What horse racing was on 27 May 2012?

30 races across 6 meetings were run on 27 May 2012: Angouleme (1 race), Avignon (1 race), Curragh (7 races), Fakenham (6 races), Kelso (7 races) and Longchamp (FR) (8 races). That is Angouleme, Avignon and Longchamp (FR) in France; Curragh in Ireland; Fakenham and Kelso in Great Britain. 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 27 May 2012?

Avignon: Good; Curragh: Good (Turf); Fakenham: Good To Firm (Turf); Kelso: Good (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 27 May 2012?

Outright favourites won 6 of 27 on 27 May 2012 (22.2%); joint favourites won 0 of 7. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £18.48 — a loss of £8.52. 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 Standby Junior (FR) at 42/1 in the 4:20 Prix De Glagny at Longchamp (FR).

What was the feature race on 27 May 2012?

The feature race was the 2:35 Tattersalls Gold Cup (Group 1) (Group 1) at Curragh, won by So You Think (NZ) (2/11F).

What time was the first race on 27 May 2012?

The first race was the 11:07 Prix Du Haras De Visais at Angouleme; the last was the 5:30 Celebration Standard Open NH Flat Race at Kelso.

Racing Results

Sunday 27 May 2012

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30 races were run across 6 meetings on 27 May 2012: Angouleme, Avignon, Curragh, Fakenham, Kelso and Longchamp (FR).

Angouleme · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 1 of 1 · Biggest winner 2/1F

11:07 Prix Du Haras De Visais (3yo+) (Turf) Flat · 5f · 1 ran
1. 1Vital Spirit (FR)2/1 favJ: Stephane Breux · T: E J ONeill

Angouleme racecourse statistics →

Avignon Good · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 1 of 1 · Biggest winner 63/10

11:07 Prix Pierre Thomas (Chase) Chase · 2m 1f · 3 ran
1. 1Dom Lukka (FR)63/10Won by 4 lengths · J: Jimmy Zerourou · T: Emmanuel Clayeux
2. 2Line Dancer (FR)
3. 3Ternant (FR)

Avignon racecourse statistics →

Curragh Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:35 Big Bad Bob European Breeders Fund (C & G) Maiden Flat · 6f · 12 ran
1. 16. Helene Super Star (USA)5/1Won by a head · J: Joseph O'Brien · T: A P O'Brien
2. 24. Leitir Mor (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 38. Probably (IRE)16/1
2:05 Airlie Stud Gallinule Stakes (Group 3) Flat · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 15. Speaking Of Which (IRE)7/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 28. Soon (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Athens (IRE)7/2
4. 61. Crius (IRE)13/8 fav
2:35 Tattersalls Gold Cup (Group 1) Flat · 1m 2f 110y · 5 ran
1. 14. So You Think (NZ)2/11 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Joseph O'Brien · T: A P O'Brien
2. 22. Famous Name (GB)7/1
3. 33. Robin Hood (IRE)33/1
3:05 Paddy Power Handicap Flat · 1m 4f · 15 ran
1. 15. Midnight Soprano (IRE)14/1Won by a neck · J: Marc Monaghan · T: P D Deegan
2. 24. Royal Diamond (IRE)13/2
3. 37. Certerach (IRE)12/1
4. 413. Backbench Blues (IRE)9/4 fav
3:40 Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas (Fillies' Group 1) Flat · 1m · 8 ran
1. 17. Samitar (GB)12/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Martin Harley · T: Mick Channon
2. 23. Ishvana (IRE)33/1
3. 36. Princess Sinead (IRE)25/1
4. 42. Homecoming Queen (IRE)11/8 fav
4:15 Yas Handicap Flat · 6f · 16 ran
1. 116. Harry Trotter (IRE)9/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Fergal Lynch · T: David Marnane
2. 213. Jembatt (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Pencil Hill (IRE)8/1
4. 99. Caprella (GB)11/2 fav
5:20 Kilsaran International Maiden Flat · 1m 2f · 18 ran
1. 14. Blue Corner (IRE)4/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Shane Foley · T: M Halford
2. 217. Something Graceful (GB)8/1
3. 315. Hay Point (IRE)8/1
4. 413. Taigan (USA)11/10 fav

