What horse racing was on 2 April 2025?

41 races across 6 meetings were run on 2 April 2025: Compiegne (FR) (7 races), Exeter (6 races), Gowran Park (7 races), Ludlow (6 races), Musselburgh (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (8 races). That is Compiegne (FR) in France; Exeter, Ludlow, Musselburgh and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Gowran Park 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 2025?

Compiegne (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Exeter: Good (Turf); Gowran Park: Yielding (Turf); Ludlow: Good (Turf); Musselburgh: Good (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 2 April 2025?

Outright favourites won 13 of 40 on 2 April 2025 (32.5%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £40.00 and returned £26.58 — a loss of £13.42. 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 Top Of The Pops (GB) at 25/1 in the 4:35 Paulstown Handicap at Gowran Park.

What was the feature race on 2 April 2025?

The feature race was the 12:27 Prix Journaliste (Chase) (5yo+) (Turf) (Grade 3) at Compiegne (FR), won by Kamaro D'Huez (FR) (11/10F).

What time was the first race on 2 April 2025?

The first race was the 10:51 Prix Sicie at Compiegne (FR); the last was the 8:30 Free Bets With BetUK Bet Club Handicap at Southwell (AW).

Racing Results

Wednesday 2 April 2025

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41 races were run across 6 meetings on 2 April 2025: Compiegne (FR), Exeter, Gowran Park, Ludlow, Musselburgh and Southwell (AW).

Compiegne (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 7 races · France

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 116/10

10:51 Prix Sicie (Hurdle) (Claimer) (3yo) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m · 8 ran
1. 11. Woods (FR)7/10 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Bastien Marchand · T: D Windrif
2. 26. Princess Inga (GB)9/1
3. 33. Moissonneur (FR)10/1
11:23 Prix des Benjamins (Hurdle) (Conditions) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m · 7 ran
1. 11. Salut Des Flos (FR)13/10 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Kilian Dubourg · T: H De Lageneste & G Macaire
2. 28. Maharaja (FR)16/1
3. 34. Turenne (FR)27/10
11:55 Prix d'Acheres (Hurdle) (Claimer) (4yo) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 1f · 11 ran
1. 110. Les Flots Bleus (FR)53/10Won by 4 lengths · J: Lucas Vandamme · T: Mme P Butel & J-L Beaunez
2. 28. Bibiche (IRE)67/10
3. 311. Light Of Star (FR)13/5
4. 62. Super Bend (FR)9/5 fav
12:27 Prix Journaliste (Chase) (5yo+) (Turf) Chase · 2m4½f · 8 ran
1. 16. Kamaro D'Huez (FR)11/10 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Theo Chevillard · T: Mme E Allaire
2. 23. Le Listrac (FR)12/1
3. 35. Game Of Storm (FR)7/2
1:12 Prix le Hon (Hurdle) (Claimer) (5yo+) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 12 ran
1. 13. Joyeux Du Maffray (FR)68/10Won by 8 lengths · J: Adrien Blais · T: B Lefevre
2. 210. Kadija (FR)32/5
3. 36. Trublion (FR)28/1
4. PU8. Raf Tavel (FR) · pulled up27/10 fav
1:47 Prix Bog Frog (Hurdle) (Conditions) (4yo) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 10 ran
1. 18. Rock Me Charly (IRE)116/10Won by a neck · J: Kevin Nabet · T: Mme Marine Pineda
2. 25. Le Grand Docteur (FR)81/10
3. 37. Highbournedynamite (IRE)9/1
4. 41. Go To Battle (FR)2/1 fav
2:22 Prix Alain Chelet (Chase) (Handicap) (4yo) (Turf) Chase · 2m 3f · 13 ran
1. 15. Lolita Des Mottes (FR)57/10Won by a neck · J: Angelo Zuliani · T: Francois Nicolle
2. 29. La Clocharde (FR)12/1
3. 31. Maguelon (FR)23/10 fav

