What horse racing was on 21 August 2016?

39 races across 7 meetings were run on 21 August 2016: Brighton (7 races), Chelmsford (AW) (7 races), Curragh (IRE) (8 races), Deauville (FR) (8 races), Lignieres (1 race), Royan La Palmyre (FR) (1 race) and Worcester (7 races). That is Brighton, Chelmsford (AW) and Worcester in Great Britain; Curragh (IRE) in Ireland; Deauville (FR), Lignieres and Royan La Palmyre (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 21 August 2016?

Brighton: Good To Firm (Turf); Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Curragh (IRE): Yielding To Soft (Turf); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Lignieres: Good; Royan La Palmyre (FR): Good (Turf); Worcester: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 21 August 2016?

Outright favourites won 12 of 38 on 21 August 2016 (31.6%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £38.00 and returned £28.09 — a loss of £9.91. 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 Beshara (FR) at 221/10 in the 4:35 Prix de Brevedent at Deauville (FR).

What was the feature race on 21 August 2016?

The feature race was the 2:45 Darley Prix Morny (2yo Colts & Fillies) (Turf) (Group 1) at Deauville (FR), won by Lady Aurelia (USA) (2/7F).

What time was the first race on 21 August 2016?

The first race was the 11:35 Prix Paris-Turf at Lignieres; the last was the 5:45 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Fillies Handicap at Curragh (IRE).

Racing Results

Sunday 21 August 2016

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39 races were run across 7 meetings on 21 August 2016: Brighton, Chelmsford (AW), Curragh (IRE), Deauville (FR), Lignieres, Royan La Palmyre (FR) and Worcester.

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

2:00 deliveroo.co.uk Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5½f Lord Clenaghcastle (IRE) 7/2
2:30 Harringtons Lettings Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5½f King Crimson (GB) 5/1
3:00 Genting Casino Brighton Maiden Stakes (Plus 10 Race) Flat · Class 4 · 7f Novoman (IRE) 4/11F
3:30 British Stallions Studs EBF Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f Jawaayiz (GB) 3/1
4:00 lovefairs.com Antiques Fair 28th Aug Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f Maria's Choice (IRE) 16/1
4:30 Fright Festival Brighton 29th Oct Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f Upavon (GB) 5/4F
5:00 Harringtons Lettings Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m Cricklewood Green (USA) 6/4F

Brighton racecourse statistics →

Chelmsford (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

2:10 toteplacepot Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f Roys Dream (GB) 6/1
2:40 toteexacta Maiden Stakes (Plus 10 Race) Flat · Class 4 · 7f Hajaj (IRE) 16/1
3:10 totetrifecta Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m Misty Lord (IRE) 7/2
3:40 toteswinger Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f Magnus Maximus (GB) 5/1
4:10 totepool Live Info Download Our App Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f Top Boy (GB) 7/1
4:40 totepool Racing's Biggest Supporter Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6f Ballyfarsoon (IRE) 10/1
5:10 Follow Us @chelmsfordcrc On Twitter Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f Beauty Sleep (IRE) 4/1

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Curragh (IRE) Yielding To Soft · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

2:15 At The Races Nursery Handicap (Plus 10 Race) Flat · 6f I'm The Conquist (GB) 13/2
2:45 Galileo European Breeders Fund Futurity Stakes Flat · 7f Churchill (IRE) 1/4F
3:15 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden (Plus 10 Race) Flat · 7f Sunshine Rising (FR) 11/1
3:45 Kilfrush Stud Royal Whip Stakes Flat · 1m 2f Success Days (IRE) 10/1
4:15 Breast Cancer Research Debutante Stakes Flat · 7f Rhododendron (IRE) 11/8F
4:45 Luke & Nellie Comer Apprentice Handicap Flat · 1m Flying Fairies (IRE) 4/1
5:15 Breast Cancer Research Maiden Flat · 1m 2f Big Ben (GB) 13/8F
5:45 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Fillies Handicap Flat · 1m 4f Morga (IRE) 16/1

