What horse racing was on 18 May 2018?

60 races across 8 meetings were run on 18 May 2018: Aintree (7 races), Chantilly (FR) (8 races), Cork (8 races), Downpatrick (7 races), Hamilton (7 races), Newbury (8 races), Newmarket (8 races) and York (7 races). That is Aintree, Hamilton, Newbury, Newmarket and York in Great Britain; Chantilly (FR) in France; Cork and Downpatrick 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 18 May 2018?

Aintree: Good (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Good (Turf); Cork: Good (Turf); Downpatrick: Good (Turf); Hamilton: Good To Firm (Turf); Newbury: Good To Firm (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); York: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 18 May 2018?

Outright favourites won 15 of 46 on 18 May 2018 (32.6%); joint favourites won 8 of 28. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £46.00 and returned £46.17 — a profit of £0.17. 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 Guns of Leros (USA) at 40/1 in the 3:20 Moyes Investments Handicap at Newmarket.

What was the feature race on 18 May 2018?

The feature race was the 3:30 MansionBet Yorkshire Cup (Group 2) (British Champions Series) (Group 2) at York, won by Stradivarius (IRE) (4/6F).

What time was the first race on 18 May 2018?

The first race was the 12:35 Prix d'Orgemont at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 9:05 Hamilton Park Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week Handicap at Hamilton.

Racing Results

Friday 18 May 2018

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60 races were run across 8 meetings on 18 May 2018: Aintree, Chantilly (FR), Cork, Downpatrick, Hamilton, Newbury, Newmarket and York.

Aintree Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

5:35 Smarkets Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 14. Kupatana (IRE)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Jeremiah McGrath · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 23. Passing Call (GB)6/1
3. 35. Lucca Lady (IRE)7/2
4. 51. Pineapple Rush (GB)11/4 fav
6:05 Smarkets.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 200y · 10 ran
1. 110. Martiloo (FR)9/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Henry Brooke · T: Pauline Robson
2. 27. Indian Temple (IRE)4/1
3. 34. Petrou (IRE)7/2 fav
6:40 Smarkets Betting Exchange Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 112. Cool Sky (GB)33/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Edward Austin · T: Ian Williams
2. 29. Wenyerreadyfreddie (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Whatzdjazz (IRE)9/2
4. 42. Theclockisticking (IRE)7/2 fav
7:10 Smarkets Roa/racing Post Owners Jackpot Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 209y · 4 ran
1. 12. Not That Fuisse (FR)1/4 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 24. Orkan (GB)16/1
3. 33. Pirolo (IRE)33/1
7:45 Smarkets 2% Commission Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 149y · 13 ran
1. 19. Black Sam Bella (GB)13/8 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 24. Polydora (IRE)9/1
3. 312. Sky Pirate (GB)8/1
8:20 Smarkets Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 210y · 7 ran
1. 11. Virgilio (FR)2/1 favWon by a length · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 27. Winter Lion (IRE)11/4
3. 35. Monbeg River (IRE)16/1
8:50 Goffs UK Spring Sale P2P Bumper Standard NH Flat Race (Amateurs) NH Flat · Class 3 · 2m 209y · 14 ran
1. 15. Rob The Getaway (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: Mr Henry Crow · T: Mrs Sheila Crow
2. 28. Kootenay River (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 32. Matts Commission (IRE)14/1

