What horse racing was on 17 May 2024?

59 races across 8 meetings were run on 17 May 2024: Aintree (6 races), Chantilly (FR) (9 races), Hamilton (7 races), Kilbeggan (8 races), Leopardstown (8 races), Newbury (8 races), Newmarket (6 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 2024?

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

How did the favourites do on 17 May 2024?

Outright favourites won 13 of 52 on 17 May 2024 (25.0%); joint favourites won 3 of 14. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £52.00 and returned £40.73 — a loss of £11.27. 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 Monkey Island (GB) at 80/1 in the 3:30 Starlight Express Novice Stakes at Newbury.

What was the feature race on 17 May 2024?

The feature race was the 3:45 Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes (Group 2) (British Champions Series) (Group 2) at York, won by Giavellotto (IRE) (7/2).

What time was the first race on 17 May 2024?

The first race was the 12:05 Prix de la Route des Postes at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 9:00 Patersons Of Greenoakhill Handicap at Hamilton.

Racing Results

Friday 17 May 2024

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59 races were run across 8 meetings on 17 May 2024: Aintree, Chantilly (FR), Hamilton, Kilbeggan, Leopardstown, Newbury, Newmarket and York.

Aintree Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 66/1

5:45 Inkerman London Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 209y · 4 ran
1. 15. Not Now Nathaniel (GB)16/5Won by 19 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Donald McCain
2. 24. The Eventmaster (IRE)16/1
3. 31. Roaring Legend (FR)4/11 fav
6:20 Bella Diosa Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 200y · 8 ran
1. 12. Raffle Ticket (GB)11/2Won by a length · J: Harry Cobden · T: Mel Rowley
2. 23. Soul Icon (GB)13/8 fav
3. 38. Northern Bound (IRE)9/2
6:55 Positive Futures Liverpool Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 19. Pyramid Place (IRE)66/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Bradley Harris · T: Harriet Dickin
2. 27. Masaccio (IRE)15/2
3. 311. Wonderwall (IRE)25/1
4. 76. Petit Tonnerre (FR)3/1 fav
7:30 Huyton Asphalt Franny Blennerhassett Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 3m 210y · 8 ran
1. 16. Captain Morgs (IRE)11/1Won by 6 lengths · J: James Bowen · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 28. Young Buster (IRE)6/1
3. 39. Broken Quest (IRE)25/1
4. PU3. Kinondo Kwetu (GB) · pulled up15/8 fav
8:05 HA Civils Franny Blennerhassett Memorial Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 110. Masked Dance (FR)15/2Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Charlie Deutsch · T: Mel Rowley
2. 23. My Chiquita (GB)5/1 fav
3. 311. Majestic Jameela (GB)11/2
8:40 Pendle Capital 'Point-To-Point' Bumper Standard NH Flat Race (Amateur Jockeys' Race) (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 3 · 2m 209y · 10 ran
1. 13. Bear Market (IRE)10/3 jt-favWon by a head · J: Mr Darren Andrews · T: Philip Rowley
2. 24. Miami Magic (IRE)4/1
3. 310. Wake Up Hadley (IRE)12/1

Aintree racecourse statistics →

Chantilly (FR) Standard · AW · 9 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 9 · Biggest winner 227/10

