What horse racing was on 12 May 2011?

48 races across 8 meetings were run on 12 May 2011: Compiegne (2 races), Folkestone (6 races), Gowran Park (7 races), Ludlow (7 races), Newmarket (6 races), Perth (7 races), Salisbury (6 races) and York (7 races). That is Compiegne in France; Folkestone, Ludlow, Newmarket, Perth, Salisbury and York in Great Britain; Gowran Park 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 12 May 2011?

Compiegne: Very Soft; Folkestone: Good To Firm (Turf); Gowran Park: Good (Turf); Ludlow: Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Perth: Soft (Turf); Salisbury: Good To Firm (Turf); York: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 12 May 2011?

Outright favourites won 16 of 44 on 12 May 2011 (36.4%); joint favourites won 0 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £44.00 and returned £36.43 — a loss of £7.57. 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 Dark Ranger (GB) at 28/1 in the 4:45 Investec Handicap at York.

What was the feature race on 12 May 2011?

The feature race was the 2:00 totesport.com Middleton Stakes (Fillies' Group 2) (Group 2) at York, won by Midday (GB) (11/10F).

What time was the first race on 12 May 2011?

The first race was the 11:07 Prix Du Buissonnet at Compiegne; the last was the 8:40 Racing Again On 5th October Intermediate Open NH Flat Race at Ludlow.

Racing Results

Thursday 12 May 2011

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48 races were run across 8 meetings on 12 May 2011: Compiegne, Folkestone, Gowran Park, Ludlow, Newmarket, Perth, Salisbury and York.

Compiegne Very Soft · 2 races · France

Outright favs won 0 of 2 · Biggest winner 15/1

11:07 Prix Du Buissonnet (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m · 5 ran
1. 1Kapga De Cerisy (FR)15/1Won by a length · J: Jo Audon · T: Mme L Audon
2. 2Otto The Great (FR)6/4 fav
3. 3Mukonzi Has (FR)9/1
12:07 Prix de la Forte Haie (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m 1f · 3 ran
1. 1Rosadame (FR)56/10Won by a head · J: Francois Pamart · T: A Chaille-Chaille
2. 2Marinas (GER)14/5 fav
3. 3Astigos (FR)4/1

Compiegne racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

5:35 Claydon Horse Exercisers Novices' Hunters' Chase (For The Guy Peate Memorial Challenge Trophy) Chase · Class 6 · 3m 2f · 8 ran
1. 12. Ide No Idea (IRE)6/4 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Mikey Ennis · T: Caroline Fryer
2. 27. Saddlers Blaze (IRE)14/1
3. 38. Nessa (GB)7/1
6:05 Grant's Cherry Brandy South East Novices' Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f · 8 ran
1. 14. Mortar (GB)14/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Tom Cannon · T: Suzy Smith
2. 23. Mister Tibus (FR)4/1
3. 37. Roskeen Boy (IRE)5/1
4. F6. Ringa Bay (GB) · fell11/10 fav
6:40 Hamlet Oak Framed Buildings Maiden Hunters' Chase (For The Cuckoo Maiden Challenge Cup) Chase · Class 6 · 2m 5f · 8 ran
1. 13. Captain Knock (IRE)4/7 favWon by a short head · J: Mr Darren Edwards · T: Miss C Bowles
2. 24. King's Chase (IRE)5/1
3. 36. Righteous Glory (IRE)15/2
7:15 Shepherd Neame United Hunts Open Champion Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 7f · 7 ran
1. 17. Mysaynoway (GB)7/1Won by 17 lengths · J: Miss Gina Andrews · T: Alan Hill
2. 22. BallyGalley Bob (IRE)9/1
3. 34. King's Wood (IRE)5/4 fav
7:50 Milbourn Equine Veterinary Clinic Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m 1f · 5 ran
1. 13. Swordsman (GER)9/4Won by 50 lengths · J: Tom Cannon · T: Chris Gordon
2. 24. Glenbower Woods (IRE)33/1
3. 32. Sir Bathwick (IRE)8/13 fav
8:20 Royal Oak, Brookland Open Hunters' Chase (For The United Hunts Cup) Chase · Class 6 · 2m 5f · 3 ran
1. 12. Champtho (FR)4/9 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Mr Rupert Stearn · T: J M Turner
2. 23. Benefit Game (IRE)9/1
3. 34. Master T (USA)11/4

