What horse racing was on 26 April 2018?

47 races across 7 meetings were run on 26 April 2018: Beverley (8 races), Chelmsford City (AW) (7 races), Compiegne (FR) (2 races), Kempton (7 races), Perth (7 races), Punchestown (8 races) and Warwick (8 races). That is Beverley, Chelmsford City (AW), Kempton, Perth and Warwick in Great Britain; Compiegne (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 26 April 2018?

Beverley: Good (Turf); Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Compiegne (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Kempton: Good (Turf); Perth: Soft (Turf); Punchestown: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Warwick: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 26 April 2018?

Outright favourites won 10 of 44 on 26 April 2018 (22.7%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £44.00 and returned £32.40 — a loss of £11.60. 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 Asylo (IRE) at 33/1 in the 1:50 Kinnoull Novices' Hurdle at Perth.

What was the feature race on 26 April 2018?

The feature race was the 5:30 Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Faugheen (IRE) (11/2).

What time was the first race on 26 April 2018?

The first race was the 1:20 Prix Romati at Compiegne (FR); the last was the 9:05 CCR Supporting The Mayor Of Chelmsford Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 26 April 2018

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47 races were run across 7 meetings on 26 April 2018: Beverley, Chelmsford City (AW), Compiegne (FR), Kempton, Perth, Punchestown and Warwick.

Beverley Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:30 Find Bonus Codes At aceodds.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 15 ran
1. 13. Rapid Applause (GB)8/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Nathan Evans · T: Michael Easterby
2. 25. Tanasoq (IRE)16/1
3. 32. Bogart (GB)7/2 fav
2:00 In Celebration Of Jill Willows Wotalass Fillies' Novice Auction Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 11. Aerosphere (GB)9/1Won by half a length · J: Graham Lee · T: Bryan Smart
2. 211. Shumookhi (IRE)9/1
3. 35. Immokalee (FR)9/4 fav
2:35 Alan McGuiness And Robin Lunness Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f 96y · 6 ran
1. 15. Mont Kinabalu (IRE)7/2Won by a short head · J: Tom Eaves · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 21. Alfa McGuire (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 36. Placebo Effect (IRE)8/1
3:10 Bygone Beverley Is Next On 7 May Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 96y · 13 ran
1. 16. Arabian Jazz (IRE)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Cameron Noble · T: Michael Bell
2. 210. Onefootinparadise (GB)7/1
3. 31. How Bizarre (GB)10/3 fav
3:45 Rapid Lad Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 207y · 12 ran
1. 15. Rita's Man (IRE)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Keith Dalgleish
2. 22. Detachment (GB)7/1
3. 310. Clarabel (GB)33/1
4. 81. Liquid Gold (IRE)7/2 fav
4:20 Rapid Lad Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 207y · 10 ran
1. 16. Dose (GB)11/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 29. Almunther (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 35. Vigee Le Brun (IRE)9/1
4:55 ROA/Racing Post Owners Jackpot Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 100y · 7 ran
1. 14. Trading Point (FR)5/2 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: David O'Meara
2. 23. Jacbequick (GB)12/1
3. 36. Zeshov (IRE)8/1
5:25 Whistlejackets Craft Ale Bar Novice Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 100y · 9 ran
1. 14. Shakour (IRE)14/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Ben Curtis · T: Jason Ward
2. 29. Wind Storm (GB)13/8 fav
3. 38. I Was Only Joking (IRE)3/1

