What horse racing was on 4 April 2019?

35 races across 5 meetings were run on 4 April 2019: Aintree (7 races), Chelmsford City (AW) (6 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (8 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Taunton (7 races). That is Aintree, Chelmsford City (AW), Southwell (AW) and Taunton in Great Britain; Saint-Cloud (FR) in France. 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 4 April 2019?

Aintree: Good To Soft (Turf); Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Saint-Cloud (FR): Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Taunton: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 4 April 2019?

Outright favourites won 12 of 34 on 4 April 2019 (35.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £34.00 and returned £35.29 — a profit of £1.29. 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 Im All Set (IRE) at 16/1 in the 5:00 Pontispool Equine Sports Centre Maiden Hunters' Chase at Taunton.

What was the feature race on 4 April 2019?

The feature race was the 1:45 Devenish Manifesto Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Aintree, won by Kalashnikov (IRE) (4/1).

What time was the first race on 4 April 2019?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix de Pau at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 8:30 Double Delight Hat-Trick Heaven At totesport.com Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 4 April 2019

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35 races were run across 5 meetings on 4 April 2019: Aintree, Chelmsford City (AW), Saint-Cloud (FR), Southwell (AW) and Taunton.

Aintree Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

1:45 Devenish Manifesto Novices' Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 3f 200y · 6 ran
1. 13. Kalashnikov (IRE)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jack Quinlan · T: Amy Murphy
2. 26. La Bague Au Roi (FR)7/4 fav
3. 34. Mengli Khan (IRE)7/1
2:20 Doom Bar Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 209y · 9 ran
1. 17. Pentland Hills (IRE)11/4Won by a neck · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 25. Fakir D'oudairies (FR)5/2
3. 34. Christopher Wood (IRE)10/1
4. 52. Band of Outlaws (IRE)9/4 fav
2:50 Betway Bowl Chase (Grade 1) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 210y · 6 ran
1. 15. Kemboy (FR)9/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Clan Des Obeaux (FR)11/4
3. 31. Balko Des Flos (FR)20/1
3:25 Betway Aintree Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 18. Supasundae (GB)15/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 22. Buveur D'air (FR)5/6 fav
3. 33. Ch'tibello (FR)14/1
4:05 Randox Health Foxhunters' Open Hunters' Chase (National Course) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f 19y · 27 ran
1. 125. Top Wood (FR)14/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Tabitha Worsley · T: Kelly Morgan
2. 24. Burning Ambition (IRE)11/2
3. 318. Road To Riches (IRE)20/1
4. 519. Road To Rome (IRE)11/4 fav
4:40 Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Chase · Class 1 · 1m 7f 176y · 13 ran
1. 113. Moon Over Germany (IRE)11/2Won by 10 lengths · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 23. Lady Buttons (GB)5/1 fav
3. 37. Champagne At Tara (GB)14/1
5:15 Goffs UK Nickel Coin Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race (Grade 2) (NH MOPS Bonus Race) NH Flat · Class 1 · 2m 209y · 20 ran
1. 115. The Glancing Queen (IRE)5/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Alan King
2. 29. Minella Melody (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 33. Daylight Katie (FR)12/1

Aintree racecourse statistics →

Chelmsford City (AW) Standard · AW · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

6:00 20 Free Bets At totesport.com Fillies' Novice Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 12. Diamond Oasis (GB)10/11 favWon by a neck · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 23. Yimkin (IRE)2/1
3. 35. Dusty Damsel (GB)25/1
6:30 totepool Cashback Club At totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 14. Lion Hearted (IRE)7/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Mark Crehan · T: Michael Appleby
2. 21. Intrepidly (USA)7/2
3. 33. Able Jack (GB)7/1
7:00 Extra Places At totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 18. Nonios (IRE)10/1Won by a head · J: Dylan Hogan · T: David Simcock
2. 22. Aquarium (GB)6/1
3. 33. Executive Force (GB)11/4 fav
7:30 Irish Lotto At totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 12. Arlecchino's Arc (IRE)11/4 favWon by a neck · J: David Probert · T: Mark Usher
2. 21. Sharp Operator (GB)9/2
3. 33. Mullarkey (GB)6/1
8:00 Bet In Play At totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 12. Poyle Vinnie (GB)4/1 favWon by half a length · J: James Sullivan · T: Ruth Carr
2. 29. You're Cool (GB)7/1
3. 310. Equimou (GB)12/1
8:30 Double Delight Hat-Trick Heaven At totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6f · 12 ran
1. 13. Heron (USA)8/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Daniel Muscutt · T: Brett Johnson
2. 24. Top Rock Talula (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 32. Masters Apprentice (IRE)3/1

