What horse racing was on 18 April 2009?

50 races across 7 meetings were run on 18 April 2009: Ayr (8 races), Bangor-on-Dee (7 races), Doncaster (7 races), Naas (8 races), Newbury (8 races), Nottingham (6 races) and Thirsk (6 races). That is Ayr, Bangor-on-Dee, Doncaster, Newbury, Nottingham and Thirsk in Great Britain; Naas 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 18 April 2009?

Ayr: Good (Turf); Bangor-on-Dee: Good (Turf); Doncaster: Good To Firm (Turf); Naas: Yielding (Turf); Newbury: Soft (Turf); Nottingham: Good To Firm (Turf); Thirsk: Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 18 April 2009?

Outright favourites won 12 of 42 on 18 April 2009 (28.6%); joint favourites won 3 of 18. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £41.37 — a loss of £0.63. 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 Carters Rest (GB) at 50/1 in the 5:35 Ashleybank Investments Standard Open NH Flat Race at Ayr.

What was the feature race on 18 April 2009?

The feature race was the 2:05 Dubai Tennis Championships Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Newbury, won by Enroller (IRE) (12/1).

What time was the first race on 18 April 2009?

The first race was the 1:30 Dubai International Airport Maiden Stakes at Newbury; the last was the 7:55 Doncaster Sponsorship Club Maiden Stakes at Doncaster.

Racing Results

Saturday 18 April 2009

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50 races were run across 7 meetings on 18 April 2009: Ayr, Bangor-on-Dee, Doncaster, Naas, Newbury, Nottingham and Thirsk.

Ayr Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 50/1

1:45 Purvis Marquees Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 4 ran
1. 13. Apartman (CZE)22/1Won by 15 lengths · J: Jan Faltejsek · T: George Charlton
2. 21. Giorgio Quercus (FR)7/4 jt-fav
3. 32. Saticon (GB)9/4
2:20 Homecoming Future Champion Novices' Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 11. Deep Purple (GB)15/8Won by 9 lengths · J: Paul Moloney · T: Evan Williams
2. 22. I'msingingtheblues (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 35. Raysrock (IRE)18/1
2:50 Samsung Electronics Scottish Champion Hurdle (Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 17. Noble Alan (GER)17/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Davy Condon · T: Nicky Richards
2. 213. Secret Tune (GB)16/1
3. 36. Harper Valley (IRE)16/1
4. 54. Medermit (FR)9/4 fav
3:25 Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Chase · Class 1 · 4m 110y · 17 ran
1. 114. Hello Bud (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 23. Gone To Lunch (IRE)12/1
3. 313. Out The Black (IRE)12/1
4:00 Impact-test.co.uk Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 5f 110y · 10 ran
1. 11. The Polomoche (IRE)15/2Won by half a length · J: A P McCoy · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 28. Halla San (GB)13/2
3. 33. Working Title (IRE)10/1
4. 711. Nikos Extra (FR)4/1 fav
4:35 Albert Bartlett And Sons Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 17. Pepsyrock (FR)9/4 favWon by half a length · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 29. Beggars Cap (IRE)8/1
3. 38. Dominican Monk (IRE)11/2
5:05 Dawn Group Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 1f · 7 ran
1. 12. Auroras Encore (IRE)17/2Won by 13 lengths · J: Tjade Collier · T: Sue Smith
2. 24. Valley Ride (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 33. Rustarix (FR)15/2
5:35 Ashleybank Investments Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 4 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 15. Carters Rest (GB)50/1Won by a length · J: Harry Haynes · T: William Amos
2. 26. Master Beau (GB)14/1
3. 311. Sir Frank (IRE)11/2
4. 73. Gilbarry (IRE)5/4 fav

