What horse racing was on 8 April 2006?

21 races across 3 meetings were run on 8 April 2006: Aintree (7 races), Chepstow (7 races) and Lingfield (AW) (7 races). All in Great Britain. 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 8 April 2006?

Aintree: Good To Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Good To Soft (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 8 April 2006?

Outright favourites won 7 of 16 on 8 April 2006 (43.8%); joint favourites won 0 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £16.00 and returned £15.88 — a loss of £0.12. 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 Pangbourne (FR) at 28/1 in the 5:30 John Smith's NH Flat Race at Aintree.

What was the feature race on 8 April 2006?

The feature race was the 1:45 John Smith's Extra Smooth Handicap Hurdle (Listed) (Listed) at Aintree, won by Wellbeing (GB) (7/1).

What time was the first race on 8 April 2006?

The first race was the 1:40 Betdirect.co.uk Maiden Auction Stakes at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 5:30 John Smith's NH Flat Race at Aintree.

Racing Results

Saturday 8 April 2006

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21 races were run across 3 meetings on 8 April 2006: Aintree, Chepstow and Lingfield (AW).

Aintree Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 28/1

1:45 John Smith's Extra Smooth Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 110y · 17 ran
1. 113. Wellbeing (GB)7/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 23. Noble Request (FR)9/1
3. 318. Double Vodka (IRE)66/1
4. 1510. Tarlac (GER)9/2 fav
2:15 John Smith's Maghull Novices' Chase (G1) Chase · Class 1 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 12. Foreman (GER)4/1Won by a length · J: A P McCoy · T: T Doumen
2. 27. Voy Por Ustedes (FR)10/11 fav
3. 36. Le Volfoni (FR)40/1
2:50 Scottish & Newcastle Aintree Hurdle (G1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 112. Asian Maze (IRE)4/1Won by 17 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Thomas Mullins
2. 22. Hardy Eustace (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 310. Sky's The Limit (FR)11/4
3:25 John Smith's Extra Cold Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m 110y · 21 ran
1. 18. Refinement (IRE)11/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 216. Material World (GB)14/1
3. 32. Mughas (IRE)16/1
4:15 Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Chase · Class 1 · 4m 4f · 40 ran
1. 126. Numbersixvalverde (IRE)11/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Niall P Madden · T: Martin Brassil
2. 22. Hedgehunter (IRE)5/1 jt-fav
3. 316. Clan Royal (FR)5/1 jt-fav
5:00 John Smith's Amateur Riders' Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 11. Mon Mome (FR)15/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mr William Biddick · T: Venetia Williams
2. 29. New Alco (FR)7/2 fav
3. 36. Direct Flight (IRE)12/1
5:30 John Smith's NH Flat Race (Grade 2) NH Flat · Class 1 · 2m 1f · 22 ran
1. 16. Pangbourne (FR)28/1Won by a neck · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 213. Tidal Bay (IRE)66/1
3. 34. Kicks For Free (IRE)4/1
4. 416. Alfie Flits (GB)9/4 fav

Aintree racecourse statistics →

Chepstow Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races

Outright favs won 3 of 4 · Biggest winner 9/1

2:00 John Smith's Extra Smooth Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 8 ran
1. 12. Give Me Love (FR)10/11 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Paddy Merrigan · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 25. Opal Ridge (GB)16/1
3. 31. Ballyjohnboy Lord (IRE)3/1
2:35 John Smith's Chepstow Race Club Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 17 ran
1. 110. Jockser (IRE)8/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Wayne Kavanagh · T: Seamus Mullins
2. 213. Bonny Grey (GB)14/1
3. 35. Almah (SAF)11/1
3:05 John Smith's Extra Cold Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 7 ran
1. 16. Fantasmic (GB)5/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Ollie McPhail · T: M J M Evans
2. 24. Easibrook Jane (GB)9/1
3. 35. Amadeus (AUS)4/1
4. 43. Jupon Vert (FR)9/4 fav
3:35 John Smith's 'No Nonsense' Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 18 ran
1. 113. Sou'wester (GB)9/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Andrew Thornton · T: C Roberts
2. 28. Yaiyna Tango (FR)14/1
3. 315. Breezer (GB)11/2 jt-fav
4:05 Crown At Whitebrook Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 16 ran
1. 12. Manners (IRE)8/13 favWon by a neck · J: Mr A J Berry · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 28. Sky Mack (IRE)50/1
3. 314. Charmatic (IRE)66/1
4:45 John Smith's Premier Club Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m · 15 ran
1. 117. Sissinghurst Storm (IRE)9/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Henry Oliver · T: Robin Dickin
2. 211. Southerndown (IRE)10/1
3. 313. Zimbabwe (FR)12/1
5:15 John Smith's Grand National Day 'NH' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 17. Mars Rock (FR)6/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Liam Treadwell · T: Venetia Williams
2. 21. Black And Tan (IRE)7/4
3. 312. Southern Classic (GB)20/1

