What horse racing was on 17 May 2019?

59 races across 8 meetings were run on 17 May 2019: Aintree (7 races), Chantilly (FR) (9 races), Hamilton (7 races), Kilbeggan (7 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Newbury (8 races), Newmarket (7 races) and York (7 races). That is Aintree, Hamilton, Newbury, Newmarket and York in Great Britain; Chantilly (FR) in France; Kilbeggan 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 17 May 2019?

Aintree: Good (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Hamilton: Good To Firm (Turf); Kilbeggan: Good (Turf); Leopardstown: Good To Yielding (Turf); Newbury: Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); York: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 17 May 2019?

Outright favourites won 13 of 52 on 17 May 2019 (25.0%); joint favourites won 5 of 18. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £52.00 and returned £41.66 — a loss of £10.34. 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 Fest Deiz (FR) at 50/1 in the 8:25 Summer Sunday Festival 2nd June (Pro/Am) Flat Race at Kilbeggan.

What was the feature race on 17 May 2019?

The feature race was the 3:00 Matchbook Yorkshire Cup Stakes (Group 2) (Group 2) at York, won by Stradivarius (IRE) (4/5F).

What time was the first race on 17 May 2019?

The first race was the 12:50 Prix de la Reine Blanche at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 9:05 Hamilton Park Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week Handicap at Hamilton.

Racing Results

Friday 17 May 2019

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59 races were run across 8 meetings on 17 May 2019: Aintree, Chantilly (FR), Hamilton, Kilbeggan, Leopardstown, Newbury, Newmarket and York.

Aintree Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 18/1

5:35 Join Racing TV Now Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 18. Included (GB)18/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Alastair Ralph
2. 210. Floral Bouquet (GB)11/1
3. 35. Ratoute Yutty (GB)5/2 fav
6:10 racingtv.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 200y · 6 ran
1. 12. Casablanca Mix (FR)5/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Nico de Boinville · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 23. Indian Temple (IRE)6/1
3. 36. Value At Risk (GB)2/1 fav
6:40 Follow RacingTV On Twitter Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 13. Irish Roe (IRE)6/1Won by a length · J: Henry Brooke · T: Peter Atkinson
2. 27. Trans Express (IRE)16/1
3. 36. Solo Saxophone (IRE)5/2
4. 58. Neverbeen To Paris (IRE)2/1 fav
7:10 Madness Playing At Aintree Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 209y · 4 ran
1. 12. Ferrobin (IRE)7/4 jt-favWon by a neck · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 23. Santani (GER)7/4 jt-fav
3. 31. Theatre Legend (GB)2/1
7:45 Cleanevent Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 210y · 6 ran
1. 15. Minella Daddy (IRE)4/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Peter Bowen
2. 24. Van Gogh Du Granit (FR)11/2
3. 33. Oldgrangewood (GB)6/4 fav
8:20 Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 149y · 7 ran
1. 15. Follow The Bear (IRE)11/4 favWon by a length · J: Jeremiah McGrath · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 23. Forecast (GB)11/2
3. 37. Three Star General (GB)8/1
8:50 Goffs UK Spring Sale P2P Bumper Standard NH Flat Race (Amateur Riders) NH Flat · Class 3 · 2m 209y · 11 ran
1. 16. Garry Clermont (FR)4/1 favWon by half a length · J: Mr Tommie M O'Brien · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 21. Dino Boy (FR)12/1
3. 39. Granny's Secret (IRE)13/2

Aintree racecourse statistics →

Chantilly (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 9 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 9 · Biggest winner 30/1

