What horse racing was on 22 May 2025?

50 races across 7 meetings were run on 22 May 2025: Chelmsford City (AW) (8 races), Ffos Las (6 races), Haydock (7 races), Limerick (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races) and Yarmouth (6 races). That is Chelmsford City (AW), Ffos Las, Haydock, Wolverhampton (AW) and Yarmouth in Great Britain; Limerick in Ireland; Longchamp (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 22 May 2025?

Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Ffos Las: Good (Turf); Haydock: Good To Firm (Turf); Limerick: Good (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW); Yarmouth: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 22 May 2025?

Outright favourites won 16 of 47 on 22 May 2025 (34.0%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £47.00 and returned £39.07 — a loss of £7.93. 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 Rumba Numba (GB) at 33/1 in the 6:00 Visit wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk To Book Now Maiden Fillies' Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW) (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 22 May 2025?

The feature race was the 4:13 Prix Hocquart (3yo) (Grande Course) (Turf) (Group 3) at Longchamp (FR), won by Rafale Design (IRE) (121/10).

What time was the first race on 22 May 2025?

The first race was the 2:05 Francky Du Berlais Novices' Handicap Chase at Ffos Las; the last was the 9:00 Race And Rest - Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Fillies' Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 22 May 2025

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50 races were run across 7 meetings on 22 May 2025: Chelmsford City (AW), Ffos Las, Haydock, Limerick, Longchamp (FR), Wolverhampton (AW) and Yarmouth.

Chelmsford City (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 5 of 8 · Biggest winner 9/1

5:15 bet365 Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 11. Saligo Bay (IRE)9/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mr Eireann Cagney · T: Sam England
2. 26. Alazwar (IRE)7/2
3. 32. Ciotog (IRE)18/1
4. 44. Meadram (GB)5/2 fav
5:50 bet365 Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 5 ran
1. 11. Star Legend (IRE)11/10 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Mason Paetel · T: James Owen
2. 23. Grand Duchess Olga (GB)7/2
3. 34. Sullivan Bay (IRE)10/3
6:20 Racing Value At bet365 Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 113. True Colors (FR)6/4 favWon by a head · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Marco Botti
2. 21. Al Durry (GB)3/1
3. 312. Stellenbosch (IRE)5/1
6:50 Watch Live Racing At bet365 Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 16 ran
1. 112. Mudbir (GB)8/15 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 210. Explode (FR)5/2
3. 31. Open Road (IRE)18/1
7:20 Watch Live Racing At bet365 Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 15 ran
1. 14. Arabian Story (IRE)5/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 25. Competizione (FR)5/2
3. 311. River King (IRE)15/8 fav
7:50 6 Horses Challenge At bet365 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 14. Agostino (GB)11/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Marco Ghiani · T: Robert Cowell
2. 26. Dark Side Prince (GB)7/2
3. 32. Twilight Madness (GB)3/1
8:20 Download The bet365 App Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 18. Safari Dream (IRE)6/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Rod Millman
2. 24. Bill Plumb (IRE)22/1
3. 35. Gundogan (GB)18/1
8:50 Best Odds Guaranteed At bet365 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 16. Ballybaymoonshiner (FR)13/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Lewis Edmunds · T: Murty McGrath
2. 21. Bizarre Law (GB)15/8 fav
3. 32. Bold Suitor (GB)9/4

Chelmsford City (AW) racecourse statistics →

Ffos Las Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 10/3

2:05 Francky Du Berlais Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 83y · 3 ran
1. 13. King Roly (GB)5/4 favWon by 13 lengths · J: James Bowen · T: Mickey Bowen
2. 21. Bond Broker (IRE)10/3
3. 32. Handlethekettle (IRE)6/4
2:35 Adept GRP Cabinets Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 11. Doc Mccoy (IRE)11/4 jt-favWon by 5½ lengths · J: Isabelle Ryder · T: Jamie Snowden
2. 23. The Flying Poet (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Sassified (IRE)4/1
3:05 Merched Y Mor Mares' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m · 5 ran
1. 11. Obsessedwithyou (FR)9/4Won by 4½ lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Jamie Snowden
2. 24. Culligran (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 32. Calli Black (IRE)15/2
3:35 Welcome To The World Idris Phillips Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 1m 7f 182y · 6 ran
1. 11. Sir Galahad (IRE)1/3 favWon by 24 lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Olly Murphy
2. 25. Chanelle Noir (IRE)40/1
3. 36. Sure To Please (GB)50/1
4:05 Micky Bowen Racing Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f 191y · 4 ran
1. 14. Northern Symphonie (GB)10/3Won by 2½ lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Keiran Burke
2. 21. Ri Na Cuirte (IRE)11/4
3. 32. D'jo Dela Barriere (FR)11/4
4. 43. Karavomylos (IRE)9/4 fav
4:40 Adept GRP Cabinets Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 191y · 7 ran
1. 12. Lucky Bounce (IRE)5/2 favWon by a length · J: Brendan Powell · T: Ryan Potter
2. 24. Miss Popalong (GB)4/1
3. 37. Junior Des Mottes (FR)9/1

