What horse racing was on 17 April 2009?

53 races across 8 meetings were run on 17 April 2009: Ayr (7 races), Cheltenham (6 races), Dundalk (AW) (7 races), Kempton (AW) (6 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Newbury (7 races), Sedgefield (6 races) and Thirsk (6 races). That is Ayr, Cheltenham, Kempton (AW), Newbury, Sedgefield and Thirsk in Great Britain; Dundalk (AW) 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 17 April 2009?

Ayr: Good (Turf); Cheltenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Good (Turf); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf); Sedgefield: Good To Firm (Turf); Thirsk: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 17 April 2009?

Outright favourites won 14 of 42 on 17 April 2009 (33.3%); joint favourites won 2 of 7. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £39.65 — a loss of £2.35. 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 Solway Sunset (GB) at 20/1 in the 5:45 West Sound Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle at Ayr.

What time was the first race on 17 April 2009?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix Astronomie at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 9:25 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Fillies Race at Dundalk (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 17 April 2009

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53 races were run across 8 meetings on 17 April 2009: Ayr, Cheltenham, Dundalk (AW), Kempton (AW), Maisons-Laffitte (FR), Newbury, Sedgefield and Thirsk.

Ayr Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:20 Artemis The Profit Hunter Supporting Poppyscotland Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 8 ran
1. 11. Grand Theatre (IRE)16/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Davy Condon · T: Nicky Richards
2. 23. Easby Park (GB)9/1
3. 38. Curragower (IRE)9/2
4. PU2. Percutant (FR) · pulled up9/4 fav
2:50 John Smith's Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 3 ran
1. 13. Even Flo (GB)7/4Won by 2½ lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Kim Bailey
2. 22. Bougoure (IRE)3/1
3. UR4. Festival King (IRE) · unseated rider5/4 fav
3:25 Wetherbys Printing Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 6 ran
1. 12. Distiller (IRE)6/4 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 24. Mighty Massini (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Leac An Scail (IRE)5/1
4:00 Hillhouse Quarry Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 18. Tell Henry (IRE)13/2Won by 6 lengths · J: James Reveley · T: Martin Todhunter
2. 23. Calatagan (IRE)18/1
3. 31. Mister McGoldrick (GB)11/1
4. PU5. Watch My Back (GB) · pulled up11/4 fav
4:35 Coral Backing Poppyscotland Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m 110y · 11 ran
1. 15. Elzahann (IRE)15/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Keith Mercer · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 21. Reel Charmer (GB)22/1
3. 37. Pure Genius (IRE)9/2
4. 710. Smuglin (GB)2/1 fav
5:10 Opin Systems Claiming Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f · 7 ran
1. 13. Andrew Nick (IRE)15/8Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 22. Bagan (FR)5/1
3. 35. Easby Mandarin (GB)40/1
4. F1. Ungaro (FR) · fell7/4 fav
5:45 West Sound Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 16. Solway Sunset (GB)20/1J: Ewan Whillans · T: Lisa Harrison
2. 22. Corkage (IRE)17/2
3. 21. Sheriff Hutton (IRE)13/2
4. 73. The Shy Man (IRE)9/4 fav

Ayr racecourse statistics →

Cheltenham Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

5:00 Nicholson Holman Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 7 ran
1. 15. Oiseau de Nuit (FR)7/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Rhys Flint · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 22. Bleu Superbe (FR)10/1
3. 36. Russian Flag (FR)3/1
4. 41. Tramantano (GB)11/4 fav
5:35 Cheltenham Racecourse - A Great Party Venue Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 5f 110y · 7 ran
1. 11. Bensalem (IRE)4/9 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 23. Our Bomber Harris (GB)9/1
3. 34. Al Co (FR)22/1
6:10 Events For Everyone At Cheltenham Racecourse Novices' Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 110y · 5 ran
1. 12. Gauvain (GER)9/4Won by 6 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Charlie Mann
2. 21. Chapoturgeon (FR)4/9 fav
3. 35. Take It There (GB)20/1
6:45 Cheltenham Racecourse Conferences And Exhibitions Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m · 5 ran
1. 13. Tazbar (IRE)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Andrew Thornton · T: Keith Reveley
2. 24. Definity (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Franchoek (IRE)8/1
4. 55. Hills Of Aran (GB)9/4 fav
7:20 Mon Mome Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 4f 110y · 8 ran
1. 13. Zacharova (IRE)12/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Venetia Williams
2. 26. Tank Top (GB)10/3
3. 35. Lysander (GER)5/1
4. 47. Mistress Nell (GB)3/1 fav
7:50 Gloucestershire Trainers' Championship Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 1f · 9 ran
1. 13. First Point (GER)7/1Won by a neck · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 24. Leamington Lad (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Laredo Sound (IRE)9/2
4. 412. Suntini (GER)11/4 fav

