What horse racing was on 18 May 2006?

42 races across 6 meetings were run on 18 May 2006: Carlisle (6 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Ludlow (7 races), Perth (7 races), Salisbury (7 races) and York (7 races). That is Carlisle, Ludlow, Perth, Salisbury and York in Great Britain; 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 18 May 2006?

Carlisle: Good To Soft (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Ludlow: Good (Turf); Perth: Soft (Turf); Salisbury: Good To Soft (Turf); York: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 18 May 2006?

Outright favourites won 11 of 34 on 18 May 2006 (32.4%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £34.00 and returned £31.84 — a loss of £2.16. 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 Stanley Wolfe (IRE) at 25/1 in the 7:30 Cumbria Community Foundation Handicap at Carlisle.

What was the feature race on 18 May 2006?

The feature race was the 2:45 Dante Stakes (Group 2) (Group 2) at York, won by Septimus (IRE) (13/8F).

What time was the first race on 18 May 2006?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix de la Fontaine Carpeaux at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 9:00 Book Now For Music Night 8th July Handicap at Carlisle.

Racing Results

Thursday 18 May 2006

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42 races were run across 6 meetings on 18 May 2006: Carlisle, Longchamp (FR), Ludlow, Perth, Salisbury and York.

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

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

6:30 E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 13. Middleham (IRE)4/7 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 26. My Valerina (IRE)6/1
3. 35. Davaye (GB)12/1
7:00 Pink Ladies Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 193y · 13 ran
1. 13. Dancing Deano (IRE)9/4 favWon by a length · J: Michael Stainton · T: Richard Whitaker
2. 24. Drum Dance (IRE)9/2
3. 312. Sweetly Sharp (IRE)20/1
7:30 Cumbria Community Foundation Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 193y · 13 ran
1. 112. Stanley Wolfe (IRE)25/1Won by a length · J: Andrew Mullen · T: James Moffatt
2. 22. Quaker Boy (GB)6/1
3. 36. Drink To Me Only (GB)11/1
4. 41. Quadrophenia (GB)4/1 fav
8:00 Penrith Building Supplies Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 16. Mormeatmic (GB)5/2 jt-favWon by a neck · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Michael Easterby
2. 25. Making Music (GB)13/2
3. 37. Hypnosis (GB)6/1
8:30 Dobies For Vauxhall Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 16 ran
1. 113. Petite Mac (GB)16/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Suzzanne France · T: Neville Bycroft
2. 214. Compton Classic (GB)9/1
3. 38. Monte Major (IRE)14/1
4. 123. Coconut Moon (GB)5/1 fav
9:00 Book Now For Music Night 8th July Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 193y · 17 ran
1. 114. Geojimali (GB)6/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Jim Goldie
2. 26. Distant Times (GB)18/1
3. 37. Word Perfect (GB)11/1
4. 89. Dorn Dancer (IRE)7/4 fav

Carlisle racecourse statistics →

Longchamp (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 3 of 3 · Biggest winner 16/5

12:50 Prix de la Fontaine Carpeaux (Handicap) (Fillies & Mares) Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 14. Tarte Fine (FR)Won by a short head · J: Olivier Peslier · T: J-P Pelat
2. 22. Green Shadow (FR)
3. 312. Aminias (IRE)
1:20 Prix du Premier Pas (Unraced) Flat · 5f · 4 ran
1. 18. Magic America (USA)5/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: Mme Christiane Head
2. 27. Beta (GB)
3. 39. Jiangxi (FR)
1:50 Prix de Saint-James (Maiden) (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m½f · 3 ran
1. 14. Charminamix (IRE)16/5Won by half a length · J: Maxime Guyon · T: A Fabre
2. 22. Porticcio (IRE)
3. 36. Billy Kelly (GB)4/1
2:20 Prix de Sevres (Maiden) (Fillies) Flat · 1m½f · 3 ran
1. 19. Grigorieva (IRE)Won by a neck · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A Fabre
2. 21. Around (GB)
3. 32. Lahudood (GB)
2:50 Prix du Pont-Neuf () Flat · 7f · 7 ran
1. 14. Marchand D'Or (FR)13/5Won by 1½ lengths · J: Davy Bonilla · T: F Head
2. 26. Mednaya (IRE)17/1
3. 31. Zariyan (FR)
3:20 Prix de la Tour Saint-Jacques Flat · 7f · 3 ran
1. 16. Greenvador (FR)Won by a head · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A Fabre
2. 210. Wedaad (GB)
3. 39. Singapore Prince (FR)
3:50 Prix de Fleurus (Handicap) Flat · 1m · 4 ran
1. 12. Riche Americaine (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Ioritz Mendizabal · T: D De Watrigant
2. 21. Bold Pride (FR)
3. 310. Arcane Francaise (FR)
4:20 Prix du Lion de Belfort (Handicap) (Fillies & Mares) Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 18. Mony D'Orthe (FR)Won by 3 lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: F Chappet
2. 27. Marie Asseefa (FR)
3. 310. Starwoman (FR)

