What horse racing was on 5 May 2023?

59 races across 8 meetings were run on 5 May 2023: Cheltenham (7 races), Cork (7 races), Downpatrick (7 races), Goodwood (7 races), Musselburgh (7 races), Newcastle (AW) (7 races), Newmarket (8 races) and Saint-Cloud (FR) (9 races). That is Cheltenham, Goodwood, Musselburgh, Newcastle (AW) and Newmarket in Great Britain; Cork and Downpatrick in Ireland; Saint-Cloud (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 5 May 2023?

Cheltenham: Good (Turf); Cork: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Downpatrick: Yielding (Turf); Goodwood: Good To Soft (Turf); Musselburgh: Good To Soft (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Newmarket: Good (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 5 May 2023?

Outright favourites won 16 of 53 on 5 May 2023 (30.2%); joint favourites won 3 of 12. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £53.00 and returned £41.38 — a loss of £11.62. 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 Miss Seagreen (GB) at 33/1 in the 7:10 Barrie Wells Trust Box4Kids Mares' Open Hunters' Chase at Cheltenham (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 5 May 2023?

The feature race was the 1:50 bet365 Mile (Group 2) (Group 2) at Newmarket, won by Mutasaabeq (GB) (4/1).

What time was the first race on 5 May 2023?

The first race was the 12:40 Prix de Thoiry at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 9:00 Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap at Newcastle (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 5 May 2023

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59 races were run across 8 meetings on 5 May 2023: Cheltenham, Cork, Downpatrick, Goodwood, Musselburgh, Newcastle (AW), Newmarket and Saint-Cloud (FR).

Cheltenham Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

4:50 John Wyke Aka Mr Guinness Memorial Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 62y · 10 ran
1. 16. Fier Jaguen (FR)5/6 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Mr Bradley Gibbs · T: Bradley Gibbs
2. 22. Caryto Des Brosses (FR)16/5
3. 31. Envious Editor (IRE)5/1
5:25 Lycetts Insurance Brokers Intermediate Point-To-Point Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 13 ran
1. 17. Quintin's Man (GB)18/1Won by 17 lengths · J: Mr Darren Andrews · T: J Heard
2. 28. Slievegar (GB)20/1
3. 36. Pyleigh Court (GB)11/1
4. PU11. Theshoddytradesman (GB) · pulled up2/1 fav
6:00 KTDA Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 56y · 7 ran
1. 13. Fairly Famous (IRE)11/4Won by 15 lengths · J: Miss Gina Andrews · T: T Ellis
2. 26. Marcle Ridge (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 37. Moratorium (IRE)9/1
6:35 INEOS Grenadier Mixed Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f 70y · 7 ran
1. 14. Premier Magic (IRE)8/11 favWon by 17 lengths · J: Mr Bradley Gibbs · T: Bradley Gibbs
2. 26. Rebel Dawn Rising (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Myth Buster (IRE)16/1
7:10 Barrie Wells Trust Box4Kids Mares' Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 56y · 5 ran
1. 15. Miss Seagreen (GB)33/1Won by half a length · J: Mr Tom Broughton · T: Mrs Lucy Smith
2. 21. Sine Nomine (GB)9/4
3. 32. Singapore Saga (GB)4/1
4. 53. Highway Jewel (IRE)6/5 fav
7:45 Remembering Gabe Mahon Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 4m 97y · 12 ran
1. 14. Law Of Gold (IRE)11/8 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Mr Dale Peters · T: David Kemp
2. 22. Shantou Flyer (IRE)7/4
3. 33. Cheltenam De Vaige (FR)12/1
8:17 Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f 127y · 12 ran
1. 111. Paloma Blue (IRE)9/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr Joshua Newman · T: J Newman
2. 21. Fix At All (FR)5/1
3. 33. Solomon Grey (FR)11/2
4. 45. Magic Saint (FR)11/8 fav

