What horse racing was on 15 April 2016?

51 races across 7 meetings were run on 15 April 2016: Ayr (7 races), Ballinrobe (7 races), Bath (7 races), Dundalk (AW) (8 races), Enghien (FR) (7 races), Fontwell (8 races) and Southwell (7 races). That is Ayr, Bath, Fontwell and Southwell in Great Britain; Ballinrobe and Dundalk (AW) in Ireland; Enghien (FR) in France. 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 15 April 2016?

Ayr: Soft (Turf); Ballinrobe: Heavy (Turf); Bath: Good To Soft (Turf); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Enghien (FR): Heavy (Turf); Fontwell: Good To Soft (Turf); Southwell: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 15 April 2016?

Outright favourites won 16 of 49 on 15 April 2016 (32.7%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £49.00 and returned £37.83 — a loss of £11.17. 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 Stoneyford Lane (IRE) at 28/1 in the 6:50 Racs Marketing / British Stallion Studs Ebf Novice Median Auction Stakes at Bath.

What was the feature race on 15 April 2016?

The feature race was the 3:45 Hillhouse Quarry Handicap Chase (Listed) (Listed) at Ayr, won by Definitly Red (IRE) (7/4F).

What time was the first race on 15 April 2016?

The first race was the 12:45 Prix Mehariste at Enghien (FR); the last was the 9:05 Frank Lynch & Co. Welcome Inpact Handicap at Dundalk (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 15 April 2016

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51 races were run across 7 meetings on 15 April 2016: Ayr, Ballinrobe, Bath, Dundalk (AW), Enghien (FR), Fontwell and Southwell.

Ayr Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:00 West Sound Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 100y · 3 ran
1. 12. Welsh Shadow (IRE)4/7 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 21. Jetstream Jack (IRE)6/4
3. 33. Dubai Shen (IRE)50/1
2:35 Qts Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 18. Nine Altars (IRE)11/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Craig Nichol · T: Ann Hamilton
2. 21. Apterix (FR)11/4 fav
3. 33. Captain Brown (GB)18/1
3:10 Abbott Risk Consulting Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 70y · 9 ran
1. 16. Gully's Edge (GB)9/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Jamie Hamilton · T: Malcolm Jefferson
2. 28. Caledonia (GB)6/1
3. 33. Roycano (GB)7/1
4. 61. Takingrisks (IRE)4/1 fav
3:45 Hillhouse Quarry Handicap Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f 110y · 7 ran
1. 14. Definitly Red (IRE)7/4 favWon by a length · J: Danny Cook · T: Brian Ellison
2. 27. Orbasa (FR)13/2
3. 35. Full Shift (FR)9/2
4:15 Porcelanosa Scotland Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 1m 7f 112y · 5 ran
1. 11. Special Catch (IRE)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: James Reveley · T: Keith Reveley
2. 22. Monbeg River (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 34. Morning Royalty (IRE)3/1
4:45 Coral.co.uk Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m 70y · 7 ran
1. 13. Rons Dream (GB)2/1 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Peter Bowen
2. 29. Golden Sparkle (IRE)40/1
3. 37. Girly Girl (IRE)9/2
5:15 Seko Logistics Scotland Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 70y · 10 ran
1. 19. Arctic Court (IRE)14/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Jim Goldie
2. 21. Some Are Lucky (IRE)4/1
3. 38. Victor Hewgo (GB)11/1
4. 55. Ceann Sibheal (IRE)3/1 fav

Ayr racecourse statistics →

Ballinrobe Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

4:55 Connacht Telegraph Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f 50y · 12 ran
1. 17. Let Her Cry (IRE)Evens favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: Brian O'Connell · T: J R Barry
2. 21. Isnt Dat Right (IRE)6/1
3. 39. Pursecco (IRE)20/1
5:25 Killeen Sports Grounds Rated Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f 50y · 8 ran
1. 15. Admiral Brian (IRE)13/8 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: E O'Connell · T: Eamonn O'Connell
2. 26. Definite Earl (IRE)12/1
3. 31. Ice Cool (GB)10/3
5:55 Hollymount Nursing Home Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m 1f 50y · 13 ran
1. 19. Mic Milano (IRE)7/1Won by a nose · J: Tommy Brett · T: John Patrick Ryan
2. 26. Duty Dance (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Our Boy Ben (GB)10/1
4. 94. Long Journey Home (IRE)2/1 fav
6:25 Costello & Mcdermott Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f · 7 ran
1. 12. Bringerofthedawn (IRE)11/4Won by 22 lengths · J: Robbie Colgan · T: D Broad
2. 27. Duke Cass (IRE)7/1
3. 33. Caniwillyegiveme (IRE)25/1
4. 41. Blessed King (IRE)Evens fav
6:55 Monroe's Live Rated Novice Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 5 ran
1. 15. Vent De La Cote (FR)11/10 favWon by a length · J: Mark Walsh · T: Martin Brassil
2. 21. Archie Meade (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Captain Hox (IRE)4/1
7:25 P & D Lydon Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 3f 110y · 9 ran
1. 11. Kylecrue (IRE)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Donagh Meyler · T: John Patrick Ryan
2. 26. Fergiethelegend (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Le Grand Chene (FR)9/2
4. 63. Coolnagorna Giggs (IRE)7/2 fav
7:55 At The Races (ladies Pro/am) Flat Race Flat · 2m 1f 50y · 6 ran
1. 13. Presenting Percy (GB)1/2 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Ms K Walsh · T: Patrick G Kelly
2. 21. Carrig Cathal (GB)5/1
3. 32. Leopards Leap (IRE)4/1

