1:30 Al Basti Equiworld Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f 8y · 16 ran
1. 11. Adaay (IRE)3/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Hanagan · T: William Haggas
2. 28. Kodi Bear (IRE)11/2
3. 39. Marcano (IRE)50/1
4. 52. Aledaid (IRE)9/4 fav
2:00 Swettenham Stud Fillies' Trial Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f 6y · 8 ran
1. 18. Volume (GB)9/4 favWon by a neck · J: Richard Hughes · T: Luca Cumani
2. 24. Lahinch Classics (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Hadaatha (IRE)4/1
2:35 Al Basti Equiworld Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 6y · 9 ran
1. 16. Choral Festival (GB)11/2Won by a neck · J: Luke Morris · T: John Bridger
2. 27. Balmoral Castle (GB)9/4 fav
3. 31. Evervescent (IRE)9/1
3:05 Al Basti Equiworld Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 6y · 8 ran
1. 11. Kastini (GB)5/4 favWon by a neck · J: Richard Hughes · T: Denis Coakley
2. 23. Fanzine (GB)7/2
3. 34. The Firm (IRE)11/2
3:35 Coolmore Stud Fillies' Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 5f 34y · 7 ran
1. 14. Clouds Rest (GB)4/1Won by a length · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 27. Persun (GB)25/1
3. 33. Spirit Of Xian (IRE)7/4 fav
4:10 John Sunley Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f 5y · 8 ran
1. 18. Arab Dawn (GB)11/2Won by half a length · J: Richard Hughes · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 21. Personal Opinion (GB)4/1
3. 37. Notarised (GB)7/2
4. 42. Raven Ridge (IRE)9/4 fav
4:45 Bathwick Tyres Carnarvon Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f 8y · 9 ran
1. 15. Musical Comedy (GB)7/2Won by a head · J: Richard Hughes · T: Richard Hannon
2. 26. Naadirr (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Major Crispies (GB)25/1
4. 61. Mushir (GB)2/1 fav
5:15 Pertemps Network Sheridan Maine Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 5y · 10 ran
1. 14. Barwick (GB)3/1Won by a short head · J: Cam Hardie · T: Lady Herries
2. 22. Mystery Drama (GB)3/1
3. 39. Discovery Bay (GB)11/4 fav

Newbury racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

2:25 Chemtest EBF Stallions Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 14. Juventas (GB)13/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Charles Bishop · T: Mick Channon
2. 23. Dutch Party (GB)4/1
3. 37. Rose Of Kiev (IRE)14/1
4. 710. True Course (GB)7/2 fav
2:55 Streets Chartered Accountants Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 12. All Talk N No Do (IRE)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: Seamus Durack
2. 21. D'avignon (USA)16/1
3. 36. After The Goldrush (GB)14/1
4. 68. Like A Prayer (GB)7/4 fav
3:25 Barker Storey Matthews Novice Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 12. Dougal (IRE)10/3Dead heat with Justice Good (IRE) · J: Pat Dobbs · T: Richard Hannon
2. 13. Justice Good (IRE)7/2
3. 39. Outlaw Country (IRE)8/1
4. 45. Bronze Maquette (IRE)11/4 fav
4:00 Edmondson Hall Solicitors & Sports Lawyers Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 12. Groundbreaking (GB)6/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 24. Tigers Tale (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Double Discount (IRE)8/1
4. 76. Gone Dutch (GB)9/4 fav
4:35 Three Blackbirds Woodditton For Sale Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 17. Seagull (IRE)6/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Steve Drowne · T: John Gosden
2. 28. Swan Lakes (IRE)Evens fav
3. 32. Clear Mind (GB)12/1
5:05 Newmarketracecourses.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 110. Tenor (IRE)15/2Won by a short head · J: Joe Doyle · T: John Ryan
2. 22. Dance And Dance (IRE)6/1
3. 38. Angelic Upstart (IRE)6/1
4. 51. Sir Mike (GB)2/1 fav
5:40 Newmarketexperience.co.uk Racing Excellence 'hands And Heels' Apprentice Series Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 15. Kylladdie (GB)9/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: M J Kenneally · T: Steve Gollings
2. 22. Honeymoon Express (IRE)7/1
3. 37. Welease Bwian (IRE)7/1
4. 53. Fossa (GB)7/2 fav