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

Ludlow Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

5:45 Red Cross Conditional Jockeys' Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 5f · 7 ran
1. 18. Smilingvalentine (IRE)9/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Ryan Cummings · T: D J Wintle
2. 25. Knight's Emperor (IRE)25/1
3. 36. Simoun (IRE)15/2
4. 41. Anatar (IRE)11/8 fav
6:15 Tanners Wines Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 110y · 8 ran
1. 17. Zaffamore (IRE)10/3 jt-favWon by a short head · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Henrietta C Knight
2. 28. Tribal Dancer (IRE)10/1
3. 31. Key Phil (FR)7/1
6:45 Ludlow Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 14. La Dolfina (GB)14/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 27. Beaver (AUS)11/2
3. 35. Daraybad (FR)10/3 fav
7:15 Ludlow Final Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 11. Enitsag (FR)6/4 favWon by 14 lengths · J: Mr R P Quinn · T: Steve Flook
2. 25. Magicien (FR)7/2
3. 34. Jacquemart Colombe (FR)4/1
7:45 Weatherbys Insurance Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m · 5 ran
1. 15. Business Traveller (IRE)10/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Mark Nicolls · T: Richard Price
2. 24. Musally (GB)9/1
3. 32. Reem Two (GB)7/2
4. 41. Moscow Whisper (IRE)13/8 fav
8:15 JP Seafoods 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 8 ran
1. 16. Seafield Bogie (IRE)7/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Tom George
2. 21. Nice Horse (FR)1/2 fav
3. 37. Star Fever (IRE)16/1
8:45 St John Ambulance Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 5 ran
1. 15. Timetoring (GB)3/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Mark Nicolls · T: Brian Eckley
2. 22. Gappersonneldotcom (IRE)13/2
3. 34. Tom Tug (NZ)10/1
4. 41. Ballybough Billy (IRE)11/8 fav

Ludlow racecourse statistics →

Perth Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:05 Media Shop Scotland Intermediate Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 7 ran
1. 11. Broken Reed (IRE)11/10 favWon by a length · J: Jason Maguire · T: Tom George
2. 26. Powerlove (FR)2/1
3. 34. Dalawan (GB)33/1
2:35 Cornelian Asset Managers Intermediate Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 4 ran
1. 17. The Biker (IRE)17/2Won by 9 lengths · J: David Da Silva · T: P Monteith
2. 24. Iron Man (FR)8/13 fav
3. 33. Shares (IRE)10/3
3:05 Genesis Oil And Gas Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 8 ran
1. 18. The Royal Dub (IRE)2/1 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: A J Martin
2. 214. Another Taipan (IRE)20/1
3. 31. Robert The Bruce (GB)9/2
3:40 Scottish Countryside Alliance Intermediate Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 16. Kiwijimbo (IRE)16/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Richie McGrath · T: Alistair Whillans
2. 24. Fearless Foursome (GB)9/2
3. 32. Nerone (GER)7/1
4. 41. Planters Punch (IRE)3/1 fav
4:15 Northern Marine Underwriters Scotland Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 12 ran
1. 16. Burwood Breeze (IRE)6/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Tom George
2. 210. Very Very Noble (IRE)16/1
3. 315. Goodbadindiferent (IRE)33/1
4. PU9. Mighty Matters (IRE) · pulled up2/1 fav
4:45 Royal Highland Show Ladies Day Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f 110y · 10 ran
1. 12. Spring Margot (FR)2/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr T Greenall · T: David M Easterby
2. 25. Batchelor Boys (IRE)20/1
3. 33. Telemoss (IRE)8/11 fav
5:15 Herald & Post Intermediate NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 16 ran
1. 11. Amstecos (IRE)7/4 favWon by 13 lengths · J: T J Dreaper · T: B R Hamilton
2. 28. Barton Belle (GB)11/4
3. 310. Bleu Pois (IRE)7/1

