What horse racing was on 16 December 2016?

46 races across 6 meetings were run on 16 December 2016: Ascot (6 races), Deauville (FR) (10 races), Dundalk (AW) (8 races), Newcastle (AW) (7 races), Uttoxeter (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Ascot, Newcastle (AW), Uttoxeter and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France; Dundalk (AW) 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 16 December 2016?

Ascot: Good To Soft (Turf); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Uttoxeter: Heavy (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 16 December 2016?

Outright favourites won 11 of 39 on 16 December 2016 (28.2%); joint favourites won 4 of 14. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £27.79 — a loss of £11.21. 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 Doc Sportello (IRE) at 66/1 in the 3:20 Betway Claiming Stakes at Newcastle (AW).

What was the feature race on 16 December 2016?

The feature race was the 1:55 Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices' Hurdle (Registered As The Kennel Gate) (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Ascot, won by Capitaine (FR) (9/1).

What time was the first race on 16 December 2016?

The first race was the 10:50 Prix de Mondeville at Deauville (FR); the last was the 9:00 Fund Raising Made Easy At Dundalk Handicap at Dundalk (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 16 December 2016

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46 races were run across 6 meetings on 16 December 2016: Ascot, Deauville (FR), Dundalk (AW), Newcastle (AW), Uttoxeter and Wolverhampton (AW).

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/1

12:45 Winning Post Bookmakers Bristol 'national Hunt' Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f 141y · 8 ran
1. 18. Topofthegame (IRE)15/8 favWon by a short head · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Criq Rock (FR)9/4
3. 31. Alpha Male (FR)6/1
1:20 Stella Artois Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 192y · 7 ran
1. 16. Red Devil Star (IRE)6/1Won by a neck · J: Jack Sherwood · T: Suzy Smith
2. 22. Champagne At Tara (GB)5/1
3. 34. I'dliketheoption (IRE)4/1 fav
1:55 Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices' Hurdle (Registered As The Kennel Gate) (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 1m 7f 152y · 6 ran
1. 11. Capitaine (FR)9/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 26. Captain Forez (FR)9/2
3. 33. Keep In Line (GER)7/2
4. 52. Thomas Campbell (GB)5/2 fav
2:30 Mitie Noel Novices' Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 5f 8y · 4 ran
1. 11. Politologue (FR)10/11 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. Rock The Kasbah (IRE)15/8
3. 33. Royal Vacation (IRE)8/1
3:05 Mitie Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f 141y · 12 ran
1. 14. Kalondra (IRE)7/1Won by a length · J: Sean Corby · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 27. Abbreviate (GER)10/1
3. 312. City Supreme (IRE)10/1
4. F9. Ballyarthur (IRE) · fell7/4 fav
3:40 Neptune Investment Management Championship Standard Open NH Flat Race (Listed) NH Flat · Class 1 · 1m 7f 152y · 12 ran
1. 113. Western Ryder (IRE)8/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Warren Greatrex
2. 27. Imperial Eloquence (IRE)13/2
3. 32. Bang On Frankie (IRE)20/1
4. 65. Claimantakinforgan (FR)3/1 fav

