What horse racing was on 24 May 2024?

49 races across 7 meetings were run on 24 May 2024: Bath (8 races), Curragh (8 races), Downpatrick (7 races), Goodwood (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Hereford (6 races) and Pontefract (6 races). That is Bath, Goodwood, Haydock, Hereford and Pontefract in Great Britain; Curragh and Downpatrick 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 24 May 2024?

Bath: Good (Turf); Curragh: Good (Turf); Downpatrick: Good (Turf); Goodwood: Good (Turf); Haydock: Soft (Turf); Hereford: Good (Turf); Pontefract: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 24 May 2024?

Outright favourites won 13 of 47 on 24 May 2024 (27.7%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £47.00 and returned £36.94 — a loss of £10.06. 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 Red Letter Bray (IRE) at 100/1 in the 7:50 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Habitat Handicap at Curragh (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 24 May 2024?

The feature race was the 3:35 William Hill Festival Stakes (Listed) (Listed) at Goodwood, won by Isle Of Jura (GB) (6/1).

What time was the first race on 24 May 2024?

The first race was the 1:50 British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes at Goodwood; the last was the 8:45 Fbs Chartered Accountants Handicap at Pontefract.

Racing Results

Friday 24 May 2024

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49 races were run across 7 meetings on 24 May 2024: Bath, Curragh, Downpatrick, Goodwood, Haydock, Hereford and Pontefract.

Bath Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 11/2

2:15 RUHX Extraordinary Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 160y · 8 ran
1. 18. Revenue (IRE)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Georgia Dobie · T: Eve Johnson Houghton
2. 23. Call Time (IRE)11/1
3. 31. Gogo Yubari (GB)9/2
4. 87. Hearitfortheboys (IRE)3/1 fav
2:50 M J Church Contracting Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 10y · 8 ran
1. 12. Aesterius (IRE)10/11 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: James Doyle · T: Archie Watson
2. 24. Bolo Neighs (IRE)7/2
3. 310. Emporess (IRE)10/1
3:25 Octagon Consultancy Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 5f 160y · 11 ran
1. 11. Symbol of Hope (GB)10/3Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ethan Jones · T: John & Rhys Flint
2. 23. Media Guest (FR)4/1
3. 38. We're Reunited (IRE)16/1
4. 76. Midnight Flame (IRE)3/1 fav
4:00 Octagon Consultancy Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 5f 160y · 10 ran
1. 18. Malham Tarn Cove (GB)13/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: Steph Hollinshead
2. 22. Diamond Cottage (GB)14/1
3. 35. Bama Lama (GB)11/1
4:30 Alide Hire Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 160y · 10 ran
1. 18. Sarah's Verse (GB)11/4 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Marco Ghiani · T: Ronald Harris
2. 25. Connie's Rose (GB)17/2
3. 36. Jax Edge (GB)17/2
5:00 FG Bond Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 37y · 7 ran
1. 16. Love You Darling (GB)11/2Won by a head · J: Alistair Rawlinson · T: B F Brookhouse
2. 25. Divine Presence (IRE)9/4
3. 34. Catch The Light (GB)5/1
4. 53. Bittalemon (GB)2/1 fav
5:30 How Much Tax Is At Stake Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 37y · 13 ran
1. 12. Pink Lily (GB)5/1Won by a neck · J: Alec Voikhansky · T: Richard Hannon
2. 29. Sisterandbrother (GB)9/1
3. 313. Jimmy Mark (IRE)8/1
4. 93. Enzos Angel (GB)7/2 fav
6:10 M J Church Waste Management Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 16. Racing Demon (GB)4/1Won by a nose · J: George Rooke · T: Ed de Giles
2. 21. Lunario (IRE)4/1
3. 313. Ower Starlight (GB)25/1
4. 128. Havana Goldrush (GB)9/4 fav

