What horse racing was on 16 August 2019?

58 races across 9 meetings were run on 16 August 2019: Chelmsford City (AW) (8 races), Clairefontaine (FR) (1 race), Curragh (8 races), Newbury (7 races), Newmarket (6 races), Nottingham (7 races), Thirsk (7 races), Tramore (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Chelmsford City (AW), Newbury, Newmarket, Nottingham, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Clairefontaine (FR) in France; Curragh and Tramore 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 August 2019?

Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Clairefontaine (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Curragh: Soft (Turf); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf); Newmarket: Good (Turf); Nottingham: Soft (Turf); Thirsk: Soft (Turf); Tramore: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 16 August 2019?

Outright favourites won 12 of 52 on 16 August 2019 (23.1%); joint favourites won 3 of 12. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £52.00 and returned £35.96 — a loss of £16.04. 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 I'll Be Good (GB) at 25/1 in the 4:55 Ladies' Day At thirskraces Saturday 7th September Book Now Handicap at Thirsk (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 16 August 2019?

The feature race was the 6:15 Comer Group International Irish St Leger Trial Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Curragh, won by Southern France (IRE) (5/2F).

What time was the first race on 16 August 2019?

The first race was the 12:45 Prix Equidarmor - TRM at Clairefontaine (FR); the last was the 9:15 Ministry Of Sound The Annual Classical Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 16 August 2019

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58 races were run across 9 meetings on 16 August 2019: Chelmsford City (AW), Clairefontaine (FR), Curragh, Newbury, Newmarket, Nottingham, Thirsk, Tramore and Wolverhampton (AW).

Chelmsford City (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races · Great Britain

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

5:40 Bet toteplacepot At totesport.com Maiden Auction Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 5 ran
1. 11. Banmi (IRE)4/1Won by half a length · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Mohamed Moubarak
2. 24. Restless Endeavour (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Looks Good (IRE)7/2
4. 43. Collette (IRE)10/11 fav
6:10 Bet toteexacta At totesport.com Novice Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 16. Reassure (GB)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Georgia Cox · T: William Haggas
2. 21. Cool Sphere (USA)4/9 fav
3. 32. Too Hard To Hold (IRE)8/1
6:40 Bet totequadpot At totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 11. Furious (GB)3/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Oisin Murphy · T: David Simcock
2. 23. Probability (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Concierge (IRE)4/1
7:10 Bet totetrifecta At totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 19. Blue De Vega (GER)6/1Won by a neck · J: P J McDonald · T: Robert Cowell
2. 28. Puds (GB)6/1
3. 31. Tropics (USA)8/1
4. 62. Caspian Prince (IRE)3/1 fav
7:45 Bet toteswinger At totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 13. Yattwee (USA)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Callum Shepherd · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 29. Nicklaus (GB)5/1
3. 31. Ambassadorial (USA)8/1
4. 54. Mubhij (IRE)9/2 fav
8:15 Bet totescoop6 At totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 15. Victory Command (IRE)11/4Won by a length · J: P J McDonald · T: Mark Johnston
2. 23. Lexington Empire (GB)4/1
3. 31. Lush Life (IRE)8/1
4. 54. Herculean (GB)6/4 fav
8:45 Ministry Of Sound The Annual Classical Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 16. Sandy Steve (GB)6/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Stuart Williams
2. 21. Fair Power (IRE)11/4
3. 34. Rainbow Jazz (IRE)7/1
9:15 Ministry Of Sound The Annual Classical Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 13. Muraaqeb (GB)7/2Won by a head · J: Joshua Bryan · T: Milton Bradley
2. 210. Chakrii (IRE)4/1
3. 34. Pike Corner Cross (IRE)8/1
4. 46. Blowing Dixie (GB)5/2 fav

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Clairefontaine (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 0 of 1 · Biggest winner 101/10

12:45 Prix Equidarmor - TRM (Claimer) (2yo) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 12 ran
1. 18. Silencious (FR)101/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Hugo Besnier · T: S Cerulis
2. 22. Another Planet (FR)61/10
3. 34. Gin Gembre (FR)61/10
4. 41. Makeno (FR)21/10 fav

