What horse racing was on 8 April 2022?

51 races across 7 meetings were run on 8 April 2022: Aintree (7 races), Ballinrobe (7 races), Dundalk (AW) (7 races), Fontwell (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (9 races) and Sedgefield (7 races). That is Aintree, Fontwell, Kempton (AW) and Sedgefield in Great Britain; Ballinrobe and Dundalk (AW) in Ireland; 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 8 April 2022?

Aintree: Good To Soft (Turf); Ballinrobe: Good To Yielding (Turf); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Fontwell: Good (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Saint-Cloud (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Sedgefield: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 8 April 2022?

Outright favourites won 14 of 48 on 8 April 2022 (29.2%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £48.00 and returned £43.21 — a loss of £4.79. 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 Recorwoman (FR) at 145/10 in the 3:38 Prix de Chatou at Saint-Cloud (FR).

What was the feature race on 8 April 2022?

The feature race was the 2:20 Betway Top Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Grade 1) at Aintree, won by Jonbon (FR) (EvensF).

What time was the first race on 8 April 2022?

The first race was the 12:35 Prix Jean Massard at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 8:30 Unibet Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 8 April 2022

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51 races were run across 7 meetings on 8 April 2022: Aintree, Ballinrobe, Dundalk (AW), Fontwell, Kempton (AW), Saint-Cloud (FR) and Sedgefield.

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

1:45 20 Years Together, Alder Hey & Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 21 ran
1. 15. Langer Dan (IRE)4/1 jt-favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 24. Fils D'oudairies (FR)10/1
3. 310. Balco Coastal (FR)8/1
2:20 Betway Top Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 103y · 9 ran
1. 16. Jonbon (FR)Evens favWon by a neck · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 23. El Fabiolo (FR)4/1
3. 39. Vina Ardanza (IRE)14/1
2:55 Betway Mildmay Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 210y · 4 ran
1. 11. Ahoy Senor (IRE)4/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Derek Fox · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 23. Fury Road (IRE)14/1
3. 34. L'homme Presse (FR)7/4
4. 42. Bravemansgame (FR)11/8 fav
3:30 Marsh Chase (Registered As The Melling Chase) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 3f 200y · 10 ran
1. 14. Fakir D'oudairies (FR)10/11 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 26. Hitman (FR)11/1
3. 310. Sceau Royal (FR)18/1
4:05 Randox Topham Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (GBB Race) (National Course) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 5f 19y · 29 ran
1. 123. Mac Tottie (GB)8/1Won by 4¼ lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Peter Bowen
2. 225. Batcio (FR)25/1
3. 35. Annamix (FR)50/1
4. 1615. Mister Coffey (FR)5/1 fav
4:40 Cavani Menswear Sefton Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m 149y · 14 ran
1. 18. Gelino Bello (FR)7/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 29. Gentleman At Arms (IRE)28/1
3. 314. Haute Estime (IRE)100/1
4. 121. Banbridge (IRE)5/2 fav
5:15 Park Palace Ponies Handicap Hurdle (Conditional Jockeys And Amateur Riders) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 103y · 16 ran
1. 12. Hacker Des Places (FR)10/1Won by a length · J: Angus Cheleda · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 211. Severance (GB)5/1
3. 39. Washington (GB)13/2
4. 413. Whizz Kid (GER)3/1 fav

Aintree racecourse statistics →

Ballinrobe Good To Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/1

4:30 Bowers Bar & Restaurant Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f 142y · 15 ran
1. 13. Hollymount (IRE)11/10 favWon by half a length · J: Jordan Gainford · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 213. Spick And Span (IRE)50/1
3. 36. Carrig Carol (IRE)150/1
5:00 Tim Kelly (C & G) Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f 142y · 15 ran
1. 111. L'impertinent (FR)11/1Won by 4 lengths · J: John Shinnick · T: E Bolger
2. 212. Mahons Glory (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 34. Hisnameis Mrdevitt (IRE)40/1
5:35 McGrath Limestone Works Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f 142y · 12 ran
1. 113. Magnor Glory (IRE)5/1Won by 17 lengths · J: Conor Maxwell · T: Terence O'Brien
2. 28. The Dara Man (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 32. Wouldn't You Agree (IRE)9/1
6:10 BoyleSports Mares Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f 22y · 11 ran
1. 19. Fiveaftermidnight (IRE)10/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Simon Torrens · T: P J Rothwell
2. 23. Must Be Obeyed (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
3. 310. Seangoell (IRE)11/2
6:40 Michael Cawe Suspended Ceilings Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m 1f 142y · 14 ran
1. 113. Johanna Yeats (IRE)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ambrose McCurtin · T: John J Walsh
2. 21. Glenabo Bridge (IRE)5/1
3. 310. Herculaneum (IRE)25/1
4. 45. Flashthelights (IRE)7/2 fav
7:10 DPD Depot 33 Ballinrobe Flat Race NH Flat · 1m 7f 125y · 12 ran
1. 14. Hansard (IRE)11/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Mr Pat Taaffe · T: Charles O'Brien
2. 212. Mrs Grimley (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 36. Make The Plan (IRE)9/1
7:40 Connacht Tribune Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 1f 142y · 16 ran
1. 113. The Last Mardi (IRE)10/3Won by a head · J: Mr J J Codd · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 22. Ahead Of The Posse (IRE)18/1
3. 314. What Path (FR)13/8 fav

