What horse racing was on 20 April 2006?

36 races across 5 meetings were run on 20 April 2006: Chantilly (FR) (8 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Newmarket (7 races), Ripon (7 races) and Tipperary (7 races). That is Chantilly (FR) in France; Cheltenham, Newmarket and Ripon in Great Britain; Tipperary 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 20 April 2006?

Chantilly (FR): Good (Turf); Cheltenham: Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Ripon: Soft (Turf); Tipperary: Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 20 April 2006?

Outright favourites won 7 of 27 on 20 April 2006 (25.9%); joint favourites won 1 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £16.80 — a loss of £10.20. 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 Pearly Wey (GB) at 40/1 in the 1:30 Bloodstock Agents Maiden Stakes at Newmarket.

What was the feature race on 20 April 2006?

The feature race was the 3:10 Craven Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Newmarket, won by Killybegs (IRE) (9/2).

What time was the first race on 20 April 2006?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix de la Capitainerie at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 7:50 Kilfeacle Inh Flat Race at Tipperary.

Racing Results

Thursday 20 April 2006

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36 races were run across 5 meetings on 20 April 2006: Chantilly (FR), Cheltenham, Newmarket, Ripon and Tipperary.

Chantilly (FR) Good · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 1 · Biggest winner 9/10F

12:50 Prix de la Capitainerie (Handicap) Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 18. Kilometre Neuf (FR)Won by 2 lengths · J: Ronan Thomas · T: F Doumen
2. 26. Lucky Name (FR)
3. 39. Snake Dancer (IRE)
1:20 Prix des Closeaux (Unraced) Flat · 5f · 3 ran
1. 16. Debatteur (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jean-Bernard Eyquem · T: J-F Bernard
2. 29. Numerieus (FR)
3. 310. Quetsche Valny (FR)
1:50 Prix du Jeu de l'Oie (Unraced Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m · 4 ran
1. 18. Watch What Happens (FR)Won by half a length · J: Maxime Guyon · T: A Fabre
2. 21. Afzalpour (FR)
3. 34. West Indian (IRE)
2:20 Prix du Temple de Venus (Unraced Fillies) Flat · 1m · 4 ran
1. 11. Phantom Rose (USA)9/10 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A Fabre
2. 211. Partly Sunny (GB)
3. 36. Anamilina (IRE)
2:50 Prix d'Osmond (Claimer) Flat · 1m · 4 ran
1. 17. Lucano (GB)Won by a short head · J: Frank Panicucci · T: C Laffon-Parias
2. 24. Plaisir Bere (FR)
3. 314. Sonneville (FR)
3:20 Prix du Bois Mousseron (Handicap) (Fillies) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 110. Multipolaire (FR)Won by a short head · J: Olivier Peslier · T: F Head
2. 24. Tuiga (FR)
3. 33. La Demoiselle (FR)
3:50 Prix des Aulnes (Claimer) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 116. Wichita Falls (FR)Won by a length · J: Raphael Marchelli · T: P Monfort
2. 26. Half Crazy (USA)
3. 310. Courteuil (FR)
4:20 Prix du Pain de Sucre (Handicap) Flat · 1m2½f · 3 ran
1. 113. Le Redoutable (FR)Won by a head · J: Olivier Peslier · T: P Chevillard
2. 21. Capellane (FR)
3. 38. Money Box (FR)

