What horse racing was on 20 April 2017?

51 races across 8 meetings were run on 20 April 2017: Chantilly (FR) (8 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Nantes (FR) (1 race), Newmarket (7 races), Ripon (8 races), Taunton (6 races) and Tipperary (7 races). That is Chantilly (FR) and Nantes (FR) in France; Cheltenham, Lingfield (AW), Newmarket, Ripon and Taunton in Great Britain; Tipperary 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 20 April 2017?

Chantilly (FR): Good (Turf); Cheltenham: Good (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Nantes (FR): Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Ripon: Good To Firm (Turf); Taunton: Good To Firm (Turf); Tipperary: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 20 April 2017?

Outright favourites won 20 of 48 on 20 April 2017 (41.7%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £48.00 and returned £58.19 — a profit of £10.19. 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 Capla Dancer (IRE) at 66/1 in the 2:50 Nags Head Pickhill EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes at Ripon.

What was the feature race on 20 April 2017?

The feature race was the 3:00 Connaught Access Flooring Abernant Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Newmarket, won by Brando (GB) (EvensF).

What time was the first race on 20 April 2017?

The first race was the 11:25 Prix du Tertre at Nantes (FR); the last was the 8:10 Follow Tipperary Races On Facebook Handicap Hurdle at Tipperary.

Racing Results

Thursday 20 April 2017

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51 races were run across 8 meetings on 20 April 2017: Chantilly (FR), Cheltenham, Lingfield (AW), Nantes (FR), Newmarket, Ripon, Taunton and Tipperary.

Chantilly (FR) Good · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 36/1

11:40 Prix du Premier Pas (Maiden) (Unraced 2yo) (Turf) Flat · 5f · 14 ran
1. 114. Kentish Waltz (IRE)36/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Fabrice Veron · T: E J O'Neill
2. 212. La Canche (FR)237/10
3. 38. White Feather (GB)227/10
4. 41. Hautot (FR)7/5 fav
12:10 Prix de Ferrieres (Maiden) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 11. Shakeel (FR)17/10 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 25. Malkoboy (FR)31/10
3. 37. All For Honour (FR)107/10
12:47 Prix Kilt (Handicap) (4yo) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 16 ran
1. 116. Donuts Reyor (FR)117/10Won by a nose · J: Eddy Hardouin · T: Vaclav Luka Jr
2. 22. Magari (FR)52/1
3. 310. Onlyjim (FR)177/10
4. 414. Flag Fen (GB)16/5 fav
1:20 Prix de Croissy (Maiden) (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 17. Estelle Ma Belle (FR)4/1Won by a length · J: Gerald Mosse · T: T Castanheira
2. 28. Avocate (GB)11/2
3. 34. Site Seeing (FR)34/1
4. 66. Baltic Duchess (IRE)29/10 fav
1:50 Prix du Bois Rosiere (Claimer) (3yo) (Polytrack) Flat · 7f · 10 ran
1. 13. Ucel (IRE)5/2 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: F Chappet
2. 22. High One (FR)39/1
3. 38. Ange Ou Demon (FR)98/10
2:25 Prix du Bu (Conditions) (4yo+) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m · 15 ran
1. 18. Lord Glitters (FR)97/10Won by 2 lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: C Lotoux
2. 29. Alberobello (FR)15/1
3. 314. Lefortovo (FR)23/1
4. 46. Snaad (GB)5/2 fav
2:55 Prix des Champarts (Claimer) (4yo+) (Polytrack) Flat · 2m · 11 ran
1. 12. Prophets Pride (GB)11/10 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: F Vermeulen
2. 28. Albegna (GER)15/2
3. 31. Mejaen (FR)53/10
3:25 Prix Retz (Handicap) (4yo) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 15 ran
1. 17. King's Pack (FR)73/10Won by 1½ lengths · J: Adrien Fouassier · T: Alain Couetil
2. 29. Sky Bolt (FR)15/1
3. 311. Salerno (FR)17/2
4. 82. Highland Dragon (GB)58/10 jt-fav fav

