What horse racing was on 4 April 2009?

33 races across 5 meetings were run on 4 April 2009: Aintree (7 races), Chepstow (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Newcastle (6 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). All in Great Britain. 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 4 April 2009?

Aintree: Good To Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Good (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle: Good To Firm (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 4 April 2009?

Outright favourites won 5 of 31 on 4 April 2009 (16.1%); joint favourites won 2 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £12.02 — a loss of £18.98. 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 Mon Mome (FR) at 100/1 in the 4:15 John Smith's Grand National Chase (Handicap) Grade 3 at Aintree.

What was the feature race on 4 April 2009?

The feature race was the 3:20 freebets.co.uk Grand National Bet - International Trial Stakes () (Listed) at Lingfield (AW), won by Ocean's Minstrel (GB) (25/1).

What time was the first race on 4 April 2009?

The first race was the 1:45 John Smith's Mersey Novices' Hurdle Grade 2 at Aintree; the last was the 9:20 Visit freebets.co.uk Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 4 April 2009

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33 races were run across 5 meetings on 4 April 2009: Aintree, Chepstow, Lingfield (AW), Newcastle and Wolverhampton (AW).

Aintree Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 100/1

1:45 John Smith's Mersey Novices' Hurdle Grade 2 Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 17 ran
1. 116. Bouggler (GB)16/1Won by a head · J: Noel Fehily · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 23. Copper Bleu (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Ainama (IRE)8/1
4. 51. Cape Tribulation (GB)3/1 fav
2:15 John Smith's Maghull Novices' Chase Grade 1 Chase · Class 1 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 13. Kalahari King (FR)9/4Won by 8 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 27. Tatenen (FR)13/8 fav
3. 34. Made In Taipan (IRE)15/2
2:50 John Smith's Aintree Hurdle Grade 1 Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 114. Solwhit (FR)6/1Won by half a length · J: Davy Russell · T: C Byrnes
2. 26. Fiveforthree (IRE)7/1
3. 316. United (GER)28/1
4. 41. Al Eile (IRE)4/1 fav
3:25 John Smith's Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 1f · 17 ran
1. 14. Don't Push It (IRE)9/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 211. Leading Contender (IRE)20/1
3. 317. Oakfield Legend (GB)25/1
4. PU13. Peter Pole (FR) · pulled up5/1 fav
4:15 John Smith's Grand National Chase (Handicap) Grade 3 Chase · Class 1 · 4m 4f · 40 ran
1. 115. Mon Mome (FR)100/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Liam Treadwell · T: Venetia Williams
2. 25. Comply Or Die (IRE)14/1
3. 311. My Will (FR)8/1
4. 717. Butler's Cabin (FR)7/1 fav
5:00 John Smith's Handicap Hurdle (For Conditional Jockeys And Amateur Riders) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m½f · 21 ran
1. 16. Culcabock (IRE)66/1Won by a short head · J: Campbell Gillies · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 212. Issaquah (IRE)16/1
3. 316. Joe Jo Star (GB)20/1
4. 188. Seven Is My Number (IRE)3/1 fav
5:35 John Smith's Champion Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race Grade 2 NH Flat · Class 1 · 2m 1f · 19 ran
1. 111. Sitting Tennant (GB)66/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Richie McGrath · T: Kate Walton
2. 216. Lidar (FR)2/1 fav
3. 33. Giordano Bruno (IRE)6/1

