What horse racing was on 25 April 2017?

50 races across 7 meetings were run on 25 April 2017: Brighton (7 races), Hexham (7 races), Ludlow (7 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Punchestown (7 races), Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races) and Yarmouth (7 races). That is Brighton, Hexham, Ludlow, Wolverhampton (AW) and Yarmouth in Great Britain; Maisons-Laffitte (FR) in France; Punchestown 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 25 April 2017?

Brighton: Good To Firm (Turf); Hexham: Good (Turf); Ludlow: Good (Turf); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Good (Turf); Punchestown: Good To Firm (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW); Yarmouth: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 25 April 2017?

Outright favourites won 15 of 48 on 25 April 2017 (31.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £48.00 and returned £39.12 — a loss of £8.88. 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 River Purple (GB) at 33/1 in the 3:35 Wye Valley Brewery 'Confined' Handicap Chase at Ludlow (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 25 April 2017?

The feature race was the 4:20 Herald Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Cilaos Emery (FR) (8/1).

What time was the first race on 25 April 2017?

The first race was the 11:40 Prix de Rueil at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 9:10 Invest City Of Wolverhampton Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Tuesday 25 April 2017

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50 races were run across 7 meetings on 25 April 2017: Brighton, Hexham, Ludlow, Maisons-Laffitte (FR), Punchestown, Wolverhampton (AW) and Yarmouth.

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

4:50 Toteplacepot At Totesport.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 59y · 6 ran
1. 16. Diamond Pursuit (GB)3/1Won by a short head · J: J F Egan · T: Jo Hughes
2. 23. Milton Road (GB)9/2
3. 31. Declarationoflove (IRE)7/4 fav
5:20 Toteexacta At Totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 209y · 8 ran
1. 12. Tulip Dress (GB)10/1Won by 2 lengths · J: William Carson · T: Anthony Carson
2. 21. Quiet Warrior (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 36. Virile (IRE)10/3
5:50 Totequadpot At Totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 209y · 7 ran
1. 14. Ice Age (IRE)11/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: Eve Johnson Houghton
2. 21. Coronation Day (GB)9/2
3. 37. Swiss Cross (GB)22/1
6:20 Totetrifecta At Totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 209y · 8 ran
1. 14. Roy Rocket (FR)8/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: J F Egan · T: John Berry
2. 21. Russian Reward (IRE)13/2
3. 33. Light Of Air (FR)3/1
4. 52. Pack It In (IRE)5/2 fav
6:55 At totepoolracing Follow Us On Twitter Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 214y · 8 ran
1. 11. Andalusite (GB)5/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: John Gallagher
2. 23. Ettie Hart (IRE)6/1
3. 38. Latest Quest (IRE)13/8 fav
7:25 Totepool Racecourse Apple Pay Available Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 214y · 7 ran
1. 13. Stormbound (IRE)5/2 favWon by 4 lengths · J: David Probert · T: Paul Cole
2. 27. Jonnie Skull (IRE)20/1
3. 39. Lutine Charlie (IRE)8/1
7:55 Collect Totepool Winnings At Betfred Shops Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 213y · 7 ran
1. 13. One Big Surprise (GB)4/1Won by a head · J: Shane Kelly · T: Richard Hughes
2. 21. Bahamian Sunrise (GB)5/1
3. 36. Captain Bob (IRE)5/2 fav

Brighton racecourse statistics →

Hexham Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 22/1

1:50 Welcome To Hexham 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 48y · 12 ran
1. 11. Applaus (GER)11/4Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Henry Brooke · T: Micky Hammond
2. 26. Killone (IRE)100/1
3. 35. Hit And Run (IRE)40/1
4. PU11. Storm Forecast (IRE) · pulled up4/5 fav
2:25 Permit Trainers Association Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 1m 7f 133y · 13 ran
1. 110. Miss Conway (GB)13/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Jamie Hamilton · T: Mark Walford
2. 25. Pekanheim (IRE)7/1
3. 313. Warksburn Boy (GB)80/1
4. 89. Sendiym (FR)5/1 fav
2:55 Thornton Firkin Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 63y · 6 ran
1. 12. Classical Milano (IRE)22/1Won by a neck · J: Jonathon Bewley · T: George Bewley
2. 27. Victoria Says (IRE)9/4
3. 34. Right Of Reply (IRE)25/1
4. 43. Helmsley Lad (GB)4/7 fav
3:25 Ramside Event Catering Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 28y · 13 ran
1. 18. Beyondtemptation (GB)8/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Thomas Dowson · T: Jonathan Haynes
2. 29. Loch Linnhe (GB)8/1
3. 31. Heist (IRE)10/1
4. 104. Lough Salt (IRE)7/2 fav
4:00 ROA/Racing Post Owners Jackpot Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 41y · 16 ran
1. 116. Apache Pilot (GB)13/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Dale Irving · T: Maurice Barnes
2. 210. Frank The Slink (GB)20/1
3. 37. Under The Red Sky (IRE)8/1
4. 41. Orioninverness (IRE)4/1 fav
4:30 Follow Hexham On Facebook And Twitter Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m 41y · 9 ran
1. 11. Ardea (IRE)Evens favWon by a neck · J: Mr Joe Wright · T: Justin Landy
2. 29. Young Hurricane (IRE)13/2
3. 38. Tallow Fair (IRE)66/1
5:05 Heart Of All England Next Meeting Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 48y · 7 ran
1. 19. Schiaparannie (GB)13/8 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Malcolm Jefferson
2. 23. French Ticket (GB)16/1
3. 34. Silk Or Scarlet (IRE)7/1

