What horse racing was on 12 April 2012?

40 races across 6 meetings were run on 12 April 2012: Aintree (7 races), Folkestone (2 races), Gowran Park (8 races), Longchamp (FR) (9 races), Newton Abbot (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Aintree, Folkestone, Newton Abbot and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Gowran Park in Ireland; Longchamp (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 12 April 2012?

Aintree: Good To Soft (Turf); Folkestone: Good To Soft (Turf); Gowran Park: Soft (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Newton Abbot: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 12 April 2012?

Outright favourites won 16 of 38 on 12 April 2012 (42.1%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £38.00 and returned £51.11 — a profit of £13.11. 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 Follow The Plan (IRE) at 50/1 in the 3:05 Betfred Bowl Chase at Aintree.

What time was the first race on 12 April 2012?

The first race was the 12:15 Prix De Ferrieres at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 8:55 Ladbrokes Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 12 April 2012

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40 races were run across 6 meetings on 12 April 2012: Aintree, Folkestone, Gowran Park, Longchamp (FR), Newton Abbot and Wolverhampton (AW).

Aintree Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 50/1

2:00 BGC Partners Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m 110y · 8 ran
1. 12. Big Buck's (FR)2/9 favWon by 9 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Crack Away Jack (GB)33/1
3. 31. Across The Bay (IRE)50/1
2:30 Matalan Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 16. Grumeti (GB)11/4 favWon by a length · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 22. Countrywide Flame (GB)4/1
3. 311. Sadler's Risk (IRE)9/2
3:05 Betfred Bowl Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 1f · 11 ran
1. 14. Follow The Plan (IRE)50/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Tom Doyle · T: Oliver McKiernan
2. 21. Burton Port (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Hunt Ball (IRE)6/1
4. PU9. Riverside Theatre (GB) · pulled up7/2 fav
3:40 John Smith's Fox Hunters' Chase (National Course) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f 110y · 26 ran
1. 14. Cloudy Lane (GB)4/1 jt-favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Mr R O Harding · T: Donald McCain
2. 219. Roulez Cool (GB)14/1
3. 310. Herons well (GB)33/1
4:15 matalan.co.uk Red Rum Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Chase · Class 1 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 17. Edgardo Sol (FR)9/2 favWon by 14 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 26. Astracad (FR)8/1
3. 312. Echo Bob (IRE)25/1
4:50 Betfred Manifesto Novices' Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 13. Menorah (IRE)3/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 22. Cristal Bonus (FR)7/1
3. 31. Al Ferof (FR)6/5 fav
5:25 Silver Cross Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m 110y · 21 ran
1. 11. Cape Tribulation (GB)14/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Malcolm Jefferson
2. 222. American Spin (GB)50/1
3. 321. Trustan Times (IRE)16/1

Aintree racecourse statistics →

Folkestone Good To Soft · Turf · 2 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 2 · Biggest winner 17/2

2:10 Call Star Sports 08000 521 321 Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 4 ran
1. 13. Rated (GB)3/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Martin Harley · T: Mick Channon
2. 22. Marchwood (GB)10/11 fav
3. 31. Ladweb (GB)14/1
2:45 starsportsbet.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 11. Dishy Guru (GB)17/2Won by half a length · J: Liam Keniry · T: Michael Blanshard
2. 212. Mayo Lad (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 32. School Fees (GB)5/1

