What horse racing was on 2 April 2026?

43 races across 6 meetings were run on 2 April 2026: Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Chantilly (FR) (8 races), Chepstow (7 races), Clonmel (7 races), Kelso (6 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Auteuil (FR) and Chantilly (FR) in France; Chepstow, Kelso and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Clonmel 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 2 April 2026?

Auteuil (FR): Soft (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Good To Soft (Turf); Clonmel: Soft (Turf); Kelso: Good To Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 2 April 2026?

Outright favourites won 7 of 41 on 2 April 2026 (17.1%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £41.00 and returned £17.61 — a loss of £23.39. 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 Crokes Cross (IRE) at 300/1 in the 2:40 Every Race Live On Racing TV Novices' Hurdle at Kelso.

What was the feature race on 2 April 2026?

The feature race was the 2:40 Prix William et Alec Head (Chase) (Turf) (Grade 3) at Auteuil (FR), won by Le Petit Cheval (FR) (11/2).

What time was the first race on 2 April 2026?

The first race was the 10:42 Prix du Mont Pagnotte at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 8:18 Create Your Bet Builders At Midnite Handicap at Southwell (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 2 April 2026

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43 races were run across 6 meetings on 2 April 2026: Auteuil (FR), Chantilly (FR), Chepstow, Clonmel, Kelso and Southwell (AW).

Auteuil (FR) Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 58/1

12:55 Prix Alain Grimaux (Handicap Hurdle) (Fillies & Mares) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 12 ran
1. 19. Botervia Du Kalon (FR)12/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Thomas Beaurain · T: J Delaunay
2. 210. Louba (FR)9/1
3. 37. Astorius (FR)17/1
1:30 Prix Champoreau (Conditions Hurdle) (Fillies) (Turf) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 8 ran
1. 17. Almarita (FR)41/5Won by 3 lengths · J: Ludovic Philipperon · T: M Seror
2. 22. Neria (FR)79/10
3. 33. Nenette For Ever (FR)54/10
2:05 Prix Champaubert (Conditions Hurdle) (Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 7 ran
1. 12. Magic Des Charmes (FR)4/5 favWon by 6½ lengths · J: James Reveley · T: Noel George & Amanda Zetterholm
2. 26. Lion Bleu (FR)41/5
3. 34. Television (FR)21/1
2:40 Prix William et Alec Head (Chase) (Turf) Chase · 2m7½f · 8 ran
1. 16. Le Petit Cheval (FR)11/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Baptiste Le Clerc · T: F Bellemere
2. 21. Kaadam (FR)7/5 fav
3. 37. World Apart (FR)8/1
3:15 Prix Romantisme (Conditions Hurdle) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 12 ran
1. 16. Mon Millesime (FR)27/10Won by a length · J: Angelo Zuliani · T: Francois Nicolle
2. 28. Manuscrit (FR)50/1
3. 35. Diego Nolimit (FR)20/1
4. 63. Palmois (FR)2/1 fav
3:50 Prix Aubepine (Conditions Hurdle) (Fillies) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 10 ran
1. 15. Quart D'Espoir (FR)27/10 favWon by 2 lengths · J: James Reveley · T: Noel George & Amanda Zetterholm
2. 22. Victrix Du Mesnil (FR)19/5
3. 31. Idylle Nonantaise (FR)12/1
4:25 Prix Jean Granel (Hurdle) (Listed Handicap) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 10 ran
1. 13. Illusion Machine (FR)49/10Won by 6 lengths · J: James Reveley · T: Noel George & Amanda Zetterholm
2. 21. Kyrov (FR)16/5 fav
3. 38. Kirikou Des Mers (FR)66/10
5:00 Prix Guillaume Javoy (Chmpt des Apprentis & Jeunes Jockeys) (Handicap Hurdle) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 18 ran
1. 17. Aleoppe Pelem (FR)58/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Dorian Carre · T: Gregoire Juillet
2. 22. Nova Scotia (FR)73/10
3. 31. Aston D'Enocq (FR)51/1
4. 716. Quick Daddy (FR)7/2 fav

