What horse racing was on 21 April 2006?

48 races across 7 meetings were run on 21 April 2006: Auteuil (FR) (7 races), Ayr (7 races), Kempton (AW) (6 races), Newbury (8 races), Sedgefield (6 races), Thirsk (7 races) and Thurles (7 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Ayr, Kempton (AW), Newbury, Sedgefield and Thirsk in Great Britain; Thurles 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 21 April 2006?

Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Ayr: Good To Soft (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Newbury: Good (Turf); Sedgefield: Good To Firm (Turf); Thirsk: Good To Soft (Turf); Thurles: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 21 April 2006?

Outright favourites won 13 of 37 on 21 April 2006 (35.1%); joint favourites won 2 of 11. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £37.00 and returned £39.73 — a profit of £2.73. 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 Desert Commander (IRE) at 20/1 in the 4:40 Swainby Handicap at Thirsk.

What time was the first race on 21 April 2006?

The first race was the 1:05 Prix Geographine at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 9:20 Betbrokers Betting Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 21 April 2006

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48 races were run across 7 meetings on 21 April 2006: Auteuil (FR), Ayr, Kempton (AW), Newbury, Sedgefield, Thirsk and Thurles.

Auteuil (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 7 races · France

Outright favs won 0 of 1

1:05 Prix Geographine (Fillies) (Hurdle) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 3 ran
1. 17. Colline De Clermon (FR)Won by a head · J: Pascal Marsac · T: G Cherel
2. 21. Fleur De Guerande (FR)
3. 36. Adria De Clermont (FR)
1:35 Prix Rene Couetil (Non-Thoroughbreds) (Chase) Chase · 2m 2f · 4 ran
1. 15. Orphee Des Blins (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jerome Zuliani · T: Patrice Quinton
2. 210. Olica D'Airy (FR)
3. 32. Ofulveto (FR)
2:05 Prix Jean Granel (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m4½f · 6 ran
1. 11. Rock And Palm (FR)Won by 2½ lengths · J: Michael Delmares · T: Mlle C Cardenne
2. 25. Cheler (FR)
3. 36. Phonidal (FR)
4. 63. Blue Canyon (FR)48/10 fav
2:35 Prix la Veine (Claiming Chase) Chase · 2m1½f · 4 ran
1. 15. Monsieur Villez (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Christophe Pieux · T: T Trapenard
2. 21. Peterhof I (FR)
3. 38. Oby Du Corme (FR)
3:05 Prix Aristote (Chase) Chase · 2m4½f · 3 ran
1. 11. Newman Des Plages (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Benoit Gicquel · T: G Macaire
2. 25. Marble Garden (USA)
3. 34. Neobis (FR)
3:35 Prix Virelan (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 4 ran
1. 14. Outre Mer Fix (FR)Won by half a length · J: Regis Schmidlin · T: M Rolland
2. 25. Hairball (GB)
3. 39. Onnix (FR)
4:05 Prix Valmajour (Claiming Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m1½f · 3 ran
1. 12. Charand (FR)Won by half a length · J: Christophe Pieux · T: E Pilet
2. 212. Kibouli (FR)
3. 36. Mister Pous (FR)

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:20 NH Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m 110y · 4 ran
1. 14. According To John (IRE)3/2 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Tony Dobbin · T: Nicky Richards
2. 21. Zipalong Lad (IRE)13/8
3. 33. Aces Four (IRE)9/2
2:55 Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 13. King Barry (FR)3/1 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Richie McGrath · T: Pauline Robson
2. 210. Persian Point (GB)10/1
3. 35. Silver Jack (IRE)6/1
3:25 Walker Laird Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 11 ran
1. 17. Sotovik (IRE)16/1Won by 23 lengths · J: Ewan Whillans · T: Alistair Whillans
2. 212. Prince Adjal (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Cash And New (IRE)14/1
4. 41. Geeveem (IRE)4/6 fav
3:55 Mares' Only Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m · 5 ran
1. 15. Into The Shadows (GB)Evens favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Richie McGrath · T: Keith Reveley
2. 23. Tessanoora (GB)11/4
3. 34. Diamond Sal (GB)13/2
4:30 Hillhouse Quarry Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 13. Supreme Prince (IRE)7/2 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 28. Edmo Yewkay (IRE)16/1
3. 31. Armaturk (FR)6/1
5:00 Glenlivet Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 3f 110y · 12 ran
1. 13. Calvic (IRE)14/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Tom George
2. 210. Clemax (IRE)4/1
3. 36. Theatre Knight (IRE)16/1
4. PU12. Parkinson (IRE) · pulled up10/3 fav
5:35 Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 17. Reap The Reward (IRE)14/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Gary Berridge · T: L Lungo
2. 22. Monte Cinto (FR)2/1 fav
3. 31. Up Above (IRE)7/1

Ayr racecourse statistics →

Kempton (AW) Standard · AW · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 4 · Biggest winner 9/1

