What horse racing was on 8 May 2026?

49 races across 7 meetings were run on 8 May 2026: Ascot (7 races), Ballinrobe (8 races), Chester (8 races), Downpatrick (7 races), Market Rasen (6 races), Ripon (6 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Ascot, Chester, Market Rasen, Ripon and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Ballinrobe and Downpatrick 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 8 May 2026?

Ascot: Good (Turf); Ballinrobe: Good To Yielding (Turf); Chester: Good (Turf); Downpatrick: Good (Turf); Market Rasen: Good (Turf); Ripon: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 8 May 2026?

Outright favourites won 13 of 45 on 8 May 2026 (28.9%); joint favourites won 1 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £45.00 and returned £30.27 — a loss of £14.73. 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 Exclamation (IRE) at 33/1 in the 4:45 Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap at Chester (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 8 May 2026?

The feature race was the 2:35 Deepbridge Huxley Stakes (Group 2) (Group 2) at Chester, won by Lambourn (IRE) (6/4F).

What time was the first race on 8 May 2026?

The first race was the 1:30 CAA Stellar Great Cheshire Handicap at Chester; the last was the 9:00 Free Bets On attheraces.com Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Friday 8 May 2026

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49 races were run across 7 meetings on 8 May 2026: Ascot, Ballinrobe, Chester, Downpatrick, Market Rasen, Ripon and Wolverhampton (AW).

Ascot Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

1:50 Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 11. Colori Forever (GB)15/8 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Marco Ghiani · T: Marco Botti
2. 25. Albaydaa (IRE)3/1
3. 32. May Angel (GB)4/1
2:20 Juddmonte EBF Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 15. Bint Archange (IRE)13/8 favWon by 4 lengths · J: William Buick · T: Richard Hughes
2. 212. Past Passion (GB)18/1
3. 33. Wondervision (IRE)9/4
2:55 Palmer & Co. Champagne Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 1f 212y · 7 ran
1. 15. Light Of Paris (GER)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: William Buick · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 24. Gone By (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 38. Tarrant (IRE)2/1
3:25 Only Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 15. Bolo Neighs (IRE)12/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 210. Saint Lawrence (IRE)15/2
3. 38. Walson's Law (GB)17/2
4. 47. Photosynthesis (IRE)9/2 fav
4:00 Ascot Hospitality Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 19 ran
1. 11. Secret Santa (IRE)17/2Won by a neck · J: Sean Levey · T: Richard Hannon
2. 28. Hallo Spaceboy (GB)4/1
3. 36. Moscow Power (GB)10/3 fav
4:35 Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Style Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 12. Outback Heat (GB)11/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Kaiya Fraser · T: Harry Eustace
2. 212. Luzon Heights (GB)7/1
3. 310. Arbaawy (GB)7/2
4. 44. Blue Courvoisier (GB)9/4 fav
5:10 Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Apprentice Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 7f 209y · 12 ran
1. 18. Believitanducan (IRE)11/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Luke Catton · T: Alan King
2. 25. Naval Tribute (GB)4/1
3. 39. Calvert (GB)9/2

