What horse racing was on 18 April 2006?

37 races across 5 meetings were run on 18 April 2006: Chepstow (7 races), Exeter (7 races), Fairyhouse (8 races), Newmarket (7 races) and Saint-Cloud (FR) (8 races). That is Chepstow, Exeter and Newmarket in Great Britain; Fairyhouse in Ireland; Saint-Cloud (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 18 April 2006?

Chepstow: Good (Turf); Exeter: Firm (Turf); Fairyhouse: Good To Yielding (Turf); Newmarket: Good (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 18 April 2006?

Outright favourites won 10 of 27 on 18 April 2006 (37.0%); joint favourites won 0 of 7. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £37.19 — a profit of £10.19. 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 Wishwillow Lord (IRE) at 33/1 in the 3:50 Menolly Homes Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse.

What was the feature race on 18 April 2006?

The feature race was the 3:15 Dunboyne Castle Hotel Novice Hurdle (G2) (Grade 2) at Fairyhouse, won by Glenfinn Captain (IRE) (9/4).

What time was the first race on 18 April 2006?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix du Mandinet at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 5:55 Kilbrew Recuperation & Nursing Flat Race at Fairyhouse.

Racing Results

Tuesday 18 April 2006

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37 races were run across 5 meetings on 18 April 2006: Chepstow, Exeter, Fairyhouse, Newmarket and Saint-Cloud (FR).

Chepstow Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 5 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:20 32Red.Com 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 13 ran
1. 18. Northaw Lad (IRE)5/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Colin Tinkler
2. 29. So Brash (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Creinch (GB)33/1
2:55 32Red.Com 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 15 ran
1. 110. Star Shot (IRE)4/1 favWon by a length · J: Tom Doyle · T: Paul Webber
2. 211. Turnberry Bay (FR)11/2
3. 36. Golden Crew (GB)9/2
3:30 Play Casino Games At 32Red.Com Selling Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 3f 110y · 16 ran
1. 15. Collinstown (IRE)4/1 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Robert Tyner
2. 21. Mill Bank (IRE)13/2
3. 314. Blazing Batman (GB)11/1
4:05 32Redpoker.com Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 9 ran
1. 11. Arceye (GB)20/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Derek Laverty · T: William Davies
2. 23. Chanticlier (GB)3/1 co-fav
3. 36. Isotop (FR)3/1 co-fav
4:40 32Red Online Casino Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 9 ran
1. 16. Marrel (GB)20/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Tom Messenger · T: Dai Burchell
2. 28. Billyandi (IRE)11/2
3. 33. Mister Mustard (IRE)10/1
4. 71. Borora (GB)7/2 fav
5:15 32red Online Poker Room Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 10 ran
1. 110. Sissinghurst Storm (IRE)4/1 favWon by a neck · J: Henry Oliver · T: Robin Dickin
2. 29. Lucky Leader (IRE)17/2
3. 38. Ebony Jack (IRE)8/1
5:50 32Red.com Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 110y · 13 ran
1. 114. Star Award (IRE)5/2 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Mick Fitzgerald · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 25. Mole's Chamber (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Ballykelly (IRE)5/1

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Exeter Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:10 Anita McCoy Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 11 ran
1. 14. Young Tot (IRE)16/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Matt Sheppard
2. 23. The Castilian (FR)9/2 jt-fav
3. 39. Mr Tambourine Man (IRE)5/1
2:45 Maura Blake 70th Birthday 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 4 ran
1. 13. Grande Creole (FR)7/4 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Liam Heard · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Call Out (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Emma's Dream (GB)2/1
3:20 Elite Racing Club Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 9 ran
1. 19. Latin Queen (IRE)6/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Chris Honour · T: Jimmy Frost
2. 26. Keepthedreamalive (GB)11/4 fav
3. 34. Houlihans Free (IRE)9/1
3:55 Agatha Christie Challenge Trophy Marathon Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 6f 110y · 9 ran
1. 12. The Bandit (IRE)8/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Barry Fenton · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 23. Tom Sayers (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 37. Twisted Logic (IRE)7/1
4:30 Elite Racing Club Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f · 6 ran
1. 16. No Way Back (IRE)8/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Barry Fenton · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 22. Flotta (GB)Evens fav
3. 31. Fontanesi (IRE)3/1
5:05 Totnes And Bridgetown Future Stars Novices' Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 7f 110y · 10 ran
1. 13. Beauchamp Oracle (GB)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mr David Mansell · T: Steve Flook
2. 21. Bill Haze (GB)5/4 fav
3. 36. Presentingthecase (IRE)8/1
5:35 Gg.com/Odds Intermediate Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 12 ran
1. 113. Painter Man (FR)13/8 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Andrew Glassonbury · T: M C Pipe
2. 27. Schemer Fagan (IRE)6/1
3. 38. Topamendip (IRE)4/1

