What horse racing was on 22 April 2006?

48 races across 7 meetings were run on 22 April 2006: Ayr (8 races), Bangor-on-Dee (7 races), Naas (7 races), Newbury (8 races), Nottingham (6 races), Thirsk (6 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Ayr, Bangor-on-Dee, Newbury, Nottingham, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Naas 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 22 April 2006?

Ayr: Good (Turf); Bangor-on-Dee: Good To Soft (Turf); Naas: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Newbury: Good (Turf); Nottingham: Soft (Turf); Thirsk: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 22 April 2006?

Outright favourites won 18 of 46 on 22 April 2006 (39.1%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £46.00 and returned £62.82 — a profit of £16.82. 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 Phardessa (GB) at 100/1 in the 5:35 Ashleybank Standard Open NH Flat Race at Ayr.

What was the feature race on 22 April 2006?

The feature race was the 3:30 Scottish National Handicap Chase (Grd2) (Grade 3) at Ayr, won by Run For Paddy (GB) (33/1).

What time was the first race on 22 April 2006?

The first race was the 1:50 Purvis Marquees Juvenile Novices' Hurdle at Ayr; the last was the 9:20 306 Goals Maiden Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 22 April 2006

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48 races were run across 7 meetings on 22 April 2006: Ayr, Bangor-on-Dee, Naas, Newbury, Nottingham, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW).

Ayr Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 100/1

1:50 Purvis Marquees Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m · 4 ran
1. 13. Royals Darling (GER)7/2Won by half a length · J: Mick Fitzgerald · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 24. Bold Fire (GB)11/10 fav
3. 31. Shamayoun (FR)7/4
2:20 Future Champion Novices' Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 12. Monet's Garden (IRE)2/7 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Tony Dobbin · T: Nicky Richards
2. 24. Le Volfoni (FR)4/1
3. 31. Kasthari (IRE)12/1
2:50 Scottish Champion Hurdle (Handicap Grd2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 15. Noble Request (FR)7/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 22. Faasel (IRE)11/2
3. 36. Phar Bleu (FR)7/1
4. 91. Arcalis (GB)2/1 fav
3:30 Scottish National Handicap Chase (Grd2) Chase · Class 1 · 4m 1f · 30 ran
1. 119. Run For Paddy (GB)33/1Won by a short head · J: Carl Llewellyn · T: Carl Llewellyn
2. 216. Ladalko (FR)7/1 jt-fav
3. 34. Royal Emperor (IRE)50/1
4:05 Western House Hotel Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 6f · 11 ran
1. 12. Mughas (IRE)9/2Won by 10 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 211. Indy Mood (GB)50/1
3. 33. Afrad (FR)6/1
4. 76. The Luder (IRE)9/4 fav
4:35 Albert Bartlett Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 13. Nyrche (FR)3/1Won by 16 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 28. Roman Ark (GB)12/1
3. 37. Madison Du Berlais (FR)7/2
4. F2. Jacks Craic (IRE) · fell11/4 fav
5:05 P B Events Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 1f · 7 ran
1. 13. Kinburn (IRE)11/4Won by 6 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Howard Johnson
2. 22. Mckelvey (IRE)9/1
3. 35. No Full (FR)6/1
4. F4. Stavordale Lad (IRE) · fell5/2 fav
5:35 Ashleybank Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 4 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 116. Phardessa (GB)100/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Declan McGann · T: A M Crow
2. 29. Skippers Brig (IRE)3/1
3. 33. Arctic Ghost (GB)14/1
4. 415. Kokoschka (IRE)2/1 fav

