What horse racing was on 17 April 2021?

36 races across 5 meetings were run on 17 April 2021: Bangor-on-Dee (7 races), Brighton (7 races), Curragh (8 races), Nottingham (6 races) and Thirsk (8 races). That is Bangor-on-Dee, Brighton, Nottingham and Thirsk in Great Britain; Curragh 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 17 April 2021?

Bangor-on-Dee: Good (Turf); Brighton: Good To Firm (Turf); Curragh: Good (Turf); Nottingham: Good To Firm (Turf); Thirsk: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 17 April 2021?

Outright favourites won 11 of 31 on 17 April 2021 (35.5%); joint favourites won 4 of 12. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £28.09 — a loss of £2.91. 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 Abeona (IRE) at 80/1 in the 4:50 TRI Equestrian Superstore & Cafe Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden at Curragh.

What was the feature race on 17 April 2021?

The feature race was the 2:35 Tri Equestrian Gladness Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Curragh, won by Lancaster House (IRE) (9/4F).

What time was the first race on 17 April 2021?

The first race was the 11:10 British EBF Maiden Stakes at Thirsk; the last was the 7:30 Download The Star Sports App Today Handicap at Brighton.

Racing Results

Saturday 17 April 2021

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36 races were run across 5 meetings on 17 April 2021: Bangor-on-Dee, Brighton, Curragh, Nottingham and Thirsk.

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 40/1

11:25 Potter Group Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 123y · 13 ran
1. 18. Dan Gun (IRE)13/8 favWon by 6½ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 21. Rubytwo (GB)13/2
3. 37. Nefyn Point (GB)20/1
11:55 Potter Group Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 123y · 13 ran
1. 11. Rukwa (FR)8/11 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Tom Midgley · T: Sam England
2. 212. Dora's Field (IRE)50/1
3. 313. Cosheston (GB)22/1
12:25 Maelor Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 1f 77y · 10 ran
1. 15. Casa Tall (FR)3/1 co-favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Tom George
2. 26. Discko Des Plages (FR)3/1 co-fav
3. 38. Some Spin (IRE)16/1
12:55 Proactive Personnel Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 5y · 13 ran
1. 12. Kala Noire (IRE)9/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Charlie Deutsch · T: Sam Thomas
2. 214. Loch Garman Aris (IRE)6/1
3. 310. Man Of The North (GB)40/1
4. 411. Counteract (GB)5/2 fav
1:25 Darlands Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 72y · 6 ran
1. 13. Dog Of War (FR)3/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 26. Armattiekan (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 35. Black Buble (FR)16/1
1:55 Horseradish Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 7y · 8 ran
1. 13. Aviewtosea (IRE)28/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Kielan Woods · T: Graeme McPherson
2. 29. Just A Whim (GB)33/1
3. 36. Lies About Milan (IRE)11/2
4. F5. Interconnected (GB) · fell1/4 fav
2:25 Bryn Y Pys Standard NH Flat Race (Conditional Jockeys' And Amateur Riders' Race) (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 145y · 12 ran
1. 17. Iontach Cheval (GB)40/1Won by 4¼ lengths · J: Jack Tudor · T: Alastair Ralph
2. 210. Parisencore (FR)20/1
3. 312. Hermes Boy (FR)5/1
4. 713. Quickbuck (IRE)6/4 fav

