What horse racing was on 26 May 2009?

45 races across 7 meetings were run on 26 May 2009: Chepstow (6 races), Hexham (6 races), Huntingdon (6 races), Leicester (6 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Redcar (7 races) and Tipperary (6 races). That is Chepstow, Hexham, Huntingdon, Leicester and Redcar in Great Britain; Longchamp (FR) in France; Tipperary 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 26 May 2009?

Chepstow: Good To Firm (Turf); Hexham: Good To Firm (Turf); Huntingdon: Good (Turf); Leicester: Good To Firm (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Redcar: Good To Firm (Turf); Tipperary: Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 26 May 2009?

Outright favourites won 15 of 36 on 26 May 2009 (41.7%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £36.00 and returned £43.20 — a profit of £7.20. 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 Prunelle De L'orme (FR) at 33/1 in the 7:25 Www.tipperaryraces.ie Hurdle at Tipperary.

What was the feature race on 26 May 2009?

The feature race was the 2:20 Prix de l'Avre () (Listed) at Longchamp (FR), won by Carthage (FR) (9/10F).

What time was the first race on 26 May 2009?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix du Palais Bourbon at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 9:05 Ramside Event Catering Handicap Hurdle at Hexham.

Racing Results

Tuesday 26 May 2009

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45 races were run across 7 meetings on 26 May 2009: Chepstow, Hexham, Huntingdon, Leicester, Longchamp (FR), Redcar and Tipperary.

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

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

2:20 Freebets.co.uk Champions League Final Free Bets Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 16y · 6 ran
1. 16. Avonvalley (GB)4/7 favWon by a length · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Malcolm Saunders
2. 27. Silver Grey (IRE)33/1
3. 38. French Connexion (IRE)40/1
2:50 Freebets.co.uk Man Utd V Barcelona Free Bets Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 16y · 13 ran
1. 114. Mythical Blue (IRE)7/2 favWon by a head · J: Chris Catlin · T: Milton Bradley
2. 29. Green Lagonda (AUS)14/1
3. 316. Dr Wintringham (IRE)18/1
3:20 Freebets.co.uk European Football Free Bets Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 23y · 17 ran
1. 17. Taste The Wine (IRE)12/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Luke Morris · T: J S Moore
2. 215. Tinkerbelle (IRE)6/1 fav
3. 311. Strikemaster (IRE)7/1
3:50 Freebets.co.uk Fa Cup Final Free Bets Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 36y · 11 ran
1. 15. Kidlat (GB)8/1Won by a length · J: Jim Crowley · T: Brendan Powell
2. 23. Finney Hill (GB)5/2 fav
3. 34. Holden Eagle (GB)11/1
4:20 Freebets.co.uk Free Bets Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 14y · 15 ran
1. 110. Prince Rossi (IRE)6/1Won by half a length · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Andrew Price
2. 212. Tanforan (GB)20/1
3. 35. Millfields Dreams (GB)12/1
4. 121. Full Victory (IRE)4/1 fav
4:50 Freebets.co.uk New Horse Racing Syndicate Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 16y · 10 ran
1. 110. Caustic Wit (IRE)10/1Won by a length · J: Jake Payne · T: Malcolm Saunders
2. 213. Wooden King (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Castano (GB)9/2
4. 515. Many Welcomes (GB)4/1 fav