Ascot racecourse statistics →

Deauville (FR) Standard · AW · 10 races · France

Outright favs won 2 of 9 · Biggest winner 29/1

10:50 Prix de Mondeville (Maiden) (2yo) (Polytrack) Flat · 6½f · 12 ran
1. 16. Battle In Seattle (FR)29/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Antoine Hamelin · T: A Kleinkorres
2. 29. Go Milady (FR)89/10
3. 312. Berouyine (FR)16/5
4. 81. Poulfos (FR)31/10 fav
11:25 Prix de Grandouet (Claimer) (4yo+) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 14 ran
1. 19. Le Depute (FR)11/5 favWon by a head · J: Cyrille Stefan · T: S Wattel
2. 213. Diway (FR)43/5
3. 33. See You Soon (FR)77/10
11:55 Prix de Giberville (Maiden) (2yo) (Polytrack) Flat · 7½f · 16 ran
1. 12. Prost (GER)117/10Won by a head · J: Gregory Benoist · T: Ed Vaughan
2. 28. Desert Strom (IRE)14/1
3. 33. Black Poweer (FR)3/1 fav
12:25 Prix des Cottages (Handicap) (3yo) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 16 ran
1. 17. Komodo (FR)103/10Won by a nose · J: Mlle Isis Magnin · T: F Vermeulen
2. 29. Snowy Amour (IRE)11/1
3. 35. New Amsterdam (FR)48/10 jt-fav
1:05 Prix des Gentilhommieres (Handicap) (3yo) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 15 ran
1. 11. King's Pack (FR)19/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Adrien Fouassier · T: Alain Couetil
2. 29. Dalstar (FR)5/1
3. 34. Eletot (FR)51/10
4. 78. Champenoise (FR)18/5 fav
1:35 Prix des Manoirs (Handicap) (3yo) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 15 ran
1. 17. Happy Cause (USA)13/1Won by a head · J: Thomas Huet · T: S Cerulis
2. 210. Hawwa (FR)5/1
3. 314. Rochenka (FR)56/1
4. PU5. Lord Of The North (IRE) · pulled up16/5 fav
2:05 Prix de la Tuilerie (Handicap) (4yo+) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 16 ran
1. 15. Taboule (GB)22/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Fabrice Veron · T: Carla O'Halloran
2. 214. Golden Buck (FR)51/10
3. 313. Bubble Brook (FR)42/10 fav
2:40 Prix de la Briqueterie (Handicap) (4yo+) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 16 ran
1. 19. Godric (GB)9/5 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: J Carayon
2. 216. Freedom Tales (FR)37/1
3. 38. Levelyne (FR)33/1
3:10 Prix de la Verrerie (Handicap) (4yo+) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 16 ran
1. 19. Sombre Heros (FR)19/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: Mme Helene Mennessier Martinez
2. 214. Desert Chic (IRE)16/1
3. 312. Destination (FR)14/1
4. 58. Princesse Polia (FR)19/5 fav
3:40 Prix de la Poterie (Handicap) (4yo+) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 15 ran
1. 13. Idle Wheel (FR)51/10Won by 2 lengths · J: Theo Bachelot · T: F-X Belvisi
2. 213. Private (GB)17/1
3. 35. Crysalsa (FR)25/1
4. 514. Adriel (GB)29/10 fav

Deauville racecourse statistics →

Dundalk (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races · Ireland

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

5:30 Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Race (Plus 10) Flat · 5f · 7 ran
1. 13. Alfredo Arcano (IRE)2/1 jt-favWon by a neck · J: Connor King · T: David Marnane
2. 21. Duplication (IRE)9/4
3. 37. Guiding Star (GB)9/1
6:00 Happy Christmas From All At Dundalk Stadium Maiden Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 16. Daybreak Boy (IRE)7/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 210. Ellaria (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 34. Dandy Dude (IRE)16/1
6:30 www.dundalkstadium.com Handicap (45-65) (Div 1) Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 18. Cresendo (IRE)5/2 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 214. Tennesse Waltz (IRE)8/1
3. 35. Our Manekineko (GB)20/1
7:00 www.dundalkstadium.com Handicap (45-65) (Div 2) Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 112. Easy Boy (IRE)4/1 jt-favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Conor Hoban · T: Patrick Martin
2. 29. Teagan Angel (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Manorov (GB)10/1
7:30 Crowne Plaza Hotel Race & Stay Apprentice Handicap Flat · 7f · 14 ran
1. 15. Dance Alone (GB)6/1Won by half a length · J: Donagh O'Connor · T: Damian Joseph English
2. 23. Roachdale House (IRE)9/2 jt-fav
3. 39. World Of Good (GB)14/1
8:00 Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap (45-65) Flat · 6f · 13 ran
1. 19. Chosen Rock (IRE)12/1Won by a short head · J: Sean Davis · T: Peter Casey
2. 21. Mo Henry (GB)15/2
3. 310. Red All Star (IRE)7/2 fav
8:30 Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Awards 2016 Handicap Flat · 6f · 14 ran
1. 114. Geological (IRE)8/1Won by a length · J: Michelle Hamilton · T: Damian Joseph English
2. 25. Shepherd's Purse (GB)7/1
3. 313. Oneoveryou (IRE)16/1
4. 52. Russian Soul (IRE)3/1 fav
9:00 Fund Raising Made Easy At Dundalk Handicap (45-75) Flat · 1m 4f · 14 ran
1. 18. Song Of Love (IRE)12/1Won by a neck · J: Donnacha O'Brien · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 26. Zanjabeel (GB)14/1
3. 31. Brokopondo (IRE)11/2
4. 89. New Direction (IRE)3/1 fav

