What horse racing was on 21 May 2023?

32 races across 4 meetings were run on 21 May 2023: Auteuil (FR) (10 races), Naas (8 races), Ripon (7 races) and Stratford (7 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Naas in Ireland; Ripon and Stratford in Great Britain. 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 21 May 2023?

Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Naas: Good (Turf); Ripon: Good (Turf); Stratford: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 21 May 2023?

Outright favourites won 12 of 31 on 21 May 2023 (38.7%); joint favourites won 1 of 3. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £29.89 — a loss of £1.11. 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 Admiral's Sunset (GB) at 25/1 in the 2:35 William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Mares' Handicap Chase at Stratford.

What was the feature race on 21 May 2023?

The feature race was the 3:05 Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris (Chase) (5yo+) (Turf) (Grade 1) at Auteuil (FR), won by Rosario Baron (FR) (83/10).

What time was the first race on 21 May 2023?

The first race was the 1:00 Prix Marechal Foch - The Gentlemen's League Fegentri Amateur World Championship at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 6:30 Prix Misti at Auteuil (FR).

Racing Results

Sunday 21 May 2023

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32 races were run across 4 meetings on 21 May 2023: Auteuil (FR), Naas, Ripon and Stratford.

Auteuil (FR) Very Soft · Turf · 10 races · France

Outright favs won 4 of 10 · Biggest winner 109/10

1:00 Prix Marechal Foch - The Gentlemen's League Fegentri Amateur World Championship (Chase) (Conditions) Chase · 2m 6f · 8 ran
1. 17. Miss Montigny (IRE)84/10Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mr Guillaume Viel · T: Francois Nicolle
2. 25. Calotin (FR)11/5 fav
3. 36. Easter Boy (FR)20/1
1:35 Prix Aguado (Hurdle) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m1½f · 7 ran
1. 11. Jigme (IRE)4/5 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Ludovic Philipperon · T: M Rolland
2. 23. Leon Du Berlais (FR)5/2
3. 36. Surinfil (FR)33/1
2:15 Prix le Parisien - Prix Ex Voto (Hurdle) (Conditions) (4yo) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 17 ran
1. 15. Best Years Yet (GB)13/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Gaetan Masure · T: A Chaille-Chaille
2. 23. Jedusor (FR)18/5 fav
3. 317. Flying Colours (FR)42/1
3:05 Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris (Chase) (5yo+) (Turf) Chase · 3m 6f · 18 ran
1. 12. Rosario Baron (FR)83/10Won by a neck · J: Johnny Charron · T: Daniela Mele
2. 210. Gex (FR)9/5 fav
3. 316. Starlet Du Mesnil (FR)18/1
3:45 Prix RMC Decouverte - Prix Wild Risk (Hurdle) (Listed Handicap) (5yo+) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 16 ran
1. 113. Moujik (FR)68/10Won by half a length · J: Charly Prichard · T: Francois Nicolle
2. 211. Dentor Des Obeaux (FR)13/1
3. 38. Le Huron (FR)21/1
4. 916. Six One (FR)29/10 fav
4:20 Prix Alain du Breil - Course de Haies de Printemps (Hurdle) (4yo) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 10 ran
1. 19. Gala Marceau (FR)104/10Won by 7 lengths · J: Danny Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 25. Losange Bleu (FR)4/5 fav
3. 36. Zarak The Brave (FR)7/2
4:55 Prix Ferdinand Dufaure (Chase) (4yo) (Turf) Chase · 2m 6f · 11 ran
1. 13. Juntos Ganamos (FR)7/10 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Felix De Giles · T: D Cottin
2. 26. La Marche Bleue (FR)9/1
3. 32. Jazz Manouche (FR)45/1
5:30 Prix RMC - Prix Tanerko (Hurdle) (Handicap) (5yo+) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 16 ran
1. 16. Hyjie (FR)109/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Gabin Meunier · T: Mme I Pacault
2. 211. Huron Wendat (FR)67/10
3. 316. Cookilayone (FR)63/1
4. 61. Loquas (FR)27/10 fav
6:00 Prix Carmont (Hurdle) (Handicap) (5yo+) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 15 ran
1. 17. Messi Blue (FR)2/1 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Bastien Marchand · T: Yannick Fouin
2. 23. Miss Himalaya (FR)13/1
3. 312. Cima Well (FR)15/1
6:30 Prix Misti (Hurdle) (Handicap) (5yo+) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 15 ran
1. 11. Forza (FR)18/5 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Johnny Charron · T: M Seror
2. 29. Saint Mark (FR)9/1
3. 33. Reve De Prince (FR)76/10

