What horse racing was on 9 April 2026?

43 races across 6 meetings were run on 9 April 2026: Aintree (7 races), Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Gowran Park (7 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races), Taunton (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Aintree, Southwell (AW), Taunton and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Auteuil (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 9 April 2026?

Aintree: Good To Soft (Turf); Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Gowran Park: Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Taunton: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 9 April 2026?

Outright favourites won 14 of 42 on 9 April 2026 (33.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 3. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £29.06 — a loss of £12.94. 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 Purple Moon (IRE) at 80/1 in the 6:45 Thomastown Maiden at Gowran Park.

What was the feature race on 9 April 2026?

The feature race was the 1:45 Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Grade 1) at Aintree, won by Mange Tout (FR) (5/1).

What time was the first race on 9 April 2026?

The first race was the 12:55 Prix Oiseleur at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 8:30 Follow AtTheRaces On X Fillies' Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 9 April 2026

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43 races were run across 6 meetings on 9 April 2026: Aintree, Auteuil (FR), Gowran Park, Southwell (AW), Taunton and Wolverhampton (AW).

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:45 Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 209y · 10 ran
1. 19. Mange Tout (FR)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 210. Selma De Vary (FR)9/4 fav
3. 33. Indian River (IRE)25/1
2:20 William Hill Manifesto Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 3f 200y · 5 ran
1. 13. Koktail Divin (FR)3/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Darragh O'Keeffe · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 21. Blueking D'oroux (FR)22/1
3. 35. Mambonumberfive (FR)11/1
4. UR4. Lulamba (FR) · unseated rider1/2 fav
2:55 Racing Welfare Bowl Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 3m 210y · 5 ran
1. 12. Jango Baie (FR)Evens favWon by 16 lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 24. Protektorat (FR)5/1
3. 33. Pic D'orhy (FR)12/1
3:30 Randox Foxhunters' Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f 19y · 24 ran
1. 13. Barton Snow (IRE)7/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Mr Henry Crow · T: J J O'Shea
2. 217. Lets Go Champ (IRE)11/1
3. 320. Take All (IRE)50/1
4:05 William Hill Aintree Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 16. Brighterdaysahead (FR)13/8 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 25. The New Lion (GB)9/4
3. 31. Alexei (GER)12/1
4:40 Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 1m 7f 176y · 15 ran
1. 19. Ryan's Rocket (IRE)14/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Jonathan Burke · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 28. Highlands Legacy (GB)11/2
3. 37. Sans Bruit (FR)11/4 fav
5:15 Goffs Nickel Coin Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race (Grade 2) (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 1 · 2m 209y · 20 ran
1. 110. Nan's Choice (IRE)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 28. Lennon Grove (IRE)7/1
3. 35. Fairy Park (IRE)9/1
4. 1113. Princess Day (IRE)2/1 fav

