What horse racing was on 2 May 2009?

47 races across 7 meetings were run on 2 May 2009: Doncaster (6 races), Goodwood (7 races), Hexham (6 races), Newmarket (7 races), Punchestown (IRE) (7 races), Thirsk (7 races) and Uttoxeter (7 races). That is Doncaster, Goodwood, Hexham, Newmarket, Thirsk and Uttoxeter in Great Britain; Punchestown (IRE) 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 2 May 2009?

Doncaster: Good (Turf); Goodwood: Good (Turf); Hexham: Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Punchestown (IRE): Soft To Heavy (Turf); Thirsk: Good To Firm (Turf); Uttoxeter: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 2 May 2009?

Outright favourites won 9 of 45 on 2 May 2009 (20.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £45.00 and returned £21.34 — a loss of £23.66. 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 Kirsty's Boy (IRE) at 25/1 in the 4:05 Goodwood Hotel Maiden Stakes at Goodwood (one of 3 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 2 May 2009?

The feature race was the 3:10 stanjames.com 2000 Guineas Stakes (201st Running) (Entire Colts & Fillies) (Group 1) at Newmarket, won by Sea The Stars (IRE) (8/1).

What time was the first race on 2 May 2009?

The first race was the 1:10 The Irish Field Chase at Punchestown (IRE); the last was the 8:30 Hexham Caravan Site Novices' Hurdle at Hexham.

Racing Results

Saturday 2 May 2009

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47 races were run across 7 meetings on 2 May 2009: Doncaster, Goodwood, Hexham, Newmarket, Punchestown (IRE), Thirsk and Uttoxeter.

Doncaster Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

5:40 Doncaster Free Press Gary Griffiths Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 15. Empowered (IRE)11/8 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Matthew Davies · T: William Haggas
2. 29. Tufton (GB)22/1
3. 33. Veiled Applause (GB)4/1
6:10 Doncaster Free Press Sharon Smith Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 14. King Of Axum (IRE)100/30Won by a short head · J: Royston Ffrench · T: Mark Johnston
2. 29. Little Scotland (GB)4/1
3. 35. Lees Anthem (GB)11/4 fav
6:45 Doncaster Free Press Gillian Lilley Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 13. Agent Stone (IRE)14/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: David Nicholls
2. 210. La Zamora (GB)11/10 fav
3. 38. Manana Manana (GB)12/1
7:15 Doncaster Free Press Tom Cardwell Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 16. High Standing (USA)9/4 favWon by half a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: William Haggas
2. 29. Solar Spirit (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Wyatt Earp (IRE)33/1
7:50 Doncaster Free Press Tony Freeman Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 5 ran
1. 15. Saucy Brown (IRE)9/1Won by a neck · J: Patrick Hills · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 23. Exceptional Art (GB)5/6 fav
3. 31. War Native (IRE)9/4
8:20 Doncaster Free Press Alec And Gary Starr Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m6½f · 8 ran
1. 16. Hawk Mountain (UAE)7/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: John Quinn
2. 27. Red Wine (GB)16/1
3. 33. Eton Fable (IRE)14/1
4. 41. Overrule (USA)2/1 fav

Doncaster racecourse statistics →

Goodwood Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

2:20 toteswinger Stakes (Handicap) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 12. Mystery Star (IRE)7/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: George Baker · T: Mark H Tompkins
2. 21. King Olav (UAE)9/2
3. 33. Jabal Tariq (GB)13/2
2:55 E B F Conqueror Stakes () Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 12. Eva's Request (IRE)10/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Eddie Creighton · T: Mick Channon
2. 27. Lady Francesca (GB)20/1
3. 31. Born Tobouggie (GER)2/1 fav
3:30 totescoop6 Stakes (Handicap) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 13. Aye Aye Digby (IRE)3/1Won by a length · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: Henry Candy
2. 22. Rash Judgement (GB)11/2
3. 36. Mogok Ruby (GB)14/1
4. 61. Peter Island (FR)9/4 fav
4:05 Goodwood Hotel Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 14. Kirsty's Boy (IRE)25/1Won by a head · J: Liam Keniry · T: J S Moore
2. 25. Oil Strike (GB)6/1
3. 31. Admin (IRE)5/1
4. 76. Reddy To Star (IRE)5/2 fav
4:40 Royal Sussex Regiment Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 14 ran
1. 18. Devil To Pay (GB)13/8 favWon by a length · J: Seb Sanders · T: John Dunlop
2. 22. Breadstick (GB)8/1
3. 37. Lucky Score (IRE)14/1
5:15 Festival of Speed Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 15. Sir Isaac (GB)16/1Won by half a length · J: Kirsty Milczarek · T: William Haggas
2. 24. Mabuya (UAE)5/2
3. 39. Farncombe (IRE)4/1
4. 82. Defector (IRE)2/1 fav
5:45 Golf At Goodwood Stakes (Handicap) Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 11. Cake (IRE)8/1Won by half a length · J: Pat Dobbs · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 23. Little Pete (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 38. Rocker (GB)7/1

