What horse racing was on 26 April 2017?

42 races across 7 meetings were run on 26 April 2017: Angers (1 race), Catterick (7 races), Epsom Downs (6 races), Exeter (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Perth (7 races) and Punchestown (7 races). That is Angers in France; Catterick, Epsom Downs, Exeter, Lingfield (AW) and Perth in Great Britain; 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 26 April 2017?

Angers: Good To Soft; Catterick: Good To Firm (Turf); Epsom Downs: Good (Turf); Exeter: Good (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Perth: Good (Turf); Punchestown: Good To Yielding (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 26 April 2017?

Outright favourites won 11 of 41 on 26 April 2017 (26.8%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £41.00 and returned £25.21 — a loss of £15.79. 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 Custer (FR) at 42/1 in the 2:05 Prix de Maurepart at Angers.

What was the feature race on 26 April 2017?

The feature race was the 4:55 Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Champagne Classic (IRE) (14/1).

What time was the first race on 26 April 2017?

The first race was the 1:50 Racing To School Handicap at Catterick; the last was the 8:10 188bet.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race at Exeter.

Racing Results

Wednesday 26 April 2017

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42 races were run across 7 meetings on 26 April 2017: Angers, Catterick, Epsom Downs, Exeter, Lingfield (AW), Perth and Punchestown.

Angers Good To Soft · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 0 of 1 · Biggest winner 42/1

2:05 Prix de Maurepart (Chase) Chase · 2m 3f · 3 ran
1. 1Custer (FR)42/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Alexandre Orain · T: J Gendry
2. 2Chef D'Equipe (FR)7/1
3. 3Bhakti De Larredya (FR)10/1

Angers racecourse statistics →

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

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

1:50 Racing To School Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 15. Kinloch Pride (GB)2/1 favWon by a neck · J: Graham Lee · T: Noel Wilson
2. 24. The Armed Man (GB)4/1
3. 39. Teepee Time (GB)28/1
2:20 Racinguk.com/anywhere 3 Devices 1 Price Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 12. Four Wishes (GB)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 21. Hellomoto (GB)8/1
3. 33. Bismarck The Flyer (IRE)9/1
4. 57. Urban Spirit (IRE)10/3 fav
2:55 Breeders Backing Racing EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 14. Ghadaayer (IRE)2/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 21. Aimez La Vie (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 32. Castle Hill Cassie (IRE)8/1
3:25 2017 Catterick Twelve Furlong Series Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 214y · 8 ran
1. 17. Monaco Rose (GB)5/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Adam McNamara · T: Richard Fahey
2. 29. Fillydelphia (IRE)28/1
3. 38. Tred Softly (IRE)4/1
4. 45. Star Glitter (FR)9/4 fav
4:00 Follow On Twitter At catterickraces Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 16. Kodicat (IRE)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Tom Eaves · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 28. Flawlessly (FR)9/1
3. 34. Dundunah (USA)15/8 fav
4:35 Book Now For Saturday 10th June Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 113. Luis Vaz De Torres (IRE)10/1Won by a length · J: Barry McHugh · T: Richard Fahey
2. 210. Madroos (GB)12/1
3. 32. Fingal's Cave (IRE)8/1
4. 57. Ballymore Castle (IRE)5/2 fav
5:05 Racing Again 11th May Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 112. Tanawar (IRE)6/1Won by a neck · J: Josh Doyle · T: Ruth Carr
2. 23. Fine Example (GB)7/2 fav
3. 34. Masarzain (IRE)7/1

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Epsom Downs Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/1

2:10 Investec Asset Finance Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 13. Majestic Hero (IRE)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Ronald Harris
2. 26. Just That Lord (GB)7/1
3. 311. Normal Equilibrium (GB)9/1
4. 82. Lathom (GB)4/1 fav
2:45 Investec Derby Trial (Conditions Race) (Plus 10) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f 18y · 8 ran
1. 13. Cracksman (GB)4/6 favWon by a short head · J: Frankie Dettori · T: John Gosden
2. 25. Permian (IRE)11/2
3. 32. Bay Of Poets (IRE)14/1
3:15 Investec Corporate Banking Great Metropolitan Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f 10y · 9 ran
1. 11. Galapiat (GB)11/10 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Franny Norton · T: Mark Johnston
2. 28. Whinging Willie (IRE)25/1
3. 33. Barwick (GB)12/1
3:50 Investec City And Suburban Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f 18y · 11 ran
1. 112. Brorocco (GB)7/1Won by a length · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: Andrew Balding
2. 26. Banditry (IRE)13/2
3. 39. Gawdawpalin (IRE)5/1
4. 75. Innocent Touch (IRE)4/1 fav
4:25 Investec Foreign Exchange Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 114y · 9 ran
1. 16. Leader's Legacy (USA)11/8 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 27. Romanor (GB)12/1
3. 32. Carpe Diem Lady (IRE)5/1
5:00 Investec Private Banking Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 114y · 14 ran
1. 16. Emenem (GB)9/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: J F Egan · T: Simon Dow
2. 23. Native Prospect (GB)9/2
3. 314. Star Maker (GB)16/1
4. 52. Vantage Point (IRE)7/2 fav

