What horse racing was on 26 May 2023?

50 races across 8 meetings were run on 26 May 2023: Bath (8 races), Compiegne (FR) (1 race), Curragh (8 races), Goodwood (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Limerick (7 races), Pontefract (6 races) and Worcester (6 races). That is Bath, Goodwood, Haydock, Pontefract and Worcester in Great Britain; Compiegne (FR) in France; Curragh and Limerick 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 26 May 2023?

Bath: Firm (Turf); Compiegne (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Curragh: Good (Turf); Goodwood: Good (Turf); Haydock: Good To Firm (Turf); Limerick: Good To Yielding (Turf); Pontefract: Good To Firm (Turf); Worcester: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 26 May 2023?

Outright favourites won 15 of 49 on 26 May 2023 (30.6%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £49.00 and returned £32.56 — a loss of £16.44. 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 Ostraka (IRE) at 50/1 in the 5:25 Extra Place Races At Novibet Irish European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden at Curragh.

What was the feature race on 26 May 2023?

The feature race was the 3:00 William Hill Height Of Fashion Stakes (Fillies' Listed) (Listed) at Goodwood, won by Araminta (IRE) (15/2).

What time was the first race on 26 May 2023?

The first race was the 1:15 Prix des Tambouraines at Compiegne (FR); the last was the 8:55 Kim Wilde Performing Live After Racing Handicap at Pontefract.

Racing Results

Friday 26 May 2023

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50 races were run across 8 meetings on 26 May 2023: Bath, Compiegne (FR), Curragh, Goodwood, Haydock, Limerick, Pontefract and Worcester.

Bath Firm · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 8 · Biggest winner 22/1

1:40 RUHX Official Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 5 ran
1. 13. Ajyad (IRE)15/8Won by a neck · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: Alice Haynes
2. 24. Miss Dolly Rocker (GB)7/4 fav
3. 31. Ala Kaifi (GB)6/1
2:15 M J Church Contracting Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 17. Jimmy Mark (IRE)11/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Kieran O'Neill · T: Stuart Kittow
2. 23. Pink Lily (GB)2/1 fav
3. 34. Star Sprite (IRE)5/2
2:50 Prompt Transport Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 16. Mayo Neighs (IRE)11/1Won by a neck · J: Rob Hornby · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 25. Mashadi (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 311. Toca Madera (IRE)6/1
3:25 F G Bond Of Marshfield Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 19. Redredrobin (GB)11/2Won by a neck · J: Josephine Gordon · T: Malcolm Saunders
2. 23. Granary Queen (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Coup De Force (GB)7/2
4. 55. Four Adaay (GB)10/3 fav
4:00 Bath Demolition Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 11. My Delilah (IRE)10/3Won by 3½ lengths · J: Billy Loughnane · T: Adrian Wintle
2. 23. Desert Illusion (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Flying Barty (IRE)3/1 fav
4:30 M J Church Waste Solutions Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 18. Savalas (IRE)9/2Won by half a length · J: Finley Marsh · T: Adrian Wintle
2. 25. Jacquelina (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Thank The Lord (GB)18/1
4. 57. The Cola Kid (GB)2/1 fav
5:05 M J Church Waste Solutions Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 18. We're Reunited (IRE)6/1Dead heat with Reckon I'm Hot (GB) · J: Kevin Stott · T: Michael Blake
2. 19. Reckon I'm Hot (GB)22/1
3. 27. Fact Or Fable (IRE)11/1
4. 310. Tilsworth Ony Ta (GB)20/1
5. 74. Port Noir (GB)10/3 fav
5:35 Octagon Consultancy Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 19. My Ambition (IRE)14/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Rob Hornby · T: Denis Coakley
2. 23. Mabre (IRE)10/3
3. 36. Havana Goldrush (GB)10/3
4. 57. Eye Of The Water (IRE)3/1 fav

Bath racecourse statistics →

Compiegne (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 0 of 1 · Biggest winner 36/5

1:15 Prix des Tambouraines (Maiden) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 1m 1f · 9 ran
1. 16. Cameron (FR)36/5Won by a head · J: Rosario Mangione · T: M Munch
2. 21. Beshtani (FR)6/4 fav
3. 37. Gallant Deed (FR)49/10

