What horse racing was on 20 April 2016?

58 races across 8 meetings were run on 20 April 2016: Catterick (8 races), Chantilly (FR) (9 races), Enghien (FR) (8 races), Epsom Downs (6 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Perth (7 races) and Taunton (6 races). That is Catterick, Epsom Downs, Lingfield (AW), Perth and Taunton in Great Britain; Chantilly (FR) and Enghien (FR) in France; Fairyhouse 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 20 April 2016?

Catterick: Good To Soft (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Soft (Turf); Enghien (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Epsom Downs: Soft (Turf); Fairyhouse: Yielding (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Perth: Good (Turf); Taunton: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 20 April 2016?

Outright favourites won 13 of 53 on 20 April 2016 (24.5%); joint favourites won 4 of 11. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £53.00 and returned £35.96 — a loss of £17.04. 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 Newton Geronimo (GB) at 50/1 in the 7:05 Bathwick Tyres Taunton Handicap Hurdle at Taunton.

What was the feature race on 20 April 2016?

The feature race was the 3:40 Prix de Fontainebleau (3yo Colts) (Turf) (Group 3) at Chantilly (FR), won by Dicton (GB) (8/1).

What time was the first race on 20 April 2016?

The first race was the 11:00 Prix Nivolet at Enghien (FR); the last was the 8:05 Bathwick Tyres Midsomer Norton Mares' Handicap Hurdle at Taunton.

Racing Results

Wednesday 20 April 2016

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58 races were run across 8 meetings on 20 April 2016: Catterick, Chantilly (FR), Enghien (FR), Epsom Downs, Fairyhouse, Lingfield (AW), Perth and Taunton.

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

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

1:50 Racing UK Day Pass Just 10 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 16. Black Grass (GB)3/1 co-favWon by a length · J: Nathan Evans · T: Michael Easterby
2. 23. Fumbo Jumbo (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Mustn't Grumble (IRE)3/1 co-fav
2:20 Follow On Twitter At catterickraces Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 14. Hit The Lights (IRE)2/1 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Danielle Mooney · T: David Nicholls
2. 26. New Lease Of Life (GB)5/1
3. 35. Orient Class (GB)3/1
2:55 2016 Catterick Twelve Furlong Series Handicap (Qualifier) (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 214y · 12 ran
1. 14. Astra Hall (GB)8/1Won by 5 lengths · J: George Buckell · T: Michael Appleby
2. 210. Applejack Lad (GB)16/1
3. 38. Moon Over Rio (IRE)16/1
4. 71. Deep Resolve (IRE)3/1 fav
3:30 2016 Catterick Twelve Furlong Series Handicap (Qualifier) (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 214y · 11 ran
1. 11. Russian Royale (GB)20/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Micky Hammond
2. 25. I Am Not Here (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 32. Dry Your Eyes (IRE)7/1
4:00 Breeders Backing Racing EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 111. Normandie Lady (GB)5/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Richard Fahey
2. 22. Bad Girl Caoimhe (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 34. Bonhomie (GB)10/3
4:35 Book Now For Saturday 28th May Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 113. Lavetta (GB)9/2 jt-favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 212. Taysh (USA)25/1
3. 35. Caprior Bere (FR)14/1
5:10 racinguk.com/anywhere 3 Devices 1 Price Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 11. Footlight (GB)7/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Adam McNamara · T: Richard Fahey
2. 25. Little Pippin (GB)16/1
3. 33. Mr Orange (IRE)15/8 fav
5:40 Racing Again 3rd May Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 15 ran
1. 114. Bajan Rebel (GB)14/1Won by a neck · J: Miss Anna Hesketh · T: Michael Easterby
2. 25. Tancred (IRE)33/1
3. 31. American Hustle (IRE)4/1
4. 154. Golden Spun (USA)11/4 fav

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Chantilly (FR) Soft · Turf · 9 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 9 · Biggest winner 29/1