Hexham racecourse statistics →

Ludlow Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 33/1

2:00 Nick Jones Horse Ambulance Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 169y · 4 ran
1. 12. Peruvien Bleu (FR)2/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Chester Williams · T: Nick Williams
2. 21. Excellent Team (GB)2/5 fav
3. 33. Luca Brazi (IRE)33/1
2:35 H R Smith Group Ltd Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f 171y · 5 ran
1. 13. According To Harry (IRE)2/1 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Nicky Martin
2. 21. By The Boardwalk (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Hedley Lamarr (IRE)3/1
3:05 Michael Lumsden Memorial Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 7f 174y · 4 ran
1. 13. Rene's Girl (IRE)2/1 jt-favWon by 9 lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 21. Verygoodverygood (FR)3/1
3. 34. Leith Hill Lad (GB)2/1 jt-fav
3:35 Wye Valley Brewery 'Confined' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 1m 7f 212y · 6 ran
1. 15. River Purple (GB)33/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Tabitha Worsley · T: Lady Susan Brooke
2. 21. Noche De Reyes (FR)9/4 jt-fav
3. 34. Pembroke House (GB)5/2
4:10 Wye Valley Brewery Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 55y · 8 ran
1. 14. Whatthebutlersaw (IRE)7/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Mark Grant · T: Dominic Ffrench Davis
2. 25. Dragon De La Tour (FR)11/4 fav
3. 37. Racing Spirit (GB)25/1
4:40 Eddie Mapp Memorial Grassroots Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 7f 171y · 10 ran
1. 19. Now Ben (IRE)6/4 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Alex Edwards · T: Philip Rowley
2. 24. Abbeyview (IRE)9/1
3. 36. Beggar's Velvet (IRE)11/1
5:10 Heath Farm Meats Intermediate Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 4 · 1m 7f 169y · 4 ran
1. 12. Spider's Bite (IRE)3/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Henry Daly
2. 23. Atomic Rumble (IRE)4/9 fav
3. 35. Goldanbleu (IRE)7/1

Ludlow racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 30/1

11:40 Prix de Rueil (Claimer) (2yo) (Turf) Flat · 5f · 9 ran
1. 19. Fas Le Fios (IRE)30/1Won by a head · J: Clement Lecoeuvre · T: J S Moore
2. 23. So Sora (FR)27/10 fav
3. 37. Big Words (GER)157/10
12:10 Prix Sylvan (Maiden) (2yo) (Turf) Flat · 5f · 10 ran
1. 14. Sedary (FR)8/5 favWon by a nose · J: Gregory Benoist · T: H-F Devin
2. 23. Flat Heaven (FR)7/2
3. 36. We Ride The World (IRE)11/1
12:47 Prix d'Auxerre (Handicap) (5yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m4½f · 17 ran
1. 114. My Sweet Lord (FR)13/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Maxime Guyon · T: B Moreno
2. 217. Edington (GER)35/1
3. 33. Spirit's Revench (FR)106/10
4. 55. Max La Fripouille (FR)12/5 fav
1:20 Prix de la Genevraye (Handicap) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m4½f · 11 ran
1. 14. Dusk Falls (IRE)33/10Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Aurelien Lemaitre · T: F Head
2. 27. Most Empowered (IRE)113/10
3. 33. Maidstone Majesty (FR)9/5 fav
1:50 Prix de Suresnes () (Round) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 14. Avilius (GB)6/5 favWon by a head · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: A Fabre
2. 25. My Scholar (FR)16/5
3. 36. Whampoa Star (FR)23/5
2:20 Prix Servanne () (3yo+) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 6 ran
1. 12. Al Jazi (IRE)6/5 favWon by a nose · J: Gregory Benoist · T: F Rohaut
2. 24. City Money (IRE)18/5
3. 33. Presidency (GB)145/10
3:00 Prix d'Aigremont (Claimer) (Round) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 14. Platon (GB)39/10Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Aurelien Lemaitre · T: G E Mikhalides
2. 26. Gnily (IRE)12/5 fav
3. 33. Ninian Des Aigles (FR)8/1
3:30 Prix de Troyes (Handicap) (5yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m4½f · 17 ran
1. 13. Temple Boy (FR)19/2Won by a head · J: Gabriele Congiu · T: J-P Gauvin
2. 22. Santo Spirito (GB)168/10
3. 312. Insider (FR)192/10
4. 128. Zillino (FR)19/5 fav

