What horse racing was on 17 May 2018?

51 races across 7 meetings were run on 17 May 2018: Clonmel (7 races), Fontwell (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (7 races), Newmarket (7 races), Perth (8 races), Salisbury (8 races) and York (7 races). That is Clonmel in Ireland; Fontwell, Newmarket, Perth, Salisbury and York in Great Britain; Longchamp (FR) 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 17 May 2018?

Clonmel: Good (Turf); Fontwell: Good (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good (Turf); Perth: Good (Turf); Salisbury: Good To Firm (Turf); York: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 17 May 2018?

Outright favourites won 14 of 46 on 17 May 2018 (30.4%); joint favourites won 1 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £46.00 and returned £35.82 — a loss of £10.18. 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 Rory's Valentine (IRE) at 50/1 in the 3:05 Bet totequadpot At totesport.com Handicap Hurdle at Perth.

What was the feature race on 17 May 2018?

The feature race was the 2:55 Betfred Middleton Stakes (Fillies' Group 2) (Group 2) at York, won by Coronet (GB) (2/1F).

What time was the first race on 17 May 2018?

The first race was the 2:00 Bet toteplacepot At totesport.com Maiden Hurdle at Perth; the last was the 8:45 Friday June 8th BBQ At Clonmel Races Mares Flat Race at Clonmel.

Racing Results

Thursday 17 May 2018

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51 races were run across 7 meetings on 17 May 2018: Clonmel, Fontwell, Longchamp (FR), Newmarket, Perth, Salisbury and York.

Clonmel Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

5:20 Ancient East Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 12. Blondes No More (IRE)7/2Won by a short head · J: Mark Enright · T: Eoin Griffin
2. 23. Cailean's Angel (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 39. Lady Of The Sea (IRE)5/1
5:55 Clonmel Racecourse Supporters Club Guest Evening Rated Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 110y · 8 ran
1. 18. Visioman (FR)9/2Dead heat with Leap Dearg (IRE) · J: Dylan Robinson · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 16. Leap Dearg (IRE)33/1
3. 25. R'evelyn Pleasure (IRE)7/2 fav
4. 33. Imperial Way (IRE)9/1
6:30 Team Powerstown Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m 110y · 18 ran
1. 13. Hearts Are Trumps (IRE)10/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: Desmond McDonogh
2. 24. Tarazani (IRE)14/1
3. 319. Edna (FR)25/1
4. 132. Celebrity Status (IRE)6/1 fav
7:05 Clonacody (C & G) Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 117. Amschel (GB)5/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: Miss Ellmarie Holden
2. 23. Smitty Bacall (IRE)20/1
3. 312. Plan Of Attack (IRE)7/1
4. PU7. Giant Spirit (USA) · pulled up2/1 fav
7:40 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 18. Loupgarou (FR)9/1Won by a head · J: Jack Kennedy · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 21. Mr Picotee (IRE)16/1
3. 39. Princess Mahler (IRE)8/1
4. 45. Stacks Mountain (GB)3/1 fav
8:15 Sliabh Na mBan Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 18 ran
1. 118. Redwood Boy (IRE)33/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Katie O'Farrell · T: John Joseph Hanlon
2. 28. Something Sweet (IRE)14/1
3. 312. Baily Sunset (IRE)6/1
4. F2. Cottonvale (IRE) · fell4/1 fav
8:45 Friday June 8th BBQ At Clonmel Races Mares Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 110y · 14 ran
1. 110. Suinda (IRE)6/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Mr A McMahon · T: W P Mullins
2. 216. Whatucallher (IRE)7/2
3. 312. Three Thirds (IRE)25/1
4. 411. The Princetonian (IRE)10/3 fav

