What horse racing was on 16 January 2018?

17 races across 3 meetings were run on 16 January 2018: Hereford (8 races), Kempton (AW) (8 races) and Pau (1 race). That is Hereford and Kempton (AW) in Great Britain; Pau 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 16 January 2018?

Hereford: Soft (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Pau: Heavy.

How did the favourites do on 16 January 2018?

Outright favourites won 5 of 16 on 16 January 2018 (31.3%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £16.00 and returned £11.63 — a loss of £4.37. 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 Argus (IRE) at 20/1 in the 8:10 Racing UK HD Handicap at Kempton (AW).

What time was the first race on 16 January 2018?

The first race was the 12:20 myracing.com For Free Hereford Tips Juvenile Maiden Hurdle at Hereford; the last was the 8:10 Racing UK HD Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Tuesday 16 January 2018

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17 races were run across 3 meetings on 16 January 2018: Hereford, Kempton (AW) and Pau.

Hereford Soft · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

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

12:20 myracing.com For Free Hereford Tips Juvenile Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 53y · 10 ran
1. 19. Royale Zanzibar (FR)12/1Won by half a length · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Tom Symonds
2. 25. Nigh Or Never (IRE)12/1
3. 311. Spirit Of Rome (IRE)5/1
4. 610. Sable Island (IRE)2/1 fav
12:50 myracing.com Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 147y · 11 ran
1. 17. Rock My Style (IRE)9/5 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Warren Greatrex
2. 28. Sunset Showdown (IRE)2/1
3. 36. Piton Pete (IRE)4/1
1:25 myracing.com Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 147y · 10 ran
1. 13. Carole's Vigilante (IRE)1/3 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 25. Jimmy Bell (GB)50/1
3. 37. Murphy's Nails (GB)9/1
2:00 Follow myracingtips On Twitter Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 44y · 13 ran
1. 113. Clondaw Rigger (IRE)7/1Won by 18 lengths · J: Ben Poste · T: Katy Price
2. 21. The Kings Writ (IRE)11/2
3. 32. Baron Du Plessis (FR)7/2 fav
2:30 myracing.com For Free Bets And Tips Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 5f 163y · 11 ran
1. 13. Colt Lightning (IRE)15/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tom Scudamore · T: Tom Lacey
2. 210. Odello (GB)8/1
3. 311. Ring Minella (IRE)66/1
3:05 myracing.com Free Tips Every Day Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 147y · 10 ran
1. 110. Cougar Kid (IRE)12/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Miss Brodie Hampson · T: John O'Shea
2. 29. Castafiore (USA)9/1
3. 31. Seymour Star (GB)14/1
4. PU3. Carlos Du Fruitier (FR) · pulled up5/2 fav
3:40 myracing.com Festival Preview Evening on 1st March Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 2f 208y · 13 ran
1. 16. Yorgonnahearmeroar (IRE)8/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Dave Crosse · T: Henry Oliver
2. 214. Pembroke House (GB)16/1
3. 310. Looks Like Power (IRE)15/2
4. 44. Ratify (GB)3/1 fav
4:10 myracing.com Back In March Standard NH Flat Race (Conditional Jockeys'/Amateur Riders') NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 53y · 9 ran
1. 13. Brewin'upastorm (IRE)6/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Fergus Gregory · T: Olly Murphy
2. 21. Portrush Ted (IRE)5/2
3. 32. Blue Flight (FR)11/4

Hereford racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 20/1

4:35 Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 13. Mercers (GB)10/1Won by a head · J: Jason Watson · T: Paddy Butler
2. 210. Burauq (GB)10/1
3. 39. Olaudah (GB)Evens fav
5:10 Better Odds With Matchbook Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 14. Baltic Prince (IRE)9/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Tony Carroll
2. 23. Interlink (USA)40/1
3. 314. Mezmaar (GB)12/1
4. 111. Tavener (GB)3/1 fav
5:40 Matchbook VIP Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 18. Lucymai (GB)10/1Won by a length · J: Jack Duern · T: Dean Ivory
2. 27. Eljaddaaf (IRE)6/1
3. 311. Call Out Loud (GB)33/1
4. 75. Makaarim (GB)13/8 fav
6:10 Matchbook Casino Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 11. Bachelor (IRE)7/1Won by a neck · J: Fran Berry · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 26. Passing Clouds (GB)16/1
3. 35. Surfa Rosa (GB)6/1
4. 52. Dream Mount (IRE)10/3 fav
6:40 Matchbook Betting Podcast Conditions Stakes (Qualifier) (Plus 10) Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 5 ran
1. 11. Corinthia Knight (IRE)Evens favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Edward Greatrex · T: Archie Watson
2. 22. Danzan (IRE)6/4
3. 35. Hello Girl (GB)50/1
7:10 Smarter Bets With Matchbook Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 219y · 10 ran
1. 112. General Brook (IRE)15/2Won by half a length · J: Rossa Ryan · T: John O'Shea
2. 23. Hold Hands (GB)8/1
3. 34. Diamond Reflection (IRE)40/1
4. 61. Howardian Hills (IRE)5/2 fav
7:40 Smarter Bets With Matchbook Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 219y · 13 ran
1. 112. Iley Boy (GB)2/1 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Ben Curtis · T: John Gallagher
2. 214. Hi There Silver (IRE)10/1
3. 313. Koubba (IRE)17/2
8:10 Racing UK HD Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 7f 218y · 11 ran
1. 12. Argus (IRE)20/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Liam Keniry · T: Alexandra Dunn
2. 29. Aumerle (GB)11/4 fav
3. 34. Ardamir (FR)7/2

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

Pau Heavy · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 0 of 1 · Biggest winner 43/5

1:20 Prix du Pic du Midi (Handicap Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 6 ran
1. 1L'Aubade (FR)43/5Won by 2½ lengths · J: Kevin Nabet · T: D Sourdeau De Beauregard
2. 2Kazarov (FR)11/1
3. 3Buck's Bankable (FR)43/10
4. 4Daddy Banbou (FR)9/5 fav

Pau racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 17 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 favourites5 of 16 won31.3% · 16 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 £4.37Staked £16.00, returned £11.63 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerArgus (IRE) 20/1The 8:10 Racing UK HD Handicap at Kempton (AW)
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Hereford	3	7	8	0 of 2 won
Kempton (AW)	2	8	8	—
Pau	0	1	1	—

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 January 2018?: 17 races across 3 meetings were run on 16 January 2018: Hereford (8 races), Kempton (AW) (8 races) and Pau (1 race). That is Hereford and Kempton (AW) in Great Britain; Pau 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 16 January 2018?: Hereford: Soft (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Pau: Heavy.
How did the favourites do on 16 January 2018?: Outright favourites won 5 of 16 on 16 January 2018 (31.3%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £16.00 and returned £11.63 — a loss of £4.37. 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 Argus (IRE) at 20/1 in the 8:10 Racing UK HD Handicap at Kempton (AW).
What time was the first race on 16 January 2018?: The first race was the 12:20 myracing.com For Free Hereford Tips Juvenile Maiden Hurdle at Hereford; the last was the 8:10 Racing UK HD Handicap at Kempton (AW).