What horse racing was on 30 April 2009?

48 races across 7 meetings were run on 30 April 2009: Folkestone (7 races), Hereford (7 races), Huntingdon (6 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Punchestown (7 races), Redcar (7 races) and Yarmouth (6 races). That is Folkestone, Hereford, Huntingdon, Redcar and Yarmouth in Great Britain; Maisons-Laffitte (FR) in France; Punchestown 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 30 April 2009?

Folkestone: Good To Firm (Turf); Hereford: Good (Turf); Huntingdon: Good To Firm (Turf); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Holding (Turf); Punchestown: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Redcar: Good To Firm (Turf); Yarmouth: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 30 April 2009?

Outright favourites won 13 of 40 on 30 April 2009 (32.5%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £40.00 and returned £31.62 — a loss of £8.38. 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 Sylroy (GB) at 28/1 in the 2:20 Wye Valley Brewery Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Hereford.

What was the feature race on 30 April 2009?

The feature race was the 5:30 Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Fiveforthree (IRE) (5/4F).

What time was the first race on 30 April 2009?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix du Mandinet at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 8:10 Racing Uk Handicap Hurdle at Huntingdon.

Racing Results

Thursday 30 April 2009

← 29 Apr 1 May →

48 races were run across 7 meetings on 30 April 2009: Folkestone, Hereford, Huntingdon, Maisons-Laffitte (FR), Punchestown, Redcar and Yarmouth.

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:10 ladbrokes.com Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 5 ran
1. 11. Desert Auction (IRE)10/11 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Richard Hughes · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 26. Kaspirit (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Safari Special (GB)10/3
2:45 ladbrokes.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 113. Chris's Jem (GB)3/1Won by a length · J: Alan Munro · T: J R Jenkins
2. 214. Rathlin Light (USA)4/1
3. 38. Billy Beetroot (USA)15/8 fav
3:20 ladbrokes.com Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 18. Chasca (IRE)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Amanda Perrett
2. 26. Today's The Day (GB)5/2 fav
3. 31. Bahamian Ceilidh (GB)9/2
3:55 J And J Recruitment Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 16. Super Frank (IRE)6/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Chris Catlin · T: John Akehurst
2. 22. We Have A Dream (GB)11/1
3. 33. Hart of Gold (GB)9/4
4:30 Ladbrokes Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 17. Cavendish Road (IRE)16/1Won by half a length · J: Martin Dwyer · T: William Muir
2. 21. Fly By Nelly (GB)6/1
3. 32. King of Defence (GB)8/11 fav
5:05 ladbrokes.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 18. Annabelle's Charm (IRE)3/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Luca Cumani
2. 24. Special Reserve (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 36. Gaia Prince (USA)5/1
5:40 ladbrokes.com Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 5 ran
1. 12. History Lesson (GB)10/11 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Richard Hughes · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 27. Light Dubai (IRE)11/10
3. 35. Cluny (GB)16/1

