What horse racing was on 16 April 2016?

45 races across 7 meetings were run on 16 April 2016: Ayr (8 races), Bangor-on-Dee (7 races), Chelmsford City (AW) (7 races), Moulins (FR) (1 race), Nottingham (7 races), Thirsk (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Ayr, Bangor-on-Dee, Chelmsford City (AW), Nottingham, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Moulins (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 16 April 2016?

Ayr: Good To Soft (Turf); Bangor-on-Dee: Heavy (Turf); Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Moulins (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Nottingham: Soft (Turf); Thirsk: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 16 April 2016?

Outright favourites won 18 of 43 on 16 April 2016 (41.9%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £43.00 and returned £54.93 — a profit of £11.93. 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 Oh James (GB) at 22/1 in the 5:15 Racing UK Day Pass Just 10 Median Auction Maiden Stakes at Thirsk.

What was the feature race on 16 April 2016?

The feature race was the 2:25 Jordan Electrics Ltd Future Champion Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Ayr, won by Le Mercurey (FR) (11/2).

What time was the first race on 16 April 2016?

The first race was the 1:35 Play The 2.25 Million Scoop6 Today Maiden Stakes at Chelmsford City (AW); the last was the 9:10 Followus On Twitter At WolvesRaces Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 16 April 2016

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45 races were run across 7 meetings on 16 April 2016: Ayr, Bangor-on-Dee, Chelmsford City (AW), Moulins (FR), Nottingham, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW).

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

1:50 Weatherbys Private Bank Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 67y · 7 ran
1. 11. Vivaldi Collonges (FR)9/4 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 28. Kilbree Chief (IRE)6/1
3. 36. One For Arthur (IRE)4/1
2:25 Jordan Electrics Ltd Future Champion Novices' Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f 110y · 5 ran
1. 13. Le Mercurey (FR)11/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Bristol De Mai (FR)1/2 fav
3. 34. Otago Trail (IRE)9/1
3:00 QTS Scottish Champion Hurdle (Grade 2 Limited Handicap) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 111. Ch'tibello (FR)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 213. Cloudy Dream (IRE)15/2
3. 32. Clondaw Warrior (IRE)7/2
4. 51. Ivan Grozny (FR)11/4 fav
3:35 Scotty Brand Handicap Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 1m 7f 112y · 7 ran
1. 16. De Faoithesdream (IRE)20/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Paul Moloney · T: Evan Williams
2. 24. Ultragold (FR)11/4
3. 32. Solar Impulse (FR)4/1
4. UR5. Always On The Run (IRE) · unseated rider9/4 fav
4:10 Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 7f 176y · 28 ran
1. 15. Vicente (FR)14/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 229. Alvarado (IRE)25/1
3. 33. Seeyouatmidnight (GB)14/1
4:45 Ayrshire Hospice Land O'burns Starlight Walk Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 5f 91y · 11 ran
1. 19. Two Taffs (IRE)5/2 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 23. Missed Approach (IRE)10/1
3. 31. Arbre De Vie (FR)3/1
5:20 Ortus Homes Racing Excellence 'Hands And Heels' Finale Handicap Hurdle (Conditional/Amateur) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 100y · 8 ran
1. 18. Impulsive American (GB)8/1Won by 6 lengths · J: David Noonan · T: David Pipe
2. 22. Alcala (FR)6/5 fav
3. 36. Oldgrangewood (GB)9/4
5:50 Skyform Group Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 3 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 110. Gibbes Bay (FR)5/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 25. Jimmy Breekie (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Reivers Lad (GB)10/3
4. 63. Mere Ironmonger (GB)5/2 fav

