What horse racing was on 17 April 2005?

36 races across 6 meetings were run on 17 April 2005: Auteuil (FR) (6 races), Carlisle (6 races), Curragh (8 races), Listowel (3 races), Stratford (6 races) and Wincanton (7 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Carlisle, Stratford and Wincanton in Great Britain; Curragh and Listowel 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 17 April 2005?

Auteuil (FR): Heavy (Turf); Carlisle: Heavy (Turf); Curragh: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Listowel: Heavy (Turf); Stratford: Good To Firm (Turf); Wincanton: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 17 April 2005?

Outright favourites won 8 of 28 on 17 April 2005 (28.6%); joint favourites won 4 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £28.00 and returned £29.53 — a profit of £1.53. 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 Mustang Molly (GB) at 33/1 in the 4:45 Hunters' Chase at Stratford.

What was the feature race on 17 April 2005?

The feature race was the 3:20 Prix Rambaud-C.de commerce Franco-Irlandaise (Hurdle) (Grade 2) at Auteuil (FR), won by Cyrlight (FR).

What time was the first race on 17 April 2005?

The first race was the 1:10 Prix Grandak at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 5:45 MD Betting Maiden at Curragh.

Racing Results

Sunday 17 April 2005

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36 races were run across 6 meetings on 17 April 2005: Auteuil (FR), Carlisle, Curragh, Listowel, Stratford and Wincanton.

Auteuil (FR) Heavy · Turf · 6 races · France

Outright favs won 0 of 2

1:10 Prix Grandak (Hurdle) (Unraced Colts & Geldings) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 10 ran
1. 19. Tidal Fury (IRE)Won by 5 lengths · J: Sebastien Leloup · T: J Jay
2. 26. Orki Des Aigles (FR)63/1
3. 32. Restless D'Artaix (FR)11/1
2:50 Prix James Hennessy (Chase) (Colts & Fillies) Chase · 2m4½f · 5 ran
1. 13. Kauto Ray (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jacques Ricou · T: G Macaire
2. 210. Nymphe De Sivola (FR)
3. 32. New Fate (FR)
4. 56. Nacadour (FR)23/1 fav
3:20 Prix Rambaud-C.de commerce Franco-Irlandaise (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m4½f · 3 ran
1. 16. Cyrlight (FR)Won by 10 lengths · J: Christophe Pieux · T: A Chaille-Chaille
2. 23. El Paradiso (FR)
3. 32. Lycaon De Vauzelle (FR)
3:50 Prix Spirou (Chase) (Claimer) Chase · 2m1½f · 3 ran
1. 11. Frere Lumiere (FR)Won by 2 lengths · J: Julien Plumas · T: T Civel
2. 27. Greful (FR)
3. 310. Bacchus Du Berlais (FR)
4:20 Prix Romantisme (Hurdle) (Colts & Geldings) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 3 ran
1. 12. Starbone (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Christophe Pieux · T: H Van De Poele
2. 23. No Full (FR)
3. 312. Risko (FR)
4:50 Prix d'Arles (Hurdle) (Fillies & Mares) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 3 ran
1. 15. Madame Stella (FR)Won by 5 lengths · J: L Metais · T: F Belmont
2. 27. Cinema (FR)
3. 31. Hunorisk (FR)

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Carlisle Heavy · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 4 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:00 Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 17. Jballingall (GB)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Wilson Renwick · T: Noel Wilson
2. 215. Wild About Harry (GB)66/1
3. 36. Plenty Courage (GB)14/1
4. 65. Wilful Lord (IRE)3/1 fav
2:35 Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 5 ran
1. 19. Sharp Single (IRE)2/1 jt-favWon by 5 lengths · J: Brian Harding · T: P Beaumont
2. 28. Little Flora (GB)20/1
3. 37. Your Advantage (IRE)2/1 jt-fav
3:10 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 5 ran
1. 11. Posh Stick (GB)11/4 jt-favWon by a short head · J: Ben Orde-Powlett · T: James Walton
2. 25. Glenfarclas Boy (IRE)11/4 jt-fav
3. 34. Jaccout (FR)3/1
3:45 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 12 ran
1. 19. Secret Drinker (IRE)10/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Tony Dobbin · T: N P McCormack
2. 23. Be Upstanding (GB)5/1
3. 312. Pip Moss (GB)25/1
4. 42. Sir Cumference (GB)9/2 fav
4:20 Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 6 ran
1. 13. Huka Lodge (IRE)7/2Won by 16 lengths · J: Bruce Gibson · T: L Lungo
2. 22. Tom Fruit (GB)7/2
3. 31. A Few Bob Back (IRE)7/2
4. 45. Miss Mailmit (GB)11/4 fav
4:55 Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m · 6 ran
1. 18. Natural (IRE)14/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mr John Davidson · T: Mrs J Williamson
2. 26. Lord O'All Seasons (IRE)11/4
3. 31. The Butterwick Kid (GB)3/2 fav