12:50 Prix de la Reine Blanche (Maiden) (Unraced 2yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 5f · 9 ran
1. 15. Kenlova (FR)3/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Pierre-Charles Boudot · T: P Bary
2. 29. Jitinga (FR)12/1
3. 38. Mystic Monarch (FR)78/10
4. 51. Azenora (FR)19/10 fav
1:24 Prix du Chemin des Chataigniers (Conditions) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 10 ran
1. 16. Samothrace (FR)42/10Won by a nose · J: Pierre-Charles Boudot · T: F-H Graffard
2. 27. Elegant Light (GB)21/10 fav
3. 33. Zamharer (GB)9/2
1:58 Prix d'Orgemont (Maiden) (Unraced 2yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 5f · 7 ran
1. 11. Hurricane Ivor (IRE)3/5 favWon by 7½ lengths · J: Pierre-Charles Boudot · T: F Chappet
2. 26. Equinozio (IRE)31/1
3. 33. Le Bayou (FR)39/10
2:32 Prix de la Chapelle-En-Serval (Conditions) (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 1m2½f · 8 ran
1. 12. Channel (IRE)53/10Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Pierre-Charles Boudot · T: F-H Graffard
2. 23. Ebony (FR)79/10
3. 31. Dariyza (FR)8/5 fav
3:06 Prix du Poncel (Handicap) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 14 ran
1. 19. Siege (IRE)17/1Won by a length · J: Jeremie Monteiro · T: N Caullery
2. 21. Stroumph (FR)66/10
3. 312. Rajsapour (FR)9/1
4. 97. Dirty Dozen (FR)14/5 fav
3:40 Prix des Veneurs (Conditions) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 9 ran
1. 19. K Club (IRE)30/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Eddy Hardouin · T: J Hirschberger
2. 26. Bravo Sierra (GB)10/1
3. 33. Midnight Shine (FR)8/5 fav
4:14 Prix de la Chaussee du Roi (Handicap) (4yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 17 ran
1. 113. Dixit Confucius (FR)41/5Won by 3½ lengths · J: Tony Piccone · T: F Chappet
2. 24. Al Rassoul (FR)16/1
3. 316. Saglyacat (FR)59/1
4. 55. Hoquilebo (FR)17/5 fav
4:49 Prix de Luzarches (Conditions) (4yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m2½f · 10 ran
1. 110. Enchanting Skies (IRE)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Hugo Besnier · T: A Fabre
2. 29. Recover Me (FR)76/10
3. 36. Aydon Castle (IRE)29/10
4. 48. Hermaphrodite (FR)27/10 fav
5:25 Prix de la Chaussee Neuve (Handicap) (4yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 16 ran
1. 13. Flechette (FR)56/10Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Jerome Moutard · T: J-M Lefebvre
2. 212. Kyvon Des Aigles (FR)9/1
3. 310. Espionne (FR)32/5
4. 132. Grisbi (GB)19/5 fav

Chantilly racecourse statistics →

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

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

5:55 BB Foodservice EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 5f 7y · 8 ran
1. 11. Glasvegas (IRE)9/4 favWon by a neck · J: Sean Davis · T: Keith Dalgleish
2. 24. Taxiwala (IRE)11/4
3. 36. No Mercy (GB)11/2
6:25 Contraflow Traffic Management Ltd Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 68y · 6 ran
1. 15. Universal Gleam (GB)7/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Keith Dalgleish
2. 21. Markazi (FR)7/4 fav
3. 37. Windsor Cross (IRE)5/1
7:00 Pdm Mains To Drains Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 68y · 12 ran
1. 12. Never Be Enough (GB)12/1Won by half a length · J: Tom Eaves · T: Keith Dalgleish
2. 26. Four Kingdoms (IRE)20/1
3. 34. Anchises (GB)16/1
4. 81. Kingdom Brunel (GB)11/4 fav
7:30 Palmaris Services Braveheart Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f 15y · 8 ran
1. 15. Theglasgowwarrior (GB)5/2Won by a short head · J: Ben Robinson · T: Jim Goldie
2. 21. Fire Fighting (IRE)8/1
3. 38. Employer (IRE)14/1
4. 46. Charles Kingsley (GB)6/4 fav
8:05 Palmaris Integrated Facilities Services William Wallace Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 6y · 4 ran
1. 14. Shimmering Dawn (IRE)9/2Won by a length · J: Tom Eaves · T: James Tate
2. 23. Hafeet Alain (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 32. Sandret (IRE)85/40
8:35 Patersons Of Greenoakhill Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 6y · 12 ran
1. 12. Cool Spirit (GB)10/1Won by a neck · J: Barry McHugh · T: Richard Fahey
2. 28. Global Spirit (GB)16/1
3. 37. Black Salt (GB)2/1 fav
9:05 Hamilton Park Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 7y · 8 ran
1. 12. Highly Focussed (IRE)4/1Won by a neck · J: Joe Fanning · T: Ann Duffield
2. 23. Bronze Beau (GB)14/1
3. 34. Funkadelic (GB)11/2
4. 51. Super Florence (IRE)5/2 fav