Ayr racecourse statistics →

Bangor-on-Dee Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/1

2:15 bangorBET Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 32y · 3 ran
1. 11. Beware The Bear (IRE)8/11 favWon by 29 lengths · J: Jeremiah McGrath · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 22. Mahler Lad (IRE)9/2
2:45 Excel Signs Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 123y · 9 ran
1. 12. Karisma King (GB)3/1 favWon by half a length · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Sue Smith
2. 25. Old Magic (IRE)11/2
3. 37. Kavanaghs Corner (IRE)4/1
3:20 Excel Signs Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 123y · 9 ran
1. 14. Normandy King (IRE)9/2Won by 16 lengths · J: Alan Johns · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 26. Fiddler's Flight (IRE)11/2
3. 39. Desert Sting (GB)7/2 fav
3:55 Wrexham Lager Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 30y · 6 ran
1. 16. Beauboreen (IRE)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Jennie Candlish
2. 21. Wood Yer (IRE)10/3
3. 37. Whiskey Chaser (IRE)15/8 fav
4:30 Wrexham Lager Beer Company Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 32y · 7 ran
1. 12. Moidore (GB)11/1Won by 15 lengths · J: Adam Pogson · T: Charles Pogson
2. 25. Lower Hope Dandy (GB)8/1
3. 310. Obistar (FR)9/2
4. 43. Paddy's Field (IRE)9/4 fav
5:05 Wrexham Lager Export Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 72y · 3 ran
1. 15. San Pietro (FR)5/2Won by 29 lengths · J: Harry Challoner · T: Richard Ford
2. 21. Globalisation (IRE)6/4 fav
5:35 Wrexham Lager Standard NH Flat Race (Conditional Jockeys' And Amateur Riders' Race) NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 145y · 5 ran
1. 13. Our Dancing Dandy (IRE)5/2Won by 20 lengths · J: James Cowley · T: Donald McCain
2. 29. Twist On Ginge (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 35. Badbad Leroy Brown (GB)7/1

Bangor-on-Dee racecourse statistics →

Chelmsford City (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 4/1

1:35 Play The 2.25 Million Scoop6 Today Maiden Stakes (Plus 10 Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 16. Taqdeer (IRE)5/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: John Gosden
2. 24. Mustashry (GB)7/1
3. 35. Poet's Word (IRE)3/1
2:10 Follow Betfred On Twitter John Porter Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 5f 66y · 6 ran
1. 13. Dartmouth (GB)3/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 25. Sandro Botticelli (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Restorer (GB)5/1
4. 41. Battalion (IRE)11/4 fav
2:40 Betfred TV Fred Darling Stakes (Fillies Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 15. Marenko (GB)5/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Richard Hannon
2. 24. Light Up Our World (IRE)16/1
3. 32. Besharah (IRE)2/1 fav
3:15 Betfred World Snooker Starts Today Greenham Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 3 ran
1. 14. Tasleet (GB)4/7 favWon by a short head · J: Paul Hanagan · T: William Haggas
2. 21. Knife Edge (IRE)3/1
3. 32. Log Out Island (IRE)9/2
3:50 Betfred Download The Mobile App Spring Cup Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 15. Gabrial's Kaka (IRE)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 23. Azraff (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Earth Drummer (IRE)5/1
4. 44. Power Game (GB)5/4 fav
4:25 SIS Maiden Stakes (Plus 10 Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 11. Against The Odds (GB)2/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Paul Cole
2. 22. Bullington Bear (FR)20/1
3. 36. Rasasee (IRE)8/1
4. 44. Great Return (GB)11/8 fav
5:00 Simply Red Playing At CCR On 1st July Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 14. Darshini (GB)6/4 favWon by a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 23. Emerald (ITY)9/4
3. 38. Muntadab (IRE)5/1

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Moulins (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 0 of 1 · Biggest winner 132/10

4:30 Prix de Suresnes () (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 16. Restiana (FR)132/10Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Roberto-Carlos Montenegro · T: P Sogorb
2. 25. Meri Devie (FR)37/10
3. 32. Golden Bridge (FR)27/10
4. 61. Thewayyouwish (IRE)Evens fav

