What horse racing was on 5 April 2014?

48 races across 8 meetings were run on 5 April 2014: Aintree (7 races), Chepstow (8 races), Compiegne (2 races), Gowran Park (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Newcastle (8 races), Tarbes (2 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Aintree, Chepstow, Lingfield (AW), Newcastle and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Compiegne and Tarbes in France; Gowran Park 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 5 April 2014?

Aintree: Good To Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Good To Soft (Turf); Compiegne: Soft; Gowran Park: Heavy (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle: Soft (Turf); Tarbes: Heavy; Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 5 April 2014?

Outright favourites won 23 of 44 on 5 April 2014 (52.3%); joint favourites won 2 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £44.00 and returned £62.24 — a profit of £18.24. 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 Pineau De Re (FR) at 25/1 in the 4:15 Crabbie's Grand National Chase at Aintree (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 5 April 2014?

The feature race was the 1:30 Pertemps Network Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Aintree, won by Lac Fontana (FR) (9/2F).

What time was the first race on 5 April 2014?

The first race was the 1:15 32Red Tomb Raider Slot Maiden Stakes at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 8:50 Coral App Download From The App Store Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 5 April 2014

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48 races were run across 8 meetings on 5 April 2014: Aintree, Chepstow, Compiegne, Gowran Park, Lingfield (AW), Newcastle, Tarbes and Wolverhampton (AW).

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

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 25/1

1:30 Pertemps Network Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 14. Lac Fontana (FR)9/2 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 29. Splash of Ginge (GB)12/1
3. 31. Dell' Arca (IRE)13/2
2:05 Doom Bar Maghull Novices' Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 11. Balder Succes (FR)7/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alan King
2. 25. Simply Ned (IRE)12/1
3. 37. Trifolium (FR)11/4 fav
2:50 Silver Cross Stayers' Hurdle (Registered As The Liverpool Hurdle) (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m 110y · 7 ran
1. 16. Whisper (FR)4/1Won by a length · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 21. At Fishers Cross (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 35. Thousand Stars (FR)11/1
3:25 Betfred TV Handicap Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 1f · 17 ran
1. 113. Duke Of Lucca (IRE)12/1Won by a head · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 24. Vino Griego (FR)25/1
3. 37. Gullinbursti (IRE)10/1
4. PU9. Victor Hewgo (GB) · pulled up5/1 fav
4:15 Crabbie's Grand National Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) Chase · Class 1 · 4m 3f 110y · 40 ran
1. 129. Pineau De Re (FR)25/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Leighton Aspell · T: Dr Richard Newland
2. 29. Balthazar King (IRE)14/1
3. 314. Double Seven (IRE)10/1 jt-fav
5:10 Maxilead Metals Handicap Hurdle (Conditional Jockeys And Amateur Riders) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 110y · 22 ran
1. 11. Court Minstrel (IRE)16/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Adam Wedge · T: Evan Williams
2. 26. Rainbow Peak (IRE)8/1
3. 321. Glen Beg (IRE)25/1
4. 611. Katgary (FR)5/2 fav
5:45 Weatherbys Private Banking Champion Standard Open NH Flat Race (Grade 2) NH Flat · Class 1 · 2m 1f · 19 ran
1. 12. Ballybolley (IRE)14/1Won by a head · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 213. Relic Rock (IRE)12/1
3. 314. Aqalim (GB)16/1

