What horse racing was on 7 April 2017?

45 races across 7 meetings were run on 7 April 2017: Aintree (7 races), Dundalk (AW) (7 races), Kempton (AW) (8 races), Leicester (7 races), Lyon Parilly (1 race), Sedgefield (7 races) and Wexford (8 races). That is Aintree, Kempton (AW), Leicester and Sedgefield in Great Britain; Dundalk (AW) and Wexford in Ireland; Lyon Parilly in France. 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 7 April 2017?

Aintree: Good (Turf); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Leicester: Good (Turf); Lyon Parilly: Good; Sedgefield: Good (Turf); Wexford: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 7 April 2017?

Outright favourites won 7 of 37 on 7 April 2017 (18.9%); joint favourites won 2 of 17. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £37.00 and returned £24.63 — a loss of £12.37. 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 Ultragold (FR) at 50/1 in the 4:05 Randox Health Topham Handicap Chase at Aintree.

What was the feature race on 7 April 2017?

The feature race was the 2:20 Crabbie's Top Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Aintree, won by Pingshou (IRE) (16/1).

What time was the first race on 7 April 2017?

The first race was the 12:00 Prix Du Parc Locmaria at Lyon Parilly; the last was the 9:15 racinguk.com/hd Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 7 April 2017

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45 races were run across 7 meetings on 7 April 2017: Aintree, Dundalk (AW), Kempton (AW), Leicester, Lyon Parilly, Sedgefield and Wexford.

Aintree Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 4 · Biggest winner 50/1

1:40 Alder Hey Children's Charity Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 22 ran
1. 17. Rather Be (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: Jeremiah McGrath · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 216. Dream Berry (FR)8/1 co-fav
3. 38. Geordie Des Champs (IRE)12/1
2:20 Crabbie's Top Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 103y · 9 ran
1. 17. Pingshou (IRE)16/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 26. Mount Mews (IRE)9/4 jt-fav
3. 39. The Unit (IRE)7/1
2:50 Betway Mildmay Novices' Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 210y · 5 ran
1. 13. Might Bite (IRE)8/13 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 25. Whisper (FR)9/4
3. 34. Virgilio (FR)14/1
3:25 JLT Melling Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 3f 200y · 9 ran
1. 11. Fox Norton (FR)4/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 26. Sub Lieutenant (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 38. Traffic Fluide (FR)14/1
4:05 Randox Health Topham Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (National Course) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 5f 19y · 29 ran
1. 117. Ultragold (FR)50/1Won by a length · J: Harry Cobden · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 222. Katnap (FR)22/1
3. 328. Portrait King (IRE)66/1
4:40 Doom Bar Sefton Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m 149y · 11 ran
1. 111. The Worlds End (IRE)3/1Won by half a length · J: A P Heskin · T: Tom George
2. 22. Beyond Conceit (IRE)9/1
3. 34. Debece (GB)11/1
4. 43. Constantine Bay (GB)11/4 fav
5:15 Weatherbys Private Bank Standard Open NH Flat Race (Grade 2) NH Flat · Class 1 · 2m 209y · 19 ran
1. 110. Lalor (GER)33/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Richard Woollacott
2. 27. Enniscoffey Oscar (IRE)18/1
3. 315. Western Ryder (IRE)6/1
4. 92. Black Op (IRE)10/3 fav