Exeter racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse Good To Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

2:15 Weatherbys Ireland GSB Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 8 ran
1. 13. Artist's Muse (IRE)4/6 favWon by 2 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: T M Walsh
2. 29. Summer Soul (IRE)16/1
3. 31. Valley Of Giants (GB)11/2
2:45 Blue Square Dan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 10 ran
1. 18. Livingstonebramble (IRE)9/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 25. Strike Back (IRE)10/1
3. 31. Ground Ball (IRE)5/1
4. F4. Mansony (FR) · fell9/2 fav
3:15 Dunboyne Castle Hotel Novice Hurdle (G2) Hurdle · 2m · 4 ran
1. 13. Glenfinn Captain (IRE)9/4Won by 4 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: T J Taaffe
2. 21. O'Muircheartaigh (IRE)9/4
3. 34. Jazz Messenger (FR)11/8 fav
3:50 Menolly Homes Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 24 ran
1. 116. Wishwillow Lord (IRE)33/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Niki O'Shea · T: Leonard Whitmore
2. 25. Callow Lake (IRE)11/1
3. 37. Pom Flyer (FR)9/1
4:25 Bambury Bookmakers Handicap Chase (0-116) Chase · 2m 1f · 13 ran
1. 14. Wills Wilde (IRE)8/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Adrian Lane · T: P A Fahy
2. 29. Mr Flowers (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Caimin's Caper (IRE)9/1
4. PU7. Jirlan (FR) · pulled up5/1 fav
4:55 Menolly Homes Handicap Chase (0-116) Chase · 3m 1f · 26 ran
1. 113. Boom Economy (IRE)25/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Mr N Halley · T: Paul A Roche
2. 211. Carndale (IRE)12/1
3. 321. Another Nation (IRE)12/1
4. 66. Rare Ouzel (IRE)10/3 fav
5:25 Joseph R.o'reilly Memorial Cup Chase · 3m 1f · 16 ran
1. 13. General Striker (GB)4/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Ms N Carberry · T: E Bolger
2. 26. Beachcomber Bay (IRE)14/1
3. 35. Back On Top (IRE)4/1
4. 61. First Down Jets (IRE)7/2 fav
5:55 Kilbrew Recuperation & Nursing Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 23 ran
1. 111. Captain Cee Bee (IRE)8/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Mr J T McNamara · T: Edward P Harty
2. 29. Big Zeb (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 315. Grasshopper (FR)16/1

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

Newmarket Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

1:30 Alex Scott Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 11. Aeroplane (GB)5/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Alan Munro · T: Peter Chapple-Hyam
2. 213. Star Crowned (USA)33/1
3. 32. Alhaitham (USA)11/4 fav
2:00 Ngk Spark Plugs Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 13. Gilded (IRE)5/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 26. Lord Charles (GB)10/1
3. 35. Chief Editor (GB)4/1 fav
2:35 Newmarketracecourses.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 17 ran
1. 113. Levera (GB)9/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: J D Smith · T: Alan King
2. 25. Obe Brave (GB)12/1
3. 32. Giganticus (USA)5/1
3:10 Nell Gwyn Stakes (Group 3 Fillies) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 11. Speciosa (IRE)9/1Won by a length · J: Micky Fenton · T: Pam Sly
2. 27. Spinning Queen (GB)9/1
3. 36. Salut d'Amour (IRE)9/2
4. 48. Sweet Travel (IRE)10/3 fav
3:45 Blandford Bloodstock Abernant Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 17 ran
1. 117. Paradise Isle (GB)14/1Won by a short head · J: Kevin Darley · T: Chris Wall
2. 25. Les Arcs (USA)6/1 fav
3. 34. Beckermet (IRE)33/1
4:20 Museum Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 16. Markovitch (GB)25/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Alan Munro · T: Peter Chapple-Hyam
2. 22. Degas Art (IRE)14/1
3. 37. Mashaahed (GB)5/4 fav
4:55 Babraham Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f · 16 ran
1. 115. Mikao (IRE)8/1Won by a short head · J: Saleem Golam · T: Mark H Tompkins
2. 214. Nawamees (IRE)10/1
3. 310. Wingman (IRE)15/2
4. 43. Ebtikaar (IRE)6/1 fav

