What horse racing was on 5 April 2025?

46 races across 8 meetings were run on 5 April 2025: Aintree (7 races), Bellewstown (7 races), Chepstow (7 races), Le Croise-Laroche (FR) (2 races), Moulins (FR) (1 race), Newcastle (7 races), Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races) and Yarmouth (7 races). That is Aintree, Chepstow, Newcastle, Wolverhampton (AW) and Yarmouth in Great Britain; Bellewstown in Ireland; Le Croise-Laroche (FR) and Moulins (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 5 April 2025?

Aintree: Good (Turf); Bellewstown: Good (Turf); Chepstow: Good (Turf); Le Croise-Laroche (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Moulins (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Newcastle: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW); Yarmouth: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 5 April 2025?

Outright favourites won 10 of 42 on 5 April 2025 (23.8%); joint favourites won 3 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £28.19 — a loss of £13.81. 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 Nick Rockett (IRE) at 33/1 in the 4:00 Randox Grand National Handicap Chase at Aintree.

What was the feature race on 5 April 2025?

The feature race was the 1:55 Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Grade 1) at Aintree, won by Honesty Policy (IRE) (5/1).

What time was the first race on 5 April 2025?

The first race was the 11:39 Prix des Soupirs at Moulins (FR); the last was the 9:10 Prix du Vieux Lille at Le Croise-Laroche (FR).

Racing Results

Saturday 5 April 2025

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46 races were run across 8 meetings on 5 April 2025: Aintree, Bellewstown, Chepstow, Le Croise-Laroche (FR), Moulins (FR), Newcastle, Wolverhampton (AW) and Yarmouth.

Aintree Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

1:20 William Hill Top Price Guarantee Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m 149y · 17 ran
1. 120. Deep Cave (IRE)28/1Won by a length · J: Jack Tudor · T: Christian Williams
2. 212. Timmy Tuesday (IRE)11/2
3. 317. Double Powerful (IRE)7/1
4. 74. Act Of Authority (FR)4/1 fav
1:55 Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 15. Honesty Policy (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: Mark Walsh · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 211. Regent's Stroll (IRE)9/1
3. 33. Funiculi Funicula (FR)12/1
4. 79. Miami Magic (IRE)5/2 fav
2:30 William Hill Handicap Chase (Registered As The Freebooter Handicap Chase) (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 210y · 12 ran
1. 19. Cruz Control (FR)10/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Stan Sheppard · T: Tom Lacey
2. 22. Imperial Saint (FR)11/4 fav
3. 315. Erne River (IRE)25/1
3:05 Ivy Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m 149y · 11 ran
1. 15. Hiddenvalley Lake (IRE)12/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Darragh O'Keeffe · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 210. Strong Leader (GB)5/1
3. 313. Jetara (IRE)15/2
4. 57. Kitzbuhel (FR)10/3 fav
4:00 Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 4m 2f 74y · 34 ran
1. 13. Nick Rockett (IRE)33/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. I Am Maximus (FR)7/1
3. 34. Grangeclare West (IRE)33/1
4. 418. Iroko (FR)13/2 fav
5:00 Rosconn Group Maghull Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 1m 7f 176y · 5 ran
1. 12. Kalif Du Berlais (FR)15/8Won by 3½ lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Brookie (IRE)25/1
3. 33. L'eau Du Sud (FR)5/4 fav
5:35 Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open NH Flat Race (Grade 2) (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 1 · 2m 209y · 15 ran
1. 19. Green Splendour (GB)10/3 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Destination Dubai (IRE)10/1
3. 311. Koktail Brut (FR)11/2

Aintree racecourse statistics →

Bellewstown Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 4 · Biggest winner 14/1