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

Cork Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

4:40 Cork Maiden Flat · 6f · 15 ran
1. 112. Two Stars (IRE)9/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mark Enright · T: J A Stack
2. 216. Roaming Star (IRE)9/2
3. 39. First Gentleman (IRE)9/4 jt-fav
5:15 Goffs Irish EBF Polonia Stakes (Fillies' Listed) Flat · 5f 110y · 9 ran
1. 18. Fix You (GB)10/3Won by 1½ lengths · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: Alice Haynes
2. 211. Mauiewowie (GB)5/2 fav
3. 32. Treasure Trove (IRE)3/1
5:50 Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden Flat · 5f · 13 ran
1. 112. Bated Moon (IRE)11/2Won by half a length · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 23. Launch (USA)16/1
3. 35. Bruce Lightning (IRE)40/1
4. 74. Zona Verde (IRE)6/5 fav
6:25 Mallow Handicap (Premier Handicap) Flat · 7f · 19 ran
1. 117. Earls (IRE)28/1Won by half a length · J: Dylan Browne McMonagle · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 212. All Lies Ahead (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 310. Blairmayne (IRE)16/1
7:00 Follow Us On Instagram Handicap (47-65) Flat · 7f · 11 ran
1. 114. Purring Along (IRE)33/1Won by half a length · J: Nathan Crosse · T: S M Duffy
2. 212. Designer Cailin (IRE)5/1
3. 34. The Cola Brasil (GB)3/1
4. 45. Barnhill Rose (GB)11/4 fav
7:35 Racing Again Tomorrow Apprentice Handicap Flat · 1m · 11 ran
1. 118. Persian Queen (IRE)5/4 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Conor Stone-Walsh · T: Ms Joanna Morgan
2. 212. Starting Monday (IRE)8/1
3. 314. Mere Accountant (IRE)9/2
8:10 Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden Flat · 1m 2f 40y · 14 ran
1. 116. Young Ireland (IRE)5/2Won by half a length · J: Luke McAteer · T: J S Bolger
2. 27. Farnborough (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 35. Canute (USA)10/3

Cork racecourse statistics →

Downpatrick Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

5:05 Rory's Miles2Mayo Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f 180y · 12 ran
1. 111. Ottizzini (IRE)2/1 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: J J Slevin · T: S R B Crawford
2. 29. The Ballyline Man (IRE)7/1
3. 33. Bob Cigar (IRE)4/1
5:40 Randox Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m 5f 180y · 12 ran
1. 110. Kelly's Birr (IRE)13/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Corey McGivern · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 21. Mighty Jeremy (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 311. Sheephaven Flyer (IRE)11/1
6:15 Quinn Estate Agents Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f 165y · 13 ran
1. 18. Ossifer Hops (IRE)9/2Won by a nose · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 213. Ring O Roses (GB)6/5 fav
3. 35. Artiste D'ainay (FR)5/2
6:50 Randox Mares Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f 100y · 12 ran
1. 11. Return To Base (IRE)6/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Danny Gilligan · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 27. Theonewedreamof (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 34. Will You Win (IRE)9/2
7:25 Cosy Roof Handicap Chase (0-95) Chase · 2m 3f 55y · 12 ran
1. 13. Full Noise (IRE)4/5 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Keith Donoghue · T: Ronan M P McNally
2. 28. Likable Chancer (IRE)13/2
3. 36. General Ryan (IRE)25/1
8:00 Horatio Group Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 2m 7f 110y · 13 ran
1. 110. Ocean Legacy (IRE)8/1Won by 4 lengths · J: J J Slevin · T: Dermot A McLoughlin
2. 24. Walking The Walk (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 31. Earths Furies (IRE)4/1
8:30 Racing TV Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 1f 100y · 7 ran
1. 12. Extrapolation (IRE)3/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Mr E P O'Brien · T: Richard John O'Brien
2. 28. Valsorpresa (GB)2/1
3. 35. Surf Club (IRE)6/5 fav

