What horse racing was on 18 April 2017?

50 races across 7 meetings were run on 18 April 2017: Exeter (6 races), Fairyhouse (8 races), Kempton (7 races), Ludlow (7 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Newmarket (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Exeter, Kempton, Ludlow, Newmarket and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Fairyhouse in Ireland; Maisons-Laffitte (FR) 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 18 April 2017?

Exeter: Good To Firm (Turf); Fairyhouse: Good To Yielding (Turf); Kempton: Good (Turf); Ludlow: Good (Turf); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 18 April 2017?

Outright favourites won 15 of 47 on 18 April 2017 (31.9%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £47.00 and returned £34.10 — a loss of £12.90. 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 Coldstonesober (IRE) at 33/1 in the 5:15 Today FM Ladies National Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 18 April 2017?

The feature race was the 1:50 Prix Lord Seymour () (4yo+) (Turf) (Listed) at Maisons-Laffitte (FR), won by Talismanic (GB) (9/10F).

What time was the first race on 18 April 2017?

The first race was the 11:40 Prix du Cherche Midi at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 8:00 Ladies Day On 14th May Standard Open NH Flat Race at Ludlow.

Racing Results

Tuesday 18 April 2017

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50 races were run across 7 meetings on 18 April 2017: Exeter, Fairyhouse, Kempton, Ludlow, Maisons-Laffitte (FR), Newmarket and Southwell (AW).

Exeter Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 5 · Biggest winner 2/1F

5:10 188bet.co.uk Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 135y · 3 ran
1. 11. Rouge Devils (IRE)1/6 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Island Rendezvous (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Dont Even Go There (IRE)12/1
5:40 188bet Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 7f 25y · 1 ran
1. 11. San Satiro (IRE)J: Harry Cobden · T: Paul Nicholls
6:10 Len Olpin Memorial Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 6f 153y · 3 ran
1. 11. Only Gorgeous (IRE)11/8Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Lucy Gardner · T: Sue Gardner
2. 22. Bronco Billy (IRE)6/5 fav
3. 33. Railway Storm (IRE)4/1
6:40 Champions League Betting At 188Bet Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 3f 48y · 6 ran
1. 11. Seven Kingdoms (IRE)2/1 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: David Dennis
2. 22. Bestwork (FR)5/1
3. 35. Academy General (IRE)9/1
7:10 Roa/racing Post Owners Jackpot Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 111y · 5 ran
1. 14. Ashoka (IRE)2/5 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 21. West Torr (IRE)13/2
3. 32. Third Act (IRE)8/1
7:40 World Snooker Betting At 188Bet Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 2f 111y · 6 ran
1. 13. Trevisani (IRE)1/7 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Buck's Lad (GB)12/1
3. 32. George Herbert (GB)8/1

Exeter racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse Good To Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

3:00 Flynn Management And Contractors Supporting Ratoath GAA Race Day E.B.F. Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 110y · 13 ran
1. 19. Potters Point (IRE)4/1Won by half a length · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 213. Flaviana (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Definite Earl (IRE)28/1
4. 810. Pyromaniac (IRE)3/1 fav
3:35 Lilly Bain Bathroom And Tiles Supporting Newry RFC Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 25 ran
1. 16. Drumconnor Lad (IRE)6/1Won by half a length · J: Davy Russell · T: Adrian Paul Keatley
2. 219. Tamlough Boy (GB)6/1
3. 34. Coeur Joyeux (IRE)2/1 fav
4:10 I.N.H. Stallion Owners E.B.F. Novice Handicap Hurdle Series Final (Grade B) Hurdle · 3m · 19 ran
1. 121. Returntovendor (IRE)16/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Phillip Enright · T: Jarlath P Fahey
2. 211. Billy's Hope (IRE)12/1
3. 31. Sutton Manor (IRE)12/1
4:40 Glascarn Handicap Hurdle (Grade A) Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 12. Thomas Hobson (GB)7/1Won by 3 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 216. Veinard (FR)8/1
3. 312. After Rain (FR)6/1
4. 613. Chambord Du Lys (FR)5/1 fav
5:15 Today FM Ladies National Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 6f · 12 ran
1. 19. Coldstonesober (IRE)33/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Miss A B O'Connor · T: J R Finn
2. 27. Mtada Supreme (IRE)20/1
3. 36. Thomond (IRE)7/2
4. 412. Presenting Julio (IRE)5/2 fav
5:50 Boylesports Joseph R. O'Reilly Hunters Chase Chase · 3m 150y · 7 ran
1. 17. Maple Mons (IRE)9/2Won by 12 lengths · J: Mr B O'Neill · T: D M Christie
2. 23. B L Swagger (IRE)10/3
3. 36. Heaney (IRE)5/2 fav
6:20 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Mares Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 4f · 17 ran
1. 15. Half The Odds (IRE)11/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Mr D J Benson · T: Noel Meade
2. 219. Dalouga (IRE)7/1
3. 320. Ratoute Yutty (GB)9/2 fav
6:50 Auld Stand Ratoath & Kelly Pub Ashbourne Supporting Meath GAA Race Day Flat Race Flat · 2m · 11 ran
1. 11. Cracking Smart (FR)13/8 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Mr J J Codd · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 27. Narcissistic (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Jetz (IRE)5/2

