What horse racing was on 28 February 2016?

25 races across 6 meetings were run on 28 February 2016: Angers (1 race), Angers (FR) (2 races), Fontwell (7 races), Hyeres (1 race), Leopardstown (7 races) and Southwell (7 races). That is Angers, Angers (FR) and Hyeres in France; Fontwell and Southwell in Great Britain; Leopardstown 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 28 February 2016?

Angers: Soft; Angers (FR): Soft (Turf); Fontwell: Good To Soft (Turf); Hyeres: Heavy; Leopardstown: Soft (Turf); Southwell: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 28 February 2016?

Outright favourites won 8 of 22 on 28 February 2016 (36.4%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £22.00 and returned £21.25 — a loss of £0.75. 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 Mr Goodenough (IRE) at 25/1 in the 4:30 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase at Leopardstown.

What was the feature race on 28 February 2016?

The feature race was the 3:20 totepool National Spirit Hurdle (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Fontwell, won by Lil Rockerfeller (USA) (7/4F).

What time was the first race on 28 February 2016?

The first race was the 1:15 Prix Metatero at Angers; the last was the 5:20 mytotepool.com Maiden Open NH Flat Race at Fontwell.

Racing Results

Sunday 28 February 2016

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25 races were run across 6 meetings on 28 February 2016: Angers, Angers (FR), Fontwell, Hyeres, Leopardstown and Southwell.

Angers Soft · 1 race · France

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

1:15 Prix Metatero (Chase) Chase · 2m2½f · 4 ran
1. 1Cobra De Larre (FR)5/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Ervan Chazelle · T: Louis Baudron
2. 2Zogh Gravelle (FR)33/1
3. 3Cap Bresil (FR)9/1

Angers racecourse statistics →

Angers (FR) Soft · Turf · 2 races · France

Outright favs won 0 of 2 · Biggest winner 7/1

3:00 Prix Georges Thibault (Chase) (Claimer) (5yo+) (Turf) Chase · 2m 3f · 8 ran
1. 13. Holstmaker (FR)7/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Jordan Duchene · T: P Peltier
2. 28. Grand Moss (FR)14/5
3. 32. Eclair Gris (FR)11/10 fav
4:15 Prix d'Auteuil (Chase) (Conditions) (5yo) (Turf) Chase · 2m2½f · 12 ran
1. 11. Hurricancrys (FR)22/5Won by a length · J: Baptiste Meme · T: J Boisnard
2. 25. Kilda Six (FR)43/5
3. 36. Eagle De L'Aube (FR)79/1
4. UR8. Saint Lino (FR) · unseated rider2/1 fav

Angers racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 6/1

2:20 toteplacepot Josh Gifford Memorial Novices' Chase (For The Josh Gifford Cup) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 1f 96y · 3 ran
1. 11. Orbasa (FR)1/5 favJ: Noel Fehily · T: Paul Nicholls
2:50 totequadpot Handicap Chase (For The Certain Justice Challenge Trophy) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 31y · 8 ran
1. 16. Thinger Licht (FR)5/2 favWon by 15 lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 27. Venetian Lad (GB)12/1
3. 34. Golanova (GB)7/2
3:20 totepool National Spirit Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 3f 33y · 8 ran
1. 13. Lil Rockerfeller (USA)7/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Trevor Whelan · T: Neil King
2. 29. Ubak (FR)17/2
3. 38. San Benedeto (FR)8/1
3:50 Toteexacta Supports The Racehorse Sanctuary Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 33y · 10 ran
1. 12. King Cool (GB)11/4Won by 23 lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 25. Talk Of The South (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Monkey Rum (GB)33/1
4. 86. Tipperairy (IRE)9/4 fav
4:20 totetrifecta Foxhunter Trial (Open Hunters' Chase) (For The Whitelaw Challenge Cup) Chase · Class 6 · 3m 1f 106y · 5 ran
1. 11. Mendip Express (IRE)4/9 favWon by a neck · J: Mr David Maxwell · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 23. Impact Area (IRE)5/1
4:50 Totepool Like Us On Facebook Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 145y · 10 ran
1. 14. Wells De Lune (FR)7/2Won by 21 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Charlie Longsdon
2. 28. Thepartysover (GB)25/1
3. 33. Darwins Theory (IRE)14/1
4. 81. Herons Heir (IRE)11/4 fav
5:20 mytotepool.com Maiden Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f 145y · 6 ran
1. 14. King Uther (GB)6/1Won by 23 lengths · J: Tom Cannon · T: Chris Gordon
2. 22. Crank Em Up (IRE)Evens fav
3. 31. Belmont Park (FR)16/1

Fontwell racecourse statistics →

Hyeres Heavy · 1 race · France

2:30 Prix Paul Klein (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 3 ran
1. 1Nicea Bella (FR)Won by a neck · J: Dominique Jolibert · T: Y Fertillet
2. 2Fire Burg (FR)
3. 3Super Blue Cat (USA)