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Naas Good · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:45 Coolmore Stud Calyx Race Flat · 5f · 5 ran
1. 12. River Tiber (IRE)2/9 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 26. Tourist (GB)11/2
3. 34. I Am Invictus (IRE)11/1
2:15 Sole Power Sprint Stakes (Listed) Flat · 5f · 10 ran
1. 17. Ladies Church (GB)4/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Ben Coen · T: J P Murtagh
2. 21. Moss Tucker (IRE)3/1
3. 310. Lady Tilbury (GB)28/1
4. 48. Mooneista (IRE)2/1 fav
2:45 Coolmore Stud Irish EBF Fillies Sprint Stakes (Group 3) Flat · 5f 205y · 13 ran
1. 18. Porta Fortuna (IRE)8/1Won by a neck · J: Gavin Ryan · T: Donnacha Aidan O'Brien
2. 26. Navassa Island (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Launch (USA)16/1
4. 49. Ribchestina (IRE)13/8 fav
3:15 Owenstown Stud Stakes (Listed) Flat · 7f · 11 ran
1. 12. Cosmic Vega (IRE)14/1Won by a short head · J: Ronan Whelan · T: M Halford & T Collins
2. 211. Young Champion (IRE)6/1
3. 34. New Energy (IRE)5/2 fav
3:45 Goffs Lacken Stakes (Group 3) Flat · 5f 205y · 15 ran
1. 15. The Antarctic (IRE)13/8 favWon by a head · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 215. Ocean Quest (IRE)5/2
3. 314. Ocean Jewel (IRE)14/1
4:15 Twydil/Clovelly Irish EBF Fillies Maiden Flat · 1m · 16 ran
1. 115. Unless (USA)9/4Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 26. Lan Cinnte (IRE)4/1
3. 314. Sweetest Rose (IRE)5/1
4. 412. Persian Jewel (IRE)2/1 fav
4:45 Royal Ascot Trials At Naas Handicap Flat · 1m · 11 ran
1. 17. Fort Vega (FR)6/1Won by a head · J: Robbie Colgan · T: Ms Sheila Lavery
2. 21. Massive Sovereign (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 35. Betterdaysrcoming (IRE)16/1
5:15 Tote Always SP Or Better Handicap Flat · 1m · 13 ran
1. 11. Blues Emperor (IRE)2/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Ben Coen · T: J P Murtagh
2. 210. Navagio (IRE)14/1
3. 311. Facethepuckout (IRE)13/2
4. 313. Independent Expert (IRE)9/1

Naas racecourse statistics →

Ripon Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:25 Sterne Properties Supporting Yorkshire Wooden Spoon Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 14. Foreseeable Future (FR)85/40 favWon by a nose · J: Benoit De La Sayette · T: Ruth Carr
2. 26. Van Gerwen (GB)12/1
3. 37. Canaria Prince (GB)7/2
2:55 Hammond Associates Celebrates Yorkshire Wooden Spoon Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 11. Asadna (IRE)4/1Won by 12 lengths · J: William Buick · T: George Boughey
2. 22. Fifty Grand Slater (IRE)11/2
3. 33. Jesmond Dawn (IRE)12/1
4. 46. Valadero (IRE)11/10 fav
3:25 On-Course Bookmakers Welcome You To Ripon Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 170y · 9 ran
1. 17. Market Value (IRE)5/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Tom Marquand · T: William Haggas
2. 23. Bosc Girl (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Jo's Rainbow (IRE)9/2
3:55 William Hill Ripon Champion Bonus 2023 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 170y · 7 ran
1. 12. Mr Buster (IRE)10/11 favWon by 7½ lengths · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 23. Roaring Legend (FR)9/2
3. 37. Rievaulx Raver (IRE)22/1
4:25 British Ebf Premier Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 5 ran
1. 14. Pinafore (IRE)4/6 favWon by a length · J: Tom Marquand · T: William Haggas
2. 21. International Girl (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Coco Jamboo (IRE)11/2
4:55 Racing Welfare Mental Health Awareness Week Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 170y · 9 ran
1. 14. Showmedemoney (IRE)11/2Won by a head · J: Jason Hart · T: Iain Jardine
2. 22. Tele Red (GB)7/1
3. 36. Ghost Rider (IRE)8/1
4. 89. Little Ted (GB)10/3 fav
5:25 Graeme Dand theformanalyst Celebration Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 12. Lily In The Jungle (IRE)16/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Billy Garritty · T: Philip Kirby
2. 211. Aurora Glory (IRE)28/1
3. 312. Yorkstone (GB)8/1
4. 106. Hardy Angel (GB)11/4 fav