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

Kempton Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:00 Matchbook Betting Exchange Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 16. Fixed Rate (GB)5/1Won by a short head · J: Harry Bannister · T: Charlie Mann
2. 25. Focaccia (IRE)7/2
3. 34. Passmore (GB)9/2
4. 47. Zante (FR)3/1 fav
2:30 Better Odds With Matchbook Betting Exchange Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 5 ran
1. 11. Talent To Amuse (IRE)2/5 favWon by half a length · J: Daryl Jacob · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 23. Canoodle (GB)2/1
3. 34. Kohuma (GB)20/1
3:05 Smarter Bets With Matchbook Betting Exchange Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 7 ran
1. 13. Breath Of Blighty (FR)7/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Paul Webber
2. 22. Clondaw Banker (IRE)9/2
3. 36. Ypsilanti (IRE)9/4 fav
3:40 Winners Welcome At Matchbook Exchange 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 8 ran
1. 13. Le Dauphin (IRE)3/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: David Bass · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 27. Kardinero (GER)9/2
3. 32. Gibbes Bay (FR)13/8 fav
4:15 Matchbook Traders Conference Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 7 ran
1. 15. Gallery Exhibition (IRE)8/1Won by 9 lengths · J: David Bass · T: Kim Bailey
2. 24. Set List (IRE)3/1
3. 36. Cloudy Bob (IRE)10/3
4. F1. Sego Success (IRE) · fell11/4 fav
4:45 Matchbook Betting Podcast Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 5 ran
1. 12. Stowaway Magic (IRE)13/8 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Jeremiah McGrath · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 23. Oscar Hoof (IRE)4/1
3. 34. Creep Desbois (FR)9/4
5:20 Matchbook Betting Exchange Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f 110y · 4 ran
1. 13. Duke Of Lucca (IRE)9/2Won by 21 lengths · J: Miss Francesca Nimmo · T: Francesca Nimmo
2. 22. Ceasar Milan (IRE)1/2 fav
3. 34. Hazy Tom (IRE)13/2

Kempton racecourse statistics →

Ludlow Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

5:00 Craven Arms 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 169y · 4 ran
1. 14. War Creation (IRE)Evens favWon by a length · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 21. Djarkalin (FR)11/10
3. 32. Hes Our Robin (IRE)18/1
5:30 J T Vobe Electrical Contracting Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 1m 7f 212y · 7 ran
1. 13. The Yank (GB)11/2Won by 12 lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: David Bridgwater
2. 24. Pembroke House (GB)7/2
3. 36. River Purple (GB)25/1
4. UR2. Cape Caster (IRE) · unseated rider3/1 fav
6:00 Team Whatever Welcomes Sergio Cardoso To The World Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 55y · 7 ran
1. 17. Jester Jet (GB)13/8 favWon by a short head · J: Robert Dunne · T: Tom Lacey
2. 26. Midnight Gem (GB)9/2
3. 34. Ballela Magic (IRE)18/1
6:30 G C Rickards Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f 171y · 4 ran
1. 11. Alcala (FR)6/5 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. Go West Young Man (IRE)5/2
3. 33. My Wigwam Or Yours (IRE)9/4
7:00 Much Wenlock Juvenile Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 169y · 6 ran
1. 15. Hazamar (IRE)4/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Sophie Leech
2. 22. I See You Well (FR)13/8
3. 36. Rasasee (IRE)12/1
4. F3. Lord Huntingdon (GB) · fell6/4 fav
7:30 Aja Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 169y · 7 ran
1. 18. Anton Dolin (IRE)9/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Lewis Stones · T: Michael Mullineaux
2. 21. Cobra De Mai (FR)7/4 fav
3. 33. Grams And Ounces (GB)11/4
8:00 Ladies Day On 14th May Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 4 · 1m 7f 169y · 6 ran
1. 11. Dans Le Vent (FR)2/5 favWon by a neck · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Jamie Snowden
2. 24. Mon Port (IRE)11/2
3. 36. Symphony Of Angels (GB)10/1

