What horse racing was on 2 July 2016?

59 races across 8 meetings were run on 2 July 2016: Bellewstown (8 races), Beverley (8 races), Carlisle (7 races), Deauville (FR) (8 races), Haydock (7 races), Leicester (7 races), Nottingham (7 races) and Sandown (7 races). That is Bellewstown in Ireland; Beverley, Carlisle, Haydock, Leicester, Nottingham and Sandown in Great Britain; Deauville (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 2 July 2016?

Bellewstown: Yielding (Turf); Beverley: Good To Soft (Turf); Carlisle: Good To Soft (Turf); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Haydock: Soft (Turf); Leicester: Soft (Turf); Nottingham: Soft (Turf); Sandown: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 2 July 2016?

Outright favourites won 18 of 49 on 2 July 2016 (36.7%); joint favourites won 4 of 22. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £49.00 and returned £50.52 — a profit of £1.52. 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 Light Up Our World (IRE) at 20/1 in the 3:10 Coral Distaff at Sandown.

What was the feature race on 2 July 2016?

The feature race was the 3:45 Coral-Eclipse (British Champions Series) (Group 1) (Group 1) at Sandown, won by Hawkbill (USA) (6/1).

What time was the first race on 2 July 2016?

The first race was the 11:50 Prix de la Foliniere at Deauville (FR); the last was the 9:05 Andersons (denton Holme) Sawmills Carlisle Maiden Stakes at Carlisle.

Racing Results

Saturday 2 July 2016

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59 races were run across 8 meetings on 2 July 2016: Bellewstown, Beverley, Carlisle, Deauville (FR), Haydock, Leicester, Nottingham and Sandown.

Bellewstown Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

4:50 Bellewstown Golf Course Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 11. Bamako Moriviere (FR)9/10 favWon by 7 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 22. Clarcam (FR)11/8
3. 33. Waaheb (USA)8/1
5:25 Tierney Kitchens Balbriggan Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f · 13 ran
1. 14. Tesseract (IRE)4/9 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 214. Lord Fendale (IRE)12/1
3. 35. Timing'severything (IRE)4/1
5:55 Fast Shipping Bellewstown Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f · 12 ran
1. 112. Winter Lion (IRE)12/1Won by 7½ lengths · J: B J Cooper · T: Matthew J Smith
2. 23. Grand Partner (IRE)9/1
3. 310. Lilshane (IRE)7/1
6:25 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 15. Jack Slade (IRE)7/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Jonathan Moore · T: Noel Meade
2. 214. Georgie (GB)20/1
3. 310. Think Of Me (IRE)10/1
6:55 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 119. Sir Jack Yeats (IRE)10/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jonathan Moore · T: Miss Ellmarie Holden
2. 25. Duke Cass (IRE)7/2
3. 318. Garri Rua (IRE)3/1 fav
7:25 Western Motors Skoda Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 3m · 14 ran
1. 11. Bel Sas (FR)8/11 favWon by 6½ lengths · J: B J Cooper · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Big Bad Brian (IRE)16/1
3. 39. Wee Small Hours (IRE)33/1
7:55 Sean Rothwell Construction Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 3m · 15 ran
1. 19. Manuka (IRE)6/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Donagh Meyler · T: Karl Thornton
2. 23. Irish Bulletin (IRE)20/1
3. 310. Night Generation (GER)8/1
4. 52. Clontarf (IRE)3/1 fav
8:25 McLoughlin Oil Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 1f · 7 ran
1. 16. Takeittothelimits (IRE)4/5 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Mr L J McGuinness · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 22. Winsome Bucks (IRE)11/2
3. 34. Triolet (IRE)13/2