Goodwood racecourse statistics →

Hexham Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

5:55 Northumberland Clubs For Young People Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 13 ran
1. 14. Edas (GB)2/1 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: John Quinn
2. 210. Summer Soul (IRE)5/2
3. 31. Lindseyfield Lodge (IRE)25/1
6:25 Ian Straker Memorial Trophy (Handicap Chase) Chase · Class 4 · 1m7½f · 11 ran
1. 18. Flaming Heck (GB)25/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Alexander Voy · T: Lucy Normile
2. 25. It's Bertie (GB)6/1
3. 31. Oso Magic (GB)8/1
4. 109. Yankee Holiday (IRE)11/4 fav
7:00 Arup Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 18. Follow On (GB)8/1Won by a neck · J: Michael McAlister · T: Maurice Barnes
2. 23. Folk Tune (IRE)7/2
3. 36. Patavium (IRE)22/1
4. 41. Great Approach (IRE)11/8 fav
7:30 Thompson Prudhoe Heart of All England Maiden Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m · 10 ran
1. 114. Eliza Doalott (IRE)4/1Won by 21 lengths · J: Mr G Brewer · T: Mrs M Stirk
2. 210. Teerie Express (GB)18/1
3. 34. Dr Hellier (IRE)10/1
4. 77. Network Oscar (IRE)3/1 fav
8:00 Sandra And David Tuddenham Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 11. Harry Flashman (GB)7/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Peter Buchanan · T: Donald Whillans
2. 22. Naiad Du Misselot (FR)1/3 fav
3. 33. Overlaw (GB)80/1
8:30 Hexham Caravan Site Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m7½f · 13 ran
1. 12. Barton Grey (GB)Evens favWon by 3 lengths · J: Richie McGrath · T: Chris Grant
2. 213. Viel Gluck (IRE)5/1
3. 37. Heckley Foxtrot (GB)80/1

Hexham racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:00 stanjames.com Suffolk Stakes (Heritage Handicap) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 1f · 15 ran
1. 11. Confront (GB)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 212. Viva Vettori (GB)28/1
3. 311. Kay Gee Be (IRE)20/1
4. 1214. Foolin Myself (GB)11/2 fav
2:30 stanjames.com Jockey Club Stakes Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 12. Bronze Cannon (USA)7/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: John Gosden
2. 23. Casual Conquest (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 34. Drill Sergeant (GB)20/1
3:10 stanjames.com 2000 Guineas Stakes (201st Running) (Entire Colts & Fillies) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 15 ran
1. 116. Sea The Stars (IRE)8/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mick Kinane · T: John M Oxx
2. 23. Delegator (GB)3/1 fav
3. 36. Gan Amhras (IRE)15/2
3:45 stanjames.com Palace House Stakes Flat · Class 1 · 5f · 16 ran
1. 115. Amour Propre (GB)7/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Henry Candy
2. 210. Hoh Hoh Hoh (GB)25/1
3. 34. Borderlescott (GB)4/1 fav
4:20 Best Odds Guaranteed At Stan James Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 13. Infiraad (GB)10/11 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Richard Hills · T: B W Hills
2. 24. Firebet (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Wildcat Wizard (USA)16/1
4:55 stanjames.com Newmarket Stakes () (Colts & Geldings) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 17. Ride With The Wind (GB)13/2Won by a head · J: Shane Kelly · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 24. Palavicini (USA)9/2
3. 36. Spring Of Fame (USA)9/4 fav
5:30 Call Stan James 08000 351135 Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 15. Photographic (GB)3/1Won by half a length · J: Michael Hills · T: B W Hills
2. 21. Shampagne (GB)10/1
3. 33. Ave (GB)11/4 fav