Ayr racecourse statistics →

Bangor-on-Dee Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:15 Charity Day Novices' Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 13 ran
1. 12. Supreme's Legacy (IRE)9/2Won by a length · J: Andrew Thornton · T: Keith Reveley
2. 23. Triple Mint (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Alformasi (GB)14/1
4. F1. Dream Alliance (GB) · fell8/13 fav
2:45 Brookes Bell Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m · 13 ran
1. 19. Always Waining (IRE)16/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Barry Fenton · T: Robert Stronge
2. 25. Desert Tommy (GB)4/1 fav
3. 34. Glacial Evening (IRE)16/1
3:20 Ken & Gill's Anniversary Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 1f 110y · 4 ran
1. 15. My World (FR)6/5 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Andrew Thornton · T: R H Alner
2. 22. In The Frame (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Give Me Love (FR)2/1
3:55 Brooke Hospital Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 13 ran
1. 17. Simon (GB)5/1 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Andrew Thornton · T: John Spearing
2. 211. Sharp Jack (IRE)15/2
3. 32. Be My Better Half (IRE)11/1
4:25 Jane Mcalpine Memorial Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m 110y · 10 ran
1. 13. An Capall Dubh (IRE)4/1Won by 16 lengths · J: Charlie Huxley · T: Mrs Sheila Crow
2. 211. The Lyme Volunteer (IRE)12/1
3. 37. Kingston-Banker (GB)14/1
4. 41. Cobreces (GB)5/4 fav
5:00 Maelor Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 113. Chickapeakray (GB)4/1 favWon by a neck · J: Paddy Aspell · T: D McCain
2. 28. Longueville Manor (FR)9/2
3. 31. Porak (IRE)20/1
5:30 Charity Day Novices' Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 13 ran
1. 12. Nobody Tells Me (FR)8/11 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Andrew Glassonbury · T: M C Pipe
2. 211. Travel Agent (IRE)22/1
3. 39. Five Alley (IRE)18/1

Bangor-on-Dee racecourse statistics →

Naas Yielding To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:30 Naas Median Auction Maiden Flat · 1m · 19 ran
1. 12. Baynes Cross (IRE)3/1 favWon by a short head · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 216. Diyla (IRE)13/2
3. 315. Dissitation (IRE)4/1
3:00 Www.naasracecourse.com Handicap (40-60) Flat · 1m · 20 ran
1. 113. Akeydah (IRE)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jamie Moriarty · T: James Leavy
2. 210. Another Jayjay (IRE)13/2
3. 38. Luckyvera (IRE)9/2 fav
3:30 Summer Barbeque Handicap (60-100) Flat · 7f · 16 ran
1. 19. Rockazar (GB)12/1Won by half a length · J: Tadhg O'Shea · T: G M Lyons
2. 212. Bay Boy (GB)10/1
3. 311. Master Marvel (IRE)7/1
4. 72. Cheddar Island (IRE)4/1 fav
4:00 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden Flat · 5f · 8 ran
1. 11. Brazilian Bride (IRE)5/4 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Kevin Prendergast
2. 26. Siobhans Pearl (IRE)33/1
3. 32. Kala Princess (IRE)11/4
4:30 Woodlands Stakes (Listed) Flat · 5f · 12 ran
1. 16. Moon Unit (IRE)9/1Won by a length · J: Willie Supple · T: H Rogers
2. 210. Dandy Man (IRE)10/1
3. 311. Kingsdale Ocean (IRE)9/1
4. 61. Majestic Times (IRE)9/2 fav
5:00 Go Racing In Kildare Handicap (50-80) Flat · 5f · 17 ran
1. 19. Dafaroun (IRE)9/1Won by half a length · J: Tadhg O'Shea · T: Martin O'Toole
2. 212. Tofana (IRE)7/1
3. 37. Miss Isabela (IRE)20/1
4. 1214. Faynita (IRE)6/1 fav
5:30 Goracingatnaasracecourse.com Maiden Flat · 1m 2f · 16 ran
1. 114. Galatee (FR)10/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 28. Medico (GB)9/2
3. 311. Rajeh (IRE)8/1
4. 57. Grafton Street (IRE)10/3 fav

