Aintree results, 9 April 2026

Results at Aintree on 9 April 2026: 7 races, going Good To Soft, favourites won 3 of 7.

Updated 2026-04-09

Quick answers

Who won at Aintree on 9 April 2026? The winners at Aintree on 9 April 2026 were: 1.45 Mange Tout (FR) (5/1), 2.20 Koktail Divin (FR) (3/1), 2.55 Jango Baie (FR) (EvensF), 3.30 Barton Snow (IRE) (7/4F), 4.05 Brighterdaysahead (FR) (13/8F), 4.40 Ryan's Rocket (IRE) (14/1), 5.15 Nan's Choice (IRE) (9/2).
How many favourites won at Aintree on 9 April 2026? 3 of 7 favourites won at Aintree on 9 April 2026 (43%).
Who was the top jockey at Aintree on 9 April 2026? Jack Kennedy rode 2 winners, more than any other jockey at the meeting.
Who was the top trainer at Aintree on 9 April 2026? Gordon Elliott trained 2 winners, more than any other trainer at the meeting.
What was the biggest-priced winner at Aintree on 9 April 2026? Ryan's Rocket (IRE) won the 4.40 at 14/1, the longest price of the day at Aintree.
What was the going at Aintree on 9 April 2026? The going at Aintree on 9 April 2026 was Good To Soft.

7Races

Good To SoftGoing

3 won from 7Favourites

Jack Kennedy (2 wins)Top jockey

Gordon Elliott (2 wins)Top trainer

Ryan's Rocket (IRE) (14/1)Biggest-priced winner

Time	Race	Grade	Class	Dist	Ran	Winner	SP	Trainer	Jockey	Favourite	Fav result	Prize to winner
1.45	Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle	Grade 1	Class 1	2m1f	10	Mange Tout (FR)	5/1	Gordon Elliott	Jack Kennedy	Selma De Vary (FR) (9/4F)	2nd	£61,897
2.20	William Hill Manifesto Novices' Chase	Grade 1	Class 1	2m4f	5	Koktail Divin (FR)	3/1	Henry de Bromhead	Darragh O'Keeffe	Lulamba (FR) (1/2F)	Unplaced	£70,708
2.55	Racing Welfare Bowl Chase	Grade 1	Class 1	3m1f	5	Jango Baie (FR)	EvensF	Nicky Henderson	Nico de Boinville	Jango Baie (FR) (EvensF)	Won	£146,925
3.30	Randox Foxhunters' Open Hunters' Chase	-	Class 2	2m5f	24	Barton Snow (IRE)	7/4F	J J O'Shea	Mr Henry Crow	Barton Snow (IRE) (7/4F)	Won	£24,155
4.05	William Hill Aintree Hurdle	Grade 1	Class 1	2m4f	6	Brighterdaysahead (FR)	13/8F	Gordon Elliott	Jack Kennedy	Brighterdaysahead (FR) (13/8F)	Won	£140,325
4.40	Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase	-	Class 1	2m	15	Ryan's Rocket (IRE)	14/1	Fergal O'Brien	Jonathan Burke	Sans Bruit (FR) (11/4F)	3rd	£56,270
5.15	Goffs Nickel Coin Mares' Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race	Grade 2	Class 1	2m1f	20	Nan's Choice (IRE)	9/2	Dan Skelton	Harry Skelton	Princess Day (IRE) (2/1F)	11th	£28,135

Favourites won 3 of 7 races. Joint favourites count as one favourite per race (the better-placed is shown).

Jockey	Wins	2nd/3rd	Rides
Jack Kennedy	2	0	2
Harry Skelton	1	2	4
Mr Henry Crow	1	0	1
Jonathan Burke	1	0	2
Nico de Boinville	1	0	2
Darragh O'Keeffe	1	0	3

Trainer	Wins	2nd/3rd	Runners	Prize money
Gordon Elliott	2	0	2	£202,222
Dan Skelton	1	2	8	£148,311
Nicky Henderson	1	0	2	£146,925
Henry de Bromhead	1	0	4	£78,668
Fergal O'Brien	1	0	2	£56,270
J J O'Shea	1	0	3	£24,535

Prize money is total prize money won at the meeting, in sterling.

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