What horse racing was on 16 May 2025?

58 races across 8 meetings were run on 16 May 2025: Aintree (7 races), Chantilly (FR) (9 races), Hamilton (7 races), Kilbeggan (7 races), Leopardstown (7 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 16 May 2025?

Aintree: Good (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Soft (Turf); Hamilton: Good To Firm (Turf); Kilbeggan: Good (Turf); Leopardstown: Good (Turf); Newbury: Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good (Turf); York: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 16 May 2025?

Outright favourites won 15 of 52 on 16 May 2025 (28.8%); joint favourites won 2 of 12. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £52.00 and returned £36.29 — a loss of £15.71. 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 Secret Hideaway (IRE) at 33/1 in the 2:10 Clipper EBF Marygate Fillies' Stakes at York.

What was the feature race on 16 May 2025?

The feature race was the 3:45 Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes (Group 2) (Group 2) at York, won by Rebel's Romance (IRE) (11/10F).

What time was the first race on 16 May 2025?

The first race was the 12:08 Prix des Closeaux at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 9:00 Patersons Of Greenoakhill Handicap at Hamilton.

Racing Results

Friday 16 May 2025

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58 races were run across 8 meetings on 16 May 2025: Aintree, Chantilly (FR), Hamilton, Kilbeggan, Leopardstown, Newbury, Newmarket and York.

Aintree Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 12/1

5:10 Inkerman London Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 209y · 6 ran
1. 12. Bear Market (IRE)5/2Won by 2 lengths · J: James Bowen · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 21. Ronnies Rules (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 35. Lemon Leaf (IRE)10/3
5:45 HAMeansMore Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f 200y · 6 ran
1. 12. Flic Ou Voyou (FR)13/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Danny McMenamin · T: Henry Hogarth
2. 21. Asta La Pasta (IRE)11/4 jt-fav
3. 35. Sainte Doctor (FR)3/1
6:20 Mental Health Awareness Week Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 15. Fingal's Hill (IRE)6/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Brian Hughes · T: Peter Atkinson
2. 24. Ike Sport (FR)15/8 fav
3. 31. Rambo T (IRE)7/2
6:55 Huyton Asphalt Franny Blennerhassett Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 3m 210y · 6 ran
1. 12. Sail Away (FR)9/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 26. Finn Lough (IRE)11/4
3. 34. Only The Bold (IRE)10/1
7:30 HA Civils Franny Blennerhassett Memorial Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 11. Ile De Jersey (FR)7/2Won by a short head · J: Freddie Gordon · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 25. Masked Dance (FR)11/4 fav
3. 32. Sunday Soldier (IRE)8/1
8:05 Liverpool Zoes Place Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 103y · 12 ran
1. 17. Come On Nia (GB)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jay Tidball · T: Andrew J Martin
2. 21. Lively Citizen (IRE)11/2
3. 38. It's A Love Thing (GB)14/1
4. 103. Fandabidozi (IRE)4/1 fav
8:40 Pendle Capital 'Point-To-Point' Bumper Standard NH Flat Race (Amateur Jockeys) (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 3 · 2m 209y · 17 ran
1. 112. Rebel Tribesman (IRE)12/1Won by a length · J: Mr Sean O'Connor · T: E O'Donnabhain
2. 214. Just A Glance (GB)16/1
3. 311. Low Kick (FR)7/2 jt-fav