12:05 Prix de la Route des Postes (Handicap) (3yo) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 7f · 7 ran
1. 12. Ferrari Fever (FR)61/10Won by a neck · J: Thomas Trullier · T: Julien Phelippon
2. 25. Dari River (FR)78/10
3. 34. Dream Whisper (IRE)37/10
4. 73. Zvalikova (FR)23/10 fav
12:40 Prix du Plessis-Pommeraye (Maiden) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 8 ran
1. 12. Saidi El Fal (FR)11/5Won by 5 lengths · J: Alexis Pouchin · T: Mario Baratti
2. 23. Lanzelot Gold (FR)25/1
3. 31. Agualeto (FR)7/5 fav
1:15 Prix Texanita (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 8 ran
1. 15. Monteille (GB)227/10Won by half a length · J: Alexis Pouchin · T: P Bary
2. 26. Classic Flower (GB)Evens fav
3. 37. Miaharris (GB)19/5
1:50 Prix Henri Samani (Conditions) (4yo+) (Apprentice & Young Jockeys) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 11 ran
1. 110. Fearless Cheetah (FR)174/10Won by a neck · J: Mathieu Calbrix · T: F Bresson
2. 21. Inattendu (FR)58/10
3. 38. Radetsky Marsch (FR)53/10
4. 103. Polminhac (FR)47/10 fav
2:25 Prix de la Route Royale (Maiden) (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 13 ran
1. 15. Felicia (FR)54/10Won by 2½ lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: C & Y Lerner
2. 26. Baltic Empress (IRE)69/10
3. 38. Avenue Montaigne (FR)21/10 fav
3:00 Prix de l'Etang Neuf (Handicap) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m · 17 ran
1. 17. Rubis Gold (FR)31/10Won by half a length · J: Cristian Demuro · T: J Leroy
2. 217. Empiric (GB)10/1
3. 34. Polivate (FR)3/1 fav
3:35 Prix de la Theve (Conditions) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m 1f · 13 ran
1. 17. Andromede (FR)7/5 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: F-H Graffard
2. 26. Harper (GB)66/10
3. 38. Aigle Vaillant (FR)46/1
4:10 Prix des Soixante Arpents (Handicap) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 16 ran
1. 12. Tahini (FR)93/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Alexis Pouchin · T: C & Y Lerner
2. 21. Queen Singer (FR)10/1
3. 36. Fatu Hiva (FR)59/10
4. 164. Casares (FR)11/5 fav
4:45 Prix de l'Etang de la Loge (Handicap) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m · 16 ran
1. 16. Oissel (FR)214/10Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Theo Bachelot · T: Stefan Richter
2. 28. Samagace Du Vivien (FR)59/10
3. 316. Elauneil (IRE)25/1
4. 417. Andino (FR)26/5 fav

Chantilly racecourse statistics →

Hamilton Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 18/1

5:30 Pdm Buildbase Scotland Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 7y · 8 ran
1. 11. Astapor (GB)13/2Won by a neck · J: Rhys Elliott · T: John David Riches
2. 25. Doon The Glen (GB)7/2
3. 32. Sixcor (GB)10/3 fav
6:05 British EBF Supporting Racing Welfare MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 5f 7y · 5 ran
1. 12. Up The Clarets (IRE)9/4 jt-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Oisin Orr · T: Richard Fahey
2. 24. Kiss Me My Love (IRE)10/3
3. 31. Gobsmacked (GB)9/4 jt-fav
6:40 Precon William Wallace Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 6y · 5 ran
1. 17. Iris Dancer (GB)7/2Won by a short head · J: Andrew Mullen · T: Tristan Davidson
2. 26. Sacred Falls (IRE)11/4
3. 32. Quintus Arrius (IRE)5/2 fav
7:15 Precon Braveheart Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f 15y · 6 ran
1. 15. Geremia (IRE)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Andrew Mullen · T: Iain Jardine
2. 22. Capital Theory (GB)6/4 fav
3. 31. Get Shirty (IRE)4/1
7:50 Hampton By Hilton Hamilton Park Hotel Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 68y · 10 ran
1. 18. Ledger (IRE)14/1Won by a length · J: Oisin Orr · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 26. We Still Believe (IRE)10/3 jt-fav
3. 31. Kristal Klear (IRE)10/3 jt-fav
8:25 Molton Brown At Hamilton Park Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 35y · 8 ran
1. 15. Redondo (GB)5/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Andrew Mullen · T: Daragh Bourke
2. 21. Persian Phoenix (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 34. Mon Etoile (GB)13/2
9:00 Patersons Of Greenoakhill Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 6y · 11 ran
1. 110. Monsieur Patat (GB)18/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Cam Hardie · T: Adrian Wintle
2. 28. Mr Trevor (IRE)9/1
3. 33. Bernie The Bear (IRE)15/2
4. 82. Ski Angel (GB)5/2 fav

