What horse racing was on 11 May 2006?

45 races across 7 meetings were run on 11 May 2006: Chester (6 races), Clonmel (7 races), Hamilton (6 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Newton Abbot (6 races), Wetherby (6 races) and Yarmouth (6 races). That is Chester, Hamilton, Newton Abbot, Wetherby and Yarmouth in Great Britain; Clonmel in Ireland; Longchamp (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 11 May 2006?

Chester: Good To Firm (Turf); Clonmel: Good (Turf); Hamilton: Good To Firm (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Newton Abbot: Good To Firm (Turf); Wetherby: Good To Firm (Turf); Yarmouth: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 11 May 2006?

Outright favourites won 12 of 37 on 11 May 2006 (32.4%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £37.00 and returned £26.33 — a loss of £10.67. 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 Sands of Barra (IRE) at 20/1 in the 4:10 Letheby & Christopher Handicap at Yarmouth.

What was the feature race on 11 May 2006?

The feature race was the 1:50 Huxley Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Chester, won by Maraahel (IRE) (4/11F).

What time was the first race on 11 May 2006?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix du Palais du Louvre at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 8:55 Haste Ye Back Tomorrow Handicap at Hamilton.

Racing Results

Thursday 11 May 2006

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45 races were run across 7 meetings on 11 May 2006: Chester, Clonmel, Hamilton, Longchamp (FR), Newton Abbot, Wetherby and Yarmouth.

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

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 7/1

1:50 Huxley Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f 75y · 4 ran
1. 13. Maraahel (IRE)4/11 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Richard Hills · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 21. Counsel's Opinion (IRE)16/1
3. 32. Kew Green (USA)9/2
2:20 Betfred Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f 16y · 15 ran
1. 110. Merlin's Dancer (GB)11/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Adrian Nicholls · T: David Nicholls
2. 211. Judd Street (GB)4/1 fav
3. 31. Green Manalishi (GB)7/1
2:50 MBNA Europe Bank Chester Vase (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f 66y · 5 ran
1. 13. Papal Bull (GB)3/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Kieren Fallon · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 21. Dragon Dancer (GB)7/2
3. 32. Mashaahed (GB)7/1
3:20 Halifax Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f 16y · 12 ran
1. 12. Empress Jain (GB)13/8 favWon by a neck · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 28. Green Park (IRE)10/1
3. 310. Scooby Dude (IRE)8/1
4:00 Boodles Diamond Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 75y · 9 ran
1. 14. Numeric (GER)6/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: John Gosden
2. 23. Mobaasher (USA)2/1
3. 36. Zero (IRE)11/4
4:35 Senior Wright Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f 18y · 10 ran
1. 17. Ooh Aah Camara (IRE)7/1Won by a head · J: J F Egan · T: Tim Pitt
2. 24. Orpsie Boy (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Figaro Flyer (IRE)7/1
4. 98. Makfly (GB)3/1 fav

Chester racecourse statistics →

Clonmel Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

5:35 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Flat · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 13. Strath Gallant (GB)4/5 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 29. Shamaiyla (FR)4/1
3. 311. Someca Star (IRE)20/1
6:05 Kilsheelan Handicap (40-60) Flat · 1m 2f · 15 ran
1. 114. Hit The Target (IRE)12/1Won by a head · J: Colm O'Donoghue · T: G A Kingston
2. 211. Misty Island (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Proud To Be Irish (IRE)4/1 fav
6:35 Frank Kearney Memorial Perpetual Cup Handicap (60-90) Flat · 2m · 16 ran
1. 115. Pacolet (IRE)6/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Danny Grant · T: Patrick J Flynn
2. 214. Anxious Moments (IRE)10/1
3. 31. Mrs Gillow (IRE)11/2
4. 42. Mountain Snow (IRE)5/1 fav
7:05 J.Winston Building Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 2m 4f · 17 ran
1. 111. Harry Husyan (IRE)10/1Won by a short head · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Gerard Keane
2. 25. Larry Boy (IRE)7/1
3. 36. Adonia (IRE)11/4 fav
7:35 Sporting Press Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 14. Qassas (GB)5/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Michael David Murphy
2. 218. Sioux Falls (IRE)10/1
3. 36. Turks Wood (IRE)10/1
4. 52. Bernabeu (USA)3/1 fav
8:05 Slievenamon Handicap Hurdle (74-109) Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 15. For A Song (IRE)8/1Won by a head · J: R Walsh · T: L Young
2. 24. Fivestar Alstars (IRE)10/1
3. 310. Miss Caruso (GB)8/1
4. 56. Southern Command (IRE)5/1 fav
8:35 Cashel Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 18 ran
1. 112. Square Root (IRE)16/1Won by half a length · J: Mr P G Murphy · T: Anthony Mullins
2. 22. Cobham (GB)7/1
3. 34. Breaking Silence (IRE)5/1
4. 81. Coast (IRE)7/4 fav

