What horse racing was on 26 May 2016?

39 races across 6 meetings were run on 26 May 2016: Bangor-on-Dee (6 races), Chelmsford City (AW) (7 races), Haydock (6 races), Newcastle (AW) (6 races), Sandown (6 races) and Tipperary (8 races). That is Bangor-on-Dee, Chelmsford City (AW), Haydock, Newcastle (AW) and Sandown in Great Britain; 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 2016?

Bangor-on-Dee: Good (Turf); Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Haydock: Good (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Sandown: Good To Firm (Turf); Tipperary: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 26 May 2016?

Outright favourites won 7 of 33 on 26 May 2016 (21.2%); joint favourites won 6 of 14. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £33.00 and returned £21.45 — a loss of £11.55. 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 Vedani (IRE) at 33/1 in the 3:40 Stella Artois Handicap Hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee.

What was the feature race on 26 May 2016?

The feature race was the 7:05 BetVictor Henry II Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Sandown, won by Pallasator (GB) (11/2).

What time was the first race on 26 May 2016?

The first race was the 2:00 George Formby's Birthday Novice Auction Stakes at Haydock; the last was the 9:05 Vistage Handicap at Newcastle (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 26 May 2016

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39 races were run across 6 meetings on 26 May 2016: Bangor-on-Dee, Chelmsford City (AW), Haydock, Newcastle (AW), Sandown and Tipperary.

Bangor-on-Dee Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 33/1

2:10 Stella Artois Mares' Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 145y · 7 ran
1. 14. Lily Yeats (IRE)9/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Chris Timmons · T: Shane Crawley
2. 26. Siena Bouquet (FR)7/4 fav
3. 31. Buy Me Out (GB)17/2
2:40 Derek Burridge Golf And Racing Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 72y · 12 ran
1. 19. Detour Ahead (GB)7/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Clare Ellam
2. 21. Bennachie (IRE)13/2
3. 32. Presenting Streak (IRE)5/1
4. F8. Mclaren Vale (IRE) · fell9/2 fav
3:10 Stella Cidre Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 30y · 8 ran
1. 11. Dreamsoftheatre (IRE)4/1 co-favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 23. Velator (GB)6/1
3. 37. Is Love Alive (GB)22/1
3:40 Stella Artois Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 123y · 9 ran
1. 111. Vedani (IRE)33/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Nick Slatter · T: Tony Carroll
2. 23. Breaking Bits (IRE)13/2
3. 38. Wabanaki (IRE)10/1
4. PU4. Desertmore Hill (IRE) · pulled up2/1 fav
4:10 Lindop Toyota Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 32y · 10 ran
1. 18. Perseid (IRE)15/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Sue Smith
2. 23. San Pietro (FR)11/4 fav
3. 310. Court Baloo (IRE)11/2
4:40 Racing UK Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 145y · 8 ran
1. 17. Jameson (GB)7/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Paul Morgan
2. 23. Serpico (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Amitie Waltz (FR)8/1
4. 44. Washed Ashore (IRE)5/6 fav

Bangor-on-Dee racecourse statistics →

Chelmsford City (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:20 Conquer The Course 16th July EBF Stallions Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 5 ran
1. 14. Tailor's Row (USA)9/4 jt-favWon by half a length · J: Franny Norton · T: Mark Johnston
2. 21. Kreb's Cycle (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Kodiac Khan (IRE)9/4 jt-fav
2:50 titanbet.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5f 66y · 10 ran
1. 16. Sandy Cove (GB)10/1Won by half a length · J: Ryan Tate · T: James Eustace
2. 21. Azilian (GB)7/4 fav
3. 311. Unex Modigliani (IRE)12/1
3:20 'This Girl Can' Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 17. Kindly (GB)8/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Simon Crisford
2. 24. Daring Day (GB)2/1 fav
3. 39. May Rose (IRE)12/1
3:50 Bet And Watch At titanbet.co.uk Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 11. Lady Lunchalot (USA)9/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Laura Mongan
2. 22. Rustique (GB)9/4 fav
3. 36. Coup De Vent (GB)14/1
4:20 Money Back 2nd At titanbet.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 15. Tyrannical (GB)6/4 favWon by a length · J: Luke Morris · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 29. Go On Gal (IRE)5/1
3. 312. Britannia Boy (GB)66/1
4:50 Download The titanbet.co.uk App Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 17. Sober Up (GB)7/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Martin Harley · T: Ivan Furtado
2. 29. Cadland Lad (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 32. Assertive Agent (GB)5/1
5:20 Download The titanbet.co.uk App Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 12. Not Your Call (IRE)11/4 jt-favWon by 4 lengths · J: Kieren Fox · T: Lee Carter
2. 21. Illusive Force (IRE)11/4 jt-fav
3. 35. Bold Max (GB)16/1