Ludlow racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 164/10

11:40 Prix du Cherche Midi (Conditions) (2yo) (Turf) Flat · 5f · 7 ran
1. 12. Rioticism (FR)3/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Eddy Hardouin · T: Matthieu Palussiere
2. 24. Lamchope (FR)9/10 fav
3. 33. Kyvon Des Aigles (FR)19/5
12:10 Prix Fould (Conditions) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Straight) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 13. Mankib (GB)13/5Won by a head · J: Aurelien Lemaitre · T: F Head
2. 24. Veranda (FR)7/5 fav
3. 32. Poetic Dream (IRE)84/10
12:47 Prix du Haras Royal de Meudon (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 16 ran
1. 116. Hatari (FR)113/10Won by a head · J: Antoine Hamelin · T: J-P Perruchot
2. 213. Victorious Champ (FR)57/10 fav
3. 312. Dark Orbit (IRE)31/5
1:20 Prix d'Orsay (Conditions) (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 9 ran
1. 14. Flower Fashion (FR)123/10Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Sebastien Maillot · T: N Clement
2. 23. Cheries Amours (FR)56/1
3. 36. Westit (GB)199/10
4. 52. La Cochere (FR)1/2 fav
1:50 Prix Lord Seymour () (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 11. Talismanic (GB)9/10 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: A Fabre
2. 25. Zemindari (FR)15/2
3. 34. Apilobar (FR)7/2
2:25 Prix du Clos de Chalais (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 17 ran
1. 17. Mangouni (FR)104/10Won by a length · J: Cristian Demuro · T: Yannick Fouin
2. 216. Predetermined (IRE)30/1
3. 35. Vedeux (IRE)56/10 fav
2:55 Prix de Chateauneuf (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 16 ran
1. 110. Jack Muscolo (USA)164/10Won by a neck · J: Fabien Lefebvre · T: Mme E Siavy-Julien
2. 28. Lloydminster (FR)31/5
3. 36. Orangefield (FR)59/10
4. 72. Der Graue (IRE)4/1 fav
3:35 Prix de la Grotte de Meudon (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 17 ran
1. 19. Royal Aspiration (IRE)49/10Won by half a length · J: Cristian Demuro · T: Frank Sheridan
2. 25. Majik Charly (FR)41/5
3. 31. Chicago Bere (FR)131/10
4. 413. Sun Sea Bird (FR)48/10 fav

Maisons-Laffitte racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 15/2

1:50 bet365 Wood Ditton Maiden Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 16. Night Circus (IRE)13/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 213. Jalela (GB)9/1
3. 35. Mark Of Approval (USA)11/2
4. 64. Elyaasaat (USA)7/4 fav
2:20 Montaz Restaurant EBF Stallions Novice Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 18. Sound And Silence (GB)7/2 favWon by half a length · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 26. Never Back Down (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Areen Faisal (IRE)5/1
2:55 EBF Stallions Bet365 Conditions Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 11. Beat The Bank (GB)7/1Won by a neck · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Andrew Balding
2. 22. Salsabeel (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 34. Via Egnatia (USA)15/8
3:30 Plusvital Racing Genepak Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 17. Next Stage (GB)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 213. Shaiyem (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Sacred Act (GB)10/3 fav
4:05 bet365 Feilden Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 1f · 7 ran
1. 14. Khalidi (GB)7/2Won by a neck · J: Frankie Dettori · T: John Gosden
2. 27. Salouen (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 31. Law And Order (IRE)6/1
4:35 Alex Scott Maiden Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 13. Jewel House (GB)15/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: John Gosden
2. 29. Top Mission (GB)7/4 jt-fav
3. 32. Firefright (IRE)7/4 jt-fav
5:05 Quy Mill Hotel & Spa Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 17. El Astronaute (IRE)5/1Won by a short head · J: Jason Hart · T: John Quinn
2. 28. Majestic Hero (IRE)9/1
3. 36. Oh So Sassy (GB)33/1
4. 65. Vibrant Chords (GB)2/1 fav

