What horse racing was on 8 April 2010?

39 races across 5 meetings were run on 8 April 2010: Aintree (7 races), Leicester (7 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (9 races), Taunton (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Aintree, Leicester, Taunton and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; 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 8 April 2010?

Aintree: Good (Turf); Leicester: Soft (Turf); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Taunton: Good To Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 8 April 2010?

Outright favourites won 7 of 36 on 8 April 2010 (19.4%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £36.00 and returned £18.35 — a loss of £17.65. 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 Silver Adonis (IRE) at 50/1 in the 3:45 John Smith's Fox Hunters' Chase at Aintree.

What was the feature race on 8 April 2010?

The feature race was the 1:35 Prix Djebel (Colts & Geldings) (Turf) (Group 3) at Maisons-Laffitte (FR), won by Makfi (GB) (63/10).

What time was the first race on 8 April 2010?

The first race was the 12:35 Prix De Newmarket at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 9:20 Buscador Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 8 April 2010

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39 races were run across 5 meetings on 8 April 2010: Aintree, Leicester, Maisons-Laffitte (FR), Taunton and Wolverhampton (AW).

Aintree Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 50/1

2:00 Bgc Partners Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m 110y · 7 ran
1. 11. Big Buck's (FR)3/10 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 26. Souffleur (GB)16/1
3. 34. Possol (FR)33/1
2:35 Matalan Anniversary 4-Y-O Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 19. Orsippus (USA)40/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Davy Condon · T: Michael Smith
2. 22. Barizan (IRE)9/2
3. 310. Sanctuaire (FR)13/8 fav
3:10 totesport Bowl Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 1f · 5 ran
1. 15. What A Friend (GB)5/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. Carruthers (GB)10/1
3. 34. Nacarat (FR)4/1
4. UR3. Imperial Commander (IRE) · unseated rider11/8 fav
3:45 John Smith's Fox Hunters' Chase (National Course) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f 110y · 21 ran
1. 116. Silver Adonis (IRE)50/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Mr T Weston · T: Dr Richard Newland
2. 212. Moncadou (FR)16/1
3. 34. Blu Teen (FR)12/1
4. UR1. Baby Run (FR) · unseated rider5/2 fav
4:20 Alder Hey Imagine Appeal Red Rum Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Chase · Class 1 · 2m · 16 ran
1. 112. Chaninbar (FR)20/1Won by 15 lengths · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Milton Harris
2. 25. Doctor David (GB)17/2
3. 33. Oiseau de Nuit (FR)16/1
4. 72. Consigliere (FR)6/1 fav
4:55 totepool Manifesto Novices' Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 13. Mad Max (IRE)4/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 25. Somersby (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 37. The Nightingale (FR)11/4
5:30 Silver Cross Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 22 ran
1. 15. Sir Harry Ormesher (GB)16/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 213. Black Jack Blues (IRE)14/1
3. 318. Pistolet Noir (FR)16/1
4. 103. Wishfull Thinking (GB)4/1 fav

Aintree racecourse statistics →

Leicester Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 40/1

2:15 Ladbrokes.com Knighton Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 2y · 9 ran
1. 17. Mayfair Princess (GB)40/1Won by half a length · J: Chris Catlin · T: Phil McEntee
2. 28. Molly Mylenis (GB)10/3
3. 39. Mollyow (IRE)9/1
4. 81. Calormen (GB)2/1 fav
2:50 Ladbrokes.com Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 218y · 9 ran
1. 16. Thaliwarru (GB)9/2Won by a length · J: Steve Drowne · T: Jeremy Gask
2. 21. Arken Lad (GB)7/1
3. 33. Hill Of Miller (IRE)8/1
4. 57. Tom Folan (GB)15/8 fav
3:25 Ladbrokes.com Kibworth Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 1f 218y · 7 ran
1. 13. Miss Starlight (GB)9/2Won by a neck · J: Eddie Creighton · T: Philip McBride
2. 21. Alrasm (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 36. Paintball (IRE)6/1
4:00 Ladbrokes.com Granby Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 183y · 4 ran
1. 12. Oscar Close (IRE)2/5 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Matthew Davies · T: George Baker
2. 24. Mohanad (IRE)5/2
3. 33. Frankie Falco (GB)33/1
4:35 Ladbrokes.com Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 5f 218y · 3 ran
1. 12. Falasteen (IRE)15/8Won by a short head · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Richard Fahey
2. 21. Singeur (IRE)8/13 fav
3. 34. Ginger Ted (IRE)10/1
5:10 Ladbrokes.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 9y · 9 ran
1. 13. Guilded Warrior (GB)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: Stuart Kittow
2. 26. Lochan Mor (GB)7/2
3. 311. Slugger O'Toole (GB)10/3
4. 77. Toto Skyllachy (GB)5/2 fav
5:40 Ladbrokes.com Barkby Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 218y · 4 ran
1. 13. Maxim Gorky (IRE)5/4 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 21. Tropical Blue (GB)11/4
3. 32. Setter's Princess (GB)8/1