Chantilly racecourse statistics →

Cheltenham Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/1

2:05 Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f 56y · 7 ran
1. 14. Brillare Momento (IRE)9/1Won by a neck · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Martin Keighley
2. 23. Dusky Legend (GB)2/1 jt-fav
3. 37. Verdana Blue (IRE)2/1 jt-fav
2:40 EBF/Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Mares' Novices' Handicap Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f 166y · 5 ran
1. 13. Plaisir D'amour (FR)6/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Venetia Williams
2. 24. Magic Money (GB)11/4
3. 36. Storming Strumpet (GB)10/1
4. 41. Antartica De Thaix (FR)9/4 fav
3:15 Catesby Property Group PLC Mares' Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f 56y · 12 ran
1. 14. Midnight Tour (GB)9/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Alan King
2. 213. Carnspindle (IRE)15/2
3. 31. Indian Stream (GB)9/2
3:50 Llewellyn Humphreys Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 2f · 8 ran
1. 14. Upswing (IRE)4/1 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 27. Belmount (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Coologue (IRE)6/1
4:20 Kingston Stud Supporting The Ijf Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 7f 213y · 11 ran
1. 111. Two Swallows (GB)13/2Won by half a length · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Ben Pauling
2. 210. Rolling Maul (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Duke Street (IRE)6/1
4. 56. Solomn Grundy (IRE)10/3 fav
4:55 Nicholson Holman Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 56y · 8 ran
1. 18. Fact Of The Matter (IRE)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Jamie Snowden
2. 29. Better Days (IRE)7/1
3. 37. Goohar (IRE)25/1
4. F5. Ten Sixty (IRE) · fell3/1 fav
5:30 Spreadex Sports Betting Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 4 · 2m 179y · 6 ran
1. 11. Melangerie (GB)6/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Jeremiah McGrath · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 24. Grania O'malley (IRE)10/3
3. 33. The Wicket Chicken (IRE)10/3
4. 56. Mark's Folly (IRE)3/1 fav

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

4:40 Barry Baz Weller 80th Birthday Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1y · 10 ran
1. 17. Whispered Kiss (GB)8/1Won by a length · J: Shane Kelly · T: Mike Murphy
2. 22. Lord Murphy (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 35. Home Again (GB)8/1
5:15 Rudridge Ltd Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 1y · 8 ran
1. 18. Aventinus (IRE)8/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Hugo Palmer
2. 22. Archer's Arrow (USA)6/1
3. 36. Sword Exceed (GER)7/1
4. 49. Mr Wealth (GB)11/4 fav
5:50 RSM Classified Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f 1y · 5 ran
1. 11. Major Crispies (GB)Evens favWon by a head · J: Adam Kirby · T: Jeremy Gask
2. 23. Bush Warrior (IRE)9/4
3. 32. Louis Vee (IRE)33/1
6:20 Oyster Partnership Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1y · 7 ran
1. 16. Tegara (GB)4/1Won by a neck · J: Josephine Gordon · T: David Simcock
2. 23. Karisma (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 37. Rayaa (GB)12/1
6:50 Haslemere Building Partnership Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 1y · 8 ran
1. 15. Tavener (GB)9/4 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: David C Griffiths
2. 28. Virile (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Flying Fantasy (GB)4/1
7:20 Lyons O'Neill Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 1y · 7 ran
1. 12. Diamond Lady (GB)5/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Adam Beschizza · T: William Stone
2. 24. Hackney Road (GB)9/4 fav
3. 33. Very Honest (IRE)11/4
7:50 Asset Funder & Fuller Grab Hire Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 16. Agathonia (USA)6/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 23. Physicist (IRE)11/4
3. 35. Tristram (GB)5/1

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Nantes (FR) Good · Turf · 1 race · France

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

11:25 Prix du Tertre (Maiden) (2yo) (Turf) Flat · 5½f · 11 ran
1. 11. Dann (FR)4/5 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Alexandre Gavilan · T: D Guillemin
2. 212. Siyougirl (GB)242/10
3. 33. Fancy Dresser (FR)124/10

Nantes racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 5 · Biggest winner 8/1

