What horse racing was on 20 April 2007?

47 races across 7 meetings were run on 20 April 2007: Ayr (7 races), Hereford (6 races), Limerick (6 races), Lingfield (AW) (6 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Newbury (7 races) and Thirsk (7 races). That is Ayr, Hereford, Lingfield (AW), Newbury and Thirsk in Great Britain; Limerick in Ireland; Maisons-Laffitte (FR) in France. 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 2007?

Ayr: Good To Firm (Turf); Hereford: Good To Firm (Turf); Limerick: Good (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Good (Turf); Newbury: Good To Firm (Turf); Thirsk: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 20 April 2007?

Outright favourites won 11 of 39 on 20 April 2007 (28.2%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £30.87 — a loss of £8.13. 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 Dizzy Future (GB) at 22/1 in the 8:00 SIS Facts Handicap Hurdle at Hereford.

What time was the first race on 20 April 2007?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix de Dormans at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 8:00 SIS Facts Handicap Hurdle at Hereford.

Racing Results

Friday 20 April 2007

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47 races were run across 7 meetings on 20 April 2007: Ayr, Hereford, Limerick, Lingfield (AW), Maisons-Laffitte (FR), Newbury and Thirsk.

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:20 Dawn Construction 'National Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m 110y · 4 ran
1. 12. Otto des Pictons (FR)11/8 favWon by 17 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Ice Tea (IRE)5/2
3. 34. Ever So Slightly (IRE)7/2
2:50 Gary Thomson Memorial Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 13. Sparkling Taff (GB)4/1Won by a short head · J: David O'Meara · T: Sue Smith
2. 24. Insurgent (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Orang Outan (FR)15/2
4. UR1. Ange De Villez (FR) · unseated riderEvens fav
3:25 Serendipity Interactive Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 5 ran
1. 14. Petit Lord (FR)10/11 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Russian Sky (GB)25/1
3. 31. Spring Breeze (GB)11/2
4:00 Coral Mares' Only Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 14. River Alder (GB)16/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Peter Buchanan · T: J M Dun
2. 26. Helen Wood (GB)12/1
3. 32. My Petra (GB)7/4 fav
4:35 Hillhouse Quarry Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 15. Three Mirrors (GB)7/2Won by 9 lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 24. Locksmith (GB)11/4
3. 31. Supreme Prince (IRE)9/2
4. 53. Saintsaire (FR)2/1 fav
5:05 Brian McFazdean 40th Birthday Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f · 4 ran
1. 12. Shannon's Pride (IRE)3/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Richard Guest
2. 24. Mister Apple's (FR)4/1
3. 31. Sha Bihan (FR)9/4
4. 43. Profowens (IRE)2/1 fav
5:35 West Sound Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 4 ran
1. 13. Prince Among Men (GB)7/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Fearghal Davis · T: Nicky Richards
2. 22. Go Solo (GB)6/4 fav
3. 35. Wally Wonder (IRE)5/2

Ayr racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 22/1

5:30 SIS First For Live Pictures Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 5 ran
1. 14. Post It (GB)9/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Joe Tizzard · T: Ron Hodges
2. 25. Moonfleet (IRE)3/1
3. 31. Kinkeel (IRE)6/1
4. 43. First Fought (IRE)5/4 fav
6:00 SIS Supplying The Industry Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 110y · 7 ran
1. 13. Gabier (GB)Evens favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 26. Commemoration Day (IRE)11/2
3. 32. Archimboldo (USA)9/2
6:30 SIS Best For Data Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 16. Pauntley Gofa (GB)20/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Andrew Thornton · T: S J Gilmore
2. 23. Bollitree Bob (GB)3/1
3. 37. Just Muckin Around (IRE)11/4 fav
7:00 SIS 20th Year Anniversary 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 9 ran
1. 16. Sabre Hongrois (FR)9/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: David Pipe
2. 25. Kempley Green (IRE)10/1
3. 32. High Life (GB)4/7 fav
7:30 SIS Offers More Betting Oportunities Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 1f 110y · 7 ran
1. 11. Cameron Bridge (IRE)15/8 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Mr Joshua Guerriero · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 25. Phar City (IRE)10/3
3. 37. Young Thruster (IRE)6/1
8:00 SIS Facts Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 2f · 17 ran
1. 17. Dizzy Future (GB)22/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: William Kennedy · T: Martin Bosley
2. 26. Howboutno (IRE)20/1
3. 314. Lagan Legend (GB)10/1
4. 42. Not For Diamonds (IRE)5/4 fav