Hyeres racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

2:00 TRI Equestrian Superstore & Cafe Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f 30y · 9 ran
1. 17. Jett (IRE)9/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 25. Space Cadet (IRE)2/1
3. 33. Potters Point (IRE)Evens fav
2:30 Coral.ie Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 12 ran
1. 14. Solita (IRE)16/1Won by a short head · J: Robbie Power · T: Paul Nolan
2. 211. Lilshane (IRE)25/1
3. 37. Good As Gold (GB)14/1
4. 42. Anibale Fly (FR)2/1 fav
3:00 Foxrock Cup Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 9 ran
1. 13. Great Field (FR)5/2 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Draco (GB)10/1
3. 34. Crafty Power (IRE)10/1
3:30 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Novice Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 6 ran
1. 11. Alisier D'irlande (FR)4/7 favWon by half a length · J: A E Lynch · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 22. Dysios (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Marchese Marconi (IRE)8/1
4:00 TRI Equestrian Handicap Chase (Grade B) Chase · 2m 5f 60y · 13 ran
1. 19. Colms Dream (IRE)12/1Won by 6½ lengths · J: Donagh Meyler · T: Karl Thornton
2. 214. The Mooch (IRE)8/1
3. 313. Kylecrue (IRE)16/1
4. PU10. Dressedtothenines (IRE) · pulled up7/2 fav
4:30 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-116) Chase · 2m 5f 60y · 15 ran
1. 18. Mr Goodenough (IRE)25/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: John F Robinson
2. 29. Crowded Room (IRE)9/1
3. 316. Toomdeely (IRE)33/1
5:00 TRM Excellence In Equine Nutrition (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 6 ran
1. 11. Aspen Colorado (IRE)2/7 favWon by half a length · J: Miss S O'Brien · T: A P O'Brien
2. 23. Brelade (GB)5/1
3. 35. The Sneaky Punter (IRE)25/1

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:10 Racegoersclub.co.uk Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 1m 7f 153y · 7 ran
1. 15. Santa's Secret (IRE)11/2Won by 11 lengths · J: Leighton Aspell · T: Oliver Sherwood
2. 21. Buck Mulligan (GB)7/2
3. 36. Trapper Peak (IRE)11/4 fav
2:40 Dave Dean 30th Birthday Bash Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 129y · 6 ran
1. 17. Midnight Jade (IRE)7/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Lee Edwards · T: John Groucott
2. 21. Arthamint (GB)7/2
3. 34. Rocky Stone (IRE)11/4 fav
3:10 Racegoersclub.co.uk Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 153y · 13 ran
1. 16. Man From Seville (GB)20/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 28. Nobel Leader (IRE)12/1
3. 310. Windy Writer (IRE)100/1
4. UR1. Aqua Dude (IRE) · unseated rider4/6 fav
3:40 Soper Of Lincoln Bmw & Mini Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 7f 209y · 9 ran
1. 14. Delgany Demon (GB)8/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Neil King
2. 29. Pyrshan (IRE)9/2
3. 35. Optimistic Bias (IRE)3/1 fav
4:10 Dean Laundry Systems Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 153y · 13 ran
1. 16. Goal (IRE)17/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Miss Brodie Hampson · T: Sally Randell
2. 211. Aaman (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Orchard Road (USA)11/4 fav
4:40 Attheraces.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 209y · 14 ran
1. 11. Shinooki (IRE)10/1Won by 13 lengths · J: Kielan Woods · T: Alex Hales
2. 28. Mission Complete (IRE)10/1
3. 310. Vodka Island (IRE)14/1
5:10 Follow Southwell_Races On Twitter 'Newcomers' Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 1m 7f 153y · 12 ran
1. 19. Happy Hollow (GB)8/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Paul Moloney · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 25. Black Country Boy (GB)20/1
3. 310. Stamp Your Feet (IRE)9/2
4. 48. First Du Charmil (FR)3/1 fav

Southwell racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 25 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 favourites8 of 22 won36.4% · 22 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 £0.75Staked £22.00, returned £21.25 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMr Goodenough (IRE) 25/1The 4:30 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase at Leopardstown
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Angers	1	1	1	—
Angers (FR)	0	2	2	—
Fontwell	4	7	7	—
Hyeres	0	0	1	—
Leopardstown	3	6	7	0 of 2 won
Southwell	0	6	7	0 of 2 won

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 28 February 2016?: 25 races across 6 meetings were run on 28 February 2016: Angers (1 race), Angers (FR) (2 races), Fontwell (7 races), Hyeres (1 race), Leopardstown (7 races) and Southwell (7 races). That is Angers, Angers (FR) and Hyeres in France; Fontwell and Southwell in Great Britain; Leopardstown 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 28 February 2016?: Angers: Soft; Angers (FR): Soft (Turf); Fontwell: Good To Soft (Turf); Hyeres: Heavy; Leopardstown: Soft (Turf); Southwell: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 28 February 2016?: Outright favourites won 8 of 22 on 28 February 2016 (36.4%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £22.00 and returned £21.25 — a loss of £0.75. 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 Mr Goodenough (IRE) at 25/1 in the 4:30 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase at Leopardstown.
What was the feature race on 28 February 2016?: The feature race was the 3:20 totepool National Spirit Hurdle (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Fontwell, won by Lil Rockerfeller (USA) (7/4F).
What time was the first race on 28 February 2016?: The first race was the 1:15 Prix Metatero at Angers; the last was the 5:20 mytotepool.com Maiden Open NH Flat Race at Fontwell.