What horse racing was on 8 April 2026?

46 races across 6 meetings were run on 8 April 2026: Catterick (8 races), Deauville (FR) (8 races), Fontwell (6 races), Gowran Park (8 races), Kempton (AW) (8 races) and Nottingham (8 races). That is Catterick, Fontwell, Kempton (AW) and Nottingham in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France; Gowran Park 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 2026?

Catterick: Good (Turf); Deauville (FR): Good (Turf); Fontwell: Good To Soft (Turf); Gowran Park: Soft (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Nottingham: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 8 April 2026?

Outright favourites won 16 of 44 on 8 April 2026 (36.4%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £44.00 and returned £43.52 — a loss of £0.48. 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 Mister Gan (GB) at 92/1 in the 3:32 Prix du Cap de la Heve at Deauville (FR).

What time was the first race on 8 April 2026?

The first race was the 1:17 Ladies Day 9th May 'Confined' Novice Stakes at Nottingham; the last was the 8:30 Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Wednesday 8 April 2026

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46 races were run across 6 meetings on 8 April 2026: Catterick, Deauville (FR), Fontwell, Gowran Park, Kempton (AW) and Nottingham.

Catterick Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

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

1:38 Racing To School Reaches 25 Years Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 13. Golden Prosperity (IRE)13/2Won by half a length · J: Tom Kiely-Marshall · T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood
2. 24. Invitorio (IRE)15/2
3. 311. Doralee (GB)6/1
4. 59. Sir Benedict (IRE)9/2 fav
2:13 Download The Raceday Ready App Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 11. Rotokura Belle (GB)9/1Won by a neck · J: Jason Hart · T: Ivan Furtado
2. 22. Empress Olivia (GB)5/1
3. 34. Liverpool Star (IRE)9/2
4. 1010. Regal Dream (GB)4/1 fav
2:48 Visit racingtv.com Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 7f 6y · 11 ran
1. 16. Jeddaal (GB)7/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Ed Walker
2. 29. Red Spells Danger (IRE)11/4
3. 38. North Force (IRE)2/1
3:23 Bet At Racing TV Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 6y · 12 ran
1. 112. Evocative Spark (IRE)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Ethan Tindall · T: John David Riches
2. 23. Vince Le Prince (GB)11/4 fav
3. 310. Crocodile Power (IRE)28/1
3:58 Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 13y · 10 ran
1. 17. Free Pic (IRE)10/3Won by 1½ lengths · J: Barry McHugh · T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
2. 25. Tupero (GB)5/1
3. 34. Kitsune Power (IRE)11/4 fav
4:33 Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 13y · 8 ran
1. 11. Roland Garros (GB)11/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jason Hart · T: Hayley Burton
2. 22. Naturalia (GB)11/2
3. 37. Rock Armour (IRE)25/1
4. 44. Eagles Whistle (IRE)6/4 fav
5:05 racingtv.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 212y · 9 ran
1. 19. Sir Garfield (IRE)14/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jason Hart · T: John & Sean Quinn
2. 25. Kats Bob (GB)14/1
3. 37. The Good Biscuit (GB)7/1
4. 58. Trilby (GB)11/4 fav
5:38 Racing Again 22nd April Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 212y · 8 ran
1. 11. Keldeo (GB)5/1Won by half a length · J: Harry Russell · T: Ollie Pears
2. 22. Moostar (GB)7/4 fav
3. 35. Miss Rainbow (IRE)5/1

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Deauville (FR) Good · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 92/1

