What horse racing was on 2 May 2025?

52 races across 7 meetings were run on 2 May 2025: Chantilly (FR) (9 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Goodwood (7 races), Musselburgh (7 races), Newcastle (AW) (7 races), Newmarket (7 races) and Punchestown (8 races). That is Chantilly (FR) in France; Cheltenham, Goodwood, Musselburgh, Newcastle (AW) and Newmarket in Great Britain; Punchestown 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 2 May 2025?

Chantilly (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Cheltenham: Good (Turf); Goodwood: Good (Turf); Musselburgh: Good (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Newmarket: Good (Turf); Punchestown: Yielding (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 2 May 2025?

Outright favourites won 15 of 51 on 2 May 2025 (29.4%); joint favourites won 0 of 3. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £51.00 and returned £32.61 — a loss of £18.39. 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 Joao (FR) at 29/1 in the 2:28 Prix de Baron at Chantilly (FR).

What was the feature race on 2 May 2025?

The feature race was the 6:05 Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Final Demand (IRE) (7/4).

What time was the first race on 2 May 2025?

The first race was the 12:08 Prix de Joinville at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 9:00 Alfie's Bar Apprentice Handicap at Newcastle (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 2 May 2025

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52 races were run across 7 meetings on 2 May 2025: Chantilly (FR), Cheltenham, Goodwood, Musselburgh, Newcastle (AW), Newmarket and Punchestown.

Chantilly (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 9 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 9 · Biggest winner 29/1

12:08 Prix de Joinville (Maiden) (Unraced 3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 17. Marlowe (GB)29/10Won by 2½ lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: F-H Graffard
2. 26. Panta Rei (IRE)31/1
3. 32. Rakhim (FR)13/2
4. 51. Asafkhan (FR)21/10 fav
12:43 Prix de Manse (Maiden) (Unraced 3yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 19. Golden Splendour (GB)83/10Won by 2½ lengths · J: Louis Bouton · T: F-H Graffard
2. 24. Balistra (FR)37/1
3. 31. Daraydana (FR)9/5 fav
1:18 Prix Henri Samani (Claimer) (4yo+) (Apprentice & Young Jockeys) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 16. Plain Beau (GB)31/10Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Dorian Provost · T: Julien Phelippon
2. 24. Honguemare (FR)11/1
3. 37. Spanish Vega (IRE)11/1
4. 62. Xylophone (FR)23/10 fav
1:53 Prix de la Francilienne (Conditions) (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 7 ran
1. 17. Profumo Di Iena (FR)15/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Cristian Demuro · T: Maurizio Guarnieri
2. 24. Glanworth (IRE)9/1
3. 32. Une Pointure (FR)16/1
4. 55. Hawkeye (FR)13/10 fav
2:28 Prix de Baron (Handicap) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 15 ran
1. 111. Joao (FR)29/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mme Perrine Cheyer · T: Yannick Luyckx
2. 215. Zygfryd (FR)14/1
3. 310. Albert Bridge (FR)39/1
4. 55. Kim Karala (FR)42/10 fav
3:03 Prix de Suresnes () (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 17. Nitoi (USA)9/5Won by a head · J: Maxime Guyon · T: A Fabre
2. 23. Leffard (FR)61/10
3. 34. New Ground (GB)73/10
4. 41. Azimpour (IRE)17/10 fav
3:38 Prix de Borest (Handicap) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 15 ran
1. 16. Pierre Le Grand (GB)11/2Won by a neck · J: Maxime Guyon · T: E Lacaille
2. 27. La Doloise (FR)9/1
3. 35. Lejendario (FR)10/1
4. 44. L'Hippocampe (FR)39/10 fav
4:13 Prix Servanne () (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 8 ran
1. 11. Lazzat (FR)7/10 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Cristian Demuro · T: J Reynier
2. 22. Toyotomi (FR)81/10
3. 33. Vicious Harry (FR)12/1
4:48 Prix de Barbery (Handicap) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 13 ran
1. 16. Fearless Cheetah (FR)102/10Won by a head · J: Mathieu Calbrix · T: F Bresson
2. 22. Hello Cotai (IRE)41/10
3. 39. Agoureil (FR)10/1
4. 54. Lettyt Fight (FR)4/1 fav