Ffos Las racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

2:17 Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m 45y · 7 ran
1. 15. Simiyann (IRE)9/1Won by a head · J: David Probert · T: Ian Williams
2. 23. The Crafty Mole (GB)7/4
3. 38. Razzo Italiano (IRE)20/1
4. 64. Diamand De Vindecy (FR)5/4 fav
2:47 Betfred 'Follow Us On X' EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 14. Maximized (GB)11/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: David Probert · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 27. Time To Turn (GB)8/13 fav
3. 35. Moscow Power (GB)28/1
3:17 Betfred 'Nifty 50' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 17. Thurso (GB)5/1Won by a head · J: Finley Marsh · T: Richard Hughes
2. 29. Kisskodi (IRE)3/1
3. 38. Volendam (GB)8/1
4. 1111. Trust Sergei (GB)5/2 fav
3:47 Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 15. Duran (IRE)9/2Won by half a length · J: Faye McManoman · T: Nigel Tinkler
2. 21. Blue Day (GB)2/1 fav
3. 34. Grandlad (IRE)12/1
4:17 Betfred Double Delight Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 42y · 6 ran
1. 16. Spirited Style (GB)Evens favWon by 3½ lengths · J: William Buick · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 24. Pearla (IRE)6/4
3. 35. Silent Love (IRE)4/1
4:52 Betfred 'Play Fred's 5 Million' Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f 212y · 6 ran
1. 11. Woroodd (IRE)4/6 favWon by a neck · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Ed Walker
2. 22. Cradle Of Love (IRE)11/2
3. 36. Thaisa (GB)9/1
5:22 Betfred 'Bet Builder' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 212y · 11 ran
1. 16. Organ (GB)10/3 favWon by a head · J: David Probert · T: Martyn Meade
2. 21. High On Hope (GB)7/2
3. 39. Kamekist (GB)14/1

Haydock racecourse statistics →

Limerick Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

5:05 MC Roofing And Guttering Handicap Chase (0-100) Chase · 2m 1f 200y · 13 ran
1. 14. Get It Right (IRE)10/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Sean O'Keeffe · T: Sean Aherne
2. 26. Crowsatedappletart (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 39. Rock On Pedro (IRE)17/2
5:38 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Chase Chase · 2m 3f 176y · 3 ran
1. 12. Je T'ai Porte (IRE)4/5 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Keith Donoghue · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 24. Justabitofyours (IRE)16/1
3. 31. A Law Of Her Own (IRE)11/10
6:08 Summer Racing At Limerick Racecourse Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 3f 176y · 5 ran
1. 13. Intellotto (IRE)8/11 favWon by 10 lengths · J: J J Slevin · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 24. Jigoro (FR)13/8
3. 31. Ambitious Fellow (IRE)7/1
6:38 Anglo Printers Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 3f 176y · 7 ran
1. 12. Clonshire River (IRE)9/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Kieren Buckley · T: Eddie & Patrick Harty
2. 24. Garde La Peche (FR)2/1 fav
3. 38. U Asking Me (IRE)11/2
7:08 Munster Drilling Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 6f 160y · 6 ran
1. 13. Iceberg Theory (IRE)5/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Conor Stone-Walsh · T: Paul Nolan
2. 22. Boston Rover (IRE)12/1
3. 37. Cobra Queen (IRE)7/2
4. 48. Grooveykindoflove (FR)9/4 fav
7:38 Treaty Plant Hire Handicap Chase (0-100) Chase · 2m 6f 160y · 16 ran
1. 110. Tippin And Tappin (IRE)11/2Won by half a length · J: Darragh O'Keeffe · T: E Bolger
2. 21. Cloughroe (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Meehall (IRE)17/2
4. PU2. Person Of Interest (IRE) · pulled up10/3 fav
8:08 Gairdin Glas Handicap Chase Chase · 3m 1f 110y · 6 ran
1. 17. Priory Park (IRE)10/3Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Darragh O'Keeffe · T: E J O'Grady
2. 24. Ceroc (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Friends N Commerce (IRE)12/1
4. 48. Emily In Paris (IRE)2/1 fav

