What horse racing was on 3 May 2016?

47 races across 7 meetings were run on 3 May 2016: Ballinrobe (7 races), Brighton (7 races), Catterick (6 races), Enghien (FR) (8 races), Exeter (6 races), Fakenham (6 races) and Sedgefield (7 races). That is Ballinrobe in Ireland; Brighton, Catterick, Exeter, Fakenham and Sedgefield in Great Britain; Enghien (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 3 May 2016?

Ballinrobe: Soft (Turf); Brighton: Good (Turf); Catterick: Good To Soft (Turf); Enghien (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Exeter: Good To Firm (Turf); Fakenham: Good (Turf); Sedgefield: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 3 May 2016?

Outright favourites won 14 of 46 on 3 May 2016 (30.4%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £46.00 and returned £35.17 — a loss of £10.83. 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 Asperata (FR) at 79/1 in the 12:00 Prix de Menton at Enghien (FR).

What was the feature race on 3 May 2016?

The feature race was the 1:05 Prix Romati (Chase) (5yo+) (Turf) (Grade 3) at Enghien (FR), won by Singapore Sling (FR) (217/10).

What time was the first race on 3 May 2016?

The first race was the 11:00 Prix des Cevennes at Enghien (FR); the last was the 8:35 Harrington Concrete Quarries Flat Race at Ballinrobe.

Racing Results

Tuesday 3 May 2016

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47 races were run across 7 meetings on 3 May 2016: Ballinrobe, Brighton, Catterick, Enghien (FR), Exeter, Fakenham and Sedgefield.

Ballinrobe Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

5:35 Tipperary Water Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f · 15 ran
1. 12. Livelovelaugh (IRE)8/13 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 27. Glencairn View (IRE)5/1
3. 38. Kagney (IRE)50/1
6:05 Mulholland Bookmakers Rated Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f 50y · 9 ran
1. 14. Fire In Soul (IRE)5/2Won by 21 lengths · J: B J Cooper · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Coffee (IRE)33/1
3. 36. Definite Earl (IRE)7/1
4. 68. All Souls (IRE)7/4 fav
6:35 Sheridan Electric Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m 1f 50y · 16 ran
1. 13. Isabella Liberty (FR)20/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: L P Dempsey · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 29. Courtly Conduct (IRE)15/2
3. 32. Esta Quercus (FR)20/1
4. PU8. That's A Wrap (GB) · pulled up9/4 fav
7:05 John Madden & Sons Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m 5f · 16 ran
1. 15. Spider Web (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: Mark Walsh · T: Thomas Mullins
2. 22. Bye Bye O Bye (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 31. Popboru (IRE)8/1
7:35 Audi Ballina Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 15 ran
1. 17. Peoples Park (IRE)7/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: T J Taaffe
2. 22. Bringerofthedawn (IRE)6/1
3. 312. Pistol Park (FR)15/8 fav
8:05 Treacy's Pharmacies Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 16 ran
1. 110. Liberty's Gift (IRE)20/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Patrick Corbett · T: Paul W Flynn
2. 213. King Blue (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Treat Yourself (IRE)12/1
4. 75. Westerner Point (IRE)7/2 fav
8:35 Harrington Concrete Quarries Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 1f 50y · 10 ran
1. 15. Middlebrow (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: Mr B O'Neill · T: Liz Doyle
2. 22. Dounikos (FR)7/1
3. 38. Slippery Serpent (IRE)5/1
4. 57. Polymath (IRE)3/1 fav

