What horse racing was on 1 May 2026?

52 races across 7 meetings were run on 1 May 2026: Ascot (7 races), Goodwood (7 races), Newcastle (AW) (7 races), Newmarket (7 races), Punchestown (8 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (9 races) and Warwick (7 races). That is Ascot, Goodwood, Newcastle (AW), Newmarket and Warwick 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 2026?

Ascot: Good To Firm (Turf); Goodwood: Good (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Newmarket: Good (Turf); Punchestown: Yielding (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Good (Turf); Warwick: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 1 May 2026?

Outright favourites won 21 of 48 on 1 May 2026 (43.8%); joint favourites won 2 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £48.00 and returned £52.28 — a profit of £4.28. 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 Jetbob (IRE) at 28/1 in the 3:40 Stanley Asphalt Hunters Chase For The Bishopscourt Cup at Punchestown.

What was the feature race on 1 May 2026?

The feature race was the 6:00 Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by King Rasko Grey (FR) (8/13F).

What time was the first race on 1 May 2026?

The first race was the 12:22 Prix Hunyade at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 8:10 Ride For Tommie Jakes Racing Club Memorial Handicap at Newcastle (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 1 May 2026

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52 races were run across 7 meetings on 1 May 2026: Ascot, Goodwood, Newcastle (AW), Newmarket, Punchestown, Saint-Cloud (FR) and Warwick.

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

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 18/1

2:00 Ascot Shop Royal Ascot Two-Year-Old Trial EBF Conditions Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 3 ran
1. 12. Adaay Of Scarlett (IRE)11/8 favWon by a neck · J: James Doyle · T: Hugo Palmer
2. 24. Dance A Jig (GB)15/8
3. 31. A Bear Affair (IRE)5/2
2:35 Longines Sagaro Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 7f 209y · 8 ran
1. 12. Sweet William (IRE)5/6 favWon by a short head · J: Robert Havlin · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 21. Caballo De Mar (IRE)4/1
3. 39. Miss Alpilles (GB)40/1
3:10 Commonwealth Cup Trial Stakes (Registered As The Pavilion Stakes) (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 14. Coppull (GB)7/2Won by a neck · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Clive Cox
2. 28. Midnight Tango (GB)66/1
3. 36. Division (GB)10/1
4. 51. Wise Approach (IRE)2/1 fav
3:45 Memberships At Ascot Paradise Stakes (Listed) (Str) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 16. Jonquil (GB)10/3 jt-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Colin Keane · T: Andrew Balding
2. 22. Holloway Boy (GB)9/2
3. 34. Remmooz (GB)7/2
4:20 Naas Racecourse Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 17 ran
1. 110. Far Above The Law (IRE)14/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: David Probert · T: Michael Herrington
2. 25. Emperor Spirit (IRE)22/1
3. 31. All Ways Glamorous (GB)13/2
4. 811. Pixie Diva (GB)7/2 fav
4:55 Darley British EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Rnd) Flat · Class 2 · 7f 213y · 7 ran
1. 12. So Regal (GB)8/11 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 24. Crownright (GB)7/2
3. 36. Lyrics Of Life (GB)5/1
5:30 Ascot Racecourse Supports Debra Manny Mercer Apprentice Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 111. Joolianoss (IRE)18/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Tom Kiely-Marshall · T: James Evans
2. 21. Storm Star (GB)12/1
3. 37. Saytarr (GB)14/1

Ascot racecourse statistics →

Goodwood Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:05 Racing To School Celebrating 25 Years EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 17. Armor Supreme (IRE)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Diego Dias
2. 26. Rollthedicebaby (IRE)12/1
3. 31. Ballisty (IRE)12/1
4. 43. Harry Knows (IRE)4/6 fav
2:40 British Stallion Studs John Dunlop EBF Conditions Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 4 ran
1. 14. Protection Act (IRE)11/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: George Boughey
2. 22. Pacific Avenue (IRE)4/6 fav
3. 33. Pathein (IRE)10/3
3:15 Fitzdares Official Partner Of Season Opener Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 110. Lexington Blitz (IRE)10/3 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Edward Greatrex · T: Robert Cowell
2. 29. King Of Light (GB)12/1
3. 37. Tropical Storm (GB)11/2
3:50 British Stallion Studs EBF Daisy Warwick Fillies' Stakes (Listed) (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 3f 218y · 9 ran
1. 19. Tattycoram (GB)15/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Edward Greatrex · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 22. Coedana (IRE)9/2
3. 36. Incensed (GB)9/1
4. 53. Crepe Suzette (IRE)11/8 fav
4:25 Fitzdares Offers Top Prices At Goodwood Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 12. Far Above Dream (IRE)9/4 favWon by a neck · J: Hollie Doyle · T: James Owen
2. 21. Evening Saigon (IRE)11/2
3. 35. Dr Strangelove (GB)20/1
5:00 Fitzdares Dedicated Personal Betting Service Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 197y · 7 ran
1. 11. Bridge Of Eagles (IRE)11/2Won by a head · J: Jason Watson · T: David Menuisier
2. 26. Morbeh (GB)3/1
3. 33. Too Hot To Tango (GB)7/1
4. 72. Veritable (GB)11/4 fav
5:35 Track Radio Launches On Monday Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f · 10 ran
1. 12. Gallivanted (FR)11/10 favWon by a nose · J: Rob Hornby · T: Harry Derham
2. 23. Cruden (GB)25/1
3. 34. Arcturus Flame (IRE)11/2