Downpatrick racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

1:30 Juddmonte EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 13 ran
1. 19. Beenham (IRE)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Rod Millman
2. 24. Ethandun (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 35. Haatem (IRE)11/1
2:05 British EBF 40th Anniversary Daisy Warwick Fillies' Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 3f 218y · 9 ran
1. 14. Luisa Casati (IRE)11/1Won by a length · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Tom Ward
2. 27. Time Lock (GB)6/5 fav
3. 32. Ching Shih (IRE)25/1
2:35 William Hill Pick Your Places Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 16. Dream Composer (FR)5/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: James Evans
2. 27. Angle Land (GB)12/1
3. 31. Prop Forward (GB)10/3
3:10 William Hill Bet Boost Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 12. Spanish Star (IRE)3/1 favWon by half a length · J: David Probert · T: Patrick Chamings
2. 27. Coup De Force (GB)12/1
3. 36. Shobiz (GB)15/2
3:45 British EBF 40th Anniversary Conditions Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 13. Cicero's Gift (GB)7/4Won by 5½ lengths · J: Kieran Shoemark · T: Charles Hills
2. 24. True Genius (GB)11/8 fav
3. 35. One Night Thunder (GB)18/1
4:20 Amy Mahon Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 13. Skysail (GB)12/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: Marcus Tregoning
2. 24. Man Of Eden (GB)11/2
3. 39. Island Star (IRE)3/1 fav
4:55 William Hill Racing Radio Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f · 11 ran
1. 15. Crescent Lake (GB)4/1 jt-favWon by half a length · J: David Egan · T: Gary Moore
2. 28. Havaila (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
3. 36. Motazzen (IRE)12/1

Goodwood racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 8/1

1:40 Bet At racingtv.com Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 1y · 7 ran
1. 16. Whisky Mcgonagall (IRE)8/1Won by half a length · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 24. Daley T (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 35. Rooska (GER)10/3
2:15 3r Solutions Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 33y · 7 ran
1. 14. Gunnerside (IRE)4/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Oliver Stammers · T: Grant Tuer
2. 21. Code Purple (GB)Evens fav
3. 35. Giselles Izzy (IRE)8/1
2:45 Weatherbys Global Stallions App Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 7f 217y · 5 ran
1. 11. Thermoscope (IRE)8/11 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Billy Garritty · T: Keith Dalgleish
2. 24. Idilico (FR)12/1
3. 35. Kiss My Face (GB)5/1
3:20 weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 1y · 5 ran
1. 11. Havagomecca (GB)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Connor Beasley · T: Michael Dods
2. 26. Primo's Comet (GB)5/2 jt-fav
3. 33. Riversway (GB)7/2
3:50 Central Taxis Race Day Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 104y · 9 ran
1. 16. Simple Star (IRE)15/2Won by a length · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Dianne Sayer
2. 21. Belle Of Annandale (IRE)11/2
3. 38. Smart Lass (IRE)9/2
4. 74. Carlos Felix (IRE)11/4 fav
4:25 Wedding Day Classic, Racing To Forever Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 33y · 6 ran
1. 14. Purple Martini (GB)11/8 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Graham Lee · T: Ben Haslam
2. 26. B Associates (IRE)5/2
3. 31. Gone (IRE)9/2
5:00 Racecourse Live Streams On Racing Tv Extra Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2y · 9 ran
1. 19. How Bizarre (GB)11/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: David Allan · T: Liam Bailey
2. 28. Banner Road (IRE)33/1
3. 32. Fanzone (IRE)4/1

