What horse racing was on 26 April 2023?

45 races across 6 meetings were run on 26 April 2023: Catterick (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Ludlow (8 races), Perth (7 races), Punchestown (8 races) and Saint-Cloud (FR) (8 races). That is Catterick, Lingfield (AW), Ludlow and Perth in Great Britain; Punchestown 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 26 April 2023?

Catterick: Good To Soft (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Ludlow: Good To Soft (Turf); Perth: Good To Soft (Turf); Punchestown: Yielding (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 26 April 2023?

Outright favourites won 15 of 41 on 26 April 2023 (36.6%); joint favourites won 4 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £41.00 and returned £41.29 — a profit of £0.29. 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 Nowinittowinit (IRE) at 80/1 in the 1:30 Congratulations Corach Rambler Grand National 2023 Maiden Hurdle at Perth.

What was the feature race on 26 April 2023?

The feature race was the 5:20 Irish Mirror Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Gaelic Warrior (GER) (4/5F).

What time was the first race on 26 April 2023?

The first race was the 1:30 Congratulations Corach Rambler Grand National 2023 Maiden Hurdle at Perth; the last was the 7:55 Free Tips Daily On attheraces.com Handicap at Lingfield (AW).

Racing Results

Wednesday 26 April 2023

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45 races were run across 6 meetings on 26 April 2023: Catterick, Lingfield (AW), Ludlow, Perth, Punchestown and Saint-Cloud (FR).

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

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

1:50 Racing To School Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 17. Astapor (GB)8/1Won by a neck · J: Callum Hutchinson · T: John David Riches
2. 23. Dapper Man (IRE)12/1
3. 35. Spanish Angel (IRE)4/1
4. 71. Sir Benedict (IRE)7/2 fav
2:20 British EBF 40th Anniversary Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 11. Changeofmind (IRE)2/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Harrison Shaw · T: Declan Carroll
2. 27. Tawalla (IRE)14/1
3. 35. High Ovation (GB)15/8 fav
2:50 Bet At racingtv.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 11. Sera Dawn (GB)Evens favWon by a neck · J: George Bass · T: Jack Channon
2. 26. Fortunate Star (IRE)11/2
3. 34. Crime Fiction (IRE)16/1
3:25 Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 13y · 14 ran
1. 111. Robert Johnson (GB)33/1Won by half a length · J: Connor Beasley · T: Philip Kirby
2. 213. Turbulent Power (GB)5/1
3. 33. Turner Girl (IRE)14/1
4. 79. Forgetmenotblue (IRE)10/3 fav
4:00 Download The Vickers.Bet App Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 212y · 7 ran
1. 12. Roundhay Park (GB)11/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Faye McManoman · T: Nigel Tinkler
2. 24. Motawaazy (GB)9/2
3. 36. Special Mayson (GB)5/4 fav
4:30 Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 6y · 10 ran
1. 17. Miss Britain (IRE)5/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Sam James · T: Gemma Tutty
2. 29. Langholm (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 310. Chookie Dunedin (GB)17/2
5:00 Racing Again 15th May Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 6y · 7 ran
1. 12. Smile And Pay (IRE)2/1Won by 11 lengths · J: William Pyle · T: Craig Lidster
2. 28. Little Red Dancer (GB)25/1
3. 31. Mr Jetman (IRE)13/8 fav