Folkestone racecourse statistics →

Hereford Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 28/1

2:20 Wye Valley Brewery Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 114. Sylroy (GB)28/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Peter Toole · T: Bill Turner
2. 212. Tokahy (FR)11/1
3. 33. Candle (GB)7/2
4. UR13. Kahsabelle (FR) · unseated rider8/13 fav
2:55 Butty Bach Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 6 ran
1. 15. Red Admiral (USA)5/2Won by a head · J: Noel Fehily · T: Charlie Mann
2. 26. Tchico Polos (FR)Evens fav
3. 31. Man From Highworth (GB)11/2
3:30 Dorothy Goodbody's Claiming Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 110. Miss Phoebe (IRE)20/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Stephen Craine · T: Liam Corcoran
2. 21. Cruise Director (GB)5/2
3. 38. Decree Nisi (GB)66/1
4. PU5. Alrafid (IRE) · pulled up9/4 fav
4:05 Barrels Hereford Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 15. Mango Catcher (IRE)5/2 favWon by half a length · J: Nick Scholfield · T: Rebecca Curtis
2. 26. Huguenot (IRE)9/2
3. 38. Tyup Pompey (IRE)14/1
4:40 Rose & Lion In Bromyard Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 14 ran
1. 19. Segal (IRE)13/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Paul Moloney · T: Alex Hales
2. 211. Chilbury Hill (IRE)14/1
3. 33. Karashar (IRE)20/1
4. PU4. Gofannon (GER) · pulled up4/1 fav
5:15 Wonderful HPA Intermediate Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 12 ran
1. 11. Black Jack Blues (IRE)11/4Won by 2 lengths · J: Donal Devereux · T: Rebecca Curtis
2. 27. That'll Do (GB)11/4
3. 32. Calusa Shadow (GB)20/1
4. 58. Tollishill (IRE)5/4 fav
5:50 Digibet.co.uk Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 3f · 13 ran
1. 111. Van Ness (IRE)5/1Won by a head · J: Capt Tim Edwards · T: Mrs S P George
2. 210. Red Guard (GB)66/1
3. 31. Kaldouas (FR)8/1
4. F9. O'Toole (IRE) · fell13/8 fav

Hereford racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 8/1

5:35 Paul Rackham Champion Novices' Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m · 6 ran
1. 13. Took My Eye (IRE)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mr A Braithwaite · T: David Kemp
2. 21. Ballynonty (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Royal Tender (IRE)11/2
4. 64. Mid Div And Creep (GB)7/4 fav
6:10 Freebets.co.uk Free Bets Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 5 ran
1. 11. Know The Law (GB)4/5 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Richard Killoran · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 22. Sam Lord (GB)15/8
3. 33. Viable (GB)6/1
6:40 Freebets.co.uk Champions League Free Bets Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 9 ran
1. 12. Island Arrow (IRE)7/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: George Baker
2. 24. Portside (IRE)4/1
3. 310. Cortesia (IRE)8/1
7:10 Weatherbys Bloodstock Insurance Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 3 ran
1. 11. I Have Dreamed (IRE)7/4Won by 8 lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 22. Just Amazing (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 33. Light Yield (USA)8/1
7:40 To Book The Restaurant Call 08445 793007 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 3 ran
1. 15. American World (FR)11/4Won by 9 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Brendan Powell
2. 26. King De Lune (FR)11/4
3. PU1. The Wicketkeeper (IRE) · pulled up5/6 fav
8:10 Racing Uk Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 6 ran
1. 15. Novarra (IRE)8/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Rachel Hobbs
2. 26. Massini Moon (IRE)11/2
3. 31. Petrus De Sormain (FR)11/4
4. PU2. Patton (FR) · pulled up6/4 fav

Huntingdon racecourse statistics →

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

12:50 Prix du Mandinet (Handicap) (Straight) Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 11. Mindbend (FR)Won by a head · J: Olivier Peslier · T: Yannick Fouin
2. 28. Crossbill (GB)
3. 314. Sunny Rock (FR)
1:20 Prix Bruleur (Straight) Flat · 7f · 3 ran
1. 12. Academicienne (CAN)Won by a head · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: J-C Rouget
2. 23. Maggi Fong (GB)
3. 36. Mistras (IRE)
1:50 Prix Gyges (Maiden) (Colts & Geldings) (Right-Handed) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 112. Saphir River (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Yann Lerner · T: C Lerner
2. 211. Monserrat (FR)
3. 315. Big Save (FR)
2:20 Prix Fiammetta (Maiden) (Fillies) (Right-Handed) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 114. Wilside (IRE)Won by a head · J: Olivier Peslier · T: M Delzangles
2. 211. Ravenel (GER)
3. 31. Emergency (GB)
2:50 Prix Henry Dewey (Claimer) (Apprentices) (Right-Handed) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 112. Numerologue (FR)Won by half a length · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: A Fabre
2. 214. Dianeva (FR)
3. 311. Cattelan (USA)
3:30 Prix Albanilla (Right-Handed) Flat · 1m2½f · 3 ran
1. 13. Blind Shaft (FR)Won by 3 lengths · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: J-C Rouget
2. 210. Bigzam (GB)
3. 32. Macondo (FR)
4:00 Prix Querido (Right-Handed) Flat · 1m 5f · 3 ran
1. 11. Barongo (IRE)Won by 2 lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: U Suter
2. 26. Wing Express (IRE)
3. 38. Armure (GB)
4:30 Prix de Courteilles (Handicap) (Straight) Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 18. My Quentin (FR)Won by 2½ lengths · J: Dominique Boeuf · T: F Vermeulen
2. 21. Grazilla (FR)
3. 34. Gallardo (IRE)