Naas racecourse statistics →

Newbury Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 5 of 8 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:10 Dubai Tennis John Porter Stakes (Grp 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f 5y · 11 ran
1. 12. Mubtaker (USA)9/1Won by a neck · J: Martin Dwyer · T: Marcus Tregoning
2. 210. Munsef (GB)4/1
3. 36. Maraahel (IRE)3/1 fav
2:40 Spring Cup Heritage Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 25 ran
1. 121. Forgery (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: Nicky Mackay · T: Gerard Butler
2. 24. Colisay (GB)20/1
3. 316. Red Spell (IRE)8/1
4. 48. Another Bottle (IRE)15/2 fav
3:15 Fred Darling Stakes (Fillies' G3) (Str) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 18. Nasheej (USA)3/2 favWon by a short head · J: Ryan Moore · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 23. Cantabria (GB)5/1
3. 39. Short Dance (USA)11/2
3:50 Lane's End Greenham Stakes (Grp 3) (Str) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 5 ran
1. 13. Red Clubs (IRE)3/2 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Michael Hills · T: B W Hills
2. 22. Marcus Andronicus (USA)5/1
3. 31. Assertive (GB)4/1
4:20 Pertemps Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 12. Trance (IRE)6/1 favWon by half a length · J: Neil Callan · T: David Barron
2. 25. Gandalf (GB)9/1
3. 33. Dundry (GB)14/1
4:50 Dubai Duty Free Millennium Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 6y · 15 ran
1. 16. Prince Samos (IRE)15/2Won by a neck · J: Richard Hughes · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 28. River Alhaarth (IRE)6/1 fav
3. 32. Chantaco (USA)16/1
5:25 Dubai Airport Maiden Stks (Str) (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 113. Makderah (IRE)11/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Richard Hills · T: Marcus Tregoning
2. 210. Rodeo (GB)12/1
3. 36. Incidentally (IRE)7/1
5:55 Dubai Airport Maiden Stks (Str) (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 18. Purple Moon (IRE)13/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 29. Royal Envoy (IRE)14/1
3. 35. Mahrajaan (USA)15/2

Newbury racecourse statistics →

Nottingham Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 22/1

5:10 betfredpoker.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 13y · 8 ran
1. 14. La Neige (GB)11/4Won by 2½ lengths · J: Ted Durcan · T: Mick Channon
2. 23. Karayel (IRE)3/2 fav
3. 32. Calloff The Search (GB)16/1
5:45 Betfred Million Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 13y · 9 ran
1. 14. Rapsgate (IRE)4/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Pat Dobbs · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 27. Toy Top (USA)8/1
3. 33. Fayr Sky (IRE)9/2
6:15 betfredpoker.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6f 15y · 17 ran
1. 14. Duroob (GB)22/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Andrew Elliott · T: K R Burke
2. 210. Robbie Can Can (GB)10/1
3. 38. Jolizero (GB)25/1
6:45 Betfred Million Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 213y · 12 ran
1. 14. Kyoto Summit (GB)4/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Nicky Mackay · T: Luca Cumani
2. 212. Kerriemuir Lass (IRE)5/2
3. 38. Yeoman Spirit (IRE)12/1
4. 51. Alasoun (IRE)11/8 fav
7:15 betfredcasino.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 213y · 16 ran
1. 14. Raise The Heights (IRE)13/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Colin Tinkler
2. 212. Hits Only Life (USA)7/2 fav
3. 314. Shardia (IRE)25/1
7:45 Betfred 570 Shops Nationwide Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 54y · 17 ran
1. 12. Braddock (IRE)7/2 favWon by half a length · J: Paul Fessey · T: David Barron
2. 23. Rebellious Spirit (GB)14/1
3. 34. Lester Leaps In (USA)16/1

