What horse racing was on 23 April 2016?

52 races across 8 meetings were run on 23 April 2016: Compiegne (FR) (2 races), Doncaster (7 races), Haydock (8 races), Leicester (7 races), Limerick (7 races), Ripon (7 races), Sandown (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Compiegne (FR) in France; Doncaster, Haydock, Leicester, Ripon, Sandown and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Limerick 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 23 April 2016?

Compiegne (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Doncaster: Good (Turf); Haydock: Good (Turf); Leicester: Good To Soft (Turf); Limerick: Yielding (Turf); Ripon: Good To Soft (Turf); Sandown: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 23 April 2016?

Outright favourites won 21 of 48 on 23 April 2016 (43.8%); joint favourites won 0 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £48.00 and returned £63.07 — a profit of £15.07. 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 Diamond Runner (IRE) at 33/1 in the 9:20 #FollowUs On Twitter At WolvesRaces Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

What was the feature race on 23 April 2016?

The feature race was the 3:35 bet365 Celebration Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Sandown, won by Sprinter Sacre (FR) (11/10F).

What time was the first race on 23 April 2016?

The first race was the 1:40 ApolloBet Home Of Cashback Offers Maiden Stakes at Haydock; the last was the 9:20 #FollowUs On Twitter At WolvesRaces Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 23 April 2016

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52 races were run across 8 meetings on 23 April 2016: Compiegne (FR), Doncaster, Haydock, Leicester, Limerick, Ripon, Sandown and Wolverhampton (AW).

Compiegne (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 2 races · France

Outright favs won 0 of 2 · Biggest winner 42/10

4:00 Prix du Carnois (Hurdle) (Conditions) (3yo) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 1f · 11 ran
1. 19. Flying Tiger (IRE)3/1Won by 4 lengths · J: David Cottin · T: Nick Williams
2. 26. Burrows Saint (FR)9/5 fav
3. 31. Topissime (FR)19/5
7:00 Prix d'Aumale (Hurdle) (Conditions) (5yo+ Mares) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 12 ran
1. 18. Amazone Du Lemo (FR)42/10Won by 2 lengths · J: Ludovic Solignac · T: A Le Clerc
2. 21. Norse Wave (FR)45/1
3. 36. Belle Du Chenet (FR)12/1
4. 44. Amour D'Or (GB)5/2 fav

Compiegne racecourse statistics →

Doncaster Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

5:00 Yorkshire Water Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 13. Opposition (GB)11/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: James Doyle · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 26. Regal Monarch (GB)8/1
3. 31. Press Gang (GB)12/1
5:35 Mott Macdonald Bentley Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 60y · 13 ran
1. 13. Hit The Jackpot (IRE)14/1Won by a short head · J: Shelley Birkett · T: David O'Meara
2. 25. American Artist (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Off Art (GB)16/1
4. 59. Burano (IRE)9/4 fav
6:05 Morrison Utility Services Champion Cup Newcomers' Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 16. Hoyamy (GB)9/2Won by a head · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: David O'Meara
2. 24. Reach High (GB)11/8 fav
3. 33. In First Place (GB)6/1
6:35 Yorkshire Water Charity Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 17. Forge (GB)5/6 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 29. Heir To A Throne (FR)12/1
3. 311. Tommy G (GB)8/1
7:05 Black And Veatch Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 13. Arcanada (IRE)9/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 25. Chelsea Lad (IRE)8/1
3. 39. Bedrock (GB)11/2
4. 51. Column (GB)3/1 fav
7:35 Yorkshire Water Charity Fillies' Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 15. Lucy The Painter (IRE)2/1 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Harry Bentley · T: Ed de Giles
2. 26. Azagal (IRE)9/1
3. 31. Simply Shining (IRE)4/1
8:05 WaterAid Amateur Jockeys Association Lady Riders' Handicap (Lady Amateur Riders) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 15 ran
1. 16. Kalk Bay (IRE)5/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Joanna Mason · T: Michael Easterby
2. 29. Burning Blaze (GB)7/1
3. 35. Moonlight Venture (GB)12/1
4. 411. Mystic Miraaj (GB)4/1 fav

