What horse racing was on 26 May 2017?

62 races across 9 meetings were run on 26 May 2017: Auteuil (FR) (7 races), Bath (8 races), Down Royal (7 races), Goodwood (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Musselburgh (6 races), Pontefract (6 races) and Worcester (7 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Bath, Goodwood, Haydock, Musselburgh, Pontefract and Worcester in Great Britain; Down Royal and Leopardstown 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 2017?

Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Bath: Firm (Turf); Down Royal: Good (Turf); Goodwood: Good (Turf); Haydock: Good To Firm (Turf); Leopardstown: Good To Firm (Turf); Musselburgh: Good To Firm (Turf); Pontefract: Good (Turf); Worcester: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 26 May 2017?

Outright favourites won 27 of 57 on 26 May 2017 (47.4%); joint favourites won 3 of 11. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £57.00 and returned £73.13 — a profit of £16.13. 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 Mamnoon (IRE) at 14/1 in the 5:35 Happy 65th Birthday Brian Perry Handicap at Bath.

What was the feature race on 26 May 2017?

The feature race was the 2:25 Prix d'Iena (Hurdle) () (3yo Fillies) (Turf) (Listed) at Auteuil (FR), won by Malaya (FR) (8/1).

What time was the first race on 26 May 2017?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix Caldarium at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 9:10 Pay For Racinguk Via Phone Bill Handicap at Musselburgh.

Racing Results

Friday 26 May 2017

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62 races were run across 9 meetings on 26 May 2017: Auteuil (FR), Bath, Down Royal, Goodwood, Haydock, Leopardstown, Musselburgh, Pontefract and Worcester.

Auteuil (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 7 races · France

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

12:50 Prix Caldarium (Conditions Chase ) (4yo) (Turf) Chase · 2m2½f · 5 ran
1. 14. Laconquete (FR)21/10 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Simon Cossart · T: D Sourdeau De Beauregard
2. 21. Topissime (FR)47/10
3. 33. Tanagan (FR)7/2
1:20 Prix Gopal (Hurdle) (Claimer) (4yo) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m1½f · 10 ran
1. 13. Chop Hola (FR)17/10 favWon by half a length · J: Lukas Delozier · T: Francois Nicolle
2. 210. Passadela D'Authie (FR)203/10
3. 31. Lauyann De Bodean (FR)132/10
1:55 Prix Ouistreham (Chase) (Claimer) (4yo) (Turf) Chase · 2m2½f · 7 ran
1. 11. Caruso Valtat (FR)7/5 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Maximilien Farcinade · T: Mlle M-L Mortier
2. 22. Gaelick Kap (FR)39/10
3. 36. Singlechop (FR)39/10
2:25 Prix d'Iena (Hurdle) () (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m1½f · 6 ran
1. 15. Malaya (FR)8/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Kevin Herzog · T: S Culin
2. 23. Santa Adelia (FR)16/5
3. 34. Whetstone (FR)8/5 fav
3:00 Prix le Bouif (Chase) (Claimer) (5yo+) (Turf) Chase · 2m 2f · 11 ran
1. 11. Briaree (IRE)51/10Won by 6 lengths · J: Julien Tabary · T: F-M Cottin
2. 22. Baouri (FR)19/10 fav
3. 311. Bring It On (FR)77/10
3:40 Prix Melinoir (Hurdle) (Conditions) (5yo+) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 13 ran
1. 15. Azucardel (FR)68/10Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Clement Lefebvre · T: Gabriel Leenders
2. 211. Rigolo Tiger (GER)138/10
3. 34. Hippomene (FR)29/10
4. 810. Viky Du Reponet (FR)2/1 fav
4:10 Prix de la Muette (Hurdle) (Conditions) (5yo+) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 7 ran
1. 12. Magneticjim (IRE)3/5 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Alexis Poirier · T: Alain Couetil
2. 24. Mister Papy (FR)38/1
3. 39. Ria Menina (FR)101/10

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Bath Firm · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