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Haydock Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:00 George Formby's Birthday Novice Auction Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 15. Plata O Plomo (GB)14/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Barry McHugh · T: Tony Coyle
2. 24. Northern Thunder (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 32. Gerrard's Return (GB)12/1
2:30 EBF ApolloBet Cash Back If Second Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 14. Nasimi (GB)15/8 favWon by 3 lengths · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 25. Nations Alexander (IRE)3/1
3. 33. Mia Cara (GB)12/1
3:00 Apollobet Bet Through Your Mobile Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 15. Snap Shots (IRE)6/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 212. Mass Rally (IRE)9/1
3. 31. Sir Billy Wright (IRE)15/2
4. 66. Explain (GB)5/1 fav
3:30 Apollobet Home Of Cashback Offers Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 14. Lusory (GB)11/4 co-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 27. Perigee (GB)11/4 co-fav
3. 35. Mujaamil (GB)11/4 co-fav
4:00 Apollobet Weekly Golf Refunds Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 200y · 8 ran
1. 11. Marmajuke Bay (GB)9/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Steve Drowne · T: Mark Usher
2. 22. Kajaki (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Molten Gold (GB)5/1
4. 68. Captain Peacock (GB)9/4 fav
4:30 Apollobet On Line Casino Handicap (Lady Amateur Riders) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 200y · 10 ran
1. 12. Shalamzar (FR)16/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Miss Catherine Walton · T: Micky Hammond
2. 23. Obboorr (GB)11/4 fav
3. 35. Merchant Of Medici (GB)4/1

Haydock racecourse statistics →

Newcastle (AW) Standard · AW · 6 races · Great Britain

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

6:25 EBF Stallions/HMH Civils North East Novice Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 14. Poet's Society (GB)7/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: James Doyle · T: Mark Johnston
2. 25. Tallinski (IRE)11/2
3. 39. Kodicat (IRE)15/8
6:55 Ascent Homes Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 42y · 14 ran
1. 14. Briardale (IRE)4/1 jt-favWon by half a length · J: P J McDonald · T: James Bethell
2. 25. Rockwood (GB)11/2
3. 311. Hussar Ballad (USA)14/1
7:30 Morpeth Practice Horsey Race Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 42y · 7 ran
1. 14. Shraaoh (IRE)7/4Won by 6 lengths · J: Ted Durcan · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 26. Wave Reviews (GB)6/4 fav
3. 37. Great Thoughts (IRE)50/1
8:05 Surgo Construction Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 5y · 13 ran
1. 13. Firmament (GB)5/1 co-favWon by a short head · J: Shelley Birkett · T: David O'Meara
2. 26. Hard To Handel (GB)5/1 co-fav
3. 313. Muhaafiz (IRE)6/1
4. 312. Sands Chorus (GB)12/1
8:35 Castle Building Services Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 18. Baileys Mirage (FR)11/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: David Allan · T: Chris Dwyer
2. 29. Available (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Rural Celebration (GB)28/1
4. 95. Time Check (USA)6/5 fav
9:05 Vistage Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 16. Coto (IRE)2/1 favWon by a neck · J: Paddy Bradley · T: M J Tynan
2. 29. Orient Class (GB)6/1
3. 32. Jaarih (IRE)13/2

Newcastle (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

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

6:00 Marbank Construction Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Flat Middle Distance Series Qualifier) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 7y · 11 ran
1. 11. Inniscastle Lad (GB)9/2 favWon by half a length · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 27. Bridge Of Sighs (GB)6/1
3. 311. Choral Festival (GB)12/1
6:35 BetVictor Million Pound Goal National Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 5f 6y · 6 ran
1. 13. Global Applause (GB)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 24. Mehmas (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 31. Bohemian Flame (IRE)25/1
7:05 BetVictor Henry II Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 2m 78y · 4 ran
1. 11. Pallasator (GB)11/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 23. Suegioo (FR)10/1
3. 32. Max Dynamite (FR)4/7 fav
7:40 BetVictor Brigadier Gerard Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f 7y · 7 ran
1. 11. Time Test (GB)3/1Won by a neck · J: Ryan Moore · T: Roger Charlton
2. 27. Western Hymn (GB)7/2
3. 36. Scottish (IRE)7/1
4. 63. Intilaaq (USA)5/4 fav
8:15 Heron Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 14y · 5 ran
1. 16. Zonderland (GB)11/4Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: Clive Cox
2. 21. Atlantic Sun (GB)7/1
3. 33. Forge (GB)11/8 fav
8:45 MET Traders Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 14y · 14 ran
1. 114. Chevallier (GB)12/1Won by a short head · J: Jordan Vaughan · T: K R Burke
2. 22. Jailawi (IRE)9/2
3. 36. Secret Art (IRE)10/1
4. 143. Jacob Black (GB)3/1 fav