Epsom Downs racecourse statistics →

Exeter Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

4:50 Boxing Betting At 188Bet Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 175y · 8 ran
1. 13. Thundering Home (GB)12/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Alice Mills · T: Richard Mitchell
2. 25. Glimpse Of Gold (GB)11/8 fav
3. 36. Hollywood Ken (IRE)5/1
5:25 188Bet Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 2f 111y · 5 ran
1. 14. Stealing Mix (GB)1/2 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 21. Air Approach (GB)25/1
3. 35. Foxy Act (GB)33/1
6:00 Free Spins At 188Bet Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 25y · 3 ran
1. 12. Captain Buck's (FR)7/4Won by a length · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Rouge Devils (IRE)10/1
3. 34. Markov (IRE)8/13 fav
6:35 Bovis Homes Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 5f 135y · 7 ran
1. 19. Mount Vesuvius (IRE)12/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Nick Scholfield · T: Paul Henderson
2. 25. Boss In Boots (IRE)7/1
3. 33. Monderon (FR)5/1
4. UR6. Triopas (IRE) · unseated rider15/8 fav
7:05 Premier League Betting At 188Bet Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 175y · 8 ran
1. 16. Wonga Swinger (GB)13/8 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Charlie Deutsch · T: Sam Thomas
2. 21. Sweeping Rock (IRE)12/1
3. 37. Denny Kerrell (GB)7/2
7:40 Goffs Spring Sales P2P Bumper Maiden NH Flat Race (Amateurs) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 175y · 10 ran
1. 15. Sword Of Fate (IRE)5/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Mr Tommie M O'Brien · T: Tom Lacey
2. 29. Koala Keel (IRE)33/1
3. 310. Teeton Power (GB)3/1
4. 86. Ticket To Ride (FR)11/4 fav
8:10 188bet.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 175y · 6 ran
1. 11. Jaunty Flyer (GB)11/4Won by 8 lengths · J: Robert Dunne · T: Brian Eckley
2. 25. Madame Fiona (GB)10/1
3. 34. Zamarkhan (FR)2/1
4. 53. Take Em Out (IRE)6/4 fav

Exeter racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

4:45 Racing Welfare Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 1y · 4 ran
1. 11. Sans Souci Bay (GB)11/10Won by 3½ lengths · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Richard Hannon
2. 22. Vatican Hill (IRE)Evens fav
3. 34. Lady Volante (IRE)16/1
5:20 Barber Shop FKS Honor Oak Park Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 1y · 14 ran
1. 13. Casimiro (IRE)10/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Kieran Shoemark · T: Roger Charlton
2. 29. Time's Arrow (IRE)5/1
3. 38. Tadween (IRE)6/1
4. 61. Balestra (GB)7/2 fav
5:50 Brian Hanrahan Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 1y · 8 ran
1. 19. Termsnconditions (IRE)9/2Won by a neck · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 21. Noble Deed (GB)11/2
3. 33. New Rich (GB)3/1 fav
6:25 Injured Jockeys Fund Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 12. Regicide (IRE)2/1Won by a length · J: Oisin Murphy · T: James Fanshawe
2. 26. Kasperenko (GB)7/4 fav
3. 38. Zamalight (GB)8/1
6:55 Happy 60th Birthday Jack Power Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 1y · 7 ran
1. 15. Takatul (USA)9/4Won by half a length · J: Jim Crowley · T: Charles Hills
2. 22. Take The Helm (GB)11/2
3. 31. Replenish (FR)2/1 fav
7:25 Racing Welfare 24 Hour Support Line 08006300443 Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 1y · 10 ran
1. 17. Tai Hang Dragon (IRE)7/1Won by a head · J: Sean Levey · T: Richard Hannon
2. 23. Angel Of Darkness (GB)3/1
3. 32. The Lacemaker (GB)6/1
4. 101. Belle Diva (IRE)11/4 fav
7:55 Happy Anniversary John & Mary Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 110. Victoriously (GB)6/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Martin Lane · T: Andi Brown
2. 29. Ixelles Diamond (IRE)16/1
3. 35. With Approval (IRE)10/1
4. 67. Monna Valley (GB)2/1 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Perth Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 7/1