Chantilly racecourse statistics →

Cheltenham Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

4:35 Bottlegreen Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 62y · 7 ran
1. 12. Barton Snow (IRE)11/10 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Mr James King · T: J J O'Shea
2. 25. Franigane (FR)18/1
3. 31. A Jet Of Our Own (IRE)11/4
5:10 Venatour Sports Travel Intermediate Point-To-Point Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 10 ran
1. 12. Crawter (IRE)11/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mr Paddy Barlow · T: Mrs Harriet Waight
2. 29. Snap Fish (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 34. Important Notice (IRE)9/2
5:45 Junior Jumpers Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 56y · 6 ran
1. 12. Douglas Longbottom (GB)5/2Won by half a length · J: Mr William Biddick · T: Miss B Coward
2. 24. Glenmount (IRE)13/2
3. 33. Fairly Famous (IRE)6/4 fav
6:20 Jonathan Neesom Memorial Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f 70y · 5 ran
1. 15. Music Drive (FR)Evens favWon by 8 lengths · J: Miss Gina Andrews · T: Kelly Morgan
2. 21. Gracchus De Balme (FR)9/4
3. 33. Macklin (FR)7/2
6:55 Cheltenham And South West Racing Club Mares' Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 56y · 8 ran
1. 17. Latenightfumble (GB)13/8 favWon by a short head · J: Miss Gina Andrews · T: Mrs G Andrews
2. 21. Cullin Hills (GB)5/2
3. 38. Walkin Out (GB)5/2
7:30 Brooklands Watches Golden Miller Chronograph Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 4m 97y · 18 ran
1. 114. Hung Jury (IRE)20/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr Jack Wilmot · T: Martin Keighley
2. 25. Jeffery's Cross (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 315. Law Of Gold (IRE)9/2
8:05 Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f 127y · 10 ran
1. 14. Rebel Dawn Rising (IRE)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mr Dale Peters · T: David Kemp
2. 22. Highstakesplayer (IRE)11/4
3. 35. Cap Du Mathan (FR)18/1
4. 53. Jet Plane (IRE)2/1 fav

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

Goodwood Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:25 Racing To School Reaches 250,000 EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 18. Havana Hurricane (GB)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Charles Bishop · T: Eve Johnson Houghton
2. 25. Logi Bear (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 311. Guernsey Lady (IRE)16/1
2:00 British Stallion Studs John Dunlop EBF Conditions Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 13. Amiloc (GB)6/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Hector Crouch · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 24. Hawksbill (GB)13/2
3. 35. Noble Champion (IRE)3/1
4. 51. Secret Theory (IRE)7/4 fav
2:35 Racehorse Ownership From 25 At racingclub.com Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 14. Rosario (IRE)14/1Won by a neck · J: Cieren Fallon · T: Roger Teal
2. 28. Existent (GB)11/1
3. 31. Shagraan (IRE)9/4 fav
3:10 British Stallion Studs EBF Daisy Warwick Fillies' Stakes (Listed) (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 3f 218y · 10 ran
1. 19. Shaha (IRE)7/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Kieran Shoemark · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 27. Scenic (FR)3/1 fav
3. 33. Loughville (GB)11/2
3:45 Elston Supports UK Financial Advisers Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 14. Chairmanoftheboard (IRE)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Connor Beasley · T: Jack Channon
2. 25. Spring Bloom (GB)8/1
3. 32. Knebworth (GB)4/1
4. 51. Waleefy (IRE)11/10 fav
4:25 racingclub.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 197y · 10 ran
1. 12. Grecian Legacy (IRE)9/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Daniel & Claire Kubler
2. 29. Northwest Passage (GB)9/1
3. 36. Masterinthewoods (IRE)5/1
4. 78. Kingmaker (IRE)2/1 fav
5:00 UKHarvest Charity Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f · 10 ran
1. 11. Diamond Bay (GB)6/1Won by a nose · J: Sean Levey · T: Tom Ward
2. 23. Sixpack (GB)4/1 co-fav
3. 34. Macari (GB)12/1

