What horse racing was on 17 May 2005?

36 races across 6 meetings were run on 17 May 2005: Auteuil (FR) (5 races), Beverley (6 races), Leicester (6 races), Lingfield (AW) (6 races), Redcar (7 races) and Towcester (6 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Beverley, Leicester, Lingfield (AW), Redcar and Towcester in Great Britain. 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 17 May 2005?

Auteuil (FR): Holding (Turf); Beverley: Firm (Turf); Leicester: Good To Firm (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Redcar: Good To Firm (Turf); Towcester: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 17 May 2005?

Outright favourites won 10 of 31 on 17 May 2005 (32.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £28.63 — a loss of £2.37. 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 My Lady Valentine (GB) at 12/1 in the 2:20 Racing Again Next Monday Selling Stakes at Beverley (one of 2 winners at that price).

What time was the first race on 17 May 2005?

The first race was the 1:50 Prix Pamphilos at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 8:45 Ladbrokes.com Caribbean Evening Handicap at Leicester.

Racing Results

Tuesday 17 May 2005

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36 races were run across 6 meetings on 17 May 2005: Auteuil (FR), Beverley, Leicester, Lingfield (AW), Redcar and Towcester.

Auteuil (FR) Holding · Turf · 5 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 1 · Biggest winner 3/5F

1:50 Prix Pamphilos (Claiming Chase) Chase · 2m5½f · 3 ran
1. 19. Marchand De Reve (FR)Won by half a length · J: Gaylord Beaunez · T: P Briard
2. 21. Frere Lumiere (FR)
3. 36. Illico De Kerser (FR)
2:20 Prix Beaumanoir (Hurdle) - Div 1 Hurdle · 2m1½f · 3 ran
1. 13. Zaiyad (IRE)Won by 5 lengths · J: Christophe Pieux · T: A Chaille-Chaille
2. 24. Neo Barres (FR)
3. 36. Crinoble (FR)
3:20 Prix Samour (Chase) Chase · 2m 2f · 3 ran
1. 114. Symphonique (FR)3/5 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: F Lagarde · T: Francois Nicolle
2. 29. Turthen (FR)19/4
3. 311. Nomad (FR)
3:50 Prix Pretentaine (Claiming Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 3 ran
1. 112. Sworovski (IRE)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Sebastien Fleurie · T: T Trapenard
2. 24. Ibardine (FR)
3. 32. Kampala (FR)
4:20 Prix de Penthievre (Chase) Chase · 2m2½f · 3 ran
1. 13. Etoile D'Ainay (FR)Won by 15 lengths · J: Jacques Ricou · T: G Macaire
2. 26. Janidale (FR)
3. 39. Business Angel (FR)

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Beverley Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:20 Racing Again Next Monday Selling Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 18. My Lady Valentine (GB)12/1Won by half a length · J: Robert Winston · T: Peter Winkworth
2. 27. Beautiful South (GB)33/1
3. 35. Twilight Avenger (IRE)15/2
4. 49. Silver Rocket (GB)15/8 fav
2:50 Jockeys Loft For Great Food Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 100y · 8 ran
1. 13. Curtain Bluff (GB)5/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Tony Culhane · T: Mick Channon
2. 22. Bachelor Affair (GB)6/1
3. 36. Sonic Anthem (USA)33/1
3:20 Racing UK On Channel 432 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 100y · 8 ran
1. 11. Wing Commander (GB)8/1Won by half a length · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 24. Granston (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 35. Riley Boys (IRE)4/1
3:50 Rapid Lad Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 207y · 18 ran
1. 18. Carpet Ride (GB)13/2Won by a neck · J: Philip Robinson · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 218. Forest Viking (IRE)20/1
3. 316. Gurrun (GB)9/2 fav
4:20 Westwood Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 207y · 9 ran
1. 17. Karliyna (IRE)8/15 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 210. Primrose Lane (JPN)5/1
3. 33. Cheerleader (GB)6/1
4:50 Blue Diamond Night On 16 June Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 16y · 12 ran
1. 15. Golden Gate (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Richard Mullen · T: Michael Bell
2. 23. Summer Charm (GB)11/10 fav
3. 310. Legally Fast (USA)12/1