Aintree racecourse statistics →

Dundalk (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

5:55 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Median Auction Maiden (Plus 10) Flat · 5f · 8 ran
1. 18. Sirici (IRE)13/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Killian Hennessy · T: J A Stack
2. 24. Spirit Power (GB)7/1
3. 31. Pak Army (IRE)33/1
4. 43. Royal Diplomat (IRE)11/10 fav
6:25 Make Your Good Friday Great At Dundalk Stadium Handicap Flat · 5f · 7 ran
1. 12. Oneoveryou (IRE)9/4 jt-favWon by a neck · J: Conor Hoban · T: S J Mahon
2. 28. Mo Henry (GB)14/1
3. 37. Catwilldo (IRE)33/1
6:55 Kingbet Handicap (45-65) Flat · 2m · 14 ran
1. 110. Repare Mon (IRE)4/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Sean Davis · T: Thomas Mullins
2. 214. Marino Marvel (IRE)5/1
3. 33. My Manekineko (GB)5/2 fav
7:25 Dundalk Business Club 2017 Maiden Flat · 1m · 12 ran
1. 15. Saafarr (GB)11/4Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 211. Surrounding (IRE)25/1
3. 36. Zabalan (IRE)8/11 fav
7:55 Crowne Plaza Dundalk Race & Stay Handicap (45-65) Flat · 1m · 13 ran
1. 11. Elusive Approach (IRE)11/4Won by a head · J: Danny Redmond · T: J S Bolger
2. 26. Usa (IRE)20/1
3. 38. Easy Boy (IRE)8/1
4. 65. Tennesse Waltz (IRE)5/2 fav
8:25 Parkview Provisions Handicap Flat · 1m 4f · 12 ran
1. 11. Ringside Humour (IRE)10/1Won by a neck · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 210. Ligeti (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 38. Catchy Lass (IRE)14/1
8:55 Good Friday Greyhound Racing At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (45-70) Flat · 1m 2f 150y · 14 ran
1. 14. Sharjah (IRE)8/1Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Andrew Slattery
2. 29. Settle For Red (IRE)7/1
3. 310. Locus Standi (IRE)7/1
4. 48. Temasek Star (IRE)5/1 fav

Dundalk (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

5:45 32Red On The App Store Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 17. Fleeting Francesca (GB)16/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Chris Gordon
2. 23. A Bit Of Ginger (GB)33/1
3. 39. Epsom Secret (GB)16/1
4. 510. Les Arceaux (IRE)6/4 fav
6:15 32Red On The App Store Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 17. London Grammar (IRE)10/1Won by a neck · J: Ryan Tate · T: Ralph J Smith
2. 23. Masquerade Bling (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Metronomic (IRE)9/4 fav
6:45 32Red Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 19. Believe It (IRE)5/1Won by a short head · J: Stephen Cummins · T: Richard Hughes
2. 27. Cape Banjo (USA)7/2 jt-fav
3. 35. New Agenda (GB)15/2
7:15 32Red.com Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 12. Nightingale Valley (GB)14/1Won by a neck · J: Tom Queally · T: Stuart Kittow
2. 23. Nag's Wag (IRE)14/1
3. 31. Childesplay (GB)15/8 fav
7:45 32Red Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 17. Sparkalot (GB)5/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: J F Egan · T: Simon Dow
2. 211. Desert Rain (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 34. Raffle King (IRE)12/1
8:15 32Red Casino Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 14. Family Fortunes (GB)5/2Won by a head · J: Jim Crowley · T: Sylvester Kirk
2. 25. Berkshire Boy (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Juan Horsepower (GB)9/2
4. 62. Hyperfocus (IRE)7/4 fav
8:45 100% Profit Boost At 32RedSport.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 18. What Usain (GB)6/1Won by a head · J: Alistair Rawlinson · T: Michael Appleby
2. 21. Clovelly Bay (IRE)7/1
3. 35. Synodic (USA)11/4 fav
9:15 racinguk.com/hd Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 113. Olympic Duel (IRE)20/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Luke Morris · T: Peter Hiatt
2. 210. Tidal's Baby (GB)8/1
3. 34. Fantasy Queen (GB)14/1
4. 51. Almanack (GB)6/4 fav

