What horse racing was on 18 April 2015?

57 races across 9 meetings were run on 18 April 2015: Ayr (8 races), Bangor-on-Dee (7 races), Chateaubriant (FR) (3 races), Compiegne (2 races), Navan (7 races), Newbury (8 races), Nottingham (7 races), Thirsk (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Ayr, Bangor-on-Dee, Newbury, Nottingham, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Chateaubriant (FR) and Compiegne in France; Navan 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 18 April 2015?

Ayr: Good (Turf); Bangor-on-Dee: Good (Turf); Chateaubriant (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Compiegne: Very Soft; Navan: Yielding (Turf); Newbury: Good To Firm (Turf); Nottingham: Good To Firm (Turf); Thirsk: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 18 April 2015?

Outright favourites won 16 of 51 on 18 April 2015 (31.4%); joint favourites won 4 of 12. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £51.00 and returned £45.94 — a loss of £5.06. 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 My Pepette (FR) at 26/1 in the 11:45 Prix Riverman at Chateaubriant (FR).

What was the feature race on 18 April 2015?

The feature race was the 2:35 QTS Scottish Champion Hurdle (Grade 2 Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) at Ayr, won by Cheltenian (FR) (10/1).

What time was the first race on 18 April 2015?

The first race was the 11:45 Prix Riverman at Chateaubriant (FR); the last was the 9:10 toteexacta Pick The 1,2 Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 18 April 2015

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57 races were run across 9 meetings on 18 April 2015: Ayr, Bangor-on-Dee, Chateaubriant (FR), Compiegne, Navan, Newbury, Nottingham, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW).

Ayr Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

1:25 Weatherbys Private Banking Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 1f · 7 ran
1. 11. Puffin Billy (IRE)7/2Won by a neck · J: Leighton Aspell · T: Oliver Sherwood
2. 23. The Last Samuri (IRE)11/5 fav
3. 35. Final Assault (IRE)7/1
2:00 Jordan Electrics Ltd Future Champion Novices' Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f 110y · 5 ran
1. 16. Top Gamble (IRE)3/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Richard Lee
2. 23. Seventh Sky (GER)4/1
3. 35. Solar Impulse (FR)5/1
4. F2. Oscar Rock (IRE) · fell11/8 fav
2:35 QTS Scottish Champion Hurdle (Grade 2 Limited Handicap) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 15. Cheltenian (FR)10/1Won by a neck · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 24. Sign Of A Victory (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 312. Ifandbutwhynot (IRE)20/1
3:10 Scotty Brand Handicap Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 12. Duke Of Navan (IRE)7/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Brian Harding · T: Nicky Richards
2. 23. Yorkist (IRE)15/2
3. 36. Strongpoint (IRE)9/2
4. 45. Le Bacardy (FR)3/1 fav
3:45 Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Chase · Class 1 · 4m 110y · 29 ran
1. 121. Wayward Prince (GB)25/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Robert Dunne · T: Hilary Parrott
2. 25. Goonyella (IRE)16/1
3. 324. Benbens (IRE)33/1
4. 615. Broadway Buffalo (IRE)9/1 fav
4:25 Ayrshire Hospice Making Today Matter Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 5f 110y · 8 ran
1. 15. Rascal (IRE)3/1 favWon by half a length · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 22. Gilt Shadow (IRE)7/2
3. 31. Upsilon Bleu (FR)4/1
4:55 Dawn Homes Ayrshire Favourites Racing Excellence 'Hands And Heels' Finale Handicap Hurdle (Conditional/Amateur) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 9 ran
1. 16. Avidity (GB)7/2 jt-favWon by 3 lengths · J: Dale Irving · T: James Ewart
2. 24. Midnight Game (GB)16/1
3. 35. Street Entertainer (IRE)8/1
5:30 J V Scaffolding Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 3 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 14. William Henry (IRE)5/6 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 25. Sir Will (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Oscar Blue (IRE)10/1