Aintree racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 9 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:08 Prix des Closeaux (Conditions) (2yo) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 7 ran
1. 11. No Tune (GB)Evens favWon by 3 lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: Christopher Head
2. 22. Moojeed (FR)31/10
3. 33. Graft (IRE)16/5
12:43 Prix de la Chapelle-en-Serval (Conditions) (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 1m2½f · 5 ran
1. 11. Rosa Salvaje (IRE)8/5 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: Christopher Head
2. 24. Galene (GER)12/5
3. 35. Three Pearls (FR)31/10
1:18 Prix du Plessis-Pommeraye (Maiden) (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 9 ran
1. 19. Sinileo (IRE)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: A Fabre
2. 21. Eliman (FR)19/10 fav
3. 34. Vivid (FR)51/10
1:53 Prix Texanita (3yo) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 7 ran
1. 13. Woodshauna (FR)58/10Won by a head · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: F-H Graffard
2. 27. Time For Sandals (IRE)37/10
3. 38. Polyvega (IRE)63/10
4. 41. Maranoa Charlie (FR)9/10 fav
2:28 Prix des Carrieres (Claimer) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 7f · 13 ran
1. 12. Woff (GER)92/10Won by a head · J: Mme Sophie Chuette · T: M Boutin
2. 212. Jess Livermore (GB)11/1
3. 35. Crowdfunding (FR)5/2 fav
3:03 Prix de la Route Royale (Maiden) (3yo Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 12 ran
1. 111. La Brodeuse (GB)43/5Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Malone Favriaux · T: A Fabre
2. 29. Mqse Des Nymphes (GB)12/1
3. 31. Canneza (GB)19/5
4. 47. La Ferveur (GB)6/5 fav
3:38 Prix de l'Etang Neuf (Handicap) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 16 ran
1. 19. Maguro (FR)14/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Augustin Madamet · T: G Verheye
2. 24. Green Curry (IRE)26/1
3. 313. Zygfryd (FR)59/10
4. 102. Marcan (FR)51/10 fav
4:13 Prix de la Theve (Conditions) (4yo+) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 9 ran
1. 14. Zabiari (GB)7/10 favWon by half a length · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: F-H Graffard
2. 27. Felicia (FR)8/1
3. 36. Suchet (FR)71/10
4:48 Prix de l'Etang de la Loge (Handicap) (4yo+) (All-Weather Track) (Polytrack) Flat · 1m1½f · 15 ran
1. 18. Cracknell (GB)27/10 favWon by a neck · J: Cristian Demuro · T: S Pecoraro
2. 22. See The Light (FR)49/10
3. 310. Pierre Le Grand (GB)57/10

Chantilly racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/2

5:35 PDM Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 7y · 8 ran
1. 15. Woohoo (IRE)10/3 jt-favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Lauren Young · T: Jim Goldie
2. 24. Refuge (GB)11/1
3. 33. Kyber Crystal (IRE)8/1
6:05 British EBF Supporting Racing Welfare MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f 6y · 7 ran
1. 18. Kolkata Knight (IRE)13/8 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Pierre-Louis Jamin · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 24. Mister Moet (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Blue Mantle (GB)15/2
6:40 Prime Secure William Wallace Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f 15y · 4 ran
1. 14. Talismans Time (GB)16/5Won by a short head · J: Jason Hart · T: Edward Bethell
2. 22. Mafting (GB)4/11 fav
3. 31. Kabuki (FR)40/1
7:15 Precon Braveheart Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f 15y · 7 ran
1. 11. Faylaq (GB)7/2Won by a neck · J: Lauren Young · T: Jim Goldie
2. 22. Creatif (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 37. Whathappensinvegas (IRE)16/5
7:50 Luddon Construction 50th Anniversary Celebrations Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 35y · 7 ran
1. 15. Starliner (IRE)9/2Won by half a length · J: Kaiya Fraser · T: Linda Perratt
2. 22. Bubbles Wonky (IRE)3/1
3. 31. Bodorgan (IRE)11/8 fav
8:25 Molton Brown Proud Hamilton Park Partner Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 68y · 11 ran
1. 17. Hostelry (GB)7/2Won by half a length · J: Kaiya Fraser · T: Ruth Carr
2. 26. Ayr Poet (GB)8/1
3. 33. We Still Believe (IRE)9/1
4. 55. Bay Dream Believer (IRE)9/4 fav
9:00 Patersons Of Greenoakhill Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 6y · 6 ran
1. 16. Ignac Lamar (IRE)10/3Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Kaiya Fraser · T: Jim Goldie
2. 24. Rain Cap (GB)9/1
3. 32. Ishe Worth Agamble (GB)2/1 fav

