What horse racing was on 19 April 2006?

30 races across 4 meetings were run on 19 April 2006: Beverley (8 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races) and Newmarket (8 races). That is Beverley, Cheltenham and Newmarket in Great Britain; Fairyhouse 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 19 April 2006?

Beverley: Good To Soft (Turf); Cheltenham: Good (Turf); Fairyhouse: Good To Yielding (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 19 April 2006?

Outright favourites won 10 of 28 on 19 April 2006 (35.7%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £28.00 and returned £32.84 — a profit of £4.84. 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 Viva Volta (GB) at 25/1 in the 5:05 Commitments On 22 June Handicap at Beverley (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 19 April 2006?

The feature race was the 3:10 Earl Of Sefton Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Newmarket, won by Notnowcato (GB) (5/2).

What time was the first race on 19 April 2006?

The first race was the 1:30 Spaceworks Furniture Hire Maiden Stakes at Newmarket; the last was the 6:05 Maiden Auction Stakes at Beverley.

Racing Results

Wednesday 19 April 2006

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30 races were run across 4 meetings on 19 April 2006: Beverley, Cheltenham, Fairyhouse and Newmarket.

Beverley Good To Soft · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 25/1

2:10 Welcome Back To Beverley Selling Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 100y · 16 ran
1. 18. Scotty's Future (IRE)8/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Paul Quinn · T: David Nicholls
2. 26. Bond Diamond (GB)9/1
3. 33. Motu (IRE)16/1
4. 910. Soviet Joy (IRE)6/1 fav
2:45 Maiden Auction Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 11. Prospect Place (GB)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Phillip Makin · T: Michael Dods
2. 27. Hill of Lujain (GB)16/1
3. 34. Our Toy Soldier (GB)13/2
4. 69. Esprit d'Amour (IRE)7/2 fav
3:20 Rapid Lad Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 207y · 15 ran
1. 11. Augustine (GB)11/2Won by half a length · J: Darren Williams · T: Peter Hiatt
2. 213. Saif Sareea (GB)2/1 fav
3. 33. Latif (USA)20/1
3:55 Flying Five Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 13 ran
1. 17. Trinculo (IRE)20/1Won by a short head · J: Paul Fessey · T: David Nicholls
2. 21. King's Gait (GB)5/1
3. 32. Crimson Silk (GB)16/1
4. 513. Melalchrist (GB)9/2 fav
4:30 Levy Board Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 16y · 7 ran
1. 11. Soapy Danger (GB)4/5 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Kevin Darley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 23. Fusili (IRE)4/1
3. 37. Dickie's Dream (IRE)9/1
5:05 Commitments On 22 June Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 100y · 12 ran
1. 16. Viva Volta (GB)25/1Won by a head · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 24. Deira (USA)8/1
3. 310. Tour d'Amour (IRE)12/1
4. 65. Danetime Lord (IRE)13/8 fav
5:35 Racing Next Thursday Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 16y · 12 ran
1. 17. Marachi Band (USA)11/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Richard Mullen · T: E J O'Neill
2. 22. Juniper Girl (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 33. Special Moment (IRE)12/1
6:05 Maiden Auction Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 15. Everymanforhimself (IRE)4/1Won by half a length · J: Micky Fenton · T: James Given
2. 28. Mind The Style (GB)12/1
3. 31. Argentine (IRE)13/2
4. 49. Miss Kool Kat (USA)7/4 fav

Beverley racecourse statistics →

Cheltenham Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 7/1

2:20 Byrne Bros Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 5f 110y · 12 ran
1. 13. Oscatello (USA)7/1Won by half a length · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Ian Williams
2. 25. Turko (FR)9/4 fav
3. 31. Boychuk (IRE)4/1
2:55 Q. Equine Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 1f 110y · 17 ran
1. 15. Sweet Diversion (IRE)9/2 favWon by 6 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 210. Parsons Legacy (IRE)16/1
3. 34. Fork Lightning (IRE)15/2
3:30 Faucets Handicap Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 5f · 7 ran
1. 12. Our Vic (IRE)5/2 jt-favWon by 8 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: M C Pipe
2. 27. Too Forward (IRE)15/2
3. 31. Monkerhostin (FR)13/2
4:05 Mitie Group Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 5f 110y · 11 ran
1. 15. Darrias (GER)10/3 favWon by half a length · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 29. Arrayou (FR)8/1
3. 34. Penny Pictures (IRE)11/2
4:40 April Novices' Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 1f 110y · 6 ran
1. 16. Napolitain (FR)6/1Won by a short head · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 24. Unleash (USA)7/2
3. 32. Yardbird (IRE)7/2
4. F3. Lough Derg (FR) · fell3/1 fav
5:15 Endsleigh Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m · 15 ran
1. 116. Here We Go (IRE)11/4 favWon by a length · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 24. Best Profile (IRE)16/1
3. 39. Original Thought (IRE)10/1
5:45 Cheltenham Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 1f · 5 ran
1. 11. Chiaro (FR)8/11 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 22. Pace Shot (IRE)11/4
3. 35. Desert Secrets (IRE)50/1

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse Good To Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

