What horse racing was on 6 April 2006?

29 races across 4 meetings were run on 6 April 2006: Aintree (7 races), Leicester (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races) and Taunton (7 races). That is Aintree, Leicester and Taunton 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 6 April 2006?

Aintree: Good (Turf); Leicester: Good To Soft (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Heavy (Turf); Taunton: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 6 April 2006?

Outright favourites won 6 of 20 on 6 April 2006 (30.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £20.00 and returned £24.25 — a profit of £4.25. 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 Terre De Java (FR) at 12/1 in the 4:05 Kingston Veterinary Group Handicap Chase at Taunton.

What was the feature race on 6 April 2006?

The feature race was the 5:30 John Smith's HBLB TBA Mares' Standard Open NH Flat (Listed) (Listed) at Aintree, won by Rhacophorus (GB) (7/1).

What time was the first race on 6 April 2006?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix du Pavillon Royal at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 5:50 PAS Sound & Communication Intermediate Open Hunt Flat Race at Taunton.

Racing Results

Thursday 6 April 2006

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29 races were run across 4 meetings on 6 April 2006: Aintree, Leicester, Longchamp (FR) and Taunton.

Aintree Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:00 John Smith's Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m 110y · 12 ran
1. 16. Mighty Man (FR)11/4Won by 7 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Henry Daly
2. 23. My Way De Solzen (FR)3/2 fav
3. 34. No Refuge (IRE)16/1
2:35 Betfair Bowl Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 1f · 9 ran
1. 14. Celestial Gold (IRE)8/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: M C Pipe
2. 29. Take The Stand (IRE)6/1
3. 35. L'ami (FR)5/2 fav
3:10 Sportsman 4yo Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 110y · 13 ran
1. 14. Detroit City (USA)3/1 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 29. Premier Dane (IRE)20/1
3. 31. Afsoun (FR)7/2
3:45 John Smith's Fox Hunters' Chase (Nat Course) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f 110y · 30 ran
1. 123. Katarino (FR)11/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Mr Sam Waley-Cohen · T: Robert Waley-Cohen
2. 211. Christy Beamish (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Beachcomber Bay (IRE)100/1
4. 48. Bothar Na (IRE)9/2 fav
4:20 Red Rum Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Chase · Class 1 · 2m · 16 ran
1. 114. Jacks Craic (IRE)10/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Tony Evans · T: John Spearing
2. 29. Nyrche (FR)7/1
3. 35. Andreas (FR)7/2 fav
4:55 Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 14. Natal (FR)7/2 jt-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 210. Blazing Bailey (GB)7/2 jt-fav
3. 33. Harmony Brig (IRE)9/1
5:30 John Smith's HBLB TBA Mares' Standard Open NH Flat (Listed) NH Flat · Class 1 · 2m 1f · 22 ran
1. 17. Rhacophorus (GB)7/1Won by a neck · J: R Walsh · T: Chris Down
2. 210. Wyldello (GB)7/2 fav
3. 38. Ring Back (IRE)50/1

Aintree racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 7/1

2:10 Ladbrokes.Com Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 2y · 10 ran
1. 16. Hellvelyn (GB)3/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Ted Durcan · T: Bryan Smart
2. 23. Nittan's Spirit (GB)5/1
3. 39. Cassiara (GB)9/1
2:45 Ladbrokes.Com Selling Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 218y · 9 ran
1. 19. Taras Tornado (GB)7/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: John Quinn
2. 21. Psycho Cat (GB)9/2
3. 33. Woodwee (GB)9/2
3:20 Ladbrokescasino.Com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 183y · 13 ran
1. 19. Cool Customer (USA)11/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 212. Vehari (GB)150/1
3. 311. Som Tala (GB)10/1
3:55 Ladbrokes.Com Kibworth Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 1f 218y · 6 ran
1. 13. High Command (GB)10/3Won by a neck · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 25. Soapy Danger (GB)9/2
3. 36. Juniper Girl (IRE)4/1
4. 62. Estiqraar (IRE)5/2 fav
4:30 Ladbrokes.Com Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f 218y · 6 ran
1. 15. Angus Newz (GB)11/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Franny Norton · T: Mick Quinn
2. 24. Gamble In Gold (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 31. Puskas (IRE)11/4
5:05 Ladbrokes.Com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 218y · 17 ran
1. 112. Faversham (GB)5/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 215. Souffleur (GB)11/2
3. 316. Strategic Mount (GB)7/2 fav
5:40 Levy Board Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 9y · 16 ran
1. 113. Hail The Chief (GB)7/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 24. Commando Scott (IRE)11/2
3. 32. Dabbers Ridge (IRE)2/1 fav

Leicester racecourse statistics →

Longchamp (FR) Heavy · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 0 of 2 · Biggest winner 13/2