Aintree racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 22/1

1:20 Unibet Offering 5 Places In National Novices' Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 11. Dubawi Island (FR)6/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Liam Treadwell · T: Venetia Williams
2. 26. May Be Some Time (GB)7/2
3. 37. Morning Reggie (GB)11/4
1:55 Unibet Offering 5 Places In National Novices' Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 9 ran
1. 17. Such A Legend (GB)4/7 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Ed Cookson · T: Kim Bailey
2. 25. Rock On Rocky (GB)14/1
3. 36. Storm Of Swords (IRE)2/1
2:30 Check Out Grand National Specials At unibet.co.uk Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 9 ran
1. 17. Entertain Me (GB)22/1Won by 23 lengths · J: Charlie Poste · T: Robin Dickin
2. 22. Mister Grez (FR)6/4 fav
3. 35. The Mumper (IRE)4/1
3:05 New Horse Racing Odds At unibet.co.uk Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 12. On The Record (IRE)5/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Maurice Linehan · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 29. Lady Fingers (GB)16/1
3. 36. Follow The Master (GB)66/1
3:45 Unibet Offering 5 Places In National Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 6 ran
1. 16. Samingarry (FR)5/2 favWon by 9 lengths · J: James Best · T: Nigel Hawke
2. 23. Ohio Gold (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Financial Climate (IRE)9/2
4:50 Unibet - By Players For Players Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 13 ran
1. 17. Ossie's Dancer (GB)20/1Won by half a length · J: Colin Bolger · T: Martin Smith
2. 21. Radmores Revenge (GB)20/1
3. 314. Yazdi (IRE)8/1
4. 64. Reverb (GB)15/8 fav
5:25 Bet On UK & Irish Racing - unibet.co.uk Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 9 ran
1. 17. Master Neo (FR)3/1 jt-favWon by 9 lengths · J: James Best · T: Nigel Hawke
2. 23. Mighty Mobb (IRE)11/2
3. 31. Green Bank (IRE)12/1
5:55 Download The Unibet Pro App Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 113. Simon Squirrel (IRE)12/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Liam Treadwell · T: Charlie Brooks
2. 212. Rock The Kasbah (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 31. Sidbury Hill (GB)5/2

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Compiegne Soft · 2 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 2 · Biggest winner 14/1

5:40 Prix de Montdidier (Seller) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 5 ran
1. 1Vercingetorix (IRE)7/5 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Mlle Amelie Foulon · T: A Fabre
2. 2Maximo Meridio (FR)19/5
3. 3Semilla (FR)68/10
6:40 Prix Du Vermandois (Conditions Race) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 4 ran
1. 1Seyfeddine (IRE)14/1Won by a neck · J: Thomas Messina · T: X Nakkachdji
2. 2Grey Chop (FR)9/5 fav
3. 3Line Drummer (FR)10/1

Compiegne racecourse statistics →

Gowran Park Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/2

1:45 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Maiden Flat · 7f · 8 ran
1. 17. Plamas (IRE)9/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 24. Torpedo Alley (IRE)14/1
3. 35. Zarawi (IRE)5/2
4. 48. Supernatural (IRE)6/5 fav
2:20 Gowran Park Centenary Weekend June 21st & 22nd Handicap Flat · 7f · 11 ran
1. 15. Rathealy (IRE)9/2 favWon by half a length · J: Chris Hayes · T: Kevin Prendergast
2. 23. Prussian Eagle (IRE)5/1
3. 38. Northern Surprise (IRE)14/1
2:55 www.gowranpark.ie For Best Offers Rated Race Flat · 1m 1f 110y · 4 ran
1. 13. Einsteins Folly (IRE)3/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 24. Dalkova (GB)9/2
3. 32. Diplomat (USA)8/11 fav
3:30 Racings Best Offer 19 Silver Package Handicap (47-70) Flat · 1m 1f 110y · 12 ran
1. 12. Daliyan (IRE)15/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Joseph O'Brien · T: Rodger Sweeney
2. 26. Dragon Khan (IRE)6/1
3. 37. Liberty's Gift (IRE)8/1
4:00 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Maiden Flat · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 16. Theophilus (IRE)5/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 21. Asknotwhat (IRE)14/1
3. 32. Battle Hymn (GB)14/1
4:35 Societies Welcome At Gowran Park Golf Club Maiden Flat · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 19. Cosmic Cannonball (IRE)13/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 27. Toe The Line (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Cairdin (IRE)10/3
5:05 Helen Sheane Handicap (50-75) Flat · 1m 4f · 11 ran
1. 19. All About Alfie (IRE)7/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: Thomas Foley
2. 28. South South West (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Lethal Weapon (IRE)7/1
4. 54. Neophilia (IRE)9/4 fav

