What horse racing was on 21 May 2026?

52 races across 7 meetings were run on 21 May 2026: Catterick (7 races), Chepstow (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Limerick (8 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Musselburgh (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (8 races). That is Catterick, Chepstow, Haydock, Musselburgh and Southwell (AW) 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 21 May 2026?

Catterick: Good (Turf); Chepstow: Good To Soft (Turf); Haydock: Soft (Turf); Limerick: Good To Yielding (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Soft (Turf); Musselburgh: Good (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 21 May 2026?

Outright favourites won 15 of 49 on 21 May 2026 (30.6%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £49.00 and returned £34.07 — a loss of £14.93. 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 It's Only Fun (IRE) at 20/1 in the 5:23 Free Tips On attheraces.com Amateur Jockeys' Handicap at Southwell (AW).

What was the feature race on 21 May 2026?

The feature race was the 6:33 Prix Aga Khan IV (Prix d'Ispahan) (Turf) (Group 1) at Longchamp (FR), won by Daryz (FR) (1/5F).

What time was the first race on 21 May 2026?

The first race was the 2:00 ICL Handicap at Haydock; the last was the 9:00 Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap at Southwell (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 21 May 2026

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52 races were run across 7 meetings on 21 May 2026: Catterick, Chepstow, Haydock, Limerick, Longchamp (FR), Musselburgh and Southwell (AW).

Catterick Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:10 Download The Raceday Ready App Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 212y · 5 ran
1. 15. The Tunguska Event (IRE)10/3Won by a neck · J: Jack Nicholls · T: John & Sean Quinn
2. 26. Lanarra (IRE)33/1
3. 34. Hallandale Beach (GB)14/1
4. 41. Yachtsman (GB)11/8 fav
2:40 Every Race Live On Racing TV Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 5f 212y · 6 ran
1. 16. Rouane (GB)4/9 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Andrew Balding
2. 24. Lady Gormire (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Got The Booty (FR)10/3
3:10 catterickbridge.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 212y · 7 ran
1. 15. Evocative Spark (IRE)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Sean Kirrane · T: John David Riches
2. 27. Moostar (GB)11/2
3. 31. Ingleby Archie (IRE)9/2
4. 76. Safari Dream (IRE)5/2 fav
3:40 Get Raceday Ready Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 13y · 4 ran
1. 13. Analogical (GB)5/2Won by half a length · J: Poppy Scott · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 22. Nightsinwhitesatin (GB)5/4 fav
3. 35. Made All (GB)18/5
4:15 Free Digital Racecard At raceday-ready.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 6y · 11 ran
1. 111. Lope Y Linda (GB)9/1Won by half a length · J: Jake Dickson · T: Tim Easterby
2. 25. Supreme Dancer (IRE)18/1
3. 310. Trucial Pearl (GB)9/2
4. 54. Musical Soldier (IRE)5/2 fav
4:50 Bet At racingtv.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 6y · 11 ran
1. 16. Filey Beach (IRE)6/5 favWon by a neck · J: James Sullivan · T: Ruth Carr
2. 27. Emerald Army (IRE)10/1
3. 35. Ideal Guest (FR)11/1
5:27 Racing Again 30th May Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 6y · 8 ran
1. 18. Velvet Rhythm (GB)Evens favWon by a head · J: Jack Callan · T: Charlie Johnston
2. 26. Homestrait (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Blufferonthebus (IRE)4/1

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Chepstow Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