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

1:40 TMGroup Who Cares Wins Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 160y · 7 ran
1. 16. Powerful Dream (IRE)7/1Won by a short head · J: Luke Morris · T: Ronald Harris
2. 25. Silverrica (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Kyllukey (GB)12/1
4. 67. Go Amber Go (GB)7/4 fav
2:10 EBF Stallions Fillies' Novice Stakes (Plus 10) (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 5f 10y · 6 ran
1. 13. Campion (GB)8/13 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Pat Dobbs · T: Richard Hannon
2. 22. Awesome (GB)7/2
3. 38. So Hi Society (IRE)11/2
2:45 EBF Stallions Fillies' Novice Stakes (Plus 10) (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 5f 10y · 8 ran
1. 18. Heartache (GB)7/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: Clive Cox
2. 26. Fab (IRE)16/1
3. 39. Lynn's Memory (GB)9/1
4. 47. Gold Filigree (IRE)15/8 fav
3:20 C W Accountancy Services Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 37y · 13 ran
1. 13. Bayston Hill (GB)9/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Daniel Muscutt · T: Mark Usher
2. 215. Sublime (GB)25/1
3. 38. Famous Dynasty (IRE)10/1
4. 104. Meteoric Riser (USA)4/1 fav
3:55 British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 3 · 5f 160y · 7 ran
1. 16. Prince of The Dark (GB)7/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: Clive Cox
2. 25. Last Page (GB)11/2
3. 37. Qaaraat (GB)11/4
4:30 E&H Drylining Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5f 11y · 12 ran
1. 14. Gambol (FR)5/1 jt-favWon by 2 lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: Ian Williams
2. 21. Willyegolassiego (GB)5/1 jt-fav
3. 310. Wassail (GB)12/1
5:05 M J Church Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 37y · 3 ran
1. 11. Wapping (USA)8/11 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Tom Queally · T: David Lanigan
2. 22. Prendergast Hill (IRE)11/8
3. 33. Togetherness (IRE)12/1
5:35 Happy 65th Birthday Brian Perry Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 37y · 10 ran
1. 18. Mamnoon (IRE)14/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Roy Brotherton
2. 211. St Andrews (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Attain (GB)11/4 fav

Bath racecourse statistics →

Down Royal Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

5:45 Barclay Communications Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 113. Silken Thomas (IRE)10/3Dead heat with All's Quiet (IRE) · J: Jonathan Moore · T: Noel Meade
2. 18. All's Quiet (IRE)11/2
3. 33. L'andana (IRE)7/1
4. F11. Probing (IRE) · fell13/8 fav
6:15 Barclay Telecom Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 13. Fiesole (GB)3/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Andrew Ring · T: Eoin Doyle
2. 210. Ardview Boy (IRE)4/1
3. 34. Mountain Kingdom (IRE)5/1
4. 77. Tintown Robin (IRE)11/4 fav
6:45 Barclay Bytes Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m 3f 110y · 16 ran
1. 19. Station Closed (IRE)9/2Won by half a length · J: Davy Russell · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 27. Authorative (IRE)14/1
3. 311. Glasson Lad (IRE)8/1
4. 410. Dangerous Games (IRE)7/2 fav
7:15 Workpal Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 3m 100y · 7 ran
1. 13. Tellthemnuttin (IRE)7/4 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Dylan Robinson · T: W F Codd
2. 25. Presenting Mahler (IRE)9/2
3. 36. Face Value (GB)8/1
7:45 Barclay 20th Anniversary Rated Novice Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 15. The Jazz Singer (GB)10/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: C A McBratney
2. 21. Static Jack (IRE)9/10 fav
3. 32. Bitview Colin (IRE)7/1
8:15 O2 Handicap Chase (0-123) Chase · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 15. Curragh Golan (IRE)3/1 favWon by a neck · J: Paul Townend · T: Garrett James Power
2. 24. Coldstonesober (IRE)7/2
3. 36. Drumhart (IRE)9/2
8:45 Glenpatrick Sport Horses Flat Race Flat · 2m · 6 ran
1. 15. Mischievious Max (IRE)8/11 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Mr T Hamilton · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 23. Winter Time (IRE)4/1
3. 32. The Bronc (IRE)12/1

