What horse racing was on 27 April 2016?

51 races across 7 meetings were run on 27 April 2016: Ascot (6 races), Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Brighton (7 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Pontefract (8 races), Punchestown (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Ascot, Brighton, Cheltenham, Pontefract and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Auteuil (FR) in France; Punchestown 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 27 April 2016?

Ascot: Good To Soft (Turf); Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Brighton: Good To Firm (Turf); Cheltenham: Good (Turf); Pontefract: Good (Turf); Punchestown: Good To Yielding (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 27 April 2016?

Outright favourites won 10 of 46 on 27 April 2016 (21.7%); joint favourites won 1 of 11. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £46.00 and returned £24.29 — a loss of £21.71. 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 Ballerine Dauteuil (FR) at 17/1 in the 1:05 Prix Maguelonne at Auteuil (FR).

What was the feature race on 27 April 2016?

The feature race was the 4:55 Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle (grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Bellshill (IRE) (2/1F).

What time was the first race on 27 April 2016?

The first race was the 11:25 Prix du Vivarais at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 8:10 Brian Babbage Memorial Open Hunters' Chase at Cheltenham.

Racing Results

Wednesday 27 April 2016

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51 races were run across 7 meetings on 27 April 2016: Ascot, Auteuil (FR), Brighton, Cheltenham, Pontefract, Punchestown and Wolverhampton (AW).

Ascot Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

2:10 Sodexo Conditions Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 18. Create A Dream (USA)5/1Won by a short head · J: Jose Valdivia Jr · T: Wesley A Ward
2. 23. Deningy (GB)20/1
3. 36. The Last Lion (IRE)8/15 fav
2:45 Spinal Injuries Association EBF Stallions Stakes (Fillies' Conditions Race) (Plus 10) Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 11. Dawn Of Hope (IRE)15/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Roger Varian
2. 24. Raaqy (IRE)7/1
3. 33. Light Up Our World (IRE)5/2
3:20 Longines Sagaro Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 14. Mizzou (IRE)11/4Won by a neck · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Luca Cumani
2. 22. Clever Cookie (GB)9/4 fav
3. 31. Flying Officer (USA)5/2
3:55 Merriebelle Stable Pavilion Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 11. Gifted Master (IRE)3/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: Hugo Palmer
2. 24. Dream Dubai (GB)16/1
3. 35. Gracious John (IRE)25/1
4. 77. Washington Dc (IRE)Evens fav
4:30 Stratford Place Stud Paradise Stakes (Listed) (Str) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 16. Gm Hopkins (GB)5/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: John Gosden
2. 23. Battle Of Marathon (USA)14/1
3. 32. Arod (IRE)13/8 fav
5:00 Redcentric Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 17 ran
1. 11. Balmoral Castle (GB)16/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Ryan Tate · T: Jonathan Portman
2. 25. Dutch Law (GB)7/1
3. 310. Bastille Day (GB)8/1
4. 118. Robert The Painter (IRE)13/2 fav

Ascot racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 17/1

11:25 Prix du Vivarais (Hurdle) (Conditions) (5yo+) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 6 ran
1. 14. Kotkikova (FR)1/5 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Ludovic Philipperon · T: J-P Gallorini
2. 21. Tara River (FR)18/1
3. 32. Bullet Tooth (IRE)9/1
11:55 Prix Rene Couetil (Chase) (AQPS Conditions) (4yo) (Turf) Chase · 2m 2f · 9 ran
1. 15. Concerto D'Allen (FR)31/10Won by 2½ lengths · J: Regis Schmidlin · T: Francois Nicolle
2. 21. Castelainya (FR)13/10 fav
3. 33. Castletown (FR)9/2
12:25 Prix Sicie (Hurdle) (Claimer) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 9 ran
1. 11. Soir De Chantenay (FR)14/5Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jeremy Rey · T: D Windrif
2. 22. Wood House (FR)23/10 fav
3. 38. El Sagheir (FR)14/5
1:05 Prix Maguelonne (Chase) (Conditions) (4yo) (Turf) Chase · 2m1½f · 9 ran
1. 19. Ballerine Dauteuil (FR)17/1Won by a head · J: Ludovic Philipperon · T: M Seror
2. 26. Mocalacato Has (FR)4/5 fav
3. 35. Zogh Gravelle (FR)31/1
1:35 Prix Go Ahead (Hurdle) (Conditions) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 12 ran
1. 14. On The Go (FR)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: James Reveley · T: G Macaire
2. 28. Divin Bere (FR)17/1
3. 31. Zapato (FR)6/1
4. 43. Mastermix (FR)6/4 fav
2:05 Prix William Head (Chase) () (5yo+) (Turf) Chase · 2m7½f · 9 ran
1. 16. Storm Of Saintly (FR)4/5 favWon by a head · J: Arnaud Duchene · T: G Macaire
2. 24. Alary (FR)22/1
3. 32. Ange D'Amour (FR)19/5
2:40 Prix des Charentes (Hurdle) (Conditions) (4-5yo Fillies & Mares) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 12 ran
1. 15. Kada Rique (FR)21/10Won by 2 lengths · J: Anthony Lecordier · T: P Lenogue
2. 22. Corscia (FR)2/1 fav
3. 34. Baby Lone Glory (FR)30/1
3:10 Prix de Penthievre (Chase) (Conditions) (5yo) (Turf) Chase · 2m1½f · 13 ran
1. 112. Bel Canto Valtat (FR)12/5 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Morgan Regairaz · T: Mme P Butel
2. 27. Le Costaud (FR)14/5
3. 313. Belle Et Riche (FR)14/1

