What horse racing was on 2 April 2023?

37 races across 5 meetings were run on 2 April 2023: Ascot (7 races), Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Doncaster (8 races), Downpatrick (7 races) and Leopardstown (7 races). That is Ascot and Doncaster in Great Britain; Auteuil (FR) in France; Downpatrick and Leopardstown 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 2 April 2023?

Ascot: Soft (Turf); Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Doncaster: Soft (Turf); Downpatrick: Soft (Turf); Leopardstown: Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 2 April 2023?

Outright favourites won 12 of 32 on 2 April 2023 (37.5%); joint favourites won 1 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £38.72 — a profit of £6.72. 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 Blueking D'oroux (FR) at 50/1 in the 3:00 Royal Ascot Racing Club Juvenile Handicap Hurdle at Ascot.

What was the feature race on 2 April 2023?

The feature race was the 2:15 Prix du President de la Republique (Chase) Handicap) (5yo+) (Turf) (Grade 3) at Auteuil (FR), won by Imperil (FR) (76/10).

What time was the first race on 2 April 2023?

The first race was the 12:58 Prix Turco at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 5:40 Groundstaff Appreciation Handicap at Doncaster.

Racing Results

Sunday 2 April 2023

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37 races were run across 5 meetings on 2 April 2023: Ascot, Auteuil (FR), Doncaster, Downpatrick and Leopardstown.

Ascot Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 50/1

1:50 Ascot Racecourse Supports Ascot United Warriors Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f 58y · 6 ran
1. 12. El Rio (IRE)2/1Won by 11 lengths · J: David Bass · T: Kim Bailey
2. 27. Mylesfromwicklow (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 38. Spago (IRE)9/2
2:25 Soil Science Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 8y · 6 ran
1. 14. Eaton Collina (IRE)2/1 favWon by 20 lengths · J: Richard Patrick · T: Kerry Lee
2. 22. Upton Road (IRE)5/1
3. 38. Valirann Gold (IRE)18/1
3:00 Royal Ascot Racing Club Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 1m 7f 152y · 13 ran
1. 11. Blueking D'oroux (FR)50/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Angus Cheleda · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 26. Afadil (FR)15/2
3. 315. Havaila (IRE)14/1
4. 88. Arclight (GB)5/1 fav
3:35 LK Bennett Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 167y · 9 ran
1. 15. Black Gerry (IRE)9/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Niall Houlihan · T: Gary Moore
2. 24. Frere D'armes (FR)7/4 fav
3. 37. Hatcher (IRE)80/1
4:10 Colts And Fillies Club Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 118y · 10 ran
1. 14. The Imposter (FR)4/1 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Tom Buckley · T: Nigel Hawke
2. 22. Scamallach Liath (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Charging Point (GB)9/2
4:45 Memberships At Ascot Veterans' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 7f 180y · 6 ran
1. 11. Two For Gold (IRE)10/3Won by 3½ lengths · J: David Bass · T: Kim Bailey
2. 25. Run To Milan (IRE)3/1
3. 34. Larry (GB)11/4 fav
5:20 Ascot Shop Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f 141y · 14 ran
1. 114. Ivaldi (FR)7/2 favWon by 9½ lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Espoir De Romay (FR)16/1
3. 313. Rocky Man (FR)9/1

Ascot racecourse statistics →

Auteuil (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 229/10

12:58 Prix Turco (Hurdle) (Conditions) (4yo Fillies) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m1½f · 8 ran
1. 11. Jonca De Thaix (FR)33/10Won by 4½ lengths · J: Bertrand Lestrade · T: L Viel
2. 24. A Choeur Joie (FR)22/1
3. 35. Luna The Great (FR)41/1
4. 62. Jessi Sei (FR)9/5 fav
1:33 Prix Grandak (Hurdle) (Conditions) (3yo Colts & Geldings Unraced Over Obstacles) (Turf) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 11 ran
1. 18. Majborough (FR)229/10Won by 4½ lengths · J: Johnny Charron · T: Daniela Mele
2. 29. Winstonpresident (FR)13/2
3. 32. Angel Caro (FR)11/5 fav
2:15 Prix du President de la Republique (Chase) Handicap) (5yo+) (Turf) Chase · 2m7½f · 17 ran
1. 112. Imperil (FR)76/10Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Jack Quinlan · T: Nick Littmoden
2. 213. Fanfaron Special (FR)15/1
3. 38. Echo De Champdoux (FR)81/10
4. PU7. Batame Du Bocage (FR) · pulled up47/10 fav
2:50 Prix Geographie (Hurdle) (Conditions) (3yo Fillies Unraced Over Obstacles) (Turf) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 10 ran
1. 14. Funny Berry (FR)15/2Won by a length · J: Felix De Giles · T: Gabriel Leenders
2. 23. Sissi Du Mesnil (FR)13/2
3. 35. Meme Pas Kap (FR)7/2
4. 58. Shiny Monday (FR)9/5 fav
3:25 Prix Fleuret (Chase) (4yo) (Turf) Chase · 2m 6f · 9 ran
1. 11. Juntos Ganamos (FR)6/5 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Felix De Giles · T: D Cottin
2. 25. Goliath Du Rheu (FR)19/10
3. 34. Okkido (FR)50/1
4:00 Prix Guy Hunault (Hurdle) (Conditions) (5yo) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 10 ran
1. 15. Icare Du Seuil (FR)19/10 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Johnny Charron · T: M Seror
2. 21. Gibralfaro (FR)39/10
3. 310. Altesse Du Berlais (FR)27/10
4:35 Prix Virelan (Hurdle) () (4yo) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 9 ran
1. 14. Politha (FR)41/5Won by a neck · J: Jeremy Da Silva · T: D Bressou
2. 26. Authoryty Seven (FR)17/1
3. 37. Just A Princess (FR)28/1
4. F1. Secret D'Etat (FR) · fell11/10 fav
5:10 Prix Maurice de Nexon (Chase) (Handicap) (5yo+) (Turf) Chase · 2m2½f · 12 ran
1. 13. Marechal Desjy (FR)102/10Won by 3 lengths · J: Nicolas Gauffenic · T: Hugo Merienne
2. 210. Feu Follet Sivola (FR)9/1
3. 37. Rimpoche (FR)17/5
4. 52. Dernier Cri (FR)3/1 fav

