What horse racing was on 20 May 2022?

53 races across 8 meetings were run on 20 May 2022: Bath (8 races), Catterick (7 races), Curragh (8 races), Downpatrick (7 races), Goodwood (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Vichy (FR) (2 races) and Worcester (7 races). That is Bath, Catterick, Goodwood, Haydock and Worcester in Great Britain; Curragh and Downpatrick in Ireland; Vichy (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 20 May 2022?

Bath: Good (Turf); Catterick: Good (Turf); Curragh: Yielding (Turf); Downpatrick: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Goodwood: Good To Soft (Turf); Haydock: Good (Turf); Vichy (FR): Soft (Turf); Worcester: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 20 May 2022?

Outright favourites won 15 of 53 on 20 May 2022 (28.3%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £53.00 and returned £33.77 — a loss of £19.23. 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 Secret Mistral (GB) at 50/1 in the 1:55 British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies' Stakes at Haydock.

What was the feature race on 20 May 2022?

The feature race was the 5:25 Heider Family Stables Gallinule Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Curragh, won by Hannibal Barca (IRE) (7/4F).

What time was the first race on 20 May 2022?

The first race was the 1:00 William Hill Acca Club / British EBF Novice Stakes at Goodwood; the last was the 8:43 Racing Again 28th May Handicap at Catterick.

Racing Results

Friday 20 May 2022

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53 races were run across 8 meetings on 20 May 2022: Bath, Catterick, Curragh, Downpatrick, Goodwood, Haydock, Vichy (FR) and Worcester.

Bath Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 40/1

1:10 M J Church Contracting Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 5f 160y · 13 ran
1. 13. Grey Galleon (USA)11/1Won by a head · J: Laura Pearson · T: Roger Teal
2. 22. Monsieur Fantaisie (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 311. Silver Diva (GB)18/1
1:45 M J Church Contracting Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 5f 160y · 12 ran
1. 14. More Than Likely (GB)40/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Nicola Currie · T: Nikki Evans
2. 25. Astrophysics (GB)13/2
3. 36. Clashaniska (IRE)13/8 fav
2:20 Octagon Consultancy Ltd Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 10y · 8 ran
1. 11. Commander Straker (IRE)5/6 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Laura Pearson · T: David Loughnane
2. 23. Estate (GB)16/5
3. 38. Fox Degree (IRE)7/1
2:55 RUHX Official Charity For The RUH Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 160y · 8 ran
1. 14. Ruby Cottage (IRE)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Gina Mangan · T: Malcolm Saunders
2. 23. Sarah's Verse (GB)3/1 fav
3. 37. Rabat (IRE)9/1
3:30 Cazoo Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 10y · 6 ran
1. 11. Colombe (IRE)8/13 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: David Probert · T: George Boughey
2. 27. Coronation Cottage (GB)14/1
3. 33. Symbol of Hope (GB)11/4
4:05 M J Church Waste Solutions Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 37y · 5 ran
1. 13. Schmilsson (GB)9/4Won by 5½ lengths · J: David Probert · T: Andrew Balding
2. 26. Mashaaer (IRE)4/9 fav
3. 35. Echo Chamber (FR)18/1
4:40 Cazoo Search Drive Smile Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 37y · 10 ran
1. 11. Captain Kane (GB)11/8 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Darragh Keenan · T: George Scott
2. 26. Mrembo (GB)11/2
3. 38. Delahoussaye (IRE)17/2
5:10 HomeLets 30 Year Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 11. Dandy Maestro (GB)2/7 favWon by 7 lengths · J: William Pyle · T: Richard Spencer
2. 27. Chifa (IRE)7/1
3. 33. Moonlit Cloud (GB)50/1

Bath racecourse statistics →

Catterick Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 28/1

5:20 Racingtv.com Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 14. Birkenhead (GB)10/3Won by 3½ lengths · J: Ryan Sexton · T: Paul Midgley
2. 210. Red Allure (GB)10/1
3. 31. Coley's Koko (IRE)12/1
4. 57. Tom Tulliver (GB)16/5 fav
5:53 EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 18. Lady Beano (IRE)16/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Lewis Edmunds · T: Adrian Paul Keatley
2. 24. Stunt Game (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Mistamac (GB)10/1
4. 66. Exquisitely (GB)5/4 fav
6:28 Every Race Live On Racing Tv Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5f 192y · 11 ran
1. 12. Gift Of Raaj (IRE)28/1Won by half a length · J: Jason Hart · T: Roger Fell
2. 27. Hellenista (GB)8/1
3. 31. Red Force One (GB)4/1
4. 410. Yasmin From York (GB)11/4 fav
7:03 Download The Vickers.Bet Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 11. Militia (GB)6/1Won by a length · J: Graham Lee · T: Paul Midgley
2. 22. Glory Fighter (GB)5/2 fav
3. 35. John Kirkup (GB)13/2
7:38 Watch On Racing Tv Classified Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 6y · 10 ran
1. 110. Twin Appeal (IRE)11/2Won by half a length · J: Laura Coughlan · T: Gemma Tutty
2. 22. Dandys Gold (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Clotherholme (IRE)13/2
4. 73. Divine Connection (GB)7/2 fav
8:10 Bet At racingtv.com Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 212y · 9 ran
1. 16. Sir Robin (IRE)15/8 favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: Sam James · T: K R Burke
2. 28. Close Quarters (IRE)7/2
3. 39. Cotai West (IRE)6/1
8:43 Racing Again 28th May Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 212y · 6 ran
1. 11. Yukon Mission (IRE)10/3Won by half a length · J: Jason Hart · T: John Quinn
2. 22. Stalingrad (GB)9/4 fav
3. 35. Billian (IRE)5/1