5:30 LSL Racing Horse Sales Syndication Leasing Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f 16y · 12 ran
1. 13. My A'ali Baba (GB)14/1Won by a length · J: Saffie Osborne · T: David Evans
2. 211. Forest Berry (GB)8/1
3. 39. Romidijo (GB)4/1
4. 111. Green Titan (GB)10/3 fav
6:05 Why Bet Elsewhere, David Lucas Bookmakers Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 16y · 6 ran
1. 11. Betsen (GB)3/1Won by half a length · J: Clifford Lee · T: Tony Carroll
2. 24. El Bufalo (GB)5/1
3. 36. So Smart (IRE)10/1
4. 52. Em Four (GB)6/4 fav
6:40 Guaranteed Odds At David Lucas Bookmakers Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 16y · 5 ran
1. 13. Boston Max (IRE)11/8 favDead heat with My Mate Mackley (GB) · J: Billy Loughnane · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 15. My Mate Mackley (GB)12/1
3. 34. Forever Glamorous (GB)9/4
7:10 Treble Odds L15s At David Lucas Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 16y · 11 ran
1. 15. Dapper Gee Gee (GB)5/2 favWon by a neck · J: Gina Mangan · T: Tony Carroll
2. 212. Too Much Trevor (GB)9/1
3. 38. Connie's Rose (GB)11/1
7:40 Get Raceday Ready With Lucas Bookies Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 16y · 12 ran
1. 110. Autumn Angel (IRE)9/2Won by a short head · J: Clifford Lee · T: Tony Carroll
2. 28. Captain Cess (IRE)11/1
3. 33. Dancing With Drums (IRE)9/2
4. 64. Dragon God (GB)3/1 fav
8:10 David Lucas Best Prices Welsh Sport Maiden Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 12. Battle Of Maldon (IRE)9/2Won by a neck · J: Saffie Osborne · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 26. Hapiness (IRE)3/1
3. 35. Windbreaker (GB)Evens fav
8:40 David Lucas, Wales Leading Independent Bookmaker Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 6 ran
1. 15. The Green Mile (IRE)11/1Won by a neck · J: David Probert · T: Neil Mulholland
2. 23. River King (IRE)8/13 fav
3. 34. Naples (IRE)22/1

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Haydock Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:00 ICL Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m 45y · 6 ran
1. 15. Torcello (IRE)11/4Won by 6 lengths · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Shaun Lycett
2. 22. Treasure Islands (GB)3/1
3. 36. Goin' (GB)11/2
4. 61. Dreams Adozen (FR)5/2 fav
2:30 Pitch Perfect EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 3f 140y · 9 ran
1. 17. Outback Legend (IRE)16/5Won by a length · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
2. 24. Moonrunner (GB)9/1
3. 38. Scarlet Legend (GB)4/6 fav
3:00 Unsung Heroes Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f 212y · 5 ran
1. 11. Secret Of Life (GB)13/8 jt-favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Ralph Beckett
2. 28. Shushu (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Mass For Kathleen (GB)66/1
3:30 Team Effort Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 212y · 12 ran
1. 18. Euphonia (GB)13/2Won by 3¾ lengths · J: George Downing · T: Ed Walker
2. 23. Stoic Poet (IRE)16/1
3. 37. Tekitoff (GB)10/1
4. 51. Lion of Mali (GB)11/4 fav
4:03 No Sport Without A Surface Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 14. Persian Land (IRE)14/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: David Evans
2. 21. Charted Course (GB)2/1 fav
3. 32. Keep Kicking On (IRE)85/40
4:38 Early Bird Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 13. There's A Chance (IRE)10/3 favWon by a length · J: Shane Gray · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 24. Woolisle (GB)7/1
3. 35. From The Hip (GB)16/1
5:13 First In, Last To Leave Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 6 ran
1. 15. Trilby (GB)15/8 jt-favWon by half a length · J: P J McDonald · T: Sam England
2. 24. The Bell Conductor (IRE)11/1
3. 33. Accrual (GB)12/1

