What horse racing was on 1 April 2026?

41 races across 6 meetings were run on 1 April 2026: Compiegne (FR) (8 races), Dundalk (AW) (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races), Sedgefield (6 races), Southwell (6 races) and Wincanton (7 races). That is Compiegne (FR) in France; Dundalk (AW) in Ireland; Kempton (AW), Sedgefield, Southwell and Wincanton in Great Britain. 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 1 April 2026?

Compiegne (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Kempton (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Sedgefield: Good (Turf); Southwell: Good (Turf); Wincanton: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 1 April 2026?

Outright favourites won 18 of 40 on 1 April 2026 (45.0%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £40.00 and returned £41.27 — a profit of £1.27. 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 Jardin Paturle (FR) at 25/1 in the 11:23 Prix des Benjamins at Compiegne (FR).

What was the feature race on 1 April 2026?

The feature race was the 1:12 Prix Journaliste (Chase) (Turf) (Grade 3) at Compiegne (FR), won by Game Of Storm (FR) (3/5F).

What time was the first race on 1 April 2026?

The first race was the 10:18 Prix Jacques de Vienne at Compiegne (FR); the last was the 8:30 Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Wednesday 1 April 2026

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41 races were run across 6 meetings on 1 April 2026: Compiegne (FR), Dundalk (AW), Kempton (AW), Sedgefield, Southwell and Wincanton.

Compiegne (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 5 of 8 · Biggest winner 25/1

10:18 Prix Jacques de Vienne (Conditions Chase) (Turf) Chase · 2m7½f · 7 ran
1. 15. Iceo Madrik (FR)Evens favWon by 12 lengths · J: Clement Lefebvre · T: D Cottin
2. 27. Royal Paloma (FR)14/1
3. 32. Jade De La Roque (FR)71/10
10:51 Prix Sicie (Claiming Hurdle) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m · 8 ran
1. 11. Silver Des Carres (FR)7/5 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Quentin Samaria · T: M Seror
2. 22. Mister Rapallo (ITY)48/10
3. 34. Roi Danaos (GB)13/1
11:23 Prix des Benjamins (Conditions Hurdle) (Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m · 9 ran
1. 14. Jardin Paturle (FR)25/1Won by a length · J: Ludovic Philipperon · T: M Seror
2. 28. Kaplino (FR)58/10
3. 36. Aimez Vous Brahms (FR)14/1
4. 51. Northman (FR)4/5 fav
11:55 Prix d'Acheres (Claiming Hurdle) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 1f · 11 ran
1. 15. Kiwanuka Du Mathan (FR)21/10 favWon by a neck · J: Clement Lefebvre · T: D Sourdeau De Beauregard
2. 26. Roman Skies (FR)25/1
3. 310. Rygia (FR)51/1
12:27 Prix Philippe Menager (Chase) () (Turf) Chase · 2m3½f · 8 ran
1. 16. Opera Light (FR)Evens favWon by 7 lengths · J: Gauvain Faivre-Picon · T: Mme E Allaire
2. 24. Never Seen (FR)33/1
3. 33. Diamant Du Rheu (FR)12/1
1:12 Prix Journaliste (Chase) (Turf) Chase · 2m4½f · 7 ran
1. 11. Game Of Storm (FR)3/5 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Kevin Nabet · T: Francois Nicolle
2. 28. Victory Valley (FR)43/10
3. 36. Gardons Le Sourire (FR)32/1
1:47 Prix le Hon (Claiming Hurdle) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 11 ran
1. 15. Dream Rique (FR)12/1Won by a nose · J: Kevin Ouvrier · T: F Bellemere
2. 24. Style De Way (FR)11/10 fav
3. 311. Les Flots Bleus (FR)36/5
2:22 Prix Bog Frog (Conditions Hurdle) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 11 ran
1. 19. Morvan (FR)7/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Johnny Charron · T: H De Lageneste & G Macaire
2. 27. Teen Spirit (FR)3/1 fav
3. 34. Micawber (FR)58/10

