What horse racing was on 17 April 2016?

33 races across 6 meetings were run on 17 April 2016: Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Avignon (1 race), Lisieux (1 race), Navan (8 races), Wetherby (7 races) and Wincanton (8 races). That is Auteuil (FR), Avignon and Lisieux in France; Navan in Ireland; Wetherby and Wincanton 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 17 April 2016?

Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Avignon: Good; Lisieux: Good; Navan: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Wetherby: Soft (Turf); Wincanton: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 17 April 2016?

Outright favourites won 9 of 29 on 17 April 2016 (31.0%); joint favourites won 2 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £29.00 and returned £25.25 — a loss of £3.75. 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 Attawo (FR) at 269/10 in the 3:20 Prix du Secours Populaire-Prix Roger Duchene (GP des Jeunes Jockeys) (Hurdle) (Handicap) (5yo+) (Tur at Auteuil (FR).

What was the feature race on 17 April 2016?

The feature race was the 2:15 Prix du President de la Republique (Chase) Handicap) (5yo+) (Turf) (Grade 3) at Auteuil (FR), won by Kelthomas (FR) (78/10).

What time was the first race on 17 April 2016?

The first race was the 1:05 Prix Champoreau at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 5:45 Navan Adventure Sports And Driving Range Handicap at Navan.

Racing Results

Sunday 17 April 2016

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33 races were run across 6 meetings on 17 April 2016: Auteuil (FR), Avignon, Lisieux, Navan, Wetherby and Wincanton.

Auteuil (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 269/10

1:05 Prix Champoreau (Hurdle) (Conditions) (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 7 ran
1. 11. D'Vina (FR)29/10Won by 10 lengths · J: David Cottin · T: R Chotard
2. 27. Kakoline (FR)19/5
3. 33. Ludo Sol (FR)12/5 fav
1:35 Prix Quo Vadis (Chase) (Conditions) (5yo+) (Turf) Chase · 2m2½f · 8 ran
1. 16. Adagio Des Bordes (FR)139/10Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Regis Schmidlin · T: F-M Cottin
2. 27. Tzar's Dancer (FR)26/5
3. 35. Rhialco (FR)19/5
4. 51. Isti (FR)27/10 fav
2:15 Prix du President de la Republique (Chase) Handicap) (5yo+) (Turf) Chase · 2m7½f · 15 ran
1. 14. Kelthomas (FR)78/10Won by 4 lengths · J: Alain De Chitray · T: J-M Baudrelle
2. 212. Vol De Brion (FR)152/10
3. 32. Pindare (FR)191/10
4. 53. Vizir D'Estruval (FR)7/5 fav
2:50 Prix de Marsan - RFM (Hurdle) () (4yo) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 5 ran
1. 14. Shakapon (FR)94/10Won by 3 lengths · J: Gaetan Masure · T: Francois Nicolle
2. 21. Saint Goustan Blue (FR)6/5 fav
3. 33. Class Conti (FR)13/10
3:20 Prix du Secours Populaire-Prix Roger Duchene (GP des Jeunes Jockeys) (Hurdle) (Handicap) (5yo+) (Tur Hurdle · 2m 2f · 12 ran
1. 17. Attawo (FR)269/10Won by 2 lengths · J: Maximilien Farcinade · T: P Adda
2. 29. Soft Dancer (IRE)135/10
3. 310. Spider Horse (FR)161/10
4. 72. Jazz Poem (FR)31/10 fav
3:50 Prix Philippe Menager (Chase) () (4yo) (Turf) Chase · 2m 6f · 7 ran
1. 11. Balk Man (FR)3/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Felix De Giles · T: Emmanuel Clayeux
2. 27. Triana Du Berlais (FR)6/4 fav
3. 32. Calif D'Oudairies (FR)93/10
4:20 Prix Jean Granel (Hurdle) () (5yo+) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 7 ran
1. 16. Verdure Des Obeaux (FR)13/5Won by 6 lengths · J: Thomas Beaurain · T: N Devilder
2. 25. Vieux Morvan (FR)44/5
3. 37. Fracafigura Has (FR)73/10
4. 52. Pythagore (GB)23/10 fav
4:55 Prix Oteuil SF (Hurdle) (Conditions) (4yo) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m1½f · 13 ran
1. 11. Cousin Germain (FR)5/2 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: David Cottin · T: G Cherel
2. 26. Captain Forez (FR)12/1
3. 37. Cash Machine (FR)119/10

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Avignon Good · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 1 of 1 · Biggest winner 21/10