Hamilton racecourse statistics →

Kilbeggan Good To Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

4:25 William Hill Play Responsibly Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 15. If You Let Me (GB)7/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Keith Donoghue · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 26. Lynchy Boy (IRE)16/1
3. 34. Glendine Billy (IRE)16/5 fav
5:00 William Hill Epic Boost Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 16. Run For Harry (IRE)3/1 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Keith Donoghue · T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan
2. 29. Flidais (IRE)8/1
3. 317. Bigira (FR)6/1
5:35 William Hill Epic Value Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 12 ran
1. 14. Win Some Lose Some (IRE)3/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: Padraig Roche
2. 210. Two Become One (IRE)8/1
3. 33. Silent Dawn (IRE)80/1
4. 42. Depalma (IRE)9/4 fav
6:10 William Hill Epic Value Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m 3f · 11 ran
1. 14. Haveigotnewsforyou (IRE)14/1Won by a neck · J: Mark Walsh · T: C A Murphy
2. 21. Gaucher (GB)5/2
3. 310. Heroes Rise (IRE)28/1
4. 62. Brave Fortune (IRE)4/5 fav
6:45 Kilbeggan Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 3m 50y · 11 ran
1. 13. Bardenstown Lad (GB)25/1Won by half a length · J: Keith Donoghue · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 24. Lisnamult Lad (IRE)7/1
3. 38. Donkey Years (IRE)13/2
4. 76. Ottizzini (IRE)11/4 fav
7:20 Cooke's Bar And Restaurant Caragh Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 4f 90y · 14 ran
1. 16. Jasmin De Cotte (FR)2/1 favWon by half a length · J: Sean O'Keeffe · T: Paul Nolan
2. 23. Hunting Brook (IRE)8/1
3. 314. Theonewedreamof (IRE)11/2
7:55 William Hill Extra Places Daily Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 4f 90y · 12 ran
1. 17. The Dasher Conway (IRE)12/1Won by a head · J: Donagh Meyler · T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan
2. 213. Sargent Lightfoot (IRE)12/1
3. 310. El Champo (IRE)16/1
8:30 Racing Again June 2nd (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 3f · 13 ran
1. 11. Custom Taylor (IRE)Evens favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: Mr D L Queally · T: Declan Queally
2. 210. Rocco Boyo (IRE)9/2
3. 311. Rubies Or Gold (IRE)18/1

Kilbeggan racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Good · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 11/1

4:15 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Flat · 7f 52y · 10 ran
1. 16. Scorthy Champ (IRE)7/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Dylan Browne McMonagle · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 210. Dahlia Noir (IRE)5/1
3. 38. Yamal (IRE)4/1
4. 43. Hotazhell (GB)5/2 fav
4:50 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden Flat · 1m · 13 ran
1. 18. Ridhaz (IRE)13/2Won by a length · J: Ronan Whelan · T: M Halford & T Collins
2. 213. Rehearsal (IRE)7/1
3. 39. Solomon Coop (IRE)9/1
4. 63. Cardinal Zin (IRE)2/1 fav
5:25 GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap (50-70) (Div 1) Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 112. Feature This (IRE)15/2Won by a neck · J: Dylan Browne McMonagle · T: Paul W Flynn
2. 23. Ferrybank (GB)13/2 fav
3. 35. Giuseppe Cassioli (GB)7/1
5:55 GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap (50-70) (Div 2) Flat · 1m · 16 ran
1. 16. Toriangel (IRE)7/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Siobhan Rutledge · T: Ms Sheila Lavery
2. 22. Rampage (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Alessia Fernanda (IRE)9/2
6:30 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap Flat · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 18. Encosta (IRE)6/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Colin Keane · T: Noel Meade
2. 212. Cleopatra's Needle (IRE)10/1
3. 34. You Owe Me Money (IRE)5/1
4. 59. Enthralling (IRE)2/1 fav
7:05 Saval Beg Levmoss Stakes (Group 3) Flat · 1m 6f · 6 ran
1. 12. Kyprios (IRE)1/12 favWon by a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 23. Queenstown (IRE)20/1
3. 36. Yashin (IRE)14/1
7:40 BoyleSports Daily Money Back Meetings Apprentice Handicap (47-65) Flat · 1m 4f · 21 ran
1. 19. Tudor Manor (IRE)11/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy · T: Patrick J Flynn
2. 214. Enquire Within (IRE)12/1
3. 317. Big Challenge (IRE)18/1
4. 114. Rotolo (IRE)9/2 fav
8:15 Women's Irish Network For Racing Lady Riders Handicap Flat · 1m 4f · 11 ran
1. 12. A Piece Of Heaven (FR)7/2Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Miss A B O'Connor · T: Barry J Fitzgerald
2. 211. Whimsy (GB)11/2
3. 312. Bold Approach (IRE)8/1
4. 104. Anotherway (FR)5/2 fav