Maisons-Laffitte racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

3:45 AON Insurances Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 22 ran
1. 13. Jessies Dream (IRE)2/1 favWon by 4 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 26. Noble Prince (GER)14/1
3. 39. Uimhiraceathair (IRE)5/1
4:20 Irish Sun Handicap Chase (0-140) Chase · 2m · 14 ran
1. 12. Blueberry Boy (IRE)16/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Conor Maxwell · T: Paul Stafford
2. 213. Hairy Molly (IRE)8/1
3. 310. Beroni (IRE)9/1
4. 44. Freds Benefit (IRE)7/2 fav
4:55 Avon Ri Corporate & Leisure Resort Chase For The La Touche Cup Chase · 4m 2f · 12 ran
1. 11. Garde Champetre (FR)13/8 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Ms N Carberry · T: E Bolger
2. 25. Silver Birch (IRE)11/2
3. 315. Shesadoll (IRE)25/1
5:30 Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 3m · 10 ran
1. 14. Fiveforthree (IRE)5/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 27. Pettifour (IRE)20/1
3. 310. Whatuthink (IRE)5/1
6:05 Naas Court Hotel Handicap Hurdle (88-130) Hurdle · 3m · 25 ran
1. 117. Square Sphere (IRE)7/1Won by a neck · J: Davy Russell · T: Robert Tyner
2. 22. Rocco's Hall (IRE)10/1
3. 323. Piano Star (GB)25/1
4. 207. Candy Girl (IRE)6/1 fav
6:40 Cathal Ryan Memorial Novice Chase (grade 1) Chase · 2m · 7 ran
1. 11. Barker (IRE)11/2Won by 15 lengths · J: D J Casey · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Forpadydeplasterer (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 36. Made In Taipan (IRE)8/1
7:15 Orbis (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 15 ran
1. 15. Quel Esprit (FR)8/11 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 26. Skorcher (IRE)11/1
3. 32. Coole River (IRE)10/1

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 18/1

2:00 Redcar 'a Course For All Reasons' Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 110. Lady Lube Rye (IRE)11/2Won by a neck · J: Paul Quinn · T: Noel Wilson
2. 22. Ignatieff (IRE)4/1
3. 311. Oondiri (IRE)11/2
4. 46. Flow Chart (IRE)10/3 fav
2:30 Racing Uk Channel 432 Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 17. House Of Frills (GB)18/1Won by a length · J: Phillip Makin · T: David Barron
2. 24. Out The Ring (IRE)4/6 fav
3. 39. Musiara (GB)9/1
3:05 Become An Annual Badge Holder Today Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 15. Seldom (IRE)9/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: John Cavanagh · T: Mel Brittain
2. 23. Minturno (USA)8/1
3. 32. Localiser (IRE)12/1
4. 48. Do The Deal (IRE)15/8 fav
3:40 Boddingtons Redcar Straight-Mile Championship Handicap (Qualifier) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 13. Paquerettza (FR)18/1Won by half a length · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: David Brown
2. 22. Tarzan (IRE)9/2
3. 25. Rising Kheleyf (IRE)5/2
4. 41. Cornish Castle (USA)15/8 fav
4:15 Book Tickets Online at Redcarracing.co.uk Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 11. Jaconet (USA)15/8 favWon by a length · J: Phillip Makin · T: David Barron
2. 23. Rothesay Dancer (GB)5/1
3. 36. Gap Princess (IRE)11/4
4:50 Redcar Conference And Exhibition Centre Apprentice Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 110. Chocolicious (IRE)7/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Gary Bartley · T: Bryan Smart
2. 29. La Capriosa (GB)13/8 fav
3. 34. Parisian Gift (IRE)9/4
5:20 Go Racing At Thirsk This Saturday Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 11. Topolski (IRE)2/7 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Royston Ffrench · T: Mark Johnston
2. 24. Spartan Prince (USA)16/1
3. 39. Antipodean (UAE)28/1