Leicester racecourse statistics →

Maisons-Laffitte (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 9 races · France

Outright favs won 2 of 9 · Biggest winner 19/1

12:35 Prix De Newmarket (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 17 ran
1. 15. Randonneur (USA)94/10Won by a short head · J: Anthony Crastus · T: E Lellouche
2. 21. Psy Chic (FR)15/1
3. 33. Calbuco (FR)7/2 fav
1:05 Prix De Maisons Sur Seine (Claimer) (2yo) (Turf) Flat · 5f · 13 ran
1. 111. Flower Bag (FR)21/10 favWon by a head · J: Thierry Jarnet · T: D Guillemin
2. 29. Belle Aumone (FR)19/1
3. 33. Marie Des Anges (FR)9/2
1:35 Prix Djebel (Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 8 ran
1. 15. Makfi (GB)63/10Won by 3 lengths · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: M Delzangles
2. 28. Too Nice Name (FR)12/1
3. 34. Silver Black (USA)15/1
4. 42. Boltcity (FR)9/10 fav
2:10 Prix Imprudence (Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 7 ran
1. 12. Joanna (IRE)13/5Won by half a length · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: J-C Rouget
2. 26. Evading Tempete (GB)10/1
3. 31. Special Duty (GB)9/10 fav
2:45 Prix Jacques Laffitte () (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m 1f · 9 ran
1. 11. Byword (GB)9/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: A Fabre
2. 28. Unnefer (FR)9/1
3. 32. Fuisse (FR)9/10 fav
3:20 Prix Tourbillon (Conditions) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 1m2½f · 11 ran
1. 12. Tussian Bere (FR)11/1Won by a length · J: Olivier Peslier · T: E J O'Neill
2. 29. Battlecat (GB)4/1
3. 37. Sidpour (IRE)2/1 fav
3:50 Prix Durban (Conditions) (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 1m2½f · 10 ran
1. 111. Ma Coeur (FR)33/10 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: M Delzangles
2. 26. Bertie's Best (GB)5/1
3. 33. Baklava (IRE)4/1
4:20 Prix De Lambourn (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 19 ran
1. 116. Ciboney Moon (FR)19/1Won by half a length · J: Karl Martin · T: Alex Fracas
2. 23. Mesnil Des Aigles (FR)13/1
3. 38. Kokawango (FR)4/1 fav
4:50 Prix De Marlborough (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 20 ran
1. 110. Shine For Me (GB)59/10Won by half a length · J: Maxime Guyon · T: F Poulsen
2. 213. Roi Bere (FR)9/1
3. 319. Milhaarth (GB)30/1
4. 515. Mister Chocolate (IRE)11/2 fav

Maisons-Laffitte racecourse statistics →

Taunton Good To Soft · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

1:50 toteplacepot Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 11 ran
1. 13. Hammer (GB)3/1 jt-favWon by half a length · J: Danny Cook · T: Alison Thorpe
2. 25. Skye But N Ben (GB)5/1
3. 311. Bari Bay (GB)16/1
2:25 toteswinger Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 6 ran
1. 13. Junior (GB)5/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alan King
2. 21. Recif De Thaix (FR)3/1
3. 32. Emperor Concerto (GB)5/4 fav
3:00 totequadpot Novices' Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 12 ran
1. 12. Organisateur (IRE)9/2Won by 8 lengths · J: Ian Popham · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 28. Stormhoek (IRE)5/1
3. 310. Brandy Butter (GB)66/1
4. RO1. King's Legacy (IRE) · ran out4/6 fav
3:35 totequadpot Novices' Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 8 ran
1. 19. Kateal (GB)8/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Robert Walford · T: R H & Mrs S Alner
2. 23. John's Gift (GB)6/1
3. 311. Baraquet (GB)50/1
4. RO1. Whistlejacquet (GB) · ran out4/9 fav
4:10 Clarks Village Outlet Shopping Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 9 ran
1. 11. Josear (GB)5/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Giles Hawkins · T: Chris Down
2. 28. Omme Antique (FR)4/1
3. 37. Local Present (IRE)7/1
4. F2. Mon Chevalier (IRE) · fell10/3 fav
4:45 Toteexacta Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 13 ran
1. 18. City Heights (IRE)9/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Anthony Freeman · T: David Arbuthnot
2. 29. Mayor Of Kilcock (GB)20/1
3. 315. Ready Or Not (IRE)14/1
5:20 Somerset County Gazette Hunters' Chase (For The Ronnie Wallace Challenge Trophy) Chase · Class 5 · 2m 7f 110y · 8 ran
1. 12. Drybrook Bedouin (GB)7/4Won by 3 lengths · J: Mr S Allwood · T: Peter Shaw
2. 25. Doof (IRE)50/1
3. 39. Sericina (FR)Evens fav
5:55 Somerset's Number One Radio Station - Heart Fm Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 16 ran
1. 111. Elusive Muse (GB)16/1Won by a neck · J: Oliver Dayman · T: Alison Thorpe
2. 24. Aqualung (FR)16/1
3. 314. Solitary Palm (IRE)20/1
4. 53. Chaim (IRE)3/1 fav

