What horse racing was on 22 April 2017?

52 races across 7 meetings were run on 22 April 2017: Ayr (8 races), Bangor-on-Dee (7 races), Limerick (8 races), Newbury (8 races), Nottingham (6 races), Thirsk (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Ayr, Bangor-on-Dee, Newbury, Nottingham, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Limerick 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 22 April 2017?

Ayr: Good (Turf); Bangor-on-Dee: Good (Turf); Limerick: Good (Turf); Newbury: Good To Firm (Turf); Nottingham: Good To Firm (Turf); Thirsk: Good To Firm (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 22 April 2017?

Outright favourites won 16 of 48 on 22 April 2017 (33.3%); joint favourites won 3 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £48.00 and returned £50.09 — a profit of £2.09. 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 Duke Of Bronte (GB) at 100/1 in the 4:45 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Maiden Stakes at Newbury.

What was the feature race on 22 April 2017?

The feature race was the 2:10 Jordan Electrics Ltd Future Champion Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Ayr, won by Cloudy Dream (IRE) (11/4).

What time was the first race on 22 April 2017?

The first race was the 1:15 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. (C & G) Maiden at Limerick; the last was the 8:45 Fclgf.com Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 22 April 2017

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52 races were run across 7 meetings on 22 April 2017: Ayr, Bangor-on-Dee, Limerick, Newbury, Nottingham, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW).

Ayr Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

1:40 Weatherbys Hamilton Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 67y · 12 ran
1. 12. Label Des Obeaux (FR)10/1Won by a head · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alan King
2. 24. Calett Mad (FR)10/1
3. 311. I Just Know (IRE)16/1
4. 41. Beware The Bear (IRE)9/2 fav
2:10 Jordan Electrics Ltd Future Champion Novices' Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 4f 110y · 5 ran
1. 12. Cloudy Dream (IRE)11/4Won by 2 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Malcolm Jefferson
2. 25. Theinval (FR)8/1
3. 34. Oldgrangewood (GB)14/1
4. PU3. Flying Angel (IRE) · pulled up7/4 fav
2:45 QTS Scottish Champion Hurdle (Grade 2 Limited Handicap) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m · 16 ran
1. 14. Chesterfield (IRE)12/1Won by a short head · J: Daniel Sansom · T: Seamus Mullins
2. 27. Zubayr (IRE)12/1
3. 314. Mohaayed (GB)5/1 jt-fav
3:20 Scotty Brand Handicap Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 1m 7f 112y · 10 ran
1. 12. Vaniteux (FR)3/1 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 28. Romain De Senam (FR)11/2
3. 36. Somchine (GB)20/1
3:55 Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 7f 176y · 30 ran
1. 15. Vicente (FR)9/1 jt-favWon by a neck · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 226. Cogry (GB)18/1
3. 314. Benbens (IRE)50/1
4:30 Ayrshire Hospice Land O'burns Starlight Walk Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 5f 91y · 10 ran
1. 16. Gilt Shadow (IRE)8/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: J J Slevin · T: S R B Crawford
2. 210. Whatduhavtoget (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 37. Boite (IRE)17/2
5:05 Ayrshire Magazine Racing Excellence 'hands & Heels' Finale Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 100y · 10 ran
1. 14. Tantamount (GB)10/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Blair Campbell · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 25. All For The Best (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Red Infantry (IRE)9/2
4. 63. Touch Kick (IRE)7/2 fav
5:40 Skyform Group Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 3 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 111. Pym (IRE)12/5 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Jeremiah McGrath · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 25. Cool Mix (GB)20/1
3. 32. Ballyvic Boru (IRE)11/2

