What horse racing was on 30 April 2014?

52 races across 8 meetings were run on 30 April 2014: Ascot (6 races), Bordeaux Le Bouscat (3 races), Brighton (7 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Pontefract (7 races), Punchestown (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Ascot, Brighton, Cheltenham, Pontefract and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Bordeaux Le Bouscat 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 30 April 2014?

Ascot: Soft (Turf); Bordeaux Le Bouscat: Very Soft; Brighton: Good (Turf); Cheltenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Pontefract: Good (Turf); Punchestown: Good To Yielding (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 30 April 2014?

Outright favourites won 20 of 48 on 30 April 2014 (41.7%); joint favourites won 2 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £48.00 and returned £50.65 — a profit of £2.65. 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 Orpheus Valley (IRE) at 28/1 in the 6:40 Guinness Handicap Chase at Punchestown.

What was the feature race on 30 April 2014?

The feature race was the 4:55 Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Beat That (IRE) (11/8F).

What time was the first race on 30 April 2014?

The first race was the 11:30 Prix Ucello at Bordeaux Le Bouscat; the last was the 8:20 Cheltenham Collection Ladies' Open Hunters' Chase at Cheltenham.

Racing Results

Wednesday 30 April 2014

← 29 Apr 1 May →

52 races were run across 8 meetings on 30 April 2014: Ascot, Bordeaux Le Bouscat, Brighton, Cheltenham, Longchamp (FR), Pontefract, Punchestown and Southwell (AW).

Ascot Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

2:00 Injured Jockeys Fund 50th Anniversary Celebration Conditions Stakes (BOBIS Race) Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 4 ran
1. 12. Escalating (GB)13/8 favWon by half a length · J: James Doyle · T: Pat Eddery
2. 24. Kibaar (GB)3/1
3. 31. Everyday Lettuce (GB)8/1
2:35 Racing Post Mobile App Pavilion Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 12. Always Win (GB)16/1Won by a neck · J: Ryan While · T: Bill Turner
2. 23. Musical Comedy (GB)2/1 fav
3. 34. Rufford (IRE)5/1
3:10 Spinal Injuries Association EBF Stallions Stakes (Fillies' Conditions Race) (BOBIS Race) (Rnd) Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 12. Adhwaa (GB)4/1Won by a neck · J: Paul Hanagan · T: J W Hills
2. 24. Evita Peron (GB)2/1 fav
3. 39. Solar Magic (GB)5/2
3:45 Longines Sagaro Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 11. Tac De Boistron (FR)7/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Marco Botti
2. 25. Earth Amber (GB)16/1
3. 33. Oriental Fox (GER)14/1
4. 72. Harris Tweed (GB)15/8 fav
4:15 bet365 Paradise Stakes (Listed) (Str) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 19. Ocean Tempest (GB)5/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: John Ryan
2. 21. Graphic (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 36. French Navy (GB)7/2
4:45 Redcentric Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 113. Ishikawa (IRE)15/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Rob J Fitzpatrick · T: K R Burke
2. 22. Russian Realm (GB)7/4 fav
3. 33. Noble Gift (GB)8/1

Ascot racecourse statistics →

Bordeaux Le Bouscat Very Soft · 3 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 2 · Biggest winner 19/10

11:30 Prix Ucello (Conditions Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m2½f · 3 ran
1. 1Mister Enrico (FR)13/10 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Vincent Cheminaud · T: G Macaire
2. 2Spoonful (FR)7/2
3. 3Arthur's Secret (FR)58/10
5:40 Prix de Sainte-Germaine (Conditions) (Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 5f · 3 ran
1. 1Preciously (FR)13/10 jt-favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Alexandre Gavilan · T: D Guillemin
2. 2Morigny (IRE)13/10 jt-fav
3. 3Lifeisforliving (FR)17/2
6:40 Prix Daniel Guestier-France 3 Aquitaine (Conditions Race) Flat · 1m 4f · 5 ran
1. 1Machucambo (FR)19/10Won by 5 lengths · J: Julien Auge · T: C Ferland
2. 2Double Look (IRE)23/10
3. 3Nsork (IRE)35/1
4. 4Souriyan (FR)6/4 fav