Aintree racecourse statistics →

Chepstow Good · Turf · 7 races

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:55 John Smith's People's Race Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 12. Marchand D'Argent (FR)5/6 favWon by 6 lengths · J: William Kennedy · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 21. Oceana Gold (GB)7/4
3. 38. Bingo Des Mottes (FR)100/1
2:25 John Smith's "No Nonsense" Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m3½f · 18 ran
1. 13. Beshairt (GB)10/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Danny Cook · T: Dai Burchell
2. 26. Ponchatrain (IRE)6/1 fav
3. 39. Green 'N' Gold (GB)25/1
3:00 John Smith's Extra Smooth "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m3½f · 8 ran
1. 14. De Welsh Wizzard (GB)100/30Won by a length · J: Jack Doyle · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 22. Our Hero (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 33. Blue Dark (FR)9/2
3:35 John Smith's Grand National Day Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m3½f · 12 ran
1. 13. Qulinton (FR)14/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Danny Cook · T: David Pipe
2. 25. Templer (IRE)13/2
3. 311. Moonlight Music (IRE)9/1
4. PU7. Zero (IRE) · pulled up2/1 fav
4:05 John Smith's Extra Cold Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 19. Aheadofhistime (IRE)9/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Sean Quinlan · T: David Rees
2. 24. Mango Catcher (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 35. Roofing Spirit (IRE)17/2
4:50 John Smith's Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m7½f · 17 ran
1. 111. Tarsus (GB)4/1 jt-favWon by 2 lengths · J: Donal Devereux · T: Rebecca Curtis
2. 28. Chuquicamata (GB)25/1
3. 318. Walton Way (GB)6/1
5:25 John Smith's "No Nonsense" Racing Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 12. Barafundle (IRE)14/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Alan O'Keeffe · T: Jennie Candlish
2. 23. Black Jack Blues (IRE)11/1
3. 311. Wolf Moon (IRE)7/2
4. 68. Panda Bay (GB)9/4 fav

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Lingfield (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

2:10 freebets.co.uk Grand National Free Bets Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 19. Secret Night (GB)14/1Won by half a length · J: Philip Robinson · T: Clive Cox
2. 22. Orpenindeed (IRE)13/2
3. 37. Alfresco (GB)10/1
4. 116. Cadre (IRE)8/11 fav
2:45 freebets.co.uk Grand National Betting Spring Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 17. Hatton Flight (GB)16/1Won by a short head · J: William Buick · T: Andrew Balding
2. 28. Distinctive Image (USA)5/1
3. 32. Dansili Dancer (GB)15/2
4. 55. The Carlton Cannes (GB)5/2 fav
3:20 freebets.co.uk Grand National Bet - International Trial Stakes () Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 18. Ocean's Minstrel (GB)25/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Jerry O'Dwyer · T: John Ryan
2. 24. Deposer (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Icesolator (IRE)7/1
4. 76. Jobe (USA)100/30 fav
3:55 freebets.co.uk Grand National Free Betting - Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 11. Soccer (USA)100/30Won by half a length · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 26. Shark Man (IRE)11/4
3. 32. Desert Auction (IRE)7/4 fav
4:40 Grout Insurance Brokers 25th Anniversary Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 11. Anacreon (IRE)4/11 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: John Gosden
2. 24. Vamos (IRE)11/2
3. 32. Tender Charm (USA)9/1
5:20 freebets.co.uk Man Utd V Aston Villa Free Bets Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 18. Rubenstar (IRE)9/4Won by a head · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Patrick Morris
2. 24. Sew'N'So Character (IRE)13/2
3. 32. Hazytoo (GB)8/1
4. 47. Shaded Edge (GB)15/8 fav
5:50 freebets.co.uk World Snooker Championship Free Bets Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 15. Vinces (GB)100/30 favWon by half a length · J: George Baker · T: Tim McCarthy
2. 27. Solo River (GB)5/1
3. 311. Alseraaj (USA)25/1

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Newcastle Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races