Ascot racecourse statistics →

Ballinrobe Good To Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

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

4:40 Harrington Concrete & Quarries Optional Claiming Race Flat · 1m 1f 133y · 10 ran
1. 13. Personified (IRE)5/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Ronan Whelan · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 25. Teologia (FR)10/3
3. 36. Borora Aura (IRE)15/2
4. 99. Divelment (IRE)9/4 fav
5:15 Brian Forkan Construction Maiden Flat · 1m 1f 133y · 7 ran
1. 17. Glamazon (IRE)5/2 jt-favWon by a neck · J: Shane Foley · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 24. Maxminelli (IRE)9/2
3. 35. Pass The Buck (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
5:50 SIS, Supporting Irish Racing Maiden Flat · 1m 1f 133y · 9 ran
1. 19. Marmeladova (IRE)12/1Won by 6½ lengths · J: W J Lee · T: K J Condon
2. 23. Mano Chicago (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 32. Glendower (GB)80/1
6:22 MG Plant Sales Handicap (0-60) Flat · 1m 1f 133y · 13 ran
1. 112. A Pretty Penny (IRE)13/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Julian Pietropaolo · T: Mrs Deborah Cody
2. 26. Accelereight (FR)4/1
3. 310. Swift Charm (IRE)50/1
4. 134. Tenacious (IRE)3/1 fav
6:52 Burleigh Accountancy Group Handicap Flat · 1m 1f 133y · 9 ran
1. 110. Lough Leane (IRE)9/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Megan Telford-Kelly · T: Maurice Andrew Ahern
2. 27. Hexagonal (IRE)10/1
3. 34. Merlin The Wizard (GB)10/3 fav
7:22 McGrath Limestone Works Handicap (0-60) Flat · 1m 1f 133y · 14 ran
1. 110. Tero D'rosa (IRE)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Shane Foley · T: Ross O'Sullivan
2. 21. Majestic King (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 311. Calamint (IRE)15/2
7:52 BOYLE Sports Home Of The Early Payout Maiden Flat · 1m 4f 183y · 10 ran
1. 110. Trojan Fighter (GB)13/8 favWon by 7 lengths · J: W J Lee · T: P Twomey
2. 21. Ballyadam (IRE)16/5
3. 37. Diligo (IRE)15/8
8:22 KOG Logistics Handicap Flat · 1m 4f 183y · 14 ran
1. 18. Satono Chevalier (IRE)25/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Reese Holohan · T: M K Flannery
2. 29. Justenzia (IRE)13/2
3. 32. Amplitude (IRE)10/1
4. 57. Granville Street (IRE)7/2 fav

Ballinrobe racecourse statistics →

Chester Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 8 · Biggest winner 33/1

1:30 CAA Stellar Great Cheshire Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f 70y · 11 ran
1. 16. Respond (IRE)10/11 favWon by 4¾ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Andrew Balding
2. 27. Whip Cracker (IRE)8/1
3. 38. Janey Mackers (IRE)33/1
2:05 Boodles Darley EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f 63y · 7 ran
1. 12. Galiyan (GB)9/4Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Andrew Balding
2. 24. Joulany (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 33. Glory Of The Seas (GB)4/1
2:35 Deepbridge Huxley Stakes (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f 70y · 9 ran
1. 15. Lambourn (IRE)6/4 favWon by a neck · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 21. Bay City Roller (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Ice Max (GB)16/1
3:05 Ladbrokes Chester Cup (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 2 · 2m 2f 140y · 15 ran
1. 12. A Piece Of Heaven (FR)7/1Won by half a length · J: Dylan Browne McMonagle · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 23. Maxi King (IRE)25/1
3. 37. Duraji (IRE)50/1
4. 710. Puturhandstogether (IRE)9/2 fav
3:40 Tom Jones Live At Chester Racecourse Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 17y · 12 ran
1. 12. Rosenpur (GER)11/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Darragh Keenan · T: Jennie Candlish
2. 216. The Good Biscuit (GB)11/2
3. 38. Jonny Concrete (IRE)5/2 fav
4:10 Ladbrokes Get A Free Race Bet Today Chester Plate Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 2 · 2m 2f 140y · 17 ran
1. 110. Shrimp Shady (GB)13/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Rob Hornby · T: Andrew Balding
2. 26. Kingstonian (GB)6/4 fav
3. 33. Tribal Star (IRE)14/1
4:45 Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f 15y · 12 ran
1. 11. Exclamation (IRE)33/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Ashley Lewis · T: Grace Harris
2. 29. Schrodinger's Cat (GB)3/1 fav
3. 314. One And Gone (IRE)12/1
5:20 Chester Roman Day On 30th May Apprentice Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 63y · 15 ran
1. 14. Patagonia Girl (GB)9/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jack Nicholls · T: Hugo Palmer
2. 29. Renesmee (GB)33/1
3. 314. Newtown Duke (IRE)9/1
4. 46. Nightsinwhitesatin (GB)11/4 fav