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Doncaster Soft · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 12/1

1:35 Flat Is Back At Doncaster Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f 197y · 12 ran
1. 111. Clansman (GB)15/2Won by half a length · J: Mr Jack Lander · T: Liam Bailey
2. 26. Captain Haddock (IRE)5/1
3. 39. Mister Camacho (IRE)7/1
4. 81. Torcello (IRE)9/2 fav
2:10 Autism In Racing Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 43y · 8 ran
1. 13. There's The Door (IRE)15/2Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: David Evans
2. 26. Demilion (IRE)9/1
3. 34. Cloudbreaker (GB)7/1
2:45 Made In Doncaster St Leger Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 6y · 13 ran
1. 112. Theoryofeverything (GB)10/3Won by 6 lengths · J: Robert Havlin · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 23. Striking Star (GB)15/8 fav
3. 310. Smile And Pay (IRE)100/1
3:20 Mental Health Awareness Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f 2y · 19 ran
1. 14. Aleezdancer (IRE)9/2 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 214. Blind Beggar (IRE)11/1
3. 311. Faro De San Juan (IRE)11/1
3:55 Injured Jockeys Fund Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 43y · 10 ran
1. 18. Bucephalus (GER)12/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Rose Dawes · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 23. Sir Rumi (IRE)4/1
3. 310. Tiger Beetle (GB)14/1
4. 45. First Officer (IRE)11/4 fav
4:30 Music Live At Doncaster Racecourse Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 6y · 12 ran
1. 110. Gorak (FR)9/2 jt-favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Callum Shepherd · T: Charlie Fellowes
2. 24. Perseverants (FR)9/1
3. 311. Golden Melody (IRE)10/1
5:05 Groundstaff Appreciation Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 3y · 10 ran
1. 18. Little Muddy (GB)7/1Won by a head · J: Dale Swift · T: Seb Spencer
2. 21. Spoof (GB)20/1
3. 36. Burj Malinka (IRE)13/2
5:40 Groundstaff Appreciation Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 3y · 10 ran
1. 11. Ey Up It's Maggie (GB)6/4 favWon by half a length · J: Billy Loughnane · T: Tony Coyle
2. 210. Gustav Graves (GB)12/1
3. 32. Glory Fighter (GB)11/1

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

Downpatrick Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

1:40 Cosy Roof Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f 160y · 13 ran
1. 12. Law Ella (IRE)11/10 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Keith Donoghue · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 21. Smooth Player (IRE)3/1
3. 312. Ottizzini (IRE)11/4
2:15 Billie And Bertie Fitzgerald Memorial Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m 5f 160y · 12 ran
1. 15. Winding River (IRE)16/5 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Richard Condon · T: Oliver McKiernan
2. 210. Fruit Blossom (IRE)17/2
3. 311. Aliunde (IRE)6/1
2:50 Tote Always SP Or Better At Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m 1f 165y · 12 ran
1. 110. I Don't Get It (IRE)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Gearoid Brouder · T: Neill McCluskey
2. 29. Warm In Gorey (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Steppenwolf (FR)7/1
3:25 Toals Bookmakers Mares Handicap Hurdle (80-116) Hurdle · 2m 2f 165y · 10 ran
1. 15. Soldaro (IRE)7/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Sean Flanagan · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 27. Parvos (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 32. Return To Base (IRE)14/1
4:00 Randox Ulster National Handicap Chase Chase · 3m 4f 120y · 13 ran
1. 14. Malina Girl (IRE)13/2Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Keith Donoghue · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 29. My Design (IRE)5/1
3. 315. Space Cadet (IRE)33/1
4. 58. Archies Charm (GB)4/1 fav
4:35 WKD Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 2m 3f 55y · 8 ran
1. 14. Indie Belle (IRE)7/2Won by 9 lengths · J: Aidan Kelly · T: Robert Widger
2. 29. Agirlcalledchloe (IRE)11/1
3. 33. Shes Some Doll (IRE)2/1 fav
5:10 Boardsmill Sires Maiden Hunters Chase Chase · 2m 7f 100y · 9 ran
1. 17. Shantou Show (IRE)13/2Won by 13 lengths · J: Ms C L McGoldrick · T: S McParlan
2. 21. Ahaknowyerself (IRE)9/1
3. 35. John The Spark (GB)6/1
4. 53. Faith Loving (FR)16/5 fav

