What horse racing was on 25 May 2009?

48 races across 8 meetings were run on 25 May 2009: Ballinrobe (7 races), Carlisle (6 races), Cartmel (6 races), Chepstow (7 races), Compiegne (FR) (1 race), Goodwood (8 races), Leicester (7 races) and Redcar (6 races). That is Ballinrobe in Ireland; Carlisle, Cartmel, Chepstow, Goodwood, Leicester and Redcar in Great Britain; Compiegne (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 25 May 2009?

Ballinrobe: Soft (Turf); Carlisle: Good To Firm (Turf); Cartmel: Good (Turf); Chepstow: Good (Turf); Compiegne (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Goodwood: Good To Firm (Turf); Leicester: Good To Firm (Turf); Redcar: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 25 May 2009?

Outright favourites won 12 of 44 on 25 May 2009 (27.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £44.00 and returned £32.39 — a loss of £11.61. 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 Bentesina (GER) at 20/1 in the 6:30 Eamon Sheridan Groundworks & Plant Hire Handicap at Ballinrobe (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 25 May 2009?

The feature race was the 3:10 Festival Stakes (Listed) (Listed) at Goodwood, won by Tranquil Tiger (GB) (11/4F).

What time was the first race on 25 May 2009?

The first race was the 11:07 Prix De Montdidier at Compiegne (FR); the last was the 8:30 F.b.d. Insurance Flat Race at Ballinrobe.

Racing Results

Monday 25 May 2009

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48 races were run across 8 meetings on 25 May 2009: Ballinrobe, Carlisle, Cartmel, Chepstow, Compiegne (FR), Goodwood, Leicester and Redcar.

Ballinrobe Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

5:30 Connacht Telegraph Median Auction Maiden Flat · 1m 1f · 7 ran
1. 14. La Tizona (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: Colm O'Donoghue · T: David Marnane
2. 23. Calle Aneto (IRE)20/1
3. 31. Pittori (IRE)5/4 fav
6:00 Treacys Pharmacies Handicap (47-65) Flat · 1m 1f · 15 ran
1. 12. Coral Creek (IRE)9/1Won by a head · J: Danny Mullins · T: M J Grassick
2. 210. Rue De Cabestan (IRE)14/1
3. 39. Imperial Belle (IRE)4/1 fav
6:30 Eamon Sheridan Groundworks & Plant Hire Handicap (55-75) Flat · 1m 1f · 13 ran
1. 11. Bentesina (GER)20/1Won by a short head · J: N G McCullagh · T: Aidan Anthony Howard
2. 24. Hamalka (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
3. 39. Quench The Flame (GB)8/1
7:00 Mulholland Bookmakers Handicap Chase (0-95) Chase · 2m 1f · 10 ran
1. 111. Rossberry Lad (IRE)10/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: F Flood
2. 21. Strylea (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Rince Donn (IRE)6/1
4. 58. Chasers Chance (IRE)15/8 fav
7:30 I.t.b.a. (western Region) Mares Handicap Hurdle (81-123) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 17. Cara Mara (IRE)11/1Won by a length · J: Robbie Moran · T: J A Berry
2. 214. Canitellyou (IRE)25/1
3. 33. Princess Nicole (IRE)6/1
4. PU2. Massini Magic (IRE) · pulled up4/1 fav
8:00 Ballinrobe Tool & Plant Hire Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 11. Fionnegas (IRE)9/10 favWon by 12 lengths · J: D J Casey · T: W P Mullins
2. 214. Listening (IRE)50/1
3. 312. West Ship Master (IRE)33/1
8:30 F.b.d. Insurance Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 13 ran
1. 13. Baile Ui Cholmain (IRE)7/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Mr A T Duff · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 29. Primroseandblue (IRE)4/9 fav
3. 36. Harry Hatman (GB)10/1