Bordeaux Le Bouscat racecourse statistics →

Brighton Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 8/1

4:50 British Stallion Studs Ebf Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 59y · 7 ran
1. 16. Loretta Martin (GB)8/1Won by a neck · J: Charles Bishop · T: Mick Channon
2. 25. Just Marion (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 37. Nimble (IRE)33/1
5:25 Harringtons Lettings Grandstand Sponsor Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 209y · 6 ran
1. 14. Alice's Dancer (IRE)3/1 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: William Muir
2. 25. Great Expectations (GB)6/1
3. 37. Severiano (USA)9/2
5:55 Harringtonslettings.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 196y · 12 ran
1. 11. Anjuna Beach (USA)6/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: Gary Moore
2. 211. Turbulent Priest (GB)66/1
3. 33. Corn Maiden (GB)5/1 fav
6:25 Streamline Taxis Brighton 202020 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 209y · 7 ran
1. 11. Choral Festival (GB)7/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: William Carson · T: John Bridger
2. 26. Litmus (USA)12/1
3. 37. Lindsay's Dream (GB)16/1
7:00 Harringtons Lettings Brighton Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 214y · 7 ran
1. 15. Little Indian (GB)9/2Won by half a length · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: J R Jenkins
2. 27. Minimee (GB)8/1
3. 36. Loucal (GB)10/1
7:35 Harringtons Lettings Brighton For Student Accommodation Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 209y · 10 ran
1. 13. Welsh Inlet (IRE)5/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: William Carson · T: John Bridger
2. 21. Pour La Victoire (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 35. Elle Rebelle (GB)10/1
8:05 Follow HarringtonsLett On Twitter Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 59y · 8 ran
1. 14. Ladweb (GB)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Michael J M Murphy · T: John Gallagher
2. 22. Secret Millionaire (IRE)10/1
3. 31. Storm Lightning (GB)6/1
4. 45. Indian Tinker (GB)7/4 fav

Brighton racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

5:15 Shloer Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 111. Popaway (GB)6/5 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Mr J Docker · T: Mrs Pauline Harkin
2. 24. Caulkin (IRE)66/1
3. 39. Steeltown (IRE)9/2
5:45 Connolly's Red Mills Intermediate Point-to-point Championship Final Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 110y · 11 ran
1. 15. Sharp Suit (IRE)6/4 favWon by a neck · J: Mr J E Tudor · T: Alan Hill
2. 21. Alskamatic (GB)7/2
3. 38. Third Of The Third (GB)16/1
6:15 Hunt Staff Benefit Society Hunters' Chase (For The United Hunts Challenge Cup) Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 110y · 10 ran
1. 110. Chosen Milan (IRE)9/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Mr Evan David · T: Robert Luke
2. 21. Foundry Square (IRE)6/1
3. 35. Penmore Mill (IRE)9/2
4. 63. Harbour Court (GB)4/5 fav
6:50 Bonhams Men's Open Point-to-point Championship Final Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f 110y · 10 ran
1. 14. Doctor Kingsley (GB)6/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr P Mann · T: Mrs Pauline Harkin
2. 21. Current Exchange (IRE)2/1
3. 38. Hameldown Tor (GB)8/1
7:20 Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Mares' Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 110y · 7 ran
1. 18. Theatre Queen (IRE)Evens favWon by 33 lengths · J: Mr M Wall · T: Mark Wall
2. 23. Chesnut Annie (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Lucette Annie (GB)4/1
7:50 Thank You Gareth Evans Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 4m 1f · 17 ran
1. 116. Universal Soldier (IRE)11/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mr Nick Williams · T: Gareth Moore
2. 21. Pearlysteps (GB)2/1 fav
3. 32. Pentiffic (NZ)25/1
8:20 Cheltenham Collection Ladies' Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f · 13 ran
1. 13. Ockey De Neulliac (FR)9/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Miss Catherine Walton · T: Neil Mechie
2. 210. Invisible Man (FR)8/1
3. 31. Benedictus (IRE)5/2 fav