Gowran Park racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

1:15 32Red Tomb Raider Slot Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 12. Exchequer (IRE)11/10 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Richard Hannon
2. 25. Twin Point (GB)6/1
3. 33. Intermedium (GB)5/4
1:50 Download The Ladbrokes App Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 12. Presumido (IRE)3/1 jt-favWon by half a length · J: Jack Duern · T: Simon Dow
2. 23. Athletic (GB)3/1 jt-fav
3. 38. For Shia And Lula (IRE)12/1
2:25 32Red Free 10 Bonus Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 5 ran
1. 13. Mutawathea (GB)11/10 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Hannon
2. 21. Dark Leopard (GB)9/4
3. 32. Munfallet (IRE)5/2
3:00 coral.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f · 7 ran
1. 13. Brass Ring (GB)5/6 favWon by a neck · J: James Doyle · T: John Gosden
2. 24. Viewpoint (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Glorious Protector (IRE)4/1
3:40 32Red International Trial Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 3 ran
1. 13. Bow Creek (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 22. Helene Happy Star (IRE)8/13 fav
3. 31. American Hope (USA)6/1
4:45 Ladbrokes Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 11. Purcell (IRE)9/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Andrew Balding
2. 27. Nassau Storm (GB)7/2
3. 39. Big Whiskey (IRE)6/1
5:20 coral.co.uk Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 11. Nelson Quay (IRE)16/1Won by a head · J: Steve Drowne · T: Jeremy Gask
2. 210. Minstrel Lad (GB)8/1
3. 36. Standing Strong (IRE)7/1
4. 82. Buster Brown (IRE)6/4 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Newcastle Soft · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

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

1:40 Vertem Asset Management Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Str) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3y · 14 ran
1. 14. Barleycorn Lady (IRE)25/1Won by half a length · J: Jason Hart · T: Mark Walford
2. 22. Missy Wells (GB)66/1
3. 37. Conveyor Belt (IRE)4/1
4. 714. Vivere (IRE)4/5 fav
2:15 R F Henderson Ltd Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 13. Shared Equity (GB)7/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Jedd O'Keeffe
2. 24. Soul Brother (IRE)13/8
3. 32. Jimmy Crackle (IRE)50/1
4. 51. Highland Acclaim (IRE)11/8 fav
2:45 Vertem Asset Management Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 16. Aetna (GB)3/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: Michael Easterby
2. 28. Rusty Rocket (IRE)22/1
3. 32. Jamaican Bolt (IRE)11/4 fav
3:15 vertemassetmanagement.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 32y · 6 ran
1. 11. Esteaming (GB)11/4Won by 2 lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: David Barron
2. 22. Ebony Express (GB)5/2 fav
3. 35. King Of Paradise (IRE)11/2
3:55 Vertem Management Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 93y · 10 ran
1. 14. Forced Family Fun (GB)3/1 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Ian Brennan · T: John Quinn
2. 23. Rosie Rebel (GB)13/2
3. 31. Entihaa (GB)11/1
5:00 Vertem Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3y · 10 ran
1. 19. Uplifted (IRE)9/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 211. Suni Dancer (GB)25/1
3. 36. Where's Tiger (GB)11/1
4. 91. Mariners Moon (IRE)11/4 fav
5:35 Vertem Asset Management Apprentice Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 18. Graceful Act (GB)14/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Shirley Teasdale · T: Ron Barr
2. 25. Mitchell (GB)7/1
3. 32. Secret City (IRE)25/1
4. 76. Grand Jipeck (IRE)6/5 fav
6:05 Vertem Asset Management Apprentice Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 11. Trixie Malone (GB)5/4 favWon by half a length · J: Joey Haynes · T: K R Burke
2. 29. Echo Of Lightning (GB)9/2
3. 36. Clumber Place (GB)7/1