1:50 Bet365.com Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 19. Victory Angel (IRE)11/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Roger Varian
2. 27. Rich And Famous (USA)13/2
3. 32. Tommy Taylor (USA)8/1
2:25 Bet365 Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 15. Mix And Mingle (IRE)5/1Won by a length · J: Ted Durcan · T: Chris Wall
2. 21. Tabarrak (IRE)11/4 jt-fav
3. 33. Storm Soldier (GB)9/2
3:00 Connaught Access Flooring Abernant Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 12. Brando (GB)Evens favWon by a length · J: Tom Eaves · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 23. Ornate (GB)9/1
3. 35. Windfast (IRE)5/1
3:35 Bet365 Craven Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 13. Eminent (IRE)8/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Martyn Meade
2. 26. Rivet Delight (IRE)11/4
3. 31. Benbatl (GB)4/1
4. 67. War Decree (USA)9/4 fav
4:10 Rossdales Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 18. Tomyris (GB)11/4 jt-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Roger Varian
2. 27. Spinnaka (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Isabel's On It (GB)11/4 jt-fav
4:45 bet365 EBF Stallions Maiden Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 111. Tamleek (USA)11/4 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 27. Mafaaheem (IRE)12/1
3. 28. Oasis Charm (GB)25/1
5:20 Close Brothers Premium Finance 40th Anniversary Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 12. Tricorn (IRE)5/2 favWon by half a length · J: James Doyle · T: John Gosden
2. 210. Marzouq (USA)16/1
3. 35. Dubara (GB)12/1

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 66/1

2:15 Nags Head Pickhill EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (Plus 10) (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 14. Maggies Angel (IRE)2/1 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 25. Mount Victoria (IRE)16/1
3. 39. Under Offer (IRE)7/2
2:50 Nags Head Pickhill EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (Plus 10) (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 12. Capla Dancer (IRE)66/1Won by a neck · J: Joey Haynes · T: K R Burke
2. 23. Faithful Promise (GB)4/1
3. 34. Flo's Melody (GB)7/2
4. 87. Nobrassnolass (IRE)7/4 fav
3:25 PPR Foundation Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 14 ran
1. 113. Magical Effect (IRE)9/2 favWon by a head · J: James Sullivan · T: Ruth Carr
2. 25. Straightothepoint (GB)5/1
3. 31. Alkhor (GB)11/2
4:00 RiponBet Silver Bowl Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 1f 170y · 11 ran
1. 12. Uae Prince (IRE)2/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Roger Varian
2. 23. Final (GB)6/1
3. 38. Count Montecristo (FR)6/1
4:30 Ripon 'Cock O' The North' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 14. La Casa Tarifa (IRE)8/1Won by a length · J: Franny Norton · T: Mark Johnston
2. 22. Devil's Bridge (IRE)7/2
3. 35. In First Place (GB)7/2
4. 53. Kitten's Johnstown (USA)11/8 fav
5:05 Peter Roberts Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 17 ran
1. 12. Dandy Highwayman (IRE)13/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: Ollie Pears
2. 210. Suitcase 'n' Taxi (GB)20/1
3. 38. Intense Romance (IRE)9/1
4. 41. Scofflaw (GB)4/1 fav
5:35 SIS Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 14. Fujaira Bridge (IRE)4/6 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Roger Varian
2. 26. Lamloom (IRE)5/1
3. 31. American Craftsman (IRE)100/1
6:05 Go Racing In Yorkshire Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 15. Black Grass (GB)9/2Dead heat with Foxtrot Knight (GB) · J: Harrison Shaw · T: Michael Easterby
2. 16. Foxtrot Knight (GB)7/2
3. 37. General Alexander (IRE)11/2
4. 52. Quatrieme Ami (GB)3/1 fav

Ripon racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 7/1

5:25 C&S Electrical Wholesale Ltd Mares' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 104y · 3 ran
1. 13. Canoodle (GB)11/4Won by 3½ lengths · J: Dave Crosse · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 21. Listen To The Man (IRE)8/11 fav
6:00 Bathwick Tyres Bath Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 1y · 3 ran
1. 12. Ridgeway Flyer (GB)4/6 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Niall P Madden · T: Harry Fry
2. 23. Sand Blast (GB)17/2
6:30 Bathwick Tyres Midsomer Norton Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 198y · 6 ran
1. 16. Hija (GB)7/1Won by a neck · J: Alice Mills · T: Gail Haywood
2. 25. Icanmotor (GB)6/4 fav
3. 31. Lillian (IRE)15/8
7:00 Bathwick Tyres Taunton Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 104y · 12 ran
1. 111. Frozen Over (GB)5/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: James Davies · T: Chris Down
2. 28. Taurian (GB)7/1
3. 33. Hollywood Ken (IRE)9/1
4. 512. Ujagar (IRE)9/4 fav
7:30 Bathwick Tyres Bridgwater Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 2f 40y · 5 ran
1. 13. Jaunty Inflight (GB)9/4Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Dr Richard Newland
2. 26. Lined With Silver (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Polo The Mumm (FR)5/2
4. 48. Fine Jewellery (GB)2/1 fav
8:00 Bathwick Tyres Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 3y · 3 ran
1. 12. Gold Mountain (IRE)2/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Richie McLernon · T: Alexandra Dunn
2. 23. Golanova (GB)11/4
3. 31. The Italian Yob (IRE)Evens fav

