What horse racing was on 8 April 2017?

51 races across 7 meetings were run on 8 April 2017: Aintree (7 races), Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Chepstow (8 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Newcastle (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Aintree, Chepstow, Lingfield (AW), Newcastle and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Auteuil (FR) in France; Leopardstown 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 8 April 2017?

Aintree: Good (Turf); Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Good (Turf); Leopardstown: Good To Yielding (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 8 April 2017?

Outright favourites won 14 of 48 on 8 April 2017 (29.2%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £48.00 and returned £35.78 — a loss of £12.22. 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 Adagio Des Bordes (FR) at 28/1 in the 4:40 Prix Jean Granel at Auteuil (FR) (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 8 April 2017?

The feature race was the 2:25 Betway Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Aintree, won by Finian's Oscar (IRE) (3/1F).

What time was the first race on 8 April 2017?

The first race was the 1:40 toteplacepot Six Places In Six Races Novices' Hurdle at Chepstow; the last was the 9:20 Betway Sprint Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 8 April 2017

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51 races were run across 7 meetings on 8 April 2017: Aintree, Auteuil (FR), Chepstow, Leopardstown, Lingfield (AW), Newcastle and Wolverhampton (AW).

Aintree Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:45 Gaskells Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m 149y · 22 ran
1. 114. Fountains Windfall (GB)11/1Won by 8 lengths · J: David Noonan · T: Anthony Honeyball
2. 213. No Comment (GB)5/1
3. 315. Dadsintrouble (IRE)16/1
4. 422. No Hassle Hoff (IRE)4/1 fav
2:25 Betway Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 18. Finian's Oscar (IRE)3/1 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 25. Captain Forez (FR)14/1
3. 311. Messire Des Obeaux (FR)7/2
3:00 Doom Bar Maghull Novices' Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 1m 7f 176y · 5 ran
1. 14. San Benedeto (FR)4/1Won by a head · J: Nick Scholfield · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. Forest Bihan (FR)6/1
3. 31. Charbel (IRE)6/5 fav
3:40 Betway Handicap Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 210y · 16 ran
1. 17. Sizing Codelco (IRE)10/1Won by 13 lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 213. Rightdownthemiddle (IRE)16/1
3. 32. Starchitect (IRE)5/1
4. 45. Potters Legend (GB)9/2 fav
4:20 Ryanair Stayers Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m 149y · 11 ran
1. 112. Yanworth (GB)9/4 favWon by a length · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Alan King
2. 28. Supasundae (GB)5/1
3. 37. Snow Falcon (IRE)9/1
5:15 Randox Health Grand National (Grade 3 Handicap Chase) Chase · Class 1 · 4m 2f 74y · 40 ran
1. 122. One For Arthur (IRE)14/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Derek Fox · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 214. Cause Of Causes (USA)16/1
3. 328. Saint Are (FR)25/1
4. 410. Blaklion (GB)8/1 fav
6:15 Pinsent Masons Handicap Hurdle (Conditional Jockeys And Amateur Riders) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 103y · 19 ran
1. 19. Chesterfield (IRE)8/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Daniel Sansom · T: Seamus Mullins
2. 218. Chieftain's Choice (IRE)16/1
3. 319. Zalvados (FR)16/1
4. 516. So Celebre (GER)6/1 fav