Clonmel racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 7/1

6:15 Hamilton Park Amateur Riders' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 5y · 10 ran
1. 17. Obe Bold (IRE)4/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Mrs Carol Bartley · T: Alan Berry
2. 21. Million Percent (GB)9/4 fav
3. 35. Quicks The Word (GB)33/1
6:45 Joel Natty Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 36y · 7 ran
1. 14. Double Ransom (GB)7/1Won by a neck · J: Micky Fenton · T: Linda Stubbs
2. 21. Fiddlers Creek (IRE)11/2
3. 38. Alisdanza (GB)4/7 fav
7:20 Mearns Castle Golf Academy Open Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f 5y · 9 ran
1. 16. Sunrise Safari (IRE)10/11 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Tom Eaves · T: Ian Semple
2. 24. Mandarin Rocket (IRE)50/1
3. 33. Josarty (GB)9/1
7:55 Daily Record Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 16y · 7 ran
1. 13. Aleron (IRE)7/1Won by a head · J: David Nolan · T: John Quinn
2. 21. Lucayan Dancer (GB)5/2 fav
3. 34. Easibet Dot Net (GB)9/1
8:25 Rectangle Group Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 4y · 11 ran
1. 15. Dizzy In The Head (GB)7/2Won by a neck · J: Tom Eaves · T: Ian Semple
2. 24. Catch The Cat (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 33. Tribute (IRE)16/1
8:55 Haste Ye Back Tomorrow Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 4y · 12 ran
1. 12. Sarah's Art (IRE)7/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Chris Catlin · T: N A Callaghan
2. 24. Newkeylets (GB)10/1
3. 31. Quadrophenia (GB)7/2
4. 77. Soviet Legend (IRE)3/1 fav

Hamilton racecourse statistics →

Longchamp (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 0 of 1

12:50 Prix du Palais du Louvre (Handicap) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 14. Tzar Du Frene (FR)Won by a head · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: E Lellouche
2. 29. Poison Pen (IRE)
3. 37. Celtix (FR)
1:20 Prix Antiope (Prix de Pantin) (Women Professional Jockeys) Flat · 1m 1f · 3 ran
1. 13. Bahama Love (USA)Won by 2½ lengths · J: Brigitte Renk · T: J-C Rouget
2. 24. Kouloubali (FR)
3. 32. Zafiran (IRE)
1:50 Prix de la Pyramide (Claimer) (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 15. Solidao (FR)Won by half a length · J: Y Barberot · T: S Wattel
2. 24. Guanaderia (FR)
3. 31. Keulinn (FR)
2:20 Prix des Halles (Claimer) (Fillies) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 14. La Frangine (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Gaetan Faucon · T: F Belmont
2. 26. Ascot Blues (IRE)
3. 38. Vermeil Sky (FR)
2:50 Prix de la Boetie Flat · 1m 7f · 4 ran
1. 11. Water Dragon (GB)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Teddy Richer · T: P Paquet
2. 24. L'Estrange (FR)
3. 33. Reine Annicka (FR)
3:20 Prix du Pont au Change Flat · 7f · 4 ran
1. 19. Marabout Directa (GER)Won by 2½ lengths · J: Andreas Helfenbein · T: Andreas Lowe
2. 27. My Man (FR)
3. 35. Gharir (IRE)4/5 fav
3:50 Prix de Bagnolet (Claimer) Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 14. Almaguer (GB)Won by half a length · J: Florent Geroux · T: M Boutin
2. 28. Montory (FR)
3. 32. Tree Of Life (FR)
4:20 Prix de la Galerie d'Apollon (Handicap) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 11. Le Byzantin (USA)Won by a head · J: Julien Grosjean · T: R Caget
2. 22. Demonious (GB)
3. 35. Daalymar (FR)

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 8/1

2:10 Renault Vans Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 6f · 15 ran
1. 17. Granite Man (IRE)7/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 23. Scarface (GB)9/2
3. 32. Coltscroft (GB)12/1
2:40 Bristol Street Motors Renault Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 14 ran
1. 13. Random Quest (GB)5/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Ollie McPhail · T: Bernard Llewellyn
2. 21. Lucky Do (IRE)14/1
3. 314. Waziri (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3:10 Kings Of Taunton Renault Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 7 ran
1. 16. Maidstone Monument (IRE)8/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Alison Thorpe
2. 25. Eljay's Boy (GB)11/2
3. 32. Galtee View (IRE)6/4 fav
3:45 Mumfords Renault Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 13 ran
1. 16. Cannon Fire (FR)7/4 favWon by a neck · J: Christian Williams · T: Evan Williams
2. 23. Catchthebug (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Grey Brother (GB)9/2
4:20 Renault Master 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 10 ran
1. 16. Nice Horse (FR)7/4Won by 4 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: David Pipe
2. 22. Creinch (GB)12/1
3. 314. Hop Fair (GB)16/1
4. 43. Hill Forts Timmy (GB)11/8 fav
4:55 Renault Trafic Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m 2f 110y · 8 ran
1. 12. Bengal Bullet (GB)8/15 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Miss T Cave · T: C F Blank
2. 27. Toscanini (GER)33/1
3. 31. Karadin (FR)14/1