Taunton racecourse statistics →

Tipperary Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

5:10 Tipperary Races Fillies Maiden Flat · 1m 1f · 13 ran
1. 16. Alluringly (USA)9/4Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: A P O'Brien
2. 27. Dabulena (IRE)Evens fav
3. 310. Hushing (GB)9/1
5:40 Fundraising Events At Tipperary Races Maiden Flat · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 16. Venice Beach (IRE)Evens favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Donnacha O'Brien · T: A P O'Brien
2. 21. Clongowes (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Haripour (IRE)7/2
6:10 Tipperaryraces.ie Race Flat · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 19. Tandem (GB)20/1Won by a length · J: Leigh Roche · T: D K Weld
2. 25. Motherland (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 31. Benkei (IRE)6/1
6:40 Point To Point Evening 11th May Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 13. Robin Des Foret (IRE)5/4 favWon by 6½ lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 215. Leomar (GER)12/1
3. 310. Hickey's Rock (IRE)7/1
7:10 Buy Online At TipperaryRaces.ie Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 13. Ask David (IRE)20/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: J J Slevin · T: Timothy Doyle
2. 216. Ted Bach (IRE)10/1
3. 312. Grey Mountain Mist (IRE)11/1
4. 613. Robyns Approach (IRE)7/1 fav
7:40 Follow TipperaryRaces On Twitter Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 3m · 7 ran
1. 15. Lyreen Lad (IRE)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: A J Martin
2. 21. Foxearth (IRE)5/1
3. 33. Getaway Kid (IRE)8/11 fav
8:10 Follow Tipperary Races On Facebook Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 19 ran
1. 118. Just Call Me (IRE)25/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: A J McNamara
2. 22. War Of The Pennys (IRE)12/1
3. 35. Cahirconree (IRE)10/1
4. 415. So Sorry Sarah (IRE)9/2 fav

Tipperary 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 favourites20 of 48 won41.7% · 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 profit of £10.19Staked £48.00, returned £58.19 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerCapla Dancer (IRE) 66/1The 2:50 Nags Head Pickhill EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes at Ripon
Joint favourites1 of 6 won16.7% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chantilly (FR)	3	8	8	—
Cheltenham	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Lingfield (AW)	3	7	7	—
Nantes (FR)	1	1	1	—
Newmarket	4	5	7	1 of 4 won
Ripon	4	8	8	—
Taunton	1	6	6	—
Tipperary	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 20 April 2017?: 51 races across 8 meetings were run on 20 April 2017: Chantilly (FR) (8 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Nantes (FR) (1 race), Newmarket (7 races), Ripon (8 races), Taunton (6 races) and Tipperary (7 races). That is Chantilly (FR) and Nantes (FR) in France; Cheltenham, Lingfield (AW), Newmarket, Ripon and Taunton in Great Britain; Tipperary 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 20 April 2017?: Chantilly (FR): Good (Turf); Cheltenham: Good (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Nantes (FR): Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Ripon: Good To Firm (Turf); Taunton: Good To Firm (Turf); Tipperary: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 20 April 2017?: Outright favourites won 20 of 48 on 20 April 2017 (41.7%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £48.00 and returned £58.19 — a profit of £10.19. 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 Capla Dancer (IRE) at 66/1 in the 2:50 Nags Head Pickhill EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes at Ripon.
What was the feature race on 20 April 2017?: The feature race was the 3:00 Connaught Access Flooring Abernant Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Newmarket, won by Brando (GB) (EvensF).
What time was the first race on 20 April 2017?: The first race was the 11:25 Prix du Tertre at Nantes (FR); the last was the 8:10 Follow Tipperary Races On Facebook Handicap Hurdle at Tipperary.