What horse racing was on 26 May 2015?

47 races across 7 meetings were run on 26 May 2015: Ballinrobe (7 races), Hexham (7 races), Huntingdon (7 races), Leicester (8 races), Lingfield (AW) (8 races), Redcar (8 races) and Strasbourg (2 races). That is Ballinrobe in Ireland; Hexham, Huntingdon, Leicester, Lingfield (AW) and Redcar in Great Britain; Strasbourg 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 26 May 2015?

Ballinrobe: Good (Turf); Hexham: Good (Turf); Huntingdon: Good (Turf); Leicester: Good To Firm (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Redcar: Good To Firm (Turf); Strasbourg: Good.

How did the favourites do on 26 May 2015?

Outright favourites won 20 of 46 on 26 May 2015 (43.5%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £46.00 and returned £57.52 — a profit of £11.52. 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 Medicean Bliss (IRE) at 14/1 in the 3:40 George English 80th Birthday Handicap at Lingfield (AW).

What time was the first race on 26 May 2015?

The first race was the 2:00 Prix Kleber at Strasbourg; the last was the 9:10 'follow Us On Twitter' Amateur Riders' Novices' Handicap Hurdle at Hexham.

Racing Results

Tuesday 26 May 2015

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47 races were run across 7 meetings on 26 May 2015: Ballinrobe, Hexham, Huntingdon, Leicester, Lingfield (AW), Redcar and Strasbourg.

Ballinrobe Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

6:00 Mchale Fusion 3 Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 110y · 4 ran
1. 15. Definite Earl (IRE)13/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Robbie Colgan · T: D Broad
2. 22. Ibsen (IRE)6/5 fav
3. 34. To Choose (IRE)9/2
6:30 Mchale F5500 Baler Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m 110y · 14 ran
1. 11. Royal Boru (IRE)9/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Keith Donoghue · T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan
2. 22. Stay With It (IRE)10/1
3. 310. Lady Of Portlairge (IRE)12/1
7:00 Mchale Fusion Vario Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 12. The Gatechecker (IRE)Evens favWon by a short head · J: Mark Walsh · T: Michael Hourigan
2. 212. Too Many Notes (IRE)7/2
3. 36. Froggy (IRE)33/1
7:30 Mchale Coranna Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 18. Phantom Prince (IRE)6/1Won by a length · J: Robbie Power · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 24. Marchese Marconi (IRE)9/2
3. 311. Argentino (FR)12/1
4. 49. Frontline (IRE)4/1 fav
8:00 Mchale Fusion 3 Plus Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 15 ran
1. 111. Rock The World (IRE)13/8 favWon by 18 lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 21. Abbey Lane (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Celestial Prospect (AUS)20/1
8:30 Mchale Mayo National Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 7f · 15 ran
1. 114. Rohan's Pride (IRE)10/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Brian Hayes · T: Robert Honner
2. 25. Leavethelighton (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Seefood (IRE)8/1
4. 47. Urano (FR)4/1 fav
9:00 Mchale Bale Wrappers Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 110y · 7 ran
1. 12. Captain Barbossa (IRE)13/8 favWon by a short head · J: Miss S O'Brien · T: A P O'Brien
2. 21. Bertie Bell (IRE)11/2
3. 38. Scoir Mear (IRE)16/1

