What horse racing was on 17 April 2011?

42 races across 8 meetings were run on 17 April 2011: Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Dax (1 race), Durtal (1 race), Gowran Park (8 races), Navan (7 races), Nort-Sur-Erdre (2 races), Stratford (7 races) and Wetherby (8 races). That is Auteuil (FR), Dax, Durtal and Nort-Sur-Erdre in France; Gowran Park and Navan in Ireland; Stratford and Wetherby in Great Britain. 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 2011?

Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Dax: Soft; Durtal: Good To Soft; Gowran Park: Good (Turf); Navan: Good To Yielding (Turf); Nort-Sur-Erdre: Good To Soft; Stratford: Good To Firm (Turf); Wetherby: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 17 April 2011?

Outright favourites won 16 of 40 on 17 April 2011 (40.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £40.00 and returned £42.85 — a profit of £2.85. 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 Like The Da (IRE) at 25/1 in the 2:05 Thomastown Handicap Hurdle at Gowran Park (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 17 April 2011?

The feature race was the 3:15 Prix Murat (Chase) (5yo+) (Turf) (Grade 2) at Auteuil (FR), won by Polar Rochelais (FR) (103/10).

What time was the first race on 17 April 2011?

The first race was the 10:07 Prix Ginetta II at Nort-Sur-Erdre; the last was the 6:15 Royal Pigeon Racing Association Novices' Hurdle at Wetherby.

Racing Results

Sunday 17 April 2011

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42 races were run across 8 meetings on 17 April 2011: Auteuil (FR), Dax, Durtal, Gowran Park, Navan, Nort-Sur-Erdre, Stratford and Wetherby.

Auteuil (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 103/10

12:30 Prix Geographie (Hurdle) (Conditions) (3yo Fillies unraced over hurdles and fences) (Turf) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 7 ran
1. 12. Grasica (FR)4/5 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Jacques Ricou · T: G Macaire
2. 24. Gold Ziga (FR)4/1
3. 36. Shanon Du Berlais (FR)78/10
1:00 Prix Rene Couetil (Chase) (Conditions) (4yo Non-Thoroughbreds) (Turf) Chase · 2m 2f · 8 ran
1. 12. Toutancarmont (FR)4/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Sebastien Leloup · T: Mme I Pacault
2. 27. Trobriand (FR)23/10
3. 31. Toscan Des Brosses (FR)6/1
4. 65. Touareg D'Airy (FR)9/5 fav
1:30 Prix Vanille (Hurdle) (Conditions) (4yo Fillies) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m1½f · 12 ran
1. 111. Kotkieglote (FR)59/10Won by 6 lengths · J: Thierry Majorcryk · T: J-P Gallorini
2. 22. Leaurelei (FR)68/10
3. 35. Talamanca (FR)13/1
4. F3. Take Me (FR) · fell9/5 fav
2:08 Prix Du President De La Republique-Journee Solidarite France-Japon (Chase) Handicap) (5yo+) Chase · 2m7½f · 19 ran
1. 110. La Segnora (FR)29/10 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Frederic Ditta · T: Y-M Porzier
2. 26. Tomeho (FR)13/1
3. 315. Mick Passoa (FR)38/1
2:45 Prix Virelan (Hurdle) (Conditions) (4yo) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 7 ran
1. 11. Off By Heart (FR)17/10 favWon by a nose · J: Jacques Ricou · T: G Macaire
2. 26. Tornade Precieuse (FR)2/1
3. 35. Nisaro De Cimbre (FR)9/1
3:15 Prix Murat (Chase) (5yo+) (Turf) Chase · 2m 6f · 10 ran
1. 11. Polar Rochelais (FR)103/10Won by a neck · J: Jerome Zuliani · T: Patrice Quinton
2. 22. Doumaja (FR)17/2
3. 39. Pistolet Rouge (FR)5/1
4. F3. Rubi Ball (FR) · fell2/5 fav
3:50 Prix Jean Granel (Hurdle) () (5yo+) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 8 ran
1. 16. Melcastle (FR)5/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Christophe Pieux · T: B Goudot
2. 23. Tyko (FR)23/10 fav
3. 37. Remember Rose (IRE)48/10
4:20 Prix Aristote (Chase) (Conditions) (5yo) (Turf) Chase · 2m5½f · 9 ran
1. 14. Bel La Vie (FR)9/10 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Bertrand Lestrade · T: G Macaire
2. 27. Monetaire (FR)4/1
3. 35. Sir Dream (FR)34/1

