Racecards for Thursday, 9 April 2026, with runners, times and odds, and the day's Free tips alongside every race.
Racecards for Thursday, 9 April 2026: every UK and Irish meeting with race times, runners, going, class, distance and prize money.
Free tips sit alongside every race, and each racecard opens into the odds, each runner's history and its predicted finishing position.
From here you can move to the day's free tips, market movers and results.
| Race | Race title | Type | Distance | Going | Runners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:45 Aintree | Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) | Hurdle | 3729 yards | Good to soft | Ammes, Aqua Bleu, Indian River, Lord, Maestro Conti, Minella Study, Winston Junior, Wolf Rayet, Mange Tout, Selma De Vary |
| 14:07 Southwell | Country & Western Night 25th April Fillies' Handicap | Flat | 1094 yards | Standard | Artista, Naana's Shadow, Alfa Duplicate, La Belle Forest, Queensmaite, Call Margot, Loleeta, Filly Foden, Star Marian |
| 14:20 Aintree | William Hill Manifesto Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) | Chase | 4380 yards | Good to soft | Blueking D'oroux, Jax Junior, Koktail Divin, Lulamba, Mambonumberfive |
| 14:32 Taunton | Frodon & Black Corton At Taunton Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) | Hurdle | 3624 yards | Good | Itsinthename, Lau And Shaz, Corsican Caper, Hawa Jumeirah, Regal Icon, Secret Sniper, Minella Yoga |
| 14:42 Southwell | GB Civil Engineering Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) | Flat | 1094 yards | Standard | Aleppo Pepper, Ay Up Duck, Likeadyinwasp, Vinciamo, Dolo's Star, Reigning Queen, Shes Got A Brother, Skip To Victory |
| 14:55 Aintree | Racing Welfare Bowl Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) | Chase | 5490 yards | Good to soft | Impaire Et Passe, Jango Baie, Pic D'Orhy, Protektorat, Spillane's Tower |
| 15:07 Taunton | C&D South West Novices' Handicap Hurdle | Hurdle | 5258 yards | Good | Noble Blue, Gasmani, Saint Polo, Marhaba Million, Happy Returns, Jessmae |
| 15:17 Southwell | Book The Bistro In Sherwood Restaurant Handicap | Flat | 1094 yards | Standard | Spring Is Sprung, Fidelius, Marty Hopkirk, Hiya Maite, Master Of My Fate, Far Above The Law, Diomed Spirit |
| 15:30 Aintree | Randox Foxhunters' Open Hunters' Chase | Chase | 4639 yards | Good to soft | A Jet Of Our Own, A Moments Madness, Barton Snow, Densworth, Empire De Maulde, Enqarde, Fairly Famous, Famous Clermont, Fan De Blues, Gaboriot, Golden Son, Gracchus De Balme, Great Notions, Its On The Line, Java Point, Joker De Mai, Lets Go Champ, Music Drive, Snipe, Take All, Thunder Rock, Unexpected Party, Whats The Solution, Willewonga, Hollywood Harmon |
| 15:40 Taunton | Tony & Carole Stocker Anniversary Surprise Mares' Handicap Hurdle | Hurdle | 3624 yards | Good | Just A Heartbeat, Miracles Do Happen, Little Venice, Bluenose Belle, Aquifolia, Ask Peter, Night Burlesque, Dance Havana, For Love Of Beauty |
| 15:47 Southwell | Come Racing For Free 18th June Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | Flat | 1336 yards | Standard | Polly Darling, Button It, Cotai Starlight, Got The Booty, Hever Beauty, Jumeirah Sands, Salamis Bay |
| 16:05 Aintree | William Hill Aintree Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) | Hurdle | 4400 yards | Good to soft | Alexei, El Fabiolo, Lucky Place, Potters Charm, The New Lion, Brighterdaysahead, Golden Ace |
| 16:15 Taunton | Stables Business Park Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | Chase | 6245 yards | Good | Moroder, Wicked Thoughts, Autonomous Cloud, Puddlesinthepark, Always Busy, Anytrixwilldo |
| 16:25 Southwell | Conference & Events At Southwell Racecourse Handicap (GBBPlus Race) | Flat | 3622 yards | Standard | Rock N Roll Pinkie, Adjuvant, Imperial Sovereign, Carlton, Peaky Blinder, Senor Cortez |
| 16:30 Gowran Park | Follow Gowran Park On Insta (C & G) Maiden | Flat | 1720 yards | Soft | Gatlinburg, Lunar Tide, Mighty Wave, Mount Eden, Nicky Larson, Only One Scobie, Point Cartwright, Sir Aston, Stellar View, Suir Monad |
| 16:40 Aintree | Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) | Chase | 3476 yards | Good to soft | Inthepocket, Hercule Du Seuil, Brookie, Boothill, Stencil, Jasko Des Dames, Sans Bruit, Highlands Legacy, Ryan's Rocket, Petit Tonnerre, Wonleg, Grain D'oudairies, Javert Allen, Dr T J Eckleburg, Palamon |