Beverley racecourse statistics →

Leicester Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 8/1

6:15 Ladbrokes.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 9y · 13 ran
1. 16. Bolton Hall (IRE)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 23. King of Love (GB)9/1
3. 34. Tom Forest (GB)2/1 fav
6:45 BBC Radio Leicester Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f 2y · 11 ran
1. 111. Scooby Dude (IRE)4/1Won by a neck · J: J F Egan · T: Ms Deborah J Evans
2. 27. Mr Sandicliffe (GB)5/1
3. 34. John Claude (IRE)15/8 fav
7:15 Ladbrokes.com Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 9y · 18 ran
1. 19. Magic Amour (GB)6/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Ian Williams
2. 210. Motu (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 34. The Gaikwar (IRE)6/1
7:45 Ladbrokescasino.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 218y · 12 ran
1. 19. Boppys Princess (GB)8/1Won by a neck · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 22. Harcourt (USA)7/2
3. 35. Arabie (GB)12/1
4. 64. Wellington Hall (GER)5/2 fav
8:15 Ladbrokes.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 218y · 17 ran
1. 110. Takhleed (USA)9/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Richard Hills · T: Marcus Tregoning
2. 22. Anchor Date (GB)7/2
3. 37. John Robie (USA)3/1
8:45 Ladbrokes.com Caribbean Evening Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 183y · 12 ran
1. 11. Lucky Leo (GB)5/2 favWon by a neck · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Ian Williams
2. 22. Stolen Hours (USA)10/1
3. 311. Field Spark (GB)9/2

Leicester racecourse statistics →

Lingfield (AW) Standard · AW · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:30 Retail TRust Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 12. Coronado Forest (USA)15/2Won by half a length · J: Ian Mongan · T: Mark Hoad
2. 213. Youngs Forth (GB)33/1
3. 312. Wodhill Be (GB)11/1
4. 91. Baytown Flyer (GB)11/4 fav
3:00 retailtrust.org.uk Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 12. Frank's Quest (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: Colin Haddon · T: Andrew Haynes
2. 211. Tintac (GB)16/1
3. 39. Savernake Brave (IRE)9/1
4. 54. Sewmore Character (GB)11/4 fav
3:30 williamhillpoker.com Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m 5f · 13 ran
1. 112. Go Free (GB)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Eddery · T: Chris Down
2. 26. Frontlinefinancier (GB)5/1
3. 310. Makarim (IRE)33/1
4. 814. Ulshaw (GB)10/3 fav
4:00 Retail Trust Helpline On 0845 7660113 Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 16. Silver Island (GB)6/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Chris Catlin · T: Robert Cowell
2. 25. Jasmine Pearl (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 38. Tomthevic (GB)7/2
4:30 Retail Trust Financial Support Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 15. Halcyon Magic (GB)7/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Adam Kirby · T: Michael Wigham
2. 210. Nina Fontenail (FR)6/1
3. 37. Lady Taverner (GB)8/1
5:00 Retail Trust Welfare Services Apprentice Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 13. Blessed Place (GB)5/2 favWon by half a length · J: R F Keogh · T: Dominic Ffrench Davis
2. 22. Avit (IRE)5/1
3. 37. Tosco (GER)7/2