Nottingham racecourse statistics →

Thirsk Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/1

2:30 Squire Frederick Bell Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 18. Auction Time (GB)2/1 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: Declan Carroll
2. 26. Go On Jessica (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Granny Peel (IRE)3/1
3:05 Old Byland Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 16 ran
1. 18. Dabbers Ridge (IRE)11/4 favWon by a length · J: Tony Culhane · T: B W Hills
2. 215. Malcheek (IRE)8/1
3. 310. Speed Dial Harry (IRE)16/1
3:40 Spring Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 13 ran
1. 11. Greenwich Meantime (GB)11/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 23. Charlotte Vale (GB)9/2 fav
3. 313. Ego Trip (GB)14/1
4:15 Michael Foster Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 11. Welsh Emperor (IRE)6/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Tony Culhane · T: Tom Tate
2. 25. River Falcon (GB)14/1
3. 33. Eisteddfod (GB)15/8 fav
4:45 Thomas Lord Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 14 ran
1. 13. Guto (GB)6/1Won by half a length · J: Daragh O'Donohoe · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 214. Scooby Dude (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Indigo Nights (IRE)8/1
4. 59. Jimmy The Guesser (GB)7/2 fav
5:15 Coxwold Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 12. Borehan (GB)8/11 favWon by half a length · J: Kevin Darley · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 210. Sea Salt (GB)13/2
3. 38. Monashee Brave (IRE)8/1

Thirsk racecourse statistics →

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

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

7:00 Ashby London Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 11 ran
1. 12. Latif (USA)3/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Derek Nolan · T: Ms Deborah J Evans
2. 27. Bijou Dan (GB)14/1
3. 31. Jakarmi (GB)5/2 fav
7:30 Soul Sensation Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 32y · 10 ran
1. 14. Inaminute (IRE)3/1 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: K R Burke
2. 26. Miss Champagne (IRE)5/1
3. 310. Bahhmirage (IRE)5/1
8:00 Steve Bull Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 20y · 13 ran
1. 16. Boanerges (IRE)12/1Won by a length · J: Tom Eaves · T: Milton Bradley
2. 27. He's A Rocket (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 39. Phinerine (GB)14/1
8:30 Joan Chalk Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 13 ran
1. 19. Norcroft (GB)7/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: James Doyle · T: Christine Dunnett
2. 25. Winthorpe (IRE)11/2
3. 37. Misaro (GER)22/1
4. 410. Mistral Sky (GB)9/2 fav
8:55 stevebullevents.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 103y · 13 ran
1. 11. Scottish River (USA)5/1Won by a neck · J: Hayley Turner · T: Mark Usher
2. 28. Glendale (GB)9/2 fav
3. 310. Seattle Robber (GB)12/1
9:20 306 Goals Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 9 ran
1. 18. Reem Three (GB)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Nicky Mackay · T: Luca Cumani
2. 25. Le Colombier (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 31. Blacktoft (USA)9/1

Wolverhampton (AW) 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 favourites18 of 46 won39.1% · 46 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 £16.82Staked £46.00, returned £62.82 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerPhardessa (GB) 100/1The 5:35 Ashleybank Standard Open NH Flat Race at Ayr
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ayr	1	7	8	0 of 2 won
Bangor-on-Dee	4	7	7	—
Naas	2	7	7	—
Newbury	5	8	8	—
Nottingham	2	5	6	0 of 2 won
Thirsk	3	6	6	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	1	6	6	—

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 22 April 2006?: 48 races across 7 meetings were run on 22 April 2006: Ayr (8 races), Bangor-on-Dee (7 races), Naas (7 races), Newbury (8 races), Nottingham (6 races), Thirsk (6 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Ayr, Bangor-on-Dee, Newbury, Nottingham, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Naas 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 22 April 2006?: Ayr: Good (Turf); Bangor-on-Dee: Good To Soft (Turf); Naas: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Newbury: Good (Turf); Nottingham: Soft (Turf); Thirsk: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 22 April 2006?: Outright favourites won 18 of 46 on 22 April 2006 (39.1%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £46.00 and returned £62.82 — a profit of £16.82. 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 Phardessa (GB) at 100/1 in the 5:35 Ashleybank Standard Open NH Flat Race at Ayr.
What was the feature race on 22 April 2006?: The feature race was the 3:30 Scottish National Handicap Chase (Grd2) (Grade 3) at Ayr, won by Run For Paddy (GB) (33/1).
What time was the first race on 22 April 2006?: The first race was the 1:50 Purvis Marquees Juvenile Novices' Hurdle at Ayr; the last was the 9:20 306 Goals Maiden Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW).