What horse racing was on 4 May 2025?

38 races across 5 meetings were run on 4 May 2025: Hamilton (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (10 races), Newmarket (7 races), Salisbury (7 races) and Sligo (7 races). That is Hamilton, Newmarket and Salisbury in Great Britain; Longchamp (FR) in France; Sligo 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 4 May 2025?

Hamilton: Good To Firm (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Soft (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Salisbury: Good To Firm (Turf); Sligo: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 4 May 2025?

Outright favourites won 11 of 37 on 4 May 2025 (29.7%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £37.00 and returned £22.96 — a loss of £14.04. 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 Fecamp (FR) at 228/10 in the 5:55 Prix Popincourt at Longchamp (FR).

What was the feature race on 4 May 2025?

The feature race was the 3:35 Betfred 1000 Guineas Stakes (Fillies' Group 1) (Group 1) at Newmarket, won by Desert Flower (IRE) (EvensF).

What time was the first race on 4 May 2025?

The first race was the 12:23 Prix de la Seine at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 5:55 Prix Popincourt at Longchamp (FR).

Racing Results

Sunday 4 May 2025

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38 races were run across 5 meetings on 4 May 2025: Hamilton, Longchamp (FR), Newmarket, Salisbury and Sligo.

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 17/2

1:25 followusonsocials@dreammakerles Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 7y · 4 ran
1. 11. Hurt You Never (IRE)4/9 favWon by a length · J: Jack Nicholls · T: Adrian Nicholls
2. 22. Newyorkstateofmind (GB)11/4
3. 35. Lady Bouquet (GB)7/1
1:55 Dreammaker Foundation Making Dreams Happen Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 5f 7y · 5 ran
1. 15. Tiva (IRE)17/2Won by half a length · J: Mark Winn · T: David O'Meara
2. 22. Ay Gee Ell (IRE)2/1
3. 33. Azure Zain (FR)13/8 fav
2:35 Hampton By Hilton Onsite Hotel Buttonhook Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 5f 16y · 8 ran
1. 11. Faylaq (GB)11/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Jim Goldie
2. 22. Kitteridge (GB)10/3
3. 35. Knockbrex (GB)8/1
4. 53. Arrange (IRE)9/4 fav
3:05 Darley Stallions EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 68y · 5 ran
1. 12. Sallaal (IRE)1/3 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Ray Dawson · T: Roger Varian
2. 21. Arctic Grey (IRE)9/2
3. 35. Obito (IRE)22/1
3:45 Leisure Connect Innovative Broadband Supplier Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 68y · 8 ran
1. 14. Cosmos Raj (GB)11/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: David Nolan · T: David O'Meara
2. 23. Starliner (IRE)13/2
3. 31. Quiet Resolve (IRE)13/2
4. 72. Epidavros (IRE)2/1 fav
4:18 Racing TV Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 6y · 6 ran
1. 16. Mister Sky Blue (IRE)7/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Connor Beasley · T: Gemma Tutty
2. 23. Tarlac (IRE)10/3
3. 31. Kiss Me My Love (IRE)10/1
4:53 followusonx@hamiltonparkrc Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 15y · 8 ran
1. 11. Mister Daydream (IRE)7/2Won by a head · J: Andrew Mullen · T: Charlie Johnston
2. 23. Masekela (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 32. Spanish Hustle (GB)7/2

Hamilton racecourse statistics →

Longchamp (FR) Soft · Turf · 10 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 9 · Biggest winner 228/10