Clonmel racecourse statistics →

Fontwell Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

5:00 Fuller's Brewery Mares' Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m 1f 210y · 5 ran
1. 13. Kimora (IRE)6/1Won by a neck · J: Miss Emma Yardley · T: C W Loggin
2. 24. One Big Love (GB)15/8 jt-fav
3. 31. Flights (GB)15/8 jt-fav
5:30 Henry Carr's 24th Birthday Celebrations Ladies' Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 5f 135y · 6 ran
1. 11. Forever My Friend (IRE)10/3Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Miss Jodie Hughes · T: Mickey Bowen
2. 23. Can Mestret (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 32. Never Complain (IRE)13/8
6:05 Peter Mendoza Memorial 'placepot Pete' Novices' Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m 1f 210y · 9 ran
1. 12. Bally River Boy (IRE)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Miss Ally Stirling · T: J Slatter
2. 24. Just Cause (IRE)9/2
3. 39. This Breac (IRE)33/1
4. 51. Herbert Park (IRE)7/4 fav
6:40 Racing Welfare Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week Grassroots Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 5f 135y · 10 ran
1. 11. Monsieur Gibraltar (FR)2/5 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Lorcan Williams · T: Mrs Rose Loxton
2. 25. Dont Do Mondays (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Danandy (IRE)7/1
7:15 Pointtopoint.co.uk United Hunts Champion Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m 3f 149y · 6 ran
1. 12. Wonderful Charm (FR)Evens favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Mr William Biddick · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 23. Al Co (FR)9/4
3. 35. Adrenalin Flight (IRE)16/1
7:50 Westbourne Racing Club Maiden Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 5f 135y · 11 ran
1. 111. Steeles Terrace (IRE)16/1Won by 16 lengths · J: Mr Richard Collinson · T: A Pennock
2. 28. Hinxworth (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Goodnight Vienna (IRE)12/1
4. 43. Changeofluck (IRE)11/8 fav
8:25 bettrendsshop.co.uk Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 1f 165y · 8 ran
1. 11. Numbercruncher (IRE)7/2Won by a neck · J: Mr David O'Brien · T: David O'Brien
2. 210. Exclusive Rights (GB)50/1
3. 39. Velvet Maker (FR)4/1
4. PU3. Wells De Lune (FR) · pulled up8/11 fav

Fontwell racecourse statistics →

Longchamp (FR) Good · Turf · 7 races · France

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 45/1

5:10 Prix du Pont au Change (Conditions) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 11 ran
1. 111. Jazz Melodie (FR)23/5Won by a neck · J: Fabien Lefebvre · T: P De Chevigny
2. 21. Mate Story (IRE)89/10
3. 32. Soaring Eagle (FR)36/5
4. 49. Wajnah (FR)13/5 fav
5:40 Prix des Bouffes Parisiens (Handicap) (4yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 16 ran
1. 13. River On The Hills (FR)77/10Won by a neck · J: Maxime Guyon · T: Mme Pia Brandt
2. 29. Nosongsosweet (IRE)30/1
3. 37. Bluesacha Rosetgri (FR)10/1
4. 62. Lodi (FR)11/5 fav
6:10 Prix du Debarcadere (Conditions) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 19. Baiyouna (FR)17/10 favWon by half a length · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 27. Tirano (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Rolando (IRE)49/10
6:40 Prix de Varenne (Handicap) (5yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 18 ran
1. 112. Zanhill (FR)45/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mme Mickaelle Michel · T: Gerard Aidant
2. 218. Montaigne (FR)24/1
3. 310. Hundred Acre (GB)11/2
4. 81. Dani Blue (FR)9/2 fav
7:15 Prix Epiqe Series Saison 3 (Prix de la Comedie Francaise) (Handicap) (4yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 15 ran
1. 13. Xo (FR)104/10Won by half a length · J: Maxime Guyon · T: Mme Pia Brandt
2. 212. Garopaba (IRE)19/1
3. 32. Maharo (FR)9/1
4. 66. Gourel (FR)26/5 fav
7:45 Prix de la Bienfaisance (Claimer) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m2½f · 9 ran
1. 111. Rousse (GB)17/10 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Alexis Badel · T: H-F Devin
2. 21. Shocking Blue (FR)13/2
3. 32. Win Vic (FR)16/1
8:15 Prix de Vaugirard (Handicap) (5yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 18 ran
1. 118. Luminous Mind (USA)21/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mme Mickaelle Michel · T: F-X Belvisi
2. 24. Ducale Di Maremma (ITY)27/10 fav
3. 33. Mavilla (GB)50/1