Compiegne racecourse statistics →

Curragh Good · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 50/1

4:50 Irish European Breeders Fund Auction Series Maiden Flat · 6f · 17 ran
1. 115. Nemonte (IRE)20/1Won by a neck · J: Mikey Sheehy · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 213. Gaenari (IRE)18/1
3. 314. Loterie (IRE)28/1
4. 45. King Cuan (GB)6/4 fav
5:25 Extra Place Races At Novibet Irish European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden Flat · 6f · 13 ran
1. 112. Ostraka (IRE)50/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Ronan Whelan · T: M Halford & T Collins
2. 213. Roaming Star (IRE)4/1
3. 315. Sibyl Charm (IRE)8/1
4. 514. Saturn Seven (IRE)5/2 fav
6:00 DNG Spring Fillies Handicap (Premier Handicap) Flat · 1m · 10 ran
1. 16. Bellaphina (IRE)13/2Won by a head · J: Conor Maxwell · T: John Andrew Kinsella
2. 22. Clounmacon (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 35. Snowcapped (IRE)3/1
6:30 Live Music At McDonnells Bar Newbridge Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden Flat · 7f · 8 ran
1. 16. Subzero (IRE)8/11 favWon by a neck · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 25. Space Age (IRE)10/1
3. 38. Hotaugustnight (IRE)33/1
7:00 Spar Shop At The Curragh Handicap Flat · 7f · 17 ran
1. 17. Verhoyen (GB)11/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: W J Lee · T: M C Grassick
2. 24. Ice Cold In Alex (IRE)25/1
3. 315. Midnight Fire (IRE)10/1
4. 812. Touching Clouds (USA)4/1 fav
7:30 Novibet Emerald Mile Handicap (Premier Handicap) Flat · 1m · 20 ran
1. 113. Rahmi (IRE)18/1Won by a short head · J: Danny Sheehy · T: J P Murtagh
2. 26. Dunum (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 315. Adelaise (IRE)25/1
8:00 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 'Habitat' Handicap (Premier Handicap) Flat · 6f · 15 ran
1. 18. Tawaazon (IRE)20/1Won by a head · J: Jamie Powell · T: James McAuley
2. 25. Laugh A Minute (GB)16/1
3. 32. Hurricane Ivor (IRE)12/1
4. 127. Dandyville (IRE)9/2 fav
8:30 Novibet Blog Handicap (50-80) Flat · 1m · 20 ran
1. 114. Sirjack Thomas (IRE)16/1Won by half a length · J: Adam Caffrey · T: Adrian McGuinness
2. 22. Coeur d'Or (IRE)10/1
3. 313. Jaafel (IRE)12/1
4. 73. Facethepuckout (IRE)3/1 fav

Curragh racecourse statistics →

Goodwood Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 15/2

1:50 William Hill / British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 12. Barnwell Boy (GB)5/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Charlie Johnston
2. 27. Packard (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 36. Moyet (IRE)10/1
2:25 Hanover Communications Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 16. Sudden Ambush (GB)15/2Won by a nose · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Andrew Balding
2. 23. Choisya (GB)14/1
3. 37. Seductive Power (IRE)12/1
4. 45. Man Of Eden (GB)5/2 fav
3:00 William Hill Height Of Fashion Stakes (Fillies' Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 1f 197y · 11 ran
1. 12. Araminta (IRE)15/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Trevor Whelan · T: Henry Candy
2. 210. Understated (GB)15/2
3. 37. Secret Solace (GB)8/1
4. 1111. Veil Of Shadows (GB)4/1 fav
3:35 William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 14. Ropey Guest (GB)4/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Tom Queally · T: George Margarson
2. 22. Nizaaka (FR)3/1 fav
3. 36. Ernie's Valentine (GB)12/1
4:10 British EBF 40th Anniversary Cocked Hat Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 3f 44y · 6 ran
1. 14. Gregory (GB)4/7 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Robert Havlin · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 26. Klondike (GB)11/2
3. 35. Hadrianus (IRE)11/2
4:45 William Hill Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 15. Angle Land (GB)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Hayley Turner · T: Robert Cowell
2. 24. Lihou (GB)5/1
3. 31. Dream Composer (FR)5/4 fav
5:20 Goodwood Racehorse Owners Group Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 15. First Emperor (GB)6/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Robert Havlin · T: John Ryan
2. 26. Hydroplane (IRE)17/2
3. 32. Diamond Bay (GB)12/1
4. 511. Yorksea (IRE)15/8 fav