2:00 Joseph Perrier 'Party Has Started' Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 35y · 10 ran
1. 19. Royal Village (IRE)8/15 favWon by a nose · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 22. Coole Hall (IRE)12/1
3. 37. Petiville (FR)11/2
2:35 Edinburgh Gin Mares' Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 35y · 9 ran
1. 11. Miss Maiden Over (IRE)7/1Won by a length · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 23. Paper Roses (IRE)33/1
3. 38. Gold Chain (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3:05 EBF Stallions Gold Castle 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 7f 207y · 5 ran
1. 11. Gayebury (GB)3/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Evan Williams
2. 25. Robbin'hannon (IRE)5/2
3. 33. King Of Fashion (IRE)10/1
4. 42. Aintree My Dream (FR)6/4 fav
3:35 Phil Nelson Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f 180y · 8 ran
1. 11. Beeves (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Jennie Candlish
2. 24. Cultram Abbey (GB)17/2
3. 38. Jet Master (IRE)16/1
4. 57. A Good Skin (IRE)2/1 fav
4:10 Heineken UK Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 207y · 15 ran
1. 14. Late Date (IRE)11/2Won by a length · J: Mr Joe Wright · T: Micky Hammond
2. 29. American Life (FR)14/1
3. 311. Heart O Annandale (IRE)10/1
4. 42. Doktor Glaz (FR)10/3 fav
4:40 Bill And Bunny Cadogan Memorial Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f 180y · 10 ran
1. 11. Jovial Joey (IRE)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Daragh Bourke · T: Maurice Barnes
2. 29. Bright Prospect (IRE)20/1
3. 36. Allthegear No Idea (IRE)6/1
4. 43. Petite Power (IRE)4/1 fav
5:10 Fonab Castle And Spa Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 47y · 8 ran
1. 13. Great Fighter (GB)11/8 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Callum Bewley · T: Jim Goldie
2. 26. Mountain Kingdom (IRE)11/2
3. 35. Idder (IRE)15/2

Perth racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Good To Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

3:40 Martinstown Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle (95-123) Hurdle · 2m 5f · 25 ran
1. 124. Magic Of Light (IRE)11/1Won by a head · J: Ryan Treacy · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 218. Blast Of Koeman (IRE)13/2
3. 310. A Rated (IRE)16/1
4. 426. Fridaynightlights (IRE)5/1 fav
4:20 Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 15. C'est Jersey (FR)7/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 22. Battleford (GB)6/4 fav
3. 34. Burgas (FR)10/1
4:55 Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 3m · 8 ran
1. 12. Champagne Classic (IRE)14/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: B J Cooper · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 24. Penhill (GB)2/1 fav
3. 36. Tin Soldier (FR)8/1
5:30 Coral Punchestown Gold Cup (Grade 1) Chase · 3m 120y · 6 ran
1. 16. Sizing John (GB)9/10 favWon by a short head · J: Robbie Power · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 23. Djakadam (FR)5/2
3. 32. Coneygree (GB)6/1
6:05 Racing Post Champion I.N.H. Flat Race (Grade 1) NH Flat · 2m · 7 ran
1. 16. Fayonagh (IRE)11/8 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Mr J J Codd · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 23. Paloma Blue (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Poli Roi (FR)9/2
6:40 Guinness Handicap Chase (Grade A) Chase · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 14. Sizing Granite (IRE)14/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 23. Viconte Du Noyer (FR)25/1
3. 32. Irish Cavalier (IRE)12/1
4. 77. Polidam (FR)7/4 fav
7:15 Weatherbys General Stud Book E.B.F. Mares Flat Race (Grade 3) NH Flat · 2m · 12 ran
1. 17. Minutestomidnight (IRE)11/4 favWon by half a length · J: Mr J J Codd · T: Jonathan Sweeney
2. 28. Mystic Theatre (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Bluegrass Princess (IRE)9/2

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 42 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 favourites11 of 41 won26.8% · 41 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 £15.79Staked £41.00, returned £25.21 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerCuster (FR) 42/1The 2:05 Prix de Maurepart at Angers
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Angers	0	1	1	—
Catterick	1	7	7	—
Epsom Downs	3	6	6	—
Exeter	2	7	7	—
Lingfield (AW)	0	7	7	—
Perth	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Punchestown	3	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 26 April 2017?: 42 races across 7 meetings were run on 26 April 2017: Angers (1 race), Catterick (7 races), Epsom Downs (6 races), Exeter (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Perth (7 races) and Punchestown (7 races). That is Angers in France; Catterick, Epsom Downs, Exeter, Lingfield (AW) and Perth in Great Britain; 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 26 April 2017?: Angers: Good To Soft; Catterick: Good To Firm (Turf); Epsom Downs: Good (Turf); Exeter: Good (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Perth: Good (Turf); Punchestown: Good To Yielding (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 26 April 2017?: Outright favourites won 11 of 41 on 26 April 2017 (26.8%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £41.00 and returned £25.21 — a loss of £15.79. 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 Custer (FR) at 42/1 in the 2:05 Prix de Maurepart at Angers.
What was the feature race on 26 April 2017?: The feature race was the 4:55 Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Champagne Classic (IRE) (14/1).
What time was the first race on 26 April 2017?: The first race was the 1:50 Racing To School Handicap at Catterick; the last was the 8:10 188bet.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race at Exeter.