Ayr racecourse statistics →

Bangor-on-Dee Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 17/2

1:50 Wrexham Lager Beer Company Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m · 8 ran
1. 14. Imagine The Chat (GB)5/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Richie McLernon · T: Rebecca Curtis
2. 22. Echo Springs (GB)9/2
3. 33. Fiveeightsaccount (IRE)20/1
4. F6. Powerstown Dreams (IRE) · fell8/13 fav
2:25 Wrexham Lager Export Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 13. Bay Fortuna (GB)15/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Dave Crosse · T: Mark Usher
2. 26. Dr Darcey (GB)25/1
3. 32. Daring Indian (GB)16/1
4. 64. Kilkenny Kim (IRE)10/3 fav
3:00 Wrexham Lager Export Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 17. Pennies And Pounds (GB)7/1Won by 22 lengths · J: Mark Grant · T: Julian Smith
2. 22. Truckers Highway (IRE)11/2
3. 35. Irish Octave (IRE)16/1
4. 53. Dan's Quest (GB)5/2 fav
3:35 Wrexham Lager Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 7 ran
1. 17. Harris (IRE)7/2 jt-favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Jonathan England · T: Alan Brown
2. 26. Mission Complete (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Askamore Darsi (IRE)9/2
4:10 Wrexham Lager Original Brew Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 11 ran
1. 18. Mighty Minnie (GB)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Henry Daly
2. 22. Sealous Scout (IRE)12/1
3. 39. Allbarnone (GB)7/1
4. 43. Hollow Tree (GB)4/1 fav
4:45 Wrexham Lager Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 7 ran
1. 17. Gray Hession (IRE)17/2Won by 10 lengths · J: Richie McLernon · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 21. Bearly Legal (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 32. Steel Summit (IRE)6/1
5:20 Wrexham Lager Standard NH Flat Race (Conditional Jockeys And Amateur Riders) NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 12 ran
1. 15. Monkhouse (IRE)4/1Won by half a length · J: Tom Bellamy · T: Kim Bailey
2. 27. Road To Rome (IRE)50/1
3. 38. Bendomingo (IRE)28/1
4. 911. Good Idea (IRE)11/8 fav

Bangor-on-Dee racecourse statistics →

Chateaubriant (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 3 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 3 · Biggest winner 26/1

11:45 Prix Riverman (Maiden) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 14. My Pepette (FR)26/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Gabriel Le Devehat · T: J Boisnard
2. 22. Vassal (GB)11/10 fav
3. 36. Plaisir D'Amour (FR)54/10
12:45 Prix Claude Rouget (Conditions) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 16. Chika Dream (FR)3/1Won by half a length · J: Arnaud Bourgeais · T: N Leenders
2. 22. Speed Road (FR)43/10
3. 33. Snap Call (GB)134/10
4. 98. Lingolana (IRE)29/10 fav
1:15 Prix Claude Gauthier (Maiden) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 5f · 9 ran
1. 12. Wolfcatcher (IRE)19/10 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: A Fabre
2. 26. Gaius Caesar (FR)4/1
3. 39. Zillino (FR)249/10

Chateaubriant racecourse statistics →

Compiegne Very Soft · 2 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 2 · Biggest winner 18/1

5:25 Prix General de Saint Didier (Chase) (Turf) Chase · 2m 5f · 1 ran
1. 1United Park (FR)19/10 favJ: Arnaud Duchene · T: G Macaire
6:25 Prix du Commandant Bossut (Chase) (Turf) Chase · 2m1½f · 7 ran
1. 1Couleur Bernebeau (FR)18/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Regis Schmidlin · T: F-M Cottin
2. 2Kilda Six (FR)43/10
3. 3Green Paradise (GB)11/2
4. 7Parc Monceau (FR)5/2 fav

