What horse racing was on 30 April 2025?

45 races across 6 meetings were run on 30 April 2025: Ascot (7 races), Brighton (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Pontefract (7 races), Punchestown (8 races) and Southwell (AW) (8 races). That is Ascot, Brighton, Pontefract and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Longchamp (FR) in France; Punchestown 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 30 April 2025?

Ascot: Good To Firm (Turf); Brighton: Good To Firm (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Pontefract: Good (Turf); Punchestown: Yielding (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard To Slow (AW).

How did the favourites do on 30 April 2025?

Outright favourites won 15 of 42 on 30 April 2025 (35.7%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £39.51 — a loss of £2.49. 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 Thanksforthehelp (FR) at 14/1 in the 2:30 Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle at Punchestown (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 30 April 2025?

The feature race was the 4:15 Channor Real Estate Group Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Jasmin De Vaux (FR) (13/8F).

What time was the first race on 30 April 2025?

The first race was the 12:55 Prix du Port au Fouin at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 8:40 Weekend Winners On Sky Sports Racing Handicap at Southwell (AW).

Racing Results

Wednesday 30 April 2025

← 29 Apr 1 May →

45 races were run across 6 meetings on 30 April 2025: Ascot, Brighton, Longchamp (FR), Pontefract, Punchestown and Southwell (AW).

Ascot Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/1

1:10 Royal Ascot Two-Year-Old Trial EBF Conditions Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 13 ran
1. 114. Wise Approach (IRE)16/5 jt-favWon by half a length · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 23. Super Soldier (IRE)14/1
3. 311. Siren Suit (GB)14/1
1:40 eventmasters.co.uk Paradise Stakes (Queen Anne Stakes Trial) (Listed) (Str) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 18. Sardinian Warrior (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: Kieran Shoemark · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 24. Docklands (GB)15/8 fav
3. 33. Checkandchallenge (GB)18/1
2:15 Longines Sagaro Stakes (Group 3) (Gold Cup Trial) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 7f 209y · 4 ran
1. 12. Yashin (IRE)11/1Won by a length · J: Callum Shepherd · T: Michael Bell
2. 21. Coltrane (IRE)4/6 fav
3. 34. Divine Comedy (IRE)3/1
2:50 eventmasters.co.uk Commonwealth Cup Trial Stakes (Group 3) (Registered As The Pavilion Stakes) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 13. Big Mojo (IRE)4/1Won by half a length · J: Tom Marquand · T: Michael Appleby
2. 27. Diablo Rojo (IRE)9/1
3. 31. Ain't Nobody (IRE)12/1
4. 910. Rebel's Gamble (IRE)7/2 fav
3:23 eventmasters.co.uk 40th Anniversary Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 18. Blue Day (GB)7/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Callum Shepherd · T: Harry Charlton
2. 24. Duran (IRE)7/2
3. 31. Zoulu Chief (GB)12/1
4. 910. Fletcher's Flight (IRE)3/1 fav
3:55 Darley British EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Rnd) Flat · Class 2 · 7f 213y · 6 ran
1. 12. Victory Queen (GB)3/1Won by a short head · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 25. Gulya (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 33. Breckenbrough (GB)9/2
4:30 eventmasters.co.uk Manny Mercer Apprentice Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 19. My Cloud (IRE)13/8 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Kaiya Fraser · T: Roger Varian
2. 26. Mythical Guest (IRE)11/2
3. 31. Talis Evolvere (IRE)9/1

