What horse racing was on 22 April 2026?

42 races across 6 meetings were run on 22 April 2026: Catterick (7 races), Chantilly (FR) (8 races), Gowran Park (7 races), Ludlow (6 races), Perth (8 races) and Taunton (6 races). That is Catterick, Ludlow, Perth and Taunton in Great Britain; Chantilly (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 22 April 2026?

Catterick: Good (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Good (Turf); Gowran Park: Soft (Turf); Ludlow: Good (Turf); Perth: Good To Soft (Turf); Taunton: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 22 April 2026?

Outright favourites won 20 of 42 on 22 April 2026 (47.6%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £45.75 — a profit of £3.75. 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 Polnor (FR) at 35/1 in the 1:47 Prix Esso at Chantilly (FR).

What was the feature race on 22 April 2026?

The feature race was the 2:40 British EBF Gold Castle 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Listed) (GBB Race) (Listed) at Perth, won by No Drama This End (IRE) (8/11F).

What time was the first race on 22 April 2026?

The first race was the 10:42 Prix du Plessis-Luzarches at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 7:48 GowranPark1 Handicap at Gowran Park.

Racing Results

Wednesday 22 April 2026

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42 races were run across 6 meetings on 22 April 2026: Catterick, Chantilly (FR), Gowran Park, Ludlow, Perth and Taunton.

Catterick Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/2

1:52 racingtv.com Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 17. Lucius Aurelius (GB)11/2Won by a head · J: Jack Nicholls · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 21. Tuscan Point (IRE)4/1
3. 33. Birkenhead (GB)9/2
4. 86. Fortunate Star (IRE)5/2 fav
2:22 Bet At racingtv.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 12. Naana's Shadow (IRE)7/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Darragh Keenan · T: Katie Scott
2. 24. Soca Star (IRE)15/2
3. 31. Victor Cee (GB)13/2
4. 65. Rotokura Belle (GB)9/4 fav
2:52 Download The Raceday Ready App Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 13y · 5 ran
1. 13. Cranachan (GB)4/5 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Hector Crouch · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 24. Mythical Valentine (IRE)13/8
3. 31. Lord (GER)17/2
3:22 EBF Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 6y · 6 ran
1. 14. Borjina (GB)4/9 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Kevin Stott · T: Edward Bethell
2. 23. Stella Lucente (IRE)5/2
3. 37. Soda (IRE)18/1
3:52 Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 6y · 9 ran
1. 14. Evocative Spark (IRE)10/3Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Ethan Tindall · T: John David Riches
2. 21. Vince Le Prince (GB)7/4 fav
3. 32. Tattie Bogle (GB)5/1
4:25 Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 212y · 5 ran
1. 13. Aberama Gold (GB)Evens favWon by a head · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: David O'Meara
2. 21. Rosenpur (GER)5/1
3. 32. Vingegaard (IRE)18/1
5:00 Racing Again 11th May Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5f 192y · 8 ran
1. 14. Free Pic (IRE)5/6 favWon by half a length · J: Barry McHugh · T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
2. 22. Arctic Fox (GB)10/1
3. 31. Stellarmasterpiece (FR)5/1

Catterick racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 35/1

10:42 Prix du Plessis-Luzarches (Newcomers) (Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 10 ran
1. 18. Vinicius (FR)18/1Won by half a length · J: Cristian Demuro · T: Mme J Soudan
2. 21. Llandudno (GB)89/10
3. 310. Dream Machine (FR)67/1
4. 56. Mazao (IRE)7/5 fav
11:17 Prix de Brunehaut (Newcomers) (Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 9 ran
1. 12. Demah (IRE)6/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: F-H Graffard
2. 26. Nina's Victoria (GER)78/10
3. 39. Nonnabella (FR)7/1
11:52 Prix de la Route de la Duchesse (Claimer) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 10 ran
1. 12. Mefie Toi (FR)Evens favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: P Cottier
2. 24. Santa Luzia (FR)14/1
3. 310. I Am Still Standing (FR)11/2
12:27 Prix des Frayoirs (Conditions) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 8 ran
1. 19. Mediterannio (FR)18/5Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: F-H Graffard
2. 24. Vicious Harry (FR)7/5 fav
3. 36. Interactiv (IRE)39/10
1:12 Prix du Champ d'Alouette (Claimer) (All Weather) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 11 ran
1. 15. Mighty Boy (FR)13/5Won by a head · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: N Clement & F Hermans
2. 27. Zacapo (IRE)21/10 fav
3. 32. Vaisseau Fantome (GER)47/10
1:47 Prix Esso (Handicap) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 111. Polnor (FR)35/1Won by a head · J: Jente Marien · T: N Caullery
2. 214. Flowery Coast (FR)127/1
3. 35. Mr Harpin (FR)9/1
4. 512. Joukovka (FR)33/10 fav
2:22 Prix Otto (Handicap) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 14 ran
1. 14. Vingt Sept (FR)41/5Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jerome Claudic · T: Mathieu Pitart
2. 214. Andy's Spirit (FR)11/1
3. 37. Westminster Love (FR)36/1
4. 66. Dalyamix (FR)19/5 fav
2:57 Prix de la Biche (Handicap) (Fillies & Mares) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 15 ran
1. 11. Zakosha (FR)44/5Won by a head · J: Mael Grondin · T: Gerald Mosse
2. 210. Romance Marine (FR)16/1
3. 311. Lilas Trezy (FR)34/1
4. 65. Dark Zel (FR)39/10 fav

