What horse racing was on 5 May 2005?

32 races across 5 meetings were run on 5 May 2005: Chepstow (6 races), Chester (6 races), Folkestone (7 races), Tipperary (7 races) and Wetherby (6 races). That is Chepstow, Chester, Folkestone and Wetherby in Great Britain; Tipperary 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 5 May 2005?

Chepstow: Good To Soft (Turf); Chester: Good To Soft (Turf); Folkestone: Soft (Turf); Tipperary: Soft (Turf); Wetherby: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 5 May 2005?

Outright favourites won 13 of 31 on 5 May 2005 (41.9%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £37.92 — a profit of £6.92. 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 Danifah (IRE) at 20/1 in the 8:15 Handicap at Chepstow (one of 3 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 5 May 2005?

The feature race was the 1:30 Huxley Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Chester, won by Maraahel (IRE) (10/3F).

What time was the first race on 5 May 2005?

The first race was the 1:30 Huxley Stakes at Chester; the last was the 8:30 Handicap Hurdle at Wetherby.

Racing Results

Thursday 5 May 2005

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32 races were run across 5 meetings on 5 May 2005: Chepstow, Chester, Folkestone, Tipperary and Wetherby.

Chepstow Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

5:35 Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 16y · 8 ran
1. 14. Ocean Pride (IRE)13/8 favWon by a short head · J: Pat Dobbs · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 25. Tous Les Deux (GB)9/4
3. 33. Montzando (GB)6/1
6:10 Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 23y · 8 ran
1. 110. Go Green (GB)11/4 favWon by half a length · J: Jamie Spencer · T: David Evans
2. 24. One Upmanship (GB)9/2
3. 33. Keltic Rainbow (IRE)11/2
6:40 Walter Hunter Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 16y · 19 ran
1. 11. Zafarshah (IRE)4/1 favWon by a length · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Ronald Harris
2. 29. My Michelle (GB)50/1
3. 315. Indian Edge (GB)9/2
7:10 Faucets & Peglar Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 14y · 11 ran
1. 15. The Fun Merchant (GB)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: T Quinn · T: Jeff Pearce
2. 27. Smoothly Does It (GB)11/4 fav
3. 33. Leaping Brave (IRE)13/2
7:40 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 14y · 8 ran
1. 12. Profit's Reality (IRE)7/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: P A Blockley
2. 25. Breathing Fire (GB)11/1
3. 33. Goodwood Spirit (GB)14/1
4. 51. The Composer (GB)5/2 fav
8:15 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 16y · 15 ran
1. 15. Danifah (IRE)20/1Won by a short head · J: Jamie Jones · T: David Evans
2. 212. Colourful Era (GB)16/1
3. 313. I Wish (GB)25/1
4. 56. High Ridge (GB)7/2 fav

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Chester Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

1:30 Huxley Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f 75y · 10 ran
1. 12. Maraahel (IRE)10/3 favWon by a length · J: Richard Hills · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 21. Solskjaer (IRE)11/2
3. 34. Counsel's Opinion (IRE)8/1
2:00 Stanleybet Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f 122y · 11 ran
1. 17. Notability (IRE)2/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 24. Mostashaar (FR)3/1
3. 36. Looks Could Kill (USA)10/1
2:30 Chester Vase (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f 66y · 8 ran
1. 14. Hattan (IRE)11/2Won by half a length · J: Seb Sanders · T: Clive Brittain
2. 21. Almighty (USA)10/3 fav
3. 32. First Row (IRE)10/1
3:00 Bank Of Scotland Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f 16y · 10 ran
1. 18. Westbrook Blue (GB)15/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Colin Haddon · T: Bill Turner
2. 25. Bold Marc (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Bond City (IRE)4/1
4. 41. Beckermet (IRE)5/2 fav
3:35 Boodles Diamond Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 75y · 6 ran
1. 14. Mountain High (IRE)4/9 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Kieren Fallon · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 23. High Arctic (GB)20/1
3. 31. Almansoor (IRE)7/1
4:10 Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f 18y · 14 ran
1. 16. Briannsta (IRE)16/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Sam Hitchcott · T: Mick Channon
2. 216. Peters Delite (GB)16/1
3. 310. Sentiero Rosso (USA)11/2
4. 62. Throw The Dice (GB)9/2 fav

Chester racecourse statistics →

Folkestone Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

1:50 Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 13. Takoda (IRE)2/5 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Steve Carson · T: R F Johnson Houghton
2. 21. Danish Express (IRE)14/1
3. 32. Bertie Southstreet (GB)10/1
2:20 Totallywild.net Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 18. Sweet Namibia (IRE)3/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: J W Hills
2. 23. Mostanad (GB)14/1
3. 31. Chinalea (IRE)2/1 fav
2:50 Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 11. Bird Over (GB)5/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Nelson De Souza · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 25. Tipsy Lillie (GB)16/1
3. 38. Cayenne (GER)9/1
3:20 United Hunts Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 14. Sand Iron (IRE)11/1Won by a neck · J: Darryll Holland · T: Shaun Keightley
2. 23. Overjoy Way (GB)13/2
3. 31. Canadian Danehill (IRE)4/1 fav
3:55 Discovery 3 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 12. Mandarin Spirit (IRE)7/2 favWon by half a length · J: Oscar Urbina · T: G C H Chung
2. 23. My Only Sunshine (GB)7/1
3. 38. Siraj (GB)8/1
4:30 Tid & Sid Williams Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 149y · 13 ran
1. 11. Magic Sting (GB)6/1Won by a head · J: Hayley Turner · T: Michael Bell
2. 22. Bobby Charles (GB)3/1 fav
3. 311. Blue Torpedo (USA)7/2
5:00 Median Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 149y · 14 ran
1. 113. Penny Wedding (IRE)20/1Won by a short head · J: Chris Catlin · T: James Fanshawe
2. 212. Miss The Boat (GB)3/1
3. 314. This Is My Song (GB)5/2 fav