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Brighton Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 9/2

4:35 toteplacepot Racing's Favourite Bet/EBF Stallions Novice Median Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 59y · 3 ran
1. 11. Assassinate (IRE)11/4Won by 4½ lengths · J: Luke Morris · T: Paul Cole
2. 25. Tap Tap Boom (GB)5/2
3. 34. Lucata (IRE)Evens fav
5:05 Totejackpot Win Big Today Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 214y · 6 ran
1. 15. Frozen Force (IRE)9/2Won by a short head · J: Pat Dobbs · T: Amanda Perrett
2. 21. Aleko (GB)7/2
3. 32. Vizier (GB)5/2 jt-fav
5:40 Totequadpot Four Places In Four Races Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 196y · 6 ran
1. 11. Hurricane Volta (IRE)11/4Won by a head · J: Charles Bishop · T: Peter Hedger
2. 22. Longside (GB)4/1
3. 33. Innoko (FR)6/4 fav
6:15 Toteexacta Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 209y · 4 ran
1. 15. Auntie Barber (IRE)5/4 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Harry Bentley · T: Stuart Williams
2. 24. Le Tissier (GB)9/2
3. 36. Mischief Maisy (IRE)8/1
6:50 Totetrifecta Pick The 1, 2, 3 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 214y · 5 ran
1. 16. Stormbound (IRE)3/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Luke Morris · T: Paul Cole
2. 24. Black Caesar (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 35. World Record (IRE)4/1
7:25 Toteswinger 3 Ways To Win Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 209y · 7 ran
1. 13. Malaysian Boleh (GB)7/4 favWon by a head · J: Jim Crowley · T: Shaun Lycett
2. 22. One Big Surprise (GB)11/4
3. 31. Hawk Moth (IRE)9/2
7:55 Totepool Betting On All Uk Racing Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 59y · 5 ran
1. 14. Ask The Guru (GB)9/2Won by a head · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: Michael Attwater
2. 21. Royal Bajan (USA)3/1 co-fav
3. 36. Diamond Charlie (IRE)3/1 co-fav

Brighton racecourse statistics →

Cheltenham Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/1

4:45 Racing Uk Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 62y · 14 ran
1. 13. Sam Cavallaro (IRE)9/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Mr R Jarrett · T: Miss H Brookshaw
2. 27. Broken Eagle (USA)15/8 fav
3. 32. Bound For Glory (IRE)4/1
5:15 Connolly's Red Mills Precision Nutrition Intermediate Point-To-Point Championship Final Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 12 ran
1. 18. Lilbitluso (IRE)11/8 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Mr J F Mathias · T: J J O'Shea
2. 24. Doctor Braveheart (IRE)22/1
3. 35. Excitable Island (IRE)8/1
5:50 Hunt Staff Benefit Society Hunters' Chase (For The United Hunts Challenge Cup) Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 56y · 14 ran
1. 12. Cousin Pete (GB)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Mr Nick Phillips · T: Mrs Elizabeth Brown
2. 25. High Hatton (GB)25/1
3. 36. Midnight King (GB)20/1
4. 411. Templebraden (IRE)3/1 fav
6:25 Champions Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 2f 70y · 12 ran
1. 17. Pearlysteps (GB)3/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Miss J C Williams · T: Henry Daly
2. 21. Barel Of Laughs (IRE)16/1
3. 311. Gunmoney (IRE)8/1
4. 52. Current Event (FR)5/4 fav
7:00 Centaur Party With Greg James Tonight Mares' Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 56y · 7 ran
1. 15. Popaway (GB)11/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Miss Immy Robinson · T: Mrs Pauline Harkin
2. 27. The Flying Doc (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
3. 33. Comedinewithme (GB)5/2 jt-fav
7:35 Cheltenham Challenge Supporting Ccp Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 4m 120y · 19 ran
1. 18. Vasco Du Mee (FR)5/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Miss Josephine Banks · T: Martin Weston
2. 27. Join Together (IRE)10/1
3. 36. Indiana Bay (IRE)8/1
4. 63. Major Malarkey (IRE)7/2 fav
8:10 Brian Babbage Memorial Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 4f 166y · 10 ran
1. 11. Big Fella Thanks (GB)6/1Won by a neck · J: Mr Noel George · T: Tom George
2. 29. Foynes Island (IRE)16/1
3. 36. Grandioso (IRE)7/2
4. 42. Full Jack (FR)6/5 fav