Perth racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:55 Knights & Co Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 110. Strategic Prince (GB)12/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Paul Cole
2. 27. Longquan (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
3. 35. Dazed And Amazed (GB)5/1
2:25 Windsor Plc Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 198y · 10 ran
1. 110. Novellara (GB)9/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 25. Dayrose (GB)7/2
3. 38. Jewaar (USA)6/4 fav
2:55 Windsor Plc Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 198y · 9 ran
1. 18. Oh Glory Be (USA)14/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Stephane Breux · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 23. Garafena (GB)11/4
3. 34. Gouranga (GB)11/8 fav
3:30 John Scott Memorial Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f 212y · 9 ran
1. 15. La Fanciulla (GB)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 26. Mucho Loco (IRE)25/1
3. 32. Radius (GB)9/1
4. 41. Mocha Java (GB)11/4 fav
4:05 Bridgend Hotel, Islay Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 12. Sunisa (IRE)9/1Won by a length · J: Nicky Mackay · T: John Mackie
2. 28. Maystock (GB)13/2
3. 37. Queen of Iceni (GB)4/1
4. 45. Trompette (USA)7/2 fav
4:35 Jordan Brookes Chartered Accountants Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 16 ran
1. 112. Patavium Prince (IRE)14/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: T Quinn · T: John Best
2. 219. Arculinge (GB)20/1
3. 35. Catherines Cafe (IRE)20/1
4. 716. George The Second (GB)7/2 fav
5:05 Axminster Carpets Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 212y · 13 ran
1. 16. Blue Java (GB)7/4 favWon by a length · J: Travis Block · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 27. Treasure House (IRE)33/1
3. 310. Meditation (GB)5/1

Salisbury racecourse statistics →

York Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

1:45 Totesport.Com Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 110. Trinculo (IRE)16/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Adrian Nicholls · T: David Nicholls
2. 22. Orientor (GB)5/1
3. 311. Enchantment (GB)20/1
4. 79. Swinbrook (USA)7/2 fav
2:15 Middleton Stakes (Group 3 Fillies) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f 88y · 7 ran
1. 15. Strawberry Dale (IRE)8/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: James Bethell
2. 22. Mango Mischief (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Portrayal (USA)5/4 fav
2:45 Dante Stakes (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f 88y · 6 ran
1. 14. Septimus (IRE)13/8 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Kieren Fallon · T: A P O'Brien
2. 21. Best Alibi (IRE)6/1
3. 35. Snoqualmie Boy (GB)16/1
3:15 Bank Of Scotland Corporate Hambleton Stakes (Lstd Handicap) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 17. Zero Tolerance (IRE)9/2Won by a head · J: Jamie Spencer · T: David Barron
2. 22. Babodana (GB)6/1
3. 311. Dabbers Ridge (IRE)15/8 fav
3:50 GNER 10th Birthday E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 16. Sadeek (GB)9/2Won by a head · J: Neil Callan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 21. Abraham Lincoln (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 37. Silkie Smooth (IRE)10/3
4:25 Sportsman Racing Stakes (Handicap) Flat · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 118. Kayf Aramis (GB)9/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Paul Quinn · T: John Spearing
2. 214. Overstrand (IRE)33/1
3. 33. Monolith (GB)11/1
4. 54. All Star (GER)9/2 fav
4:55 Toteexacta Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 5f 197y · 15 ran
1. 116. Sphinx (FR)17/2Won by 4 lengths · J: J F Egan · T: Jamie Poulton
2. 23. Wing Collar (GB)20/1
3. 37. Modaffaa (GB)8/1
4. 154. Velvet Heights (IRE)7/2 fav

York racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 42 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 34 won32.4% · 34 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 £2.16Staked £34.00, returned £31.84 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerStanley Wolfe (IRE) 25/1The 7:30 Cumbria Community Foundation Handicap at Carlisle
Joint favourites2 of 6 won33.3% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Carlisle	2	5	6	1 of 2 won
Longchamp (FR)	3	3	8	—
Ludlow	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Perth	3	7	7	—
Salisbury	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
York	1	7	7	—

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 18 May 2006?: 42 races across 6 meetings were run on 18 May 2006: Carlisle (6 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Ludlow (7 races), Perth (7 races), Salisbury (7 races) and York (7 races). That is Carlisle, Ludlow, Perth, Salisbury and York in Great Britain; 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 18 May 2006?: Carlisle: Good To Soft (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Ludlow: Good (Turf); Perth: Soft (Turf); Salisbury: Good To Soft (Turf); York: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 18 May 2006?: Outright favourites won 11 of 34 on 18 May 2006 (32.4%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £34.00 and returned £31.84 — a loss of £2.16. 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 Stanley Wolfe (IRE) at 25/1 in the 7:30 Cumbria Community Foundation Handicap at Carlisle.
What was the feature race on 18 May 2006?: The feature race was the 2:45 Dante Stakes (Group 2) (Group 2) at York, won by Septimus (IRE) (13/8F).
What time was the first race on 18 May 2006?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix de la Fontaine Carpeaux at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 9:00 Book Now For Music Night 8th July Handicap at Carlisle.