Ballinrobe racecourse statistics →

Dundalk (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

5:20 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Flat · 5f · 5 ran
1. 13. Blackbeard (IRE)15/8Won by 1½ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 21. Alexis Zorba (GB)6/4 fav
3. 34. Brazilian Song (IRE)15/2
5:50 Dundalk Stadium Handicap (47-65) Flat · 5f · 10 ran
1. 11. Collective Power (IRE)3/1 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Scott McCullagh · T: Edward Lynam
2. 29. Maggie Thunder (IRE)9/1
3. 311. Cometh The Man (IRE)13/2
6:20 BetVictor Proud To Support Irish Racing Handicap Flat · 1m 4f · 7 ran
1. 17. Decorated Guest (IRE)14/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Wesley Joyce · T: Liam McAteer
2. 22. Buenaventura (IRE)7/2
3. 34. Sally Golightly (IRE)7/1
4. 41. Mr Trinket (IRE)11/5 fav
6:50 Follow Us On Social Media Handicap (47-65) Flat · 1m 2f 150y · 12 ran
1. 18. Evening Verse (IRE)13/2Won by 6½ lengths · J: Andrew Slattery · T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin
2. 25. Persian Wolf (IRE)7/2
3. 31. Alhaajeb (IRE)7/1
4. 74. French Company (IRE)3/1 fav
7:20 Extra Places Everyday At BetVictor Maiden Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 13. Ivy League (IRE)13/8 favWon by half a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 24. Marhaba Ashmayme (IRE)13/2
3. 35. Notwithstanding (IRE)10/3
7:50 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden Flat · 7f · 9 ran
1. 15. Red Lion (IRE)100/30Won by half a length · J: Andrew Slattery · T: Andrew Slattery
2. 210. Honey Girl (GB)2/1
3. 39. Circles (IRE)16/1
4. 48. Together Aclaim (GB)5/4 fav
8:20 Find Us On Facebook At dundalkstadium Handicap (47-65) Flat · 7f · 10 ran
1. 11. Macadam's Rock (IRE)7/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: W J Lee · T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin
2. 211. Kaswarah (IRE)18/1
3. 34. Ellabella (IRE)11/4 fav

Dundalk (AW) racecourse statistics →

Fontwell Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/1

1:00 Download The At The Races App Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 164y · 3 ran
1. 12. Milan Bridge (IRE)11/10Won by 8½ lengths · J: Tom Buckley · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Hecouldbetheone (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 34. Sure Listen (FR)100/1
1:30 Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 5f 135y · 4 ran
1. 14. Legends Ryde (GB)11/4Won by 8½ lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Jamie Snowden
2. 23. Sopran Thor (FR)3/1
3. 31. Goa Lil (FR)11/8 fav
2:00 Cazoo Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f 162y · 11 ran
1. 17. Gold Souk (IRE)2/1 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Daniel Sansom · T: Daniel Steele
2. 21. Limelighter (GB)33/1
3. 311. Tommy Dillion (IRE)16/5
2:35 Cazoo Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 210y · 4 ran
1. 12. I See You Well (FR)2/1Won by half a length · J: Micheal Nolan · T: Seamus Mullins
2. 21. Poppa Poutine (IRE)Evens fav
3. 35. Waikiki Waves (FR)8/1
3:10 Millstone Landscapes Charity Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 1f 166y · 7 ran
1. 17. Rubys Reward (GB)5/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Rex Dingle · T: Anthony Honeyball
2. 22. Age Of Wisdom (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Heron Creek (IRE)5/6 fav
3:45 Guncast Pools & Wellness Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 3f 104y · 7 ran
1. 16. Richidish (FR)11/1Won by 18 lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 22. Enrichissant (FR)5/1
3. 35. Go All The Way (GB)Evens fav
4:20 Off The Fence On youtube.com/attheraces Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5f 159y · 4 ran
1. 15. Cuban Court (IRE)7/2Won by a neck · J: Jack Quinlan · T: Neil King
2. 21. Fountains Chief (GB)2/1
3. 34. Iskar D'airy (FR)11/10 fav