Folkestone racecourse statistics →

Gowran Park Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

5:20 Rooftop Restaurant At Gowran Park Race Flat · 1m 4f · 3 ran
1. 12. Notable Graduate (IRE)1/6 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 21. Last Crusade (IRE)5/1
3. 33. Gort Na Mona (USA)25/1
5:50 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Maiden Flat · 7f · 9 ran
1. 11. Blue White Fire (IRE)7/1Won by a head · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 27. Secretary Of State (IRE)4/6 fav
3. 39. Lonrach (IRE)7/2
6:20 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Maiden Flat · 7f · 16 ran
1. 11. Cannon Hill (IRE)7/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 216. Vastitas (IRE)10/1
3. 311. Brazilian Breeze (IRE)7/1
6:55 Early Bird Green Fees At Gowran Park Handicap (47-65) Flat · 7f · 16 ran
1. 18. Orafinitis (IRE)16/1Won by a length · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Desmond McDonogh
2. 23. El Toreros (USA)4/1 jt-fav
3. 315. Rosmeen Park (IRE)33/1
7:30 Gowran Park Golf Club Handicap (50-70) Flat · 1m · 16 ran
1. 18. Balladiene (IRE)11/1Won by a length · J: Ronan Whelan · T: Jarlath P Fahey
2. 21. An Saighdiur (IRE)16/1
3. 36. Pinnk (IRE)12/1
4. 69. Mount Abora (IRE)4/1 fav
8:05 Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (47-60) Flat · 1m 1f 100y · 17 ran
1. 110. East Of Tara (IRE)12/1Won by a short head · J: Ronan Whelan · T: Desmond McDonogh
2. 22. Badger Or Bust (IRE)10/1
3. 317. The Last Stand (GB)16/1
4. 1311. Man In Black (IRE)9/2 fav
8:35 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Fillies Maiden Flat · 1m 1f 100y · 15 ran
1. 110. Negotiate (GB)20/1Won by a head · J: Fran Berry · T: A Oliver
2. 24. Cape Of Good Grace (IRE)10/3
3. 33. Azores (IRE)4/7 fav

Gowran Park racecourse statistics →

Ludlow Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

5:25 St John Ambulance Conditional Jockeys' Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 14. Hucking Hero (IRE)4/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Richard Killoran · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 22. Courella (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 38. Morning Sunshine (IRE)9/2
5:55 Lycetts Insurance Brokers Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 12. Souter Point (USA)2/1 favWon by 5 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 25. James Pollard (IRE)5/1
3. 37. Cityar (FR)16/1
6:30 Tanners Wines Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 110y · 11 ran
1. 16. Pilgrims Lane (IRE)16/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jimmy Derham · T: Milton Harris
2. 211. Marleybow (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Buck Mulligan (GB)7/1
4. PU2. Isn't That Lucky (GB) · pulled up9/2 fav
7:05 Ann Esp Memorial Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 15. Fairwood Present (IRE)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr R Jarrett · T: John Buxton
2. 26. High Skies (GB)14/1
3. 31. Silver Adonis (IRE)6/4 fav
7:40 Cheese Warehouse Ltd Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m · 10 ran
1. 16. Scotsbrook Cloud (GB)16/1Won by a nose · J: Lee Stephens · T: David Evans
2. 24. Makhzoon (USA)9/2
3. 35. Cubism (GB)16/1
4. 610. Wrapitupboys (IRE)5/2 fav
8:10 Cheese Warehouse Ltd Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 10 ran
1. 14. Kasbadali (FR)3/1Won by 16 lengths · J: Leighton Aspell · T: Oliver Sherwood
2. 21. Blue Monster (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 32. Blue Signal (IRE)9/4
8:40 Racing Again On 5th October Intermediate Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 5 ran
1. 13. Lemon's Gent (GB)15/8Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Paul Webber
2. 24. Tony Dinozzo (FR)Evens fav
3. 31. Sure Thing (FR)11/2

