What horse racing was on 3 April 2009?

40 races across 6 meetings were run on 3 April 2009: Aintree (7 races), Auteuil (FR) (7 races), Bath (6 races), Dundalk (AW) (7 races), Musselburgh (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Aintree, Bath, Musselburgh and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Auteuil (FR) in France; Dundalk (AW) 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 3 April 2009?

Aintree: Good (Turf); Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Bath: Good To Firm (Turf); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Musselburgh: Good To Firm (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 3 April 2009?

Outright favourites won 9 of 31 on 3 April 2009 (29.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £21.66 — a loss of £9.34. 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 Time For Rupert (IRE) at 50/1 in the 4:55 Totepool Handicap Hurdle at Aintree.

What was the feature race on 3 April 2009?

The feature race was the 4:55 Totepool Handicap Hurdle (Listed) (Listed) at Aintree, won by Time For Rupert (IRE) (50/1).

What time was the first race on 3 April 2009?

The first race was the 1:05 Prix Champoreau at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 9:25 Neil Thomason's Celebration Birthday Handicap at Dundalk (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 3 April 2009

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40 races were run across 6 meetings on 3 April 2009: Aintree, Auteuil (FR), Bath, Dundalk (AW), Musselburgh and Wolverhampton (AW).

Aintree Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 50/1

2:00 Highstreetvouchers.com Top Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 15. El Dancer (GER)14/1Won by a neck · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Lucy Wadham
2. 22. American Trilogy (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 39. Somersby (IRE)9/2
2:35 Matalan.co.uk Mildmay Novices' Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 1f · 9 ran
1. 17. Killyglen (IRE)7/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Howard Johnson
2. 24. Shining Gale (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Siegemaster (IRE)11/2
4. PU1. Herecomesthetruth (IRE) · pulled up3/1 fav
3:10 John Smith's Melling Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 111. Voy Por Ustedes (FR)11/8 favWon by a head · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 27. Schindlers Hunt (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Nacarat (FR)4/1
3:45 John Smith's Topham Chase (handicap) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f 110y · 29 ran
1. 127. Irish Raptor (IRE)8/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 219. Oodachee (GB)20/1
3. 330. Cossack Dancer (IRE)40/1
4. F11. Ping Pong Sivola (FR) · fell5/1 fav
4:20 Citroen Sefton Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m 110y · 15 ran
1. 111. Ogee (GB)25/1Won by half a length · J: Jimmy McCarthy · T: Renee Robeson
2. 22. Comhla Ri Coig (GB)100/1
3. 31. According To Dick (IRE)10/1
4. 46. Karabak (FR)13/8 fav
4:55 Totepool Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m 110y · 21 ran
1. 118. Time For Rupert (IRE)50/1Won by a head · J: William Kennedy · T: Paul Webber
2. 217. Inchidaly Rock (IRE)7/1
3. 313. Kawagino (IRE)40/1
4. 1021. Captain Americo (IRE)11/2 fav
5:30 John Smith's Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race (Listed) NH Flat · Class 1 · 2m 1f · 20 ran
1. 13. Candy Creek (IRE)9/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: John E Kiely
2. 27. Liss Na Tintri (IRE)7/1
3. 39. Morning Supreme (IRE)3/1 fav

Aintree racecourse statistics →

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

1:05 Prix Champoreau (Hurdle) (Fillies) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 3 ran
1. 11. Tarla (FR)Won by 4 lengths · J: Adam Kondrat · T: T Trapenard
2. 22. Lordolivia (FR)
3. 33. Zandalee (FR)
1:35 Prix Le Touquet (Chase) Chase · 2m4½f · 4 ran
1. 14. Verco De Clermont (FR)Won by 3 lengths · J: David Berra · T: G Cherel
2. 22. Frasini (GB)
3. 31. Royal Tune (FR)
2:05 Prix Champaubert (Hurdle) (Colts & Geldings) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 3 ran
1. 13. Temple Lord (FR)Won by 8 lengths · J: Cyrille Gombeau · T: G Cherel
2. 29. Si Tu Viens (FR)
3. 32. Saint Macaire (FR)
2:35 Prix Fils du Reine (Chase) Chase · 2m2½f · 3 ran
1. 113. Etoile De Kerbarh (FR)Won by a neck · J: Hubert Terrien · T: X-L Le Stang
2. 211. Mystere Du Turf (FR)
3. 310. Niolo (FR)
3:05 Prix Hubert d'Aillieres (Hurdle) () Hurdle · 2m5½f · 3 ran
1. 14. Peldero (FR)Won by 3 lengths · J: P A Carberry · T: F-M Cottin
2. 23. Odeillo Du Mathan (FR)
3. 31. Remember Rose (IRE)
3:35 Prix Air Landais (Chase) Chase · 2m5½f · 3 ran
1. 17. Professeur (FR)Won by a neck · J: D Gallagher · T: F-M Cottin
2. 21. Pandolphe (FR)
3. 312. Orgeres (FR)
4:05 Prix Guy Hunault (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 3 ran
1. 16. Comaro (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Cyrille Gombeau · T: P Demercastel
2. 23. Springer (FR)
3. 313. Wutzeline (GER)