Aintree racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 28/1

3:40 Prix Grandak (Hurdle) (Conditions) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 14 ran
1. 112. Ajas (FR)184/10Won by 9 lengths · J: David Cottin · T: P Cottin
2. 28. Spirit Sun (FR)27/1
3. 314. Style De Garde (FR)30/1
4. 411. Good Lucky (FR)23/10 fav
4:10 Prix de Saumur (Chase) (Conditions) (5yo+) (Turf) Chase · 2m 6f · 10 ran
1. 19. Kobrouk (FR)3/5 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Kevin Nabet · T: G Macaire
2. 27. Babbo Natale (FR)9/1
3. 38. Borago De Berce (FR)11/1
4:40 Prix Jean Granel (Hurdle) () (5yo+) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 13 ran
1. 14. Adagio Des Bordes (FR)28/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Damien Mescam · T: F-M Cottin
2. 23. Champ De Bataille (FR)27/1
3. 313. Magneticjim (IRE)11/2
4. PU9. Crack De Reve (FR) · pulled up5/2 fav
5:10 Prix Murat (Chase) (5yo+) (Turf) Chase · 2m 6f · 10 ran
1. 12. So French (FR)17/10 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: James Reveley · T: G Macaire
2. 21. Storm Of Saintly (FR)19/5
3. 38. Saint Pistol (FR)43/1
5:40 Prix de Pepinvast (Hurdle) (4yo) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 6 ran
1. 14. De Bon Coeur (FR)2/5 favWon by 12 lengths · J: James Reveley · T: Francois Nicolle
2. 25. D'Vina (FR)3/1
3. 31. Desinvolte (FR)23/1
6:10 Prix Champaubert (Hurdle) (Conditions) (3yo) (Turf) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 7 ran
1. 11. Master Dino (FR)8/5Won by 3 lengths · J: James Reveley · T: G Macaire
2. 22. My Way (FR)13/10 fav
3. 36. Shark Du Berlais (FR)4/1
6:40 Prix Andre Girard (Chase) (Conditions) (4yo) (Turf) Chase · 2m1½f · 11 ran
1. 16. Bergerac (FR)66/10Won by 3 lengths · J: Alain De Chitray · T: G Cherel
2. 210. Lou Princess (FR)37/10
3. 37. Tomgarry (FR)138/10
4. 72. Go For De Houelle (FR)2/1 fav
7:10 Prix Turco (Hurdle) (Conditions) (4yo Fillies) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m1½f · 9 ran
1. 11. D'Entree De Jeu (FR)9/10 favWon by 3 lengths · J: James Reveley · T: N De Lageneste
2. 25. Lady Bellissima (FR)23/5
3. 33. Drole D'Idee (FR)187/10

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Chepstow Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

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

1:40 toteplacepot Six Places In Six Races Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 11y · 12 ran
1. 12. Resolution Bay (GB)10/3Won by 2 lengths · J: Micheal Nolan · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 24. Dance In The Dust (IRE)20/1
3. 315. Hoola Hula (GB)14/1
4. F1. Top Ville Ben (IRE) · fell8/13 fav
2:15 totescoop6 Play Today Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 98y · 8 ran
1. 14. Double Treasure (GB)12/1Won by 19 lengths · J: James Davies · T: Jamie Snowden
2. 25. The Geegeez Geegee (IRE)5/1
3. 37. Irish Thistle (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
2:50 totescoop6 The Millionaire Maker Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 100y · 15 ran
1. 113. Act Four (IRE)12/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mr Ed Bailey · T: Matt Sheppard
2. 21. Bletchley Castle (IRE)6/5 fav
3. 315. Part And Parcel (IRE)66/1
3:30 toteWIN Beat SP Last 5 Nationals Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f 131y · 5 ran
1. 11. Boa Island (IRE)3/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Jack Sherwood · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 25. Get Involved (IRE)11/4 jt-fav
3. 33. Beggars Cross (IRE)7/2
4:05 toteWIN Beat SP 2016 National Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 11y · 15 ran
1. 11. Zulu Oscar (GB)11/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Matt Griffiths · T: Jeremy Scott
2. 27. Muffins For Tea (GB)15/2
3. 313. Grams And Ounces (GB)16/1
4. 63. Get Rhythm (IRE)5/1 fav
4:40 totepoolracing Win Tickets On Twitter Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 131y · 8 ran
1. 19. Clubs Are Trumps (IRE)8/1Won by 13 lengths · J: Mr J C Canavan · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 23. Thegreendalerocket (IRE)10/1
3. 34. He's A Bully (IRE)4/1
4. 61. Deputy Commander (IRE)11/4 fav
5:35 mytotepool.com Exclusive Racing Preview Standard Open NH Flat Race (Div 1) NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 11y · 9 ran
1. 14. Forgot To Ask (IRE)5/2 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Mr Noel George · T: Tom George
2. 28. Battle Of Ideas (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Jaunty Flyer (GB)16/1
6:05 mytotepool.com Exclusive Racing Preview Standard Open NH Flat Race (Div 2) NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 11y · 9 ran
1. 17. Truckers Lodge (IRE)3/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Mr Noel George · T: Tom George
2. 29. Mont Des Avaloirs (FR)2/1 fav
3. 38. Vodka All The Way (IRE)8/1

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Good To Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

