What horse racing was on 17 May 2006?

48 races across 7 meetings were run on 17 May 2006: Bath (6 races), Exeter (7 races), Hereford (7 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Naas (7 races), Perth (6 races) and York (7 races). That is Bath, Exeter, Hereford, Perth and York in Great Britain; Maisons-Laffitte (FR) in France; Naas 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 17 May 2006?

Bath: Good To Soft (Turf); Exeter: Good To Firm (Turf); Hereford: Good To Firm (Turf); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Naas: Yielding (Turf); Perth: Good To Soft (Turf); York: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 17 May 2006?

Outright favourites won 14 of 38 on 17 May 2006 (36.8%); joint favourites won 0 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £38.00 and returned £44.13 — a profit of £6.13. 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 Steenberg (IRE) at 25/1 in the 3:15 Duke Of York Stakes at York.

What was the feature race on 17 May 2006?

The feature race was the 3:15 Duke Of York Stakes (Group 2) (Group 2) at York, won by Steenberg (IRE) (25/1).

What time was the first race on 17 May 2006?

The first race was the 1:05 Prix Sylvan at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 9:00 Commitments Are Coming Handicap Hurdle at Perth.

Racing Results

Wednesday 17 May 2006

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48 races were run across 7 meetings on 17 May 2006: Bath, Exeter, Hereford, Maisons-Laffitte (FR), Naas, Perth and York.

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

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 12/1

6:10 Bathwick Tyres Lady Riders' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 46y · 15 ran
1. 14. Cormorant Wharf (IRE)12/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Miss J Powell · T: Gary Moore
2. 22. Seattle Robber (GB)8/1
3. 311. Gallego (GB)15/2
4. 510. Brave Dane (IRE)7/2 fav
6:40 E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 11y · 12 ran
1. 14. Baby Strange (GB)8/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Robbie Fitzpatrick · T: P A Blockley
2. 26. Grand Prix (GB)2/1 fav
3. 37. Lipocco (GB)7/2
7:10 Steve Vick International 25th Anniversary Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 161y · 11 ran
1. 11. Phinerine (GB)4/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Tolley Dean · T: Ronald Harris
2. 212. Silvertown Sky (IRE)50/1
3. 34. Otis B Driftwood (GB)5/2 fav
7:40 Weatherbys Printing Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 144y · 15 ran
1. 17. Lewis Island (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 23. Sabbiosa (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
3. 35. Kathryn Janeway (IRE)8/1
8:10 Charles Saunders Food Service Be Hopeful Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5y · 13 ran
1. 112. Indian Edge (GB)10/3 favWon by half a length · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: Bryn Palling
2. 21. Merrymadcap (IRE)11/2
3. 316. Will The Till (GB)16/1
8:40 Weatherbys Insurance Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 161y · 12 ran
1. 112. Cashel Mead (GB)9/4 favWon by a neck · J: Kerrin McEvoy · T: John Spearing
2. 211. Linda Green (GB)9/2
3. 310. Hello Roberto (GB)16/1