2:57 Prix du Moulin Brule (Handicap) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 14 ran
1. 17. Saint Laurent (FR)61/10Won by a head · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: Louis Bernhardt
2. 21. Bourbon Moon (IRE)79/10
3. 32. Elusive Way (FR)23/1
4. 510. Astredargent (FR)5/2 fav
3:32 Prix du Cap de la Heve (Handicap) (All Weather) (Polytrack) Flat · 7f · 13 ran
1. 111. Mister Gan (GB)92/1Won by a head · J: Brandon Flament · T: Alicja Karkosa
2. 22. Draco (FR)42/10
3. 312. D Day Man (FR)39/1
4. 97. Lord Asriel D Alme (FR)29/10 fav
4:08 Prix de la Veronne (Handicap) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 14 ran
1. 11. Jabracadabra (FR)21/10 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Ebbe Verhestraeten · T: Amy Murphy
2. 23. Zelzara (FR)16/1
3. 312. Piyango (FR)23/1
4:42 Prix du Raz Blanchard (Handicap) (All Weather) (Polytrack) Flat · 7f · 12 ran
1. 111. Itaewon (FR)9/1Won by a length · J: Mme Axelle Duquesnoy · T: C Boutin
2. 23. El Kraken (FR)22/5
3. 312. Cour Du Roi (GB)12/1
4. 52. Cayssie Ma Star (FR)42/10 fav
5:15 Prix du Vieux Maronnier (Conditions) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 114. Aura (FR)79/10Won by 3 lengths · J: Cristian Demuro · T: Mario Baratti
2. 22. Showpower (GB)11/1
3. 37. My Queen (FR)11/1
5:45 Prix de Lessard-et-le-Chene (Claimer) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 17. Haricot (FR)23/10 favWon by a neck · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: N Perret
2. 22. Liseo (IRE)77/10
3. 35. Le Sage (FR)41/10
6:15 Prix du Cap Levy (Handicap) (All Weather) (Polytrack) Flat · 7f · 12 ran
1. 12. Autumn Twilight (IRE)Evens favWon by a nose · J: Maxime Guyon · T: N Caullery
2. 210. Jiji My Love (FR)36/5
3. 33. The Charm (FR)10/1
6:45 Prix d'Yport (Conditions) (Turf) Flat · 1m4½f · 9 ran
1. 13. Pay To Learn (FR)5/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: F-H Graffard
2. 24. Ephesus (FR)17/5
3. 39. Maia Star (FR)6/1

Deauville racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:30 Mercedes-Benz Of Chichester Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 29y · 12 ran
1. 14. Hardly Surprising (IRE)8/11 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Bryan Carver · T: Harry Fry
2. 210. Testing Patience (IRE)10/1
3. 31. Cluain Chormaic (IRE)9/4
3:05 Last Resort Club Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 29y · 8 ran
1. 19. Lyle View (IRE)9/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Richie McLernon · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 22. Duffry Trixs (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 38. Herbygoesbananas (GB)6/1
3:40 Southern Cranes And Access Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 135y · 4 ran
1. 14. Rip Wheeler (IRE)5/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Robert Dunne · T: Gary & Josh Moore
2. 25. Hawaii Du Mestivel (FR)9/2
3. 32. Duhallow Tommy (IRE)6/4 fav
4:15 Land & Power Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 1f 166y · 4 ran
1. 12. Ferret Jeeter (GB)4/5 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Chad Bament · T: Anthony Honeyball
2. 24. Godot (IRE)9/1
3. 31. Confinentic (FR)11/4
4:47 Southern Contract Lifting Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 3f 104y · 7 ran
1. 16. Misteroddsocks (IRE)10/1Won by a head · J: Ciaran Gethings · T: Ben Case
2. 27. Gorcombe Moonshine (GB)7/2
3. 31. Rap Soul (FR)2/1 fav
5:17 KSR Lighting, The Ultimate Lighting Solutions Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f 162y · 5 ran
1. 18. Tommy Dillion (IRE)8/1Won by half a length · J: Tabitha Worsley · T: Richard Rowe
2. 25. Frank Stamper (GB)5/4 fav
3. 33. Ikigai Star (IRE)6/1