Ballinrobe racecourse statistics →

Hexham Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

6:10 'follow Us On Facebook' Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 110y · 9 ran
1. 17. Tickenwolf (IRE)7/4 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Joe Colliver · T: George Moore
2. 24. Destiny Awaits (IRE)20/1
3. 36. Mondlicht (USA)15/8
6:40 Happy Birthday Sarah Reay Looking 25 Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 8 ran
1. 16. Samedi Soir (GB)9/2Won by 5 lengths · J: James Reveley · T: Keith Reveley
2. 23. Chasse En Mer (FR)9/1
3. 31. Sultana Belle (IRE)7/1
4. 82. Playhara (IRE)11/4 fav
7:10 Agrical Novices' Limited Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f · 6 ran
1. 13. Scarlet Fire (IRE)2/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Miss J R Richards · T: Nicky Richards
2. 24. Dr Moloney (IRE)11/2
3. 31. Ueueteotl (FR)7/2
7:40 Dad's Day Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m · 11 ran
1. 110. Native Optimist (IRE)11/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mr T Hamilton · T: Sheena Walton
2. 211. Verko (FR)11/4 fav
3. 34. Solway Sam (GB)9/2
8:10 Hexham Caravan Site Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 8 ran
1. 13. Gin Cobbler (GB)11/4Won by 11 lengths · J: Thomas Dowson · T: Victor Thompson
2. 27. Forestside (IRE)16/1
3. 36. Saddle Pack (IRE)15/2
4. 71. Roxyfet (FR)9/4 fav
8:40 St John Lee Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 1f · 10 ran
1. 19. Chicago Outfit (IRE)4/1 favWon by 15 lengths · J: Jonathon Bewley · T: George Bewley
2. 23. Mia's Anthem (IRE)12/1
3. 38. Indalo Return (IRE)9/1
9:10 'follow Us On Twitter' Amateur Riders' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 11. Pekanheim (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: Mr Zac Baker · T: Martin Todhunter
2. 29. Seventeen Black (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Caraline (FR)16/1
4. UR4. Russian Royale (GB) · unseated rider11/4 fav

Hexham racecourse statistics →

Huntingdon Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

5:50 Paul Rackham Champion Novices' Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m · 6 ran
1. 11. Banksandditches (IRE)12/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Mr Tom David · T: Clare Hobson
2. 24. Hill Of Gold (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Coeur Brule (FR)11/4
4. 45. Native Pride (IRE)2/1 fav
6:20 Flexitrans Ltd 10th Anniversary Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 8 ran
1. 12. Celtic Artisan (IRE)11/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Bridget Andrews · T: Rebecca Menzies
2. 23. Heading To First (GB)15/8 fav
3. 38. Mix N Match (GB)9/1
6:50 Spa Breaks At Whittleburyhall.co.uk Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 5 ran
1. 14. Herecomesthetruth (IRE)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tom Cannon · T: Chris Gordon
2. 25. Royalracket (IRE)11/4
3. 32. Isthereadifference (IRE)7/2
4. F1. By The Boardwalk (IRE) · fell11/8 fav
7:20 Book Online At Whittleburyhall.co.uk Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 7 ran
1. 13. Improvisation (IRE)2/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: John Ferguson
2. 21. Buy Back Bob (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 37. Taweyla (IRE)3/1
7:50 Book Your Whittlebury Hall Spa Day Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 6 ran
1. 12. Fox Norton (FR)8/15 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 21. Town Mouse (GB)8/1
3. 36. Marju's Quest (IRE)9/2
8:20 Latest Offers Online At Whittleburyhall.co.uk Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 10 ran
1. 14. Minnie Milan (IRE)5/2 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Trevor Whelan · T: Neil King
2. 27. Mr Cardle (IRE)3/1
3. 310. Combustible Kate (IRE)20/1
8:50 Smiths Metal Centres Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 110y · 6 ran
1. 13. Shwaiman (IRE)11/8Won by half a length · J: Trevor Whelan · T: William Jarvis
2. 22. Father Edward (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 36. Being Global (FR)33/1