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

Haydock Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/1

1:40 ApolloBet Home Of Cashback Offers Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 200y · 9 ran
1. 13. Gunnery (FR)7/4 favWon by a neck · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Peter Chapple-Hyam
2. 27. Superyacht (IRE)12/1
3. 39. Daphne (GB)9/2
2:10 ApolloBet Daily Racing Refunds Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 111. Predominance (IRE)4/1 favWon by a length · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: William Haggas
2. 28. Withernsea (IRE)14/1
3. 314. Georgian Bay (IRE)8/1
2:45 Breeders Backing Racing EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 14. Fadillah (GB)6/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: William Haggas
2. 28. Malhama (GB)7/1
3. 37. Golden Glimmer (IRE)7/1
3:20 ApolloBet Bet Through Your Mobile Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 15 ran
1. 13. You're Fired (IRE)11/1Won by a neck · J: Jordan Vaughan · T: K R Burke
2. 213. Erik The Red (FR)8/1
3. 315. Wilde Inspiration (IRE)8/1
3:55 ApolloBet Weekly Golf Refunds Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 13. Sir Roderic (IRE)3/1 favWon by half a length · J: Frederik Tylicki · T: Rod Millman
2. 24. Shafafya (GB)11/1
3. 37. Midnight Macchiato (IRE)17/2
4:30 ApolloBet Online Casino And Games Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 13. Chosen Character (IRE)10/1Won by a neck · J: Liam Jones · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 25. Cornborough (GB)5/1
3. 311. Im Dapper Too (GB)6/1
4. 34. Cymraeg Bounty (GB)5/1
5. 78. American Hustle (IRE)10/3 fav
5:05 ApolloBet Online Casino And Games Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 12. Farham (USA)11/4 favWon by a short head · J: Sammy Jo Bell · T: Richard Fahey
2. 210. Zaria (GB)10/1
3. 37. The Firm (IRE)16/1
5:40 ApolloBet Bet On Lotteries Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 95y · 15 ran
1. 115. Rock Song (GB)10/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Joe Doyle · T: John Mackie
2. 23. Higher Power (GB)9/4 fav
3. 38. Muhaafiz (IRE)5/1

Haydock racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:15 Totescoop6 The Millionaire Maker Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 14 ran
1. 11. Munfallet (IRE)11/1Won by a neck · J: Sean Levey · T: David Brown
2. 213. Captain Lars (SAF)6/1 jt-fav
3. 312. Ambitious Icarus (GB)25/1
2:50 Totescoop6 Play For Big Money Today Novice Median Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 15. Hyperfocus (IRE)9/4 favWon by 5 lengths · J: William Buick · T: Hugo Palmer
2. 23. Billy's Boots (GB)11/2
3. 37. Rapid Rise (IRE)6/1
3:25 Totequadpot Four Places In Four Races Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 3f 183y · 7 ran
1. 14. Du Moto (IRE)7/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Ted Durcan · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 22. Hepplewhite (GB)10/1
3. 36. Injam (IRE)10/1
4. 57. Hereawi (GB)11/4 fav
4:00 totescoop6 EBF Stallions King Richard III Stakes (Formerly The Leicestershire Stakes) (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 16. Home Of The Brave (IRE)11/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: William Buick · T: Hugo Palmer
2. 23. Coulsty (IRE)12/1
3. 35. Here Comes When (IRE)9/1
4:35 Totepoolliveinfo.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 14. Poet's Beauty (IRE)6/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Thomas Brown · T: Ismail Mohammed
2. 213. Stars N Angels (IRE)14/1
3. 31. Zauffaly (FR)10/1
4. 42. Wowcha (IRE)7/4 fav
5:10 Totepool Betting On All Uk Racing Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 218y · 10 ran
1. 13. Imperial Aviator (GB)10/1Won by half a length · J: Fran Berry · T: Roger Charlton
2. 28. Ulysses (IRE)9/4
3. 37. Uae Prince (IRE)4/5 fav
5:45 Collect Totepool Winnings At Betfred Shops Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 218y · 10 ran
1. 16. Shining Romeo (GB)16/1Won by a head · J: Fran Berry · T: Denis Quinn
2. 27. Al Fatih (IRE)12/1
3. 38. Tatawu (IRE)18/1
4. 73. Mollasses (GB)2/1 fav

