What horse racing was on 15 April 2005?

38 races across 6 meetings were run on 15 April 2005: Ayr (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (5 races), Newbury (7 races), Taunton (6 races), Thirsk (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Ayr, Newbury, Taunton, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Longchamp (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 15 April 2005?

Ayr: Good (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Heavy (Turf); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf); Taunton: Good To Firm (Turf); Thirsk: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 15 April 2005?

Outright favourites won 14 of 34 on 15 April 2005 (41.2%); joint favourites won 0 of 3. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £34.00 and returned £41.00 — a profit of £7.00. 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 Mister Club Royal (GB) at 25/1 in the 7:15 Hunters' Chase at Taunton.

What was the feature race on 15 April 2005?

The feature race was the 2:20 Prix Finlande () (Fillies) (Listed) at Longchamp (FR), won by Viane Rose (FR).

What time was the first race on 15 April 2005?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix de la Place Vendome at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 8:00 Banded Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 15 April 2005

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38 races were run across 6 meetings on 15 April 2005: Ayr, Longchamp (FR), Newbury, Taunton, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW).

Ayr Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 5 of 6 · Biggest winner 6/1

2:20 Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m · 4 ran
1. 13. Cornish Sett (IRE)13/8Won by 1½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. Coat of Honour (USA)11/8 fav
3. 31. Aleron (IRE)7/2
2:55 Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 5 ran
1. 14. Locksmith (GB)7/4 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: M C Pipe
2. 21. Ebinzayd (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Greenhope (IRE)2/1
3:25 Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 18. Mags Benefit (IRE)6/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: T G M Ryan · T: T Hogan
2. 24. Prairie Moonlight (GER)5/1
3. 36. River Alder (GB)12/1
3:55 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 13. Brooklyn Breeze (IRE)11/10 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Tony Dobbin · T: L Lungo
2. 22. Tango Royal (FR)13/2
3. 35. Harapour (FR)11/2
4:30 Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 3 ran
1. 14. Mephisto (IRE)4/6 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Howard Johnson
2. 21. Bagan (FR)5/1
3. 32. Celtic Son (FR)9/4
5:00 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 3f 110y · 6 ran
1. 17. Joaaci (IRE)3/2 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: M C Pipe
2. 26. Catch The Perk (IRE)4/1
3. 35. The Manse Brae (IRE)4/1
5:35 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 6 ran
1. 11. Commercial Flyer (IRE)5/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: M C Pipe
2. 22. Sully Shuffles (IRE)10/1
3. 36. Lanzlo (FR)3/1

Ayr racecourse statistics →

Longchamp (FR) Heavy · Turf · 5 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 2 · Biggest winner 7/10F

12:50 Prix de la Place Vendome (Handicap) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 13. Mocham Glen (FR)Won by half a length · J: Olivier Peslier · T: Robert Collet
2. 213. Tyberior (GB)
3. 311. Kaldoun Dancer (FR)
1:50 Prix de Ferrieres (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m 3f · 3 ran
1. 12. Hurricane Run (IRE)7/10 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A Fabre
2. 26. Warning Sign (IRE)
3. 38. Mont Joux (FR)
2:20 Prix Finlande () (Fillies) Flat · 1m 1f · 10 ran
1. 12. Viane Rose (FR)Won by a head · J: Ioritz Mendizabal · T: J-C Rouget
2. 23. Vassileva (FR)
3. 31. Fading Light (GB)
4. 107. Vracca (GB)22/1 fav
2:50 Prix de la Boetie Flat · 1m7½f · 3 ran
1. 13. Luttis Champ (GER)Won by a head · J: Davy Bonilla · T: H Steinmetz
2. 22. Jazz D'Allier (FR)
3. 38. Vladivostok (FR)
3:20 Prix de la Defense (Claimer) Flat · 7f · 3 ran
1. 18. Brunoy (GB)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Ioritz Mendizabal · T: J-C Rouget
2. 26. House Blend (IRE)
3. 34. Nika Glitters (FR)