Bath racecourse statistics →

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

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

1:55 HMS Exeter Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 7 ran
1. 11. Dune Raider (USA)13/8Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Tom George
2. 23. Ladino (FR)11/10 fav
3. 34. Tytheknot (GB)14/1
2:25 South-West Racing Club Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 8 ran
1. 11. Megaton (GB)7/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Peter Bowen
2. 22. Barathea Blue (GB)9/1
3. 35. Heisse (GB)4/1
2:55 Heavitree Brewery Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 6 ran
1. 11. General Grey (IRE)4/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Henrietta C Knight
2. 25. Quick (GB)7/4 fav
3. 34. Optimistic Alfie (GB)12/1
3:30 Diamond Edge Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 110y · 3 ran
1. 11. Twisted Logic (IRE)11/8 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Robert Walford · T: R H Alner
2. 22. Metal Detector (IRE)15/8
3. 33. Sissinghurst Storm (IRE)9/4
4:05 Marlborough Bookshop And Sporting Gallery Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 7 ran
1. 16. Jackie Boy (IRE)7/2Won by a short head · J: Tony Evans · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 23. Temper Lad (USA)7/1
3. 38. Silver Gift (GB)9/1
4. 41. Koumba (FR)10/3 fav
4:35 Exeter Racecourse Intermediate Hunters' Chase (Final) Chase · Class 5 · 2m 7f 110y · 10 ran
1. 17. Long Night (GB)6/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Mr R Woollacott · T: Mrs M J McGuinness
2. 210. Nditlir (GB)10/1
3. 31. Tsar's Twist (GB)11/4
4. 48. Touch Of Flame (GB)9/4 fav
5:05 Cal-Otter Cup Maiden Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 1f · 9 ran
1. 11. Busy Isit (GB)7/1Won by a short head · J: Mrs M Roberts · T: John Coombe
2. 22. That's My Charlie (NZ)13/2
3. 34. Chesnut Annie (IRE)4/1
4. 43. Gurteenoona (IRE)4/5 fav

Exeter racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:05 World Bet Exchange Launching Soon At WBX.com Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 10 ran
1. 12. Darn Good (GB)4/6 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 29. Khadija (GB)50/1
3. 33. Grand Slam Hero (IRE)10/3
2:35 Weatherbys Insurance Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 2f · 11 ran
1. 18. The Wife's Sister (GB)11/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Mrs K Waldron
2. 21. Fieldings Society (IRE)40/1
3. 35. Rotheram (USA)3/1 fav
3:05 Connolly's Redmills Happy Retirement Vic Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 1f 110y · 17 ran
1. 14. Test of Friendship (GB)16/1Won by a length · J: Tommy Phelan · T: Heather Dalton
2. 212. Paddy The Optimist (IRE)9/2 fav
3. 38. Terrible Tenant (GB)8/1
3:40 World Bet Exchange Launching Soon at wbx.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 8 ran
1. 12. Predator (GER)9/4 favWon by 19 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 28. Madam Caversfield (GB)7/2
3. 35. General Smith (GB)8/1
4:15 allpay.net Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 8 ran
1. 110. Penzance (GB)4/7 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Alan King
2. 21. Curraheen Chief (IRE)50/1
3. 35. Lunar Crystal (IRE)11/2
4:45 Tudor Building Supplies Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 10 ran
1. 14. Rudinero (IRE)9/4 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Tommy Phelan · T: Heather Dalton
2. 27. Shropshire Girl (GB)9/1
3. 310. Kandora (GB)5/1
5:15 Julian Graves Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m 1f 110y · 10 ran
1. 15. Good Bone (FR)9/4 favWon by 19 lengths · J: Mr David Mansell · T: Steve Flook
2. 21. Be My Dream (IRE)3/1
3. 36. Grey Kid (IRE)25/1

Hereford racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 1 · Biggest winner 7/5

1:05 Prix Sylvan (Maiden) (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 5f · 3 ran
1. 17. Priomar (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Stephane Ladjadj · T: P Tual
2. 24. Chichi Jelois (FR)
3. 35. Punisher (FR)
1:35 Prix Idalie (Maiden) (Fillies) Flat · 5f · 3 ran
1. 14. Numerieus (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: Yves de Nicolay
2. 210. Katina (FR)
3. 35. Carolissime (FR)
2:05 Prix Aveu (Colts & Geldings) (Left-Handed) Flat · 1m2½f · 3 ran
1. 12. Young Poli (FR)Won by a neck · J: Anthony Clement · T: Alain Couetil
2. 25. Brodimix (IRE)
3. 31. Mousqueton (FR)
2:35 Prix d'Angerville () (Fillies) (Left-Handed) Flat · 1m · 10 ran
1. 13. Phantom Rose (USA)7/5Won by 1½ lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A Fabre
2. 26. Heaven's Cause (USA)
3. 31. Blue Blue Sky (IRE)
3:05 Prix Aquatinte II (Fillies) Flat · 1m2½f · 3 ran
1. 15. Pearl Sky (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: Yves de Nicolay
2. 23. Tonic Star (FR)
3. 32. Song Of Kintyre (FR)
3:35 Prix de Longueil (Handicap) (Fillies) (Straight) Flat · 7f · 3 ran
1. 110. Lumiere De Boitron (FR)Won by a head · J: Gregory Benoist · T: J-M Capitte
2. 27. Fleuraison (FR)
3. 31. Sidonique (FR)
4:05 Prix de Massy (Handicap) (Straight) Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 19. Wildest Hope (GB)Won by a neck · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: D Sepulchre
2. 215. Murphy (FR)
3. 32. Verdi (SWI)
4:35 Prix de Palaiseau (Handicap) (Straight) Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 16. Marschall First (FR)Won by 2 lengths · J: Dominique Boeuf · T: Mme N Rossio
2. 214. Rhum Raisin (FR)
3. 34. Cassaigne (FR)