Goodwood racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 40/1

2:05 Tyldeseley Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 42y · 7 ran
1. 15. Spirit Of The Bay (IRE)17/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Clive Cox
2. 23. Maghlaak (GB)11/10 fav
3. 37. Thunder Max (GB)15/2
2:40 Juddmonte EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 19. Sarakana (IRE)40/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Callum Shepherd · T: Ed de Giles
2. 25. Crooked Crown (GB)22/1
3. 33. Chic Colombine (FR)6/4 fav
3:15 EBF British Stallion Studs Cecil Frail (Fillies' And Mares' Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 13. Get Ahead (GB)7/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Clive Cox
2. 24. Kape Moss (GB)8/1
3. 32. Aramis Grey (IRE)10/1
3:50 Oakmere Homes Supporting Macmillan Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f 212y · 7 ran
1. 13. Fallen Angel (GB)9/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Clifford Lee · T: K R Burke
2. 24. Lady Of Leisure (GB)9/2
3. 36. Queen's Reign (GB)7/2
4:25 Holdcroft Motor Group Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 212y · 14 ran
1. 19. Zouzanna (GB)10/11 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Harry & Roger Charlton
2. 213. Prisha (GB)28/1
3. 36. Loddon (GB)16/1
5:00 Boodles Supports Macmillan Raceday Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 212y · 9 ran
1. 14. Pearl Eye (GB)9/2Won by half a length · J: David Egan · T: Darryll Holland
2. 21. Aurora Dawn (IRE)8/15 fav
3. 33. Vegas Jack (GB)14/1
5:30 Join Racing TV Now Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 42y · 9 ran
1. 17. Dog Fox (GB)7/4 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 23. Tremendous Times (GB)11/2
3. 34. Burglar's Dream (IRE)14/1

Haydock racecourse statistics →

Limerick Good To Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 6 of 7 · Biggest winner 13/2

5:10 Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 100y · 18 ran
1. 110. My Gaffer (IRE)8/11 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Liam Quinlan · T: John Patrick Ryan
2. 28. Littlefoot (IRE)4/1
3. 315. Angelsworknovrtime (IRE)33/1
5:45 Regeneron 'Day At The Races' Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 18 ran
1. 113. Space Tourist (IRE)4/6 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Cash The Cheque (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Cullagh Pride (IRE)80/1
6:15 Regeneron Ireland Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 16 ran
1. 12. Reflectionist (FR)11/10 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Sean Flanagan · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 21. Dragon's Pass (IRE)6/1
3. 37. Huit Reflets (FR)12/1
6:45 Regeneron Ireland Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 17 ran
1. 113. Bal Kauto (FR)7/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Shane Fitzgerald · T: Declan Queally
2. 210. Macs Lady (IRE)66/1
3. 32. Susie Miller (IRE)14/1
7:15 Regeneron 'Science To Medicine' Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 17 ran
1. 14. I Don't Get It (IRE)13/2Won by 3¾ lengths · J: James O'Sullivan · T: Neill McCluskey
2. 28. Atimetodream (IRE)6/1
3. 39. Rathnaleen Kal (IRE)9/4 fav
7:45 FEXCO Asset Finance Handicap Hurdle (80-102) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 18 ran
1. 119. Arctic Ambition (IRE)5/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Danny Gilligan · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 24. Tilloughna (IRE)12/1
3. 39. Dylan Lombardy (IRE)11/1
8:15 Regeneron Irish EBF Mares Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 100y · 18 ran
1. 15. Ivana (FR)11/10 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Mr P W Mullins · T: W P Mullins
2. 29. Ma Bess (IRE)9/1
3. 36. Jekiki (IRE)10/1

Limerick racecourse statistics →

Pontefract Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 25/1

6:25 Amazing Ivy - Over 100 Years Of Memories Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6y · 11 ran
1. 12. Westernesse (IRE)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jason Watson · T: David O'Meara
2. 25. Garden Oasis (GB)20/1
3. 38. Shimmering Sands (GB)18/1
4. 51. Cliffs Of Capri (GB)7/2 fav
6:55 Ken And Hazel Sutton 55th Wedding Anniversary Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 3y · 9 ran
1. 16. Quandary (GB)9/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Callum Rodriguez · T: Edward Bethell
2. 23. Caesars Pearl (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Oneforsue (GB)3/1 fav
7:25 EBF NorthernCommercials, CommercialVehicles From CommercialPeople Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 13. Muqtahem (IRE)3/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: P J McDonald · T: George Boughey
2. 25. Expert Choice (GB)8/1
3. 34. There's No Limit (IRE)13/2
4. 51. Nellie Leylax (IRE)7/5 fav
7:55 Constant Security Serving Yorkshire Racecourses Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 5y · 8 ran
1. 17. Carrigillihy (GB)3/1 jt-favWon by a nose · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 28. Unplugged (IRE)9/2
3. 35. Wagga Wagga (IRE)9/2
8:25 Dreams Of Fleetwood Mac 21st July Maiden Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 5y · 11 ran
1. 11. A Shining Moon (IRE)25/1Won by a length · J: Graham Lee · T: Paul Midgley
2. 25. Ragosina (GB)13/2
3. 32. Dancing Gypsy (GB)9/4 fav
8:55 Kim Wilde Performing Live After Racing Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 3y · 6 ran
1. 11. Ventura Express (GB)7/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: David Nolan · T: Paul Midgley
2. 23. Some Nightmare (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Vince Lombardi (GB)Evens fav

