What horse racing was on 29 March 2016?

27 races across 4 meetings were run on 29 March 2016: Fairyhouse (7 races), Hexham (6 races), Southwell (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Fairyhouse in Ireland; Hexham, Southwell 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 29 March 2016?

Fairyhouse: Yielding (Turf); Hexham: Soft (Turf); Southwell: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 29 March 2016?

Outright favourites won 9 of 26 on 29 March 2016 (34.6%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £19.68 — a loss of £6.32. 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 Topaling (GB) at 14/1 in the 5:00 Business Venue 365 Days A Year Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

What was the feature race on 29 March 2016?

The feature race was the 3:55 Normans Grove Chase (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Fairyhouse, won by Top Gamble (IRE) (5/4F).

What time was the first race on 29 March 2016?

The first race was the 1:50 Southwell Golf Club Handicap Chase at Southwell; the last was the 6:35 42.ie Flat Race at Fairyhouse.

Racing Results

Tuesday 29 March 2016

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27 races were run across 4 meetings on 29 March 2016: Fairyhouse, Hexham, Southwell and Wolverhampton (AW).

Fairyhouse Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

3:20 Fairyhouse Vets Promoting Equine Health Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 4 ran
1. 13. Mr Diablo (IRE)2/5 favWon by 4 lengths · J: L P Dempsey · T: J P Dempsey
2. 21. Bobbie's Diamond (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Pink Coat (GB)7/2
3:55 Normans Grove Chase (Grade 2) Chase · 2m 1f · 6 ran
1. 15. Top Gamble (IRE)5/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Kerry Lee
2. 22. Sizing Granite (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Days Hotel (IRE)7/1
4:30 I.N.H. Stallion Owners E.B.F. Novice Handicap Hurdle Series Final (Grade B) Hurdle · 3m · 14 ran
1. 12. Coney Island (IRE)9/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Edward P Harty
2. 212. Stowaway Shark (IRE)7/1
3. 311. Jury Duty (IRE)14/1
4. 410. Space Cadet (IRE)7/2 fav
5:05 Farmhouse Foods Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) Hurdle · 2m · 15 ran
1. 15. Clondaw Warrior (IRE)9/2Won by 3 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 26. The Plan Man (IRE)28/1
3. 33. Modem (GB)25/1
4. 62. Anibale Fly (FR)9/4 fav
5:35 Boylesports Handicap Chase Chase · 3m 1f · 11 ran
1. 11. Cara's Oscar (IRE)8/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: C A Murphy
2. 27. Coolnagorna Giggs (IRE)8/1
3. 310. Fergiethelegend (IRE)12/1
4. 58. Oscar Knight (IRE)6/4 fav
6:05 Uni-Flu Supporting Ratoath GAA Joseph R. O'Reilly Hunters Chase Chase · 3m 1f · 8 ran
1. 18. Sydney Paget (IRE)6/5 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Mr R P Quinlan · T: P M J Doyle
2. 25. Dantes King (IRE)4/1
3. 33. Drawn N Drank (IRE)14/1
6:35 42.ie Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 9 ran
1. 15. Miracle In Medinah (GB)10/1Won by half a length · J: Mr L J McGuinness · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 27. Some Neck (FR)11/10 fav
3. 32. Derrynane (IRE)8/1

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

Hexham Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 15/2

2:00 Sis Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 48y · 9 ran
1. 14. Kid Valentine (IRE)11/8 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Danny Cook · T: Michael Smith
2. 25. Storm Forecast (IRE)7/2
3. 37. Daytripper (GB)33/1
2:30 Hexham Bookmakers Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f 15y · 9 ran
1. 12. Whats Up Woody (IRE)4/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Jonathon Bewley · T: George Bewley
2. 24. Westend Theatre (IRE)15/2
3. 37. Under The Red Sky (IRE)11/4 fav
3:05 Lwc Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 63y · 6 ran
1. 17. Gully's Edge (GB)2/1 favWon by 17 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Malcolm Jefferson
2. 22. Net Work Rouge (FR)9/4
3. 31. Calivigny (IRE)12/1
3:40 Follow Hexham On Facebook Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 28y · 10 ran
1. 13. See Double You (IRE)15/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Mr R M P McNally · T: Ronan M P McNally
2. 25. Manballandall (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Innis Shannon (IRE)13/2
4. 44. Dubai Devils (IRE)7/2 fav
4:15 Primary Websites Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 41y · 7 ran
1. 15. Gibbstown (IRE)7/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Paul Stafford
2. 24. Flaming Thistle (IRE)11/2
3. 37. Nalim (IRE)17/2
4. 43. The Bishop (IRE)2/1 fav
4:50 Follow Hexham On Twitter Maiden Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 48y · 11 ran
1. 19. Imperial Eloquence (IRE)6/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Conor Shoemark · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 210. Isle Of Ewe (GB)9/2
3. 32. Breakdown Cover (IRE)18/1
4. 57. Tiger Mountain (IRE)7/2 fav