Dundalk (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 66/1

12:25 32Red.com Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5y · 8 ran
1. 11. Bizzarria (GB)5/2Won by a length · J: Robert Havlin · T: John Gosden
2. 23. Mums The Word (GB)6/4 fav
3. 34. Naupaka (GB)11/2
1:00 32Red.com Nursery Flat · Class 6 · 7f 14y · 7 ran
1. 15. Arthurthedelegator (GB)9/2Won by a short head · J: Nathan Evans · T: Oliver Greenall
2. 24. Dusty Bin (GB)3/1
3. 31. Hotfill (GB)5/1
4. 66. Bruny Island (IRE)9/4 fav
1:35 Betway Marathon Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 2m 56y · 9 ran
1. 19. Stamford Raffles (GB)11/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Jane Chapple-Hyam
2. 21. Zakatal (GB)25/1
3. 35. Aldreth (GB)7/1
4. 47. Dubawi Fifty (GB)5/4 fav
2:10 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 42y · 13 ran
1. 14. Thello (GB)2/1 favWon by a length · J: Louis Steward · T: Garry Moss
2. 22. Bridey's Lettuce (IRE)5/1
3. 310. Swiss Lait (GB)100/1
2:45 Sunbets.co.uk Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 14y · 7 ran
1. 14. Justice Pleasing (GB)2/1 favWon by a length · J: Ben Sanderson · T: Roger Fell
2. 21. Canford Belle (GB)9/2
3. 36. Rosy Ryan (IRE)9/4
3:20 Betway Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 14. Doc Sportello (IRE)66/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Harry Poulton · T: Adam West
2. 23. Intibaah (GB)9/4 fav
3. 36. Among Angels (GB)7/1
3:50 Betway Sprint Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 13 ran
1. 11. Outrage (GB)15/2Won by half a length · J: George Downing · T: Daniel Kubler
2. 26. Foxy Forever (IRE)9/2 jt-fav
3. 35. Royal Mezyan (IRE)9/2 jt-fav

Newcastle (AW) racecourse statistics →

Uttoxeter Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:05 Betfred 'Racing's Biggest Supporter' 'Hands And Heels' Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 207y · 9 ran
1. 13. Like The Sound (FR)14/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Tommy Dowling · T: Charlie Mann
2. 24. Longtown (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Cave Top (IRE)10/1
4. 59. Thisonetime (IRE)Evens fav
12:35 Betfred 'be Part Of The Action' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 12. Wolf Sword (IRE)6/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Danny Cook · T: Sue Smith
2. 26. Ray Diamond (GB)8/1
3. 34. Bredon Hill Lad (GB)7/2
1:10 Betfred 'fred's Festive Giveaway' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 207y · 10 ran
1. 11. Annie Alainn (IRE)10/11 favWon by a length · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 22. Marvellous Monty (IRE)10/1
3. 38. Get In Pat (IRE)8/1
1:45 Betfred 'Watch Sky Sports In Our Shops' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 168y · 11 ran
1. 16. Dalkadam (FR)3/1 jt-favWon by a length · J: Brendan Powell · T: J R Jenkins
2. 28. Aza Run (IRE)8/1
3. 310. Heavenly Promise (IRE)8/1
2:20 Betfred 'wishes You A Merry Christmas' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2y · 7 ran
1. 18. Lord Heathfield (IRE)14/1Won by half a length · J: Kielan Woods · T: Graeme McPherson
2. 21. Brownville (GB)9/4 fav
3. 35. Cailleach Annie (IRE)6/1
2:55 Betfred Lotto '100k Cash Giveaway' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 70y · 11 ran
1. 17. Bryden Boy (IRE)6/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Jennie Candlish
2. 22. Holbrook Park (GB)5/1
3. 33. Belize (GB)14/1
4. 84. Another Frontier (IRE)9/2 fav
3:30 Betfred TV Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 1m 7f 168y · 6 ran
1. 12. De Dollar Man (IRE)7/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Paul Moloney · T: Evan Williams
2. 21. Dead Right (GB)13/8 fav
3. 35. Rock My Style (IRE)4/1