Beverley racecourse statistics →

Chelmsford City (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

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

5:55 Family Fun Day Here 28th May Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f · 9 ran
1. 13. Mancini (GB)7/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Rob Hornby · T: Jonathan Portman
2. 29. Marshall Aid (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Brigadoon (GB)33/1
4. 82. Oregon Gift (GB)11/4 fav
6:30 Gepp & Sons Solicitors 250th Anniversary Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 19. Tadbir (IRE)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Brian Meehan
2. 27. Roman River (GB)50/1
3. 31. Fakhoor (IRE)2/1 fav
7:05 Santander Consumer Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 15. Zac Brown (IRE)12/1Won by a head · J: David Egan · T: Charlie Wallis
2. 21. Visionary (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 310. Dark Side Dream (GB)5/1
7:35 Betsi Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 14. Lancelot Du Lac (ITY)15/8Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Robert Winston · T: Dean Ivory
2. 22. Double Up (GB)16/1
3. 36. Mubtasim (IRE)6/5 fav
8:05 Notleys Golf Club, Golfwise & G B Finch Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 12. Love Dreams (IRE)6/1Won by a neck · J: P J McDonald · T: Mark Johnston
2. 23. Lucymai (GB)9/2
3. 36. Via Serendipity (GB)7/1
4. 69. Atlas (IRE)3/1 fav
8:35 Mayor Of Chelmsford Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 12. Luna Eclipse (IRE)7/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Andrew Balding
2. 21. Ode To Autumn (GB)2/1
3. 33. Image (GB)8/1
9:05 CCR Supporting The Mayor Of Chelmsford Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 11. Secret Art (IRE)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jim Crowley · T: William Knight
2. 22. Pearl Spectre (USA)12/1
3. 33. Lacan (IRE)4/1
4. 55. Bint Dandy (IRE)10/3 fav

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Compiegne (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 2 races · France

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

1:20 Prix Romati (Chase) (5yo+) (Turf) Chase · 2m6½f · 9 ran
1. 15. The Stomp (FR)6/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Thomas Gueguen · T: Francois Nicolle
2. 23. Via Dolorosa (FR)79/10
3. 36. Prince Philippe (FR)13/1
2:20 Prix Hopper (Chase) (4yo) (Turf) Chase · 2m3½f · 7 ran
1. 16. Royale Maria Has (FR)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Kevin Nabet · T: G Macaire
2. 23. Ex Fan Des Sixties (FR)11/5
3. 38. Kapkiline (FR)18/5
4. F4. Evidence Madrik (FR) · fell2/1 fav

Compiegne racecourse statistics →

Kempton Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

4:45 Klober Permo Air Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 13. Regulation (IRE)14/1Won by half a length · J: Bryony Frost · T: Neil King
2. 21. Shining Romeo (GB)12/1
3. 313. Monday Club (GB)50/1
4. 64. All Is Good (IRE)4/1 fav
5:15 Eco Green Roofs Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 13. Rebel Royal (IRE)4/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Bridget Andrews · T: Dan Skelton
2. 25. Wallace Spirit (FR)9/4 fav
3. 32. Kloud Gate (FR)16/1
5:45 Building Innovation Tapered Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 6 ran
1. 14. Bestwork (FR)9/4 favWon by 27 lengths · J: Paul O'Brien · T: Charlie Longsdon
2. 22. Compadre (IRE)6/1
3. 36. Minella Tweet (IRE)3/1
6:20 Sika Roofing Rapid 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 8 ran
1. 13. Who's My Jockey (IRE)13/8Won by half a length · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 21. Dell Oro (FR)5/6 fav
3. 38. Pontresina (IRE)33/1
6:50 Recticel Insulation Perfect Finish Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 6 ran
1. 16. Bugsie Malone (IRE)5/2 jt-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Harry Reed · T: Chris Gordon
2. 25. Remind Me Later (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Southfield Theatre (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
7:25 Polyroof Products Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 6 ran
1. 14. Black Mischief (GB)7/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Miss A B O'Connor · T: Harry Fry
2. 26. Royal Irish Hussar (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Star Foot (IRE)6/1
7:55 Crohn's & Colitis Uk Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f 110y · 8 ran
1. 17. Port Melon (IRE)5/4 favWon by a length · J: Mr David Maxwell · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 24. Treat Yourself (IRE)33/1
3. 33. Starkie (GB)12/1

