What horse racing was on 18 April 2026?

45 races across 6 meetings were run on 18 April 2026: Ayr (7 races), Bangor-on-Dee (8 races), Bellewstown (7 races), Newbury (7 races), Nottingham (8 races) and Thirsk (8 races). That is Ayr, Bangor-on-Dee, Newbury, Nottingham and Thirsk in Great Britain; Bellewstown 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 April 2026?

Ayr: Heavy (Turf); Bangor-on-Dee: Good (Turf); Bellewstown: Yielding (Turf); Newbury: Good (Turf); Nottingham: Good (Turf); Thirsk: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 18 April 2026?

Outright favourites won 9 of 43 on 18 April 2026 (20.9%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £43.00 and returned £20.73 — a loss of £22.27. 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 Eldeyaar (IRE) at 33/1 in the 5:40 Hunt Cup Next Meeting Saturday 2nd May Handicap at Thirsk.

What was the feature race on 18 April 2026?

The feature race was the 2:20 Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle (Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Grade 2) at Ayr, won by Dedicated Hero (IRE) (12/1).

What time was the first race on 18 April 2026?

The first race was the 1:10 Scotty Brand Handicap Chase at Ayr; the last was the 7:45 Ladies Day 9th May Handicap at Nottingham.

Racing Results

Saturday 18 April 2026

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45 races were run across 6 meetings on 18 April 2026: Ayr, Bangor-on-Dee, Bellewstown, Newbury, Nottingham and Thirsk.

Ayr Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

1:10 Scotty Brand Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 110y · 7 ran
1. 17. Moudan (IRE)4/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Ciaran Murphy
2. 25. Le Nez Creux (FR)5/1
3. 33. Traprain Law (FR)2/1 fav
1:45 CPMS Novices' Champion Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 3m · 11 ran
1. 18. Pounding Poet (IRE)18/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Stan Sheppard · T: Tom Lacey
2. 214. Big John Wayne (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 313. I Wish You (FR)5/1
2:20 Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle (Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 19. Dedicated Hero (IRE)12/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Danny McMenamin · T: Sandy Thomson
2. 22. Captain Hugo (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Ooh Betty (IRE)10/1
4. F1. Tutti Quanti (FR) · fell13/8 fav
2:55 Jordan Electrics Ltd Seafield Trophy Mares' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m · 9 ran
1. 13. Game Colours (IRE)10/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Ben Clarke
2. 21. World Of Fortunes (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Love Of Neymore (GB)9/1
4. PU7. Twistthenightaway (IRE) · pulled up6/4 fav
3:35 Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 4m · 16 ran
1. 118. Kap Vert (FR)20/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Sean Houlihan · T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
2. 217. Git Maker (FR)10/1
3. 315. Kim Roque (FR)4/1 fav
4:15 Stagecoach Your Designated Driver Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 5f · 8 ran
1. 11. Apache Tribe (IRE)5/6 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Danny Gilligan · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 25. Stride On (IRE)15/2
3. 38. West Hill Verde (FR)5/1
4:48 Golf Inn Prestwick Luxury Accommodation Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 2 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 14. Skerry Hill (IRE)7/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Danny Gilligan · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 23. Old Habits (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Close House (IRE)20/1