Huntingdon racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:30 Leicester Interactive Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 18. Steal The Scene (IRE)9/4 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Sean Levey · T: Richard Hannon
2. 25. Tango Sky (IRE)15/2
3. 34. Al's Memory (IRE)4/1
3:00 British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Plus10) Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 13. Jersey Breeze (IRE)7/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Charles Bishop · T: Mick Channon
2. 29. Stroke of Midnight (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Mermaid (IRE)25/1
4. 411. Very Honest (IRE)15/8 fav
3:30 Abbey Park Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 16. Dishy Guru (GB)7/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Michael Blanshard
2. 29. Haadeeth (GB)10/1
3. 31. Noodles Blue Boy (GB)3/1
4. 45. Oscars Journey (GB)9/4 fav
4:00 Stathern Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 11. Chevallier (GB)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Josh Quinn · T: Richard Hannon
2. 23. Orlando Rogue (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 34. Silver Lining (IRE)13/2
4:30 Coronation Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 14. Excilly (GB)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 211. Three Gracez (GB)10/1
3. 36. Tohfa (IRE)14/1
4. 42. Alfajer (GB)9/4 fav
5:00 ebfstallions.com Maiden Stakes (Plus10) (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 18. War Department (IRE)9/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Tom Queally · T: William Haggas
2. 23. King's Pavilion (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Thaqaffa (IRE)4/1
4. 57. Viren's Army (IRE)9/4 fav
5:30 ebfstallions.com Maiden Stakes (Plus10) (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 13. Gold Medallion (IRE)6/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Adam Kirby · T: Mark Johnston
2. 28. Shahbar (GB)7/1
3. 36. Munira Eyes (USA)9/2
6:05 Oadby Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 218y · 15 ran
1. 12. Sampera (IRE)10/1Won by a neck · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Michael Bell
2. 29. Racing Knight (IRE)9/1
3. 312. Robben (GB)8/1
4. 51. Retro Valley (IRE)11/8 fav

Leicester racecourse statistics →

Lingfield (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:10 British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Plus10) Flat · Class 5 · 6f 1y · 7 ran
1. 18. Tutu Nguru (USA)4/5 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: William Haggas
2. 25. Lolla Fincess (FR)3/1
3. 34. Kashtan (GB)14/1
2:40 Fiona Dianin Birthday Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 6y · 10 ran
1. 11. Flying Bear (IRE)5/1Won by a nose · J: Cam Hardie · T: Jeremy Gask
2. 210. Waseem Faris (IRE)20/1
3. 36. Ask The Guru (GB)12/1
4. 42. Meritocracy (IRE)9/4 fav
3:10 Paul And Bradley Bignall Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1y · 9 ran
1. 12. Berkeley Vale (GB)3/1 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Seb Sanders · T: Roger Teal
2. 27. Afkar (IRE)5/1
3. 36. Foxcover (IRE)5/1
3:40 George English 80th Birthday Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 1y · 14 ran
1. 17. Medicean Bliss (IRE)14/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Harry Bentley · T: Jeremy Gask
2. 21. Wind In My Sails (GB)3/1 fav
3. 39. Arlecchino'S Leap (GB)8/1
4:10 Pippa Cobden-Ramsey Birthday Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 1y · 6 ran
1. 12. Bertie Blu Boy (GB)5/4 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Kevin Lundie · T: Lisa Williamson
2. 25. Little Big Man (GB)7/1
3. 37. Pharoh Jake (GB)16/1
4:40 PMW Communications Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 17. Rejaah (GB)4/1 jt-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: William Haggas
2. 26. Osipova (GB)10/1
3. 39. Zamani (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
5:10 PMW Communications Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 12. Age of Elegance (IRE)7/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Olly Stevens
2. 23. Entity (GB)4/1
3. 36. Maid Of Kent (GB)25/1
4. 54. Golden Laughter (USA)11/4 fav
5:40 Avensys Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 7 ran
1. 17. Knight Music (GB)10/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Robert Havlin · T: Michael Attwater
2. 21. Siren's Cove (GB)5/2
3. 32. Bold Appeal (GB)6/4 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:20 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Plus10) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 14. Katie's Diamond (FR)9/2Won by 4½ lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: K R Burke
2. 28. Smart Mover (IRE)10/1
3. 310. Underdressed (GB)15/2
4. 42. David's Duchess (IRE)3/1 fav
2:50 Voltigeur Restaurant 2 Courses For 12.95 Maiden Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6f 19y · 16 ran
1. 11. The Cashel Man (IRE)5/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: David Simcock
2. 22. Cosmic Statesman (GB)4/1 fav
3. 310. Champagne Ransom (FR)13/2
3:20 Download Your Racing UK App Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 13. So It's War (FR)9/4 favWon by half a length · J: Phillip Makin · T: Keith Dalgleish
2. 26. Broctune Papa Gio (GB)18/1
3. 39. Cabal (GB)10/1
3:50 Download Your Racing UK App Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 18. Outlaw Torn (IRE)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Rob Hornby · T: Richard Guest
2. 22. Red Paladin (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 35. Kung Hei Fat Choy (USA)8/1
4:20 Racing UK 1 Price 3 Devices Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 5 ran
1. 15. Distain (GB)2/5 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Martin Harley · T: Lady Cecil
2. 21. Midlight (GB)11/2
3. 36. Suzi Icon (GB)9/1
4:50 Racing UK Anywhere Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 15. Singeur (IRE)7/1Won by a length · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: Rebecca Bastiman
2. 24. Imperial Legend (IRE)5/1
3. 38. Thatcherite (IRE)15/2
4. 77. Rozene (IRE)7/4 fav
5:20 Racing UK Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 14. Aprovado (IRE)5/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Michael Dods
2. 29. Sweet Missi (IRE)25/1
3. 31. Mountain Man (GB)5/1
5:55 Follow RedcarRacing On Facebook & Twitter Amateur Riders' Maiden Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 12. Slingsby (GB)7/2 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Miss Serena Brotherton · T: Michael Easterby
2. 27. Bondi Beach Babe (GB)12/1
3. 313. Shesnotforturning (IRE)7/1