Haydock racecourse statistics →

Limerick Good To Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 17/2

4:43 Calor Gas Handicap Chase (0-100) Chase · 2m 1f 157y · 14 ran
1. 15. Mic Drop (IRE)7/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Sean Flanagan · T: David M O'Brien
2. 210. Benzine (GB)22/1
3. 36. L'amiral Fromentin (FR)17/2
4. F11. Ellies Rock (IRE) · fell7/2 fav
5:18 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Chase Chase · 2m 3f 176y · 4 ran
1. 15. Look To The West (IRE)4/5 favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: Darragh O'Keeffe · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 21. Affinity Rock (IRE)7/2
3. 32. Broomfield Bijou (IRE)4/1
5:48 Mann Family & Richard Egan Electrical Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 3f 176y · 5 ran
1. 16. Shadow Paddy (IRE)9/4Won by 12 lengths · J: G B Noonan · T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy
2. 22. Le Coq Hardi (IRE)5/6 fav
3. 33. Ma Jacks Hill (IRE)9/2
6:18 Maloney's Bus Hire & Martin's Coaches Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 3f 176y · 11 ran
1. 17. Toon Town (IRE)11/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Shane O'Callaghan · T: David O'Sullivan
2. 28. One Way Traffic (IRE)9/1
3. 310. Carlas Big Jim (IRE)17/2
6:48 Munster Drilling Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 6f 160y · 5 ran
1. 16. Sporting Glance (FR)4/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Ben Harvey · T: Cian Collins
2. 24. Rusty Harkness (GB)5/2 fav
3. 37. Ad Caelum (IRE)9/2
7:18 Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Chase (0-100) (Div 1) Chase · 2m 6f 160y · 11 ran
1. 111. Zolpharine (IRE)11/2Won by 7½ lengths · J: Daniel King · T: John Patrick Ryan
2. 21. Jukebox Johnny (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 37. Another Ocana (IRE)15/2
7:48 Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Chase (0-100) (Div 2) Chase · 2m 6f 160y · 12 ran
1. 16. A Year Older (IRE)17/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Ben Harvey · T: Karl Thornton
2. 212. Cullenwaine (IRE)11/2
3. 35. Stormy Master (IRE)50/1
4. 51. Oneforgonzo (IRE)3/1 fav
8:18 Bet With Tote On Racing & Sports Handicap Chase Chase · 3m 150y · 8 ran
1. 12. Nastya (IRE)9/4 favWon by half a length · J: Darragh O'Keeffe · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 26. Harbour Highway (IRE)4/1
3. 310. Smallcraftwarning (IRE)11/1

Limerick racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 18/1

3:38 Prix du Palais de la Decouverte (Conditions) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 15. Ingeborg (FR)22/5Won by a short head · J: Maxime Guyon · T: J Boisnard
2. 21. Reve Du Fraisse (FR)13/5
3. 36. Very Pretty (GB)6/4 fav
4:13 Prix du Chateau de Longchamp (Handicap) (Turf) Flat · 1m 4f · 16 ran
1. 15. Most Glamorous (USA)18/5Won by 3 lengths · J: Stephane Pasquier · T: N Clement & F Hermans
2. 21. Highara (FR)3/1 fav
3. 38. Weemagatee (FR)15/1
4:48 Prix Samos (Conditions) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 11 ran
1. 14. Grignette (FR)14/5 favWon by a neck · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: Thibault Speicher
2. 21. El Kraken (FR)9/2
3. 32. Itaewon (FR)59/10
5:23 Prix de l'Hotel de Ville (Handicap) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 16 ran
1. 11. Aspire (FR)12/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Anthony Crastus · T: J Reynier
2. 22. Iliannabella (USA)37/1
3. 313. Blanc Carat (FR)51/1
4. 148. Roi Trezy (FR)29/10 fav
5:58 Prix du Palais-Royal (Turf) Flat · 7f · 5 ran
1. 13. Lazzat (FR)30/100 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: J Reynier
2. 24. Silius (IRE)47/10
3. 35. Rencontre Sportive (FR)31/1
6:33 Prix Aga Khan IV (Prix d'Ispahan) (Turf) Flat · 1m 1f · 5 ran
1. 11. Daryz (FR)1/5 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: F-H Graffard
2. 22. Leffard (FR)9/1
3. 33. Sosie (IRE)17/5
7:15 Prix de la Ville de Paris (Handicap) (Turf) Flat · 7f · 15 ran
1. 14. Pas Dansant (FR)9/1Won by a head · J: Antoine Werle · T: O Trigodet
2. 211. Melusine Du Houley (FR)31/5
3. 33. Saint Saens (FR)33/10 fav
4. 36. Basanti (FR)15/2
7:50 Prix Vicomtesse Vigier (Turf) Flat · 1m7½f · 9 ran
1. 15. Caballo De Mar (IRE)18/1Won by a head · J: Oisin Murphy · T: George Scott
2. 29. Santorini Star (IRE)47/10
3. 32. Al Riffa (FR)5/1
4. 41. Asmarani (IRE)29/10 fav