Carlisle racecourse statistics →

Curragh Soft To Heavy · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:15 MD Betting EBF Maiden Flat · 5f · 10 ran
1. 18. Where's That Tiger (USA)7/2Won by a short head · J: Kieren Fallon · T: A P O'Brien
2. 24. Dynamo Dancer (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 310. Key Rose (IRE)10/1
2:45 Key Of Luck Woodlands Stakes (Listed) Flat · 5f · 5 ran
1. 12. Striking Ambition (GB)4/7 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: Roger Charlton
2. 21. Senor Benny (USA)4/1
3. 33. Jacks Estate (IRE)12/1
3:15 MD Betting EBF Maiden Flat · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 13. Ehsan (IRE)4/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Mick Kinane · T: John M Oxx
2. 24. Helvetio (GB)9/1
3. 39. Winged Arrow (IRE)6/1
4. 42. Down Mexico Way (IRE)8/11 fav
3:45 MD Betting Jockeys Challenge Handicap (50-80) Flat · 1m 4f · 16 ran
1. 19. Stutter (GB)20/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Fran Berry · T: John G Carr
2. 27. Rooftop Protest (IRE)6/1
3. 310. Fire Finch (GB)20/1
4. 146. Kentucky Charm (FR)5/1 fav
4:15 EBF Athasi Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) Flat · 7f · 8 ran
1. 17. Hazariya (IRE)5/2 jt-favWon by a neck · J: Mick Kinane · T: John M Oxx
2. 29. Sky High Flyer (GB)10/1
3. 31. Airwave (GB)5/2 jt-fav
4:45 Rockview (Q.R.) INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 20 ran
1. 16. Bit Of A Gift (GB)16/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mr A T Duff · T: Thomas Mullins
2. 214. Nicanor (FR)7/1
3. 31. Dawadari (IRE)7/1
4. 621. Kinger Rocks (IRE)4/1 fav
5:15 MD Betting Handicap (40-70) Flat · 7f · 30 ran
1. 110. Amongst Amigos (IRE)5/1 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Rory Cleary · T: Michael McElhone
2. 230. Aerocom Royal (IRE)12/1
3. 311. Buddy Man (IRE)14/1
5:45 MD Betting Maiden Flat · 1m · 17 ran
1. 117. Polish Odyssey (IRE)12/1Won by a length · J: N G McCullagh · T: P J Prendergast
2. 211. Jubilant Note (IRE)7/1
3. 33. Kilmurray Lady (IRE)33/1
4. 413. Raydan (IRE)8/11 fav

Curragh racecourse statistics →

Listowel Heavy · Turf · 3 races · Ireland

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

2:30 Ballybunion Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 17 ran
1. 117. Orchestral Dream (IRE)7/1Won by 13 lengths · J: D F Flannery · T: Michael Hourigan
2. 25. Lovely Present (IRE)5/1
3. 38. Braun Star (IRE)16/1
4. PU2. No Complications (IRE) · pulled up5/2 fav
3:00 Island Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 13. Boher Storm (IRE)5/2 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: P A Fahy
2. 217. Hard To Credit (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Faayej (IRE)8/1
3:30 Island Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 18. Sirius Storm (IRE)9/2Won by 10 lengths · J: John Cullen · T: Paul Nolan
2. 27. Practice Match (IRE)Evens fav
3. 31. Impersonator (GB)10/1

