What horse racing was on 26 April 2012?

41 races across 6 meetings were run on 26 April 2012: Brighton (7 races), Enghien (FR) (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Perth (6 races), Punchestown (5 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Brighton, Perth and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Enghien (FR) and Longchamp (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 26 April 2012?

Brighton: Good To Soft (Turf); Enghien (FR): Heavy (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Heavy (Turf); Perth: Soft (Turf); Punchestown: Heavy (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 26 April 2012?

Outright favourites won 11 of 39 on 26 April 2012 (28.2%); joint favourites won 2 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £32.47 — a loss of £6.53. 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 Ditoine (FR) at 48/1 in the 4:05 Prix Collins at Enghien (FR).

What was the feature race on 26 April 2012?

The feature race was the 5:30 Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Quevega (FR) (11/10F).

What time was the first race on 26 April 2012?

The first race was the 12:50 Grand Handicap De Longchamp at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 7:55 Read Ryan Moore Exclusively On Betfair Handicap at Brighton.

Racing Results

Thursday 26 April 2012

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41 races were run across 6 meetings on 26 April 2012: Brighton, Enghien (FR), Longchamp (FR), Perth, Punchestown and Wolverhampton (AW).

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

4:35 Gatwickdiamondjobs.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 213y · 7 ran
1. 16. Love Tale (GB)8/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: Mark Rimell
2. 21. Mayo Lad (IRE)5/6 fav
3. 34. Conowen (GB)10/1
5:10 Like Thistle Brighton On Facebook Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 59y · 4 ran
1. 13. All On Red (IRE)12/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Tobias B P Coles
2. 21. Golac (GB)8/11 fav
3. 34. Lady Phill (GB)3/1
5:40 Brightoncarbootsale.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 209y · 13 ran
1. 112. Lord Of The Storm (GB)16/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Kieren Fox · T: Bill Turner
2. 27. Byrd In Hand (IRE)9/2
3. 311. Tinkerbell Will (GB)17/2
4. 88. Border Abby (GB)7/2 fav
6:15 Taylor Wimpey Royal Alexandra Quarter taylorwimpey.co.uk Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 214y · 11 ran
1. 110. Ermyn Flyer (GB)9/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Jemma Marshall · T: Pat Phelan
2. 21. Cahala Dancer (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 32. Clear Spring (IRE)16/1
6:50 J Davies Building Ltd Supports Sussex Crimestoppers Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 214y · 12 ran
1. 13. Prince Of Sorrento (GB)9/2 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Lee Carter
2. 210. Hip Hip Hooray (GB)11/1
3. 31. Hereford Boy (GB)9/1
7:25 Hilton Brighton Metropole Supports Sussex Crimestoppers Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 209y · 4 ran
1. 11. April Fool (GB)11/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Darren Egan · T: Ronald Harris
2. 24. Midnight Feast (GB)7/2
3. 33. Rigolleto (IRE)5/2
4. 42. Flameoftheforest (IRE)85/40 fav
7:55 Read Ryan Moore Exclusively On Betfair Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 209y · 12 ran
1. 13. Katmai River (IRE)11/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: David Probert · T: Mark Usher
2. 24. Huzzah (IRE)7/2
3. 36. Cristaliyev (GB)15/2

Brighton racecourse statistics →

Enghien (FR) Heavy · Turf · 7 races · France

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 48/1

4:05 Prix Collins (Chase) (Conditions) (4yo) (Turf) Chase · 2m1½f · 10 ran
1. 16. Ditoine (FR)48/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Anthony Lecordier · T: D Bressou
2. 29. Fortunateencounter (FR)6/1
3. 33. Centaure Du Rheu (FR)11/2
4. 51. Jetfire (GB)4/5 fav
4:35 Prix De Sospel (Hurdle) (Conditions) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m½f · 7 ran
1. 12. My Maj (FR)43/10Won by 2½ lengths · J: Jeremy Da Silva · T: Yannick Fouin
2. 26. Vulcain De Sivola (FR)15/1
3. 31. Gorvello (FR)Evens fav
5:05 Prix Fils De Reine (Chase) (Handicap) (5yo+) (Turf) Chase · 2m 3f · 19 ran
1. 17. Numero Un (FR)17/5 favWon by a neck · J: Gaetan Olivier · T: Francois Nicolle
2. 26. Avellino (FR)11/1
3. 32. Sam Toto (FR)12/1
5:40 Prix Durtain (Hurdle) () (4yo) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 6 ran
1. 11. Upsilon Bleu (FR)41/10Won by 8 lengths · J: Jacques Ricou · T: G Macaire
2. 22. Chegei Has (FR)1/2 fav
3. 34. Llanes (USA)12/1
6:10 Prix Romati (Chase) () (5yo+) (Turf) Chase · 2m6½f · 8 ran
1. 12. Pythagore (GB)109/10Won by half a length · J: David Berra · T: Emmanuel Clayeux
2. 21. Lagunak (FR)9/2
3. 33. Miserable (FR)13/1
4. F6. Tir Au But (FR) · fell13/10 fav
6:40 Prix D'Artixague (Hurdle) (Claimer) (4yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m1½f · 12 ran
1. 11. Dream (FR)21/10 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: David Cottin · T: Joel Phelippon
2. 24. Kerprat (FR)10/1
3. 36. Riquever (FR)10/1
7:10 Prix Radio Paris (Chase) (Conditions) (4-5yo Fillies & Mares Non-Thoroughbreds) (Turf) Chase · 2m 3f · 7 ran
1. 14. Une Sainte Du Lys (FR)6/4 jt-favWon by 3 lengths · J: Gaetan Olivier · T: J-L Guillochon
2. 25. Une Tournee (FR)6/4 jt-fav
3. 37. Unique D'Ainay (FR)12/1