4:20 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden Flat · 7f 195y · 11 ran
1. 17. Atsila (IRE)11/4Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Gavin Ryan · T: Donnacha Aidan O'Brien
2. 22. Chester Nimitz (IRE)9/4
3. 35. Jorge Alvares (IRE)13/8 fav
4:50 Veterinary Clinic Ratoath Handicap Flat · 7f 195y · 15 ran
1. 18. Tam Lin (IRE)14/1Won by half a length · J: Shane Foley · T: Daniel James Murphy
2. 25. The Mizen Queen (IRE)9/2 jt-fav
3. 37. Edergole's Angel (IRE)16/1
5:20 Mac Tar Ltd. Apprentice Handicap Flat · 7f 195y · 12 ran
1. 18. Rockbury Lad (GB)5/1 jt-favWon by a neck · J: Sam Coen · T: M D O'Callaghan
2. 211. Takeachancejimmy (IRE)33/1
3. 32. Pandion Power (IRE)15/2
5:55 Awardsandgifts.ie Handicap (0-60) Flat · 5f 3y · 9 ran
1. 11. Aurora Nova (IRE)11/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Wesley Joyce · T: Andrew McNamara
2. 210. Lismacbryan Hill (IRE)5/2
3. 35. Lakota Lady (IRE)18/1
4. 49. Eric Lock (GB)2/1 fav
6:25 His Majesty's Cup Handicap Flat · 5f 3y · 11 ran
1. 13. Emerald Harmony (IRE)9/2 jt-favWon by a head · J: Ben Coen · T: J P Murtagh
2. 24. Cuban Grey (GB)9/2 jt-fav
3. 36. Only Spoofing (IRE)8/1
6:55 Good Enuf To Eat Catering Handicap (0-60) Flat · 1m 4f 37y · 7 ran
1. 13. Eastern Wind (GB)4/1Won by half a length · J: James Ryan · T: T G McCourt
2. 22. Doctor Grace (IRE)10/3
3. 35. Waystar (IRE)7/4 fav
7:25 David McKeown A1 Generators Maiden Flat · 1m 4f 37y · 8 ran
1. 14. Mick Collins (IRE)13/8 favWon by a neck · J: Colin Keane · T: Noel Meade
2. 23. Luker's Tipple (IRE)10/3
3. 31. Black Heather (IRE)10/3

Bellewstown racecourse statistics →

Chepstow Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

12:40 Best Odds Guaranteed With DragonBet EBF Junior 'National Hunt' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 11y · 4 ran
1. 13. Mad Maxios (IRE)9/1Won by half a length · J: Harry Reed · T: Harry Derham
2. 24. Uhtred Ragnarson (IRE)11/2
3. 31. Dearkeithandkaty (FR)7/1
4. UR2. Laughing John (GB) · unseated rider2/5 fav
1:10 DragonBet Born From The Betting Ring Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 11y · 4 ran
1. 11. Timetoshine (FR)1/25 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Ben Bromley · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 23. Crazy About Her (IRE)25/1
3. 34. Jackie Diamond (GB)25/1
1:40 On Course Values Online With DragonBet Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 11y · 5 ran
1. 13. Jet Of Dreams (IRE)5/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Brendan Powell · T: Warren Greatrex
2. 25. Dj Pete (IRE)12/1
3. 31. Salamanca Bay (IRE)10/3
4. PU2. Lucky Lugger (GB) · pulled up9/4 fav
2:15 DragonBet The Independent Bookmaker Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 131y · 5 ran
1. 15. The Boola Boss (IRE)7/4 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Jamie Brace · T: Rebecca Curtis
2. 21. Olivers Travels (IRE)15/2
3. 34. Thor De Cerisy (FR)9/2
2:50 DragonBet 8 Places In The National Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 131y · 5 ran
1. 12. Smugglers Haven (IRE)7/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Miss Lily Bradstock · T: Mrs Sara V Bradstock
2. 25. All Inn Hand (GB)10/1
3. 31. Phillapa Sue (IRE)18/5
3:32 DragonBet Real People Real Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 11y · 4 ran
1. 11. Ninth Loch (IRE)5/6 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Harry Reed · T: Harry Derham
2. 22. Zambezi Fix (FR)5/2
3. 33. Estate Planning (IRE)9/2
4:38 DragonBet 'Remembering John Lovell' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 100y · 10 ran
1. 12. Impecunious (IRE)13/8 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Callum Pritchard · T: Chris Down
2. 21. Bells Of Ufford (IRE)9/2
3. 310. Victor Haze (GB)15/2

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Le Croise-Laroche (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 2 races · France

Outright favs won 0 of 2 · Biggest winner 7/2

5:33 Prix de la Vieille Bourse (Maiden) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 1f · 14 ran
1. 16. Miss Angel (IRE)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mme Alison Massin · T: S Wattel
2. 21. Swinguer (FR)23/10 fav
3. 38. Violin (GB)11/2
9:10 Prix du Vieux Lille (Conditions) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m4½f · 8 ran
1. 12. Nousdeux (FR)16/5Won by half a length · J: Leonard Plommee · T: M Krebs
2. 27. Steelhammer (FR)14/5 fav
3. 31. Joey Up (FR)41/10