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

Leicester Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:00 Granby Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 14. Kick On Kick On (GB)8/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: Clive Cox
2. 210. Zain Flash (GB)10/3 fav
3. 31. Airshow (GB)5/1
2:30 Burton Overy Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 12. Endeavour (IRE)4/1 jt-favWon by a short head · J: Tom Marquand · T: Richard Hannon
2. 25. Champagne Queen (GB)10/1
3. 36. Irish Sky (IRE)12/1
3:05 H.a.c. Pipeline Supplies Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 18 ran
1. 12. Gallipoli (IRE)6/1 favWon by a short head · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 26. Evening Attire (GB)10/1
3. 39. Mister Music (GB)16/1
3:40 Kibworth Maiden Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 3f 183y · 5 ran
1. 15. Flight Of Fantasy (GB)12/1Won by a length · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Harry Dunlop
2. 21. Face The Facts (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 32. Glassy Waters (USA)7/4
4:15 Loddington Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 3f 183y · 10 ran
1. 15. Galapiat (GB)9/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 27. Faithful Creek (IRE)4/1
3. 33. Rainbow Dreamer (GB)6/1
4. 84. Mr Cripps (GB)13/8 fav
4:50 Barkby Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 60y · 10 ran
1. 14. Zamfir (GB)7/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 22. Mostahel (GB)12/1
3. 38. Ifubelieveindreams (IRE)14/1
4. 710. Present Tense (GB)3/1 fav
5:25 Simon De Montfort Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 60y · 10 ran
1. 13. Pivotman (GB)6/1Won by half a length · J: Nathan Evans · T: Michael Easterby
2. 28. Cosmic Ray (GB)9/1
3. 35. Ross Raith Rover (GB)6/1
4. 52. Green Howard (GB)5/1 fav

Leicester racecourse statistics →

Lyon Parilly Good · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 1 of 1 · Biggest winner 17/5

12:00 Prix Du Parc Locmaria (Conditions Race) Flat · 1m 3f · 4 ran
1. 1Clear For Take Off (GB)17/5Won by a length · J: Ludovic Boisseau · T: F Head
2. 2Quai De Jemmapes (FR)6/1
3. 3Gnily (IRE)15/1

Lyon Parilly racecourse statistics →

Sedgefield Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:10 Betfred 'Racing's Biggest Supporter' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 2f 59y · 10 ran
1. 11. Mahler Lad (IRE)5/1Won by a length · J: Henry Brooke · T: Donald McCain
2. 27. Sweet Belle (GB)28/1
3. 310. Heart O Annandale (IRE)7/2 fav
2:40 Betfred 'Treble Odds On Lucky 15's' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 178y · 8 ran
1. 14. Cesar Et Rosalie (FR)8/11 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Mark Quinlan · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 21. Viserion (GB)7/4
3. 32. Allfredandnobell (IRE)6/1
3:15 Betfred 'Supports Jack Berry House' Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 188y · 8 ran
1. 14. Louloumills (GB)13/2Won by half a length · J: Daragh Bourke · T: Maurice Barnes
2. 28. Taws (GB)1/5 fav
3. 37. Stonebrigg Legend (GB)11/2
3:50 LJJ Contractors Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 178y · 6 ran
1. 14. The Character (IRE)9/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Adrian Lane · T: Donald McCain
2. 22. Our Thomas (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 31. Card Game (IRE)4/1
4:25 Betfred TV Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 28y · 7 ran
1. 15. Master Burbidge (GB)11/8 favWon by half a length · J: Mark Quinlan · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 24. Rolling Thunder (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Hawkhurst (IRE)4/1
5:00 Betfred Mobile Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 3f 9y · 5 ran
1. 13. Jac The Legend (GB)11/4Won by half a length · J: Mr Kaine Wood · T: Brian Ellison
2. 25. Grand Enterprise (GB)85/40 fav
3. 31. Whatdoesthefoxsay (IRE)11/4
5:30 Betfred 'Home Of Goals Galore' Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 188y · 10 ran
1. 16. Mitcd (IRE)7/1Won by a neck · J: Jonathon Bewley · T: George Bewley
2. 27. Icanmotor (GB)11/8 fav
3. 35. Nicki's Nipper (GB)4/1