Maisons-Laffitte racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

3:40 Kildare Hunt Club Fr Sean Breen Memorial Chase For The Ladies Perpetual Cup Chase · 3m · 10 ran
1. 12. Enniskillen (IRE)6/4 favWon by a length · J: Mr J J Codd · T: Peter Maher
2. 28. Treo Eile (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Blue Templar (IRE)12/1
4:20 Herald Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m 100y · 7 ran
1. 12. Cilaos Emery (FR)8/1Won by a length · J: David Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Melon (GB)5/4 fav
3. 36. Pingshou (IRE)9/1
4:55 Killashee Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) Hurdle · 2m 100y · 11 ran
1. 14. Western Boy (IRE)14/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jody McGarvey · T: P A Fahy
2. 26. Light That (IRE)10/1
3. 39. Adreamstillalive (IRE)8/1
4. 103. Roconga (IRE)10/3 fav
5:30 BoyleSports Champion Chase (Grade 1) Chase · 2m · 8 ran
1. 12. Fox Norton (FR)5/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 28. Un De Sceaux (FR)10/11 fav
3. 33. God's Own (IRE)7/1
6:05 Goffs Land Rover Bumper Flat · 2m · 16 ran
1. 116. Vision Des Flos (FR)12/1Won by a neck · J: Mr Derek O'Connor · T: Robert Tyner
2. 27. Hollowgraphic (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Early Doors (FR)6/4 fav
6:40 Growise Champion Novice Chase (Grade 1) Chase · 3m 120y · 7 ran
1. 16. Disko (FR)13/8 favWon by 5 lengths · J: B J Cooper · T: Noel Meade
2. 25. Anibale Fly (FR)3/1
3. 31. A Genie In Abottle (IRE)8/1
7:15 Dooley Insurances Flat Race Flat · 2m · 23 ran
1. 116. Roaring Bull (IRE)25/1Won by half a length · J: Ms L O'Neill · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 221. The Butcher Said (IRE)11/2
3. 34. Cornelius Sulla (IRE)7/1
4. 138. Jetez (IRE)7/2 fav

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

6:00 Invest Wolverhampton For Life, Work & Learning Handicap (Gentleman Amateur Riders) Flat · Class 5 · 2m 119y · 6 ran
1. 14. Three Colours Red (IRE)33/1Won by a short head · J: Mr Morgan Winstone · T: Robert Stephens
2. 23. Icebuster (GB)11/2
3. 36. Tingo In The Tale (IRE)10/1
4. 42. Bracken Brae (GB)Evens fav
6:30 Invest Wolverhampton - City Of Opportunity Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 103y · 12 ran
1. 14. Log Off (IRE)14/1Dead heat with London Master (GB) · J: Hector Crouch · T: David Evans
2. 11. London Master (GB)7/4 fav
3. 37. All About The Pace (GB)14/1
7:05 Invest City Of Wolverhampton Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 50y · 8 ran
1. 13. Renfrew Street (GB)9/2Won by a short head · J: Franny Norton · T: Mark Johnston
2. 25. All My Love (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 36. Canny Style (GB)11/2
7:40 Invest City Of Wolverhampton Maiden Auction Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 50y · 5 ran
1. 15. Stepney (GB)Evens favWon by half a length · J: Luke Morris · T: Robyn Brisland
2. 23. Haldaw (GB)12/1
3. 34. Pondering (GB)5/4
8:10 Invest Wolverhampton - Your Next Investment Location Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 32y · 11 ran
1. 14. Prince of Time (GB)5/2 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Callum Rodriguez · T: Richard Ford
2. 210. Isntshesomething (GB)7/1
3. 36. Sheer Intensity (IRE)8/1
8:40 Invest Wolverhampton - World Class For Inward Investment Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 10 ran
1. 13. Athassel (GB)12/1Won by half a length · J: Katherine Begley · T: David Evans
2. 29. Wink Oliver (GB)16/1
3. 310. Tavener (GB)5/1
4. 102. Kingsley Klarion (IRE)3/1 fav
9:10 Invest City Of Wolverhampton Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 20y · 8 ran
1. 15. Blue Rocks (GB)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Kevin Stott · T: Lisa Williamson
2. 26. Maggi May (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Gnaad (IRE)11/8 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

