What horse racing was on 26 April 2016?

50 races across 7 meetings were run on 26 April 2016: Bath (7 races), Brighton (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Nottingham (7 races), Punchestown (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Bath, Brighton, Lingfield (AW), Nottingham and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Maisons-Laffitte (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 2016?

Bath: Good (Turf); Brighton: Good To Firm (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Good (Turf); Nottingham: Good To Soft (Turf); Punchestown: Good To Firm (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 26 April 2016?

Outright favourites won 15 of 43 on 26 April 2016 (34.9%); joint favourites won 3 of 15. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £43.00 and returned £38.30 — a loss of £4.70. 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 Saint Helena (IRE) at 66/1 in the 2:10 Roa/racing Post Owners Jackpot Handicap at Bath.

What was the feature race on 26 April 2016?

The feature race was the 4:20 Herald Champion Novice Hurdle (grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Don't Touch It (IRE) (16/1).

What time was the first race on 26 April 2016?

The first race was the 11:15 Prix Parade d'Amour at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 9:10 Emerys Builders Merchants Stoke & Telford Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Tuesday 26 April 2016

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50 races were run across 7 meetings on 26 April 2016: Bath, Brighton, Lingfield (AW), Maisons-Laffitte (FR), Nottingham, Punchestown and Wolverhampton (AW).

Bath Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 66/1

1:40 Wyvern Ices Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5y · 13 ran
1. 15. Ebbisham (IRE)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Jim Boyle
2. 23. Funny Oyster (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 38. Becca Campbell (IRE)16/1
2:10 Roa/racing Post Owners Jackpot Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5y · 15 ran
1. 16. Saint Helena (IRE)66/1Won by half a length · J: Philip Prince · T: Mark Gillard
2. 27. Knight Of The Air (GB)11/2 jt-fav
3. 314. Dovil's Duel (IRE)12/1
2:45 MJ Church Novice Median Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 11y · 8 ran
1. 16. Kreb's Cycle (IRE)1/2 favWon by a length · J: Pat Dobbs · T: Richard Hannon
2. 25. Havelock (IRE)11/2
3. 34. El Torito (IRE)20/1
3:20 Dribuild Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 46y · 7 ran
1. 13. Iftiraaq (IRE)3/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: George Baker · T: Seamus Durack
2. 24. Icebuster (GB)7/1
3. 32. Mountain Rescue (IRE)4/1
4. 41. Life Less Ordinary (IRE)2/1 fav
3:55 Royal Air Forces Association Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 46y · 11 ran
1. 113. Shabbah (IRE)11/4 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Ted Durcan · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 211. Gawdawpalin (IRE)8/1
3. 31. City Of Ideas (GB)9/2
4:30 Bloor Homes Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 144y · 12 ran
1. 12. Red Cardinal (IRE)5/2Won by a neck · J: Jamie Spencer · T: David Simcock
2. 29. Mawaany Machine (IRE)12/1
3. 37. Emperor Napoleon (GB)14/1
4. 410. Mazaz (IRE)6/5 fav
5:05 Parker Transport Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 144y · 13 ran
1. 14. Harry's Endeavour (GB)14/1Won by half a length · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Daniel Kubler
2. 212. Scarpeta (FR)11/2
3. 310. Smiley Bagel (IRE)10/3 fav

Bath racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 4 · Biggest winner 8/1