Ripon racecourse statistics →

Stratford Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

2:05 William Hill Lengthen Your Odds Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 7y · 8 ran
1. 11. Astroman (GB)8/1Won by a neck · J: Nick Scholfield · T: Syd Hosie
2. 23. Shandancer (IRE)6/4
3. 37. Elpologreg (FR)33/1
4. F6. Global Famenglory (IRE) · fellEvens fav
2:35 William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Mares' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 3f 98y · 8 ran
1. 13. Admiral's Sunset (GB)25/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: James Davies · T: David Weston
2. 21. Princess Midnight (GB)17/2
3. 35. Heneryetta Bay (IRE)16/5
4. PU8. Poet's Reflection (IRE) · pulled up3/1 fav
3:05 William Hill In Play Racing Novices' Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 70y · 6 ran
1. 16. Nevendon (GB)9/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Nick Scholfield · T: Alexandra Dunn
2. 21. Book of Secrets (IRE)7/4
3. 32. Call Me Rocky (IRE)5/6 fav
3:35 William Hill Epic Value Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 213y · 9 ran
1. 11. First Angel (FR)4/1 co-favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: Adam Wedge · T: Martin Keighley
2. 22. Copper Fox (GB)4/1 co-fav
3. 35. Henri Le Bon (IRE)4/1 co-fav
4:05 William Hill Pick Your Places Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 2f 83y · 9 ran
1. 17. Maid Of The Night (IRE)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Richard Patrick · T: Henry Daly
2. 21. Nora The Xplorer (GB)11/1
3. 32. Shantou Sunset (GB)9/2
4. 43. Hello Sunshine (FR)13/8 fav
4:35 William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 6f 125y · 6 ran
1. 18. Steel Wave (IRE)11/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Tabitha Worsley · T: Gary Hanmer
2. 23. Herewegohoney (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Joly Maker (IRE)9/2
4. F1. Sheldon (IRE) · fell6/5 fav
5:05 William Hill Presents Up Front Open Maiden NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 70y · 10 ran
1. 13. Parade Away (IRE)2/1 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Bradley Harris · T: Milton Harris
2. 27. King Of Tara (GB)9/2
3. 32. Gregorian Diamond (IRE)5/1

Stratford racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 32 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 favourites12 of 31 won38.7% · 31 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 £1.11Staked £31.00, returned £29.89 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerAdmiral's Sunset (GB) 25/1The 2:35 William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Mares' Handicap Chase at Stratford
Joint favourites1 of 3 won33.3% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Auteuil (FR)	4	10	10	—
Naas	3	8	8	—
Ripon	4	7	7	—
Stratford	1	6	7	1 of 3 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 21 May 2023?: 32 races across 4 meetings were run on 21 May 2023: Auteuil (FR) (10 races), Naas (8 races), Ripon (7 races) and Stratford (7 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Naas in Ireland; Ripon and Stratford in Great Britain. 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 21 May 2023?: Auteuil (FR): Very Soft (Turf); Naas: Good (Turf); Ripon: Good (Turf); Stratford: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 21 May 2023?: Outright favourites won 12 of 31 on 21 May 2023 (38.7%); joint favourites won 1 of 3. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £29.89 — a loss of £1.11. 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 Admiral's Sunset (GB) at 25/1 in the 2:35 William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Mares' Handicap Chase at Stratford.
What was the feature race on 21 May 2023?: The feature race was the 3:05 Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris (Chase) (5yo+) (Turf) (Grade 1) at Auteuil (FR), won by Rosario Baron (FR) (83/10).
What time was the first race on 21 May 2023?: The first race was the 1:00 Prix Marechal Foch - The Gentlemen's League Fegentri Amateur World Championship at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 6:30 Prix Misti at Auteuil (FR).