What horse racing was on 2 April 2016?

51 races across 7 meetings were run on 2 April 2016: Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Doncaster (8 races), Kelso (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races), Navan (7 races), Newbury (7 races) and Uttoxeter (7 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Doncaster, Kelso, Kempton (AW), Newbury and Uttoxeter in Great Britain; Navan 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 2 April 2016?

Auteuil (FR): Heavy (Turf); Doncaster: Soft (Turf); Kelso: Good To Soft (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Navan: Soft (Turf); Newbury: Good (Turf); Uttoxeter: Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 2 April 2016?

Outright favourites won 14 of 47 on 2 April 2016 (29.8%); joint favourites won 3 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £47.00 and returned £38.24 — a loss of £8.76. 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 Lord Of The Rock (IRE) at 20/1 in the 2:15 Betway Spring Mile at Doncaster.

What was the feature race on 2 April 2016?

The feature race was the 4:40 Webster Cup Chase (grade 2) (Grade 2) at Navan, won by Smashing (FR) (9/4).

What time was the first race on 2 April 2016?

The first race was the 1:00 Prix Kashnil at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 6:10 Harriet De-Vere Powell Apprentice Handicap at Doncaster.

Racing Results

Saturday 2 April 2016

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51 races were run across 7 meetings on 2 April 2016: Auteuil (FR), Doncaster, Kelso, Kempton (AW), Navan, Newbury and Uttoxeter.

Auteuil (FR) Heavy · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 135/10

1:00 Prix Kashnil (Hurdle) (Claimer) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 7 ran
1. 11. Fort Harmony (FR)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Dylan Ubeda · T: M Seror
2. 22. Wood House (FR)31/10
3. 35. El Sagheir (FR)146/10
4. 66. Tamarix Jode (FR)14/5 fav
1:30 Prix de Saint-Maixent (Chase) (Conditions) (5yo) (Turf) Chase · 2m1½f · 9 ran
1. 17. Clovis Du Berlais (FR)23/5Won by 6 lengths · J: Ludovic Philipperon · T: Robert Collet
2. 28. La Henriade (FR)41/5
3. 34. Poliboy (FR)16/5
4. F3. Isti (FR) · fell17/10 fav
2:08 Prix General de Rougemont (Hurdle) (Listed Handicap) (4yo) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 17 ran
1. 12. Beyond Henry (USA)79/10Won by 7 lengths · J: Anthony Lecordier · T: D Windrif
2. 25. Crack De Reve (FR)7/2 fav
3. 316. Le Missionnaire (FR)8/1
2:40 Prix Fleuret (Chase) (4yo) (Turf) Chase · 2m5½f · 9 ran
1. 11. Punch Nantais (FR)39/10Won by 7 lengths · J: Bertrand Lestrade · T: G Macaire
2. 28. Saint Richard (FR)32/1
3. 33. Konig Drive (FR)78/10
4. F2. Buddy Banks (FR) · fell4/5 fav
3:10 Prix Hypothese (Hurdle) (5yo+) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 9 ran
1. 14. Blue Dragon (FR)30/100 favWon by 30 lengths · J: David Cottin · T: G Cherel
2. 27. Martalette (FR)182/10
3. 32. Bosseur (FR)77/10
3:40 Prix Air Landais (Chase) (Conditions) (5yo+) (Turf) Chase · 2m 6f · 7 ran
1. 17. Storm Of Saintly (FR)3/5 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Bertrand Lestrade · T: G Macaire
2. 25. Victoire Des Borde (FR)69/10
3. 34. Al Bucq (FR)42/10
4:10 Prix Hubert de Navailles (Hurdle) (Conditions) (5yo+) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 10 ran
1. 13. Tzar De Noel (FR)36/5Won by 4 lengths · J: Thomas Beaurain · T: F Foucher
2. 22. Virtuose I (FR)19/5
3. 35. Bahia Des Obeaux (FR)19/10 fav
4:40 Prix Romantisme (Hurdle) (Conditions) (4yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m1½f · 11 ran
1. 19. Bohio (FR)135/10Won by 6 lengths · J: Morgan Regairaz · T: D Bressou
2. 27. C'Est L'Heure (FR)154/10
3. 311. Val Anjou (FR)97/10
4. 62. Douar De Kerbarh (FR)6/5 fav

