What horse racing was on 13 April 2005?

35 races across 5 meetings were run on 13 April 2005: Beverley (7 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Fairyhouse (8 races), Newmarket (8 races) and Saint-Cloud (FR) (5 races). That is Beverley, Cheltenham and Newmarket in Great Britain; Fairyhouse in Ireland; Saint-Cloud (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 13 April 2005?

Beverley: Good (Turf); Cheltenham: Good (Turf); Fairyhouse: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Very Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 13 April 2005?

Outright favourites won 10 of 29 on 13 April 2005 (34.5%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £29.00 and returned £51.33 — a profit of £22.33. 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 Passionately Royal (GB) at 20/1 in the 4:30 Handicap at Beverley (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 13 April 2005?

The feature race was the 2:20 Earl Of Sefton Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Newmarket, won by Norse Dancer (IRE) (10/3F).

What time was the first race on 13 April 2005?

The first race was the 1:05 Prix Astronomie at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 5:35 Fillies' Handicap at Beverley.

Racing Results

Wednesday 13 April 2005

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35 races were run across 5 meetings on 13 April 2005: Beverley, Cheltenham, Fairyhouse, Newmarket and Saint-Cloud (FR).

Beverley Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:10 Welcome Back Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 100y · 16 ran
1. 18. Golden Spectrum (IRE)4/1 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Adrian Nicholls · T: David Nicholls
2. 23. Penel (IRE)13/2
3. 313. Awaken (GB)40/1
2:45 Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 17. Mr Rooney (IRE)11/4Won by 3 lengths · J: Kevin Darley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 29. Bow Bridge (GB)40/1
3. 311. Dune Melody (IRE)4/1
4. 78. Shaydreambeliever (GB)5/2 fav
3:20 Flying Five Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 20 ran
1. 118. Fonthill Road (IRE)7/1Won by a head · J: Nicky Lawes · T: Richard Fahey
2. 24. Philharmonic (GB)6/1
3. 35. The Lord (GB)9/4 fav
3:55 Levy Board Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 16y · 8 ran
1. 11. Saadigg (IRE)14/1Won by a neck · J: Neil Callan · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 23. Quizzene (USA)5/4 fav
3. 37. Toldo (IRE)7/1
4:30 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 100y · 10 ran
1. 111. Passionately Royal (GB)20/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Royston Ffrench · T: Richard Fahey
2. 29. Flaxby (GB)12/1
3. 31. Tapa (GB)15/2
4. 65. Limit (IRE)10/3 fav
5:05 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 207y · 19 ran
1. 114. Archirondel (GB)20/1Won by a neck · J: Dale Gibson · T: Micky Hammond
2. 21. Libre (GB)5/1
3. 37. Boppys Princess (GB)9/2 jt-fav
5:35 Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 16y · 11 ran
1. 17. Bonnabee (IRE)3/1 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Chris Wall
2. 28. Beauchamp Twist (GB)10/1
3. 36. Spinning Coin (GB)14/1

Beverley racecourse statistics →

Cheltenham Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

1:25 Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 5f 110y · 12 ran
1. 13. Prins Willem (IRE)13/8 favWon by 6 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: James Fanshawe
2. 21. Alderburn (GB)7/2
3. 312. Common Girl (IRE)100/1
2:00 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 1f 110y · 12 ran
1. 112. Lords Best (IRE)15/2Won by 13 lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alan King
2. 213. Cassia Heights (GB)33/1
3. 33. Spring Grove (IRE)15/2
4. 55. Parsons Legacy (IRE)11/4 fav
2:35 Handicap Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 5f · 5 ran
1. 14. Quazar (IRE)2/1 jt-favWon by 4 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 21. Le Roi Miguel (FR)2/1 jt-fav
3. 32. Therealbandit (IRE)7/2
3:10 Mitie Group Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 5f 110y · 11 ran
1. 11. Lough Derg (FR)14/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: M C Pipe
2. 22. Unleash (USA)15/8 fav
3. 37. Goblet of Fire (USA)7/2
3:45 Novices' Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 1f 110y · 5 ran
1. 16. Liverpool Echo (FR)11/4Won by 12 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Henry Daly
2. 22. Red Devil Robert (IRE)8/13 fav
3. 33. Sonevafushi (FR)7/1
4:20 Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m · 16 ran
1. 16. Comanche War Paint (IRE)3/1 favWon by half a length · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 24. Mckelvey (IRE)9/2
3. 311. Lady of Scarvagh (IRE)33/1
4:55 Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 1f · 9 ran
1. 18. Openide (GB)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Brendan W Duke
2. 23. Papini (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Star De Mohaison (FR)11/4
4. 41. At Your Request (GB)5/4 fav