Compiegne racecourse statistics →

Navan Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:20 Navan Welcomes Owners Today Handicap (47-70) Flat · 5f 182y · 20 ran
1. 114. Mr Bounty (GB)14/1Won by a nose · J: Shane B Kelly · T: M D O'Callaghan
2. 219. Lady Ranger (IRE)9/1
3. 310. Battleroftheboyne (IRE)6/1 fav
2:55 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Fillies Maiden Flat · 5f · 8 ran
1. 11. Bebhinn (USA)11/8 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Chris Hayes · T: Kevin Prendergast
2. 28. Special Focus (IRE)9/1
3. 32. Californiadreaming (IRE)7/2
3:30 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Salsabil Stakes (Fillies' Listed) Flat · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 12. Bocca Baciata (IRE)5/2 jt-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Fran Berry · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 29. Pleascach (IRE)3/1
3. 35. Diamondsandrubies (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
4:05 Come To The Family Day May 17th Handicap Flat · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 14. Curvy (GB)5/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Wayne Lordan · T: David Wachman
2. 21. Ringside Humour (IRE)Evens fav
3. 35. Acid (GB)8/1
4:40 Seamus McCarville 20th Anniversary Memorial Handicap Flat · 1m 5f · 17 ran
1. 110. Madeira Classic (IRE)7/2 jt-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Fran Berry · T: C Roche
2. 213. Annagh Haven (IRE)20/1
3. 311. Black Spot On (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
5:15 20 Family Ticket For May 17th Family Day Fillies Maiden Flat · 1m · 16 ran
1. 110. Fluff (IRE)2/1Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: A P O'Brien
2. 213. Natural Woman (IRE)12/1
3. 316. Terracotta (IRE)20/1
4. 79. Chinese Light (IRE)7/4 fav
5:45 Kilberry (C & G) Maiden Flat · 1m · 9 ran
1. 15. In My Pocket (IRE)8/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Declan McDonogh · T: John M Oxx
2. 22. Cenotaph (USA)15/8 fav
3. 36. Just Be Lucky (IRE)9/4

Navan racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 16/1

1:15 Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 6y · 17 ran
1. 14. Mahsoob (GB)3/1 favWon by a neck · J: Paul Hanagan · T: John Gosden
2. 26. Nancy From Nairobi (GB)14/1
3. 314. Field Of Fame (GB)13/2
1:45 Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes (Registered As The John Porter Stakes) (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f 5y · 8 ran
1. 12. Arab Spring (IRE)11/4Won by a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 21. Pether's Moon (IRE)10/1
3. 36. Romsdal (GB)13/8 fav
2:15 Dubai Duty Free Stakes (Registered As The Fred Darling Stakes) (Fillies' Group 3) (Str) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 18. Redstart (GB)12/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Pat Dobbs · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 23. Jellicle Ball (IRE)11/4
3. 313. Tiggy Wiggy (IRE)11/10 fav
2:50 Aon Greenham Stakes (Group 3) (Str) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 18. Muhaarar (GB)16/1Won by a neck · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Charles Hills
2. 24. Estidhkaar (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Ivawood (IRE)13/8 fav
3:25 Be Wiser Insurance Spring Cup (Handicap) (Str) Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 22 ran
1. 110. Ayaar (IRE)7/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Luca Cumani
2. 25. Spark Plug (IRE)16/1
3. 36. Big Baz (IRE)12/1
4. 1312. Buckstay (IRE)13/2 fav
4:00 Al Basti Equiworld Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f 5y · 11 ran
1. 17. Mr Singh (GB)9/4 favWon by a neck · J: Frankie Dettori · T: John Gosden
2. 29. Scottish (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Fabricate (GB)18/1
4:35 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Maiden Stakes (Div 1) (Str) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 15 ran
1. 17. Intilaaq (USA)9/4Won by 8 lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Roger Varian
2. 28. Keble (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 31. Chief Spirit (GB)20/1
5:10 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Maiden Stakes (Div 2) (Str) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 112. Sahaafy (USA)6/1Won by a length · J: Paul Hanagan · T: B W Hills
2. 22. Druids Ridge (GB)5/1
3. 36. Laurence (GB)10/1
4. 414. Wheat Sheaf (GB)13/8 fav