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 15/2

6:35 St. John Lee Amateur Riders' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 13 ran
1. 19. Copper Sound (GB)4/1 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Mr T Weston · T: Michael Scudamore
2. 213. Sea Cove (GB)25/1
3. 35. Beau Largesse (GB)17/2
7:05 John Smith's No Nonsense Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 8 ran
1. 11. Breeze Out (GB)15/8 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: J J Lambe
2. 27. Lord Samposin (GB)6/1
3. 38. Easter Queen (GB)100/1
7:35 John Smith's Extra Smooth Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f · 7 ran
1. 15. Toby Jug (GB)4/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Michael Hourigan
2. 23. Benny The Piler (IRE)11/1
3. 31. Chernik (IRE)10/3
4. F2. Harry Flashman (GB) · fell15/8 fav
8:05 John Smith's Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 110y · 11 ran
1. 13. Mr Midaz (GB)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Peter Buchanan · T: Donald Whillans
2. 28. Rexmehead (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Mighty Fella (GB)33/1
8:35 John Smith's Extra Cold Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 9 ran
1. 16. Trafalgar Man (IRE)15/2Won by half a length · J: Tom Messenger · T: Micky Hammond
2. 210. Fred Bojangals (IRE)8/1
3. 38. Longdale (GB)10/3 fav
9:05 Ramside Event Catering Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 13 ran
1. 110. Doris's Gift (GB)7/1Won by half a length · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Chris Grant
2. 28. Lady Sambury (GB)11/2
3. 39. Heckley Foxtrot (GB)12/1
4. 46. Dukeofchesterwood (GB)3/1 fav

Hexham racecourse statistics →

Huntingdon Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/1

6:20 Champagne Lanson Vintage Conditional Jockeys' Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 17 ran
1. 114. Bundle Up (GB)9/1Won by a head · J: Rhys Flint · T: John Flint
2. 212. Mycenean Prince (USA)8/1
3. 316. Slo Mo Shun (GB)33/1
4. PU3. Monsieur (FR) · pulled up7/2 fav
6:50 Get Turftv In Your Betting Shop Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 11 ran
1. 15. Dead Or Alive (IRE)7/2 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 22. Kikos (FR)7/1
3. 31. Free Gift (GB)12/1
7:20 Volkerfitzpatrick Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 3 ran
1. 14. Noticeable (IRE)11/4Won by 23 lengths · J: Robert Thornton · T: Andrew Haynes
2. 22. Marsam (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 33. Sendani (FR)9/4
7:50 Subscribe Online At Racinguk.com Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 11. Moment Present (FR)8/13 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Charlie Mann
2. 29. Seattle Storm (IRE)3/1
3. 33. Makhzoon (USA)20/1
8:20 Sdc Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m · 11 ran
1. 12. Tikram (GB)5/2 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Joshua Moore · T: Gary Moore
2. 25. Little Rocker (IRE)14/1
3. 315. Youlbesolucky (IRE)11/2
8:50 Racing Uk 12.99 Per Month Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 15 ran
1. 16. Bob 'n' You (IRE)11/8 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Michael Murphy · T: Ian Williams
2. 29. Ramvaswani (IRE)25/1
3. 34. Orchard King (IRE)25/1

Huntingdon racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:00 E.b.f. Ladbrokes.com Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f 2y · 10 ran
1. 16. Lady Of The Desert (USA)3/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Martin Dwyer · T: Brian Meehan
2. 28. Tomintoul Singer (IRE)3/1
3. 37. La Fortunata (GB)33/1
4. 61. Ailsa Carmel (IRE)9/4 fav
2:30 Ladbrokes.com Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 218y · 11 ran
1. 14. Chocolicious (IRE)7/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Gary Bartley · T: Bryan Smart
2. 28. Billy Beetroot (USA)18/1
3. 312. You've Been Mowed (GB)7/1
4. 42. Prize Point (GB)85/40 fav
3:00 Ladbrokes.com Abbey Park Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 218y · 11 ran
1. 11. Larkham (USA)15/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Seb Sanders · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 24. Tinshu (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Clerk's Choice (IRE)8/1
4. 117. Norwegian Dancer (UAE)3/1 fav
3:30 Ladbrokescasino.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 218y · 15 ran
1. 110. General Zhukov (GB)20/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: William Carson · T: James Eustace
2. 211. Venture Capitalist (GB)11/2
3. 32. Toujours Souriante (GB)25/1
4. 617. Location (GB)9/2 fav
4:00 Ladbrokes.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f 218y · 8 ran
1. 12. Atacama Crossing (IRE)7/4 jt-favWon by a short head · J: Michael Hills · T: B W Hills
2. 24. Danzoe (IRE)11/2
3. 36. Motivational (IRE)25/1
4:30 Ladbrokes.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 2y · 11 ran
1. 11. Invincible Lad (IRE)3/1 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Richard Hughes · T: Eric Alston
2. 22. Drifting Gold (GB)8/1
3. 35. Bahamian Ballet (GB)15/2

