What horse racing was on 20 April 2024?

52 races across 7 meetings were run on 20 April 2024: Ayr (8 races), Bangor-on-Dee (7 races), Brighton (8 races), Curragh (7 races), Newbury (7 races), Nottingham (7 races) and Thirsk (8 races). That is Ayr, Bangor-on-Dee, Brighton, Newbury, 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 20 April 2024?

Ayr: Soft (Turf); Bangor-on-Dee: Soft (Turf); Brighton: Good (Turf); Curragh: Heavy (Turf); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf); Nottingham: Soft (Turf); Thirsk: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 20 April 2024?

Outright favourites won 17 of 48 on 20 April 2024 (35.4%); joint favourites won 1 of 9. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £48.00 and returned £43.31 — a loss of £4.69. 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 Qaasid (IRE) at 28/1 in the 5:00 Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Handicap at Newbury (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 20 April 2024?

The feature race was the 2:25 Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle (Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Grade 2) at Ayr, won by Favour And Fortune (IRE) (5/1).

What time was the first race on 20 April 2024?

The first race was the 1:05 Weatherbys Nhstallions.Co.Uk Novices' Hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee; the last was the 8:00 Discover Whats Trending At Rhino.Bet Casino Handicap at Nottingham.

Racing Results

Saturday 20 April 2024

← 19 Apr 21 Apr →

52 races were run across 7 meetings on 20 April 2024: Ayr, Bangor-on-Dee, Brighton, Curragh, Newbury, Nottingham and Thirsk.

Ayr Soft · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 18/1

1:15 Scotty Brand Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 110y · 6 ran
1. 11. Tommy's Oscar (IRE)15/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Danny McMenamin · T: Ann Hamilton
2. 25. Traprain Law (FR)9/2
3. 34. Sans Bruit (FR)9/4 fav
1:50 Cpms Novices' Champion Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 3m 20y · 13 ran
1. 11. Sharjah (FR)7/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 211. Ballycoose (IRE)11/1
3. 313. Donny Boy (IRE)10/1
4. 712. Maclaine (GB)13/2 fav
2:25 Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle (Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 16. Favour And Fortune (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: Tom Cannon · T: Alan King
2. 24. Bialystok (IRE)9/1
3. 311. Cracking Rhapsody (IRE)11/1
4. 55. L'eau Du Sud (FR)11/4 fav
3:00 Jordan Electrics Ltd Seafield Trophy Mares' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m 70y · 11 ran
1. 17. Czech Her Out (IRE)14/1Won by 6½ lengths · J: Patrick Wadge · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 25. Coco Mademoiselle (IRE)7/2
3. 31. Saylavee (IRE)12/1
3:35 Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 7f 176y · 26 ran
1. 111. Macdermott (FR)18/1Won by a nose · J: Danny Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 220. Surrey Quest (IRE)20/1
3. 319. Git Maker (FR)8/1
4. PU14. Mr Vango (IRE) · pulled up4/1 fav
4:10 Let Good Times Roll With Stagecoach Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 70y · 10 ran
1. 12. Chosen Witness (IRE)16/1Won by a nose · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 210. Major Fortune (IRE)9/1
3. 33. I Love My Baie (FR)7/2 fav
4:45 Tennent's Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 100y · 6 ran
1. 12. Quai De Bourbon (FR)8/11 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Choccabloc (GB)14/1
3. 33. Bertie's Ballet (GB)12/1
5:20 Golf Inn Prestwick Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 2 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 16. Jazz De Cotte (FR)9/2Won by half a length · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 22. Thistle Be The One (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Califet En Vol (IRE)11/2
4. 43. C'est Ta Chance (FR)11/10 fav