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

Newmarket Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

5:10 Heath Court Hotel Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 13. Odyssa (IRE)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: Richard Hughes
2. 28. Simply Breathless (GB)6/1
3. 312. Thundercloud (GB)20/1
5:45 County Broadband Novice Auction Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 14 ran
1. 19. Usain Boat (IRE)5/4 favWon by a neck · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: George Scott
2. 26. Axel Jacklin (GB)6/1
3. 310. Buckingham (IRE)12/1
6:20 Newmarket Journal Racing Ahead Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 17 ran
1. 112. Perfection (GB)7/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Nicky Mackay · T: John Gosden
2. 217. Ziarah (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 39. Hesterya (IRE)8/1
6:55 Saeed Suhail Saeed Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 13. Abareeq (GB)6/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 28. Native Fighter (IRE)14/1
3. 31. White Desert (IRE)6/4 fav
7:30 Heath Court Hotel Employee Awards British EBF Maiden Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 112. Burgonet (GB)10/1Won by half a length · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 211. Stylehunter (GB)5/2 fav
3. 36. Harbour Breeze (IRE)33/1
8:05 Bestwestern.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 15. Master Shuhood (IRE)20/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Paddy Mathers · T: Ian Williams
2. 26. Beringer (GB)13/2
3. 39. Whitehall (GB)7/2
4. 74. Midnight Wilde (GB)11/4 fav
8:35 Heath Court Hotel Dining Club Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 11. Ostilio (GB)5/4 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Simon Crisford
2. 23. Exhort (GB)14/1
3. 34. Mushtaq (IRE)7/2

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

Perth Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 50/1

2:00 Bet toteplacepot At totesport.com Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 47y · 13 ran
1. 15. Subcontinent (IRE)8/13 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Aidan Coleman · T: Venetia Williams
2. 28. Bodacious Name (IRE)7/2
3. 311. Koala Keel (IRE)20/1
2:30 DM Hall Chartered Surveyors Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 180y · 3 ran
1. 14. Jacks Last Hope (GB)8/11 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Chris Grant
2. 23. Fly Rory Fly (IRE)12/1
3:05 Bet totequadpot At totesport.com Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 35y · 11 ran
1. 111. Rory's Valentine (IRE)50/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Stephen Mulqueen · T: Katie Scott
2. 21. Hello Fellas (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 39. Frightened Rabbit (USA)11/2
3:40 Bet toteexacta At totesport.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 180y · 8 ran
1. 15. Blue Kascade (IRE)28/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Rachael McDonald · T: Sandy Thomson
2. 28. Royal Tara (IRE)10/3 jt-fav
3. 31. Until Winning (FR)5/1
4:15 Timothy Hardie Diamond Pendant Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 47y · 7 ran
1. 16. Morning With Ivan (IRE)11/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: James Corbett · T: Susan Corbett
2. 27. Nendrum (IRE)17/2
3. 34. Alphabetical Order (GB)7/1
4:45 Bet totequadpot At totesport.com Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 35y · 8 ran
1. 18. My Escapade (IRE)3/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Amie Waugh · T: Simon Waugh
2. 210. Gentleman James (GB)15/2
3. 33. Sierra Oscar (IRE)14/1
5:15 Bet totetrifecta At totesport.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f 20y · 7 ran
1. 12. Boy's On Tour (IRE)3/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Stephen Mulqueen · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 26. Las Tunas (FR)4/1
3. 37. Cooper's Friend (IRE)9/4 fav
5:50 totesport Follow Us On Twitter Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 35y · 7 ran
1. 12. Traditional Dancer (IRE)13/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Ross Chapman · T: Iain Jardine
2. 24. Elmono (FR)3/1
3. 38. Glingerside (IRE)15/2

Perth racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:10 Penang Turf Club Malaysia Novice Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 16. Rumble Inthejungle (IRE)10/1Won by a neck · J: Tom Queally · T: Richard Spencer
2. 28. Well Done Fox (GB)15/8 fav
3. 34. High Horse (IRE)5/2
2:40 Smith & Williamson British Ebf Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 1f 201y · 7 ran
1. 13. Time Change (GB)11/4 jt-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 22. Mahaarat (GB)5/1
3. 35. Last Enchantment (IRE)9/2
3:15 Willton Homes 'Confined' Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 201y · 8 ran
1. 16. Dive For Gold (GB)12/1Won by a head · J: Robert Havlin · T: John Gosden
2. 25. Rock Eagle (GB)11/10 fav
3. 37. King Lud (GB)5/2
3:50 Smith & Williamson Fillies' Novice Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 201y · 11 ran
1. 17. Sun Maiden (GB)4/5 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Pat Dobbs · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 211. White Light (GB)9/1
3. 310. Whispering Sands (IRE)16/1
4:25 Smith & Williamson Fillies' Novice Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 201y · 9 ran
1. 17. Tamreer (GB)14/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Charles Hills
2. 29. Tolkyn (FR)9/4
3. 32. Anbaa (IRE)11/10 fav
4:55 Smith & Williamson Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 5y · 12 ran
1. 18. Ablaze (GB)20/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Edward Greatrex · T: Laura Mongan
2. 214. Howardian Hills (IRE)16/1
3. 311. Hallingham (GB)13/2
5:25 Penang Turf Club Malaysia Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 17 ran
1. 116. Beyond Equal (GB)12/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: David Egan · T: Stuart Kittow
2. 217. Popsicle (IRE)16/1
3. 31. Ghayadh (GB)8/1
4. 412. Quick Breath (GB)7/2 fav
6:00 Shadwell Stud Racing Excellence Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 13. Mooroverthebridge (GB)5/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Theodore Ladd · T: Grace Harris
2. 27. Molly Jones (GB)25/1
3. 310. Rio Santos (GB)7/1
4. 51. Porto Ferro (IRE)2/1 fav

