What horse racing was on 17 May 2016?

48 races across 7 meetings were run on 17 May 2016: Compiegne (2 races), Huntingdon (7 races), Killarney (8 races), Lingfield (AW) (8 races), Newcastle (AW) (8 races), Nottingham (8 races) and Wetherby (7 races). That is Compiegne in France; Huntingdon, Lingfield (AW), Newcastle (AW), Nottingham and Wetherby in Great Britain; Killarney 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 17 May 2016?

Compiegne: Very Soft; Huntingdon: Good (Turf); Killarney: Good (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Nottingham: Good To Firm (Turf); Wetherby: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 17 May 2016?

Outright favourites won 14 of 43 on 17 May 2016 (32.6%); joint favourites won 1 of 11. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £43.00 and returned £39.98 — a loss of £3.02. 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 Lightening Stricks (IRE) at 33/1 in the 7:20 Ross Golf Course Membership From 250 Handicap at Killarney.

What time was the first race on 17 May 2016?

The first race was the 11:25 Prix du Buissonnet at Compiegne; the last was the 8:50 www.killarneyraces.ie Race at Killarney.

Racing Results

Tuesday 17 May 2016

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48 races were run across 7 meetings on 17 May 2016: Compiegne, Huntingdon, Killarney, Lingfield (AW), Newcastle (AW), Nottingham and Wetherby.

Compiegne Very Soft · 2 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 2 · Biggest winner 49/10

11:25 Prix du Buissonnet (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m · 7 ran
1. 1Soul Emotion (FR)49/10Won by a length · J: Kevin Nabet · T: G Macaire
2. 2Madiran (FR)13/1
3. 3Hurkhan (FR)6/1
4. 4Olympic Torch (FR)5/2 fav
2:40 Prix Etienne Baslan (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m 1f · 6 ran
1. 1Sire Du Berlais (FR)14/5 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: David Cottin · T: N Bertran De Balanda
2. 2Full (FR)4/1
3. 3Walk De Cerisy (FR)11/1

Compiegne racecourse statistics →

Huntingdon Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

5:25 Day Spa At Whittlebury Hall Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 145y · 6 ran
1. 16. The Tailgater (IRE)2/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 24. Ninepointsixthree (GB)7/2
3. 35. Soupy Soups (IRE)5/4 fav
6:00 Whittlebury Hall Hotel & Spa Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 104y · 4 ran
1. 14. War Singer (USA)4/1Won by 20 lengths · J: Brendan Powell · T: Johnny Farrelly
2. 21. All Yours (FR)1/5 fav
3. 32. King Of Milan (IRE)40/1
6:30 Lucky Lucy's Ladies' Day Birthday Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 171y · 12 ran
1. 13. Marley Joe (IRE)15/8 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Martin Keighley
2. 24. Anton Dolin (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Glimpse Of Gold (GB)9/1
7:00 Hotel & Spa Breaks At Whittlebury Hall Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 189y · 5 ran
1. 15. Kassis (GB)3/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Brendan Powell · T: Jamie Snowden
2. 28. Edgar (GER)5/1
3. 31. Trojan Star (IRE)2/1 fav
7:30 Book Online At Whittleburyhall.co.uk Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 137y · 8 ran
1. 13. Occasionally Yours (IRE)9/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Tabitha Worsley · T: Alan Blackmore
2. 211. Rolling Dough (IRE)17/2
3. 39. Distant Sound (IRE)11/4
4. 71. Vital Evidence (USA)15/8 fav
8:00 Hugh Dye's Retirement Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 1f 10y · 9 ran
1. 14. Sinbad The Sailor (GB)11/2Won by a nose · J: Trevor Whelan · T: George Baker
2. 22. Wake Your Dreams (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 33. Phare Isle (IRE)11/1
8:30 Racing Uk In Hd! Novices' Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 7f 129y · 9 ran
1. 14. Hill Of Gold (IRE)7/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Miss Gina Andrews · T: David Kemp
2. 25. Merrydown Vintage (IRE)6/1
3. 38. Virgo The First (IRE)3/1 jt-fav

