What horse racing was on 26 April 2006?

40 races across 6 meetings were run on 26 April 2006: Catterick (7 races), Epsom Downs (6 races), Kempton (AW) (6 races), Perth (6 races), Punchestown (8 races) and Worcester (7 races). That is Catterick, Epsom Downs, Kempton (AW), Perth and Worcester in Great Britain; Punchestown 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 26 April 2006?

Catterick: Firm (Turf); Epsom Downs: Good To Firm (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Perth: Good (Turf); Punchestown: Good (Turf); Worcester: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 26 April 2006?

Outright favourites won 10 of 37 on 26 April 2006 (27.0%); joint favourites won 2 of 7. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £37.00 and returned £32.77 — a loss of £4.23. 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 Meehan (IRE) at 33/1 in the 6:10 Betfred Million Novices' Handicap Chase at Worcester.

What was the feature race on 26 April 2006?

The feature race was the 3:50 Punchestown Guinness Gold Cup (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by War Of Attrition (IRE) (4/5F).

What time was the first race on 26 April 2006?

The first race was the 1:50 World Cup At Blue Square Handicap at Epsom Downs; the last was the 9:20 kempton.co.Uk Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Wednesday 26 April 2006

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40 races were run across 6 meetings on 26 April 2006: Catterick, Epsom Downs, Kempton (AW), Perth, Punchestown and Worcester.

Catterick Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

2:05 Wot-If-We Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 13. Just Dust (GB)6/1Won by a short head · J: Robert Miles · T: Bill Turner
2. 21. Granny Peel (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 36. Minnie Magician (GB)33/1
2:40 Prince Of My Heart Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 16. Stonehaugh (IRE)7/1Won by a length · J: Robert Winston · T: Howard Johnson
2. 29. Hams (USA)5/6 fav
3. 38. Elegant Times (IRE)13/2
3:15 Richmond Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f 214y · 3 ran
1. 12. Youmzain (IRE)5/4Won by half a length · J: Tony Culhane · T: Mick Channon
2. 21. London Express (IRE)4/6 fav
3. 36. Dawn Spirit (GB)33/1
3:50 9th May Is Ladies Night Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 116. Buzzin'boyzee (IRE)11/2Won by a length · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: David Evans
2. 22. Musicmaestroplease (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 39. Hogan's Heroes (GB)7/1
4:25 Moonax Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 214y · 12 ran
1. 112. Saif Sareea (GB)4/5 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 23. McEldowney (GB)5/1
3. 315. Zarova (IRE)12/1
4:55 White Muzzle Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 11. Toy Top (USA)11/8 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Phillip Makin · T: Michael Dods
2. 27. Soviet Legend (IRE)11/1
3. 310. Stanley Wolfe (IRE)20/1
5:25 Ivan Luis Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 212y · 10 ran
1. 11. Circuit Dancer (IRE)9/1Won by half a length · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: David Nicholls
2. 27. Taboor (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Million Percent (GB)6/1
4. 53. Piccolo Prince (GB)9/2 fav

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Epsom Downs Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 11/1

1:50 World Cup At Blue Square Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 15. Zowington (GB)11/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: George Baker · T: Chris Wall
2. 21. Cape Royal (GB)4/1 fav
3. 32. High Reach (GB)8/1
2:20 Weatherbys Bank Blue Riband Trial Stakes Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f 18y · 3 ran
1. 11. Before You Go (IRE)8/13 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Ian Mongan · T: T G Mills
2. 24. Hanoona (IRE)5/2
3. 33. Sienna Storm (IRE)5/1
2:55 Blue Square Great Metropolitan Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f 10y · 7 ran
1. 12. Vengeance (GB)11/2Won by a length · J: Pat Dobbs · T: Simon Dow
2. 21. Red Racketeer (USA)3/2 fav
3. 36. Sporting Gesture (GB)20/1
3:30 Blue Square City And Suburban Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f 18y · 9 ran
1. 19. All That And More (IRE)9/2 co-favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Michael Hills · T: B W Hills
2. 25. Impeller (IRE)11/2
3. 36. Divine Gift (GB)7/1
4:05 Troy O'Connor Memorial Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 114y · 10 ran
1. 16. Gandor (IRE)3/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: John Gosden
2. 210. Zaafran (GB)11/4 fav
3. 39. First Approval (GB)5/1
4:35 Michael Church Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 114y · 13 ran
1. 12. Airbuss (IRE)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Ted Durcan · T: Mick Channon
2. 25. Burnbank (IRE)7/1
3. 36. Follow The Colours (IRE)4/1 fav