1:50 Leopardstown 'summer Bundle' Maiden Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 17. Exultant (IRE)6/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Shane Foley · T: M Halford
2. 215. Music Box (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 311. So You Thought (USA)12/1
2:20 Leopardstown 2,000 Guineas Trial Stakes (listed) Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 14. Orderofthegarter (IRE)5/4 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: A P O'Brien
2. 26. Taj Mahal (IRE)5/1
3. 37. Zorion (GB)7/1
2:55 Ballylinch Stud 1,000 Guineas Trial Stakes (group 3) Flat · 7f · 11 ran
1. 16. Hydrangea (IRE)5/1Won by a head · J: P B Beggy · T: A P O'Brien
2. 212. Winter (IRE)6/1
3. 39. Rehana (IRE)13/2
4. 67. Promise To Be True (IRE)9/4 fav
3:25 Leopardstown Family Raceday Handicap Flat · 7f · 11 ran
1. 18. Settle For Bay (FR)16/1Won by a neck · J: Shane Foley · T: David Marnane
2. 24. Gino Severini (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 37. Althiba (GB)7/1
4:00 P.w. Mcgrath Memorial Ballysax Stakes (group 3) Flat · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 16. Rekindling (GB)16/1Won by half a length · J: Wayne Lordan · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 23. Douglas Macarthur (IRE)8/1
3. 38. Yucatan (IRE)2/1 fav
4:35 Bulmers Live At Leopardstown Handicap Flat · 1m 2f · 19 ran
1. 112. Steelyeyed (IRE)16/1Won by half a length · J: Gary Halpin · T: Patrick Martin
2. 213. Hyperdrive (IRE)10/1
3. 37. Tilly's Chilli (IRE)10/1
4. 43. Inescapable (IRE)11/2 fav
5:05 Leopardstown Summer Membership Handicap Flat · 1m · 13 ran
1. 110. Katiymann (IRE)3/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Shane Foley · T: M Halford
2. 212. Fountain (IRE)13/2
3. 33. Aussie Valentine (IRE)6/1

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 28/1

2:00 32redpoker Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 1y · 7 ran
1. 17. Burren View Lady (IRE)11/4 favWon by a length · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Denis Gerard Hogan
2. 24. Anastazia (GB)3/1
3. 33. Little Kipling (GB)9/2
2:35 32redcasino Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 1y · 7 ran
1. 12. Horroob (GB)4/11 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Roger Varian
2. 25. Mr Tyrrell (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Fastar (IRE)10/1
3:10 Betway Insider Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 17. Embankment (GB)11/1Won by a length · J: Adam Beschizza · T: Michael Attwater
2. 21. Fast And Hot (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Roman De Brut (IRE)11/4 fav
3:45 32Red International Trial Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 1y · 7 ran
1. 14. Law And Order (IRE)11/4Won by a neck · J: Martin Harley · T: James Tate
2. 21. Mr Scaramanga (GB)16/1
3. 33. Eqtiraan (IRE)15/8 fav
4:15 Sunbets Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f 1y · 9 ran
1. 17. Take The Helm (GB)9/2Won by a head · J: Kieren Fox · T: Brian Meehan
2. 23. War Glory (IRE)9/2
3. 36. Suqoor (GB)10/1
4. 48. Takatul (USA)10/3 fav
4:50 32redsport.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 16. Bartholomew J (IRE)28/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Simon Pearce · T: Lydia Pearce
2. 24. Too Many Shots (GB)13/2
3. 32. Look My Way (GB)6/1
4. 41. Moneyoryourlife (GB)5/6 fav
5:40 32red.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 12. Dubai Horizon (IRE)4/6 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 23. Impact Point (JPN)10/1
3. 36. Roc Astrale (IRE)7/1

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Newcastle Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