Huntingdon racecourse statistics →

Killarney Good · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

5:15 Celtic Steps The Show At Killarney Racecourse (C & G) Maiden Flat · 1m 40y · 10 ran
1. 110. St Gallen (IRE)14/1Won by a short head · J: N G McCullagh · T: John Joseph Murphy
2. 27. Monarch (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 31. Atlas (IRE)7/2
5:50 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Median Auction Fillies Race Flat · 1m 40y · 7 ran
1. 11. Erysimum (IRE)9/4Won by 1¾ lengths · J: W J Lee · T: W McCreery
2. 23. Gilded Reflection (GB)11/10 fav
3. 34. Remarkable Lady (IRE)10/1
6:20 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Race Flat · 1m 40y · 4 ran
1. 11. Long Island Sound (USA)8/11 favWon by a length · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: A P O'Brien
2. 22. Elusive Heights (IRE)9/4
3. 34. World Of Good (GB)100/1
6:50 Join Tote Rewards Today At thetote.com Handicap Flat · 1m 40y · 14 ran
1. 13. The Mouse Doctor (IRE)8/1Won by a short head · J: Kevin Manning · T: Brendan W Duke
2. 22. Gamechangers (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 38. Protocol (IRE)8/1
7:20 Ross Golf Course Membership From 250 Handicap (45-65) (Div 1) Flat · 1m 40y · 15 ran
1. 112. Lightening Stricks (IRE)33/1Won by a neck · J: N G McCullagh · T: Liam Roche
2. 27. Snap Click (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
3. 36. All Dolled Up (IRE)7/1
7:50 Ross Golf Course Membership From 250 Handicap (45-65) (Div 2) Flat · 1m 40y · 15 ran
1. 18. Elusive In Paris (IRE)3/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Gary Halpin · T: John James Feane
2. 214. Busy Bush (IRE)18/1
3. 35. No Way Jack (IRE)9/2
8:20 Follow Us On Facebook Handicap (50-80) Flat · 1m 3f 30y · 13 ran
1. 11. Le Vagabond (FR)6/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Kieren Fallon · T: E J O'Grady
2. 27. Alamgiyr (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Daredevil Day (IRE)8/1
4. 52. Aared (IRE)9/2 fav
8:50 www.killarneyraces.ie Race Flat · 1m 6f · 4 ran
1. 13. Abraham (IRE)5/2Won by a length · J: Declan McDonogh · T: J R Barry
2. 21. Jocular (GB)20/1
3. 32. Ebayya (IRE)4/9 fav

Killarney racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

1:50 Jockey Door Mac Barbados Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f 1y · 5 ran
1. 12. Monks Stand (USA)Evens favWon by 2 lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 23. Poet's Society (GB)11/4
3. 35. Zamjar (GB)9/2
2:20 Ryan Vehicles Maiden Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1y · 9 ran
1. 12. Banish (USA)2/1Won by a head · J: Ryan Moore · T: Hugo Palmer
2. 27. Raven's Corner (IRE)6/5 fav
3. 39. Cosmic Storm (GB)33/1
2:55 Ryan Vehicles Maiden Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1y · 9 ran
1. 14. Heart Of Lions (USA)8/11 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: James Doyle · T: John Gosden
2. 22. Cape Banjo (USA)8/1
3. 37. Heartstone (IRE)20/1
3:25 Good Luck Crystal Palace Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 1y · 10 ran
1. 11. Toriano (GB)7/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: James Eustace
2. 27. Cote d'Azur (GB)7/1
3. 32. Staintondale Lass (IRE)14/1
4. 83. Cryptic (IRE)7/4 fav
4:00 Retraining Of Racehorses Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 14 ran
1. 111. Vivo Per Lei (IRE)12/1Won by a neck · J: George Wood · T: Dr Jon Scargill
2. 29. The Bay Bandit (GB)5/1 jt-fav
3. 314. Understory (USA)12/1
4:30 Cantering Cuisine Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1y · 10 ran
1. 18. Classical Rose (GB)8/1Won by a neck · J: Frederik Tylicki · T: Charlie Fellowes
2. 29. Golden Wedding (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Skidby Mill (IRE)20/1
4. 84. Freewheel (IRE)11/4 fav
5:00 Priestley Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1y · 12 ran
1. 17. Betsalottie (GB)5/1Won by 3 lengths · J: William Carson · T: John Bridger
2. 25. Gladys Cooper (IRE)14/1
3. 38. Music Major (GB)7/2 fav
5:35 TTS Networks Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 11 ran
1. 11. Bamako Du Chatelet (FR)2/1 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Marc Monaghan · T: Ian Williams
2. 22. Henry Smith (GB)4/1
3. 36. Bennelong (GB)33/1