Bellewstown racecourse statistics →

Beverley Good To Soft · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/1

1:50 Award-Winning Coachman Caravans Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 100y · 9 ran
1. 16. Muirsheen Durkin (GB)5/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Liam Jones · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 24. Major Cornwallis (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 39. Bridal March (GB)5/2
2:25 British Stallion Studs Leisure Furnishings EBF Maiden Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 17. Fields Of Song (IRE)5/1Won by a head · J: Shane Gray · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 25. Sheepscar Lad (IRE)40/1
3. 36. Climax (GB)6/4 fav
3:00 British Stallion Studs Leisure Furnishings EBF Maiden Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 18. Clef (GB)3/1Won by a neck · J: George Chaloner · T: Richard Fahey
2. 24. Lonely The Brave (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 39. Jeany (IRE)9/1
3:35 Coachman Caravans Quality Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 11. My Name Is Rio (IRE)5/1Won by a length · J: Connor Beasley · T: Michael Dods
2. 212. Mappin Time (IRE)16/1
3. 36. Something Lucky (IRE)16/1
4. 814. One Boy (IRE)3/1 fav
4:10 C.G.I. Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 100y · 9 ran
1. 13. British Embassy (IRE)9/4 favWon by a neck · J: Sam James · T: David Loughnane
2. 27. Jintshi (GB)11/4
3. 35. John Caesar (IRE)6/1
4. 39. The King's Steed (GB)5/1
4:45 Eltherington Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 100y · 9 ran
1. 13. Ravenhoe (IRE)11/1Won by a length · J: Franny Norton · T: Mark Johnston
2. 28. Dark Command (GB)4/1
3. 37. Arcane Dancer (IRE)12/1
5:20 Powerpart Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 207y · 8 ran
1. 14. Lime And Lemon (IRE)3/1 favWon by a head · J: Adam McNamara · T: Philip McBride
2. 22. Dora's Field (IRE)4/1
3. 39. Mystikana (GB)9/2
5:50 Thetford Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 13. Acclaim The Nation (IRE)2/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jason Hart · T: Eric Alston
2. 25. Enjoy Life (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Muhtadim (IRE)50/1
4. 46. Hyland Heather (IRE)10/11 fav

Beverley racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

6:05 Atkins Whitehaven Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 193y · 9 ran
1. 11. Free Zone (GB)9/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Josh Doyle · T: David O'Meara
2. 22. Bondi Beach Babe (GB)11/2
3. 36. Cliff (IRE)5/1
4. 54. Spirit Of Wedza (IRE)3/1 fav
6:35 Story Contracting Novice Median Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 11. Cuppacoffee (IRE)7/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Rowan Scott · T: Ann Duffield
2. 22. Perfect Symphony (IRE)25/1
3. 310. Roys Dream (GB)22/1
7:05 Cleanevent Group Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 17. Lydiate Lady (GB)7/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Paul Green
2. 26. Ryedale Rio (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Native Falls (IRE)7/1
4. 42. Burtonwood (GB)7/4 fav
7:35 Story Contracting Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f · 7 ran
1. 13. Save The Bees (GB)7/2Won by a neck · J: Ger O'Neill · T: Declan Carroll
2. 21. Freight Train (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Lostock Hall (IRE)3/1 fav
8:05 Lloyd Motor Group Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 173y · 8 ran
1. 15. Breakable (GB)9/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Rachel Richardson · T: Tim Easterby
2. 29. Archie's Advice (GB)11/4 fav
3. 36. Dawn Mirage (GB)11/2
8:35 Lloyd Ltd Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 195y · 7 ran
1. 12. Explosive Power (IRE)7/2Won by a neck · J: Jordan Vaughan · T: K R Burke
2. 26. Forever A Lady (IRE)22/1
3. 33. Reputation (IRE)3/1
4. 41. Heir To A Throne (FR)11/4 fav
9:05 Andersons (denton Holme) Sawmills Carlisle Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 39y · 9 ran
1. 15. Vanishing Point (GB)Evens favWon by half a length · J: Luke Morris · T: Andrew Balding
2. 28. Autumn Surprise (IRE)16/1
3. 34. Steely Rock (GB)16/1

Carlisle racecourse statistics →

Deauville (FR) Standard · AW · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 174/10

