What horse racing was on 21 May 2005?

52 races across 9 meetings were run on 21 May 2005: Carlisle (6 races), Catterick (6 races), Curragh (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Lingfield (3 races), Lingfield (AW) (3 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (6 races), Newmarket (7 races) and Stratford (7 races). That is Carlisle, Catterick, Haydock, Lingfield, Lingfield (AW), Newmarket and Stratford in Great Britain; Curragh in Ireland; Maisons-Laffitte (FR) in France. 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 21 May 2005?

Carlisle: Firm (Turf); Catterick: Firm (Turf); Curragh: Good (Turf); Haydock: Good (Turf); Lingfield: Good (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good (Turf); Stratford: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 21 May 2005?

Outright favourites won 5 of 41 on 21 May 2005 (12.2%); joint favourites won 2 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £41.00 and returned £19.83 — a loss of £21.17. 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 Primo Way (GB) at 33/1 in the 4:10 Tandridge Handicap at Lingfield (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 21 May 2005?

The feature race was the 3:55 Boylesports Irish 2,000 Guineas (Group 1) (Group 1) at Curragh, won by Dubawi (IRE) (7/4J).

What time was the first race on 21 May 2005?

The first race was the 12:45 Prix des Petrons at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 8:50 Ggbet.com Novices' Handicap Hurdle at Stratford.

Racing Results

Saturday 21 May 2005

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52 races were run across 9 meetings on 21 May 2005: Carlisle, Catterick, Curragh, Haydock, Lingfield, Lingfield (AW), Maisons-Laffitte (FR), Newmarket and Stratford.

Carlisle Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 25/1

6:00 New Fixture Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 193y · 11 ran
1. 15. Always Baileys (IRE)3/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Kevin Darley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 27. Bond Angel Eyes (GB)14/1
3. 33. The History Man (IRE)5/2 fav
6:30 Come Racing Again On Monday Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f 192y · 9 ran
1. 18. Windhover (GB)9/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Kevin Darley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 27. Turks Wood (IRE)15/8
3. 311. Proud Scholar (USA)5/4 fav
7:00 Bell And Plate Day Is 22nd June Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 61y · 9 ran
1. 13. Son of Thunder (IRE)10/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Tom Eaves · T: Michael Dods
2. 29. Moonfleet (IRE)33/1
3. 35. Shankly Bond (IRE)11/2
4. 54. Beauty of Dreams (GB)15/8 fav
7:35 Ladies Night Is 1st August Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 14. Whinhill House (GB)4/1Won by half a length · J: Robert Winston · T: D W Barker
2. 212. True Magic (GB)25/1
3. 36. Celtic Thunder (GB)6/1
4. 72. Wanchai Lad (GB)11/4 fav
8:05 Kempton Park Classified Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 200y · 7 ran
1. 13. Growler (GB)25/1Won by a neck · J: Adrian Nicholls · T: David Nicholls
2. 21. Iskander (GB)2/1 jt-fav
3. 35. Saros (IRE)6/1
8:35 Music Night Is 2nd July Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f 206y · 6 ran
1. 14. Marias Magic (GB)3/1Won by a neck · J: Kevin Darley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 27. Sporting Gesture (GB)7/2
3. 36. Bramantino (IRE)11/4 fav

Carlisle racecourse statistics →

Catterick Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 15/2

2:10 Toteplacepot Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 212y · 7 ran
1. 12. Grenane (IRE)4/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Dean Corby · T: M J Wallace
2. 24. Oblo (IRE)9/1
3. 36. First Byte (GB)9/4 jt-fav
2:45 Totepool Awaybet Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 12. Fizzlephut (IRE)6/4 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Fergal Lynch · T: Tim Easterby
2. 21. Cayman King (GB)40/1
3. 33. Ne Oublie (GB)3/1
3:20 Totequadpot Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 16 ran
1. 13. Stoic Leader (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: David Nolan · T: Roger Fisher
2. 214. Tough Love (GB)17/2
3. 312. Sea Storm (IRE)25/1
4. 54. Selective (GB)9/2 fav
3:55 Totesport 0800 221 221 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5f 175y · 10 ran
1. 111. Prairie Sun (GER)10/3 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Saleem Golam · T: Ann Duffield
2. 28. Golden Measure (GB)9/2
3. 35. Hernando's Boy (GB)5/1
4:30 Totesport.com Median Auction Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 212y · 7 ran
1. 17. Rosapenna (IRE)6/4Won by 2½ lengths · J: Fergal Lynch · T: Chris Wall
2. 24. Colonial Girl (IRE)15/2
3. 31. Bahara (GB)5/4 fav
5:00 Toteexacta Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 17 ran
1. 14. Jubilee Street (IRE)15/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Saleem Golam · T: Ann Duffield
2. 25. Sarraaf (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 312. Joshua's Gold (IRE)15/2
4. 313. Kaymich Perfecto (GB)11/2