Ayr racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 15/2

1:05 Weatherbys Nhstallions.Co.Uk Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 7f 32y · 7 ran
1. 12. Haiti Couleurs (FR)2/1Won by a length · J: Sean Bowen · T: Rebecca Curtis
2. 21. Grand Albert (IRE)6/5 fav
3. 34. Illico De Cotte (FR)5/1
1:40 Mayor Of Wrexham Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 30y · 9 ran
1. 13. Dusautior (GB)9/4 favWon by a neck · J: Toby Wynne · T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
2. 26. Caeruleum (GB)4/1
3. 35. Le Grand Vert (FR)17/2
2:15 Dragonbet Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 1f 77y · 7 ran
1. 17. Lipa K (IRE)11/5Won by half a length · J: Toby Wynne · T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
2. 26. One Fine Man (IRE)14/1
3. 32. Grain D'oudairies (FR)7/4 fav
2:50 Wynnstay Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 72y · 9 ran
1. 15. Cerendipity (IRE)6/1Won by 14 lengths · J: Nick Scholfield · T: Sue Smith
2. 21. Ballycamus (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 33. Whodini (IRE)4/1
3:25 Camden Stout Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 145y · 10 ran
1. 13. Balhambar (FR)5/6 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Paul O'Brien · T: Harry Derham
2. 21. Bucephalus (GER)9/2
3. 311. Silverbridge (GB)18/1
4:00 Weatherbysshop.Co.Uk Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 123y · 11 ran
1. 13. Galunggung (FR)15/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Donald McCain
2. 29. Thankyourluckystar (GB)12/1
3. 31. Yealand (IRE)9/2
4. 410. Far Sight (GB)7/4 fav
4:35 Nightingale House Hospice 'Junior' NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 4 · 2m 145y · 12 ran
1. 14. Doctor Kildare (FR)6/4 favWon by a length · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 27. Mythical Moon (GB)17/2
3. 38. Romeo Foxtrot (GB)28/1

Bangor-on-Dee racecourse statistics →

Brighton Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

4:06 Bet Boost At bet365 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 60y · 7 ran
1. 19. Conquistador (GB)15/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jack Doughty · T: Stuart Williams
2. 21. Haymaker (GB)5/4 fav
3. 38. Secret Handsheikh (GB)6/1
4:40 bet365 EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB race) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 60y · 8 ran
1. 16. Fondest Dream (GB)11/1Won by half a length · J: Nicola Currie · T: Ollie Sangster
2. 27. Violet Love (GB)5/2 fav
3. 33. Coiled (IRE)3/1
5:15 Each Way Extra At bet365 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 210y · 12 ran
1. 14. Thoughtful Gift (GB)9/2 co-favWon by a length · J: Charles Bishop · T: Jack Jones
2. 23. Daisy Roots (GB)9/2 co-fav
3. 312. Arlo's Sunshine (GB)11/1
5:45 Download The bet365 App bet365 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f 198y · 6 ran
1. 12. Ensured (IRE)9/4 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Ross Coakley · T: James Fanshawe
2. 25. Suffrajet (IRE)13/2
3. 33. Lexington Knight (IRE)7/2
6:15 bet365 Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 207y · 12 ran
1. 18. Chourmo (GB)14/1Won by a neck · J: J F Egan · T: Mark Gillard
2. 21. Global Tycoon (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 33. The Conqueror (GER)5/1
6:45 bet365 Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 207y · 10 ran
1. 11. Chinthurst (GB)2/1 favWon by a short head · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Jim Boyle
2. 211. Irezumi (GB)66/1
3. 37. Gilbert (GB)6/1
7:20 It's Never Ordinary At bet365 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 216y · 8 ran
1. 12. Intercessor (GB)9/4Won by 1½ lengths · J: Gina Mangan · T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
2. 23. Island Native (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Freetodream (GB)2/1 fav
7:50 Watch Live Racing At bet365 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 216y · 12 ran
1. 11. Uncle Dick (GB)6/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Charles Bishop · T: Eve Johnson Houghton
2. 213. Letter Of The Law (IRE)11/1
3. 38. Oh So Audacious (GB)4/1

Brighton racecourse statistics →

Curragh Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

1:35 Nando Parrado At The Irish National Stud Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden Flat · 7f · 18 ran
1. 120. Zaynab (IRE)10/1Won by a short head · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 21. Igor Stravinsky (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 33. Monasterboice (IRE)22/1
2:10 Download The New Tote App Rated Race Flat · 5f · 9 ran
1. 12. Bid For Chester (IRE)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Wesley Joyce · T: Michael Mulvany
2. 26. Pansy Poe (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Heavenly Being (IRE)11/4 fav
2:45 Hytech EQ Ultra Handicap Flat · 1m · 16 ran
1. 11. Crystal Black (IRE)4/1Won by a nose · J: Colin Keane · T: Gerard Keane
2. 211. Earls (IRE)11/1
3. 310. Casanova (GB)11/1
4. 45. Mr Rango (IRE)7/2 fav
3:20 Tote Now Online At Tote.ie Maiden Flat · 1m · 23 ran
1. 113. State Actor (IRE)15/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Chris Hayes · T: W T Farrell
2. 224. Uncanny (IRE)4/1
3. 315. Wisdomofhindsight (GB)25/1
4. 620. Nelda (IRE)10/3 fav
3:55 Tote.ie Alleged Stakes (Group 3) Flat · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 110. White Birch (GB)10/3 favWon by a neck · J: Colin Keane · T: John Joseph Murphy
2. 25. Maxux (IRE)9/2
3. 39. Village Voice (GB)4/1
4:30 Visit The Irish National Stud And Gardens Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden Flat · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 11. Chemistry (IRE)8/13 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 210. Bloom Vega (IRE)6/1
3. 37. Northern Sonas (IRE)80/1
5:05 Tote Never Beaten By SP Handicap Flat · 6f · 21 ran
1. 118. Mercurial (IRE)9/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Robert Whearty · T: John J Nallen
2. 220. Midnight Fire (IRE)20/1
3. 310. Ramiro (IRE)7/1
4. 811. Merisi Diamond (IRE)15/8 fav