Chantilly racecourse statistics →

Cheltenham Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:20 Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 1f · 6 ran
1. 13. Pirate Flagship (FR)2/5 favWon by 4 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 28. Linnet (GER)6/1
3. 32. Amour Multiple (IRE)8/1
2:55 Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 7 ran
1. 11. Taranis (FR)5/4 favWon by 8 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. Amicelli (GER)11/2
3. 35. Shining Strand (GB)4/1
3:30 Mares' Only Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 5f 110y · 16 ran
1. 19. Golden Bay (GB)20/1Won by a head · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Suzy Smith
2. 213. Jontys'lass (GB)16/1
3. 37. Zaffaran Express (IRE)15/2
4. PU4. Ile Maurice (FR) · pulled up9/2 fav
4:05 Nicholson Holman Cup Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 6 ran
1. 12. Bleu Superbe (FR)6/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Venetia Williams
2. 26. Escompteur (FR)3/1 jt-fav
3. 31. Palua (GB)16/1
4:40 Renault Masters Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m · 18 ran
1. 11. Standin Obligation (IRE)14/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: M C Pipe
2. 29. Rimsky (IRE)13/2
3. 319. Lyes Green (GB)8/1
4. 512. Drumbeater (IRE)9/2 fav
5:15 Coolus Air Conditioning Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f 110y · 10 ran
1. 111. Knife Edge (USA)14/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Mr A J Berry · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 212. Yeoman Sailor (IRE)9/1
3. 39. Joe Blake (IRE)5/4 fav
5:45 Mares' Only NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 17 ran
1. 15. Classic Fiddle (GB)4/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Mick Fitzgerald · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 214. Strawberry (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 33. Tihui Two (IRE)25/1

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 40/1

1:30 Bloodstock Agents Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 15. Pearly Wey (GB)40/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: Clive Cox
2. 23. Mr Sandicliffe (GB)13/8 fav
3. 37. Pititana (IRE)10/1
2:00 E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 14. Excellent Art (GB)9/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: N A Callaghan
2. 23. Nittan's Spirit (GB)10/11 fav
3. 32. Captain Marvelous (IRE)14/1
2:35 Exning Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 16 ran
1. 16. Ingleby Arch (USA)11/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Paul Fessey · T: David Barron
2. 22. Angus Newz (GB)12/1
3. 312. Grimes Faith (GB)20/1
4. 1117. Didn't We (IRE)7/1 fav
3:10 Craven Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 16. Killybegs (IRE)9/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Michael Hills · T: B W Hills
2. 27. Metropolitan Man (GB)16/1
3. 34. Gin Jockey (FR)11/2
4. 82. City of Troy (GB)11/8 fav
3:45 Feilden Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 1f · 8 ran
1. 11. Atlantic Waves (IRE)3/1 co-favWon by a short head · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 24. Olympian Odyssey (GB)3/1 co-fav
3. 36. Silver Blue (IRE)40/1
4:20 Ousden Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 14. Saville Road (GB)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Shane Kelly · T: D J Daly
2. 22. Dark Islander (IRE)9/2
3. 31. King Orchisios (IRE)5/2 fav
4:55 Newmarketexperience.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 14. Papal Bull (GB)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Kieren Fallon · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 27. Linas Selection (GB)14/1
3. 33. Dunelight (IRE)6/1
4. 78. Royal Reservation (GB)5/2 fav

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

Ripon Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:10 E.B.F. Sharow Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 110. Kerry's Dream (GB)10/1Won by half a length · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 23. Joseph Locke (IRE)7/2
3. 34. Josr's Magic (IRE)6/1
4. 49. Fractured Foxy (GB)13/8 fav
2:45 Copt Hewick Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 17 ran
1. 11. Antica (IRE)11/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Darryll Holland · T: Mark H Tompkins
2. 23. Bentong (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 32. Ryedale Ovation (IRE)9/1
3:20 Ripon Silver Bowl Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 1m 1f 170y · 7 ran
1. 17. Profit's Reality (IRE)20/1Won by a short head · J: Robbie Fitzpatrick · T: P A Blockley
2. 24. Blue Monday (GB)4/9 fav
3. 32. Chrysander (GB)14/1
3:55 Cock O' The North Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 17. Kinsya (GB)4/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Darryll Holland · T: Mark H Tompkins
2. 28. Top Jaro (FR)9/1
3. 32. Jaad (GB)9/2
4:30 Skelton Maiden Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 11. Conkering (USA)5/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Oscar Urbina · T: James Fanshawe
2. 29. Angel Voices (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 35. Forroger (CAN)9/2
5:05 Skelton Maiden Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 16. Peppertree Lane (IRE)15/8Won by a neck · J: Kevin Darley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 22. Font (GB)7/4 fav
3. 34. O'Tara (IRE)5/2
5:35 Newby Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 18 ran
1. 112. Our Little Secret (IRE)33/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Kevin Ghunowa · T: Alan Berry
2. 28. Dorn Dancer (IRE)10/1
3. 311. Mynd (GB)9/4 fav

