What horse racing was on 24 April 2005?

42 races across 6 meetings were run on 24 April 2005: Brighton (7 races), Cork (6 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Ludlow (7 races) and Wetherby (7 races). That is Brighton, Ludlow and Wetherby in Great Britain; Cork and Leopardstown in Ireland; 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 24 April 2005?

Brighton: Good To Firm (Turf); Cork: Heavy (Turf); Leopardstown: Heavy (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Ludlow: Good (Turf); Wetherby: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 24 April 2005?

Outright favourites won 16 of 34 on 24 April 2005 (47.1%); joint favourites won 1 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £34.00 and returned £44.61 — a profit of £10.61. 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 Warlingham (IRE) at 12/1 in the 2:45 Selling Stakes at Brighton.

What was the feature race on 24 April 2005?

The feature race was the 3:15 Prix Ganay (Group 1) at Longchamp (FR), won by Bago (FR) (8/13F).

What time was the first race on 24 April 2005?

The first race was the 1:10 Prix La Force at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 5:45 Novices' Hurdle at Wetherby.

Racing Results

Sunday 24 April 2005

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42 races were run across 6 meetings on 24 April 2005: Brighton, Cork, Leopardstown, Longchamp (FR), Ludlow and Wetherby.

Brighton Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:10 Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 59y · 11 ran
1. 16. Zato (IRE)13/8 favWon by a length · J: Ted Durcan · T: Mick Channon
2. 25. Stratham (IRE)10/1
3. 34. John Claude (IRE)4/1
2:45 Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 213y · 12 ran
1. 110. Warlingham (IRE)12/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Seb Sanders · T: Paul Howling
2. 29. Stagnite (GB)10/1
3. 36. Juwwi (GB)10/1
3:20 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 214y · 13 ran
1. 113. High Bray (GER)3/1 favWon by 3 lengths · J: T Quinn · T: David Elsworth
2. 21. Dance On The Top (GB)6/1
3. 38. Kew The Music (GB)4/1
3:55 Classified Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 209y · 8 ran
1. 16. Reaching Out (IRE)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Hugh Collingridge
2. 22. Bulwark (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 31. Aylmer Road (IRE)4/1
4:30 Skerritt Consultants Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 196y · 11 ran
1. 112. Ulshaw (GB)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Shane Kelly · T: Milton Bradley
2. 22. Chocolate Boy (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 38. Bella Pavlina (GB)14/1
5:05 Hardings Catering Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 209y · 14 ran
1. 14. Fly To Dubai (IRE)2/1 favWon by a head · J: Graham Gibbons · T: E J O'Neill
2. 25. Captain Margaret (GB)14/1
3. 39. Oakley Absolute (GB)8/1
5:35 Icebusters Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 59y · 16 ran
1. 16. Chatshow (USA)7/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: Tony Carroll
2. 210. Pulse (GB)8/1
3. 39. Dance To The Blues (IRE)14/1
4. 94. Gone'n'dunnett (IRE)10/3 fav

Brighton racecourse statistics →

Cork Heavy · Turf · 6 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 7/1

2:45 Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 24 ran
1. 13. Father Matt (IRE)11/10 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 213. Sir Frederick (IRE)10/1
3. 36. On The Net (IRE)4/1
3:15 Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 24 ran
1. 122. Savitha (IRE)11/10 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: John Cullen · T: Paul Nolan
2. 217. Ginandit (IRE)9/1
3. 314. Dochas (IRE)14/1
3:50 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 17. Out The Gap (IRE)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Tommy Treacy · T: C Hennessy
2. 23. Arc En Ciel (GER)7/1
3. 35. Spring The Que (IRE)5/2 fav
4:20 Handicap Hurdle (74-109) Hurdle · 3m · 24 ran
1. 111. Dusty Doolan (IRE)9/2 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: C A Murphy
2. 216. Polly's Dream (IRE)16/1
3. 317. Fakima (IRE)10/1
4:55 INH Flat Race (Div 1) NH Flat · 2m 2f · 20 ran
1. 17. Alpha Royale (IRE)7/1Won by a length · J: Martin Ferris · T: C Byrnes
2. 222. Laetitia (IRE)14/1
3. 321. Keys Pride (IRE)33/1
5:25 INH Flat Race (Div 2) NH Flat · 2m 2f · 22 ran
1. 120. Connaught Hall (IRE)7/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Ms K Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 210. Hurricane Carter (IRE)4/1
3. 312. Mcevoy (IRE)7/2 fav