Ayr racecourse statistics →

Bangor-on-Dee Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:00 Alfa Aggregate Products Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 32y · 6 ran
1. 15. Work Du Breteau (FR)4/1Won by 20 lengths · J: Harrison Beswick · T: Tim Reed
2. 24. Shanroe In Milan (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 32. Mackie Dee (IRE)16/1
2:35 Weatherbys General Stud Book Online Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 32y · 8 ran
1. 17. The Road Ahead (GB)33/1Won by a neck · J: Conor Shoemark · T: Gary Hanmer
2. 24. Policy Breach (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 33. Patsys Castle (IRE)8/1
3:10 Weatherbys General Stud Book Online Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 30y · 6 ran
1. 11. Ganbei (GB)5/2 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Harry Bannister · T: Michael Easterby
2. 22. Nightline (GB)11/4
3. 35. Golden Investment (IRE)3/1
3:45 Maelor Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 123y · 8 ran
1. 12. Exotic Friend (IRE)22/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ben Poste · T: Adrian Wintle
2. 23. Texas Forever (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Squeeze Me (GB)9/2
4. 78. Bonvilston Boy (GB)2/1 fav
4:20 Maelor Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 123y · 8 ran
1. 14. Midnight Walk (IRE)7/1Won by 10 lengths · J: William Kennedy · T: Donald McCain
2. 29. Pennies And Pounds (GB)7/1
3. 33. Without Frontier (IRE)5/2 fav
4:55 Eric Ryder Memorial Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 72y · 4 ran
1. 13. Clondaw Draft (IRE)15/8Won by a nose · J: William Kennedy · T: Donald McCain
2. 24. Mahlers Star (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Allbarnone (GB)8/1
4. 42. Box Office (FR)11/8 fav
5:25 British Thoroughbred Retraining Standard NH Flat Race (Conds/Amateurs) NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 145y · 9 ran
1. 16. Juge Et Parti (FR)11/2Won by 15 lengths · J: Charlie Deutsch · T: Christian Williams
2. 21. Asking Questions (IRE)7/1
3. 33. Rockalzaro (FR)11/1
4. 65. D'gentle Reflexion (FR)6/4 fav

Bangor-on-Dee racecourse statistics →

Limerick Good · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 10/1

1:15 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. (C & G) Maiden Flat · 7f · 13 ran
1. 112. True Valour (IRE)11/10 favWon by half a length · J: Colin Keane · T: J P Murtagh
2. 213. Happy Dragon (GB)7/2
3. 38. Pennsylvania (USA)6/1
1:45 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Fillies Maiden Flat · 7f · 16 ran
1. 112. Mollie The Moo (IRE)8/1Won by half a length · J: Colin Keane · T: G M Lyons
2. 27. Dandys Gold (IRE)16/1
3. 315. Smoulder (GB)9/2
4. 414. Puppetshow (IRE)6/4 fav
2:15 Family Fun Day May 21st Maiden Flat · 1m · 16 ran
1. 115. Surrounding (IRE)13/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Shane Foley · T: M Halford
2. 211. Golden Dandy (IRE)66/1
3. 31. Aasheq (IRE)8/15 fav
2:50 Jackie Chan Allstars Play Live At Limerick Racecourse June 17th Handicap Flat · 1m · 16 ran
1. 14. Shannon Soul (IRE)10/1Won by a neck · J: Shane Foley · T: M Halford
2. 213. Elusive Approach (IRE)6/1
3. 39. Balcony (IRE)9/2
4. 712. Adieux (IRE)7/2 fav
3:25 4 Of Us Play Live At Limerick Racecourse June 23rd Handicap Flat · 1m 3f 70y · 7 ran
1. 14. Song Of Namibia (IRE)7/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Colin Keane · T: G M Lyons
2. 21. Sister Blandina (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 32. Asangy (ITY)16/1
4:00 Michael English Plays Live At Limerick Racecourse July 27th Handicap (45-75) Flat · 1m 3f 70y · 13 ran
1. 13. Tilly's Chilli (IRE)4/1 favWon by a head · J: Colm O'Donoghue · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 24. Epitaph (IRE)8/1
3. 39. Freedom Chimes (GB)12/1
4:35 Book Online At www.limerickraces.ie For Twilight Racing Handicap (45-65) (Div 1) Flat · 1m 3f 70y · 16 ran
1. 12. Bay Hill (IRE)11/2Won by a short head · J: Ana O'Brien · T: C Roche
2. 27. Carta Blanca (IRE)16/1
3. 310. Mystery Gal (IRE)8/1
4. 417. Nulife (IRE)4/1 fav
5:10 Book Online At www.limerickraces.ie For Twilight Racing Handicap (45-65) (Div 2) Flat · 1m 3f 70y · 15 ran
1. 115. Dixie Highway (IRE)7/1Won by a neck · J: Chris Hayes · T: Patrick J Flynn
2. 24. Blue Skimmer (IRE)10/1
3. 313. Ripped (IRE)7/2 fav