Hereford racecourse statistics →

Limerick Good · Turf · 6 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:40 Hot House Flowers May 17th (Fillies) Maiden Flat · 6f 160y · 11 ran
1. 111. Wildwish (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Chris Hayes · T: Enda Kelly
2. 21. Adelka (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Moon Light Shadow (GB)50/1
4. 45. Crazy Volume (IRE)2/1 fav
3:15 Sharon Shannon June 22nd (C&G) Maiden Flat · 6f 160y · 8 ran
1. 13. Celtic Dane (IRE)11/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Kevin Prendergast
2. 27. Out Of The Red (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 38. Young Lochinvar (IRE)16/1
3:50 SIS Best For Live Racing Action Handicap (47-70) Flat · 6f 160y · 10 ran
1. 14. Liffey Bank (IRE)7/1Won by a length · J: Kevin Manning · T: J T Gorman
2. 25. Silver Snipe (GB)12/1
3. 33. Spiritville (IRE)9/2
4. 56. Laragh Hill (IRE)11/4 fav
4:20 SIS Facts Services Handicap (50-70) Flat · 7f · 16 ran
1. 110. Twin Sun's (IRE)16/1Won by a short head · J: Rory Cleary · T: Timothy Doyle
2. 216. Tashadelek (IRE)10/3 jt-fav
3. 32. Silly Dancer (IRE)12/1
4:50 SIS Irish Racing Action (C&G) Race Flat · 1m 50y · 5 ran
1. 12. Consul General (GB)8/11 favWon by a neck · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 25. Sorolla (IRE)2/1
3. 31. Extraterrestrial (GB)8/1
5:20 Aslan July 26th Handicap (50-80) Flat · 1m 50y · 15 ran
1. 110. Poppyfield (GER)12/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Willie Supple · T: H Rogers
2. 29. Mooretown Lady (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 34. Kyles Bay (IRE)13/2

Limerick racecourse statistics →

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

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

5:15 Lingfield Park Golf Club Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 113. Teen Ager (FR)12/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Liam Keniry · T: J S Moore
2. 27. Le Singe Noir (GB)12/1
3. 310. Obstructive (GB)16/1
4. 59. Mutual Friend (USA)11/10 fav
5:45 Lingfield Park For Conferences Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 110. Cativo Cavallino (GB)7/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Natalia Gemelova · T: John E Long
2. 25. Capricho (IRE)12/1
3. 31. Special Place (GB)7/2
4. 73. High Ambition (GB)3/1 fav
6:15 Hold Your Product Launch Here Classified Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 17. Kinsman (IRE)15/2Won by half a length · J: J-P Guillambert · T: Tim McCarthy
2. 210. Homecroft Boy (GB)13/2
3. 38. Foreland Sands (IRE)5/2 fav
6:45 Banqueting At Lingfield Park Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 18. Union Jack Jackson (IRE)11/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: John Harris
2. 22. Midmaar (IRE)9/1
3. 311. Primarily (GB)8/1
4. 73. Ask No More (GB)9/2 fav
7:15 Lingfield Park For Weddings Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 16. Orpsie Boy (IRE)4/1Won by a head · J: George Baker · T: Nick Littmoden
2. 211. Effective (GB)7/1
3. 32. Figaro Flyer (IRE)9/1
4. 68. Louphole (GB)3/1 fav
7:45 lingfieldpark.co.Uk Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 13. Serengeti (GB)9/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 26. Mafeking (UAE)20/1
3. 34. Resplendent Ace (IRE)16/1
4. 39. Warm Embraces (IRE)9/2

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Maisons-Laffitte (FR) Good · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 0 of 1

12:50 Prix de Dormans (Handicap) (Straight) Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 111. Aragog (FR)Won by a length · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: Mme V Dissaux
2. 25. Far From Old (IRE)
3. 34. Kakofonic (GB)
1:20 Prix Epinard (Unraced) Flat · 5f · 3 ran
1. 114. Galaktea (IRE)Won by a head · J: M Blancpain · T: C Laffon-Parias
2. 29. Miss Money Penny (FR)
3. 311. Vivement Dimanche (GB)
1:50 Prix Gyges (Maiden) (Colts & Geldings) (Straight) Flat · 1m · 4 ran
1. 15. Val d'Espoir (IRE)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Johan Victoire · T: H-A Pantall
2. 22. Vespucci I (USA)
3. 34. Or Violet (FR)
2:20 Prix Fiammetta (Maiden) (Fillies) (Straight) Flat · 1m · 4 ran
1. 112. Sea Pearl (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Dominique Boeuf · T: Mlle H Van Zuylen
2. 22. Cherryxma (FR)
3. 31. Magic Number (GB)
4. 37. Mundus Novus (USA)
2:50 Prix Arreau (Straight) Flat · 6f · 4 ran
1. 13. Prince Fasliyev (GB)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Johan Victoire · T: H-A Pantall
2. 211. Belliflore (FR)8/1
3. 36. Playing Star (FR)
3:20 Prix de Bessan (Handicap) (Straight) Flat · 6f · 3 ran
1. 13. Sunny Rock (FR)Won by a head · J: Dominique Boeuf · T: Mlle F Guedj & J-L Gay
2. 215. Sao Chief (FR)
3. 39. Princesse Bleue (FR)
3:50 Prix de Vernouillet (Claimer) (Women Professionals) (Straight) Flat · 1m 2f · 4 ran
1. 14. Izenah (FR)Won by a head · J: Fanny Fernandez · T: A Munier
2. 213. Pretty Heart (FR)
3. 33. Saga Tonga (FR)
4:20 Prix de Gonneville (Handicap) (Straight) Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 18. Storm Watch (IRE)Won by 2 lengths · J: Davy Bonilla · T: C Laffon-Parias
2. 22. Mindbend (FR)
3. 33. Aukenom (FR)

