What horse racing was on 20 May 2015?

51 races across 8 meetings were run on 20 May 2015: Ayr (7 races), Compiegne (1 race), Kempton (AW) (7 races), Lingfield (7 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Sligo (7 races), Southwell (7 races) and Warwick (7 races). That is Ayr, Kempton (AW), Lingfield, Southwell and Warwick in Great Britain; Compiegne and Maisons-Laffitte (FR) in France; Sligo 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 20 May 2015?

Ayr: Good To Soft (Turf); Compiegne: Very Soft; Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Lingfield: Good (Turf); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Good (Turf); Sligo: Yielding (Turf); Southwell: Good (Turf); Warwick: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 20 May 2015?

Outright favourites won 11 of 51 on 20 May 2015 (21.6%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £51.00 and returned £36.25 — a loss of £14.75. 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 Leah Freya (IRE) at 33/1 in the 2:00 Mail Newspapers Handicap at Lingfield.

What time was the first race on 20 May 2015?

The first race was the 2:00 Mail Newspapers Handicap at Lingfield; the last was the 9:10 IInsure365 Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Wednesday 20 May 2015

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51 races were run across 8 meetings on 20 May 2015: Ayr, Compiegne, Kempton (AW), Lingfield, Maisons-Laffitte (FR), Sligo, Southwell and Warwick.

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

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/1

2:20 EBF Stallions Maiden Stakes (Plus10) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 5 ran
1. 11. Ancient Astronaut (GB)11/2Dead heat with Favourtism (GB) · J: Phillip Makin · T: John Quinn
2. 13. Favourtism (GB)9/4
3. 32. Birkdale (IRE)6/4 fav
2:50 Weddings At Western House Hotel Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 13. Rock Canyon (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: P J McDonald · T: Linda Perratt
2. 210. Amis Reunis (GB)6/1
3. 313. Arch Walker (IRE)33/1
4. 75. Blue Sonic (GB)9/2 fav
3:20 Farrar Mccamley Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 50y · 8 ran
1. 110. Lothair (IRE)10/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Ben Curtis · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 24. Art Obsession (IRE)4/1
3. 37. Victoire De Lyphar (IRE)10/3
4. 53. Regal Dan (IRE)9/4 fav
3:50 Fly For Less Glasgow Prestwick Airport Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 15. Hydrant (GB)7/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Connor Beasley · T: Richard Guest
2. 21. Lady Clitico (IRE)33/1
3. 38. Gala Casino Star (IRE)5/1
4. 63. San Cassiano (IRE)5/2 fav
4:20 Robert Young At Rosemount House Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 7f · 9 ran
1. 14. Politbureau (GB)3/1Won by 7 lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Micky Hammond
2. 210. Hatton Springs (IRE)15/2
3. 35. Salford Dream (GB)2/1 fav
4:50 New Website At ayr-racecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 14. Classy Anne (GB)11/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Fergal Lynch · T: Jim Goldie
2. 26. Bunce (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Master Bond (GB)11/8 fav
5:20 Western House Hotel 10th Anniversary Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 20y · 10 ran
1. 110. Chief Executive (IRE)8/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Kevin Lundie · T: Shaun Harris
2. 24. Act Your Shoe Size (GB)11/1
3. 38. Uncle Brit (GB)17/2
4. 65. Rioja Day (IRE)2/1 fav

Ayr racecourse statistics →

Compiegne Very Soft · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 1 of 1 · Biggest winner 11/1

2:40 Prix Etienne Baslan (Hurdle) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 1f · 3 ran
1. 1Ami Sol (FR)11/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Frankie Leroy · T: J-P Gallorini
2. 2Politologue (FR)17/1
3. 3Shayandi (FR)21/1