Moulins racecourse statistics →

Nottingham Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

4:50 1st Security Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 13y · 8 ran
1. 14. Lewisham (GB)9/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Alistair Rawlinson · T: J R Jenkins
2. 210. Tinsill (GB)9/1
3. 35. Roy's Legacy (GB)11/1
5:25 1st Security Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 13y · 6 ran
1. 14. Letmestopyouthere (IRE)8/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Cathy Gannon · T: David Evans
2. 26. Valentino Boy (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Champion Harbour (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
5:55 Grosvenor Casino Nottingham Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 50y · 4 ran
1. 11. Coroberee (IRE)8/1Won by a length · J: Robert Havlin · T: John Gosden
2. 28. September Stars (IRE)4/7 fav
3. 33. Forth Bridge (GB)25/1
6:25 Racing Uk Day Pass Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 50y · 11 ran
1. 14. Nietzsche (GB)7/2 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Callum Shepherd · T: Brian Ellison
2. 27. Stone Quercus (IRE)10/1
3. 310. Rajapur (GB)25/1
6:55 Racinguk.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 75y · 7 ran
1. 17. Aldair (GB)5/2 favWon by half a length · J: Sean Levey · T: Richard Hannon
2. 25. Premier Currency (IRE)13/2
3. 33. Lilbourne Prince (IRE)3/1
7:25 Ladies Day Saturday 7th May Interactive Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 75y · 9 ran
1. 110. Zebedee's Son (IRE)20/1Won by a nose · J: Rhiain Ingram · T: Roger Ingram
2. 29. The Knave (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Harlequin Rock (GB)9/2
4. 68. Frap (GB)11/4 fav
7:55 Todays Racing Just 10 With Racinguk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 13y · 7 ran
1. 11. Dancing Years (IRE)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Richard Fahey
2. 23. Baron Bolt (GB)15/8 fav
3. 32. Waneen (IRE)7/1

Nottingham racecourse statistics →

Thirsk Soft · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 5 of 8 · Biggest winner 22/1

1:45 Book At thirskracecourse.net For Discounted Entry Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 15. Off The Scale (IRE)9/1Won by half a length · J: Dale Swift · T: Brian Ellison
2. 21. One Boy (IRE)11/2
3. 37. Llewellyn (GB)15/2
4. 64. Sir Domino (FR)4/1 fav
2:20 Book At thirskracecourse.net For Discounted Entry Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 11. Pomme De Terre (IRE)8/1Won by a length · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Michael Dods
2. 212. Chaplin Bay (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Great Expectations (GB)25/1
4. 88. Final Venture (GB)15/8 fav
2:55 Hambleton Suite - Your Perfect Reception Venue Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 13. Sartori (GB)5/2 favWon by a neck · J: Robert Winston · T: Marjorie Fife
2. 24. Mighty Bond (GB)4/1
3. 37. Mary E (GB)7/1
3:30 ebfstallions.com Michael Foster EBF Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 5 ran
1. 12. Kelinni (IRE)6/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Shane Gray · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 23. Rene Mathis (GER)6/1
3. 31. Balty Boys (IRE)7/1
4:05 JW 4x4 Northallerton Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 14. Reflektor (IRE)2/1 favWon by a length · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 26. Celebration (GB)7/2
3. 37. Ravenhoe (IRE)11/2
4:40 Eileen House 80th Birthday Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f · 15 ran
1. 11. Cymro (IRE)9/2 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 213. Snoano (GB)11/1
3. 38. Blue Hussar (IRE)25/1
5:15 Racing UK Day Pass Just 10 Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 18. Oh James (GB)22/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: James Sullivan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 29. Run Rio Run (IRE)7/1
3. 36. General Alexander (IRE)8/15 fav
5:45 Thirsk Races Sunday Funday 24th April Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 15 ran
1. 17. Mitchum (GB)3/1 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Phil Dennis · T: Ron Barr
2. 28. Blue Jacket (USA)11/1
3. 34. Saltarello (IRE)16/1