Le Croise-Laroche racecourse statistics →

Moulins (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 0 of 1 · Biggest winner 18/1

11:39 Prix des Soupirs (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 13 ran
1. 111. Rocheux (FR)18/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Glen Meury · T: J Carayon
2. 23. Forza Sedaca (FR)16/1
3. 313. Dream Angel (FR)12/1
4. 59. Vino (FR)18/5 fav

Moulins racecourse statistics →

Newcastle Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 22/1

12:55 quinnbet.com Conditional Jockeys' Training Series Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 149y · 9 ran
1. 16. Heather Honey (GB)9/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Jack Power · T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
2. 24. Ballyhiho (IRE)6/1
3. 31. Maura Jeanne (GB)15/2
1:30 QuinnBet Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 62y · 7 ran
1. 12. Small Town Kid (IRE)5/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ryan Mania · T: James Ewart
2. 21. Maximum Offers (IRE)5/6 fav
3. 37. Saxon Star (IRE)11/1
2:05 Acorn Catering Equipment Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 62y · 10 ran
1. 16. Luminaries (IRE)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Henry Brooke · T: Ewan Whillans
2. 23. Regal And Royal (FR)9/4 fav
3. 39. Leader Wing (IRE)15/2
2:40 Val And Kath Bollado Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 19y · 7 ran
1. 14. Flic Ou Voyou (FR)22/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Ryan Mania · T: Henry Hogarth
2. 22. Special Rate (IRE)13/2
3. 35. Cerendipity (IRE)11/4
4. 43. Choosethenews (IRE)5/4 fav
3:25 Download The At The Races App Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 190y · 5 ran
1. 11. Anyharminasking (IRE)7/4Won by 3½ lengths · J: Richie McLernon · T: Jonjo & A J O'Neill
2. 23. Turn And Finish (IRE)13/2
3. 34. Thank You Blue (GB)13/8 fav
4:30 Sky Sports Racing Virgin 535 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f 19y · 4 ran
1. 15. Pure Surf (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: Miss Pippa Brown · T: Victor Thompson
2. 24. Top Of The Bay (IRE)Evens fav
3. 33. Ribeye (GB)9/4
5:05 Acorn Catering Equipment Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 190y · 11 ran
1. 111. Freddie Steady Go (GB)3/1 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Nathan Moscrop · T: Susan Corbett
2. 28. Brooklynese (GB)25/1
3. 35. Milan Park (IRE)33/1

Newcastle racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

4:45 Best Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 21y · 9 ran
1. 12. Galaxy Zoo (GB)10/3Won by a nose · J: Hector Crouch · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 25. Peregrine Falcon (IRE)20/1
3. 36. Pouting (GB)15/8 fav
5:15 BetMGM: It's Showtime Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 142y · 9 ran
1. 19. Quebella (GB)4/1Won by half a length · J: Finley Marsh · T: Richard Hughes
2. 23. Special Ghaiyyath (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Penfolds Grange (GB)12/1
4. 44. Belgravian (IRE)5/2 fav
5:45 Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 36y · 11 ran
1. 11. Packetofbiscuits (GB)13/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Rhys Clutterbuck · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 25. Blue Empress (IRE)9/1
3. 36. Blue Seeker (IRE)16/1
4. 64. Tolerance (IRE)11/8 fav
6:15 Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 36y · 11 ran
1. 11. Last Shamardal (IRE)17/2Won by a length · J: George Bass · T: Jack Channon
2. 26. Invincible Melody (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 310. Yehudi (IRE)20/1
6:45 Win 1M With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 21y · 6 ran
1. 16. Ruby's Profit (IRE)5/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
2. 25. Ay Gee Ell (IRE)16/1
3. 32. Megaphone (GB)7/4 fav
7:15 Weekly 5 Free Bet With BetUK Acca Club Selling Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 104y · 8 ran
1. 110. Danehill Star (IRE)12/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Jack Doughty · T: Tony Carroll
2. 21. Boasty (IRE)4/1
3. 33. Susiesparkle (IRE)12/1
4. 55. Forever Proud (GB)2/1 fav
7:45 Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 20y · 8 ran
1. 12. Orchid (IRE)2/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Billy Loughnane · T: George Boughey
2. 21. Powdering (IRE)4/1
3. 39. Handle With Care (GB)6/1
8:15 Gamble Responsibly At BetUK Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5f 219y · 9 ran
1. 18. Fine Print (IRE)5/2 jt-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Hollie Doyle · T: John C McConnell
2. 27. Two Plus Two (IRE)4/1
3. 36. Zooks (FR)5/2 jt-fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