Compiegne racecourse statistics →

Dundalk (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

5:15 Sunday 12th July Ladies Day At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (0-60) Flat · 5f · 10 ran
1. 16. An Laochmor (IRE)6/4 favWon by half a length · J: Colin Keane · T: Daniel James Murphy
2. 21. Jordan Breeze (IRE)7/1
3. 33. Jazzit (GB)11/2
5:45 Put The Fun Into Fundraising At Dundalk Handicap Flat · 6f · 12 ran
1. 15. Clonmacash (GB)9/1Won by half a length · J: Sam Coen · T: Adrian McGuinness
2. 26. I Bid You Ajou (FR)33/1
3. 32. Collective Power (IRE)11/2
4. 41. Inishfallen (IRE)2/1 fav
6:15 New Saddle Bar At Dundalk Handicap Flat · 6f · 13 ran
1. 16. Stone Bear (IRE)13/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Siobhan Rutledge · T: Ross O'Sullivan
2. 29. Bullet Bourbon (IRE)50/1
3. 38. Royal County Glory (IRE)4/1
4. 43. One Cool Bear (IRE)10/3 fav
6:45 Dundalk Stadium Open All Summer Maiden Flat · 6f · 8 ran
1. 15. Ocean's Breath (IRE)4/7 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Colin Keane · T: G M Lyons
2. 21. Allsortz (IRE)7/2
3. 39. Saint Agatha (IRE)4/1
7:15 Dundalk Stadium Group Deals Available Apprentice Handicap (0-60) Flat · 1m · 11 ran
1. 110. Alto Sax (IRE)12/1Won by a short head · J: Nicola Burns · T: Peter Fahey
2. 27. Kitty Bear (IRE)18/5 fav
3. 39. Master Garvey (IRE)4/1
7:45 BAR 1 Betting 'Great App, No Joke' Fillies Maiden Flat · 1m 2f 150y · 9 ran
1. 14. Emmeleia (IRE)6/5 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Gavin Ryan · T: Donnacha Aidan O'Brien
2. 25. Eretria (IRE)10/3
3. 38. Yousaynothingatall (IRE)12/1
8:15 View Restaurant Summer Offer Handicap Flat · 1m 4f · 13 ran
1. 14. Sir Callisto (IRE)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Robbie Colgan · T: A J Martin
2. 28. Echinacea (GB)7/1
3. 39. Baila Conmigo (IRE)3/1 fav

Dundalk (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 4/1

5:30 Virgin Bet Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 16. Nanoscience (GB)6/5 favWon by a neck · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Andrew Balding
2. 23. Light Dreamer (IRE)12/1
3. 35. Music Academy (IRE)10/3
6:00 Virgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 16. Havana Touch (GB)13/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Rossa Ryan · T: John Butler
2. 24. Penfolds Grange (GB)4/1
3. 35. Billy Mill (GB)6/1
6:30 Virgin Bet Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 16. Balzac (GER)Evens favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Jane Chapple-Hyam
2. 24. Winding Stream (IRE)11/4
3. 35. Magic Trip (GB)13/8
7:00 Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 16. Storm Point (GB)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Kieran Shoemark · T: Ed Walker
2. 28. Lion of Mali (GB)11/10 fav
3. 34. Pints In Peace (IRE)15/2
7:30 Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 219y · 5 ran
1. 12. Moment Of Light (GB)6/4 favWon by a short head · J: Luke Morris · T: James Owen
2. 23. Devil's Peak (GB)9/2
3. 31. Parisian Scholar (GB)3/1
8:00 Virgin Bet Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 12. Arry Up (GB)3/1 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Lewis Edmunds · T: Rod Millman
2. 211. Runamara (IRE)16/1
3. 310. Anorah Unleashed (IRE)33/1
8:30 Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 19. Expert Agent (GB)10/3Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Marco Ghiani · T: Stuart Williams
2. 24. True Promise (GB)3/1 fav
3. 37. Serenity Dream (IRE)14/1

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

Sedgefield Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 15/2

2:40 Sedgefield Racecourse Supports Autism In Racing Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 178y · 7 ran
1. 12. Maple (GB)15/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Theo Gillard · T: Ruth Jefferson
2. 21. Captain Cool (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 34. Blackwater Lilly (GB)8/1
3:10 Sign Lead Your Horse To Water Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f 59y · 5 ran
1. 13. Stratagem (FR)15/2Won by 20 lengths · J: Shane Fenelon · T: Mickey Bowen
2. 22. Realisation (FR)9/4
3. F1. Mountain Mike (IRE) · fell13/8 fav
3:40 Jayne And Greg Complete All The Racecourses Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 77y · 7 ran
1. 15. Clean Getaway (IRE)5/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Joe Williamson · T: Philip Kirby
2. 24. Natural Ability (IRE)6/1
3. 37. Elusive Warrior (IRE)20/1
4. PU1. Dixie Cowboy (IRE) · pulled up13/8 fav
4:10 Fairlight Studios Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 188y · 6 ran
1. 11. Bright Legend (IRE)8/11 favWon by 4¾ lengths · J: Richie McLernon · T: Faye Bramley
2. 25. Who's Glen (FR)11/4
3. 33. Hay Max (IRE)9/1
4:40 MW Civils & Groundworks Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 188y · 11 ran
1. 13. Cosmic Soul (IRE)Evens favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: William Maggs · T: Patrick Neville
2. 27. Knacker Trapper (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Byron Hill (IRE)14/1
5:10 Paul Richardson Visiting Sedgefield Today Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 178y · 7 ran
1. 11. Connells Cross (IRE)4/1Won by half a length · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Jennie Candlish
2. 24. The Gem State (IRE)4/9 fav
3. 37. Mords Lavie Spigao (FR)8/1