Ballinrobe racecourse statistics →

Brighton Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:20 Veolia - Official Recycling Partner Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 59y · 3 ran
1. 15. Tomily (IRE)4/11 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Tom Marquand · T: Richard Hannon
2. 21. Assassinate (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Jumping Jack (IRE)16/1
2:50 L&S Printing - Official Print Partner Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 213y · 8 ran
1. 11. Fear Or Favour (IRE)5/2 favWon by a neck · J: Adam Kirby · T: Clive Cox
2. 24. Jaywalker (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Ginzan (GB)11/2
3:20 Streamline Taxis - Official Transport Partner Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 214y · 7 ran
1. 12. Ice Slice (IRE)5/2 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Ryan Tate · T: James Eustace
2. 25. Mariee (GB)3/1
3. 31. Mezzotint (IRE)7/1
3:55 Sussex Cleaning & Care - Official Cleaning Partner Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 196y · 7 ran
1. 15. Hatsaway (IRE)9/2Won by a head · J: J F Egan · T: Pat Phelan
2. 26. Flutterbee (GB)8/1
3. 34. Safira Menina (GB)8/1
4. 41. Tempuran (GB)7/2 fav
4:25 Letsdobusiness.org Brighton 12 May Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 209y · 9 ran
1. 18. Hint Of Grey (IRE)10/1Won by 2 lengths · J: George Wood · T: Don Cantillon
2. 25. Tamujin (IRE)28/1
3. 31. Edge (IRE)14/1
4. 410. Tyrannical (GB)9/4 fav
4:55 Actionchallenge.com London2brighton 16 May Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 209y · 11 ran
1. 16. Hawk Moth (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: Luke Morris · T: John Spearing
2. 21. Deluxe (GB)6/1
3. 38. Wild Flower (IRE)7/2 fav
5:25 Bhf.org.uk London To Brighton 19 June Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 59y · 6 ran
1. 13. Whitecrest (GB)7/1Won by a length · J: Luke Morris · T: John Spearing
2. 24. Secret Millionaire (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Ada Lovelace (GB)4/1
4. 62. Royal Bajan (USA)15/8 fav

Brighton racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 7/1

5:55 Catterick Badgeholders' Guest Evening Fillies' Novice Auction Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 13. Clem Fandango (FR)4/6 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Phillip Makin · T: Keith Dalgleish
2. 27. Poppy Pivot (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Merry Banter (GB)9/2
6:25 Racing Uk Day Pass Just 10 Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 214y · 9 ran
1. 11. Chilworth Bells (GB)2/1 favWon by a neck · J: Josephine Gordon · T: David Barron
2. 28. Tatting (GB)11/4
3. 34. Itlaaq (GB)5/2
6:55 Book Now For 20th May Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 11. Dutch Artist (IRE)11/4Won by a neck · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: David O'Meara
2. 27. Musdam (USA)5/4 fav
3. 36. Just Hiss (GB)11/4
7:25 Catterickbridge.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 12. Taysh (USA)3/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Ben Curtis · T: Michael Appleby
2. 210. Dr Red Eye (GB)15/2
3. 33. Gurkha Friend (GB)11/4 fav
7:55 Go Racing In Yorkshire Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 7f 177y · 13 ran
1. 114. Summerlea (IRE)7/1Won by a short head · J: Jack Garritty · T: Micky Hammond
2. 29. Eurato (FR)11/4 fav
3. 33. Triple Eight (IRE)16/1
8:25 Don't Miss Saturday 28th May Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 11. Elusivity (IRE)7/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Conor Dore
2. 24. Henley (GB)5/2
3. 35. Hit The Lights (IRE)9/2

Catterick racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 79/1

11:00 Prix des Cevennes (Hurdle) (Conditions) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m½f · 12 ran
1. 16. Invicter (FR)7/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Arnaud Duchene · T: G Macaire
2. 210. Admiral Barratry (FR)128/10
3. 312. Kap Et Pas Cap (FR)51/10
4. 57. Birdparker (FR)13/5 fav
11:30 Prix Colonel Bernard Marlin (Chase) (Claimer) (5yo+) (Turf) Chase · 2m1½f · 9 ran
1. 15. Meshadora Pelem (FR)37/10Won by a length · J: Mr Thomas Guineheux · T: W Menuet
2. 24. Surely Try (FR)7/2
3. 39. Horse Saloon (FR)191/10
4. F2. Valligarro (FR) · fell23/10 fav
12:00 Prix de Menton (Hurdle) (Conditions) (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m½f · 12 ran
1. 19. Asperata (FR)79/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Maximilien Farcinade · T: C Lerner
2. 212. Decadance (FR)101/1
3. 310. Divine D'Ainay (FR)234/10
4. 53. Aie Aie Aie (FR)8/5 fav
12:30 Prix Durtain (Hurdle) () (4yo) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 7 ran
1. 11. King's Socks (FR)3/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Alain De Chitray · T: N Bertran De Balanda
2. 28. Perfect Impulse (FR)31/10
3. 32. Saint Goustan Blue (FR)12/5 fav
1:05 Prix Romati (Chase) (5yo+) (Turf) Chase · 2m6½f · 9 ran
1. 17. Singapore Sling (FR)217/10Won by a head · J: Morgan Regairaz · T: A Bonin
2. 29. Miss De Champdoux (FR)8/5 fav
3. 35. Yoko (FR)31/10
1:35 Prix du Jurancon (Hurdle) (Conditions) (4yo) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m1½f · 10 ran
1. 11. Zeaudiak (FR)31/5Won by 12 lengths · J: Sean Carrere · T: H De Lageneste
2. 27. Comique D'Ainay (FR)98/10
3. 32. Fouburg (FR)Evens fav
2:05 Prix d'Avignon (Hurdle) (Conditions) (5yo+) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 13 ran
1. 11. Polygona (FR)27/10 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Kevin Nabet · T: J-Y Artu
2. 213. Karelcytic (FR)11/2
3. 37. Unique Des Sources (FR)11/1
2:40 Prix du Rouergue (Chase) (Handicap) (4yo) (Turf) Chase · 2m1½f · 13 ran
1. 17. Caritas (GER)51/10Won by a neck · J: Jonathan Nattiez · T: M Nigge
2. 23. Quick Davier (FR)178/10
3. 35. Hello Goodby (FR)126/10
4. 81. Optimus Prime (FR)19/10 fav