11:50 Prix de la Foliniere (Conditions) (3yo) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m4½f · 5 ran
1. 14. Sharjah (FR)3/1Won by a length · J: Alexis Badel · T: H-F Devin
2. 23. Tongues Of Fire (FR)10/1
3. 31. Vardak (FR)7/10 fav
12:20 Prix du Bois (2yo) (Turf) Flat · 5f · 6 ran
1. 16. Cosachope (FR)12/1Won by a neck · J: Maxime Guyon · T: P Sogorb
2. 23. Fixette (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Sans Equivoque (GER)9/2
4. 55. Rapacity Alexander (IRE)4/5 fav
12:50 Prix de la Porte Maillot (3yo+) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 6 ran
1. 14. Jimmy Two Times (FR)9/4Won by a length · J: Vincent Cheminaud · T: A Fabre
2. 22. Jallota (GB)4/1
3. 33. Caointiorn (FR)16/1
4. 65. Moon Trouble (IRE)7/4 fav
1:20 Prix des Pavillons de Bercy (Conditions) (4yo+) (Amateur Riders) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 11. Djiguite (FR)27/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr Guilain Bertrand · T: D Smaga
2. 23. Hello My Love (FR)14/5
3. 34. King Air (FR)19/10 fav
1:50 Prix du Verger (Handicap) (3yo) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 16 ran
1. 114. Daligala (FR)89/10Won by a head · J: Maxime Guyon · T: E Libaud
2. 22. Night Doc (GER)9/1
3. 313. Sainte Colere (IRE)11/1
4. 43. Fleur D'Ipanema (FR)47/10 fav
2:30 Prix d'Orbec (Claimer) (3yo) (Polytrack) Flat · 6½f · 12 ran
1. 12. Park Square (FR)151/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Sebastien Martino · T: H-A Pantall
2. 21. See Your Starr (FR)9/2
3. 38. Stolen Heart (ITY)49/10
4. 54. Des Annees Folles (FR)17/5 fav
3:00 Prix de l'Ete (Handicap) (4yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m4½f · 18 ran
1. 110. Irishcafe (FR)174/10Won by a nose · J: Arnaud Bourgeais · T: N Leenders
2. 29. Abraxas Stone (FR)79/10
3. 313. Walenty (GER)53/10
4. 911. Meme En Reve (IRE)42/10 fav
3:30 Prix de la Viette (Handicap) (3yo) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 14 ran
1. 14. Icicestparis (GB)19/5 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Ioritz Mendizabal · T: Carina Fey
2. 216. Silver Rapsody (FR)9/1
3. 313. Lady Goun (FR)74/10

Deauville racecourse statistics →

Haydock Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 8/1

1:45 Bet365 Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 95y · 5 ran
1. 12. Wall of Fire (IRE)4/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: James Doyle · T: Hugo Palmer
2. 23. Threat Assessed (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 31. Champagne City (GB)7/1
2:15 bet365 Lancashire Oaks (Fillies' Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 3f 200y · 6 ran
1. 12. Endless Time (IRE)11/4 favWon by half a length · J: James Doyle · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 23. Furia Cruzada (CHI)11/2
3. 35. Loving Things (GB)4/1
2:50 bet365 Old Newton Cup (Heritage Handicap) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 3f 200y · 17 ran
1. 17. Tawdeea (GB)8/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: David O'Meara
2. 213. Gold Prince (IRE)25/1
3. 36. Desert Encounter (IRE)4/1 fav
3:25 Cash Out At Bet365 Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 16. Hoof It (GB)15/2Won by a head · J: Nathan Evans · T: Michael Easterby
2. 27. New Bidder (GB)13/2
3. 35. Intense Style (IRE)5/1
4. 88. Reflektor (IRE)3/1 fav
4:00 Bet365 Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 4 ran
1. 14. Glen Moss (IRE)2/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Michael Dods
2. 23. Coulsty (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 35. Ninjago (GB)6/1
4:35 Bet365.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 13. Dandyleekie (IRE)7/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: David O'Meara
2. 213. By Rights (GB)33/1
3. 36. Manatee Bay (GB)12/1
5:10 Casino At Bet365.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 5 ran
1. 15. Just Glamorous (IRE)4/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: Ronald Harris
2. 22. Rantan (IRE)9/4 jt-fav
3. 33. Rose Marmara (GB)3/1

Haydock racecourse statistics →

Leicester Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 4 · Biggest winner 9/1