Musselburgh racecourse statistics →

Newcastle (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

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

5:35 Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 42y · 9 ran
1. 110. Iron Sheriff (IRE)10/3Won by 5½ lengths · J: Jonny Peate · T: Roger Fell
2. 24. Marcello Si (GB)18/1
3. 35. Caracristi (GB)13/2
4. 72. Fire Eyes (FR)3/1 fav
6:10 Watch Chester On Sky Sports Racing Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 42y · 6 ran
1. 12. Moogie (GB)11/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Rowan Scott · T: James Fanshawe
2. 23. Ajyad (IRE)18/1
3. 35. Flying Circus (GB)11/10 fav
6:45 Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 98y · 8 ran
1. 18. Hedonista (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: Saffie Osborne · T: Ed Walker
2. 23. Page Three (USA)6/4
3. 37. Rampant (GB)28/1
4. 46. Captain Potter (GB)6/5 fav
7:20 At The Races App Form Study Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 14y · 12 ran
1. 11. Master Richard (GB)10/1Won by half a length · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Ann Duffield
2. 22. All The King's Men (FR)11/10 fav
3. 37. Streak Lightning (IRE)13/2
7:55 Follow AtTheRaces On Twitter Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 14. Northern Spirit (GB)7/1Won by a neck · J: Ben Robinson · T: Brian Ellison
2. 22. Razzam (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 35. Another Baar (GB)10/3
8:25 At The Races App Market Movers Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 114. Beast Of Burden (GB)12/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ray Dawson · T: Ronald Thompson
2. 23. Macho Pride (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Sam's Call (GB)9/1
4. 76. Dreamcasing (GB)10/3 fav
9:00 Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 14. Another Angel (IRE)6/4 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Jason Hart · T: Antony Brittain
2. 25. Tantastic (GB)5/1
3. 31. High Security (GB)8/1

Newcastle (AW) racecourse statistics →

Newmarket Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 7/1

1:15 Newmarket Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 11. Castle Way (GB)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 22. Circle of Fire (GB)13/2
3. 37. Victory Dance (IRE)7/2 fav
1:50 bet365 Mile (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 5 ran
1. 11. Mutasaabeq (GB)4/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Charles Hills
2. 25. Native Trail (GB)8/11 fav
3. 34. Light Infantry Man (FR)5/1
2:25 King Charles II Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 15. Shouldvebeenaring (GB)3/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Sean Levey · T: Richard Hannon
2. 23. Benacre (IRE)11/2
3. 32. Arabian Storm (GB)4/1
4. 44. Majestic Pride (GB)5/2 fav
3:00 Nyetimber Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 14. The Gatekeeper (IRE)10/3 jt-favWon by a length · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Charlie Johnston
2. 23. Star Of Orion (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Persuasion (IRE)15/2
3:35 Jockey Club Stakes (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f · 5 ran
1. 12. Hurricane Lane (IRE)2/1Won by 6 lengths · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 21. Global Storm (IRE)9/2
3. 34. West Wind Blows (IRE)Evens fav
4:10 British Ebf Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 19. Soprano (IRE)6/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: William Buick · T: George Boughey
2. 24. Midnight Affair (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Indispensable (GB)7/1
4:45 Nyetimber Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 11. Infinite Cosmos (IRE)8/11 favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 27. Strong Impact (IRE)13/2
3. 38. Therapist (GB)9/2
5:20 Race Horse Lotto Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 12. Outbreak (GB)9/2 jt-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Andrea Atzeni · T: Charlie Johnston
2. 21. Azano (GB)14/1
3. 310. Cabinet Of Clowns (IRE)11/1

