What horse racing was on 17 May 2009?

42 races across 6 meetings were run on 17 May 2009: Fakenham (6 races), Limerick (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Market Rasen (7 races), Navan (7 races) and Ripon (7 races). That is Fakenham, Market Rasen and Ripon in Great Britain; Limerick and Navan 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 17 May 2009?

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

How did the favourites do on 17 May 2009?

Outright favourites won 15 of 36 on 17 May 2009 (41.7%); joint favourites won 2 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £36.00 and returned £41.76 — a profit of £5.76. 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 Sky Calling (GB) at 18/1 in the 2:30 Racing UK Live In Your Living Room Handicap Hurdle at Market Rasen.

What was the feature race on 17 May 2009?

The feature race was the 2:50 Montjeu Coolmore Prix Saint-Alary (Fillies) (Group 1) at Longchamp (FR), won by Stacelita (FR) (5/4F).

What time was the first race on 17 May 2009?

The first race was the 1:15 Prix de Saint-James at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 5:25 Supermacs Dooradoyle (pro/am) Flat Race at Limerick.

Racing Results

Sunday 17 May 2009

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42 races were run across 6 meetings on 17 May 2009: Fakenham, Limerick, Longchamp (FR), Market Rasen, Navan and Ripon.

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/1

2:20 Aylsham Show 31st August Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 7 ran
1. 13. Sparkling Montjeu (IRE)4/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: George Baker
2. 22. Changing Lanes (GB)13/8 fav
3. 31. King Cyrus (IRE)7/2
2:50 Light Dragoons Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 8 ran
1. 12. Tigu (IRE)6/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 27. Bearneen Boy (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Laharna (GB)6/1
3:20 Rex Carter Memorial Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 8 ran
1. 11. Rakalackey (GB)9/1Won by a neck · J: Richard Johnson · T: Henry Daly
2. 27. Leopold (SLO)7/1
3. 32. Megaton (GB)11/2
4. 48. Foolish Myth (GB)9/4 fav
3:50 Highline Adventure Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 19. Tri Nations (UAE)10/11 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Paul Moloney · T: Charlie Mann
2. 210. Chalentina (GB)150/1
3. 31. Art Trend (IRE)2/1
4:20 Holkham Country Fair 18th & 19th July Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 6 ran
1. 18. Sendani (FR)5/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 24. Cortinas (GER)2/1 fav
3. 37. Safe Investment (USA)20/1
4:50 David Hitcham Retirement Lady Riders' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 12. Orion Express (GB)9/4 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Lucy Gardner · T: Sue Gardner
2. 21. Olivino (GER)6/1
3. 310. Theflyingscottie (GB)15/2

Fakenham racecourse statistics →

Limerick Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:25 Supermacs Dooradoyle Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 17 ran
1. 110. Premier Victory (IRE)6/1Won by 9 lengths · J: John Cullen · T: T Hogan
2. 217. Ach Aye Surely (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Hot Oscar (IRE)12/1
4. PU9. Pay The Ferryman (IRE) · pulled up5/2 fav
2:55 Limerickraces.ie Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 17 ran
1. 14. Wellforth (IRE)8/1Won by 3 lengths · J: A E Lynch · T: Ms Caroline Hutchinson
2. 210. Right Choice (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Willoughby Joe (IRE)8/1
4. BD6. Backtothekingsnest (IRE) · brought down5/1 fav
3:25 Supermacs Drive Thru Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 18. Snowy Morning (IRE)5/2 jt-favWon by half a length · J: D J Casey · T: W P Mullins
2. 29. Clear Riposte (IRE)7/2
3. 31. Healys Bar (IRE)11/4
3:55 Twilight Evening Live Music 13th June Handicap Hurdle (81-116) Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 110. Fingers (GB)12/1Won by 4 lengths · J: John Cullen · T: K F O'Brien
2. 24. Moving On (IRE)12/1
3. 315. Shadow Of The Wind (IRE)12/1
4. F17. Born High (IRE) · fell4/1 fav
4:25 Supermacs Ennis Road Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 3f 110y · 15 ran
1. 116. Massini Magic (IRE)4/1 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: Oliver J Power
2. 215. Whatever Next (IRE)16/1
3. 311. Silver Jaro (FR)12/1
4:55 Twilight Evening Live Music 19th June Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 3m · 14 ran
1. 116. Goinforporter (IRE)6/1Won by 10 lengths · J: John Cullen · T: J J Lennon
2. 24. Stonehouse (IRE)7/1
3. 313. Yaboya (IRE)10/1
4. 93. El Jo (IRE)7/2 fav
5:25 Supermacs Dooradoyle (pro/am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 13 ran
1. 18. Regal Athlete (IRE)Evens favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Chip Tea (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Bright Side Oflife (IRE)7/1

