The Wyfold Challenge Cup 2009: Thursday Heats 1
| Winner | Loser | Verdict | Barrier | Fawley | Finish | |
| Nottingham & Union RC | Henley RC | 1 length | 1.59 | 3.2 | 6.55 | |
| Lea RC 'A' | Molesey BC | 1¾ lengths | 2.01 | 3.24 | 7.14 | |
| Sydney RC, Australia | London RC 'C' | 5 lengths | 2.01 | 3.25 | 7.17 | |
| Wallingford RC | Thames Tradesmen's RC | 3 lengths | 2.0 | 3.23 | 7.08 | |
| *Loser led |