Folkestone racecourse statistics →

Gowran Park Soft · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 25/1

4:00 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Maiden Flat · 7f · 14 ran
1. 114. Soohaad (USA)7/4 favWon by a length · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Kevin Prendergast
2. 29. Caonach (IRE)16/1
3. 32. Sharp Hunter (IRE)25/1
4:35 Follow Gowran Park On Facebook Handicap (47-75) Flat · 1m · 16 ran
1. 112. Brog Deas (IRE)8/1Won by half a length · J: Danny Grant · T: Patrick J Flynn
2. 210. Queenscliff (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 33. Fluidity (GB)16/1
5:10 Kilkenny Handicap (47-65) (Div 1) Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 112. Naked Cowboy (IRE)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Shane Foley · T: Anthony Mullins
2. 23. Legendary Times (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 317. Luan Cincise (IRE)8/1
5:40 Kilkenny Handicap (47-65) (Div 2) Flat · 1m · 16 ran
1. 14. On The Loose (IRE)25/1Won by a short head · J: Ben Curtis · T: T G McCourt
2. 22. Night Singer (GB)5/1
3. 36. To The Sky (IRE)5/2 fav
6:10 Bennettsbridge Rated Race Flat · 1m 1f 110y · 9 ran
1. 19. Midnight Soprano (IRE)11/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Chris Hayes · T: P D Deegan
2. 27. Whipless (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Alazan (IRE)13/2
6:40 Goresbridge Handicap (50-75) Flat · 1m 4f · 16 ran
1. 112. Apache Drums (IRE)9/2 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Fran Berry · T: Charles O'Brien
2. 25. Regal Tramp (USA)8/1
3. 310. Mister Music Man (IRE)25/1
7:10 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Maiden Flat · 1m 4f · 7 ran
1. 15. Macbeth (IRE)5/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: W J Lee · T: K J Condon
2. 23. Chicago (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 31. Badged (GB)12/1
7:40 Thomastown Maiden Flat · 1m 4f · 16 ran
1. 18. Olympiad (IRE)3/1Won by a nose · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 210. Zafarqand (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 315. Emotional Dream (GB)5/1

Gowran Park racecourse statistics →

Longchamp (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 9 races · France

Outright favs won 4 of 9 · Biggest winner 181/10

12:15 Prix De Ferrieres (Conditions) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 3f · 6 ran
1. 11. Masterstroke (USA)1/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: A Fabre
2. 23. Veneziano (FR)6/1
3. 35. Mortga (FR)83/10
12:50 Prix Du Palais Des Glaces (Handicap) (4yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 15 ran
1. 113. Pivoina (IRE)42/10 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: D & P Prod'Homme
2. 23. Calipatria (GB)12/1
3. 34. Fiammella (IRE)20/1
1:20 Prix Du Port Royal (Maiden) (Unraced 2yo) (Turf) Flat · 5f · 10 ran
1. 15. Kentra (FR)8/1Won by a short head · J: Johan Victoire · T: C Baillet
2. 26. Koonunja (IRE)8/1
3. 32. The Stomp (FR)9/5 fav
1:50 Prix De Croissy (Conditions) (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 1m 3f · 7 ran
1. 14. Rocky Roulette (IRE)13/10 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: J-C Rouget
2. 25. Cannes To Capri (IRE)9/2
3. 36. Charmeuse (IRE)7/2
2:20 Prix De Saint-James (Maiden) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 11. First Date (GB)5/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: P Bary
2. 22. Saint Baudolino (IRE)Evens fav
3. 33. The Best Lawyer (USA)21/1
2:55 Prix De Sevres (Maiden) (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 13. Baino Rock (FR)53/10Won by a length · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: J-C Rouget
2. 211. Incroyable (USA)7/2
3. 34. Grace Lady (FR)16/1
4. 77. Holly Polly (GER)2/1 fav
3:30 Prix Du Cours La Reine (Handicap) (4yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 19. Violante (USA)17/10 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: H-A Pantall
2. 28. Marygangella (FR)44/5
3. 31. Dragonnade (FR)25/1
4:00 Prix Des Nenuphars (Handicap) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m½f · 15 ran
1. 14. Flower Of France (FR)181/10Won by a neck · J: Flavien Prat · T: B Goudot
2. 21. Narkotic (FR)12/1
3. 32. Osiris Emery (FR)7/1
4. 08. Princess Vati (FR)4/1 fav
4:35 Prix Des Nympheas (Handicap) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m½f · 14 ran
1. 113. Clara De Lune (FR)145/10Won by 1½ lengths · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: Frederic Sanchez
2. 211. Soir D'Ete (FR)10/1
3. 312. Jeep Chope (FR)48/10 fav

