What horse racing was on 26 April 2009?

37 races across 5 meetings were run on 26 April 2009: Brighton (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Ludlow (7 races), Navan (8 races) and Wetherby (7 races). That is Brighton, Ludlow and Wetherby in Great Britain; Longchamp (FR) in France; Navan 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 26 April 2009?

Brighton: Good To Firm (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Good (Turf); Ludlow: Good (Turf); Navan: Soft (Turf); Wetherby: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 26 April 2009?

Outright favourites won 9 of 28 on 26 April 2009 (32.1%); joint favourites won 2 of 9. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £28.00 and returned £29.29 — a profit of £1.29. 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 Tyup Pompey (IRE) at 22/1 in the 3:40 Totesportcasino.com Handicap Chase at Ludlow.

What was the feature race on 26 April 2009?

The feature race was the 2:50 Prix Ganay - Grand Prix Air Mauritius (Group 1) at Longchamp (FR), won by Vision D'Etat (FR) (13/8F).

What time was the first race on 26 April 2009?

The first race was the 1:15 Prix Beachcomber Hotels Le Dinarobin at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 6:00 Navan Lions Club Handicap at Navan.

Racing Results

Sunday 26 April 2009

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37 races were run across 5 meetings on 26 April 2009: Brighton, Longchamp (FR), Ludlow, Navan and Wetherby.

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 8/1

2:10 E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 13. Nadeen (IRE)10/11 favWon by a head · J: Darryll Holland · T: Mick Channon
2. 22. Little Perisher (GB)25/1
3. 35. Curtains (GB)25/1
2:40 Littlewoodsgameon - The Trusted Name In Gaming Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 15. My Flame (GB)8/1Won by a head · J: Shane Kelly · T: J R Jenkins
2. 212. Annes Rocket (IRE)8/1
3. 316. Interchoice Star (GB)15/2
3:15 Moving Your Game On - Littlewoodsgameon.com Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 11. El Dececy (USA)8/13 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: S Parr
2. 27. Joss Stick (GB)12/1
3. 314. Tightrope (IRE)66/1
3:50 Feel The Thrill At Littlewoodspoker.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 12 ran
1. 110. Lady Hestia (USA)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Martin Dwyer · T: Marcus Tregoning
2. 214. Medieval Maiden (GB)25/1
3. 313. Bienheureux (GB)7/2 fav
4:25 Hit, Stand, Spin Or Roll At Littlewoodscasino.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 13. Rapid City (GB)4/1Won by a head · J: Richard Thomas · T: Jim Best
2. 22. Magic Rush (GB)11/2
3. 35. Mayfair's Future (GB)12/1
4. 101. Solo River (GB)7/2 fav
4:55 More Than Bingo - Gameonbingo.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 15. Driven (IRE)5/1 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Amanda Perrett
2. 29. Napoletano (GER)8/1
3. 310. Bobski (IRE)7/1
5:25 Instant Value With Gameonquickplay.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 12. Drifting Gold (GB)9/2Won by a neck · J: Adam Kirby · T: Clive Cox
2. 26. Billy Red (GB)9/1
3. 34. Bluebok (GB)8/1
4. 108. Green Velvet (GB)10/3 fav

Brighton racecourse statistics →

Longchamp (FR) Good · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 2 of 3 · Biggest winner 6/1

1:15 Prix Beachcomber Hotels Le Dinarobin (Unraced Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m 3f · 3 ran
1. 11. World Heritage (GB)Won by a head · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: P Bary
2. 27. Rock Of Nassau (FR)
3. 34. Aizavoski (IRE)
1:50 Prix Beachcomber Hotels Ile Maurice Seychelles (Handicap) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 111. Doudyla (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: Jean De Roualle
2. 25. Lorzane (FR)
3. 31. Gassin (FR)
2:20 Prix Vanteaux Beachcomber Hotels Le Royal Palm (Fillies) Flat · 1m 1f · 6 ran
1. 13. Denomination (USA)9/4 favWon by a neck · J: Dominique Boeuf · T: Mme Christiane Head
2. 26. Celebra (FR)6/1
3. 35. Tassara (FR)10/1
2:50 Prix Ganay - Grand Prix Air Mauritius Flat · 1m2½f · 8 ran
1. 12. Vision D'Etat (FR)13/8 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Ioritz Mendizabal · T: E Libaud
2. 23. Loup Breton (IRE)8/1
3. 35. Adlerflug (GER)8/1
3:20 Prix de Barbeville Flat · 1m7½f · 8 ran
1. 13. Pointilliste (USA)6/1Won by a length · J: Anthony Crastus · T: E Lellouche
2. 24. La Boum (GER)14/1
3. 38. Faramir (IRE)9/1
4. 82. Kasbah Bliss (FR)7/4 fav
3:50 Prix Beachcomber Hotels Le Shandrani (Unraced Fillies) Flat · 1m 3f · 3 ran
1. 12. Shamakiya (IRE)Won by a head · J: Gerald Mosse · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 21. Trojan Queen (USA)
3. 35. Azorina Vidalii (GER)
4:30 Prix Beachcomber Hotels Le Paradis (Claimer) Flat · 7f · 4 ran
1. 117. Mount Hollow (GB)Won by a head · J: Thierry Jarnet · T: R Pritchard-Gordon
2. 29. Also Risky (FR)
3. 32. Clecame (GB)
5:00 Prix Beachcomber Hotels Sainte Anne Resort (Handicap) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 11. Familly Blue (FR)Won by a length · J: Davy Bonilla · T: V Greco
2. 25. Schomir (FR)
3. 311. Carlix (FR)