Limerick racecourse statistics →

Longchamp (FR) Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 149/10

3:38 Prix de Montretout () (4yo+) (Grande Course) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 6 ran
1. 12. Quddwah (GB)23/10Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Callum Shepherd · T: Simon & Ed Crisford
2. 25. Siam Paragon (FR)41/5
3. 31. Marhaba Ya Sanafi (IRE)23/5
4. 46. Haatem (IRE)11/10 fav
4:13 Prix Hocquart (3yo) (Grande Course) (Turf) Flat · 1m 3f · 8 ran
1. 14. Rafale Design (IRE)121/10Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: Y Barberot
2. 21. Asmarani (IRE)27/10
3. 33. Zarakchic (FR)20/1
4. 610. Avide (IRE)13/5 fav
4:48 Prix du Musee du Luxembourg (Handicap) (4yo+) (New Course) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 14 ran
1. 12. Purple Rain (FR)43/10 jt-favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: C Escuder
2. 26. Tremblant (GB)43/10 jt-fav
3. 311. Khabesa (FR)14/1
5:23 Prix du Jeu de Paume (Handicap) (4yo+) (New Course) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 15 ran
1. 12. Hortensia Basc (FR)149/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Anthony Crastus · T: A Junk
2. 215. Just In Time Game (FR)14/1
3. 312. Okapina's Light (FR)19/1
4. 103. White Platin (FR)31/10 fav
5:58 Prix du Palais de la Decouverte (Conditions) (4yo+) (Moyenne Course) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 17. Hungry Heart (FR)13/5 favWon by a neck · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: M Delcher Sanchez
2. 212. La Do Re (FR)18/1
3. 31. Charlesquint (IRE)12/1
6:33 Prix Finlande () (3yo Fillies) (Moyenne Course) (Turf) Flat · 1m 1f · 6 ran
1. 11. Cankoura (FR)3/5 favWon by a length · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: F-H Graffard
2. 23. Ilda Rosa (GB)51/10
3. 35. Reine De Medicis (IRE)10/1
7:15 Prix de l'Orangerie (Handicap) (4yo+) (New Course) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 16 ran
1. 17. Centenario (FR)74/10Won by a neck · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: Gerald Mosse
2. 26. Lanaken (FR)12/1
3. 313. Forchester (FR)41/5
4. 45. Tortisambert (FR)31/10 fav
7:55 Prix Radio FG (Handicap) (3yo) (Inner Course: 2nd Post) (Turf) Flat · 1m½f · 14 ran
1. 18. Young And Proud (FR)107/10Won by a head · J: Benjamin Marie · T: Joao Pedro Macedo Da Costa Oliveira
2. 211. Manneville (FR)9/1
3. 37. Boticelli (FR)67/10
4. 56. Knossington (FR)7/2 fav

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

5:30 Download The Raceday Ready App Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 20y · 9 ran
1. 16. Fancy Dancer (GB)11/1Won by a neck · J: Millie Wonnacott · T: Ollie Sangster
2. 22. Woodhay Whisper (IRE)9/2
3. 38. Promise Time (GB)11/4 fav
6:00 Visit wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk To Book Now Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 142y · 10 ran
1. 19. Rumba Numba (GB)33/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Roger Varian
2. 22. Miss Justice (GB)8/11 fav
3. 35. Invisible (IRE)6/1
6:30 Get Raceday Ready Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 51y · 4 ran
1. 12. Haku (IRE)2/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Cieren Fallon · T: Mark Loughnane
2. 24. Isle Of Sark (USA)12/1
3. 33. Sax Appeal (GB)4/1
4. 45. Shahbaz (IRE)11/10 fav
7:00 Free Digital Racecard At raceday-ready.com Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 142y · 10 ran
1. 18. Amber Honey (GB)16/5Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Cieren Fallon · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 22. That Lucas Fella (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Abstract Art (IRE)4/1
4. 67. Banksman (GB)15/8 fav
7:30 Free Digital Racecard At raceday-ready.com Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 142y · 9 ran
1. 13. Pomme Pomme (IRE)7/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Edward Greatrex · T: Jack Channon
2. 26. Pure Imagination (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Scenario (GB)22/1
4. 42. Ignition (IRE)3/1 fav
8:00 Get The Inside Track With raceday-ready.com Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 7f 36y · 9 ran
1. 14. Classy Clarets (IRE)33/1Won by half a length · J: Christian Howarth · T: Alice Haynes
2. 23. Emerald Army (IRE)9/5 fav
3. 36. Drafted (IRE)7/2
8:30 Get The Inside Track With raceday-ready.com Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 7f 36y · 9 ran
1. 14. Capuchinero (GB)7/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Christian Howarth · T: Alice Haynes
2. 23. Triggered (IRE)7/2
3. 32. Woodleigh (IRE)25/1
4. 85. Diligent Henry (GB)9/4 fav
9:00 Race And Rest - Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 36y · 11 ran
1. 19. Dream Illusion (GB)6/1Won by a neck · J: Jack Nicholls · T: K R Burke
2. 22. Ornately (GB)4/1 jt-fav
3. 33. Graduated (GB)4/1 jt-fav