Chantilly racecourse statistics →

Gowran Park Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

4:48 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden Flat · 1m · 15 ran
1. 16. Perisher (IRE)11/8 favWon by a head · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 21. Alphonsus Liguori (GB)13/2
3. 313. Sanctijude (IRE)7/2
5:18 Gowran Park Golf Club Maiden Flat · 7f · 7 ran
1. 11. Go Just Do It (GB)8/13 favWon by 4 lengths · J: J M Sheridan · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 26. Solana Beach (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Sindagan (IRE)11/8
5:48 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap Flat · 7f · 11 ran
1. 18. Rion Rubette (GB)16/1Won by half a length · J: Paddy Harnett · T: Michael Butler
2. 26. Greydreambeliever (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 31. Pink Oxalis (IRE)14/1
6:18 Racing Again May 5th Race Flat · 7f · 5 ran
1. 16. City Of Memphis (IRE)11/10 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: W J Lee · T: P Twomey
2. 22. Cowardofthecounty (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Lord Massusus (IRE)9/4
6:48 Dining Packages At Gowran Park Handicap (0-60) Flat · 7f · 12 ran
1. 15. Chirac (IRE)9/4 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Ronan Whelan · T: John James Feane
2. 211. Imnotleavinyou (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Dream Legend (IRE)13/2
7:18 Thomastown Handicap (0-60) Flat · 7f · 14 ran
1. 17. Kitty Bear (IRE)9/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Orla Tynan · T: Andrew Slattery
2. 23. Majestic King (IRE)11/1
3. 314. Manhattan Dandy (IRE)10/3
4. 51. Zabriskie Point (GB)3/1 fav
7:48 GowranPark1 Handicap (0-60) Flat · 1m 5f 160y · 13 ran
1. 113. Prom Queen (IRE)10/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Luke McAteer · T: Anthony McCann
2. 27. Royal Belief (IRE)3/1
3. 34. You Make Me Smile (IRE)9/1
4. 48. Bhean Saibhre (IRE)2/1 fav

Gowran Park racecourse statistics →

Ludlow Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

2:30 Powell & Construction Poultry Buildings Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 169y · 6 ran
1. 15. Sonic Pioneer (GB)9/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Harry Atkins · T: Martin Keighley
2. 21. Un Sens A La Vie (FR)4/9 fav
3. 32. Snatch A Glance (GB)4/1
3:00 Templar Medical Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 174y · 6 ran
1. 11. The Egyptian Ginge (IRE)10/3Won by 6½ lengths · J: Mr Jamie Neild · T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
2. 25. Windsor Blue (IRE)15/2
3. 36. Noonetellsmenothin (IRE)5/1
4. 43. Tzarmix (FR)3/1 fav
3:30 HR Smith Handicap Chase (For The Boyne Cup) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 171y · 7 ran
1. 18. Zacony Rebel (IRE)33/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Charlie Price · T: Sarah-Jayne Davies
2. 22. Epic West (IRE)7/2
3. 34. Gris Majeur (FR)3/1
4. 47. Annie Express (IRE)6/4 fav
4:00 Powell & Company Construction Stables & Buildings Mares' Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 5f 55y · 11 ran
1. 111. Jessie's Giant (GB)13/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Miss Gina Andrews · T: T Ellis
2. 27. La Cantate (FR)11/1
3. 34. Slack Alice (GB)20/1
4. 93. After Many Days (GB)3/1 fav
4:30 Powell & Company Construction Agricultural Buildings Mares' Open Maiden NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 4 · 1m 7f 169y · 14 ran
1. 113. Milly Ocean (IRE)11/4 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Jonathan Burke · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 29. Chocolate Cosmos (GB)12/1
3. 32. Britway Belle (IRE)11/1
5:05 Eddie Mapp Memorial Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 171y · 6 ran
1. 16. Potters Party (IRE)5/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Miss Ellie Callwood · T: Kelly Morgan
2. 25. Fix At All (FR)10/3
3. 34. Est Illic (IRE)12/1

