What horse racing was on 21 May 2006?

32 races across 5 meetings were run on 21 May 2006: Fakenham (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Market Rasen (7 races), Navan (3 races) and Ripon (7 races). That is Fakenham, Market Rasen and Ripon in Great Britain; Longchamp (FR) in France; Navan 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 21 May 2006?

Fakenham: Good (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Soft (Turf); Market Rasen: Good To Soft (Turf); Navan: Heavy (Turf); Ripon: Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 21 May 2006?

Outright favourites won 7 of 26 on 21 May 2006 (26.9%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £16.58 — a loss of £9.42. 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 Silver Dagger (GB) at 50/1 in the 4:05 World Bet Exchange Launching Soon at wbx.com Handicap Chase at Market Rasen.

What was the feature race on 21 May 2006?

The feature race was the 2:20 Prix d'Ispahan (Group 1) at Longchamp (FR), won by Laverock (IRE) (16/1).

What time was the first race on 21 May 2006?

The first race was the 1:15 Prix du Vert Galant at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 5:25 Light Dragoons Handicap Chase at Fakenham.

Racing Results

Sunday 21 May 2006

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32 races were run across 5 meetings on 21 May 2006: Fakenham, Longchamp (FR), Market Rasen, Navan and Ripon.

Fakenham Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:20 Independent Racecourse Group Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 19. Chariot (IRE)8/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Sean Curran · T: Martin Bosley
2. 210. Theflyingscottie (GB)6/1
3. 38. Rabbit (GB)4/1
4. PU7. City Palace (GB) · pulled up11/4 fav
2:50 Thurlow Nunn Saab Biopower Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 7 ran
1. 15. Cool Roxy (GB)9/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Chris Honour · T: Alan Blackmore
2. 29. Serbelloni (GB)20/1
3. 310. Goblin (GB)12/1
4. F7. Manorson (IRE) · fell10/11 fav
3:20 Jewson Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 11. Cherished Number (GB)7/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Alex Hales
2. 210. Robinzal (GB)10/3 jt-fav
3. 36. Blue Train (IRE)7/2
3:55 gg.Com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 8 ran
1. 16. Kausse de Thaix (FR)4/1 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Leighton Aspell · T: Oliver Sherwood
2. 210. Herecomestanley (GB)5/1
3. 33. Lord Dundaniel (IRE)5/1
4:25 SIS Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 8 ran
1. 15. Aisjem (IRE)9/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Evan Williams
2. 22. Maryscross (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 39. Blackcomb Mountain (USA)6/1
4:55 Jewson Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 12. Creinch (GB)7/2Won by 14 lengths · J: Charlie Poste · T: Milton Harris
2. 28. Monkstown Road (GB)25/1
3. 37. Jack Rolfe (GB)10/11 fav
5:25 Light Dragoons Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 8 ran
1. 13. Rob The Five (IRE)9/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Barry Keniry · T: P C Haslam
2. 29. Faddad (USA)5/1
3. 32. Kercabellec (FR)8/1
4. 41. Montys Island (IRE)3/1 fav

Fakenham racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 4 · Biggest winner 16/1

1:15 Prix du Vert Galant (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m 1f · 4 ran
1. 12. Viva Macau (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 21. Rhenus (GB)
3. 33. Wild Sunday (GB)
4. 44. Academy Show (USA)7/2 fav
1:50 Prix de la Chambre de Commerce Franco-Irlandaise (Handicap) Flat · 1m 2f · 5 ran
1. 113. Musical Way (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Ronan Thomas · T: P Van De Poele
2. 211. Montory (FR)
3. 317. Monfils Monfils (USA)
2:20 Prix d'Ispahan Flat · 1m 1f · 11 ran
1. 13. Laverock (IRE)16/1Won by a head · J: Davy Bonilla · T: C Laffon-Parias
2. 210. Manduro (GER)9/2
3. 35. Krataios (FR)7/1
4. 57. Corre Caminos (FR)13/8 fav
2:55 Montjeu Coolmore Prix Saint-Alary (Fillies) Flat · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 15. Germance (USA)11/8 favWon by half a length · J: Ioritz Mendizabal · T: J-C Rouget
2. 21. Sanaya (IRE)3/1
3. 33. Alix Road (FR)12/1
3:25 Prix Vicomtesse Vigier Flat · 1m7½f · 6 ran
1. 14. Shamdala (IRE)7/2Won by a nose · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 25. Montare (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Reefscape (GB)3/1 fav
3:55 Prix du Bois Rouaud (Fillies) Flat · 1m 1f · 3 ran
1. 11. Private Dancer (FR)Won by 2 lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: Yves de Nicolay
2. 22. Right Note (IRE)
3. 33. Nowisza (FR)
4:25 Prix des Amazones (Lady Riders) Flat · 1m 1f · 3 ran
1. 12. Delfos (IRE)Won by half a length · J: Mme Catherine Rieb-Menard · T: C Laffon-Parias
2. 28. Formax (FR)
3. 33. Classified (FR)
4:55 Prix de Versailles (Handicap) Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 19. Peloponnese I (FR)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: Mme V Dissaux
2. 214. Folthir (FR)
3. 34. Fainerisks (FR)