Chester racecourse statistics →

Downpatrick Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

5:00 Randox Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f · 7 ran
1. 15. Roc Dino (FR)1/8 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. Loch Cuan (IRE)5/1
3. 32. Hawk's Rock (IRE)9/1
5:35 Road Stud Installations Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 15 ran
1. 116. Gangster Granny (IRE)33/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Sean Flanagan · T: C A McBratney
2. 27. Annarubyrose (IRE)33/1
3. 314. Artic Chief (IRE)50/1
4. 410. Lecale's Diamond (IRE)6/4 fav
6:05 SIS, Supporting Irish Racing Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 3f · 14 ran
1. 14. Endless Talking (IRE)5/6 favWon by 20 lengths · J: Keith Donoghue · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 210. Aboras Mahler (IRE)150/1
3. 311. Layenda (IRE)200/1
6:35 Angie Orr Still Celebrating Her 70th Birthday Mares Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 12 ran
1. 19. Sea Of Doubt (IRE)4/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Josh Williamson · T: Ian Patrick Donoghue
2. 212. Mercurial Sea (IRE)11/1
3. 33. Splashing Out (IRE)14/1
4. 54. A Snow White Park (IRE)7/2 fav
7:05 Peter Fitzpatrick & Sons Estate Agents And Chartered Surveyors Handicap Chase (0-100) Chase · 2m 3f 100y · 10 ran
1. 14. Finnians Row (IRE)28/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Liam McKenna · T: Dermot A McLoughlin
2. 29. Just For Yuse (IRE)4/1
3. 33. Struck Oil (IRE)5/2 fav
7:35 Remembering Caughoo Handicap Chase (0-100) Chase · 3m · 11 ran
1. 14. Dinoland (FR)11/2Won by 8½ lengths · J: Sam Ewing · T: W R Crawford
2. 29. My Good Pal (IRE)5/1
3. 312. Mini Getaway (IRE)9/1
4. 71. Hardy Diamond (IRE)4/1 fav
8:05 Joe Rea Memorial Mares Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f · 9 ran
1. 11. Coco's Legacy (IRE)8/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Mr O McGill · T: Paul W Flynn
2. 25. Kisuton Enki (FR)9/2
3. 38. Culldoo (FR)6/4 fav

Downpatrick racecourse statistics →

Market Rasen Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 9/2

2:10 Molson Coors Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 125y · 10 ran
1. 12. Fidendum (GB)16/5Won by 4 lengths · J: Nick Slatter · T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson
2. 27. Edelak (IRE)2/7 fav
3. 36. Calibos (GB)12/1
2:45 Lucas Machinery Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 125y · 9 ran
1. 19. Allibaba (GB)6/4 favWon by 4¾ lengths · J: Danny McMenamin · T: Adrian Paul Keatley
2. 25. Lord Of The Glance (GB)11/4
3. 31. Made All (GB)11/1
3:15 Tiff And Ang Go West Stakes Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f 89y · 7 ran
1. 17. Lone Soldier (GB)11/4Won by 4¼ lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Charles & Adam Pogson
2. 23. El Muchacho (IRE)10/1
3. 36. Cloudy Wednesday (IRE)9/1
4. 41. Jasmin De Cotte (FR)11/8 fav
3:50 Summer Plate Ladies Day Saturday 18th July Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 7f 191y · 6 ran
1. 13. Classic King (IRE)11/4Won by 2½ lengths · J: Harry Cobden · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 25. Ira Hayes (IRE)9/2
3. 36. Giovanni Change (FR)8/1
4. RR4. Bumpy Evans (IRE) · refused to race13/8 fav
4:20 Victor Lucas Memorial Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 7f 16y · 8 ran
1. 110. Ryebridge (IRE)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Danny McMenamin · T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
2. 24. Coumeenoole (IRE)15/8 jt-fav
3. 33. Porter In The Park (IRE)18/1
4:52 Fiver Friday Raceday Friday 12th June Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 139y · 7 ran
1. 12. Nottodaybobo (IRE)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Joshua Thompson · T: Micky Hammond
2. 24. Below The Belt (IRE)14/1
3. 37. Matoury (GB)3/1
4. 61. De Deli Counter (GB)9/4 fav

Market Rasen racecourse statistics →

Ripon Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 8/1

5:45 British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 12. Red Spells Danger (IRE)1/16 favWon by 8½ lengths · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 23. Rousham (GB)16/1
3. 37. Soda (IRE)12/1
6:15 Traditional Family Day Sunday 17th May Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 11. Masaban (IRE)8/11 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Callum Rodriguez · T: Edward Bethell
2. 23. Dalamara (GB)11/2
3. 34. Clear Above (GB)13/2
6:45 Dr Keith Howard OBE Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 12. Vince L'amour (IRE)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 25. Betweenthesticks (GB)11/5 fav
3. 36. Hurt You Never (IRE)13/2
7:15 Sam Alexander Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 12. U Sure Do (IRE)11/2Won by a head · J: Cam Hardie · T: Tim Easterby
2. 29. Fortamour (IRE)25/1
3. 35. Grant Wood (IRE)17/2
4. 58. Modern Times (GB)15/8 fav
7:45 Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Leeds Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 170y · 12 ran
1. 17. Star Cast (GB)7/2Won by a head · J: Rowan Scott · T: Gemma Tutty
2. 24. Glistening Nights (FR)10/3 fav
3. 32. Garden Oasis (GB)11/2
8:15 Ripon Races Ladies Day 18th June Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 170y · 8 ran
1. 110. Vietnorm (IRE)8/1Won by a short head · J: Barry McHugh · T: Adrian Paul Keatley
2. 23. Bradbury (IRE)9/4 jt-fav
3. 37. Mereside Princess (IRE)11/1