Kempton racecourse statistics →

Perth Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 33/1

1:50 Kinnoull Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 47y · 13 ran
1. 13. Asylo (IRE)33/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: John Kington · T: Julia Brooke
2. 27. Imperial Nemesis (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Cornerstone Lad (GB)5/4 fav
2:20 Making Memories Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 3 ran
1. 13. Baby King (IRE)2/1Won by a head · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Tom George
2. 21. Mixboy (FR)Evens fav
3. 32. Vosne Romanee (GB)3/1
2:55 Glenearn Flooring Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 47y · 12 ran
1. 112. The Compeller (IRE)5/1 jt-favWon by half a length · J: Derek Fox · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 29. Hey Listen (IRE)11/1
3. 32. Golden Town (IRE)16/1
3:30 MKM Building Supplies Balnakeilly Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 20y · 6 ran
1. 11. Ballyarthur (IRE)5/2Won by 8 lengths · J: Jamie Bargary · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 23. Bollin Ace (GB)3/1
3. 38. Imperial Prince (IRE)40/1
4. 54. Some Are Lucky (IRE)15/8 fav
4:05 All New Discovery River Tay Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 4f 20y · 4 ran
1. 13. Wadswick Court (IRE)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: James Bowen · T: Peter Bowen
2. 21. Pain Au Chocolat (FR)15/8
3. 32. Morning Royalty (IRE)6/1
4. 44. Tiquer (FR)6/4 fav
4:35 Gs Group Scoonieburn Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 2f 127y · 9 ran
1. 110. Allthegear No Idea (IRE)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jamie Bargary · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 25. My Old Gold (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 36. Skipthescales (IRE)5/2
5:10 Lodge At Perth Racecourse Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 35y · 7 ran
1. 11. Lord Napier (IRE)4/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: James Bowen · T: Peter Bowen
2. 26. Craiganboy (IRE)40/1
3. 34. Mighty Thunder (GB)7/2 jt-fav

Perth racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Yielding To Soft · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 12/1

3:40 JLT Handicap Hurdle (88-123) Hurdle · 2m 40y · 25 ran
1. 124. Park Paddocks (IRE)6/1 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 210. Neverushacon (IRE)10/1
3. 36. Call A Cab (IRE)13/2
4:15 Pigsback.com Handicap Chase (grade B) Chase · 2m · 24 ran
1. 111. Cadmium (FR)12/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Danny Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 215. Coeur Joyeux (IRE)25/1
3. 33. Bon Papa (FR)7/2 fav
4:50 Friends First Cross Country Chase For The La Touche Cup Chase · 4m 1f 100y · 10 ran
1. 11. Auvergnat (FR)11/4Won by a neck · J: Donal McInerney · T: E Bolger
2. 27. Josies Orders (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 35. Ballyboker Bridge (IRE)12/1
5:30 Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 3m · 12 ran
1. 14. Faugheen (IRE)11/2Won by 13 lengths · J: David Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 28. Penhill (GB)2/1 fav
3. 39. Shaneshill (IRE)33/1
6:05 Alanna Homes Handicap Hurdle (grade B) Hurdle · 3m · 25 ran
1. 18. A Great View (IRE)7/1Won by a short head · J: Mark Walsh · T: Denis W Cullen
2. 217. Ainsi Va La Vie (FR)7/1
3. 316. De Name Escapes Me (IRE)33/1
4. 52. Glenloe (IRE)4/1 fav
6:40 Ryanair Novice Chase (Grade 1) Chase · 2m · 6 ran
1. 13. Footpad (FR)2/5 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Optimus Prime (FR)25/1
3. 37. Asthuria (FR)20/1
7:15 Close Brothers Mares Novice Hurdle (listed) Hurdle · 2m 40y · 16 ran
1. 11. Dawn Shadow (IRE)10/1Won by a length · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: Mrs D A Love
2. 24. Creation (FR)25/1
3. 315. Awayinthewest (IRE)9/1
4. 127. Glens Harmony (IRE)7/2 fav
7:45 Kildare Post (C & G) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 40y · 9 ran
1. 13. Dunvegan (FR)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mr C Fahy · T: P A Fahy
2. 29. Voix Des Tiep (FR)9/1
3. 34. Getareason (IRE)7/4 fav

