What horse racing was on 28 July 2005?

46 races across 7 meetings were run on 28 July 2005: Carlisle (6 races), Chantilly (FR) (7 races), Epsom Downs (6 races), Galway (8 races), Goodwood (7 races), Musselburgh (6 races) and Stratford (6 races). That is Carlisle, Epsom Downs, Goodwood, Musselburgh and Stratford in Great Britain; Chantilly (FR) in France; Galway 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 July 2005?

Carlisle: Firm (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Good (Turf); Epsom Downs: Good (Turf); Galway: Good To Firm (Turf); Goodwood: Soft (Turf); Musselburgh: Good To Firm (Turf); Stratford: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 28 July 2005?

Outright favourites won 14 of 39 on 28 July 2005 (35.9%); joint favourites won 0 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £40.81 — a profit of £1.81. 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 More Rainbows (IRE) at 33/1 in the 3:45 Guinness Galway Handicap Hurdle at Galway.

What was the feature race on 28 July 2005?

The feature race was the 3:25 Lady O Goodwood Cup (Group 2) (Group 2) at Goodwood, won by Distinction (IRE) (11/4F).

What time was the first race on 28 July 2005?

The first race was the 1:05 Prix de Billy at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 8:50 John Smith's Handicap at Musselburgh.

Racing Results

Thursday 28 July 2005

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46 races were run across 7 meetings on 28 July 2005: Carlisle, Chantilly (FR), Epsom Downs, Galway, Goodwood, Musselburgh and Stratford.

Carlisle Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

2:05 Bowness Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 193y · 6 ran
1. 13. Zaal (GB)6/4Won by 7 lengths · J: Dean McKeown · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 24. Distinctly Jim (IRE)25/1
3. 37. Ruby Rubble (GB)20/1
2:35 Solway Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 193y · 17 ran
1. 13. Growler (GB)10/1Won by a short head · J: David McCabe · T: David Nicholls
2. 214. Make Us Flush (GB)8/1
3. 316. Robwillcall (GB)20/1
4. 44. Undeterred (GB)13/8 fav
3:10 Racing UK Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 61y · 10 ran
1. 11. Instructor (GB)7/2 favWon by half a length · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 210. Champain Sands (IRE)10/1
3. 35. Westcourt Dream (GB)7/1
3:45 Viacom Outdoor Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 200y · 17 ran
1. 117. Spring Time Girl (GB)16/1Won by a short head · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Brian Ellison
2. 216. Formidable Will (FR)25/1
3. 32. Outrageous Flirt (IRE)9/1
4. 55. Paris Heights (GB)6/1 fav
4:20 Allonby Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 192y · 11 ran
1. 12. Whitethorne (GB)13/8 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 27. Tokewanna (GB)12/1
3. 34. Cut Ridge (IRE)20/1
4:55 Solway Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6f 32y · 6 ran
1. 13. Friedhelmo (GER)9/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Mark Savage · T: Peter Niven
2. 21. Chaka Zulu (GB)2/1 fav
3. 35. Skiddaw Jones (GB)6/1

Carlisle racecourse statistics →

Chantilly (FR) Good · Turf · 7 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 2 · Biggest winner 27/1