Limerick racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 4 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:15 Prix de Saint-James (Maiden) (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m 2f · 4 ran
1. 15. Aizavoski (IRE)Won by 8 lengths · J: Anthony Crastus · T: E Lellouche
2. 21. Lantern Man (IRE)
3. 34. Suffren (USA)
1:50 Prix Direct Matin - Direct Soir (Handicap) Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 114. Maille Le Nelois (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Raphael Marchelli · T: V Greco
2. 21. Dance Dance (IRE)
3. 36. Bright Luck (FR)
2:20 Prix Vicomtesse Vigier Flat · 1m7½f · 8 ran
1. 17. Americain (USA)14/1Won by a length · J: Olivier Peslier · T: A Fabre
2. 25. Pointilliste (USA)5/2
3. 31. Bannaby (FR)5/1
4. 72. Coastal Path (GB)5/6 fav
2:50 Montjeu Coolmore Prix Saint-Alary (Fillies) Flat · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 14. Stacelita (FR)5/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: J-C Rouget
2. 25. Article Rare (USA)8/1
3. 33. Ana Americana (FR)12/1
3:20 Prix d'Ispahan Flat · 1m 1f · 9 ran
1. 16. Never On Sunday (FR)7/1Won by a length · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: J-C Rouget
2. 25. Gris De Gris (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Runaway (GB)50/1
4. 79. Goldikova (IRE)5/4 fav
3:50 Prix Fasquel Flat · 1m2½f · 3 ran
1. 12. Cirrus Des Aigles (FR)Won by half a length · J: Alexis Badel · T: Mme C Barande-Barbe
2. 25. Marinous (FR)
3. 33. Decoy (FR)
4:20 Handicap Flat · 1m 4f · 5 ran
1. 18. Lion Des Flandres (FR)Won by a length · J: Gregory Benoist · T: P Demercastel
2. 23. A Coeur Ouvert (FR)
3. 310. Ciccio Bello (FR)
4. 47. Jump City (FR)13/1 fav
4:50 Prix de Beauvais (Handicap) Flat · 1m 2f · 3 ran
1. 13. Angel Of Rain (FR)Won by 2 lengths · J: Gregory Benoist · T: Robert Collet
2. 27. Sharga (IRE)
3. 32. Vivalto (FR)

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

Market Rasen Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 18/1

2:00 Turftv.co.uk Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 11 ran
1. 14. Night Orbit (GB)5/2 co-favWon by 8 lengths · J: Mattie Batchelor · T: Julia Feilden
2. 211. Dinarius (GB)11/2
3. 36. Silverlord (FR)5/2 co-fav
2:30 Racing UK Live In Your Living Room Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 10 ran
1. 19. Sky Calling (GB)18/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Warren Marston · T: Martin Keighley
2. 26. Mansonn Leda (FR)14/1
3. 31. Majorca (GB)8/1
4. 411. Pete (GB)7/4 fav
3:00 Journal Ladies Day On 18th July Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 12 ran
1. 16. Bob 'n' You (IRE)11/4 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Michael Murphy · T: Ian Williams
2. 27. Winged Arrow (IRE)13/2
3. 310. McEldowney (GB)9/1
3:30 Grimsby Institute World Class Learning Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 13 ran
1. 111. Fortunate Dave (USA)5/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Michael Smith
2. 29. Pasagai (FR)16/1
3. 31. Sea Cliff (IRE)9/2 fav
4:00 Marketrasenraces.co.uk 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 9 ran
1. 19. Pokanoket (IRE)3/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: James Halliday · T: Malcolm Jefferson
2. 25. Tom's Toybox (GB)9/2
3. 31. Springfield Raki (GB)Evens fav
4:30 Willingham Woods Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 11 ran
1. 110. Bennynthejets (IRE)12/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Tom Messenger · T: Chris Bealby
2. 211. Phoenix Eye (GB)14/1
3. 312. Three Boars (GB)10/1
4. 55. Dreams Jewel (GB)11/4 fav
5:00 Racing UK Focused On Racing Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f 110y · 11 ran
1. 12. Mac Aeda (GB)9/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Phil Kinsella · T: Malcolm Jefferson
2. 23. Manitoba (GB)14/1
3. 38. Dipity Doo Dah (GB)5/1