Cork racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:30 EBF Maiden Flat · 6f · 9 ran
1. 19. Sandie (IRE)7/4 favWon by a length · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 28. Jioconda (IRE)16/1
3. 36. Ardbrae Lady (GB)20/1
3:00 Maiden Flat · 7f · 7 ran
1. 13. Concert Party (IRE)4/9 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Mick Kinane · T: John M Oxx
2. 25. In The Hand (IRE)14/1
3. 37. Statute (GB)12/1
3:30 EBF Fillies Maiden Flat · 7f · 7 ran
1. 17. Utterly Heaven (IRE)5/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 21. Happy To Chat (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Sightseer (USA)8/1
4:00 Handicap (50-80) Flat · 1m · 9 ran
1. 12. Bective Ranger (IRE)11/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: Peter Casey
2. 24. Flying Rocket (IRE)14/1
3. 36. Arcelie (IRE)14/1
4. 45. Imperial Rose (IRE)10/3 fav
4:35 Heritage Stakes (Listed) Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 11. Solskjaer (IRE)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: A P O'Brien
2. 24. Multazem (USA)8/1
3. 37. Zarad (IRE)9/4 fav
5:05 Handicap (50-80) Flat · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 12. Final Opinion (IRE)6/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Christopher Geoghegan · T: Declan Gillespie
2. 26. Nutley King (IRE)9/2
3. 310. Sidekick (IRE)12/1
4. 104. Master Role (IRE)3/1 fav
5:35 Handicap (60-90) Flat · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 14. Raggtime Toon (IRE)4/1Dead heat with Malthouse Master (IRE) · J: Michael Hussey · T: Timothy Doyle
2. 16. Malthouse Master (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 31. The Last Hurrah (IRE)5/2

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Longchamp (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 2 of 4 · Biggest winner 11/1

1:10 Prix La Force Flat · 1m 2f · 5 ran
1. 12. Kendor Dine (FR)8/1Won by a head · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: Yves de Nicolay
2. 23. Helios Quercus (FR)4/6 fav
3. 35. Biens Nanti (IRE)7/1
1:45 Prix de la Place des Vosges (Handicap) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 18. Guadalajara (GER)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Ioritz Mendizabal · T: J-C Rouget
2. 218. Tarte Fine (FR)
3. 313. Pietranera (FR)
2:15 Prix de la Grotte (Fillies) Flat · 1m · 9 ran
1. 15. Divine Proportions (USA)4/6 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: P Bary
2. 23. Ysoldina (FR)20/1
3. 38. Gorella (FR)11/1
2:45 Prix de Fontainebleau (Colts) Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 13. Laverock (IRE)11/1Won by 2 lengths · J: M Blancpain · T: C Laffon-Parias
2. 25. Melanosporum (USA)9/2
3. 39. Zenon (FR)20/1
4. 54. Terra Verde (IRE)5/2 fav
3:15 Prix Ganay Flat · 1m2½f · 9 ran
1. 16. Bago (FR)8/13 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Thierry Gillet · T: J E Pease
2. 21. Reefscape (GB)14/1
3. 34. Ace (IRE)10/1
3:50 Prix de Pantin Flat · 1m 1f · 3 ran
1. 110. Peking Beauty (GB)Won by a head · J: Allan Bonnefoy · T: Jean De Roualle
2. 21. Mannsar (FR)
3. 32. Mutrah (FR)
4:20 Prix des Fortifications (Claimer) Flat · 1m½f · 3 ran
1. 11. Sprinter (GB)Won by a head · J: Anthony Crastus · T: X Guigand
2. 23. Half Crazy (USA)
3. 32. Ledzep (FR)
4:50 Prix du Parc Royal (Handicap) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 13. Ma Adour (FR)Won by a length · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: E Chevalier Du Fau
2. 21. Djipo (FR)
3. 35. Poison Pen (IRE)