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

Ludlow Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 22/1

2:00 Ludlow Golf Club Claiming Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 114. Treaty Flyer (IRE)11/4Won by 9 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Alison Thorpe
2. 22. Noticeable (IRE)8/1
3. 311. Hitaaf (IRE)12/1
4. 41. Chrysander (GB)2/1 fav
2:30 Totesportgames.com Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 13. Dishdasha (IRE)6/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Alison Thorpe
2. 29. Postmaster (GB)5/1
3. 37. Marsam (IRE)25/1
4. 42. Cortinas (GER)Evens fav
3:05 Welsh Guards Association Four Years Old Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 13. Erzen (IRE)3/1 co-favWon by 7 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 210. William's Wishes (IRE)3/1 co-fav
3. 39. Tri Nations (UAE)4/1
3:40 Totesportcasino.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 19. Tyup Pompey (IRE)22/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Lee Stephens · T: Ann Price
2. 27. Midnight Gold (GB)12/1
3. 310. Ede'iff (GB)11/2
4. UR5. Kew Jumper (IRE) · unseated rider9/4 fav
4:15 Totesportbingo.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 9 ran
1. 16. Downing Street (IRE)12/1Won by a head · J: Alan O'Keeffe · T: Jennie Candlish
2. 21. Stellenbosch (USA)5/2 jt-fav
3. 33. Ameeq (USA)17/2
4:45 McGrath For Skips Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 19. Bob Hall (IRE)7/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Mr A J Berry · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 211. City Affair (GB)5/1
3. 37. Strong Weld (GB)9/4
5:15 Jenkinsons Caterers Intermediate Open NH Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 17. Benleigh (IRE)5/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Henry Daly
2. 211. Thecircleoftrust (FR)22/1
3. 32. Zazamix (FR)11/4
4. 61. Hudibras (IRE)15/8 fav

Ludlow racecourse statistics →

Navan Soft · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:15 Navan Chairman Supporting Special Olympics Ireland Handicap (47-65) Flat · 6f · 15 ran
1. 115. Marinebird (IRE)14/1Won by half a length · J: D J Moran · T: Jarlath P Fahey
2. 29. Morrigan (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 310. Newparks Doughter (IRE)8/1
2:45 Carnaross Mart Handicap (60-90) Flat · 6f · 20 ran
1. 120. Cihangir (IRE)8/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 221. Parc Aux Boules (GB)10/1
3. 32. Dedo (IRE)12/1
4. 513. Andrea Palladio (IRE)11/4 fav
3:20 Navan Sprint Stakes (listed Race) (listed) Flat · 6f · 9 ran
1. 11. Jumbajukiba (GB)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Fran Berry · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 212. Croisultan (IRE)25/1
3. 32. Le Cadre Noir (IRE)6/4 fav
3:55 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F Race Flat · 5f · 8 ran
1. 17. Wealdmore Wave (IRE)8/11 favWon by a short head · J: Keagan Latham · T: G M Lyons
2. 25. Red Rebellion (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Newpark Rio (IRE)12/1
4:30 Rotary Club Of Navan Maiden Flat · 5f · 10 ran
1. 16. Popspeed (IRE)4/1Won by a neck · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 212. Spring Horizon (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 32. Glenmore Lad (IRE)16/1
5:00 Vintage Crop Stakes (listed Race) (listed) Flat · 1m 5f · 8 ran
1. 13. Alandi (IRE)4/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Mick Kinane · T: John M Oxx
2. 24. Hindu Kush (IRE)9/1
3. 37. The Betchworth Kid (GB)7/2
4. 61. Yeats (IRE)4/5 fav
5:30 Drumbarragh Stud (c & G) Maiden Flat · 1m 2f · 15 ran
1. 115. The Bull Hayes (IRE)4/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Fran Berry · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 214. Pittoni (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 36. Casbah Rock (IRE)12/1
6:00 Navan Lions Club Handicap (47-70) Flat · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 113. Ice Bound (IRE)16/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Keagan Latham · T: J C Hayden
2. 214. Not Til Monday (IRE)25/1
3. 36. Descaro (USA)9/1
4. 1111. Force Of Habit (GB)7/4 fav