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

Market Rasen Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 50/1

2:00 Equine Images Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 15 ran
1. 115. Theatre Diva (IRE)11/4Won by 9 lengths · J: Phil Kinsella · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 21. Akash (IRE)7/1
3. 37. Panthers Run (GB)8/1
4. 412. Autograph (GB)5/2 fav
2:30 Drainage & Building Supplies Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 10 ran
1. 19. Toulouse Express (IRE)16/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Kenny Johnson · T: Robert Johnson
2. 210. Dalriath (GB)11/1
3. 32. Classic Event (IRE)12/1
4. 56. Theatre Tinka (IRE)9/4 fav
3:00 Clugston Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 6 ran
1. 15. Garde Bien (GB)6/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Sue Smith
2. 22. Flight Command (GB)9/2
3. 33. King's Bounty (GB)10/3
4. 56. Mandingo Chief (IRE)2/1 fav
3:30 Cosalt International Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 9 ran
1. 12. Michaels Dream (IRE)11/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Wilson Renwick · T: Noel Wilson
2. 21. Emmasflora (GB)6/1
3. 36. Green Prospect (FR)18/1
4. PU4. Air Guitar (IRE) · pulled up2/1 fav
4:05 World Bet Exchange Launching Soon at wbx.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 116. Silver Dagger (GB)50/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Michael McAlister · T: Jonathan Haynes
2. 25. Be Telling (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 32. Scotmail Lad (IRE)20/1
4:35 Geostar Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 6f 110y · 6 ran
1. 16. Quarter Masters (IRE)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mr Nick Kent · T: Nick Kent
2. 21. Royal Snoopy (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 35. Noggler (GB)5/2
5:05 Napoleons Casino (Hull) Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f 110y · 12 ran
1. 11. Camden George (IRE)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Sue Smith
2. 28. Alternator (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 314. Lucinda Lamb (GB)13/2

Market Rasen racecourse statistics →

Navan Heavy · Turf · 3 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 3 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:25 Navan Golf Club Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f · 26 ran
1. 123. Eternal Lady (IRE)7/1Won by 25 lengths · J: Mr J P Magnier · T: C Roche
2. 217. Snowy Morning (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 325. Jennys Oscar (IRE)66/1
2:55 Newgate Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 14. Adamant Approach (IRE)4/6 favWon by 7 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 22. Chill Out (IRE)25/1
3. 33. The Tricky Bricky (IRE)7/1
3:25 Sean Shields Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 7f · 13 ran
1. 17. Nanny Nunny Nac (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: Eddie Power · T: John Joseph Murphy
2. 25. Virginia Preuil (FR)7/1
3. 31. Kings Advocate (IRE)9/2 fav

Navan racecourse statistics →

Ripon Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

2:10 skybet.com Wooden Spoon Charity Selling Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 19. Spinning Game (GB)8/1Won by half a length · J: Neil Callan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 210. Tokyo Jo (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 33. Emma Told Lies (GB)6/1
2:40 Go Sunday Racing In Yorkshire Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 14. Prince Golan (IRE)8/11 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 25. Prince Rossi (IRE)11/1
3. 38. Fongs Gazelle (GB)7/1
3:10 Middleham Trainers Association Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 170y · 13 ran
1. 13. Goodbye Mr Bond (GB)6/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Franny Norton · T: Eric Alston
2. 28. Augustine (GB)6/1
3. 35. Speed Dial Harry (IRE)12/1
4. 49. Auenmoon (GER)7/2 fav
3:40 C.B. Hutchinson Memorial Challenge Cup Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 5 ran
1. 13. Tagula Sunrise (IRE)6/5 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Richard Fahey
2. 24. Dispol Katie (GB)11/2
3. 32. Tajaathub (USA)4/1
4:15 ripon-races.co.uk Maiden Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f · 12 ran
1. 17. Sir Arthur (IRE)11/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Kevin Darley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 29. Speedy Sam (GB)15/8 fav
3. 310. Ha'penny Beacon (GB)20/1
4:45 Garden Racecourse Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 10y · 7 ran
1. 17. Bollin Derek (GB)11/10 favWon by 13 lengths · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 23. Juniper Girl (IRE)5/2
3. 31. Great Tidings (GB)20/1
5:15 ripon-races.co.uk Maiden Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f · 10 ran
1. 14. Macorville (USA)1/2 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: George Moore
2. 27. Riverhill (IRE)14/1
3. 312. Silver Bank (GB)33/1

Ripon racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 32 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 favourites7 of 26 won26.9% · 26 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 £9.42Staked £26.00, returned £16.58 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSilver Dagger (GB) 50/1The 4:05 World Bet Exchange Launching Soon at wbx.com Handicap Chase at Market Rasen
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Fakenham	1	5	7	0 of 4 won
Longchamp (FR)	1	4	8	—
Market Rasen	0	7	7	—
Navan	1	3	3	—
Ripon	4	7	7	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 4 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 21 May 2006?: 32 races across 5 meetings were run on 21 May 2006: Fakenham (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Market Rasen (7 races), Navan (3 races) and Ripon (7 races). That is Fakenham, Market Rasen and Ripon in Great Britain; Longchamp (FR) in France; Navan 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 21 May 2006?: Fakenham: Good (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Soft (Turf); Market Rasen: Good To Soft (Turf); Navan: Heavy (Turf); Ripon: Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 21 May 2006?: Outright favourites won 7 of 26 on 21 May 2006 (26.9%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £16.58 — a loss of £9.42. 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 Silver Dagger (GB) at 50/1 in the 4:05 World Bet Exchange Launching Soon at wbx.com Handicap Chase at Market Rasen.
What was the feature race on 21 May 2006?: The feature race was the 2:20 Prix d'Ispahan (Group 1) at Longchamp (FR), won by Laverock (IRE) (16/1).
What time was the first race on 21 May 2006?: The first race was the 1:15 Prix du Vert Galant at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 5:25 Light Dragoons Handicap Chase at Fakenham.