Ripon racecourse statistics →

Tipperary Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 13/2

4:50 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Flat · 5f · 11 ran
1. 17. Little White Lie (IRE)7/4Won by a neck · J: Tadhg O'Shea · T: G M Lyons
2. 28. Snaefell (IRE)3/2 fav
3. 310. Sweet Surprise (IRE)4/1
5:20 Www.tipperaryraces.ie Race Flat · 7f 100y · 6 ran
1. 14. Queen Of Rap (IRE)1/4 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 23. Nerys (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Cabo (FR)50/1
5:50 Summer Barbeques Handicap (40-60) Flat · 7f 100y · 15 ran
1. 19. Luckyvera (IRE)13/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Kevin Manning · T: Ms Joanna Morgan
2. 215. The Crunch (IRE)10/1
3. 312. Akeydah (IRE)7/1
4. 85. Lucky Lynsey (IRE)3/1 fav
6:20 Thomastown Castle Race Flat · 1m 6f · 18 ran
1. 11. Catch Me (GER)1/2 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: E J O'Grady
2. 22. Menwaal (FR)5/1
3. 35. Whoneedswings (IRE)12/1
6:50 Tipperary Racecourse Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 12. Baileysunice (IRE)11/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Mr P Fahey · T: Seamus Fahey
2. 217. Mago Santhai (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 311. Truagh Castle (IRE)20/1
7:20 Novice Handicap Hurdle (74-95) Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 12. Joan's Girl (IRE)11/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Kevin Coleman · T: F Flood
2. 220. Molly Tee (IRE)20/1
3. 316. Black Amerillo (IRE)7/1
4. SU7. Sherinwind (IRE) · slipped up5/1 fav
7:50 Kilfeacle Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f · 20 ran
1. 11. Askthemaster (IRE)5/2 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Mr J O McGrath · T: Robert Tyner
2. 24. Guess Who's Back (IRE)20/1
3. 33. Final Orders (IRE)10/1

Tipperary racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 36 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 27 won25.9% · 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 loss of £10.20Staked £27.00, returned £16.80 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerPearly Wey (GB) 40/1The 1:30 Bloodstock Agents Maiden Stakes at Newmarket
Joint favourites1 of 5 won20.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chantilly (FR)	1	1	8	—
Cheltenham	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Newmarket	0	6	7	1 of 3 won
Ripon	1	7	7	—
Tipperary	3	7	7	—

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 20 April 2006?: 36 races across 5 meetings were run on 20 April 2006: Chantilly (FR) (8 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Newmarket (7 races), Ripon (7 races) and Tipperary (7 races). That is Chantilly (FR) in France; Cheltenham, Newmarket and Ripon in Great Britain; Tipperary 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 20 April 2006?: Chantilly (FR): Good (Turf); Cheltenham: Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Ripon: Soft (Turf); Tipperary: Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 20 April 2006?: Outright favourites won 7 of 27 on 20 April 2006 (25.9%); joint favourites won 1 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £16.80 — a loss of £10.20. 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 Pearly Wey (GB) at 40/1 in the 1:30 Bloodstock Agents Maiden Stakes at Newmarket.
What was the feature race on 20 April 2006?: The feature race was the 3:10 Craven Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Newmarket, won by Killybegs (IRE) (9/2).
What time was the first race on 20 April 2006?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix de la Capitainerie at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 7:50 Kilfeacle Inh Flat Race at Tipperary.