Catterick racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 66/1

4:40 BresBet Rewards Loyalty Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 5 ran
1. 11. Sovereign Spirit (GB)5/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Andrew Balding
2. 22. Lionella (GB)4/1
3. 34. Book Of Tales (GB)11/8 fav
5:10 Download The BresBet App Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 5 ran
1. 14. Sausalito (GB)11/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Billy Loughnane · T: Gary Moore
2. 23. Pride Of Nepal (GB)7/2
3. 32. Endued (IRE)11/2
5:40 Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 1y · 10 ran
1. 111. Tiger Bay (GB)9/2Won by a length · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Henry Candy
2. 210. Regal Fanfare (GB)10/3
3. 32. Bell Song (FR)13/8 fav
6:10 IPG Association Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 1y · 13 ran
1. 114. Purple Poppy (GB)18/1Won by a head · J: Georgia Dobie · T: Jimmy Fox
2. 28. Buraback (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 312. Inaam (IRE)11/1
6:45 At The Races App Form Study Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1y · 6 ran
1. 14. Just Amber (GB)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Clive Cox
2. 21. Granary Queen (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 35. Wadacre Grace (GB)6/1
7:20 At The Races App Expert Tips Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 1y · 10 ran
1. 14. Gold Medal (GB)9/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Harry Burns · T: Dylan Cunha
2. 23. Bezzas Lad (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Mamillius (GB)28/1
7:55 Free Tips Daily On attheraces.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 6y · 9 ran
1. 110. Perfect Symphony (IRE)66/1Won by a head · J: Luke Morris · T: Mark Pattinson
2. 27. Therehegoes (GB)7/1
3. 31. Mews House (GB)3/1
4. 45. Toplight (GB)2/1 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 25/1

1:40 Racing To School Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 169y · 12 ran
1. 13. Trolley Boy (GB)11/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Joe Anderson · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 29. Guy (IRE)3/1
3. 34. Call Me Tara (GB)7/1
2:10 Music On Sunday Meeting Mares' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 11y · 4 ran
1. 12. Sainte Doctor (FR)11/8 favWon by 15 lengths · J: Richie McLernon · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 21. Whatsdastory (IRE)7/2
3. 34. Moon Eagle (IRE)16/1
2:40 Bet At racingtv.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 174y · 10 ran
1. 12. Hardy Fella (IRE)3/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Tom Bellamy · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 24. Ballycamus (IRE)9/2
3. 38. Rockinastorm (IRE)6/1
4. 41. Egbert (GB)11/4 fav
3:15 H.R.Smith Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 171y · 10 ran
1. 19. Marettimo (IRE)25/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Harry Kimber · T: Bill Turner
2. 25. The Wrekin (IRE)7/2
3. 310. Hipop Des Ongrais (FR)3/1 fav
3:50 Phillip Matthews Memorial Mares' Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 5f 55y · 12 ran
1. 13. Regal Renaissance (GB)15/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Alice Stevens · T: Henry Daly
2. 211. Eaton Lady (IRE)20/1
3. 39. Whenthepennydrops (GB)11/2
4. 95. Noplacetobe (IRE)7/2 fav
4:23 Phillip Matthews Memorial Mares' Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 5f 55y · 13 ran
1. 111. Maid Of The Night (IRE)3/1 favWon by a nose · J: Richard Patrick · T: Henry Daly
2. 21. Our Laura B (IRE)15/2
3. 39. Never No Trouble (GB)17/2
4:53 Magnus-Allcroft Memorial Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 171y · 6 ran
1. 11. Secret Investor (GB)8/13 favWon by 17 lengths · J: Miss Natalie Parker · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. Solomon Grey (FR)4/1
3. 35. Crosspark (GB)9/2
5:28 Plyvine Caterers Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 4 · 1m 7f 169y · 11 ran
1. 11. Norman Fletcher (GB)10/3Won by 8½ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 28. Pearl Island (GB)8/1
3. 33. Blackacre (GB)18/1
4. RO5. Diamond Dealer (IRE) · ran out3/1 fav