Down Royal racecourse statistics →

Goodwood Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 6/1

2:00 Matchbook Betting Exchange Novice Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 12. May Remain (GB)2/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Paul Cole
2. 28. Mother of Dragons (IRE)4/5 fav
3. 36. Firenze Rosa (IRE)25/1
2:35 Cala Homes Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 19. Noble Peace (GB)6/1Won by a head · J: Harry Bentley · T: Henry Candy
2. 22. Pastoral Player (GB)6/1
3. 312. Handytalk (IRE)15/2
4. 61. Russian Soul (IRE)11/2 fav
3:10 Brenda Hamilton Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 15. Queen of Time (GB)11/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Kieran Shoemark · T: Henry Candy
2. 23. Panova (GB)6/1
3. 39. Dellaguista (IRE)5/1
4. 44. Alnaas (GB)2/1 fav
3:45 EBF Stallions Cocked Hat Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 3f 44y · 6 ran
1. 11. Khalidi (GB)10/3Won by 5 lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: John Gosden
2. 22. Fierce Impact (JPN)10/1
3. 34. Raheen House (IRE)6/4 fav
4:20 EBF Breeders' Series Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 3f 218y · 8 ran
1. 17. Melodic Motion (IRE)11/8 favWon by a neck · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 22. Jelly Monger (IRE)22/1
3. 34. Notice (IRE)7/1
4:55 Southern Cranes Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 113. Boy In The Bar (GB)6/1Won by a length · J: Josephine Gordon · T: Ian Williams
2. 24. Vibrant Chords (GB)5/1 jt-fav
3. 31. Go Far (GB)20/1
5:25 Veolia Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 13. Rebecca Rocks (GB)3/1 jt-favWon by a length · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: Henry Candy
2. 27. Lightoller (IRE)15/2
3. 35. Jashma (IRE)3/1 jt-fav

Goodwood racecourse statistics →

Haydock Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:20 Racinguk.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 42y · 10 ran
1. 14. Captain Courageous (IRE)9/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Ed Walker
2. 23. Therthaar (GB)5/2 fav
3. 31. Saxo Jack (FR)25/1
2:55 British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 15. Finniston Farm (GB)10/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 210. Mutakatif (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 38. Learn By Heart (GB)6/1
3:30 Racing Uk In Hd Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 12. El Hombre (GB)9/2Won by a length · J: Rowan Scott · T: Keith Dalgleish
2. 26. Full Intention (GB)12/1
3. 38. Open Wide (USA)16/1
4. 115. Dalton (GB)4/1 fav
4:05 George Formby Birthday Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 212y · 8 ran
1. 18. Smart Together (USA)8/1Won by a head · J: William Buick · T: John Gosden
2. 27. Sasini (GB)7/4 fav
3. 31. Alouja (IRE)9/4
4:40 Wigan Warriors Business Club Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 212y · 10 ran
1. 19. Sidewinder (IRE)11/2Won by a neck · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 27. Inner Circle (IRE)8/1
3. 38. Excel Again (GB)9/2 fav
5:10 Albert Brown Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 42y · 9 ran
1. 15. Dream Machine (IRE)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Louis Steward · T: Michael Bell
2. 28. Bartholomew J (IRE)17/2
3. 32. Alexander M (IRE)11/4 fav
5:40 Watch Racing Uk On Bt Tv Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 42y · 5 ran
1. 17. Laraaib (IRE)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Owen Burrows
2. 23. Atty Persse (IRE)Evens fav
3. 35. Weekender (GB)11/4

