What horse racing was on 17 May 2026?

39 races across 5 meetings were run on 17 May 2026: Auteuil (FR) (9 races), Hamilton (7 races), Naas (8 races), Ripon (8 races) and Stratford (7 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Hamilton, Ripon and Stratford in Great Britain; Naas 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 17 May 2026?

Auteuil (FR): Heavy (Turf); Hamilton: Good (Turf); Naas: Good (Turf); Ripon: Good (Turf); Stratford: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 17 May 2026?

Outright favourites won 14 of 36 on 17 May 2026 (38.9%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £36.00 and returned £34.71 — a loss of £1.29. 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 Mae Amor (IRE) at 66/1 in the 6:15 Sky Bet For The Fans Handicap at Hamilton.

What was the feature race on 17 May 2026?

The feature race was the 2:15 Prix Alain du Breil - Gde Course de Haies de Printemps des Quatre Ans (Hurdle) (Turf) (Grade 1) at Auteuil (FR), won by Selma De Vary (FR) (54/10).

What time was the first race on 17 May 2026?

The first race was the 12:22 Prix Marechal Foch - The G.'s League Feg. Am. W.Championship at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 6:45 Flutter Proud To Support Young Lives Vs Cancer Apprentice Handicap at Hamilton.

Racing Results

Sunday 17 May 2026

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39 races were run across 5 meetings on 17 May 2026: Auteuil (FR), Hamilton, Naas, Ripon and Stratford.

Auteuil (FR) Heavy · Turf · 9 races · France

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 28/1

12:22 Prix Marechal Foch - The G.'s League Feg. Am. W.Championship (Chase) (Turf) Chase · 2m 6f · 14 ran
1. 13. Benou (FR)28/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Mr Corentin Le Guevel · T: M Rolland
2. 27. Diamond Dice (IRE)13/10 fav
3. 311. King Saint (FR)68/1
12:58 Arqana Prix Aguado (Hurdle) (Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m1½f · 7 ran
1. 17. Huron Bleu (FR)1/2 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Gabin Meunier · T: D Bressou
2. 22. Jardin Paturle (FR)76/10
3. 33. Saint Savin (FR)17/1
1:33 Prix le Parisien (Prix de Luciniere) (Handicap Hurdle) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 14 ran
1. 11. Fanfaron (FR)3/1Won by 14 lengths · J: Nathanael Ferreira · T: Hugo Merienne
2. 27. Murrayfield Park (FR)26/5
3. 39. Happy Time (FR)84/1
4. 96. Optimus (FR)13/5 fav
2:15 Prix Alain du Breil - Gde Course de Haies de Printemps des Quatre Ans (Hurdle) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 8 ran
1. 18. Selma De Vary (FR)54/10Won by a head · J: Paul Townend · T: W P Mullins
2. 29. Delmegan (FR)12/5
3. 33. Leopard Du Berlais (FR)13/10 fav
3:05 Le Defi des Haras - Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris (Turf) Chase · 3m 6f · 14 ran
1. 19. Sel Jem (FR)14/1Won by 13 lengths · J: Johnny Charron · T: H De Lageneste & G Macaire
2. 23. Bon Garcon (FR)31/1
3. 32. Gold Tweet (FR)13/1
4. 98. Kolokico (FR)14/5 fav
3:50 Geny.com (Prix Wild Risk) (Hurdle) (Listed Handicap) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 18 ran
1. 15. Johnny Roque (FR)43/10 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Leo-Paul Brechet · T: Daniela Mele
2. 26. Aulko (FR)21/1
3. 39. Jour Polaire (FR)71/10
4:30 Prix Ferdinand Dufaure (Chase) (Turf) Chase · 2m 6f · 9 ran
1. 14. Metronomique (FR)9/10 favWon by 14 lengths · J: James Reveley · T: Noel George & Amanda Zetterholm
2. 26. Victrix Du Mesnil (FR)27/1
3. 31. Duc De Roche (FR)12/1
5:10 Prix Rmc (Prix Tanerko) (Handicap Hurdle) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 16 ran
1. 113. Tutti Bella (FR)14/1Won by a length · J: Gabin Meunier · T: Mme I Pacault
2. 23. Dinozaure (FR)12/1
3. 312. Kop De Boulogne (FR)34/1
4. 102. Ras Kassar (FR)41/10 fav
5:45 Prix Carmont (Handicap Hurdle) (Turf) Hurdle · 2m3½f · 18 ran
1. 113. Jikito (FR)42/10 jt-favWon by 5 lengths · J: Baptiste Le Clerc · T: F Bellemere
2. 22. Neon Has (FR)13/1
3. 318. Quick Daddy (FR)26/1
4. 317. Shinco Du Ficheau (FR)33/1