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:00 Extra Place Betting At 188BET Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 63y · 11 ran
1. 18. Tap The Honey (GB)9/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Joey Haynes · T: K R Burke
2. 25. Kings Gold (IRE)13/2
3. 32. Gibbs Hill (GER)9/2
4. 57. Steccando (IRE)5/2 fav
2:35 Best Odds Guaranteed At 188BET Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 63y · 13 ran
1. 11. Tawdeea (GB)9/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Sam James · T: David O'Meara
2. 24. Demonstration (IRE)13/2
3. 35. Muntadab (IRE)8/1
4. 106. Biff Johnson (IRE)7/2 fav
3:05 Tapeta Footings Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 27y · 14 ran
1. 114. Barwah (USA)10/1Won by half a length · J: Jack Garritty · T: Peter Niven
2. 212. Affectionate Lady (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 37. City Of Night (IRE)12/1
3:40 Tapeta Footings Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 27y · 14 ran
1. 18. Legal Art (GB)14/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ben Curtis · T: Brian Ellison
2. 22. Grey Destiny (GB)17/2
3. 39. Illusive Force (IRE)11/1
4. 104. Outlaw Torn (IRE)4/1 fav
4:10 188bet.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f 69y · 10 ran
1. 113. Turbine (IRE)4/1Won by a length · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 21. Peril (GB)11/8 fav
3. 32. Lat Hawill (IRE)14/1
4:40 Mobile Betting At 188BET Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 22y · 14 ran
1. 13. Orion's Bow (GB)4/1 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Royston Ffrench · T: David Nicholls
2. 27. Lucky Lodge (GB)9/1
3. 311. American Hustle (IRE)17/2
5:10 188BET Daily Horse Racing Charter Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 19y · 9 ran
1. 12. Alsvinder (GB)13/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: David Nolan · T: David O'Meara
2. 21. Acclaim The Nation (IRE)5/1
3. 37. Ryedale Rio (IRE)25/1
5:45 Mobile Betting At 188BET Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 19y · 12 ran
1. 14. Coto (IRE)5/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Callum Shepherd · T: M J Tynan
2. 29. Poppy In The Wind (GB)16/1
3. 35. Rose Marmara (GB)8/1
4. 97. Fumbo Jumbo (IRE)10/3 fav

Newcastle (AW) racecourse statistics →

Nottingham Good To Firm · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 25/1

2:10 BetVictor Million Pound Goal EBF Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f 15y · 5 ran
1. 12. Hakeem (FR)1/16 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Harry Bentley · T: Richard Hannon
2. 26. Roar (IRE)7/1
3. 35. Padleyourowncanoe (GB)20/1
2:45 ROA/Racing Post Owners Jackpot Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier) (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 6f 15y · 10 ran
1. 16. The Commendatore (GB)8/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Fran Berry · T: David Barron
2. 22. Geno (IRE)9/2
3. 310. Penny Pot Lane (GB)16/1
4. 61. Wowcha (IRE)11/4 fav
3:15 ROA/Racing Post Owners Jackpot Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier) (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 6f 15y · 10 ran
1. 110. Secret Clause (GB)25/1Won by a neck · J: Andrew Mullen · T: Michael Appleby
2. 23. Athollblair Boy (IRE)16/1
3. 36. Laughton (GB)11/4 fav
3:50 BetVictor Million Pound Goal Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m 9y · 9 ran
1. 15. Sweet Selection (GB)11/4 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: George Baker · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 26. Hallstatt (IRE)10/1
3. 311. Our Folly (GB)7/1
4:20 EBF BetVictor Million Pound Goal Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 50y · 6 ran
1. 12. Fadillah (GB)8/15 favWon by a neck · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: William Haggas
2. 23. Bombilate (USA)11/2
3. 36. Shadow Spirit (GB)20/1
4:50 EBF BetVictor Million Pound Goal Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 75y · 9 ran
1. 12. Blair House (IRE)14/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 21. Azizaan (GB)6/1
3. 34. Daafik (GB)7/1
4. 59. Patent (GB)3/1 fav
5:20 BetVictor Million Pound Goal Classified Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 75y · 9 ran
1. 18. Pirouette (GB)4/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: William Buick · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 21. Blacklister (GB)7/1
3. 33. Carnageo (FR)5/1
4. 412. The Major (GB)2/1 fav
5:55 Million Reasons To Bet On Euro2016 BetVictor Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 13y · 10 ran
1. 14. Powerful Wind (IRE)14/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Charlie Wallis
2. 22. Mossgo (IRE)14/1
3. 314. Give Us A Belle (IRE)20/1
4. 107. More Spice (IRE)9/4 fav