Clairefontaine racecourse statistics →

Curragh Soft · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 12/1

4:40 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden (Plus 10) Flat · 7f · 29 ran
1. 122. Brook On Fifth (IRE)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Donnacha O'Brien · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 27. Turquoise Alpha (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 324. Champers Elysees (IRE)40/1
5:10 Luke And Nellie Comer Memorial Nursery Handicap (Plus 10) Flat · 6f · 9 ran
1. 19. Chrysalism (IRE)6/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Alan Persse · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 22. For The Trees (IRE)5/1
3. 38. In From The Cold (IRE)7/2 fav
5:45 Ryans Cleaning Event Specialist Curragh Stakes (Listed) Flat · 5f · 6 ran
1. 17. Millisle (IRE)11/2Won by half a length · J: Shane Foley · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 25. Isabeau (IRE)13/2
3. 36. Lil Grey (IRE)11/8 fav
6:15 Comer Group International Irish St Leger Trial Stakes (Group 3) Flat · 1m 6f · 6 ran
1. 14. Southern France (IRE)5/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 23. Downdraft (IRE)11/2
3. 31. Master Of Reality (IRE)3/1
6:45 Royal Whip Stakes (Group 3) Flat · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 12. Buckhurst (IRE)11/2Won by a head · J: Donnacha O'Brien · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 25. Leo De Fury (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Guaranteed (IRE)12/1
4. 43. Sir Dragonet (IRE)4/9 fav
7:15 Launch Of The Irish Derby - 'More Than A Race' On TG4 Handicap Flat · 1m 2f · 24 ran
1. 17. Ultra Pride (IRE)8/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Robbie Colgan · T: Ms Sheila Lavery
2. 24. Takarengo (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Belle Cora (IRE)12/1
4. 1217. Ozone (IRE)5/1 fav
7:50 Derek O'Sullivan Memorial Apprentice Handicap (45-70) Flat · 1m · 22 ran
1. 16. Acari (IRE)12/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Killian Leonard · T: Garry Caldwell
2. 210. Kudbegood (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Dare To Flare (IRE)16/1
4. 1815. Musalsal (IRE)6/1 fav
8:20 TRM Kurasyn Handicap Flat · 6f · 14 ran
1. 14. Make A Challenge (IRE)10/1Won by a neck · J: Joe Doyle · T: Denis Gerard Hogan
2. 213. Master Matt (GB)7/2 fav
3. 39. Aurora Eclipse (IRE)9/1

Curragh racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

1:50 Unibet EBF Maiden Stakes (Str) (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 110. Quadrilateral (GB)7/2Won by a neck · J: Jason Watson · T: Roger Charlton
2. 24. Mambo Nights (IRE)14/1
3. 37. Ottoman Court (GB)8/11 fav
2:25 Christopher Smith Associates Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 19. Gin Palace (GB)12/1Won by a head · J: Charles Bishop · T: Eve Johnson Houghton
2. 210. Canal Rocks (GB)7/1
3. 38. Medieval (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
2:55 Energy Check Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 5f 61y · 6 ran
1. 12. Frontispiece (GB)13/2Dead heat with Emenem (GB) · J: Kieran Shoemark · T: Amanda Perrett
2. 14. Emenem (GB)8/1
3. 33. Mandalayan (IRE)14/1
4. 47. War Brigade (FR)5/2 fav
3:30 Byerley Stud Stakes (Fillies' Listed) (Registered As The St Hugh's Stakes) Flat · Class 1 · 5f 34y · 10 ran
1. 112. Orlaith (IRE)14/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Iain Jardine
2. 22. Al Raya (GB)4/1
3. 36. Dr Simpson (FR)5/1
4. 71. Good Vibes (GB)3/1 fav
4:00 Pepper Pink Gin Nursery Flat · Class 4 · 5f 34y · 6 ran
1. 17. Bushtucker Trial (IRE)3/1 favWon by a neck · J: Clifford Lee · T: Michael Bell
2. 24. Shammah (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Dark Optimist (IRE)9/1
4:35 Tom Mitchell 65th Birthday British EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 13. Game And Set (GB)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: David Probert · T: Andrew Balding
2. 26. Star In The Making (GB)2/1 fav
3. 37. Woodhouse (GB)9/2
5:05 Mobile Pimm's Bars Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f · 10 ran
1. 15. Kheros (GB)20/1Won by a head · J: Pierre-Louis Jamin · T: Archie Watson
2. 211. Freckles (GB)10/1
3. 36. Skyman (GB)5/1
4. 54. Saikung (IRE)7/2 fav