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 18/1

2:10 E.B.F./Freebets.co.uk Free Bets Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 12. Chicita Banana (GB)15/8 favWon by a length · J: Tony Culhane · T: George Baker
2. 29. True Red (IRE)14/1
3. 31. Avonvalley (GB)14/1
2:45 Freebets.co.uk Free Sports Betting Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 161y · 6 ran
1. 13. Princess Rose Anne (IRE)7/2Won by a head · J: Steve Drowne · T: John Best
2. 24. Just Joey (GB)10/1
3. 36. Berrymead (GB)40/1
4. 41. Towy Valley (GB)6/4 fav
3:20 Freebets.co.uk Grand National Free Bets Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 17. Onemix (GB)5/6 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Michael Hills · T: B W Hills
2. 29. Teeky (GB)9/2
3. 35. Fondant Fancy (GB)17/2
3:55 Freebets.co.uk Free Grand National Betting Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 1m 5y · 4 ran
1. 13. Elna Bright (GB)18/1Won by half a length · J: Dane O'Neill · T: David Evans
2. 24. Fanjura (IRE)11/4
3. 35. Red Somerset (USA)15/8
4. 41. Boscage (USA)5/4 fav
4:30 Freebets.co.uk West Indies V England Free Bets Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 161y · 7 ran
1. 12. Carcinetto (IRE)10/3Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Richard Evans · T: David Evans
2. 26. Artistic License (IRE)7/1
3. 35. Blue Jack (GB)3/1
4. 74. Espy (GB)11/4 fav
5:05 Freebets.co.uk Horse Racing Free Bets Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 11. Captain Carey (GB)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Tom McLaughlin · T: Malcolm Saunders
2. 25. Billy Beetroot (USA)5/1
3. 33. Bees River (IRE)10/3
4. 54. Fangfoss Girls (GB)3/1 fav

Bath racecourse statistics →

Dundalk (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Ireland

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

6:30 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Auction Maiden Flat · 5f · 8 ran
1. 18. This Is Real (IRE)12/1Won by a short head · J: D J Moran · T: Brian Nolan
2. 26. Chelsea Lately (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 31. Royal Infidelity (IRE)7/1
7:00 Dundalk Leader Handicap (50-70) Flat · 5f · 11 ran
1. 14. Lilly Be (IRE)11/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Paul Magnier
2. 29. Liberty Island (IRE)12/1
3. 38. Morrigan (IRE)5/1
4. 62. Adriatic (GB)9/2 fav
7:30 Hibernia Steel Products Ltd. Race Flat · 5f · 9 ran
1. 11. An Tadh (IRE)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Keagan Latham · T: G M Lyons
2. 27. Invincible Ash (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 33. Copper Dock (IRE)20/1
8:00 Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (50-70) Flat · 1m 4f · 14 ran
1. 16. Otterstown Lady (IRE)8/1Won by half a length · J: Shane Foley · T: Mrs C O'Leary
2. 25. Jaamid (GB)11/2
3. 38. Le Leopard (USA)10/1
4. 71. Salazaar (IRE)4/1 fav
8:30 Crowne Plaza Dundalk Race & Stay Handicap Flat · 1m 3f · 9 ran
1. 15. Mariydi (IRE)8/1Won by a length · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: M Halford
2. 22. Aliyfa (IRE)7/2
3. 39. Just Like Silk (USA)5/2
4. 63. Signal Fire (USA)6/4 fav
9:00 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Median Auction Fillies Maiden Flat · 1m · 10 ran
1. 110. Sapphire Spray (IRE)2/1 favWon by a length · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Kevin Prendergast
2. 27. Kalimanka (FR)11/4
3. 38. Kalypso (IRE)4/1
9:25 Neil Thomason's Celebration Birthday Handicap (47-65) Flat · 7f · 14 ran
1. 17. Wings of Dawn (GB)12/1Won by a length · J: Fran Berry · T: David Marnane
2. 23. Royal Entourage (GB)5/4 fav
3. 35. Mountain Coral (IRE)10/1