Curragh racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:25 May Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 110y · 8 ran
1. 12. Pheidias (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: Miss Gina Andrews · T: Pam Sly
2. 23. Medic Man (IRE)5/2
3. 39. Mrs Peacock (IRE)7/1
4. 54. Well Mett (IRE)9/4 fav
2:55 Light Dragoons Handicap Chase (For The Prince Of Wales Cup) Chase · Class 5 · 3m 110y · 10 ran
1. 16. Tin Pot Man (IRE)8/1Won by half a length · J: Paul Moloney · T: Evan Williams
2. 211. Ifonlyalfie (GB)4/1
3. 310. Absolute Shambles (GB)15/8 fav
3:30 EPDS Racing Welfare BTO Series Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 5f 110y · 10 ran
1. 18. Plunkett (IRE)8/1Won by a length · J: Adam Wedge · T: Evan Williams
2. 210. That's The Deal (IRE)12/1
3. 36. Prince des Marais (FR)12/1
4:05 North Norfolk Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 15. Kian's Delight (GB)11/4Won by 4 lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Peter Bowen
2. 24. Art History (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 37. Persian Herald (GB)11/2
4:40 Spring Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 5 ran
1. 16. Sublime Talent (IRE)3/1Won by 48 lengths · J: Adam Wedge · T: Evan Williams
2. 22. Cloonavery (IRE)100/1
3. 31. Alfloramoor (GB)16/1
4. F3. Escort'men (FR) · fell8/11 fav
5:10 Aylsham Show - 27th August Bank Holiday - Lady Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 14. Hi Ho Silvia (GB)6/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Miss Carey Williamson · T: Neil King
2. 29. Bach On Tow (IRE)11/2
3. 33. Galley Slave (IRE)8/1
4. PU6. Rebel Flag (IRE) · pulled up15/8 fav

Fakenham racecourse statistics →

Kelso Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:15 Matt The Bookie Is Back Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 14 ran
1. 13. Keeneland (IRE)10/3Won by half a length · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 21. Makbullet (GB)5/6 fav
3. 32. Cavite Eta (IRE)6/1
2:45 Kosb Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 10 ran
1. 13. Swift Arrow (IRE)6/1Won by half a length · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 24. Freddie Brown (GB)11/4 fav
3. 31. Beidh Tine Anseo (IRE)4/1
3:20 Reece, Ben And Jessica Coppola Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 10 ran
1. 11. Crowning Jewel (GB)2/5 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: James Reveley · T: Keith Reveley
2. 210. Witness In Court (IRE)6/1
3. 37. L'eminence Grise (IRE)9/2
3:50 John Smith's Handicap Chase (For The Wilfred & Patricia Crawford Memorial Trophy) Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f · 10 ran
1. 15. Night In Milan (IRE)15/2Won by 20 lengths · J: James Reveley · T: Keith Reveley
2. 23. Humbie (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 36. More Equity (GB)22/1
4:25 Border Facilities Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 2f · 6 ran
1. 18. Stags Leap (IRE)18/1Won by a head · J: Henry Brooke · T: Dianne Sayer
2. 29. Talk of Saafend (IRE)11/4
3. 31. Rock Relief (IRE)85/40 fav
5:00 Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Challenge Cup (Open Hunters' Chase) Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f · 10 ran
1. 14. Itzacliche (IRE)12/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Miss J R Richards · T: Nicky Richards
2. 213. Sierra Victor (IRE)9/1
3. 36. Beau Traveller (GB)9/4 jt-fav
5:30 Celebration Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 110y · 9 ran
1. 12. Brady (IRE)Evens favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Donald McCain
2. 23. Mason David Brown (IRE)9/4
3. 36. Discoverie (GB)14/1