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Lingfield (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:40 Betdirect.co.uk Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 5 ran
1. 13. Stir Crazy (IRE)7/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Eddie Creighton · T: Mick Channon
2. 22. Hucking Hill (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 34. Hart of Gold (GB)5/2
2:10 Play Now At betdirectpoker.com Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 4 ran
1. 12. Mr Lambros (GB)2/9 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Martin Dwyer · T: Andrew Balding
2. 21. Chief Exec (GB)7/1
3. 33. Outer Hebrides (GB)7/1
2:45 betdirect.co.uk International Trial Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 11. Close To You (IRE)Evens favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Ian Mongan · T: T G Mills
2. 24. Sunny King (IRE)5/2
3. 35. Zato (IRE)7/1
3:15 betdirect.co.uk 0800 211 222 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 13. Fajr (IRE)15/8 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Gay Kelleway
2. 22. Cursum Perficio (GB)10/1
3. 310. Physical (IRE)7/1
3:50 Play Now At Betdirectcasino.Com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 13. Cool Sting (IRE)7/2Won by a length · J: Darryll Holland · T: Andrew Balding
2. 25. Macademy Royal (USA)3/1 jt-fav
3. 34. Dream Forest (IRE)33/1
4:30 Text 'Betdirect' To 88600 Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 110. Humility (GB)8/1Won by a short head · J: Darryll Holland · T: C A Cyzer
2. 28. At The Helm (IRE)12/1
3. 36. Mad (GB)11/2
4. 99. Tacid (GB)3/1 fav
5:10 Betdirect.Co.Uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 14 ran
1. 19. Marachi Band (USA)14/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Chris Catlin · T: E J O'Neill
2. 28. Dark Planet (GB)10/1
3. 311. Coda Agency (GB)10/1
4. 72. Davidia (IRE)3/1 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 21 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 favourites7 of 16 won43.8% · 16 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 loss of £0.12Staked £16.00, returned £15.88 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerPangbourne (FR) 28/1The 5:30 John Smith's NH Flat Race at Aintree
Joint favourites0 of 10 won0.0% · 5 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Chepstow	3	4	7	0 of 6 won
Lingfield (AW)	3	6	7	0 of 2 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 8 April 2006?: 21 races across 3 meetings were run on 8 April 2006: Aintree (7 races), Chepstow (7 races) and Lingfield (AW) (7 races). All in Great Britain. 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 8 April 2006?: Aintree: Good To Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Good To Soft (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 8 April 2006?: Outright favourites won 7 of 16 on 8 April 2006 (43.8%); joint favourites won 0 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £16.00 and returned £15.88 — a loss of £0.12. 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 Pangbourne (FR) at 28/1 in the 5:30 John Smith's NH Flat Race at Aintree.
What was the feature race on 8 April 2006?: The feature race was the 1:45 John Smith's Extra Smooth Handicap Hurdle (Listed) (Listed) at Aintree, won by Wellbeing (GB) (7/1).
What time was the first race on 8 April 2006?: The first race was the 1:40 Betdirect.co.uk Maiden Auction Stakes at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 5:30 John Smith's NH Flat Race at Aintree.