7:00 Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 13. Hucking Hill (IRE)11/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: T Quinn · T: John Best
2. 24. Rippling River (GB)5/4 fav
3. 32. Mogok Ruby (GB)20/1
7:28 Abacus Lighting Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 17. Stage Gift (IRE)9/4 jt-favWon by a length · J: Robert Winston · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 22. Giving (GB)16/1
3. 34. Awatuki (IRE)9/4 jt-fav
7:56 Sportsman Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 16. Peter Island (FR)7/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: John Gallagher
2. 25. Glenviews Youngone (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Discotheque (USA)7/1
4. 41. Roman Quest (GB)15/8 fav
8:24 Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 111. Shes Minnie (GB)5/1Won by a neck · J: Robert Winston · T: John O'Shea
2. 212. Spirit of Arosa (IRE)11/2
3. 310. Rubber (IRE)15/8 fav
8:52 London Mile Qualifier Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 11. Hail The Chief (GB)9/2 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 24. Granston (IRE)9/2 jt-fav
3. 311. Binanti (GB)10/1
9:20 Betbrokers Betting Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 111. Into The Breeze (IRE)9/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Michael Hills · T: J W Hills
2. 29. Outer Hebrides (GB)14/1
3. 33. Will He Wish (GB)12/1
4. 58. Spring Goddess (IRE)4/1 fav

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

Newbury Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 11/1

1:40 E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f 34y · 7 ran
1. 12. Cav Okay (IRE)3/1 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Richard Hughes · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 24. See In The Dark (IRE)7/1
3. 33. Make Me An Offer (IRE)7/2
2:10 R Sangster Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Div1) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 6y · 10 ran
1. 14. Cortesia (IRE)10/1Won by a short head · J: Alan Munro · T: Peter Chapple-Hyam
2. 28. Safqa (GB)11/10 fav
3. 37. Red Countess (GB)11/1
2:45 Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 16. Night Crescendo (USA)5/1Won by a neck · J: Ryan Moore · T: Amanda Perrett
2. 29. Acheekyone (IRE)5/1
3. 311. Isphahan (GB)25/1
4. 43. Bonnie Prince Blue (GB)9/2 fav
3:15 Dubai Full Of Surprises Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f 34y · 13 ran
1. 111. Green Manalishi (GB)7/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Philip Robinson · T: David Arbuthnot
2. 22. Corridor Creeper (FR)11/1
3. 312. Treasure Cay (GB)14/1
4. 134. Fyodor (IRE)9/2 fav
3:45 Dubai Duty Free Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 6y · 4 ran
1. 12. Hazeymm (IRE)13/8 favWon by a neck · J: Ted Durcan · T: Mick Channon
2. 24. Rumsfeld (ITY)4/1
3. 31. Criminal Act (USA)9/2
4:20 R Sangster Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Div2) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 6y · 10 ran
1. 12. Divine River (GB)11/1Won by half a length · J: Kieren Fallon · T: Alan Jarvis
2. 21. Distinctive Look (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 36. Garafena (GB)16/1
4:50 Bridget Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 113. Silver Touch (IRE)5/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Ted Durcan · T: Mick Channon
2. 23. Ghost Story (JPN)10/1
3. 310. Rydal Mount (IRE)100/1
5:25 Peter Smith Memorial Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 5y · 13 ran
1. 15. Hala Bek (IRE)6/5 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 23. Dragon Dancer (GB)7/1
3. 311. Snoqualmie Boy (GB)15/2

Newbury racecourse statistics →

Sedgefield Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 8/1

5:15 Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 15 ran
1. 14. Parsley's Return (GB)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Noel Fehily · T: Michael Wigham
2. 22. First Fought (IRE)6/1
3. 31. Eborarry (IRE)15/2
4. 45. Daldini (GB)3/1 fav
5:45 NH Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 13 ran
1. 111. Willies Way (GB)7/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Sue Smith
2. 23. Major Oak (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 32. Jeringa (GB)6/1
6:15 Joe Rutherford Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 3f · 11 ran
1. 16. Lambrini Bianco (IRE)3/1 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: Lisa Williamson
2. 24. Ashleybank House (IRE)20/1
3. 39. Tiger Talk (GB)9/1
6:45 Wbx.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f 110y · 11 ran
1. 14. Presumptuous (GB)7/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Sue Smith
2. 21. Pay Attention (GB)6/1
3. 32. Supreme Leisure (IRE)12/1
7:15 Selling Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 112. Drumossie (AUS)15/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Kenny Johnson · T: Richard Guest
2. 22. Ton-Chee (GB)9/2
3. 38. Per Amore (IRE)16/1
4. F10. Winds Supreme (IRE) · fell4/1 fav
7:45 wbx.com NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 13 ran
1. 110. Anchors Away (GB)8/1Won by half a length · J: Russ Garritty · T: Tim Easterby
2. 214. Riodan (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
3. 33. Camden George (IRE)18/1