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Saint-Cloud (FR) Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 151/10

12:50 Prix de Pau (Handicap) (5yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 16 ran
1. 112. Jumpin' Jack Flash (FR)127/10Won by 3½ lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: T Lemer
2. 22. Millfield (FR)17/1
3. 39. Rebel Lightning (IRE)7/1
4. 65. Walec (GB)17/5 fav
1:25 Prix Pas de Deux (Maiden) (Unraced 3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 13 ran
1. 19. Melicertes (GB)9/2Won by a neck · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: A Fabre
2. 22. Zarkallani (FR)11/5 fav
3. 311. Bliss For Ever (FR)44/1
2:00 Prix Amour Drake (Maiden) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 11 ran
1. 19. Khagan (IRE)23/10 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: A Fabre
2. 22. Rayapour (FR)4/1
3. 31. Yellow Tiger (FR)32/5
2:35 Prix Parade d'Amour (Maiden) (Unraced 3yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 11 ran
1. 12. Siyarafina (FR)29/10Won by 2 lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 29. Wishfully (IRE)74/10
3. 34. Villa Marina (GB)63/10
4. 511. Celtic (IRE)2/1 fav
3:10 Prix Sicarelle (Maiden) (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 11. Je Ne Regretterien (GB)7/10 favWon by a head · J: Pierre-Charles Boudot · T: A Fabre
2. 23. Burning Victory (FR)10/1
3. 34. Orglandes (FR)43/10
3:45 Prix de Malidor (Handicap) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m2½f · 12 ran
1. 112. Plage Keller (FR)151/10Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Anthony Crastus · T: D & P Prod'Homme
2. 21. Hook Up (FR)69/10
3. 35. Similaire (FR)14/1
4. 102. Capitoul Cayras (FR)11/5 fav
4:20 Prix de Pauilhac (Handicap) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m2½f · 12 ran
1. 12. Lala Dance (FR)27/10 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: C Lerner
2. 27. Marboot (IRE)31/10
3. 33. Gavenia (FR)12/1
4:55 Prix du Bearn (Handicap) (5yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 17 ran
1. 15. Beama (FR)7/1Won by half a length · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: P Monfort
2. 214. Afsane (FR)44/1
3. 312. Porsenna (IRE)32/1
4. 816. Red Angel (IRE)18/5 fav

