What horse racing was on 8 April 2025?

36 races across 5 meetings were run on 8 April 2025: Carlisle (7 races), Deauville (FR) (8 races), Navan (7 races), Pontefract (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Carlisle, Pontefract and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France; Navan 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 8 April 2025?

Carlisle: Good (Turf); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Navan: Good (Turf); Pontefract: Good (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 8 April 2025?

Outright favourites won 13 of 35 on 8 April 2025 (37.1%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £41.56 — a profit of £6.56. 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 Toyotomi (FR) at 32/1 in the 4:25 Prix Cor de Chasse at Deauville (FR).

What was the feature race on 8 April 2025?

The feature race was the 2:05 Prix Djebel (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Straight Course) (Turf) (Group 3) at Deauville (FR), won by Maranoa Charlie (FR) (6/4F).

What time was the first race on 8 April 2025?

The first race was the 12:55 Prix de l'Operation Overlord at Deauville (FR); the last was the 8:30 Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Handicap at Southwell (AW).

Racing Results

Tuesday 8 April 2025

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36 races were run across 5 meetings on 8 April 2025: Carlisle, Deauville (FR), Navan, Pontefract and Southwell (AW).

Carlisle Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:20 racingtv.com Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 5 ran
1. 11. Double Digits (GB)2/7 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Danny McMenamin · T: Ann Hamilton
2. 22. Kabuki (FR)6/1
3. 35. Brindley (IRE)16/1
2:50 Racing TV Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 61y · 6 ran
1. 13. Iamcelestialgift (FR)15/8Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Kielan Woods · T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson
2. 27. Theatre Light (IRE)13/2
3. 31. Cahier's Den (IRE)7/4 fav
3:20 Derek Cannon 80 Not Out Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 4 ran
1. 11. Mt Fugi Park (IRE)2/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr · T: Jonjo & A J O'Neill
2. 23. Finn Lough (IRE)11/4
3. 32. Moon Over Mexico (IRE)11/2
4. PU4. Sean Og (IRE) · pulled up15/8 fav
3:50 Lazonby Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 61y · 6 ran
1. 11. Willaston (IRE)4/1Won by a short head · J: Jamie Hamilton · T: Mark Walford
2. 24. Imperial Jade (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 36. Hourless (GB)7/1
4:25 Join Racing TV Now Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 61y · 7 ran
1. 15. Show No Fear (IRE)10/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Nathan Moscrop · T: Rebecca Menzies
2. 26. Liloo D'ores (FR)40/1
3. 33. Looking Splendid (GB)9/2
4. 44. Powerofjet (IRE)10/11 fav
5:00 RacingTV 100% Profits Back To Racing Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 110y · 4 ran
1. 11. Super Citizen (GB)2/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Brian Hughes · T: Lucinda Hughes
2. 22. Whosmydaddy (IRE)3/1
3. 34. Limetree Boy (IRE)7/2
5:35 Carlisle Easter Saturday Family Extravaganza Raceday Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 1f · 6 ran
1. 11. I'm A Starman (GB)7/2Won by a neck · J: Callum Pritchard · T: Mark Rimell
2. 23. Passengerontheship (IRE)9/4
3. 36. On We Go (IRE)22/1
4. 42. Wee Alki (IRE)7/4 fav

Carlisle racecourse statistics →

Deauville (FR) Standard · AW · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 32/1