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Curragh Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 28/1

4:25 Irish European Breeders Fund Auction Series Maiden Flat · 6f · 18 ran
1. 13. Papilio (IRE)9/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Wayne Lordan · T: J A Stack
2. 24. Apache Outlaw (IRE)15/2
3. 37. Panic Alarm (IRE)10/11 fav
4:55 William Hill Lengthen Your Odds Irish European Breeders Fund (C & G) Maiden Flat · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 15. Vellner (IRE)11/4Won by 1¼ lengths · J: W J Lee · T: P Twomey
2. 29. World Famous (IRE)13/2
3. 38. Mr Waterville (IRE)10/11 fav
5:25 Heider Family Stables Gallinule Stakes (Group 3) Flat · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 14. Hannibal Barca (IRE)7/4 favWon by a length · J: Shane Crosse · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 27. Lyrical Poetry (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Boundless Ocean (IRE)11/4
6:00 William Hill Emerald Mile Handicap (Premier Handicap) Flat · 1m · 27 ran
1. 125. Celtic Crown (IRE)28/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Wayne Lordan · T: Joseph G Murphy
2. 221. No More Porter (IRE)11/2
3. 320. Haziya (IRE)10/3 fav
6:35 Cavalor Equine Nutrition Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden Flat · 7f · 15 ran
1. 18. Navagio (IRE)4/1Won by a short head · J: Ben Coen · T: J P Murtagh
2. 21. Admiralty Place (GB)6/5 fav
3. 39. Secret Magician (IRE)50/1
7:10 William Hill Pick Your Places Handicap Flat · 7f · 18 ran
1. 16. Verhoyen (GB)17/2Won by 6½ lengths · J: W J Lee · T: M C Grassick
2. 215. Heavenly Power (IRE)8/1
3. 35. Punk Poet (IRE)10/1
4. 810. Half Nutz (IRE)7/1 fav
7:45 William Hill Play Responsibly Irish European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden Flat · 6f · 15 ran
1. 112. My Eyes Adore You (IRE)4/1Won by a neck · J: Andrew Slattery · T: J A Stack
2. 24. Aratori (IRE)25/1
3. 310. Lopes Gold (IRE)15/2
4. 46. Chicago Lightening (GB)5/2 fav
8:15 William Hill Scratch Of The Day Handicap Flat · 1m 6f · 16 ran
1. 115. Dame Rapide (IRE)7/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Luke McAteer · T: Barry J Fitzgerald
2. 29. Echoes In Rain (FR)5/6 fav
3. 311. Stellium (IRE)100/1

Curragh racecourse statistics →

Downpatrick Yielding To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

5:05 Winner Alright Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f 165y · 13 ran
1. 112. Queen Jane (IRE)7/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Rachael Blackmore · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 213. Will You Win (IRE)11/1
3. 36. The Flier Begley (IRE)2/1
4. 49. Wee Willie Nail (IRE)11/8 fav
5:35 Tote Jackpot Is Back Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m 2f 165y · 15 ran
1. 114. Kingfisher Lane (IRE)33/1Won by a neck · J: J J Slevin · T: S R B Crawford
2. 215. Willyouwalkwithme (IRE)9/2 fav
3. 316. Ask The Leader (IRE)12/1
6:10 Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m 5f 100y · 13 ran
1. 19. Journey West (IRE)6/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Shane O'Callaghan · T: C A McBratney
2. 27. Porky Rush (IRE)11/1
3. 31. Lily Light Foot (IRE)10/3
4. 54. Strong Roots (IRE)9/4 fav
6:45 Special Birthday Greetings Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 3f 55y · 14 ran
1. 17. Na Caith Tobac (HOL)7/1Won by a length · J: Keith Donoghue · T: Paul W Flynn
2. 26. Majavango (IRE)16/1
3. 312. Winding River (IRE)9/2
4. 63. Henry Star (IRE)11/4 fav
7:20 First Past The Post Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 2m 7f 110y · 10 ran
1. 15. School Lane (IRE)7/2Won by a neck · J: Thomas Reilly · T: Liam Lennon
2. 27. Follow The Crowd (IRE)11/5 fav
3. 32. Grangeclare Native (IRE)16/1
7:55 Frank & Brian Fitzsimmons Memorial Hunters Chase Chase · 2m 7f 110y · 6 ran
1. 12. Handy Headon (IRE)6/4Won by 6½ lengths · J: Ben Harvey · T: D M Christie
2. 26. Whisper In Court (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Pegase Amour (IRE)80/1
4. F1. Er Dancer (FR) · fellEvens fav
8:25 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Flat Race Flat · 2m 1f 65y · 12 ran
1. 13. Get Me To The Park (IRE)11/8 favWon by a head · J: Miss J Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 212. The Grey Dove (IRE)11/2
3. 310. Jumping Susie (IRE)10/3