Newbury racecourse statistics →

Newmarket Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 16/1

5:15 WSG Sports Signage British EBF Novice Auction Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 113. Ten Thousand Stars (GB)16/1Won by half a length · J: Barry McHugh · T: Adrian Nicholls
2. 210. Hashtagmetoo (USA)3/1
3. 35. Take Me To The Sky (GB)14/1
4. 41. Swinley Forest (IRE)6/4 fav
5:50 Wsg Sports Signage Supports superjosh Charity Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 110. Cent Flying (GB)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Martin Dwyer · T: William Muir
2. 24. Hart Stopper (GB)8/1
3. 39. That's Not Me (IRE)6/1
4. 88. Han Solo Berger (IRE)9/2 fav
6:20 Heath Court Hotel British EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 17. Sound Of Cannons (GB)5/1Won by a head · J: Liam Keniry · T: Brian Meehan
2. 24. Discovery Island (GB)5/2 jt-fav
3. 36. Shandoz (GB)15/2
6:50 Firestone Building Products Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 14. Calvados Spirit (GB)7/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Richard Fahey
2. 25. Mutadaawel (IRE)6/1
3. 312. Catch My Breath (GB)5/1
7:20 Firestone Rubbergard Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 12. Allegiant (USA)5/2 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Stuart Williams
2. 26. Water's Edge (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Indomeneo (GB)7/1
7:55 Firestone Rubbercover Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 14. Humble Gratitude (GB)5/1Won by half a length · J: Cieren Fallon · T: Ian Williams
2. 26. Pinnata (IRE)10/3
3. 32. Enigmatic (IRE)11/4 fav

Newmarket (July) racecourse statistics →

Nottingham Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:00 MansionBet EBF Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f 18y · 7 ran
1. 12. Danyah (IRE)11/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Owen Burrows
2. 27. Upstate New York (IRE)12/1
3. 35. Romantic Combo (IRE)20/1
4. 41. Clan Royale (GB)11/8 fav
2:35 MansionBet Beaten By A Head Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 8y · 9 ran
1. 18. One Boy (IRE)2/1 jt-favWon by a head · J: Jason Hart · T: Paul Midgley
2. 26. Valentino Sunrise (GB)2/1 jt-fav
3. 37. Tizwotitiz (GB)14/1
3:05 MansionBet Best Odds Guaranteed Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 75y · 7 ran
1. 15. Ghaly (GB)4/6 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 26. Olympic Conqueror (IRE)11/1
3. 33. Court Order (GB)9/4
3:40 MansionBet Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 75y · 8 ran
1. 12. Romola (GB)10/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 24. Queen Penn (GB)8/1
3. 36. Classic Charm (GB)9/4 fav
4:10 MansionBet Colwick Cup Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 6f · 8 ran
1. 18. Laafy (USA)2/1 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 23. Not So Sleepy (GB)4/1
3. 37. Rochester House (IRE)10/3
4:45 British Stallion Studs Ebf Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 50y · 5 ran
1. 14. Ojooba (GB)11/4Won by 5 lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Owen Burrows
2. 26. Empress Ali (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Red Hot (FR)9/2
4. 57. Teodora De Vega (IRE)11/8 fav
5:20 Aja Novice Flat Amateur Riders' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 50y · 9 ran
1. 13. Gravity Wave (IRE)6/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Miss Imogen Mathias · T: John Flint
2. 25. Elsie Violet (IRE)8/1
3. 310. Dolly Dupree (GB)10/1
4. 41. Dark Devil (IRE)9/4 fav