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Dax Soft · 1 race · France

11:07 Prix de LAmitie France Espagne Flat · 1m3½f · 5 ran
1. 1Cape Point (FR)Won by 5 lengths · J: Charles Nora · T: R Martin Sanchez
2. 2De Bon Matin (FR)
3. 3Pursuer (FR)

Dax racecourse statistics →

Durtal Good To Soft · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 0 of 1

11:07 Prix de la Jaille (Turf) Flat · 1m 3f · 4 ran
1. 1Ville Blue (FR)Won by a length · J: Wenceslas Walter · T: H-A Pantall
2. 2Pink Land (FR)
3. 3Upala (FR)
4. 9Miss Mysterious (FR)26/1 fav

Durtal racecourse statistics →

Gowran Park Good · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

2:05 Thomastown Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 120. Like The Da (IRE)25/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Michael Darcy · T: David Martin Kelly
2. 24. Ballintemple Star (IRE)10/1
3. 312. Killcara Boy (GB)20/1
4. 710. Luke's Benefit (IRE)4/1 fav
2:35 Goresbridge Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 18 ran
1. 116. Shifa (FR)11/10 favWon by a length · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 27. Jeunopse (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Evesham Star (IRE)12/1
3:05 Kilkenny Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 13. Steele's Rock (IRE)9/2 jt-favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Tom Doyle · T: Kieran Purcell
2. 26. Ferris Bueller (GB)10/1
3. 320. Get In There (IRE)7/1
3:40 www.gowranpark.ie Hurdle Hurdle · 3m · 17 ran
1. 13. Allee Garde (FR)7/2Won by a short head · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 213. On The Way Out (IRE)7/1
3. 311. Catch Me (GER)5/2 fav
4:15 Ballyhale Chase Chase · 2m 2f · 8 ran
1. 15. Torphichen (GB)5/6 favWon by a neck · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: E J O'Grady
2. 22. Idarah (USA)20/1
3. 31. Darceys Dancer (IRE)4/1
4:45 Paulstown Handicap Chase (0-116) Chase · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 115. China Goes Green (IRE)25/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: A E Lynch · T: J T R Dreaper
2. 25. Tiernan's Terror (GB)13/2
3. 33. Doc O'Donnell (IRE)10/3 fav
5:20 Inistioge (Pro/Am) Flat Race (Div 1) NH Flat · 2m · 19 ran
1. 19. Jenari (IRE)9/10 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Mr M Fahey · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 216. The Young Offender (IRE)20/1
3. 37. Folsom Blue (IRE)6/1
5:50 Inistioge (Pro/Am) Flat Race (Div 2) NH Flat · 2m · 17 ran
1. 118. Miss Nomer (IRE)16/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Mr S R Byrne · T: E J O'Grady
2. 213. River Sava (IRE)25/1
3. 314. Sarsfield's Ride (GB)8/1
4. 615. Tapaigh An Deis (IRE)10/3 fav