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Curragh Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:15 Boylesports Play The If In Life Handicap (50-80) Flat · 1m 4f · 23 ran
1. 121. Will He Rock (IRE)14/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Wayne Lordan · T: John A Quinn
2. 210. Cloneden (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 314. Noend (IRE)15/2
2:45 Isabel Morris Marble Hill Stakes (Listed) Flat · 5f · 9 ran
1. 19. Waterways (IRE)7/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: N G McCullagh · T: P J Prendergast
2. 22. Ba Foxtrot (GB)3/1 fav
3. 37. Sandie (IRE)6/1
3:20 Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes (Group 3) Flat · 6f · 11 ran
1. 18. Moon Unit (IRE)20/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: H Rogers
2. 26. Moss Vale (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 32. The Trader (IRE)7/1
3:55 Boylesports Irish 2,000 Guineas (Group 1) Flat · 1m · 8 ran
1. 15. Dubawi (IRE)7/4 jt-favWon by 2 lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 27. Oratorio (IRE)7/4 jt-fav
3. 34. Democratic Deficit (IRE)13/2
4:25 Boylesports.com Handicap Flat · 1m · 18 ran
1. 16. Rathgowney Lad (IRE)12/1Won by a short head · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: Patrick Martin
2. 213. Only Make Believe (GB)7/1
3. 35. Mullins Bay (GB)4/1 fav
4:55 Ridgewood Pearl Stakes (Fillies Group 2) Flat · 1m · 5 ran
1. 11. Airwave (GB)11/8 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Kieren Fallon · T: A P O'Brien
2. 23. Miss Trish (IRE)25/1
3. 32. Kinnaird (IRE)11/8 jt-fav
5:25 Boylesports Fon-a-bet Handicap (60-90) Flat · 1m 2f · 16 ran
1. 19. Mr Jack Daniells (IRE)11/2Won by a length · J: Fran Berry · T: Anthony Mullins
2. 216. Devious Diva (IRE)14/1
3. 315. Eagle Thyme (IRE)10/1
4. 47. Back To Paris (IRE)2/1 fav

Curragh racecourse statistics →

Haydock Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:50 Tomboy Cavanagh Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 30y · 14 ran
1. 12. Anduril (GB)7/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: Ian McInnes
2. 210. Foolish Groom (GB)9/1
3. 311. Adobe (GB)25/1
4. 41. Tregarron (GB)9/2 fav
2:20 Happy Anniversary Pauline Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 11. Corridor Creeper (FR)9/2Won by a head · J: Shane Kelly · T: Milton Bradley
2. 23. Fast Heart (GB)5/1
3. 36. Beckermet (IRE)12/1
4. 47. Magic Glade (GB)7/2 fav
2:55 Option Hygiene Sandy Lane Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 14. Camacho (GB)8/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Richard Hughes · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 27. Nufoos (GB)7/2
3. 36. Josh (GB)5/1
4. 52. Andronikos (GB)7/4 fav
3:30 Totesport Silver Bowl Heritage Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 30y · 16 ran
1. 111. Home Affairs (GB)7/2Won by a short head · J: Richard Hughes · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 29. Notability (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 314. Enforcer (GB)8/1
4:05 E.B.F. Joan Westbrook Pinnacle Stakes (Fillies' Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 3f 200y · 9 ran
1. 12. Autumn Wealth (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: Shane Kelly · T: Amanda Perrett
2. 29. Tartouche (GB)7/4 fav
3. 31. Astrocharm (IRE)10/1
4:40 E.B.F. Whitetobrown.com Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 14. Dhekraa (IRE)4/1Won by a head · J: Willie Supple · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 28. Lyndalee (IRE)7/2
3. 37. Korolieva (IRE)7/1
4. 52. Crimson (IRE)11/4 fav
5:10 George Duffield Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 14. Convince (USA)14/1Won by a neck · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Mark Buckley
2. 21. Wyatt Earp (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 32. Handsome Cross (IRE)3/1

Haydock racecourse statistics →

Lingfield Good · Turf · 3 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 3 · Biggest winner 33/1