Leicester racecourse statistics →

Limerick Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

1:55 FA Cup Betting At 188BET E.B.F. (C & G) Maiden (Plus 10) Flat · 1m · 6 ran
1. 12. Play It (GB)EvsWon by a neck · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 26. Vocal Experience (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Monarch (IRE)4/5 fav
2:30 Live Casino At 188BET E.B.F. Fillies Maiden (Plus 10) Flat · 1m · 9 ran
1. 16. Glenmayne (IRE)14/1Won by half a length · J: Colm O'Donoghue · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 23. Creme De La (USA)4/6 fav
3. 35. Flying Fairies (IRE)14/1
3:05 Mobile Betting At 188Bet Maiden Flat · 1m · 15 ran
1. 110. Unyielding (GB)5/2 favWon by a neck · J: Colm O'Donoghue · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 211. Elusive Approach (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Eddystone Rock (IRE)5/1
3:40 188bet.co.uk Handicap Flat · 1m · 16 ran
1. 12. Canary Row (IRE)9/1Won by half a length · J: Gary Halpin · T: P J Prendergast
2. 24. Expreso Brasileiro (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 311. Knockmaole Boy (IRE)12/1
4:15 188BET Martin Molony Stakes (Listed) Flat · 1m 4f 110y · 8 ran
1. 11. Bondi Beach (IRE)6/4 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: A P O'Brien
2. 25. Altesse (GB)5/1
3. 38. Toe The Line (IRE)5/1
4:50 188Bet Horse Racing Charter Handicap (47-70) Flat · 1m 3f 70y · 11 ran
1. 11. Birthplace (IRE)13/2Won by a nose · J: Ana O'Brien · T: A P O'Brien
2. 24. Full Court Press (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 38. Tasty Ginger (IRE)9/2
5:25 Best Odds Guaranteed At 188Bet Handicap (47-65) Flat · 1m 3f 70y · 12 ran
1. 14. Red House Hill (IRE)5/2 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: C Byrnes
2. 28. Tap Focus (IRE)12/1
3. 35. Aussie Guest (IRE)20/1

Limerick racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:05 Claro Bar Novice Auction Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 17. Who Told Jo Jo (IRE)10/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Nathan Evans · T: Bill Turner
2. 28. Mama Africa (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
3. 31. Boundsy (IRE)11/2
2:40 Download The Free Attheraces App Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 17. Mirsaale (GB)8/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Phillip Makin · T: Keith Dalgleish
2. 210. My Reward (GB)18/1
3. 32. Gabrial's King (IRE)10/1
3:15 Riponbet Place6 Lucky Dip Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 111. Treasury Notes (IRE)6/1Won by a short head · J: David Nolan · T: David O'Meara
2. 26. Swift Emperor (IRE)14/1
3. 33. Father Bertie (GB)9/1
4. 45. Bahama Moon (IRE)7/2 fav
3:50 Visit Attheraces.com Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 114. Avon Breeze (GB)16/1Won by a neck · J: Paul Quinn · T: Richard Whitaker
2. 25. George Dryden (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Nameitwhatyoulike (GB)7/1
4. 97. Eccleston (GB)4/1 fav
4:25 Riponbet Our Profits Stay In Racing Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f 10y · 5 ran
1. 13. Noble Gift (GB)7/4 favWon by a neck · J: Callum Shepherd · T: William Knight
2. 26. Lycidas (GER)20/1
3. 34. Pearl Castle (IRE)5/1
4:55 Ladies Day 16th June Maiden Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 170y · 6 ran
1. 14. Victory Bond (GB)2/5 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: William Haggas
2. 23. Under Attack (IRE)10/3
3. 31. On Fire (GB)20/1
5:30 Traditional Family Funday Sunday 15th May Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 14. Gwendolyn (GER)10/3 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Robert Cowell
2. 25. Flowing Clarets (GB)7/2
3. 33. Sir Dudley (IRE)6/1

Ripon racecourse statistics →

Sandown Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:20 Bet365 Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 1m 7f 216y · 11 ran
1. 13. Wolf Of Windlesham (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Joshua Moore · T: Stuart Edmunds
2. 21. Voix Du Reve (FR)9/4 fav
3. 32. Tommy Silver (FR)4/1
2:55 bet365 Oaksey Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 6f 164y · 7 ran
1. 11. Menorah (IRE)5/1Won by a length · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 26. Valseur Lido (FR)4/5 fav
3. 33. Rocky Creek (IRE)25/1
3:35 bet365 Celebration Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 1m 7f 119y · 6 ran
1. 14. Sprinter Sacre (FR)11/10 favWon by 15 lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 26. Un De Sceaux (FR)5/4
3. 31. Dodging Bullets (GB)12/1
4:10 bet365 Gold Cup Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 4f 166y · 20 ran
1. 113. The Young Master (GB)8/1Won by a short head · J: Mr Sam Waley-Cohen · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 215. Just A Par (IRE)20/1
3. 31. Sausalito Sunrise (IRE)20/1
4. UR11. Henri Parry Morgan (GB) · unseated rider5/1 fav
4:45 bet365 Select Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 5f 110y · 6 ran
1. 14. Ptit Zig (FR)7/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 26. Silsol (GER)9/2
3. 37. Vaniteux (FR)9/4
5:20 Bet365 Josh Gifford Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 4f 10y · 11 ran
1. 13. Junction Fourteen (IRE)11/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 21. Volnay De Thaix (FR)7/1
3. 310. Antony (FR)12/1
4. 92. As De Mee (FR)4/1 fav
5:55 Bet365 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 3f 173y · 17 ran
1. 112. Mckinley (GB)16/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: B J Cooper · T: W P Mullins
2. 216. Gioia Di Vita (GB)16/1
3. 36. Matorico (IRE)15/2
4. 510. Mad Jack Mytton (IRE)5/1 fav