Auteuil racecourse statistics →

Hamilton Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 66/1

3:45 Enter ITV7 For Free EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 6f 6y · 6 ran
1. 13. Mind Those Steps (GB)7/2Won by a head · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 25. This Moment (IRE)10/3
3. 32. Location Location (GB)85/40 fav
4:15 Sun's 'Save Our Bets' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 6y · 14 ran
1. 110. Red Spells Danger (IRE)9/4 favWon by 4 lengths · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 26. Marcellinus (GB)11/4
3. 31. Go Vince Go (IRE)10/1
4:45 Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 5f 16y · 12 ran
1. 12. Valiancy (IRE)5/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: James Doyle · T: William Haggas
2. 23. Ghaiyya (GB)10/1
3. 35. Ride The Thunder (IRE)5/2
5:15 Sky Bet Build A Bet Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f 7y · 13 ran
1. 15. Vantheman (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: Tom Eaves · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 211. Reigning Profit (IRE)13/2
3. 310. Manila Scouse (GB)16/1
5:45 Sky Bet Price Boosts Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 1f 35y · 8 ran
1. 18. Plaid (GB)2/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Saffie Osborne · T: James Fanshawe
2. 27. Dunkeld Dreamer (IRE)15/8 fav
3. 32. Seren Star (IRE)5/1
6:15 Sky Bet For The Fans Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 6y · 13 ran
1. 17. Mae Amor (IRE)66/1Won by a short head · J: Harry Burns · T: Rebecca Menzies
2. 22. Jonny Concrete (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 38. Top Juggler (IRE)16/1
6:45 Flutter Proud To Support Young Lives Vs Cancer Apprentice Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f 15y · 10 ran
1. 14. Letsbefrank (IRE)5/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Lauren Young · T: Jim Goldie
2. 212. Krissy (IRE)10/3
3. 39. Sure And Stedfast (IRE)14/1

Hamilton racecourse statistics →

Naas Good · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 50/1

1:56 Royal Ascot Trials At Naas Rated Race Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 17. Bobby Mcgee (GB)3/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Colin Keane · T: Noel Meade
2. 26. Victory Tip (IRE)14/1
3. 32. Latin America (IRE)9/2
4. 65. Shaftesbury Avenue (USA)2/1 fav
2:26 ALTO Equine Building Solutions Handicap Flat · 1m · 13 ran
1. 11. Jagged Edge (IRE)10/1Won by 3¾ lengths · J: Jack Kearney · T: Stephen Thorne
2. 22. Far From Dandy (IRE)10/3 jt-fav
3. 39. Fast Tara (IRE)8/1
2:56 Coolmore Stud Blackbeard Race Flat · 5f · 5 ran
1. 16. Your Song (IRE)25/1Won by a neck · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Robson De Aguiar
2. 25. What A Girl Wants (IRE)3/1
3. 32. Star Prospect (IRE)4/6 fav
3:26 Twydil/Clovelly Irish EBF Fillies Maiden Flat · 1m · 8 ran
1. 17. Totally Puzzled (IRE)50/1Won by a head · J: Ronan Whelan · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 21. Elmakaya (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 33. Mai Dahlia (IRE)5/1
3:56 Owenstown Stud Stakes (Listed) Flat · 7f · 8 ran
1. 19. Wannabe Royal (IRE)33/1Won by a head · J: Ronan Whelan · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 22. Expanded (IRE)9/4
3. 310. Greek Mythology (IRE)6/1
4. 74. Native Warrior (GB)13/8 fav
4:26 Coolmore Stud Irish EBF Fillies Sprint Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) Flat · 5f 205y · 6 ran
1. 15. Victorious (IRE)10/11 favWon by a neck · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 21. Controlla (IRE)25/1
3. 32. Dancing Destiny (IRE)20/1
4:56 Goffs Lacken Stakes (Group 3) Flat · 5f 205y · 8 ran
1. 13. Havana Anna (GB)9/4Won by a head · J: Gavin Ryan · T: Donnacha Aidan O'Brien
2. 26. Oh Cecelia (IRE)50/1
3. 38. Tahcawin (IRE)14/1
4. 81. Charles Darwin (IRE)Evens fav
5:26 Sole Power Sprint Stakes (Listed) Flat · 5f · 10 ran
1. 19. Mission Central (IRE)5/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 27. Gazelle D'or (IRE)40/1
3. 32. Keke (GB)4/1