Compiegne racecourse statistics →

Kempton (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

6:10 10 Free Bet 32redsport.com Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f · 10 ran
1. 18. Thane of Cawdor (IRE)12/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Edward Greatrex · T: Joseph Tuite
2. 27. The Ginger Berry (GB)8/1
3. 35. Songsmith (GB)8/1
4. 83. Third Strike (GB)11/4 fav
6:40 32red Casino Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 13. Tajathub (GB)10/11 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 22. Lord Reason (GB)4/1
3. 35. Classical Rose (GB)8/1
7:10 British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Plus10) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 19. Pink Angel (IRE)7/1Won by a neck · J: Luke Morris · T: Paul Cole
2. 210. Rial (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 36. Herridge (IRE)5/2
7:40 32Red.com Handicap (London Middle Distance Series Qualifier) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 3f · 9 ran
1. 110. Majeed (GB)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: George Buckell · T: David Simcock
2. 27. Smiling Stranger (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 39. Troopingthecolour (GB)14/1
8:10 32Red On The App Store Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 14. Pearl Ice (GB)7/1Won by a neck · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Charlie Fellowes
2. 26. Anya (GB)5/1
3. 37. Sighora (IRE)10/3
4. 45. Voyageofdiscovery (USA)7/4 fav
8:40 32red Casino Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 111. Royal Caper (GB)16/1Won by a length · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Miss J Ellis
2. 214. Kakapuka (GB)8/1
3. 38. Teen Ager (FR)16/1
4. 412. Sheikh The Reins (IRE)9/2 fav
9:10 IInsure365 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 18. Satchville Flyer (GB)7/2 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Brett Johnson
2. 23. Ghost Train (IRE)6/1
3. 36. Maymyo (IRE)20/1

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

Lingfield Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

2:00 Mail Newspapers Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 106y · 14 ran
1. 15. Leah Freya (IRE)33/1Won by 7 lengths · J: J F Egan · T: Pat Phelan
2. 29. Edward Elgar (GB)12/1
3. 34. Santadelacruze (GB)10/1
4. 128. All Reddy (GB)5/1 fav
2:30 Telegraph Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 106y · 6 ran
1. 15. Wonder Laish (GB)6/5Won by 15 lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: William Haggas
2. 23. Smart Motive (GB)14/1
3. 31. Grey Gem (IRE)50/1
4. 52. Royal History (GB)5/6 fav
3:00 National Federation Of Retail Newsagents Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 106y · 6 ran
1. 11. I'm Harry (GB)7/4 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: George Baker
2. 24. Tilstarr (IRE)3/1
3. 33. Nebula Storm (IRE)7/1
3:30 Menzies Distribution Ltd. Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f · 8 ran
1. 12. Bold Runner (GB)3/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Adam Kirby · T: Jose Santos
2. 28. Roy Rocket (FR)6/1
3. 34. Oracle Boy (GB)7/1
4. 71. Mambo Rhythm (GB)2/1 fav
4:00 Citipost Ltd. Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 140y · 8 ran
1. 18. Ocean Crystal (GB)12/1Won by a short head · J: Cam Hardie · T: John Ryan
2. 27. Jaganory (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Mac's Superstar (FR)8/1
4. 51. Pool House (GB)Evens fav
4:30 Newssolutions Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 14 ran
1. 14. Lolita (GB)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jim Crowley · T: J R Jenkins
2. 21. Escrick (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 312. Baileys Pursuit (GB)16/1
5:00 Smiths News Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 140y · 14 ran
1. 12. Hannington (GB)10/1Won by a head · J: David Probert · T: Andrew Balding
2. 211. Kubeba (IRE)10/1
3. 38. Hanno (USA)7/1
4. 73. Fleckerl (IRE)11/4 fav

Lingfield racecourse statistics →

Maisons-Laffitte (FR) Good · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 224/10