Yarmouth Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

3:40 QuinnBet Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3y · 15 ran
1. 18. Rising Force (IRE)6/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jack Callan · T: Robert Eddery
2. 211. Embarked (IRE)28/1
3. 33. Anglo Saxson (IRE)11/2
4. 67. Waistcoat (GB)4/1 fav
4:25 QuinnBet 2nd To The Favourite Every Race Every Day Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 23y · 6 ran
1. 17. Winter's Song (GB)11/2Won by half a length · J: Cieren Fallon · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 21. Clermont Ferrand (IRE)50/1
3. 36. Tattycoram (GB)15/8 fav
4:55 QuinnBet Daily Free Bet Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 23y · 7 ran
1. 11. Alpine Trail (FR)7/4Won by 3¾ lengths · J: James Doyle · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 22. Palazzo Blu (IRE)15/2
3. 37. Minhad (GB)50/1
4. 53. Antrim (GB)5/4 fav
5:30 Download The QuinnBet App Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 23y · 8 ran
1. 11. Show Biz Kid (IRE)10/1Won by a neck · J: Sean Levey · T: Julia & Shelley Birkett
2. 25. Beach Point (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Always A Star (GB)15/8 fav
6:05 QuinnBet Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 3y · 7 ran
1. 11. Dorney Lake (GB)5/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Kieran Shoemark · T: Michael Bell
2. 27. Rhythmic Acclaim (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Fletcher's Flight (IRE)11/1
4. 72. North View (GB)9/4 fav
6:35 QuinnBet Quarterback Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 3y · 7 ran
1. 12. Marmoga (GB)6/1Won by a neck · J: Paddy Bradley · T: Ismail Mohammed
2. 24. Spanish Mane (IRE)10/1
3. 39. Fast Flo (GB)6/1
4. 66. Scarlet Lady (GB)7/4 fav
7:05 QuinnBet Extra Places Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3y · 12 ran
1. 11. Private Island (GB)9/2Won by half a length · J: Dylan Hogan · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 26. Appleblossomwhite (IRE)4/1
3. 310. Herkeios (GB)9/1
4. 75. Blue Train (IRE)7/2 fav

Yarmouth racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 46 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 favourites10 of 42 won23.8% · 42 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 £13.81Staked £42.00, returned £28.19 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerNick Rockett (IRE) 33/1The 4:00 Randox Grand National Handicap Chase at Aintree
Joint favourites3 of 8 won37.5% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	1	7	7	—
Bellewstown	1	4	7	2 of 6 won
Chepstow	5	7	7	—
Le Croise-Laroche (FR)	0	2	2	—
Moulins (FR)	0	1	1	—
Newcastle	2	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	1	7	8	1 of 2 won
Yarmouth	0	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 5 April 2025?: 46 races across 8 meetings were run on 5 April 2025: Aintree (7 races), Bellewstown (7 races), Chepstow (7 races), Le Croise-Laroche (FR) (2 races), Moulins (FR) (1 race), Newcastle (7 races), Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races) and Yarmouth (7 races). That is Aintree, Chepstow, Newcastle, Wolverhampton (AW) and Yarmouth in Great Britain; Bellewstown in Ireland; Le Croise-Laroche (FR) and Moulins (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 5 April 2025?: Aintree: Good (Turf); Bellewstown: Good (Turf); Chepstow: Good (Turf); Le Croise-Laroche (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Moulins (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Newcastle: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW); Yarmouth: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 5 April 2025?: Outright favourites won 10 of 42 on 5 April 2025 (23.8%); joint favourites won 3 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £28.19 — a loss of £13.81. 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 Nick Rockett (IRE) at 33/1 in the 4:00 Randox Grand National Handicap Chase at Aintree.
What was the feature race on 5 April 2025?: The feature race was the 1:55 Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Grade 1) at Aintree, won by Honesty Policy (IRE) (5/1).
What time was the first race on 5 April 2025?: The first race was the 11:39 Prix des Soupirs at Moulins (FR); the last was the 9:10 Prix du Vieux Lille at Le Croise-Laroche (FR).