Aintree racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 22/1

12:55 Prix Oiseleur (Handicap Hurdle) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 18 ran
1. 12. Chouchou D'Anjou (FR)22/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Antoine Coupu · T: E Lecoiffier
2. 214. Loup Blond (FR)14/1
3. 31. Lascar D'Airy (FR)56/1
4. 515. Lien Du Choeur (FR)53/10 fav
1:30 Prix Jasmin II (Conditions Chase) (Turf) Chase · 2m 6f · 7 ran
1. 11. Sain D'Esprit (FR)30/100 favWon by 6½ lengths · J: Angelo Zuliani · T: Francois Nicolle
2. 25. Hassadam (FR)57/10
3. 34. Leader Conti (FR)12/1
2:05 Prix Aladdin (Conditions Hurdle) (Turf) Hurdle · 1m 7f · 9 ran
1. 11. Interstellar (FR)42/10Won by a neck · J: Baptiste Le Clerc · T: M Seror
2. 23. Supreme Light (FR)74/10
3. 37. Necker (FR)13/1
4. DSQ9. Varsovie (FR) · disqualified27/10 fav
2:40 Prix le Touquet (Chase) () (Turf) Chase · 2m1½f · 8 ran
1. 16. Melisse Du Mathan (FR)6/5 favWon by a head · J: Gaetan Masure · T: A Chaille-Chaille & F Pamart
2. 21. Folie Golith (FR)18/1
3. 34. Oublieux (FR)71/10
3:15 Prix Oteuil Sf (Conditions Hurdle) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m1½f · 13 ran
1. 15. Magicien d'Or (FR)12/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Baptiste Le Clerc · T: Giada Menato
2. 24. Moulins Rouge (FR)28/1
3. 39. Mango Tree (FR)20/1
4. F3. Mutin D'Airy (FR) · fell37/10 fav
3:50 Prix d'Enghien (Claiming Chase) (Turf) Chase · 2m 2f · 10 ran
1. 14. Master Falcon (FR)13/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Thomas Beaurain · T: Mme P Butel & J-L Beaunez
2. 25. Roman Skies (FR)31/10
3. 39. Bel Eclat (FR)63/10
4. 47. Lloyd D'Autan (FR)27/10 fav
4:25 Prix de Pau (Handicap Hurdle) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 10 ran
1. 13. Vol D'Argent (FR)22/5Won by 3 lengths · J: Ludovic Philipperon · T: M Seror
2. 26. Titi De Paris (FR)59/10
3. 37. Legolas Tek (FR)49/10
4. 61. Glady Tiger (GER)7/2 fav
5:00 Prix de Saumur (Conditions Chase) (Turf) Chase · 2m1½f · 6 ran
1. 18. Coeur D'Amour (FR)4/5 favWon by a neck · J: Gaetan Masure · T: A Chaille-Chaille & F Pamart
2. 25. Prestige D'Olva (FR)13/2
3. 31. Lucky D'Aubrelle (FR)9/2

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Gowran Park Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 80/1

4:30 Follow Gowran Park On Insta (C & G) Maiden Flat · 7f 180y · 10 ran
1. 12. Lunar Tide (GB)11/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: J M Sheridan · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 28. Sir Aston (FR)13/2
3. 33. Mighty Wave (IRE)28/1
4. 410. Suir Monad (IRE)7/4 fav
5:05 Societies Welcome At Gowran Park Handicap (0-60) Flat · 7f 180y · 16 ran
1. 11. Lady Arwen (GB)7/1Won by a short head · J: Sam Coen · T: Conor O'Dwyer
2. 215. Miss Americana (GB)8/1
3. 312. Hell Left Loose (GB)10/1
4. 67. Rock Basher (IRE)9/2 fav
5:40 Irish Injured Jockeys Fillies Maiden Flat · 1m 1f 130y · 7 ran
1. 16. Rebel Moon (GB)8/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: J M Sheridan · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 27. Sounds Great (IRE)11/1
3. 35. Johanna Walsh (IRE)7/4 fav
6:15 Gowran Park Racing Club (C & G) Maiden Flat · 1m 1f 130y · 8 ran
1. 16. Rebel Ascendant (GB)14/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: James Ryan · T: Jack W Davison
2. 23. Goodmenaremissed (IRE)40/1
3. 34. Kepler (IRE)5/2 fav
6:45 Thomastown Maiden Flat · 1m 1f 130y · 17 ran
1. 17. Purple Moon (IRE)80/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Jimmy Dalton · T: P O'Rourke
2. 25. Mano Chicago (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 31. Cracking Cloud (GB)11/1
7:15 Racing Again April 22nd Handicap (0-60) Flat · 1m 1f 130y · 14 ran
1. 19. Starting Monday (IRE)16/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Donagh O'Connor · T: Gillian Scott
2. 27. Khormor Syd (IRE)7/1
3. 38. Sarangpur (IRE)5/1
4. 911. Patrick Street (GB)9/2 fav
7:45 Gowranpark.ie Handicap Flat · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 11. Holy See (IRE)14/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jamie Orr · T: William Durkan
2. 28. Rock Of Ireland (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 37. Whimsy (GB)7/2