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Chantilly (FR) Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 38/1

10:42 Prix du Mont Pagnotte (Conditions) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 11. Dolmalan (IRE)43/10Won by a length · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: M Delzangles
2. 22. Seneque (IRE)17/10
3. 35. Mature (FR)6/4 fav
11:17 Prix de la Croix de Pontarme (Conditions) (Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 6 ran
1. 16. Wootton Centurion (IRE)29/10Won by a head · J: Aurelien Lemaitre · T: Mme Victoria Head
2. 22. Lord Clover (IRE)1/2 fav
3. 31. Zade (GB)58/10
11:52 Prix des Layons (Conditions) (Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 8 ran
1. 14. Sahimaa (FR)13/1Won by a nose · J: Tony Piccone · T: Mathieu Pitart
2. 28. Evita (FR)7/10 fav
3. 32. Alma Mater (FR)16/1
12:27 Prix du Canal Saint-Jean (Claimer) (Turf) Flat · 5f · 13 ran
1. 14. Impitoyable (FR)22/5Won by a short head · J: Cristian Demuro · T: Sofie Lanslots
2. 22. Pradaro (FR)31/10 fav
3. 36. King Robbe (FR)23/1
1:12 Prix de l'Institut de France (Handicap) (Fillies & Mares) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 13 ran
1. 17. Faster (FR)12/1Won by half a length · J: Delphine Santiago · T: Leonardo D Racco
2. 26. Jonin (GB)74/10
3. 310. Pamela Boum (FR)15/2
4. 111. Romance Marine (FR)2/1 fav
1:47 Prix de la Route Millard (Handicap) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 15 ran
1. 115. Zenadia (FR)38/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Clement Lecoeuvre · T: Edouard Monfort
2. 210. Zahara (FR)15/1
3. 36. Elegante Woman (IRE)26/1
4. 811. Crook (FR)26/5 fav
2:22 Prix du Canal de la Machine (Conditions) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 18. Phineas (GB)21/10Won by 3½ lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: A Fabre
2. 23. Global Health (FR)51/10
3. 39. Spanish Breeze Cen (IRE)9/1
4. 44. Serenissimus (FR)19/10 fav
2:58 Prix de Precy (Handicap) (Fillies & Mares) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 113. Zasymoka (FR)17/5 favWon by half a length · J: Dorian Provost · T: M Cesandri
2. 28. Miss Supernova (FR)13/1
3. 311. Dark Zel (FR)63/10

Chantilly racecourse statistics →

Chepstow Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/1

2:00 Racing To School Reaches 25 Years Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 131y · 7 ran
1. 15. Tobyshill (IRE)7/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Jack Quinlan · T: Nick Scholfield
2. 27. Seven Kites (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 32. Fairye Forth (IRE)9/2
2:30 LSL Racing Horse Sales - Syndication - Leasing Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 16y · 11 ran
1. 11. Hurricane Pat (IRE)2/9 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Freddie Mitchell · T: Gary & Josh Moore
2. 22. Cosmic Connection (IRE)9/4
3. 39. Both Of Us (IRE)28/1
3:00 South West Rail Solutions Ltd Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 16y · 5 ran
1. 11. Supreme George (IRE)11/4Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Charlie Maggs · T: Donald McCain
2. 23. Touquet (FR)3/1
3. 35. Le Gentleman (FR)12/1
4. 42. Diligent Militia (FR)5/2 fav
3:32 Russell Property Consultants Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 2m 3f 98y · 6 ran
1. 11. Blow Your Wad (IRE)10/3Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Freddie Mitchell · T: Gary & Josh Moore
2. 25. Ben Solo (IRE)11/4
3. 34. Knight Of Allen (FR)2/1 fav
4:07 South West Rail Solutions Ltd Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 100y · 12 ran
1. 16. Authentic Legacy (GB)11/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Caoilin Quinn · T: Gary & Josh Moore
2. 23. Beau Quali (FR)10/1
3. 310. Gold For Alec (FR)28/1
4. 99. Marlacoo (IRE)9/4 fav
4:39 UB40 Live After Racing 24th July Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 131y · 9 ran
1. 17. Dessie Haze (GB)9/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Conor Ring · T: Phillip Dando
2. 26. The Italian Fox (IRE)4/11 fav
3. 34. Man Maid (GB)11/1
5:15 InItTogether Festival 22nd-24th May Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 16y · 11 ran
1. 12. Order On Time (IRE)6/5 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 26. Topsham Tide (IRE)25/1
3. 31. Louxor De Grugy (FR)11/4