Sedgefield racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:30 E.B.F. Novice Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 14. Lovelace (GB)11/2Won by a length · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 21. Spoof Master (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 33. Diamond Hurricane (IRE)20/1
3:05 Yorkshire's Ladies' Day Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 16. Top Shot (GB)15/8 favWon by a head · J: Saleem Golam · T: Mark H Tompkins
2. 24. Bin Rahy (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Methusaleh (IRE)20/1
3:35 Hygi-Tack Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 18 ran
1. 18. Commitment Lecture (GB)14/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Phillip Makin · T: Michael Dods
2. 215. Time To Regret (GB)25/1
3. 33. Parkview Love (USA)11/1
4. 1513. Grande Terre (IRE)3/1 fav
4:10 Hawnby Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 15 ran
1. 111. Stellite (GB)13/2Won by a neck · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: Jim Goldie
2. 210. Aperitif (GB)8/1
3. 315. Hula Ballew (GB)10/1
4. 76. Hewaraat (IRE)9/2 fav
4:40 Swainby Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 18 ran
1. 17. Desert Commander (IRE)20/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Daragh O'Donohoe · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 28. Countdown (GB)14/1
3. 36. Bold Marc (IRE)11/1
5:10 Median Auction Maiden Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 13. Buachaill Dona (IRE)8/15 favWon by a length · J: Adrian Nicholls · T: David Nicholls
2. 211. She's Dunnett (GB)15/2
3. 310. Diamond Winnie (GB)20/1
5:40 Median Auction Maiden Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 17. Rondo (GB)10/3Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Phillip Makin · T: David Barron
2. 24. Lucksin (IRE)10/3
3. 32. Primarily (GB)9/2
4. 56. Mujeak (IRE)3/1 fav

Thirsk racecourse statistics →

Thurles Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

4:30 Devils Bit Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f · 18 ran
1. 18. Nellie Od (IRE)6/1Won by a length · J: John Cullen · T: W Harney
2. 29. Ohmissymoss (IRE)16/1
3. 313. Satco Touch (IRE)8/1
4. 41. Avoca Mist (IRE)9/4 fav
5:00 Templemore Handicap Hurdle (81-109) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 18 ran
1. 12. Key To The Kingdom (IRE)12/1Won by 3 lengths · J: M P Butler · T: Eoin Doyle
2. 27. Little Alou (IRE)12/1
3. 33. I See Icy (IRE)12/1
5:30 Thurles Handicap Hurdle (74-95) (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 13. Southern Command (IRE)7/2 favWon by a length · J: Davy Russell · T: W J Burke
2. 211. Go Mall (IRE)6/1
3. 38. True Believer (GB)14/1
6:00 Thurles Handicap Hurdle (74-95) (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 113. Madformakeup (IRE)7/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: A J Martin
2. 219. Andijan (IRE)9/2 fav
3. 36. The Cute Won (USA)6/1
6:30 Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 2m 4f · 18 ran
1. 110. Markason (IRE)12/1Won by a head · J: Martin Ferris · T: Gerard Cully
2. 214. Millanymare (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 31. Ballinclamper Boy (IRE)8/1
7:00 Horse And Jockey Beginners Chase Chase · 3m · 14 ran
1. 114. Lady Kate Ellen (IRE)4/1Won by a length · J: P W Flood · T: Paul Nolan
2. 23. Cupids Flyer (IRE)11/2
3. 310. Van Ness (IRE)9/2
4. F9. The Royal Dub (IRE) · fell3/1 fav
7:30 Rock Of Cashel Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 2f · 12 ran
1. 11. Dubai Bound (USA)10/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Andrew Lee
2. 23. Exile (GB)6/1
3. 39. Rockfield Dancer (IRE)20/1
4. 412. Name For Fame (USA)2/1 fav

Thurles racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 48 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 favourites13 of 37 won35.1% · 37 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 £2.73Staked £37.00, returned £39.73 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerDesert Commander (IRE) 20/1The 4:40 Swainby Handicap at Thirsk
Joint favourites2 of 11 won18.2% · 5 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Auteuil (FR)	0	1	7	—
Ayr	4	7	7	—
Kempton (AW)	0	4	6	2 of 4 won
Newbury	4	8	8	—
Sedgefield	2	5	6	0 of 2 won
Thirsk	2	6	7	0 of 3 won
Thurles	1	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 21 April 2006?: 48 races across 7 meetings were run on 21 April 2006: Auteuil (FR) (7 races), Ayr (7 races), Kempton (AW) (6 races), Newbury (8 races), Sedgefield (6 races), Thirsk (7 races) and Thurles (7 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Ayr, Kempton (AW), Newbury, Sedgefield and Thirsk in Great Britain; Thurles 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 21 April 2006?: Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Ayr: Good To Soft (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Newbury: Good (Turf); Sedgefield: Good To Firm (Turf); Thirsk: Good To Soft (Turf); Thurles: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 21 April 2006?: Outright favourites won 13 of 37 on 21 April 2006 (35.1%); joint favourites won 2 of 11. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £37.00 and returned £39.73 — a profit of £2.73. 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 Desert Commander (IRE) at 20/1 in the 4:40 Swainby Handicap at Thirsk.
What time was the first race on 21 April 2006?: The first race was the 1:05 Prix Geographine at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 9:20 Betbrokers Betting Handicap at Kempton (AW).