3:40 Prix Pawneese (Conditions) (2yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 7 ran
1. 12. Goona Chope (FR)4/5 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: J-C Rouget
2. 21. Amisha (FR)14/5
3. 36. Toomuch Tosay (IRE)87/10
4:10 Prix Riverman (Conditions) (2yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 9 ran
1. 16. Fanfaron (FR)224/10Won by 2½ lengths · J: Pierre-Charles Boudot · T: D & P Prod'Homme
2. 23. Marasquin (FR)29/10
3. 38. All To The Red (FR)105/10
4. 51. Heart Angel (FR)5/2 fav
4:40 Prix des Rouges Terres (Handicap) (4yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m2½f · 17 ran
1. 116. Anouma Freedom (FR)43/5Won by 3 lengths · J: Morgan Delalande · T: H De Nicolay
2. 219. Stemster (GB)164/10
3. 312. Coeur Dolois (IRE)19/1
4. 1217. Shezadoff (FR)37/10 fav
5:10 Prix de la Genevraye (Handicap) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 14. Asangy (ITY)16/5Won by a head · J: Cristian Demuro · T: A & G Botti
2. 21. Canopus (FR)17/10 fav
3. 36. Serendy (USA)54/10
5:40 Prix Crudite (Maiden) (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 6½f · 8 ran
1. 15. Rose Et Or (IRE)7/10 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Pierre-Charles Boudot · T: A Fabre
2. 29. Novecento (FR)18/5
3. 34. Princesse Winkle (FR)211/10
6:10 Prix Mincio (Conditions) (4yo) (Round) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 12 ran
1. 111. Ice Love (FR)29/10Won by 2 lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: T Castanheira
2. 22. Al Queena (GER)10/1
3. 39. Kallisti (FR)79/10
4. 57. Honeymoon Cocktail (FR)9/5 fav
6:40 Prix Idle Boy (Maiden) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 6½f · 8 ran
1. 11. Qatar Light (IRE)3/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Olivier Peslier · T: G E Mikhalides
2. 27. Enduring Spirit (GB)6/5 fav
3. 36. Honorary Degree (GB)7/2
7:10 Prix Girl Friend (Conditions) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m2½f · 10 ran
1. 14. Al Waab (IRE)124/10Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mickael Berto · T: G E Mikhalides
2. 29. Szoff (GER)66/10
3. 38. Amirant (GER)3/1
4. 62. Esles (FR)23/10 fav

Maisons-Laffitte racecourse statistics →

Sligo Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

6:00 Sligo Gaa Race Day 18th August Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 16. Whatsforuwontgobyu (IRE)11/10 favWon by 6½ lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: A J Martin
2. 25. Ring Chief (IRE)15/8
3. 31. Danielle's Journey (GB)5/1
6:30 Duke And Duchess Of Cornwall Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 19. Mollyanna (IRE)2/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: Colin Bowe
2. 25. Court Challenge (IRE)13/2
3. 33. Via Del Corso (GB)16/1
4. 102. Palm Sur (IRE)7/4 fav
7:00 Follow Sligo Races On Facebook Rated Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 4 ran
1. 12. Credo Star (IRE)11/2Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Jonathan Burke · T: Peter Fahey
2. 24. Speed Demon (IRE)6/4
3. 31. I Knew Well (IRE)5/4 fav
7:30 Ellen's Pub Maugherow Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 13. Some Drama (IRE)12/1Won by a head · J: Conor Maxwell · T: Dermot A McLoughlin
2. 215. Personal Shopper (GB)20/1
3. 32. Mr Cosmopolitan (IRE)14/1
4. 67. Disputed (IRE)2/1 fav
8:00 Martinstown Opportunity Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 19. Mells Theater (IRE)5/1Won by 2 lengths · J: David Mullins · T: Colin Bowe
2. 23. Definite Earl (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 312. Rightback Atya (IRE)40/1
8:30 Martin Reilly Bmw Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m · 15 ran
1. 116. Mystic Princess (IRE)12/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Derek Fox · T: Mark Michael McNiff
2. 211. Mista Wabbit Man (GB)10/1
3. 34. Ballygill Princess (IRE)25/1
4. 812. Stoughan Cross (IRE)11/8 fav
9:00 www.countysligoraces.com (pro/am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f · 9 ran
1. 11. Balko Des Flos (FR)4/9 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 26. Better Back Bracka (IRE)20/1
3. 34. Verona Opera (IRE)6/1

Sligo racecourse statistics →

Southwell Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

5:50 Support Beaumond House On 2nd June Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 5 ran
1. 13. Royale Django (IRE)7/2Won by 20 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Tim Vaughan
2. 21. In The Rough (IRE)6/5 fav
3. 35. Centasia (GB)7/4
6:20 Southwell Residents' Evening 2nd June Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 6 ran
1. 11. Pair Of Jacks (IRE)3/1 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Malcolm Jefferson
2. 24. High Ron (GB)4/1
3. 37. Glenwood For Ever (IRE)9/2
6:50 Happy 50th Birthday D5 Glb 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 11. Midnight Shot (GB)3/10 favWon by 20 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Charlie Longsdon
2. 25. Age Of Discovery (GB)5/1
3. 36. Wildmoor Boy (GB)33/1
7:20 Live Music At Southwell 2nd June Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 6 ran
1. 16. Road To Freedom (GB)9/2Won by 17 lengths · J: Leighton Aspell · T: Lucy Wadham
2. 22. Ballycamp (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 33. Danmurphysdoor (IRE)5/2
7:50 18 To 30 Golf Membership 210 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 110y · 12 ran
1. 16. Unknown Legend (IRE)20/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Jack Quinlan · T: Sarah Humphrey
2. 23. Ballythomas (GB)18/1
3. 31. Urban Storm (IRE)7/1
4. 410. Band Of Thunder (GB)11/4 fav
8:20 Southwell Racing And Golf Package 20 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 110y · 8 ran
1. 15. Occasionally Yours (IRE)12/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Marc Goldstein · T: Alan Blackmore
2. 21. Bennachie (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 34. Polstar (FR)10/3
8:50 Southwell Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 17. Potters Midnight (GB)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Leighton Aspell · T: Lucy Wadham
2. 21. Fields of Glory (FR)9/2
3. 36. Bollin Beauty (GB)14/1
4. 43. Glory For Rory (IRE)10/11 fav