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Clonmel Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

4:30 SIS Supporting Irish Racing Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 13. Maxxum (IRE)10/3Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 21. Dee Capo (FR)15/8
3. 34. Mount Frisco (IRE)11/1
4. F5. Look To The West (IRE) · fell5/4 fav
5:00 KEP Italia Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 7f 55y · 14 ran
1. 19. Roc My Haarth (IRE)13/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Liam Quinlan · T: Ray Hackett
2. 24. Snow Punt (IRE)9/2 fav
3. 31. Rusheen (IRE)6/1
5:30 KEP Italia Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f 114y · 12 ran
1. 14. Kaiser De Chanay (FR)11/8 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Ricky Doyle · T: Martin Brassil
2. 22. Drombane (IRE)10/3
3. 311. Lunar Majesty (IRE)9/1
6:00 KEP Italia Superior Helmets Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 1m 7f 200y · 7 ran
1. 16. Celtic Alliance (IRE)7/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Jake Coen · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 27. Mastertown Miss (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Mac Dara (IRE)50/1
4. 54. One To Witness (IRE)4/7 fav
6:30 KEP Italia Mares Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Hurdle · 1m 7f 200y · 16 ran
1. 116. Ellies Rock (IRE)3/1Won by 2 lengths · J: John Shinnick · T: Terence O'Brien
2. 26. Might Be The One (IRE)5/1
3. 39. Ballinearla Girl (IRE)18/1
4. 413. Wild Wild Wind (IRE)11/4 fav
7:00 KEP Italia Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 1m 7f 200y · 13 ran
1. 19. Blue Train (IRE)5/2Won by a length · J: Philip Byrnes · T: C Byrnes
2. 28. Market Ready (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Our Uncle Jack (IRE)7/1
4. 47. Gino Bella (IRE)9/4 fav
7:30 Happy Easter To All Our Patrons Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 3f 114y · 9 ran
1. 13. High Kick Kev (IRE)4/1Won by 6½ lengths · J: Mr Derek O'Connor · T: Mark Fahey
2. 29. World As One (GER)5/6 fav
3. 31. Colwyn Bay (FR)66/1

Clonmel racecourse statistics →

Kelso Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 300/1

2:40 Every Race Live On Racing TV Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 51y · 10 ran
1. 110. Crokes Cross (IRE)300/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jamie Hamilton · T: Stuart Coltherd
2. 29. Changemyluck (GB)5/2
3. 32. Bogha Baiste (IRE)80/1
4. 58. Word For Word (IRE)13/8 fav
3:10 Racing TV Club Day Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 189y · 8 ran
1. 17. Take A Hike (IRE)13/2Won by a neck · J: Harry Atkins · T: D J Jeffreys
2. 23. Vanilla Dancer (GB)13/2
3. 38. Parish Star (IRE)15/8 fav
3:40 Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f 133y · 10 ran
1. 15. Looking Splendid (GB)13/2Won by 11 lengths · J: Dylan Johnston · T: Gary Rutherford
2. 28. Nights In Venice (GB)9/4 fav
3. 310. Divas Doyen (IRE)14/1
4:15 Let's Get Ladies Day Ready Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 189y · 6 ran
1. 11. Dedicated Hero (IRE)7/4Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Danny McMenamin · T: Sandy Thomson
2. 27. Guet Apens (GB)11/10 fav
3. 38. Maillot Blanc (GB)14/1
4:46 Join Racing TV Now Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 96y · 8 ran
1. 15. My Lady Elektra (FR)11/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Sean Quinlan · T: N W Alexander
2. 21. Kahavari (FR)17/2
3. 38. Similar Story (IRE)22/1
4. 53. Always A Reason (IRE)6/4 fav
5:20 Racing TV Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 4 · 2m 51y · 6 ran
1. 13. Poets Whisper (IRE)10/11 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Danny McMenamin · T: Nicky Richards
2. 22. Doubly Blessed (IRE)5/4
3. 37. Jimmy The Jet (IRE)14/1