Newbury racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

4:50 Watch RacingUK On Sky Channel 432 Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 13y · 7 ran
1. 16. Sir Dudley (IRE)10/1Won by a neck · J: P J McDonald · T: James Given
2. 23. Raj To Riches (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 34. Riflescope (IRE)6/1
5:25 Most Reliable Bet DG Taxis Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 50y · 5 ran
1. 17. Shalabina (GB)6/5 favWon by a short head · J: David Nolan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 21. North America (GB)6/4
3. 36. Orange Bloom (GB)16/1
5:55 Download RacingUK iPad App Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 50y · 8 ran
1. 110. Hubertas (GB)4/1Won by a head · J: Phillip Makin · T: John Quinn
2. 25. Joshua Potman (IRE)11/2
3. 31. Lahayeb (GB)9/4 fav
6:25 Racing UK Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 75y · 11 ran
1. 112. Stardrifter (GB)12/1Won by half a length · J: Sammy Jo Bell · T: Richard Fahey
2. 27. Munfarrid (GB)14/1
3. 34. Second Wave (IRE)2/1 fav
6:55 St Anns Advice Centre Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 13y · 7 ran
1. 11. Flicka's Boy (GB)7/2Won by half a length · J: Barry McHugh · T: Tony Coyle
2. 26. Foxtrot Knight (GB)4/1
3. 33. Ocean Sheridan (IRE)7/2
4. 42. Charlie Lad (GB)3/1 fav
7:25 Midlands Property Auctions Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 13y · 10 ran
1. 19. Dancing Maite (GB)7/1Won by a neck · J: Nathan Alison · T: Roy Bowring
2. 21. Roy's Legacy (GB)5/1 jt-fav
3. 310. Ecliptic Sunrise (GB)6/1
7:55 Nottingham Interactive Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6f 15y · 8 ran
1. 14. Galileano (IRE)15/8 favWon by a length · J: Daniel Muscutt · T: Marco Botti
2. 22. Cosmic Statesman (GB)2/1
3. 39. Egmont (GB)25/1

Nottingham racecourse statistics →

Thirsk Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:10 thirskracecourse.net For Discounted Tickets Online Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 15 ran
1. 12. Birdman (IRE)9/2 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: David O'Meara
2. 28. Old Man Clegg (GB)5/1
3. 316. Whispered Times (USA)14/1
2:45 Racing UK 1 Price 3 Devices Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 18. Excilly (GB)Evens favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Kieren Fallon · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 24. Eastern Racer (IRE)7/2
3. 32. Cadeaux (GB)5/1
3:20 Yorkshire Outdoors Adventure Experiences Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 13. One Word More (IRE)14/1Won by half a length · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 25. So Beloved (GB)11/4 fav
3. 38. Whozthecat (IRE)33/1
3:55 ebfstallions.com Michael Foster Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 3 ran
1. 14. Heaven's Guest (IRE)Evens favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Richard Fahey
2. 22. Balty Boys (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Patentar (FR)6/4
4:30 Constant Security Services Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 13. Kelinni (IRE)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Amy Ryan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 25. Manhattan Swing (IRE)20/1
3. 31. Elidor (GB)11/4 fav
5:05 Join The Racing UK Club Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 14. Among Angels (GB)16/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Nathan Evans · T: Michael Easterby
2. 25. Northgate Lad (IRE)12/1
3. 310. Bowson Fred (GB)14/1
5:40 Thirsk Races Next Saturday 2nd May Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 12. Meshardal (GER)11/4 favWon by a neck · J: James Sullivan · T: Ruth Carr
2. 28. Orbit The Moon (IRE)7/1
3. 310. Rodrigo De Torres (GB)6/1
6:15 Thirsk Races Next Saturday 2nd May Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 15. Clubland (IRE)9/4 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Kieren Fallon · T: Roy Bowring
2. 28. Indego Blues (GB)10/1
3. 33. Bashiba (IRE)18/1