Haydock racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 7/1

6:00 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Flat · 7f · 12 ran
1. 12. Calling The Shots (USA)7/4 favWon by a head · J: Colin Keane · T: G M Lyons
2. 211. New To Town (IRE)16/1
3. 34. Medal of Honour (GB)10/1
6:35 Cliff At Lyons Maiden Flat · 1m · 11 ran
1. 11. Auckland (IRE)5/4 favWon by half a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 212. Sin Sin (IRE)14/1
3. 311. Makamamia (GB)7/1
7:05 Seamus & Rosemary McGrath Memorial Saval Beg Stakes (Listed) Flat · 1m 6f · 5 ran
1. 11. Order Of St George (IRE)4/11 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 22. Twilight Payment (IRE)4/1
3. 34. Motherland (IRE)8/1
7:35 Spirit Motor Group Apprentice Handicap Flat · 1m 5f · 12 ran
1. 15. St Lawrence Gap (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Ross Coakley · T: Eoin Doyle
2. 23. Ligeti (IRE)6/1
3. 38. Bottleofsmoke (IRE)14/1
4. 97. Alcander (FR)10/3 fav
8:05 Leopardstown Handicap Flat · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 11. Wingingit (IRE)5/2 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Shane Foley · T: Noel Meade
2. 28. Grey Waters (IRE)16/1
3. 37. Mearu (IRE)7/1
8:35 Breast Cancer Ireland Handicap (50-70) Flat · 1m · 19 ran
1. 11. Khabaray (IRE)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: W J Lee · T: Richard John O'Brien
2. 213. Rose Anjou (GB)3/1 fav
3. 311. Yulong Baokui (GB)9/1
9:05 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap Flat · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 110. Pandagreen (IRE)9/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Wayne Lordan · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 21. The Tulip (IRE)10/3
3. 36. Prove The Point (IRE)9/1

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 6/1

6:40 Racing Uk Now In Hd Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 104y · 10 ran
1. 11. Sebastian's Wish (IRE)5/2 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Keith Dalgleish
2. 22. Surround Sound (GB)7/1
3. 39. Mrs Biggs (GB)6/1
7:10 Racinguk.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 33y · 4 ran
1. 11. Aimez La Vie (IRE)11/10 favWon by a short head · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 22. Cheerfilly (IRE)2/1
3. 34. Undiscovered Angel (FR)11/4
7:40 Shawbrook Bank Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f 33y · 6 ran
1. 12. Luis Vaz De Torres (IRE)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 21. Glengarry (GB)7/2
3. 34. Chaplin Bay (IRE)11/2
4. 53. Thomas Cranmer (USA)6/4 fav
8:10 Daikin Applied (UK) Ltd Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 5f 216y · 9 ran
1. 16. Great Fighter (GB)11/4Won by 4½ lengths · J: Sam James · T: Jim Goldie
2. 210. Cosmic Tigress (GB)16/1
3. 34. Falcon's Fire (IRE)9/1
4. 91. Purple Rock (IRE)7/4 fav
8:40 Central Taxis Faster Greener Safer Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 33y · 8 ran
1. 13. Our Charlie Brown (GB)6/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: James Sullivan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 22. Vaulted (GB)4/1
3. 34. Aelius (GB)9/2
9:10 Pay For Racinguk Via Phone Bill Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2y · 9 ran
1. 11. Cosmic Ray (GB)9/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Les Eyre
2. 23. Adventureman (GB)6/1
3. 39. Let Right Be Done (GB)25/1

Musselburgh racecourse statistics →

Pontefract Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 9/2

6:30 Rugby League Evening On 12th June Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6y · 10 ran
1. 13. Mon Beau Visage (IRE)11/4 co-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: David O'Meara
2. 24. Hanseatic (GB)11/4 co-fav
3. 37. Chiswick Bey (IRE)16/1
7:00 Constant Security Serving Yorkshire Racecourses Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 5y · 12 ran
1. 12. Mutadaffeq (IRE)3/1 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: David O'Meara
2. 27. Itlaaq (GB)25/1
3. 35. Pumblechook (GB)8/1
7:30 EBF Stallions Youngsters Conditions Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 4 ran
1. 15. Rufus King (GB)2/1 favWon by 6 lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Mark Johnston
2. 22. Inviolable Spirit (IRE)7/2
3. 31. Havana Star (IRE)11/4
8:00 Constant Security Services Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 3y · 12 ran
1. 12. Tumblewind (GB)7/2 favWon by a length · J: Lewis Edmunds · T: Richard Whitaker
2. 210. Silvanus (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Escalating (GB)8/1
8:30 Bananarama Live After The Last Race Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 5y · 7 ran
1. 17. Bonnie Arlene (IRE)10/3Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Franny Norton · T: Mark Johnston
2. 21. Livella Fella (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 34. Rubis (GB)9/2
9:00 Ken Sutton 70th Birthday Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 16. Castle Hill Cassie (IRE)9/2Won by a short head · J: Graham Lee · T: Ben Haslam
2. 22. Benjamin Thomas (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 35. Jessinamillion (GB)20/1