Goodwood racecourse statistics →

Musselburgh Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

1:35 EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 5f 1y · 3 ran
1. 13. Meelaf (GB)4/7 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Sam James · T: K R Burke
2. 21. Kodigara (IRE)15/2
3. 32. Moretons (GB)2/1
2:10 Kirkton Controls Ltd Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 1y · 9 ran
1. 18. Protest Rally (IRE)8/1Won by a neck · J: Cian Horgan · T: Liam Bailey
2. 21. Moulin Booj (IRE)11/4
3. 34. Fine Wine (FR)14/1
4. 46. Wen Moon (IRE)5/2 fav
2:45 weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5f 216y · 5 ran
1. 14. Trojan Sun (GB)11/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Jim Goldie
2. 21. Pigeon House (IRE)9/4
3. 35. Yakhabar (GB)8/1
3:20 Travis Perkins Edinburgh Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 15y · 8 ran
1. 11. Purple Martini (GB)3/1Won by half a length · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Ben Haslam
2. 27. Coconut Bay (GB)11/4 fav
3. 39. Ignac Lamar (IRE)16/1
3:55 Ian Dewar Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 15y · 7 ran
1. 15. Jenni (IRE)16/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Dale Swift · T: Seb Spencer
2. 24. Mysteryofthesands (GB)2/1 fav
3. 31. Infinity Blue (IRE)11/1
4:30 Travis Perkins Scotland Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 208y · 6 ran
1. 11. Two B Tanned (GB)8/11 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Julie Camacho
2. 25. Yorkshire Glory (IRE)6/1
3. 36. On The Bubble (GB)25/1
5:05 Weatherbys Global Stallion App Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 1y · 5 ran
1. 12. Luna A Inbhir Nis (GB)5/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Sam James · T: Katie Scott
2. 23. Azuinthejungle (GB)9/2
3. 35. Bern Rossetti (GB)9/2

Musselburgh racecourse statistics →

Newcastle (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 28/1

5:37 quinnbet.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m 56y · 4 ran
1. 14. Billy Bathgate (GB)5/2Won by a head · J: P J McDonald · T: Ewan Whillans
2. 23. Captain Potter (GB)2/1
3. 32. Marioento (GB)15/8 fav
6:13 Roflow Memorial Race Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5y · 7 ran
1. 14. Cajole (GB)7/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Benoit De La Sayette · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 27. Polygram (GB)11/8 fav
3. 31. Grace Taufan (GB)14/1
6:48 QuinnBet Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 14y · 5 ran
1. 15. Sea The Light (IRE)15/2Won by a short head · J: Oisin Orr · T: John Butler
2. 24. National Park (GB)4/6 fav
3. 37. Watch And Shoot (IRE)16/1
7:20 Quaff Box Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 5y · 8 ran
1. 13. Savvy Kingdom (GB)9/1Won by half a length · J: Ben Sanderson · T: S Woods
2. 24. Mr Mistoffelees (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 37. Chuzzlewit (GB)4/1
7:55 Roflow Environmental Engineering Specialist Ventilation Services Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 14y · 8 ran
1. 14. Benacre (IRE)11/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Jason Hart · T: Charlie Johnston
2. 22. Leadman (GB)9/2
3. 33. Daring Legend (GB)17/2
8:30 eatflixcinema.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5y · 8 ran
1. 12. Cuban Fiesta (GB)3/1Won by a neck · J: Dylan Hogan · T: Denis Quinn
2. 24. Desert Raider (GB)40/1
3. 35. Makeen (GB)5/2 fav
9:00 Alfie's Bar Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 112. Poet (GB)28/1Won by a length · J: Taryn Langley · T: Scott Dixon
2. 22. The Gay Blade (GB)11/2
3. 38. Rogue Thunder (GB)13/2
4. 71. Asadjumeirah (GB)5/2 fav

Newcastle (AW) racecourse statistics →

Newmarket Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 11/2

1:10 Darley EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 16. Zgharta (IRE)13/8 favWon by a head · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Andrew Balding
2. 21. Pearla (IRE)10/3
3. 32. Silent Love (IRE)10/3
1:45 Nyetimber Newmarket Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f · 4 ran
1. 11. Alpine Trail (FR)10/11 favWon by 3 lengths · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 26. Nebras (GB)4/1
3. 34. Ernst Blofeld (IRE)6/1
2:20 TrustATrader King Charles II Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 14. Cosmic Year (GB)6/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Harry Charlton
2. 27. Marvelman (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Diego Ventura (IRE)15/2
2:55 Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 19. Fort George (GB)10/3Won by a length · J: Tom Marquand · T: Ed Walker
2. 26. Molveno (GB)16/1
3. 35. Spectacular View (GB)7/2
4. 74. Hornsea Bay (GB)3/1 fav
3:30 Betfred 'Nifty 50' Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 16. Miss Information (IRE)3/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Andrew Balding
2. 27. Physique (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Local Hero (IRE)14/1
4. 63. Fifty Nifty (IRE)2/1 fav
4:05 Betfred Jockey Club Stakes (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f · 4 ran
1. 12. Bellum Justum (IRE)11/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Andrew Balding
2. 23. Silver Knott (GB)10/11 fav
3. 34. Divina Grace (IRE)4/1
4:45 Oddschecker Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 12. Circe (IRE)11/4Won by a neck · J: Ryan Moore · T: Richard Hannon
2. 26. Santa Savana (GB)13/2
3. 31. Rosy Affair (GB)15/8 fav