Nottingham racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 22/1

5:40 Go Racing In Yorkshire Summer Festival Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 113. Duke Of Yorkshire (GB)8/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Rachel Richardson · T: Tim Easterby
2. 210. The Dukkerer (IRE)9/1
3. 38. Qibtee (FR)16/1
4. 66. Sublimation (IRE)4/1 fav
6:10 Racing Uk Profits Returned To Racing Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 110y · 9 ran
1. 13. Chevalier du Lac (IRE)15/8 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Cam Hardie · T: John Quinn
2. 210. Jollydee (IRE)13/2
3. 34. He's A Toff (IRE)14/1
6:40 Racing Uk Hd On Sky432 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 15 ran
1. 19. Slemy (IRE)6/1 jt-favWon by a length · J: James Sullivan · T: Ruth Carr
2. 211. Sovereign Bounty (GB)6/1 jt-fav
3. 32. Spryt (IRE)15/2
7:10 Racing Uk Day Pass Just 10 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 110y · 9 ran
1. 16. Pea Shooter (GB)3/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Ben Curtis · T: Brian Ellison
2. 24. Stanghow (GB)12/1
3. 31. Singeur (IRE)8/1
7:40 Follow At racing_uk On Twitter Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 15 ran
1. 17. Nonno Giulio (IRE)22/1Won by 3 lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: David Loughnane
2. 22. Pumaflor (IRE)12/1
3. 314. Courier (GB)25/1
8:10 Pristine Cars Yorkshire's Largest SUV 4x4 Centre Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f · 7 ran
1. 11. Tartan Bute (GB)10/1Won by a neck · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 25. Adherence (GB)3/1
3. 33. Gimlet (GB)3/1
4. 42. Kalamata (GB)7/4 fav
8:40 Racing Again Here Next Tuesday Evening Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 15. Back To Bond (GB)8/1Won by a neck · J: George Chaloner · T: Richard Fahey
2. 22. Haraz (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 34. Compas Scoobie (GB)15/8

Wetherby racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 48 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 43 won32.6% · 43 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 £3.02Staked £43.00, returned £39.98 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerLightening Stricks (IRE) 33/1The 7:20 Ross Golf Course Membership From 250 Handicap at Killarney
Joint favourites1 of 11 won9.1% · 5 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Compiegne	1	2	2	—
Huntingdon	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Killarney	2	7	8	0 of 2 won
Lingfield (AW)	3	7	8	0 of 2 won
Newcastle (AW)	2	8	8	—
Nottingham	3	8	8	—
Wetherby	2	5	7	1 of 5 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 17 May 2016?: 48 races across 7 meetings were run on 17 May 2016: Compiegne (2 races), Huntingdon (7 races), Killarney (8 races), Lingfield (AW) (8 races), Newcastle (AW) (8 races), Nottingham (8 races) and Wetherby (7 races). That is Compiegne in France; Huntingdon, Lingfield (AW), Newcastle (AW), Nottingham and Wetherby in Great Britain; Killarney 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 17 May 2016?: Compiegne: Very Soft; Huntingdon: Good (Turf); Killarney: Good (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Nottingham: Good To Firm (Turf); Wetherby: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 17 May 2016?: Outright favourites won 14 of 43 on 17 May 2016 (32.6%); joint favourites won 1 of 11. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £43.00 and returned £39.98 — a loss of £3.02. 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 Lightening Stricks (IRE) at 33/1 in the 7:20 Ross Golf Course Membership From 250 Handicap at Killarney.
What time was the first race on 17 May 2016?: The first race was the 11:25 Prix du Buissonnet at Compiegne; the last was the 8:50 www.killarneyraces.ie Race at Killarney.