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

Saint-Cloud (FR) Good · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 1 · Biggest winner 29/10

12:50 Prix du Mandinet (Handicap) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 110. Monsieur Le Regent (FR)Won by half a length · J: Davy Bonilla · T: G Cherel
2. 214. Diamaaly (FR)
3. 34. Vacelisa (FR)
1:20 Prix Fast Fox Flat · 4½f · 3 ran
1. 12. Poltava (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Dominique Boeuf · T: D Smaga
2. 24. Chichi Jelois (FR)
3. 35. Out Of Time (FR)
1:50 Prix Bay Middleton (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 13. Kentucky Dynamite (USA)Won by a length · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 25. Vendangeur (IRE)
3. 37. Latrobe (USA)
2:20 Prix Kizil Kourgan (Fillies) Flat · 1m 2f · 4 ran
1. 17. Going Day (USA)Won by 2½ lengths · J: Thierry Gillet · T: J E Pease
2. 23. Anna Mona (GER)
3. 34. Tequila Brown (FR)
2:50 Prix de la Porte de Madrid () Flat · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 11. Bellamy Cay (GB)29/10Won by a length · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A Fabre
2. 22. Mosaic (GB)78/10
3. 35. Policy Maker (IRE)
3:20 Prix Avenger (Female Professionals) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 15. Epatha (IRE)Won by 6 lengths · J: Brigitte Renk · T: J-C Rouget
2. 21. Calicon (FR)
3. 33. Esplendido (FR)
3:50 Prix Canot Flat · 1m · 4 ran
1. 16. Kavafi (IRE)Won by a length · J: M Blancpain · T: C Laffon-Parias
2. 29. Take Grace (FR)
3. 34. Bee Charmer (IRE)
4:20 Prix de Courteilles (Handicap) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 16. Great Doun (FR)Won by a head · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: A Bonin
2. 24. Kerborough (FR)
3. 38. Le Byzantin (USA)

Saint-Cloud racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 37 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 favourites10 of 27 won37.0% · 27 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 £10.19Staked £27.00, returned £37.19 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerWishwillow Lord (IRE) 33/1The 3:50 Menolly Homes Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse
Joint favourites0 of 7 won0.0% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chepstow	5	6	7	0 of 3 won
Exeter	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Fairyhouse	1	7	8	0 of 2 won
Newmarket	1	7	7	—
Saint-Cloud (FR)	1	1	8	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 7 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 18 April 2006?: 37 races across 5 meetings were run on 18 April 2006: Chepstow (7 races), Exeter (7 races), Fairyhouse (8 races), Newmarket (7 races) and Saint-Cloud (FR) (8 races). That is Chepstow, Exeter and Newmarket in Great Britain; Fairyhouse in Ireland; Saint-Cloud (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 18 April 2006?: Chepstow: Good (Turf); Exeter: Firm (Turf); Fairyhouse: Good To Yielding (Turf); Newmarket: Good (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 18 April 2006?: Outright favourites won 10 of 27 on 18 April 2006 (37.0%); joint favourites won 0 of 7. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £37.19 — a profit of £10.19. 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 Wishwillow Lord (IRE) at 33/1 in the 3:50 Menolly Homes Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse.
What was the feature race on 18 April 2006?: The feature race was the 3:15 Dunboyne Castle Hotel Novice Hurdle (G2) (Grade 2) at Fairyhouse, won by Glenfinn Captain (IRE) (9/4).
What time was the first race on 18 April 2006?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix du Mandinet at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 5:55 Kilbrew Recuperation & Nursing Flat Race at Fairyhouse.