What horse racing was on 3 May 2006?

48 races across 8 meetings were run on 3 May 2006: Ballinrobe (7 races), Cheltenham (6 races), Kempton (AW) (6 races), Lingfield (4 races), Lingfield (AW) (3 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Nottingham (8 races) and Pontefract (6 races). That is Ballinrobe in Ireland; Cheltenham, Kempton (AW), Lingfield, Lingfield (AW), Nottingham and Pontefract in Great Britain; 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 3 May 2006?

Ballinrobe: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Cheltenham: Good (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Lingfield: Good (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Soft (Turf); Nottingham: Good (Turf); Pontefract: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 3 May 2006?

Outright favourites won 11 of 37 on 3 May 2006 (29.7%); joint favourites won 3 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £37.00 and returned £34.85 — a loss of £2.15. 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 Wild Pitch (GB) at 20/1 in the 7:28 RUK Evening Racing Call 08700 50 69 47 Handicap at Kempton (AW).

What was the feature race on 3 May 2006?

The feature race was the 4:00 Hesmonds Stud Sagaro Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Lingfield, won by Cover Up (IRE) (4/1).

What time was the first race on 3 May 2006?

The first race was the 1:05 Prix d'Acherez at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 9:20 Kempton Park Heritage Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Wednesday 3 May 2006

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48 races were run across 8 meetings on 3 May 2006: Ballinrobe, Cheltenham, Kempton (AW), Lingfield, Lingfield (AW), Maisons-Laffitte (FR), Nottingham and Pontefract.

Ballinrobe Yielding To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

5:30 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden Flat · 6f · 14 ran
1. 18. Varsity Blues (IRE)9/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: W J Lee · T: T Stack
2. 213. Million Spirits (IRE)7/2
3. 36. O'Dwyer (IRE)16/1
6:00 Western People Maiden Flat · 1m 1f · 15 ran
1. 110. Destiny Do Buy (GER)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Willie Supple · T: Ms F M Crowley
2. 213. Reside (IRE)10/3
3. 37. Define (IRE)11/4 fav
6:30 Murphys Garage Headford Handicap (60-90) Flat · 1m 1f · 9 ran
1. 14. Island Sun (IRE)8/1Won by a short head · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Kevin Prendergast
2. 22. Baynes Cross (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 38. Orpen Princess (IRE)10/1
7:00 Keenan Bookmakers Beginners Chase Chase · 2m · 14 ran
1. 111. Native House (IRE)16/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Edward Cawley
2. 26. Rockfield Dancer (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Jackie Cullen (IRE)11/2 fav
7:30 Pierse Contracting Handicap Chase (0-95) Chase · 2m 6f · 15 ran
1. 13. Another Nation (IRE)11/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Robert Tyner
2. 27. Lord Graney (IRE)14/1
3. 314. Garsington (IRE)16/1
8:00 Roundfort Stores Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 15 ran
1. 11. Hardwick (GB)2/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Adrian Maguire
2. 23. Middlemarch (GER)Evens fav
3. 311. Cash Dispenser (IRE)20/1
8:30 Joe Gibbons Accountants Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 15 ran
1. 14. Snowy Morning (IRE)13/8 favWon by a short head · J: Ms K Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 210. Oscar Lyons (IRE)9/1
3. 36. City Beach (IRE)7/1