Thirsk racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/1

6:10 Award Winning Fine Dining At Horizons Amateur Riders' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 13 ran
1. 16. Lucky Lodge (GB)11/1Won by a neck · J: Miss Serena Brotherton · T: Antony Brittain
2. 21. Indian Affair (GB)16/1
3. 312. Triple Dream (GB)33/1
4. 1211. Kyllach Me (IRE)4/1 fav
6:40 Meetings & Events At Wolverhampton Racecourse Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 216y · 11 ran
1. 14. Ordinal (GB)11/8 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Mark Johnston
2. 27. Jumeirah Star (USA)18/1
3. 310. Bushwise (IRE)33/1
7:10 Like Wolverhampton Racecourse On Facebook Classified Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 7 ran
1. 16. Mr Red Clubs (IRE)Evens favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Andrew Mullen · T: Michael Appleby
2. 22. Almanack (GB)11/2
3. 33. Diamonds A Dancing (GB)25/1
7:40 Visit Wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 50y · 7 ran
1. 15. Batts Rock (IRE)Evens favWon by 8 lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Michael Bell
2. 27. Mawaany Machine (IRE)2/1
3. 32. Subordinate (GER)33/1
8:10 Ladies Evening Friday 19th August Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 50y · 12 ran
1. 15. On A Whim (GB)4/1Won by a neck · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Loughnane
2. 26. Invincible Wish (IRE)14/1
3. 31. Yasir (USA)9/2
4. 48. Attenzione (IRE)7/2 fav
8:40 Hotel & Racing Packages Available Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 103y · 10 ran
1. 17. Rock Song (GB)9/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Graham Gibbons · T: John Mackie
2. 26. Fire And Passion (GB)8/1
3. 39. Cartographic (USA)6/4 fav
9:10 Followus On Twitter At WolvesRaces Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 11 ran
1. 17. Qaffaal (USA)6/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: Michael Easterby
2. 26. Pick Your Battle (GB)7/1
3. 311. Overlord (GB)25/1
4. 65. Little Lord Nelson (GB)9/2 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 45 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 favourites18 of 43 won41.9% · 43 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 profit of £11.93Staked £43.00, returned £54.93 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerOh James (GB) 22/1The 5:15 Racing UK Day Pass Just 10 Median Auction Maiden Stakes at Thirsk
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ayr	2	7	8	0 of 2 won
Bangor-on-Dee	2	7	7	—
Chelmsford City (AW)	3	7	7	—
Moulins (FR)	0	1	1	—
Nottingham	3	6	7	0 of 2 won
Thirsk	5	8	8	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	3	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 16 April 2016?: 45 races across 7 meetings were run on 16 April 2016: Ayr (8 races), Bangor-on-Dee (7 races), Chelmsford City (AW) (7 races), Moulins (FR) (1 race), Nottingham (7 races), Thirsk (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Ayr, Bangor-on-Dee, Chelmsford City (AW), Nottingham, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Moulins (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 16 April 2016?: Ayr: Good To Soft (Turf); Bangor-on-Dee: Heavy (Turf); Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Moulins (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Nottingham: Soft (Turf); Thirsk: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 16 April 2016?: Outright favourites won 18 of 43 on 16 April 2016 (41.9%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £43.00 and returned £54.93 — a profit of £11.93. 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 Oh James (GB) at 22/1 in the 5:15 Racing UK Day Pass Just 10 Median Auction Maiden Stakes at Thirsk.
What was the feature race on 16 April 2016?: The feature race was the 2:25 Jordan Electrics Ltd Future Champion Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Ayr, won by Le Mercurey (FR) (11/2).
What time was the first race on 16 April 2016?: The first race was the 1:35 Play The 2.25 Million Scoop6 Today Maiden Stakes at Chelmsford City (AW); the last was the 9:10 Followus On Twitter At WolvesRaces Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).