Ascot racecourse statistics →

Brighton Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/2

4:45 Star Sports Brighton Owners Series Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 60y · 8 ran
1. 13. Royal Accord (GB)9/4Won by a neck · J: Jack Doughty · T: Stuart Williams
2. 26. Dreambird Dolly (GB)12/1
3. 38. Bluesy Moon (GB)66/1
4. 61. She Went Whoosh (IRE)2/1 fav
5:20 Star Sports We Believe In Bookmaking EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 60y · 7 ran
1. 15. Eternal Solace (GB)11/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Trevor Whelan · T: Ollie Sangster
2. 21. Dapper Charm (IRE)4/9 fav
3. 33. Who's On First (GB)20/1
5:50 Download The Star Sports App Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 210y · 4 ran
1. 13. Bintjan (IRE)11/2Won by a neck · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Kevin Philippart De Foy
2. 22. Mandana (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 31. Packetofbiscuits (GB)7/4
6:25 Star Sports Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 207y · 8 ran
1. 16. Voix De Bocelli (GB)Evens favWon by half a length · J: Jason Watson · T: Henrietta C Knight
2. 24. Mrembo (GB)5/1
3. 35. Light Up Our Stars (IRE)6/1
6:55 starsports.bet Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 216y · 6 ran
1. 12. Blenheim Star (IRE)9/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Luke Morris · T: William Knight
2. 24. Local Bay (GB)7/1
3. 36. That's For Sure (IRE)8/1
7:25 Call Star Sports On 08000 521 321 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 210y · 10 ran
1. 14. Kranjcar (IRE)11/8 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Jack Callan · T: George Boughey
2. 27. Voltaic (GB)5/2
3. 38. Bear To Dream (IRE)12/1
7:55 starsportsbet.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 215y · 7 ran
1. 13. Northcliff (IRE)7/2Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Darragh Keenan · T: Michael Keady
2. 22. The Thames Boatman (GB)9/2
3. 35. Mojomaker (IRE)5/1
4. 54. Mumayaz (IRE)5/2 fav

Brighton racecourse statistics →

Longchamp (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 125/10

12:55 Prix du Port au Fouin (Handicap) (3yo) (Moyenne Course) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 16 ran
1. 14. Best Secret (FR)5/2 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Theo Bachelot · T: S Wattel
2. 25. Good Speed (FR)32/5
3. 37. Dalakir (GB)49/10
1:30 Prix de l'Observatoire (Claimer) (3yo) (Moyenne Course) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 11. Fly Half (FR)3/5 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Aurelien Lemaitre · T: M Delzangles
2. 27. Hematite (IRE)41/10
3. 33. Sangre De Drago (FR)17/1
2:05 Prix de Trevise (Conditions) (3yo Fillies) (Moyenne Course) (Turf) Flat · 1m 1f · 9 ran
1. 13. Paix Des Dames (GB)125/10Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Ioritz Mendizabal · T: F Rohaut
2. 25. Alsaba (IRE)37/10
3. 310. Temptable (GB)23/10 fav
2:40 Prix de l'Athenee (Conditions) (4yo+) (Moyenne Course) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 8 ran
1. 15. Narkez (FR)31/10Won by half a length · J: Cristian Demuro · T: A Fabre
2. 21. Ferrari Fever (FR)11/1
3. 33. Caramelito (FR)19/10 fav
3:15 Prix du Port de Greve (Handicap) (3yo) (Moyenne Course) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 15 ran
1. 111. Dschingis Zandee (FR)98/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Hugo Journiac · T: M Brasme
2. 29. Roulette (FR)23/10 fav
3. 314. Neuschwanstein (FR)9/1
3:50 Prix du Marais (Conditions) (4yo+) (Inner Course: 2nd Post) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 12 ran
1. 14. Just In Time Game (FR)123/10Won by a head · J: Dorian Provost · T: M Brasme
2. 29. Flexibility (FR)39/10 fav
3. 311. La Bonita (FR)15/1
4:25 Prix du Petit Pont (Handicap) (4yo) (Inner Course: 2nd Post) (Turf) Flat · 1m4½f · 14 ran
1. 17. Wakanda Tango (FR)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Ludovic Boisseau · T: Alix Crouin
2. 21. Sindia (FR)10/1
3. 312. La Mazzi Gogo (FR)39/10 fav
5:00 Prix du Grand Pont (Handicap) (4yo) (Inner Course: 2nd Post) (Turf) Flat · 1m4½f · 16 ran
1. 15. Meisho Bonheur (FR)7/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Alexis Pouchin · T: S Kobayashi
2. 21. Measter Owen (FR)9/1
3. 311. Lollipop Des Pins (FR)14/1