Bath racecourse statistics →

Curragh Good · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 100/1

4:45 Irish European Breeders Fund Auction Series Maiden Flat · 6f · 21 ran
1. 122. Orchidaceae (IRE)50/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Andrew Slattery · T: A Oliver
2. 21. No Such Thing (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Iowntheball (GB)18/1
4. 611. New Theory (IRE)7/2 fav
5:15 James Nolan's Bar Kildare Irish European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden Flat · 6f · 13 ran
1. 11. Apricot Ice (IRE)5/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Colin Keane · T: G M Lyons
2. 210. Ojw Legacy (IRE)11/2
3. 311. Over The Blues (IRE)18/1
4. 64. Ebanza (IRE)9/4 fav
5:50 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Fillies Handicap Flat · 6f · 9 ran
1. 11. Dance Night Andday (IRE)10/3Won by a nose · J: Colin Keane · T: Ross O'Sullivan
2. 25. Charlisse (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Transcendental (FR)9/4 fav
6:20 Cavalor Equine Nutrition Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden Flat · 7f · 10 ran
1. 110. Super Sox (GB)85/40Won by 2 lengths · J: W J Lee · T: P Twomey
2. 23. Galen (GB)5/4 fav
3. 34. Kortez Bay (IRE)7/2
6:50 Mongey Communications Handicap Flat · 7f · 14 ran
1. 12. Hurricane Ivor (IRE)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Shane Foley · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 29. Pinar Del Rio (GB)9/2 jt-fav
3. 36. Tough Talk (IRE)6/1
7:20 QuinnBet Emerald Mile Handicap (Premier Handicap) Flat · 1m · 14 ran
1. 113. State Actor (IRE)11/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Danny Sheehy · T: W T Farrell
2. 212. Kayhana (IRE)9/1
3. 39. Cheers Again (GB)6/1
7:50 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Habitat Handicap (Premier Handicap) Flat · 6f · 17 ran
1. 113. Red Letter Bray (IRE)100/1Won by a neck · J: Leigh Roche · T: Liam P Cusack
2. 214. Little Queenie (IRE)11/1
3. 35. Torivega (IRE)25/1
4. 158. Lady Tilbury (GB)11/2 fav
8:20 Ryans Cleaning Handicap (50-80) Flat · 1m · 19 ran
1. 12. Global Energy (GB)15/2Won by half a length · J: Robbie Colgan · T: Ms Sheila Lavery
2. 217. Everylittlestep (IRE)17/2
3. 33. Shigar (IRE)16/1
4. 149. Ferrybank (GB)6/1 fav

Curragh racecourse statistics →

Downpatrick Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 100/1

5:05 Download The New Tote App Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f 185y · 15 ran
1. 15. Big Stage (IRE)10/11 favWon by 6½ lengths · J: Sam Ewing · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 28. Step Out (IRE)2/1
3. 33. Point Gellibrand (IRE)15/2
5:35 Frank And Brian Fitzsimons Memorial Handicap Hurdle (80-109) Hurdle · 2m 2f 185y · 15 ran
1. 19. Golden Temple (IRE)18/1Won by 16 lengths · J: Sam Ewing · T: Noel Meade
2. 22. Winding River (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Hidden Land (USA)6/1
4. 68. Jinxs Link (IRE)9/2 fav
6:05 Down Royal Corporation Of Horse Breeders Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95) Hurdle · 2m 5f 180y · 7 ran
1. 12. That's About Right (IRE)9/2Won by half a length · J: Conor Owens · T: P J Rothwell
2. 23. Paddy Elvis (IRE)10/3
3. 35. Aliunde (IRE)13/2
4. 44. Roman Parish (IRE)5/2 fav
6:35 DennPart Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 3f 100y · 11 ran
1. 13. Dgalwaygallivantor (IRE)11/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Keith Donoghue · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 22. Ceanndana (IRE)9/1
3. 38. Warm In Gorey (IRE)10/3 fav
7:05 Dennison JCB Maiden Hunters Chase Chase · 2m 7f 150y · 9 ran
1. 18. Big Girl Betty (IRE)10/3Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Mr J C Barry · T: Mark Michael McNiff
2. 23. Grageen (IRE)11/1
3. 37. Wine An Dine (GB)7/1
4. UR6. Sheephaven Flyer (IRE) · unseated rider5/4 fav
7:35 Dennison Commercials Hunters Chase Chase · 3m 4f 165y · 9 ran
1. 16. Private Ryan (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Mr J L Scallan · T: Sean Thomas Doyle
2. 24. Gorthill (FR)11/1
3. 32. Battleoverdoyen (IRE)10/1
4. PU3. Billaway (IRE) · pulled up15/8 fav
8:05 Dennison Rentals Point-To-Point Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 1f 165y · 11 ran
1. 111. Pepperpots (IRE)100/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Mr B J Walsh · T: Barry John Walsh
2. 210. Mrs Mc Go (IRE)25/1
3. 35. Chef's Kiss (IRE)9/1
4. 81. Bigcitylights (GB)6/4 fav