Curragh racecourse statistics →

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

1:05 Prix de Beuzeville (Claimer) (4yo+) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f See You Soon (FR) EvensF
1:35 Prix de Pretreville (Maiden) (2yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 6f Facilitate (GB) 3/1
2:15 Darley Grand Handicap de la Manche (3yo+) (Turf) Flat · 2m Zambeso (FR) 67/10
2:45 Darley Prix Morny (2yo Colts & Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 6f Lady Aurelia (USA) 2/7F
3:20 Darley Prix Jean Romanet (4yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f Speedy Boarding (GB) 6/1
3:55 Darley Prix Kergorlay (3yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m 7f Nearly Caught (IRE) 7/1
4:35 Prix de Brevedent (Handicap) (3yo+) (Turf) Flat · 2m Beshara (FR) 221/10
5:15 Prix de Vire (Conditions) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 6f Gold Vibe (IRE) 13/10F

Deauville racecourse statistics →

Lignieres Good · 1 race · France

11:35 Prix Paris-Turf (Prix de Chateaumeillant) (AQPS) Flat · 2m½f Class Conti (FR) 31/5

Lignieres racecourse statistics →

Royan La Palmyre (FR) Good · Turf · 1 race · France

4:00 Prix De Saint Palais Sur Mer (Conditions Race) (Turf) Flat · 1m6½f Prince Ali (FR) 47/10

Royan La Palmyre racecourse statistics →

Worcester Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

2:20 toteplacepot Six Places In Six Races Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m½f Stephanie Frances (IRE) 4/9F
2:50 totepool Chip & Pin Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m½f Croco Bay (IRE) 6/1
3:20 totequadpot Four Places In Four Races Intermediate Open National Hunt Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m Loud And Clear (GB) 7/1
3:50 totepool Live Info Download The App Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m Suffice (IRE) 7/1
4:20 totetrifecta Pick The 1 2 3 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f Forever Field (IRE) 9/4
4:50 toteexacta Pick The 1st And 2nd Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m Ginger Fizz (GB) 6/1
5:20 Collect Any totepool Winnings At Betfred Shops Conditional Jockeys Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f Beneficial Joe (IRE) 2/1F

Worcester racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 39 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 favourites12 of 38 won31.6% · 38 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 £9.91Staked £38.00, returned £28.09 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBeshara (FR) 221/10The 4:35 Prix de Brevedent at Deauville (FR)
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Brighton	3	7	7	—
Chelmsford (AW)	0	6	7	0 of 2 won
Curragh (IRE)	3	8	8	—
Deauville (FR)	3	8	8	—
Lignieres	0	1	1	—
Royan La Palmyre (FR)	1	1	1	—
Worcester	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 21 August 2016?: 39 races across 7 meetings were run on 21 August 2016: Brighton (7 races), Chelmsford (AW) (7 races), Curragh (IRE) (8 races), Deauville (FR) (8 races), Lignieres (1 race), Royan La Palmyre (FR) (1 race) and Worcester (7 races). That is Brighton, Chelmsford (AW) and Worcester in Great Britain; Curragh (IRE) in Ireland; Deauville (FR), Lignieres and Royan La Palmyre (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 21 August 2016?: Brighton: Good To Firm (Turf); Chelmsford (AW): Standard (AW); Curragh (IRE): Yielding To Soft (Turf); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Lignieres: Good; Royan La Palmyre (FR): Good (Turf); Worcester: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 21 August 2016?: Outright favourites won 12 of 38 on 21 August 2016 (31.6%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £38.00 and returned £28.09 — a loss of £9.91. 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 Beshara (FR) at 221/10 in the 4:35 Prix de Brevedent at Deauville (FR).
What was the feature race on 21 August 2016?: The feature race was the 2:45 Darley Prix Morny (2yo Colts & Fillies) (Turf) (Group 1) at Deauville (FR), won by Lady Aurelia (USA) (2/7F).
What time was the first race on 21 August 2016?: The first race was the 11:35 Prix Paris-Turf at Lignieres; the last was the 5:45 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Fillies Handicap at Curragh (IRE).