Dundalk (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 15/2

2:20 Turftv Betting Shop Service Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 16. Nomoreblondes (GB)15/2Won by a head · J: Jamie Moriarty · T: Paul Midgley
2. 21. Sandwith (GB)4/1 fav
3. 39. Until When (USA)12/1
2:55 E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 12. Monalini (IRE)2/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Tom Eaves · T: Bryan Smart
2. 23. Mr Smithson (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Always Dixie (IRE)6/1
4. 46. Miss Smilla (GB)11/8 fav
3:30 Musselburghracecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 16. Green Agenda (GB)15/8 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 21. Peter's Gift (IRE)9/1
3. 32. Antigua Sunrise (IRE)11/2
4:05 Butty's Final Furlong Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 100y · 7 ran
1. 15. Raucous (GER)7/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Ruth Carr
2. 21. Bridgewater Boys (GB)7/1
3. 32. Edas (GB)11/4 jt-fav
4:40 Central Taxis Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 14. Just Bond (IRE)7/1Won by a short head · J: P J McDonald · T: Geoff Oldroyd
2. 27. Celtic Change (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 35. Wind Shuffle (GER)10/3
5:15 Turftv Showing The Best Racecourses Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f · 7 ran
1. 17. Union Island (IRE)5/4 favWon by a neck · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 25. Akbabend (GB)15/8
3. 34. Dazzling Light (UAE)9/2
5:45 Turftv Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 14. Don't Stop Me Now (IRE)11/8 favWon by a length · J: Patrick Donaghy · T: Howard Johnson
2. 23. Danzatrice (GB)7/2
3. 35. Amir Pasha (UAE)20/1

Musselburgh racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 7/2

6:50 Enjoy Evening Racing With Friends Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 15. Dancing Maite (GB)3/1 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Darryll Holland · T: Roy Bowring
2. 21. Stonecrabstomorrow (IRE)3/1 jt-fav
3. 34. Figaro Flyer (IRE)5/1
7:20 Ringside Conference Suite - 700 Theatre Style Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 14. Desperate Dan (GB)5/2Won by a length · J: Tom Queally · T: Andrew Haynes
2. 21. Harry Up (GB)2/1 fav
3. 33. Blue Tomato (GB)10/3
7:50 Sponsor A Race By Calling 01902 390009 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 103y · 6 ran
1. 12. Kimberley Downs (USA)13/8 favWon by a short head · J: Greg Fairley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 27. High Cross (IRE)5/2
3. 34. River Captain (IRE)12/1
8:20 Name A Race To Enhance Your Brand Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f · 5 ran
1. 11. Foreign Investment (IRE)9/4Won by a head · J: Richard Evans · T: David Evans
2. 24. Abu Dubai (IRE)8/1
3. 35. Dark Ranger (GB)8/11 fav
8:50 Great Offers At Wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 103y · 6 ran
1. 12. Ahlawy (IRE)7/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Frank Sheridan
2. 21. Empowered (IRE)8/13 fav
3. 34. Scamperdale (GB)16/1
9:20 Dine In The Horizons Restaurant Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 17. Seek The Fair Land (GB)4/9 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Jim Boyle
2. 26. Prince Andjo (USA)33/1
3. 33. Jul's Lad (IRE)9/2

Wolverhampton (AW) 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 favourites9 of 31 won29.0% · 31 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 £9.34Staked £31.00, returned £21.66 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerTime For Rupert (IRE) 50/1The 4:55 Totepool Handicap Hurdle at Aintree
Joint favourites1 of 4 won25.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	1	7	7	—
Auteuil (FR)	0	0	7	—
Bath	2	6	6	—
Dundalk (AW)	1	7	7	—
Musselburgh	3	6	7	0 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	2	5	6	1 of 2 won

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. 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 3 April 2009?: 40 races across 6 meetings were run on 3 April 2009: Aintree (7 races), Auteuil (FR) (7 races), Bath (6 races), Dundalk (AW) (7 races), Musselburgh (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Aintree, Bath, Musselburgh and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Auteuil (FR) in France; Dundalk (AW) 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 3 April 2009?: Aintree: Good (Turf); Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Bath: Good To Firm (Turf); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Musselburgh: Good To Firm (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 3 April 2009?: Outright favourites won 9 of 31 on 3 April 2009 (29.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £21.66 — a loss of £9.34. 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 Time For Rupert (IRE) at 50/1 in the 4:55 Totepool Handicap Hurdle at Aintree.
What was the feature race on 3 April 2009?: The feature race was the 4:55 Totepool Handicap Hurdle (Listed) (Listed) at Aintree, won by Time For Rupert (IRE) (50/1).
What time was the first race on 3 April 2009?: The first race was the 1:05 Prix Champoreau at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 9:25 Neil Thomason's Celebration Birthday Handicap at Dundalk (AW).