What horse racing was on 1 April 2009?

33 races across 5 meetings were run on 1 April 2009: Catterick (8 races), Exeter (6 races), Gowran Park (7 races), Kempton (AW) (6 races) and Lingfield (AW) (6 races). That is Catterick, Exeter, Kempton (AW) and Lingfield (AW) in Great Britain; Gowran Park 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 1 April 2009?

Catterick: Good To Firm (Turf); Exeter: Good To Firm (Turf); Gowran Park: Yielding (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 1 April 2009?

Outright favourites won 10 of 32 on 1 April 2009 (31.3%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £32.57 — a profit of £0.57. 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 Social Society (IRE) at 50/1 in the 6:35 Gowran Park Golf Spring Team Event 2009 Maiden Hurdle at Gowran Park (one of 2 winners at that price).

What time was the first race on 1 April 2009?

The first race was the 2:10 Exeter Hospitality Novices' Selling Hurdle at Exeter; the last was the 9:20 Day Time, Night Time, Great Time Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Wednesday 1 April 2009

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33 races were run across 5 meetings on 1 April 2009: Catterick, Exeter, Gowran Park, Kempton (AW) and Lingfield (AW).

Catterick Good To Firm · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 11/1

2:20 Catterickbridge.co.uk Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 14. Splash The Cash (GB)5/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Amy Ryan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 211. Lytton (GB)11/1
3. 315. Paint Splash (GB)9/2 fav
2:50 Goracing.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 113. Daraiym (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: Franny Norton · T: Paul Green
2. 21. Sonara (IRE)12/1
3. 36. Bijou Dan (GB)12/1
4. 88. Chiff Chaff (GB)9/2 fav
3:20 Ted Thompson 80th Birthday Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f · 5 ran
1. 16. Overrule (USA)7/4 favWon by a length · J: Graham Gibbons · T: Brian Ellison
2. 25. River Ardeche (GB)7/1
3. 34. They All Laughed (GB)3/1
3:50 Gods Solution Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 14. Malcheek (IRE)11/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 214. Ergo (FR)6/1 fav
3. 33. Bravely (IRE)16/1
4:20 Toytop Maiden Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 19. Tiger Reigns (GB)15/8Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Phillip Makin · T: Michael Dods
2. 210. Street Spirit (USA)12/1
3. 36. Gore Hill (IRE)20/1
4. 95. Agent Stone (IRE)11/8 fav
4:50 Toytop Maiden Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 13. Al Mugtareb (IRE)5/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Tadhg O'Shea · T: Mark Johnston
2. 26. Mister Tinktastic (IRE)3/1
3. 34. Blue Noodles (GB)28/1
5:20 Turftv Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 12. Supernoverre (IRE)10/3Won by a neck · J: Ian Mongan · T: Paul Howling
2. 27. Dispol Diva (GB)15/2
3. 31. Orsippus (USA)2/1 fav
5:50 Racing UK Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 15. Fasliyanne (IRE)11/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 22. Fashion Icon (USA)9/2
3. 31. Compton Ford (GB)5/1

Catterick racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/2

2:10 Exeter Hospitality Novices' Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f · 5 ran
1. 15. Ministerofinterior (GB)9/4Won by half a length · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 23. Ninety Nine Looks (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Raider of The East (IRE)5/6 fav
2:40 Burts Chips Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f · 8 ran
1. 16. Quaddick Lake (IRE)3/1 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: David Pipe
2. 28. Bolton Hall (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Mickmacmagoole (IRE)14/1
3:10 Exeter Publicans Day Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 5 ran
1. 12. Dunkelly Castle (IRE)9/4Won by 5 lengths · J: Felix De Giles · T: Norma Twomey
2. 24. Cresswell Willow (IRE)5/6 fav
3. 33. Quel Bruere (FR)15/2
3:40 City Of Exeter Challenge Cup Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 5f 110y · 8 ran
1. 11. Prince Zafonic (GB)10/3Won by 5 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Oliver Sherwood
2. 22. Master Cobbler (IRE)6/1
3. 35. So Brash (IRE)5/2 fav
4:10 Devon Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 9 ran
1. 12. Dreams Jewel (GB)15/8 favWon by a head · J: Mr Byron Moorcroft · T: C Roberts
2. 28. Tamrai Dancer (GB)6/1
3. 34. Quil Est Beau (FR)12/1
4:40 Exeter Racecourse Conference Centre Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 8 ran
1. 13. Tayarat (IRE)11/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Paul Moloney · T: Evan Williams
2. 22. Freddy's Star (IRE)18/1
3. 37. Bosamcliff (IRE)17/2
4. F1. Cash For Honours (GB) · fell9/4 fav