Maisons-Laffitte racecourse statistics →

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

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

1:40 Burges Salmon E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f 34y · 11 ran
1. 19. Winker Watson (GB)9/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: Peter Chapple-Hyam
2. 22. Legendary Guest (GB)9/1
3. 37. Party In The Park (GB)16/1
2:10 Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 18. Phoenix Tower (USA)9/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Richard Hughes · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 216. Jaasoos (IRE)14/1
3. 39. Escape Route (USA)3/1 fav
2:40 Dubai Duty Free Full Of Surprises Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f 34y · 12 ran
1. 16. Green Manalishi (GB)9/2Won by a head · J: Neil Callan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 212. River Falcon (GB)9/1
3. 35. The Tatling (IRE)10/1
4. 113. Maltese Falcon (GB)4/1 fav
3:15 Dubai Duty Free Golf World Cup Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 6y · 8 ran
1. 18. Light Shift (USA)7/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ted Durcan · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 24. Viva Hong Kong (USA)3/1
3. 36. Monzante (USA)7/1
4. 65. Medicine Path (GB)2/1 fav
3:50 Robert Sangster Memorial Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 6y · 15 ran
1. 18. Folk Opera (IRE)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 23. Brisk Breeze (GER)9/1
3. 35. Eternal Path (USA)10/11 fav
4:25 Bridget Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Str) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 16 ran
1. 110. Promising Lead (GB)10/3 favWon by half a length · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 212. Sister Act (GB)9/1
3. 35. Graduation (GB)7/2
4:55 Peter Smith Memorial Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f 5y · 9 ran
1. 18. Western Adventure (USA)10/11 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 27. Tempelstern (GER)3/1
3. 35. Samuel (GB)12/1

Newbury racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:00 E.B.F. Habton Novice Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 11. Thunder Bay (GB)8/11 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Sam Hitchcott · T: Mick Channon
2. 25. Geordie Girl (GB)20/1
3. 36. Mystickhill (IRE)7/1
2:30 Rosedale Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 14. Musical Beat (GB)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Eddie Creighton · T: Miss V Haigh
2. 27. Grand Symphony (GB)6/1
3. 32. Deadline (UAE)6/1
4. 56. Empress Olga (USA)4/1 fav
3:05 Bilsdale Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 14. Shy Glance (USA)9/2 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Dale Gibson · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 210. Sir Bond (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Tough Love (GB)9/1
3:40 Hawnby Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 19. Flying Bantam (IRE)6/1Won by a neck · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 26. Kabis Amigos (GB)5/2 fav
3. 33. Il Castagno (IRE)16/1
4:15 Swainby Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 15 ran
1. 16. Aegean Dancer (GB)13/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mark Lawson · T: Bryan Smart
2. 29. Mimi Mouse (GB)7/1
3. 32. Bond Boy (GB)16/1
4. 65. Spanish Ace (GB)3/1 fav
4:45 Carpenters Arms Felixkirk Median Auction Maiden Stks (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 16. Sea Rover (IRE)10/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Dean Mernagh · T: Mel Brittain
2. 23. Falcon's Fire (IRE)10/3
3. 38. Miss Taboo (IRE)20/1
4. 49. Morristown Music (IRE)3/1 fav
5:20 Carpenters Arms Felixkirk Median Auction Maiden Stks (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 16. Northern Dare (IRE)20/1Won by a neck · J: Mrs Adele Mulrennan · T: David Nicholls
2. 27. Soccerjackpot (USA)8/13 fav
3. 33. Futuristic Dragon (IRE)5/1

Thirsk racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 47 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 favourites11 of 39 won28.2% · 39 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 £8.13Staked £39.00, returned £30.87 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerDizzy Future (GB) 22/1The 8:00 SIS Facts Handicap Hurdle at Hereford
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ayr	2	7	7	—
Hereford	2	6	6	—
Limerick	1	5	6	0 of 2 won
Lingfield (AW)	1	6	6	—
Maisons-Laffitte (FR)	0	1	8	—
Newbury	3	7	7	—
Thirsk	2	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. 8 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 2007?: 47 races across 7 meetings were run on 20 April 2007: Ayr (7 races), Hereford (6 races), Limerick (6 races), Lingfield (AW) (6 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Newbury (7 races) and Thirsk (7 races). That is Ayr, Hereford, Lingfield (AW), Newbury and Thirsk in Great Britain; Limerick in Ireland; Maisons-Laffitte (FR) in France. 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 2007?: Ayr: Good To Firm (Turf); Hereford: Good To Firm (Turf); Limerick: Good (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Good (Turf); Newbury: Good To Firm (Turf); Thirsk: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 20 April 2007?: Outright favourites won 11 of 39 on 20 April 2007 (28.2%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £30.87 — a loss of £8.13. 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 Dizzy Future (GB) at 22/1 in the 8:00 SIS Facts Handicap Hurdle at Hereford.
What time was the first race on 20 April 2007?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix de Dormans at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 8:00 SIS Facts Handicap Hurdle at Hereford.