Ballinrobe racecourse statistics →

Cheltenham Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

5:25 Cheltenham.co.uk Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f · 17 ran
1. 17. Derrintogher Yank (IRE)12/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Mr David Mansell · T: Miss R S Reynolds
2. 214. Old Kilminchy (IRE)11/1
3. 31. Another Raleagh (IRE)11/4 fav
6:00 Faucets Independent Brassware Champion Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f 110y · 7 ran
1. 16. Mister Friday (IRE)7/2Won by 9 lengths · J: Mr C Mulhall · T: Clive Mulhall
2. 23. No Retreat (NZ)8/1
3. 31. Denvale (IRE)10/1
4. PU2. Deep Pockets (IRE) · pulled up9/4 fav
6:35 Hiscox Intermediate Point-To-Point Final Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 110y · 12 ran
1. 15. Latzod'alm (FR)7/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Mr W Hill · T: John Groucott
2. 212. Touch Of Flame (GB)25/1
3. 311. Tooley Park (GB)9/1
4. 510. Premium First (IRE)11/10 fav
7:10 Colin Nash Memorial United Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 110y · 14 ran
1. 12. Beauchamp Oracle (GB)11/2Won by 9 lengths · J: Mr David Mansell · T: Steve Flook
2. 26. Egypt Point (IRE)20/1
3. 313. The Kings Fling (GB)13/2
4. PU4. Brer Bear (GB) · pulled up9/4 fav
7:45 Winning Post At Cheltenham Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 4m 1f · 15 ran
1. 15. Bosham Mill (GB)5/2 favWon by 25 lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 215. Young Thruster (IRE)25/1
3. 36. Bright Approach (IRE)6/1
8:15 Amateur Jockeys Assoc Investing In Racing Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 14 ran
1. 15. Coole Glen (IRE)11/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Mr S Morris · T: W J Warner
2. 21. Enitsag (FR)4/1
3. 38. Master Jed (IRE)33/1

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 4 · Biggest winner 20/1

7:00 RUK Evening Racing Package For 60 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 19. Wicked Uncle (GB)10/1Won by a neck · J: T Quinn · T: Steve Gollings
2. 24. Trinculo (IRE)12/1
3. 310. After The Show (GB)5/1
4. 61. Golden Dixie (USA)3/1 fav
7:28 RUK Evening Racing Call 08700 50 69 47 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 16 ran
1. 13. Wild Pitch (GB)20/1Won by a short head · J: Richard Hughes · T: Philip Mitchell
2. 211. Seattle Robber (GB)7/1
3. 314. Jomus (GB)6/1 co-fav
7:56 Hanworth Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 16. Scot Love (IRE)4/7 favWon by a short head · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 25. Plum Pudding (IRE)20/1
3. 33. Danski (GB)6/1
8:24 Subscribe To Racing UK Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 16. Seneschal (GB)4/1 jt-favDead heat with Circuit Dancer (IRE) · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Andrew Haynes
2. 13. Circuit Dancer (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
3. 29. Desert Lover (IRE)8/1
4. 31. Vindication (GB)8/1
8:52 Keeneland Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f · 5 ran
1. 15. Cool Customer (USA)8/11 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 21. Katchit (IRE)5/2
3. 36. Hoh Bla Daa (GB)16/1
9:20 Kempton Park Heritage Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 16. Dingaan (IRE)16/1Won by a neck · J: Chris Catlin · T: Andrew Balding
2. 23. Advanced (GB)10/3 fav
3. 37. Secret Night (GB)16/1

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

Lingfield Good · Turf · 4 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 4 · Biggest winner 4/1

2:30 Auntie Lyne Is 80 Today Conditions Stakes (Turf) Flat · Class 3 · 7f 140y · 3 ran
1. 12. Spinning Ruby (GB)10/3Won by half a length · J: Nelson De Souza · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 21. Arm Candy (IRE)8/13 fav
3. 33. Sensuous (GB)7/2
3:00 V Drinks Transylvanian Wines Paradise Stakes (Listed) (Turf) Flat · Class 1 · 7f 140y · 7 ran
1. 15. Stronghold (GB)7/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Richard Hughes · T: John Gosden
2. 21. Vortex (GB)14/1
3. 32. St Andrews (IRE)5/1
4. 43. Mostashaar (FR)11/10 fav
3:30 V Drinks Transylvanian Red Vodka Pavilion Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 5 ran
1. 12. Assertive (GB)13/8Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Richard Hughes · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 23. Sunny King (IRE)11/2
3. 31. Strike Up The Band (GB)7/1
4. 44. Northern Empire (IRE)6/4 fav
4:00 Hesmonds Stud Sagaro Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 12. Cover Up (IRE)4/1Won by a head · J: Kieren Fallon · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 26. Tungsten Strike (USA)7/4 fav
3. 37. Hearthstead Wings (GB)10/3

Lingfield racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 3 · Biggest winner 7/1