| 16:50 Taunton | Stag Environmental Polaris Exmoor Devon Somerset Handicap Hurdle | Hurdle | 5258 yards | Good | Just A Rose, Earth King, Al Sayah, Inferno Sacree |
| 16:55 Southwell | Ladies Day Sunday 16th August Handicap | Flat | 1773 yards | Standard | Eldrickjones, Down To The Kid, Tilted Kilt, Star Studied, Silver Trumpet, Gunlock, Shimmering Spin |
| 17:05 Gowran Park | Societies Welcome At Gowran Park Handicap (0-60) | Flat | 1720 yards | Soft | Lady Arwen, The Blue Panther, Not Simple, Zephron, She's Ideal, Famous Enough, Rock Basher, Roderick, Red Veil, Galactic Grey, Rock Etoile, Hell Left Loose, Kilgharrahs Love, Master Garvey, Miss Americana, Carrickfinn, Bang Po |
| 17:15 Aintree | Goffs Nickel Coin Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race (Grade 2) (GBB Race) | NH Flat | 3729 yards | Good to soft | Brave Lady, Burds Of A Feather, Divine Diva, Emerald Quest, Fairy Park, Kiltybo, Ladies Day, Lennon Grove, Midnight Musical, Nan's Choice, One Dimensional, Peace Belle, Princess Day, Seven Stars, Ti'mamzel, Tiktok Casey, Billey Shiftit, It Would Be You, Martini Majesty, Roxy Russet |
| 17:20 Taunton | Mike's Seventieth Birthday Celebration Handicap Chase | Chase | 5063 yards | Good | Hall Lane, Fat Sam, Illogical Logic, McGregors Charge, Cave Article, Gata Ban, School For Scandal, Boys Of Wexford |
| 17:25 Southwell | Summer Socials At Southwell Racecourse Handicap | Flat | 1773 yards | Standard | What Fools Believe, Electrocution, Violet Goldsmith, City Of Dreams, Hazy Cosmic Jane, Captain Bruce, Dash Of Class, Harswell River, Mohmentous, Lady Of Clover, Musical Soldier, Akrivos, Nicolai, Shes Got The Blues |
| 17:30 Wolverhampton | Download The At The Races App Apprentice Handicap | Flat | 2084 yards | Standard | Naughty Niall, Ciotog, Daring Leader, Crafter, Port Noir, Dinah Myte, Kaaress, Dors Delight, Eager Puccini |
| 17:40 Gowran Park | Irish Injured Jockeys Fillies Maiden | Flat | 2110 yards | Soft | Cape Primrose, Chestnut Palace, De Vega Queen, Feel The Love, Johanna Walsh, Rebel Moon, Sounds Great |
| 17:55 Taunton | St Michael's Church Orchard Portman Open Maiden NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | NH Flat | 3624 yards | Good | Jacks Brother, Mac J, Roll A Dollar, Thunderous Sea, Kilifi Creek, Lost In The Dream, Order Driven, Worksmartnothard |
| 18:00 Wolverhampton | Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) | Flat | 2084 yards | Standard | Close To Me, Oceanides, Astrological, Favourite Friend, Helios Path, King's Courtier, Zooter, Maryland Star |
| 18:15 Gowran Park | Gowran Park Racing Club (C & G) Maiden | Flat | 2110 yards | Soft | Casamorati, Diligo, Goodmenaremissed, Kepler, Power Strike, Rebel Ascendant, Reynir, Starflow |
| 18:30 Wolverhampton | Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Handicap | Flat | 1121 yards | Standard | Henery Hawk, Midnight Call, Coolagh Magic, Kento, Charging Bull, Some Nightmare, Neptune Legend, Comedian Leader, Isla Bella, Nad Alshiba Snow, Washington Heir |
| 18:45 Gowran Park | Thomastown Maiden | Flat | 2110 yards | Soft | Cracking Cloud, Eagle's Quest, Eternal Echo, Game Point, Mano Chicago, Musical Master, Purple Moon, Sron Na Caise, Take Me, Tommy Go Maith, Western Bandit, Wild Sapphire, Zammawar, An Cailleach, Catherine Magennis, Massarat, Tears I Nevercried |
| 19:00 Wolverhampton | Free Tips On attheraces.com Handicap | Flat | 1902 yards | Standard | Renesmee, Camino Del Ray, Youarenotforgiven, Pearly Squirrel |
| 19:15 Gowran Park | Racing Again April 22nd Handicap (0-60) | Flat | 2110 yards | Soft | Deuteronomy, Magna Gee Gee, Skib Gold, Broadchurch, I Do Believe, Ethelwulf, Khormor Syd, Sarangpur, Starting Monday, I've Been Dreaming, Patrick Street, Fantasy Fara, Masego, Prom Queen |
| 19:30 Wolverhampton | Free Bets On attheraces.com Handicap | Flat | 1340 yards | Standard | Artagnan, Dyrholaey, Tiger Crusade, Gold Star Hero, City Cyclone, Queue Dos |
| 19:45 Gowran Park | Gowranpark.ie Handicap | Flat | 2640 yards | Soft | Holy See, Star Harbour, Granite Bay, Robbies Rock, Denim And Diamonds, Zoffman, Whimsy, Rock Of Ireland, Catch Fire |
| 20:00 Wolverhampton | Free Race Replays On attheraces.com Handicap | Flat | 1576 yards | Standard | On The Inlet, Hello Humphrey, Lifeguard, Sup Of Red, Clear Above, Apex Star |
| 20:30 Wolverhampton | Follow AtTheRaces On X Fillies' Handicap | Flat | 2084 yards | Standard | Della Pace, Naana's Crystal, Siam Ruby, Fille Imbassee |