Ayr racecourse statistics →

Bangor-on-Dee Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

2:10 Pain Relief Foundation Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 13 ran
1. 112. Double Hit (GB)3/1 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 22. Minella Theatre (IRE)10/3
3. 310. Tuskar Rock (FR)5/1
2:40 Applied Flooring Technology Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m · 11 ran
1. 11. So Now (IRE)14/1Won by half a length · J: Lee Stephens · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 28. Yeoman Spirit (IRE)13/2
3. 34. Sashenka (GB)5/1
4. F3. Sky Mack (IRE) · fell4/1 fav
3:15 Brookes Bell Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 7 ran
1. 17. Soubriquet (IRE)9/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Michael McAlister · T: Maurice Barnes
2. 24. Or d'Oudairies (FR)11/4 co-fav
3. 33. Michigan d'Isop (FR)14/1
3:50 Chris Lowe Retirement Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 17. Sir Ian (IRE)16/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Tom Siddall · T: Charlie Longsdon
2. 25. Naughty By Nature (GB)15/2
3. 36. Bolton Hall (IRE)7/1
4. 119. Local Present (IRE)4/1 fav
4:25 freebets.co.uk Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 12 ran
1. 11. Roulez Cool (GB)33/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Richie McLernon · T: Robert Waley-Cohen
2. 215. Night Safe (IRE)10/1
3. 38. Jaunty Times (GB)10/1
4. 611. Cava Bien (GB)10/3 fav
4:55 Jane McAlpine Memorial Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m 110y · 8 ran
1. 13. Master John (IRE)11/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Donal Devereux · T: Grant Cann
2. 22. Wild Is The Wind (FR)11/4
3. 38. Run For Paddy (GB)5/1
4. 71. Proud Andees (IRE)9/4 fav
5:25 Hic-Cup Wines Standard NH Flat Race (Conds' And Amats') NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 13 ran
1. 14. Black Jack Blues (IRE)11/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Richard Killoran · T: Rebecca Curtis
2. 211. The Darling Boy (GB)7/1
3. 310. Midnight Appeal (GB)6/1

Bangor-on-Dee racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

4:40 Aja Lady Riders' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 14. Smarty Socks (IRE)13/2Won by a length · J: Miss W Gibson · T: Paul Midgley
2. 29. Buy On The Red (GB)12/1
3. 33. Secret Night (GB)9/2
4. 61. El Dececy (USA)7/2 fav
5:10 Society Lifestyle And Leisure Magazine Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 18. Patteresa Girl (GB)9/2Won by half a length · J: Tom Eaves · T: Linda Stubbs
2. 22. Dispol Keasha (GB)8/1
3. 36. My Mandy (IRE)7/2 fav
5:40 Owston Hall Hotel Leisure Club Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 19. Proclaim (GB)7/1Won by a head · J: Royston Ffrench · T: Mark Johnston
2. 27. Lucky Numbers (IRE)15/2
3. 32. Swiss Diva (GB)4/1
6:15 Doncaster Mile Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 16. Staying On (IRE)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Adam Kirby · T: Walter Swinburn
2. 27. Unnefer (FR)4/1
3. 33. Dream Lodge (IRE)25/1
4. 54. King of Dixie (USA)11/8 fav
6:50 Moss Properties Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 11. Redesignation (IRE)5/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Jim Crowley · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 26. Granston (IRE)9/2
3. 310. Demolition (GB)20/1
7:25 Crownhotel-bawtry.com Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 19. Aphrodisia (GB)8/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: William Buick · T: Ian Williams
2. 210. La Rosa Nostra (GB)5/2 fav
3. 31. Encircled (GB)5/1
7:55 Doncaster Sponsorship Club Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f · 7 ran
1. 18. Chilly Filly (IRE)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 27. Shemoli (GB)11/10 fav
3. 32. Akmal (GB)5/2

