What horse racing was on 5 May 2016?

44 races across 8 meetings were run on 5 May 2016: Carlisle (7 races), Chester (7 races), Clonmel (7 races), Lyon Parilly (1 race), Lyon Parilly (FR) (1 race), Newton Abbot (7 races), Uttoxeter (8 races) and Wincanton (6 races). That is Carlisle, Chester, Newton Abbot, Uttoxeter and Wincanton in Great Britain; Clonmel in Ireland; Lyon Parilly and Lyon Parilly (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 5 May 2016?

Carlisle: Good (Turf); Chester: Good (Turf); Clonmel: Good To Firm (Turf); Lyon Parilly: Good To Soft; Lyon Parilly (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Newton Abbot: Good To Firm (Turf); Uttoxeter: Good (Turf); Wincanton: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 5 May 2016?

Outright favourites won 14 of 39 on 5 May 2016 (35.9%); joint favourites won 3 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £40.16 — a profit of £1.16. 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 Butney Island (IRE) at 28/1 in the 2:20 SIS Stream 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle at Newton Abbot.

What was the feature race on 5 May 2016?

The feature race was the 2:40 Betway Huxley Stakes (Group 3) (For The Tradesman's Cup) (Group 3) at Chester, won by Cannock Chase (USA) (11/4).

What time was the first race on 5 May 2016?

The first race was the 1:20 Coupe des Trois Ans at Lyon Parilly (FR); the last was the 8:40 Apollobet Cashback If 2nd Standard Open NH Flat Race at Carlisle.

Racing Results

Thursday 5 May 2016

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44 races were run across 8 meetings on 5 May 2016: Carlisle, Chester, Clonmel, Lyon Parilly, Lyon Parilly (FR), Newton Abbot, Uttoxeter and Wincanton.

Carlisle Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/2

5:40 ApolloBet Weekly Golf Refunds Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 14 ran
1. 16. Violoniste (FR)13/8 favWon by half a length · J: Jonathan England · T: Sam England
2. 29. Alchimix (FR)33/1
3. 314. Dalby Spook (IRE)12/1
6:10 ApolloBet Daily Racing Refunds Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 5 ran
1. 12. Gurkha Brave (IRE)11/10 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Brian Harding · T: Karen McLintock
2. 25. Prince Khurram (GB)7/1
3. 33. Legal Exit (IRE)4/1
6:40 ApolloBet Online Casino And Games Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 8 ran
1. 15. Officer Hoolihan (GB)2/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Shane Shortall · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 24. Jovial Joey (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 32. Bill D'aron (FR)50/1
7:10 ApolloBet Home Of Cashback Offers Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 2f · 6 ran
1. 15. Basford Ben (GB)3/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Henry Brooke · T: Jennie Candlish
2. 22. Looking Well (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 33. Court Dismissed (IRE)9/1
7:40 Farries Kirk & Mcvean Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 9 ran
1. 11. Lyric Street (IRE)9/2Won by 4 lengths · J: William Kennedy · T: Donald McCain
2. 22. Hold Court (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 310. Snowed In (IRE)9/1
8:10 ApolloBet Bet Through Your Mobile Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 14. What Happens Now (IRE)11/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: William Kennedy · T: Donald McCain
2. 21. Wolf Sword (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Leney Cottage (IRE)7/1
4. 67. Nortonthorpelegend (IRE)3/1 fav
8:40 Apollobet Cashback If 2nd Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 8 ran
1. 15. Lieutenant Gruber (IRE)3/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Jake Greenall · T: Henry Daly
2. 24. Hag Stone (GB)6/1
3. 38. Charmant (FR)7/1
4. 56. Mutdula (IRE)11/4 fav