1:50 Veolia - Official Recycling Partner Novice Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 213y · 6 ran
1. 12. Sayesse (GB)8/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Charles Bishop · T: Mick Channon
2. 26. Masquerade Bling (IRE)50/1
3. 33. Sheila's Lad (IRE)5/2
4. 64. Nile Empress (GB)2/1 fav
2:20 Brighton&Hove Buses - Official Transport Partner Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 214y · 11 ran
1. 15. Fairy Mist (IRE)13/2Won by a head · J: William Carson · T: John Bridger
2. 26. Stanlow (GB)12/1
3. 34. Lutine Charlie (IRE)8/1
4. 51. Fitzwilliam (GB)2/1 fav
2:55 Ebf Stallions Breeding Winners Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 1f 209y · 4 ran
1. 11. Tears of The Sun (GB)5/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: Clive Cox
2. 23. Victoria Pollard (GB)9/2
3. 32. Southern Storm (IRE)5/2
3:30 Harringtons Lettings - Official Grandstand Sponsor Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 59y · 5 ran
1. 13. King Crimson (GB)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Charles Bishop · T: Mick Channon
2. 25. Major Pusey (GB)3/1 jt-fav
3. 31. Lady Kyllar (GB)3/1 jt-fav
4:05 Streamline Taxis - Official Transport Partner Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 213y · 7 ran
1. 13. Nag's Wag (IRE)4/1 jt-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Martin Harley · T: George Baker
2. 25. Strictly Carter (GB)5/1
3. 32. Born To Finish (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
4:40 Frosts Cars - Official Ladies Day Partner Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 209y · 7 ran
1. 13. Good Luck Charm (GB)7/2 co-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Hector Crouch · T: Gary Moore
2. 21. Sarmadee (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Snappy Guest (GB)7/2 co-fav
5:15 L&S Printing - Official Print Partner Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 209y · 8 ran
1. 17. Ifan (IRE)10/3 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Mitch Godwin · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 23. Lord Of The Storm (GB)7/1
3. 36. Les Gar Gan (IRE)4/1

Brighton racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 6/1

4:35 Oxted Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 14 ran
1. 11. Bamako Du Chatelet (FR)11/10 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: James Doyle · T: Ian Williams
2. 23. Sudden Wish (IRE)12/1
3. 310. Dynamo (IRE)10/1
5:10 Happy Birthday Andrew Perkins EBF Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 6y · 6 ran
1. 12. Kananee (USA)13/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: James Doyle · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 23. Monks Stand (USA)8/1
3. 31. Decadent Times (IRE)9/4
5:40 Happy 21st Birthday Oliver Boyd Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1y · 8 ran
1. 16. Royal Reserve (GB)6/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Martin Dwyer · T: William Muir
2. 22. Ilzam (IRE)5/1
3. 31. D'niro (IRE)9/4 fav
6:15 Download Our Iphone App Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 5 ran
1. 15. Bridge Of Sighs (GB)9/4Won by 1½ lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: Martin Smith
2. 22. I'm Harry (GB)2/1 fav
3. 33. Heezararity (GB)5/1
6:50 Dorman Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f 1y · 6 ran
1. 13. Mr Bossy Boots (IRE)6/1Won by a length · J: Patrick O'Donnell · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 24. Goring (GER)8/1
3. 31. Shyron (GB)7/4 fav
7:25 Trackside Restaurant Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 6y · 8 ran
1. 11. Aragon Knight (GB)6/1Won by a neck · J: Hector Crouch · T: Heather Main
2. 24. Verne Castle (GB)3/1 jt-fav
3. 33. Teajan (IRE)3/1 jt-fav
7:55 Chris Harris Birthday Celebrations Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 1y · 4 ran
1. 14. Baileys Mirage (FR)8/11 favWon by half a length · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Chris Dwyer
2. 21. First Experience (GB)4/1
3. 32. Binky Blue (IRE)4/1

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Maisons-Laffitte (FR) Good · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 41/5

11:15 Prix Parade d'Amour (Maiden) (Unraced 3yo Fillies) (Round) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 11 ran
1. 12. Dourdana (FR)11/5 favWon by a neck · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 21. Grand Jete (GB)13/5
3. 39. Carosamel (IRE)19/1
11:45 Prix Pas de Deux (Maiden) (Unraced 3yo Colts & Geldings) (Round) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 10 ran
1. 11. Al Erayg (IRE)13/10 favWon by a neck · J: Gregory Benoist · T: F-H Graffard
2. 27. Repercussion (GB)59/10
3. 34. Spring Bok (FR)76/10
12:15 Prix de Rueil (Claimer) (2yo) (Turf) Flat · 5f · 10 ran
1. 19. Decapulse (IRE)14/5Won by a head · J: Cristian Demuro · T: J-V Toux
2. 210. Tawaret (FR)23/10 fav
3. 34. Rainbow Black (GB)32/5
12:47 Prix d'Auxerre (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 14 ran
1. 11. Eos Quercus (IRE)41/5Won by a neck · J: Alexandre Roussel · T: N Leenders
2. 23. Polo (GER)19/5 fav
3. 314. Bunook (GB)27/1
1:20 Prix Servanne () (3yo+) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 7 ran
1. 14. Love Spirit (GB)41/10Won by a length · J: Pierre-Charles Boudot · T: J Baudron
2. 25. Finsbury Square (IRE)8/5 fav
3. 33. Ride Like The Wind (IRE)51/10
1:50 Prix Magister (Conditions) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m2½f · 9 ran
1. 17. Sally For Me (FR)4/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: J-P-J Dubois
2. 23. Redcold (FR)9/10 fav
3. 38. Fleur D'Ipanema (FR)23/5
2:20 Prix de la Genevraye (Handicap) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 11 ran
1. 16. Glade (GB)16/5Won by a head · J: Julien Auge · T: C Ferland
2. 23. Calajani (FR)83/10
3. 31. Beau Valley (GB)15/1
4. 42. Acerbo (GER)14/5 fav
2:55 Prix de Troyes (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 19. Mauny (FR)56/10Won by a head · J: Fabien Lefebvre · T: Mlle A Voraz
2. 21. Tottebourg (FR)14/5 fav
3. 37. Missing Ones (FR)33/10