1:05 Prix de Billy Flat · 6f · 3 ran
1. 14. Great Blood (FR)27/1Won by a head · J: M Blancpain · T: X Thomas-Demeaulte
2. 22. Sailor King (IRE)1/5 fav
3. 31. Pachello (IRE)9/2
1:35 Prix du Puits de Commelle (Claimer) (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 7f · 3 ran
1. 17. Dream In Blue (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Julien Grosjean · T: Robert Collet
2. 29. Lord Tilly (FR)
3. 38. Take The Breeze (FR)
2:05 Prix de la Table d'Apremont (Claimer) (Fillies) Flat · 7f · 3 ran
1. 14. Sonneville (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Sebastien Maillot · T: T Clout
2. 212. Plume De L'Orme (FR)
3. 38. Lamalou (FR)
2:35 Prix du Bois Saint-Denis (Claimer) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 12. Filimeala (IRE)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Teddy Richer · T: Richard Gibson
2. 21. Antioche (FR)
3. 36. Dwyn (IRE)
3:05 Prix la Moskowa () Flat · 1m 7f · 6 ran
1. 13. Pretty Tough (IRE)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Thierry Thulliez · T: E Lellouche
2. 25. Clety (FR)
3. 31. Sword Roche (GER)
3:35 Prix de l'Hemicycle Flat · 1m 2f · 4 ran
1. 112. Prospect Park (GB)7/10 favWon by 5 lengths · J: M Blancpain · T: C Laffon-Parias
2. 24. Ecole D'Art (USA)
3. 39. Frosty Wind (IRE)
4:35 Prix du Sagittaire (Handicap) Flat · 5½f · 5 ran
1. 18. Rose Luxembourg (FR)Won by 2½ lengths · J: Johan Victoire · T: Yves de Nicolay
2. 23. Doun Hill (FR)
3. 34. Kazushi (FR)
4. 310. Malaisia (FR)

Chantilly racecourse statistics →

Epsom Downs Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

6:05 ABN Amro Hoare Govett Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 18y · 10 ran
1. 17. My Galliano (IRE)12/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Liam Keniry · T: Brendan Powell
2. 21. Barking Mad (USA)9/2 co-fav
3. 38. Milk And Sultana (GB)16/1
6:35 Hogg Robinson E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 11. Blitzkrieg (IRE)16/1Won by a short head · J: Jamie Spencer · T: V Smith
2. 25. Pelham Crescent (IRE)3/1
3. 33. In A Flash (IRE)13/8 fav
7:05 Sunley Foundation Fillies Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 114y · 9 ran
1. 12. Miss Pebbles (IRE)7/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Neil Pollard · T: Stuart Williams
2. 27. Oasis Way (GR)25/1
3. 33. Taminoula (IRE)16/1
4. 94. Foxy Gwynne (GB)10/3 fav
7:35 Totesport Supports Nutrition Programme For Jockeys Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 114y · 6 ran
1. 14. All That And More (IRE)7/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Martin Dwyer · T: B W Hills
2. 21. Golden Fury (GB)7/2
3. 32. My Princess (IRE)13/8 fav
8:05 PCL Whitehall Security Group Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 14. Lord of The East (GB)5/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Adrian Nicholls · T: David Nicholls
2. 21. Ali Bruce (GB)9/2
3. 36. Monash Lad (IRE)12/1
4. 43. Mystic Man (FR)13/8 fav
8:35 Betfredcasino.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 14. Cree (GB)3/1 favWon by a short head · J: Martin Dwyer · T: William Muir
2. 25. Coconut Squeak (GB)4/1
3. 37. Manic (GB)4/1

Epsom Downs racecourse statistics →

Galway Good To Firm · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 33/1

1:50 Guinness Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 6f · 18 ran
1. 15. Dix Villez (FR)2/1 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: John Cullen · T: Paul Nolan
2. 21. Andy Higgins (IRE)11/2
3. 318. Amid The Chaos (IRE)10/3
2:25 Guinness Novice Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 6 ran
1. 15. Monjoyau (FR)10/3Won by 11 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: E J O'Grady
2. 24. Star Horse (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 36. Seaforde (IRE)4/1
3:00 St. James's Gate Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 11. Robert (IRE)10/3Won by 5 lengths · J: P W Flood · T: D T Hughes
2. 25. Somethingforsunday (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Duneden (IRE)6/1
4. 72. Mr Mcauley (IRE)9/4 fav
3:45 Guinness Galway Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 17 ran
1. 19. More Rainbows (IRE)33/1Won by a length · J: Niall P Madden · T: Noel Meade
2. 28. Tiger Cry (IRE)16/1
3. 310. Callow Lake (IRE)14/1
4. F3. Cloone River (IRE) · fell2/1 fav
4:25 Budweiser Handicap (rated 50-70) Flat · 1m 4f · 17 ran
1. 16. Helensburgh (IRE)13/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Declan McDonogh · T: P Hughes
2. 24. Sea Skate (USA)10/1
3. 33. Anno Jubilo (GER)10/1
5:00 Guinness & Oysters EBF Fillies Handicap (60-90) Flat · 7f · 11 ran
1. 15. Society Hostess (USA)9/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 29. Szewinska (GB)5/2 fav
3. 32. Precipitous (IRE)9/2
5:35 Arthur Guinness Handicap (60-90) Flat · 1m 100y · 6 ran
1. 13. Akram (IRE)5/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Fran Berry · T: John M Oxx
2. 22. Charismatic Cat (USA)10/3
3. 38. Forfeiter (USA)14/1
4. 51. King Of Tory (IRE)6/4 fav
6:05 Guinness Storehouse (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f · 20 ran
1. 15. Naples (GB)2/1 favWon by 14 lengths · J: Ms N Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 214. Uradodo (IRE)7/1
3. 311. Hilltop Charmer (IRE)16/1