Bangor-on-Dee racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/1

4:20 Download The Star Sports App Now! Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 60y · 7 ran
1. 13. Zulu Zander (IRE)10/3Won by a length · J: Darragh Keenan · T: David Evans
2. 25. Shamshon (IRE)9/4
3. 36. Katherine Place (GB)16/1
4. 52. Wiley Post (GB)7/4 fav
4:55 Call Star Sports On 08000521321 EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 60y · 9 ran
1. 11. Dusky Prince (IRE)11/8 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Archie Watson
2. 210. Ye Gud Thing (IRE)5/1
3. 36. Muskateer Three (GB)2/1
5:30 Read Davy Russell's Exclusive Blog starsportsbet.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 215y · 6 ran
1. 12. Recall The Show (GB)11/2Won by a neck · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Mick Quinn
2. 26. Vape (GB)13/2
3. 34. Street Parade (GB)9/2
4. 41. Strong Power (IRE)9/4 fav
6:00 starsports.bet 20K Owners Club Guarantee Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 210y · 11 ran
1. 11. Aweemaweh (IRE)5/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: George Bass · T: Mick Channon
2. 25. Holdenhurst (GB)20/1
3. 310. Mostallim (GB)6/1
4. 87. Blame Culture (USA)3/1 fav
6:30 starsports.bet 10K Showtime Guarantee Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 210y · 6 ran
1. 11. Fred (GB)5/2 jt-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Franny Norton · T: Mark Johnston
2. 23. De Vegas Kid (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
3. 32. Tin Hat (IRE)7/2
7:00 starsports.bet Pipped At The Post Offer Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 211y · 8 ran
1. 11. Bahia Star (GB)2/1 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: David Probert · T: Rae Guest
2. 24. Little Sunflower (GB)11/4
3. 38. Lady Susie (IRE)125/1
7:30 Download The Star Sports App Today Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 211y · 10 ran
1. 19. Dawn View (IRE)9/1Won by a length · J: Marco Ghiani · T: Stuart Williams
2. 25. Bombastic (IRE)11/2
3. 31. Rhyme Scheme (IRE)4/1 fav

Brighton racecourse statistics →

Curragh Good · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 80/1

1:30 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden Flat · 6f · 11 ran
1. 15. Glounthaune (IRE)9/4 jt-favWon by a neck · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 22. Castle Star (IRE)9/4 jt-fav
3. 37. Kirsapp (IRE)5/1
2:00 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Race Flat · 5f · 5 ran
1. 16. Cheerupsleepyjean (FR)5/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Chris Hayes · T: J A Stack
2. 22. Charlie De Rio (GB)20/1
3. 33. Missing Matron (IRE)10/11 fav
2:35 Tri Equestrian Gladness Stakes (Group 3) Flat · 7f · 11 ran
1. 14. Lancaster House (IRE)9/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 23. Current Option (IRE)15/2
3. 39. Know It All (GB)4/1
3:10 Holden Plant Rentals Alleged Stakes (Group 3) Flat · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 13. Broome (IRE)1/2 favWon by half a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 29. Thundering Nights (IRE)9/1
3. 310. Up Helly Aa (IRE)7/1
3:45 TRI Equestrian Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden (Plus 10) Flat · 1m 2f · 21 ran
1. 115. Wordsworth (IRE)Evens favWon by 2 lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 21. Agrimony (GB)11/1
3. 316. Zaynudin (IRE)14/1
4:15 Tesoro Vita Handicap Flat · 1m · 21 ran
1. 12. Raise You (IRE)9/2Won by a neck · J: Dylan Browne McMonagle · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 24. Fame And Acclaim (IRE)7/1
3. 318. Sirjack Thomas (IRE)50/1
4. 58. Tauran Shaman (IRE)4/1 fav
4:50 TRI Equestrian Superstore & Cafe Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden (Plus 10) Flat · 6f · 25 ran
1. 16. Abeona (IRE)80/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Oisin Orr · T: J G Coogan
2. 225. Harannda (IRE)16/1
3. 37. Glow Worm (IRE)14/1
4. 912. Blue Planet (GB)9/4 fav
5:25 Equine Products UK Handicap (45-65) Flat · 6f · 22 ran
1. 122. Brave Display (IRE)18/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: J J Lambe
2. 213. Misterio (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 319. She's In The Game (IRE)33/1

Curragh racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

4:40 Watch On Racing TV Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 8y · 5 ran
1. 15. Meng Tian (GB)8/11 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: James Doyle · T: S Woods
2. 21. Adeb (IRE)13/2
3. 34. Groom (GB)10/3
5:15 Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 50y · 11 ran
1. 110. Third Realm (GB)5/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: David Egan · T: Roger Varian
2. 27. Remedium (GB)22/1
3. 32. Immelmann (GER)20/1
5:45 Follow RacingTV On Twitter Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 50y · 11 ran
1. 16. Kalma (GB)10/1Won by a nose · J: Tom Queally · T: Alan King
2. 25. Corbulo (IRE)4/1
3. 310. This Ones For Fred (IRE)25/1
4. 82. Eagles Dare (GB)11/4 fav
6:15 Visit racingtv.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 75y · 7 ran
1. 14. Hundred Isles (IRE)9/2Won by a neck · J: Charles Bishop · T: Mick Channon
2. 21. Jean Baptiste (IRE)5/1
3. 38. Copper And Five (GB)11/1
4. 73. Russian Virtue (GB)13/8 fav
6:45 Bet At racingtv.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 8y · 9 ran
1. 14. Peerless (IRE)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Ed Walker
2. 23. Atiyah (GB)13/2
3. 35. Four Adaay (GB)9/2
4. 81. Prospect (GB)10/3 fav
7:15 Join Racing TV Now Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 8y · 9 ran
1. 11. Good Earth (IRE)3/1 favWon by a length · J: Saffie Osborne · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 22. Refuge (GB)4/1
3. 33. It Must Be Faith (GB)11/1