Limerick racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 100/1

1:55 Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes (Group 3) (Registered As The John Porter Stakes) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f 5y · 8 ran
1. 19. Muntahaa (IRE)9/2Won by a neck · J: Jim Crowley · T: John Gosden
2. 22. Chemical Charge (IRE)9/2
3. 35. Second Step (IRE)12/1
4. 58. Midterm (GB)3/1 fav
2:30 Dubai Duty Free Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) (Registered As The Fred Darling Stakes) (Str) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 12. Dabyah (IRE)6/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: John Gosden
2. 211. Urban Fox (GB)25/1
3. 37. Promising (IRE)8/1
3:05 JLT Greenham Stakes (Group 3) (Str) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 11. Barney Roy (GB)5/2Won by 2 lengths · J: James Doyle · T: Richard Hannon
2. 22. Dream Castle (GB)9/4 fav
3. 310. Zainhom (USA)8/1
3:40 Be Wiser Insurance Spring Cup Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 21 ran
1. 17. Banksea (GB)9/1Won by half a length · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Luca Cumani
2. 211. Another Touch (GB)16/1
3. 320. Fastnet Tempest (IRE)10/1
4. PU10. Chelsea Lad (IRE) · pulled up7/2 fav
4:15 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Maiden Stakes (Plus 10) (Str) (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 13. Call To Mind (GB)6/4 favWon by a neck · J: Ryan Moore · T: William Haggas
2. 24. Commander (GB)5/2
3. 39. Red Royalist (GB)4/1
4:45 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Maiden Stakes (Plus 10) (Str) (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 14. Duke Of Bronte (GB)100/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Ryan Tate · T: Rod Millman
2. 27. Musical Terms (GB)5/2
3. 33. Dhalam (USA)6/5 fav
5:20 Carter Jonas Maiden Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f 5y · 9 ran
1. 12. Face The Facts (IRE)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Frankie Dettori · T: John Gosden
2. 23. Karawaan (IRE)6/1
3. 36. Master Singer (USA)3/1 fav
5:55 Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 6y · 8 ran
1. 19. Signe (IRE)9/4 favWon by a nose · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: William Haggas
2. 24. Grapevine (IRE)7/2
3. 32. Top Beak (IRE)8/1

Newbury racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 25/1

5:30 PartyPoker Carl Froch Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 13y · 12 ran
1. 15. Major Valentine (GB)5/2 favWon by half a length · J: Ben Robinson · T: John O'Shea
2. 28. Roy's Legacy (GB)14/1
3. 39. Frank The Barber (IRE)14/1
6:00 PartyPoker Live Millions Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 13y · 8 ran
1. 15. Simmy's Copshop (GB)11/4Won by half a length · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 23. Havana Grey (GB)5/4 fav
3. 34. Poignant (GB)11/2
6:30 Hucknall Sheet Metal 40th Anniversary Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 50y · 10 ran
1. 12. Crystal Ocean (GB)7/4 jt-favWon by 2 lengths · J: Ted Durcan · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 28. Okool (FR)7/2
3. 37. Nathan (GB)33/1
7:00 Lexus Nottingham Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 50y · 15 ran
1. 110. Canberra Cliffs (IRE)7/2 favWon by 3 lengths · J: George Wood · T: Don Cantillon
2. 24. King's Coinage (IRE)10/1
3. 314. Baker Street (GB)25/1
7:30 1st Security Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 75y · 14 ran
1. 13. Reaver (IRE)25/1Won by half a length · J: Charles Bishop · T: Eve Johnson Houghton
2. 29. Wannabe Friends (GB)3/1
3. 31. Roller (GB)2/1 fav
8:00 PartyPoker Powerfest Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 13y · 8 ran
1. 11. Tallinski (IRE)12/1Won by a short head · J: Ben Robinson · T: Brian Ellison
2. 29. Stringybark Creek (GB)20/1
3. 34. Suwaan (IRE)7/2
4. 42. Desert Sport (USA)11/4 fav

Nottingham racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 12/1

1:50 Book At thirskracecourse.net For Discounted Entry Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 11. Foolaad (GB)3/1 favWon by a neck · J: Ben Curtis · T: Roy Bowring
2. 25. Zylan (IRE)7/2
3. 38. Compton Park (GB)9/1
2:20 Book At thirskracecourse.net For Discounted Entry Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 14. Ancient Astronaut (GB)9/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Jason Hart · T: John Quinn
2. 210. Willbeme (GB)12/1
3. 312. Questo (GB)8/1
2:55 Hambleton Suite - Your Perfect Reception Venue Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 11. Noah Amor (IRE)11/8 favWon by a length · J: Connor Murtagh · T: Richard Fahey
2. 26. Mr Skinnylegs (GB)8/1
3. 32. Roaring Rory (GB)9/4
3:30 ebfstallions.com Michael Foster Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 16. Rene Mathis (GER)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 21. Custom Cut (IRE)Evens fav
3. 35. Mount Tahan (IRE)10/3
4:05 Watch Racing UK In HD Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 19. Dakota Gold (GB)9/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Connor Beasley · T: Michael Dods
2. 28. Computable (GB)5/1
3. 37. Jack Flash (FR)16/1
4. 115. Hemingway (IRE)7/2 fav
4:40 New 'Cherry Tree' Premier Racegoers' Package Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 13. Gabrial's King (IRE)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Richard Fahey
2. 210. Airton (GB)8/1
3. 35. Dolphin Village (IRE)16/1
4. 74. Mukhayyam (GB)10/3 fav
5:15 Racing UK Day Pass Just 10 Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 14. Keyser Soze (IRE)5/6 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Richard Spencer
2. 25. Amazing Wonder (IRE)100/30
3. 33. Jamacho (GB)8/1
5:50 Thirsk 'Discover Racing Sunday' 30th April Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 19 ran
1. 16. Kyllach Me (IRE)12/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Connor Beasley · T: Bryan Smart
2. 210. Our Place In Loule (GB)33/1
3. 35. Penny Dreadful (GB)7/1
4. 64. Young Tiger (GB)11/2 fav

