What horse racing was on 18 February 2026?

27 races across 4 meetings were run on 18 February 2026: Kempton (AW) (7 races), Ludlow (7 races), Punchestown (7 races) and Southwell (6 races). That is Kempton (AW), Ludlow and Southwell in Great Britain; 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 18 February 2026?

Kempton (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Ludlow: Soft (Turf); Punchestown: Soft (Turf); Southwell: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 18 February 2026?

Outright favourites won 10 of 26 on 18 February 2026 (38.5%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £19.31 — a loss of £6.69. 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 Grainne A Chroi (IRE) at 16/1 in the 2:45 Matchbook Betting Exchange Quevega Mares Hurdle at Punchestown.

What was the feature race on 18 February 2026?

The feature race was the 2:45 Matchbook Betting Exchange Quevega Mares Hurdle (Grade 3) (Grade 3) at Punchestown, won by Grainne A Chroi (IRE) (16/1).

What time was the first race on 18 February 2026?

The first race was the 1:40 Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Maiden Hurdle at Punchestown; the last was the 8:30 Unibet Support Safer Gambling Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Wednesday 18 February 2026

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27 races were run across 4 meetings on 18 February 2026: Kempton (AW), Ludlow, Punchestown and Southwell.

Kempton (AW) Standard To Slow · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 6/1

5:30 Bet 20 Get 20 With Unibet Handicap (Rider Restricted Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 15. Warning Symbol (IRE)6/4 favWon by a neck · J: Ashley Lewis · T: James Owen
2. 21. Sudbury Hill (IRE)11/2
3. 33. Silver State (IRE)2/1
6:00 Try Unibet's New Smartview Racecards Handicap (Rider Restricted Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 14. Zoffandia (IRE)5/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Ashley Lewis · T: Keiran Burke
2. 29. Baloo's Blues (GB)10/1
3. 32. Atmosphere (GB)2/1 fav
6:30 Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap (Rider Restricted Race) Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 11. Who's On First (GB)6/5 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Harry Vigors · T: Stuart Williams
2. 26. Crimson Rambler (GB)5/2
3. 37. Frankali (GB)4/1
7:00 Set Your Limits With Unibet Restricted Novice Stakes (Rider Restricted Race) (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 12. Comic Hero (IRE)1/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Callum Hutchinson · T: Andrew Balding
2. 28. Espanita (IRE)10/1
3. 31. Portman Blue (GB)9/2
7:30 Unibet/Breeders Backing Racing EBF Maiden Stakes (Rider Restricted Race) (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 5 ran
1. 15. Silent Strike (IRE)1/5 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Callum Hutchinson · T: Andrew Balding
2. 22. Caviar Cowboy (GB)10/3
3. 31. Jubilee Time (GB)100/1
8:00 Try Unibet's New Improved Acca Boosts Handicap (Rider Restricted Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 19. Supreme King (IRE)6/1Won by a head · J: Ryan Kavanagh · T: David Evans
2. 25. Irish Nectar (GB)15/2
3. 310. Merrimack (GB)22/1
4. 48. Charlie Mason (GB)5/1 fav
8:30 Unibet Support Safer Gambling Handicap (Rider Restricted Race) (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 219y · 9 ran
1. 16. Hamlet's Night (IRE)7/2Won by half a length · J: Ashley Lewis · T: James Owen
2. 21. Solarize (GB)9/2
3. 33. Son Of Man (IRE)15/2
4. 65. Selenic (IRE)11/4 fav

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

Ludlow Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:00 Farm And Garden Machinery Ltd Heavy Horsepower Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 174y · 3 ran
1. 12. Doctor On Call (FR)10/3Won by 4¼ lengths · J: Dylan Johnston · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Island Bridge (IRE)4/9 fav
3. 31. Assertive Walk (IRE)5/1
2:33 Suzuki ATV EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 169y · 12 ran
1. 112. Misterdoc (FR)9/4Won by 2 lengths · J: Tristan Durrell · T: Dan Skelton
2. 21. Dartmouth Castle (GB)16/1
3. 311. Hornica (IRE)6/5 fav
3:05 Meadows And Hynes Mares' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 11y · 8 ran
1. 19. Holetown (FR)10/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Charlie Deutsch · T: Venetia Williams
2. 24. Georgi Girl (IRE)4/1
3. 36. Malaita (GB)13/2
4. 52. Party Vibes (IRE)3/1 fav
3:35 His Royal Highness The Prince Of Wales Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 171y · 7 ran
1. 11. Bucksy Des Epeires (FR)11/4Won by a length · J: Miss Lucy Turner · T: Venetia Williams
2. 22. Jacks Parrot (FR)2/1 fav
3. 35. Petty Cash (IRE)9/2
4:05 Michael Lumsden Memorial Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 169y · 8 ran
1. 12. Sir Hobnob (GB)6/1Won by half a length · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
2. 25. Diamonds Galore (GB)10/11 fav
3. 38. Regal Cavalier (FR)66/1
4:35 Farm And Garden Machinery Ltd Overgrown Hedges Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 1m 7f 212y · 8 ran
1. 14. Falco Des Pins (FR)10/11 favWon by a neck · J: Charlie Deutsch · T: Venetia Williams
2. 22. Count Adhemar (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Icare Colombe (FR)11/2
5:05 Suzuki King Quad Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 55y · 8 ran
1. 14. Manigod (FR)9/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Harry Bannister · T: Warren Greatrex
2. 21. Fresh Kicks (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 32. Name Me Nicely (IRE)11/2