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:10 E.B.F Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f 34y · 5 ran
1. 12. Don't Tell Sue (GB)6/1Won by a head · J: Michael Hills · T: B W Hills
2. 23. Johnny Alpha (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 34. Ocean Pride (IRE)7/1
2:45 Finest Surprise Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 17. Jalamid (IRE)14/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Willie Supple · T: John Gosden
2. 212. Enforcer (GB)11/1
3. 34. Daniel Thomas (IRE)9/1
4. 810. Coup d'Etat (GB)4/1 fav
3:15 Full Of Surprises Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f 34y · 9 ran
1. 17. If Paradise (GB)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 21. Orientor (GB)10/3 fav
3. 34. Compton's Eleven (GB)20/1
3:45 Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 6y · 6 ran
1. 14. The Geezer (GB)13/8 favWon by 5 lengths · J: T Quinn · T: David Elsworth
2. 25. Thunderwing (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Fu Manchu (GB)6/1
4:20 Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 6y · 16 ran
1. 16. Eswarah (GB)5/2 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Richard Hills · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 21. Alumni (GB)14/1
3. 313. Play Me (GB)33/1
4:50 Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 6y · 12 ran
1. 112. Simply Sunshine (IRE)4/1 favWon by 2 lengths · J: J F Egan · T: David Elsworth
2. 26. Ginger Spice (IRE)9/2
3. 38. Min Asl Wafi (IRE)20/1
5:25 Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 5y · 10 ran
1. 13. Gold Gun (USA)16/1Won by a short head · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 24. Kong (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 39. Sea Wall (GB)9/2

Newbury racecourse statistics →

Taunton Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

5:15 Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 13 ran
1. 14. Darrias (GER)2/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 27. Master Mahogany (GB)13/8 fav
3. 36. Kilindini (GB)9/1
5:45 Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 14 ran
1. 112. Kimoe Warrior (GB)9/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Leighton Aspell · T: Michael Mullineaux
2. 211. Silver Samuel (NZ)8/1
3. 39. Sendonthecheque (IRE)7/1
4. F1. Ho Ho Hill (IRE) · fell9/2 fav
6:15 Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 5 ran
1. 11. McBain (USA)Evens favWon by 28 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 25. Tyup Pompey (IRE)50/1
3. 32. Drumbeater (IRE)25/1
6:45 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 13 ran
1. 13. Red Society (IRE)11/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 28. Tin Symphony (GB)11/1
3. 313. Wun Chai (IRE)11/2
7:15 Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m · 13 ran
1. 14. Mister Club Royal (GB)25/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr R Woollacott · T: Ms Emma Oliver
2. 211. Petolinski (GB)28/1
3. 37. Wild Knight (IRE)7/2
4. F13. What A Mover (GB) · fell3/1 fav
7:45 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 110y · 8 ran
1. 12. Alikat (IRE)3/2 favWon by 7 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: M C Pipe
2. 26. Kadam (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Avas Delight (IRE)5/1