Thirsk racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 8/1

5:45 Fcl Global Forwarding Making Logistics Personal Amateur Riders' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 8 ran
1. 17. Castlerea Tess (GB)8/1Won by half a length · J: Miss Serena Brotherton · T: Sarah Hollinshead
2. 22. Pushkin Museum (IRE)Evens fav
3. 36. The Magic Pencil (IRE)11/2
6:15 Fcl Global Forwarding Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 8 ran
1. 15. Dark Side Dream (GB)15/8 favWon by a head · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Chris Dwyer
2. 27. Indian Affair (GB)9/1
3. 32. Hamish Mcgonagain (GB)10/1
6:45 Contact Us On Fclgf.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 20y · 8 ran
1. 16. Annie Salts (GB)6/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Chris Dwyer
2. 24. Entertaining Ben (GB)5/1
3. 31. You're Cool (GB)9/4 fav
7:15 Fcl Global Forwarding Making Logistics Personal Classified Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 4 ran
1. 13. Mr Red Clubs (IRE)6/4Won by a head · J: Jane Elliott · T: Michael Appleby
2. 27. Spiritual Star (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 32. Dana's Present (GB)8/1
7:45 Weatherbys Bank Foreign Exchange Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 9 ran
1. 13. Scribner Creek (IRE)9/4 jt-favWon by half a length · J: Robert Winston · T: Mark Loughnane
2. 29. Sublimation (IRE)15/2
3. 38. Melgate Melody (GB)9/4 jt-fav
8:15 Fcl Global Forwarding Making Logistics Personal Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 50y · 10 ran
1. 18. Al Zaman (IRE)1/2 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Simon Crisford
2. 210. Orsino (IRE)9/1
3. 311. Petitioner (IRE)9/4
8:45 Fclgf.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 50y · 9 ran
1. 14. Star Ascending (IRE)13/2Won by a neck · J: Tom Queally · T: Jennie Candlish
2. 25. Bottleofsmoke (IRE)5/6 fav
3. 37. Senor George (IRE)9/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 52 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 favourites16 of 48 won33.3% · 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 £2.09Staked £48.00, returned £50.09 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerDuke Of Bronte (GB) 100/1The 4:45 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Maiden Stakes at Newbury
Joint favourites3 of 8 won37.5% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ayr	2	6	8	1 of 4 won
Bangor-on-Dee	1	7	7	—
Limerick	2	8	8	—
Newbury	3	8	8	—
Nottingham	2	5	6	1 of 2 won
Thirsk	4	8	8	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	2	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 22 April 2017?: 52 races across 7 meetings were run on 22 April 2017: Ayr (8 races), Bangor-on-Dee (7 races), Limerick (8 races), Newbury (8 races), Nottingham (6 races), Thirsk (8 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Ayr, Bangor-on-Dee, Newbury, Nottingham, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Limerick 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 22 April 2017?: Ayr: Good (Turf); Bangor-on-Dee: Good (Turf); Limerick: Good (Turf); Newbury: Good To Firm (Turf); Nottingham: Good To Firm (Turf); Thirsk: Good To Firm (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 22 April 2017?: Outright favourites won 16 of 48 on 22 April 2017 (33.3%); joint favourites won 3 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £48.00 and returned £50.09 — a profit of £2.09. 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 Duke Of Bronte (GB) at 100/1 in the 4:45 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Maiden Stakes at Newbury.
What was the feature race on 22 April 2017?: The feature race was the 2:10 Jordan Electrics Ltd Future Champion Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (Grade 2) at Ayr, won by Cloudy Dream (IRE) (11/4).
What time was the first race on 22 April 2017?: The first race was the 1:15 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. (C & G) Maiden at Limerick; the last was the 8:45 Fclgf.com Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).