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

Pontefract Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 5/1

1:50 Fleet Finders Supports The National Horseracing College EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 5y · 5 ran
1. 12. Munsif (IRE)1/12 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Roger Varian
2. 21. Action Pact (GB)33/1
3. 35. Jeanne Baret (GB)13/2
2:22 Racing TV Club Day EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 5f 3y · 7 ran
1. 17. Argentine Tango (GB)11/4Won by half a length · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 26. Star Material (IRE)Evens fav
3. 34. Solar Cooper (GB)11/1
2:57 Welcome Racing TV Members Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 3y · 9 ran
1. 19. Reigning Profit (IRE)10/3 jt-favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: James Sullivan · T: Ruth Carr
2. 21. Lethal Nymph (GB)5/1
3. 310. Fenlander (GB)18/1
3:32 National Horseracing College Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 5y · 7 ran
1. 13. It's A Love Thing (GB)9/4 favWon by a length · J: Oisin Orr · T: Sam England
2. 22. Show Biz Kid (IRE)6/1
3. 31. Molinari (IRE)9/2
4:05 NARS Supports The NHC Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6y · 7 ran
1. 18. Leadenhall (GB)4/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 27. Partisan Hero (IRE)7/2
3. 32. Theme Park (GB)17/2
4. 43. Superposition (GB)13/8 fav
4:38 Tuffa Boots Supports The NHC Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 18. Mister Sox (GB)9/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Sean Kirrane · T: Tim Easterby
2. 22. Rock Opera (GB)5/1
3. 37. Kodiac Thriller (IRE)22/1
4. 46. Kats Bob (GB)13/8 fav
5:10 Trustees Of The National Horseracing College Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6y · 11 ran
1. 110. Anificas Beauty (IRE)5/1Won by a length · J: Jason Hart · T: Peter Winks
2. 23. Odd Socks Havana (GB)11/2
3. 32. Spring Festival (GB)11/1
4. 64. Mickey Mongoose (GB)4/1 fav

Pontefract racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:30 Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f 58y · 25 ran
1. 116. Thanksforthehelp (FR)14/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Gavin Brouder · T: David Pipe
2. 213. Ballysax Hank (IRE)5/1 fav
3. 325. Stay Gold (IRE)20/1
3:05 Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series Final Hurdle · 2m 3f 58y · 15 ran
1. 115. Thisistheway (IRE)9/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: John Shinnick · T: Yvonne Latta
2. 29. Littlefoot (IRE)80/1
3. 38. Coral River (IRE)6/1
4. 117. Champagne Jury (IRE)7/2 fav
3:40 Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f 58y · 10 ran
1. 13. Kaid D'authie (FR)9/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 29. Blue Mosque (IRE)4/1
3. 310. Got Glory (FR)4/1
4:15 Channor Real Estate Group Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m 7f 192y · 8 ran
1. 16. Jasmin De Vaux (FR)13/8 favWon by half a length · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Honesty Policy (IRE)5/2
3. 33. Fleur In The Park (IRE)17/2
4:50 Race & Stay At Punchestown Champion I.N.H. Flat Race (Grade 1) NH Flat · 2m 132y · 6 ran
1. 16. Bambino Fever (IRE)11/8 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Miss J Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 27. Switch From Diesel (IRE)11/2
3. 32. Colcannon (IRE)11/4
5:30 Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup (Grade 1) Chase · 3m 213y · 4 ran
1. 12. Galopin Des Champs (FR)5/6 favWon by 22 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Spillane's Tower (IRE)4/1
3. 33. Monty's Star (IRE)13/2
6:05 Colm Quinn BMW Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Chase · 2m 4f 80y · 14 ran
1. 12. James Du Berlais (FR)7/1Won by 4¼ lengths · J: J J Slevin · T: W P Mullins
2. 212. Riaan (IRE)15/2
3. 34. Adamantly Chosen (IRE)10/1
6:35 Weatherbys General Stud Book Irish EBF Mares Flat Race (Grade 3) NH Flat · 2m 132y · 12 ran
1. 12. Carrigmoornaspruce (IRE)11/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Mr D L Queally · T: Declan Queally
2. 210. Seo Linn (IRE)Evens fav
3. 35. Divaboriva (IRE)16/1