4:10 Tandridge Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 17 ran
1. 13. Primo Way (GB)33/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Michael Tebbutt · T: B W Hills
2. 210. Law Breaker (IRE)14/1
3. 31. Stage Secret (IRE)3/1 fav
4:45 Buckhounds Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 3f 106y · 5 ran
1. 12. Persian Lightning (IRE)15/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Ian Mongan · T: John Dunlop
2. 25. Red Lancer (GB)16/1
3. 34. Razkalla (USA)1/2 fav
5:20 Moorcroft Racehorse Welfare Centre Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 14. Blue Torpedo (USA)7/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Pat Dobbs · T: Amanda Perrett
2. 29. Reaching Out (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Sand Fairy (IRE)2/1 fav

Lingfield racecourse statistics →

Lingfield (AW) Standard · AW · 3 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 3 · Biggest winner 33/1

2:30 Rod & Barbara Payne 50th Anniversary Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 13. Lightning Flash (GB)33/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: J D Smith · T: James Fanshawe
2. 214. Strawberry Leaf (GB)16/1
3. 312. Phantasmagoria (GB)50/1
4. 1111. Code Orange (GB)8/13 fav
3:00 At The Races Retraining Of Racehorses Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 11. Spring Goddess (IRE)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Darryll Holland · T: Alan Jarvis
2. 22. Zerlina (USA)5/1
3. 37. Laugh 'n Cry (GB)16/1
4. 68. Clinet (IRE)10/3 fav
3:35 Owners Support Retraining Of Racehorses Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 14. Odiham (GB)4/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Travis Block · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 21. Cold Turkey (GB)4/1
3. 33. Land 'n Stars (GB)7/2 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Maisons-Laffitte (FR) Good · Turf · 6 races · France

12:45 Prix des Petrons (Claimer) Flat · 5f · 3 ran
1. 17. Romantic Pearl (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: Yves de Nicolay
2. 24. Trombine (IRE)
3. 31. Cuban (FR)
1:15 Prix Pegase (Claimer) Flat · 5½f · 3 ran
1. 16. No Second Chance (FR)Won by a head · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: B De Watrigant
2. 27. Colour Of Destiny (FR)
3. 312. Sidonique (FR)
1:50 Prix de l'Association des Commercants de Maisons-Laffitte (Handicap) Flat · 1m 2f · 4 ran
1. 14. Sleepless Joy (USA)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: X Nakkachdji
2. 211. Jazz Sweep (USA)
3. 32. Jamais Trop Tard (FR)
2:20 Prix de la Ville du Mesnil le Roi (Claimer) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 11. Prince Solor (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: J-M Baudrelle
2. 211. Silver Magic (IRE)
3. 310. Perlialy (FR)
2:50 Prix de la Ville de Maisons-Laffitte (Claimer) (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m2½f · 4 ran
1. 15. Omble Chevalier (FR)Won by a length · J: E Legrix · T: J-C Rouget
2. 21. Joss The Boss (IRE)
3. 32. Alinchi (FR)
3:30 Prix des Loges (Claimer) (Fillies) Flat · 1m2½f · 3 ran
1. 11. Paprika Rouge (FR)Won by a short head · J: Ronan Thomas · T: J Bertran De Balanda
2. 28. Singapore Pearl (FR)
3. 32. Achwake (FR)

Maisons-Laffitte racecourse statistics →

Newmarket Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:05 Kiln Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 112. Missatacama (IRE)20/1Won by a head · J: Richard Mullen · T: D J Daly
2. 210. Humble Opinion (GB)11/1
3. 33. Great Plains (GB)3/1 jt-fav
2:35 Shadwell Estate Fairway Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f · 5 ran
1. 12. David Junior (USA)5/2Won by 8 lengths · J: Richard Hills · T: Brian Meehan
2. 21. Hallhoo (IRE)15/2
3. 33. Glen Ida (GB)3/1
4. 44. Linngari (IRE)2/1 fav
3:10 Cheveley Park Stud King Charles II Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 14. Council Member (USA)8/1Won by half a length · J: Kerrin McEvoy · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 25. Museeb (USA)2/1 fav
3. 33. Aragorn (IRE)9/4
3:45 Coral Sprint Heritage Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 15. Resplendent Glory (IRE)3/1 favWon by a neck · J: T Quinn · T: T G Mills
2. 23. Coleorton Dancer (GB)10/1
3. 310. Guildenstern (IRE)6/1
4:20 E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 15. Emirates Gold (IRE)9/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Kerrin McEvoy · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 24. Chronomatic (GB)10/1
3. 37. Mr Cellophane (GB)16/1
4. 41. Asset (IRE)6/4 fav
4:50 Persimmon Homes Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 11. Golden Feather (GB)8/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: John Gosden
2. 23. Master of The Race (GB)4/11 fav
3. 311. River Mist Image (USA)12/1
5:25 NGK Spark Plugs Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f · 6 ran
1. 111. Trance (IRE)5/1Won by 4 lengths · J: George Baker · T: David Barron
2. 29. Michabo (IRE)5/1
3. 35. King Eider (GB)11/4 fav

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

Stratford Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

5:45 Pertemps Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 15 ran
1. 110. Darrias (GER)9/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 217. Genuine Article (IRE)8/1
3. 314. Alrafid (IRE)16/1
4. 142. Zonergem (GB)4/1 fav
6:15 Jenkinsons Caterers Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 17 ran
1. 117. Ressource (FR)25/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Mr W Russell · T: Gary Moore
2. 24. Hattington (GB)8/1
3. 31. Mantras (FR)10/1
4. 107. Time Marches On (GB)7/2 fav
6:45 Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 1f 110y · 9 ran
1. 18. Ghadames (FR)8/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Henry Oliver · T: Richard Guest
2. 24. Old Marsh (IRE)4/1
3. 37. Odagh Odyssey (IRE)6/1
4. PU9. Made In France (FR) · pulled up11/4 fav
7:20 47th Running Of Intrum Justitia Cup Champion Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 4f · 14 ran
1. 120. Mrs Be (IRE)4/1 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Miss P Gundry · T: Grant Cann
2. 219. Yeoman Sailor (IRE)5/1
3. 314. No Retreat (NZ)5/1
7:50 George Jones Memorial Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 5f 110y · 7 ran
1. 16. Spring Margot (FR)3/1 favWon by 13 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 28. Tamango (FR)7/2
3. 35. Sky Warrior (FR)9/1
8:20 Stratford Millennium Rose Bowl Ladies' Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m · 9 ran
1. 14. Tales Of Bounty (IRE)9/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Rachael Green · T: R Barber
2. 28. Double Ange (FR)4/1
3. 314. Sing High (GB)50/1
4. F7. Derrintogher Yank (IRE) · fell7/2 fav
8:50 Ggbet.com Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 12. Front Rank (IRE)4/1Won by 12 lengths · J: John McNamara · T: Kim Bailey
2. 210. Virtus (GB)9/2
3. 314. Compton Star (GB)11/2
4. PU5. Lawaaheb (IRE) · pulled up3/1 fav

Stratford racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 52 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 favourites5 of 41 won12.2% · 41 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 £21.17Staked £41.00, returned £19.83 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerPrimo Way (GB) 33/1The 4:10 Tandridge Handicap at Lingfield · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites2 of 10 won20.0% · 5 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Carlisle	0	5	6	0 of 2 won
Catterick	2	5	6	0 of 2 won
Curragh	0	5	7	2 of 4 won
Haydock	0	7	7	—
Lingfield	0	3	3	—
Lingfield (AW)	0	3	3	—
Maisons-Laffitte (FR)	0	0	6	—
Newmarket	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Stratford	2	7	7	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 6 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 6 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 21 May 2005?: 52 races across 9 meetings were run on 21 May 2005: Carlisle (6 races), Catterick (6 races), Curragh (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Lingfield (3 races), Lingfield (AW) (3 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (6 races), Newmarket (7 races) and Stratford (7 races). That is Carlisle, Catterick, Haydock, Lingfield, Lingfield (AW), Newmarket and Stratford in Great Britain; Curragh in Ireland; Maisons-Laffitte (FR) in France. 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 21 May 2005?: Carlisle: Firm (Turf); Catterick: Firm (Turf); Curragh: Good (Turf); Haydock: Good (Turf); Lingfield: Good (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good (Turf); Stratford: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 21 May 2005?: Outright favourites won 5 of 41 on 21 May 2005 (12.2%); joint favourites won 2 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £41.00 and returned £19.83 — a loss of £21.17. 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 Primo Way (GB) at 33/1 in the 4:10 Tandridge Handicap at Lingfield (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 21 May 2005?: The feature race was the 3:55 Boylesports Irish 2,000 Guineas (Group 1) (Group 1) at Curragh, won by Dubawi (IRE) (7/4J).
What time was the first race on 21 May 2005?: The first race was the 12:45 Prix des Petrons at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 8:50 Ggbet.com Novices' Handicap Hurdle at Stratford.