2:00 Clematis Conditions Stakes (AWT) Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 5 ran
1. 15. Gradetime (IRE)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Neil Callan · T: M J Wallace
2. 24. Crystal Gazer (FR)13/8 fav
3. 33. Fairfield Princess (GB)15/8
4:30 Derek Taylor Birthday Celebration Rose Handicap (AWT) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 17. Fajr (IRE)7/4 favWon by a neck · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Gay Kelleway
2. 23. Star Magnitude (USA)7/1
3. 36. Merrymadcap (IRE)10/1
5:00 Lingfield-racecourse.co.uk Handicap (AWT) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 17. Garstang (GB)7/1Won by a length · J: Robbie Fitzpatrick · T: Peter Grayson
2. 22. Tous Les Deux (GB)4/1
3. 38. Guilded Warrior (GB)11/2
4. 56. Gavarnie Beau (IRE)11/4 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Maisons-Laffitte (FR) Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 1 · Biggest winner 81/10

1:05 Prix d'Acherez (Claimer) (Colts & Geldings) (Left-Handed) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 12. Diamond Way (FR)Won by a head · J: Thierry Gillet · T: J Bertran De Balanda
2. 26. Hyphoon (FR)
3. 34. Gold Face (FR)
1:35 Prix Northern Taste (Maiden) (Colts & Geldings) (Left-Handed) Flat · 1m2½f · 3 ran
1. 11. Viva Macau (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 27. Pokot (IRE)
3. 34. Split Second (FR)
2:05 Prix Girl Friend (Maiden) (Fillies) (Left-Handed) Flat · 1m2½f · 3 ran
1. 11. Mayoress (GB)Won by 11 lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A Fabre
2. 24. Shamarkanda (FR)
3. 35. Salila (IRE)
2:35 Prix d'Armorique (Apprentice Handicap) (Left-Handed) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 13. Ainhoa Medium (FR)Won by half a length · J: I Bouzaiz · T: H Van De Poele
2. 29. Remember James (GB)
3. 313. Need (FR)
3:05 Prix de la Frette (Claimer) (Fillies) (Left-Handed) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 16. Eurosceptique (FR)81/10Won by 2 lengths · J: Florent Geroux · T: D Sepulchre
2. 28. Victory Road (FR)
3. 310. Envoutante (GB)
3:35 Prix de la Lomagne (Handicap) (Left-Handed) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 112. Dum Dum (IRE)Won by half a length · J: Remi Campos · T: Mme N Rossio
2. 28. Diamant Star (FR)
3. 314. La Chartreuse (FR)
4:05 Prix du Buisson Richard (Claimer) (Left-Handed) Flat · 1m2½f · 3 ran
1. 110. All Night (GER)Won by 3 lengths · J: Dominique Boeuf · T: W Baltromei
2. 22. Molto Bello (USA)
3. 31. Zial (FR)
4:35 Prix de la Vallee du Lot (Handicap) (Left-Handed) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 15. Simbald (FR)Won by a neck · J: Y Barberot · T: G Doleuze
2. 215. Action Girl (FR)
3. 36. Magyver (FR)

Maisons-Laffitte racecourse statistics →

Nottingham Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:10 Bestwood Park Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f 15y · 10 ran
1. 15. Mr Sandicliffe (GB)2/1Won by a short head · J: Jamie Spencer · T: B W Hills
2. 29. Storm On The Run (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 311. Cape (GB)20/1
2:40 Nottinghamshire Chamber Of Commerce Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 15y · 15 ran
1. 14. Daniella (GB)12/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Francis Ferris · T: Rae Guest
2. 22. Riquewihr (GB)8/1
3. 311. Tagula Bay (IRE)16/1
4. 128. Portmeirion (GB)7/2 fav
3:10 Colwick Park Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 13y · 17 ran
1. 114. Lady Algarhoud (FR)10/1J: Martin Dwyer · T: Dean Ivory
2. 211. Drumming Party (USA)22/1
3. 32. Never Without Me (GB)10/1
3:40 Buy Tickets Online at nottinghamracecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6f 15y · 16 ran
1. 116. Mister Completely (IRE)12/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Eddie Creighton · T: Sheena West
2. 215. Cemgraft (GB)22/1
3. 312. Smoothie (IRE)14/1
4. 133. Primondo (IRE)5/1 fav
4:10 Carlton Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 54y · 13 ran
1. 15. Luckylover (GB)11/2Won by a short head · J: Tom Queally · T: Michael Quinlan
2. 212. Catbang (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 33. Rebellious Spirit (GB)7/1
4:40 Nottingham Conference Centre Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 54y · 13 ran
1. 14. Harvest Queen (IRE)14/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Peter Makin
2. 210. Rose Lady (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Dear Gracie (IRE)10/1
4. 65. Miss Thailand (GB)4/7 fav
5:10 Nottingham Conference Centre Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 54y · 12 ran
1. 18. Princess Nada (GB)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Nicky Mackay · T: Luca Cumani
2. 22. Caressed (GB)14/1
3. 35. Heather Moor (USA)3/1
4. 912. Tawaafud (GB)10/11 fav
5:40 Netherfield Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 213y · 6 ran
1. 15. Solva (GB)16/1Won by a length · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Brian Meehan
2. 23. Captain Margaret (GB)9/2
3. 36. Wagtail (GB)10/11 fav