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

Punchestown (IRE) Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/1

1:10 The Irish Field Chase (Cross Country) Chase · 3m 1f · 19 ran
1. 110. Freneys Well (GB)5/1Won by 19 lengths · J: Ms N Carberry · T: E Bolger
2. 28. Berkley (IRE)33/1
3. 314. Loggan Lass (IRE)25/1
4. UR4. Dix Villez (FR) · unseated rider3/1 fav
1:45 Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association European Breeders Fund Mares Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 14 ran
1. 113. Voler La Vedette (IRE)8/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Sean Flanagan · T: C A Murphy
2. 24. Shirley Casper (IRE)14/1
3. 311. Handfull Of Euros (IRE)25/1
4. 73. Serpentaria (GB)9/4 fav
2:20 Cox's Cash & Carry Champion Hunters Chase Chase · 3m 1f · 16 ran
1. 14. Baby Run (FR)4/1Won by half a length · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 21. Agus A Vic (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 315. Whyso Mayo (IRE)10/1
2:55 Ballymore Champion Four Year Old Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 8 ran
1. 14. Jumbo Rio (IRE)5/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: E J O'Grady
2. 26. Mourad (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 38. The Fist Of God (IRE)10/1
3:30 victorchandler.com Pat Taaffe Handicap Chase Chase · 3m 1f · 17 ran
1. 16. Ambobo (USA)11/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Niall P Madden · T: Martin Brassil
2. 23. Vic Venturi (IRE)20/1
3. 35. Arbor Supreme (IRE)11/2
4. PU14. Bella Mana Mou (IRE) · pulled up9/2 fav
4:05 Whitewater Shopping Centre Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 23 ran
1. 17. Sesenta (IRE)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 29. Faltering Fullback (GB)16/1
3. 311. Taravada (GB)12/1
4. 53. P'Tit Fute (FR)3/1 fav
4:35 O'Hare O'Connor Walshe Solicitors (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 1f · 21 ran
1. 13. Brog An Ri (IRE)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Brian O'Connell · T: Joseph Crowley
2. 26. Itdosnot Botherme (IRE)16/1
3. 39. Old Charm (GB)20/1
4. 134. Caesar Augustus (GB)11/4 fav

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

1:55 Bet On totescoop6 At totesport.com European Breeders' Fund Novice Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 3 ran
1. 11. Here Now And Why (IRE)2/11 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 24. Musiara (GB)16/1
3. 33. Cassidy K (GB)25/1
2:25 Bigger Odds At totesport.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 17. Haljaferia (UAE)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Robert Havlin · T: David Elsworth
2. 28. Lasso The Moon (GB)11/4
3. 39. Ruud Revenge (USA)66/1
4. 56. Grey Granite (IRE)7/4 fav
3:05 Bet In-Play At totesport.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 18. Horatio Carter (GB)9/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 211. Bold Marc (IRE)12/1
3. 313. Novellen Lad (IRE)10/1
4. 44. Hustle (IRE)100/30 fav
3:40 totesportcasino.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 112. Ishe Mac (GB)12/1Won by a nose · J: Matthew Lawson · T: Neville Bycroft
2. 23. Palacefield (IRE)8/13 fav
3. 310. Fantasy Land (IRE)14/1
4:15 totesport.com Thirsk Hunt Cup (Handicap) Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 16 ran
1. 114. Flawed Genius (GB)8/1Won by half a length · J: Neil Callan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 27. Webbow (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Bencoolen (IRE)9/2 fav
4:50 totesportgames.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 16 ran
1. 116. MandurahI (IRE)11/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: David Nicholls
2. 21. Legal Eagle (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Le Toreador (GB)8/1
4. 1110. Sandwith (GB)9/2 fav
5:20 totesportbingo.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 17. Hysterical Lady (GB)100/30Won by 2 lengths · J: Adrian Nicholls · T: David Nicholls
2. 22. Raimond Ridge (IRE)9/1
3. 31. Captain Scooby (GB)9/2
4. 75. Paddy Bear (GB)5/2 fav