Downpatrick racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 22/1

2:00 Flat Is Back At Leopardstown Fillies Maiden Flat · 1m · 10 ran
1. 12. Curvature (IRE)5/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Shane Foley · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 212. Warm Heart (IRE)4/1
3. 38. Persian Jewel (IRE)7/2
4. 51. Bold As Love (IRE)5/2 fav
2:35 Ballylinch Stud 'Red Rocks' 2,000 Guineas Trial Stakes (Group 3) Flat · 7f 18y · 5 ran
1. 15. Hans Andersen (GB)8/13 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 21. Bold Discovery (USA)9/4
3. 32. Carracci (USA)5/1
3:10 Ballylinch Stud 'Priory Belle' 1,000 Guineas Trial Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) Flat · 7f 18y · 10 ran
1. 18. Never Ending Story (IRE)2/1 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 27. Matilda Picotte (IRE)6/1
3. 314. Zarinsk (GB)11/2
3:45 P.W. McGrath Memorial Ballysax Stakes (Group 3) Flat · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 17. White Birch (GB)22/1Won by half a length · J: Shane Foley · T: John Joseph Murphy
2. 26. Up And Under (FR)15/2
3. 32. Alexandroupolis (IRE)4/5 fav
4:20 Porsche Centre Dublin In Support Of Breast Cancer Ireland Handicap Flat · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 112. Signora Bellissima (IRE)20/1Won by a short head · J: Jamie Powell · T: J P Murtagh
2. 23. Valiant King (GB)9/4 fav
3. 34. Starry Eyed (IRE)3/1
4:55 Breast Cancer Ireland Handicap (50-85) Flat · 1m · 13 ran
1. 16. Cristal Clere (IRE)13/2Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Sean D Bowen · T: John J Nallen
2. 215. Karlsberg (IRE)9/2 jt-fav
3. 38. Loingseoir (IRE)16/1
5:30 Sunday 7th May Leopardstown Family Day Handicap (47-70) Flat · 1m · 6 ran
1. 16. Purple Gown (IRE)6/5 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Luke McAteer · T: J S Bolger
2. 22. Maggie And Me (GB)20/1
3. 34. Leabaland (IRE)4/1

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 37 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 32 won37.5% · 32 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 £6.72Staked £32.00, returned £38.72 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBlueking D'oroux (FR) 50/1The 3:00 Royal Ascot Racing Club Juvenile Handicap Hurdle at Ascot
Joint favourites1 of 10 won10.0% · 5 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	3	7	7	—
Auteuil (FR)	2	8	8	—
Doncaster	2	5	8	1 of 6 won
Downpatrick	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Leopardstown	3	6	7	0 of 2 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 2 April 2023?: 37 races across 5 meetings were run on 2 April 2023: Ascot (7 races), Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Doncaster (8 races), Downpatrick (7 races) and Leopardstown (7 races). That is Ascot and Doncaster in Great Britain; Auteuil (FR) in France; Downpatrick and Leopardstown 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 2 April 2023?: Ascot: Soft (Turf); Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Doncaster: Soft (Turf); Downpatrick: Soft (Turf); Leopardstown: Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 2 April 2023?: Outright favourites won 12 of 32 on 2 April 2023 (37.5%); joint favourites won 1 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £32.00 and returned £38.72 — a profit of £6.72. 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 Blueking D'oroux (FR) at 50/1 in the 3:00 Royal Ascot Racing Club Juvenile Handicap Hurdle at Ascot.
What was the feature race on 2 April 2023?: The feature race was the 2:15 Prix du President de la Republique (Chase) Handicap) (5yo+) (Turf) (Grade 3) at Auteuil (FR), won by Imperil (FR) (76/10).
What time was the first race on 2 April 2023?: The first race was the 12:58 Prix Turco at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 5:40 Groundstaff Appreciation Handicap at Doncaster.