Uttoxeter racecourse statistics →

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

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

3:45 32Red Casino Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 9 ran
1. 11. Mr Minerals (GB)8/11 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: Richard Hughes
2. 25. Petit Filous (GB)7/2
3. 34. Deliberator (GB)11/2
4:15 32Red.com Nursery Flat · Class 4 · 7f 32y · 7 ran
1. 11. Dr Julius No (GB)7/2Won by half a length · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 22. Letmestopyouthere (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Tailor's Row (USA)9/1
4. 73. Red Gunner (GB)15/8 fav
4:45 10 Free At 32Red.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 9 ran
1. 15. Second Thought (IRE)4/11 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: William Haggas
2. 26. Bithynia (IRE)4/1
3. 311. School Run (IRE)8/1
5:15 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f 216y · 11 ran
1. 111. Jordan Sport (GB)11/1Won by half a length · J: William Carson · T: David Simcock
2. 25. Gentlemen (GB)8/1
3. 31. Dougan (GB)3/1 fav
5:45 Betway Sprint Distance Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 5f 20y · 11 ran
1. 16. Secret Bird (IRE)7/2 jt-favWon by 2 lengths · J: Lulu Stanford · T: Dean Ivory
2. 210. Chandresh (GB)9/1
3. 32. Tasaaboq (GB)7/2 jt-fav
6:15 Betway Sprint Distance Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 5f 20y · 11 ran
1. 17. Captain Scooby (GB)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: J F Egan · T: Richard Guest
2. 25. Kodimoor (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 310. Fabulous Flyer (GB)25/1
6:45 Betway App Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 50y · 12 ran
1. 16. Kay Sera (GB)6/1Won by half a length · J: Eoin Walsh · T: Tony Newcombe
2. 21. Hydrant (GB)33/1
3. 35. Canford Thompson (GB)13/8 fav
7:15 Betway Middle Distance Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 103y · 10 ran
1. 15. Kingthistle (GB)4/1Won by a nose · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Ian Williams
2. 23. Heads You Win (GB)33/1
3. 31. Qortaaj (GB)8/1
4. 48. Scribner Creek (IRE)9/4 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 46 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 favourites11 of 39 won28.2% · 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 loss of £11.21Staked £39.00, returned £27.79 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerDoc Sportello (IRE) 66/1The 3:20 Betway Claiming Stakes at Newcastle (AW)
Joint favourites4 of 14 won28.6% · 7 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	2	6	6	—
Deauville (FR)	2	9	10	0 of 2 won
Dundalk (AW)	1	5	8	2 of 6 won
Newcastle (AW)	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Uttoxeter	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	2	7	8	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 16 December 2016?: 46 races across 6 meetings were run on 16 December 2016: Ascot (6 races), Deauville (FR) (10 races), Dundalk (AW) (8 races), Newcastle (AW) (7 races), Uttoxeter (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Ascot, Newcastle (AW), Uttoxeter and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France; Dundalk (AW) 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 16 December 2016?: Ascot: Good To Soft (Turf); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Uttoxeter: Heavy (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 16 December 2016?: Outright favourites won 11 of 39 on 16 December 2016 (28.2%); joint favourites won 4 of 14. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £27.79 — a loss of £11.21. 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 Doc Sportello (IRE) at 66/1 in the 3:20 Betway Claiming Stakes at Newcastle (AW).
What was the feature race on 16 December 2016?: The feature race was the 1:55 Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices' Hurdle (Registered As The Kennel Gate) (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Ascot, won by Capitaine (FR) (9/1).
What time was the first race on 16 December 2016?: The first race was the 10:50 Prix de Mondeville at Deauville (FR); the last was the 9:00 Fund Raising Made Easy At Dundalk Handicap at Dundalk (AW).