What horse racing was on 17 July 2005?

27 races across 4 meetings were run on 17 July 2005: Curragh (IRE) (8 races), Newton Abbot (6 races), Redcar (7 races) and Stratford (6 races). That is Curragh (IRE) in Ireland; Newton Abbot, Redcar and Stratford 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 July 2005?

Curragh (IRE): Good To Firm (Turf); Newton Abbot: Good To Firm (Turf); Redcar: Good To Firm (Turf); Stratford: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 17 July 2005?

Outright favourites won 7 of 26 on 17 July 2005 (26.9%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £19.85 — a loss of £6.15. 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 Niteowl Lad (IRE) at 40/1 in the 5:20 Redcar Family-Fun Weekend 6th/7th August Handicap at Redcar.

What was the feature race on 17 July 2005?

The feature race was the 4:05 Darley Irish Oaks (Fillies) (Group 1) at Curragh (IRE), won by Shawanda (IRE) (9/2).

What time was the first race on 17 July 2005?

The first race was the 2:00 Thalgo Ladies Derby Handicap at Curragh (IRE); the last was the 5:40 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Handicap at Curragh (IRE).

Racing Results

Sunday 17 July 2005

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27 races were run across 4 meetings on 17 July 2005: Curragh (IRE), Newton Abbot, Redcar and Stratford.

Curragh (IRE) Good To Firm · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 15/2

2:00 Thalgo Ladies Derby Handicap Flat · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 18. Cloneden (IRE)3/1Won by half a length · J: Ms K Walsh · T: M Halford
2. 29. Market Watcher (USA)16/1
3. 31. More Rainbows (IRE)2/1 fav
2:30 Dubai Duty Free Anglesey Stakes Flat · 6½f · 5 ran
1. 11. Amigoni (IRE)7/4 favWon by half a length · J: Kieren Fallon · T: A P O'Brien
2. 23. Black Charmer (IRE)9/4
3. 36. Zato (IRE)5/2
3:00 Jumeirah European Breeders Fund (C & G) Maiden Flat · 7f · 9 ran
1. 15. Heliostatic (IRE)6/4 favWon by a length · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 27. Marsam (IRE)11/2
3. 33. Crookhaven (GB)25/1
3:30 Emirates Airline Minstrel Stakes Flat · 7f · 6 ran
1. 14. Caradak (IRE)9/4Won by 3½ lengths · J: Mick Kinane · T: John M Oxx
2. 23. Arakan (USA)2/1 fav
3. 36. Tropical Lady (IRE)6/1
4:05 Darley Irish Oaks (Fillies) Flat · 1m 4f · 13 ran
1. 112. Shawanda (IRE)9/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 29. Playful Act (IRE)5/1
3. 37. Mona Lisa (GB)10/1
4. 53. Dash To The Top (GB)4/1 fav
4:40 Kilboy Estate Stakes () (Fillies & Mares) Flat · 1m 1f · 11 ran
1. 13. Adaala (USA)7/1Won by half a length · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Kevin Prendergast
2. 22. Jazz Princess (IRE)13/2
3. 38. Queen Titi (IRE)10/1
4. 109. Requested Pleasure (IRE)7/2 fav
5:10 Dubai Golf Nursery Flat · 5f · 6 ran
1. 11. Hidden Charm (IRE)7/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 25. Seven Gold Rings (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Glasog (USA)5/1
5:40 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Handicap Flat · 1m · 12 ran
1. 12. Chained Emotion (IRE)15/2Won by half a length · J: Brian Hughes · T: Kevin Prendergast
2. 210. Charismatic Cat (USA)13/8 fav
3. 313. Woodland Dream (IRE)8/1

Curragh racecourse statistics →

Newton Abbot Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:00 South West Racing Club Classified Hurdle Class F Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m2½f · 12 ran
1. 17. Red Canyon (IRE)4/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Joe Tizzard · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 23. Glenfield Heights (GB)20/1
3. 39. Siena Star (IRE)100/30 fav
2:30 South West Racing Club Maiden Hurdle Class D Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m5½f · 14 ran
1. 18. Maharaat (USA)4/1Won by a length · J: Robert Stephens · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 24. Kentucky King (USA)25/1
3. 39. Mistified (IRE)11/4
4. 111. Award Me An Oscar (IRE)13/8 fav
3:00 South West Racing Club Beginners' Chase Class E Chase · Class 4 · 2m½f · 9 ran
1. 11. Dawton (POL)13/8Won by 2 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Tom George
2. 210. Whispered Secret (GER)5/4 fav
3. 38. Scalloway (IRE)14/1
3:30 South West Racing Club Handicap Hurdle Class D Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m2½f · 8 ran
1. 16. Room To Room Gold (IRE)10/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Andrew Thornton · T: R H Alner
2. 23. Toi Express (IRE)12/1
3. 35. Goss (GB)12/1
4. 67. Imperial Rocket (USA)7/4 fav
4:00 South West Racing Club Novices' Hurdle Class E Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 11 ran
1. 18. Theocritus (GER)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Andrew Thornton · T: Nick Williams
2. 21. Latin Queen (IRE)4/7 fav
3. 39. Doris Souter (IRE)12/1
4:30 South West Racing Club Handicap Chase Class E Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 10 ran
1. 16. Rolfes Delight (GB)11/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Marcus Foley · T: Alan Jones
2. 21. Presence Of Mind I (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Phar City (IRE)10/1
4. 42. Uncle Mick (IRE)5/2 fav