3:30 Prix Robert Jauffret (Claimer) (Chase) Chase · 2m3½f · 3 ran
1. 1Veneaux Du Cochet (FR)21/10Won by 1½ lengths · J: Michel-Ange Mermel · T: Emmanuel Clayeux
2. 2First Pym (FR)
3. 3Allegro De Balme (FR)

Avignon racecourse statistics →

Lisieux Good · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 1 of 1 · Biggest winner 61/10

3:00 Prix de la Societe des Courses de Vire Flat · 1m 5f · 3 ran
1. 1Frantz De Galais (FR)61/10Won by 5 lengths · J: Raphael Marchelli · T: J-M Lefebvre
2. 2Miss Tree (GB)10/1
3. 3Jazz Et Salsa (FR)17/2

Lisieux racecourse statistics →

Navan Soft To Heavy · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:00 Navan Welcomes Owners Today Handicap (47-70) Flat · 5f 182y · 20 ran
1. 112. Charlies Missile (IRE)13/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Killian Leonard · T: John Patrick Shanahan
2. 211. Enter The Red (IRE)12/1
3. 31. Deeds Not Words (IRE)4/1 fav
2:30 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Fillies Maiden Flat · 5f · 9 ran
1. 14. Hyzenthlay (IRE)20/1Won by half a length · J: Ana O'Brien · T: A P O'Brien
2. 28. Oh Grace (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Blue Bahia (IRE)4/1
4. 42. Cuff (IRE)15/8 fav
3:05 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Salsabil Stakes (Fillies Listed) Flat · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 16. Pretty Perfect (IRE)9/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Colm O'Donoghue · T: A P O'Brien
2. 22. Glamorous Approach (IRE)7/1
3. 35. Emergent (GB)7/1
4. 54. Queen Blossom (IRE)6/4 fav
3:40 Come To The Family Day May 15th Handicap Flat · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 13. Spader (IRE)13/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Colin Keane · T: G M Lyons
2. 210. Ceol Na Nog (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 32. Dewdrop (IRE)4/1
4:15 Heritage Stakes (Listed) Flat · 1m · 9 ran
1. 19. Lily's Rainbow (IRE)16/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: W J Lee · T: Mrs Denise Foster
2. 22. Brendan Brackan (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Flight Risk (IRE)9/2
4. 41. Onenightidreamed (IRE)9/4 fav
4:45 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Fillies Maiden Flat · 1m · 8 ran
1. 16. Misty Millie (IRE)16/1Won by 14 lengths · J: Colin Keane · T: P Cluskey
2. 25. Earring (USA)9/4 fav
3. 31. Elusive Approach (IRE)7/2
5:15 Kilberry (C & G) Maiden Flat · 1m · 11 ran
1. 19. The Gurkha (IRE)11/8Won by 9 lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 28. Saafarr (GB)20/1
3. 36. Rabbie The Bard (GB)25/1
4. 51. Aasheq (IRE)8/11 fav
5:45 Navan Adventure Sports And Driving Range Handicap Flat · 1m 5f · 15 ran
1. 111. Next Bend (IRE)8/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: Thomas Gibney
2. 21. Prussian Eagle (IRE)13/2
3. 39. Along The Shore (IRE)7/1
4. 43. Elm Grove (IRE)7/2 fav

Navan racecourse statistics →

Wetherby Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 4 · Biggest winner 9/1

2:05 National Festival Circus Is Here Today Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 193y · 5 ran
1. 15. Cactus Valley (IRE)15/8 jt-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Tom Cheesman · T: Michael Easterby
2. 24. Celtic Agent (GB)15/8 jt-fav
3. 38. Polarbrook (IRE)5/1
2:35 Racinguk.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 1m 7f 36y · 3 ran
1. 13. Trust Thomas (GB)5/4 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Jamie Hamilton · T: Ann Hamilton
2. 22. Roxyfet (FR)11/8
3. 36. Free World (FR)7/2
3:10 D M Keith Mares' Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 154y · 3 ran
1. 17. Two Smokin Barrels (GB)1/2 favWon by half a length · J: Liam Treadwell · T: Michael Scudamore
2. 21. Angel Face (GB)13/8
3. 32. Bygones For Coins (IRE)25/1
3:45 Wetherbyracing.co.uk Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 45y · 7 ran
1. 11. Streets Of Promise (IRE)9/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Richie McLernon · T: Michael Scudamore
2. 23. Barafundle (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 38. Swing Hard (IRE)5/1
4:20 Bulloughs Cleaning Services Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 193y · 6 ran
1. 17. Overtheedge (IRE)9/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: John Kington · T: Simon West
2. 21. Flashjack (IRE)1/5 fav
3. 35. Falcon's Reign (FR)12/1
4:50 Sunday Car Boot Fair Every Week Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 75y · 4 ran
1. 13. Thedrinkymeister (IRE)7/4 jt-favWon by 10 lengths · J: David Bass · T: Kim Bailey
2. 28. Pay The King (IRE)7/2
3. 37. Crown And Glory (IRE)7/4 jt-fav
5:20 Royal Pigeon Racing Association Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 1m 7f 193y · 5 ran
1. 12. Champagne To Go (IRE)5/2Won by 6 lengths · J: David Bass · T: Kim Bailey
2. 21. Kelka (GB)9/4 jt-fav
3. 37. Banjo Girl (IRE)9/4 jt-fav

