What horse racing was on 1 May 2025?

50 races across 7 meetings were run on 1 May 2025: Ayr (6 races), Chelmsford City (AW) (7 races), Punchestown (8 races), Redcar (7 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (9 races), Southwell (AW) (6 races) and Yarmouth (7 races). That is Ayr, Chelmsford City (AW), Redcar, Southwell (AW) and Yarmouth in Great Britain; Punchestown 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 1 May 2025?

Ayr: Good To Firm (Turf); Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Punchestown: Yielding (Turf); Redcar: Good To Firm (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Yarmouth: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 1 May 2025?

Outright favourites won 20 of 47 on 1 May 2025 (42.6%); joint favourites won 3 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £47.00 and returned £44.41 — a loss of £2.59. 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 Viva La Skids (FR) at 39/1 in the 2:50 Prix Royal Hampton at Saint-Cloud (FR).

What was the feature race on 1 May 2025?

The feature race was the 5:25 Barberstown Castle Novice Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Majborough (FR) (4/11F).

What time was the first race on 1 May 2025?

The first race was the 12:58 Prix Fourire at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 8:45 Best Odds Guaranteed At bet365 Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 1 May 2025

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50 races were run across 7 meetings on 1 May 2025: Ayr, Chelmsford City (AW), Punchestown, Redcar, Saint-Cloud (FR), Southwell (AW) and Yarmouth.

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 7/1

5:50 Weddings At Western House Hotel Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 13. Dan Tucker (GB)1/3 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Jack Garritty · T: Jedd O'Keeffe
2. 25. Lightning Galaxy (IRE)5/1
3. 36. Mister Invincible (IRE)17/2
6:25 Book Day Dancing At Ayr Racecourse Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 11. Nelson Gay (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Connor Beasley · T: Michael Dods
2. 22. King's Crown (IRE)5/2
3. 33. Back Tomorrow (GB)10/1
4. 66. Ski Angel (GB)2/1 fav
7:00 Sunday Lunch At Western House Hotel Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 50y · 6 ran
1. 13. Inanna (IRE)2/1Won by half a length · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Jim Goldie
2. 26. Kalganov (FR)10/1
3. 31. Trais Fluors (GB)33/1
4. 54. Clasina (GB)15/8 fav
7:30 Luxury Breaks At Western House Hotel Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 11. Glasses Up (USA)13/8 favWon by 2¾ lengths · J: Sean Kirrane · T: R Mike Smith
2. 25. Young Fire (FR)5/1
3. 36. Penelope's Sister (IRE)15/2
8:00 Events At Western House Hotel Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 11. Alfie Boy (GB)13/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Sean Kirrane · T: Tim Easterby
2. 22. Braes Of Doune (GB)2/1
3. 35. Hostelry (GB)10/3
8:30 Book Sounds Of Summer Racenight Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 7f · 4 ran
1. 11. Marbuzet (GB)2/1Won by a head · J: Sean Kirrane · T: Tim Easterby
2. 23. Cascade Hall (IRE)16/5
3. 34. Zephlyn (IRE)15/8 fav

Ayr racecourse statistics →

Chelmsford City (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/2

5:45 bet365 Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 4 ran
1. 12. Beauld As Brass (GB)8/13 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Mr Simon Walker · T: George Baker
2. 26. Life On The Rocks (IRE)3/1
3. 35. Dubai Immo (IRE)16/1
6:15 Racing Value At bet365 Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 17. Kurakka (FR)3/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Alan King
2. 26. Desert Shadow (GB)4/1
3. 33. Altareq (GB)6/4 fav
6:45 Watch Live Racing At bet365 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6f · 6 ran
1. 11. It's Tim (GB)10/11 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Jack Callan · T: George Boughey
2. 23. Drouthy Neebor (GB)2/1
3. 32. Foinix (GB)18/1
7:15 bet365 Chelmer Fillies' Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 15. Lady With The Lamp (IRE)5/1Won by a neck · J: Dylan Browne McMonagle · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 24. Hold A Dream (IRE)14/1
3. 311. Star Of Mehmas (IRE)4/1
4. 51. Arabian Dusk (GB)6/5 fav
7:45 6 Horses Challenge At bet365 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 15. Fiscal Policy (IRE)11/2Won by a neck · J: Lewis Edmunds · T: Ruth Carr
2. 21. Monsieur Beaulieu (GB)85/40 fav
3. 34. Baba Reza (GB)16/5
8:15 Download The bet365 App Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 15. Noble Consort (GB)1/2 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Tom Marquand · T: Julie Camacho
2. 21. Bill Plumb (IRE)11/2
3. 34. Dark Side Prince (GB)8/1
8:45 Best Odds Guaranteed At bet365 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 17. Big Gypsy King (GB)5/2 favWon by 4¾ lengths · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Paul & Oliver Cole
2. 24. Aim For The Bull (IRE)3/1
3. 33. Rock Master (IRE)11/2