Enghien racecourse statistics →

Exeter Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

5:45 Sandygate Inn Kingsteignton Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 175y · 9 ran
1. 112. Moabit (GER)6/5 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 28. Ninepointsixthree (GB)11/4
3. 35. Executive Prince (IRE)33/1
6:15 Theashcott.co.uk Mares' 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 111y · 8 ran
1. 11. Morning Herald (GB)11/10 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Martin Keighley
2. 22. Avispa (GB)5/4
3. 33. Middleton's Minx (IRE)66/1
6:45 Court Farm Inn Abbotskerswell Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 7f 25y · 12 ran
1. 12. The Tourard Man (IRE)9/2Won by 9 lengths · J: Kevin Dowling · T: Alan King
2. 23. Rolling Maul (IRE)6/1
3. 311. Carre Noir (FR)6/1
4. 610. Get Involved (IRE)4/1 fav
7:15 Heavitree Brewery Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 48y · 6 ran
1. 15. Gone Too Far (GB)11/4 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Tom Bellamy · T: Alan King
2. 28. Such A Legend (GB)7/2
3. 37. Easily Pleased (IRE)6/1
7:45 Wonford Inn Exeter Intermediate Hunters' Chase (series Final) Chase · Class 6 · 3m 54y · 10 ran
1. 17. Sonoftheking (IRE)5/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Mr Darren Edwards · T: Nicky Martin
2. 23. Its All Or Nothing (GB)5/2 fav
3. 34. On Alberts Head (IRE)7/2
8:15 Ship Inn Teignmouth Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 175y · 10 ran
1. 110. Challico (GB)16/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Ian Popham · T: Alexandra Dunn
2. 29. Adrrastos (IRE)11/4
3. 37. The Draconian (IRE)9/1
4. 513. Swoop To Conquer (IRE)13/8 fav

Exeter racecourse statistics →

Fakenham Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:00 Fakenham Ladies Raceday 22nd May Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3y · 8 ran
1. 18. Kudu Country (IRE)7/2Won by a head · J: Paul Moloney · T: Evan Williams
2. 27. Kiama Bay (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 33. Neworld (FR)8/1
2:30 Ijf House To House Bike Ride Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f 44y · 6 ran
1. 11. Gowanauthat (IRE)4/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Harry Bannister · T: Charlie Mann
2. 25. Little Windmill (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 33. Guanciale (GB)3/1
3:00 Tba Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 1y · 8 ran
1. 16. Ayla's Emperor (GB)7/2 jt-favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Robert Dunne · T: John Flint
2. 22. Mo Chailin (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Angel Face (GB)7/2 jt-fav
3:30 Norfolk National (Handicap Chase) Chase · Class 3 · 3m 5f 24y · 11 ran
1. 18. Rebeccas Choice (IRE)16/1Won by a neck · J: Robert Dunne · T: Dai Burchell
2. 29. Grove Silver (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Morney Wing (IRE)14/1
4. 42. Prideofthecastle (IRE)3/1 fav
4:05 IRL 'Grassroots' Hunters' Chase (For The Turner Family Trophy) Chase · Class 6 · 3m 38y · 5 ran
1. 11. Man Of Steel (IRE)10/11 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Mr Joe Hill · T: Alan Hill
2. 24. In Fairness (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Hill Of Gold (IRE)8/1
4:35 Ladies Raceday 22nd May At Fakenham Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 1y · 8 ran
1. 17. Ceporine (FR)20/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Alain Cawley · T: Richard Hobson
2. 21. All Together (FR)4/5 fav
3. 36. Walt (IRE)11/4

