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UK horse racing results: Saturday 18 April 2026

38 races were run across 5 UK meetings on Saturday 18 April 2026: Nottingham, Thirsk, Bangor-on-Dee, Newbury, Ayr. Six of the 38 favourites won. The biggest-priced winner was Eldeyaar at 33/1. Theo Gillard was the leading jockey with three winners.

Meetings538 races
Favourites won6 of 3816% strike rate
Biggest winner33/1Eldeyaar
Top jockey3Theo Gillard

Nottingham results8 races · Good

  1. 4:05 Botagoz silks Botagoz (IRE)British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) 3/1
  2. 4:37 Bintaryana silks Bintaryana (GB)Racing TV Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) 7/2
  3. 5:12 Staniel Cay silks Staniel Cay (IRE)Burger King Flamin Champion Handicap 6/1
  4. 5:45 Miss Brazen silks Miss Brazen (GB)Burger King Winning Whopper Apprentice Handicap 5/1
  5. 6:15 Highland Olly silks Highland Olly (GB)Trot To Burger King Lady Bay Handicap 10/1
  6. 6:45 Caph Star silks Caph Star (GB)9 Racedays At Nottingham Racecourse Handicap 13/2
  7. 7:15 Evelyn's Phoenix silks Evelyn's Phoenix (FR)Ladies Day 9th May Handicap (Div 1) 13/2
  8. 7:45 Desiderata silks Desiderata (IRE)Ladies Day 9th May Handicap (Div 2) 9/2
Favourites were beaten in all eight races.Nottingham results →

Thirsk results8 races · Good

  1. 1:37 Niewiadoma silks Niewiadoma (IRE)British EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) 6/1
  2. 2:12 Inishbeg silks Inishbeg (IRE)Thomas Lord Dine & View Restaurant Great Value Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) 4/1
  3. 2:47 Yes I'm Mali silks Yes I'm Mali (GB)Nick Simpson Cannot Be 60 Handicap 13/2
  4. 3:23 Murashah silks Murashah (IRE)Join Racing TV Today Handicap (Div 1) 9/4FAV
  5. 3:58 Kosometsuke silks Kosometsuke (GB)Join Racing TV Today Handicap (Div 2) 9/1
  6. 4:32 Minhad silks Minhad (GB)Happy 21st Birthday Lily Watkinson Handicap (GBBPlus Race) 14/1
  7. 5:07 Simplify silks Simplify (IRE)Stirrup Bar For Deli-Style Dining Packages Handicap 11/4FAV
  8. 5:40 Eldeyaar silks Eldeyaar (IRE)Hunt Cup Next Meeting Saturday 2nd May Handicap 33/1
Two of the eight favourites won.Thirsk results →

Bangor-on-Dee results8 races · Good

  1. 1:17 Alsakib silks Alsakib (GB)Broxton Gates Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) 11/4
  2. 1:52 Huckleberry Sting silks Huckleberry Sting (GB)Gieves & Hawkes Novices' Handicap Chase 12/1
  3. 2:27 Reckless Spending silks Reckless Spending (IRE)Bangor-On-Dee Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) 10/11FAV
  4. 3:02 They Want Me silks They Want Me (IRE)Keegans Independent Drinks Suppliers Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) 11/4
  5. 3:40 Las Canals silks Las Canals (FR)Keegans Independent Drinks Suppliers Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) 5/1
  6. 4:10 My Noble Lord silks My Noble Lord (USA)Broxton Gates Handicap Chase (GBB Race) 11/2
  7. 4:42 Speed Davis silks Speed Davis (FR)Overton Handicap Hurdle 9/1
  8. 5:17 Littlebobbydazzler silks Littlebobbydazzler (GB)Family Funday On 16th May 'Junior' NH Flat Race (GBB Race) 15/2
One of the eight favourites won.Bangor-on-Dee results →

Newbury results7 races · Good

  1. 1:25 Sukanya silks Sukanya (GB)Dubai Duty Free Stakes (Registered As The Fred Darling Stakes) (Fillies' Group 3) 16/1
  2. 2:00 Alparslan silks Alparslan (IRE)Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes (Group 3) 9/1
  3. 2:35 Convergent silks Convergent (IRE)Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes (Registered As The John Porter Stakes) (Group 3) 4/1
  4. 3:10 Linwood silks Linwood (IRE)Win Unique Experiences At OLBG Prizes Spring Cup Handicap (Str) 10/1
  5. 3:45 Exclusive Code silks Exclusive Code (IRE)Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 'Confined' Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Str) 5/1
  6. 4:20 Water To Wine silks Water To Wine (FR)Too Darn Hot Darley 'Confined' EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) EvensFAV
  7. 4:55 Rathgar silks Rathgar (GB)Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Handicap (GBBPlus Race) 12/1
One of the seven favourites won.Newbury results →

Ayr results7 races · Heavy

  1. 1:10 Moudan silks Moudan (IRE)Scotty Brand Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) 4/1
  2. 1:45 Pounding Poet silks Pounding Poet (IRE)CPMS Novices' Champion Handicap Chase (GBB Race) 18/1
  3. 2:20 Dedicated Hero silks Dedicated Hero (IRE)Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle (Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) 12/1
  4. 2:55 Game Colours silks Game Colours (IRE)Jordan Electrics Ltd Seafield Trophy Mares' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) 10/1
  5. 3:35 Kap Vert silks Kap Vert (FR)Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) 20/1
  6. 4:15 Apache Tribe silks Apache Tribe (IRE)Stagecoach Your Designated Driver Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) 5/6FAV
  7. 4:48 Skerry Hill silks Skerry Hill (IRE)Golf Inn Prestwick Luxury Accommodation Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) 7/4FAV
Two of the seven favourites won.Ayr results →

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