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

Newton Abbot Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:20 Attheraces Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 9 ran
1. 18. Strictly (FR)20/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Mr Matthew Barber · T: V J Hughes
2. 23. Henry The First (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Jawhary (GB)9/4 fav
2:55 Attheraces Maiden Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 2f 110y · 6 ran
1. 14. Referent (FR)13/8Won by 5 lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Sophie Leech
2. 23. Perfectly Willing (IRE)20/1
3. 32. Otter Mist (GB)8/11 fav
3:30 Sislive Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 15 ran
1. 12. Jump City (FR)7/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Ryan Mahon · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 28. Joseph Mercer (IRE)50/1
3. 39. Peaks Of Fire (IRE)16/1
4. F1. Carrigmorna King (IRE) · fell4/6 fav
4:05 Sislive Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 7 ran
1. 15. Knapp Bridge Boy (GB)9/4 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Liam Treadwell · T: James Payne
2. 23. Turbo Shandy (GB)8/1
3. 36. Whatshallwedo (GB)4/1
4:40 Attheraces Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 11 ran
1. 12. Cinevator (IRE)5/1Won by 5 lengths · J: James Best · T: Caroline Keevil
2. 24. Fidelor (FR)5/1
3. 38. Yellow Printer (GB)9/1
4. 67. Dynamic Idol (USA)10/3 fav
5:15 Ronnie Wallace Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m 2f 110y · 8 ran
1. 16. Turko (FR)Evens favWon by 12 lengths · J: Mr S Allwood · T: Mrs L Borradaile
2. 22. Coombe Hill (GB)11/4
3. 35. Gershwinner (IRE)14/1
5:45 Sislive Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 3f · 13 ran
1. 12. Terfel's Toscar (IRE)13/8 favWon by a neck · J: Conor O'Farrell · T: David Pipe
2. 214. Lyrical Chant (IRE)28/1
3. 37. Kasimali (IRE)28/1

Newton Abbot racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

5:55 Ladbrokes Bet On Your Mobile Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 216y · 10 ran
1. 110. Phebes Wish (IRE)6/1Won by a neck · J: James Sullivan · T: John C McConnell
2. 27. Trending (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Art Dzeko (GB)7/2
4. 72. Kathleensluckylad (IRE)3/1 fav
6:25 Ladbrokes Bet In Play Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5f 194y · 6 ran
1. 17. Bute Street (GB)9/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Ron Hodges
2. 22. Holden Eagle (GB)15/2
3. 33. Hit The Switch (GB)8/1
4. 54. Maid Of Meft (GB)4/5 fav
6:55 ATR Grand National Microsite Now Live Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 50y · 6 ran
1. 11. Stand Guard (GB)4/7 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Tom Queally · T: John Butler
2. 26. Shy (GB)5/1
3. 32. Gay Sloane (IRE)9/2
7:25 Mirror Punters Club Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 50y · 4 ran
1. 14. Natasha Rostova (GB)12/1Won by 5 lengths · J: David Probert · T: Andrew Balding
2. 22. Green Mitas (ITY)20/1
3. 33. My Destination (IRE)1/9 fav
7:55 attheraces.com/national Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 103y · 5 ran
1. 12. Munsarim (IRE)Evens favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Joe Fanning · T: Keith Dalgleish
2. 21. Kay Gee Be (IRE)9/4
3. 33. Standpoint (GB)7/2
8:25 Ladbrokes.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 12 ran
1. 12. Red Somerset (USA)8/1Won by half a length · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: Mike Murphy
2. 21. Angelic Upstart (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 39. Great Shot (GB)9/2
8:55 Ladbrokes Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 20y · 10 ran
1. 18. Invigilator (GB)9/2 favWon by a nose · J: Joe Fanning · T: Derek Shaw
2. 25. Ladydolly (GB)11/1
3. 31. Decider (USA)5/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 40 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 38 won42.1% · 38 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 £13.11Staked £38.00, returned £51.11 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerFollow The Plan (IRE) 50/1The 3:05 Betfred Bowl Chase at Aintree
Joint favourites1 of 4 won25.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	3	5	7	1 of 4 won
Folkestone	0	2	2	—
Gowran Park	3	8	8	—
Longchamp (FR)	4	9	9	—
Newton Abbot	3	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	3	7	7	—

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 12 April 2012?: 40 races across 6 meetings were run on 12 April 2012: Aintree (7 races), Folkestone (2 races), Gowran Park (8 races), Longchamp (FR) (9 races), Newton Abbot (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Aintree, Folkestone, Newton Abbot and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Gowran Park in Ireland; Longchamp (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 12 April 2012?: Aintree: Good To Soft (Turf); Folkestone: Good To Soft (Turf); Gowran Park: Soft (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Newton Abbot: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 12 April 2012?: Outright favourites won 16 of 38 on 12 April 2012 (42.1%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £38.00 and returned £51.11 — a profit of £13.11. 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 Follow The Plan (IRE) at 50/1 in the 3:05 Betfred Bowl Chase at Aintree.
What time was the first race on 12 April 2012?: The first race was the 12:15 Prix De Ferrieres at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 8:55 Ladbrokes Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).