Ballinrobe racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 28/1

4:50 Bob Moreton Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f 34y · 13 ran
1. 11. Guards Chapel (GB)16/1Won by half a length · J: Hector Crouch · T: Gary Moore
2. 24. Sinbad The Sailor (GB)20/1
3. 312. Helium (FR)7/1
4. 42. Our Folly (GB)3/1 fav
5:20 Racs Group Specialists Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 161y · 10 ran
1. 110. Pusey's Secret (GB)12/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Michael J M Murphy · T: John Gallagher
2. 26. Lucky Louie (GB)20/1
3. 39. Inclination (IRE)11/4
4. 44. African Friend (IRE)4/5 fav
5:50 Racs Interiors Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 161y · 10 ran
1. 111. Willsy (GB)8/1Won by a neck · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Mick Channon
2. 21. Ower Fly (GB)5/2 fav
3. 39. Another Boy (GB)17/2
6:20 Whitsbury Manor Stud & EBF Stallions Lansdown Fillies' Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 5f 11y · 13 ran
1. 12. Demora (GB)9/1Won by half a length · J: Andrew Mullen · T: Michael Appleby
2. 23. Iseemist (IRE)20/1
3. 313. Shadow Hunter (IRE)13/2
4. 65. Ridge Ranger (IRE)15/8 fav
6:50 Racs Marketing / British Stallion Studs Ebf Novice Median Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 11y · 8 ran
1. 15. Stoneyford Lane (IRE)28/1Won by a neck · J: Royston Ffrench · T: Steph Hollinshead
2. 24. Kreb's Cycle (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Dontforgettocall (GB)5/2 fav
7:20 Ruby Alice Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 46y · 5 ran
1. 17. Hound Music (GB)7/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Jonathan Portman
2. 25. Dizzey Heights (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 38. Percys Princess (GB)10/1
7:50 Clifford Hillier Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 144y · 13 ran
1. 14. Beausant (GB)17/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Steve Drowne · T: George Baker
2. 210. Forgiving Glance (GB)5/2 fav
3. 37. Doctor Kehoe (GB)12/1

Bath racecourse statistics →

Dundalk (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

5:35 Irishinjuredjockeys.com Claiming Race Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 15. Shukhov (IRE)9/10 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Ronan Whelan · T: J F Levins
2. 24. Elusive In Paris (IRE)9/2
3. 38. Royal Avatar (IRE)33/1
6:05 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Auction Maiden (Plus 10) Flat · 5f · 7 ran
1. 13. Ready To Roc (IRE)20/1Won by half a length · J: Connor King · T: J P Murtagh
2. 22. Magic Power (IRE)4/9 fav
3. 31. Room To Roam (IRE)20/1
6:35 Dundalk Stadium Apprentice Handicap (47-65) Flat · 5f · 9 ran
1. 13. Ask Dad (GB)6/1Won by a neck · J: Donagh O'Connor · T: Damian Joseph English
2. 22. Oor Jock (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Shinyhappyjohn (GB)3/1 fav
7:05 Light Up Your Night Median Auction Race Flat · 7f · 8 ran
1. 12. Dolce Strega (IRE)8/13 favWon by a length · J: W J Lee · T: W McCreery
2. 23. Lady Oak (IRE)11/2
3. 35. Strada Di Carsoli (GB)16/1
7:35 Hen & Stag Packages At Dundalk Stadium Handicap Flat · 6f · 13 ran
1. 111. Approcaillis (IRE)12/1Won by a short head · J: Kieren Fallon · T: M D O'Callaghan
2. 22. Victorious Secret (IRE)7/1
3. 37. Stanley Daley (IRE)10/1
8:05 Fundraising Made Easy At Dundalk Stadium Maiden Flat · 1m 4f · 12 ran
1. 13. Roconga (IRE)13/8 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Wayne Lordan · T: E J O'Grady
2. 29. Queen Alphabet (IRE)9/2
3. 311. Grey Sky Blue (IRE)66/1
8:35 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Median Auction Maiden (Plus 10) Flat · 1m 2f 150y · 8 ran
1. 18. The Tulip (IRE)3/1Won by a neck · J: W J Lee · T: Edward Lynam
2. 23. Kubali (IRE)20/1
3. 34. Lex Talionis (IRE)11/4
4. 46. Zilbiyr (FR)5/2 fav
9:05 Frank Lynch & Co. Welcome Inpact Handicap (47-65) Flat · 1m 2f 150y · 14 ran
1. 12. Alcock And Brown (IRE)9/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Chris Hayes · T: A Oliver
2. 214. Trans City (IRE)16/1
3. 34. Shake The Bucket (IRE)5/1
4. 47. Ciankyle (IRE)9/2 fav