Navan racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:20 National Festival Circus Is Here Today Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 6f · 10 ran
1. 13. San Deng (GB)7/1Won by half a length · J: Barry Keniry · T: Micky Hammond
2. 22. Jimbatai (IRE)4/5 fav
3. 31. Hareem (IRE)4/1
2:50 Betfair Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 8 ran
1. 12. Palmers Peak (IRE)10/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Warren Marston · T: Martin Keighley
2. 25. Deuteronomy (IRE)7/2
3. 31. Divex (IRE)9/2
4. PU3. Apocalozzo (IRE) · pulled up6/4 fav
3:25 Home-tek Lady Riders' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 13 ran
1. 15. Olivino (GER)16/1Won by a nose · J: Miss Isabel Tompsett · T: Bernard Llewellyn
2. 21. Nothingbutthetruth (IRE)3/1
3. 36. Anduril (GB)33/1
4. 64. Heroes (GB)10/11 fav
4:00 21st May Is Ladies Day Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f · 4 ran
1. 15. Mandingo Chief (IRE)3/1Won by 25 lengths · J: Wilson Renwick · T: Brendan Powell
2. 21. Our Jasper (GB)5/2
3. PU4. Manbow (IRE) · pulled up7/4 fav
4:35 Wetherby Races 'family Day' Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 17 ran
1. 11. Lady Wright (IRE)13/2 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Mr O Greenall · T: Michael Easterby
2. 23. Mycenean Prince (USA)16/1
3. 312. Moon Melody (GER)12/1
5:05 Minster Jaguar Leeds Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 5 ran
1. 16. Wild Tonto (IRE)6/4 jt-favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Seamus Durack · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 23. Snake Charmer (GB)6/4 jt-fav
3. 32. Serve Notice (IRE)8/1
5:35 Royal Pigeon Racing Association Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 14. Moonwalking (GB)10/11 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Jedd O'Keeffe
2. 25. The Kealshore Kid (IRE)5/2
3. 33. Lord Samposin (GB)5/1

Wetherby racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 37 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 28 won32.1% · 28 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 £1.29Staked £28.00, returned £29.29 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerTyup Pompey (IRE) 22/1The 3:40 Totesportcasino.com Handicap Chase at Ludlow
Joint favourites2 of 9 won22.2% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Brighton	3	6	7	0 of 2 won
Longchamp (FR)	2	3	8	—
Ludlow	1	5	7	1 of 5 won
Navan	1	8	8	—
Wetherby	2	6	7	1 of 2 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 5 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 5 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 26 April 2009?: 37 races across 5 meetings were run on 26 April 2009: Brighton (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Ludlow (7 races), Navan (8 races) and Wetherby (7 races). That is Brighton, Ludlow and Wetherby in Great Britain; Longchamp (FR) in France; Navan 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 26 April 2009?: Brighton: Good To Firm (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Good (Turf); Ludlow: Good (Turf); Navan: Soft (Turf); Wetherby: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 26 April 2009?: Outright favourites won 9 of 28 on 26 April 2009 (32.1%); joint favourites won 2 of 9. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £28.00 and returned £29.29 — a profit of £1.29. 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 Tyup Pompey (IRE) at 22/1 in the 3:40 Totesportcasino.com Handicap Chase at Ludlow.
What was the feature race on 26 April 2009?: The feature race was the 2:50 Prix Ganay - Grand Prix Air Mauritius (Group 1) at Longchamp (FR), won by Vision D'Etat (FR) (13/8F).
What time was the first race on 26 April 2009?: The first race was the 1:15 Prix Beachcomber Hotels Le Dinarobin at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 6:00 Navan Lions Club Handicap at Navan.