12:55 Prix de l'Operation Overlord (Handicap) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 14 ran
1. 116. Talk Show (FR)213/10Won by a head · J: Ronan Thomas · T: Gianluca Bietolini
2. 25. Eldio (IRE)10/1
3. 38. Stangheli (FR)20/1
4. 71. American Lawyer (USA)4/1 fav
1:30 Prix du Premier Pas (Maiden) (Unraced 2yo) (Straight Course) (Turf) Flat · 5f · 11 ran
1. 14. Imperial Me Cen (IRE)36/5Won by 3 lengths · J: Alexis Pouchin · T: H-F Devin
2. 23. Caro Buono (FR)28/1
3. 31. Moojeed (FR)4/1
4. 95. Mariyam (FR)23/10 fav
2:05 Prix Djebel (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Straight Course) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 8 ran
1. 16. Maranoa Charlie (FR)6/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Aurelien Lemaitre · T: Christopher Head
2. 28. Silius (IRE)17/5
3. 31. Woodshauna (FR)49/10
2:40 Prix de l'Operation Albany (Handicap) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 16 ran
1. 112. Princesse Blonde (FR)186/10Won by a head · J: Augustin Madamet · T: Mme J Le Stang
2. 28. Kim Karala (FR)9/1
3. 39. Semeur (FR)18/1
4. 43. Marcan (FR)18/5 fav
3:15 Prix Imprudence (3yo Fillies) (Straight Course) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 9 ran
1. 17. Better Together (GB)11/2Won by a length · J: Alexis Pouchin · T: A Fabre
2. 21. Ghoufrann (IRE)38/1
3. 35. Daylight (FR)9/10 fav
3:50 Prix de l'Operation Fortitude (Handicap) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 15 ran
1. 11. Atanasio (FR)59/10Won by a length · J: Thomas Blanchouin · T: J Boisnard
2. 27. Lettyt Fight (FR)78/10
3. 35. Letty's Marvel (FR)11/1
4. 1211. King Of Twist (FR)11/2 fav
4:25 Prix Cor de Chasse () (4yo+) (Straight Course) (Turf) Flat · 5½f · 11 ran
1. 16. Toyotomi (FR)32/1Won by a head · J: Cristian Demuro · T: Mme Manon Scandella-Lacaille
2. 21. Keran (FR)31/10
3. 35. Un Instant (FR)18/1
4. 42. Vicious Harry (FR)2/1 fav
5:00 Prix de l'Operation Neptune (Handicap) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 16 ran
1. 111. Le Freinay (IRE)142/10Won by 2 lengths · J: Ronan Thomas · T: Gianluca Bietolini
2. 25. Nootka Bay (FR)17/2
3. 314. Al Almarchal (IRE)61/10
4. 46. Tamyz (FR)16/5 fav

Deauville racecourse statistics →

Navan Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:10 Return Of The Flat At Navan Handicap (0-60) Flat · 5f 180y · 9 ran
1. 19. Step Back In Time (IRE)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Colin Keane · T: Chris Timmons
2. 26. Stanhope (GB)9/1
3. 38. Navorrosse (IRE)20/1
4. 410. Lismacbryan Hill (IRE)7/4 fav
2:40 Vintage Crop Raceday April 26th (C & G) Maiden Flat · 1m 10y · 12 ran
1. 19. Mississippi River (IRE)5/4 favWon by a head · J: Jack Cleary · T: A P O'Brien
2. 214. Zahrann (IRE)5/1
3. 310. Omni Man (IRE)10/3
3:10 Cusack Hotel Group Family Fun Day July 13th Handicap Flat · 1m 6f · 6 ran
1. 14. Saturn (IRE)5/1Won by a neck · J: Scott McCullagh · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 23. Poetic Sound (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 36. Mordor (FR)2/1
3:40 Enjoy Hospitality At Navan Racecourse Handicap Flat · 1m 6f · 11 ran
1. 18. The Truant (IRE)12/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Robert Whearty · T: Paul W Flynn
2. 211. Makaiah (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Inchiquin Maid (IRE)6/1
4. 49. Billie Frechette (IRE)10/3 fav
4:15 Irish Stallion Farms EBF 3yo Spring Series Median Auction Maiden Flat · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 11. Dakota Blue (FR)7/4Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Ben Coen · T: J P Murtagh
2. 29. Vorfreude (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Nobler (GER)6/4 fav
4:50 Book Your Navan Summer BBQ Packages Apprentice Handicap Flat · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 111. Hurricane Helen (GB)11/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Robert Whearty · T: Chris Timmons
2. 21. Secret World (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 312. Step To Somewhere (GB)17/2
5:20 Bective Restaurant Handicap Flat · 1m 2f · 19 ran
1. 17. Junkyard Dog (IRE)5/1 favWon by half a length · J: Dylan Browne McMonagle · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 25. Palmezzano (IRE)13/2
3. 310. Ice Jet (IRE)11/1

Navan racecourse statistics →

Pontefract Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 5 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/2F