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 28/1

3:40 Stanley Asphalt Hunters Chase For The Bishopscourt Cup Chase · 2m 4f 55y · 11 ran
1. 12. Fountain House (IRE)Evens favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Mr E Mahon · T: Ian John McCarthy
2. 211. Squire Ohara (IRE)25/1
3. 313. Eyes Off Annie (IRE)10/3
4:15 Event Power Champion Hunters Chase Chase · 3m 160y · 14 ran
1. 18. Its On The Line (IRE)10/11 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Mr Derek O'Connor · T: Emmet Mullins
2. 213. Viroflay (FR)16/5
3. 37. Hollow Games (IRE)20/1
4:50 Hanlon Concrete Irish EBF Glencarraig Lady Francis Flood Mares Chase (Grade 2) Chase · 2m 4f 55y · 4 ran
1. 11. Dinoblue (FR)4/7 favWon by 35 lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Allegorie De Vassy (FR)10/3
3. 32. Brides Hill (IRE)9/2
5:25 QuinnBet Novice Handicap Chase (Listed) Chase · 2m 4f 55y · 18 ran
1. 114. Sea Music (IRE)28/1Won by a head · J: Donagh Meyler · T: Emmet Mullins
2. 22. Blizzard Of Oz (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 317. Lisnagar Fortune (IRE)15/2
6:05 Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m 4f 140y · 8 ran
1. 13. Final Demand (IRE)7/4Won by 16 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 25. Lovely Hurling (IRE)11/1
3. 39. Tripoli Flyer (IRE)14/1
4. F8. The Yellow Clay (IRE) · fell5/4 fav
6:40 Boodles Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m 45y · 6 ran
1. 13. State Man (FR)9/4Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 25. Golden Ace (GB)14/1
3. 36. Kargese (FR)15/2
4. 52. Constitution Hill (GB)8/13 fav
7:10 Uniquely Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 45y · 12 ran
1. 11. Casheldale Lad (IRE)13/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jordan Gainford · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 28. Khrisma (FR)5/2 fav
3. 34. Naturally Nimble (GER)4/1
7:40 Overlander Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f 181y · 22 ran
1. 120. Soldier In Milan (IRE)5/2Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Mr J L Gleeson · T: Emmet Mullins
2. 212. King Rasko Grey (FR)2/1 fav
3. 34. Catchintsavo (IRE)16/1

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 52 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 51 won29.4% · 51 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 £18.39Staked £51.00, returned £32.61 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerJoao (FR) 29/1The 2:28 Prix de Baron at Chantilly (FR)
Joint favourites0 of 3 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chantilly (FR)	1	9	9	—
Cheltenham	3	7	7	—
Goodwood	0	6	7	0 of 3 won
Musselburgh	4	7	7	—
Newcastle (AW)	1	7	7	—
Newmarket	3	7	7	—
Punchestown	3	8	8	—

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 2 May 2025?: 52 races across 7 meetings were run on 2 May 2025: Chantilly (FR) (9 races), Cheltenham (7 races), Goodwood (7 races), Musselburgh (7 races), Newcastle (AW) (7 races), Newmarket (7 races) and Punchestown (8 races). That is Chantilly (FR) in France; Cheltenham, Goodwood, Musselburgh, Newcastle (AW) and Newmarket in Great Britain; Punchestown 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 2 May 2025?: Chantilly (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Cheltenham: Good (Turf); Goodwood: Good (Turf); Musselburgh: Good (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Newmarket: Good (Turf); Punchestown: Yielding (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 2 May 2025?: Outright favourites won 15 of 51 on 2 May 2025 (29.4%); joint favourites won 0 of 3. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £51.00 and returned £32.61 — a loss of £18.39. 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 Joao (FR) at 29/1 in the 2:28 Prix de Baron at Chantilly (FR).
What was the feature race on 2 May 2025?: The feature race was the 6:05 Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by Final Demand (IRE) (7/4).
What time was the first race on 2 May 2025?: The first race was the 12:08 Prix de Joinville at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 9:00 Alfie's Bar Apprentice Handicap at Newcastle (AW).