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

Ludlow Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

2:00 Claiming Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 11. Ziggy Zen (GB)9/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Charlie Mann
2. 22. Pilca (FR)12/1
3. 38. Bernardon (GER)7/2
2:35 Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 11. Saafend Rocket (IRE)13/8Won by 6 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Henry Daly
2. 22. Saintsaire (FR)11/8 fav
3. 311. Nopekan (IRE)16/1
3:10 Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 11. Ma Yahab (GB)2/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Alan O'Keeffe · T: Venetia Williams
2. 27. Text (GB)7/1
3. 34. L'Eau Du Nil (FR)15/8 fav
3:45 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 110. Cosmocrat (GB)6/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Richard Lee
2. 21. Sky Warrior (FR)5/1 fav
3. 36. Toulouse (IRE)20/1
4:20 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 12 ran
1. 17. Water King (USA)5/1Won by 8 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Robert Stronge
2. 25. Rift Valley (IRE)4/5 fav
3. 34. Musally (GB)15/2
4:55 Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m 1f 110y · 11 ran
1. 12. Chasing The Bride (GB)7/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Miss Amaryllis Goschen · T: Amaryllis Goschen
2. 24. An Capall Dubh (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 313. Teeton Priceless (GB)20/1
5:25 NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 17 ran
1. 110. Kate's Gift (GB)8/1Won by a short head · J: James Davies · T: Paul Webber
2. 211. Paradise Bay (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 314. Wotashambles (IRE)15/2

Ludlow racecourse statistics →

Wetherby Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/1

2:20 Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f · 14 ran
1. 118. Ryhall (IRE)15/2Won by half a length · J: Russ Garritty · T: Tim Easterby
2. 210. Present Glory (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 316. Happy Boy (IRE)33/1
2:55 Amateurs' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 23 ran
1. 15. Mr Bigglesworth (NZ)6/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Wayne Kavanagh · T: Richard Guest
2. 218. Shakwaa (GB)50/1
3. 312. Corrib Lad (IRE)7/2 fav
3:30 Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 11 ran
1. 12. Bob Ar Aghaidh (IRE)85/40 favWon by 15 lengths · J: Tom Doyle · T: Colin Tinkler
2. 23. Frankie Dori (IRE)7/1
3. 36. Lubinas (IRE)10/3
4:05 Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 110y · 22 ran
1. 115. Irish Blessing (USA)9/2 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Tom Doyle · T: F Jordan
2. 21. Idlewild (IRE)28/1
3. 318. Star Trooper (IRE)15/2
4:40 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f · 12 ran
1. 14. Tom's Prize (GB)11/1Won by half a length · J: T J Dreaper · T: John Spearing
2. 212. Jaoka du Gord (FR)9/2 fav
3. 315. Blunham Hill (IRE)20/1
5:15 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 9 ran
1. 13. Stan (NZ)5/2 jt-favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Henry Oliver · T: Richard Guest
2. 28. Pebble Bay (GB)5/2 jt-fav
3. 313. Mister Moussac (GB)25/1
5:45 Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 13 ran
1. 15. Notaproblem (IRE)5/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: N Hannity · T: Geoffrey Harker
2. 23. Iron Warrior (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Nifty Roy (GB)12/1

Wetherby racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 42 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 favourites16 of 34 won47.1% · 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 £10.61Staked £34.00, returned £44.61 at SP · 1 dead heat, the return split
Biggest-priced winnerWarlingham (IRE) 12/1The 2:45 Selling Stakes at Brighton
Joint favourites1 of 8 won12.5% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Brighton	3	5	7	0 of 4 won
Cork	3	5	6	0 of 2 won
Leopardstown	4	7	7	—
Longchamp (FR)	2	4	8	—
Ludlow	1	7	7	—
Wetherby	3	6	7	1 of 2 won

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 24 April 2005?: 42 races across 6 meetings were run on 24 April 2005: Brighton (7 races), Cork (6 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Ludlow (7 races) and Wetherby (7 races). That is Brighton, Ludlow and Wetherby in Great Britain; Cork and Leopardstown in Ireland; 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 24 April 2005?: Brighton: Good To Firm (Turf); Cork: Heavy (Turf); Leopardstown: Heavy (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Ludlow: Good (Turf); Wetherby: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 24 April 2005?: Outright favourites won 16 of 34 on 24 April 2005 (47.1%); joint favourites won 1 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £34.00 and returned £44.61 — a profit of £10.61. 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 Warlingham (IRE) at 12/1 in the 2:45 Selling Stakes at Brighton.
What was the feature race on 24 April 2005?: The feature race was the 3:15 Prix Ganay (Group 1) at Longchamp (FR), won by Bago (FR) (8/13F).
What time was the first race on 24 April 2005?: The first race was the 1:10 Prix La Force at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 5:45 Novices' Hurdle at Wetherby.