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

Warwick Good To Soft · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 25/1

1:40 188Bet Noel Fehily Punchestown Blog Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 18 ran
1. 13. Earlshill (IRE)11/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Joshua Moore · T: Stuart Edmunds
2. 213. Subcontinent (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Mystical Clouds (IRE)2/1 fav
2:10 Download The App At 188Bet Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m · 8 ran
1. 19. Posh Totty (GB)2/1 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Bryony Frost · T: Jack R Barber
2. 24. Goodnight Charlie (GB)12/1
3. 32. Roll The Dough (IRE)5/2
2:45 Best Odds Guaranteed At 188Bet Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 14 ran
1. 18. Burst Ya Bubble (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: Daniel Sansom · T: Seamus Mullins
2. 26. Lissycasey (IRE)40/1
3. 315. La Fille Francaise (FR)20/1
4. 74. Awake At Midnight (GB)2/1 fav
3:20 UBS Wealth Management Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 54y · 5 ran
1. 12. Ozzie The Oscar (IRE)5/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 25. Sister Sibyl (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 33. Tommy Silver (FR)9/2
3:55 Robert Walters Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 1f · 12 ran
1. 17. Bobo Mac (IRE)25/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: James Davies · T: Tom Symonds
2. 213. Frankly Speaking (GB)9/1
3. 310. Salmanazar (GB)6/1
4. 118. Beneagles (IRE)7/2 fav
4:25 Punchestown Betting At 188Bet Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 5f 54y · 8 ran
1. 18. Phangio (USA)9/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Matt Sheppard
2. 25. Copperfacejack (IRE)6/1
3. 37. Kilmurvy (IRE)3/1 fav
5:00 Europa League Betting At 188Bet Standard Open NH Flat Race (Div 1) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 17 ran
1. 113. Umndeni (FR)3/1 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 21. Morning Vicar (IRE)5/1
3. 312. Tedham (GB)5/1
5:35 Europa League Betting At 188Bet Standard Open NH Flat Race (Div 2) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 18 ran
1. 18. Emitom (IRE)11/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Warren Greatrex
2. 217. Moor Freedom (GB)50/1
3. 32. Ganache (IRE)10/1
4. 173. Good Man Jim (FR)11/4 fav

Warwick racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 47 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 favourites10 of 44 won22.7% · 44 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 £11.60Staked £44.00, returned £32.40 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerAsylo (IRE) 33/1The 1:50 Kinnoull Novices' Hurdle at Perth
Joint favourites2 of 6 won33.3% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Beverley	1	8	8	—
Chelmsford City (AW)	1	7	7	—
Compiegne (FR)	1	2	2	—
Kempton	3	6	7	1 of 2 won
Perth	0	5	7	1 of 4 won
Punchestown	2	8	8	—
Warwick	2	8	8	—

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 2018?: 47 races across 7 meetings were run on 26 April 2018: Beverley (8 races), Chelmsford City (AW) (7 races), Compiegne (FR) (2 races), Kempton (7 races), Perth (7 races), Punchestown (8 races) and Warwick (8 races). That is Beverley, Chelmsford City (AW), Kempton, Perth and Warwick in Great Britain; Compiegne (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 26 April 2018?: Beverley: Good (Turf); Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Compiegne (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Kempton: Good (Turf); Perth: Soft (Turf); Punchestown: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Warwick: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 26 April 2018?: Outright favourites won 10 of 44 on 26 April 2018 (22.7%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £44.00 and returned £32.40 — a loss of £11.60. 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 Asylo (IRE) at 33/1 in the 1:50 Kinnoull Novices' Hurdle at Perth.
What was the feature race on 26 April 2018?: The feature race was the 5:30 Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Faugheen (IRE) (11/2).
What time was the first race on 26 April 2018?: The first race was the 1:20 Prix Romati at Compiegne (FR); the last was the 9:05 CCR Supporting The Mayor Of Chelmsford Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).