Aintree racecourse statistics →

Chantilly (FR) Good · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 28/1

12:35 Prix d'Orgemont (Maiden) (Unraced 2yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 5f · 4 ran
1. 12. Rolling King (USA)13/10 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Antoine Hamelin · T: Matthieu Palussiere
2. 21. Pardon My French (IRE)17/5
3. 33. Zorro Cass (FR)2/1
1:05 Prix de la Reine Blanche (Maiden) (Unraced 2yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 5f · 8 ran
1. 16. Lovely Miss (FR)87/10Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: H De Nicolay
2. 25. She's A Babe (IRE)36/5
3. 33. Primeravez (IRE)36/5
4. 71. Vida Pura (FR)7/10 fav
1:35 Prix du Camp de Cesar (Claimer) (5yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 15. Scribner Creek (IRE)17/5Won by 3½ lengths · J: Mme Coralie Pacaut · T: R Le Gal
2. 26. Iron Spirit (FR)58/10
3. 31. Plutocracy (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
2:05 Prix de la Chapelle-en-Serval (Conditions) (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 1m2½f · 9 ran
1. 16. Lady Athena (FR)235/10Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jean-Bernard Eyquem · T: Y Durepaire
2. 28. Fuse (FR)49/10
3. 37. Assonance (FR)17/2
4. 41. Zarkamiya (FR)9/10 fav
2:35 Prix du Poncel (Handicap) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 16 ran
1. 11. Forever Yours (FR)59/10Won by a short head · J: Maxime Guyon · T: S Wattel
2. 213. Lomao (IRE)25/1
3. 37. Sing For Me (FR)21/1
4. 145. Valmont (FR)7/2 fav
3:10 Prix des Veneurs (Conditions) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 8 ran
1. 13. Billabong Cat (FR)12/5 jt-favWon by a short head · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: F Chappet
2. 27. Parigote (FR)16/1
3. 31. Achki (FR)12/1
3:40 Prix de la Chaussee du Roi (Handicap) (4yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 17 ran
1. 14. Balle Reelle (FR)14/1Won by half a length · J: Alexis Badel · T: P Monfort
2. 211. Prime Minister (FR)11/2 jt-fav
3. 314. Esteem Aunay (FR)79/10
4:10 Prix de la Chaussee Neuve (Handicap) (4yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 17 ran
1. 115. La Valentine (FR)28/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Thierry Thulliez · T: S Labate
2. 22. Delicieux (FR)12/1
3. 310. Wishful Thinking (FR)13/1
4. 64. Dawn Promise (FR)16/5 fav

Chantilly racecourse statistics →

Cork Good · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

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

4:50 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden (Plus 10) Flat · 6f 60y · 13 ran
1. 17. Invasion Day (IRE)15/8Won by half a length · J: Colin Keane · T: G M Lyons
2. 211. No Needs Never (IRE)25/1
3. 312. Cuban Surfer (IRE)20/1
4. 76. Empire State (USA)6/5 fav
5:25 Cork Racecourse Handicap (Div 1) Flat · 6f 60y · 13 ran
1. 112. Count Of Carabass (IRE)5/1 jt-favWon by a head · J: Chris Hayes · T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin
2. 23. Bay Of Skaill (GB)9/1
3. 314. Althib (GB)18/1
6:00 Cork Racecourse Handicap (Div 2) Flat · 6f 60y · 14 ran
1. 12. Dandys Gold (IRE)5/1 jt-favWon by a head · J: Dylan Hogan · T: William J Fitzpatrick
2. 211. Nam (IRE)14/1
3. 39. Lily's Prince (IRE)14/1
6:30 Cork Racecourse Fillies Maiden Flat · 7f · 16 ran
1. 111. Most Gifted (USA)5/2 jt-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: A P O'Brien
2. 27. Hence (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
3. 32. Merited (IRE)50/1
7:05 Buy Online At corkracecourse.ie Maiden Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 13. Yulong Emperor (IRE)5/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: A P O'Brien
2. 25. Tremendous Leap (GB)3/1
3. 38. New To Town (IRE)7/4 fav
7:35 Summer BBQ Evening July 13th Handicap (45-65) Flat · 1m 2f · 17 ran
1. 19. Rockfish (IRE)7/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Donnacha O'Brien · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 210. Stormy Tale (IRE)16/1
3. 311. A Few Bob Short (IRE)16/1
8:10 Social Package Apprentice Handicap (45-65) Flat · 1m 2f · 18 ran
1. 113. Sheila's Hope (IRE)33/1Won by a length · J: Tom Madden · T: John C McConnell
2. 25. Happy Company (IRE)20/1
3. 31. Pari Passu (IRE)14/1
4. 112. Look Closer (IRE)11/4 fav
8:40 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Fillies Maiden Flat · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 13. Dynabee (USA)8/1Won by a short head · J: Donnacha O'Brien · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 26. Mazzuri (IRE)12/1
3. 31. City Ballerina (GB)7/2
4. 54. Imrana (GB)9/4 fav