Downpatrick racecourse statistics →

Goodwood Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

1:50 British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 18. Red Sand (IRE)7/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Saffie Osborne · T: Ed Walker
2. 21. Arabian Sun (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Berkshire Kameo (GB)4/1
4. 610. The Flying Seagull (IRE)3/1 fav
2:25 William Hill Extra Place Races Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 13. Pledgeofallegiance (IRE)11/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Luke Morris · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 21. Temporize (GB)12/1
3. 37. Manxman (IRE)9/2
4. 710. Havaila (IRE)5/2 fav
3:00 British Stallion Studs Ebf Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 3f 218y · 11 ran
1. 13. Ayyab (GB)9/1Won by a nose · J: Robert Havlin · T: S Woods
2. 26. Entrancement (FR)10/1
3. 31. Divina Grace (IRE)16/1
4. 79. True Wisdom (IRE)7/2 fav
3:35 William Hill Festival Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 1f 197y · 6 ran
1. 11. Isle Of Jura (GB)6/1Won by half a length · J: Callum Shepherd · T: George Scott
2. 24. Mujtaba (GB)5/2
3. 35. Passion And Glory (IRE)6/1
4. 58. Sea Of Roses (GB)85/40 fav
4:10 William Hill Epic Boost Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 11. Wild Tiger (GB)7/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 23. Toimy Son (FR)14/1
3. 38. Be Frank (GB)4/1
4:40 Racehorse Shares From 45 At Racingclub.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 12. Queen's Reign (GB)17/2Won by a neck · J: Saffie Osborne · T: Ed Walker
2. 21. Aragon Castle (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 34. Boyfriend (GB)18/1
5:10 Goodwood Health Retreats Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 14. Fair Wind (GB)13/2Won by a neck · J: Pat Dobbs · T: Owen Burrows
2. 21. Dream Composer (FR)11/2
3. 39. Angle Land (GB)16/1
4. 52. Bishop's Crown (GB)7/2 fav

Goodwood racecourse statistics →

Haydock Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

2:05 Betfred Supporting Macmillan Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 212y · 10 ran
1. 15. Miaswell (IRE)25/1Won by a short head · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: David O'Meara
2. 27. Questionable (GB)12/1
3. 31. Mysteryofthesands (GB)10/3
4. 410. Hello Cotai (IRE)3/1 fav
2:40 Oakmere Homes Supporting Macmillan Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 7f 212y · 4 ran
1. 17. Thewind Cries Mary (IRE)6/5 favWon by a neck · J: Callum Rodriguez · T: Edward Bethell
2. 21. Shemozzle (IRE)13/8
3. 36. Song Of Appin (GB)14/1
3:15 Betfred Supporting Macmillan Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 3 · 6f 212y · 6 ran
1. 16. Yaroogh (IRE)11/8 favWon by a length · J: Tom Marquand · T: William Haggas
2. 25. Seagulls Eleven (IRE)16/5
3. 33. Green Storm (IRE)8/1
3:50 A&B Engineering Mechanical And Electrical Services EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 18. Stage Effect (GB)10/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Tom Marquand · T: Ed Walker
2. 23. Enigmatic Princess (IRE)9/1
3. 310. Far Above Mary (IRE)17/2
4. 79. Toomuchforme (GB)5/2 fav
4:20 EBF British Stallion Studs Cecil Frail (Fillies' And Mares' Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 12. Electric Storm (IRE)9/4Won by a length · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: James Tate
2. 25. Sophia's Starlight (FR)5/1
3. 33. Midream (IRE)7/1
4. 51. Azure Blue (IRE)13/8 fav
4:55 Betfred Macmillan Race Day Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 42y · 5 ran
1. 12. Never Ending (IRE)9/1Won by a neck · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: David O'Meara
2. 24. Doha (GB)8/13 fav
3. 39. Golspie (IRE)40/1
5:25 Betfred Nifty 50 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 42y · 5 ran
1. 13. Extra Beat (IRE)3/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: James Horton
2. 24. Amancio (GB)11/10 fav
3. 35. Takes Time (GB)15/2