3:10 Prix du Premier Pas (Maiden) (Unraced 2yo) (Turf) Flat · 5f · 10 ran
1. 12. Red Onion (GB)12/1Won by half a length · J: Thierry Thulliez · T: C Lerner
2. 211. Edana (FR)17/1
3. 38. Iyouna (FR)13/2
4. 45. Admiralty Arch (GB)2/1 fav
3:40 Prix de Fontainebleau (3yo Colts) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 10 ran
1. 18. Dicton (GB)8/1Won by a neck · J: Olivier Peslier · T: Gianluca Bietolini
2. 23. Taareef (USA)11/2
3. 36. Almanzor (FR)12/1
4. 910. Candide (FR)9/4 fav
4:10 Prix de la Plaine (Handicap) (4yo) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m5½f · 15 ran
1. 113. City Princess (FR)2/1 favWon by a head · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: C Lerner
2. 210. Zoria Katiba (FR)25/1
3. 33. Chalmont (IRE)19/5
4:40 Prix de la Grotte (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 9 ran
1. 14. Qemah (IRE)4/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Gregory Benoist · T: J-C Rouget
2. 28. Kenriya (FR)5/1
3. 31. Antonoe (USA)100/30
4. 49. Trixia (FR)7/4 fav
5:10 Prix des Sorbiers (Handicap) (4yo) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 15 ran
1. 15. Against Rules (FR)13/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: S Wattel
2. 22. La Maremma (FR)69/10
3. 315. Miss Grisi (FR)24/1
4. 91. Amandichope (FR)22/5 fav
5:40 Prix Noailles (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m2½f · 6 ran
1. 11. Raseed (GB)5/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Aurelien Lemaitre · T: F Head
2. 25. More Than A Dream (IRE)5/2
3. 36. Valkena (FR)25/1
4. 44. Cleonte (IRE)6/5 fav
6:10 Prix des Souchiers (Handicap) (4yo) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 14 ran
1. 16. Alessio (FR)15/2Won by a head · J: Tony Piccone · T: B Goudot
2. 28. Xellent (FR)19/1
3. 32. Maui (FR)19/5 fav
6:40 Prix du Plessis Luzarches (Conditions) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 10 ran
1. 19. Ross Castle (IRE)29/1Won by a short head · J: Tony Piccone · T: Matthieu Palussiere
2. 24. Largent Du Bonheur (FR)73/10
3. 31. Malik (FR)17/2
4. 610. La Patria (GB)12/5 fav
7:10 Prix de Verneuil (Maiden) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 12. Spring Master (GB)27/10Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: P Bary
2. 26. Vengeful (FR)74/10
3. 31. Djaouad (FR)2/1 fav

Chantilly racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 145/10

11:00 Prix Nivolet (Hurdle) (Conditions) (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m½f · 7 ran
1. 16. Kendalee (FR)37/10Won by 20 lengths · J: Stevan Bourgois · T: Yannick Fouin
2. 24. Dame Du Bresil (FR)99/10
3. 35. Stellamaker (FR)59/10
4. 51. Tidjy (FR)6/4 fav
11:30 Prix de Sospel (Hurdle) (Conditions) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m½f · 8 ran
1. 13. Desinvolte (FR)71/10Won by 4½ lengths · J: Thomas Blainville · T: P Leblanc
2. 24. Chepakan (FR)182/10
3. 38. Royal Path (FR)30/1
4. 41. Okay Senam (FR)13/10 fav
12:00 Prix Radio Paris (Chase) (Conditions) (4-5yo Non-Thoroughbred Fillies & Mares) (Turf) Chase · 2m 3f · 7 ran
1. 13. Catiminix (FR)2/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Thomas Beaurain · T: Patrice Quinton
2. 24. Colombia D'Alene (FR)51/10
3. 32. Bhakti De Larredya (FR)112/10
4. F6. Calienta (FR) · fell6/5 fav
12:30 Prix du Cher (Hurdle) () (5yo+) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 7 ran
1. 13. Shelford (IRE)7/10 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 27. Comas Sola (FR)205/10
3. 31. Ozamo (FR)23/5
1:05 Prix Alcide (Hurdle) (Conditions) (4yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m1½f · 10 ran
1. 17. Magoo (IRE)145/10Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Stevan Bourgois · T: Yannick Fouin
2. 21. Ci Blue (FR)3/1
3. 33. C'Est L'Heure (FR)7/2
4. 74. Coq Bleu (FR)13/5 fav
1:35 Prix Hopper (Chase) (4yo) (Turf) Chase · 2m 3f · 10 ran
1. 13. Carriacou (FR)36/5Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Stephane Paillard · T: Mme I Pacault
2. 22. King's Socks (FR)23/10 fav
3. 34. Prince De Bellouet (FR)58/10
2:05 Prix la Belle Ferronniere (Hurdle) (Claimer) (4yo Fillies) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 10 ran
1. 14. Big Head (IRE)19/10 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Mathieu Breand · T: D Windrif
2. 22. Acropoli (FR)11/2
3. 310. Petite Gravure (FR)63/10
2:40 Prix Fils de Reine (Chase) (Handicap) (5yo+) (Turf) Chase · 2m 3f · 10 ran
1. 111. Clidan (FR)87/10Won by 3 lengths · J: Jean-Baptiste Breton · T: Jean-Raymond Breton
2. 23. Prince Borsov (FR)133/10
3. 32. Achour (FR)48/10
4. F6. Bise De Mer (FR) · fell14/5 fav