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:25 Eastern Power Systems Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6f 17y · 9 ran
1. 15. Hidden Pearl (GB)14/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Taryn Langley · T: John Berry
2. 27. Dereham (GB)14/1
3. 38. Wannabeawallaby (IRE)9/4
4. 74. Two Plus Two (IRE)2/1 fav
2:55 Winning Experience With Moulton Racing Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 23y · 8 ran
1. 16. Queen's Company (GB)12/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Dylan Hogan · T: Julia & Shelley Birkett
2. 25. Aim For The Moon (USA)12/1
3. 33. Con Te Partiro (GB)9/1
4. 41. Risen Again (FR)11/8 fav
3:25 British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 5f 42y · 7 ran
1. 16. Staya (GB)7/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Darragh Keenan · T: George Scott
2. 23. Duskaura (IRE)12/1
3. 35. Oliaku (GB)11/10 fav
3:55 British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 6f 3y · 9 ran
1. 17. Postmodern (IRE)18/5Won by 5 lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Hamad Al Jehani
2. 21. Amorim (GB)10/3
3. 32. Front Line Fury (IRE)20/1
4. 58. Silent Applause (IRE)7/4 fav
4:25 Gold And Silver Exchange Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 3y · 8 ran
1. 17. Mister Mojito (IRE)6/1Won by a neck · J: Brandon Wilkie · T: T J Kent
2. 22. Giorgio M (IRE)9/2
3. 36. Shaw Park (IRE)7/2
4. 51. Capital Guarantee (IRE)6/4 fav
5:00 Holiday At Haven Seashore Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3y · 8 ran
1. 11. Visibility (IRE)15/8 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Taryn Langley · T: Scott Dixon
2. 27. Hinitsa Bay (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Artificer (IRE)13/2

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 favourites16 of 47 won34.0% · 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 £7.93Staked £47.00, returned £39.07 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerRumba Numba (GB) 33/1The 6:00 Visit wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk To Book Now Maiden Fillies' Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW) · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites2 of 6 won33.3% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Chelmsford City (AW)	5	8	8	—
Ffos Las	3	5	6	1 of 2 won
Haydock	3	7	7	—
Limerick	2	7	7	—
Longchamp (FR)	2	7	8	1 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	0	7	8	0 of 2 won
Yarmouth	1	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 22 May 2025?: 50 races across 7 meetings were run on 22 May 2025: Chelmsford City (AW) (8 races), Ffos Las (6 races), Haydock (7 races), Limerick (7 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races) and Yarmouth (6 races). That is Chelmsford City (AW), Ffos Las, Haydock, Wolverhampton (AW) and Yarmouth in Great Britain; Limerick in Ireland; Longchamp (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 22 May 2025?: Chelmsford City (AW): Standard (AW); Ffos Las: Good (Turf); Haydock: Good To Firm (Turf); Limerick: Good (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW); Yarmouth: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 22 May 2025?: Outright favourites won 16 of 47 on 22 May 2025 (34.0%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £47.00 and returned £39.07 — a loss of £7.93. 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 Rumba Numba (GB) at 33/1 in the 6:00 Visit wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk To Book Now Maiden Fillies' Stakes at Wolverhampton (AW) (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 22 May 2025?: The feature race was the 4:13 Prix Hocquart (3yo) (Grande Course) (Turf) (Group 3) at Longchamp (FR), won by Rafale Design (IRE) (121/10).
What time was the first race on 22 May 2025?: The first race was the 2:05 Francky Du Berlais Novices' Handicap Chase at Ffos Las; the last was the 9:00 Race And Rest - Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Fillies' Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).