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Doncaster Soft · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:15 Betway Spring Mile (Handicap) (Str) Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 21 ran
1. 115. Lord Of The Rock (IRE)20/1Won by a neck · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Michael Dods
2. 21. Donncha (IRE)14/1
3. 35. Instant Attraction (IRE)33/1
4. 1010. Predominance (IRE)7/2 fav
2:45 Betway Lincoln (Heritage Handicap) (Str) Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 22 ran
1. 118. Secret Brief (IRE)12/1Won by a neck · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 215. Bravo Zolo (IRE)12/1
3. 39. Battle Of Marathon (USA)50/1
4. 188. Udododontu (IRE)11/2 fav
3:20 Betway Cammidge Trophy (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 19. Mobsta (IRE)8/1Won by a length · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Mick Channon
2. 211. Suedois (FR)5/1
3. 38. Maarek (GB)13/2
4. 122. Jack Dexter (GB)4/1 fav
3:55 Betway Doncaster Mile Stakes (Listed) (Rnd) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 4 ran
1. 13. Belardo (IRE)8/13 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: James Doyle · T: Roger Varian
2. 25. Calling Out (FR)9/1
3. 31. Custom Cut (IRE)3/1
4:30 Betway Brocklesby Conditions Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 111. The Last Lion (IRE)4/5 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Franny Norton · T: Mark Johnston
2. 214. Simmy's Temple (GB)33/1
3. 37. Monte Cinq (IRE)40/1
5:05 Park Hill Private Hospital Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 60y · 10 ran
1. 111. Hereawi (GB)4/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 27. Injam (IRE)33/1
3. 35. Hermann (GB)12/1
4. 66. High Command (IRE)13/8 fav
5:40 Harriet De-Vere Powell Apprentice Handicap (Go Racing In Yorkshire Future Stars Apprentice Series) (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 60y · 16 ran
1. 18. Bertie Moon (GB)6/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Clifford Lee · T: Keith Dalgleish
2. 25. My Lord (GB)9/1
3. 315. Honey Badger (GB)20/1
4. 101. Hit List (IRE)9/4 fav
6:10 Harriet De-Vere Powell Apprentice Handicap (Go Racing In Yorkshire Future Stars Apprentice Series) (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 60y · 16 ran
1. 17. Chilworth Bells (GB)7/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Josephine Gordon · T: David Barron
2. 26. I Am Not Here (IRE)9/2 fav
3. 315. Evacusafe Lady (GB)20/1

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

1:45 Belhaven Best Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 4 ran
1. 15. Lowanbehold (IRE)3/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Jamie Hamilton · T: Sandy Forster
2. 24. Superior Command (IRE)11/4
3. 31. Court Dismissed (IRE)11/4
4. PU2. Gold Opera (IRE) · pulled up5/2 fav
2:20 Isle Of Skye Blended Scotch Whisky Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m 2f · 7 ran
1. 11. Silsol (GER)5/2 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Jack Sherwood · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. Shades Of Midnight (GB)11/4
3. 37. Isaacstown Lad (IRE)17/2
2:50 Ashleybank Investments Reg & Betty Tweedie Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 8 ran
1. 16. Some Lad (IRE)16/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Mr T Hamilton · T: Alison Hamilton
2. 28. Rupert Bear (GB)9/1
3. 37. Clan Chief (GB)4/1
4. 51. Trust Thomas (GB)5/2 fav
3:25 Liz Adam Memorial Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 1f · 6 ran
1. 15. Savello (IRE)4/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Bridget Andrews · T: Dan Skelton
2. 26. Dormello Mo (FR)11/4
3. 34. Just Cameron (GB)2/1 fav
4:00 G & H Ancrum Celebration Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 19. Jokers And Rogues (IRE)4/1 jt-favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Henry Brooke · T: Kenneth Slack
2. 22. Nine Altars (IRE)16/1
3. 310. Cactus Valley (IRE)14/1
4:35 Kelso Early Bird Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 12 ran
1. 15. One For Hocky (IRE)11/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Ryan Day · T: Nicky Richards
2. 23. Rowdy Rocher (IRE)9/1
3. 37. Marlee Massie (IRE)4/1 fav
5:10 Lads & Vultures Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 2f · 7 ran
1. 17. Durban Gold (GB)14/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Miss J Walton · T: Mrs D Walton
2. 23. Beggar's Velvet (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Cave Hunter (IRE)5/4 fav

