What horse racing was on 4 January 2016?

29 races across 4 meetings were run on 4 January 2016: Deauville (FR) (9 races), Ludlow (6 races), Musselburgh (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Deauville (FR) in France; Ludlow, Musselburgh and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain. 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 4 January 2016?

Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Ludlow: Heavy (Turf); Musselburgh: Good To Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 4 January 2016?

Outright favourites won 5 of 27 on 4 January 2016 (18.5%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £14.53 — a loss of £12.47. 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 The Captain (FR) at 269/10 in the 2:05 Prix de l'Aure at Deauville (FR).

What time was the first race on 4 January 2016?

The first race was the 11:00 Prix de Martainville at Deauville (FR); the last was the 5:10 32red Casino Fillies' Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Monday 4 January 2016

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29 races were run across 4 meetings on 4 January 2016: Deauville (FR), Ludlow, Musselburgh and Wolverhampton (AW).

Deauville (FR) Standard · AW · 9 races · France

Outright favs won 0 of 9 · Biggest winner 269/10

11:00 Prix de Martainville (Maiden) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 10 ran
1. 17. Candy Real (USA)13/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: Mme Pia Brandt
2. 23. Diabolo James (FR)13/5
3. 34. Penjack (FR)9/5 fav
11:30 Prix du Houlbec (Claimer) (4yo) (Apprentices & Young Jockeys) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 11 ran
1. 12. Kassim (IRE)39/10Won by 2½ lengths · J: Mlle Isis Magnin · T: J-P Gauvin
2. 21. Arms Of Mine (FR)6/4 fav
3. 34. Sayalino (FR)56/10
12:00 Prix d'Epreville (Maiden) (3yo Fillies) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 13 ran
1. 14. Galantes Ivresses (FR)17/5Won by 5 lengths · J: Pierre-Charles Boudot · T: Yves de Nicolay
2. 25. Waliya (FR)5/2 fav
3. 37. Shiver In The River (FR)26/5
12:30 Prix du Ruisseau des Ouies (Handicap) (4yo) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 16 ran
1. 114. Perfect Stranger (IRE)66/10Won by a nose · J: Morgan Delalande · T: S Wattel
2. 27. Rayyan (USA)19/2
3. 39. Eye Candy Kitten (USA)17/1
4. 42. Mocklershill (FR)4/1 fav
1:05 Prix des Douets (Handicap) (4yo) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 16 ran
1. 110. Reve De Vati (FR)43/10Won by 2½ lengths · J: Theo Bachelot · T: S Wattel
2. 26. Zahab (FR)169/10
3. 33. Realisator (FR)58/1
4. 87. Alcaucin (FR)39/10 fav
1:35 Prix des Rus (Handicap) (4yo) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 14 ran
1. 110. Eiria (GB)9/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Jerome Cabre · T: M Nigge
2. 26. Maui (FR)23/10 fav
3. 38. Notre Archange (FR)241/10
2:05 Prix de l'Aure (Handicap) (5yo+) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 16 ran
1. 13. The Captain (FR)269/10Won by a nose · J: Jerome Cabre · T: P Van De Poele
2. 22. Campillo (FR)118/10
3. 37. Black Jewel (FR)106/10
4. 31. Pont Neuilly (FR)43/10
5. 813. Zambeso (FR)39/10 fav
2:40 Prix de l'Aurette (Handicap) (5yo+) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 16 ran
1. 14. Next Temptation (FR)58/10Won by a short head · J: Thierry Thulliez · T: C Lerner
2. 210. Azzato (FR)186/10
3. 313. Karanga (FR)42/1
4. 1615. Dogaressa (IRE)5/2 fav
3:10 Prix du Ruisseau de Bellaie (Handicap) (5yo+) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 16 ran
1. 18. Merapi (FR)166/10Won by a head · J: Ludovic Boisseau · T: N Bellanger
2. 215. Vamosalaplaya (FR)158/10
3. 36. Fille D'Avril (FR)59/10
4. 91. Zaphira (GER)21/10 fav

Deauville racecourse statistics →

Ludlow Heavy · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

1:00 Best Wishes For 2016 Juvenile Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 169y · 9 ran
1. 17. St Saviour (GB)Evens favWon by 21 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 28. The Coffee Hunter (FR)5/2
3. 32. Celestial Magic (GB)9/2
1:35 1871 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 7f 174y · 6 ran
1. 13. Arctic Gold (IRE)11/4Won by 5 lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 24. Crazy Jack (IRE)7/2
3. 37. Floral Spinner (GB)20/1
4. 41. L'aigle Royal (GER)13/8 fav
2:10 Ludlow Club Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 1m 7f 212y · 8 ran
1. 11. Cloonacool (IRE)5/2Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Joshua Moore · T: Stuart Edmunds
2. 25. Goohar (IRE)11/2
3. 32. Officer Drivel (IRE)11/2
4. 53. Ink Master (IRE)85/40 fav
2:45 Jubilee Restaurant Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 5f 55y · 9 ran
1. 16. Mount Haven (IRE)5/2 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: David Pipe
2. 27. Saint Lino (FR)7/2
3. 34. Just So Cool (IRE)66/1
3:20 Annual Members Racing Excellence 'hands And Heels' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 7f 171y · 7 ran
1. 11. Gowanauthat (IRE)7/1Won by a neck · J: Tommy Dowling · T: Charlie Mann
2. 25. Magical Man (GB)11/8 fav
3. 34. Salut Honore (FR)7/2
3:50 210 Annual Membership Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f 7y · 7 ran
1. 16. Royal Debutante (IRE)20/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Liam Treadwell · T: Paul Webber
2. 23. Miss Spent (IRE)10/3
3. 37. Deauville Dame (GB)14/1
4. 68. Kahaleesi (GB)10/11 fav