Dundalk (AW) racecourse statistics →

Enghien (FR) Heavy · Turf · 7 races · France

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 217/10

12:45 Prix Mehariste (Hurdle) (Claimer) (4yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 8 ran
1. 18. Las Tunas (FR)8/5 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Davy Delalande · T: P Chevillard
2. 24. Ciel Orageux (FR)53/10
3. 32. Air Force Royal (FR)10/1
1:15 Prix Styrax (Chase) (Claimer) (4yo) (Turf) Chase · 2m 1f · 7 ran
1. 16. Calune (FR)6/1Won by half a length · J: Jacques Ricou · T: F-M Cottin
2. 27. Lunaya (FR)6/4 fav
3. 32. Cent Ans (FR)7/2
1:45 Prix La Bate (Hurdle) (Claimer) (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m½f · 9 ran
1. 17. Vera Flower (FR)17/10 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Kenegan Deniel · T: S Foucher
2. 29. Lareena (FR)66/1
3. 34. Reine Verte (FR)43/10
2:15 Prix Collins (Chase) (Conditions) (4yo) (Turf) Chase · 2m1½f · 7 ran
1. 16. Sesame Basc (FR)217/10Won by 3 lengths · J: Anthony Cardine · T: J-P Bernhardt
2. 25. Arnaga (FR)9/2
3. 31. Quick Davier (FR)6/4 fav
2:45 Prix Trembleur (Hurdle) (Conditions) (5yo+) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m1½f · 10 ran
1. 12. Royal Astarania (FR)2/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Alain De Chitray · T: P Peltier
2. 26. Song And Whisper (IRE)19/5
3. 31. Ultraji (FR)6/1
3:15 Prix Largo (Chase) (Conditions) (5yo+ Mares) (Turf) Chase · 2m2½f · 10 ran
1. 19. Roll On Has (FR)7/5 favWon by 5 lengths · J: David Cottin · T: G Cherel
2. 26. Klassical Risk (FR)68/10
3. 32. Kigreat De La Pree (FR)12/1
3:45 Prix Aubepine (Hurdle) (Conditions) (4yo Fillies) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 13 ran
1. 11. Isabe (FR)17/10 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Jacques Ricou · T: C Ferland
2. 23. Shoesmania (FR)13/1
3. 311. Link To The Moon (FR)53/10

Enghien racecourse statistics →

Fontwell Good To Soft · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 8 · Biggest winner 25/1

1:35 Charlie Millington 80 Not Out Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 145y · 7 ran
1. 14. Red Devil Star (IRE)10/3Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Micheal Nolan · T: Suzy Smith
2. 22. Planetoid (IRE)11/2
3. 35. Sartorial Elegance (GB)6/4 fav
2:10 Do It The Rivervale Way Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 106y · 4 ran
1. 11. Saint Roque (FR)5/4Won by 27 lengths · J: Conor O'Farrell · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 26. Restless Rebel (GB)33/1
3. UR5. Lessons In Milan (IRE) · unseated rider6/5 fav
2:45 Miles Commercial Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 139y · 9 ran
1. 18. Red Hanrahan (IRE)5/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Conor O'Farrell · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. Clondaw Cian (IRE)4/11 fav
3. 310. Mad Moll (IRE)20/1
3:20 Neil Madgwick Memorial Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 5f 31y · 6 ran
1. 16. Dont Do Mondays (IRE)13/2Won by 13 lengths · J: Tom Cannon · T: David Bridgwater
2. 21. Howlongisafoot (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Quite By Chance (GB)9/2
4. 47. As De Fer (FR)11/4 fav
3:55 Salisbury Hardwood Flooring Ltd Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 5f 139y · 9 ran
1. 19. Snippetydoodah (GB)16/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Michael Roberts
2. 27. Highbury High (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Leg Lock Luke (IRE)5/4 fav
4:25 Salisbury Hardwood Flooring Ltd Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 5f 139y · 7 ran
1. 111. Frank N Fair (GB)25/1Won by 54 lengths · J: Mr Frankie Penford · T: Zoe Davison
2. 25. Surf In September (IRE)6/1
3. 36. Upham Running (IRE)11/2
4. PU4. Ashkoun (FR) · pulled up5/2 fav
5:00 Rivervale Approved Used Vehicles Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 1f 96y · 5 ran
1. 11. Bertenbar (GB)3/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Andrew Thornton · T: Lawney Hill
2. 25. Withy Mills (GB)9/4 fav
5:30 SIS Live Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5f 143y · 7 ran
1. 111. Knightly Pleasure (GB)5/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Joshua Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 22. Hahnenkam (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 37. Lillington (IRE)2/1