Goodwood racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

4:45 Quaff Box Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 42y · 8 ran
1. 12. Central Command (IRE)9/4Won by 2 lengths · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Simon & Ed Crisford
2. 27. Fallacious Promise (GB)5/4 fav
3. 38. Project Kinsman (USA)11/1
5:20 Get Your Free Bets At freebets.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 42y · 12 ran
1. 111. Star Cast (GB)11/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Joanna Mason · T: Gemma Tutty
2. 24. Say What You See (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 36. Haveyoumissedme (GB)8/1
5:53 Roflow Dust & Fume Lev Systems Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 98y · 5 ran
1. 11. The Cursor (GB)8/15 favWon by 11 lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Andrew Balding
2. 22. New York Minute (IRE)4/1
3. 33. Machete (FR)11/2
6:30 Roflow Specialist Ventilation & Dehumidification Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 7f 14y · 10 ran
1. 12. Khaleejy (IRE)20/1Won by a neck · J: Kyle McHugh · T: Ismail Mohammed
2. 26. Grasmere Boy (GB)33/1
3. 39. Viper (GB)17/2
4. 44. Eklleem (GB)10/11 fav
7:02 Northumbria Leisure For Gaming Machines Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 11. Starmade (IRE)15/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 23. Dandy Breeze (IRE)5/2
3. 35. There's A Chance (IRE)11/2
7:33 Hays Travel: Nobody Offers You More Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 14y · 8 ran
1. 13. Beale Street (GB)7/1Won by a neck · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Bryan Smart
2. 21. Recency Bias (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 36. The Green Man (IRE)4/1
8:10 Ride For Tommie Jakes Racing Club Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 15. Raft Up (IRE)11/4Won by a neck · J: Ethan Tindall · T: Harriet Bethell
2. 23. Lion's House (GB)13/2
3. 311. Woolridge (GB)50/1
4. 51. Caragio (IRE)6/4 fav

Newcastle (AW) racecourse statistics →

Newmarket Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

1:45 Darley EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 13. Earth Shot (IRE)10/11 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Tom Marquand · T: William Haggas
2. 26. Velvet Vega (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Wild Violet (FR)28/1
2:20 JCB Newmarket Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f · 5 ran
1. 11. Ancient Egypt (IRE)16/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Rowan Scott · T: Charlie Johnston
2. 24. My Love Is King (GB)10/3
3. 32. Archers Bay (IRE)12/1
4. 55. Poseidon's Warrior (IRE)6/5 fav
2:55 Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 17. St Anton (IRE)4/1Won by a neck · J: Joe Leavy · T: Richard Hannon
2. 28. Comic Hero (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Fort Rock (GB)9/2
4. 46. Lake Como (IRE)7/2 fav
3:30 Betfred Jockey Club Stakes (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 17. Santorini Star (IRE)9/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Tom Marquand · T: William Haggas
2. 22. Eydon (IRE)10/3
3. 33. French Master (IRE)9/2
4:05 Betfred 'Nifty 50' Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 13. Billyjoh (GB)11/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Harry Davies · T: Michael Appleby
2. 27. Golden Redemption (USA)3/1
3. 32. Silver Ghost (IRE)7/1
4. 41. Elarak (GB)11/8 fav
4:40 Pertemps Network King Charles II Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 14. Saber Strike (IRE)11/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Tom Marquand · T: William Haggas
2. 21. Cerro Blanco (GB)2/1
3. 35. Stellar Sunrise (GB)5/4 fav
5:15 Close Brothers Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 12. Cinque Verde (GB)15/2Won by 6½ lengths · J: Jack Doughty · T: Tony Carroll
2. 26. Lady Kodiac (IRE)28/1
3. 34. Powdering (IRE)11/1