Ludlow racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 80/1

1:30 Congratulations Corach Rambler Grand National 2023 Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 35y · 12 ran
1. 113. Nowinittowinit (IRE)80/1Won by a short head · J: Mr S Connor · T: S R B Crawford
2. 22. Bleu D'enfer (FR)2/1 fav
3. 312. Bayonetta (IRE)100/1
2:00 BetVictor Balnakeilly Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 20y · 6 ran
1. 14. Grey Skies (IRE)13/2Won by 4¼ lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Donald McCain
2. 25. Universal Folly (GB)4/1
3. 33. Fusain (FR)5/1
4. UR2. Captain Quint (IRE) · unseated rider11/4 fav
2:30 Phil Nelson Capercaillie Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 5 ran
1. 12. Corrigeen Rock (IRE)11/4 jt-favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Patrick Wadge · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 25. Sword Of Fate (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Ashington (GB)11/4 jt-fav
3:00 British EBF BetVictor Gold Castle 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Listed) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 7f 207y · 6 ran
1. 13. Giovinco (IRE)10/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Stephen Mulqueen · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 25. Hurricane Bay (GB)9/2
3. 32. Carnfunnock (IRE)9/2
4. 41. Makin'yourmindup (GB)13/8 fav
3:30 BetVictor Fair Maid Of Perth Mares' Chase (Listed) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 7f 180y · 6 ran
1. 11. Pink Legend (GB)2/1Won by 7½ lengths · J: Charlie Deutsch · T: Venetia Williams
2. 26. Maid O'malley (GB)18/1
3. 33. Haute Estime (IRE)9/1
4. F2. Brides Hill (IRE) · fell11/10 fav
4:05 Canine Partners Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 35y · 8 ran
1. 12. Autumn Return (IRE)3/1 jt-favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Ruth Jefferson
2. 27. Maimie's Magic (IRE)12/1
3. 31. Holly Hartingo (IRE)13/2
4:35 Bet In-Play On Racing At BetVictor Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 207y · 9 ran
1. 13. Fortcanyon (IRE)7/2 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Miss Heidi Palin · T: Sandy Forster
2. 29. The Longest Day (IRE)13/2
3. 32. Theirshegoes (IRE)22/1

Perth racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 20/1

3:40 Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle (95-123) Hurdle · 2m 3f 180y · 25 ran
1. 115. Ballybawn Belter (IRE)17/2Won by a length · J: Charlie O'Dwyer · T: Liz Doyle
2. 25. Bread And Butter (IRE)9/1
3. 320. Camino Rock (GB)20/1
4. 811. Unanswered (GB)7/2 fav
4:15 Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series Final Hurdle · 2m 3f 180y · 12 ran
1. 14. Sandor Clegane (IRE)15/8 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Sean O'Keeffe · T: Paul Nolan
2. 212. Della Casa Lunga (IRE)14/1
3. 35. Senior Chief (GB)10/3
4:45 Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f 180y · 9 ran
1. 13. Grangeclare West (IRE)6/4 favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Da Capo Glory (IRE)11/1
3. 34. Imagine (FR)9/4
5:20 Irish Mirror Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m 7f 180y · 9 ran
1. 15. Gaelic Warrior (GER)4/5 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Affordale Fury (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Franciscan Rock (IRE)80/1
5:55 Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup (Grade 1) Chase · 3m 30y · 5 ran
1. 13. Fastorslow (FR)20/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: J J Slevin · T: Martin Brassil
2. 25. Galopin Des Champs (FR)4/11 fav
3. 31. Bravemansgame (FR)10/3
6:30 Race & Stay At Punchestown Champion I.N.H. Flat Race (Grade 1) NH Flat · 2m 70y · 8 ran
1. 11. A Dream To Share (IRE)8/11 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Mr J L Gleeson · T: John E Kiely
2. 28. Tullyhill (FR)11/2
3. 35. King Of Kingsfield (IRE)28/1
7:05 HSS Hire Handicap Chase (Grade A) Chase · 2m 5f 50y · 9 ran
1. 18. Hereditary Rule (IRE)14/1Won by 8½ lengths · J: Shane O'Callaghan · T: John C McConnell
2. 21. Royal Rendezvous (IRE)18/1
3. 35. Gallant John Joe (IRE)15/2
4. F4. Ha D'or (FR) · fell11/10 fav
7:45 Weatherbys General Stud Book Irish EBF Mares Flat Race (Grade 3) NH Flat · 2m 70y · 13 ran
1. 18. Junta Marvel (FR)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Miss J Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 212. Rhaenyra (IRE)80/1
3. 34. Cuta Des As (FR)10/1
4. 47. Fun Fun Fun (IRE)Evens fav