Ballinrobe racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:20 E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 19. Ceedwell (GB)6/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Tom Eaves · T: Bryan Smart
2. 27. Mr Smithson (IRE)8/1
3. 38. Olympic Ceremony (GB)12/1
2:55 Racing UK 12.99 Per Month Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 193y · 17 ran
1. 113. Misplaced Fortune (GB)14/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Nigel Tinkler
2. 210. Tangerine Trees (GB)17/2
3. 317. Maison Dieu (GB)11/1
4. 55. Sea Rover (IRE)9/2 fav
3:30 Lloyd Motors Carlisle Bell Trial Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 200y · 11 ran
1. 110. Sunnyside Tom (IRE)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Richard Fahey
2. 212. Champain Sands (IRE)10/1
3. 36. Prince Evelith (GER)6/1
4. 45. Strawberry Moon (IRE)7/2 fav
4:05 Summer Festival With Escala 4th July Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 61y · 10 ran
1. 12. Society Venue (GB)15/8 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Andrew Elliott · T: Jedd O'Keeffe
2. 26. Joinedupwriting (GB)8/1
3. 31. Portrush Storm (GB)25/1
4:40 Cleanevent Cumberland Plate Trial Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f 107y · 9 ran
1. 110. Chookie Hamilton (GB)4/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Patrick Donaghy · T: Ian Semple
2. 29. Dechiper (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Bergonzi (IRE)20/1
4. 63. Valdan (IRE)11/4 fav
5:15 Edinburgh Woollen Mill Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 17 ran
1. 113. Ryedane (IRE)14/1Won by half a length · J: Duran Fentiman · T: Tim Easterby
2. 217. Bahamian Ballad (GB)40/1
3. 32. Rio Sands (GB)12/1
4. 1410. Brother Barry (USA)7/2 fav

Carlisle racecourse statistics →

Cartmel Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

2:25 A F Connell Mares' Only Novices' Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f 110y · 12 ran
1. 112. Wensleydale Web (GB)8/1Won by a length · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Martin Todhunter
2. 214. Tharaya (GB)66/1
3. 36. La Donna Del Largo (IRE)9/1
3:00 Bob Lucchesi And Nick Edge Four Years Old Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 8 ran
1. 12. American Art (IRE)4/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Mr O Greenall · T: Venetia Williams
2. 21. Dantari (IRE)9/4
3. 34. Galley Slave (IRE)10/1
4. 43. Foresight (GB)15/8 fav
3:35 Totequadpot Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 6 ran
1. 13. Knockara Beau (IRE)4/6 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Jan Faltejsek · T: George Charlton
2. 25. Sotovik (IRE)14/1
3. 36. Stop The Show (IRE)17/2
4:10 Swan Hotel Newby Bridge Maiden Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 5f 110y · 12 ran
1. 11. Accordion Roilelet (IRE)11/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Mr M Seston · T: Anthony Ross
2. 27. Double Gem (IRE)4/1
3. 36. Dix Huit Cyborg (FR)14/1
4. 53. Benny Boy (IRE)10/3 fav
4:45 Totepool Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 6f · 12 ran
1. 17. Classic Quart (IRE)9/2Won by 16 lengths · J: Harry Challoner · T: Richard Ford
2. 24. Paradise Expected (GB)4/1 fav
3. 38. Crossguard (USA)10/1
5:20 Peter Stead Property Services Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 11 ran
1. 11. Solway Sunset (GB)12/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Ryan Mania · T: Lisa Harrison
2. 28. Michaels Dream (IRE)11/2
3. 37. Kinfayre Boy (GB)10/1
4. PU3. Businessmoney Jake (GB) · pulled up3/1 fav

Cartmel racecourse statistics →

Chepstow Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:15 sportingbet.com Donates Today's Trading Profits To Heros Maiden Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 14y · 13 ran
1. 16. Stravella (IRE)10/1Won by a neck · J: Seb Sanders · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 25. Ainia (GB)7/4 fav
3. 312. Reportage (USA)15/8
2:50 sportingbet.com Donates Today's Trading Profits To Heros Maiden Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 14y · 13 ran
1. 19. Palacefield (IRE)10/11 favWon by a short head · J: Alan Munro · T: Peter Chapple-Hyam
2. 28. Luc Jordan (GB)9/4
3. 310. Park Lane (GB)7/1
3:25 sportingbet.com Heros Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f 16y · 9 ran
1. 15. Underworld Dandy (GB)5/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Ross Atkinson · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 22. Alphacino (GB)11/4 fav
3. 34. Transfixed (IRE)3/1
4:00 sportingbet.com Heros Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 14y · 17 ran
1. 11. Global (GB)7/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Patrick Hills · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 22. West With The Wind (USA)12/1
3. 317. My Best Man (GB)16/1
4. 134. Mr Udagawa (GB)4/1 fav
4:35 sportingbet.com Heros Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 16y · 16 ran
1. 110. Dametime (IRE)9/1Won by a neck · J: Nicky Mackay · T: Mark Loughnane
2. 23. Perfect Friend (GB)5/1 fav
3. 36. Caster Sugar (USA)16/1
5:10 E.B.F./sportingbet.com Heros Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 23y · 7 ran
1. 16. Party Palace (GB)3/1 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Cathy Gannon · T: Stuart Howe
2. 27. Oronsay (GB)10/1
3. 34. Stringsofmyheart (GB)4/1
5:40 sportingbet.com Heros Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 23y · 13 ran
1. 15. Dhushan (GB)8/11 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 26. Gibb River (IRE)11/8
3. 33. Bernie The Bolt (IRE)8/1