Carlisle racecourse statistics →

Chester Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 9/1

2:10 Gateley PLC Original Legal Thinking Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f 75y · 11 ran
1. 18. Dark Red (IRE)11/2Won by a neck · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 27. Felix De Vega (IRE)13/2
3. 39. Perfect Cracker (GB)10/1
4. 106. Darshini (GB)4/1 fav
2:40 Betway Huxley Stakes (Group 3) (For The Tradesman's Cup) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f 75y · 7 ran
1. 11. Cannock Chase (USA)11/4Won by a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 27. Western Hymn (GB)6/4 fav
3. 35. Master Carpenter (IRE)14/1
3:10 MBNA Chester Vase (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f 66y · 6 ran
1. 16. Us Army Ranger (IRE)4/11 favWon by a short head · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 21. Port Douglas (IRE)11/2
3. 35. Ormito (GER)20/1
3:45 Boodles Diamond Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f 122y · 9 ran
1. 19. Tang Fleming (GB)9/1Won by a nose · J: Edward Greatrex · T: Andrew Balding
2. 23. Above N Beyond (GB)9/2
3. 38. Dark Devil (IRE)7/1
4:20 Betway EBF Stallions Maiden Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 3 · 5f 16y · 10 ran
1. 14. Mehmas (IRE)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Richard Hannon
2. 29. Madam Dancealot (IRE)22/1
3. 31. Full Intention (GB)5/2 fav
4:55 Perfection Secrets Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f 18y · 11 ran
1. 18. Justice Angel (IRE)11/2Won by a neck · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: David Elsworth
2. 21. Reflektor (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
3. 311. Celebration (GB)6/1
5:25 T&L Leasing Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 75y · 13 ran
1. 17. Newera (GB)5/1Won by a neck · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 24. Burano (IRE)8/1
3. 35. Dance Of Fire (GB)10/1
4. 111. Emirates Airline (GB)4/1 fav

Chester racecourse statistics →

Clonmel Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

5:30 St. Patrick's Well Claiming Race Flat · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 15. Escape Paradise (IRE)7/4 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Colm O'Donoghue · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 22. Society Ranger (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Pillar (GB)9/4
6:00 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Fillies Maiden (Plus 10) Flat · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 16. Invincible Lia (IRE)10/3Won by 2¼ lengths · J: W J Lee · T: W McCreery
2. 23. Creme De La (USA)4/5 fav
3. 31. Noble Vision (IRE)16/1
6:30 West Gate Median Auction Race Flat · 1m 2f · 4 ran
1. 14. Simannka (IRE)4/6 favWon by a short head · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 21. Tonkinese (GB)5/2
3. 33. Flirt (IRE)6/1
7:00 Clonmel Racecourse Supporters Club Evening May 19th Handicap Flat · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 17. Birthplace (IRE)7/2 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Ana O'Brien · T: A P O'Brien
2. 26. Storm Ranger (IRE)25/1
3. 32. Posing (USA)9/2
7:30 Bbq Race Evening Friday June 10th Handicap (45-65) Flat · 1m 2f · 15 ran
1. 11. Mademoiselle Penny (IRE)9/2 favWon by half a length · J: Danny Grant · T: Patrick J Flynn
2. 23. Honor Oak (IRE)8/1
3. 314. Trans City (IRE)9/1
8:00 Tipperary Perpetual Cup Handicap Flat · 2m 1f · 10 ran
1. 19. Cliff House (IRE)10/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Rory Cleary · T: John J Walsh
2. 211. Storm Away (IRE)20/1
3. 36. The Brock Inn (IRE)5/1
4. 41. Eshtiaal (USA)9/10 fav
8:30 Main Guard Handicap (45-65) Flat · 2m 1f · 17 ran
1. 112. Danequest (IRE)6/1Won by a nose · J: Conor Hoban · T: Rodger Sweeney
2. 26. Our Rachael (IRE)5/1
3. 311. Black Label (GB)12/1
4. 58. Sea's Aria (IRE)7/2 fav

Clonmel racecourse statistics →

Lyon Parilly Good To Soft · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 1 of 1 · Biggest winner 12/5F

1:50 Prix Jean Mallen (Handicap) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 1Gonzalo (GB)12/5 favWon by a length · J: Pierre-Charles Boudot · T: J-P Gauvin
2. 2Saint Sacre (FR)13/1
3. 3Un Beau Mec (FR)11/1

Lyon Parilly racecourse statistics →

Lyon Parilly (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 0 of 1 · Biggest winner 10/1

1:20 Coupe des Trois Ans () (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 15. Tres Rock Glory (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: Aurelien Lemaitre · T: F Head
2. 22. Doha Dream (FR)9/10 fav
3. 31. Al Haram (FR)27/10