2:02 Thank You Richard Hammill Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 11. Strong Warrior (GB)8/13 favWon by a head · J: Oisin Orr · T: Richard Fahey
2. 22. Veblen Good (IRE)4/1
3. 37. U Sure Do (IRE)10/3
2:32 Tommy Hepple Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 5y · 10 ran
1. 110. Letmeseethecolts (GB)3/1 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Joanna Mason · T: Brian Ellison
2. 21. Detroit Lion (IRE)10/3
3. 33. Ribble River (IRE)13/2
3:02 Jamaican Flight Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m 2f 2y · 5 ran
1. 16. Diamand De Vindecy (FR)10/3Won by 9½ lengths · J: Jason Hart · T: Robert Bevis
2. 24. Royal Deeside (GB)28/1
3. 35. Pigeon House (IRE)6/4 jt-fav
3:32 Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f 3y · 10 ran
1. 18. Fahrenheit Seven (GB)11/4Won by a neck · J: Connor Beasley · T: Mark Usher
2. 21. Dream Composer (FR)8/1
3. 37. Vince L'amour (IRE)20/1
4. 56. Ventura Express (GB)5/2 fav
4:07 Napoleons Casino Bradford Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 12. Dark Cloud Rising (GB)10/3 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: David O'Meara
2. 23. Cayman Tai (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Peter The Wolf (GB)10/1
4:42 Celebrating The Life Of Cheryl Hibbert Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 3y · 10 ran
1. 18. One More Dream (GB)9/2 favWon by a neck · J: Jason Hart · T: John & Sean Quinn
2. 22. Torfrida (GB)16/1
3. 33. Wrestling Revenue (IRE)6/1
5:12 Racing TV Sky Channel 424 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6y · 7 ran
1. 13. Partisan Hero (IRE)9/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: David Loughnane
2. 27. Milteye (GB)6/1
3. 32. Yaajooz (IRE)7/1

Pontefract racecourse statistics →

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

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

5:27 Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 14y · 10 ran
1. 17. Ana Emaraaty (IRE)7/1Won by a short head · J: Amie Waugh · T: Jim Goldie
2. 29. This Time Maybe (GB)15/2
3. 35. Rubellite (IRE)14/1
4. 92. Educate (GB)7/4 fav
6:00 Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 13y · 10 ran
1. 17. I Can Boogy (GB)15/2Won by a head · J: Rowan Scott · T: Nigel Tinkler
2. 212. Pretty Spirited (GB)66/1
3. 39. Big Gypsy King (GB)4/1
4. 54. Ballarat Bertie (GB)3/1 fav
6:30 Free Bets With BetUK Bet Club Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 4f 214y · 9 ran
1. 18. Alondra (GB)5/4 favWon by a nose · J: Jason Watson · T: Charles Hills
2. 210. Radio Star (IRE)2/1
3. 39. Queensmaite (GB)33/1
7:00 Win 1M With BetMGM's Golden Goals Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 14y · 11 ran
1. 110. Party Bear (IRE)3/1 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Sam James · T: K R Burke
2. 211. Paint The Town Red (GB)10/1
3. 39. Veraison (IRE)5/1
7:30 BetMGM: It's Showtime Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 6f 16y · 9 ran
1. 12. Nazuki (GB)4/7 favWon by a neck · J: Trevor Whelan · T: Ollie Sangster
2. 29. Vamp (GB)10/3
3. 38. Sychell (GB)9/2
8:00 Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 13y · 13 ran
1. 12. Billy Mcgarry (GB)4/1Won by a head · J: Andrea Pinna · T: Michael Herrington
2. 24. Jack Daniel (IRE)9/2
3. 35. Angelica K (GB)12/1
4. 101. Disclosure (GB)3/1 fav
8:30 Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 14y · 10 ran
1. 11. Philanthropist (GB)4/1Won by a head · J: Daniel Muscutt · T: James Fanshawe
2. 23. Prince Of India (IRE)7/5 fav
3. 34. Nahash (IRE)20/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 36 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 35 won37.1% · 35 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 £6.56Staked £35.00, returned £41.56 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerToyotomi (FR) 32/1The 4:25 Prix Cor de Chasse at Deauville (FR)
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Carlisle	2	7	7	—
Deauville (FR)	1	8	8	—
Navan	2	7	7	—
Pontefract	5	6	7	0 of 2 won
Southwell (AW)	3	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 8 April 2025?: 36 races across 5 meetings were run on 8 April 2025: Carlisle (7 races), Deauville (FR) (8 races), Navan (7 races), Pontefract (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Carlisle, Pontefract and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France; Navan 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 8 April 2025?: Carlisle: Good (Turf); Deauville (FR): Standard (AW); Navan: Good (Turf); Pontefract: Good (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 8 April 2025?: Outright favourites won 13 of 35 on 8 April 2025 (37.1%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £41.56 — a profit of £6.56. 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 Toyotomi (FR) at 32/1 in the 4:25 Prix Cor de Chasse at Deauville (FR).
What was the feature race on 8 April 2025?: The feature race was the 2:05 Prix Djebel (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Straight Course) (Turf) (Group 3) at Deauville (FR), won by Maranoa Charlie (FR) (6/4F).
What time was the first race on 8 April 2025?: The first race was the 12:55 Prix de l'Operation Overlord at Deauville (FR); the last was the 8:30 Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Handicap at Southwell (AW).