Hamilton racecourse statistics →

Kilbeggan Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

4:50 Watch Every Race Live On Racing TV Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 19. Warriors Wood (GB)14/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Darragh O'Keeffe · T: Andrew McNamara
2. 27. Sticktotheplan (FR)8/13 fav
3. 310. Hey Babbs (IRE)15/2
5:25 Kilbeggan Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 16. Malbay Madness (IRE)9/2 jt-favWon by 2 lengths · J: P J O'Hanlon · T: Dermot A McLoughlin
2. 210. Kaptain Bay (IRE)9/2 jt-fav
3. 34. Prove Yourself (IRE)11/2
6:00 Follow Kilbeggan On Instagram Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 16 ran
1. 13. Costacurta (IRE)4/7 favWon by 17 lengths · J: Darragh O'Keeffe · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 24. Couldntmakeitup (IRE)5/1
3. 36. Kasanova's Dream (FR)8/1
6:30 Winning Post Service Station Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 3m 50y · 14 ran
1. 114. Ad Caelum (IRE)8/1Won by a head · J: Sean O'Keeffe · T: John Patrick Ryan
2. 21. Dartan (GB)22/1
3. 35. Slane Hill (IRE)5/1 fav
7:05 Cooke's Bar And Restaurant Caragh Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 4f 90y · 13 ran
1. 13. Beggars Rock (IRE)6/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Kevin Sexton · T: Declan Queally
2. 212. Hardy Diamond (IRE)22/1
3. 314. Lakota Blue (FR)14/1
4. 513. Nastya (IRE)6/4 fav
7:40 Shanette Superior Space Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 4f 90y · 11 ran
1. 15. Marv Michael (IRE)9/2Won by 12 lengths · J: Darragh O'Keeffe · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 29. General Clermont (FR)8/1
3. 31. Aeros Luck (IRE)10/3
4. 410. Prince Zaltar (FR)11/4 fav
8:15 Racing Again June 1st (Pro/Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 3f · 7 ran
1. 12. Minella Emperor (IRE)9/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr M J O'Neill · T: Emmet Mullins
2. 26. Stede Bonnet (IRE)5/2
3. 33. South Of Killerig (IRE)9/2

Kilbeggan racecourse statistics →

Leopardstown Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

5:05 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Flat · 7f 52y · 6 ran
1. 13. Italy (GB)4/9 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Wayne Lordan · T: A P O'Brien
2. 26. Thesecretadversary (IRE)16/1
3. 32. Ipanema Beach (IRE)6/1
5:40 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden Flat · 1m · 17 ran
1. 110. Banner Beauty (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: Robert Whearty · T: Edward Buckley
2. 214. Jet Black Jewel (IRE)6/1
3. 318. Senna's Girl (IRE)11/4 fav
6:13 BoyleSports Daily Money Back Meetings Apprentice Handicap Flat · 1m · 19 ran
1. 110. Summer Snow (IRE)10/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Patrick McGettigan · T: Peter Lawlor
2. 211. Alto Sax (IRE)22/1
3. 36. James Henry (IRE)10/1
4. 1612. Brains (IRE)4/1 fav
6:48 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap Flat · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 112. Fortuna Vera (IRE)11/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Wayne Hassett · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 21. Pepper Noir (IRE)15/2
3. 39. Rain (GER)9/2
7:23 Saval Beg Levmoss Stakes (Group 3) Flat · 1m 6f · 5 ran
1. 11. Kyprios (IRE)1/14 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 22. Dallas Star (FR)14/1
3. 35. Satin (GB)33/1
7:58 Bulmers Live At Leopardstown Handicap (0-60) Flat · 1m 4f · 14 ran
1. 111. Tatum (IRE)6/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Chris Hayes · T: Noel Meade
2. 29. Chopsticks (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 34. Secret Rock (IRE)4/1
8:30 Leopardstown Lady Riders Handicap Flat · 1m 4f · 14 ran
1. 110. Not Just Any Eagle (IRE)10/1Won by a short head · J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy · T: Patrick J Flynn
2. 21. Reaching High (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 35. Walhaan (IRE)33/1