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Compiegne (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 1 race · France

11:07 Prix De Montdidier Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 1Varenar (FR)Won by a length · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 2Bleu Topaze (FR)
3. 3Serpotta (FR)

Compiegne racecourse statistics →

Goodwood Good To Firm · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 20/1

1:30 Golf At Goodwood Maiden Auction Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 16. Queen's Hawk (GB)14/1Won by a length · J: Tom Queally · T: Denis Coakley
2. 27. Toga Tiger (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 38. Super Duplex (GB)10/1
2:00 Goodwood Family Fun Day Selling Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 16. Kate Skate (GB)4/1Dead heat with Do More Business (IRE) · J: Martin Dwyer · T: Paul Cole
2. 12. Do More Business (IRE)20/1
3. 24. Out The Ring (IRE)5/2
4. 35. Safari Camp (IRE)16/1
5. 41. Boga (IRE)Evens fav
2:35 Children Under 18 Race Free At Goodwood Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 17. Alfresco (GB)4/1 favWon by a length · J: Robert Winston · T: John Best
2. 23. Mymumsaysimthebest (GB)11/1
3. 32. The Tatling (IRE)9/1
3:10 Festival Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 1f 192y · 9 ran
1. 14. Tranquil Tiger (GB)11/4 favWon by a neck · J: Tom Queally · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 26. Halicarnassus (IRE)16/1
3. 31. Charlie Farnsbarns (IRE)13/2
3:45 Golf At Goodwood Maiden Auction Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 110. Reach For The Sky (IRE)16/1Won by a length · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 25. Pullyourfingerout (IRE)16/1
3. 39. Just The Tonic (GB)16/1
4. 47. Timelord (IRE)15/8 fav
4:20 Horsewalk Restaurant Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 12. Eastern Empire (GB)9/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: J W Hills
2. 23. Star Links (USA)13/2
3. 31. Laudatory (GB)5/2 fav
4:55 June Friday Evenings At Goodwood Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 16 ran
1. 14. Inside Story (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: Liam Keniry · T: Conor Dore
2. 212. Seasonal Cross (GB)7/2 fav
3. 39. Tignello (IRE)11/2
5:30 Toteexacta Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 7 ran
1. 13. Saloon (USA)9/4Won by 3 lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Jane Chapple-Hyam
2. 21. Cossack Prince (GB)7/4 fav
3. 32. Streets Apart (USA)3/1

Goodwood racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:05 Forest Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 218y · 10 ran
1. 110. Surprise Pension (IRE)7/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Jamie Kyne · T: John Quinn
2. 25. Miss Pelling (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 32. Locum (GB)11/2
2:40 Gilmorton Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 218y · 12 ran
1. 114. Rose of Coma (IRE)10/1Won by a short head · J: Adrian McCarthy · T: Gay Kelleway
2. 26. Lady Valentino (GB)16/1
3. 37. Maddy (GB)7/1
4. 41. Watson's Bay (GB)2/1 fav
3:15 Leicester Mercury Family Fun Day Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 218y · 6 ran
1. 16. Doric Lady (GB)7/1Won by a neck · J: Kirsty Milczarek · T: James Toller
2. 27. Mango Music (GB)10/1
3. 35. Perfect Silence (GB)10/11 fav
3:50 Enderby Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 2y · 7 ran
1. 17. Absolute Music (USA)4/6 favWon by a neck · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Robert Cowell
2. 26. Reddy To Star (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Ever So Bold (GB)40/1
4:25 Leicestershire And Rutland Life Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 218y · 8 ran
1. 12. Bobbie Soxer (IRE)15/8 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Eddie Ahern · T: John Dunlop
2. 27. Apache Ridge (IRE)3/1
3. 35. Riflessione (GB)11/1
5:00 Tigers Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 183y · 8 ran
1. 13. Comrade Cotton (GB)3/1Won by half a length · J: Ryan Powell · T: John Ryan
2. 22. Monaadi (IRE)13/2
3. 38. Ben Bacchus (IRE)8/1
4. 57. Fistral (GB)5/2 fav
5:35 Kibworth Harcourt Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 60y · 8 ran
1. 14. Russian Jar (IRE)7/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Michael Hills · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 214. Some Sunny Day (GB)14/1
3. 38. Young Star Gazer (GB)10/3