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

6:25 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Median Auction Maiden Flat · 5f · 11 ran
1. 16. Royal Infidelity (IRE)2/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Wayne Lordan · T: T Stack
2. 21. Baglioni (IRE)12/1
3. 311. Musical Rain (IRE)6/1
6:55 Cuchulainn Crystal Handicap (47-65) Flat · 6f · 14 ran
1. 114. Shes Diman (IRE)16/1Won by a neck · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: P D Deegan
2. 29. Thats A Fret (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Moving Statue (IRE)12/1
4. 36. Native Dame (IRE)4/1 fav
7:25 Alva Gia Handicap (50-80) Flat · 1m 4f · 14 ran
1. 17. Otterstown Lady (IRE)4/1 jt-favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Shane Foley · T: Mrs C O'Leary
2. 26. Mushtaaq (USA)14/1
3. 34. Grantsville (GER)10/1
7:55 Generali Ireland Handicap (47-65) Flat · 1m 3f · 14 ran
1. 11. Royal Entourage (GB)7/4 favWon by a short head · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: G M Lyons
2. 27. Daytime Dreamer (IRE)10/1
3. 314. Vica Pota (IRE)25/1
8:25 Brubaker's Bar (C & G) Race Flat · 1m · 4 ran
1. 11. Signal Fire (USA)11/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 25. Pirate Ship (IRE)4/9 fav
3. 32. Tosach Nua (IRE)8/1
8:55 Cuchulainn Crystal Handicap Flat · 1m · 6 ran
1. 13. Coolcullen Times (IRE)7/4Won by half a length · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 26. Curling Bird (GB)10/1
3. 31. Imco Spirit (IRE)11/10 fav
9:25 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Fillies Race Flat · 1m · 6 ran
1. 13. Glowing (IRE)4/9 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: Charles O'Brien
2. 22. Rose Hip (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Hamalka (IRE)8/1

Dundalk (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

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

6:35 Kempton.co.uk Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 16. Lenny Bee (GB)5/4Won by a short head · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: David Brown
2. 28. Gilt Edge Girl (GB)Evens fav
3. 35. Island Legend (IRE)40/1
7:10 Big G 50th Birthday Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 14 ran
1. 17. Madam President (GB)6/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: Walter Swinburn
2. 24. Gasat (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 39. Seventh Hill (GB)20/1
7:40 Federation Of Bloodstock Agents (GB) Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 14. Haarth Sovereign (IRE)4/1Won by a neck · J: Adam Kirby · T: Walter Swinburn
2. 27. Sahrati (GB)12/1
3. 35. Red Merlin (IRE)9/2
4. 61. El Diego (IRE)3/1 fav
8:15 Book Kempton Tickets On 0844 579 3008 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 11. Grey Boy (GER)5/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: Tony Carroll
2. 23. Magic Rush (GB)20/1
3. 35. Sew'n'so Character (IRE)9/1
4. 137. Marmooq (GB)4/1 fav
8:50 Panoramic Bar & Restaurant Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 16. Mullein (GB)9/2Won by half a length · J: Seb Sanders · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 24. Masai Moon (GB)7/1
3. 38. Mutamared (USA)5/1
4. 89. Al Gillani (IRE)7/4 fav
9:20 Federation Of Bloodstock Agents Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 12. Jordaura (GB)9/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: Walter Swinburn
2. 21. Song of Praise (GB)4/1
3. 39. Straitjacket (GB)22/1