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

Naas Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 5/1

2:15 Naas Median Auction Maiden Flat · 1m · 20 ran
1. 117. Jakarta Jazz (IRE)13/8 favWon by a short head · J: Chris Hayes · T: Kevin Prendergast
2. 213. Enchanted Evening (IRE)12/1
3. 39. Handsome Batchelor (IRE)9/2
2:45 Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (47-65) Flat · 1m · 17 ran
1. 11. Lord Rathvinden (IRE)2/1 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Mr A D Doyle · T: Tracey Collins
2. 212. Holly Hill (IRE)8/1
3. 315. Titus Academy (IRE)7/1
3:20 Panoramic Restaurant At Naas Fillies Race Flat · 1m · 5 ran
1. 12. Duaisbhanna (IRE)7/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Danny Mullins · T: J S Bolger
2. 21. Casual (GB)7/4 fav
3. 35. Totally Devoted (USA)11/4
3:50 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Maiden Flat · 5f · 8 ran
1. 14. Pilgrim Dancer (IRE)5/2 jt-favWon by half a length · J: Rory Cleary · T: Emmanuel Hughes
2. 21. Alfred Nobel (IRE)7/2
3. 32. Love Lockdown (IRE)10/1
4:20 Woodlands Stakes (listed Race) (listed) Flat · 5f · 12 ran
1. 12. Inxile (IRE)7/2 favWon by half a length · J: Adrian Nicholls · T: David Nicholls
2. 210. Reverence (GB)14/1
3. 33. Le Cadre Noir (IRE)4/1
4:50 Go Racing In Kildare Handicap (60-95) Flat · 5f · 16 ran
1. 13. Fol Hollow (IRE)9/4 favWon by a head · J: Adrian Nicholls · T: David Nicholls
2. 212. Sioduil (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Osterhase (IRE)20/1
5:20 Summer Barbeque Evenings Handicap (60-100) Flat · 7f · 16 ran
1. 12. Joseph Henry (GB)5/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Adrian Nicholls · T: David Nicholls
2. 216. Enigma Code (UAE)10/1
3. 317. Braddock (IRE)14/1
4. 1412. Motafaany (USA)3/1 fav
5:50 Goracingatnaasracecourse.com Maiden Flat · 7f · 16 ran
1. 19. Elegance Desire (GB)3/1 jt-favWon by a short head · J: Chris Hayes · T: Edward Lynam
2. 210. April (IRE)10/3
3. 36. Beidh Tine Anseo (IRE)10/1

Naas racecourse statistics →

Newbury Soft · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 20/1

1:30 Dubai International Airport Maiden Stakes (Str) (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 14. Border Patrol (GB)2/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Steve Drowne · T: Roger Charlton
2. 216. South Easter (IRE)16/1
3. 37. Ebiayn (FR)3/1
2:05 Dubai Tennis Championships Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 19. Enroller (IRE)12/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Martin Dwyer · T: William Muir
2. 28. Centennial (IRE)5/1
3. 36. Tastahil (IRE)9/2
4. 43. Royal And Regal (IRE)6/4 fav
2:35 Dubai Duty Free Spring Cup (Heritage Handicap) (Str) Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 23 ran
1. 111. Extraterrestrial (GB)20/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Frederik Tylicki · T: Richard Fahey
2. 225. Arabian Spirit (GB)40/1
3. 323. Medici Pearl (GB)20/1
4. 194. Zaahid (IRE)6/1 fav
3:10 Dubai Duty Free Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 16 ran
1. 18. Lahaleeb (IRE)6/1Won by a head · J: Darryll Holland · T: Mick Channon
2. 216. Super Sleuth (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Danehill Destiny (GB)12/1
4. 810. Maoineach (USA)9/4 fav
3:45 Bathwick Tyres Greenham Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 111. Vocalised (USA)2/1 favWon by a length · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 21. Cityscape (GB)10/3
3. 35. Icesolator (IRE)25/1
4:15 Dubai International Airport Maiden Stakes (Str) (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 13. Bridge Of Gold (USA)9/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Mikael Magnusson
2. 25. Clockmaker (IRE)7/2
3. 310. Merdaam (GB)16/1
4. 52. Bennelong (GB)10/3 fav
4:50 Finch Family Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 14. Mighty Moon (GB)13/2Won by a nose · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 26. Swingkeel (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Cleaver (GB)14/1
4. 58. Squadron (GB)15/8 fav
5:20 Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 113. Invasian (IRE)20/1Won by a head · J: Louis-Philippe Beuzelin · T: Paul D'Arcy
2. 211. Mildoura (FR)20/1
3. 37. Moves Goodenough (GB)12/1
4. 41. Foolin Myself (GB)5/2 fav