Leicester racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 2 · Biggest winner 27/10

12:50 Prix du Palais Bourbon (Handicap) (Fillies & Mares) Flat · 1m 1f · 4 ran
1. 17. Sans Chichi (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Olivier Peslier · T: Y Barberot
2. 217. Vittoria Vetra (GB)
3. 33. My Call (FR)
1:20 Prix Samos Flat · 1m 1f · 4 ran
1. 12. Starlish (IRE)Won by a neck · J: Anthony Crastus · T: E Lellouche
2. 23. Mundybash (GB)
3. 35. Blind Shaft (FR)
1:50 Prix de Mondovi (Maiden) Flat · 5f · 3 ran
1. 15. Yushka (FR)Won by 3 lengths · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: P Bary
2. 21. Wolverine (FR)
3. 32. Calvero (FR)
2:20 Prix de l'Avre () Flat · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 12. Carthage (FR)9/10 favWon by a head · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 23. Claremont (IRE)58/10
3. 36. Gallilei (FR)
2:50 Prix du Musee Carnavalet (Unraced Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m · 4 ran
1. 13. Zaidpour (FR)27/10Won by a length · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 27. Super Kenny (IRE)14/1
3. 38. Qurqul (GB)30/1
3:20 Prix du Musee Rodin (Unraced Fillies) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 12. Cherry Orchard (IRE)Won by a head · J: Pierre-Charles Boudot · T: A Fabre
2. 27. Libia (IRE)
3. 31. Canalside (GB)
3:50 Prix des Grands Augustins (Claimer) Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 19. Less Moi Rire (FR)Won by 2 lengths · J: Brice Raballand · T: Yannick Fouin
2. 23. Tresmares (IRE)
3. 38. Speedy Crown (FR)
4:20 Prix de l'Hotel de Lassay (Handicap) (Fillies & Mares) Flat · 1m 1f · 3 ran
1. 114. Dana Spring (FR)Won by a short head · J: Flavien Prat · T: T Clout
2. 23. Reve D'Ailleur (FR)
3. 318. Alexandria Blue (IRE)

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:10 E.B.F. Median Auction Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 14 ran
1. 11. Avonrose (GB)16/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Greg Fairley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 27. Gwynedd (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Dance For Julie (IRE)40/1
4. 55. Flyinflyout (GB)15/8 fav
2:40 Racing Uk Sky 432 Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 11. El Dececy (USA)8/11 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: S Parr
2. 24. King Pin (GB)33/1
3. 311. Wiseman's Diamond (USA)40/1
3:10 Weatherbys Bloodstock Insurance Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f · 13 ran
1. 13. Templetuohy Max (IRE)7/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: James Bethell
2. 22. Spirit of France (IRE)16/1
3. 39. Sarwin (USA)7/2 fav
3:40 Weatherbys Bank Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 13. Total Impact (GB)11/2Won by half a length · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 26. Le Toreador (GB)7/2 fav
3. 37. Discanti (IRE)15/2
4:10 Buy Your Tickets On-line At redcarracing.co.uk Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 5 ran
1. 11. Maqaam (GB)8/11 favWon by a head · J: Tadhg O'Shea · T: Mark Johnston
2. 22. Peaceful Rule (USA)15/8
3. 35. Gwyre (IRE)12/1
4:40 Anderson Barrowcliff Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 18. Minturno (USA)11/1Won by a short head · J: Willie Supple · T: Ann Duffield
2. 26. Where's Reiley (USA)6/1
3. 31. Seldom (IRE)8/1
4. 64. Just Timmy Marcus (GB)4/1 fav
5:10 Wedding Receptions At Redcar Racecourse Amateur Riders' Maiden Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 17 ran
1. 17. Just Sam (IRE)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mrs V Davies · T: Ron Barr
2. 210. Hansomis (IRE)8/1
3. 315. Mr Rev (GB)9/2 jt-fav