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 141/10

11:45 Prix De Mogador (Conditions) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 10 ran
1. 15. Paola Lisa (FR)29/10Won by 3 lengths · J: Thierry Thulliez · T: N Clement
2. 29. Areos (USA)21/10 fav
3. 38. Zhayrem (FR)56/1
12:15 Prix De Reuilly (Maiden) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 11. Behesht (FR)3/5 favWon by a short head · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 27. Saraaba (IRE)43/10
3. 32. Paco Keed (FR)31/1
12:50 Prix Du Parc Monceau (Handicap) (4yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 17 ran
1. 113. Welfenkonig (GER)4/1 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Umberto Rispoli · T: M Delzangles
2. 216. Cape Bosco (IRE)19/2
3. 31. Bilge Kagan (IRE)109/10
1:20 Prix De L'Athenee (Conditions) (4yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 8 ran
1. 19. Baie D'Honneur (FR)Evens favWon by a neck · J: Ioritz Mendizabal · T: D De Watrigant
2. 25. Affaire Solitaire (IRE)101/10
3. 34. Gabella (FR)41/10
1:50 Prix Ernest Leroy (Conditions) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 19. Fate (FR)Evens favWon by half a length · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 21. Malki D'Aze (FR)138/10
3. 37. Descartes (GER)13/5
2:20 Prix De La Promenade Plantee (Conditions) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 13 ran
1. 15. Mambo Way (FR)61/10Won by half a length · J: Ronan Thomas · T: A Bonin
2. 29. Zigzag (FR)102/10
3. 313. Elabela (IRE)53/10
4. 811. Al Malek (FR)12/5 fav
2:50 Prix De Fausses Reposes (Claimer) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 12 ran
1. 17. Betty Lou (GER)31/10Won by 3 lengths · J: Andreas Helfenbein · T: Markus Klug
2. 211. Bookend (GB)13/2
3. 39. Fair Boss (IRE)168/10
4. 42. Mister Gibraltar (IRE)19/10 fav
3:20 Prix Du Parc Montsouris (Handicap) (4yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 19 ran
1. 14. Tianjin City (FR)141/10Won by a length · J: Ronan Thomas · T: A Bonin
2. 215. Peintre Francais (FR)34/1
3. 311. Grey Hawk (FR)35/1
4. 43. Chene Boppe (FR)23/5 fav

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

Pontefract Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

2:10 William Hill / British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (BOBIS Race) Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 13. Firgrove Bridge (IRE)9/1Won by half a length · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 29. Zeela (IRE)3/1
3. 35. Red Connect (GB)5/2 fav
2:45 totepool Supports The NRC/ Breeders Backing Racing EBF Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 6y · 7 ran
1. 14. Roseburg (IRE)5/4 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Luca Cumani
2. 26. Asteroidea (GB)100/1
3. 31. Express Himself (IRE)7/2
3:20 Betfred Supports The Nrc Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4y · 9 ran
1. 12. Correggio (GB)15/2Won by half a length · J: P J McDonald · T: Micky Hammond
2. 28. Dakota Canyon (IRE)11/1
3. 31. Shamaheart (IRE)16/1
4. 96. Dark Ocean (IRE)2/1 fav
3:55 Ladbrokes Mobile Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 6y · 5 ran
1. 11. Maven (GB)4/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Rachel Richardson · T: Tim Easterby
2. 26. Saltwater Creek (IRE)14/1
3. 32. A Star In My Eye (IRE)11/4
4. 54. Tender Emotion (GB)6/4 fav
4:25 Northern Racing College Handicap (BOBIS Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 6y · 6 ran
1. 15. Latenightrequest (GB)6/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Richard Fahey
2. 23. Mr Gallivanter (IRE)5/2
3. 32. God's Speed (IRE)16/1
4. 41. Dullingham (GB)13/8 fav
5:00 Coral.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 13. Shared Equity (GB)5/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Jedd O'Keeffe
2. 28. Smidgen (IRE)13/2
3. 31. Zain Zone (IRE)33/1
5:35 Go Racing In Yorkshire Future Stars Apprentice Handicap (round 3) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 6y · 7 ran
1. 13. Ever Fortune (USA)11/2Won by half a length · J: Megan Carberry · T: Brian Ellison
2. 21. Red Charmer (IRE)6/1
3. 37. Fisher (GB)13/8 fav

Pontefract racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Good To Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 28/1

3:40 Martinstown Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle (95-123) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 25 ran
1. 116. Master Oscar (IRE)14/1Won by half a length · J: Jody McGarvey · T: C Roche
2. 21. Flatfoot Boogie (FR)20/1
3. 324. Go Paddy Go (IRE)16/1
4. 525. Highbrow Blue (IRE)3/1 fav
4:20 Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 15. Le Vent D'antan (FR)3/1 jt-favWon by 6 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Liz Doyle
2. 23. Emperor Of Exmoor (IRE)16/1
3. 32. Cheltenian (FR)3/1 jt-fav
4:55 Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 3m · 9 ran
1. 12. Beat That (IRE)11/8 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 27. Don Poli (IRE)11/4
3. 34. Lots Of Memories (IRE)7/1
5:30 Bibby Financial Services Ireland Punchestown Gold Cup (Grade 1) Chase · 3m 1f · 9 ran
1. 12. Boston Bob (IRE)5/2 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. First Lieutenant (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Long Run (FR)6/1
6:05 Attheraces.com Champion I.N.H. Flat Race (Grade 1) NH Flat · 2m · 12 ran
1. 18. Shaneshill (IRE)5/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Mr J J Codd · T: W P Mullins
2. 29. Silver Concorde (GB)Evens fav
3. 311. Value At Risk (GB)25/1
6:40 Guinness Handicap Chase (Grade A) Chase · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 111. Orpheus Valley (IRE)28/1Won by half a length · J: A P Heskin · T: Thomas Gibney
2. 25. Competitive Edge (IRE)5/1 fav
3. 313. Pass The Hat (GB)11/2
7:15 O'Reilly Recruitment Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f · 18 ran
1. 13. Fletchers Flyer (IRE)9/2Won by half a length · J: Mr Derek O'Connor · T: Harry Fry
2. 210. Sub Lieutenant (IRE)9/1
3. 312. Totally Dominant (USA)7/2 fav