Gowran Park racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:07 Country & Western Night 25th April Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 4f 214y · 8 ran
1. 16. Call Margot (IRE)13/2Won by a length · J: Connor Beasley · T: Gemma Tutty
2. 27. Loleeta (GB)33/1
3. 33. Alfa Duplicate (IRE)5/1
4. 74. La Belle Forest (IRE)11/8 fav
2:42 GB Civil Engineering Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 4f 214y · 6 ran
1. 17. Shes Got A Brother (GB)11/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Billy Garritty · T: Michael & David Easterby
2. 22. Ay Up Duck (GB)8/13 fav
3. 31. Aleppo Pepper (IRE)13/2
3:17 Book The Bistro In Sherwood Restaurant Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 4f 214y · 6 ran
1. 15. Master Of My Fate (IRE)9/2Won by a nose · J: Oisin Orr · T: John & Sean Quinn
2. 22. Fidelius (GB)9/4
3. 36. Far Above The Law (IRE)13/2
4. 41. Spring Is Sprung (FR)15/8 fav
3:47 Come Racing For Free 18th June Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f 16y · 6 ran
1. 16. Jumeirah Sands (GB)5/4Won by a neck · J: Mason Paetel · T: Ismail Mohammed
2. 24. Got The Booty (FR)5/6 fav
3. 33. Cotai Starlight (IRE)25/1
4:25 Conference & Events At Southwell Racecourse Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 2m 102y · 5 ran
1. 15. Peaky Blinder (GER)5/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Andrew Balding
2. 21. Rock N Roll Pinkie (GB)33/1
3. 32. Adjuvant (IRE)10/3
4:55 Ladies Day Sunday 16th August Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 13y · 6 ran
1. 13. Tilted Kilt (FR)2/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Cieren Fallon · T: William Knight
2. 22. Down To The Kid (IRE)11/4
3. 31. Eldrickjones (IRE)9/2
5:25 Summer Socials At Southwell Racecourse Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 13y · 12 ran
1. 11. What Fools Believe (GB)12/1Won by a short head · J: David Nolan · T: Ivan Furtado
2. 214. Shes Got The Blues (IRE)10/1
3. 37. Dash Of Class (GB)8/1
4. 44. City Of Dreams (IRE)4/1 fav

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Taunton Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:32 Frodon & Black Corton At Taunton Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 104y · 7 ran
1. 17. Minella Yoga (IRE)2/7 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Freddie Gingell · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 26. Secret Sniper (GB)7/1
3. 32. Lau And Shaz (IRE)11/2
3:07 C&D South West Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 198y · 5 ran
1. 12. Gasmani (IRE)17/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Charlie Maggs · T: David Dennis
2. 25. Happy Returns (GB)11/2
3. 33. Saint Polo (FR)3/1
4. UR1. Noble Blue (FR) · unseated rider11/10 fav
3:40 Tony & Carole Stocker Anniversary Surprise Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 104y · 8 ran
1. 12. Miracles Do Happen (GB)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Stan Sheppard · T: Tom Lacey
2. 21. Just A Heartbeat (GB)5/1
3. 33. Little Venice (GB)10/3 fav
4:15 Stables Business Park Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 3m 4f 85y · 6 ran
1. 12. Wicked Thoughts (IRE)10/3Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Freddie Gingell · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 21. Moroder (IRE)20/1
3. 35. Always Busy (IRE)15/8 fav
4:50 Stag Environmental Polaris Exmoor Devon Somerset Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 7f 198y · 4 ran
1. 13. Al Sayah (GB)9/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Jack Tudor · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 24. Inferno Sacree (FR)10/11 fav
3. 31. Just A Rose (FR)5/2
5:20 Mike's Seventieth Birthday Celebration Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 7f 3y · 7 ran
1. 18. Boys Of Wexford (GB)16/1Won by 4¼ lengths · J: James Davies · T: Henry Oliver
2. 21. Hall Lane (IRE)5/1
3. 37. School For Scandal (FR)10/1
4. PU4. Mcgregors Charge (GB) · pulled up13/8 fav
5:55 St Michael's Church Orchard Portman Open Maiden NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 104y · 7 ran
1. 16. Lost In The Dream (GER)7/2Won by a head · J: Jack Tudor · T: Olly Murphy
2. 27. Order Driven (IRE)15/2
3. 33. Roll A Dollar (GB)9/4
4. 45. Kilifi Creek (IRE)11/8 fav