Listowel racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 33/1

2:25 Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 6f 110y · 6 ran
1. 11. Alagon (IRE)11/10 jt-favWon by 9 lengths · J: David Dennis · T: Ian Williams
2. 23. Star Angler (IRE)11/10 jt-fav
3. 312. Zahunda (IRE)25/1
3:00 Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 7 ran
1. 19. Sweet Diversion (IRE)7/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 211. Mrs Be (IRE)2/1
3. 33. Five Alley (IRE)5/1
3:35 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 110. Benrajah (IRE)9/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Paul Robson · T: Martin Todhunter
2. 24. Duchamp (USA)14/1
3. 37. Polar Scout (IRE)4/1
4. 712. Tarongo (FR)11/4 fav
4:10 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f · 13 ran
1. 14. The Persuader (IRE)4/1 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 216. Jockser (IRE)12/1
3. 31. Pardishar (IRE)5/1
4:45 Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m · 6 ran
1. 17. Mustang Molly (GB)33/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Andrew Martin · T: Andrew J Martin
2. 22. Phoenix Phlyer (GB)2/1
3. 34. Unlimited Free (IRE)9/2
4. UR1. Lord Youky (FR) · unseated rider7/4 fav
5:20 Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 14 ran
1. 12. Conroy (GB)25/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Leighton Aspell · T: F Jordan
2. 23. Golden Chalice (IRE)9/2
3. 316. Meadow Hawk (USA)12/1
4. 1210. Scarlet Mix (FR)9/4 fav

Stratford racecourse statistics →

Wincanton Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

1:45 NH Novices' Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 9 ran
1. 19. Shining Lights (IRE)15/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Brendan Powell
2. 26. Down's Folly (IRE)14/1
3. 33. Boddidley (IRE)7/2
2:15 Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 14. Earth Man (IRE)5/4Won by half a length · J: A P McCoy · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Allumee (GB)11/10 fav
3. 313. Barton Flower (GB)66/1
2:50 Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 110y · 8 ran
1. 14. Tom Sayers (IRE)10/3 favWon by 24 lengths · J: Robert Stephens · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 25. Menphis Beury (FR)9/2
3. 31. Eva So Charming (GB)15/2
3:25 NH Novices' Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 8 ran
1. 11. Manx Royal (FR)7/2Won by 16 lengths · J: Tom Malone · T: M C Pipe
2. 22. Charlton Kings (IRE)3/1
3. 37. Pirate Flagship (FR)9/2
4. PU6. Lord Killeshanra (IRE) · pulled up2/1 fav
4:00 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 13. Runner Bean (GB)6/1Won by a length · J: Seamus Durack · T: Richard Lee
2. 21. Jarro (FR)11/1
3. 37. Silvergino (IRE)4/1
4. 42. East Lawyer (FR)3/2 fav
4:35 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 18 ran
1. 114. Rift Valley (IRE)5/2 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 215. Roman Court (IRE)25/1
3. 316. Hylia (GB)14/1
5:10 Conditionals' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 16. Hail The King (USA)12/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: John Kington · T: R M Carson
2. 210. Leopold (SLO)28/1
3. 35. Salinas (GER)12/1
4. 104. Tizi Ouzou (IRE)3/1 fav

Wincanton racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 36 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 favourites8 of 28 won28.6% · 28 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 £1.53Staked £28.00, returned £29.53 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMustang Molly (GB) 33/1The 4:45 Hunters' Chase at Stratford
Joint favourites4 of 8 won50.0% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Auteuil (FR)	0	2	6	—
Carlisle	0	4	6	2 of 4 won
Curragh	2	7	8	1 of 2 won
Listowel	1	3	3	—
Stratford	2	5	6	1 of 2 won
Wincanton	3	7	7	—

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. 6 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 17 April 2005?: 36 races across 6 meetings were run on 17 April 2005: Auteuil (FR) (6 races), Carlisle (6 races), Curragh (8 races), Listowel (3 races), Stratford (6 races) and Wincanton (7 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Carlisle, Stratford and Wincanton in Great Britain; Curragh and Listowel 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 17 April 2005?: Auteuil (FR): Heavy (Turf); Carlisle: Heavy (Turf); Curragh: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Listowel: Heavy (Turf); Stratford: Good To Firm (Turf); Wincanton: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 17 April 2005?: Outright favourites won 8 of 28 on 17 April 2005 (28.6%); joint favourites won 4 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £28.00 and returned £29.53 — a profit of £1.53. 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 Mustang Molly (GB) at 33/1 in the 4:45 Hunters' Chase at Stratford.
What was the feature race on 17 April 2005?: The feature race was the 3:20 Prix Rambaud-C.de commerce Franco-Irlandaise (Hurdle) (Grade 2) at Auteuil (FR), won by Cyrlight (FR).
What time was the first race on 17 April 2005?: The first race was the 1:10 Prix Grandak at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 5:45 MD Betting Maiden at Curragh.