Pontefract racecourse statistics →

Worcester Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

5:50 Hargreave Hale Investment Managers Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 7f · 6 ran
1. 16. Rye Cross (IRE)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mr Sam Jukes · T: Miss E Alvis
2. 25. Master Sunrise (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 31. Brody Bleu (FR)11/4
6:20 Richard Allen Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f · 4 ran
1. 13. Mr Mix (FR)8/11 favWon by a head · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. Kelvingrove (IRE)11/8
3. 34. Touch Screen (IRE)20/1
6:50 Karina And Barbara, White Wine Please Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 15. One Term (IRE)9/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Adam Wedge · T: Rebecca Curtis
2. 26. Lettheriverrundry (IRE)9/1
3. 34. No Likey (IRE)4/1
4. UR3. Crookstown (IRE) · unseated rider5/2 fav
7:20 David Hellyar Real Ale 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 15. Gustave Mahler (IRE)11/8 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Alastair Ralph
2. 22. Amirr (IRE)6/1
3. 31. Adrrastos (IRE)7/4
7:50 Geno Mendola And Diane Dale Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f · 4 ran
1. 11. Royal Village (IRE)4/5 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 24. Mr Fenton (IRE)9/4
3. 33. Minella Treasure (IRE)6/1
8:20 Mark And Diane Waters Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f · 12 ran
1. 16. It's Oscar (IRE)12/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Alastair Ralph
2. 29. Culm Counsellor (GB)14/1
3. 33. Be Seeing You (GB)11/1
8:50 Andy And Nia Britton Still Believing Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 15. Viking Mistress (GB)7/2 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Martin Keighley
2. 21. Pretty Rose (IRE)13/2
3. 311. Princesse Fleur (GB)11/1

Worcester racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 62 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 favourites27 of 57 won47.4% · 57 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 £16.13Staked £57.00, returned £73.13 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMamnoon (IRE) 14/1The 5:35 Happy 65th Birthday Brian Perry Handicap at Bath
Joint favourites3 of 11 won27.3% · 5 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Auteuil (FR)	4	7	7	—
Bath	3	7	8	1 of 2 won
Down Royal	3	7	7	—
Goodwood	1	5	7	1 of 4 won
Haydock	0	7	7	—
Leopardstown	5	7	7	—
Musselburgh	4	6	6	—
Pontefract	3	5	6	1 of 3 won
Worcester	4	6	7	0 of 2 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 26 May 2017?: 62 races across 9 meetings were run on 26 May 2017: Auteuil (FR) (7 races), Bath (8 races), Down Royal (7 races), Goodwood (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Musselburgh (6 races), Pontefract (6 races) and Worcester (7 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Bath, Goodwood, Haydock, Musselburgh, Pontefract and Worcester in Great Britain; Down Royal and Leopardstown 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 2017?: Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Bath: Firm (Turf); Down Royal: Good (Turf); Goodwood: Good (Turf); Haydock: Good To Firm (Turf); Leopardstown: Good To Firm (Turf); Musselburgh: Good To Firm (Turf); Pontefract: Good (Turf); Worcester: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 26 May 2017?: Outright favourites won 27 of 57 on 26 May 2017 (47.4%); joint favourites won 3 of 11. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £57.00 and returned £73.13 — a profit of £16.13. 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 Mamnoon (IRE) at 14/1 in the 5:35 Happy 65th Birthday Brian Perry Handicap at Bath.
What was the feature race on 26 May 2017?: The feature race was the 2:25 Prix d'Iena (Hurdle) () (3yo Fillies) (Turf) (Listed) at Auteuil (FR), won by Malaya (FR) (8/1).
What time was the first race on 26 May 2017?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix Caldarium at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 9:10 Pay For Racinguk Via Phone Bill Handicap at Musselburgh.