Curragh racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 28/1

1:30 Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes (Registered As The John Porter Stakes) (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 12. Hamish (GB)5/2 favWon by a neck · J: Tom Marquand · T: William Haggas
2. 21. Al Qareem (IRE)8/1
3. 310. Salt Bay (GER)33/1
2:05 Dubai Duty Free Stakes (Registered As The Fred Darling Stakes) (Fillies' Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 12. Folgaria (IRE)5/1Won by a neck · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Marco Botti
2. 23. Regal Jubilee (GB)10/3
3. 31. Elmalka (GB)17/2
4. 44. Relief Rally (IRE)7/4 fav
2:40 Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 15. Esquire (GB)16/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: David O'Meara
2. 24. El Bodon (IRE)28/1
3. 211. Zoum Zoum (GB)7/2 fav
3:15 OLBG Spring Cup Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 21 ran
1. 115. Metal Merchant (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: David Probert · T: Jack Channon
2. 218. Godwinson (GB)11/2 fav
3. 35. Talis Evolvere (IRE)22/1
3:50 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 'Confined' Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Str) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 17 ran
1. 12. Economics (GB)4/6 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Tom Marquand · T: William Haggas
2. 213. Under Siege (IRE)20/1
3. 315. Clove Hitch (IRE)12/1
4:25 Darley 'Confined' Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 3f · 10 ran
1. 16. Hidden Law (IRE)4/5 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 21. Clockmaker (GB)10/1
3. 37. Marhaba Million (IRE)66/1
5:00 Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 18 ran
1. 114. Qaasid (IRE)28/1Won by a length · J: Ryan Sexton · T: Julie Camacho
2. 21. Sweet Reward (IRE)33/1
3. 39. Gallant Lion (GB)9/2 jt-fav

Newbury racecourse statistics →

Nottingham Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 28/1

4:50 Flat Is Back With Rhino.Bet Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 75y · 3 ran
1. 11. God's Window (GB)1/14 favWon by 8½ lengths · J: Robert Havlin · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 23. Washeek (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Rock Armour (IRE)40/1
5:25 Boost Your Winnings At Rhino.Bet Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 8y · 11 ran
1. 18. Mehmo (IRE)17/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Frederick Larson · T: Michael Appleby
2. 24. High Opinion (GB)6/1
3. 37. Stallone (IRE)12/1
4. 43. Fortunate Star (IRE)11/5 fav
5:55 Blue Monkey Brewery Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 8y · 6 ran
1. 11. Chilly Breeze (GB)28/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Dylan Hogan · T: David Evans
2. 26. Teej A (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Lady Dorchester (IRE)17/2
4. 43. The Dragon King (IRE)8/13 fav
6:25 Daily Football Offers At Rhino.Bet Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 75y · 12 ran
1. 13. Ardbraccan (IRE)9/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Frederick Larson · T: Michael Appleby
2. 21. Contrast (IRE)22/1
3. 34. The Spotlight Kid (GB)10/1
4. 107. Seattle Time (GB)11/4 fav
6:55 Follow Us On X At BetRhino Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 15. Queensland Boy (IRE)13/2Won by a neck · J: Paddy Mathers · T: Ian Williams
2. 21. Clansman (GB)11/10 fav
3. 36. Young Merlin (IRE)4/1
7:30 Follow Rhino.Bet On Instagram Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 50y · 8 ran
1. 13. Powerful Response (IRE)7/1Won by a neck · J: Brandon Wilkie · T: Geoffrey Harker
2. 28. Giselles Defence (IRE)15/2
3. 32. Big Bear Hug (GB)5/6 fav
8:00 Discover Whats Trending At Rhino.Bet Casino Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 8y · 6 ran
1. 13. Cypriot Diaspora (GB)85/40 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Joanna Mason · T: Rod Millman
2. 26. Yiengaa (GB)13/2
3. 31. Quercine (GB)9/2