Enghien racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 25/1

12:50 Grand Handicap De Longchamp (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 18 ran
1. 112. Cabaretune (FR)154/10Won by 1½ lengths · J: Gerald Mosse · T: F Doumen
2. 25. Darjani (IRE)13/1
3. 36. Technokrat (IRE)9/2 fav
1:20 Prix De La Madeleine (Conditions) (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 12. Dark Orchid (USA)6/4 favWon by a short head · J: Maxime Guyon · T: A Fabre
2. 21. Vazarina (FR)3/1
3. 33. Grace Of Dubai (FR)7/2
1:50 Prix De Nanterre (Conditions) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 11. Saint Baudolino (IRE)4/5 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: A Fabre
2. 27. Francastel (FR)16/1
3. 38. Le Bahamien (FR)10/1
2:20 Prix Du Debarcadere (Conditions) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 17. Winter Dream (IRE)105/10Won by 2 lengths · J: Ioritz Mendizabal · T: Robert Collet
2. 23. Supersonic Flight (GER)13/2
3. 38. Jehannedarc (IRE)4/1
4. 82. Blek (FR)23/10 fav
2:50 Prix Du Pavillon De Bercy (Conditions) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m½f · 10 ran
1. 13. Pain Perdu (FR)41/10Won by a head · J: Olivier Peslier · T: W Figge
2. 22. Iokastos (GB)7/2
3. 39. Lustre (FR)31/1
4. 56. Chief Of Staff II (GB)5/2 fav
3:20 Prix De L'Odeon (Claimer) (4yo+) (Lady Riders) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 14. Psy Chic (FR)43/10Won by half a length · J: Nadege Ouakli · T: Robert Collet
2. 28. Delta Black Sheep (FR)17/1
3. 39. Cut Into The Rock (IRE)5/2 fav
3:50 Prix Des Petits Champs (Handicap) (5yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 18 ran
1. 11. Treize Heureux (FR)25/1Won by a length · J: Soufyane Moulin · T: C Boutin
2. 219. Bernando (FR)12/1
3. 312. Le Cres (FR)13/1
4. 64. Pistachette (FR)48/10 fav
4:20 Prix Des Victoires (Handicap) (5yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 19 ran
1. 13. Smoking Allowed (FR)79/10Won by 2½ lengths · J: Sebastien Maillot · T: B Mohamed
2. 213. Viamare (FR)6/1 fav
3. 318. Narjan (GB)37/1

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

Perth Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

2:00 Murrayshall Hotel Golf/racing Break Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 7 ran
1. 15. Ubaltique (FR)10/3Won by 8 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 22. Jet Master (IRE)5/2
3. 33. Oscar Hill (IRE)2/1 fav
2:30 Bill And Bunny Cadogan Memorial Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (For The Bill And Bunny Cadogan Memorial Trophy) Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 4 ran
1. 12. Railway Dillon (IRE)3/1Won by 39 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 25. Moleskin (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 31. Frontier Spirit (IRE)10/3
3:00 Crabbie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 9 ran
1. 19. Papamoa (GB)9/2Won by a neck · J: Lucy Alexander · T: N W Alexander
2. 210. Talkin Sence (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Alpha Victor (IRE)11/1
4. PU7. Ros Castle (IRE) · pulled up7/2 fav
3:30 Crabbie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer Handicap Chase (For The Kilmany Challenge Cup) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 4f 110y · 6 ran
1. 17. Sotovik (IRE)5/1Won by a neck · J: Ewan Whillans · T: Alistair Whillans
2. 24. Zitenka (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 33. Degas Art (IRE)8/1
4:05 Champion Stayers Hunters' Chase (For The Perthshire Challenge Cup) Chase · Class 6 · 3m 2f 110y · 7 ran
1. 11. Special Portrait (IRE)4/9 favWon by 23 lengths · J: Mr W Kinsey · T: Mark Hughes
2. 24. Hawthorne Bay (GB)20/1
4:40 Sue Bradburne Happy Memories Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 7 ran
1. 17. Den of Iniquity (GB)16/1Won by a head · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 23. Los Nadis (GER)6/1
3. 31. Conquisto (GB)7/1
4. PU6. Sustainability (IRE) · pulled up5/2 fav

Perth racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Heavy · Turf · 5 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 4 · Biggest winner 8/1