Ludlow racecourse statistics →

Perth Good To Soft · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 18/1

1:40 Welcome To The Perth Festival Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 12. Gee Force Flyer (IRE)8/13 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Olly Murphy
2. 27. Off The Jury (IRE)2/1
3. 36. Newbrook Diamond (IRE)11/2
2:10 Balnakeilly Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 12. Barlovento (IRE)5/2 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Olly Murphy
2. 26. Walking On A Dream (IRE)3/1
3. 34. Karafon (FR)11/1
2:40 British EBF Gold Castle 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Listed) (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 1 · 3m · 4 ran
1. 12. No Drama This End (IRE)8/11 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 26. Tormund Giantsbane (IRE)9/4
3. 33. Sept Etoiles (FR)11/2
3:10 Fair Maid Of Perth Mares' Chase (Listed) (GBB Race) Chase · Class 1 · 3m · 4 ran
1. 11. Apple Away (IRE)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Derek Fox · T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
2. 24. Ruby Island (GB)17/2
3. 32. Panic Attack (IRE)4/6 fav
3:40 Bedmax Capercaillie Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 12. Heltenham (FR)15/8 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 26. Coup De Coeur (FR)5/1
3. 37. Aeros Luck (IRE)11/2
4:10 Scone Palace Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 15. Atlantic City (GB)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mr James King · T: Olly Murphy
2. 27. Tread Softly Now (GB)10/1
3. 32. Pitwood Road (GB)6/1
4. 41. Flying Fortune (IRE)85/40 fav
4:40 Equine Products Best Turned Out Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m · 10 ran
1. 15. Suspected (IRE)15/2Won by 6½ lengths · J: Mr Kit Alexander · T: N W Alexander
2. 24. Bollin Matilda (GB)2/1 fav
3. 38. No Rematch (IRE)11/1
5:12 Equine Products Best Turned Out Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m · 10 ran
1. 16. Ebselysees (GB)18/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Miss Rebekah Duffy · T: Susan Corbett
2. 24. Maillot Blanc (GB)13/2
3. 39. Roi Du Roume (FR)9/2
4. 51. Kells Priory (IRE)5/2 fav

Perth racecourse statistics →

Taunton Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 13/2

4:53 Best Dressed Competitions Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 1y · 7 ran
1. 11. Crest Of Stars (IRE)15/8Won by 3 lengths · J: Chad Bament · T: Anthony Honeyball
2. 23. Kilnew Supreme (IRE)4/6 fav
3. 34. Royal Rocket (IRE)22/1
5:30 Royal Ascot Lunch Saturday 20 June Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 198y · 8 ran
1. 12. Jena D'oudairies (FR)13/2Won by a head · J: Freddie Gingell · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 26. Poet's Muse (IRE)40/1
3. 31. Lady Caro (IRE)10/3
4. 53. Border Gem (GB)5/2 fav
6:00 Ron Hatton Memorial Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 1y · 9 ran
1. 18. Taritino (IRE)7/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Bryan Carver · T: Joe Tickle
2. 24. Bobbarelli (GB)11/1
3. 31. Dirty Den (GB)11/2
6:30 Dave Criddle Travel Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 104y · 10 ran
1. 18. Little Lady Lucy (IRE)6/5 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Bradley Harris · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 210. Mi Sueno (IRE)15/2
3. 34. Galactic Jack (IRE)11/2
7:00 Charles Clark Memorial Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 198y · 7 ran
1. 15. Noble Blue (FR)7/4 favWon by a length · J: Mr Joshua Newman · T: Kayley Woollacott
2. 21. Gasmani (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Sage Green (IRE)11/2
7:30 Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 1y · 10 ran
1. 14. Modern Style (GB)2/5 favWon by 4¾ lengths · J: James Best · T: Nigel Hawke
2. 21. Lake Tiberias (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Peace In The Park (FR)18/1

Taunton racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 42 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 favourites20 of 42 won47.6% · 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 profit of £3.75Staked £42.00, returned £45.75 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerPolnor (FR) 35/1The 1:47 Prix Esso at Chantilly (FR)

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	4	7	7	—
Chantilly (FR)	2	8	8	—
Gowran Park	4	7	7	—
Ludlow	2	6	6	—
Perth	4	8	8	—
Taunton	4	6	6	—

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 22 April 2026?: 42 races across 6 meetings were run on 22 April 2026: Catterick (7 races), Chantilly (FR) (8 races), Gowran Park (7 races), Ludlow (6 races), Perth (8 races) and Taunton (6 races). That is Catterick, Ludlow, Perth and Taunton in Great Britain; Chantilly (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 22 April 2026?: Catterick: Good (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Good (Turf); Gowran Park: Soft (Turf); Ludlow: Good (Turf); Perth: Good To Soft (Turf); Taunton: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 22 April 2026?: Outright favourites won 20 of 42 on 22 April 2026 (47.6%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £45.75 — a profit of £3.75. 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 Polnor (FR) at 35/1 in the 1:47 Prix Esso at Chantilly (FR).
What was the feature race on 22 April 2026?: The feature race was the 2:40 British EBF Gold Castle 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Listed) (GBB Race) (Listed) at Perth, won by No Drama This End (IRE) (8/11F).
What time was the first race on 22 April 2026?: The first race was the 10:42 Prix du Plessis-Luzarches at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 7:48 GowranPark1 Handicap at Gowran Park.