Saint-Cloud racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 13/2

1:55 Ladbrokes Home Of The Odds Boost Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 14y · 14 ran
1. 19. Sylviacliffs (FR)6/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Ben Curtis · T: K R Burke
2. 212. Act Of Magic (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 34. Peruvian Summer (IRE)10/1
2:30 Sunracing.co.uk Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 13y · 9 ran
1. 111. Scat King (IRE)11/4Won by 6 lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: Richard Hughes
2. 26. Barossa Red (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 37. Battle Of Yarmouk (IRE)3/1
3:00 Betway Official Grand National Betting Partner Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 4f 214y · 6 ran
1. 16. Mininggold (GB)5/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Paula Muir · T: Michael Dods
2. 22. Warrior's Valley (GB)6/4 fav
3. 34. Dapper Man (IRE)12/1
3:35 Betway Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 16y · 5 ran
1. 14. Crosse Fire (GB)15/8 favWon by a short head · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: Scott Dixon
2. 21. Saaheq (GB)3/1
3. 35. Marble Bar (GB)5/2
4:15 Play 4 To Score At Betway Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 16y · 12 ran
1. 15. Jazz Legend (USA)13/2Won by a neck · J: Liam Keniry · T: Mandy Rowland
2. 21. Socialites Red (GB)9/2
3. 311. Space War (GB)8/1
4. 73. Falcao (IRE)5/2 fav
4:50 Betway Live Casino Handicap Flat · Class 7 · 4f 214y · 11 ran
1. 110. Gunnabedun (IRE)7/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Jamie Gormley · T: Iain Jardine
2. 26. Tookiedoo (IRE)14/1
3. 33. Poppy Jag (IRE)6/1
4. 62. Admiral Rooke (IRE)3/1 fav
5:30 Ladbrokes Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 14y · 8 ran
1. 11. Smarter (IRE)5/2 jt-favWon by 9 lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: William Haggas
2. 27. Bonneville (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
3. 33. Glutnforpunishment (GB)14/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Taunton Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:05 Racing To School Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 104y · 11 ran
1. 112. Veiled Secret (IRE)7/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: David Bass · T: David Dennis
2. 21. Nachi Falls (GB)11/2
3. 38. Midnight Jitterbug (GB)10/1
2:40 Muriel Bell Memorial Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 1y · 7 ran
1. 11. Birds Of Prey (IRE)7/4Won by a neck · J: Lorcan Williams · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 26. Barbados Blue (IRE)7/2
3. 32. On The Slopes (GB)Evens fav
3:10 Porter Dodson Solicitors & Advisors Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 198y · 7 ran
1. 12. Eur Gone West (IRE)6/4 favWon by 26 lengths · J: David Noonan · T: David Pipe
2. 21. Choix Des Armes (FR)7/2
3. 36. Kootenay River (IRE)10/1
3:50 Dave Criddle Travel Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 1y · 6 ran
1. 13. Cotswold Way (IRE)5/1Won by 15 lengths · J: James Best · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 21. Capitaine (FR)11/10 fav
3. 35. At Its Own Expense (IRE)11/4
4:25 Sarsas; Listening, Believing & Supporting Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 2f 40y · 8 ran
1. 18. Polo The Mumm (FR)14/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Jamie Bargary · T: Alexandra Dunn
2. 26. Triple Chief (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 34. Come On Charlie (FR)7/1
5:00 Pontispool Equine Sports Centre Maiden Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 7f 3y · 7 ran
1. 14. Im All Set (IRE)16/1Won by half a length · J: David Prichard · T: Claire Hitch
2. 22. Coco Live (FR)5/6 fav
3. 31. Big Georgie (IRE)14/1
5:35 Evening Meeting Wednesday 24th April Maiden Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 104y · 9 ran
1. 13. Capac (IRE)4/5 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Alan Johns · T: Tom Lacey
2. 27. Bergamot (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Starsky (IRE)7/1

Taunton racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 35 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 favourites12 of 34 won35.3% · 34 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 £1.29Staked £34.00, returned £35.29 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerIm All Set (IRE) 16/1The 5:00 Pontispool Equine Sports Centre Maiden Hunters' Chase at Taunton
Joint favourites1 of 2 won50.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	1	7	7	—
Chelmsford City (AW)	4	6	6	—
Saint-Cloud (FR)	3	8	8	—
Southwell (AW)	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Taunton	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 4 April 2019?: 35 races across 5 meetings were run on 4 April 2019: Aintree (7 races), Chelmsford City (AW) (6 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (8 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races) and Taunton (7 races). That is Aintree, Chelmsford City (AW), Southwell (AW) and Taunton in Great Britain; Saint-Cloud (FR) in France. 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 4 April 2019?: Aintree: Good To Soft (Turf); Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Saint-Cloud (FR): Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Taunton: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 4 April 2019?: Outright favourites won 12 of 34 on 4 April 2019 (35.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £34.00 and returned £35.29 — a profit of £1.29. 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 Im All Set (IRE) at 16/1 in the 5:00 Pontispool Equine Sports Centre Maiden Hunters' Chase at Taunton.
What was the feature race on 4 April 2019?: The feature race was the 1:45 Devenish Manifesto Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Aintree, won by Kalashnikov (IRE) (4/1).
What time was the first race on 4 April 2019?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix de Pau at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 8:30 Double Delight Hat-Trick Heaven At totesport.com Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).