Fontwell racecourse statistics →

Gowran Park Soft · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 12/1

1:30 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race Flat · 7f · 4 ran
1. 14. Neolithic (IRE)10/11 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Wayne Lordan · T: A P O'Brien
2. 22. Greek Mythology (IRE)13/2
3. 31. Controlled (IRE)3/1
2:05 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden Flat · 7f · 13 ran
1. 12. Bobby Mcgee (GB)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Adam Caffrey · T: Noel Meade
2. 25. Jamestown (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Harmani (IRE)3/1 fav
2:40 Gowran Park Handicap Flat · 7f · 10 ran
1. 110. Survivor's Code (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: N G McCullagh · T: Conor David Maxwell
2. 27. Monocle Rocket (IRE)11/2
3. 34. Cisterna (IRE)10/1
4. 73. Aurora Mist (IRE)4/1 fav
3:15 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden Flat · 7f 180y · 7 ran
1. 16. Sinmara (GB)5/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: J M Sheridan · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 23. Rayzera (IRE)7/4
3. 32. Croi Gra (IRE)40/1
3:50 Golf At Gowran Park Claiming Race Flat · 7f 180y · 9 ran
1. 14. Clonbun (IRE)6/1Won by half a length · J: Ben Coen · T: J P Murtagh
2. 21. Coincidental Glory (IRE)18/5
3. 36. Femme Beauty (IRE)28/1
4. 55. Green Testimony (IRE)11/4 fav
4:25 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap Flat · 7f 180y · 16 ran
1. 13. Sindria (IRE)12/1Won by 4¼ lengths · J: J M Sheridan · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 27. Greydreambeliever (IRE)15/2
3. 35. Spanish Temptress (IRE)15/2
4. 129. Electric Beauty (IRE)3/1 fav
4:55 Save 33% Buying Tickets Online Handicap Flat · 1m 1f 100y · 13 ran
1. 110. Matt Connor (IRE)11/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Colin Keane · T: J P Dempsey
2. 26. Justenzia (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Zipster (IRE)6/1
5:25 Racing Again Tomorrow Handicap Flat · 1m 5f 180y · 10 ran
1. 13. Light Up The Dark (GB)7/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 24. Zanahiyr (IRE)6/1
3. 37. Harry's Legacy (GB)12/1

Gowran Park racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 40/1

5:00 Virgin Bet/EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 219y · 6 ran
1. 11. Romantic Symphony (IRE)30/100 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Billy Loughnane · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 26. Littlecote (GB)10/1
3. 34. Fashion's Fancy (GB)10/1
5:30 Virgin Bet A Good Bet Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 17. Go Rimbaud (GB)6/4 favWon by a length · J: Robert Havlin · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 24. Besieged (GB)8/1
3. 39. Romanticizing (GB)11/1
6:00 Virgin Bet A Good Bet Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 17. Heraldry (GB)4/1Won by a neck · J: Robert Havlin · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 23. Big Eagle (IRE)50/1
3. 38. Kenergy (FR)11/1
4. 54. Domenico Contarini (IRE)7/4 fav
6:30 Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 18. Arantes Nascimento (GB)11/1Won by a length · J: Kieren Fox · T: Michael Attwater
2. 25. Atmosphere (GB)11/8 fav
3. 36. Ash Wednesday (GB)13/2
7:00 Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Fillies' Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 219y · 7 ran
1. 16. Dojin (GB)14/1Won by a neck · J: Robert Havlin · T: S Woods
2. 21. Rastnet (IRE)11/4
3. 34. Caramay (GB)15/2
4. 43. Club Class (GB)10/11 fav
7:30 Every Saturday Money Back Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 18. Arry Up (GB)7/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Lewis Edmunds · T: Rod Millman
2. 23. Hallo Spaceboy (GB)7/2
3. 31. Goldwork (GB)5/1
8:00 Virgin Bet Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 16. Initial Blue (IRE)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Billy Loughnane · T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
2. 23. Travel Agent (IRE)18/1
3. 38. Hello Luna (FR)10/1
4. 91. Twilight Madness (GB)11/8 fav
8:30 Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 219y · 12 ran
1. 12. Pershalla (GB)40/1Won by a length · J: Kieran Shoemark · T: Amanda Perrett
2. 21. Iwantmytimewithyou (GB)11/2
3. 37. Fiddlers Green (IRE)5/2 jt-fav