Leicester racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:10 Buy Your Tickets On-line At redcarracing.co.uk Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 114. Oondiri (IRE)6/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: J F Egan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 21. Itsthursdayalready (GB)16/1
3. 38. Regardless (GB)12/1
4. 79. Gower Sophia (GB)10/3 fav
2:45 Market Cross Jewellers Maiden Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6f 19y · 14 ran
1. 16. Bollin Judith (GB)9/4 favWon by a length · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 29. Screaming Brave (GB)10/1
3. 315. Saffron's Son (IRE)50/1
3:20 Toteswinger Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 17. Geneva Geyser (GER)14/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Micky Fenton · T: James Eustace
2. 25. Stagecoach Jade (IRE)4/1
3. 38. Omokoroa (IRE)8/1
4. 62. Puzzlemaster (GB)2/1 fav
3:55 Totesuper7 Zetland Gold Cup Heritage Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f · 15 ran
1. 19. My Kingdom Of Fife (GB)9/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 28. Nanton (USA)12/1
3. 31. Re Barolo (IRE)16/1
4:30 Commitments Performing Here On 29th August Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 15. Go Alone (IRE)12/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 212. Who's Shirl (GB)5/1
3. 310. Lily Jicaro (IRE)14/1
4. 61. Abu Derby (IRE)2/1 fav
5:05 Toteexacta Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6f 19y · 13 ran
1. 15. Zefooha (FR)7/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Royston Ffrench · T: Tim Walford
2. 26. Monte Pattino (USA)4/1 fav
3. 313. Blue Jet (USA)6/1

Redcar 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 favourites12 of 44 won27.3% · 44 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 £11.61Staked £44.00, returned £32.39 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerBentesina (GER) 20/1The 6:30 Eamon Sheridan Groundworks & Plant Hire Handicap at Ballinrobe · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites1 of 6 won16.7% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ballinrobe	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Carlisle	2	6	6	—
Cartmel	1	5	6	0 of 2 won
Chepstow	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Compiegne (FR)	0	0	1	—
Goodwood	2	8	8	—
Leicester	2	7	7	—
Redcar	2	6	6	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 1 race has no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for it. 1 winner has 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 25 May 2009?: 48 races across 8 meetings were run on 25 May 2009: Ballinrobe (7 races), Carlisle (6 races), Cartmel (6 races), Chepstow (7 races), Compiegne (FR) (1 race), Goodwood (8 races), Leicester (7 races) and Redcar (6 races). That is Ballinrobe in Ireland; Carlisle, Cartmel, Chepstow, Goodwood, Leicester and Redcar in Great Britain; Compiegne (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 25 May 2009?: Ballinrobe: Soft (Turf); Carlisle: Good To Firm (Turf); Cartmel: Good (Turf); Chepstow: Good (Turf); Compiegne (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Goodwood: Good To Firm (Turf); Leicester: Good To Firm (Turf); Redcar: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 25 May 2009?: Outright favourites won 12 of 44 on 25 May 2009 (27.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £44.00 and returned £32.39 — a loss of £11.61. 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 Bentesina (GER) at 20/1 in the 6:30 Eamon Sheridan Groundworks & Plant Hire Handicap at Ballinrobe (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 25 May 2009?: The feature race was the 3:10 Festival Stakes (Listed) (Listed) at Goodwood, won by Tranquil Tiger (GB) (11/4F).
What time was the first race on 25 May 2009?: The first race was the 11:07 Prix De Montdidier at Compiegne (FR); the last was the 8:30 F.b.d. Insurance Flat Race at Ballinrobe.