Compiegne racecourse statistics →

Exeter Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:25 Book Haldon Gold Cup Hospitality Novices' Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 111y · 5 ran
1. 15. Breccia (GB)14/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Ciaran Gethings · T: Robert Stephens
2. 24. Denzil (GB)9/4
3. 32. Kintaro (GB)8/1
4. 51. Land Afar (IRE)8/13 fav
2:55 Haldon Gold Cup Returns In November Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 3f 48y · 8 ran
1. 11. Rangatira Jack (GB)6/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Bryan Carver · T: Linda Blackford
2. 25. Moonlight Artist (GB)2/1
3. 34. Constant Friday (IRE)12/1
3:25 Exeter Racecourse Christmas Parties On Sale Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 137y · 5 ran
1. 13. Koukeo (FR)4/1Won by a length · J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr · T: Jonjo & A J O'Neill
2. 25. Al Sayah (GB)9/4 fav
3. 31. Broderick (IRE)9/2
3:55 Become An Exeter Racecourse Annual Member Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 161y · 5 ran
1. 12. Seeyouinmydreams (GB)11/4Won by 4 lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Inside Man (FR)7/2
3. 36. Commanding View (IRE)7/4 fav
4:25 Celebrate At Hawke Barn Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 3m 54y · 4 ran
1. 11. A Definite Getaway (IRE)2/5 favWon by 9½ lengths · J: James Bowen · T: Peter & Michael Bowen
2. 22. Up The Straight (IRE)11/1
3. 33. Castle Daragh (IRE)4/1
5:00 Totnes And Bridgetown Races Company Ltd Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 54y · 4 ran
1. 14. Snap Fish (IRE)4/9 favWon by 23 lengths · J: Robbie David · T: H Ryall
2. 26. Windance (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Assassins Lullaby (IRE)16/1

Exeter racecourse statistics →

Gowran Park Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

4:02 Golf At Gowran Park (C & G) Maiden Flat · 1m · 12 ran
1. 111. The Liffey Swim (GB)4/1Won by a length · J: Colin Keane · T: M D O'Callaghan
2. 212. Wild Sapphire (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 37. Gran Habano (IRE)16/1
4:35 Paulstown Handicap (0-60) Flat · 1m · 12 ran
1. 110. Top Of The Pops (GB)25/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Wesley Joyce · T: J G Murray
2. 27. Suityourselfboss (IRE)6/1
3. 31. Royal Pippen (IRE)85/40 fav
5:10 GowranPark.ie Fillies Maiden Flat · 1m 1f 130y · 7 ran
1. 13. Deressa (IRE)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Chris Hayes · T: D K Weld
2. 27. Win Me Over (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 31. Bonnie Moon (FR)11/1
5:45 Gowran Park Racing Club (C & G) Maiden Flat · 1m 1f 130y · 11 ran
1. 13. Eastwatch (IRE)11/10 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Ben Coen · T: Andrew Slattery
2. 27. Kingstonian (GB)10/3
3. 36. Joe Cool (IRE)20/1
6:15 Racing Again April 16th Maiden Flat · 1m 1f 130y · 14 ran
1. 14. Gambino (IRE)6/1Won by half a length · J: Colin Keane · T: Noel Meade
2. 212. Royal Hollow (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 313. Spring Dance (IRE)7/1
6:45 Thanks To All Our Sponsors Handicap (0-60) Flat · 1m 1f 130y · 11 ran
1. 12. Thatwilldoso (IRE)11/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Jack Kearney · T: Kevin Thomas Coleman
2. 28. Tatum (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
3. 39. Dazzling Spirit (IRE)11/2
7:15 Dine At Gowran Park Race Flat · 1m 6f · 8 ran
1. 14. Falcon Eight (IRE)16/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Leigh Roche · T: D K Weld
2. 28. War Rooms (IRE)15/2
3. 33. Taipan (FR)11/2
4. 59. Romzina (IRE)2/1 fav