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

Pontefract Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

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

2:00 William Hill Supports The NRC/British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 14. Mailshot (USA)4/1Won by a neck · J: James Doyle · T: Mark Johnston
2. 26. Valentino Boy (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Springforth (GB)7/1
4. 710. Zumran (GB)5/2 fav
2:35 totepool Supports The NRC/Breeders Backing Racing EBF Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 6y · 8 ran
1. 12. Amazing Red (IRE)7/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 29. Timekeeping (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 36. Ice Galley (IRE)8/1
3:10 Betfred Supports The NRC Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4y · 11 ran
1. 12. Freewheel (IRE)9/1Won by a short head · J: David Allan · T: Garry Moss
2. 28. Newmarket Warrior (IRE)9/1
3. 36. Just Be Lucky (IRE)13/2
4. 85. Pivotman (GB)5/2 fav
3:45 Ladbrokes Mobile Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 6y · 5 ran
1. 11. Maleficent Queen (GB)11/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Phillip Makin · T: Keith Dalgleish
2. 24. Engage (IRE)9/4
3. 32. Empress Ali (IRE)10/1
4:15 Northern Racing College Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 111. Dinneratmidnight (GB)12/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Connor Beasley · T: Richard Guest
2. 22. Barkston Ash (GB)9/2
3. 31. Normandy Barriere (IRE)6/1
4. 77. Fast Shot (GB)5/2 fav
4:50 Coral - Proud Supporters Of The NRC Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 14. Avenue Of Stars (GB)9/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Karen McLintock
2. 22. Extortion (GB)8/1
3. 39. Wilde Extravagance (IRE)25/1
4. 63. Zain Emperor (IRE)7/4 fav
5:25 Coral - Proud Supporters Of The NRC Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 15. Smart Mover (IRE)8/1Won by a neck · J: Adam McNamara · T: John Quinn
2. 21. Captain Dion (GB)2/1 fav
3. 39. Wishsong (GB)7/1
6:00 Go Racing In Yorkshire Future Stars Apprentice Handicap (Round 3) Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 15. Coiste Bodhar (IRE)16/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Natalie Hambling · T: Scott Dixon
2. 23. Burtonwood (GB)9/2
3. 32. Taffetta (GB)15/8 fav

Pontefract racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Good To Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

3:40 Martinstown Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle (95-123) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 25 ran
1. 121. Shamiran (IRE)16/1Won by a head · J: Niall Kelly · T: Dermot A McLoughlin
2. 27. Go Darsi Go (IRE)7/1 fav
3. 316. Shannak (IRE)12/1
4:20 Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 18. Woodland Opera (IRE)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 27. Val De Ferbet (FR)10/1
3. 39. Baden (FR)8/1
4. 46. Supasundae (GB)15/8 fav
4:55 Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle (grade 1) Hurdle · 3m · 11 ran
1. 13. Bellshill (IRE)2/1 favWon by half a length · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 212. Coney Island (IRE)4/1
3. 38. Sandymount Duke (IRE)14/1
5:30 Bibby Financial Services Ireland Punchestown Gold Cup (Grade 1) Chase · 3m 1f · 6 ran
1. 11. Carlingford Lough (IRE)12/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: John E Kiely
2. 23. Djakadam (FR)9/2
3. 34. Don Poli (IRE)6/1
4. 42. Cue Card (GB)4/6 fav
6:05 Attheraces.com Champion I.n.h. Flat Race (grade 1) NH Flat · 2m · 11 ran
1. 15. Blow By Blow (IRE)14/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Ms K Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 29. Moon Racer (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 33. Bacardys (FR)4/1
6:40 Guinness Handicap Chase (Grade A) Chase · 2m 4f · 17 ran
1. 11. Irish Cavalier (IRE)7/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Jonathan Moore · T: Rebecca Curtis
2. 26. Colms Dream (IRE)6/1
3. 310. Pairofbrowneyes (IRE)7/1
4. 511. Rogue Trader (IRE)9/2 fav
7:15 Weatherbys Ireland E.B.F. Mares Flat Race (listed) NH Flat · 2m · 14 ran
1. 11. Augusta Kate (GB)10/3Won by 3 lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 215. Forge Meadow (IRE)11/4 jt-fav
3. 316. Glens Harmony (IRE)7/1