Enghien racecourse statistics →

Epsom Downs Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:00 Investec Asset Finance Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 14. Normal Equilibrium (GB)4/1Won by a length · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Robert Cowell
2. 21. Roudee (GB)7/4 fav
3. 32. Duke Of Firenze (GB)14/1
2:30 Investec Derby Trial (Conditions Race) (Plus 10) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f 18y · 7 ran
1. 19. So Mi Dar (GB)3/1Won by a neck · J: Frankie Dettori · T: John Gosden
2. 23. Humphrey Bogart (IRE)12/1
3. 38. Viren's Army (IRE)10/1
4. 42. Claudio Monteverdi (IRE)5/6 fav
3:05 Investec Corporate Banking Great Metropolitan Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f 10y · 12 ran
1. 19. Barwick (GB)16/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Steve Drowne · T: George Baker
2. 212. Whinging Willie (IRE)25/1
3. 310. Prendergast Hill (IRE)9/2
4. 63. Oasis Fantasy (IRE)4/1 fav
3:40 Investec City And Suburban Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f 18y · 11 ran
1. 111. Dark Red (IRE)12/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Franny Norton · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 27. Pacify (GB)4/1 jt-fav
3. 32. What About Carlo (FR)7/1
4:15 Investec Specialist Cash Products Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 114y · 5 ran
1. 11. Finelcity (GER)9/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Harry Dunlop
2. 23. Najd (GB)11/1
3. 32. Generalship (IRE)13/8 fav
4:50 Investec Private Banking Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 114y · 8 ran
1. 18. Medburn Dream (GB)9/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Franny Norton · T: Paul Henderson
2. 25. Scarlet Dragon (GB)7/1
3. 32. Machine Learner (GB)6/1
4. 43. Byres Road (GB)7/2 fav

Epsom Downs racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

4:55 Support The Injured Jockeys Fund Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 19. Master Of Verse (IRE)10/11 favWon by 8½ lengths · J: David Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 213. Troublesombrothers (IRE)22/1
3. 311. Simply Gooch (IRE)11/2
5:25 Summer Evening Racing At Fairyhouse Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 112. Tyrone Tiger (IRE)7/2 favWon by a neck · J: A E Lynch · T: Miss Suzy Barkley
2. 21. All About Alfie (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Inishturk Lad (GB)11/2
5:55 Next Racing At Fairyhouse June 2nd Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 7f · 11 ran
1. 12. Federici (GB)13/8 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: A P Heskin · T: E Bolger
2. 28. Incitatum (IRE)6/1
3. 35. Burning Issues (IRE)10/1
6:25 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Beginners Chase Chase · 2m · 9 ran
1. 17. Young Finnegan (IRE)5/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Phillip Enright · T: Robert Tyner
2. 29. Vercingetorix (IRE)6/1
3. 38. Pistol Park (FR)7/4 fav
6:55 Jumps Finale At Fairyhouse Rated Novice Chase Chase · 2m 5f · 6 ran
1. 17. Katnap (FR)10/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Andrew Ring · T: Mrs S A Bramall
2. 23. The Winkler (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 36. Goulane Chosen (IRE)9/2
7:25 Promote Your Business At Fairyhouse In 2016 Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 3m · 15 ran
1. 113. Dinnie's Vinnie (IRE)9/1Won by 4 lengths · J: L P Dempsey · T: J P Dempsey
2. 215. Night Sir (IRE)20/1
3. 33. Better B Quick (IRE)16/1
4. BD10. Tareesh Lane (IRE) · brought down10/3 fav
7:55 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Mares Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 111. The Green Lady (IRE)20/1Won by 8½ lengths · J: Miss J M Mangan · T: P A Fahy
2. 29. So Sorry Sarah (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Nerual (IRE)20/1
4. 48. Sister Saragh (IRE)11/4 fav