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

Saint-Cloud (FR) Soft · Turf · 9 races · France

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 203/10

12:40 Prix de Thoiry (Claimer) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 5 ran
1. 16. Black Paws (IRE)17/10Won by a head · J: Maxime Guyon · T: M Delcher Sanchez
2. 21. Rising Up (FR)7/5 fav
3. 35. Bo Lywood (FR)13/1
1:15 Prix Alec Carter (Claimer) (3yo) (Apprentice & Young Jockeys) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 18. Dream Wukair (FR)7/5 favWon by a neck · J: Dorian Provost · T: Y Barberot
2. 21. Lewis Chop (FR)11/1
3. 33. Lidisbarn (FR)53/10
1:50 Prix Nasrullah (Conditions) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 12. Ifach (IRE)61/10Won by a neck · J: Cristian Demuro · T: J-C Rouget
2. 21. Cawdor (GB)8/5 fav
3. 36. Kievsky (FR)16/1
2:25 Prix du Vesinet (Claimer) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 14. Huntba (FR)17/5Won by a head · J: Maxime Guyon · T: H-A Pantall
2. 26. North Hunter (IRE)73/10
3. 32. Havoc (FR)27/10 jt-fav
3:00 Prix Noir et Or (Maiden) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 8 ran
1. 16. Le Freinay (IRE)203/10Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Rosario Mangione · T: Gianluca Bietolini
2. 27. Kizmambo (IRE)Evens fav
3. 35. Alijan Moon (GB)36/5
3:35 Prix Luth Enchantee (Maiden) (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 14 ran
1. 16. Behati (FR)29/10 favWon by a head · J: Malone Favriaux · T: A Fabre
2. 28. Percussion (FR)19/5
3. 313. Pierrefitte (FR)16/1
4:10 Prix de Villiers Saint-Frederic (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 7½f · 17 ran
1. 17. Dance Colony (GB)181/10Won by a neck · J: Maxime Guyon · T: S Labate
2. 25. Baylagan (FR)9/1
3. 313. Angel Dust (FR)7/1
4. 1310. Blood Chope (FR)58/10 fav
4:45 Prix de Saint-Germain-de-la-Grange (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 7½f · 17 ran
1. 114. King Hartwood (FR)19/5Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: Mme V Dissaux
2. 25. Viou (FR)10/1
3. 36. Power Papers (FR)31/10 fav
5:20 Prix de l'Armorique (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 13 ran
1. 16. Cold Play (FR)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mme Coralie Pacaut · T: H Fortineau
2. 28. Asturias Road (FR)22/5
3. 35. Blue Dream (FR)29/1
4. 94. Achki (FR)19/10 fav

Saint-Cloud 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 favourites16 of 53 won30.2% · 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 £11.62Staked £53.00, returned £41.38 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMiss Seagreen (GB) 33/1The 7:10 Barrie Wells Trust Box4Kids Mares' Open Hunters' Chase at Cheltenham · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites3 of 12 won25.0% · 6 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Cheltenham	3	7	7	—
Cork	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Downpatrick	2	7	7	—
Goodwood	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Musselburgh	3	6	7	0 of 2 won
Newcastle (AW)	1	7	7	—
Newmarket	2	6	8	2 of 4 won
Saint-Cloud (FR)	2	8	9	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 5 May 2023?: 59 races across 8 meetings were run on 5 May 2023: Cheltenham (7 races), Cork (7 races), Downpatrick (7 races), Goodwood (7 races), Musselburgh (7 races), Newcastle (AW) (7 races), Newmarket (8 races) and Saint-Cloud (FR) (9 races). That is Cheltenham, Goodwood, Musselburgh, Newcastle (AW) and Newmarket in Great Britain; Cork and Downpatrick in Ireland; Saint-Cloud (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 5 May 2023?: Cheltenham: Good (Turf); Cork: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Downpatrick: Yielding (Turf); Goodwood: Good To Soft (Turf); Musselburgh: Good To Soft (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Newmarket: Good (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 5 May 2023?: Outright favourites won 16 of 53 on 5 May 2023 (30.2%); joint favourites won 3 of 12. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £53.00 and returned £41.38 — a loss of £11.62. 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 Miss Seagreen (GB) at 33/1 in the 7:10 Barrie Wells Trust Box4Kids Mares' Open Hunters' Chase at Cheltenham (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 5 May 2023?: The feature race was the 1:50 bet365 Mile (Group 2) (Group 2) at Newmarket, won by Mutasaabeq (GB) (4/1).
What time was the first race on 5 May 2023?: The first race was the 12:40 Prix de Thoiry at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 9:00 Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap at Newcastle (AW).