Wetherby racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 16/1

1:55 Children's Trust Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 65y · 6 ran
1. 15. Centreofexcellence (IRE)8/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Mr George Gorman · T: Gary Moore
2. 22. Antiphony (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 31. Blue April (FR)9/2
2:25 Ridgeway BMW Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 65y · 9 ran
1. 11. Zubayr (IRE)1/8 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Nick Scholfield · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. Alphabet Bay (IRE)5/1
3. 37. Abertillery (GB)25/1
2:55 Yeovil Radio Cabs 426666 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 35y · 10 ran
1. 17. Go Conquer (IRE)7/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 21. Dusky Lark (GB)5/2 fav
3. 39. Somchine (GB)14/1
3:30 Wessex Waste Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 82y · 13 ran
1. 113. Cropley (IRE)16/1Won by a length · J: Robert Dunne · T: Dai Burchell
2. 21. Bold Runner (GB)13/2
3. 311. Tikkapick (IRE)10/1
4. 72. Benzel (IRE)9/2 fav
4:05 Racing UK Profits Returned To Racing 'National Hunt' Novices Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 166y · 8 ran
1. 11. Emerging Talent (IRE)5/6 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 25. Kerrow (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Bun Doran (IRE)7/4
4:40 Lancer Scott Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 30y · 6 ran
1. 12. High Aspirations (IRE)11/10 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Michael Blake
2. 21. Railway Storm (IRE)4/1
3. 34. Mrsrobin (IRE)9/1
5:10 Collects Points, Go Racing With Rewards4Racing Standard Open NH Flat Race (Div 1) NH Flat · Class 6 · 1m 7f 65y · 11 ran
1. 14. Movewiththetimes (IRE)11/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. Cruiseaweigh (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 310. Louis' Vac Pouch (IRE)10/1
5:40 Collects Points, Go Racing With Rewards4Racing Standard Open NH Flat Race (Div 2) NH Flat · Class 6 · 1m 7f 65y · 11 ran
1. 17. Capitaine (FR)7/4 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Minella For Me (IRE)3/1
3. 311. Lets Go Dutchess (GB)20/1

Wincanton racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 33 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 29 won31.0% · 29 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 £3.75Staked £29.00, returned £25.25 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerAttawo (FR) 269/10The 3:20 Prix du Secours Populaire-Prix Roger Duchene (GP des Jeunes Jockeys) (Hurdle) (Handicap) (5yo+) (Tur at Auteuil (FR)
Joint favourites2 of 8 won25.0% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Auteuil (FR)	1	8	8	—
Avignon	1	1	1	—
Lisieux	1	1	1	—
Navan	0	7	8	0 of 2 won
Wetherby	2	4	7	2 of 6 won
Wincanton	4	8	8	—

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 17 April 2016?: 33 races across 6 meetings were run on 17 April 2016: Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Avignon (1 race), Lisieux (1 race), Navan (8 races), Wetherby (7 races) and Wincanton (8 races). That is Auteuil (FR), Avignon and Lisieux in France; Navan in Ireland; Wetherby and Wincanton 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 17 April 2016?: Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Avignon: Good; Lisieux: Good; Navan: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Wetherby: Soft (Turf); Wincanton: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 17 April 2016?: Outright favourites won 9 of 29 on 17 April 2016 (31.0%); joint favourites won 2 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £29.00 and returned £25.25 — a loss of £3.75. 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 Attawo (FR) at 269/10 in the 3:20 Prix du Secours Populaire-Prix Roger Duchene (GP des Jeunes Jockeys) (Hurdle) (Handicap) (5yo+) (Tur at Auteuil (FR).
What was the feature race on 17 April 2016?: The feature race was the 2:15 Prix du President de la Republique (Chase) Handicap) (5yo+) (Turf) (Grade 3) at Auteuil (FR), won by Kelthomas (FR) (78/10).
What time was the first race on 17 April 2016?: The first race was the 1:05 Prix Champoreau at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 5:45 Navan Adventure Sports And Driving Range Handicap at Navan.