2:05 Vertem.co.uk Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 133y · 4 ran
1. 11. Ami Desbois (FR)2/5 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Graeme McPherson
2. 22. Just Minded (IRE)9/4
3. 33. An Laoch (IRE)33/1
2:40 Vertem Twitter Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 91y · 5 ran
1. 15. Treat Yourself (IRE)7/2Won by 19 lengths · J: Joe Colliver · T: Micky Hammond
2. 23. Golden Investment (IRE)6/4 fav
3:20 Investing For The Future Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 10y · 9 ran
1. 15. Park House (GB)8/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Ross Chapman · T: Ray Craggs
2. 21. William Money (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 32. Shotofwine (GB)7/2
3:55 Vertem Management Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 19y · 5 ran
1. 14. No Planning (GB)5/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Sue Smith
2. 21. Special Catch (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Holly Bush Henry (IRE)2/1 fav
4:30 Protecting Your Wealth Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 98y · 5 ran
1. 11. Nuts Well (GB)2/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Ryan Day · T: Ann Hamilton
2. 23. Lycidas (GER)8/1
3. 32. Violoniste (FR)6/4 fav
5:00 Fresh Approach At Vertem Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 75y · 7 ran
1. 11. Chain Of Beacons (GB)2/1 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Steven Fox · T: Sandy Thomson
2. 24. My Idea (GB)13/2
3. 38. Tambour Major (FR)8/1
5:45 Perfect Partnerships Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 133y · 12 ran
1. 13. Starplex (GB)4/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Craig Nichol · T: Keith Dalgleish
2. 21. Captain Mowbray (GB)3/1 fav
3. 39. Toarmandowithlove (IRE)10/1

Newcastle racecourse statistics →

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

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

6:20 32red.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 7 ran
1. 12. Glorious Artist (IRE)6/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Luke Morris · T: Charles Hills
2. 23. Toy Theatre (GB)6/4 fav
3. 31. El Hombre (GB)14/1
6:50 32red Casino Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 8 ran
1. 16. Qatari Riyals (IRE)9/4 jt-favWon by a neck · J: Sean Levey · T: Richard Hannon
2. 22. Historic Event (IRE)9/4 jt-fav
3. 31. Exquisite Ruby (GB)5/1
7:20 32RedSport.com EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 20y · 10 ran
1. 17. Get Even (GB)3/1Won by half a length · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Jo Hughes
2. 22. Auntie Pam (IRE)16/1
3. 31. Aquadabra (IRE)16/1
4. 83. Campion (GB)5/2 fav
7:50 Betway Stayers Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 5f 194y · 5 ran
1. 14. Every Chance (IRE)7/2Won by a head · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 25. Midtech Star (IRE)9/4
3. 38. Ardamir (FR)2/1 fav
8:20 Betway Selling Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 50y · 11 ran
1. 13. Thorntoun Care (GB)6/1Won by a head · J: Tom Eaves · T: Iain Jardine
2. 210. Senor George (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Rembrandt (GB)7/2 fav
8:50 Betway Middle Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 50y · 6 ran
1. 17. Percys Princess (GB)7/2Won by a length · J: Jane Elliott · T: Michael Appleby
2. 23. Go George Go (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 34. Rum Swizzle (GB)10/1
9:20 Betway Sprint Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 8 ran
1. 12. Nezar (IRE)11/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: Dean Ivory
2. 21. Gold Club (GB)4/1
3. 38. Lucky Lodge (GB)22/1
4. 53. Top of The Bank (GB)5/2 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 51 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 favourites14 of 48 won29.2% · 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 loss of £12.22Staked £48.00, returned £35.78 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerAdagio Des Bordes (FR) 28/1The 4:40 Prix Jean Granel at Auteuil (FR) · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites1 of 6 won16.7% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	2	7	7	—
Auteuil (FR)	4	8	8	—
Chepstow	1	6	8	0 of 4 won
Leopardstown	2	7	7	—
Lingfield (AW)	3	7	7	—
Newcastle	2	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	0	6	7	1 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 8 April 2017?: 51 races across 7 meetings were run on 8 April 2017: Aintree (7 races), Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Chepstow (8 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Newcastle (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Aintree, Chepstow, Lingfield (AW), Newcastle and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Auteuil (FR) in France; Leopardstown 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 8 April 2017?: Aintree: Good (Turf); Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Good (Turf); Leopardstown: Good To Yielding (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 8 April 2017?: Outright favourites won 14 of 48 on 8 April 2017 (29.2%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £48.00 and returned £35.78 — a loss of £12.22. 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 Adagio Des Bordes (FR) at 28/1 in the 4:40 Prix Jean Granel at Auteuil (FR) (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 8 April 2017?: The feature race was the 2:25 Betway Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Aintree, won by Finian's Oscar (IRE) (3/1F).
What time was the first race on 8 April 2017?: The first race was the 1:40 toteplacepot Six Places In Six Races Novices' Hurdle at Chepstow; the last was the 9:20 Betway Sprint Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).