Thirsk racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 18/1

6:10 Bet toteplacepot On All UK Meetings Amateur Riders' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 13 ran
1. 11. Jubilee Brig (GB)11/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Miss Brodie Hampson · T: Sean Curran
2. 211. Excellent Aim (GB)20/1
3. 37. Give Us A Belle (IRE)9/1
4. 53. Top Offer (GB)4/1 fav
6:40 totescoop6 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 216y · 8 ran
1. 16. Perfect Bounty (GB)11/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Megan Nicholls · T: Clive Cox
2. 22. Laura B (GB)4/1
3. 34. Baileys Pursuit (GB)20/1
4. 41. Excelling Oscar (IRE)Evens fav
7:10 Totequadpot Four Places In Four Races Classified Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 4 ran
1. 11. Al Muheer (IRE)4/5 favWon by a head · J: Paddy Vaughan · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 23. Foxcover (IRE)7/2
3. 32. Club House (IRE)11/4
7:40 Try A totequickpick Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 7 ran
1. 15. Argaki (IRE)7/2Won by a nose · J: J F Egan · T: Keith Dalgleish
2. 26. Toymaker (GB)9/1
3. 32. Ze King (GB)2/1 fav
8:10 totetrifecta Pick The 1,2,3 Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 50y · 4 ran
1. 13. Altaayil (IRE)3/10 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 22. Smart Motive (GB)9/1
3. 31. Apterix (FR)9/2
8:40 toteswinger Three Chances To Win Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 50y · 12 ran
1. 17. Nolecce (GB)18/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Rob Hornby · T: Tony Forbes
2. 26. Oly'roccs (IRE)11/2
3. 310. My Anchor (GB)12/1
4. 71. Ninepointsixthree (GB)9/4 fav
9:10 toteexacta Pick The 1,2 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 103y · 7 ran
1. 11. Taro Tywod (IRE)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Cam Hardie · T: Mark Brisbourne
2. 26. Celtic Artisan (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Swift Cedar (IRE)3/1
4. 55. Moulin Rouge (DEN)5/2 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 57 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 51 won31.4% · 51 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 £5.06Staked £51.00, returned £45.94 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMy Pepette (FR) 26/1The 11:45 Prix Riverman at Chateaubriant (FR)
Joint favourites4 of 12 won33.3% · 6 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ayr	2	7	8	1 of 2 won
Bangor-on-Dee	0	6	7	1 of 2 won
Chateaubriant (FR)	1	3	3	—
Compiegne	1	2	2	—
Navan	1	5	7	2 of 4 won
Newbury	2	8	8	—
Nottingham	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Thirsk	5	7	8	0 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	2	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 18 April 2015?: 57 races across 9 meetings were run on 18 April 2015: Ayr (8 races), Bangor-on-Dee (7 races), Chateaubriant (FR) (3 races), Compiegne (2 races), Navan (7 races), Newbury (8 races), Nottingham (7 races), Thirsk (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Ayr, Bangor-on-Dee, Newbury, Nottingham, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Chateaubriant (FR) and Compiegne in France; Navan 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 18 April 2015?: Ayr: Good (Turf); Bangor-on-Dee: Good (Turf); Chateaubriant (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Compiegne: Very Soft; Navan: Yielding (Turf); Newbury: Good To Firm (Turf); Nottingham: Good To Firm (Turf); Thirsk: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 18 April 2015?: Outright favourites won 16 of 51 on 18 April 2015 (31.4%); joint favourites won 4 of 12. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £51.00 and returned £45.94 — a loss of £5.06. 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 My Pepette (FR) at 26/1 in the 11:45 Prix Riverman at Chateaubriant (FR).
What was the feature race on 18 April 2015?: The feature race was the 2:35 QTS Scottish Champion Hurdle (Grade 2 Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) at Ayr, won by Cheltenian (FR) (10/1).
What time was the first race on 18 April 2015?: The first race was the 11:45 Prix Riverman at Chateaubriant (FR); the last was the 9:10 toteexacta Pick The 1,2 Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).