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 51/1

3:27 Prix de Dreux (Claimer) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 9 ran
1. 13. Braveheart (GER)16/5Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Bauyrzhan Murzabayev · T: N Caullery
2. 21. Pisorno (FR)11/5 fav
3. 34. Al Khamsin (FR)61/10
4:02 Prix d'Estruval (National Hunt Flat) (AQPS (4-5yo) (Turf) NH Flat · 1m4½f · 13 ran
1. 12. Imagine Banbou (FR)9/10 favWon by a length · J: Alexandre Roussel · T: S Zuliani
2. 212. Jimfa (FR)53/1
3. 31. Jet Blue (FR)11/1
4:37 Prix du Jardin des Tourneroches (Claimer) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 10 ran
1. 17. Ladies Law (FR)13/5 favWon by a neck · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: H-A Pantall
2. 210. Smart Style (IRE)21/1
3. 32. Abha (FR)33/10
5:15 Prix du Parc de Becon (Handicap) (4yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 16 ran
1. 110. Laurent (FR)124/10Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Benjamin Marie · T: F-X Belvisi
2. 22. Capoblanco (FR)14/1
3. 314. Black Lives Matter (FR)31/1
4. 912. Flash Is Back (FR)5/1 fav
5:45 Prix Sicarelle (Maiden) (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 11 ran
1. 13. Rue Boissonade (FR)51/1Won by half a length · J: Gerald Mosse · T: M Delzangles
2. 211. Wise Girl (FR)63/10
3. 31. Amneris (IRE)19/1
4. 117. Simply Marvellous (IRE)23/10 fav
6:15 Prix Amour Drake (Maiden) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 110. Silawi (IRE)27/10 jt-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: C Laffon-Parias
2. 26. Sevenna's Knight (IRE)27/10 jt-fav
3. 31. Djerbanni (IRE)41/10
6:45 Prix de Juvisy (Claimer) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m2½f · 7 ran
1. 15. Auenwolf (GER)2/1 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Bauyrzhan Murzabayev · T: Dr A Bolte
2. 22. Ante Post (FR)11/5
3. 34. T'Bolt (FR)39/10
7:15 Prix du Pavillon des Indes (Handicap) (4yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 17 ran
1. 110. Hartwood Man (FR)11/2 jt-favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: Mme V Dissaux
2. 217. Joyce Galeste (FR)13/1
3. 316. Lady Valou (FR)11/2 jt-fav

Saint-Cloud racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 45 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 favourites15 of 41 won36.6% · 41 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 £0.29Staked £41.00, returned £41.29 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerNowinittowinit (IRE) 80/1The 1:30 Congratulations Corach Rambler Grand National 2023 Maiden Hurdle at Perth
Joint favourites4 of 8 won50.0% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	1	7	7	—
Lingfield (AW)	2	7	7	—
Ludlow	4	8	8	—
Perth	1	5	7	2 of 4 won
Punchestown	4	8	8	—
Saint-Cloud (FR)	3	6	8	2 of 4 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 26 April 2023?: 45 races across 6 meetings were run on 26 April 2023: Catterick (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Ludlow (8 races), Perth (7 races), Punchestown (8 races) and Saint-Cloud (FR) (8 races). That is Catterick, Lingfield (AW), Ludlow and Perth in Great Britain; Punchestown 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 26 April 2023?: Catterick: Good To Soft (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Ludlow: Good To Soft (Turf); Perth: Good To Soft (Turf); Punchestown: Yielding (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 26 April 2023?: Outright favourites won 15 of 41 on 26 April 2023 (36.6%); joint favourites won 4 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £41.00 and returned £41.29 — a profit of £0.29. 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 Nowinittowinit (IRE) at 80/1 in the 1:30 Congratulations Corach Rambler Grand National 2023 Maiden Hurdle at Perth.
What was the feature race on 26 April 2023?: The feature race was the 5:20 Irish Mirror Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Gaelic Warrior (GER) (4/5F).
What time was the first race on 26 April 2023?: The first race was the 1:30 Congratulations Corach Rambler Grand National 2023 Maiden Hurdle at Perth; the last was the 7:55 Free Tips Daily On attheraces.com Handicap at Lingfield (AW).