Cork racecourse statistics →

Downpatrick Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

5:45 Pat O'Hare Bookmakers Follow Us On Facebook Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f 165y · 15 ran
1. 14. Caro Des Flos (FR)4/5 favWon by 9 lengths · J: David Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 211. Ravenhill (IRE)33/1
3. 35. Count Simon (IRE)15/2
6:15 Apple Recruitment Services Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m 5f 100y · 10 ran
1. 14. Two In One (USA)33/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: L P Dempsey · T: J P Dempsey
2. 210. Pat's Pearl (IRE)25/1
3. 39. Ashjan (GB)25/1
4. PU5. Banksoftheshannon (GB) · pulled up15/8 fav
6:50 Paddy Galbraith Memorial Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m 5f 100y · 15 ran
1. 14. King Of Aran (IRE)14/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Danny Mullins · T: M C Grassick
2. 22. Crown Of Thorns (GB)11/10 fav
3. 39. Folly Dat (IRE)50/1
7:20 Roadstud Installations Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 3f 55y · 14 ran
1. 18. Whatsinthecorner (IRE)7/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: John Joseph Hanlon
2. 210. Ri An Rian (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 34. Gunfire Reef (IRE)6/1
7:55 C Russell Auto Sales Downpatrick Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 2m 7f 110y · 13 ran
1. 13. Dorkas (GB)14/1Won by half a length · J: L P Dempsey · T: J R Finn
2. 22. He Knows My Name (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Bold Sky (IRE)8/1
4. 48. Tiger Sam (IRE)4/1 fav
8:25 King & Boyd Solicitors, Downpatrick Hunters Chase Chase · 2m 7f 110y · 9 ran
1. 13. Macs Legend (IRE)7/1Won by 6½ lengths · J: Mr J W Hannon · T: Gerard Kelleher
2. 27. B C's Pride (IRE)40/1
3. 310. Spud's Trouble (IRE)33/1
4. 44. Sizing Rome (IRE)5/4 fav
8:55 Molson Coors Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 1f 65y · 10 ran
1. 16. Turbo (IRE)14/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Mr J W Hannon · T: J R Finn
2. 23. Global Jackpot (GB)4/1
3. 310. Klassy Kay (IRE)16/1
4. 65. Tipp Toe (IRE)5/2 fav

Downpatrick racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 4 · Biggest winner 12/1

5:55 BB Foodservice EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 5f 7y · 8 ran
1. 15. Yousini (GB)9/4 jt-favWon by half a length · J: Tom Eaves · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 23. Port of Leith (IRE)9/4 jt-fav
3. 31. Mr Buttons (IRE)4/1
6:25 Thomas Johnstone Ltd 150th Anniversary Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 68y · 8 ran
1. 17. Zabeel Star (IRE)5/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Jamie Gormley · T: Karen McLintock
2. 23. Aclimatise (GB)9/2
3. 31. Mutarakez (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
7:00 Pdm Mains To Drains Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 68y · 13 ran
1. 13. Vive La Difference (IRE)3/1Won by a length · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 212. Gun Case (GB)40/1
3. 310. Rockwood (GB)12/1
4. 414. Jacob Black (GB)5/2 fav
7:30 Palmaris Services Braveheart Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f 15y · 10 ran
1. 16. Rainbow Rebel (IRE)3/1 jt-favWon by half a length · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 25. Star Of The East (IRE)9/2
3. 39. Donnachies Girl (IRE)7/1
8:05 William Wallace Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 6y · 8 ran
1. 17. Big Les (IRE)12/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Connor Beasley · T: Karen McLintock
2. 210. Kalagia (IRE)11/1
3. 39. Shaheen (IRE)4/1
4. 52. Armed Response (GB)3/1 fav
8:35 Patersons Of Greenoakhill Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 6y · 9 ran
1. 17. Logi (IRE)7/2 favWon by half a length · J: Jamie Gormley · T: Rebecca Bastiman
2. 211. Danehill Desert (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Ninjago (GB)11/2
9:05 Hamilton Park Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 7y · 13 ran
1. 17. Only Spoofing (IRE)3/1 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Andrew Mullen · T: Jedd O'Keeffe
2. 22. Highly Focussed (IRE)8/1
3. 38. Gaelic Wizard (IRE)14/1