Epsom Downs racecourse statistics →

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

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

7:00 Kempton Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 5 ran
1. 13. Fairfield Princess (GB)4/6 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Dane O'Neill · T: N A Callaghan
2. 22. Crystal Gazer (FR)2/1
3. 35. Three Decades (IRE)10/1
7:28 Wednesday Night Is Race Night Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 18. Cashel Mead (GB)4/1Won by half a length · J: Steve Drowne · T: John Spearing
2. 27. Doctor's Cave (GB)13/2
3. 35. Lady Bahia (IRE)10/1
4. 91. Times Review (USA)7/2 fav
7:56 Sponsor At Kempton Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 13. Port 'n Starboard (GB)9/2 favWon by a head · J: Martin Dwyer · T: C A Cyzer
2. 27. Flying Pass (GB)5/1
3. 34. Gambling Spirit (GB)5/1
8:24 Racing UK Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 113. Indian Edge (GB)16/1Won by a short head · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: Bryn Palling
2. 21. Red Rudy (GB)4/1
3. 34. Redeye Special (GB)3/2 fav
8:52 Kempton For Conferences Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 19. Fantaisiste (GB)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Nelson De Souza · T: Paul Cole
2. 210. Idle Power (IRE)11/2
3. 35. Beaver Patrol (IRE)4/1 fav
9:20 kempton.co.Uk Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 18. Velvet Heights (IRE)6/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Kevin Darley · T: John Dunlop
2. 23. Archduke Ferdinand (FR)14/1
3. 39. High Point (IRE)11/1
4. 44. Establishment (GB)9/4 fav

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

Perth Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

2:30 Meikleour Hotel Party Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 15 ran
1. 11. All Things Equal (IRE)7/2Won by 10 lengths · J: Tommy Phelan · T: Heather Dalton
2. 212. Troll (FR)4/1
3. 34. Fastaffaran (IRE)7/2
4. 95. General Hardi (GB)11/4 fav
3:05 Tullibardine Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 16 ran
1. 113. Noir Et Vert (FR)25/1Won by a short head · J: Keith Mercer · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 27. Chief Dan George (IRE)11/1
3. 31. Capybara (IRE)50/1
4. 410. Reap The Reward (IRE)15/8 fav
3:40 S.B.J. Nelson Steavenson Novices' Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m · 7 ran
1. 16. Ryders Storm (USA)4/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Tom George
2. 21. Briery Fox (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 32. Kid'z'play (IRE)7/1
4:15 John Smith's Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 15 ran
1. 14. Lennon (IRE)9/1Won by half a length · J: Brian Hughes · T: Howard Johnson
2. 211. Sun King (GB)9/1
3. 310. Billyandi (IRE)15/2
4. 63. Rehearsal (GB)4/1 fav
4:45 Allied Irish Bank (GB) Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 9 ran
1. 16. Key Phil (FR)6/1Won by 13 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: D J Wintle
2. 25. South Bronx (IRE)20/1
3. 32. Gone Too Far (GB)12/1
4. PU4. Va Vavoom (IRE) · pulled up4/1 fav
5:15 Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 18 ran
1. 111. Burren Moonshine (IRE)9/2 favWon by a head · J: Mr P Sheldrake · T: Peter Bowen
2. 21. Sir Rowland Hill (IRE)7/1
3. 39. Speed Kris (FR)16/1

Perth racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Good · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

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

2:05 Aon/Barrett Bloodstock Insurances Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 25 ran
1. 18. Josephine Cullen (IRE)11/2Won by 8 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 220. Very Green (FR)33/1
3. 32. Jack The Giant (IRE)11/10 fav
2:40 Bewleys Hotels Mares Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 24 ran
1. 14. Brogella (IRE)11/2Won by 2 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Ms F M Crowley
2. 21. Chicago Vic (IRE)14/1
3. 320. Grangeclare Lark (IRE)25/1
4. 106. Prairie Moonlight (GER)9/4 fav
3:15 Blue Square Handicap Hurdle (0-140) Hurdle · 2m · 24 ran
1. 118. The Last Hurrah (IRE)16/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Andrew Leigh · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 22. Manorson (IRE)16/1
3. 317. Feel Good Factor (GB)25/1
4. 415. Reisk Superman (IRE)10/3 fav
3:50 Punchestown Guinness Gold Cup (Grade 1) Chase · 3m 1f · 6 ran
1. 16. War Of Attrition (IRE)4/5 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Conor O'Dwyer · T: M F Morris
2. 22. Beef Or Salmon (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Hi Cloy (IRE)15/2
4:25 S.M.Morris Ltd Handicap Chase (0-150) Chase · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 12. Euro Leader (IRE)10/3 jt-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 25. Ross River (GB)10/3 jt-fav
3. 31. Strong Project (IRE)16/1
5:00 Paddy Power Champion INH Flat Race (Gr1) NH Flat · 2m · 18 ran
1. 13. Leading Run (IRE)4/1 favWon by half a length · J: Ms N Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 22. Hairy Molly (IRE)11/2
3. 313. Lord Over (GB)9/1
5:35 Avon RI Resort Novice Chase Chase · 2m 2f · 9 ran
1. 17. Tigerlion (IRE)10/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Michael Darcy · T: John Bleahen
2. 22. Chetwind Music (IRE)25/1
3. 33. Dalian Dawn (IRE)12/1
6:10 Cox's Cash & Carry Hunters Chase Chase · 3m 1f · 19 ran
1. 120. Whyso Mayo (IRE)5/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Mr D Murphy · T: Raymond Hurley
2. 210. General Striker (GB)9/2
3. 38. First Down Jets (IRE)9/1
4. 44. Bothar Na (IRE)3/1 fav