Kelso racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

1:55 Betfred TV/British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 16. Stringybark Creek (GB)9/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Charles Bishop · T: Mick Channon
2. 27. Tomily (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 34. Makman (IRE)5/1
2:30 Betfred 'home Of Goals Galore' Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 15. Crazy Chic (IRE)4/1 favWon by a head · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Marco Botti
2. 28. Solar Flair (GB)9/2
3. 32. Georgian Bay (IRE)10/1
3:00 Betfred Lotto Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 15. Dougan (GB)2/1 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: David Evans
2. 24. Mukaynis (IRE)10/1
3. 36. Yeeoow (IRE)13/2
3:35 Betfred 'Supports Jack Berry House' Fillies' Conditions Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 4 ran
1. 11. Marenko (GB)7/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Sean Levey · T: Richard Hannon
2. 23. Tutu Nguru (USA)2/1 fav
3. 32. Quality Time (IRE)5/2
4:10 Betfred Mobile Snowdrop Fillies' Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 12. Kyllachy Queen (IRE)3/1Won by a head · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Marco Botti
2. 29. Volunteer Point (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 34. Light And Shade (GB)14/1
4:45 Betfred 'Treble Odds On Lucky15's' Conditions Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 13. Ennaadd (GB)4/6 favWon by a head · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Roger Varian
2. 22. Adventurous (IRE)10/1
3. 36. Knife Edge (IRE)4/1
5:20 Betfred 'like Us On Facebook' Queen's Prize Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 18. Haines (GB)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Rob Hornby · T: Andrew Balding
2. 24. Gavlar (GB)11/4 fav
3. 31. Hamelin (IRE)3/1

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

Navan Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

2:25 Boardsmill Sires E.B.F. Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 17. Msmilan (IRE)14/1Won by a neck · J: Paddy Kennedy · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 213. West Bridge (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 33. Floral Fantasy (IRE)9/2
2:55 Annual Family Day 15th May (c & G) Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 112. Thebarrowman (IRE)1/2 favWon by half a length · J: Davy Russell · T: Adrian Paul Keatley
2. 219. Stand Up And Fight (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Craiganboy (IRE)9/1
3:30 www.meridiansecurity.ie Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 114. All The Chimneys (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: Patrick Corbett · T: W J Austin
2. 22. Admiral Brian (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 315. Mick The Boyo (IRE)8/1
4:05 Navan Members Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f 125y · 14 ran
1. 11. Heathfield (IRE)8/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: A J Martin
2. 26. Dramatic Event (IRE)20/1
3. 32. Seskinane (IRE)8/1
4. PU7. Hes Our Vinnie (IRE) · pulled up11/4 fav
4:40 Webster Cup Chase (grade 2) Chase · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 12. Smashing (FR)9/4Won by half a length · J: Jonathan Burke · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 21. Road To Riches (IRE)4/5 fav
3. 33. Foxrock (IRE)7/2
5:15 Follow Navan On Facebook Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 15. Tipped Up Harry (GB)3/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Mrs Denise Foster
2. 26. De Benno (IRE)9/1
3. 33. Ibetellingyoualie (IRE)7/1
4. 61. Altiepix (FR)5/2 fav
5:45 Boardsmill Sires E.B.F. Mares Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 6 ran
1. 14. Elusive Theatre (IRE)9/2Won by 13 lengths · J: Mr J P McKeown · T: S R B Crawford
2. 23. Socksy (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 32. Not A Whisper (IRE)3/1

Navan racecourse statistics →

Newbury Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 5/1

2:00 John Haine Memorial Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 11. Ozzie The Oscar (IRE)6/4 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 28. Herewego Herewego (IRE)2/1
3. 310. No Heretic (GB)6/1
2:35 Betfred 'Follow Us On Twitter' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 2f · 8 ran
1. 12. Benvolio (IRE)5/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 24. Ned Stark (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Seebright (GB)9/1
4. 43. Tour Des Champs (FR)3/1 fav
3:05 Betfred 'Goals Galore Extra' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 13. Thomas Crapper (GB)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Charlie Poste · T: Robin Dickin
2. 21. Fox Appeal (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Art Of Logistics (IRE)9/2
4. 67. Morning Reggie (GB)7/2 fav
3:40 EBF & TBA Mares' 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Finale (Listed Handicap) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f 118y · 13 ran
1. 15. Briery Queen (GB)11/4 favJ: Barry Geraghty · T: Noel Williams
2. 211. Lady Of Lamanver (GB)11/2
3. 36. Antartica De Thaix (FR)8/1
4:15 Doom Bar Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 3f · 10 ran
1. 16. Duke Street (IRE)7/2 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Dr Richard Newland
2. 210. Cobra De Mai (FR)11/1
3. 37. Culture De Sivola (FR)5/1
4:50 Doom Bar Chelmsford Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 11. Ultragold (FR)9/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 22. Whispering Harry (GB)16/1
3. 36. Mr Muddle (GB)16/1
5:25 West Berkshire Racing Club Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 114. Jenkins (IRE)7/2 jt-favWon by 9 lengths · J: David Bass · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 21. Cash Again (FR)7/2 jt-fav
3. 37. Mankala (IRE)8/1