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 · 13 ran
1. 111. Jetbob (IRE)28/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Mr J L Scallan · T: Sean Thomas Doyle
2. 28. Hearts And Spades (FR)4/5 fav
3. 312. Squire Ohara (IRE)12/1
4:15 Uniquely Champion Hunters Chase Chase · 3m 160y · 14 ran
1. 113. Wonderwall (IRE)9/2Won by a neck · J: Mr R James · T: S Curling
2. 27. Its On The Line (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 311. Panda Boy (IRE)4/1
4:50 Hanlon Concrete Irish EBF Glencarraig Lady Francis Flood Mares Chase (Grade 2) Chase · 2m 4f 55y · 5 ran
1. 12. Dinoblue (FR)2/5 favWon by 6½ lengths · J: Mark Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 21. Spindleberry (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Only By Night (IRE)4/1
5:25 QuinnBet Novice Handicap Chase (Listed) Chase · 2m 4f 55y · 22 ran
1. 12. Funiculi Funicula (FR)7/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 215. Norn Iron (IRE)12/1
3. 35. Spread Boss Ted (GB)14/1
4. 610. Shuffle The Deck (IRE)9/4 fav
6:00 Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m 4f 140y · 8 ran
1. 15. King Rasko Grey (FR)8/13 favWon by a head · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 29. Lord Byron (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Kiely's Place (IRE)10/1
6:40 Boodles Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · 2m 45y · 7 ran
1. 17. Lossiemouth (FR)2/7 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 26. Golden Ace (GB)11/1
3. 34. Wilful (IRE)16/1
7:10 FRS Fencing Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 45y · 24 ran
1. 123. Avalo (IRE)14/1Won by a short head · J: Sam Ewing · T: Peter Fahey
2. 210. Pioneer Pete (GB)11/2
3. 317. Theflyingbee (IRE)20/1
4. 82. Whimsy (GB)4/1 fav
7:40 Stables Restaurant Naas Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f 181y · 21 ran
1. 111. Largy Star (IRE)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mr D G Lavery · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 216. Premier Division (IRE)11/2
3. 322. Holly's Thunder (IRE)40/1
4. 152. Cityofblindinlites (IRE)11/8 fav

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 6 of 8 · Biggest winner 10/1

12:22 Prix Hunyade (Newcomers) (Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 10 ran
1. 12. Vignelli (FR)9/5 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: F-H Graffard
2. 27. Roszal (FR)14/1
3. 34. The Highlight (IRE)74/10
12:58 Prix la Belle II (Newcomers) (Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 9 ran
1. 110. Kosuma (FR)21/10 favWon by a length · J: Maxime Guyon · T: A Fabre
2. 25. Immatin Storm (FR)35/1
3. 36. La Belle Isola (FR)12/1
1:33 Prix Fourire (Newcomers) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 17. Mazzala (IRE)10/1Won by a head · J: Alexis Pouchin · T: Y Barberot
2. 25. Nicomede (FR)15/1
3. 38. Louiza (FR)20/1
4. 42. Zaribiyan (IRE)9/10 fav
2:15 Prix de Beaumesnil (Handicap) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 16 ran
1. 14. Must Bay (FR)69/10Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Ronan Thomas · T: C & Y Lerner
2. 21. Libeccio Wind (IRE)26/5 fav
3. 37. Box Officer (GB)9/1
2:50 Prix du Muguet (Turf) Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 16. No Lunch (IRE)7/5 favWon by a neck · J: Maxime Guyon · T: C Ferland
2. 25. Seagulls Eleven (IRE)39/10
3. 33. Next Mine (GER)9/1
3:25 Prix Allez France (Fillies & Mares) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 16. Sunly (GB)12/5 jt-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: F-H Graffard
2. 24. Tajlina (GB)47/10
3. 33. Light The Ghost (GER)23/1
4:00 Prix du Chateau de Beaumesnil (Handicap) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 15 ran
1. 12. Bourbon Moon (IRE)37/10 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Antoine Hamelin · T: M Delzangles
2. 21. All In Pink (FR)6/1
3. 39. Toleo (FR)58/10
4:35 Prix de Beauval (Handicap) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 15 ran
1. 114. Notioni Fal (FR)31/10 favWon by a length · J: Clement Lecoeuvre · T: P Groualle
2. 21. Light Of Thunder (FR)9/1
3. 22. Mister Black (FR)23/5
5:10 Prix Paul-Noel Delahoutre - Trophee Studio Harcourt (Conditions) (Turf) Flat · 1m2½f · 10 ran
1. 110. Hamavi (IRE)3/5 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Mr Florent Guy · T: A Fabre
2. 27. Amico (GER)36/5
3. 35. King Trezy (FR)20/1