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

12:50 Prix Astronomie (Fillies) (Right-Handed) Flat · 1m 5f · 3 ran
1. 17. Landskia (FR)Won by a nose · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: A Fabre
2. 24. Terre Du Vent (FR)
3. 32. Ebady (FR)
1:20 Prix Caracalla (Colts & Geldings) (Right-Handed) Flat · 1m 5f · 3 ran
1. 13. Amico Mio (FR)Won by a length · J: Olivier Peslier · T: J-M Beguigne
2. 28. Article Royal (IRE)
3. 35. Le Roc (FR)
1:50 Prix de Bethemont (Claimer) Flat · 6f · 3 ran
1. 13. West Honour (USA)Won by a length · J: Mickael Forest · T: C Boutin
2. 26. Pink Candie (FR)
3. 312. Afariyas (FR)
2:20 Prix Arreau Flat · 5½f · 3 ran
1. 11. Peace Camp (USA)Won by 2½ lengths · J: Johan Victoire · T: A Fabre
2. 210. Si Lyrique (FR)
3. 39. Voie De Printemps (FR)
2:50 Prix de la Vastine (Handicap) (Right-Handed) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 15. Benveniste (IRE)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Olivier Peslier · T: D Smaga
2. 28. French Owl (GB)
3. 311. Always Good (FR)
3:20 Prix de la Roche Guyon (Claimer) (Right-Handed) Flat · 1m 5f · 3 ran
1. 16. Reve De Frida (IRE)Won by a short head · J: Frederic Spanu · T: A Spanu
2. 28. Natoire (FR)
3. 31. Elegant Dancer (FR)
3:50 Prix Colonel Bernard Marlin (Amateur Riders' Claimer) (Right-Handed) Flat · 1m 5f · 3 ran
1. 13. Emporio (GER)Won by half a length · J: Mlle Anne-Sophie Pacault · T: P Schiergen
2. 22. Girofolo (GER)
3. 39. Lord John (GER)
4:20 Prix de Bastillac (Handicap) (Right-Handed) Flat · 1m 5f · 4 ran
1. 14. Badenoch (FR)Won by a head · J: Gerald Mosse · T: U Suter
2. 23. Spidello (FR)
3. 315. Valse Des Coeurs (FR)

Maisons-Laffitte racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:35 E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 14 ran
1. 111. Walkingonthemoon (GB)11/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 26. Planet Red (IRE)4/1
3. 314. Our Dream Queen (GB)9/1
4. 121. Clan Piper (GB)5/2 fav
2:10 Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 16 ran
1. 13. Makaamen (GB)10/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Tadhg O'Shea · T: B W Hills
2. 212. Wannabe King (GB)10/1
3. 310. Fareer (GB)10/1
2:40 Dubai Duty Free Multi-millionaire Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 13 ran
1. 11. Chief Editor (GB)5/1Won by half a length · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 210. Sohraab (GB)16/1
3. 33. Fullandby (IRE)10/1
4. 62. Oldjoesaid (GB)3/1 fav
3:15 Dubai Duty Free Golf World Cup Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 17. High Heeled (IRE)12/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Michael Hills · T: B W Hills
2. 24. Four Winds (GB)11/4
3. 33. Father Time (GB)6/1
4. 56. Ride With The Wind (GB)6/4 fav
3:50 Bridget Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 15 ran
1. 14. Danehill's Pearl (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 215. Steel Free (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Barynya (GB)13/8 fav
4:25 Cheviot Asset Management Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f · 12 ran
1. 110. Sight Unseen (GB)14/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 211. Tactic (GB)7/1
3. 31. Clowance House (GB)9/2
4. 56. Hyades (USA)3/1 fav
4:55 Robert Sangster Memorial Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 14 ran
1. 112. Natural Flair (USA)5/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Alan Munro · T: Peter Chapple-Hyam
2. 25. Fleurissimo (GB)11/1
3. 310. Light Dubai (IRE)18/1
4. 513. Phillipina (GB)13/8 fav