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse Yielding To Soft · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:00 Ashbourne Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m · 24 ran
1. 122. Reine Des Reines (IRE)11/8 favWon by half a length · J: Paul Carberry · T: John E Kiely
2. 24. Cash And Carry (IRE)4/1
3. 325. Just Smart (IRE)16/1
2:30 Ashbourne Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m · 25 ran
1. 119. Miss Toulon (IRE)9/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Anthony Freeman · T: Thomas Mullins
2. 216. Eckbeag (USA)8/1
3. 38. On The Net (IRE)9/4 fav
3:00 Dunshaughlin Handicap Hurdle (70-102) Hurdle · 3m · 25 ran
1. 16. Gone Walk About (IRE)14/1Won by a head · J: Robbie Colgan · T: Mrs Denise Foster
2. 21. Estarana (GER)7/2 fav
3. 37. Just (IRE)12/1
3:30 Swords Handicap Hurdle (81-123) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 25 ran
1. 12. Leaders Way (IRE)10/1Won by a length · J: Ross Geraghty · T: T K Geraghty
2. 21. Burntoakboy (GB)16/1
3. 322. Central Arch (GB)10/1
4. F6. Desert Island (IRE) · fell6/1 fav
4:00 Dunboyne Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 18 ran
1. 18. Quarry Boy (IRE)10/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Michael Darcy · T: E Sheehy
2. 210. Some Buzz (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 34. Keevers (IRE)16/1
4:30 St Margarets Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 6f 100y · 18 ran
1. 17. Feathered Storm (IRE)8/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: John Cullen · T: Michael J O'Connor
2. 214. The Royal Dub (IRE)4/1
3. 38. I Havnt A Cent (IRE)14/1
4. 610. Moscow Court (IRE)3/1 fav
5:00 Ratoath Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 2m 4f · 20 ran
1. 11. Lord Alphieross (IRE)5/1 favWon by half a length · J: Barry Geraghty · T: W J Burke
2. 214. Wise Counsel (IRE)10/1
3. 312. Celtic Ross (IRE)6/1
5:30 Black Bull INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 25 ran
1. 122. Man Of Repute (GB)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Keith Bowens · T: S J Mahon
2. 219. Champagne Cocktail (IRE)16/1
3. 314. Ercodi (IRE)7/1
4. 116. Dulgodti Bob (IRE)3/1 fav