Newbury racecourse statistics →

Uttoxeter Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 11/1

2:05 Betfred Tv Conditional Jockeys' Training Series Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 207y · 8 ran
1. 12. Buckskin Boulta (IRE)11/1Won by a neck · J: Mr Conor Smith · T: Mark Michael McNiff
2. 26. Marquis Of Carabas (IRE)9/4
3. 31. Aston Cantlow (GB)Evens fav
2:40 Betfred Bingo Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 168y · 11 ran
1. 18. Kayf Charmer (GB)9/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr Conor Smith · T: Linda Blackford
2. 26. Lough Derg Island (IRE)9/1
3. 31. Pink Tara (GB)8/1
3:10 Betfred 1400 Shops Nationwide Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 70y · 7 ran
1. 13. Ballywilliam (IRE)5/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Kieron Edgar · T: David Pipe
2. 27. Transient Bay (IRE)11/2
3. 32. Mountain Tunes (IRE)9/1
3:45 Betfred 'Great Value Everyday' Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 3 ran
1. 12. Kilfinichen Bay (IRE)11/2Won by 51 lengths · J: Graham Watters · T: Charlie Longsdon
2. 23. Rothman (FR)7/4
3. F1. Oscar Sunset (IRE) · fell5/6 fav
4:20 Betfred 'Be Part Of The Action' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 207y · 9 ran
1. 17. Deputy Commander (IRE)10/3 jt-favWon by 9 lengths · J: Jamie Bargary · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 26. Join The Navy (GB)14/1
3. 38. Loves Destination (GB)10/3 jt-fav
4:55 Betfred 'Racing's Biggest Supporter' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 17. Ratify (GB)10/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Robert Dunne · T: Dai Burchell
2. 23. Special Wells (GB)13/8 fav
3. 36. Crafty Roberto (GB)7/1
5:30 Betfred Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 1m 7f 168y · 4 ran
1. 14. Ms Parfois (IRE)7/4Won by 10 lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Anthony Honeyball
2. 21. Calling Des Blins (FR)8/11 fav
3. 36. Sidbury Fair (GB)16/1

Uttoxeter racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 51 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 favourites14 of 47 won29.8% · 47 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 £8.76Staked £47.00, returned £38.24 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerLord Of The Rock (IRE) 20/1The 2:15 Betway Spring Mile at Doncaster
Joint favourites3 of 8 won37.5% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Auteuil (FR)	2	8	8	—
Doncaster	2	8	8	—
Kelso	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Kempton (AW)	3	7	7	—
Navan	1	7	7	—
Newbury	4	6	7	1 of 2 won
Uttoxeter	1	5	7	1 of 4 won

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 2 April 2016?: 51 races across 7 meetings were run on 2 April 2016: Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Doncaster (8 races), Kelso (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races), Navan (7 races), Newbury (7 races) and Uttoxeter (7 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Doncaster, Kelso, Kempton (AW), Newbury and Uttoxeter in Great Britain; Navan 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 2 April 2016?: Auteuil (FR): Heavy (Turf); Doncaster: Soft (Turf); Kelso: Good To Soft (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Navan: Soft (Turf); Newbury: Good (Turf); Uttoxeter: Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 2 April 2016?: Outright favourites won 14 of 47 on 2 April 2016 (29.8%); joint favourites won 3 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £47.00 and returned £38.24 — a loss of £8.76. 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 Lord Of The Rock (IRE) at 20/1 in the 2:15 Betway Spring Mile at Doncaster.
What was the feature race on 2 April 2016?: The feature race was the 4:40 Webster Cup Chase (grade 2) (Grade 2) at Navan, won by Smashing (FR) (9/4).
What time was the first race on 2 April 2016?: The first race was the 1:00 Prix Kashnil at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 6:10 Harriet De-Vere Powell Apprentice Handicap at Doncaster.