Ludlow racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

1:40 Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 157y · 16 ran
1. 111. Straight John (FR)30/100 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 25. Bulgaden Castle (IRE)10/3
3. 31. En Or (FR)8/1
2:10 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f 23y · 7 ran
1. 14. Court Compliance (IRE)11/10 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Philip Byrnes · T: William Durkan
2. 25. Newbrook Diamond (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Boedic (FR)15/8
2:45 Matchbook Betting Exchange Quevega Mares Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · 2m 4f 23y · 6 ran
1. 14. Grainne A Chroi (IRE)16/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: John Shinnick · T: Miss M Harding
2. 21. World Of Fortunes (IRE)10/3
3. 35. Kilbarry Saint (FR)9/1
4. 46. Lantry Lady (FR)15/8 fav
3:15 Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f 175y · 6 ran
1. 11. How's Hannah (IRE)1/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 27. Torpille Dagrostis (FR)13/8
3. 33. Forever And A Day (IRE)150/1
3:45 Watch At SimonNottRacing On YouTube Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 3m 183y · 5 ran
1. 14. Well Del (IRE)3/1Won by a neck · J: Calum Hogan · T: David K Walsh
2. 22. Small Town Hero (IRE)9/4 jt-fav
3. 31. Ontheropes (IRE)9/4 jt-fav
4:15 Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Hurdle · 2m 4f 23y · 16 ran
1. 111. Rebel Cowgirl (IRE)11/1Won by half a length · J: Cian Quirke · T: M A Cahill
2. 212. Poets Oath (IRE)11/1
3. 31. James The Brave (IRE)15/8 fav
4:45 Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 157y · 6 ran
1. 15. Keep Twisting (IRE)15/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Miss N Fahey · T: Mark Fahey
2. 22. Brady Hartsfield (IRE)7/4
3. 36. Littlebeen (IRE)14/1
4. 43. Gili Island (IRE)6/5 fav

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

Southwell Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/1

2:20 Download The At The Races App Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 60y · 7 ran
1. 11. Bank On Frank (GB)2/1 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Ben Jones · T: Ben Pauling
2. 23. Mixedwave (IRE)11/1
3. 36. Givehimthehonour (IRE)14/1
2:55 Book The Bistro In Sherwood Restaurant Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 88y · 7 ran
1. 14. He Knows Better (IRE)11/10 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Sean Bowen · T: Warren Greatrex
2. 25. William Cody (GB)10/1
3. 33. Gaelic Rambler (IRE)9/1
3:25 Book Your Event At Southwell Racecourse Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 1m 7f 182y · 11 ran
1. 17. Midnight Jukebox (IRE)3/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jonathan Burke · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 28. Smokehouse (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 312. Sea Tempest (IRE)6/1
3:55 Gleeds Data Center Derby Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 88y · 13 ran
1. 14. Blue Run (GB)7/1Won by 6½ lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 26. Escort'kheops (FR)15/2
3. 32. Big Cadillac (IRE)Evens fav
4:25 Ladies Day Sunday 16th August Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 88y · 11 ran
1. 16. In The Purple (IRE)11/1Won by half a length · J: Sean Bowen · T: Olly Murphy
2. 28. Ever Ready (GB)22/1
3. 33. Kastellion (FR)5/2 fav
4:55 Golf And Gallop Package Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 60y · 6 ran
1. 14. Innisfree Lass (IRE)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Charlie Hammond · T: Stuart Edmunds
2. 25. Queen Of Steel (GB)6/5 fav
3. 33. Princesse Milania (IRE)10/3

Southwell racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 27 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 26 won38.5% · 26 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 £6.69Staked £26.00, returned £19.31 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerGrainne A Chroi (IRE) 16/1The 2:45 Matchbook Betting Exchange Quevega Mares Hurdle at Punchestown
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Kempton (AW)	4	7	7	—
Ludlow	1	7	7	—
Punchestown	3	6	7	0 of 2 won
Southwell	2	6	6	—

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 18 February 2026?: 27 races across 4 meetings were run on 18 February 2026: Kempton (AW) (7 races), Ludlow (7 races), Punchestown (7 races) and Southwell (6 races). That is Kempton (AW), Ludlow and Southwell in Great Britain; 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 18 February 2026?: Kempton (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Ludlow: Soft (Turf); Punchestown: Soft (Turf); Southwell: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 18 February 2026?: Outright favourites won 10 of 26 on 18 February 2026 (38.5%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £19.31 — a loss of £6.69. 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 Grainne A Chroi (IRE) at 16/1 in the 2:45 Matchbook Betting Exchange Quevega Mares Hurdle at Punchestown.
What was the feature race on 18 February 2026?: The feature race was the 2:45 Matchbook Betting Exchange Quevega Mares Hurdle (Grade 3) (Grade 3) at Punchestown, won by Grainne A Chroi (IRE) (16/1).
What time was the first race on 18 February 2026?: The first race was the 1:40 Matchbook 50:50 Graduation Series Maiden Hurdle at Punchestown; the last was the 8:30 Unibet Support Safer Gambling Handicap at Kempton (AW).