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

Newmarket Good To Firm · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:10 32redpoker.com Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f · 13 ran
1. 12. Tartouche (GB)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Seb Sanders · T: Lady Herries
2. 210. Bendarshaan (GB)10/1
3. 38. Larkwing (IRE)11/2
4. 47. Flamboyant Lad (GB)3/1 fav
1:45 European Free Handicap (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 18. Kamakiri (IRE)4/1Won by a short head · J: Ryan Moore · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 23. Obe Gold (GB)7/2 fav
3. 36. Stetchworth Prince (GB)6/1
2:20 Earl Of Sefton Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 1f · 10 ran
1. 13. Norse Dancer (IRE)10/3 favWon by a neck · J: J F Egan · T: David Elsworth
2. 29. Hurricane Alan (IRE)13/2
3. 32. Valixir (IRE)6/1
2:55 Nell Gwyn Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 110. Karen's Caper (USA)15/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: John Gosden
2. 24. Cape Columbine (GB)15/8 fav
3. 37. Favourita (GB)10/1
3:30 Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 13 ran
1. 15. Flashy Wings (GB)5/4 favWon by a neck · J: Ted Durcan · T: Mick Channon
2. 211. Oceans Apart (GB)10/1
3. 31. Abbielou (GB)16/1
4:05 Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 15 ran
1. 115. Tahrir (IRE)11/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Richard Hills · T: B W Hills
2. 22. Belly Dancer (IRE)6/1
3. 38. La Bella Grande (IRE)40/1
4:40 Wood Ditton Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 12. Mordor (FR)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 29. Topiary Ted (GB)50/1
3. 311. Wild Savannah (GB)4/1
4. 53. Pearl King (IRE)Evens fav
5:15 Wood Ditton Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 111. Fashionable (GB)14/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Richard Hughes · T: B W Hills
2. 25. Industrial Spirit (GB)20/1
3. 39. Mountain High (IRE)3/1
4. 43. Haddaaf (USA)2/1 fav

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

Saint-Cloud (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 5 races · France

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

1:05 Prix Astronomie (Fillies) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 16. Vadawina (IRE)16/1Won by 4 lengths · J: David Michaux · T: A Fabre
2. 23. Pyrana (USA)
3. 38. Tigresse Africaine (FR)
3:05 Prix de Freneuse (Claimer) (Fillies) Flat · 1m2½f · 3 ran
1. 113. Misery Hill (FR)Won by a short head · J: Thierry Thulliez · T: F Seguin
2. 212. Brizana (USA)
3. 36. Special Reggae (IRE)
3:35 Prix de la Vastine (Handicap) Flat · 1m2½f · 3 ran
1. 18. Imperial Secret (IRE)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: F Rohaut
2. 217. Odienne Jem (FR)
3. 31. Al Tiger (FR)
4:05 Prix de Brunoy (Lady Riders Claimer) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 16. Rosovern (GER)Won by 4 lengths · J: Mlle Capucine Nicot · T: H Blume
2. 21. His Solitaire (FR)
3. 33. Hibiasi (FR)
4:35 Prix A Tempo Flat · 1m4½f · 3 ran
1. 12. Pretty Tough (IRE)Won by a neck · J: Olivier Peslier · T: E Lellouche
2. 29. Capo Rosso (FR)
3. 37. Dream For Ever (FR)

Saint-Cloud racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 35 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 favourites10 of 29 won34.5% · 29 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 £22.33Staked £29.00, returned £51.33 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerPassionately Royal (GB) 20/1The 4:30 Handicap at Beverley · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites1 of 4 won25.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Beverley	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Cheltenham	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Fairyhouse	2	8	8	—
Newmarket	3	8	8	—
Saint-Cloud (FR)	1	1	5	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 4 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 4 winners have no stored starting price and cannot be ranked by price. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 13 April 2005?: 35 races across 5 meetings were run on 13 April 2005: Beverley (7 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Fairyhouse (8 races), Newmarket (8 races) and Saint-Cloud (FR) (5 races). That is Beverley, Cheltenham and Newmarket in Great Britain; Fairyhouse in Ireland; Saint-Cloud (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 13 April 2005?: Beverley: Good (Turf); Cheltenham: Good (Turf); Fairyhouse: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Very Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 13 April 2005?: Outright favourites won 10 of 29 on 13 April 2005 (34.5%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £29.00 and returned £51.33 — a profit of £22.33. 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 Passionately Royal (GB) at 20/1 in the 4:30 Handicap at Beverley (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 13 April 2005?: The feature race was the 2:20 Earl Of Sefton Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Newmarket, won by Norse Dancer (IRE) (10/3F).
What time was the first race on 13 April 2005?: The first race was the 1:05 Prix Astronomie at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 5:35 Fillies' Handicap at Beverley.