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

2:30 Specialist Group Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 94y · 22 ran
1. 14. Putapoundinthejar (IRE)17/2Won by half a length · J: Sean Bowen · T: A J Martin
2. 221. Battle Of Ridgeway (IRE)50/1
3. 316. Raydamann (FR)28/1
4. 121. The Other Mozzie (IRE)4/1 fav
3:05 Frontline Security Handicap Chase (Listed) Chase · 2m 75y · 23 ran
1. 114. Petit Tonnerre (FR)16/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Richie McLernon · T: Jonjo & A J O'Neill
2. 221. Dont Go Yet (IRE)33/1
3. 34. Mirazur West (IRE)3/1 fav
3:40 Mongey Communications La Touche Cup Cross Country Chase Chase · 4m 1f 11y · 12 ran
1. 14. Busselton (FR)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: J J Slevin · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 25. Desertmore House (IRE)9/1
3. 316. Three By Two (IRE)11/1
4. UR2. Vanillier (FR) · unseated rider3/1 fav
4:15 Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · 2m 7f 110y · 23 ran
1. 12. Jeriko Du Reponet (FR)13/2 jt-favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: James Bowen · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 24. Doddiethegreat (IRE)14/1
3. 320. One Big Bang (IRE)11/1
4:50 Close Brothers Irish EBF Mares Novice Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · 2m 94y · 10 ran
1. 11. Cottesloe Sunshine (IRE)33/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: J J Slevin · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 29. Mozzies Sister (IRE)9/1
3. 310. Sixandahalf (IRE)8/13 fav
5:25 Barberstown Castle Novice Chase (Grade 1) Chase · 2m 75y · 6 ran
1. 14. Majborough (FR)4/11 favWon by 14 lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 26. Only By Night (IRE)5/1
3. 33. Jesse Evans (IRE)40/1
6:00 Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m 7f 110y · 11 ran
1. 19. Teahupoo (FR)5/4 favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: Sam Ewing · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 21. Asterion Forlonge (FR)18/1
3. 311. Jetara (IRE)6/1
6:35 JP & M Doyle (C & G) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 94y · 12 ran
1. 11. Baron Noir (IRE)12/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mr R James · T: Alan King
2. 25. El Cairos (FR)9/2
3. 38. Kilwaughter (IRE)7/1
4. 810. Ksar Fatal (FR)5/4 fav

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

1:45 Racing TV Club Day Here Today Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 219y · 8 ran
1. 14. Zappata (GB)4/5 favWon by 4¾ lengths · J: Liam Wright · T: George Scott
2. 28. Mission In Malton (GB)6/1
3. 36. Martha Costello (IRE)14/1
2:15 Join Racing TV Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 15. Double Parked (IRE)10/3Won by a head · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 21. Camino Del Ray (GB)10/1
3. 34. Mystical Storm (GB)11/10 fav
2:50 Start Racing TV Free Trial Now Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 217y · 10 ran
1. 11. Fluorescence (GB)11/8 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Callum Rodriguez · T: Edward Bethell
2. 210. Vibrant Pearl (GB)100/1
3. 33. Angelic Bugler (IRE)5/1
3:25 Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 11. Sugar Baby (GB)10/3 jt-favWon by a head · J: Callum Rodriguez · T: Peter Niven
2. 28. Without Flaw (IRE)18/1
3. 34. Match Play (GB)7/2
4:00 Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 11. Sergeant Mayer (IRE)7/2Won by half a length · J: Faye McManoman · T: Nigel Tinkler
2. 23. Golden Rainbow (GB)10/3 fav
3. 34. Stormy Pearl (GB)15/2
4:35 Racing TV Free Trial Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 1y · 7 ran
1. 14. See That Storm (IRE)7/4 favWon by a length · J: Callum Rodriguez · T: Edward Bethell
2. 22. Creatif (IRE)5/2
3. 33. Chaturanga (IRE)13/2
5:10 Watch Race Replays At racingtv.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 1y · 8 ran
1. 11. Raulin (IRE)10/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: David Nolan · T: David O'Meara
2. 22. Divine Legacy (GB)11/1
3. 33. West Tyrone (GB)4/1
4. 54. Springbok (GB)10/3 fav