Newton Abbot racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 40/1

2:20 European Breeders Fund Maiden Stakes (Div I) Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 110. Truly Fruitful (IRE)16/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Darren Williams · T: K R Burke
2. 23. Luna Landing (GB)20/1
3. 39. Sunbolt (IRE)11/2
4. 44. Ocean Valentine (GB)3/1 fav
2:50 European Breeders Fund Maiden Stakes (Div II) Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 11. Ahmedy (IRE)11/10 favWon by a head · J: Tony Culhane · T: Mick Channon
2. 211. Congressional (IRE)11/4
3. 38. Mystified (IRE)50/1
3:20 Captain James Cook Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 14. Argentum (GB)5/2 favWon by half a length · J: Andrew Elliott · T: Lady Herries
2. 21. Prairie Sun (GER)3/1
3. 36. Toni Alcala (GB)7/1
3:50 Carlsberg Redcar Straight-Mile Championship Handicap (Qualifier) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 15. Go Solo (GB)7/2Won by a head · J: Robert Winston · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 22. Tough Love (GB)5/1
3. 34. African Sahara (USA)9/4 fav
4:20 Ray Thorpe And Son - Loft Conversion Specialists Classified Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f · 10 ran
1. 12. Bright Sun (IRE)7/2Won by half a length · J: Kim Tinkler · T: Nigel Tinkler
2. 27. The Gaikwar (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 33. Kaymich Perfecto (GB)13/2
4:50 Staithes Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f · 10 ran
1. 11. Given A Choice (IRE)7/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: James Given
2. 24. Royal Jet I (GB)8/1
3. 35. Blue Bajan (IRE)7/1
4. 58. Zalimar (IRE)100/30 fav
5:20 Redcar Family-Fun Weekend 6th/7th August Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 16 ran
1. 16. Niteowl Lad (IRE)40/1Won by a length · J: David Allan · T: John Balding
2. 213. Silver Dane (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Conjecture (GB)3/1 fav

Redcar racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:10 Claydon Horse Exercisers Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Class C Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m½f · 9 ran
1. 12. Federstar (GER)15/8Won by a head · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Milton Harris
2. 24. Royal Master (GB)8/1
3. 36. Ferrara Flame (IRE)9/1
4. F5. Shingle Street (IRE) · fell7/4 fav
2:40 Claydon Horse Exercisers Novices' Chase Class D Chase · Class 3 · 2m 1f · 6 ran
1. 11. Croix De Guerre (IRE)9/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 22. One Cornetto (IRE)4/1
3. 34. Space Star (GB)13/2
4. PU3. Perouse (GB) · pulled up4/6 fav
3:10 Claydon Horse Exercisers Handicap Chase(for the Clairefontaine Challenge Trophy) Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 9 ran
1. 19. Keltic Lord (GB)5/4 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Peter Hiatt
2. 22. Dark Room (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Harry's Dream (GB)15/2
3:40 Stratford Operatic Society 42nd Street Handicap Hurdle Class D Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 6f · 10 ran
1. 110. Charlie's Double (GB)3/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Dave Crosse · T: John Best
2. 26. Absolut Power (GER)15/2
3. 37. Altitude Dancer (IRE)11/2
4:10 Gay Kindersley 75th Birthday Fegentri Invitation Handicap Hurdle(Gentleman Amateur Riders) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m½f · 12 ran
1. 15. Mr Fernet (GB)16/1Won by a neck · J: Henrik Engblom · T: Milton Harris
2. 28. Naked Oat (GB)11/2
3. 39. Sir WalterI (IRE)13/2
4. 101. Fille D'Honfleur (GB)9/2 fav
4:40 Claydon Horse Exercisers Novices' Handicap Hurdle Class E Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m2½f · 14 ran
1. 18. Native Chancer (IRE)14/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 23. Kirkham Abbey (GB)12/1
3. 37. Oscars Vision (IRE)10/1

Stratford racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 27 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 favourites7 of 26 won26.9% · 26 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 £6.15Staked £26.00, returned £19.85 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerNiteowl Lad (IRE) 40/1The 5:20 Redcar Family-Fun Weekend 6th/7th August Handicap at Redcar
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Curragh (IRE)	3	8	8	—
Newton Abbot	0	6	6	—
Redcar	2	7	7	—
Stratford	2	5	6	0 of 2 won

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 17 July 2005?: 27 races across 4 meetings were run on 17 July 2005: Curragh (IRE) (8 races), Newton Abbot (6 races), Redcar (7 races) and Stratford (6 races). That is Curragh (IRE) in Ireland; Newton Abbot, Redcar and Stratford 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 July 2005?: Curragh (IRE): Good To Firm (Turf); Newton Abbot: Good To Firm (Turf); Redcar: Good To Firm (Turf); Stratford: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 17 July 2005?: Outright favourites won 7 of 26 on 17 July 2005 (26.9%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £19.85 — a loss of £6.15. 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 Niteowl Lad (IRE) at 40/1 in the 5:20 Redcar Family-Fun Weekend 6th/7th August Handicap at Redcar.
What was the feature race on 17 July 2005?: The feature race was the 4:05 Darley Irish Oaks (Fillies) (Group 1) at Curragh (IRE), won by Shawanda (IRE) (9/2).
What time was the first race on 17 July 2005?: The first race was the 2:00 Thalgo Ladies Derby Handicap at Curragh (IRE); the last was the 5:40 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Handicap at Curragh (IRE).