Fontwell racecourse statistics →

Kempton (AW) Standard To Slow · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/2

5:25 Unibet Supporting Safe Gambling Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 219y · 10 ran
1. 18. Hello Jumeirah (GB)5/1Won by a length · J: Tom Marquand · T: William Haggas
2. 211. Timeless Melody (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 310. Sassi Neri (GB)10/3
6:00 Bet At Racingtv.com Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 15. Guess (IRE)6/5 favWon by a length · J: Rob Hornby · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 212. Falesia Beach (GB)17/2
3. 310. All Go (GB)15/8
6:30 racingtohelpukraine.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 219y · 6 ran
1. 11. King Francis (IRE)5/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: David Egan · T: Michael Bell
2. 25. Ilhabela Fact (GB)9/1
3. 34. Busby (IRE)9/4
7:00 Visit racingtohelpukraine.uk To Help Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 13. Across The Nile (GB)11/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Mark Loughnane
2. 24. Light Lily (GB)11/4 jt-fav
3. 32. Lucayan (GB)11/4 jt-fav
7:30 Try Our New Price Boosts At Unibet Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 13. Silver Dollar (IRE)5/2 favWon by a nose · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Robert Eddery
2. 28. Youllovemewheniwin (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Glamorous Force (GB)17/2
8:00 Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 11. Designer (GB)7/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: David Egan · T: John Butler
2. 25. Secret Strength (IRE)17/2
3. 36. Sisters In The Sky (GB)4/1
4. 44. Suanni (GB)5/2 fav
8:30 Unibet Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 7f 218y · 7 ran
1. 14. Caldwell (GB)9/2Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Michael Scudamore
2. 22. Catbird Seat (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 36. Smith (IRE)13/2

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

Saint-Cloud (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 9 races · France

Outright favs won 3 of 9 · Biggest winner 145/10

12:35 Prix Jean Massard (Claimer) (3yo) (Apprentice & Young Jockeys) (Turf) Flat · 1m2½f · 10 ran
1. 16. El Roy (FR)61/10Won by a neck · J: Olivier D'Andigne · T: J De Mieulle
2. 25. Ipparock (IRE)49/10
3. 312. Balagan (FR)56/10
4. 41. Maquignon (FR)5/2 fav
1:05 Prix Carvin (Conditions) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 12. Longvillers (FR)13/5Won by 3 lengths · J: Gregory Benoist · T: Y Barberot
2. 21. Lupo Nero (FR)19/5
3. 36. Layla (FR)69/10
4. 55. Dolia (FR)9/5 fav
1:35 Prix Querido (Conditions) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 7 ran
1. 17. Love Child (IRE)13/5Won by 2 lengths · J: Olivier Peslier · T: A Fabre
2. 23. By My Side (IRE)66/10
3. 32. Almacado Gree (FR)14/1
4. 56. Or Gris (FR)9/5 fav
2:05 Prix Sicarelle (Maiden) (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 11. Qarasha (GB)9/10 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Olivier Peslier · T: A Fabre
2. 26. Secret Sky (IRE)27/10
3. 38. Take Me Away (FR)10/1
2:35 Prix Henri de Vesian (Handicap) (4yo+) (Gentleman Amateur Riders) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 18 ran
1. 14. Tchucky Chop (FR)42/10 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr Florent Guy · T: S Labate
2. 22. Brazing (FR)32/1
3. 38. Momour (USA)15/2
3:05 Prix Amour Drake (Maiden) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 7 ran
1. 13. Doctor Ari (IRE)117/10Won by a nose · J: Cristian Demuro · T: F Chappet
2. 22. Antelope Canyon (USA)7/2
3. 37. Fasol (GB)13/5
4. 54. Tchakoviev (FR)13/10 fav
3:38 Prix de Chatou (Claimer) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 15 ran
1. 19. Recorwoman (FR)145/10Won by 2½ lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: Francois Monfort
2. 21. Quietly Confident (GB)23/5
3. 38. Olaf The Big One (FR)12/5 fav
4:13 Prix de Saint-Germain de la Grange (Handicap) (5yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 16 ran
1. 11. Joao (FR)15/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Hugo Boutin · T: M Boutin
2. 27. Le Kakou (FR)13/2
3. 36. King Hartwood (FR)44/5
4. 810. Stranger (FR)9/2 fav
4:48 Prix de Villiers Saint-Frederic (Handicap) (5yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 16 ran
1. 112. April Angel (FR)16/5 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: Caroline Auvray
2. 29. Miami Beet (FR)10/1
3. 35. Samwell (FR)16/1