Hamilton racecourse statistics →

Kilbeggan Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 50/1

5:10 Tote Race Day At Kilbeggan Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 7 ran
1. 12. Muyam Spirit (FR)4/1Won by a head · J: Shane Mulcahy · T: Denis Gerard Hogan
2. 24. Amor Verdadero (IRE)11/2
3. 35. Jeremy's Delight (IRE)7/2
4. 57. Our Nest Egg (IRE)7/4 fav
5:45 Tote Supporting Kilbeggan Racecourse Handicap Hurdle (80-116) Hurdle · 2m · 9 ran
1. 19. Arctic Sofia (IRE)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 26. Coral Blue (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 35. Callthebarman (IRE)14/1
6:15 Irish Farmers Journal Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f 61y · 13 ran
1. 19. Gotthenod (IRE)4/1 co-favWon by 7 lengths · J: Cathal Landers · T: Mrs D A Love
2. 21. Cats For Cash (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Aileens Joy (IRE)100/1
6:50 Noel O'Brien Memorial Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f 61y · 6 ran
1. 13. Judgement Day (IRE)9/4 favWon by a length · J: Hugh Morgan · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 21. Galilean (IRE)11/4
3. 35. Lethal Steps (GB)11/4
7:20 Wright Windows 50 Anniversary Celebration Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 3f 200y · 12 ran
1. 113. Put The Kettle On (IRE)5/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Robbie Power · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 23. From Eden (USA)4/1
3. 32. Eviscerating (IRE)9/1
7:55 Belvedere House, Gardens & Park Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 3f 200y · 8 ran
1. 11. Mill Quest (IRE)7/4 favWon by a length · J: Davy Russell · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 24. Thecraicisninety (GB)9/2
3. 38. Allee Bleue (IRE)16/1
8:25 Summer Sunday Festival 2nd June (Pro/Am) Flat Race Flat · 2m · 9 ran
1. 18. Fest Deiz (FR)50/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Mr J C Barry · T: Kieran Purcell
2. 24. Santana Plessis (FR)6/5 fav
3. 310. Watch Guard (IRE)9/2

Kilbeggan racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Good To Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

5:25 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Flat · 7f · 11 ran
1. 18. Mohican Heights (IRE)14/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Chris Hayes · T: J A Stack
2. 211. Lil Grey (IRE)25/1
3. 36. Masteroffoxhounds (USA)8/1
4. 105. King Arthurs Sword (IRE)11/4 fav
6:00 Paddy's Rewards Club Handicap Flat · 7f · 11 ran
1. 14. Geological (IRE)5/1 co-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Colin Keane · T: Damian Joseph English
2. 25. Atlas (IRE)5/1 co-fav
3. 32. Honor Oak (IRE)13/2
6:30 Saval Beg Levmoss Stakes (Listed) Flat · 1m 6f · 6 ran
1. 12. Twilight Payment (IRE)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 24. Falcon Eight (IRE)3/1
3. 33. Capri (IRE)9/10 fav
7:05 ICON Apprentice Handicap (45-70) Flat · 1m 4f · 21 ran
1. 117. Time For Mabel (FR)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Gavin Ryan · T: E J O'Grady
2. 28. Cache Queen (IRE)33/1
3. 39. Prize Winner (IRE)22/1
4. 124. Archer's Up (GB)7/1 fav
7:35 Microsoft Cup Lady Riders Handicap Flat · 1m 4f · 12 ran
1. 11. Arthurian Fame (IRE)10/3 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Hayley Turner · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 212. Take A Turn (IRE)5/1
3. 39. The Mouse Doctor (IRE)8/1
8:10 Breast Cancer Ireland Handicap (50-70) Flat · 1m · 20 ran
1. 18. Treble Cone (GB)12/1Won by half a length · J: Colin Keane · T: Gerard Keane
2. 23. Passing Trade (IRE)9/1
3. 311. Queluz (IRE)20/1
8:40 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 14. Gerry's Way (IRE)33/1Won by a neck · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 27. Sam Langford (IRE)12/1
3. 36. Landing Zone (IRE)20/1
4. 103. Egrecio (GB)5/4 fav