Maisons-Laffitte racecourse statistics →

Naas Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

5:50 Whitewater Fillies Maiden Flat · 6f · 20 ran
1. 13. Gaudeamus (USA)7/1Won by a length · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 24. Gee Kel (IRE)11/2
3. 319. Talk Of Excitment (GB)12/1
4. 418. Spirit Of Pearl (IRE)7/2 fav
6:20 Berney Bros. Saddlers Handicap (60-90) Flat · 6f · 13 ran
1. 12. Lady Orpen (IRE)13/2Won by a neck · J: Rory Cleary · T: Patrick Morris
2. 24. Mist And Stone (IRE)5/1 jt-fav
3. 35. Seal Colony (IRE)10/1
6:50 Pat Dunlea Memorial Race Flat · 6f · 12 ran
1. 18. Emerald Hill (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: M Halford
2. 24. Noble City (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 31. Little White Lie (IRE)7/1
7:20 EBF Blue Wind Stakes (Group 3 Fillies) Flat · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 15. Galatee (FR)11/4Won by 3½ lengths · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 21. Allexina (GB)5/2 fav
3. 33. Gift Range (IRE)16/1
7:50 Curragh Lawns Nursing Home (C&G) Maiden Flat · 1m 2f · 16 ran
1. 115. Talenti (IRE)10/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Colm O'Donoghue · T: A P O'Brien
2. 212. Magicalmysterytour (IRE)5/1
3. 314. Rockall Blizzard (USA)10/3 fav
8:20 Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (40-60) Flat · 1m · 18 ran
1. 18. Dame Noir (IRE)11/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Tom Molloy · T: Timothy Doyle
2. 212. Breaker Morant (IRE)20/1
3. 37. Omachaun (IRE)10/1
8:50 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden Flat · 1m · 20 ran
1. 112. Hovering (IRE)9/2Won by a short head · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 216. Shehira (FR)8/1
3. 311. Deauville Vision (IRE)9/2
4. 920. Wonder Aloud (IRE)7/2 fav

Naas racecourse statistics →

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

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

6:30 gg.com Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 110y · 15 ran
1. 15. Glingerbank (IRE)9/4Won by 12 lengths · J: Tony Dobbin · T: Nicky Richards
2. 28. Hawkwell (IRE)10/1
3. 314. Rightful Ruler (GB)33/1
4. 71. Beneficial Guest (IRE)6/4 fav
7:00 David Burberry Mares' Only Intermediate Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 14 ran
1. 14. Cinema (FR)9/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: T J Dreaper · T: B R Hamilton
2. 211. Bollin Ruth (GB)22/1
3. 312. Madge (GB)9/2
7:30 Carlsberg Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 8 ran
1. 15. Bafana Boy (GB)5/1Won by half a length · J: Tony Dobbin · T: Nicky Richards
2. 26. Toran Road (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 38. Mounthooley (GB)10/1
8:00 SIS Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 13 ran
1. 114. Political Sox (GB)12/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: Rayson Nixon
2. 28. Count The Cost (IRE)10/1
3. 35. Chief Dan George (IRE)5/1
4. PU10. Whispering Moor (GB) · pulled up7/2 fav
8:30 Albert Bartlett & Sons Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 11. King Of The Arctic (IRE)6/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Paddy Aspell · T: John Wade
2. 22. Master Papa (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 35. Flaming Heck (GB)8/1
9:00 Commitments Are Coming Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 18 ran
1. 114. Arresting (GB)20/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: J P Elliott · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 215. Monsieur (FR)11/1
3. 38. Amalfi Storm (GB)11/4 fav