Fakenham racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:10 Equestrian Surfaces Ltd 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 188y · 7 ran
1. 14. Our Reward (IRE)20/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: William Featherstone · T: Jamie Snowden
2. 21. Film Director (IRE)5/1
3. 33. Orchard Park (IRE)14/1
4. 42. Kilronan Castle (GB)Evens fav
2:40 North Sea Logistics Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 3f 9y · 8 ran
1. 16. Silver Dragon (GB)12/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Mike Sowersby
2. 23. Darsi Dancer (IRE)5/1
3. 38. Master Murphy (IRE)12/1
4. 74. Triumph Davis (IRE)5/2 fav
3:10 Sedgefield Bookmakers Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 2f 59y · 7 ran
1. 13. Wellforth (IRE)16/1Won by 5 lengths · J: David England · T: Clare Ellam
2. 25. Urban Gale (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Frank The Slink (GB)11/2
4. PU4. Debt To Society (IRE) · pulled up2/1 fav
3:40 Susan And Donnas Big Birthday Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 178y · 6 ran
1. 12. Bleu Et Noir (GB)6/5 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Alan Johns · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 23. Crakehall Lad (IRE)50/1
3. 31. Overtheedge (IRE)11/4
4:15 Country Harvest Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 28y · 4 ran
1. 13. Master Rajeem (USA)2/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Killian Moore · T: Neil King
2. 22. My Friend George (GB)15/8 fav
3. 31. Total Submission (GB)6/1
4:45 Tees Led Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 178y · 6 ran
1. 12. Endeavor (GB)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Miss Emma Sayer · T: Dianne Sayer
2. 23. Gunner Lindley (IRE)11/4
3. 36. Lisdonagh House (IRE)20/1
4. 41. Beaumont's Party (IRE)11/10 fav
5:20 Nortonthorpe Industrial Estate Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 77y · 6 ran
1. 11. Discoverie (GB)10/11 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Henry Brooke · T: Kenneth Slack
2. 27. Halcyon Days (GB)6/1
3. 34. Teescomponents Max (GB)11/2

Sedgefield racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 47 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 favourites14 of 46 won30.4% · 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 £10.83Staked £46.00, returned £35.17 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerAsperata (FR) 79/1The 12:00 Prix de Menton at Enghien (FR)
Joint favourites1 of 2 won50.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ballinrobe	1	7	7	—
Brighton	3	7	7	—
Catterick	3	6	6	—
Enghien (FR)	1	8	8	—
Exeter	3	6	6	—
Fakenham	1	5	6	1 of 2 won
Sedgefield	2	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 3 May 2016?: 47 races across 7 meetings were run on 3 May 2016: Ballinrobe (7 races), Brighton (7 races), Catterick (6 races), Enghien (FR) (8 races), Exeter (6 races), Fakenham (6 races) and Sedgefield (7 races). That is Ballinrobe in Ireland; Brighton, Catterick, Exeter, Fakenham and Sedgefield in Great Britain; Enghien (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 3 May 2016?: Ballinrobe: Soft (Turf); Brighton: Good (Turf); Catterick: Good To Soft (Turf); Enghien (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Exeter: Good To Firm (Turf); Fakenham: Good (Turf); Sedgefield: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 3 May 2016?: Outright favourites won 14 of 46 on 3 May 2016 (30.4%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £46.00 and returned £35.17 — a loss of £10.83. 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 Asperata (FR) at 79/1 in the 12:00 Prix de Menton at Enghien (FR).
What was the feature race on 3 May 2016?: The feature race was the 1:05 Prix Romati (Chase) (5yo+) (Turf) (Grade 3) at Enghien (FR), won by Singapore Sling (FR) (217/10).
What time was the first race on 3 May 2016?: The first race was the 11:00 Prix des Cevennes at Enghien (FR); the last was the 8:35 Harrington Concrete Quarries Flat Race at Ballinrobe.