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

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

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

4:45 Happy 90th Birthday HM Queen Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 1y · 9 ran
1. 16. Staintondale Lass (IRE)16/1Won by half a length · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Ed Vaughan
2. 21. Bargain Buy (GB)4/6 fav
3. 39. Tigserin (IRE)6/1
5:15 Belated Happy Birthday Wishes Jon Harris Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 1y · 6 ran
1. 14. Threebagsue (IRE)15/8Won by 1½ lengths · J: Josephine Gordon · T: J S Moore
2. 22. Justice Focused (IRE)9/2
3. 36. Broughtons Fancy (GB)13/8 fav
5:45 Come Racing On Ladies Day May 6th Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 1y · 8 ran
1. 11. Ordinal (GB)2/7 favDead heat with Evening Starlight (GB) · J: James Doyle · T: Mark Johnston
2. 12. Evening Starlight (GB)9/2
3. 36. Cadland Lad (IRE)6/1
6:15 Ryan Vehicles Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 13. Combative (GB)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Amanda Perrett
2. 25. Regicide (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Stetchworth Park (GB)5/2
4. 48. Sir Van Dyke (GB)2/1 fav
6:45 Rachel Edwards Memorial Race Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 1y · 9 ran
1. 11. Early Morning (IRE)3/1 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Adam Kirby · T: Harry Dunlop
2. 26. Lovely Memory (IRE)3/1 jt-fav
3. 34. Unforgiving Minute (GB)8/1
7:15 Paul And Bradley Bignall Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 1y · 12 ran
1. 111. Pure Art (GB)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Fran Berry · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 23. Dubai Mission (IRE)4/1
3. 37. Sehayli (IRE)10/1
4. 58. Senses Of Dubai (GB)3/1 fav
7:45 Winifred Greenfield Birthday Celebrations Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 11. Glasgow Central (GB)4/1Won by half a length · J: Adam Kirby · T: Phil McEntee
2. 24. Sexy Secret (GB)16/1
3. 39. Top Pocket (GB)5/1
4. 57. Happy Jack (IRE)3/1 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Perth Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:10 Aberdeen Asset Management Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 35y · 10 ran
1. 12. Ballinvegga (IRE)10/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Tony Kelly · T: Jackie Stephen
2. 24. Misfits (IRE)11/2
3. 31. Badged (GB)28/1
4. 88. Wicked Willy (IRE)11/4 fav
2:40 Ronnie Thorburn Memorial Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 35y · 12 ran
1. 12. Princess Tara (IRE)3/1 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Jamie Hamilton · T: Malcolm Jefferson
2. 23. Dubh Eile (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Carinena (IRE)14/1
3:15 British Stallions Future Champions Ebf 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 7f 207y · 4 ran
1. 13. Up For Review (IRE)5/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 22. Nambour (GER)2/1
3. 31. Barney Dwan (IRE)9/2
4. 44. Fagan (GB)11/8 fav
3:50 Aberdeen Asset Management Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f 180y · 8 ran
1. 13. No Duffer (GB)2/1 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Tom George
2. 29. Presented (IRE)16/1
3. 32. Silver Tassie (IRE)6/1
4:25 Baillie Gifford Long-term Investment Partners Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 207y · 13 ran
1. 13. Frontier Vic (GB)7/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Mr Zac Baker · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 212. Wyfield Rose (GB)16/1
3. 310. Heart O Annandale (IRE)33/1
5:00 Bill And Bunny Cadogan Memorial Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f 180y · 6 ran
1. 11. Ballyboker Breeze (IRE)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Brian Harding · T: Nicky Richards
2. 26. Florida Calling (IRE)7/2
3. 34. Lowanbehold (IRE)9/4 fav
5:30 Aberdeen Asset Management Plc Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 47y · 8 ran
1. 12. Banyu (FR)3/1 jt-favWon by 6 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 25. Top of The Glas (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Jet Master (IRE)11/1