Lyon Parilly racecourse statistics →

Newton Abbot Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 28/1

2:20 SIS Stream 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 110y · 11 ran
1. 12. Butney Island (IRE)28/1Won by 16 lengths · J: Conor O'Farrell · T: Nick Mitchell
2. 26. Quarryman (GB)16/1
3. 31. Act Four (IRE)16/1
4. F7. Star Trouper (IRE) · fell15/8 fav
2:50 SIS Infinite Racing Games Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 75y · 11 ran
1. 19. Triggywinkle (FR)6/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Mr Martin McIntyre · T: Kevin Bishop
2. 21. Marky Bob (IRE)14/1
3. 37. Maizy Missile (IRE)7/1
4. 64. Sabroclair (FR)4/1 fav
3:20 attheraces.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 5f 122y · 12 ran
1. 11. Starchitect (IRE)11/4 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: David Pipe
2. 28. Braavos (GB)3/1
3. 312. Dadsintrouble (IRE)16/1
3:55 SIS Horses In Running Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 216y · 7 ran
1. 16. Handy Andy (IRE)11/4Won by 17 lengths · J: Paul O'Brien · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 23. Rothman (FR)4/1
3. 32. Houston Dynimo (IRE)9/1
4. PU5. Bilbrook Blaze (GB) · pulled up2/1 fav
4:30 newtonabbotracing.com Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 5f 122y · 7 ran
1. 14. Zulu Oscar (GB)2/5 favWon by a length · J: Mr Michael Legg · T: Harry Fry
2. 26. Key To Milan (GB)16/1
3. 33. Kleitomachos (IRE)14/1
5:05 SIS On Demand Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 167y · 15 ran
1. 11. What A Scorcher (GB)10/1Won by a neck · J: Thomas Garner · T: Oliver Sherwood
2. 210. Honourable Exit (IRE)14/1
3. 315. Ginjo (GB)20/1
4. PU4. Mondello (GER) · pulled up4/1 fav
5:35 SIS Trading Services Novices' Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 4f 216y · 9 ran
1. 17. Maxi Chop (FR)6/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Mr James King · T: Mrs Rose Loxton
2. 24. Carrigkerry (IRE)10/1
3. 35. Little Cornham (IRE)8/1
4. 41. Delta Borget (FR)2/1 fav

Newton Abbot racecourse statistics →

Uttoxeter Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

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

1:30 Weatherbys Hamilton Conditional Jockeys' 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 168y · 8 ran
1. 12. Going For Broke (IRE)5/2 jt-favWon by a neck · J: Kieron Edgar · T: Rebecca Curtis
2. 24. Phobiaphiliac (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
3. 33. Indy Five (IRE)11/4
2:00 Equestrian Surfaces 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 70y · 9 ran
1. 14. Wotzizname (IRE)6/4 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Harry Fry
2. 22. Holbrook Park (GB)8/1
3. 37. Robert's Star (IRE)11/1
2:30 Champions UK PLC Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 6f 108y · 13 ran
1. 13. Billy Two Tongues (GB)6/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Matt Griffiths · T: Jeremy Scott
2. 213. Toast And Jam (IRE)14/1
3. 39. Copperfacejack (IRE)8/1
4. 51. Tara Mac (GB)9/2 fav
3:00 uttoxeterwit Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f 13y · 11 ran
1. 110. Loughalder (IRE)9/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Charlie Poste · T: Matt Sheppard
2. 211. Don't Hang About (GB)12/1
3. 39. Listen Boy (IRE)5/1
3:30 Robert Baskerville Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 70y · 12 ran
1. 14. Bertie Lugg (GB)7/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: James Davies · T: Henry Oliver
2. 25. Squeeze Me (GB)12/1
3. 32. Ballinalacken (IRE)10/3 fav
4:05 Jonjo O'Neill Partnership Open Hunters' Chase (For The Mount Argus Trophy) Chase · Class 5 · 2m 6f 108y · 7 ran
1. 12. Penmore Mill (IRE)2/1Won by 14 lengths · J: Hugh Nugent · T: F A Hutsby
2. 21. Best Boy Barney (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Mr Moss (IRE)25/1
4. 43. Twirling Magnet (IRE)7/4 fav
4:40 Jonjo O'Neill Partnership Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race (Div 1) NH Flat · Class 5 · 1m 7f 168y · 12 ran
1. 19. Only For Love (GB)10/3 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Mr Freddie Mitchell · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 25. Isle Of Ewe (GB)11/2
3. 34. Eloped (GB)11/1
5:15 Jonjo O'Neill Partnership Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race (Div 2) NH Flat · Class 5 · 1m 7f 168y · 14 ran
1. 14. G For Ginger (GB)7/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Anthony Honeyball
2. 25. Goodnitesweetheart (GB)3/1 fav
3. 312. Comely (GB)4/1