Downpatrick racecourse statistics →

Goodwood Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

1:00 William Hill Acca Club / British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 112. Royal Scotsman (IRE)10/3Won by 5 lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Paul & Oliver Cole
2. 23. Bluelight Bay (IRE)12/1
3. 310. Mischief Magic (IRE)9/2
4. 61. Kaasib (IRE)11/4 fav
1:35 Goodwood Racecourse Patrons Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 15. Lawful Command (GB)9/2Won by half a length · J: Louis Steward · T: Brian Meehan
2. 21. Spinaround (IRE)9/2
3. 32. Rousay (IRE)20/1
4. 56. Wodeton (FR)3/1 fav
2:10 William Hill Height Of Fashion Stakes (Fillies' Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 1f 197y · 10 ran
1. 19. Sea Silk Road (IRE)11/10 favWon by half a length · J: Tom Marquand · T: William Haggas
2. 23. Eternal Pearl (GB)11/2
3. 311. Viareggio (IRE)18/1
2:45 William Hill Pick Your Places Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 14. Montassib (GB)7/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Tom Marquand · T: William Haggas
2. 27. Marshal Dan (IRE)5/1
3. 36. Spanish Star (IRE)7/1
3:20 British Stallion Studs EBF Cocked Hat Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 3f 44y · 6 ran
1. 13. Lionel (GB)17/2Won by a neck · J: Jamie Spencer · T: David Menuisier
2. 21. Aldous Huxley (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 34. Lysander (GB)3/1
3:55 British E.B.F. EBF Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 197y · 13 ran
1. 12. Crystal Estrella (GB)15/8 favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: William Buick · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 211. Rechercher (GB)9/1
3. 36. Hexameter (GB)12/1
4:30 Sussex Roof Garden Bar Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 2m · 8 ran
1. 17. Aggagio (FR)9/1Won by half a length · J: Aidan Keeley · T: Gary Moore
2. 25. Mellow Magic (GB)5/1
3. 31. Goshen (FR)10/11 fav

Goodwood racecourse statistics →

Haydock Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 50/1

1:20 Tyldeseley Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 42y · 9 ran
1. 16. Ziggy (GB)6/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Harry Eustace
2. 23. Vulcan (IRE)17/2
3. 34. Legendary Day (GB)5/1
1:55 British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 110. Secret Mistral (GB)50/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jason Watson · T: Tony Carroll
2. 24. Galaxy Gazer (GB)25/1
3. 37. Tessa (GB)10/3
4. 45. Glorious Angel (IRE)7/4 fav
2:30 EBF British Stallion Studs Cecil Frail (Fillies' And Mares' Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 114. Sense Of Duty (GB)15/8 favWon by a neck · J: Cieren Fallon · T: William Haggas
2. 210. Flotus (IRE)11/4
3. 38. Benefit (GB)12/1
3:05 Culcheth Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f 212y · 7 ran
1. 13. Inanna (IRE)9/1Won by a head · J: Ben Curtis · T: S Woods
2. 26. Satirical (GB)8/11 fav
3. 34. Lakota Sioux (IRE)9/2
3:40 Bryn Gates Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 212y · 6 ran
1. 15. Phantom Flight (GB)7/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: P J McDonald · T: James Horton
2. 24. Awaal (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 32. Aeonian (IRE)7/2
4:15 Every Race Live On Racing Tv Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 212y · 10 ran
1. 16. Billyb (FR)25/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Ann Duffield
2. 25. Purple Ice (IRE)18/1
3. 311. Hopeman Harbour (GB)11/2
4. 83. Dougies Dream (IRE)85/40 fav
4:45 Join Racing Tv Now Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 42y · 11 ran
1. 14. Rich King (GB)5/1Won by a short head · J: Kevin Stott · T: Edward Bethell
2. 25. Tamilla (GB)9/2
3. 36. Signorina Merisi (GB)5/1
4. 61. Animato (GB)7/2 fav