Taunton racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

5:50 Dine In The Horizons Restaurant Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 20y · 7 ran
1. 12. Athwaab (GB)Evens favWon by 5 lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Michael Quinlan
2. 27. True Red (IRE)14/1
3. 35. Magenta Strait (GB)9/2
6:20 Buscador Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 50y · 12 ran
1. 111. Nayessence (GB)20/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: Michael Easterby
2. 23. Colonel Sherman (USA)5/4 fav
3. 36. Fulfilment (IRE)7/2
6:50 Stay At The Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 103y · 9 ran
1. 14. Azlak (USA)9/2Won by a neck · J: Neil Callan · T: Clive Brittain
2. 25. Green Earth (IRE)12/1
3. 36. Argaum (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
7:20 Enjoy The Party Pack Group Offer Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 20y · 6 ran
1. 11. Ryan Style (IRE)7/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Tom Eaves · T: Lisa Williamson
2. 23. South African (USA)3/1
3. 35. Hot Spark (GB)6/5 fav
7:50 Sponsor A Race By Calling 01902 390000 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 216y · 7 ran
1. 12. Lewyn (GB)9/1Won by a neck · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 27. Candyfloss Girl (GB)10/1
3. 36. Tres Amigos (GB)6/1
4. 68. Sir Frank Wappat (GB)5/4 fav
8:20 Wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 216y · 11 ran
1. 14. Mo Mhuirnin (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 210. Anne of Kiev (IRE)11/2
3. 39. Brierty (IRE)7/1
4. 42. Viking Spirit (GB)7/2 fav
8:50 Black Country's Only Racetrack Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 13 ran
1. 15. Quiet Mountain (IRE)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Barry McHugh · T: Ollie Pears
2. 24. Ermine Grey (GB)6/1
3. 36. Mr Chocolate Drop (IRE)16/1
4. 97. Lady Lam (GB)7/2 fav
9:20 Buscador Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 50y · 11 ran
1. 112. Peintre D'argent (IRE)3/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: William Buick · T: William Knight
2. 25. Largem (GB)10/1
3. 33. Naheell (GB)7/2

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 39 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 favourites7 of 36 won19.4% · 36 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 £17.65Staked £36.00, returned £18.35 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSilver Adonis (IRE) 50/1The 3:45 John Smith's Fox Hunters' Chase at Aintree
Joint favourites1 of 6 won16.7% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	1	7	7	—
Leicester	2	7	7	—
Maisons-Laffitte (FR)	2	9	9	—
Taunton	0	6	8	1 of 4 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	2	7	8	0 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 8 April 2010?: 39 races across 5 meetings were run on 8 April 2010: Aintree (7 races), Leicester (7 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (9 races), Taunton (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Aintree, Leicester, Taunton and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; 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 8 April 2010?: Aintree: Good (Turf); Leicester: Soft (Turf); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Taunton: Good To Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 8 April 2010?: Outright favourites won 7 of 36 on 8 April 2010 (19.4%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £36.00 and returned £18.35 — a loss of £17.65. 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 Silver Adonis (IRE) at 50/1 in the 3:45 John Smith's Fox Hunters' Chase at Aintree.
What was the feature race on 8 April 2010?: The feature race was the 1:35 Prix Djebel (Colts & Geldings) (Turf) (Group 3) at Maisons-Laffitte (FR), won by Makfi (GB) (63/10).
What time was the first race on 8 April 2010?: The first race was the 12:35 Prix De Newmarket at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 9:20 Buscador Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).