Uttoxeter racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 8/1

5:50 ApolloBet Cashback If You Finish 2nd 'Confined' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 166y · 6 ran
1. 13. Crookstown (IRE)9/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Ben Case
2. 25. Breaking Bits (IRE)10/1
3. 31. Willem (FR)9/2
4. F4. Kentucky Star (FR) · fellEvens fav
6:20 ApolloBet Best Odds Guaranteed Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 82y · 5 ran
1. 11. Rainy City (IRE)1/12 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Morris The Miner (GB)7/1
3. 34. Trakeur (FR)7/1
6:50 ApolloBet Fair Play Money Back Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 30y · 9 ran
1. 111. I'm In Charge (GB)8/1Won by 26 lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Grant Cann
2. 24. Azure Fly (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 35. By The Boardwalk (IRE)14/1
7:20 Royal Bath & West Show Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 1m 7f 149y · 7 ran
1. 15. Nefyn Bay (GB)7/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Donald McCain
2. 22. Norse Light (GB)11/2
3. 34. Vexillum (IRE)5/1
4. F7. Memory Of Light (IRE) · fell2/1 fav
7:50 Hopkins Concrete Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 65y · 7 ran
1. 13. Lady Persephone (FR)6/5 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Alan King
2. 25. Patronne (FR)15/2
3. 37. Water Willow (GB)7/2
8:20 Fry's Electrical Ltd Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 65y · 11 ran
1. 13. Thundering Home (GB)3/1 jt-favWon by a neck · J: Tom Bellamy · T: Richard Mitchell
2. 27. Sir Dylan (GB)6/1
3. 32. Cor Wot An Apple (GB)11/2

Wincanton racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 44 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 39 won35.9% · 39 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 £1.16Staked £39.00, returned £40.16 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerButney Island (IRE) 28/1The 2:20 SIS Stream 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle at Newton Abbot
Joint favourites3 of 10 won30.0% · 5 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Carlisle	2	7	7	—
Chester	1	5	7	0 of 4 won
Clonmel	3	6	7	1 of 2 won
Lyon Parilly	1	1	1	—
Lyon Parilly (FR)	0	1	1	—
Newton Abbot	2	7	7	—
Uttoxeter	3	7	8	1 of 2 won
Wincanton	2	5	6	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 5 May 2016?: 44 races across 8 meetings were run on 5 May 2016: Carlisle (7 races), Chester (7 races), Clonmel (7 races), Lyon Parilly (1 race), Lyon Parilly (FR) (1 race), Newton Abbot (7 races), Uttoxeter (8 races) and Wincanton (6 races). That is Carlisle, Chester, Newton Abbot, Uttoxeter and Wincanton in Great Britain; Clonmel in Ireland; Lyon Parilly and Lyon Parilly (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 5 May 2016?: Carlisle: Good (Turf); Chester: Good (Turf); Clonmel: Good To Firm (Turf); Lyon Parilly: Good To Soft; Lyon Parilly (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Newton Abbot: Good To Firm (Turf); Uttoxeter: Good (Turf); Wincanton: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 5 May 2016?: Outright favourites won 14 of 39 on 5 May 2016 (35.9%); joint favourites won 3 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £40.16 — a profit of £1.16. 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 Butney Island (IRE) at 28/1 in the 2:20 SIS Stream 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle at Newton Abbot.
What was the feature race on 5 May 2016?: The feature race was the 2:40 Betway Huxley Stakes (Group 3) (For The Tradesman's Cup) (Group 3) at Chester, won by Cannock Chase (USA) (11/4).
What time was the first race on 5 May 2016?: The first race was the 1:20 Coupe des Trois Ans at Lyon Parilly (FR); the last was the 8:40 Apollobet Cashback If 2nd Standard Open NH Flat Race at Carlisle.