Haydock racecourse statistics →

Vichy (FR) Soft · Turf · 2 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 2 · Biggest winner 47/10

1:15 Prix des Reves d'Or - Jacques Bouchara () (2yo) (Straight Course: 2nd Post) (Turf) Flat · 5f · 5 ran
1. 13. Manhattan Jungle (IRE)6/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: Amy Murphy
2. 25. Exxtra (FR)31/10
3. 32. Sabya (FR)22/5
1:50 Prix de la Grande Chartreuse (Claimer) (2yo) (Straight Course: 2nd Post) (Turf) Flat · 5f · 9 ran
1. 15. Go Johnny Go Go Go (FR)47/10Won by a neck · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: F Guyader
2. 21. Un Plus Une (FR)41/1
3. 36. Olympe De Gouge (FR)31/10 fav

Vichy racecourse statistics →

Worcester Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 17/2

5:15 Colin Nelson Memorial Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 8 ran
1. 14. Cawthorne (GB)17/2Won by 13 lengths · J: Henry Brooke · T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
2. 27. School For Scandal (FR)10/3
3. 35. Serjeant Painter (GB)4/1
4. PU1. Blumen Glory (IRE) · pulled up3/1 fav
5:45 Addisonrees Planning Consultancy Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 3 ran
1. 12. Kauto The King (FR)5/2J: Tom Scudamore · T: Joe Tizzard
2. F1. Duc De Bourbon (FR) · fell8/13 fav
6:20 West Mercian Area Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 6 · 2m 7f · 5 ran
1. 13. Twig (GB)Evens favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Beau Morgan · T: Matthew Hampton
2. 24. Arthur's Sixpence (GB)5/1
3. 35. Graasten (GER)40/1
6:55 Get Pulling With PJ Nicholls Ssangyong 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 4 ran
1. 11. Fountains Chief (GB)1/33 favWon by 18 lengths · J: Rex Dingle · T: Anthony Honeyball
2. 23. Hi Riko (FR)12/1
3. 35. Scealoghan (IRE)40/1
7:30 Cazoo Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f · 4 ran
1. 12. Doncesar De Pretot (FR)7/4Won by 14 lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 24. Malina Jamila (GB)11/8 fav
3. 31. Striking Out (GB)11/4
8:03 Follow attheraces On Twitter Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f · 12 ran
1. 115. Farceur De Maulne (FR)9/2Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Richard Hawker
2. 216. Gold Leader (GB)18/1
3. 38. Caspers Court (IRE)8/1
4. 51. Tango Echo Charlie (IRE)9/4 fav
8:35 Cazoo Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 12. Jaunty Soria (GB)5/1Won by a length · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 21. Shore Shanty (IRE)11/2
3. 33. Do You Think (GB)7/1
4. 64. Rock On Rita (IRE)3/1 fav

Worcester racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 53 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 53 won28.3% · 53 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 £19.23Staked £53.00, returned £33.77 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSecret Mistral (GB) 50/1The 1:55 British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies' Stakes at Haydock

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Bath	4	8	8	—
Catterick	1	7	7	—
Curragh	1	8	8	—
Downpatrick	1	7	7	—
Goodwood	3	7	7	—
Haydock	2	7	7	—
Vichy (FR)	1	2	2	—
Worcester	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 20 May 2022?: 53 races across 8 meetings were run on 20 May 2022: Bath (8 races), Catterick (7 races), Curragh (8 races), Downpatrick (7 races), Goodwood (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Vichy (FR) (2 races) and Worcester (7 races). That is Bath, Catterick, Goodwood, Haydock and Worcester in Great Britain; Curragh and Downpatrick in Ireland; Vichy (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 20 May 2022?: Bath: Good (Turf); Catterick: Good (Turf); Curragh: Yielding (Turf); Downpatrick: Yielding To Soft (Turf); Goodwood: Good To Soft (Turf); Haydock: Good (Turf); Vichy (FR): Soft (Turf); Worcester: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 20 May 2022?: Outright favourites won 15 of 53 on 20 May 2022 (28.3%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £53.00 and returned £33.77 — a loss of £19.23. 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 Secret Mistral (GB) at 50/1 in the 1:55 British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies' Stakes at Haydock.
What was the feature race on 20 May 2022?: The feature race was the 5:25 Heider Family Stables Gallinule Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Curragh, won by Hannibal Barca (IRE) (7/4F).
What time was the first race on 20 May 2022?: The first race was the 1:00 William Hill Acca Club / British EBF Novice Stakes at Goodwood; the last was the 8:43 Racing Again 28th May Handicap at Catterick.