Gowran Park racecourse statistics →

Navan Good To Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

2:25 Irish Racing Calendar Maiden Flat · 5f 182y · 15 ran
1. 110. Lechevalier Choisi (IRE)5/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Chris Hayes · T: James Bernard McCabe
2. 23. Still Point (IRE)20/1
3. 313. Good Shot Noreen (IRE)14/1
4. 47. Balmont Mast (IRE)5/2 fav
2:55 Navan Chairman Handicap (47-70) Flat · 5f 182y · 20 ran
1. 13. Maarek (GB)5/1 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Wayne Lordan · T: David Peter Nagle
2. 214. Master Melody (IRE)14/1
3. 317. Desert Ben (IRE)14/1
3:30 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Fillies Maiden Flat · 5f · 14 ran
1. 18. Fire Lily (IRE)5/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Wayne Lordan · T: David Wachman
2. 22. An Ghalanta (IRE)7/1
3. 36. Danziger (IRE)2/1 fav
4:05 Vintage Crop Stakes (Listed) Flat · 1m 5f · 5 ran
1. 11. Fame And Glory (GB)2/9 favWon by half a length · J: Jamie Spencer · T: A P O'Brien
2. 23. Nebula Storm (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Fictional Account (IRE)10/1
4:35 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Salsabil Stakes (Fillies' Listed) Flat · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 17. Siren's Song (IRE)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Fran Berry · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 22. Asheerah (GB)8/1
3. 34. Kirinda (IRE)6/4 fav
5:10 Family Day Handicap (47-70) Flat · 1m 2f · 17 ran
1. 11. Spirit Of Cuba (IRE)8/1Won by half a length · J: Sam James · T: Kevin Prendergast
2. 26. Reasons Unknown (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 314. Via Del Corso (GB)12/1
5:40 Dunderry (C & G) Maiden Flat · 1m 2f · 16 ran
1. 117. Zanughan (IRE)2/5 favWon by a length · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: John M Oxx
2. 216. Wakhan (IRE)20/1
3. 36. It's Freezing (IRE)6/1

Navan racecourse statistics →

Nort-Sur-Erdre Good To Soft · 2 races · France

Outright favs won 0 of 2

10:07 Prix Ginetta II (AQPS) Flat · 2m · 4 ran
1. 1Spidelle Star (FR)Won by half a length · J: Alexandre Roussel · T: J Planque
2. 2So Star (FR)
3. 3Sister Sun (FR)
4. 8Tresor De Bontee (FR)83/10 fav
11:07 Prix de la Pancarte (Prix Artielec) (Turf) Flat · 2m · 3 ran
1. 1Poliloup (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Alexandre Roussel · T: J Boisnard
2. 2Hinterland (FR)49/10
3. 3Speedy Blue Girl (FR)

Nort-Sur-Erdre racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:15 Toteplacepot Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 6f 110y · 7 ran
1. 12. Black Tor Figarro (IRE)4/1Won by 12 lengths · J: David Bass · T: Lawney Hill
2. 21. Rushwee (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 36. Vicpol (ITY)7/1
2:45 Toteexacta Flexi Betting Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f · 4 ran
1. 13. Indian Pipe Dream (IRE)5/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Lee Edwards · T: Aytach Sadik
2. 25. Like Ice (GB)9/4
3. 32. Chevy To The Levy (IRE)7/2
4. PU4. Job One (FR) · pulled up13/8 fav
3:15 Toteswinger Flexi Betting Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 14. High Jack (IRE)4/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Nick Scholfield · T: Andy Turnell
2. 21. Storm of Applause (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 32. Rory Boy (USA)6/1
3:50 Bet Totepool On 0800 221 221 Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f · 10 ran
1. 19. Illysantachristina (GB)7/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Mark Quinlan · T: Bernard Llewellyn
2. 21. Empress Orchid (GB)5/1
3. 34. Laureate des Loges (FR)4/1 fav
4:25 Bet totepool At totesport.com Hunters' Chase (For The John And Nigel Thorne Memorial Cup) Chase · Class 5 · 2m 7f · 6 ran
1. 13. Moment of Madness (IRE)7/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Mr M Walford · T: Mrs M Stirk
2. 27. Trifollet (GB)22/1
3. 31. Chapel Flowers (IRE)16/1
4. SU4. Battlecry (GB) · slipped upEvens fav
5:00 Bet Totepool On All Uk Racing Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 13. Tatispout (FR)3/1 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Felix De Giles · T: Charlie Longsdon
2. 21. Katchmore (IRE)16/1
3. 35. James Pollard (IRE)9/2
5:30 Bet Totepool On All Irish Racing Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 4f · 4 ran
1. 11. Katalak (IRE)9/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Felix De Giles · T: Jonathen de Giles
2. 23. Fourpointone (GB)9/4
3. 35. The Iron Giant (IRE)4/1
4. 42. Heezagrey (IRE)6/4 fav

Stratford racecourse statistics →

Wetherby Good To Firm · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 5 of 8 · Biggest winner 9/1