Ayr racecourse statistics →

Bangor-on-Dee Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

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

1:17 Broxton Gates Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 145y · 13 ran
1. 11. Alsakib (GB)11/4Won by 6 lengths · J: Theo Gillard · T: Donald McCain
2. 28. Senator (FR)Evens fav
3. 34. Laristote (FR)14/1
1:52 Gieves & Hawkes Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 30y · 14 ran
1. 114. Huckleberry Sting (GB)12/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Jack Andrews · T: T Ellis
2. 27. Peckforton Hills (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Streamsforth Lad (IRE)13/8 fav
2:27 Bangor-On-Dee Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 7f 32y · 5 ran
1. 11. Reckless Spending (IRE)10/11 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 22. Park Princess (IRE)6/4
3. 34. Patrick's Wells (IRE)33/1
3:02 Keegans Independent Drinks Suppliers Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 123y · 7 ran
1. 12. They Want Me (IRE)11/4Won by 10 lengths · J: Theo Gillard · T: Donald McCain
2. 29. Crack Ops (GB)15/8 fav
3. 31. Sutherland (IRE)8/1
3:40 Keegans Independent Drinks Suppliers Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 123y · 9 ran
1. 11. Las Canals (FR)5/1Won by a short head · J: Toby McCain-Mitchell · T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
2. 27. Good Boy Griff (GB)5/1
3. 38. Gimarias (IRE)12/1
4. 43. Titanium Ring (IRE)7/2 fav
4:10 Broxton Gates Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 72y · 7 ran
1. 13. My Noble Lord (USA)11/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Toby Wynne · T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
2. 24. Admiral Stewart (IRE)7/2
3. 36. Duel Au Soleil (FR)9/4 fav
4:42 Overton Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 32y · 9 ran
1. 16. Speed Davis (FR)9/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Theo Gillard · T: Donald McCain
2. 22. Tiger Orchid (IRE)10/3
3. 34. Our Dylan (IRE)11/2
4. 53. Dwight K Schrute (GB)3/1 fav
5:17 Family Funday On 16th May 'Junior' NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 4 · 2m 145y · 11 ran
1. 16. Littlebobbydazzler (GB)15/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Charlie Deutsch · T: Mel Rowley
2. 21. Affinitive (IRE)10/1
3. 35. Jetzet (IRE)9/2
4. 67. Longlands (IRE)11/8 fav

Bangor-on-Dee racecourse statistics →

Bellewstown Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 22/1

2:05 Byrne Marquees Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f 30y · 16 ran
1. 19. Ole Ole (FR)1/3 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Keith Donoghue · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 217. Monntie (IRE)50/1
3. 32. Manoir De Mirande (FR)3/1
2:40 William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f 30y · 16 ran
1. 114. Two Pair (IRE)15/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Sean Flanagan · T: Paul Nolan
2. 216. Kasper Hauser (GB)8/1
3. 32. Laxxio (GB)18/1
4. 45. Glenrush Bay (IRE)9/2 fav
3:15 Boardsmill Stud Mares Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f 30y · 10 ran
1. 13. Fiver Friday (IRE)10/11 favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: Keith Donoghue · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 210. Simple Things (IRE)14/1
3. 32. Theflyingbee (IRE)7/1
3:50 Sean & Margaret McManus Memorial 110 Series Final Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f 30y · 12 ran
1. 13. Take Stock (IRE)7/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Eoin Staples · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 24. Dairy Force (IRE)9/2
3. 38. Jaynemax (IRE)15/2
4. F2. Galavanting George (IRE) · fell7/2 fav
4:25 Tony Marmion Memorial Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Hurdle · 2m 1f 30y · 16 ran
1. 114. Bella Union (IRE)22/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Simon Torrens · T: John C McConnell
2. 24. Struck Oil (IRE)5/1
3. 310. Ode To Joy (IRE)9/1
4. 58. Ballinearla Girl (IRE)4/1 fav
5:00 Pat & Eddie Smith Memorial (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 3m 5y · 15 ran
1. 112. Midleton Rare (IRE)6/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mr Alan O'Sullivan · T: Ian Patrick Donoghue
2. 215. Schiehallion (IRE)14/1
3. 316. Hey Babbs (IRE)15/2
4. 123. Money Heist (IRE)7/2 fav
5:35 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 1f 30y · 15 ran
1. 110. Gillane (IRE)Evens favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Eoghan Finegan · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 213. Marble Hill (FR)8/1
3. 34. Bravewave (FR)28/1