Galway racecourse statistics →

Goodwood Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:15 Lillie Langtry Fillies' Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 6f · 8 ran
1. 17. Tartouche (GB)7/2Won by a length · J: Seb Sanders · T: Lady Herries
2. 210. Without A Trace (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Astrocharm (IRE)9/1
4. 88. Asawer (IRE)5/2 fav
2:50 Audi Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 13. Fire Up The Band (GB)10/1Won by a neck · J: Adrian Nicholls · T: David Nicholls
2. 21. The Tatling (IRE)9/1
3. 35. Moss Vale (IRE)3/1 fav
3:25 Lady O Goodwood Cup (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 13. Distinction (IRE)11/4 favWon by half a length · J: Mick Kinane · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 24. Golden Quest (GB)8/1
3. 31. Millenary (GB)8/1
4:00 Ladbrokes.com Stakes (Heritage Handicap) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 1f 192y · 11 ran
1. 14. Enforcer (GB)6/1Won by half a length · J: Martin Dwyer · T: William Muir
2. 210. Ashkal Way (IRE)10/1
3. 39. Best Prospect (IRE)20/1
4. 41. Viva Pataca (GB)2/1 fav
4:35 De Boer Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 15 ran
1. 118. Tagula Sunrise (IRE)20/1Won by half a length · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: Richard Fahey
2. 213. Salamanca (GB)13/2
3. 312. Spirit of France (IRE)8/1
4. 54. King Marju (IRE)5/1 fav
5:10 E.B.F. New Ham Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 14. Deveron (USA)4/1Won by half a length · J: Kerrin McEvoy · T: Clive Brittain
2. 27. Innocent Air (GB)15/2
3. 31. Alexandrova (IRE)6/4 fav
5:45 Albert E.B.F. Classified Stakes Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 17. St Petersburg (GB)10/3 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Mark H Tompkins
2. 21. Compton's Eleven (GB)11/2
3. 33. Material Witness (IRE)5/1

Goodwood racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/3

6:20 Portobello Amateur Riders' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 12. French Mannequin (IRE)2/1 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Miss Faye Bramley · T: P A Blockley
2. 25. Ellway Heights (GB)13/2
3. 33. Golden Chance (IRE)10/3
6:50 John Smith's Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 11. What-A-Dancer (IRE)8/11 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: David Evans
2. 28. Miss Wizz (GB)25/1
3. 32. Bargain Hunt (IRE)50/1
7:20 E.B.F. Median Auction Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 11. Blades Girl (GB)3/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 26. Rothesay Dancer (GB)3/1
3. 32. Bridal Path (GB)6/1
4. 47. Santerno (IRE)7/4 fav
7:50 John Smith's Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 30y · 5 ran
1. 13. Aspen Falls (IRE)6/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: J-P Guillambert · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 22. Gamesters Lady (GB)14/1
3. 34. Flying Key (IRE)9/1
4. 41. Luberon (GB)11/10 fav
8:20 Bridgewell Securities Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 13. Champagne Cracker (GB)3/1Won by half a length · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Ian Semple
2. 28. Valiant Romeo (GB)5/2 fav
3. 39. Betty's Pride (GB)9/2
8:50 John Smith's Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 30y · 8 ran
1. 16. H Harrison (IRE)10/3Won by a length · J: Royston Ffrench · T: Ian McInnes
2. 21. Isidore Bonheur (IRE)9/1
3. 37. Sarraaf (IRE)3/1 fav