Folkestone racecourse statistics →

Tipperary Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

5:25 Election Maiden Flat · 5f · 9 ran
1. 17. Platinum Blonde (GB)2/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Fran Berry · T: Charles O'Brien
2. 22. Indian Lightning (IRE)14/1
3. 39. Scalded Cat (IRE)20/1
4. 44. Bye Bye Ben (IRE)7/4 fav
5:55 Oola Handicap (0-70) Flat · 5f · 17 ran
1. 16. Sister Sox (IRE)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Christopher Geoghegan · T: M Halford
2. 211. Fair Replacement (IRE)14/1
3. 32. Baggio (IRE)3/1 fav
6:25 Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C&G) Maiden Flat · 7f 100y · 10 ran
1. 16. Look No Further (IRE)20/1Won by a neck · J: Danny Grant · T: John Joseph Murphy
2. 21. Absolute Image (IRE)7/4 jt-fav
3. 33. Dooneen (IRE)20/1
6:55 P2p.ie Mares Point-to-Point INH Flat Race Flat · 2m 2f · 20 ran
1. 115. Christdalo (IRE)4/6 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Mr J J Codd · T: John Brassil
2. 216. Coolafancy (IRE)8/1
3. 321. Bitofpresent (IRE)20/1
7:25 Enjoy Tipperary As A Member Handicap (40-70) Flat · 7f 100y · 14 ran
1. 110. Mountain Melody (IRE)14/1Won by a short head · J: Pat Smullen · T: Patrick Carey
2. 27. La Commara (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Syukhtun (IRE)20/1
4. 105. Decarl (IRE)9/4 fav
7:55 Tipperary Supporters Club Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 12. Hurricane Alley (IRE)9/4Won by 13 lengths · J: Ms N Carberry · T: G M Lyons
2. 210. Twofan (USA)20/1
3. 33. Levitator (GB)6/4 fav
8:25 Junction Handicap Hurdle (0-102) Hurdle · 2m · 17 ran
1. 18. South West Nine (IRE)9/2Won by a length · J: Barry Geraghty · T: H Rogers
2. 220. Precious Memories (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Daisy Gold (IRE)4/1
4. PU5. Kilfinny Cross (IRE) · pulled up7/2 fav

Tipperary racecourse statistics →

Wetherby Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/2

5:50 Conditionals' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 20 ran
1. 11. Mr Mischief (GB)7/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Paddy Merrigan · T: P C Haslam
2. 27. Magico (NZ)2/1 fav
3. 313. Sterling Guarantee (USA)50/1
6:25 Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 5 ran
1. 16. Ashnaya (FR)9/2Won by 17 lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: George Moore
2. 21. Encore Cadoudal (FR)9/4
3. 34. Silvergino (IRE)2/1 fav
6:55 Jewson Novices' Hurdle (Qual) Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 10 ran
1. 16. Ponderon (GB)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Marcus Foley · T: Renee Robeson
2. 21. Enhancer (GB)6/1
3. 38. Ungaro (FR)9/1
4. F2. Mister Mustard (IRE) · fell11/10 fav
7:25 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 17. Feel The Pride (IRE)5/6 favWon by 3 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 29. Galway Breeze (IRE)50/1
3. 35. The Nomad (GB)20/1
7:55 Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 7f 110y · 7 ran
1. 12. The Butterwick Kid (GB)11/4 favWon by a length · J: Mr R T A Tate · T: Tom Tate
2. 28. Imps Way (GB)3/1
3. 34. Sams Way (GB)10/1
8:30 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 16. Mr Bigglesworth (NZ)11/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Henry Oliver · T: Richard Guest
2. 211. Lawgiver (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Beseiged (USA)8/1

Wetherby racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 32 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 favourites13 of 31 won41.9% · 31 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 £6.92Staked £31.00, returned £37.92 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerDanifah (IRE) 20/1The 8:15 Handicap at Chepstow · one of 3 winners at that price
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chepstow	3	6	6	—
Chester	3	6	6	—
Folkestone	3	7	7	—
Tipperary	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Wetherby	3	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 5 May 2005?: 32 races across 5 meetings were run on 5 May 2005: Chepstow (6 races), Chester (6 races), Folkestone (7 races), Tipperary (7 races) and Wetherby (6 races). That is Chepstow, Chester, Folkestone and Wetherby in Great Britain; Tipperary 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 5 May 2005?: Chepstow: Good To Soft (Turf); Chester: Good To Soft (Turf); Folkestone: Soft (Turf); Tipperary: Soft (Turf); Wetherby: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 5 May 2005?: Outright favourites won 13 of 31 on 5 May 2005 (41.9%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £37.92 — a profit of £6.92. 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 Danifah (IRE) at 20/1 in the 8:15 Handicap at Chepstow (one of 3 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 5 May 2005?: The feature race was the 1:30 Huxley Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Chester, won by Maraahel (IRE) (10/3F).
What time was the first race on 5 May 2005?: The first race was the 1:30 Huxley Stakes at Chester; the last was the 8:30 Handicap Hurdle at Wetherby.