Fontwell racecourse statistics →

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

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

4:40 Hampsons Recovery To The Rescue Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 62y · 8 ran
1. 11. Attimo (GER)7/4 favWon by a length · J: Jonathan England · T: Sam England
2. 22. Mondo Cane (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Sacre Malta (FR)14/1
5:10 Happy Birthday Mark Comedian Glassett Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 1m 7f 153y · 6 ran
1. 12. Trapper Peak (IRE)9/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Rhys Flint · T: Alexandra Dunn
2. 21. Chankillo (GB)4/1
3. 33. Edlomond (IRE)7/2
4. PU4. Stormbay Bomber (IRE) · pulled up11/4 fav
5:40 Advertiser Media Group Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 209y · 4 ran
1. 11. Capard King (IRE)9/4Won by 22 lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 23. Warrantor (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 32. Spirit Of Shankly (GB)7/4
6:10 newarkfestival.co.uk Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 4f 62y · 5 ran
1. 15. Night Alliance (IRE)8/1Won by 22 lengths · J: Mr Leo Mahon · T: P R M Philips
2. 24. Klepht (IRE)7/4
3. 38. Chartreux (FR)20/1
4. PU2. Mr Mercurial (IRE) · pulled up4/5 fav
6:40 Alea East Midlands Premier Entertainment Venue Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 153y · 10 ran
1. 11. Lord Of The Island (IRE)9/1Won by 9 lengths · J: James Banks · T: Sally Randell
2. 25. Baraboy (IRE)12/1
3. 39. Aza Run (IRE)13/2
7:10 Beaumond House Community Hospice Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 62y · 9 ran
1. 113. Violoniste (FR)11/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Jonathan England · T: Sam England
2. 22. Twenty Eight Guns (GB)6/1
3. 31. Pawn Star (IRE)9/4 fav
7:40 hall-fast.com Standard NH Flat Race (Conditional/Amateur) NH Flat · Class 6 · 1m 7f 153y · 8 ran
1. 12. First Drift (GB)10/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Max Kendrick · T: Ben Case
2. 27. Kalanisi Circle (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 31. Boyhood (IRE)3/1

Southwell 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 favourites16 of 49 won32.7% · 49 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 £11.17Staked £49.00, returned £37.83 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerStoneyford Lane (IRE) 28/1The 6:50 Racs Marketing / British Stallion Studs Ebf Novice Median Auction Stakes at Bath
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ayr	3	7	7	—
Ballinrobe	4	7	7	—
Bath	0	7	7	—
Dundalk (AW)	3	7	8	0 of 2 won
Enghien (FR)	5	7	7	—
Fontwell	0	8	8	—
Southwell	1	6	7	0 of 2 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 15 April 2016?: 51 races across 7 meetings were run on 15 April 2016: Ayr (7 races), Ballinrobe (7 races), Bath (7 races), Dundalk (AW) (8 races), Enghien (FR) (7 races), Fontwell (8 races) and Southwell (7 races). That is Ayr, Bath, Fontwell and Southwell in Great Britain; Ballinrobe and Dundalk (AW) in Ireland; Enghien (FR) in France. 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 15 April 2016?: Ayr: Soft (Turf); Ballinrobe: Heavy (Turf); Bath: Good To Soft (Turf); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Enghien (FR): Heavy (Turf); Fontwell: Good To Soft (Turf); Southwell: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 15 April 2016?: Outright favourites won 16 of 49 on 15 April 2016 (32.7%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £49.00 and returned £37.83 — a loss of £11.17. 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 Stoneyford Lane (IRE) at 28/1 in the 6:50 Racs Marketing / British Stallion Studs Ebf Novice Median Auction Stakes at Bath.
What was the feature race on 15 April 2016?: The feature race was the 3:45 Hillhouse Quarry Handicap Chase (Listed) (Listed) at Ayr, won by Definitly Red (IRE) (7/4F).
What time was the first race on 15 April 2016?: The first race was the 12:45 Prix Mehariste at Enghien (FR); the last was the 9:05 Frank Lynch & Co. Welcome Inpact Handicap at Dundalk (AW).