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

1:50 HS Butyl Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 6 ran
1. 16. Mount Cheiron (USA)3/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Callum Rodriguez · T: Richard Ford
2. 21. Lynngale (GB)6/1
3. 37. Just Five (IRE)25/1
4. 42. Diamond Runner (IRE)Evens fav
2:20 Polyroof Products Ltd Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 32y · 9 ran
1. 11. Packing (IRE)3/1 jt-favWon by a neck · J: William Carson · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 28. Music Major (GB)3/1 jt-fav
3. 32. Atrayu (IRE)13/2
2:55 EBF Stallions Roof Care (North Staffs) Ltd Novice Fillies' Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 8 ran
1. 110. Wedding Dress (GB)8/1Won by a length · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: David Brown
2. 24. Kodi da Capo (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Hi Milady (IRE)11/1
4. 55. Love Oasis (GB)8/11 fav
3:30 Recticel Insulation Perfect Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 5f 216y · 8 ran
1. 19. Cuban Queen (USA)10/1Won by a short head · J: Martin Lane · T: Jeremy Gask
2. 28. Jack The Laird (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 33. Smart Dj (GB)25/1
4:05 Recticel Insulation Perfect Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 5f 216y · 7 ran
1. 17. Its Only Mossy (IRE)5/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Tom Queally · T: Jennie Candlish
2. 21. Wedgewood Estates (GB)11/2
3. 34. Presto Boy (GB)6/1
4. 42. Bionic Indian (GB)13/8 fav
4:40 John Brash JB Red Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 50y · 10 ran
1. 17. On A Whim (GB)11/4Won by a head · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Loughnane
2. 22. Obboorr (GB)9/4 fav
3. 36. Lions Charge (USA)9/1
5:10 Up On The Roof Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 141y · 9 ran
1. 15. Jack Of Diamonds (IRE)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Robert Winston · T: Roger Teal
2. 21. Capo Rosso (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 33. Outer Space (GB)9/1
5:45 NFRC (Midlands) Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 13 ran
1. 13. Bombilate (USA)5/4 favWon by a head · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 26. Corked (IRE)7/2
3. 311. Loveisreckless (IRE)50/1

Wolverhampton (AW) 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 favourites10 of 46 won21.7% · 46 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 £21.71Staked £46.00, returned £24.29 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBallerine Dauteuil (FR) 17/1The 1:05 Prix Maguelonne at Auteuil (FR)
Joint favourites1 of 11 won9.1% · 5 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	1	6	6	—
Auteuil (FR)	3	8	8	—
Brighton	2	5	7	0 of 5 won
Cheltenham	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Pontefract	1	8	8	—
Punchestown	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	1	7	8	1 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 27 April 2016?: 51 races across 7 meetings were run on 27 April 2016: Ascot (6 races), Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Brighton (7 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Pontefract (8 races), Punchestown (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Ascot, Brighton, Cheltenham, Pontefract and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Auteuil (FR) in France; Punchestown 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 27 April 2016?: Ascot: Good To Soft (Turf); Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Brighton: Good To Firm (Turf); Cheltenham: Good (Turf); Pontefract: Good (Turf); Punchestown: Good To Yielding (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 27 April 2016?: Outright favourites won 10 of 46 on 27 April 2016 (21.7%); joint favourites won 1 of 11. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £46.00 and returned £24.29 — a loss of £21.71. 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 Ballerine Dauteuil (FR) at 17/1 in the 1:05 Prix Maguelonne at Auteuil (FR).
What was the feature race on 27 April 2016?: The feature race was the 4:55 Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle (grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Bellshill (IRE) (2/1F).
What time was the first race on 27 April 2016?: The first race was the 11:25 Prix du Vivarais at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 8:10 Brian Babbage Memorial Open Hunters' Chase at Cheltenham.