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

2:10 toteplacepot At betfred.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f · 9 ran
1. 17. Bushel (USA)11/2Won by a head · J: Tom Eaves · T: Tony Newcombe
2. 25. Young Tom (GB)5/2
3. 33. Lean On Pete (IRE)10/1
4. 46. Inflexiball (GB)9/4 fav
2:45 totetrifecta At betfred.com Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f · 5 ran
1. 13. Tatting (GB)11/4Won by a head · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Lawrence Mullaney
2. 22. Luv U Whatever (GB)5/2 fav
3. 34. Brigadoon (GB)4/1
3:20 totequadpot At betfred.com Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 17. Passcode (GB)11/8 favWon by a short head · J: Liam Keniry · T: Andrew Balding
2. 21. Amitie Waltz (FR)5/1
3. 36. Eddiebet (GB)5/2
3:55 toteexacta At betfred.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 11. Custard The Dragon (GB)7/2Won by a head · J: Ben Curtis · T: John Mackie
2. 25. Robero (GB)9/4 fav
3. 33. Among Angels (GB)17/2
4:25 At totepoolracing Follow For Racing News Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 17. Luath (GB)33/1Won by half a length · J: Tom Eaves · T: Suzzanne France
2. 29. Prince of Time (GB)9/2
3. 34. Geordie George (IRE)18/1
4. 148. Midlight (GB)3/1 fav
4:55 totepool Racecourse Debit Card Betting Available Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 15. Borough Boy (IRE)11/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Martin Lane · T: Derek Shaw
2. 21. Jacob'S Pillow (GB)8/1
3. 32. Powerful Wind (IRE)5/1
5:25 Collect totepool Winnings At Betfred Shops Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f · 7 ran
1. 15. Scrafton (GB)7/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Aled Beech · T: Tony Carroll
2. 23. Sugarloaf Mountain (IRE)10/3
3. 32. Virnon (GB)9/4 fav

Southwell (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 47 won31.9% · 47 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 £12.90Staked £47.00, returned £34.10 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerColdstonesober (IRE) 33/1The 5:15 Today FM Ladies National Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Exeter	4	5	6	—
Fairyhouse	1	7	8	0 of 2 won
Kempton	2	7	7	—
Ludlow	4	7	7	—
Maisons-Laffitte (FR)	1	8	8	—
Newmarket	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Southwell (AW)	2	7	7	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 1 race has no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for it. 1 winner has no stored starting price and cannot be ranked by price. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 18 April 2017?: 50 races across 7 meetings were run on 18 April 2017: Exeter (6 races), Fairyhouse (8 races), Kempton (7 races), Ludlow (7 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Newmarket (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Exeter, Kempton, Ludlow, Newmarket and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Fairyhouse in Ireland; Maisons-Laffitte (FR) 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 18 April 2017?: Exeter: Good To Firm (Turf); Fairyhouse: Good To Yielding (Turf); Kempton: Good (Turf); Ludlow: Good (Turf); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 18 April 2017?: Outright favourites won 15 of 47 on 18 April 2017 (31.9%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £47.00 and returned £34.10 — a loss of £12.90. 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 Coldstonesober (IRE) at 33/1 in the 5:15 Today FM Ladies National Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 18 April 2017?: The feature race was the 1:50 Prix Lord Seymour () (4yo+) (Turf) (Listed) at Maisons-Laffitte (FR), won by Talismanic (GB) (9/10F).
What time was the first race on 18 April 2017?: The first race was the 11:40 Prix du Cherche Midi at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 8:00 Ladies Day On 14th May Standard Open NH Flat Race at Ludlow.