12:23 Prix de la Seine () (3yo Fillies) (Grande Course) (Turf) Flat · 1m 3f · 6 ran
1. 14. Sunly (GB)12/5Won by 2½ lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: F-H Graffard
2. 22. Konada (FR)77/10
3. 31. Kiamba (IRE)37/10
4. 43. Queen Of Science (IRE)6/5 fav
12:58 Prix de l'Hotel de Ville (Handicap) (3yo) (Grande Course) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 15 ran
1. 11. Mino Galeste (FR)4/1Won by a head · J: Augustin Madamet · T: Hedi Ghabri
2. 27. Ever Fast (FR)12/1
3. 36. Ananteal (FR)21/1
4. 55. Daringa (FR)12/5 fav
1:33 Prix d'Hedouville (4yo+) (Grande Course) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 15. Arrow Eagle (FR)48/10Won by a length · J: Cristian Demuro · T: J-C Rouget
2. 21. Sibayan (FR)18/5
3. 33. Sevenna's Knight (IRE)11/5 jt-fav
2:15 Prix de la Ville de Paris (Handicap) (3yo) (Grande Course) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 15 ran
1. 110. Ziggy Star (FR)15/1Won by a nose · J: Dorian Provost · T: M Cesandri
2. 26. El Pequenio (GB)6/1 fav
3. 38. Green Cape (FR)76/10
2:50 Prix Gold River () (4yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Grande Course) (Turf) Flat · 1m 6f · 8 ran
1. 17. Bibbiena (FR)49/10Won by a head · J: Hugo Journiac · T: Y Barberot
2. 23. Agile (IRE)87/10
3. 35. Aqua Augusta (IRE)31/5
4. 42. Kathina (FR)27/10 fav
3:25 Prix Samos (Conditions) (4yo+) (Grande Course: 2nd Post) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 16 ran
1. 115. Salt Flake (FR)143/10Won by a neck · J: Leo Roussel · T: E Libaud
2. 23. Narcos (FR)9/1
3. 310. Liseo (IRE)13/2 fav
4:10 Prix de la Madeleine (Conditions) (3yo) (New Course) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 6 ran
1. 13. Zalari (FR)6/5 favWon by half a length · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: F-H Graffard
2. 22. Cacofonix (IRE)78/10
3. 35. Grecian Destiny (FR)57/10
4:45 Prix de la Folie Mericourt (Handicap) (4yo+) (New Course) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 16 ran
1. 11. Black Lives Matter (FR)66/10Won by half a length · J: Mme Marie Velon · T: M Nigge
2. 211. Montigny (FR)10/1
3. 316. On Lockdown (FR)39/10
4. 69. Iscreamforicecream (FR)19/5 fav
5:20 Prix de la Roquette (Handicap) (4yo+) (New Course) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 16 ran
1. 17. Tremblant (GB)37/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Alexis Pouchin · T: S Cerulis
2. 28. Mon Sioux (GB)26/5
3. 313. Louve Precieuse (FR)50/1
4. 416. Sakharah (FR)3/1 fav
5:55 Prix Popincourt (Handicap) (4yo+) (New Course) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 15 ran
1. 112. Fecamp (FR)228/10Won by half a length · J: Mme Sophie Chuette · T: S Morineau
2. 29. Achki (FR)48/10
3. 314. Charm Wrens (FR)68/10
4. 72. Teranga (FR)37/10 fav

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 15/2

1:45 Betfred Pretty Polly Stakes (Fillies' Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 12. Falakeyah (GB)6/4 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Owen Burrows
2. 24. Life Is Beautiful (GB)9/1
3. 36. Qilin Queen (IRE)11/2
2:20 Betfred Dahlia Stakes (Fillies' And Mares' Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 1f · 5 ran
1. 12. Cinderella's Dream (GB)11/8 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 23. Elmalka (GB)5/2
3. 31. Beautiful Love (IRE)11/1
2:55 Betfred Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 6f · 10 ran
1. 19. Story Horse (GB)9/2Won by a short head · J: Saffie Osborne · T: William Knight
2. 28. Blindedbythelights (GER)15/2
3. 36. Knightswood (IRE)10/1
4. 67. Liam Swagger (GB)10/3 fav
3:35 Betfred 1000 Guineas Stakes (Fillies' Group 1) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 12. Desert Flower (IRE)Evens favWon by a length · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 25. Flight (GB)28/1
3. 310. Simmering (GB)33/1
4:10 Tattersalls 40,000 EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 4 ran
1. 13. Spicy Marg (GB)7/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Kieran Shoemark · T: Michael Bell
2. 24. Twilight Star (GB)Evens fav
3. 31. Little Havana (GB)6/1
4:45 Tattersalls Online 40,000 EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 15. Rising Power (IRE)3/1Won by a neck · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 26. Sovereign Spell (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Moonfall (IRE)10/11 fav
5:20 Nyetimber Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 17. Lightening Mann (GB)15/2Won by a neck · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Jack Channon
2. 22. Watching Stars (GB)11/4
3. 33. Merchant (IRE)11/10 fav

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

1:30 Call Fitzdares For Better Odds Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 110. Fishermans Cottage (GB)11/1Won by a short head · J: Mr Paul Hainey · T: Malcolm Saunders
2. 28. Diamond Cottage (GB)13/2
3. 37. The Cola Kid (GB)11/2
4. 65. The Cola Brasil (GB)5/2 fav
2:00 Fitzdares Taking Bets Since 1882 Fillies' Conditions Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 4 ran
1. 11. Anthelia (IRE)7/4Won by a head · J: Lewis Edmunds · T: Rod Millman
2. 23. Madame X (GB)6/1
3. 32. Lovethiswayagain (IRE)22/1
4. 44. Piazza (GB)10/11 fav
2:30 Text Fitzdares The Private Bookmaker Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 5 ran
1. 12. Miss Show Off (GB)10/3Won by 2½ lengths · J: David Probert · T: Clive Cox
2. 21. Lil Guff (GB)9/4
3. 34. Liosa (IRE)13/8 fav
3:10 Download Fitzdares New World-Class App Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f 213y · 4 ran
1. 12. El Matador (IRE)2/5 favWon by a head · J: Hector Crouch · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 21. Sea Baaeed (GB)10/3
3. 33. Grand Harbour (GB)50/1
3:50 Fitzdares Personal Betting Service Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 201y · 5 ran
1. 13. Odin Legacy (IRE)5/2Won by a head · J: Joe Leavy · T: Richard Hannon
2. 25. Golden Phase (GB)11/2
3. 32. Just An Hour (IRE)13/8 fav
4:25 Fitzdares World Of Sport Podcast British EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 5y · 6 ran
1. 12. Gold Cup Day (GB)8/11 favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Cieren Fallon · T: William Haggas
2. 23. Bull Run (FR)7/2
3. 36. Triple Gee (GB)9/1
5:00 Fitzdares Live Casino Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6f 44y · 10 ran
1. 18. Two Plus Two (IRE)16/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Darragh Keenan · T: Ed de Giles
2. 24. Grey Owl (GB)15/8 fav
3. 33. Fram Castle (IRE)8/1