Saint-Cloud racecourse statistics →

Warwick Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

4:30 Connolly's Red Mills Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 54y · 3 ran
1. 11. Great Valley (FR)1/3 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Mr Guy Sankey · T: N Gittins
2. 23. Franigane (FR)7/2
3. 32. On Lovers Walk (IRE)10/1
5:05 Pertemps Network Intermediate Point-To-Point Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 100y · 6 ran
1. 16. Ultimate Survivor (IRE)7/4 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Mr Darren Andrews · T: Miss B Coward
2. 21. Fame And Concrete (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Practice Run (IRE)7/2
5:40 GB Pointing Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 100y · 4 ran
1. 11. Alaphilippe (IRE)11/8Won by 4 lengths · J: Mr James King · T: Mrs A Slatter
2. 24. What A Glance (GB)10/11 fav
3. 32. High Game Royal (FR)6/1
6:15 Jonathan Neesom Memorial Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 100y · 4 ran
1. 11. Corporal Jackjones (IRE)5/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mr Darren Andrews · T: Miss Poppy Skipper
2. 23. Imperial Esprit (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Crawter (IRE)9/4
4. PU4. Kilfilum Woods (IRE) · pulled up6/4 fav
6:50 Natural Green Creative Spaces Mares' Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 110y · 7 ran
1. 12. Loud And Proud (IRE)12/1Won by 16 lengths · J: Mr Huw Edwards · T: Miss Laura Richardson
2. 26. Police Academy (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 37. Walk Of No Shame (IRE)3/1
7:25 Foran Equine Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 4m 218y · 4 ran
1. 12. My Gift To You (IRE)9/4Won by 4 lengths · J: Miss Gina Andrews · T: James Owen
2. 24. Peaches And Cream (IRE)15/2
3. 31. Jeffery's Cross (IRE)5/6 fav
8:00 Carr & Day & Martin Open Hunters' Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 4 ran
1. 12. Arthur's Sixpence (GB)6/1Won by a neck · J: Mr Harry Brown · T: Georgina Nicholls
2. 23. Empire De Maulde (FR)9/2
3. 31. Unexpected Party (FR)4/9 fav

Warwick 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 favourites21 of 48 won43.8% · 48 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 profit of £4.28Staked £48.00, returned £52.28 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerJetbob (IRE) 28/1The 3:40 Stanley Asphalt Hunters Chase For The Bishopscourt Cup at Punchestown
Joint favourites2 of 8 won25.0% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	3	5	7	1 of 4 won
Goodwood	3	7	7	—
Newcastle (AW)	2	7	7	—
Newmarket	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Punchestown	3	8	8	—
Saint-Cloud (FR)	6	8	9	1 of 2 won
Warwick	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 1 May 2026?: 52 races across 7 meetings were run on 1 May 2026: Ascot (7 races), Goodwood (7 races), Newcastle (AW) (7 races), Newmarket (7 races), Punchestown (8 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (9 races) and Warwick (7 races). That is Ascot, Goodwood, Newcastle (AW), Newmarket and Warwick 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 2026?: Ascot: Good To Firm (Turf); Goodwood: Good (Turf); Newcastle (AW): Standard (AW); Newmarket: Good (Turf); Punchestown: Yielding (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Good (Turf); Warwick: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 1 May 2026?: Outright favourites won 21 of 48 on 1 May 2026 (43.8%); joint favourites won 2 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £48.00 and returned £52.28 — a profit of £4.28. 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 Jetbob (IRE) at 28/1 in the 3:40 Stanley Asphalt Hunters Chase For The Bishopscourt Cup at Punchestown.
What was the feature race on 1 May 2026?: The feature race was the 6:00 Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) (Grade 1) at Punchestown, won by King Rasko Grey (FR) (8/13F).
What time was the first race on 1 May 2026?: The first race was the 12:22 Prix Hunyade at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 8:10 Ride For Tommie Jakes Racing Club Memorial Handicap at Newcastle (AW).