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Redcar Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:10 E.B.F. Median Auction Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 13. Dixie Belle (GB)5/4 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Tom Queally · T: Michael Quinlan
2. 25. Making Music (GB)10/1
3. 31. Casablanca Minx (IRE)20/1
2:40 Captain James Cook Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 16 ran
1. 18. Lucayan Dancer (GB)10/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Adrian Nicholls · T: David Nicholls
2. 22. Intricate Web (IRE)9/2 fav
3. 310. Blaeberry (GB)12/1
3:10 Endeavour Rating Related Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 115. Sharaby (IRE)7/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Kerrin McEvoy · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 21. Dark Champion (GB)14/1
3. 312. Dispol Isle (IRE)4/1
3:40 Carlsberg Straight-mile Championship Handicap (Qualifier) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 16. Stoic Leader (IRE)10/1Won by a neck · J: Luke Fletcher · T: Roger Fisher
2. 24. Little Jimbob (GB)7/1
3. 38. Takes Tutu (USA)16/1
4. 102. Mystic Man (FR)7/2 fav
4:10 Adventure Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f · 9 ran
1. 19. Cordage (IRE)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mark Lawson · T: J Parkes
2. 21. Scotty's Future (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 35. Donna's Double (GB)7/1
4:40 Discovery Classified Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 110. In The Pink (IRE)10/3 jt-favWon by half a length · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Buckley
2. 23. Kaymich Perfecto (GB)50/1
3. 32. Freak Occurence (IRE)10/3 jt-fav
5:10 Resolution Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 20 ran
1. 11. Louisiade (IRE)9/2Won by a length · J: Neil Callan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 219. Quantica (IRE)20/1
3. 315. Flying Edge (IRE)12/1
4. 1016. Telepathic (IRE)4/1 fav

Redcar racecourse statistics →

Towcester Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

6:00 Wayside Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 9 ran
1. 13. My Pal Val (IRE)10/3Won by 6 lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Henrietta Knight
2. 29. Classical Love (GB)16/1
3. 35. Sound Skin (IRE)7/1
4. F4. Redspin (IRE) · fell11/4 fav
6:30 Jenkinsons Caterers Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 12. The Staggery Boy (IRE)11/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: Mark Hoad
2. 23. Nephite (NZ)16/1
3. 34. Newick Park (GB)14/1
4. 45. Terrible Tenant (GB)7/4 fav
7:00 Severn Valley Catering Novices' Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 16. Sarena Special (GB)2/1Won by half a length · J: Richard Johnson · T: Jimmy Frost
2. 21. Adjawar (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 34. Luristan (IRE)40/1
7:30 Get A Free 50 With Gg-casino.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 10 ran
1. 15. Earlsfield Raider (GB)5/2 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 29. Pardon What (GB)16/1
3. 36. Celtic Blaze (IRE)20/1
8:00 Christie And Co. Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 12 ran
1. 18. Petolinski (GB)7/1Won by a head · J: Tom Messenger · T: C L Popham
2. 22. Sir Cumference (GB)9/4 fav
3. 35. Chancers Dante (IRE)25/1
8:30 Gg.com Conditional Jockeys' Mares' Only Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 111. Macreater (GB)10/1Won by a length · J: S P Walsh · T: Kevin Morgan
2. 212. Marathea (FR)7/2 fav
3. 36. Red Dahlia (GB)5/1

Towcester racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 36 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 favourites10 of 31 won32.3% · 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 loss of £2.37Staked £31.00, returned £28.63 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMy Lady Valentine (GB) 12/1The 2:20 Racing Again Next Monday Selling Stakes at Beverley · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites1 of 2 won50.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Auteuil (FR)	1	1	5	—
Beverley	2	6	6	—
Leicester	2	6	6	—
Lingfield (AW)	2	6	6	—
Redcar	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Towcester	1	6	6	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 4 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 4 winners have no stored starting price and cannot be ranked by price. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 17 May 2005?: 36 races across 6 meetings were run on 17 May 2005: Auteuil (FR) (5 races), Beverley (6 races), Leicester (6 races), Lingfield (AW) (6 races), Redcar (7 races) and Towcester (6 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Beverley, Leicester, Lingfield (AW), Redcar and Towcester in Great Britain. 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 17 May 2005?: Auteuil (FR): Holding (Turf); Beverley: Firm (Turf); Leicester: Good To Firm (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Redcar: Good To Firm (Turf); Towcester: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 17 May 2005?: Outright favourites won 10 of 31 on 17 May 2005 (32.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £28.63 — a loss of £2.37. 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 My Lady Valentine (GB) at 12/1 in the 2:20 Racing Again Next Monday Selling Stakes at Beverley (one of 2 winners at that price).
What time was the first race on 17 May 2005?: The first race was the 1:50 Prix Pamphilos at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 8:45 Ladbrokes.com Caribbean Evening Handicap at Leicester.