Ludlow racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 10/1

5:45 Homestore And Safepac 'hands And Heels' Apprentice Series Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 17. Collect Art (IRE)11/8 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Lucy K Barry · T: Andrew Haynes
2. 21. Ongoodform (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Frequency (GB)13/2
6:15 Chassis Cab Daf Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 111. Misty Conquest (IRE)11/10 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Harry Bentley · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 24. Pride And Joy (IRE)14/1
3. 39. Majestic Zafeen (GB)5/1
6:50 CH Lindsey & Son Renewable Energy Fillies Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 11. Cloud Illusions (USA)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Kieren Fallon · T: Heather Main
2. 211. Imaginary World (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Hunza Dancer (IRE)5/2 fav
7:25 Simon Gibson Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 14. Lyric Street (IRE)8/13 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Kieren Fallon · T: Luca Cumani
2. 210. Wild Coco (GER)14/1
3. 36. Muqtarrib (IRE)8/1
8:00 Orbital Food Machinery Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 17. Decent Fella (IRE)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Liam Keniry · T: Andrew Balding
2. 28. Red Gulch (GB)25/1
3. 36. Primaeval (GB)3/1 fav
8:30 East Anglian Daily Times Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 18. Chain Of Events (GB)7/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Hayley Turner · T: Neil King
2. 210. Laconicos (IRE)9/2 jt-fav
3. 31. Rosco Flyer (IRE)6/1

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

Perth Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 17/2

2:20 Follow attheraces On Twitter Intermediate Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 5 ran
1. 13. Selection Box (IRE)12/5Won by 28 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: C A McBratney
2. 25. Tomzatackman (IRE)50/1
3. 34. Soldiers Tree (IRE)20/1
4. RO1. Trendelenburg (IRE) · ran out2/5 fav
2:50 Timothy Hardie Jewellers Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 4 ran
1. 12. Gray Mountain (USA)9/4Won by 9 lengths · J: Peter Buchanan · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 23. The Paddy Premium (IRE)17/2
3. 31. Fightstar (FR)16/1
4. 44. Wikaala (USA)4/6 fav
3:25 Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Claiming Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 3 ran
1. 11. Fool's Wildcat (USA)1/2 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 22. Master Fong (IRE)11/4
3. 34. Newdane Dancer (IRE)6/1
4:00 Gammies Country Clothing Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 9 ran
1. 18. Sotovik (IRE)7/1Won by 21 lengths · J: Ewan Whillans · T: Alistair Whillans
2. 210. Currahee (GB)9/2 jt-fav
3. 39. Scotch Warrior (GB)7/1
4:35 Young Horse Champion And Fearless Freddie Bonus Novices' Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f 110y · 6 ran
1. 16. Miss Vivian (IRE)17/2Won by a neck · J: Colm McCormack · T: Miss Bianca Dunk
2. 24. Pear Charles (GB)13/8 fav
3. 33. Moment Present (FR)9/4
5:05 You're Better Off With Betfair Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 8 ran
1. 16. Western Bound (IRE)7/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 25. Circus Clown (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 38. Drussell (IRE)11/1
5:40 Ladies' Day Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 11. Bury Parade (IRE)6/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Ryan Mania · T: Robert Bewley
2. 210. Now Its My Turn (IRE)11/2
3. 37. Tekthelot (IRE)66/1
4. 75. Sargent Foaley (IRE)5/4 fav

Perth racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/2

2:10 British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing E.b.f. Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 198y · 7 ran
1. 17. Miss Topsy Turvy (IRE)11/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Chris Catlin · T: John Dunlop
2. 25. Sacred Shield (GB)11/8 fav
3. 31. Istishaara (USA)15/2
2:40 Whitsbury Manor Stud Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 11. Airborne Again (IRE)Evens favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Richard Hughes · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 25. Marcus Augustus (IRE)12/1
3. 36. Pitt Rivers (GB)5/2
3:10 Dutton Gregory Classified Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f 212y · 4 ran
1. 13. Exchange (GB)11/4Won by half a length · J: Liam Jones · T: Chris Gordon
2. 22. Danceyourselfdizzy (IRE)7/2
3. 34. Pick A Little (GB)5/2
4. 41. Silly Billy (IRE)2/1 fav
3:45 St John Ambulance Charity Raceday Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 15. Sluggsy Morant (GB)3/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Henry Candy
2. 28. Roman Strait (GB)22/1
3. 31. Apollo D'negro (IRE)9/2
4:20 Bridgend Hotel Islay Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 198y · 10 ran
1. 111. Tasheyaat (GB)6/4 favWon by a short head · J: Tadhg O'Shea · T: B W Hills
2. 28. Hairstyle (GB)16/1
3. 33. Dawn Gale (IRE)100/1
4:55 Axminster Carpets Racing Excellence Apprentice Handicap (Whips Shall Be Carried But Not Used) Flat · Class 5 · 6f 212y · 12 ran
1. 17. George Baker (IRE)11/8 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Charles Bishop · T: George Baker
2. 21. Come On Safari (IRE)33/1
3. 312. Diddums (GB)16/1