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

2:05 bet365 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 112. Wovoka (IRE)16/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Tony Hamilton · T: D W Barker
2. 211. Casino Night (GB)50/1
3. 310. We're Delighted (GB)8/1
4. 41. Collateral Damage (IRE)4/1 fav
2:35 bet365.com Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 18. Mister Hardy (GB)6/4 favWon by a head · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 26. Fishforcompliments (GB)18/1
3. 31. Capricorn Run (USA)16/1
3:05 Best Odds Guaranteed Every Race At bet365.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m4½f · 11 ran
1. 15. Herrera (IRE)8/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 28. Smooth Sovereign (IRE)8/1
3. 33. That'll Do Nicely (IRE)7/1
4. 71. Monfils Monfils (USA)7/2 fav
3:45 EBF / Grainger Games Novice Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 11. Archers Road (IRE)Evens favWon by 3 lengths · J: Michael Metcalfe · T: Mick Channon
2. 26. Trade Secret (GB)4/1
3. 35. Out The Ring (IRE)4/1
4:30 St James Security Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 19. Rafaan (USA)7/4Won by 3 lengths · J: Tadhg O'Shea · T: Mark Johnston
2. 210. Ruler Of All (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 36. Decorum (USA)3/1
5:10 J T Dove Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 15. Full Of Love (IRE)11/2Won by a length · J: Michael Hills · T: B W Hills
2. 27. Implication (GB)3/1
3. 312. Off Chance (GB)33/1
4. 1011. Mosqueras Romance (GB)6/4 fav

Newcastle racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 6 races

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 16/1

6:50 freebets.co.uk Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 12. Pipers Piping (IRE)9/1Won by a length · J: Shane Kelly · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 27. Simple Rhythm (GB)9/2
3. 31. York Key Bar (GB)4/1
4. 53. You Avin A Laugh (GB)5/4 fav
7:20 Grand National Free Bets Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m½f · 7 ran
1. 16. Puzzlemaster (GB)4/1Won by a head · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: Marco Botti
2. 29. Sawab (GB)20/1
3. 34. Morning Sir Alan (GB)3/1
4. 47. Woodlark Island (IRE)11/10 fav
7:50 Over £1000 In Free Bets @ freebets.co.uk Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m½f · 12 ran
1. 18. Waterside (IRE)7/1Won by a neck · J: James Doyle · T: Sean Curran
2. 211. Johnston's Baby (IRE)16/1
3. 36. Prince Noel (GB)3/1
4. 67. Samurai Warrior (GB)7/4 fav
8:20 Best Free Bets @ freebets.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 110. Downhill Skier (IRE)4/1 jt-favWon by a head · J: David Probert · T: Mark Brisbourne
2. 28. Jord (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
3. 36. Guildenstern I (IRE)6/1
8:50 Get A Free Bet At freebets.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m1½f · 9 ran
1. 18. Becuille (IRE)16/1Won by a head · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Brian Meehan
2. 21. New Star (UAE)9/2
3. 37. Bramalea (GB)33/1
4. 52. Supercast (IRE)7/4 fav
9:20 Visit freebets.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 12. Bluebok (GB)6/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Liam Keniry · T: Milton Bradley
2. 26. Scarlet Oak (GB)12/1
3. 38. Mujma (GB)2/1 fav

Wolverhampton (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 favourites5 of 31 won16.1% · 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 £18.98Staked £31.00, returned £12.02 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMon Mome (FR) 100/1The 4:15 John Smith's Grand National Chase (Handicap) Grade 3 at Aintree
Joint favourites2 of 4 won50.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	0	7	7	—
Chepstow	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Lingfield (AW)	2	7	7	—
Newcastle	2	6	6	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	0	5	6	1 of 2 won

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 4 April 2009?: 33 races across 5 meetings were run on 4 April 2009: Aintree (7 races), Chepstow (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Newcastle (6 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). All in Great Britain. 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 4 April 2009?: Aintree: Good To Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Good (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle: Good To Firm (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 4 April 2009?: Outright favourites won 5 of 31 on 4 April 2009 (16.1%); joint favourites won 2 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £12.02 — a loss of £18.98. 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 Mon Mome (FR) at 100/1 in the 4:15 John Smith's Grand National Chase (Handicap) Grade 3 at Aintree.
What was the feature race on 4 April 2009?: The feature race was the 3:20 freebets.co.uk Grand National Bet - International Trial Stakes () (Listed) at Lingfield (AW), won by Ocean's Minstrel (GB) (25/1).
What time was the first race on 4 April 2009?: The first race was the 1:45 John Smith's Mersey Novices' Hurdle Grade 2 at Aintree; the last was the 9:20 Visit freebets.co.uk Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).