Hamilton racecourse statistics →

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

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

1:30 Welcome To The Starlight Raceday Maiden Stakes (Plus 10) (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 11. Advertise (GB)4/1 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Martyn Meade
2. 28. Pogo (IRE)25/1
3. 33. Burj (GB)5/1
2:00 Welcome To The Starlight Raceday Maiden Stakes (Plus 10) (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 110. The Paddocks (IRE)6/1Won by a head · J: Tom Marquand · T: Richard Hannon
2. 22. Blonde Warrior (IRE)13/2
3. 35. Mendoza (IRE)14/1
4. 73. Fly The Nest (IRE)8/11 fav
2:35 Starlight Brightening Lives Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 13. Ice Age (IRE)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Charles Bishop · T: Eve Johnson Houghton
2. 28. Baron Bolt (GB)5/1 jt-fav
3. 313. Ashpan Sam (GB)66/1
3:05 Starlight Wishes Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 13 ran
1. 15. Orin Swift (IRE)9/1Won by a short head · J: Rob Hornby · T: Jonathan Portman
2. 26. Sky Marshal (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Rainbow Rising (FR)12/1
4. 67. Lady Valdean (GB)9/2 fav
3:40 Coolmore Stud Novice Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 19 ran
1. 18. Mystic Flight (IRE)16/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Roger Varian
2. 22. Nordic Passage (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 35. Eternal Frame (GB)7/1
4:15 Martin Gray Celebration British EBF Maiden Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 16 ran
1. 11. Al Muffrih (IRE)10/11 favWon by a neck · J: James Doyle · T: William Haggas
2. 213. Mini P (IRE)50/1
3. 34. Cacophonous (GB)16/1
4:45 John Sunley Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f · 8 ran
1. 18. First Eleven (GB)8/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Robert Havlin · T: John Gosden
2. 21. King's Proctor (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 32. Mandalayan (IRE)14/1
5:20 Starlight Happy Memories Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 15. What A Welcome (GB)4/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Tyler Saunders · T: Patrick Chamings
2. 29. Maroc (GB)9/1
3. 34. Ashazuri (GB)7/2
4. 53. Tripartite (IRE)10/3 fav

Newbury racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 40/1

1:40 rewards4racing.com Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 110. Arigato (GB)25/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Kieran Shoemark · T: William Jarvis
2. 23. Danzay (IRE)9/2 jt-fav
3. 38. Haverland (IRE)9/1
2:10 rewards4racing.com Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 11. Warsaan (GB)13/8 favWon by a head · J: Jim Crowley · T: Owen Burrows
2. 22. Austin Powers (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Lethal Angel (GB)14/1
2:45 Chemtest Environmental Laboratories Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 12. Saluti (IRE)12/1Won by a head · J: Kieran Shoemark · T: Amanda Perrett
2. 212. Nick Vedder (GB)20/1
3. 37. Spun Gold (GB)10/1
4. 43. Del Parco (GB)7/2 fav
3:20 Moyes Investments Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 11. Guns of Leros (USA)40/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Hector Crouch · T: Gary Moore
2. 210. Simoon (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 36. Garrick (GB)4/1
3:55 Edmondson Hall Solicitors & Sports Lawyers Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 6f · 7 ran
1. 13. Shabeeb (USA)11/4 jt-favWon by a head · J: Jim Crowley · T: Roger Varian
2. 27. Fire Jet (IRE)10/1
3. 36. Alqamar (GB)11/4 jt-fav
4:25 Pegasus Profiles Flying Horse Novice Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 113. Wadilsafa (GB)15/8Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Owen Burrows
2. 22. Herculean (GB)6/4 fav
3. 311. Narynkol (GB)20/1
4:55 Federation Of Bloodstock Agents Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 4 ran
1. 16. Roll On Rory (GB)8/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Luke Morris · T: Jason Ward
2. 21. Almoreb (IRE)7/4
3. 32. Poet's Society (GB)11/2
4. 45. Warsaw Road (IRE)5/4 fav
5:30 Racing UK 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Series Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 19. Coverham (IRE)13/2Won by a nose · J: Aled Beech · T: James Eustace
2. 211. Tawaafoq (GB)12/1
3. 32. Red Alert (GB)6/1
4. 105. Poet's Princess (GB)11/4 fav