Hexham racecourse statistics →

Southwell Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/3J

1:50 Southwell Golf Club Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 209y · 5 ran
1. 12. Global Dream (GB)5/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Adam Pogson · T: Caroline Bailey
2. 24. Foot The Bill (GB)85/40
3. 31. Abigail Lynch (IRE)15/8 fav
2:20 Southwell Golf And Racing Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 1m 7f 153y · 5 ran
1. 13. Edlomond (IRE)9/4Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Jake Hodson · T: Bill Turner
2. 22. Money For Nothing (GB)7/2
3. 31. Guaracha (GB)2/1 fav
2:55 Southwell Golf Club Membership Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 209y · 7 ran
1. 17. Vinegar Hill (GB)10/3 jt-favWon by 9 lengths · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Anna Brooks
2. 25. San Pietro (FR)12/1
3. 31. Giveitachance (IRE)9/2
3:30 Membership At Southwell Golf Club Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 62y · 6 ran
1. 11. Aqua Dude (IRE)11/4Won by 3½ lengths · J: Paul Moloney · T: Evan Williams
2. 26. Present View (GB)7/4
3. 33. Bigpipenotobacee (IRE)25/1
4. 42. Churchtown Champ (IRE)11/8 fav
4:05 Southwell Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 153y · 7 ran
1. 11. My Little Cracker (IRE)11/10 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Brian Harding · T: Iain Jardine
2. 24. Isla Fernandos (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Alys Rock (IRE)8/1
4:40 Play Golf Before Racing At Southwell 'Hands And Heels' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 62y · 5 ran
1. 14. Riddlestown (IRE)7/5 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Mr Jack Andrews · T: Caroline Fryer
2. 26. Clara Peggotty (GB)3/1
3. 35. Stonemadforspeed (IRE)11/2
5:15 Nottinghamshire Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 1m 7f 153y · 5 ran
1. 15. Wylde Magic (IRE)15/8Won by 7 lengths · J: Paul Moloney · T: Evan Williams
2. 22. Get Rhythm (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 34. Snatchitback (GB)20/1

Southwell racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:10 Hotel & Racing Packages Available Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 9 ran
1. 16. Toymaker (GB)4/1Won by a length · J: Phil Dennis · T: Phil McEntee
2. 28. Hazel Blue (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 31. Grey Destiny (GB)5/1
2:40 Follow Us On Twitter At WolvesRaces Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 9 ran
1. 16. Pushaq (IRE)11/8 favWon by a nose · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Marco Botti
2. 24. Knights Table (GB)7/4
3. 32. Chicago School (IRE)3/1
3:15 Enjoy The Hotel Parade Restaurant Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 20y · 10 ran
1. 17. Eland Ally (GB)11/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Anabel K Murphy
2. 28. Fuel Injection (GB)8/1
3. 35. Give Us A Belle (IRE)25/1
4. 41. Blue Bounty (GB)3/1 fav
3:50 Stay At The Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 50y · 5 ran
1. 11. Gambit (GB)4/7 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 23. Ragner (GB)3/1
3. 32. Hongkong Adventure (GB)11/2
4:25 Wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 5f 194y · 6 ran
1. 11. Shrewd (GB)3/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Martin Dwyer · T: Iain Jardine
2. 26. Heart Locket (GB)9/1
3. 34. Scarlet Minstrel (GB)6/4 fav
5:00 Business Venue 365 Days A Year Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m 119y · 8 ran
1. 12. Topaling (GB)14/1Won by half a length · J: Saleem Golam · T: Mark H Tompkins
2. 26. City Dreams (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Unex Modigliani (IRE)7/1
4. 65. Desktop (GB)6/5 fav
5:30 Sponsor A Race By Calling 01902 390000 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 8 ran
1. 16. Nouvelli Dancer (IRE)15/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Ivan Furtado
2. 21. Darksiteofthemoon (IRE)7/2
3. 32. Inaam (IRE)9/1
4. 45. Palpitation (IRE)9/4 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 27 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 26 won34.6% · 26 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 £6.32Staked £26.00, returned £19.68 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerTopaling (GB) 14/1The 5:00 Business Venue 365 Days A Year Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW)
Joint favourites1 of 2 won50.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Fairyhouse	3	7	7	—
Hexham	2	6	6	—
Southwell	2	6	7	1 of 2 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 29 March 2016?: 27 races across 4 meetings were run on 29 March 2016: Fairyhouse (7 races), Hexham (6 races), Southwell (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Fairyhouse in Ireland; Hexham, Southwell 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 29 March 2016?: Fairyhouse: Yielding (Turf); Hexham: Soft (Turf); Southwell: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 29 March 2016?: Outright favourites won 9 of 26 on 29 March 2016 (34.6%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £19.68 — a loss of £6.32. 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 Topaling (GB) at 14/1 in the 5:00 Business Venue 365 Days A Year Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).
What was the feature race on 29 March 2016?: The feature race was the 3:55 Normans Grove Chase (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Fairyhouse, won by Top Gamble (IRE) (5/4F).
What time was the first race on 29 March 2016?: The first race was the 1:50 Southwell Golf Club Handicap Chase at Southwell; the last was the 6:35 42.ie Flat Race at Fairyhouse.