Southwell racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:10 Ardencote 'i Do' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 4 ran
1. 14. To Begin (GB)10/1Won by half a length · J: Noel Fehily · T: Charlie Mann
2. 21. Benissimo (IRE)1/10 fav
3. 33. Finnegan's Garden (IRE)150/1
2:40 Robert Walters Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 12. Lough Kent (GB)7/4 favWon by 15 lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 23. Un Anjou (FR)6/1
3. 34. Jay Are (IRE)9/4
3:10 Ardencote 'spa' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 8 ran
1. 11. Prince des Marais (FR)9/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Michael Heard · T: Caroline Bailey
2. 28. Cardinal Rose (GB)12/1
3. 37. Head Spin (IRE)9/2
4. PU3. Uhlan Bute (FR) · pulled up7/2 fav
3:40 Feldon Dunsmore Building Legal Solutions Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 1f · 6 ran
1. 15. Grape Tree Flame (GB)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Peter Bowen
2. 210. Henri Parry Morgan (GB)10/3
3. 37. Jennys Surprise (IRE)5/1
4. 54. On The Bridge (IRE)9/4 fav
4:10 Wigley Group Fillies' 4-y-o Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m · 5 ran
1. 12. Bella (FR)3/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: David Pipe
2. 25. Stoneham (GB)16/1
3. 31. Nyanza (GER)5/2
4. 43. Magic Magnolia (IRE)6/4 fav
4:40 Ardencote 'hole In One' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 15. War Singer (USA)5/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Johnny Farrelly
2. 26. Regulation (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 38. Frozen Over (GB)7/2
5:10 Ardencote 'Conference & Events' Intermediate Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 12. Ballinure (IRE)3/1Won by half a length · J: Jeremiah McGrath · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 21. For Instance (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 37. Pougne Bobbi (FR)12/1

Warwick racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 51 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 favourites11 of 51 won21.6% · 51 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 £14.75Staked £51.00, returned £36.25 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerLeah Freya (IRE) 33/1The 2:00 Mail Newspapers Handicap at Lingfield

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ayr	0	7	7	—
Compiegne	1	1	1	—
Kempton (AW)	2	7	7	—
Lingfield	1	7	7	—
Maisons-Laffitte (FR)	2	8	8	—
Sligo	2	7	7	—
Southwell	2	7	7	—
Warwick	1	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 20 May 2015?: 51 races across 8 meetings were run on 20 May 2015: Ayr (7 races), Compiegne (1 race), Kempton (AW) (7 races), Lingfield (7 races), Maisons-Laffitte (FR) (8 races), Sligo (7 races), Southwell (7 races) and Warwick (7 races). That is Ayr, Kempton (AW), Lingfield, Southwell and Warwick in Great Britain; Compiegne and Maisons-Laffitte (FR) in France; Sligo 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 20 May 2015?: Ayr: Good To Soft (Turf); Compiegne: Very Soft; Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Lingfield: Good (Turf); Maisons-Laffitte (FR): Good (Turf); Sligo: Yielding (Turf); Southwell: Good (Turf); Warwick: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 20 May 2015?: Outright favourites won 11 of 51 on 20 May 2015 (21.6%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £51.00 and returned £36.25 — a loss of £14.75. 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 Leah Freya (IRE) at 33/1 in the 2:00 Mail Newspapers Handicap at Lingfield.
What time was the first race on 20 May 2015?: The first race was the 2:00 Mail Newspapers Handicap at Lingfield; the last was the 9:10 IInsure365 Handicap at Kempton (AW).