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 8/1

1:50 Quicksilverslots More Jackpots More Machines Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 13. Mishrif (USA)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Connor Beasley · T: J R Jenkins
2. 26. Midaz (GB)2/1 jt-fav
3. 34. Royal Holiday (IRE)2/1 jt-fav
2:20 Quicksilverslots Play From 10p To 2 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 14. Spring Bird (GB)9/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Adrian Nicholls · T: David Nicholls
2. 21. Cadeaux Pearl (GB)3/1
3. 38. Upper Lambourn (IRE)12/1
4. 53. China Excels (GB)9/4 fav
2:55 Quicksilverslots Play 500 Jackpot Rainbow Riches Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 13. Dalmarella Dancer (IRE)8/13 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: K R Burke
2. 25. Miss Lucy Jane (GB)4/1
3. 32. Puppet Theatre (IRE)10/1
3:30 Irish Ebf/quicksilverslots Open After 10pm Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 11. I'm The Won For U (IRE)1/3 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: David Barron
2. 22. Rita's Boy (IRE)9/2
3. 36. Rose Of Kiev (IRE)10/1
4:05 Quicksilverslots 1 To Win 500 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 14. It's All A Game (GB)3/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Connor Beasley · T: Richard Guest
2. 28. Sleet (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Black Geronimo (GB)9/2
4. 51. Mccarthy Mor (IRE)Evens fav
4:35 Quicksilverslots Play Your Favourite 500 Jackpot Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f · 7 ran
1. 13. Solarmaite (GB)11/4 favWon by 21 lengths · J: Philip Prince · T: Roy Bowring
2. 27. Excellent News (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Politbureau (GB)4/1
5:05 Quicksilverslots Fun On The High Street Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 12. Clubland (IRE)11/10 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Philip Prince · T: Roy Bowring
2. 21. Spitfire (GB)8/1
3. 33. Pull The Pin (IRE)7/2

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 52 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 favourites20 of 48 won41.7% · 48 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 £2.65Staked £48.00, returned £50.65 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerOrpheus Valley (IRE) 28/1The 6:40 Guinness Handicap Chase at Punchestown
Joint favourites2 of 8 won25.0% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	1	6	6	—
Bordeaux Le Bouscat	1	2	3	1 of 2 won
Brighton	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Cheltenham	4	7	7	—
Longchamp (FR)	4	8	8	—
Pontefract	2	7	7	—
Punchestown	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Southwell (AW)	4	6	7	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 30 April 2014?: 52 races across 8 meetings were run on 30 April 2014: Ascot (6 races), Bordeaux Le Bouscat (3 races), Brighton (7 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Pontefract (7 races), Punchestown (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Ascot, Brighton, Cheltenham, Pontefract and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Bordeaux Le Bouscat 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 30 April 2014?: Ascot: Soft (Turf); Bordeaux Le Bouscat: Very Soft; Brighton: Good (Turf); Cheltenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Pontefract: Good (Turf); Punchestown: Good To Yielding (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 30 April 2014?: Outright favourites won 20 of 48 on 30 April 2014 (41.7%); joint favourites won 2 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £48.00 and returned £50.65 — a profit of £2.65. 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 Orpheus Valley (IRE) at 28/1 in the 6:40 Guinness Handicap Chase at Punchestown.
What was the feature race on 30 April 2014?: The feature race was the 4:55 Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Beat That (IRE) (11/8F).
What time was the first race on 30 April 2014?: The first race was the 11:30 Prix Ucello at Bordeaux Le Bouscat; the last was the 8:20 Cheltenham Collection Ladies' Open Hunters' Chase at Cheltenham.