Salisbury racecourse statistics →

York Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 28/1

1:30 totepool Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 18 ran
1. 112. Ancient Cross (GB)10/1Won by half a length · J: Graham Gibbons · T: Michael Easterby
2. 27. Falasteen (IRE)15/2
3. 314. Racy (GB)12/1
4. 73. Johannes (IRE)5/1 fav
2:00 totesport.com Middleton Stakes (Fillies' Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f 88y · 8 ran
1. 11. Midday (GB)11/10 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Tom Queally · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 27. Sajjhaa (GB)7/1
3. 38. Timepiece (GB)6/1
2:30 totesport Dante Stakes (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f 88y · 6 ran
1. 12. Carlton House (USA)11/4Won by 1½ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 24. Seville (GER)5/4 fav
3. 33. Pisco Sour (USA)40/1
3:00 totesport 0800 221 221 Hambleton Stakes (Listed Handicap) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 18 ran
1. 13. St Moritz (IRE)15/2Won by a head · J: Adrian Nicholls · T: David Nicholls
2. 217. Mont Agel (GB)12/1
3. 313. Dance And Dance (IRE)9/1
4. 419. Pintura (GB)4/1 fav
3:35 Irish Stallion Farms E.b.f. Sprint Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 17. Night Carnation (GB)4/6 favWon by half a length · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: Andrew Balding
2. 23. Move In Time (GB)12/1
3. 39. The Thrill Is Gone (GB)18/1
4:10 Stratford Place Stud For Royal Ascot 2yo's E.b.f. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 110. Noor Zabeel (USA)7/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Mick Channon
2. 21. Apostle (IRE)12/1
3. 312. Tortoni (IRE)12/1
4:45 Investec Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 2m 2f · 17 ran
1. 115. Dark Ranger (GB)28/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Sean Levey · T: Tim Pitt
2. 217. Blackstone Vegas (GB)20/1
3. 34. Hawridge Star (IRE)8/1
4. 1010. Blackmore (GB)4/1 fav

York 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 favourites16 of 44 won36.4% · 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 £7.57Staked £44.00, returned £36.43 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerDark Ranger (GB) 28/1The 4:45 Investec Handicap at York
Joint favourites0 of 8 won0.0% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Compiegne	0	2	2	—
Folkestone	3	6	6	—
Gowran Park	1	5	7	0 of 4 won
Ludlow	1	7	7	—
Newmarket	3	5	6	0 of 2 won
Perth	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Salisbury	4	6	6	—
York	3	7	7	—

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 12 May 2011?: 48 races across 8 meetings were run on 12 May 2011: Compiegne (2 races), Folkestone (6 races), Gowran Park (7 races), Ludlow (7 races), Newmarket (6 races), Perth (7 races), Salisbury (6 races) and York (7 races). That is Compiegne in France; Folkestone, Ludlow, Newmarket, Perth, Salisbury and York in Great Britain; Gowran Park 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 12 May 2011?: Compiegne: Very Soft; Folkestone: Good To Firm (Turf); Gowran Park: Good (Turf); Ludlow: Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Perth: Soft (Turf); Salisbury: Good To Firm (Turf); York: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 12 May 2011?: Outright favourites won 16 of 44 on 12 May 2011 (36.4%); joint favourites won 0 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £44.00 and returned £36.43 — a loss of £7.57. 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 Dark Ranger (GB) at 28/1 in the 4:45 Investec Handicap at York.
What was the feature race on 12 May 2011?: The feature race was the 2:00 totesport.com Middleton Stakes (Fillies' Group 2) (Group 2) at York, won by Midday (GB) (11/10F).
What time was the first race on 12 May 2011?: The first race was the 11:07 Prix Du Buissonnet at Compiegne; the last was the 8:40 Racing Again On 5th October Intermediate Open NH Flat Race at Ludlow.