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

Nottingham Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 17/2

1:17 Ladies Day 9th May 'Confined' Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) (Div 1) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 50y · 9 ran
1. 14. Bay Royale (GB)9/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Pierre-Louis Jamin · T: Harry Eustace
2. 25. Hatteen (IRE)9/2
3. 36. Infraad (IRE)11/10 fav
1:47 Ladies Day 9th May 'Confined' Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) (Div 2) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 50y · 9 ran
1. 15. Olympic Charter (IRE)11/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Connor Planas · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 28. Tornado Tower (GB)10/3
3. 37. Qarreeb (GB)6/1
2:22 Flat Is Back Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 8y · 5 ran
1. 12. Rotelle (GB)5/1Won by a neck · J: Paddy Bradley · T: Charlie Fellowes
2. 23. Final Appeal (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 34. Blackberry Bold (GB)7/2
2:57 Four Legged Friend 26th April Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 8y · 7 ran
1. 12. Glory Fighter (GB)11/2Won by half a length · J: Mark Winn · T: Paul Midgley
2. 26. Albegone (GB)4/1
3. 38. Bang On The Bell (GB)3/1
4. 71. Spendmore Lane (GB)11/4 fav
3:32 Family Funday 31st May Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 50y · 9 ran
1. 14. Any Which Way (GB)3/1 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Saffie Osborne · T: Michael Bell
2. 22. Dryburgh (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Extraterrestrial (IRE)6/1
4:07 9 Pound Racedays At Nottingham Racecourse Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 75y · 15 ran
1. 112. The Sweet Escape (GB)5/1Won by a nose · J: Rossa Ryan · T: David Loughnane
2. 27. Gladiadora (IRE)11/2
3. 310. Powerful Response (IRE)8/1
4. 915. Rosemary's Rose (IRE)9/2 fav
4:40 Party Night 18th April Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 75y · 12 ran
1. 17. Kokoluna (GB)17/2Won by half a length · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Eve Johnson Houghton
2. 26. Crimson Rambler (GB)9/1
3. 310. Del Corso (GB)4/1 fav
5:10 Watch Racing TV Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 50y · 10 ran
1. 12. Love Beach (IRE)7/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Ross Coakley · T: James Fanshawe
2. 27. Jez Bomb (GB)8/1
3. 31. Cavolo Nero (GB)5/2 fav

Nottingham racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 46 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 favourites16 of 44 won36.4% · 44 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 £0.48Staked £44.00, returned £43.52 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMister Gan (GB) 92/1The 3:32 Prix du Cap de la Heve at Deauville (FR)
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	1	8	8	—
Deauville (FR)	4	7	8	0 of 2 won
Fontwell	2	6	6	—
Gowran Park	4	8	8	—
Kempton (AW)	3	7	8	0 of 2 won
Nottingham	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 8 April 2026?: 46 races across 6 meetings were run on 8 April 2026: Catterick (8 races), Deauville (FR) (8 races), Fontwell (6 races), Gowran Park (8 races), Kempton (AW) (8 races) and Nottingham (8 races). That is Catterick, Fontwell, Kempton (AW) and Nottingham in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France; Gowran Park 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 2026?: Catterick: Good (Turf); Deauville (FR): Good (Turf); Fontwell: Good To Soft (Turf); Gowran Park: Soft (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard To Slow (AW); Nottingham: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 8 April 2026?: Outright favourites won 16 of 44 on 8 April 2026 (36.4%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £44.00 and returned £43.52 — a loss of £0.48. 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 Mister Gan (GB) at 92/1 in the 3:32 Prix du Cap de la Heve at Deauville (FR).
What time was the first race on 8 April 2026?: The first race was the 1:17 Ladies Day 9th May 'Confined' Novice Stakes at Nottingham; the last was the 8:30 Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap at Kempton (AW).