Maisons-Laffitte racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:00 32Red 10 Free Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 75y · 8 ran
1. 18. Siri (GB)9/1Won by a nose · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Mick Channon
2. 23. High Draw (FR)2/1
3. 31. Archimento (GB)11/8 fav
2:35 32Red On The App Store Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 75y · 7 ran
1. 11. Berkeley Vale (GB)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Roger Teal
2. 27. Mr Pickwick (GB)7/2
3. 34. Lulani (IRE)7/2
4. 43. Belle Travers (GB)15/8 fav
3:05 32Red EBF Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 75y · 9 ran
1. 18. Miss Van Gogh (GB)12/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 26. Ghinia (IRE)5/1
3. 32. What Say You (IRE)16/1
4. 69. Lavetta (GB)3/1 fav
3:35 32RedSport.com Fillies' Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 50y · 9 ran
1. 16. Mirsaalah (GB)6/1Won by a nose · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: James Tate
2. 22. The Black Princess (FR)4/9 fav
3. 31. Norse Magic (GB)12/1
4:10 32RedSport.com Fillies' Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 50y · 8 ran
1. 15. Daisy Bere (FR)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Joey Haynes · T: K R Burke
2. 26. Zeehan (GB)7/2
3. 34. Genuine Approval (IRE)10/1
4. 42. Angel Grace (IRE)9/4 fav
4:45 32Red.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f 15y · 11 ran
1. 18. Maoi Chinn Tire (IRE)16/1Won by half a length · J: Tom Queally · T: Jennie Candlish
2. 25. Desdichado (GB)9/2
3. 311. Hurry Home Poppa (IRE)7/1
4. 87. Paddys Runner (GB)3/1 fav
5:20 32Red Casino Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 13y · 6 ran
1. 12. Evangelical (GB)11/10 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Adam McNamara · T: Richard Fahey
2. 21. First Bombardment (GB)10/3
3. 34. Hot Stuff (GB)8/1

Nottingham racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

3:40 Kildare Hunt Club Fr Sean Breen Memorial Chase For The Ladies Perpetual Cup Chase · 3m · 9 ran
1. 19. Wish Ye Didnt (IRE)5/4 favWon by 9½ lengths · J: Ms N Carberry · T: E Bolger
2. 22. Enniskillen (IRE)10/1
3. 310. Strangford Lough (IRE)2/1
4:20 Herald Champion Novice Hurdle (grade 1) Hurdle · 2m · 6 ran
1. 14. Don't Touch It (IRE)16/1Won by half a length · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 25. Petit Mouchoir (FR)11/2
3. 32. Brain Power (IRE)20/1
4. 46. Yorkhill (IRE)4/9 fav
4:55 Killashee Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) Hurdle · 2m · 21 ran
1. 114. Tempo Mac (IRE)25/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: L P Dempsey · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 217. Ancient Sands (IRE)7/1
3. 321. To Choose (IRE)25/1
4. 89. Automated (GB)5/1 fav
5:30 Boylesports Champion Chase (Grade 1) Chase · 2m · 7 ran
1. 14. God's Own (IRE)9/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Tom George
2. 28. Vautour (FR)4/9 fav
3. 35. Simonsig (GB)6/1
6:05 Goffs Land Rover Bumper Flat · 2m · 16 ran
1. 15. Coeur De Lion (FR)22/1Won by half a length · J: Mr B O'Neill · T: Robert Tyner
2. 211. Jenkins (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 313. Moulin A Vent (GB)12/1
6:40 Growise Champion Novice Chase (grade 1) Chase · 3m 1f · 9 ran
1. 18. Zabana (IRE)7/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Andrew Lynch
2. 23. Outlander (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 37. Sub Lieutenant (IRE)20/1
7:15 Donohue Marquees Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 17 ran
1. 15. Cilaos Emery (FR)10/3 favWon by half a length · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 212. Someday (GB)9/2
3. 33. Blairs Cove (GB)9/1