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Newbury Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 33/1

1:35 Starlight Wishes Novice Stakes (Plus 10) (Str) (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 11. Biometric (GB)8/1Won by a head · J: Rob Hornby · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 28. Stay Chill (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 39. Reynolds (GB)50/1
2:10 Coolmore Stud Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 110. Embour (IRE)11/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Sean Levey · T: Richard Hannon
2. 29. Miracle of Medinah (GB)16/1
3. 35. Walk On Walter (IRE)6/1
4. 78. Habub (USA)7/2 fav
2:45 Starlight Raceday Maiden Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 17. Light Angel (GB)9/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Robert Havlin · T: John Gosden
2. 24. Heaven Forfend (GB)7/2 fav
3. 36. Jim 'n' Tomic (IRE)33/1
3:20 Sipp Wine Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 15 ran
1. 19. Follow Intello (IRE)4/1 favWon by half a length · J: Jim Crowley · T: Chris Wall
2. 211. Sufi (GB)16/1
3. 315. Harmonise (GB)12/1
3:55 Starlight Wishes Novice Stakes (Plus 10) (Str) (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 12. Jubiloso (GB)4/5 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Colm O'Donoghue · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 23. After John (GB)6/1
3. 39. Penrhos (GB)8/1
4:25 Rossdales Lambourn Veterinary Surgeons British EBF Maiden Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 19 ran
1. 19. Logician (GB)3/1 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: John Gosden
2. 28. High Commissioner (IRE)4/1
3. 36. Dubai Tradition (USA)6/1
4:55 John Sunley Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f · 10 ran
1. 19. Kiefer (GB)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Charles Bishop · T: Eve Johnson Houghton
2. 28. Alhaazm (GB)5/1
3. 32. Gantier (GB)9/1
4. 54. Ballylemon (IRE)3/1 fav
5:30 Starlight Happy Memories Apprentice Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 17 ran
1. 15. Wind In My Sails (GB)33/1Won by a nose · J: Toby Eley · T: Ed de Giles
2. 23. Regimented (IRE)12/1
3. 36. Keeper's Choice (IRE)8/1
4. 48. High Acclaim (USA)5/1 fav

Newbury racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 4 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:00 Racing Tv Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 113. Broughtons Flare (IRE)11/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Martin Dwyer · T: Philip McBride
2. 26. Redemptive (GB)11/2 jt-fav
3. 33. Saikung (IRE)11/2 jt-fav
2:35 Chemtest Environmental Laboratories Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 12. Glenn Coco (GB)7/2 jt-favWon by half a length · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Stuart Williams
2. 27. Rock of Estonia (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 38. Call Out Loud (GB)17/2
3:10 Moyes Investments Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 11. Lunar Jet (GB)9/2 co-favWon by 2 lengths · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: John Mackie
2. 28. Lawmaking (GB)9/1
3. 35. You're Hired (GB)5/1
3:45 Edmondson Hall Solicitors & Sports Lawyers Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 6f · 10 ran
1. 110. Lissitzky (IRE)16/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Martin Dwyer · T: Andrew Balding
2. 28. All Set To Go (IRE)33/1
3. 39. Fire Jet (IRE)10/1
4. 44. Gumball (FR)6/5 fav
4:15 Planche Property Investment & Rentals Novice Stakes (Plus 10) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 111. Velorum (IRE)2/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Brett Doyle · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 26. Moqtarreb (GB)50/1
3. 31. Desert Icon (FR)6/1
4. 53. Land Of Legends (IRE)11/8 fav
4:45 Federation Of Bloodstock Agents Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 13. Laieth (GB)11/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 21. Dawaaleeb (USA)4/1
3. 35. Medieval (IRE)3/1
4. 42. Enigmatic (IRE)11/4 fav
5:15 Porsche Centre Cambridge Apprentice Handicap (Hands and Heels) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 11. Emily Goldfinch (GB)12/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Grace McEntee · T: Phil McEntee
2. 210. Lethal Angel (GB)12/1
3. 36. Seprani (GB)25/1
4. 87. Major Valentine (GB)5/2 fav