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

1:40 Haven Seashore Holiday Park Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3y · 15 ran
1. 16. Hakeem (GB)12/1Won by a short head · J: Dane O'Neill · T: William Haggas
2. 21. Alwahsh (IRE)4/1
3. 312. Lady Freyja (GB)150/1
4. 57. Marine One (GB)11/4 fav
2:10 John Kemp 4 X 4 Specialists Of Norwich Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 104y · 3 ran
1. 11. Investigation (GB)5/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Rob Hornby · T: Andrew Balding
2. 22. Testbourne (IRE)3/10 fav
3. 33. Zipedee (GB)100/1
2:45 Ted Pennell 66th Birthday Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 23y · 6 ran
1. 13. Mohatem (USA)9/4Won by 3 lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Owen Burrows
2. 25. Celebration Day (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Wapping (USA)6/1
4. 42. Theydon Grey (GB)15/8 fav
3:15 Trafalgar Restaurant At Yarmouth Racecourse Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 42y · 9 ran
1. 14. Hurricane Alert (GB)6/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: David Egan · T: Mark Hoad
2. 22. Strictly Carter (GB)6/1
3. 33. Oscars Journey (GB)5/2 fav
3:50 Eastern Power Systems Of Norwich Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3y · 8 ran
1. 11. Phosphorescence (IRE)7/4 favWon by a short head · J: Oisin Murphy · T: George Scott
2. 26. Harlequin Rock (GB)14/1
3. 35. Ross Raith Rover (GB)7/2
4:25 Weddings & Private Parties At Yarmouth Racecourse Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 3y · 11 ran
1. 14. Blue On Blue (USA)15/2Won by a neck · J: Robert Tart · T: John Gosden
2. 26. Glendun (USA)16/1
3. 38. Fire Brigade (GB)9/1
4. 61. Wurood (GB)2/1 fav
5:00 Annual Badges At Yarmouth Racecourse Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 3y · 9 ran
1. 110. Edged In Blue (GB)25/1Won by a head · J: Jordan Vaughan · T: K R Burke
2. 26. Comprise (GB)5/1
3. 35. Trick of The Light (IRE)5/2 fav

Yarmouth 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 48 won31.3% · 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 loss of £8.88Staked £48.00, returned £39.12 at SP · 1 dead heat, the return split
Biggest-priced winnerRiver Purple (GB) 33/1The 3:35 Wye Valley Brewery 'Confined' Handicap Chase at Ludlow · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites1 of 4 won25.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Brighton	2	7	7	—
Hexham	2	7	7	—
Ludlow	2	5	7	1 of 4 won
Maisons-Laffitte (FR)	3	8	8	—
Punchestown	2	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	3	7	7	—
Yarmouth	1	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 25 April 2017?: 50 races across 7 meetings were run on 25 April 2017: Brighton (7 races), Hexham (7 races), Ludlow (7 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Punchestown (7 races), Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races) and Yarmouth (7 races). That is Brighton, Hexham, Ludlow, Wolverhampton (AW) and Yarmouth in Great Britain; Maisons-Laffitte (FR) in France; Punchestown 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 25 April 2017?: Brighton: Good To Firm (Turf); Hexham: Good (Turf); Ludlow: Good (Turf); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Good (Turf); Punchestown: Good To Firm (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW); Yarmouth: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 25 April 2017?: Outright favourites won 15 of 48 on 25 April 2017 (31.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £48.00 and returned £39.12 — a loss of £8.88. 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 River Purple (GB) at 33/1 in the 3:35 Wye Valley Brewery 'Confined' Handicap Chase at Ludlow (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 25 April 2017?: The feature race was the 4:20 Herald Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Cilaos Emery (FR) (8/1).
What time was the first race on 25 April 2017?: The first race was the 11:40 Prix de Rueil at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 9:10 Invest City Of Wolverhampton Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).