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

5:10 Conditionals' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m · 12 ran
1. 14. Red Perk (IRE)15/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mr J P Flavin · T: Richard Guest
2. 21. Kyno (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 35. Salopian (GB)11/2
5:40 Betfred Million Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 13. Tech Eagle (IRE)4/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Tom Doyle · T: Roger Curtis
2. 22. Sunley Shines (GB)14/1
3. 311. King Gabriel (IRE)66/1
4. 54. Welcome Stranger (GB)11/8 fav
6:10 Betfred Million Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 10 ran
1. 15. Meehan (IRE)33/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Sean Curran · T: Jo Davis
2. 26. Lahinch Lad (IRE)13/2
3. 39. Fieldsofclover (IRE)15/8 fav
6:40 Betfred Million Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 19. All Square (IRE)8/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Tom Doyle · T: Rodney Farrant
2. 211. Northern Link (IRE)20/1
3. 38. Think Quick (IRE)4/1
4. PU12. Paddy Boy (IRE) · pulled up7/4 fav
7:10 Betfred Million Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 12. Broken Reed (IRE)2/1 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Tom George
2. 21. Bressbee (USA)7/1
3. 310. Silber Mond (GB)5/2
7:40 Betfred Million Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 9 ran
1. 11. Jodante (IRE)7/2 favWon by a neck · J: Mr J P Flavin · T: Richard Guest
2. 29. Classic Rock (GB)11/2
3. 33. Manoram (GER)10/1
8:10 Intermediate NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 16. Go On Ahead (IRE)11/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Mrs M Roberts · T: John Coombe
2. 21. Mumbles Head (IRE)8/13 fav
3. 311. Zhivago's Princess (IRE)5/1

Worcester racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 40 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 37 won27.0% · 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 loss of £4.23Staked £37.00, returned £32.77 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMeehan (IRE) 33/1The 6:10 Betfred Million Novices' Handicap Chase at Worcester
Joint favourites2 of 7 won28.6% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	2	7	7	—
Epsom Downs	1	5	6	1 of 3 won
Kempton (AW)	2	6	6	—
Perth	1	6	6	—
Punchestown	2	6	8	1 of 4 won
Worcester	2	7	7	—

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 26 April 2006?: 40 races across 6 meetings were run on 26 April 2006: Catterick (7 races), Epsom Downs (6 races), Kempton (AW) (6 races), Perth (6 races), Punchestown (8 races) and Worcester (7 races). That is Catterick, Epsom Downs, Kempton (AW), Perth and Worcester in Great Britain; Punchestown 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 26 April 2006?: Catterick: Firm (Turf); Epsom Downs: Good To Firm (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Perth: Good (Turf); Punchestown: Good (Turf); Worcester: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 26 April 2006?: Outright favourites won 10 of 37 on 26 April 2006 (27.0%); joint favourites won 2 of 7. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £37.00 and returned £32.77 — a loss of £4.23. 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 Meehan (IRE) at 33/1 in the 6:10 Betfred Million Novices' Handicap Chase at Worcester.
What was the feature race on 26 April 2006?: The feature race was the 3:50 Punchestown Guinness Gold Cup (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by War Of Attrition (IRE) (4/5F).
What time was the first race on 26 April 2006?: The first race was the 1:50 World Cup At Blue Square Handicap at Epsom Downs; the last was the 9:20 kempton.co.Uk Handicap at Kempton (AW).