Kelso racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 50/1

5:10 BetMGM Supports Safer Gambling Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 13y · 5 ran
1. 14. Silken Bay (IRE)50/1Won by half a length · J: Jack Doughty · T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
2. 23. Romance Spirit (IRE)17/2
3. 35. Vitality (IRE)16/1
4. 56. Zeriya (GB)1/2 fav
5:48 Make The Move To Midnite Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 16y · 10 ran
1. 13. Musical Touch (IRE)5/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Shane Gray · T: Richard & Peter Fahey
2. 21. Stanley Spencer (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Dorney Lake (GB)18/1
4. 54. Hundred Caps (GB)7/4 fav
6:18 Bet 10 Get 40 With BetMGM Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 13y · 9 ran
1. 19. On The Inlet (IRE)5/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
2. 26. Booziebrunch (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Hardstyle (IRE)9/2
4. 41. What's The Plan (GB)7/2 fav
6:48 Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 4f 214y · 13 ran
1. 110. Opal Storm (GB)33/1Won by a head · J: Faye McManoman · T: Brian Rothwell
2. 22. Little Mi Mi (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 33. Fortunate Star (IRE)4/1
7:18 Win 250,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 14y · 7 ran
1. 14. Sporting Light (IRE)6/1Won by a short head · J: Shane Gray · T: Richard & Peter Fahey
2. 25. Keep An Eye On It (GB)17/2
3. 36. Tekitoff (GB)22/1
4. 61. Espanita (IRE)10/11 fav
7:48 Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m 102y · 8 ran
1. 11. Haaland (IRE)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Dylan Hogan · T: Jim & Suzi Best
2. 28. A Mere Bagatelle (IRE)9/1
3. 36. Charlie Darling (FR)66/1
4. 43. Captain Robert (GB)7/4 fav
8:18 Create Your Bet Builders At Midnite Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 23y · 9 ran
1. 19. Hackney Diamonds (GB)11/2Won by a neck · J: Jason Watson · T: Ian Williams
2. 26. Phaedra (GB)8/1
3. 31. Latin (IRE)6/1
4. 42. Solanna (GB)2/1 fav

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 43 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 favourites7 of 41 won17.1% · 41 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 £23.39Staked £41.00, returned £17.61 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerCrokes Cross (IRE) 300/1The 2:40 Every Race Live On Racing TV Novices' Hurdle at Kelso
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Auteuil (FR)	2	6	8	0 of 4 won
Chantilly (FR)	1	8	8	—
Chepstow	2	7	7	—
Clonmel	1	7	7	—
Kelso	1	6	6	—
Southwell (AW)	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 2 April 2026?: 43 races across 6 meetings were run on 2 April 2026: Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Chantilly (FR) (8 races), Chepstow (7 races), Clonmel (7 races), Kelso (6 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Auteuil (FR) and Chantilly (FR) in France; Chepstow, Kelso and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Clonmel 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 2 April 2026?: Auteuil (FR): Soft (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Good To Soft (Turf); Clonmel: Soft (Turf); Kelso: Good To Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 2 April 2026?: Outright favourites won 7 of 41 on 2 April 2026 (17.1%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £41.00 and returned £17.61 — a loss of £23.39. 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 Crokes Cross (IRE) at 300/1 in the 2:40 Every Race Live On Racing TV Novices' Hurdle at Kelso.
What was the feature race on 2 April 2026?: The feature race was the 2:40 Prix William et Alec Head (Chase) (Turf) (Grade 3) at Auteuil (FR), won by Le Petit Cheval (FR) (11/2).
What time was the first race on 2 April 2026?: The first race was the 10:42 Prix du Mont Pagnotte at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 8:18 Create Your Bet Builders At Midnite Handicap at Southwell (AW).