Ripon racecourse statistics →

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

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

6:00 Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5f 219y · 7 ran
1. 12. Rubellite (IRE)2/1Won by half a length · J: Conor Whiteley · T: Stephen Hanlon
2. 21. Havachoc (GB)11/10 fav
3. 35. Apache Eagle (GB)11/1
6:30 Download The At The Races App Restricted Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 6f 20y · 6 ran
1. 13. Miss Lizzy (GB)16/1Won by a head · J: Paddy Bradley · T: Charlie Fellowes
2. 26. Fire Thunder (IRE)25/1
3. 32. Leucothea (IRE)7/4 jt-fav
7:00 Race And Rest - Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 51y · 7 ran
1. 17. Kakirra (IRE)16/1Won by 4¼ lengths · J: Edward Greatrex · T: Ollie Sangster
2. 22. Forever Perfect (GB)11/4
3. 36. Song Of The Stars (GB)10/1
4. 64. Caraway (GB)6/5 fav
7:30 Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 142y · 6 ran
1. 14. Seet (GB)10/3Won by 2½ lengths · J: Robert Havlin · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 26. Withtearsinmyeyes (IRE)3/1
3. 35. Silver Lake (GB)5/6 fav
8:00 Free Tips Daily On attheraces.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 36y · 4 ran
1. 13. Pints In Peace (IRE)10/3Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Jonny Peate · T: Ivan Furtado
2. 25. Ahead Of Fashion (GB)8/1
3. 31. Arctic Wind (GB)5/1
4. 42. Autumn Affair (IRE)8/11 fav
8:30 attheraces.com/marketmovers Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 36y · 9 ran
1. 13. Split Elevens (GB)7/2 favWon by half a length · J: Jack Callan · T: John Butler
2. 26. Lessay (IRE)13/2
3. 37. Bad Habits (IRE)18/1
9:00 Free Bets On attheraces.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 20y · 6 ran
1. 14. Nana's Boy George (IRE)13/8 favWon by a head · J: Robert Havlin · T: Alexandra Dunn
2. 22. Enter Sandman (IRE)11/4
3. 36. Hellcat (GB)33/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 49 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 favourites13 of 45 won28.9% · 45 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 £14.73Staked £45.00, returned £30.27 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerExclamation (IRE) 33/1The 4:45 Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap at Chester · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites1 of 8 won12.5% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	3	7	7	—
Ballinrobe	1	7	8	1 of 2 won
Chester	2	8	8	—
Downpatrick	2	7	7	—
Market Rasen	1	5	6	0 of 2 won
Ripon	2	5	6	0 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	2	6	7	0 of 2 won

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 8 May 2026?: 49 races across 7 meetings were run on 8 May 2026: Ascot (7 races), Ballinrobe (8 races), Chester (8 races), Downpatrick (7 races), Market Rasen (6 races), Ripon (6 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (7 races). That is Ascot, Chester, Market Rasen, Ripon and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Ballinrobe and Downpatrick 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 8 May 2026?: Ascot: Good (Turf); Ballinrobe: Good To Yielding (Turf); Chester: Good (Turf); Downpatrick: Good (Turf); Market Rasen: Good (Turf); Ripon: Good (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 8 May 2026?: Outright favourites won 13 of 45 on 8 May 2026 (28.9%); joint favourites won 1 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £45.00 and returned £30.27 — a loss of £14.73. 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 Exclamation (IRE) at 33/1 in the 4:45 Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap at Chester (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 8 May 2026?: The feature race was the 2:35 Deepbridge Huxley Stakes (Group 2) (Group 2) at Chester, won by Lambourn (IRE) (6/4F).
What time was the first race on 8 May 2026?: The first race was the 1:30 CAA Stellar Great Cheshire Handicap at Chester; the last was the 9:00 Free Bets On attheraces.com Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).