Redcar racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 9 · Biggest winner 39/1

12:58 Prix Fourire (Maiden) (Unraced 3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 10 ran
1. 15. Vadinska (IRE)4/5 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: F-H Graffard
2. 210. Ampola (FR)68/10
3. 37. City Babe (FR)74/10
1:33 Prix Paul-Noel Delahoutre - Trophee Studio Harcourt (Conditions) (4yo+) (Gentlemen Amateurs) (Turf) Flat · 1m2½f · 6 ran
1. 16. Russipant Fal (MOR)11/10 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Mr Florent Guy · T: N Caullery
2. 21. Devil In The Sky (IRE)51/10
3. 32. American Lawyer (USA)8/5
2:15 Prix Sagaro (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m7½f · 16 ran
1. 18. Guiness Star (FR)87/10Won by a short head · J: Fabrice Veron · T: Alain Couetil
2. 212. Lorenzo De Medici (FR)13/1
3. 37. Roudoudou (FR)11/1
4. 46. Spinello (FR)56/10 fav
2:50 Prix Royal Hampton (Conditions) (2yo) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 12 ran
1. 112. Viva La Skids (FR)39/1Won by a neck · J: Fabrice Veron · T: Adam West
2. 28. Kalkara (FR)22/1
3. 32. Caro Buono (FR)26/5
4. 411. Royal Bay Cen (IRE)3/1 fav
3:25 Prix du Muguet (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 12. Tribalist (GB)11/10 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: A Fabre
2. 23. Vertbois (FR)9/1
3. 37. Zoom (FR)15/1
4:00 Prix Double Rose (Maiden) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 14 ran
1. 15. Mise En Boite (FR)61/10Won by 2 lengths · J: Augustin Madamet · T: Xavier Blanchet
2. 26. Summer Sail (IRE)49/10
3. 32. Storia Di Roma (FR)35/1
4. 88. Aurora Borealis (FR)23/10 fav
4:35 Prix Buckskin (Handicap) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m7½f · 16 ran
1. 16. Mozart Des Brieres (FR)129/10Won by 4 lengths · J: Christophe Billardello · T: C Escuder
2. 213. L'Agora Game (FR)12/1
3. 316. Shanghai Spirit (FR)20/1
4. 77. Fatalisme (FR)7/2 fav
5:10 Prix Albanilla (Conditions) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 11 ran
1. 17. Star Of The Night (FR)12/5 favWon by a head · J: Alexis Pouchin · T: P De Chevigny
2. 28. Qualixia (GER)73/10
3. 311. Serines (IRE)34/1
5:45 Prix de la Croix Blanche (Handicap) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m2½f · 11 ran
1. 13. Avant L'Orage (FR)92/10Won by a head · J: Alexis Pouchin · T: A Fabre
2. 22. I Got Rhythm (FR)13/2
3. 39. King Of Eylau (GB)9/1
4. 76. Innamorato (FR)13/5 fav

Saint-Cloud racecourse statistics →

Southwell (AW) Standard · AW · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:25 Golf And Gallop Apprentice Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 14y · 9 ran
1. 15. King's Scholar (IRE)9/4Won by half a length · J: Jack Doughty · T: Ed Walker
2. 22. Robusto (IRE)10/1
3. 33. William Walton (GB)15/8 fav
3:00 Heggs Family Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 4f 214y · 9 ran
1. 16. Arlington (GB)13/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Harrison Shaw · T: Bryan Smart
2. 28. Sir Benedict (IRE)13/2
3. 39. Marcus (GB)16/1
4. 410. Kipp Kelly (GB)9/4 fav
3:35 Heggs Next Generation Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 3 · 4f 214y · 6 ran
1. 13. Lokma (GB)5/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Trevor Whelan · T: Ollie Sangster
2. 24. Marajito (GB)80/1
3. 32. Honest Courtesan (IRE)12/1
4. 56. Musical Angel (GB)6/5 fav
4:10 Neil Tomlinson Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 13y · 9 ran
1. 11. Down To The Kid (IRE)7/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Michael Herrington
2. 25. Harswell Duke (IRE)40/1
3. 32. Milteye (GB)7/2
4:45 GB Civil Engineering Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 14y · 9 ran
1. 16. Saisons D'or (IRE)14/1Won by half a length · J: Billy Garritty · T: Jedd O'Keeffe
2. 22. King Of York (IRE)11/2
3. 38. Fistral Beach (IRE)4/1
4. 64. Reginald Charles (GB)11/4 fav
5:20 Sky Sports Racing Virgin 535 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 16y · 10 ran
1. 12. Filly One (IRE)10/1Won by 4¼ lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Geoff Oldroyd
2. 21. Beelzebub (IRE)10/3
3. 310. Beneficiary (GB)28/1
4. 94. Hierarchy (IRE)9/4 fav