Nottingham racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 18/1

11:10 British EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 14. Melayu Kingdom (IRE)11/8 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Kevin Stott · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 29. Liv Lucky (IRE)10/3
3. 31. Claim To Fame (GB)9/2
11:40 Chestnut Room At thirskraces Ideal Wedding Venue Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 13 ran
1. 113. Tweet Tweet (GB)10/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Declan Carroll
2. 21. Bedford Flyer (IRE)13/2
3. 310. Shalaa Asker (GB)17/2
12:10 Follow ThirskRaces On Twitter For Ticketing News Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 16. Highjacked (GB)7/2 co-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: John Davies
2. 21. Confrontational (IRE)7/2 co-fav
3. 37. Mo Henry (GB)33/1
12:40 Follow ThirskRaces On Twitter For Ticketing News Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 12. Ustath (GB)18/1Won by a neck · J: Ben Sanderson · T: Roger Fell
2. 25. Kolossus (GB)9/2
3. 33. Shackabooah (GB)5/1
4. 58. Foad (GB)4/1 fav
1:10 Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 18. Lady Nectar (IRE)9/1Won by half a length · J: Joe Fanning · T: Ann Duffield
2. 21. Ghathanfar (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 32. Freedom Flyer (IRE)8/1
1:40 JW 4x4 Northallerton Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f 8y · 7 ran
1. 16. Golden Pass (GB)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Callum Shepherd · T: Hugo Palmer
2. 22. Throne Hall (GB)Evens fav
3. 31. Jeremiah (GB)7/1
2:10 ebfstallions.com Michael Foster Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 16. Toro Strike (USA)5/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 23. Motakhayyel (GB)11/8 fav
3. 34. Azano (GB)22/1
2:40 Thirsk Races Live Stream On RacingTV Extra Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 218y · 9 ran
1. 11. California Redwood (IRE)9/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Callum Shepherd · T: George Scott
2. 22. Invincible Swagger (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 312. Wizard D'amour (GB)11/4

Thirsk racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 36 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 31 won35.5% · 31 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 £2.91Staked £31.00, returned £28.09 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerAbeona (IRE) 80/1The 4:50 TRI Equestrian Superstore & Cafe Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden at Curragh
Joint favourites4 of 12 won33.3% · 5 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Bangor-on-Dee	2	6	7	1 of 3 won
Brighton	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Curragh	3	7	8	1 of 2 won
Nottingham	3	6	6	—
Thirsk	1	6	8	1 of 5 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 17 April 2021?: 36 races across 5 meetings were run on 17 April 2021: Bangor-on-Dee (7 races), Brighton (7 races), Curragh (8 races), Nottingham (6 races) and Thirsk (8 races). That is Bangor-on-Dee, Brighton, Nottingham and Thirsk in Great Britain; Curragh 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 17 April 2021?: Bangor-on-Dee: Good (Turf); Brighton: Good To Firm (Turf); Curragh: Good (Turf); Nottingham: Good To Firm (Turf); Thirsk: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 17 April 2021?: Outright favourites won 11 of 31 on 17 April 2021 (35.5%); joint favourites won 4 of 12. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £28.09 — a loss of £2.91. 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 Abeona (IRE) at 80/1 in the 4:50 TRI Equestrian Superstore & Cafe Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden at Curragh.
What was the feature race on 17 April 2021?: The feature race was the 2:35 Tri Equestrian Gladness Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Curragh, won by Lancaster House (IRE) (9/4F).
What time was the first race on 17 April 2021?: The first race was the 11:10 British EBF Maiden Stakes at Thirsk; the last was the 7:30 Download The Star Sports App Today Handicap at Brighton.