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 14/1

5:05 Grace And Dotty Fedors's And Feathers Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 23y · 10 ran
1. 111. Return With Gold (IRE)5/2Won by half a length · J: Miss Amy Collier · T: Ollie Pears
2. 21. An Bradan Feasa (IRE)6/5 fav
3. 38. Persian Phoenix (IRE)11/1
5:40 Join Southwell Golf Club Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 14y · 11 ran
1. 18. Palazzo Blu (IRE)5/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Marco Ghiani · T: Marco Botti
2. 210. Harpsichord (GB)15/8
3. 312. Peaky Blinder (GER)20/1
6:10 Bloomfields Horseboxes Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 14y · 14 ran
1. 12. Nivelle's Magic (GB)11/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Rob Hornby · T: Dan Horsford
2. 23. Mr Zippi (GB)11/1
3. 31. Lednikov (GB)5/1
4. 84. Letmebetheboss (IRE)10/3 fav
6:40 Weekend Winners On Sky Sports Racing EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 4f 214y · 10 ran
1. 15. Miss Piggle (GB)10/3Won by 2½ lengths · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Hugo Palmer
2. 27. Naana's Shadow (IRE)15/2
3. 34. Lady Cassien (IRE)9/2
4. 410. Whisperwood (IRE)85/40 fav
7:10 Sky Sports Racing Virgin 535 Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 13y · 11 ran
1. 15. Spirit Of Bowland (GB)13/2Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Callum Rodriguez · T: Stella Barclay
2. 21. Brinton (GB)4/1 fav
3. 39. Timebar (GB)8/1
7:40 Sky Sports Racing Virgin 535 Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 13y · 11 ran
1. 17. Ocean Odyssey (IRE)2/1 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Rhys Clutterbuck · T: Gary & Josh Moore
2. 21. Back From Dubai (IRE)8/1
3. 33. United Force (IRE)9/1
8:10 Golf And Gallop Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 14y · 8 ran
1. 15. Live Each Day (GB)14/1Won by a nose · J: Marco Ghiani · T: Stuart Williams
2. 27. Promise Time (GB)22/1
3. 36. Classic Cause (USA)10/3
4. 81. Mwafaq (IRE)11/4 fav
8:40 Weekend Winners On Sky Sports Racing Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m 102y · 7 ran
1. 17. Hardy Bloke (FR)13/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Shay Farmer · T: Brian Ellison
2. 26. Golden Flame (IRE)10/3
3. 35. Scotland The Brave (GB)5/4 fav

Southwell (AW) 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 42 won35.7% · 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 £2.49Staked £42.00, returned £39.51 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerThanksforthehelp (FR) 14/1The 2:30 Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle at Punchestown · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites2 of 6 won33.3% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Brighton	3	7	7	—
Longchamp (FR)	3	8	8	—
Pontefract	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Punchestown	4	7	8	0 of 2 won
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 30 April 2025?: 45 races across 6 meetings were run on 30 April 2025: Ascot (7 races), Brighton (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Pontefract (7 races), Punchestown (8 races) and Southwell (AW) (8 races). That is Ascot, Brighton, Pontefract and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Longchamp (FR) in France; Punchestown 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 30 April 2025?: Ascot: Good To Firm (Turf); Brighton: Good To Firm (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Pontefract: Good (Turf); Punchestown: Yielding (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard To Slow (AW).
How did the favourites do on 30 April 2025?: Outright favourites won 15 of 42 on 30 April 2025 (35.7%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £39.51 — a loss of £2.49. 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 Thanksforthehelp (FR) at 14/1 in the 2:30 Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle at Punchestown (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 30 April 2025?: The feature race was the 4:15 Channor Real Estate Group Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Jasmin De Vaux (FR) (13/8F).
What time was the first race on 30 April 2025?: The first race was the 12:55 Prix du Port au Fouin at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 8:40 Weekend Winners On Sky Sports Racing Handicap at Southwell (AW).