Perth racecourse statistics →

Taunton Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 50/1

5:35 Bathwick Tyres Bath Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 1y · 6 ran
1. 13. Rejaah (GB)6/1Won by 5 lengths · J: David Noonan · T: Nigel Hawke
2. 21. Antartica De Thaix (FR)4/11 fav
3. 32. Western Sunrise (IRE)11/2
6:05 Bathwick Tyres Yeovil Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 104y · 9 ran
1. 11. All Set To Go (IRE)4/5 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. General Ginger (GB)2/1
3. 33. Great Hall (GB)5/1
6:35 Bathwick Tyres Bridgwater Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 3y · 7 ran
1. 17. Fort Gabriel (FR)25/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Tom Messenger · T: Fiona Kehoe
2. 24. Somerset Lias (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 31. To Begin (GB)8/1
7:05 Bathwick Tyres Taunton Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 104y · 16 ran
1. 110. Newton Geronimo (GB)50/1Won by half a length · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Ben Pauling
2. 24. Space Oddity (FR)9/2
3. 32. Destiny's Gold (IRE)25/1
4. 147. Discay (GB)2/1 fav
7:35 Bathwick Tyres Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 3y · 5 ran
1. 12. Saint Raph (FR)11/8 favWon by 14 lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Robert Walford
2. 21. Georgie Lad (IRE)5/2
3. 35. Fort George (IRE)9/1
8:05 Bathwick Tyres Midsomer Norton Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 198y · 16 ran
1. 13. Double Accord (GB)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: David Noonan · T: Anthony Honeyball
2. 215. Unify (GB)12/1
3. 34. Tara Mac (GB)9/2
4. 42. Ereyna (GB)3/1 fav

Taunton racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 58 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 favourites13 of 53 won24.5% · 53 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 £17.04Staked £53.00, returned £35.96 at SP · 1 dead heat, the return split
Biggest-priced winnerNewton Geronimo (GB) 50/1The 7:05 Bathwick Tyres Taunton Handicap Hurdle at Taunton
Joint favourites4 of 11 won36.4% · 5 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	1	6	8	2 of 5 won
Chantilly (FR)	1	9	9	—
Enghien (FR)	2	8	8	—
Epsom Downs	0	5	6	0 of 2 won
Fairyhouse	3	7	7	—
Lingfield (AW)	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Perth	3	6	7	1 of 2 won
Taunton	2	6	6	—

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 20 April 2016?: 58 races across 8 meetings were run on 20 April 2016: Catterick (8 races), Chantilly (FR) (9 races), Enghien (FR) (8 races), Epsom Downs (6 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Perth (7 races) and Taunton (6 races). That is Catterick, Epsom Downs, Lingfield (AW), Perth and Taunton in Great Britain; Chantilly (FR) and Enghien (FR) in France; Fairyhouse 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 20 April 2016?: Catterick: Good To Soft (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Soft (Turf); Enghien (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Epsom Downs: Soft (Turf); Fairyhouse: Yielding (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Perth: Good (Turf); Taunton: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 20 April 2016?: Outright favourites won 13 of 53 on 20 April 2016 (24.5%); joint favourites won 4 of 11. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £53.00 and returned £35.96 — a loss of £17.04. 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 Newton Geronimo (GB) at 50/1 in the 7:05 Bathwick Tyres Taunton Handicap Hurdle at Taunton.
What was the feature race on 20 April 2016?: The feature race was the 3:40 Prix de Fontainebleau (3yo Colts) (Turf) (Group 3) at Chantilly (FR), won by Dicton (GB) (8/1).
What time was the first race on 20 April 2016?: The first race was the 11:00 Prix Nivolet at Enghien (FR); the last was the 8:05 Bathwick Tyres Midsomer Norton Mares' Handicap Hurdle at Taunton.