Saint-Cloud racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/1

2:10 bet365 Mares' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 28y · 4 ran
1. 14. Stamina Chope (FR)11/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Lee Edwards · T: Dave Roberts
2. 22. Moonlight Glory (IRE)2/1
3. 33. Spot On Soph (IRE)5/4 fav
2:45 bet365 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 188y · 7 ran
1. 15. Not What It Seems (IRE)7/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Emma Smith-Chaston · T: Micky Hammond
2. 21. Haas Boy (FR)3/1
3. 36. Where's Hector (GB)11/8 fav
3:20 bet365 Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 178y · 5 ran
1. 15. Bonne Vitesse (IRE)9/4Won by 3 lengths · J: Alain Cawley · T: Micky Hammond
2. 21. Minelladestination (IRE)1/2 fav
3. 34. Shantou Boudicca (GB)50/1
4:00 bet365 Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 9 ran
1. 16. Myburg (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: Thomas Willmott · T: Sue Smith
2. 21. Fulgurix (FR)3/1
3. 34. Cool Country (IRE)9/4 fav
4:35 bet365 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 3f 9y · 10 ran
1. 113. Great Raffles (FR)3/1 favWon by 8½ lengths · J: Alain Cawley · T: Micky Hammond
2. 29. Cresswell Queen (GB)4/1
3. 36. Atomic Angel (GB)4/1
5:08 bet365 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 2f 202y · 10 ran
1. 18. Well Cliche (IRE)10/3 favWon by a length · J: Conor O'Farrell · T: Martin Todhunter
2. 26. To The Limit (IRE)12/1
3. 31. Wake Up Early (IRE)6/1
5:42 Bet Boost At bet365 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 178y · 11 ran
1. 16. Hey Bob (IRE)10/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Mr James King · T: Olly Murphy
2. 23. William Cody (GB)9/4 fav
3. 37. Penpal (FR)4/1

Sedgefield racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 51 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 favourites14 of 48 won29.2% · 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 £4.79Staked £48.00, returned £43.21 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerRecorwoman (FR) 145/10The 3:38 Prix de Chatou at Saint-Cloud (FR)
Joint favourites1 of 6 won16.7% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Ballinrobe	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Dundalk (AW)	2	7	7	—
Fontwell	1	7	7	—
Kempton (AW)	3	6	7	0 of 2 won
Saint-Cloud (FR)	3	9	9	—
Sedgefield	2	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 8 April 2022?: 51 races across 7 meetings were run on 8 April 2022: Aintree (7 races), Ballinrobe (7 races), Dundalk (AW) (7 races), Fontwell (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (9 races) and Sedgefield (7 races). That is Aintree, Fontwell, Kempton (AW) and Sedgefield in Great Britain; Ballinrobe and Dundalk (AW) in Ireland; 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 8 April 2022?: Aintree: Good To Soft (Turf); Ballinrobe: Good To Yielding (Turf); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Fontwell: Good (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Saint-Cloud (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Sedgefield: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 8 April 2022?: Outright favourites won 14 of 48 on 8 April 2022 (29.2%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £48.00 and returned £43.21 — a loss of £4.79. 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 Recorwoman (FR) at 145/10 in the 3:38 Prix de Chatou at Saint-Cloud (FR).
What was the feature race on 8 April 2022?: The feature race was the 2:20 Betway Top Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Grade 1) at Aintree, won by Jonbon (FR) (EvensF).
What time was the first race on 8 April 2022?: The first race was the 12:35 Prix Jean Massard at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 8:30 Unibet Handicap at Kempton (AW).