Ludlow racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:20 Racing UK Day Pass Just 10 Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 124y · 10 ran
1. 16. Lac Leman (GER)4/1Won by 17 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Pauline Robson
2. 21. Archipeligo (GB)14/1
3. 37. Rocklim (FR)66/1
4. 510. Strait Of Magellan (IRE)5/6 fav
12:50 Racing UK Day Pass Just 10 Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 124y · 10 ran
1. 110. My Painter (IRE)13/2Won by a neck · J: D G Hogan · T: Denis Gerard Hogan
2. 23. Carthage (IRE)7/2
3. 38. Superior Command (IRE)9/1
4. 56. Leading Score (IRE)10/11 fav
1:20 Alex Donaldson Handsome Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 170y · 10 ran
1. 11. Benenden (IRE)5/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Richie McLernon · T: Michael Scudamore
2. 27. Eiri Na Casca (IRE)9/2
3. 39. Benefit In Kind (IRE)11/1
1:50 Racing UK Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 124y · 13 ran
1. 13. Shrewd (GB)85/40 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Ryan Day · T: Iain Jardine
2. 26. Moonlone Lane (IRE)6/1
3. 313. Quill Art (GB)9/1
2:25 racinguk.com/anywhere Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 180y · 14 ran
1. 19. Simarthur (GB)14/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Peter Buchanan · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 211. Bracing (GB)15/2
3. 37. Solway Sam (GB)12/1
3:00 Kilmany Cup (Handicap Chase) Chase · Class 3 · 1m 7f 182y · 8 ran
1. 17. Chestnut Ben (IRE)14/1Won by half a length · J: Ryan Winks · T: Peter Winks
2. 24. Aye Well (GB)6/1
3. 32. Lightening Rod (GB)13/2
4. 53. Vodka Wells (FR)10/3 fav
3:30 Watch Racing UK On 3 Devices Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 1m 7f 124y · 12 ran
1. 17. Sammy B (GB)10/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Peter Buchanan · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 23. Fenlon's Hill (IRE)25/1
3. 35. Misfits (IRE)12/1
4. 54. General Mahler (IRE)15/8 fav

Musselburgh racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:00 Download The Ladbrokes App Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 32y · 10 ran
1. 13. Gulland Rock (GB)10/1Won by a head · J: William Carson · T: Anthony Carson
2. 25. Tasaaboq (GB)11/2
3. 36. Binky Blue (IRE)5/4 fav
2:35 Ladbrokes Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 11 ran
1. 11. Ziggys Star (GB)3/1 favWon by a head · J: Andrew Mullen · T: Michael Appleby
2. 22. Jammy Guest (IRE)9/2
3. 310. Bogsnog (IRE)14/1
3:10 Ladbrokes Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 7 ran
1. 14. Moonlight Venture (GB)9/4Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Tom Eaves · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 25. Never To Be (USA)6/4 fav
3. 36. Oak Bluffs (IRE)9/2
3:40 Coral Connect Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 103y · 13 ran
1. 17. Fern Owl (GB)7/1Won by a head · J: Liam Keniry · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 28. Tangramm (GB)9/2
3. 31. Mr Red Clubs (IRE)12/1
4. 812. Bogardus (IRE)4/1 fav
4:10 Bet 5 Get 20 At Coral Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 103y · 12 ran
1. 18. Rockwood (GB)7/2Won by a neck · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Karen McLintock
2. 23. Tijuca (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 37. Cool Music (IRE)22/1
4:40 32red.com Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 12 ran
1. 16. With Pleasure (GB)10/11 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Robert Havlin · T: Simon Crisford
2. 22. Byres Road (GB)11/1
3. 310. Fun For All (GB)18/1
5:10 32red Casino Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 6 ran
1. 14. Effusive (GB)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: William Haggas
2. 21. Lady Lydia (IRE)11/4
3. 33. Quite A Story (GB)7/4 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 29 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 favourites5 of 27 won18.5% · 27 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 £12.47Staked £27.00, returned £14.53 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerThe Captain (FR) 269/10The 2:05 Prix de l'Aure at Deauville (FR)
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Deauville (FR)	0	9	9	—
Ludlow	2	6	6	—
Musselburgh	1	5	7	0 of 4 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	2	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 4 January 2016?: 29 races across 4 meetings were run on 4 January 2016: Deauville (FR) (9 races), Ludlow (6 races), Musselburgh (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Deauville (FR) in France; Ludlow, Musselburgh and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain. 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 4 January 2016?: Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Ludlow: Heavy (Turf); Musselburgh: Good To Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 4 January 2016?: Outright favourites won 5 of 27 on 4 January 2016 (18.5%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £14.53 — a loss of £12.47. 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 The Captain (FR) at 269/10 in the 2:05 Prix de l'Aure at Deauville (FR).
What time was the first race on 4 January 2016?: The first race was the 11:00 Prix de Martainville at Deauville (FR); the last was the 5:10 32red Casino Fillies' Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).