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 12/1

5:55 Quilter Cheviot Supporting Perry Rda Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 103y · 8 ran
1. 13. Mr Red Clubs (IRE)2/1 favWon by a neck · J: George Buckell · T: Michael Appleby
2. 21. Omotesando (GB)7/1
3. 32. All You (IRE)5/2
6:30 Persimmon Homes Community Champions Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 216y · 8 ran
1. 13. Red Artist (GB)12/1Won by a neck · J: Royston Ffrench · T: Simon Crisford
2. 25. King Cole (USA)2/1
3. 34. Curtain Call (GB)25/1
4. 52. Parkour (IRE)13/8 fav
7:05 Grainlink Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 32y · 6 ran
1. 11. Broughtons Fancy (GB)10/3Won by a short head · J: Noel Garbutt · T: David Evans
2. 23. Sea Of Uncertainty (GB)9/2
3. 35. Sunbaked (IRE)9/4 jt-fav
7:40 Nfu Mutual Bridgnorth Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 7 ran
1. 12. Hakam (USA)4/9 favWon by half a length · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Charles Hills
2. 27. Madame Butterfly (IRE)7/2
3. 34. Mickey Haller (IRE)5/1
8:10 Berrys Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 2m 119y · 3 ran
1. 13. Zakatal (GB)11/8 jt-favWon by 17 lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Rebecca Menzies
2. 25. Yorkindred Spirit (GB)3/1
3. 34. Topaling (GB)11/8 jt-fav
8:40 Jewson Timber & Building Supplies Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 7 ran
1. 17. White Poppy (IRE)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Andrew Balding
2. 24. Rebel Cause (IRE)20/1
3. 32. Knights Table (GB)10/11 fav
9:10 Emerys Builders Merchants Stoke & Telford Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 11 ran
1. 110. Therthaar (GB)2/5 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Shane Gray · T: Ismail Mohammed
2. 27. Citisonsmith (IRE)66/1
3. 33. Little Choosey (GB)12/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 50 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 favourites15 of 43 won34.9% · 43 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 £4.70Staked £43.00, returned £38.30 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSaint Helena (IRE) 66/1The 2:10 Roa/racing Post Owners Jackpot Handicap at Bath
Joint favourites3 of 15 won20.0% · 7 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Bath	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Brighton	2	4	7	2 of 7 won
Lingfield (AW)	3	6	7	0 of 2 won
Maisons-Laffitte (FR)	2	8	8	—
Nottingham	1	7	7	—
Punchestown	2	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	3	5	7	1 of 4 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 26 April 2016?: 50 races across 7 meetings were run on 26 April 2016: Bath (7 races), Brighton (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Nottingham (7 races), Punchestown (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Bath, Brighton, Lingfield (AW), Nottingham and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Maisons-Laffitte (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 2016?: Bath: Good (Turf); Brighton: Good To Firm (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Good (Turf); Nottingham: Good To Soft (Turf); Punchestown: Good To Firm (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 26 April 2016?: Outright favourites won 15 of 43 on 26 April 2016 (34.9%); joint favourites won 3 of 15. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £43.00 and returned £38.30 — a loss of £4.70. 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 Saint Helena (IRE) at 66/1 in the 2:10 Roa/racing Post Owners Jackpot Handicap at Bath.
What was the feature race on 26 April 2016?: The feature race was the 4:20 Herald Champion Novice Hurdle (grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Don't Touch It (IRE) (16/1).
What time was the first race on 26 April 2016?: The first race was the 11:15 Prix Parade d'Amour at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 9:10 Emerys Builders Merchants Stoke & Telford Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).