Redcar racecourse statistics →

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

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

5:25 Credit Accounts With Premier Racing Services E.b.f. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 15. Misheer (GB)9/2Won by 8 lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Clive Brittain
2. 23. Tiradito (USA)15/2
3. 32. Thomas Baines (USA)4/11 fav
6:00 Premier Racing Services Grand Opening In Lowestoft Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 5 ran
1. 14. Mutheeb (USA)9/4Won by a head · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 22. Mia's Boy (GB)13/8 fav
3. 36. Cloudy Start (GB)6/1
6:30 Bet With Premier Racing Services Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 14. Hyades (USA)8/11 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 25. Ithbaat (USA)7/4
3. 37. Markhesa (GB)50/1
7:00 Premier Racing Services - New Shop In Lowestoft Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 17. Charlevoix (IRE)9/2Won by a neck · J: Ted Durcan · T: Chris Wall
2. 22. Will He Wish (GB)10/1
3. 36. Aggravation (GB)6/1
4. 63. Astrodonna (GB)4/1 fav
7:30 Premier Racing Services - Bet With Independents Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 16. Hobson (GB)8/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Steve Carson · T: Eve Johnson Houghton
2. 29. Gracie's Gift (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Pha Mai Blue (GB)9/1
4. 93. Bigfanofthat (IRE)9/4 fav
8:00 Premier Racing Services Chance To Win 100 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f · 6 ran
1. 13. Sri Kuantan (IRE)5/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Mark Coumbe · T: Richard Guest
2. 21. Aegean Prince (GB)14/1
3. 34. Soundbyte (GB)6/5 fav

Yarmouth racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 48 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 favourites13 of 40 won32.5% · 40 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 £8.38Staked £40.00, returned £31.62 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSylroy (GB) 28/1The 2:20 Wye Valley Brewery Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Hereford

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Folkestone	3	7	7	—
Hereford	1	7	7	—
Huntingdon	2	6	6	—
Maisons-Laffitte (FR)	0	0	8	—
Punchestown	4	7	7	—
Redcar	2	7	7	—
Yarmouth	1	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 30 April 2009?: 48 races across 7 meetings were run on 30 April 2009: Folkestone (7 races), Hereford (7 races), Huntingdon (6 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Punchestown (7 races), Redcar (7 races) and Yarmouth (6 races). That is Folkestone, Hereford, Huntingdon, Redcar and Yarmouth in Great Britain; Maisons-Laffitte (FR) in France; Punchestown 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 30 April 2009?: Folkestone: Good To Firm (Turf); Hereford: Good (Turf); Huntingdon: Good To Firm (Turf); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Holding (Turf); Punchestown: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Redcar: Good To Firm (Turf); Yarmouth: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 30 April 2009?: Outright favourites won 13 of 40 on 30 April 2009 (32.5%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £40.00 and returned £31.62 — a loss of £8.38. 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 Sylroy (GB) at 28/1 in the 2:20 Wye Valley Brewery Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Hereford.
What was the feature race on 30 April 2009?: The feature race was the 5:30 Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Fiveforthree (IRE) (5/4F).
What time was the first race on 30 April 2009?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix du Mandinet at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 8:10 Racing Uk Handicap Hurdle at Huntingdon.