Thirsk racecourse statistics →

Uttoxeter Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

1:40 toteplacepot Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m5½f · 15 ran
1. 11. Dreamy Sweeney (IRE)5/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 215. Rodney's Pillar (GB)12/1
3. 32. Outlaw Tom (IRE)5/1
2:10 toteswinger Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f · 16 ran
1. 110. Paradise Expected (GB)5/1 jt-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 28. Easby Mandarin (GB)9/1
3. 316. Sarahs Gift (IRE)5/1 jt-fav
2:45 totequadpot Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 18 ran
1. 114. Waltham Abbey (GB)25/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Adam Pogson · T: Caroline Bailey
2. 28. Rio De Janeiro (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 312. Toss The Caber (IRE)10/1
3:20 totetrifecta Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 14. How's Business (GB)11/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Paul Moloney · T: Charlie Mann
2. 22. Prince Taime (FR)9/2 co-fav
3. 31. Mirage Dore (FR)7/1
3:55 totepool Handicap Chase (For The Tom Wragg Trophy) Chase · Class 2 · 3m · 17 ran
1. 111. Russian Around (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: Liam Treadwell · T: Nick Gifford
2. 25. Roulez Cool (GB)7/1
3. 316. Pretty Star (GER)12/1
4. 76. Exmoor Ranger (IRE)4/1 fav
4:30 Sir Stanley Clarke Memorial Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 16. Glimmer Of Light (IRE)15/2Won by 16 lengths · J: Charlie Huxley · T: Dr Richard Newland
2. 21. Aheadofhistime (IRE)4/1
3. 33. Chigorin (GB)8/1
4. PU4. Babe Heffron (IRE) · pulled upEvens fav
5:00 toteexacta Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 16 ran
1. 111. Bangkok Pete (IRE)16/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Brendan Powell
2. 27. Great Reason (GB)9/4 fav
3. 314. Molanna View (IRE)4/1

Uttoxeter racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 47 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 favourites9 of 45 won20.0% · 45 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 £23.66Staked £45.00, returned £21.34 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerKirsty's Boy (IRE) 25/1The 4:05 Goodwood Hotel Maiden Stakes at Goodwood · one of 3 winners at that price
Joint favourites1 of 5 won20.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Doncaster	2	6	6	—
Goodwood	2	7	7	—
Hexham	2	6	6	—
Newmarket	1	7	7	—
Punchestown (IRE)	0	7	7	—
Thirsk	1	7	7	—
Uttoxeter	1	5	7	1 of 5 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 2 May 2009?: 47 races across 7 meetings were run on 2 May 2009: Doncaster (6 races), Goodwood (7 races), Hexham (6 races), Newmarket (7 races), Punchestown (IRE) (7 races), Thirsk (7 races) and Uttoxeter (7 races). That is Doncaster, Goodwood, Hexham, Newmarket, Thirsk and Uttoxeter in Great Britain; Punchestown (IRE) 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 2 May 2009?: Doncaster: Good (Turf); Goodwood: Good (Turf); Hexham: Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Punchestown (IRE): Soft To Heavy (Turf); Thirsk: Good To Firm (Turf); Uttoxeter: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 2 May 2009?: Outright favourites won 9 of 45 on 2 May 2009 (20.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £45.00 and returned £21.34 — a loss of £23.66. 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 Kirsty's Boy (IRE) at 25/1 in the 4:05 Goodwood Hotel Maiden Stakes at Goodwood (one of 3 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 2 May 2009?: The feature race was the 3:10 stanjames.com 2000 Guineas Stakes (201st Running) (Entire Colts & Fillies) (Group 1) at Newmarket, won by Sea The Stars (IRE) (8/1).
What time was the first race on 2 May 2009?: The first race was the 1:10 The Irish Field Chase at Punchestown (IRE); the last was the 8:30 Hexham Caravan Site Novices' Hurdle at Hexham.