Bellewstown racecourse statistics →

Newbury Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

1:25 Dubai Duty Free Stakes (Registered As The Fred Darling Stakes) (Fillies' Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 112. Sukanya (GB)16/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: David Probert · T: Jack Channon
2. 213. Touleen (GB)5/4 fav
3. 33. Domina Ignis (FR)14/1
2:00 Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 12. Alparslan (IRE)9/1Won by a length · J: Clifford Lee · T: K R Burke
2. 28. Zavateri (IRE)5/2
3. 31. Albert Einstein (IRE)9/4 fav
2:35 Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes (Registered As The John Porter Stakes) (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 11. Convergent (IRE)4/1Won by half a length · J: Clifford Lee · T: K R Burke
2. 23. Al Aasy (IRE)7/2
3. 37. Tenability (GB)6/1
4. 45. Lion's Pride (GB)9/4 fav
3:10 Win Unique Experiences At OLBG Prizes Spring Cup Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 24 ran
1. 12. Linwood (IRE)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Richard Hannon
2. 215. Classic (GB)18/1
3. 316. Whip Cracker (IRE)28/1
4. 139. Shout (IRE)4/1 fav
3:45 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 'Confined' Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Str) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 25 ran
1. 16. Exclusive Code (IRE)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: James Doyle · T: Archie Watson
2. 211. Lighting Thunder (GB)Evens fav
3. 34. Decade Of Time (GB)40/1
4:20 Too Darn Hot Darley 'Confined' EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 3f · 8 ran
1. 18. Water To Wine (FR)Evens favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 21. Alderman (GB)17/2
3. 37. Turty Tree (IRE)11/4
4:55 Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 14 ran
1. 12. Rathgar (GB)12/1Won by a neck · J: Tom Marquand · T: Jack Channon
2. 23. Valedictory (GB)5/6 fav
3. 34. Bulletin (IRE)7/1

Newbury racecourse statistics →

Nottingham Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 8 · Biggest winner 10/1

4:05 British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 75y · 12 ran
1. 11. Botagoz (IRE)3/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Ray Dawson · T: Roger Varian
2. 213. Withtearsinmyeyes (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Deedaydiva (IRE)11/2
4. 44. Concealed Passion (GB)5/2 fav
4:37 Racing TV Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f 18y · 10 ran
1. 13. Bintaryana (GB)7/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Marco Ghiani · T: William Knight
2. 26. Frantic (GB)7/1
3. 34. Egotistical (GB)4/1
4. 47. Hen Party (IRE)3/1 fav
5:12 Burger King Flamin Champion Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 8y · 17 ran
1. 12. Staniel Cay (IRE)6/1Won by a length · J: Rowan Scott · T: Kevin Philippart De Foy
2. 216. Magnificent Mel (IRE)20/1
3. 35. Faithful Dream (GB)10/1
4. 410. Takincareofbizness (IRE)10/3 fav
5:45 Burger King Winning Whopper Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 8y · 8 ran
1. 11. Miss Brazen (GB)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Lewis Chalkley · T: Michael & David Easterby
2. 23. Level Up (IRE)11/1
3. 36. Papa Don't Preach (IRE)10/3 fav
6:15 Trot To Burger King Lady Bay Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 75y · 9 ran
1. 18. Highland Olly (GB)10/1Won by a length · J: Alistair Rawlinson · T: Grant Tuer
2. 26. Pulsar Star (GB)12/1
3. 32. Commander Of Life (IRE)7/1
4. 61. Kokanee (IRE)9/4 fav
6:45 9 Racedays At Nottingham Racecourse Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 50y · 14 ran
1. 14. Caph Star (GB)13/2Won by a length · J: Hector Crouch · T: Mark Rimell
2. 28. Bearwith (GB)14/1
3. 32. Kasgani (IRE)22/1
4. 41. Law Supreme (FR)7/2 fav
7:15 Ladies Day 9th May Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 75y · 10 ran
1. 16. Evelyn's Phoenix (FR)13/2Won by half a length · J: Duran Fentiman · T: Tim Easterby
2. 22. Sceptic (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 39. Bizarre Law (GB)14/1
7:45 Ladies Day 9th May Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 75y · 10 ran
1. 14. Desiderata (IRE)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Robert Havlin · T: Thomas Faulkner
2. 23. Love You More (GB)12/1
3. 38. Haaf A Diamond (GB)6/1
4. 51. Charencey (IRE)4/1 fav