Redcar racecourse statistics →

Strasbourg Good · 2 races · France

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

2:00 Prix Kleber (Hurdle) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 4 ran
1. 1Saga Win (FR)6/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Kevin Nabet · T: Yannick Fouin
2. 2Kazzio (GER)10/1
3. 3Poulaphouca (FR)17/1
3:25 Prix Nathanaelle Artu (Turf) Flat · 1m2½f · 7 ran
1. 1Etna (FR)13/10 favWon by a length · J: Georges-Antoine Anselin · T: N Clement
2. 2Oil Of England (GER)33/10
3. 3Farzad (FR)10/1

Strasbourg racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 47 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 favourites20 of 46 won43.5% · 46 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 £11.52Staked £46.00, returned £57.52 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMedicean Bliss (IRE) 14/1The 3:40 George English 80th Birthday Handicap at Lingfield (AW)
Joint favourites1 of 2 won50.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ballinrobe	4	7	7	—
Hexham	3	7	7	—
Huntingdon	2	7	7	—
Leicester	2	8	8	—
Lingfield (AW)	3	7	8	1 of 2 won
Redcar	4	8	8	—
Strasbourg	2	2	2	—

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 26 May 2015?: 47 races across 7 meetings were run on 26 May 2015: Ballinrobe (7 races), Hexham (7 races), Huntingdon (7 races), Leicester (8 races), Lingfield (AW) (8 races), Redcar (8 races) and Strasbourg (2 races). That is Ballinrobe in Ireland; Hexham, Huntingdon, Leicester, Lingfield (AW) and Redcar in Great Britain; Strasbourg 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 26 May 2015?: Ballinrobe: Good (Turf); Hexham: Good (Turf); Huntingdon: Good (Turf); Leicester: Good To Firm (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Redcar: Good To Firm (Turf); Strasbourg: Good.
How did the favourites do on 26 May 2015?: Outright favourites won 20 of 46 on 26 May 2015 (43.5%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £46.00 and returned £57.52 — a profit of £11.52. 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 Medicean Bliss (IRE) at 14/1 in the 3:40 George English 80th Birthday Handicap at Lingfield (AW).
What time was the first race on 26 May 2015?: The first race was the 2:00 Prix Kleber at Strasbourg; the last was the 9:10 'follow Us On Twitter' Amateur Riders' Novices' Handicap Hurdle at Hexham.