Kelso racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 42/1

12:30 Prix De Puteaux (Claimer) (4yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 12. Moncofar (IRE)19/5Won by a head · J: Pauline Prod'homme · T: D & P Prod'Homme
2. 21. Secret Land (FR)15/2
3. 38. Asturaad (FR)34/1
4. 46. Beaurepaire (IRE)13/10 fav
1:00 Prix De Villeneuve L'Etang (Conditions) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 10 ran
1. 110. Sydarra (FR)13/5 favWon by a length · J: Olivier Peslier · T: F Head
2. 27. Justthewayyouare (FR)16/1
3. 39. Woman Smiling (IRE)13/1
1:30 Montjeu Coolmore Prix Saint-Alary (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 11. Sagawara (GB)9/4Won by a head · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 22. Rjwa (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Forces Of Darkness (IRE)20/1
4. 49. La Peinture (FR)Evens fav
2:08 Prix De Chevilly (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 18 ran
1. 13. Sun Sea Bird (FR)36/5Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Sebastien Maillot · T: M Boutin
2. 216. Anco Marzio (GB)12/1
3. 315. Kings Canyon (FR)17/2
4. 107. Calon Segur (FR)53/10 fav
2:45 Prix D'Ispahan (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m 1f · 8 ran
1. 18. Golden Lilac (IRE)6/1Won by half a length · J: Maxime Guyon · T: A Fabre
2. 21. Planteur (IRE)5/1
3. 34. No Risk At All (FR)50/1
4. DSQ2. Cirrus Des Aigles (FR) · disqualified4/7 fav
3:15 Prix Vicomtesse Vigier (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m7½f · 8 ran
1. 13. Ivory Land (FR)8/1Won by half a length · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 24. Usuelo (FR)4/1 co-fav
3. 32. Prairie Star (FR)4/1 co-fav
3:50 Prix De Glatigny (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 19 ran
1. 113. Altare Si (IRE)15/2Won by a head · J: Julien Auge · T: B Goudot
2. 24. Caerleon Wind (IRE)19/5 fav
3. 314. Amavie (FR)14/1
4:20 Prix De Glagny (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 18 ran
1. 17. Standby Junior (FR)42/1Won by a neck · J: Gaetan Masure · T: Dr A Bolte
2. 24. Dream Land (FR)9/1
3. 319. Any Given Sunday (GER)26/1
4. 108. Natsu Basho (FR)4/1 fav

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 30 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 favourites6 of 27 won22.2% · 27 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 £8.52Staked £27.00, returned £18.48 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerStandby Junior (FR) 42/1The 4:20 Prix De Glagny at Longchamp (FR)
Joint favourites0 of 7 won0.0% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Angouleme	1	1	1	—
Avignon	1	1	1	—
Curragh	1	7	7	—
Fakenham	0	5	6	0 of 2 won
Kelso	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Longchamp (FR)	1	7	8	0 of 3 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 27 May 2012?: 30 races across 6 meetings were run on 27 May 2012: Angouleme (1 race), Avignon (1 race), Curragh (7 races), Fakenham (6 races), Kelso (7 races) and Longchamp (FR) (8 races). That is Angouleme, Avignon and Longchamp (FR) in France; Curragh in Ireland; Fakenham and Kelso in Great Britain. 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 27 May 2012?: Avignon: Good; Curragh: Good (Turf); Fakenham: Good To Firm (Turf); Kelso: Good (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 27 May 2012?: Outright favourites won 6 of 27 on 27 May 2012 (22.2%); joint favourites won 0 of 7. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £18.48 — a loss of £8.52. 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 Standby Junior (FR) at 42/1 in the 4:20 Prix De Glagny at Longchamp (FR).
What was the feature race on 27 May 2012?: The feature race was the 2:35 Tattersalls Gold Cup (Group 1) (Group 1) at Curragh, won by So You Think (NZ) (2/11F).
What time was the first race on 27 May 2012?: The first race was the 11:07 Prix Du Haras De Visais at Angouleme; the last was the 5:30 Celebration Standard Open NH Flat Race at Kelso.