Newbury racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 14/1

5:25 Bigger Odds Guaranteed At Totesport.com Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 10 ran
1. 11. Caravel (IRE)4/11 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Howard Johnson
2. 27. Treeko (IRE)11/2
3. 35. Waterloo Corner (GB)25/1
5:55 Totesport 0800 221 221 Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 11. Role On (IRE)15/8Won by 11 lengths · J: Mrs R Dobbin · T: Nicky Richards
2. 29. Naturally Inspired (FR)3/1
3. 36. Moyne Pleasure (IRE)66/1
4. F2. Striking Article (IRE) · fell6/4 fav
6:25 Totesport.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 3f · 8 ran
1. 15. Polar Gale (IRE)7/4 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: John Wade
2. 22. Bleu Pois (IRE)11/4
3. 33. Big Bone (FR)16/1
7:00 Ljj Electrical & Mechanical Contractors Novices' Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 14. Craiglands (IRE)14/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Jonathon Bewley · T: J M B Cookson
2. 28. Paradise Bay (IRE)7/1
3. 312. Oh So Perky (IRE)16/1
4. PU7. Leading Pearl (IRE) · pulled up15/8 fav
7:30 Totesportgames.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 14 ran
1. 19. Painted Sky (GB)11/4 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Richard Fahey
2. 212. Red Dynamite (GB)10/1
3. 34. Moonhawk (GB)8/1
8:00 Totesportbingo.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 110. Run Forest Run (IRE)9/2 jt-favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: Karen McLintock
2. 211. Teviot Lass (GB)10/1
3. 33. It's A Roofer (IRE)16/1

Sedgefield racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 5 of 6 · Biggest winner 13/2F

2:00 E.b.f. Habton Novice Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 5 ran
1. 11. Star Rover (IRE)1/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Richard Evans · T: David Evans
2. 22. Chicita Banana (GB)11/4
3. 33. Gentle Beat (IRE)17/2
2:30 Rosedale Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 13. Green Agenda (GB)10/11 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 26. Mutually Mine (USA)14/1
3. 31. Avoir Choisi (IRE)4/1
3:05 Saltersgate Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 17 ran
1. 18. Jebel Tara (GB)13/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Alan Brown
2. 24. Society Music (IRE)16/1
3. 39. Kildare Sun (IRE)15/2
3:40 Hawnby Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 16. Turn Me On (IRE)11/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: Tim Walford
2. 23. White Deer (USA)10/3
3. 311. Diamond Lass (IRE)12/1
4:15 Pickhill Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 17. Steelcut (GB)7/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 21. Rasaman (IRE)14/1
3. 35. Discanti (IRE)12/1
4:45 Hambleton Inn Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 15 ran
1. 15. Paddy Bear (GB)5/2Won by a short head · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 27. Seldom (IRE)20/1
3. 38. Steel Stockholder (GB)11/1
4. 44. Minturno (USA)7/4 fav

Thirsk racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 53 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 favourites14 of 42 won33.3% · 42 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 £2.35Staked £42.00, returned £39.65 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSolway Sunset (GB) 20/1The 5:45 West Sound Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle at Ayr
Joint favourites2 of 7 won28.6% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ayr	1	7	7	—
Cheltenham	1	6	6	—
Dundalk (AW)	3	6	7	1 of 2 won
Kempton (AW)	1	6	6	—
Maisons-Laffitte (FR)	0	0	8	—
Newbury	0	6	7	0 of 3 won
Sedgefield	3	5	6	1 of 2 won
Thirsk	5	6	6	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 8 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 17 April 2009?: 53 races across 8 meetings were run on 17 April 2009: Ayr (7 races), Cheltenham (6 races), Dundalk (AW) (7 races), Kempton (AW) (6 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Newbury (7 races), Sedgefield (6 races) and Thirsk (6 races). That is Ayr, Cheltenham, Kempton (AW), Newbury, Sedgefield and Thirsk in Great Britain; Dundalk (AW) 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 17 April 2009?: Ayr: Good (Turf); Cheltenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Good (Turf); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf); Sedgefield: Good To Firm (Turf); Thirsk: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 17 April 2009?: Outright favourites won 14 of 42 on 17 April 2009 (33.3%); joint favourites won 2 of 7. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £39.65 — a loss of £2.35. 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 Solway Sunset (GB) at 20/1 in the 5:45 West Sound Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle at Ayr.
What time was the first race on 17 April 2009?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix Astronomie at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 9:25 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Fillies Race at Dundalk (AW).