Taunton racecourse statistics →

Thirsk Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:30 Novice Filles' Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 17. Ooh Aah Camara (IRE)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Franny Norton · T: Miss V Haigh
2. 21. Amber Glory (GB)9/4 fav
3. 38. Rothesay Dancer (GB)66/1
3:05 Hygicare Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 15 ran
1. 113. Brace of Doves (GB)9/2Won by half a length · J: Phillip Makin · T: David Barron
2. 26. Knock Bridge (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 34. Vancouver Gold (IRE)17/2
3:35 Car Wash Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 17 ran
1. 11. Nevada Desert (IRE)14/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Dean McKeown · T: Richard Whitaker
2. 211. Anduril (GB)7/1
3. 314. Reap (GB)5/1 fav
4:10 Golden Fleece Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 16 ran
1. 16. Fair Shake (IRE)14/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Karen McLintock
2. 214. Zhitomir (GB)9/2 fav
3. 35. Effective (GB)9/1
4:40 Classified Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 19. River Falcon (GB)9/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Nicky Mackay · T: Jim Goldie
2. 23. Four Amigos (USA)9/1
3. 38. Pax (GB)33/1
4. 125. Little Ridge (IRE)7/2 fav
5:10 Median Auction Maiden Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 15 ran
1. 16. Drum Dance (IRE)14/1Won by a short head · J: Kim Tinkler · T: Nigel Tinkler
2. 210. Patternmaker (USA)4/1
3. 311. Real Bond (GB)33/1
4. 79. Monkstown Road (GB)7/4 fav
5:40 Median Auction Maiden Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 114. Karashino (IRE)8/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Richard Fahey
2. 212. Primarily (GB)8/1
3. 34. Queen's Echo (GB)10/1
4. 73. Kentucky Express (GB)11/4 fav

Thirsk racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 6 races · Great Britain

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

5:30 Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m 1f 103y · 12 ran
1. 11. Another Con (IRE)7/1Won by a short head · J: Ian Mongan · T: Paul Howling
2. 24. Farnborough (USA)8/1
3. 35. Galley Law (GB)7/2
4. 123. Coolfore Jade (IRE)11/4 fav
6:00 Maiden Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m 1f 103y · 13 ran
1. 17. Shaaban (IRE)10/3 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Brian Reilly · T: Julia Feilden
2. 211. Best Game (GB)5/1
3. 36. Pertemps Job (GB)8/1
6:30 Tri-Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m 141y · 12 ran
1. 112. So Elegant (IRE)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Fitzsimons · T: J Jay
2. 24. Komreyev Star (GB)11/4 fav
3. 35. Love Attack (IRE)25/1
7:00 Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 2m 119y · 12 ran
1. 18. Lysander's Quest (IRE)10/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: Roger Ingram
2. 211. Zeloso (GB)11/2
3. 312. Johnny Alljays (IRE)7/2 fav
7:30 Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 7f 32y · 12 ran
1. 111. Spark Up (GB)9/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Brian Reilly · T: James Unett
2. 29. Ragasah (GB)8/1
3. 36. Indian Edge (GB)20/1
4. 58. Logistical (GB)3/1 fav
8:00 Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 5f 216y · 13 ran
1. 14. Grand View (GB)10/3 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: John Weymes
2. 27. Pagan Storm (USA)6/1
3. 35. Heathyardsblessing (IRE)6/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 38 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 favourites14 of 34 won41.2% · 34 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 £7.00Staked £34.00, returned £41.00 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMister Club Royal (GB) 25/1The 7:15 Hunters' Chase at Taunton
Joint favourites0 of 3 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ayr	5	6	7	0 of 3 won
Longchamp (FR)	1	2	5	—
Newbury	3	7	7	—
Taunton	3	6	6	—
Thirsk	0	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	2	6	6	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 3 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 15 April 2005?: 38 races across 6 meetings were run on 15 April 2005: Ayr (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (5 races), Newbury (7 races), Taunton (6 races), Thirsk (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Ayr, Newbury, Taunton, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Longchamp (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 15 April 2005?: Ayr: Good (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Heavy (Turf); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf); Taunton: Good To Firm (Turf); Thirsk: Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 15 April 2005?: Outright favourites won 14 of 34 on 15 April 2005 (41.2%); joint favourites won 0 of 3. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £34.00 and returned £41.00 — a profit of £7.00. 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 Mister Club Royal (GB) at 25/1 in the 7:15 Hunters' Chase at Taunton.
What was the feature race on 15 April 2005?: The feature race was the 2:20 Prix Finlande () (Fillies) (Listed) at Longchamp (FR), won by Viane Rose (FR).
What time was the first race on 15 April 2005?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix de la Place Vendome at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 8:00 Banded Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW).