What horse racing was on 28 May 2005?

49 races across 10 meetings were run on 28 May 2005: Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR) (2 races), Cartmel (6 races), Doncaster (7 races), Goodwood (7 races), Hexham (6 races), Lingfield (3 races), Lingfield (AW) (3 races), Marseille Borely (FR) (1 race), Musselburgh (7 races) and Punchestown (7 races). That is Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR) and Marseille Borely (FR) in France; Cartmel, Doncaster, Goodwood, Hexham, Lingfield, Lingfield (AW) and Musselburgh in Great Britain; Punchestown 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 28 May 2005?

Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR): Good (Turf); Cartmel: Good (Turf); Doncaster: Good To Firm (Turf); Goodwood: Good (Turf); Hexham: Good To Firm (Turf); Lingfield: Good To Firm (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Marseille Borely (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Musselburgh: Good (Turf); Punchestown: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 28 May 2005?

Outright favourites won 12 of 39 on 28 May 2005 (30.8%); joint favourites won 5 of 21. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £35.46 — a loss of £3.54. 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 Bond Boy (GB) at 25/1 in the 3:15 VC Bet Scottish Sprint Cup Heritage Handicap at Musselburgh (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 28 May 2005?

The feature race was the 12:07 Derby du Midi () (Listed) at Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR), won by Grand Bahama (IRE) (9/10F).

What time was the first race on 28 May 2005?

The first race was the 12:07 Derby du Midi at Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR); the last was the 8:55 Blackhall (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race at Punchestown.

Racing Results

Saturday 28 May 2005

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49 races were run across 10 meetings on 28 May 2005: Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR), Cartmel, Doncaster, Goodwood, Hexham, Lingfield, Lingfield (AW), Marseille Borely (FR), Musselburgh and Punchestown.

Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR) Good · Turf · 2 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 2 · Biggest winner 9/10F

12:07 Derby du Midi () Flat · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 11. Grand Bahama (IRE)9/10 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A Fabre
2. 22. Tirwanako (FR)
3. 33. Poliroc (FR)
1:07 Grand Prix de Bordeaux () Flat · 1m1½f · 7 ran
1. 11. Advice (GB)Won by 2 lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A Fabre
2. 22. Marshall (FR)
3. 33. Jersey Bounce (IRE)
4. 55. Le Prince Charmant (FR)6/4 fav

Bordeaux Le Bouscat racecourse statistics →

Cartmel Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/1

5:45 Lancaster Bookmakers Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 7 ran
1. 18. Dream Castle (IRE)4/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Paddy Merrigan · T: Barry Potts
2. 26. Bargain Hunt (IRE)12/1
3. 37. Martin House (IRE)14/1
4. 52. Dargaville (NZ)3/1 fav
6:20 Sticky Toffee Pudding Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 13 ran
1. 19. Primitive Poppy (GB)11/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Peter Buchanan · T: Ann Hamilton
2. 28. Barton Sun (IRE)12/1
3. 33. My Lady Link (FR)3/1 fav
6:55 E S Hartley Intermediate Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 7 ran
1. 15. Billy Ballbreaker (IRE)6/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Joe Tizzard · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 21. Carriage Ride (IRE)9/1
3. 37. Lambrini Bianco (IRE)10/3 fav
7:30 Burlington Slate Grand Veterans National Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 6f · 10 ran
1. 18. Sir Frosty (GB)9/4 favWon by a length · J: Richard Johnson · T: John Ryall
2. 24. Wildfield Rufo (IRE)9/1
3. 37. Uncle Mick (IRE)11/2
8:05 Cube247.co.uk Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 7 ran
1. 16. Mikasa (IRE)13/2Won by half a length · J: Keith Mercer · T: Roger Fisher
2. 24. Parisienne Gale (IRE)14/1
3. 32. College City (IRE)11/8 fav
8:35 Cobham Murphy Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 7 ran
1. 13. Diamond Cutter (NZ)5/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Henry Oliver · T: Richard Guest
2. 22. Malaga Boy (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 34. Life Match (FR)7/1

Cartmel racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 4 · Biggest winner 13/2

1:00 Meadowhall Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f · 11 ran
1. 112. Sporting Gesture (GB)11/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Dale Gibson · T: Michael Easterby
2. 29. Ganymede (GB)25/1
3. 35. Harcourt (USA)5/1 jt-fav
1:30 Lakeside Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 16. Pivotal's Princess (IRE)3/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Graham Gibbons · T: Ed McMahon
2. 25. Holly Springs (GB)5/6 fav
3. 38. Spanish Music (GB)25/1
2:00 E.B.F. Zetland Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 16. Leo (GB)11/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Steve Drowne · T: John Gosden
2. 211. Zabeel House (GB)12/1
3. 34. Global Genius (IRE)40/1
2:35 Merlin Land Rover Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 13. El Coto (GB)13/2Won by a head · J: Ben Swarbrick · T: Ed McMahon
2. 21. Compton's Eleven (GB)16/1
3. 36. Nashaab (USA)33/1
4. 310. Cardinal Venture (IRE)10/1
3:10 Doncaster Discover The Spirit Classified Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 14. Machinist (IRE)13/8 favWon by half a length · J: David McCabe · T: David Nicholls
2. 26. Outer Hebrides (GB)13/2
3. 31. Desert Dreamer (IRE)7/1
3:45 Book Now For The St. Leger Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 60y · 12 ran
1. 17. Pagan Sword (GB)4/1Won by a length · J: Kerrin McEvoy · T: Amanda Perrett
2. 24. Mayadeen (IRE)14/1
3. 312. Spear (IRE)13/2
4. 410. Tawqeet (USA)7/2 fav
4:15 Northern Racing College Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 110. Jubilee Street (IRE)5/1Won by a neck · J: Greg Fairley · T: Ann Duffield
2. 213. Rezzago (USA)7/1
3. 34. Kareeb (FR)11/1

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

Goodwood Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:20 Empire Property Group Achilles Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 11. Boogie Street (GB)5/2 favWon by a neck · J: Richard Hughes · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 24. Jimmy Ryan (IRE)7/1
3. 37. Indian Maiden (IRE)11/1
2:50 Empire Property Group Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 19 ran
1. 11. Eisteddfod (GB)5/1 jt-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: Paul Cole
2. 217. Viking Spirit (GB)14/1
3. 33. High Reach (GB)7/1
3:25 Empire Property Group Cup Heron Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 15. Proclamation (IRE)4/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 29. Tucker (GB)2/1 fav
3. 31. Coeur Courageux (FR)15/2
4:00 Royal Sussex Regiment Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 15. Sir Percy (GB)8/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Martin Dwyer · T: Marcus Tregoning
2. 24. Right Again (GB)20/1
3. 33. Golden Acer (IRE)9/4 fav
4:35 Stubbs At The National Gallery Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 16. New South Wales (GB)7/2Won by a length · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 24. Albinus (GB)12/1
3. 31. Barolo (GB)11/2
4. 67. Shabernak (IRE)7/4 fav
5:05 Shirley Hunt Birthday Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f · 15 ran
1. 12. Planet (IRE)5/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Michael Bell
2. 211. Mahmjra (GB)9/2 fav
3. 35. Cape Enterprise (USA)25/1
5:35 Happy 1st Birthday Racing UK Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 19. Red Spell (IRE)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Richard Hughes · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 27. Nero's Return (IRE)16/1
3. 36. Audience (GB)33/1
4. 52. Royal Prince (GB)2/1 fav

Goodwood racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 5/1

2:25 Greatrun.org Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 8 ran
1. 17. Stan (NZ)13/8 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Henry Oliver · T: Richard Guest
2. 25. Possextown (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Beat The Heat (IRE)9/2
4. 34. Nomadic Blaze (GB)20/1
3:00 Junior Great North Run Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 18. Royal Glen (IRE)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Richie McGrath · T: Stuart Coltherd
2. 21. Feanor (GB)7/1
3. 311. Arjay (GB)5/1
4. 65. Haadef (GB)5/2 fav
3:35 Great North Run Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 8 ran
1. 14. Ramblees Holly (GB)5/1Won by a neck · J: Tom Messenger · T: Robert Wood
2. 23. Izzykeen (GB)3/1 fav
3. 36. Nocatee (IRE)7/1
4:05 Film Nova 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 6 ran
1. 11. Bishop's Bridge (IRE)4/7 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Andy Turnell
2. 28. Mooramana (GB)11/4
3. 32. Aelred (GB)9/1
4:40 Nova International Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f · 11 ran
1. 18. Arctic Lagoon (IRE)9/4 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Mark Bradburne · T: Sue Bradburne
2. 23. Carnacrack (GB)9/1
3. 34. Tee-Jay (IRE)15/2
5:15 British Heart Foundation Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 4f 110y · 11 ran
1. 15. Imps Way (GB)11/4Won by 26 lengths · J: Mr C Mulhall · T: Mrs T Corrigan
2. 21. Bohemian Spirit (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 311. Wynyard Dancer (GB)15/2

Hexham racecourse statistics →

Lingfield Good To Firm · Turf · 3 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 2 · Biggest winner 10/1

6:05 E.B.F. Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 15. Duelling (GB)8/1Won by a neck · J: Robert Havlin · T: John Gosden
2. 23. Cheap N Chic (GB)8/1
3. 34. Donna Giovanna (GB)11/2
4. 71. Bee Seventeen (USA)9/4 fav
6:40 Bill & Ellen Kemp Memorial Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 13. Come Away With Me (IRE)7/2 co-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Vince Slattery · T: Mark Buckley
2. 22. Millinsky (USA)7/2 co-fav
3. 36. Dance To The Blues (IRE)6/1
7:10 Derek Burridge Racing & Golf Trophies Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 110. Border Edge (GB)10/1Won by a short head · J: George Baker · T: John Bridger
2. 22. Taranaki (GB)6/1
3. 39. Effective (GB)7/2 fav

Lingfield racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 2 · Biggest winner 14/1

7:45 Rapporteur Handicap (AW) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 14 ran
1. 13. Mickehaha (GB)14/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Seb Sanders · T: Ian Wood
2. 213. Beauchamp Turbo (GB)11/2
3. 310. Miss Amour (GB)20/1
4. 122. Sound And Vision (IRE)9/2 fav
8:20 Owners Support Retraining Of Racehorses Selling Stakes (AW) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 16. Jamaican (UAE)3/1 jt-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Ian Wood
2. 21. Josear (GB)3/1 jt-fav
3. 35. Garple Burn (GB)13/2
8:50 Goodbye And Good Luck Chris Stickels Maiden Stakes (AW) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 14 ran
1. 113. Perfect Tone (USA)9/4 favWon by half a length · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Mikael Magnusson
2. 212. Bolero Again (IRE)10/1
3. 31. Amerigo Vespucci (GB)9/1

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Marseille Borely (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 1 race · France

12:07 La Coupe des Pouliches (Fillies) Flat · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 11. Ozone Bere (FR)Won by half a length · J: Thierry Thulliez · T: J-M Capitte
2. 22. Wild Winner (IRE)
3. 33. Back The Winner (IRE)

Marseille Borely racecourse statistics →

Musselburgh Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:10 One Spa Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 19. Trivandrun (IRE)17/2Won by a short head · J: Royston Ffrench · T: Mark Johnston
2. 24. Ashkal Way (IRE)4/1
3. 38. Traprain (IRE)6/4 fav
2:40 Santini Selling Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 13. Highland Song (IRE)12/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Royston Ffrench · T: Roger Fisher
2. 21. One Trick Pony (GB)3/1 fav
3. 311. Eskimo Nell (GB)9/2
3:15 VC Bet Scottish Sprint Cup Heritage Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 17 ran
1. 117. Bond Boy (GB)25/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Dean Mernagh · T: Bryan Smart
2. 216. Highland Warrior (GB)25/1
3. 312. Malapropism (GB)16/1
4. 75. Fonthill Road (IRE)4/1 fav
3:50 VC Bet Sprint Trophy Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 17 ran
1. 13. Harrison's Flyer (IRE)25/1Won by a neck · J: Gyles Parkin · T: Richard Fahey
2. 27. Handsome Cross (IRE)11/2 co-fav
3. 31. Zarzu (GB)20/1
4:25 Sheraton Grand Cup Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 6f · 11 ran
1. 12. Far Pavilions (GB)9/2Won by half a length · J: Robert Winston · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 28. Peak Of Perfection (IRE)14/1
3. 31. Swift Sailor (GB)10/3 fav
4:55 Smirnoff Classified Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 11. Ballyhurry (USA)5/4 favWon by a head · J: Kieren Fallon · T: Jim Goldie
2. 25. Simply St Lucia (GB)12/1
3. 32. Jumeirah Scarer (GB)13/2
5:25 Vcpoker.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 30y · 8 ran
1. 12. Les Arcs (USA)3/1 jt-favWon by a length · J: Franny Norton · T: Richard Guest
2. 23. True Night (GB)20/1
3. 35. Sea Storm (IRE)3/1 jt-fav

Musselburgh racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 15/2

5:50 Bank Of Scotland Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 21 ran
1. 13. Daly Said It (IRE)3/1 jt-favWon by 6 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: A J Martin
2. 217. Dubai King (GER)10/1
3. 39. Blazing Sky (IRE)9/2
6:20 Sheehy Motors Audi Handicap Hurdle (81-130) Hurdle · 2m · 22 ran
1. 116. Reisk Superman (IRE)15/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: S Donohoe
2. 218. Tour De Force (GB)12/1
3. 313. Blue Corrig (IRE)13/2
4. 89. Tipperary All Star (FR)5/2 fav
6:50 Kildare Nationalist Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 12 ran
1. 12. Akhtari (IRE)5/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: R Walsh · T: D T Hughes
2. 210. Mind The Square (IRE)11/4
3. 34. Pepperwood (IRE)11/2
7:20 Exchange Marketing Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 21 ran
1. 115. Mr Mcauley (IRE)5/1Won by a neck · J: R Walsh · T: M Halford
2. 24. On The Net (IRE)7/1
3. 38. Wotsitooya (IRE)16/1
4. 1613. Geill Sli (IRE)2/1 fav
7:50 Www.punchestown.com Chase Chase · 2m · 8 ran
1. 12. Euro Leader (IRE)15/8Won by 2½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Khairambar (IRE)6/1
3. 38. Tiger Cry (IRE)6/4 fav
8:25 Abbey Electrical Handicap Chase (0-135) Chase · 2m 2f · 14 ran
1. 110. Ursumman (IRE)6/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Robert Molloy · T: Niall Madden
2. 22. Livingstonebramble (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 33. City Hall (IRE)10/1
8:55 Blackhall (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 24 ran
1. 110. Alexander Taipan (IRE)3/1 favWon by a neck · J: Ms K Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 227. Cuan Na Grai (IRE)12/1
3. 321. Charmahal (IRE)20/1

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 49 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 favourites12 of 39 won30.8% · 39 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 £3.54Staked £39.00, returned £35.46 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBond Boy (GB) 25/1The 3:15 VC Bet Scottish Sprint Cup Heritage Handicap at Musselburgh · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites5 of 21 won23.8% · 9 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR)	1	2	2	—
Cartmel	1	6	6	—
Doncaster	2	4	7	0 of 6 won
Goodwood	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Hexham	3	6	6	—
Lingfield	0	2	3	1 of 4 won
Lingfield (AW)	1	2	3	1 of 2 won
Marseille Borely (FR)	0	0	1	—
Musselburgh	1	5	7	1 of 5 won
Punchestown	2	6	7	1 of 2 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 1 race has no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for it. 2 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 28 May 2005?: 49 races across 10 meetings were run on 28 May 2005: Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR) (2 races), Cartmel (6 races), Doncaster (7 races), Goodwood (7 races), Hexham (6 races), Lingfield (3 races), Lingfield (AW) (3 races), Marseille Borely (FR) (1 race), Musselburgh (7 races) and Punchestown (7 races). That is Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR) and Marseille Borely (FR) in France; Cartmel, Doncaster, Goodwood, Hexham, Lingfield, Lingfield (AW) and Musselburgh in Great Britain; Punchestown 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 28 May 2005?: Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR): Good (Turf); Cartmel: Good (Turf); Doncaster: Good To Firm (Turf); Goodwood: Good (Turf); Hexham: Good To Firm (Turf); Lingfield: Good To Firm (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Marseille Borely (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Musselburgh: Good (Turf); Punchestown: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 28 May 2005?: Outright favourites won 12 of 39 on 28 May 2005 (30.8%); joint favourites won 5 of 21. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £35.46 — a loss of £3.54. 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 Bond Boy (GB) at 25/1 in the 3:15 VC Bet Scottish Sprint Cup Heritage Handicap at Musselburgh (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 28 May 2005?: The feature race was the 12:07 Derby du Midi () (Listed) at Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR), won by Grand Bahama (IRE) (9/10F).
What time was the first race on 28 May 2005?: The first race was the 12:07 Derby du Midi at Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR); the last was the 8:55 Blackhall (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race at Punchestown.