Salisbury racecourse statistics →

Sligo Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

1:35 Download The Tote App Fillies Maiden Flat · 5f 208y · 7 ran
1. 12. Agouti Bear (IRE)3/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Jamie Powell · T: Daniel James Murphy
2. 25. Shoney (IRE)9/1
3. 36. Vanderbilt House (IRE)9/4 fav
2:10 Tote.ie Median Auction Maiden Flat · 5f 208y · 7 ran
1. 11. Ceo Stealth Mode (IRE)8/11 favWon by 4 lengths · J: W J Lee · T: P Twomey
2. 22. Chester Nimitz (IRE)2/1
3. 35. Far At Sea (IRE)125/1
2:45 Tote Never Beaten By SP Handicap (0-60) Flat · 5f 208y · 14 ran
1. 14. Gegenpressing (GB)11/2Won by half a length · J: Chris Hayes · T: Eddie & Patrick Harty
2. 29. My Kurkum (GB)28/1
3. 313. Hezahunk (IRE)7/1
4. 1210. Rattletheonionbag (IRE)9/2 fav
3:20 Tote.ie Apprentice Handicap (0-60) Flat · 1m 5f 130y · 10 ran
1. 110. You Make Me Smile (IRE)15/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Keithen Kennedy · T: P A Fahy
2. 23. Makaiah (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Beer With The Boys (GB)28/1
4. 77. Portarlington (IRE)10/3 fav
3:55 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap Flat · 1m 2f 120y · 12 ran
1. 111. Beset (GB)15/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 24. Fratas (IRE)15/2
3. 31. Lemsairbat (FR)28/1
4. 910. Sacred Oath (IRE)7/2 fav
4:30 Web The Tool Company Handicap (0-60) Flat · 1m 2f 120y · 10 ran
1. 13. Grizabella (IRE)5/2 favWon by a short head · J: Robert Whearty · T: Paul W Flynn
2. 21. Bambeano (IRE)33/1
3. 39. Kartayaz (IRE)11/2
5:05 Apex Controls Ltd. Handicap Flat · 1m 2f 120y · 12 ran
1. 12. Birdie Time (GB)9/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Keithen Kennedy · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 26. Ribee (IRE)17/2
3. 34. Angelo Pio (IRE)5/2 fav

Sligo racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 38 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 favourites11 of 37 won29.7% · 37 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 £14.04Staked £37.00, returned £22.96 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerFecamp (FR) 228/10The 5:55 Prix Popincourt at Longchamp (FR)
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Hamilton	3	7	7	—
Longchamp (FR)	1	9	10	0 of 2 won
Newmarket	3	7	7	—
Salisbury	2	7	7	—
Sligo	2	7	7	—

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 4 May 2025?: 38 races across 5 meetings were run on 4 May 2025: Hamilton (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (10 races), Newmarket (7 races), Salisbury (7 races) and Sligo (7 races). That is Hamilton, Newmarket and Salisbury in Great Britain; Longchamp (FR) in France; Sligo 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 4 May 2025?: Hamilton: Good To Firm (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Soft (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Salisbury: Good To Firm (Turf); Sligo: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 4 May 2025?: Outright favourites won 11 of 37 on 4 May 2025 (29.7%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £37.00 and returned £22.96 — a loss of £14.04. 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 Fecamp (FR) at 228/10 in the 5:55 Prix Popincourt at Longchamp (FR).
What was the feature race on 4 May 2025?: The feature race was the 3:35 Betfred 1000 Guineas Stakes (Fillies' Group 1) (Group 1) at Newmarket, won by Desert Flower (IRE) (EvensF).
What time was the first race on 4 May 2025?: The first race was the 12:23 Prix de la Seine at Longchamp (FR); the last was the 5:55 Prix Popincourt at Longchamp (FR).