Redcar racecourse statistics →

Tipperary Heavy · Turf · 6 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

6:25 Modigliani E.B.F Maiden Flat · 7f 100y · 6 ran
1. 13. Kingdom Of Munster (IRE)4/9 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: A P O'Brien
2. 26. The West Rim (USA)7/2
3. 32. City Line (IRE)14/1
6:55 Refurbished High Chaparral Room (c & G) Maiden Flat · 7f 100y · 15 ran
1. 18. Beidh Tine Anseo (IRE)11/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 29. Benji's Babes (IRE)6/1
3. 36. Red Rock Canyon (IRE)1/2 fav
7:25 Www.tipperaryraces.ie Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 7 ran
1. 18. Prunelle De L'orme (FR)33/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Patrick Mangan · T: James Joseph Mangan
2. 23. Blindspin (GB)4/1
3. 31. Art Sleuth (USA)3/10 fav
7:55 Portrait Gallery at Kilfeacle Stud Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 13. The Wandering Man (IRE)7/4 favWon by a head · J: Sean Flanagan · T: C A Murphy
2. 21. Avoca King (IRE)9/2
3. 316. Run For Charlie (IRE)20/1
8:25 Portrait Gallery at Kilfeacle Stud Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 118. Vinnie (IRE)10/1Won by 9 lengths · J: B M Cash · T: William P Murphy
2. 24. De Dodger (IRE)50/1
3. 315. Speedlock (IRE)4/5 fav
8:55 Monard (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 18 ran
1. 119. Terry's Delight (IRE)25/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Mr Derek O'Connor · T: Miss Julie Anne Moore
2. 29. Glengali (IRE)25/1
3. 313. Harbour Hall (IRE)33/1
4. 131. Right Choice (IRE)4/1 fav

Tipperary racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 45 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 £7.20Staked £36.00, returned £43.20 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerPrunelle De L'orme (FR) 33/1The 7:25 Www.tipperaryraces.ie Hurdle at Tipperary
Joint favourites1 of 6 won16.7% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chepstow	2	6	6	—
Hexham	2	5	6	0 of 2 won
Huntingdon	4	6	6	—
Leicester	1	5	6	1 of 2 won
Longchamp (FR)	2	2	8	—
Redcar	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Tipperary	2	6	6	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 6 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 6 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 26 May 2009?: 45 races across 7 meetings were run on 26 May 2009: Chepstow (6 races), Hexham (6 races), Huntingdon (6 races), Leicester (6 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Redcar (7 races) and Tipperary (6 races). That is Chepstow, Hexham, Huntingdon, Leicester and Redcar in Great Britain; Longchamp (FR) in France; Tipperary 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 26 May 2009?: Chepstow: Good To Firm (Turf); Hexham: Good To Firm (Turf); Huntingdon: Good (Turf); Leicester: Good To Firm (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Redcar: Good To Firm (Turf); Tipperary: Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 26 May 2009?: Outright favourites won 15 of 36 on 26 May 2009 (41.7%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £36.00 and returned £43.20 — a profit of £7.20. 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 Prunelle De L'orme (FR) at 33/1 in the 7:25 Www.tipperaryraces.ie Hurdle at Tipperary.
What was the feature race on 26 May 2009?: The feature race was the 2:20 Prix de l'Avre () (Listed) at Longchamp (FR), won by Carthage (FR) (9/10F).
What time was the first race on 26 May 2009?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix du Palais Bourbon at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 9:05 Ramside Event Catering Handicap Hurdle at Hexham.