Newton Abbot racecourse statistics →

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

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

6:00 Peopleco Yorkshire Point-To-Point Association Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 7f 110y · 10 ran
1. 14. Imps Way (GB)11/8 favWon by 14 lengths · J: Mr C Mulhall · T: Mrs T Corrigan
2. 27. Plutocrat (GB)15/2
3. 31. The Butterwick Kid (GB)5/2
6:30 Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Conditionals' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 17 ran
1. 110. The Rocking Dock (IRE)5/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Stephen Craine · T: D McCain
2. 211. Turftanzer (GER)200/1
3. 39. Pearson Glen (IRE)25/1
4. 513. Xamborough (FR)11/10 fav
7:05 Howdens Joinery Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 12. Rookery Lad (GB)4/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Christopher Kellett
2. 27. Karo De Vindecy (FR)4/1
3. 38. Drumossie (AUS)14/1
4. 41. Cobbet (CZE)7/2 fav
7:40 Jewson Novices' Hurdle (Series Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 12 ran
1. 15. Panzer (GER)10/3Won by 1½ lengths · J: Stephen Craine · T: D McCain
2. 21. Bestofthebrownies (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Double Gin (GB)10/1
4. F4. Mr Strachan (IRE) · fell3/1 fav
8:10 Rocom Panasonic Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 9 ran
1. 13. Thedublinpublican (IRE)7/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Tom Messenger · T: Chris Bealby
2. 21. Marsh Run (GB)10/1
3. 35. Rob The Five (IRE)9/1
4. F7. Darialann (IRE) · fell9/4 fav
8:40 Nidd Vale Wetherby Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 15. Etoile Russe (IRE)16/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Gary Bartley · T: P C Haslam
2. 210. I'm Your Man (GB)66/1
3. 37. Tiger Frog (USA)11/1
4. 104. Majorca (GB)7/4 fav

Wetherby racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:00 Weatherbys Insurance Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f 101y · 11 ran
1. 14. Duty (IRE)8/11 favWon by half a length · J: Kerrin McEvoy · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 25. Ermine Sea (GB)8/1
3. 310. Moonshadow (GB)12/1
2:30 Weatherbys Bank Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 101y · 10 ran
1. 17. Captain General (GB)16/1Won by a head · J: Kerrin McEvoy · T: James Toller
2. 23. Summer Charm (GB)5/1
3. 31. Magic Amigo (GB)33/1
4. 65. Fort Churchill (IRE)2/1 fav
3:00 Bet365 Call 08000 322 365 Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 21y · 7 ran
1. 15. Stage Gift (IRE)6/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 27. Lake Poet (IRE)25/1
3. 31. Merveilles (GB)7/1
3:35 Custom Kitchens Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3y · 16 ran
1. 115. Prince Picasso (GB)15/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Seb Sanders · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 25. Catbang (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 314. Carpeting (GB)100/1
4:10 Letheby & Christopher Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 3y · 9 ran
1. 19. Sands of Barra (IRE)20/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Kerrin McEvoy · T: N A Callaghan
2. 22. Tawaassol (USA)4/6 fav
3. 31. Celebration Song (IRE)16/1
4:45 Docwras Rock Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 43y · 14 ran
1. 112. Mystery Pips (GB)16/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Kim Tinkler · T: Nigel Tinkler
2. 22. Smiddy Hill (GB)20/1
3. 36. Cashel Mead (GB)15/8 fav

Yarmouth racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 45 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 37 won32.4% · 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 £10.67Staked £37.00, returned £26.33 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSands of Barra (IRE) 20/1The 4:10 Letheby & Christopher Handicap at Yarmouth
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chester	4	6	6	—
Clonmel	1	7	7	—
Hamilton	1	6	6	—
Longchamp (FR)	0	1	8	—
Newton Abbot	3	5	6	0 of 2 won
Wetherby	1	6	6	—
Yarmouth	2	6	6	—

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. 8 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 11 May 2006?: 45 races across 7 meetings were run on 11 May 2006: Chester (6 races), Clonmel (7 races), Hamilton (6 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Newton Abbot (6 races), Wetherby (6 races) and Yarmouth (6 races). That is Chester, Hamilton, Newton Abbot, Wetherby and Yarmouth in Great Britain; Clonmel in Ireland; Longchamp (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 11 May 2006?: Chester: Good To Firm (Turf); Clonmel: Good (Turf); Hamilton: Good To Firm (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Newton Abbot: Good To Firm (Turf); Wetherby: Good To Firm (Turf); Yarmouth: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 11 May 2006?: Outright favourites won 12 of 37 on 11 May 2006 (32.4%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £37.00 and returned £26.33 — a loss of £10.67. 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 Sands of Barra (IRE) at 20/1 in the 4:10 Letheby & Christopher Handicap at Yarmouth.
What was the feature race on 11 May 2006?: The feature race was the 1:50 Huxley Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Chester, won by Maraahel (IRE) (4/11F).
What time was the first race on 11 May 2006?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix du Palais du Louvre at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 8:55 Haste Ye Back Tomorrow Handicap at Hamilton.