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

1:50 Langleys Solicitors British EBF Marygate Fillies' Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 5f · 18 ran
1. 17. Good Vibes (GB)10/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Harry Bentley · T: David Evans
2. 216. Mighty Spirit (IRE)13/2
3. 312. Lady Kermit (IRE)11/4 fav
2:25 Oaks Farm Stables Fillies' Stakes (Registered As The Michael Seeley Memorial Fillies' Stakes) (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 7f 192y · 11 ran
1. 18. Magnetic Charm (GB)7/1Won by a neck · J: James Doyle · T: William Haggas
2. 212. Twist 'n' Shake (GB)11/8 fav
3. 35. Glance (GB)20/1
3:00 Matchbook Yorkshire Cup Stakes (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 5f 188y · 8 ran
1. 11. Stradivarius (IRE)4/5 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Frankie Dettori · T: John Gosden
2. 28. Southern France (IRE)11/2
3. 35. Mildenberger (GB)7/1
3:35 Matchbook 'Best Value' Exchange Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f 56y · 11 ran
1. 12. Uae Prince (IRE)15/8 favWon by a neck · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Roger Varian
2. 21. Lucius Tiberius (IRE)6/1
3. 210. Society Red (GB)12/1
4:05 British Ebf Frank Whittle Partnership Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 15 ran
1. 16. Agincourt (IRE)6/1Won by a nose · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: David O'Meara
2. 25. Starlight Romance (IRE)11/1
3. 311. Breathtaking Look (GB)16/1
4. 1515. Accommodate (IRE)7/2 fav
4:35 Yorkshire Equine Practice Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 14 ran
1. 18. Wedding Date (GB)20/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Clifford Lee · T: Richard Hannon
2. 214. Moss Gill (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Roulston Scar (IRE)9/2 fav
5:05 Longines Irish Champions Weekend Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f 188y · 9 ran
1. 15. Summer Moon (GB)3/1Won by 4 lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Mark Johnston
2. 22. Laafy (USA)2/1 fav
3. 37. Rochester House (IRE)12/1

York racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 59 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 favourites13 of 52 won25.0% · 52 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 £10.34Staked £52.00, returned £41.66 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerFest Deiz (FR) 50/1The 8:25 Summer Sunday Festival 2nd June (Pro/Am) Flat Race at Kilbeggan
Joint favourites5 of 18 won27.8% · 7 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Chantilly (FR)	1	9	9	—
Hamilton	1	7	7	—
Kilbeggan	3	6	7	1 of 3 won
Leopardstown	1	5	7	1 of 6 won
Newbury	3	8	8	—
Newmarket	0	4	7	2 of 7 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 2019?: 59 races across 8 meetings were run on 17 May 2019: Aintree (7 races), Chantilly (FR) (9 races), Hamilton (7 races), Kilbeggan (7 races), Leopardstown (7 races), Newbury (8 races), Newmarket (7 races) and York (7 races). That is Aintree, Hamilton, Newbury, Newmarket and York in Great Britain; Chantilly (FR) in France; Kilbeggan 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 17 May 2019?: Aintree: Good (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Hamilton: Good To Firm (Turf); Kilbeggan: Good (Turf); Leopardstown: Good To Yielding (Turf); Newbury: Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); York: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 17 May 2019?: Outright favourites won 13 of 52 on 17 May 2019 (25.0%); joint favourites won 5 of 18. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £52.00 and returned £41.66 — a loss of £10.34. 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 Fest Deiz (FR) at 50/1 in the 8:25 Summer Sunday Festival 2nd June (Pro/Am) Flat Race at Kilbeggan.
What was the feature race on 17 May 2019?: The feature race was the 3:00 Matchbook Yorkshire Cup Stakes (Group 2) (Group 2) at York, won by Stradivarius (IRE) (4/5F).
What time was the first race on 17 May 2019?: The first race was the 12:50 Prix de la Reine Blanche at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 9:05 Hamilton Park Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week Handicap at Hamilton.