Sandown racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

6:20 Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 9 ran
1. 15. Mr Christopher (IRE)5/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Miss Anna Hesketh · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 22. Picket Line (GB)11/4
3. 37. Ancient Cross (GB)7/1
4. 41. Surety (IRE)5/2 fav
6:50 Award Winning Fine Dining At Horizons Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5f 194y · 7 ran
1. 11. Minstrels Gallery (IRE)11/8 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Lucy Wadham
2. 24. Medieval Bishop (IRE)25/1
3. 33. El Massivo (IRE)8/1
7:20 Combine Business With Racing At Wolverhampton Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f 20y · 10 ran
1. 13. Encore d'Or (GB)7/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Martin Harley · T: Robert Cowell
2. 29. Bowson Fred (GB)7/2
3. 31. Mappin Time (IRE)8/1
7:50 Ladies Evening On Friday 19th August Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 50y · 7 ran
1. 17. Wings of Desire (GB)8/15 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Robert Havlin · T: John Gosden
2. 24. Mahfooz (IRE)6/1
3. 35. Pumblechook (GB)20/1
8:20 Business Venue 365 Days A Year Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 103y · 8 ran
1. 12. Off The Pulse (GB)5/1Won by a length · J: Joe Fanning · T: John Mackie
2. 21. Moonday Sun (USA)9/2
3. 38. Qaffaal (USA)6/5 fav
8:50 Like Wolverhampton Racecourse On Facebook Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 12 ran
1. 19. Muzdawaj (GB)5/2Won by half a length · J: Paul Hanagan · T: William Haggas
2. 23. Divisionist (GB)16/1
3. 310. Sacred Trust (GB)3/1
4. 45. Heart Of Lions (USA)11/10 fav
9:20 #FollowUs On Twitter At WolvesRaces Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 12 ran
1. 110. Diamond Runner (IRE)33/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Ben Sanderson · T: Deborah Sanderson
2. 25. Atreus (GB)10/3
3. 34. Les Gar Gan (IRE)9/2
4. 121. Toymaker (GB)3/1 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 52 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 favourites21 of 48 won43.8% · 48 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 £15.07Staked £48.00, returned £63.07 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerDiamond Runner (IRE) 33/1The 9:20 #FollowUs On Twitter At WolvesRaces Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW)
Joint favourites0 of 8 won0.0% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Compiegne (FR)	0	2	2	—
Doncaster	3	7	7	—
Haydock	5	7	8	0 of 2 won
Leicester	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Limerick	3	7	7	—
Ripon	3	5	7	0 of 4 won
Sandown	2	7	7	—
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 23 April 2016?: 52 races across 8 meetings were run on 23 April 2016: Compiegne (FR) (2 races), Doncaster (7 races), Haydock (8 races), Leicester (7 races), Limerick (7 races), Ripon (7 races), Sandown (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Compiegne (FR) in France; Doncaster, Haydock, Leicester, Ripon, Sandown and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Limerick 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 23 April 2016?: Compiegne (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Doncaster: Good (Turf); Haydock: Good (Turf); Leicester: Good To Soft (Turf); Limerick: Yielding (Turf); Ripon: Good To Soft (Turf); Sandown: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 23 April 2016?: Outright favourites won 21 of 48 on 23 April 2016 (43.8%); joint favourites won 0 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £48.00 and returned £63.07 — a profit of £15.07. 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 Diamond Runner (IRE) at 33/1 in the 9:20 #FollowUs On Twitter At WolvesRaces Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).
What was the feature race on 23 April 2016?: The feature race was the 3:35 bet365 Celebration Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Sandown, won by Sprinter Sacre (FR) (11/10F).
What time was the first race on 23 April 2016?: The first race was the 1:40 ApolloBet Home Of Cashback Offers Maiden Stakes at Haydock; the last was the 9:20 #FollowUs On Twitter At WolvesRaces Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).