2:05 Ebf Stallions/medical Piped Gases Ltd Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 218y · 6 ran
1. 13. Motdaw (GB)9/4 jt-favWon by 10 lengths · J: J F Egan · T: Mick Channon
2. 25. Kath's Legacy (GB)9/4 jt-fav
3. 31. East Coast Lady (IRE)14/1
2:40 H.a.c. Pipeline Supplies Ltd Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 19. Dream Walker (FR)9/1Won by a length · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Brian Ellison
2. 27. Boots And Spurs (GB)5/1
3. 311. Toboggan's Fire (GB)11/1
3:15 H.a.c. Group Of Companies Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 60y · 10 ran
1. 16. Imperial Link (GB)5/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Edward Greatrex · T: John O'Shea
2. 27. Strathearn (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Smile That Smile (GB)20/1
4. 43. Theydon Thunder (GB)6/4 fav
3:50 Tap'n'shower.com Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 14. Luduamf (IRE)5/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Richard Hannon
2. 25. Yorkshire Star (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Elements Legacy (GB)7/1
4. 71. Cosmic Beau (IRE)10/11 fav
4:25 H.a.c. Medical Gas Training And Service Ltd Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 18. Spirit Of Rosanna (GB)5/1Won by half a length · J: Adam Beschizza · T: Steph Hollinshead
2. 22. Potternello (IRE)3/1 jt-fav
3. 37. Beau Mistral (IRE)14/1
5:00 Ebf Breeders Hope Against Cancer Rating Related Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 5 ran
1. 16. Prying Pandora (FR)11/4Won by 4½ lengths · J: Jack Garritty · T: Richard Fahey
2. 24. Hillside Dream (IRE)9/4
3. 33. Compas Scoobie (GB)15/8 fav
5:30 H.a.c. Technical Gas Services Ltd Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 5 ran
1. 13. Lady Joanna Vassa (IRE)5/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Michael J M Murphy · T: Richard Guest
2. 26. Manipura (GB)14/1
3. 32. Andalusite (GB)3/1

Leicester racecourse statistics →

Nottingham Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 13/2

5:45 Genting Casino Nottingham Lady Amateur Riders' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 50y · 8 ran
1. 11. Indian Chief (IRE)Evens favWon by 7 lengths · J: Miss Serena Brotherton · T: Rebecca Bastiman
2. 29. Flag Of Glory (GB)14/1
3. 38. Operateur (IRE)40/1
6:15 Go Casino Experience Maiden Auction Fillies' Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 13y · 8 ran
1. 19. Mightaswellsmile (GB)2/1 jt-favWon by a length · J: Joe Doyle · T: James Given
2. 27. Quiet Moment (IRE)25/1
3. 33. Pranceleya (IRE)12/1
6:45 Catherine And David Duric Retirement Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f 15y · 7 ran
1. 14. Arthurs Secret (GB)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: John Quinn
2. 210. Nolecce (GB)10/1
3. 33. Ivanhoe (GB)4/1
4. 61. Hurry Home Poppa (IRE)3/1 fav
7:15 Blackjack Aces Jackpot Classified Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 50y · 5 ran
1. 12. Pointel (FR)11/10 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Frederik Tylicki · T: James Fanshawe
2. 26. Tap The Honey (GB)5/1
3. 31. Kings Gold (IRE)5/1
7:45 Genting Casino American Roulette Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Middle Distance Series Qualifier) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 50y · 7 ran
1. 14. Lord Franklin (GB)13/2Won by a nose · J: Neil Farley · T: Eric Alston
2. 23. Freewheel (IRE)4/1
3. 27. Bigger And Better (GB)9/2
4. 42. Viserion (GB)5/2 fav
8:15 Nk Motors Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 50y · 9 ran
1. 11. Ravens Quest (GB)9/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 26. Patent (GB)5/1
3. 33. Henry The Explorer (CAN)14/1
8:45 Genting Casino Nottingham At Cornerhouse Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 15y · 9 ran
1. 14. Giant Spark (GB)9/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Jack Garritty · T: Paul Midgley
2. 21. Magical Effect (IRE)20/1
3. 33. Regal Parade (GB)7/2