Taunton racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 5 of 6 · Biggest winner 3/1

5:30 Download The At The Races App Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 104y · 9 ran
1. 15. Port Noir (GB)3/1Won by a length · J: Rose Dawes · T: Robert Stephens
2. 21. Naughty Niall (GB)9/4 fav
3. 34. Crafter (IRE)10/3
6:00 Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 104y · 8 ran
1. 13. Astrological (GB)1/2 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Marco Botti
2. 27. Zooter (GB)6/4
3. 38. Maryland Star (GB)28/1
6:30 Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 21y · 9 ran
1. 12. Midnight Call (IRE)15/8 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Tony Carroll
2. 25. Charging Bull (IRE)25/1
3. 34. Kento (GB)3/1
7:00 Free Tips On attheraces.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 142y · 4 ran
1. 13. Youarenotforgiven (GB)Evens favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Tony Carroll
2. 21. Renesmee (GB)13/2
3. 34. Pearly Squirrel (IRE)10/3
7:30 Free Bets On attheraces.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 20y · 6 ran
1. 14. Gold Star Hero (IRE)5/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Hector Crouch · T: Michael Bell
2. 21. Artagnan (IRE)2/1
3. 32. Dyrholaey (FR)12/1
8:00 Free Race Replays On attheraces.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 36y · 5 ran
1. 11. On The Inlet (IRE)2/9 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
2. 24. Sup Of Red (IRE)10/1
3. 36. Apex Star (IRE)11/1
8:30 Follow AtTheRaces On X Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 104y · 4 ran
1. 13. Siam Ruby (IRE)15/8 co-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 21. Della Pace (GB)15/8 co-fav
3. 32. Naana's Crystal (GB)15/8 co-fav

Wolverhampton (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 favourites14 of 42 won33.3% · 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 £12.94Staked £42.00, returned £29.06 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerPurple Moon (IRE) 80/1The 6:45 Thomastown Maiden at Gowran Park
Joint favourites1 of 3 won33.3% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	3	7	7	—
Auteuil (FR)	3	8	8	—
Gowran Park	0	7	7	—
Southwell (AW)	2	7	7	—
Taunton	1	7	7	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	5	6	7	1 of 3 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 9 April 2026?: 43 races across 6 meetings were run on 9 April 2026: Aintree (7 races), Auteuil (FR) (8 races), Gowran Park (7 races), Southwell (AW) (7 races), Taunton (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Aintree, Southwell (AW), Taunton and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Auteuil (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 9 April 2026?: Aintree: Good To Soft (Turf); Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Gowran Park: Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Taunton: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 9 April 2026?: Outright favourites won 14 of 42 on 9 April 2026 (33.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 3. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £29.06 — a loss of £12.94. 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 Purple Moon (IRE) at 80/1 in the 6:45 Thomastown Maiden at Gowran Park.
What was the feature race on 9 April 2026?: The feature race was the 1:45 Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Grade 1) at Aintree, won by Mange Tout (FR) (5/1).
What time was the first race on 9 April 2026?: The first race was the 12:55 Prix Oiseleur at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 8:30 Follow AtTheRaces On X Fillies' Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).