Newcastle racecourse statistics →

Tarbes Heavy · 2 races · France

Outright favs won 2 of 2 · Biggest winner 2/1F

3:55 Prix De Maubourguet (Conditions) (Turf) Flat · 1m3½f · 4 ran
1. 1Loresho (FR)13/10 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: J-C Rouget
2. 2Take A Break (FR)10/1
3. 3Petite Parisienne (FR)7/1
5:25 Prix De Vic Bigorre (Conditions) (Turf) Flat · 1m2½f · 7 ran
1. 1Souriyan (FR)2/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: J-C Rouget
2. 2Baino Hope (FR)23/10
3. 3Tradigraphie (FR)6/1

Tarbes racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

5:50 Best Odds At Bookmakers.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 8 ran
1. 13. Top Cop (GB)8/1Won by a short head · J: D C Byrne · T: Ronald Harris
2. 25. Red Cape (FR)14/1
3. 37. Haadeeth (GB)4/1
4. 61. Roy's Legacy (GB)3/1 fav
6:20 Bookmakers.co.uk Selling Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 216y · 8 ran
1. 13. Exceedexpectations (IRE)11/10 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Jamie Spencer · T: John Butler
2. 21. Where's Reiley (USA)12/1
3. 36. Catalyze (GB)9/2
6:50 Bookmakers.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f 216y · 5 ran
1. 11. Barracuda Boy (IRE)5/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 25. Mappin Time (IRE)9/4
3. 34. Bedloe's Island (IRE)10/1
7:20 32Red EBF Stallions Maiden Fillies' Stakes (BOBIS Race) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 20y · 10 ran
1. 18. Patience Alexander (IRE)10/11 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: David Evans
2. 213. Zermintrudee (IRE)33/1
3. 311. Sparbrook (IRE)12/1
7:50 32Red.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 6 ran
1. 11. Almargo (IRE)4/7 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Mark Johnston
2. 22. Secret Suspect (GB)8/1
3. 34. Quincel (GB)5/1
8:20 Ladbrokes Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 141y · 6 ran
1. 13. Capo Rosso (IRE)6/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 22. Gworn (GB)11/8 fav
3. 36. Conry (IRE)16/1
8:50 Coral App Download From The App Store Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 103y · 5 ran
1. 13. Life And Times (USA)4/11 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Mark Johnston
2. 24. Tiger Reigns (GB)8/1
3. 35. Wildomar (GB)50/1

Wolverhampton (AW) 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 favourites23 of 44 won52.3% · 44 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 £18.24Staked £44.00, returned £62.24 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerPineau De Re (FR) 25/1The 4:15 Crabbie's Grand National Chase at Aintree · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites2 of 8 won25.0% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	1	5	7	0 of 4 won
Chepstow	4	7	8	1 of 2 won
Compiegne	1	2	2	—
Gowran Park	4	7	7	—
Lingfield (AW)	4	6	7	1 of 2 won
Newcastle	2	8	8	—
Tarbes	2	2	2	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	5	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 5 April 2014?: 48 races across 8 meetings were run on 5 April 2014: Aintree (7 races), Chepstow (8 races), Compiegne (2 races), Gowran Park (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Newcastle (8 races), Tarbes (2 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Aintree, Chepstow, Lingfield (AW), Newcastle and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Compiegne and Tarbes in France; Gowran Park 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 5 April 2014?: Aintree: Good To Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Good To Soft (Turf); Compiegne: Soft; Gowran Park: Heavy (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle: Soft (Turf); Tarbes: Heavy; Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 5 April 2014?: Outright favourites won 23 of 44 on 5 April 2014 (52.3%); joint favourites won 2 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £44.00 and returned £62.24 — a profit of £18.24. 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 Pineau De Re (FR) at 25/1 in the 4:15 Crabbie's Grand National Chase at Aintree (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 5 April 2014?: The feature race was the 1:30 Pertemps Network Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Aintree, won by Lac Fontana (FR) (9/2F).
What time was the first race on 5 April 2014?: The first race was the 1:15 32Red Tomb Raider Slot Maiden Stakes at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 8:50 Coral App Download From The App Store Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).