Exeter racecourse statistics →

Gowran Park Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 50/1

4:35 Goresbridge Handicap Hurdle (81-102) Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 15. Cruising Katie (IRE)16/1Won by a length · J: Andrew P Thornton · T: R A Cotter
2. 22. Unforgettable (IRE)12/1
3. 38. Gaspar (IRE)16/1
4. 84. Nazdaq (IRE)5/2 fav
5:05 Mullinavat Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 12 ran
1. 14. Dundrum (IRE)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Andrew Leigh · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 22. Beneath The Radar (IRE)7/1
3. 310. Art Sleuth (USA)11/4
4. 47. The Last Derby (FR)5/2 fav
5:35 Inistioge Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 20 ran
1. 111. Noble Prince (GER)6/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Alain Cawley · T: Paul Nolan
2. 210. Killowenabbey (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Bob Will Fix It (IRE)50/1
6:05 Ballyhale Handicap Hurdle (81-123) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 20 ran
1. 13. Time Electric (IRE)11/4 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Thomas Mullins
2. 27. My Valley (IRE)20/1
3. 321. Jamsie Hall (IRE)12/1
6:35 Gowran Park Golf Spring Team Event 2009 Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 3m · 19 ran
1. 120. Social Society (IRE)50/1Won by 3 lengths · J: J R Barry · T: Mrs D A Love
2. 23. Failte Go Deo (IRE)9/2
3. 319. Moonlight Lady (IRE)25/1
4. 615. Danderry (IRE)2/1 fav
7:05 Thomastown Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 3m · 20 ran
1. 15. Larry Luso (IRE)50/1Won by 6 lengths · J: B M Cash · T: Daniel William O'Sullivan
2. 23. Pretty Happy (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Kylebeg Krystle (IRE)12/1
4. PU12. Hilts (IRE) · pulled up11/4 fav
7:35 Bennettsbridge Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 20 ran
1. 13. Enterprise Park (IRE)3/1 favWon by half a length · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 217. Sparkling Tara (GB)10/3
3. 34. Fort George (IRE)10/1

Gowran Park racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

6:50 Kempton.co.uk Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 15. Ryedale Ovation (IRE)10/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: Martin Hill
2. 21. Ravi River (IRE)4/6 fav
3. 37. Lady Florence (GB)50/1
7:20 Digibet Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 19. Respite (GB)4/7 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Michael Hills · T: William Haggas
2. 213. Tikka Masala (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Arrivederla (IRE)20/1
7:50 Digibet.com Handicap (London Mile Qualifier) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 16. Marajaa (IRE)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Chris Catlin · T: Willie Musson
2. 21. Pegasus Again (USA)7/2
3. 38. Cross The Line (IRE)5/2 fav
8:20 Digibet Casino Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 16. Ray of Joy (GB)12/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: J R Jenkins
2. 23. Cecily (GB)16/1
3. 35. Happy Forever (FR)4/1 fav
8:50 Mix Business With Pleasure Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 12. Kavaloti (IRE)13/8 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 23. Augustus John (IRE)8/1
3. 38. Rose Bien (GB)20/1
9:20 Day Time, Night Time, Great Time Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 12 ran
1. 13. Good Buy Dubai (USA)11/4 favWon by a neck · J: Robert Winston · T: John Best
2. 28. Wahan (USA)9/1
3. 32. Alittlemoreflair (GB)25/1

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:30 Spring Family Fun Day This Saturday Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 4 ran
1. 14. Secret Society (GB)9/2Won by a short head · J: Tom Queally · T: Michael Bell
2. 25. Shabib (USA)4/11 fav
3. 32. Danies Boy (IRE)5/1
3:00 International Trial This Saturday Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 17. Speak The Truth (IRE)4/1Won by a head · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Jim Boyle
2. 22. Joss Stick (GB)16/1
3. 36. Mannello (GB)40/1
4. 51. Don Pele (IRE)4/6 fav
3:30 Lingfield Park Derby Trial May 9th Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 16. Manshoor (IRE)16/1Won by 2 lengths · J: William Buick · T: Lucy Wadham
2. 28. Sunset Boulevard (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 34. Hucking Hero (IRE)6/1
4:00 Ann & Bill Dunstan Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 19. Suhayl Star (IRE)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Luke Morris · T: Paul Burgoyne
2. 22. Seneschal (GB)13/2
3. 38. Melt (IRE)6/4 fav
4:30 John Ebdon Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 12. Mr Willis (GB)15/8Won by a nose · J: Steve Drowne · T: John Best
2. 25. Fantastic Dubai (USA)11/10 fav
3. 36. Cheam Forever (USA)20/1
5:00 Ashurst Wood Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 17. Mr Skipiton (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Steve Carson · T: Brian McMath
2. 23. Waterloo Dock (GB)5/1
3. 35. Simpsons Gamble (IRE)8/1
4. 59. Bateleur (GB)9/2 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 33 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 32 won31.3% · 32 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 £0.57Staked £32.00, returned £32.57 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSocial Society (IRE) 50/1The 6:35 Gowran Park Golf Spring Team Event 2009 Maiden Hurdle at Gowran Park · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	3	8	8	—
Exeter	2	6	6	—
Gowran Park	2	6	7	0 of 4 won
Kempton (AW)	3	6	6	—
Lingfield (AW)	0	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 1 April 2009?: 33 races across 5 meetings were run on 1 April 2009: Catterick (8 races), Exeter (6 races), Gowran Park (7 races), Kempton (AW) (6 races) and Lingfield (AW) (6 races). That is Catterick, Exeter, Kempton (AW) and Lingfield (AW) in Great Britain; Gowran Park 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 1 April 2009?: Catterick: Good To Firm (Turf); Exeter: Good To Firm (Turf); Gowran Park: Yielding (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 1 April 2009?: Outright favourites won 10 of 32 on 1 April 2009 (31.3%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £32.57 — a profit of £0.57. 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 Social Society (IRE) at 50/1 in the 6:35 Gowran Park Golf Spring Team Event 2009 Maiden Hurdle at Gowran Park (one of 2 winners at that price).
What time was the first race on 1 April 2009?: The first race was the 2:10 Exeter Hospitality Novices' Selling Hurdle at Exeter; the last was the 9:20 Day Time, Night Time, Great Time Handicap at Kempton (AW).