Naas racecourse statistics →

Ripon Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 28/1

2:17 Anglo Stainless Supporting Yorkshire Wooden Spoon Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 13. Trojan Soldier (GB)4/1Won by a neck · J: Jack Nicholls · T: Jedd O'Keeffe
2. 21. Scottish Dancer (IRE)3/1
3. 35. Vaguely Royal (IRE)13/2
4. 62. No More Bolero (GB)11/4 fav
2:47 Paul Hammond Associates Celebrating Yorkshire Spoon EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 17. The Can Can Queen (GB)6/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Charlie Johnston
2. 21. Bai Tong (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 34. Eevee Star (GB)15/2
3:17 Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Leeds Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 110. Poet's Dawn (GB)15/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Sean Kirrane · T: Tim Easterby
2. 28. Spirit Catcher (IRE)9/2
3. 312. Off Spin (IRE)20/1
4. 71. Finlaggan (GB)11/8 fav
3:50 British EBF Premier Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 11. Beaujolais Nouveau (GB)11/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Andrew Mullen · T: Ben Haslam
2. 28. Cotai Belle (IRE)22/1
3. 34. Shallow (GB)7/2
4. 99. Space Bear (IRE)11/4 fav
4:20 On-Course Bookmakers Welcome You To Ripon Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 17. Zen Diva (GB)4/5 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Hector Crouch · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 22. Black Orchid (GB)7/4
3. 34. Kyrenia (IRE)20/1
4:50 Swinton Park Silver Anniversary Cup Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 114. Penny Ghent (GB)28/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Lewis Edmunds · T: Simon Whitaker
2. 23. Woodleigh (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Daring Leader (IRE)10/1
4. 106. Oilisa (GB)7/2 fav
5:20 Mark Leather's 70th Birthday Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 13. Gunalt Wavelength (GB)6/1Won by a neck · J: Joanna Mason · T: Michael & David Easterby
2. 21. Simba's Pride (GB)5/2 fav
3. 39. What A Tahoo (IRE)22/1
5:50 Mark Leather's 70th Birthday Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 12. Solar Cooper (GB)12/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jack Garritty · T: Mark Walford
2. 28. Battenburg Belle (IRE)7/1
3. 37. Kode Grey (IRE)17/2
4. 54. I'm Dan Dare (GB)9/4 fav

Ripon racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 22/1

2:35 Racing Welfare Supporting Mental Health Awareness Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 7y · 6 ran
1. 11. Our Guide (IRE)30/100 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Gavin Sheehan · T: Jamie Snowden
2. 23. Ka Mate Du Brivet (FR)4/1
3. 32. Granite Sands (FR)12/1
3:05 Happy 32nd Birthday Lottie Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 213y · 6 ran
1. 11. Captain Cool (IRE)2/1 favWon by a short head · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Jennie Candlish
2. 23. Definite Dream (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Whatyouwaitingfor (IRE)10/3
3:35 Deryck Baker Memorial Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 2f 83y · 5 ran
1. 14. Jena D'oudairies (FR)7/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Freddie Gingell · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. I Am The Moon (GB)10/3
3. 33. Mahon Falls (IRE)8/1
4:05 William Austin 50 Year Celebration Mares' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 3f 98y · 3 ran
1. 13. A Little Something (GB)8/13 favWon by 99 lengths · J: Ben Jones · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 21. Pure Seduction (IRE)5/1
4:35 Boss & The Hoggs Live On The 30th May Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 70y · 7 ran
1. 17. Prettylady (FR)22/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Toby Wynne · T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
2. 21. Reteti (GB)10/3
3. 34. Galactic Jack (IRE)9/4
4. 63. Frank Stamper (GB)2/1 fav
5:05 Ladies Day On Sunday 19th July Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 6f 125y · 6 ran
1. 14. Bagheera Ginge (GB)9/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
2. 28. Grillon De Monty (FR)28/1
3. 37. Arrycan (IRE)13/2
4. 43. Tapley (GB)6/4 fav
5:35 Family Day On Sunday 12th July Open Maiden NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m 70y · 5 ran
1. 13. Bound For Glory (GB)11/8 favWon by 76 lengths · J: Ciaran Gethings · T: Robert Stephens
2. 25. Angel Of My Dreams (GB)16/1
3. 36. Law Of The Jungle (FR)80/1

Stratford racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 39 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 favourites14 of 36 won38.9% · 36 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 £1.29Staked £36.00, returned £34.71 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMae Amor (IRE) 66/1The 6:15 Sky Bet For The Fans Handicap at Hamilton
Joint favourites1 of 6 won16.7% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Auteuil (FR)	3	8	9	1 of 2 won
Hamilton	3	6	7	0 of 2 won
Naas	2	7	8	0 of 2 won
Ripon	1	8	8	—
Stratford	5	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 17 May 2026?: 39 races across 5 meetings were run on 17 May 2026: Auteuil (FR) (9 races), Hamilton (7 races), Naas (8 races), Ripon (8 races) and Stratford (7 races). That is Auteuil (FR) in France; Hamilton, Ripon and Stratford in Great Britain; Naas 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 17 May 2026?: Auteuil (FR): Heavy (Turf); Hamilton: Good (Turf); Naas: Good (Turf); Ripon: Good (Turf); Stratford: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 17 May 2026?: Outright favourites won 14 of 36 on 17 May 2026 (38.9%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £36.00 and returned £34.71 — a loss of £1.29. 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 Mae Amor (IRE) at 66/1 in the 6:15 Sky Bet For The Fans Handicap at Hamilton.
What was the feature race on 17 May 2026?: The feature race was the 2:15 Prix Alain du Breil - Gde Course de Haies de Printemps des Quatre Ans (Hurdle) (Turf) (Grade 1) at Auteuil (FR), won by Selma De Vary (FR) (54/10).
What time was the first race on 17 May 2026?: The first race was the 12:22 Prix Marechal Foch - The G.'s League Feg. Am. W.Championship at Auteuil (FR); the last was the 6:45 Flutter Proud To Support Young Lives Vs Cancer Apprentice Handicap at Hamilton.