Market Rasen racecourse statistics →

Navan Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

2:15 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden Flat · 5f 182y · 10 ran
1. 16. Corcovada (IRE)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Colm O'Donoghue · T: Edward P Harty
2. 21. Harry Hunt (GB)20/1
3. 39. Gypsy Rose (IRE)9/2
4. 48. Fiona's Spirit (IRE)10/3 fav
2:45 5th June Bbq Night At Navan Race Flat · 5f 182y · 3 ran
1. 11. Croisultan (IRE)1/2 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: Liam McAteer
2. 24. Sugar Free (IRE)13/8
3. 32. Moylough Prince (IRE)20/1
3:15 Navanracecourse.ie Handicap (60-100) Flat · 5f · 14 ran
1. 14. Nanotech (IRE)13/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Conor Harrison · T: Jarlath P Fahey
2. 27. Cihangir (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 38. Majestic Times (IRE)20/1
3:45 Fun For Kids Maiden Flat · 1m 5f · 9 ran
1. 11. Big Game Hunter (IRE)9/10 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Mick Kinane · T: John M Oxx
2. 23. Cross Appeal (IRE)9/1
3. 36. Extreme Impact (GB)8/1
4:15 Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association Fillies Maiden Flat · 1m · 13 ran
1. 13. Enchanted Evening (IRE)4/7 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 213. Vivacious Vivienne (IRE)20/1
3. 310. Sharisse (IRE)10/1
4:45 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap Flat · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 16. High Vintage (IRE)5/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Wayne Lordan · T: J G Burns
2. 28. Holly Hill (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 35. Hamalka (IRE)14/1
5:15 Come Racing On June 5th & 12th Handicap (50-80) Flat · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 16. Nobunaga (GB)8/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Keagan Latham · T: Richard Brabazon
2. 24. Delightful Way (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 32. Master Marvel (IRE)8/1

Navan racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:10 Leyburn Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 16 ran
1. 16. Kylladdie (GB)7/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Micky Fenton · T: Tom Tate
2. 213. We'll Deal Again (GB)66/1
3. 314. Yeadon (GB)15/2
4. 1011. Sharp Eclipse (GB)5/2 fav
2:40 Wooden Spoon Stirring Children's Smiles Charity Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 15. Transfixed (IRE)5/2 favWon by a neck · J: Richard Evans · T: David Evans
2. 27. Cassidy K (GB)12/1
3. 34. Lairy (IRE)9/1
3:10 Ripon, Yorkshire's Garden Racecourse Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 110. Tanto Faz (IRE)4/1 favDead heat with Toto Skyllachy (GB) · J: Liam Jones · T: William Haggas
2. 113. Toto Skyllachy (GB)16/1
3. 211. Exit Smiling (GB)10/1
4. 32. Webbow (IRE)10/1
3:40 C. B. Hutchinson Memorial Challenge Cup Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 16. Ponty Rossa (IRE)3/1 favWon by half a length · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 23. Wise Melody (GB)4/1
3. 34. Pretty Bonnie (GB)14/1
4:10 Middleham Trainers Association Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 170y · 8 ran
1. 15. Sirvino (GB)15/8 favWon by a short head · J: Phillip Makin · T: David Barron
2. 24. Wigwam Willie (IRE)7/1
3. 33. Dear Maurice (GB)15/2
4:40 Ripon-races.co.uk Maiden Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f · 13 ran
1. 112. Lady Luachmhar (IRE)3/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Seb Sanders · T: Ann Duffield
2. 24. French Applause (IRE)25/1
3. 37. Red Cadeaux (GB)12/1
4. 131. Akbabend (GB)4/5 fav
5:10 Ripon-races.co.uk Maiden Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f · 11 ran
1. 14. Highkingofireland (GB)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Martin Lane · T: K R Burke
2. 28. Hukba (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 32. Countenance (GB)3/1

Ripon 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 favourites15 of 36 won41.7% · 36 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 £5.76Staked £36.00, returned £41.76 at SP · 1 dead heat, the return split
Biggest-priced winnerSky Calling (GB) 18/1The 2:30 Racing UK Live In Your Living Room Handicap Hurdle at Market Rasen
Joint favourites2 of 5 won40.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Fakenham	3	6	6	—
Limerick	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Longchamp (FR)	1	4	8	—
Market Rasen	2	6	7	1 of 3 won
Navan	3	7	7	—
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 17 May 2009?: 42 races across 6 meetings were run on 17 May 2009: Fakenham (6 races), Limerick (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Market Rasen (7 races), Navan (7 races) and Ripon (7 races). That is Fakenham, Market Rasen and Ripon in Great Britain; Limerick and Navan 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 17 May 2009?: Fakenham: Good To Firm (Turf); Limerick: Soft (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Soft (Turf); Market Rasen: Good (Turf); Navan: Soft (Turf); Ripon: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 17 May 2009?: Outright favourites won 15 of 36 on 17 May 2009 (41.7%); joint favourites won 2 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £36.00 and returned £41.76 — a profit of £5.76. 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 Sky Calling (GB) at 18/1 in the 2:30 Racing UK Live In Your Living Room Handicap Hurdle at Market Rasen.
What was the feature race on 17 May 2009?: The feature race was the 2:50 Montjeu Coolmore Prix Saint-Alary (Fillies) (Group 1) at Longchamp (FR), won by Stacelita (FR) (5/4F).
What time was the first race on 17 May 2009?: The first race was the 1:15 Prix de Saint-James at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 5:25 Supermacs Dooradoyle (pro/am) Flat Race at Limerick.