Nottingham racecourse statistics →

Thirsk Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

4:55 Ladies' Day At thirskraces Saturday 7th September Book Now Handicap (Lady Amateurs) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 17 ran
1. 114. I'll Be Good (GB)25/1Won by a length · J: Amie Waugh · T: Alan Berry
2. 23. Mr Greenlight (GB)10/1
3. 31. B Fifty Two (IRE)7/1
4. 58. Patrick (IRE)6/1 fav
5:25 British EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 14 ran
1. 112. Three Coins (GB)6/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Richard Fahey
2. 211. Soaring Star (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 315. Poet's Lady (GB)25/1
5:55 Scouting For Girls - Live Tonight At thirskraces Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 111. Ey Up Its Mick (GB)9/1Won by a short head · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Tony Coyle
2. 21. Alotabottle (GB)9/4 fav
3. 37. Primeiro Boy (IRE)22/1
6:30 Irish Stallion Farms Ebf Novice Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 16. Montatham (GB)1/3 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: William Haggas
2. 25. Mogsy (IRE)9/4
3. 31. Itmakesyouthink (GB)25/1
7:00 Dearnleys High Quality Solar Shading Solutions Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 18. Our Little Pony (GB)5/1 jt-favWon by 3 lengths · J: Faye McManoman · T: Lawrence Mullaney
2. 24. Music Society (IRE)5/1 jt-fav
3. 35. Show Palace (GB)10/1
7:30 Cliff Stud Rearing Winners Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 218y · 9 ran
1. 11. Spiorad (IRE)11/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: David O'Meara
2. 29. Al Erayg (IRE)3/1
3. 312. Zip (GB)16/1
8:05 Thirsk Racecourse - Ideal Venue For Indoor & Outdoor Events Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 8y · 13 ran
1. 15. Near Kettering (GB)9/2Won by half a length · J: Cam Hardie · T: Sam England
2. 29. Dew Pond (GB)7/1
3. 313. Half Bolly (GB)25/1
4. 47. True Romance (IRE)6/4 fav

Thirsk racecourse statistics →

Tramore Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

5:00 EY Chase Chase · 2m 5f 100y · 4 ran
1. 12. Westland Row (IRE)6/4Won by 5 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 25. Rebel Turn (IRE)20/1
3. F1. Pylonthepressure (IRE) · fellEvens fav
5:30 MM Halley & Son Solicitors Handicap Chase (0-95) Chase · 2m 5f 100y · 14 ran
1. 13. Whoyakodding (GB)13/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: G Ahern
2. 21. Shes Flat Tothemat (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 39. Rudy Catrail (IRE)9/1
6:00 Noel Ryan Tree Surgeon Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f 100y · 14 ran
1. 113. Sweet Sting (IRE)25/1Won by a short head · J: Brian Hayes · T: Michael J Bowe
2. 26. My First Symphony (IRE)14/1
3. 311. Fake Media (IRE)10/1
6:35 Assembly Techniques Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m 4f 100y · 13 ran
1. 14. Cusp Of Carabelli (IRE)10/3 favWon by a length · J: J J Slevin · T: David M O'Brien
2. 213. Basil's Boy (IRE)9/1
3. 32. Cappacon (IRE)7/1
7:05 Definite Ruby Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 18. Think Positive (IRE)3/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 214. Roney (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 310. Alice O'byrne (IRE)8/1
7:35 ELC Laser Group Mares Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m · 8 ran
1. 18. Josephina (IRE)7/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Sean O'Keeffe · T: Anthony Mullins
2. 27. Imperial Choice (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 32. Ayr Of Elegance (GB)7/1
8:10 Brennan's Pharmacy Flat Race Flat · 2m · 8 ran
1. 15. Getaway Gorgeous (IRE)1/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 27. Mystery Stowaway (IRE)9/2
3. 38. The Girl That Sang (IRE)16/1