Nottingham racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 4 · Biggest winner 20/1

1:25 Coral.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f 16y · 9 ran
1. 16. Sir Roderic (IRE)4/1 co-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Rod Millman
2. 28. Silk Cravat (GB)5/1
3. 33. London Protocol (FR)8/1
2:00 Coral Charge (Registered As The Sprint Stakes) (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 5f 6y · 12 ran
1. 11. Brando (GB)2/1 favWon by a short head · J: Tom Eaves · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 26. Monsieur Joe (IRE)8/1
3. 39. Jane's Memory (IRE)12/1
2:35 Coral Challenge (Handicap) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 14y · 15 ran
1. 111. Secret Art (IRE)16/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Martin Dwyer · T: William Knight
2. 26. Donncha (IRE)7/1
3. 310. Highland Colori (IRE)25/1
4. 149. Mutamakkin (USA)7/2 fav
3:10 Coral Distaff (Fillies' Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 14y · 9 ran
1. 15. Light Up Our World (IRE)20/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Pat Dobbs · T: Richard Hannon
2. 210. Wilamina (IRE)3/1
3. 38. Sharaakah (IRE)9/2
4. 49. Snow Moon (GB)11/4 fav
3:45 Coral-Eclipse (British Champions Series) (Group 1) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f 7y · 7 ran
1. 16. Hawkbill (USA)6/1Won by half a length · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 27. The Gurkha (IRE)4/6 fav
3. 33. Time Test (GB)6/1
4:20 Coral Marathon (Registered As The Esher Stakes) (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 2m 78y · 14 ran
1. 111. Sandro Botticelli (IRE)8/1Won by a short head · J: Frankie Dettori · T: John Ryan
2. 215. She Is No Lady (GB)9/1
3. 37. Nearly Caught (IRE)14/1
4:55 Download The Coral App Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 7y · 10 ran
1. 19. Gibbs Hill (GER)3/1 jt-favWon by a short head · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Roger Varian
2. 22. White Shaheen (GB)7/2
3. 313. Imari Kid (IRE)25/1

Sandown racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 59 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 favourites18 of 49 won36.7% · 49 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 £1.52Staked £49.00, returned £50.52 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerLight Up Our World (IRE) 20/1The 3:10 Coral Distaff at Sandown
Joint favourites4 of 22 won18.2% · 10 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Bellewstown	5	7	8	0 of 3 won
Beverley	2	7	8	0 of 2 won
Carlisle	2	7	7	—
Deauville (FR)	1	8	8	—
Haydock	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Leicester	1	4	7	1 of 6 won
Nottingham	4	6	7	1 of 2 won
Sandown	1	4	7	2 of 7 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 2 July 2016?: 59 races across 8 meetings were run on 2 July 2016: Bellewstown (8 races), Beverley (8 races), Carlisle (7 races), Deauville (FR) (8 races), Haydock (7 races), Leicester (7 races), Nottingham (7 races) and Sandown (7 races). That is Bellewstown in Ireland; Beverley, Carlisle, Haydock, Leicester, Nottingham and Sandown in Great Britain; Deauville (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 2 July 2016?: Bellewstown: Yielding (Turf); Beverley: Good To Soft (Turf); Carlisle: Good To Soft (Turf); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Haydock: Soft (Turf); Leicester: Soft (Turf); Nottingham: Soft (Turf); Sandown: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 2 July 2016?: Outright favourites won 18 of 49 on 2 July 2016 (36.7%); joint favourites won 4 of 22. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £49.00 and returned £50.52 — a profit of £1.52. 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 Light Up Our World (IRE) at 20/1 in the 3:10 Coral Distaff at Sandown.
What was the feature race on 2 July 2016?: The feature race was the 3:45 Coral-Eclipse (British Champions Series) (Group 1) (Group 1) at Sandown, won by Hawkbill (USA) (6/1).
What time was the first race on 2 July 2016?: The first race was the 11:50 Prix de la Foliniere at Deauville (FR); the last was the 9:05 Andersons (denton Holme) Sawmills Carlisle Maiden Stakes at Carlisle.