Salisbury racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:20 Betfred 'supports Jack Berry House' Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 18 ran
1. 14. El Astronaute (IRE)15/2Won by a neck · J: Jason Hart · T: John Quinn
2. 213. Dark Shot (GB)28/1
3. 32. Major Jumbo (GB)17/2
4. 53. Edward Lewis (GB)6/1 fav
2:55 Betfred Middleton Stakes (Fillies' Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f 56y · 7 ran
1. 12. Coronet (GB)2/1 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: John Gosden
2. 23. Horseplay (GB)10/1
3. 36. Smart Call (SAF)8/1
3:30 Betfred Dante Stakes (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f 56y · 9 ran
1. 16. Roaring Lion (USA)3/1 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: John Gosden
2. 24. Mildenberger (GB)7/2
3. 39. Zabriskie (IRE)50/1
4:05 Betfred Tv Hambleton Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f 192y · 10 ran
1. 16. Afaak (GB)9/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Charles Hills
2. 24. Love Dreams (IRE)16/1
3. 31. Larchmont Lad (IRE)8/1
4. 43. Cape Byron (GB)2/1 fav
4:35 British Stallion Studs EBF Westow Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 19. Main Desire (IRE)12/1Won by a neck · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: Michael Bell
2. 26. Hey Jonesy (IRE)4/1
3. 38. Roussel (IRE)7/2 fav
5:05 Stratford Place Stud Breeds Group Winners ebfstallions.com Maiden Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 14. I Am A Dreamer (GB)8/1Won by half a length · J: P J McDonald · T: Mark Johnston
2. 25. Kessaar (IRE)9/2
3. 38. Sense of Belonging (FR)20/1
4. 410. True Belief (IRE)11/8 fav
5:35 Investec Wealth Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 2m 56y · 13 ran
1. 113. Waiting For Richie (GB)7/1Won by a neck · J: James Sullivan · T: Tom Tate
2. 212. Denmead (GB)14/1
3. 36. Chocolate Box (IRE)8/1
4. 511. October Storm (GB)7/2 fav

York 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 favourites14 of 46 won30.4% · 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 loss of £10.18Staked £46.00, returned £35.82 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerRory's Valentine (IRE) 50/1The 3:05 Bet totequadpot At totesport.com Handicap Hurdle at Perth
Joint favourites1 of 10 won10.0% · 5 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Clonmel	0	7	7	—
Fontwell	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Longchamp (FR)	2	7	7	—
Newmarket	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Perth	5	7	8	0 of 2 won
Salisbury	1	6	8	1 of 4 won
York	2	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 17 May 2018?: 51 races across 7 meetings were run on 17 May 2018: Clonmel (7 races), Fontwell (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (7 races), Newmarket (7 races), Perth (8 races), Salisbury (8 races) and York (7 races). That is Clonmel in Ireland; Fontwell, Newmarket, Perth, Salisbury and York in Great Britain; Longchamp (FR) 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 17 May 2018?: Clonmel: Good (Turf); Fontwell: Good (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good (Turf); Perth: Good (Turf); Salisbury: Good To Firm (Turf); York: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 17 May 2018?: Outright favourites won 14 of 46 on 17 May 2018 (30.4%); joint favourites won 1 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £46.00 and returned £35.82 — a loss of £10.18. 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 Rory's Valentine (IRE) at 50/1 in the 3:05 Bet totequadpot At totesport.com Handicap Hurdle at Perth.
What was the feature race on 17 May 2018?: The feature race was the 2:55 Betfred Middleton Stakes (Fillies' Group 2) (Group 2) at York, won by Coronet (GB) (2/1F).
What time was the first race on 17 May 2018?: The first race was the 2:00 Bet toteplacepot At totesport.com Maiden Hurdle at Perth; the last was the 8:45 Friday June 8th BBQ At Clonmel Races Mares Flat Race at Clonmel.