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Newbury Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 80/1

2:00 Ultimate Travel Company Apprentice Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 15. Grey Fox (IRE)10/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Owen Lewis · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 211. Johnjay (GB)11/8 fav
3. 36. Darvel (IRE)5/1
2:30 Unibet Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 14 ran
1. 112. Hosanna Power (IRE)7/1Won by a neck · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 28. Cracksking (GB)9/2
3. 310. Winter Reprise (FR)50/1
4. 69. Gallant Lion (GB)7/2 fav
3:00 ARC & Sky Sports Racing Support Starlight Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 20 ran
1. 113. Mr Chaplin (GB)11/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 23. Defence Missile (IRE)9/1
3. 320. Mapledurham (IRE)100/1
4. 79. King Of Bears (IRE)7/2 fav
3:30 Starlight Express Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 19 ran
1. 18. Monkey Island (GB)80/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Harry Davies · T: Brian Meehan
2. 29. Panacea (IRE)9/4 jt-fav
3. 31. Jarraaf (GB)9/4 jt-fav
4:00 Coolmore Stud St Mark's Basilica EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 16. Hosaamm (GB)5/4 favWon by a short head · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Owen Burrows
2. 25. French Duke (IRE)11/2
3. 311. Games People Play (IRE)8/1
4:35 Coolmore Stud St Mark's Basilica EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 18. Rhetorical (GB)10/3Won by 1½ lengths · J: Tom Marquand · T: William Haggas
2. 29. Trouville (IRE)13/2
3. 33. Gulf Legend (FR)7/2
4. 54. Houstonn (GB)11/4 fav
5:10 Greenshields JCB Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 13. Laura Bay (IRE)8/1Won by a short head · J: Rossa Ryan · T: David Menuisier
2. 29. Myna (IRE)10/1
3. 310. Forest Hills (IRE)14/1
4. 52. Monsieur Melee (GB)16/5 fav
5:40 Power Of Play Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 13. Waxing Gibbous (GB)2/1 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Harry Davies · T: David Menuisier
2. 26. Naasma (IRE)10/1
3. 31. Western Stars (FR)7/1

Newbury racecourse statistics →

Newmarket Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:23 TrustATrader Apply Today 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 19. Powdering (IRE)5/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Mr Oliver Timms · T: Michael Herrington
2. 24. Embarked (IRE)16/1
3. 310. Harry The Haggler (IRE)12/1
2:53 TrustATrader Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 15 ran
1. 15. Kilt (IRE)11/1Won by a neck · J: Cieren Fallon · T: William Haggas
2. 212. Usuario Amigo (GB)4/1
3. 32. Creative Story (GB)Evens fav
3:23 TrustATrader Fully Vetted Tradespeople Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 13. Skukuza (GB)11/4 jt-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Callum Shepherd · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 22. Fast Speed (GB)11/2
3. 34. Arisaig (GB)11/4 jt-fav
3:53 Juddmonte EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 13. Camera Shy (IRE)14/1Won by a head · J: Kevin Stott · T: Michael Bell
2. 22. Calyxoh (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Dukes Of Haather (GB)16/1
4. 910. Gold Medallist (IRE)15/8 fav
4:25 TrustATrader Approved And Reviewed Trades People Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 11. Fox Journey (GB)2/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Rhys Clutterbuck · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 26. Moktasaab (GB)14/1
3. 34. Vaynor (IRE)10/1
4. 62. Iron Lion (GB)7/4 fav
4:55 TrustATrader You Can Trust Our Traders Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 13. Mart (GB)6/1Won by a length · J: Rhys Clutterbuck · T: Dylan Cunha
2. 21. Giorgio M (IRE)10/3
3. 313. Berry Clever (GB)10/1
4. 64. Divine Breath (GB)2/1 fav