Pontefract racecourse statistics →

Worcester Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

5:40 Download Fitzdares For Free Race Streaming Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 7 ran
1. 11. Opening Bid (GB)6/4 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Bryan Carver · T: Chris Down
2. 25. Rocambolas (FR)11/2
3. 38. Etincelle Artiste (FR)22/1
6:10 Dora Larner 92nd Birthday Celebration Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 5 ran
1. 16. Courtland (IRE)5/4 favWon by 7½ lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Peter Bowen
2. 22. Balko Saint (FR)3/1
3. 33. Umndeni (FR)6/1
6:40 Every Horse Turned Out Daily richardnewlandracing.com Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 4 ran
1. 15. Jefe Triunfo (FR)7/4Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Chris Gordon
2. 24. Footloose Man (GB)4/1
3. 32. Jitterbug Geordie (GB)11/10 fav
7:10 Universal Banners Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f · 5 ran
1. 11. Ajp Kingdom (IRE)1/4 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Connor Brace · T: Fergal O'Brien
2. 23. Court Master (IRE)10/3
3. 32. Barbarian (GB)25/1
8:10 FBC Manby Bowdler Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 15. Faerie Cutlass (GB)16/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: David Bass · T: Kim Bailey
2. 26. Mrs Kinsella (IRE)6/1
3. 37. Whenthepennydrops (GB)4/1
4. 41. Blue Sans (IRE)2/1 fav
8:40 Play With The Finest Bookmaker - Fitzdares Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 19. Bluebella (GB)5/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Finn Lambert · T: Tom Lacey
2. 23. Boundsy Boy (GB)3/1 fav
3. 32. Royal Max (FR)4/1

Worcester racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 50 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 49 won30.6% · 49 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 £16.44Staked £49.00, returned £32.56 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerOstraka (IRE) 50/1The 5:25 Extra Place Races At Novibet Irish European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden at Curragh
Joint favourites1 of 2 won50.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Bath	0	8	8	—
Compiegne (FR)	0	1	1	—
Curragh	1	8	8	—
Goodwood	1	7	7	—
Haydock	4	7	7	—
Limerick	6	7	7	—
Pontefract	0	5	6	1 of 2 won
Worcester	3	6	6	—

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 26 May 2023?: 50 races across 8 meetings were run on 26 May 2023: Bath (8 races), Compiegne (FR) (1 race), Curragh (8 races), Goodwood (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Limerick (7 races), Pontefract (6 races) and Worcester (6 races). That is Bath, Goodwood, Haydock, Pontefract and Worcester in Great Britain; Compiegne (FR) in France; Curragh and Limerick 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 26 May 2023?: Bath: Firm (Turf); Compiegne (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Curragh: Good (Turf); Goodwood: Good (Turf); Haydock: Good To Firm (Turf); Limerick: Good To Yielding (Turf); Pontefract: Good To Firm (Turf); Worcester: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 26 May 2023?: Outright favourites won 15 of 49 on 26 May 2023 (30.6%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £49.00 and returned £32.56 — a loss of £16.44. 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 Ostraka (IRE) at 50/1 in the 5:25 Extra Place Races At Novibet Irish European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden at Curragh.
What was the feature race on 26 May 2023?: The feature race was the 3:00 William Hill Height Of Fashion Stakes (Fillies' Listed) (Listed) at Goodwood, won by Araminta (IRE) (15/2).
What time was the first race on 26 May 2023?: The first race was the 1:15 Prix des Tambouraines at Compiegne (FR); the last was the 8:55 Kim Wilde Performing Live After Racing Handicap at Pontefract.