Perth racecourse statistics →

York Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

1:45 Newton Investment Management Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f 88y · 14 ran
1. 14. Blue Spinnaker (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Michael Easterby
2. 211. Look Again (GB)5/1 fav
3. 37. Focus Group (USA)7/1
2:15 Blue Square Handicap (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 14. Levera (GB)10/11 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Alan King
2. 25. Antica (IRE)13/2
3. 31. Royal Prince (GB)7/2
2:45 Musidora Stakes (Fillies Grp 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f 88y · 6 ran
1. 16. Short Skirt (GB)7/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mick Kinane · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 21. Alexandrova (IRE)8/15 fav
3. 35. Maroussies Wings (IRE)33/1
3:15 Duke Of York Stakes (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 16 ran
1. 112. Steenberg (IRE)25/1Won by half a length · J: Michael Hills · T: Mark H Tompkins
2. 29. Quito (IRE)10/1
3. 311. Somnus (GB)7/1
3:50 Blue Square Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f · 16 ran
1. 11. Millville (GB)8/1Won by a head · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 25. Lets Roll (GB)12/1
3. 314. Tcherina (IRE)7/1
4. 1412. Self Respect (USA)9/2 fav
4:25 Blue Square E.B.F. Novice Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 15. Chief Editor (GB)13/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: M J Wallace
2. 22. Avertuoso (GB)15/2
3. 34. Mr Klick (IRE)50/1
4:55 Chris Wright 'Still Not Too Old To Rock'N'Roll' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 88y · 12 ran
1. 110. Reem Three (GB)9/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Nicky Mackay · T: Luca Cumani
2. 29. Quince (IRE)33/1
3. 31. Tears of A Clown (IRE)4/1
4. 87. Awatuki (IRE)10/3 fav

York 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 favourites14 of 38 won36.8% · 38 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 £6.13Staked £38.00, returned £44.13 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSteenberg (IRE) 25/1The 3:15 Duke Of York Stakes at York
Joint favourites0 of 6 won0.0% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Bath	2	5	6	0 of 2 won
Exeter	2	7	7	—
Hereford	5	7	7	—
Maisons-Laffitte (FR)	1	1	8	—
Naas	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Perth	1	6	6	—
York	2	6	7	0 of 2 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 17 May 2006?: 48 races across 7 meetings were run on 17 May 2006: Bath (6 races), Exeter (7 races), Hereford (7 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Naas (7 races), Perth (6 races) and York (7 races). That is Bath, Exeter, Hereford, Perth and York in Great Britain; Maisons-Laffitte (FR) in France; Naas 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 17 May 2006?: Bath: Good To Soft (Turf); Exeter: Good To Firm (Turf); Hereford: Good To Firm (Turf); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Naas: Yielding (Turf); Perth: Good To Soft (Turf); York: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 17 May 2006?: Outright favourites won 14 of 38 on 17 May 2006 (36.8%); joint favourites won 0 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £38.00 and returned £44.13 — a profit of £6.13. 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 Steenberg (IRE) at 25/1 in the 3:15 Duke Of York Stakes at York.
What was the feature race on 17 May 2006?: The feature race was the 3:15 Duke Of York Stakes (Group 2) (Group 2) at York, won by Steenberg (IRE) (25/1).
What time was the first race on 17 May 2006?: The first race was the 1:05 Prix Sylvan at Maisons-Laffitte (FR); the last was the 9:00 Commitments Are Coming Handicap Hurdle at Perth.