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

York Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:15 Clipper EBF Marygate Fillies' Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 5f · 15 ran
1. 13. Betty Clover (GB)12/1Won by half a length · J: Georgia Dobie · T: Eve Johnson Houghton
2. 212. Miss Lamai (IRE)9/2
3. 314. Running Queen (GB)13/2
4. 87. It Ain't Two (GB)10/3 fav
2:45 Knights Solicitors Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f 56y · 16 ran
1. 12. Botanical (IRE)5/2 favWon by 3 lengths · J: James Doyle · T: Roger Varian
2. 25. King's Code (GB)14/1
3. 39. Reach (IRE)17/2
3:15 Sky Bet Fillies' Stakes (Listed) (Registered As The Michael Seely Memorial Fillies' Stakes) Flat · Class 1 · 7f 192y · 9 ran
1. 15. Devoted Queen (GB)3/1 favWon by 2 lengths · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 27. Spiritual (IRE)15/2
3. 32. Bolsena (IRE)6/1
3:45 Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes (Group 2) (British Champions Series) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 5f 188y · 6 ran
1. 13. Giavellotto (IRE)7/2Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Marco Botti
2. 27. Vauban (FR)7/2
3. 34. Gregory (GB)5/1
4. 51. Tower Of London (IRE)7/4 fav
4:15 Darley EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 7f 192y · 6 ran
1. 13. Lead Artist (GB)6/4 favWon by 4¾ lengths · J: Kieran Shoemark · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 25. Under Siege (IRE)7/4
3. 32. Dark Tornado (IRE)10/1
4:45 Yorkshire Equine Practice Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 20 ran
1. 115. Riot (IRE)16/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: David O'Meara
2. 28. Gincident (IRE)33/1
3. 320. Craven (GB)50/1
5:20 Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 17 ran
1. 12. Jubilee Walk (GB)4/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: James Ferguson
2. 29. Vantheman (IRE)9/1
3. 312. Pilgrim (GB)5/1

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 £11.27Staked £52.00, returned £40.73 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMonkey Island (GB) 80/1The 3:30 Starlight Express Novice Stakes at Newbury
Joint favourites3 of 14 won21.4% · 7 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	0	5	6	1 of 2 won
Chantilly (FR)	1	9	9	—
Hamilton	0	5	7	1 of 4 won
Kilbeggan	3	7	8	0 of 2 won
Leopardstown	2	8	8	—
Newbury	2	7	8	0 of 2 won
Newmarket	1	5	6	1 of 2 won
York	4	6	7	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 17 May 2024?: 59 races across 8 meetings were run on 17 May 2024: Aintree (6 races), Chantilly (FR) (9 races), Hamilton (7 races), Kilbeggan (8 races), Leopardstown (8 races), Newbury (8 races), Newmarket (6 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 2024?: Aintree: Good (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Standard (AW); Hamilton: Good (Turf); Kilbeggan: Good To Yielding (Turf); Leopardstown: Good (Turf); Newbury: Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good (Turf); York: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 17 May 2024?: Outright favourites won 13 of 52 on 17 May 2024 (25.0%); joint favourites won 3 of 14. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £52.00 and returned £40.73 — a loss of £11.27. 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 Monkey Island (GB) at 80/1 in the 3:30 Starlight Express Novice Stakes at Newbury.
What was the feature race on 17 May 2024?: The feature race was the 3:45 Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes (Group 2) (British Champions Series) (Group 2) at York, won by Giavellotto (IRE) (7/2).
What time was the first race on 17 May 2024?: The first race was the 12:05 Prix de la Route des Postes at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 9:00 Patersons Of Greenoakhill Handicap at Hamilton.