Tramore racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:40 Support Miss Gargar In The First Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 20y · 12 ran
1. 14. Lysander Belle (IRE)10/3Won by 1½ lengths · J: Callum Shepherd · T: Sophie Leech
2. 23. Casarubina (IRE)16/1
3. 36. Miss Gargar (GB)10/1
4. 45. Maid Millie (GB)9/4 fav
2:10 Join The British Racing Club Today Nursery Flat · Class 6 · 5f 21y · 10 ran
1. 18. Queenoftheclyde (IRE)6/1Won by half a length · J: Harrison Shaw · T: K R Burke
2. 23. Call Me Cheers (GB)18/1
3. 32. Ma Boy Harris (IRE)6/1
4. 61. Beignet (IRE)3/1 fav
2:45 Spillard Safety Systems Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 21y · 8 ran
1. 18. Dream House (GB)14/1Won by a neck · J: Duran Fentiman · T: Tim Easterby
2. 27. Thegreyvtrain (GB)25/1
3. 32. Scale Force (GB)5/2 fav
3:15 BRC Is Turning Fans Into Owners Nursery Flat · Class 4 · 7f 36y · 3 ran
1. 11. Above (FR)11/10 jt-favWon by 6 lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Archie Watson
2. 23. Dark Silver (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Rich Belief (GB)11/10 jt-fav
3:50 Visit The britishracingclub.com EBF Maiden Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 142y · 8 ran
1. 13. Dubai Souq (IRE)15/8Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Cieren Fallon · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 24. Mass Media (GB)7/2
3. 32. Dark Heart (GB)12/1
4. 46. Star Of Wells (IRE)6/4 fav
4:20 Follow On Twitter britracingclub Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 104y · 9 ran
1. 16. Shrewdness (GB)11/4Won by 3½ lengths · J: Tom Marquand · T: William Haggas
2. 27. Prairie Spy (IRE)9/1
3. 35. Alma Linda (GB)5/2 fav
4:50 Follow On Facebook At britishracingclub Fillies' Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 104y · 9 ran
1. 11. Sweet Promise (GB)15/8Won by 3 lengths · J: Tom Marquand · T: James Fanshawe
2. 26. Maximum Effect (GB)6/5 fav
3. 34. Dubai Discovery (USA)5/2

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 58 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 52 won23.1% · 52 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 £16.04Staked £52.00, returned £35.96 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerI'll Be Good (GB) 25/1The 4:55 Ladies' Day At thirskraces Saturday 7th September Book Now Handicap at Thirsk · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites3 of 12 won25.0% · 6 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chelmsford City (AW)	2	8	8	—
Clairefontaine (FR)	0	1	1	—
Curragh	1	8	8	—
Newbury	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Newmarket	2	5	6	0 of 2 won
Nottingham	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Thirsk	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Tramore	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	0	6	7	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 August 2019?: 58 races across 9 meetings were run on 16 August 2019: Chelmsford City (AW) (8 races), Clairefontaine (FR) (1 race), Curragh (8 races), Newbury (7 races), Newmarket (6 races), Nottingham (7 races), Thirsk (7 races), Tramore (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Chelmsford City (AW), Newbury, Newmarket, Nottingham, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Clairefontaine (FR) in France; Curragh and Tramore 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 August 2019?: Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Clairefontaine (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Curragh: Soft (Turf); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf); Newmarket: Good (Turf); Nottingham: Soft (Turf); Thirsk: Soft (Turf); Tramore: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 16 August 2019?: Outright favourites won 12 of 52 on 16 August 2019 (23.1%); joint favourites won 3 of 12. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £52.00 and returned £35.96 — a loss of £16.04. 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 I'll Be Good (GB) at 25/1 in the 4:55 Ladies' Day At thirskraces Saturday 7th September Book Now Handicap at Thirsk (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 16 August 2019?: The feature race was the 6:15 Comer Group International Irish St Leger Trial Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Curragh, won by Southern France (IRE) (5/2F).
What time was the first race on 16 August 2019?: The first race was the 12:45 Prix Equidarmor - TRM at Clairefontaine (FR); the last was the 9:15 Ministry Of Sound The Annual Classical Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).