Haydock racecourse statistics →

Hereford Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 15/2

5:20 Daily Racing Specials At PlanetSportBet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 53y · 14 ran
1. 14. Time Interval (GB)15/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tom Bellamy · T: David Dennis
2. 22. Global Esteem (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 39. Kentucky Bluegrass (GB)25/1
5:55 Best Odds Guaranteed At Planetsportbet Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 1f 119y · 6 ran
1. 14. Behind The Curtain (IRE)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jack Tudor · T: David Pipe
2. 23. Charles St (GB)10/1
3. 31. Halifax (FR)3/1
4. 46. Mactavish (GB)6/4 fav
6:30 Horseracing On Another Planet Podcast Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 8y · 9 ran
1. 15. Tonto Foley (IRE)9/2Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Jack Tudor · T: Christian Williams
2. 22. Famoso (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 31. Ben Buie (IRE)20/1
7:00 Download The Planetsportbet App Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f 147y · 6 ran
1. 16. Al Sayah (GB)6/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Bryan Carver · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 27. Triple Nickle (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Only Fools (IRE)9/2
7:30 Get Free Bets At Planetsportbet Rewards Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 194y · 4 ran
1. 13. Riskintheground (IRE)Evens favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 25. Kauto The King (FR)12/1
3. 34. Hardy Boy (FR)6/4
8:00 Boost Your Football Acca At Planetsportbet Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 53y · 10 ran
1. 16. Symbolic Spirit (FR)9/2Won by a head · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 22. Captain Attridge (IRE)11/4 jt-fav
3. 311. Colonel Lesley (IRE)11/4 jt-fav

Hereford racecourse statistics →

Pontefract Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 13/2

6:15 Mr Leigh Sutton Nifty 50th Birthday Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6y · 11 ran
1. 14. Million Thanks (IRE)13/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Oisin Orr · T: Rebecca Menzies
2. 25. Hostelry (GB)6/1
3. 32. Running Star (GB)9/4 fav
6:45 Northern Commercials, Commercial Vehicles From Commercial People Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 3y · 6 ran
1. 12. Enchanted Life (IRE)4/6 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 25. Esprit Queen (GB)9/2
3. 34. Bare Elegance (GB)33/1
7:15 Martin Perrins Memorial - Part 2 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 5y · 9 ran
1. 15. Gordon Grey (IRE)9/4 favWon by half a length · J: Jack Gilligan · T: B F Brookhouse
2. 26. Swinging London (IRE)9/2
3. 34. My Harrison George (IRE)5/1
7:45 British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 16 ran
1. 19. Regal Gem (GB)11/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: David Nolan · T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood
2. 215. Expensive Rose (IRE)5/1
3. 37. Praetorian (IRE)10/3 fav
8:15 Napoleons Casino Bradford Maiden Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 5y · 10 ran
1. 110. Yippee (GB)11/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Franny Norton · T: Charlie Johnston
2. 27. Minstrel Knight (GB)4/1
3. 311. Glistening Nights (FR)10/1
4. 48. Spanish Vega (IRE)3/1 fav
8:45 Fbs Chartered Accountants Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 3y · 6 ran
1. 13. Ventura Express (GB)5/2 favWon by a head · J: David Nolan · T: Paul Midgley
2. 24. Zarzyni (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Princess Karine (GB)7/2

Pontefract racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 49 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 47 won27.7% · 47 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 £10.06Staked £47.00, returned £36.94 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerRed Letter Bray (IRE) 100/1The 7:50 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Habitat Handicap at Curragh · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites0 of 4 won0.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Bath	3	8	8	—
Curragh	1	7	8	0 of 2 won
Downpatrick	1	7	7	—
Goodwood	1	7	7	—
Haydock	2	7	7	—
Hereford	2	5	6	0 of 2 won
Pontefract	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 24 May 2024?: 49 races across 7 meetings were run on 24 May 2024: Bath (8 races), Curragh (8 races), Downpatrick (7 races), Goodwood (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Hereford (6 races) and Pontefract (6 races). That is Bath, Goodwood, Haydock, Hereford and Pontefract in Great Britain; Curragh and Downpatrick 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 24 May 2024?: Bath: Good (Turf); Curragh: Good (Turf); Downpatrick: Good (Turf); Goodwood: Good (Turf); Haydock: Soft (Turf); Hereford: Good (Turf); Pontefract: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 24 May 2024?: Outright favourites won 13 of 47 on 24 May 2024 (27.7%); joint favourites won 0 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £47.00 and returned £36.94 — a loss of £10.06. 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 Red Letter Bray (IRE) at 100/1 in the 7:50 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Habitat Handicap at Curragh (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 24 May 2024?: The feature race was the 3:35 William Hill Festival Stakes (Listed) (Listed) at Goodwood, won by Isle Of Jura (GB) (6/1).
What time was the first race on 24 May 2024?: The first race was the 1:50 British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes at Goodwood; the last was the 8:45 Fbs Chartered Accountants Handicap at Pontefract.