Sedgefield racecourse statistics →

Southwell Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/2

2:30 Book The Bistro At Southwell Racecourse Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 3m 60y · 5 ran
1. 14. Hell Hound (IRE)11/8 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Conor O'Farrell · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 23. Always Busy (IRE)7/2
3. 31. Fern Hill (IRE)10/3
3:00 Easter Family Fun Day 5th April Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 88y · 6 ran
1. 13. Ukantango (IRE)9/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Olly Murphy
2. 21. Kayce Dutton (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Big Boy Barney (IRE)4/1
3:30 Download The Racecourse App Raceday Ready Mares' Standard NH Flat Race (Conditional/Amateurs) (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 1m 7f 182y · 10 ran
1. 110. No More Teardrops (GB)5/1Won by a neck · J: James Turner · T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
2. 22. Briery Bluebelle (GB)50/1
3. 37. Rosie's Honour (GB)18/1
4. 75. Queens Charm (IRE)5/6 fav
4:00 Country And Western Night 25th April Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 182y · 7 ran
1. 15. Road To Wembley (GB)2/9 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Olly Murphy
2. 27. Novelista (IRE)7/2
3. 34. Promethean (FR)66/1
4:30 Southwell Racecourse Conference And Events Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 60y · 8 ran
1. 16. Diamond Geezer (IRE)11/2Won by a head · J: Sean Bowen · T: Olly Murphy
2. 24. Passing Pleasure (GB)11/8 fav
3. 37. Campaign Trail (IRE)5/1
5:02 Join Southwell Golf Club Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 60y · 7 ran
1. 15. Belladinotte (IRE)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Harry Bannister · T: Sara Ender
2. 23. Princesse Milania (IRE)10/3
3. 36. Shorten Sassy (GB)7/2
4. F2. Briery Butterfly (GB) · fell15/8 fav

Southwell racecourse statistics →

Wincanton Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/1

2:20 Bath & West Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 82y · 5 ran
1. 13. Sogna In Grande (GB)4/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Tom Bellamy · T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls
2. 22. Grand Vendetta (IRE)2/5 fav
3. 35. Catwalk Girl (IRE)18/1
2:50 Bridles Care Home In Wincanton Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f 82y · 8 ran
1. 14. Geezer Rockstar (IRE)9/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Bryan Carver · T: Harry Fry
2. 23. Jukebox King (IRE)11/4 jt-fav
3. 32. Calme Olympien (FR)13/2
3:20 Bridles New Luxury Care Home Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 30y · 5 ran
1. 13. Broomfields Cave (IRE)3/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Bradley Harris · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 25. Law Of Supply (IRE)15/2
3. 31. Loup De Maulde (FR)10/3
4. 42. Golan Loop (IRE)11/4 fav
3:50 Visit Bridles Care Home Wincanton Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 150y · 7 ran
1. 16. Square Du Roule (FR)10/3Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Nigel Hawke
2. 23. Lydeard Girl (GB)16/1
3. 32. Harry Junior (IRE)10/3
4. 45. Walkinthepresent (IRE)5/4 fav
4:20 Bridles Care Home In Wincanton Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f 35y · 7 ran
1. 11. Move With The Beat (IRE)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Isabelle Ryder · T: Jamie Snowden
2. 26. Universal Secret (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 35. Hatos (FR)11/2
4:50 Bridles New Luxury Care Home Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 179y · 11 ran
1. 14. Prairie Diamond (IRE)9/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Beau Morgan · T: Martin Keighley
2. 23. Victory Shout (FR)9/4 fav
3. 32. Lake Tiberias (IRE)5/1
5:20 Visit Bridles Care Home Wincanton Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 1m 7f 50y · 8 ran
1. 16. Lord Churchill (IRE)9/1Won by 7½ lengths · J: Ben Jones · T: Seamus Mullins
2. 24. Posh Chick (GB)11/2
3. 32. Beau Speed (FR)11/10 fav

Wincanton 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 favourites18 of 40 won45.0% · 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 profit of £1.27Staked £40.00, returned £41.27 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerJardin Paturle (FR) 25/1The 11:23 Prix des Benjamins at Compiegne (FR)
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Compiegne (FR)	5	8	8	—
Dundalk (AW)	3	7	7	—
Kempton (AW)	5	7	7	—
Sedgefield	2	6	6	—
Southwell	3	6	6	—
Wincanton	0	6	7	0 of 2 won

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 1 April 2026?: 41 races across 6 meetings were run on 1 April 2026: Compiegne (FR) (8 races), Dundalk (AW) (7 races), Kempton (AW) (7 races), Sedgefield (6 races), Southwell (6 races) and Wincanton (7 races). That is Compiegne (FR) in France; Dundalk (AW) in Ireland; Kempton (AW), Sedgefield, Southwell and Wincanton in Great Britain. 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 1 April 2026?: Compiegne (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Dundalk (AW): Standard (AW); Kempton (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Sedgefield: Good (Turf); Southwell: Good (Turf); Wincanton: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 1 April 2026?: Outright favourites won 18 of 40 on 1 April 2026 (45.0%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £40.00 and returned £41.27 — a profit of £1.27. 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 Jardin Paturle (FR) at 25/1 in the 11:23 Prix des Benjamins at Compiegne (FR).
What was the feature race on 1 April 2026?: The feature race was the 1:12 Prix Journaliste (Chase) (Turf) (Grade 3) at Compiegne (FR), won by Game Of Storm (FR) (3/5F).
What time was the first race on 1 April 2026?: The first race was the 10:18 Prix Jacques de Vienne at Compiegne (FR); the last was the 8:30 Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Handicap at Kempton (AW).