Gowran Park racecourse statistics →

Ludlow Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/2

2:15 Nightjar Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 169y · 6 ran
1. 14. Mister Cessna (FR)13/8Won by 15 lengths · J: Jonathan Burke · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 21. Bond Broker (IRE)8/15 fav
3. 32. An Buachaill Rua (IRE)25/1
2:45 Birthday Bonanza Mares' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 11y · 4 ran
1. 11. Sainte Doctor (FR)5/6 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Richie McLernon · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 22. Regal Renaissance (GB)5/2
3. 34. Trapista (FR)10/3
3:15 Vera Davies Memorial Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 5f 55y · 4 ran
1. 13. Elusiveness (IRE)10/11 favWon by a length · J: Lorcan Williams · T: Jeremy Scott
2. 25. Tellairsue (GER)11/2
3. 34. No Worries (GB)18/5
3:45 Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Boyne Cup (Handicap Chase) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f 171y · 3 ran
1. 15. Straw Fan Jack (GB)11/2Won by a neck · J: Sean Houlihan · T: Sheila Lewis
2. 22. Destroytheevidence (GB)8/13 fav
3. 31. Annsam (GB)9/4
4:15 Weatherbys Hamilton Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m 7f 169y · 6 ran
1. 11. D Day Arvalenreeva (IRE)6/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Jack Quinlan · T: Kevin Philippart De Foy
2. 25. Sawpit Sienna (GB)13/2
3. 36. Formel Park (GB)12/1
4:48 Pyoneer Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 11y · 5 ran
1. 14. Take All (IRE)7/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Mr Samuel Scott · T: M Osborne
2. 22. Cap Du Mathan (FR)6/1
3. 35. Walkin Out (GB)9/4

Ludlow racecourse statistics →

Musselburgh Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 22/1

1:37 Virgin Bet Supporting Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 7f 217y · 5 ran
1. 13. Throne Hall (GB)16/5Won by a length · J: Miss Brodie Hampson · T: Archie Watson
2. 22. Pigeon House (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 35. Glasses Up (USA)17/2
2:07 LiveScore Bet EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 1y · 4 ran
1. 11. Ardisia (IRE)9/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jason Hart · T: Hugo Palmer
2. 23. Filly Foden (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Dandy Speed (IRE)9/2
4. 44. Ours De Soleil (GB)11/10 fav
2:37 LiveScore Bet Best Odds Daily Confined Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2y · 8 ran
1. 19. Zowal (FR)16/5Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jason Hart · T: John & Sean Quinn
2. 24. Clouds Hill (IRE)17/2
3. 36. Motawaared (GB)10/11 fav
3:07 Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 15y · 10 ran
1. 111. Doomsday (GB)22/1Won by a neck · J: Sam James · T: Liam Bailey
2. 210. Coconut Bay (GB)8/1
3. 36. Ramon Di Loria (IRE)10/3
4. 42. Clasina (GB)3/1 fav
3:37 Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f 1y · 8 ran
1. 17. Mon Na Slieve (IRE)6/1Won by a length · J: Shane Gray · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 24. Curious Rover (IRE)18/1
3. 32. Paddy's Day (IRE)9/2
4. 41. Spartan Arrow (IRE)10/3 fav
4:10 LiveScore Bet Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 208y · 5 ran
1. 12. It's Only Fun (IRE)10/3Won by 5 lengths · J: Oisin Orr · T: Jennie Candlish
2. 25. Sovereign Class (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Princess Pw (IRE)7/4 fav
4:43 Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 1y · 10 ran
1. 16. Kyber Crystal (IRE)14/1Won by a short head · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Rebecca Menzies
2. 28. Stroxx (IRE)16/1
3. 32. Sergeant Mayer (IRE)7/1
4. 47. Royal Duke (GB)4/1 fav