Nottingham racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 8/1

2:20 E.B.F. betfred.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 110. Steady As A Rock (FR)5/1Won by half a length · J: Kevin Darley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 23. Jack Rackham (GB)11/4 fav
3. 36. Josr's Magic (IRE)3/1
2:50 totesport.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 6y · 12 ran
1. 12. Balanced Budget (GB)4/1 co-favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 23. Barodine (GB)4/1 co-fav
3. 37. Hasayaz (IRE)5/1
3:20 skybet.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4y · 18 ran
1. 113. Hula Ballew (GB)15/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Phillip Makin · T: Michael Dods
2. 218. Champain Sands (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Takes Tutu (USA)11/2 fav
3:50 Ladbrokes Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 6y · 6 ran
1. 11. Shortest Day (GB)11/10 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 22. Maroussies Wings (IRE)14/1
3. 35. Missoula (IRE)7/1
4:20 William Hill Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 8y · 10 ran
1. 19. Bollin Derek (GB)11/10 favWon by a length · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 26. Noble Edge (GB)12/1
3. 310. Northerner (IRE)7/1
4:50 Friends Of Northern Racing College Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 6y · 15 ran
1. 110. Thorny Mandate (GB)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Kevin Darley · T: R F Johnson Houghton
2. 25. Eastborough (IRE)12/1
3. 39. To Arms (GB)33/1
4. 82. Silverhay (GB)7/2 fav

Pontefract racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 48 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 favourites11 of 37 won29.7% · 37 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 £2.15Staked £37.00, returned £34.85 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerWild Pitch (GB) 20/1The 7:28 RUK Evening Racing Call 08700 50 69 47 Handicap at Kempton (AW)
Joint favourites3 of 10 won30.0% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ballinrobe	3	7	7	—
Cheltenham	2	6	6	—
Kempton (AW)	2	4	6	2 of 5 won
Lingfield	0	4	4	—
Lingfield (AW)	1	3	3	—
Maisons-Laffitte (FR)	1	1	8	—
Nottingham	0	7	8	0 of 2 won
Pontefract	2	5	6	1 of 3 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 7 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 7 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 3 May 2006?: 48 races across 8 meetings were run on 3 May 2006: Ballinrobe (7 races), Cheltenham (6 races), Kempton (AW) (6 races), Lingfield (4 races), Lingfield (AW) (3 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Nottingham (8 races) and Pontefract (6 races). That is Ballinrobe in Ireland; Cheltenham, Kempton (AW), Lingfield, Lingfield (AW), Nottingham and Pontefract in Great Britain; 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 3 May 2006?: Ballinrobe: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Cheltenham: Good (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Lingfield: Good (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Soft (Turf); Nottingham: Good (Turf); Pontefract: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 3 May 2006?: Outright favourites won 11 of 37 on 3 May 2006 (29.7%); joint favourites won 3 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £37.00 and returned £34.85 — a loss of £2.15. 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 Wild Pitch (GB) at 20/1 in the 7:28 RUK Evening Racing Call 08700 50 69 47 Handicap at Kempton (AW).
What was the feature race on 3 May 2006?: The feature race was the 4:00 Hesmonds Stud Sagaro Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Lingfield, won by Cover Up (IRE) (4/1).
What time was the first race on 3 May 2006?: The first race was the 1:05 Prix d'Acherez at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 9:20 Kempton Park Heritage Handicap at Kempton (AW).