Newbury racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 25/1

5:00 Racing Uk On Channel 432 Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 110. Roi De Vitesse (IRE)25/1Won by a neck · J: James Millman · T: Rod Millman
2. 211. Secret Millionaire (IRE)50/1
3. 37. King's Approach (IRE)9/1
4. 64. Gillburg (USA)8/11 fav
5:30 Book Your Hospitality at Nottingham Racecourse Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 16. Amosite (GB)16/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: J R Jenkins
2. 25. Imaginary Diva (GB)10/1
3. 34. Piste (GB)9/2 co-fav
6:00 Racing Uk Live In Your Livingroom Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 15 ran
1. 12. Raccoon (IRE)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: P J McDonald · T: Ruth Carr
2. 28. Liberty Ship (GB)13/2
3. 312. Ronnie Howe (GB)11/1
4. 514. Mr Skipiton (IRE)5/1 fav
6:35 Nottinghamracecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 15 ran
1. 11. Cornish Castle (USA)3/1 favWon by a neck · J: P J McDonald · T: Tim Walford
2. 211. Victorian Tycoon (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Edgeworth (IRE)8/1
7:10 Paddocks Conference Centre At Nottingham Racecourse Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 17. At A Great Rate (USA)11/4Won by a length · J: Tom Queally · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 23. Mt Kintyre (IRE)4/6 fav
3. 31. Bagber (GB)6/1
7:40 Come Racing On Tuesday 28th April Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 15 ran
1. 13. Urban Space (GB)25/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: George Baker · T: Brendan Powell
2. 212. Mr Prolific (GB)7/2 fav
3. 31. Heartsease (GB)40/1

Nottingham racecourse statistics →

Thirsk Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:00 Sowerby Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 14. Lady Lion (GB)4/1Won by half a length · J: Jack Dean · T: Bill Turner
2. 23. Mind Of Her Own (GB)2/1 fav
3. 31. Blue Rum (IRE)9/2
2:30 Constant Security Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 16. Quest For Success (IRE)12/1Won by a neck · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Richard Fahey
2. 25. Carcinetto (IRE)10/1
3. 34. Atlantic Story (USA)13/2
4. 63. Flawed Genius (GB)3/1 fav
3:00 Squire Frederick Bell Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 15. Destinys Dream (IRE)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Phillip Makin · T: Tracy Waggott
2. 27. Bridgewater Boys (GB)10/1
3. 33. Solas Alainn (IRE)14/1
4. 72. Herrera (IRE)9/4 fav
3:35 Michael Foster Memorial Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 4 ran
1. 12. Hitchens (IRE)3/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Phillip Makin · T: David Barron
2. 21. Knot In Wood (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 33. Wi Dud (GB)11/4
4:10 Thomas Lord Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 17. Brenin Taran (GB)5/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: David Simcock
2. 26. Coleorton Choice (GB)7/2
3. 39. Sir Geoffrey (IRE)22/1
4:45 Pinder Dale Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 11. Cornus (GB)3/1 jt-favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: James Doyle · T: Alan McCabe
2. 26. Medici Time (GB)5/1
3. 35. Johnston's Glory (IRE)6/1

Thirsk racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 50 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 favourites12 of 42 won28.6% · 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 £0.63Staked £42.00, returned £41.37 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerCarters Rest (GB) 50/1The 5:35 Ashleybank Investments Standard Open NH Flat Race at Ayr
Joint favourites3 of 18 won16.7% · 8 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ayr	1	5	8	0 of 6 won
Bangor-on-Dee	2	6	7	0 of 3 won
Doncaster	1	7	7	—
Naas	4	6	8	2 of 4 won
Newbury	2	8	8	—
Nottingham	1	5	6	0 of 3 won
Thirsk	1	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 18 April 2009?: 50 races across 7 meetings were run on 18 April 2009: Ayr (8 races), Bangor-on-Dee (7 races), Doncaster (7 races), Naas (8 races), Newbury (8 races), Nottingham (6 races) and Thirsk (6 races). That is Ayr, Bangor-on-Dee, Doncaster, Newbury, Nottingham and Thirsk in Great Britain; Naas 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 18 April 2009?: Ayr: Good (Turf); Bangor-on-Dee: Good (Turf); Doncaster: Good To Firm (Turf); Naas: Yielding (Turf); Newbury: Soft (Turf); Nottingham: Good To Firm (Turf); Thirsk: Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 18 April 2009?: Outright favourites won 12 of 42 on 18 April 2009 (28.6%); joint favourites won 3 of 18. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £41.37 — a loss of £0.63. 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 Carters Rest (GB) at 50/1 in the 5:35 Ashleybank Investments Standard Open NH Flat Race at Ayr.
What was the feature race on 18 April 2009?: The feature race was the 2:05 Dubai Tennis Championships Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Newbury, won by Enroller (IRE) (12/1).
What time was the first race on 18 April 2009?: The first race was the 1:30 Dubai International Airport Maiden Stakes at Newbury; the last was the 7:55 Doncaster Sponsorship Club Maiden Stakes at Doncaster.