2:25 National Festival Circus Is Here Today Lady Riders' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 111. Hi Ho Silvia (GB)7/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Gemma Gracey-Davison · T: Neil King
2. 27. Petrocelli (GB)8/1
3. 31. Muntami (IRE)10/1
4. 42. A Stones Throw (NZ)10/3 fav
3:00 Book Tickets On-Line At wetherbyracing.co.uk Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 6 ran
1. 11. Border Reiver (GB)9/4 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Richie McGrath · T: Tim Easterby
2. 24. Ginger's Lad (GB)5/1
3. 32. PonchaTrain (IRE)3/1
3:35 Wetherby Racecourse For Conferences & Events Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 6f · 11 ran
1. 14. Oscar Barton (IRE)15/8 favWon by 19 lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Paul W Flynn
2. 22. Milano Supremo (IRE)17/2
3. 35. Philasonic (GB)8/1
4:10 Yorkshire Post Ladies Day - 19th May Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f · 6 ran
1. 14. Western Gale (IRE)4/1Won by 5 lengths · J: James Reveley · T: Martin Todhunter
2. 26. Matmata de Tendron (FR)13/2
3. 33. Dawn Ride (IRE)7/2
4. PU1. Wolf Moon (IRE) · pulled up10/3 fav
4:40 Book Your Ladies Day Hospitality Marquee Package Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 14. Pugnacity (GB)4/1 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Ryan Mania · T: Dianne Sayer
2. 213. Some Catch (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Knock Three Times (IRE)7/1
5:15 Minster Jaguar Leeds Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 3 ran
1. 14. Riptide (GB)2/5 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 22. Le Commencement (IRE)11/4
3. 35. The Bravetraveller (IRE)10/1
5:45 Royal Pigeon Racing Association Novices' Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 9 ran
1. 16. Red Merlin (IRE)4/7 favWon by 17 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 22. Little Hercules (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Jack The Gent (IRE)9/2
6:15 Royal Pigeon Racing Association Novices' Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 9 ran
1. 15. Hunters Belt (IRE)9/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Wilson Renwick · T: Noel Wilson
2. 23. Archie Rice (USA)7/2
3. 31. Solis (GB)9/2
4. 52. Waldvogel (IRE)Evens fav

Wetherby racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 42 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 favourites16 of 40 won40.0% · 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 profit of £2.85Staked £40.00, returned £42.85 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerLike The Da (IRE) 25/1The 2:05 Thomastown Handicap Hurdle at Gowran Park · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites1 of 2 won50.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Auteuil (FR)	4	8	8	—
Dax	0	0	1	—
Durtal	0	1	1	—
Gowran Park	3	7	8	1 of 2 won
Navan	3	7	7	—
Nort-Sur-Erdre	0	2	2	—
Stratford	1	7	7	—
Wetherby	5	8	8	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 1 race has no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for it. 4 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 2011?: 42 races across 8 meetings were run on 17 April 2011: Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Dax (1 race), Durtal (1 race), Gowran Park (8 races), Navan (7 races), Nort-Sur-Erdre (2 races), Stratford (7 races) and Wetherby (8 races). That is Auteuil (FR), Dax, Durtal and Nort-Sur-Erdre in France; Gowran Park and Navan in Ireland; Stratford and Wetherby in Great Britain. 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 2011?: Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Dax: Soft; Durtal: Good To Soft; Gowran Park: Good (Turf); Navan: Good To Yielding (Turf); Nort-Sur-Erdre: Good To Soft; Stratford: Good To Firm (Turf); Wetherby: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 17 April 2011?: Outright favourites won 16 of 40 on 17 April 2011 (40.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £40.00 and returned £42.85 — a profit of £2.85. 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 Like The Da (IRE) at 25/1 in the 2:05 Thomastown Handicap Hurdle at Gowran Park (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 17 April 2011?: The feature race was the 3:15 Prix Murat (Chase) (5yo+) (Turf) (Grade 2) at Auteuil (FR), won by Polar Rochelais (FR) (103/10).
What time was the first race on 17 April 2011?: The first race was the 10:07 Prix Ginetta II at Nort-Sur-Erdre; the last was the 6:15 Royal Pigeon Racing Association Novices' Hurdle at Wetherby.