3:40 Stephens Green Hibernian Club Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 16. Tofino Bay (IRE)5/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: D T Hughes
2. 27. Turban (FR)8/1
3. 35. The Tracey Shuffle (GB)15/8 fav
4:50 Avon Ri Corporate & Leisure Resort Chase For The La Touche Cup Chase · 4m 1f · 24 ran
1. 11. Uncle Junior (IRE)6/1 co-favWon by a short head · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 217. Lydon House (GB)25/1
3. 319. Saddlers Storm (IRE)6/1 co-fav
5:30 Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 3m · 7 ran
1. 17. Quevega (FR)11/10 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 28. Voler La Vedette (IRE)11/4
3. 34. Mourad (IRE)13/2
6:05 Naas Court Hotel And Il Fico Restaurant Handicap Hurdle (95-130) Hurdle · 3m · 24 ran
1. 126. Whatever Jacksays (IRE)8/1Won by 17 lengths · J: Robbie Colgan · T: Oliver McKiernan
2. 29. Novarov (GER)6/1
3. 320. Bronte Bay (IRE)50/1
4. PU13. Catleen (IRE) · pulled up4/1 fav
7:15 Kildare Post Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 12 ran
1. 11. Buckers Bridge (IRE)9/2Won by 9½ lengths · J: Mr D Roche · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 26. Morning Royalty (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 35. Morning Assembly (IRE)16/1

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 12/1

1:50 Gradus Lafite Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 20y · 6 ran
1. 12. Madam Mojito (USA)5/2Won by a neck · J: Michael O'Connell · T: John Quinn
2. 21. Annaley My Darling (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 36. Suivez L'argent (GB)8/1
2:20 Follow Us On Twitter At WolvesRaces Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 216y · 5 ran
1. 15. Red Cape (FR)11/8 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: James Sullivan · T: Ruth Carr
2. 26. Whipphound (GB)7/2
3. 34. Steelcut (GB)5/2
2:50 Download Our iPhone App Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5f 194y · 10 ran
1. 19. Liberty Love (IRE)5/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: William Carson · T: Shaun Harley
2. 26. Needwood Park (GB)6/1
3. 35. Celtic Charlie (FR)7/1
4. 97. Tigerino (IRE)9/2 fav
3:20 Punchestown Festival Live On ATR Virgin 534 Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 50y · 6 ran
1. 16. Country Road (IRE)5/4 favWon by a neck · J: Luke Morris · T: Michael Appleby
2. 22. Overrule (USA)15/2
3. 34. Ahlawy (IRE)12/1
3:55 Beauflor Massif' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 141y · 6 ran
1. 13. Patriotic (IRE)9/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Raul Da Silva · T: Chris Dwyer
2. 25. Angelic Upstart (IRE)11/4
3. 36. Aldedash (USA)5/2
4:30 Enjoy The Punters Package Group Offer Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 12 ran
1. 19. Goldstorm (GB)13/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Russ Kennemore · T: Brian Baugh
2. 22. Resplendent Alpha (GB)7/1
3. 312. Gambatte (GB)40/1
4. 55. Sky Diamond (IRE)4/1 fav
5:00 Enjoy The Punters Package Group Offer Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 11 ran
1. 15. Land Hawk (IRE)6/1Won by a neck · J: Simon Pearce · T: Lydia Pearce
2. 22. Russian Storm (GB)13/8 fav
3. 37. Bygones For Coins (IRE)20/1
5:35 attheraces.com Exclusive Barry Geraghty Blog Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 9 ran
1. 15. Goal (IRE)12/1Won by a neck · J: Danny Brock · T: Richard Guest
2. 22. Jack's Revenge (IRE)9/2
3. 36. Hierarch (IRE)4/1
4. 41. Elijah Pepper (USA)3/1 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 41 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 favourites11 of 39 won28.2% · 39 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 £6.53Staked £39.00, returned £32.47 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerDitoine (FR) 48/1The 4:05 Prix Collins at Enghien (FR)
Joint favourites2 of 5 won40.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Brighton	2	7	7	—
Enghien (FR)	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Longchamp (FR)	2	8	8	—
Perth	1	6	6	—
Punchestown	1	4	5	1 of 3 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	3	8	8	—

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 26 April 2012?: 41 races across 6 meetings were run on 26 April 2012: Brighton (7 races), Enghien (FR) (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Perth (6 races), Punchestown (5 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Brighton, Perth and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Enghien (FR) and Longchamp (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 26 April 2012?: Brighton: Good To Soft (Turf); Enghien (FR): Heavy (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Heavy (Turf); Perth: Soft (Turf); Punchestown: Heavy (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 26 April 2012?: Outright favourites won 11 of 39 on 26 April 2012 (28.2%); joint favourites won 2 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £32.47 — a loss of £6.53. 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 Ditoine (FR) at 48/1 in the 4:05 Prix Collins at Enghien (FR).
What was the feature race on 26 April 2012?: The feature race was the 5:30 Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Quevega (FR) (11/10F).
What time was the first race on 26 April 2012?: The first race was the 12:50 Grand Handicap De Longchamp at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 7:55 Read Ryan Moore Exclusively On Betfair Handicap at Brighton.