Musselburgh racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 25/1

2:25 Renate Video Services Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f · 9 ran
1. 17. Lake Merced (IRE)13/8 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Jamie Moore · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 25. Earls Rock (GB)14/1
3. 39. Leopold (SLO)15/8
3:00 Bryant Homes Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 13 ran
1. 18. Sterling Guarantee (USA)15/8 favDead heat with Love Triangle (IRE) · J: Mr C D Sharkey · T: Noel Wilson
2. 111. Love Triangle (IRE)25/1
3. 22. Glencoyle (IRE)8/1
4. 37. Simon's Seat (USA)11/2
3:35 Jenkinsons Caterers Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 5 ran
1. 14. Super Road Train (GB)10/1Won by 13 lengths · J: Leighton Aspell · T: Oliver Sherwood
2. 22. Seaniethesmuggler (IRE)11/4 jt-fav
4:10 John Smith Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 9 ran
1. 12. Dominican Monk (IRE)8/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Tom Doyle · T: Colin Tinkler
2. 29. Imperial Rocket (USA)6/1
3. 31. Old Marsh (IRE)3/1 fav
4:45 Marlborough Tiles Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 6 ran
1. 110. Hakim (NZ)13/2Won by 25 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: John Spearing
2. 24. Power Unit (GB)12/1
3. 37. Wave Rock (GB)10/1
4. PU5. College City (IRE) · pulled up11/10 fav
5:20 Luddington Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 6f 110y · 7 ran
1. 12. Amicelli (GER)7/4Won by 5 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 21. Romany Prince (GB)Evens fav
3. 36. Festive Chimes (IRE)9/2

Stratford racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 46 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 favourites14 of 39 won35.9% · 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 profit of £1.81Staked £39.00, returned £40.81 at SP · 1 dead heat, the return split
Biggest-priced winnerMore Rainbows (IRE) 33/1The 3:45 Guinness Galway Handicap Hurdle at Galway
Joint favourites0 of 5 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Carlisle	3	6	6	—
Chantilly (FR)	1	2	7	—
Epsom Downs	1	5	6	0 of 3 won
Galway	3	8	8	—
Goodwood	2	7	7	—
Musselburgh	2	6	6	—
Stratford	2	5	6	0 of 2 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 5 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 5 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 July 2005?: 46 races across 7 meetings were run on 28 July 2005: Carlisle (6 races), Chantilly (FR) (7 races), Epsom Downs (6 races), Galway (8 races), Goodwood (7 races), Musselburgh (6 races) and Stratford (6 races). That is Carlisle, Epsom Downs, Goodwood, Musselburgh and Stratford in Great Britain; Chantilly (FR) in France; Galway 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 July 2005?: Carlisle: Firm (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Good (Turf); Epsom Downs: Good (Turf); Galway: Good To Firm (Turf); Goodwood: Soft (Turf); Musselburgh: Good To Firm (Turf); Stratford: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 28 July 2005?: Outright favourites won 14 of 39 on 28 July 2005 (35.9%); joint favourites won 0 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £40.81 — a profit of £1.81. 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 More Rainbows (IRE) at 33/1 in the 3:45 Guinness Galway Handicap Hurdle at Galway.
What was the feature race on 28 July 2005?: The feature race was the 3:25 Lady O Goodwood Cup (Group 2) (Group 2) at Goodwood, won by Distinction (IRE) (11/4F).
What time was the first race on 28 July 2005?: The first race was the 1:05 Prix de Billy at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 8:50 John Smith's Handicap at Musselburgh.