Leopardstown racecourse statistics →

Newbury Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

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

1:55 Starlight Charity Apprentice Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 12. Marsh Benham (IRE)25/1Won by a head · J: Jack Callan · T: George Baker
2. 26. Hover (IRE)22/1
3. 37. Newfangled (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
2:25 Titan Wealth Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 14 ran
1. 13. Burrito (GB)3/1 favWon by half a length · J: Benoit De La Sayette · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 26. Sovereign Sea (IRE)14/1
3. 312. Beauld As Brass (GB)8/1
3:00 Arc Proud To Support Starlight Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 18 ran
1. 19. Humidity (GB)6/1Won by a short head · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Andrew Balding
2. 216. Title Role (GB)7/2 fav
3. 313. Secret Santa (IRE)17/2
3:33 Trade Nation Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 11. Montpellier (GB)11/8Won by a head · J: Oisin Murphy · T: James Ferguson
2. 28. Sea Force (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 32. Abundance (GB)22/1
4:05 Trade Nation Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 17. Raafedd (IRE)11/4Won by 2 lengths · J: Cieren Fallon · T: William Haggas
2. 22. Accentuate (GB)11/4
3. 39. Time Allowed (GB)11/8 fav
4:45 Coolmore City Of Troy EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 17. Meblesh (IRE)15/2Won by a head · J: Sean Levey · T: Richard Hannon
2. 21. Altareq (GB)11/2
3. 36. Hinchinbrooke (GB)5/1
4. 54. Crown Imperial (GB)5/2 fav
5:20 Greenshields JCB Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 14 ran
1. 111. Zarakerjack (FR)9/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Tom Clover
2. 21. Channagide (USA)7/2 fav
3. 39. Glenridding (GB)11/2
5:55 Coolmore Auguste Rodin Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 13 ran
1. 16. Amancio (GB)13/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Edward Greatrex · T: Faye Bramley
2. 27. Percy Jones (GB)50/1
3. 34. La Cadalora (GB)18/1
4. 1210. Gallant Lion (GB)10/3 fav

Newbury racecourse statistics →

Newmarket Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:18 TrustATrader Apply Today 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 16. Cooperation (IRE)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Mason Paetel · T: Michael Appleby
2. 22. Stratocracy (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
3. 31. Onemorenomore (GB)5/2 jt-fav
2:52 TrustATrader Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 11. Bedouin Prince (IRE)9/4Won by 4¾ lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 28. Wicked (FR)7/1
3. 35. Noble Horizon (GB)11/8 fav
3:25 TrustATrader Fully Vetted Tradespeople Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 110. French Haven (GB)10/1Won by half a length · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Charlie Johnston
2. 22. Renesmee (GB)9/2
3. 39. Sixteen One (GB)15/2
4. 45. Hot Like Me (IRE)10/3 fav
4:00 Juddmonte EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 13. Logi Bear (IRE)10/11 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Richard Hannon
2. 26. Somebody (IRE)25/1
3. 32. Caitrinho (IRE)11/1
4:38 TrustATrader Approved And Reviewed Trades People Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f · 5 ran
1. 11. Lavender Hill Mob (GB)5/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Mason Paetel · T: James Owen
2. 22. Claymore (FR)15/2
3. 33. Fouroneohfever (IRE)15/8 fav
5:15 TrustATrader You Can Trust Our Traders Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 15. My Mate Kev (GB)13/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Fred Daly · T: Chris Dwyer
2. 22. Forever My Prince (GB)12/1
3. 312. Royal Accord (GB)10/1
4. 76. Dapper Guest (IRE)4/1 fav