Musselburgh racecourse statistics →

Southwell (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 16/1

4:55 BetMGM: It's Showtime Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 13y · 13 ran
1. 19. Bulletin (IRE)16/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Rob Hornby · T: Jonathan Portman
2. 27. Cristo (GB)17/2
3. 310. Ventura Dream (IRE)50/1
4. 41. Tuco Salamanca (IRE)4/5 fav
5:30 Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 7f 14y · 10 ran
1. 16. Galileo Glass (IRE)12/1Won by a head · J: Mason Paetel · T: Darryll Holland
2. 27. Urban Dandy (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 38. Create (IRE)16/1
6:00 Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 7f 14y · 7 ran
1. 17. Fifty Sent (GB)11/8 favWon by a neck · J: Billy Loughnane · T: Sam England
2. 24. Fistral Beach (IRE)3/1
3. 35. Margot Robbie (GB)3/1
6:30 Win 1M With BetMGM's Golden Goals Fillies' Handicap (GBB Plus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f 23y · 5 ran
1. 14. Spirit Of Jura (GB)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Hayley Turner · T: Charlie Johnston
2. 22. Royale Goodnight (GER)5/2
3. 33. Dojin (GB)2/1 fav
7:00 Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 16y · 9 ran
1. 11. Oriental Prince (GB)4/6 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Jim Goldie
2. 28. Safari Dream (IRE)11/2
3. 39. King Of The Jungle (IRE)10/1
7:30 Boost Your Acca At BetMGM EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 3 · 4f 214y · 3 ran
1. 17. Social Exclusion (GB)3/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Harry Davies · T: James Owen
2. 25. Museum Piece (GB)8/13 fav
3. 36. Shetakesthegold (GB)18/5
8:00 30 In Free Bets With BetUK Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 23y · 4 ran
1. 11. Forca Timao (IRE)12/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Trevor Whelan · T: Mark Pattinson
2. 22. Market House (IRE)4/5 fav
3. 33. Bunker Bay (IRE)13/2
8:30 Free Bets With BetUK Bet Club Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m 102y · 10 ran
1. 11. Balgowan (IRE)4/1Won by a length · J: George Downing · T: Seamus Mullins
2. 26. Yakhabar (GB)14/1
3. 34. Leon Trotsky (GB)13/8 fav

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 41 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 favourites13 of 40 won32.5% · 40 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 £13.42Staked £40.00, returned £26.58 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerTop Of The Pops (GB) 25/1The 4:35 Paulstown Handicap at Gowran Park
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Compiegne (FR)	3	7	7	—
Exeter	3	6	6	—
Gowran Park	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Ludlow	4	6	6	—
Musselburgh	0	7	7	—
Southwell (AW)	2	8	8	—

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 2025?: 41 races across 6 meetings were run on 2 April 2025: Compiegne (FR) (7 races), Exeter (6 races), Gowran Park (7 races), Ludlow (6 races), Musselburgh (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (8 races). That is Compiegne (FR) in France; Exeter, Ludlow, Musselburgh and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Gowran Park 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 2025?: Compiegne (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Exeter: Good (Turf); Gowran Park: Yielding (Turf); Ludlow: Good (Turf); Musselburgh: Good (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 2 April 2025?: Outright favourites won 13 of 40 on 2 April 2025 (32.5%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £40.00 and returned £26.58 — a loss of £13.42. 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 Top Of The Pops (GB) at 25/1 in the 4:35 Paulstown Handicap at Gowran Park.
What was the feature race on 2 April 2025?: The feature race was the 12:27 Prix Journaliste (Chase) (5yo+) (Turf) (Grade 3) at Compiegne (FR), won by Kamaro D'Huez (FR) (11/10F).
What time was the first race on 2 April 2025?: The first race was the 10:51 Prix Sicie at Compiegne (FR); the last was the 8:30 Free Bets With BetUK Bet Club Handicap at Southwell (AW).