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 5 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:20 Langleys Solicitors British EBF Marygate Fillies' Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 5f · 14 ran
1. 113. Signora Cabello (IRE)20/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jason Hart · T: John Quinn
2. 25. Daphinia (GB)25/1
3. 314. Snazzy (IRE)15/2
2:55 Longines Irish Champions Weekend Fillies' Stakes (Listed) (Registered As The Michael Seely Memorial) Flat · Class 1 · 7f 192y · 4 ran
1. 16. Threading (IRE)7/2Won by 7 lengths · J: William Buick · T: Mark Johnston
2. 22. Dance Diva (GB)8/1
3. 33. Dark Rose Angel (IRE)11/2
3:30 MansionBet Yorkshire Cup (Group 2) (British Champions Series) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 5f 188y · 8 ran
1. 17. Stradivarius (IRE)4/6 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: John Gosden
2. 21. Desert Skyline (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Call To Mind (GB)10/1
4:05 Equinity Technology Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f 56y · 11 ran
1. 17. Thundering Blue (USA)3/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: David Menuisier
2. 24. Banditry (IRE)5/1
3. 311. Super Titus (GB)8/1
4:35 British Ebf Frank Whittle Partnership Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 111. Yeah Baby Yeah (IRE)11/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Gay Kelleway
2. 26. Castle Hill Cassie (IRE)20/1
3. 312. Dark Intention (IRE)8/1
4. 121. Isabella (IRE)9/2 fav
5:05 Yorkshire Equine Practice Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 15 ran
1. 11. Koditime (IRE)11/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: Clive Cox
2. 216. Lord Of The Glen (GB)50/1
3. 36. Joegogo (IRE)25/1
5:40 7im Supports Cystic Fibrosis Care Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f 188y · 16 ran
1. 11. Baghdad (FR)11/4 favWon by a short head · J: William Buick · T: Mark Johnston
2. 22. Making Miracles (GB)11/2
3. 314. Berkshire Spirit (GB)10/1

York racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 60 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 favourites15 of 46 won32.6% · 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 £0.17Staked £46.00, returned £46.17 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerGuns of Leros (USA) 40/1The 3:20 Moyes Investments Handicap at Newmarket
Joint favourites8 of 28 won28.6% · 14 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	3	7	7	—
Chantilly (FR)	1	5	8	1 of 6 won
Cork	1	5	8	3 of 6 won
Downpatrick	1	7	7	—
Hamilton	2	4	7	2 of 6 won
Newbury	1	6	8	1 of 4 won
Newmarket	1	6	8	1 of 4 won
York	5	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 18 May 2018?: 60 races across 8 meetings were run on 18 May 2018: Aintree (7 races), Chantilly (FR) (8 races), Cork (8 races), Downpatrick (7 races), Hamilton (7 races), Newbury (8 races), Newmarket (8 races) and York (7 races). That is Aintree, Hamilton, Newbury, Newmarket and York in Great Britain; Chantilly (FR) in France; Cork and Downpatrick 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 18 May 2018?: Aintree: Good (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Good (Turf); Cork: Good (Turf); Downpatrick: Good (Turf); Hamilton: Good To Firm (Turf); Newbury: Good To Firm (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); York: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 18 May 2018?: Outright favourites won 15 of 46 on 18 May 2018 (32.6%); joint favourites won 8 of 28. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £46.00 and returned £46.17 — a profit of £0.17. 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 Guns of Leros (USA) at 40/1 in the 3:20 Moyes Investments Handicap at Newmarket.
What was the feature race on 18 May 2018?: The feature race was the 3:30 MansionBet Yorkshire Cup (Group 2) (British Champions Series) (Group 2) at York, won by Stradivarius (IRE) (4/6F).
What time was the first race on 18 May 2018?: The first race was the 12:35 Prix d'Orgemont at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 9:05 Hamilton Park Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week Handicap at Hamilton.