Newmarket racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:10 Clipper EBF Marygate Fillies' Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 18. Secret Hideaway (IRE)33/1Won by half a length · J: P J McDonald · T: Adrian Paul Keatley
2. 25. Harry's Girl (GB)15/8 fav
3. 36. Love Olivia (GB)2/1
2:42 Knights Solicitors Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f 56y · 13 ran
1. 11. Thunder Run (IRE)5/1Won by a head · J: Clifford Lee · T: K R Burke
2. 23. Tony Montana (GB)9/2 fav
3. 37. Have Secret (IRE)10/1
3:13 Sky Bet Fillies' Stakes (Listed) (Registered As The Michael Seely Memorial Fillies' Stakes) Flat · Class 1 · 7f 192y · 9 ran
1. 16. Kon Tiki (GB)11/2Won by half a length · J: David Egan · T: Jane Chapple-Hyam
2. 21. Bermuda Longtail (FR)16/1
3. 310. Troia (GB)12/1
4. 42. Consecrated (GB)7/4 fav
3:45 Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 5f 188y · 5 ran
1. 11. Rebel's Romance (IRE)11/10 favWon by a head · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 25. Epic Poet (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Sweet William (IRE)10/3
4:15 Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 22 ran
1. 113. The Man (IRE)14/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: David Egan · T: Richard Spencer
2. 24. Loom (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Against The Wind (GB)5/1 fav
4:55 Darley EBF 'Confined' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 7f 192y · 5 ran
1. 11. Bowmark (GB)1/3 favWon by 4 lengths · J: William Buick · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 22. Point Of Contact (IRE)13/2
3. 35. Real Trouper (IRE)28/1
5:30 Yorkshire Equine Practice Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 22 ran
1. 119. Delicacy (IRE)14/1Won by half a length · J: Sam James · T: James Owen
2. 21. Eldrickjones (IRE)16/1
3. 314. Mums Tipple (IRE)11/1
4. 58. Musical Touch (IRE)6/1 fav

York racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 58 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 52 won28.8% · 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 £15.71Staked £52.00, returned £36.29 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSecret Hideaway (IRE) 33/1The 2:10 Clipper EBF Marygate Fillies' Stakes at York
Joint favourites2 of 12 won16.7% · 6 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Aintree	1	5	7	0 of 4 won
Chantilly (FR)	4	9	9	—
Hamilton	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Kilbeggan	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Leopardstown	3	7	7	—
Newbury	1	7	8	0 of 2 won
Newmarket	1	5	6	0 of 2 won
York	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 16 May 2025?: 58 races across 8 meetings were run on 16 May 2025: Aintree (7 races), Chantilly (FR) (9 races), Hamilton (7 races), Kilbeggan (7 races), Leopardstown (7 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 16 May 2025?: Aintree: Good (Turf); Chantilly (FR): Soft (Turf); Hamilton: Good To Firm (Turf); Kilbeggan: Good (Turf); Leopardstown: Good (Turf); Newbury: Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good (Turf); York: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 16 May 2025?: Outright favourites won 15 of 52 on 16 May 2025 (28.8%); joint favourites won 2 of 12. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £52.00 and returned £36.29 — a loss of £15.71. 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 Secret Hideaway (IRE) at 33/1 in the 2:10 Clipper EBF Marygate Fillies' Stakes at York.
What was the feature race on 16 May 2025?: The feature race was the 3:45 Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes (Group 2) (Group 2) at York, won by Rebel's Romance (IRE) (11/10F).
What time was the first race on 16 May 2025?: The first race was the 12:08 Prix des Closeaux at Chantilly (FR); the last was the 9:00 Patersons Of Greenoakhill Handicap at Hamilton.