2:15 Ashbourne Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 25 ran
1. 11. Baker's Bridge (IRE)5/4 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Mr P D Collins · T: T J Taaffe
2. 221. Treacle (IRE)14/1
3. 33. Cavallo Classico (GB)8/1
2:45 Dunshaughlin Handicap Hurdle (74-109) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 24 ran
1. 117. Kells Castle (GB)12/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Roger Loughran · T: Ms F M Crowley
2. 211. Miss Kilkeel (IRE)33/1
3. 319. What A Benefit (IRE)16/1
4. 423. Green Black (FR)6/1 fav
3:15 Ballybin Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 3m · 25 ran
1. 112. Muttiah (GB)11/2Won by half a length · J: P W Flood · T: E J O'Grady
2. 27. Forest Leaves (IRE)12/1
3. 322. Derrykeel (IRE)9/2 fav
3:45 Ratoath Mares Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 12. Desperado Queen (IRE)6/1Won by 5 lengths · J: T J Dreaper · T: L W Doran
2. 21. Carrigeen Kalmia (IRE)11/4
3. 33. Greenhall Rambler (IRE)5/2 fav
4:15 Blanchardstown Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 2m 4f · 22 ran
1. 114. Glenfolan (IRE)11/2Won by a short head · J: D J Casey · T: A J Martin
2. 210. Mac Robin (IRE)16/1
3. 311. Marco The Builder (IRE)9/1
4. 47. The Penitent Man (IRE)10/3 fav
4:45 St Margarets Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 21 ran
1. 13. Bravery (IRE)7/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: D J Casey · T: C F Swan
2. 220. Slaney Eagle (IRE)6/1
3. 311. In Spades (IRE)16/1
5:15 Black Bull Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 4f · 25 ran
1. 13. Best Malt (IRE)25/1Won by a length · J: Lenny Flynn · T: Mrs C Harrison
2. 215. The Colt King (IRE)12/1
3. 316. The Halfway Bar (IRE)7/2
4. 106. Major Stampi (IRE)5/2 fav

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

Newmarket Good To Firm · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

1:30 Spaceworks Furniture Hire Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 13. Galient (IRE)5/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 22. Cougar Bay (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Alhaajes (USA)7/1
4. 45. Souffleur (GB)7/4 fav
2:00 Wyck Hall Stud Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 110. Silk Blossom (IRE)7/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Michael Hills · T: B W Hills
2. 211. Tarkamara (IRE)9/1
3. 39. Isobel Rose (IRE)11/2 fav
2:35 European Free Handicap (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 19. Misu Bond (IRE)5/2 favWon by a neck · J: Tony Culhane · T: Bryan Smart
2. 28. Jeremy (USA)4/1
3. 36. Advanced (GB)8/1
3:10 Earl Of Sefton Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 1f · 9 ran
1. 15. Notnowcato (GB)5/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mick Kinane · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 23. Kew Green (USA)7/1
3. 39. Tolpuddle (IRE)12/1
4. 66. Rocamadour (GB)9/4 fav
3:45 Rossdales Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 19 ran
1. 18. Illuminise (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 26. Edaara (IRE)6/5 fav
3. 313. Pirouetting (GB)10/1
4:20 Curragh Home Of Irish Classics Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 115. King's Caprice (GB)20/1Won by half a length · J: Steve Carson · T: Jonathan Geake
2. 213. Prince Of Thebes (IRE)16/1
3. 312. Game Lad (GB)9/1
4:55 Wood Ditton Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 19. Secret World (IRE)11/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 27. Mosharref (IRE)3/1
3. 38. Red Somerset (USA)6/1
5:25 Wood Ditton Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 17. Petrovich (USA)8/11 favWon by half a length · J: Kieren Fallon · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 24. Minister of State (GB)9/1
3. 31. Ask (GB)10/1

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 30 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 28 won35.7% · 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 £4.84Staked £28.00, returned £32.84 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerViva Volta (GB) 25/1The 5:05 Commitments On 22 June Handicap at Beverley · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites1 of 6 won16.7% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Beverley	1	8	8	—
Cheltenham	4	6	7	1 of 2 won
Fairyhouse	2	7	7	—
Newmarket	3	7	8	0 of 4 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 19 April 2006?: 30 races across 4 meetings were run on 19 April 2006: Beverley (8 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Fairyhouse (7 races) and Newmarket (8 races). That is Beverley, Cheltenham and Newmarket in Great Britain; Fairyhouse 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 19 April 2006?: Beverley: Good To Soft (Turf); Cheltenham: Good (Turf); Fairyhouse: Good To Yielding (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 19 April 2006?: Outright favourites won 10 of 28 on 19 April 2006 (35.7%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £28.00 and returned £32.84 — a profit of £4.84. 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 Viva Volta (GB) at 25/1 in the 5:05 Commitments On 22 June Handicap at Beverley (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 19 April 2006?: The feature race was the 3:10 Earl Of Sefton Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Newmarket, won by Notnowcato (GB) (5/2).
What time was the first race on 19 April 2006?: The first race was the 1:30 Spaceworks Furniture Hire Maiden Stakes at Newmarket; the last was the 6:05 Maiden Auction Stakes at Beverley.