12:50 Prix du Pavillon Royal (Handicap) Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 14. Gogol (IRE)Won by a short head · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: D Sepulchre
2. 22. Giorgiolito (GB)
3. 310. Counterclaim (FR)
1:20 Prix Machado (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m · 4 ran
1. 15. Echoes Rock (GER)Won by a short head · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A Fabre
2. 24. Borobudur (USA)
3. 31. Nergal (FR)
1:50 Prix du Louvre (Fillies) Flat · 1m · 4 ran
1. 15. Daaly Babet (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Dominique Boeuf · T: C Scandella
2. 22. Daltaya (FR)Evens fav
3. 31. Mednaya (IRE)19/5
2:20 Prix Finlande () (Fillies) Flat · 1m 1f · 7 ran
1. 15. Chaibia (IRE)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Dominique Boeuf · T: D Smaga
2. 27. Wingspan (USA)
3. 31. Tie Black (IRE)
2:50 Prix d'Argenteuil Flat · 1m½f · 3 ran
1. 15. Bazart (GB)13/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Thierry Thulliez · T: P Bary
2. 27. Doctor Dino (FR)19/4
3. 32. Tandori (FR)
3:25 Prix des Vieilles Garennes (Claimer) Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 19. Nurenieva (FR)Won by half a length · J: Anthony Cardine · T: D & P Prod'Homme
2. 26. Kalos Kagathos (FR)
3. 35. Brides Maid (FR)
3:55 Prix des Nenuphars (Handicap) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 112. Sendish (IRE)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Olivier Peslier · T: J-P Pelat
2. 22. Menalos (FR)
3. 310. Kfar Yona (FR)
4:25 Prix du Pavillon Dauphine (Handicap) Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 114. Le Byzantin (USA)Won by 3 lengths · J: Michael Martinez · T: R Caget
2. 21. Fast Tempo (FR)
3. 33. St Barth (FR)

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

Taunton Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:20 Gg-odds.com Conditional Jockeys' Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 110y · 15 ran
1. 14. Le Forezien (FR)7/1 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Bernie Wharfe · T: Carroll Gray
2. 213. Bonny Boy (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Cosi Celeste (FR)66/1
2:55 Norman Reading Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 6 ran
1. 17. Vingis Park (IRE)11/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Liam Heard · T: Victor Dartnall
2. 25. Isotop (FR)25/1
3. 34. Dante's Promise (IRE)28/1
4. 42. Blue Business (GB)8/13 fav
3:30 Ticknell Mitsubishi Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 12 ran
1. 114. Traprain (IRE)5/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 213. The Composer (GB)8/1
3. 39. Wiggy Smith (GB)13/2
4:05 Kingston Veterinary Group Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f · 8 ran
1. 16. Terre De Java (FR)12/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Jodie Mogford · T: Heather Dalton
2. 24. Magico (NZ)9/2
3. 311. Priscilla (GB)4/1 jt-fav
4:40 Southwestracing.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 10 ran
1. 12. Businessmoney Jake (GB)13/2Won by half a length · J: Liam Heard · T: Victor Dartnall
2. 210. Mister Chatterbox (IRE)10/1
3. 36. Buffalo Bill (IRE)25/1
4. 88. Manawanui (GB)7/4 fav
5:15 Captain Ronnie Wallace Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 7f 110y · 13 ran
1. 111. Highway Oak (GB)7/1Won by half a length · J: Mr M G Miller · T: Ben White
2. 25. Kestick (GB)7/2
3. 33. Deep Pockets (IRE)11/8 fav
5:50 PAS Sound & Communication Intermediate Open Hunt Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 4 ran
1. 16. Kelv (GB)1/2 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Jim Old
2. 214. Gandy Dancer (IRE)9/4
3. 35. Bricos Boy (IRE)7/1

Taunton racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 29 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 favourites6 of 20 won30.0% · 20 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 £4.25Staked £20.00, returned £24.25 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerTerre De Java (FR) 12/1The 4:05 Kingston Veterinary Group Handicap Chase at Taunton
Joint favourites1 of 6 won16.7% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Leicester	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Longchamp (FR)	0	2	8	—
Taunton	3	6	7	0 of 2 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 6 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 7 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 6 April 2006?: 29 races across 4 meetings were run on 6 April 2006: Aintree (7 races), Leicester (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races) and Taunton (7 races). That is Aintree, Leicester and Taunton 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 6 April 2006?: Aintree: Good (Turf); Leicester: Good To Soft (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Heavy (Turf); Taunton: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 6 April 2006?: Outright favourites won 6 of 20 on 6 April 2006 (30.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £20.00 and returned £24.25 — a profit of £4.25. 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 Terre De Java (FR) at 12/1 in the 4:05 Kingston Veterinary Group Handicap Chase at Taunton.
What was the feature race on 6 April 2006?: The feature race was the 5:30 John Smith's HBLB TBA Mares' Standard Open NH Flat (Listed) (Listed) at Aintree, won by Rhacophorus (GB) (7/1).
What time was the first race on 6 April 2006?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix du Pavillon Royal at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 5:50 PAS Sound & Communication Intermediate Open Hunt Flat Race at Taunton.