Sandown racecourse statistics →

Tipperary Good To Firm · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

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

5:10 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Maiden (Plus 10) Flat · 5f · 7 ran
1. 14. Pedestal (IRE)9/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: A P O'Brien
2. 28. Mayleaf Shine (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Justice Frederick (IRE)6/1
5:40 Follow Tipperary On Facebook Handicap Flat · 5f · 9 ran
1. 15. Ostatnia (IRE)7/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: W J Lee · T: W McCreery
2. 21. Chiclet (IRE)12/1
3. 38. Fast In The Wind (IRE)7/1
4. 46. Lady Mega (IRE)5/2 fav
6:10 Follow TipperaryRaces On Twitter Median Auction Maiden (Plus 10) Flat · 1m 4f 110y · 5 ran
1. 18. Arya Tara (IRE)6/4Won by 3½ lengths · J: Ana O'Brien · T: A P O'Brien
2. 22. Lambeau Field (USA)12/1
3. 37. Pension Madness (IRE)20/1
4. 44. Monocle (GB)4/5 fav
6:45 Tipperary BBQ Evening Handicap Flat · 1m 4f 110y · 10 ran
1. 113. Henry's Girl (IRE)9/2Won by 5 lengths · J: N G McCullagh · T: John E Kiely
2. 214. Black Benny (IRE)11/1
3. 37. Here For The Craic (IRE)2/1 fav
7:15 TipperaryRaces.ie Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m · 18 ran
1. 12. Heartbreak City (FR)4/7 favWon by a head · J: Jack Kennedy · T: A J Martin
2. 213. Mai Fitzs Jack (IRE)7/1
3. 36. Bitview Colin (IRE)40/1
7:50 TipperaryRaces.ie Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m · 17 ran
1. 13. Weather Watch (IRE)9/2Won by 8½ lengths · J: Mark Bolger · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 216. Scoby Hill (IRE)66/1
3. 35. D'nailor (IRE)11/1
4. 52. Stuccodor (IRE)13/8 fav
8:25 Buy Tickets Online At TipperaryRaces.ie Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 18 ran
1. 110. Pilgrim Way (IRE)6/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Sean Flanagan · T: M A Cahill
2. 220. Plain Talking (IRE)7/1
3. 318. Pleased As Punch (IRE)20/1
4. PU4. Lake Takapuna (IRE) · pulled up9/2 fav
8:55 Tipperary Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 19 ran
1. 12. Miss Eyecatcher (IRE)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr Finian Maguire · T: Roger Joseph McGrath
2. 21. Glendine River (IRE)11/1
3. 318. Katy P (GB)11/4
4. PU4. Toast (FR) · pulled up5/2 fav

Tipperary racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 39 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 favourites7 of 33 won21.2% · 33 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 £11.55Staked £33.00, returned £21.45 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerVedani (IRE) 33/1The 3:40 Stella Artois Handicap Hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee
Joint favourites6 of 14 won42.9% · 6 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Bangor-on-Dee	0	5	6	1 of 3 won
Chelmsford City (AW)	1	5	7	2 of 4 won
Haydock	1	5	6	1 of 3 won
Newcastle (AW)	2	4	6	2 of 4 won
Sandown	1	6	6	—
Tipperary	2	8	8	—

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 2016?: 39 races across 6 meetings were run on 26 May 2016: Bangor-on-Dee (6 races), Chelmsford City (AW) (7 races), Haydock (6 races), Newcastle (AW) (6 races), Sandown (6 races) and Tipperary (8 races). That is Bangor-on-Dee, Chelmsford City (AW), Haydock, Newcastle (AW) and Sandown in Great Britain; 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 2016?: Bangor-on-Dee: Good (Turf); Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Haydock: Good (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Sandown: Good To Firm (Turf); Tipperary: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 26 May 2016?: Outright favourites won 7 of 33 on 26 May 2016 (21.2%); joint favourites won 6 of 14. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £33.00 and returned £21.45 — a loss of £11.55. 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 Vedani (IRE) at 33/1 in the 3:40 Stella Artois Handicap Hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee.
What was the feature race on 26 May 2016?: The feature race was the 7:05 BetVictor Henry II Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Sandown, won by Pallasator (GB) (11/2).
What time was the first race on 26 May 2016?: The first race was the 2:00 George Formby's Birthday Novice Auction Stakes at Haydock; the last was the 9:05 Vistage Handicap at Newcastle (AW).