Nottingham racecourse statistics →

Thirsk Soft · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

3:45 Download The Vickers.Bet App EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 18. Miss Lamai (IRE)6/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Shane Gray · T: K R Burke
2. 210. Naana's Diamond (IRE)8/1
3. 311. Solid Bond (IRE)9/2
4. 94. Indication Ember (GB)11/4 fav
4:20 Best Odds Guaranteed Daily At Vickers.Bet Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 110. Kendall Roy (GB)10/11 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Miss Kate McGivern
2. 27. Moonstone Boy (IRE)17/2
3. 38. Winged Messenger (GB)5/1
4:55 Join The Vickers.Bet Free Bet Club Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 16. Never So Brave (IRE)8/11 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Saffie Osborne · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 211. Ghaihaban (GB)7/2
3. 39. Swift Storm (IRE)10/3
5:30 Vickers.Bet EBF Michael Foster Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 5 ran
1. 15. Shartash (IRE)7/1Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Luke Morris · T: Archie Watson
2. 22. Ramazan (IRE)3/1
3. 34. Holloway Boy (GB)15/8 fav
6:05 Happy 19th Birthday Lily Watkinson Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 110. Cold Stare (IRE)9/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: David Nolan · T: David O'Meara
2. 22. Slainte Mhath (GB)8/1
3. 34. Impressor (IRE)22/1
6:35 Happy 19th Birthday Lily Watkinson Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 18. Gulliver (GB)7/2 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Jason Watson · T: David O'Meara
2. 27. Harry's Halo (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Minnesota Lad (IRE)7/1
7:05 Follow vickersracing On X Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f 8y · 14 ran
1. 19. Two Brothers (GB)20/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Billy Garritty · T: Michael & David Easterby
2. 216. Fleur De Mer (IRE)14/1
3. 33. Torcello (IRE)16/1
4. 1414. Kardia (GB)3/1 fav
7:40 Vickers.Bet Independent Family-Owned Bookmaker Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 17 ran
1. 110. Hombre (IRE)18/1Won by half a length · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Joseph Parr
2. 23. Enderman (GB)13/2
3. 36. Stormy Pearl (GB)9/2
4. 55. Langholm (IRE)4/1 fav

Thirsk racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 52 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 favourites17 of 48 won35.4% · 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 £4.69Staked £48.00, returned £43.31 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerQaasid (IRE) 28/1The 5:00 Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Handicap at Newbury · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites1 of 9 won11.1% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ayr	1	7	8	0 of 2 won
Bangor-on-Dee	3	7	7	—
Brighton	3	7	8	1 of 3 won
Curragh	2	7	7	—
Newbury	3	6	7	0 of 2 won
Nottingham	2	7	7	—
Thirsk	3	7	8	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 20 April 2024?: 52 races across 7 meetings were run on 20 April 2024: Ayr (8 races), Bangor-on-Dee (7 races), Brighton (8 races), Curragh (7 races), Newbury (7 races), Nottingham (7 races) and Thirsk (8 races). That is Ayr, Bangor-on-Dee, Brighton, Newbury, 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 20 April 2024?: Ayr: Soft (Turf); Bangor-on-Dee: Soft (Turf); Brighton: Good (Turf); Curragh: Heavy (Turf); Newbury: Good To Soft (Turf); Nottingham: Soft (Turf); Thirsk: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 20 April 2024?: Outright favourites won 17 of 48 on 20 April 2024 (35.4%); joint favourites won 1 of 9. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £48.00 and returned £43.31 — a loss of £4.69. 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 Qaasid (IRE) at 28/1 in the 5:00 Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Handicap at Newbury (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 20 April 2024?: The feature race was the 2:25 Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle (Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Grade 2) at Ayr, won by Favour And Fortune (IRE) (5/1).
What time was the first race on 20 April 2024?: The first race was the 1:05 Weatherbys Nhstallions.Co.Uk Novices' Hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee; the last was the 8:00 Discover Whats Trending At Rhino.Bet Casino Handicap at Nottingham.