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

York Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

1:45 Langleys Solicitors LLP EBF Stallions Marygate Stakes (Fillies' Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 5f · 13 ran
1. 18. Patience Alexander (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: Jim Crowley · T: David Evans
2. 211. Tiggy Wiggy (IRE)4/1
3. 313. Zuhoor Baynoona (IRE)7/2 fav
2:15 SportingBet.com Jorvik Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f · 11 ran
1. 12. Arab Spring (IRE)13/8 favWon by half a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 24. Duke Of Clarence (IRE)14/1
3. 310. Itlaaq (GB)12/1
2:45 Sky Bet Yorkshire Cup (British Champions Series) (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 6f · 12 ran
1. 17. Gospel Choir (GB)7/2 favWon by a neck · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 21. Tac De Boistron (FR)4/1
3. 311. Tiger Cliff (IRE)10/1
3:15 Irish Champions Weekend Fillies' Stakes (Registered As The Michael Seely Memorial Stakes) (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 19. Lustrous (GB)20/1Won by a neck · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Richard Hannon
2. 214. Radiator (GB)9/2
3. 38. Lady Lara (IRE)4/1 fav
3:50 Ralph Raper Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 19 ran
1. 13. G Force (IRE)9/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: David O'Meara
2. 27. Speed Hawk (USA)14/1
3. 313. Kickboxer (IRE)8/1
4:25 EBF Stallions Breeding Winners ripleycollection.com Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 13. Dusky Queen (IRE)11/4 favWon by a neck · J: Ryan Moore · T: Richard Fahey
2. 29. Subtle Knife (GB)33/1
3. 38. Alice's Dancer (IRE)10/1
5:00 Racing At York YorkRacecourseTips.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f · 15 ran
1. 13. Adventure Seeker (IRE)12/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Ed Vaughan
2. 27. Penhill (GB)16/1
3. 34. Latin Charm (IRE)5/2 fav

York racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 61 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 favourites17 of 59 won28.8% · 59 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 £4.14Staked £59.00, returned £54.86 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerOrwellian (GB) 28/1The 8:40 Famous Grouse Bannockburn Handicap at Hamilton
Joint favourites1 of 4 won25.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	4	7	7	—
Chantilly (FR)	2	9	9	—
Dundalk (AW)	3	6	7	1 of 2 won
Hamilton	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Kilbeggan	1	7	7	—
Nantes	0	2	2	—
Newbury	2	8	8	—
Newmarket	0	7	7	—
York	4	7	7	—

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 16 May 2014?: 61 races across 9 meetings were run on 16 May 2014: Aintree (7 races), Chantilly (FR) (9 races), Dundalk (AW) (7 races), Hamilton (7 races), Kilbeggan (7 races), Nantes (2 races), Newbury (8 races), Newmarket (7 races) and York (7 races). That is Aintree, Hamilton, Newbury, Newmarket and York in Great Britain; Chantilly (FR) and Nantes in France; Dundalk (AW) and Kilbeggan 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 May 2014?: Aintree: Good (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Good (Turf); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Hamilton: Good To Soft (Turf); Kilbeggan: Good (Turf); Nantes: Good To Soft; Newbury: Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); York: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 16 May 2014?: Outright favourites won 17 of 59 on 16 May 2014 (28.8%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £59.00 and returned £54.86 — a loss of £4.14. 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 Orwellian (GB) at 28/1 in the 8:40 Famous Grouse Bannockburn Handicap at Hamilton.
What was the feature race on 16 May 2014?: The feature race was the 2:45 Sky Bet Yorkshire Cup (British Champions Series) (Group 2) (Group 2) at York, won by Gospel Choir (GB) (7/2F).
What time was the first race on 16 May 2014?: The first race was the 12:15 Prix du Mont-de-Po at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 9:15 Marshes Shopping Centre Ladies Day Saturday 12th July Handicap at Dundalk (AW).