Sedgefield racecourse statistics →

Wexford Soft · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

4:00 Welcome To Wexford Racecourse Rated Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 3m · 8 ran
1. 12. Tellthemnuttin (IRE)5/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Dylan Robinson · T: W F Codd
2. 24. Boru Boy (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 31. Rise Of An Empire (IRE)8/1
4:35 Springtime In Wexford Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 12. Miss Eyecatcher (IRE)3/1 favWon by a neck · J: B J Foley · T: Roger Joseph McGrath
2. 24. Getaway Kid (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Political Theatre (IRE)11/2
5:05 Oulart Handicap Hurdle (81-123) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 18. Little Mitch (IRE)8/1Won by 3 lengths · J: J J Slevin · T: Yvonne Latta
2. 26. Admiral Brian (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Seskinane (IRE)6/1 jt-fav
5:35 Slaney Estuary Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 15. Balinaboola (IRE)11/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: B J Foley · T: Garrett James Power
2. 214. Robyns Approach (IRE)16/1
3. 32. Fiesole (GB)8/1
4. 74. Pack Your Bags (IRE)11/4 fav
6:05 Slaney Estuary Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 17. All In The Head (IRE)14/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Roger Loughran · T: Thomas Foley
2. 26. Killahara Castle (IRE)7/2
3. 313. Righty Rue (IRE)25/1
4. 41. Sunset Sadie (IRE)11/4 fav
6:35 Vinegar Hill Mares Beginners Chase Chase · 2m · 9 ran
1. 17. Water Sprite (IRE)5/2 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 22. Blazing West (IRE)3/1
3. 35. Native Lass (IRE)16/1
7:05 Boolavogue Handicap Chase Chase · 3m 1f 100y · 14 ran
1. 111. Spancil Hill (IRE)10/1Won by 23 lengths · J: David Splaine · T: Michael J McDonagh
2. 213. Rare Legend (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Hedgeinator (IRE)6/1 jt-fav
7:35 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Mares Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 14 ran
1. 110. Minutestomidnight (IRE)8/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Mr J J Codd · T: Jonathan Sweeney
2. 25. Half The Odds (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Countess Cathleen (IRE)20/1
4. 42. Blixt (IRE)6/4 fav

Wexford racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 45 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 favourites7 of 37 won18.9% · 37 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 £12.37Staked £37.00, returned £24.63 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerUltragold (FR) 50/1The 4:05 Randox Health Topham Handicap Chase at Aintree
Joint favourites2 of 17 won11.8% · 8 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	1	4	7	0 of 7 won
Dundalk (AW)	0	6	7	1 of 2 won
Kempton (AW)	0	7	8	0 of 2 won
Leicester	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Lyon Parilly	1	1	1	—
Sedgefield	2	7	7	—
Wexford	2	6	8	0 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 7 April 2017?: 45 races across 7 meetings were run on 7 April 2017: Aintree (7 races), Dundalk (AW) (7 races), Kempton (AW) (8 races), Leicester (7 races), Lyon Parilly (1 race), Sedgefield (7 races) and Wexford (8 races). That is Aintree, Kempton (AW), Leicester and Sedgefield in Great Britain; Dundalk (AW) and Wexford in Ireland; Lyon Parilly in France. 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 7 April 2017?: Aintree: Good (Turf); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Leicester: Good (Turf); Lyon Parilly: Good; Sedgefield: Good (Turf); Wexford: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 7 April 2017?: Outright favourites won 7 of 37 on 7 April 2017 (18.9%); joint favourites won 2 of 17. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £37.00 and returned £24.63 — a loss of £12.37. 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 Ultragold (FR) at 50/1 in the 4:05 Randox Health Topham Handicap Chase at Aintree.
What was the feature race on 7 April 2017?: The feature race was the 2:20 Crabbie's Top Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Aintree, won by Pingshou (IRE) (16/1).
What time was the first race on 7 April 2017?: The first race was the 12:00 Prix Du Parc Locmaria at Lyon Parilly; the last was the 9:15 racinguk.com/hd Handicap at Kempton (AW).