Nottingham racecourse statistics →

Thirsk Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

1:37 British EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 15. Niewiadoma (IRE)6/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Archie Watson
2. 23. Lake Muritz (GB)50/1
3. 36. Silesia (GB)11/4
4. 51. Bai Tong (IRE)8/11 fav
2:12 Thomas Lord Dine & View Restaurant Great Value Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 111. Inishbeg (IRE)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Kevin Stott · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 29. Fozzie (IRE)66/1
3. 313. Weffaag (GB)10/11 fav
2:47 Nick Simpson Cannot Be 60 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 18 ran
1. 11. Yes I'm Mali (GB)13/2Won by half a length · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: David O'Meara
2. 217. Sherlock (IRE)18/1
3. 36. Stirrup Cup (GB)7/2 fav
3:23 Join Racing TV Today Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 19. Murashah (IRE)9/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Callum Rodriguez · T: Edward Bethell
2. 210. City Captain (GB)6/1
3. 313. Draupnir (GB)14/1
3:58 Join Racing TV Today Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 17. Kosometsuke (GB)9/1Won by a short head · J: Connor Beasley · T: Michael Dods
2. 24. Son (GB)7/1
3. 33. Mudamer (IRE)10/3 fav
4:32 Happy 21st Birthday Lily Watkinson Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 8y · 12 ran
1. 11. Minhad (GB)14/1Won by a head · J: Kyle McHugh · T: Ismail Mohammed
2. 25. Nightsinwhitesatin (GB)3/1 jt-fav
3. 33. Gallivanted (FR)9/2
5:07 Stirrup Bar For Deli-Style Dining Packages Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 14 ran
1. 19. Simplify (IRE)11/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Andrew Balding
2. 214. Schrodinger's Cat (GB)18/1
3. 313. Entailed (GB)50/1
5:40 Hunt Cup Next Meeting Saturday 2nd May Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 17 ran
1. 117. Eldeyaar (IRE)33/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Harry Russell · T: Antony Brittain
2. 27. Stormy Pearl (GB)16/1
3. 314. Wee Mary (IRE)17/2

Thirsk racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 45 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 favourites9 of 43 won20.9% · 43 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 £22.27Staked £43.00, returned £20.73 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerEldeyaar (IRE) 33/1The 5:40 Hunt Cup Next Meeting Saturday 2nd May Handicap at Thirsk
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ayr	2	7	7	—
Bangor-on-Dee	1	8	8	—
Bellewstown	3	7	7	—
Newbury	1	7	7	—
Nottingham	0	8	8	—
Thirsk	2	6	8	0 of 4 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 18 April 2026?: 45 races across 6 meetings were run on 18 April 2026: Ayr (7 races), Bangor-on-Dee (8 races), Bellewstown (7 races), Newbury (7 races), Nottingham (8 races) and Thirsk (8 races). That is Ayr, Bangor-on-Dee, Newbury, Nottingham and Thirsk in Great Britain; Bellewstown 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 April 2026?: Ayr: Heavy (Turf); Bangor-on-Dee: Good (Turf); Bellewstown: Yielding (Turf); Newbury: Good (Turf); Nottingham: Good (Turf); Thirsk: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 18 April 2026?: Outright favourites won 9 of 43 on 18 April 2026 (20.9%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £43.00 and returned £20.73 — a loss of £22.27. 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 Eldeyaar (IRE) at 33/1 in the 5:40 Hunt Cup Next Meeting Saturday 2nd May Handicap at Thirsk.
What was the feature race on 18 April 2026?: The feature race was the 2:20 Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle (Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Grade 2) at Ayr, won by Dedicated Hero (IRE) (12/1).
What time was the first race on 18 April 2026?: The first race was the 1:10 Scotty Brand Handicap Chase at Ayr; the last was the 7:45 Ladies Day 9th May Handicap at Nottingham.