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:05 AKS Skip Hire Services Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 23y · 6 ran
1. 14. Jungle Cruise (IRE)6/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Hector Crouch · T: Michael Bell
2. 26. Twilight Guest (GB)14/1
3. 33. Rock Armour (IRE)5/2
4. 42. Fillyfudge (GB)6/4 fav
2:40 Mark Sumner Golf Supplies Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 23y · 7 ran
1. 15. Telecommunication (IRE)11/4 jt-favWon by a length · J: Callum Shepherd · T: Michael Bell
2. 24. Gigi Bliss (IRE)11/4 jt-fav
3. 36. Antelope (GB)13/2
3:15 Play At The Races Stable Duel Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 3y · 6 ran
1. 12. Verse Of Love (GB)8/13 favWon by 2 lengths · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 21. The Third Star (GB)9/1
3. 33. Chiringita (GB)4/1
3:50 Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3y · 12 ran
1. 17. Roman Centurion (GB)14/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Callum Shepherd · T: John Ryan
2. 210. Spy Kingdom (USA)6/5 fav
3. 31. Man Of Desert (GB)200/1
4:25 Winning Experience With Moulton Racing Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3y · 9 ran
1. 15. Mr Swivell (GB)11/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Ray Dawson · T: Kevin Philippart De Foy
2. 21. Kingdom Of Time (GB)11/2
3. 38. Encourageable (IRE)15/2
4. 44. Royal Velvet (GB)5/2 fav
5:00 Infobond Technical Manpower Services Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 3y · 10 ran
1. 12. Jowddah (IRE)5/2 favWon by half a length · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Roger Varian
2. 23. Saariselka (GB)10/1
3. 25. She's The Duchess (GB)15/2
5:35 Seadell Shops And Chalets At Hemsby 'Confined' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3y · 6 ran
1. 12. Triple Double A (IRE)1/2 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Hugo Palmer
2. 26. Glitter Code (IRE)7/1
3. 31. Mini Mac (IRE)11/1

Yarmouth 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 favourites20 of 47 won42.6% · 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 £2.59Staked £47.00, returned £44.41 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerViva La Skids (FR) 39/1The 2:50 Prix Royal Hampton at Saint-Cloud (FR)
Joint favourites3 of 6 won50.0% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ayr	3	6	6	—
Chelmsford City (AW)	4	7	7	—
Punchestown	2	7	8	1 of 2 won
Redcar	3	6	7	1 of 2 won
Saint-Cloud (FR)	4	9	9	—
Southwell (AW)	1	6	6	—
Yarmouth	3	6	7	1 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 1 May 2025?: 50 races across 7 meetings were run on 1 May 2025: Ayr (6 races), Chelmsford City (AW) (7 races), Punchestown (8 races), Redcar (7 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (9 races), Southwell (AW) (6 races) and Yarmouth (7 races). That is Ayr, Chelmsford City (AW), Redcar, Southwell (AW) and Yarmouth in Great Britain; Punchestown 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 1 May 2025?: Ayr: Good To Firm (Turf); Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Punchestown: Yielding (Turf); Redcar: Good To Firm (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW); Yarmouth: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 1 May 2025?: Outright favourites won 20 of 47 on 1 May 2025 (42.6%); joint favourites won 3 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £47.00 and returned £44.41 — a loss of £2.59. 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 Viva La Skids (FR) at 39/1 in the 2:50 Prix Royal Hampton at Saint-Cloud (FR).
What was the feature race on 1 May 2025?: The feature race was the 5:25 Barberstown Castle Novice Chase (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Majborough (FR) (4/11F).
What time was the first race on 1 May 2025?: The first race was the 12:58 Prix Fourire at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 8:45 Best Odds Guaranteed At bet365 Handicap at Chelmsford City (AW).