Longchamp racecourse statistics →

Musselburgh Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/3

2:20 Watch On Racing TV Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 7f 217y · 5 ran
1. 14. Gallus Norman (GB)2/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Mr Eireann Cagney · T: Jim Goldie
2. 23. Bronte Beach (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 32. Zimmerman (GB)5/2
2:50 British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 5f 1y · 7 ran
1. 17. Cailin Aine (IRE)Evens favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Connor Beasley · T: Tim Easterby
2. 23. Furturra (GB)17/2
3. 32. Explainingislosing (GB)10/3
3:20 Watermans Straightforward Legal Advice Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 7f 15y · 5 ran
1. 15. Blakefell (IRE)15/8Won by a length · J: Tom Eaves · T: Ivan Furtado
2. 26. Dream Odyssey (GB)10/1
3. 32. Star Banner (IRE)7/1
4. 43. Whernside (GB)5/4 fav
3:50 Fridge Spares Wholesale Limited Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 208y · 7 ran
1. 12. Krissy (IRE)1/3 favWon by 7½ lengths · J: Rhys Elliott · T: Jim Goldie
2. 24. Samra Star (IRE)10/1
3. 37. On The Bubble (GB)10/1
4:25 Never Standing Still Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f 15y · 8 ran
1. 11. Bellarchi (IRE)2/1 favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: Oliver Stammers · T: Grant Tuer
2. 28. Diamondonthehill (GB)11/1
3. 34. Wild Nature (GB)15/2
5:00 Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 104y · 6 ran
1. 15. Alpine Sierra (IRE)5/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Lauren Young · T: Jim Goldie
2. 23. Spirit Catcher (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 32. Star Cast (GB)3/1
5:35 Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 1y · 8 ran
1. 14. Canaria Queen (GB)10/3Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 26. Classy Clarets (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 38. Sir Benedict (IRE)5/1

Musselburgh racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 20/1

5:23 Free Tips On attheraces.com Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 23y · 8 ran
1. 16. It's Only Fun (IRE)20/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr Aiden Blakemore · T: Sara Ender
2. 27. Sisterandbrother (GB)11/4
3. 33. Arth's Gold (GB)2/1 fav
5:57 Follow attheraces On Instagram Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 4f 214y · 10 ran
1. 12. Cayman Tai (IRE)7/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Seamus Cronin · T: Richard Hannon
2. 26. Fantasy Obsessor (GB)7/2
3. 33. J Street (GB)11/2
4. 88. Westgate Warrior (GB)10/3 fav
6:30 Free Bets On attheraces.com Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 13y · 12 ran
1. 16. Harmonics (IRE)7/2Won by half a length · J: Benoit De La Sayette · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 21. Lone Warrior (IRE)11/2
3. 310. Levens Hall (GB)14/1
4. 48. Kahin (IRE)10/3 fav
7:00 Follow AtTheRaces On X Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 13y · 11 ran
1. 13. Dream Camp (IRE)11/2Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Jason Watson · T: Andrew Balding
2. 27. Regal Desire (FR)150/1
3. 36. Lightning Glory (IRE)10/3
4. 68. Royal Fanfare (GB)8/15 fav
7:30 attheraces.com/marketmovers Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 7f 14y · 6 ran
1. 12. Choreography (IRE)11/2Won by a head · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Michael Bell
2. 21. Sea Idol (GB)28/1
3. 34. Guadalevin (IRE)9/4
4. 63. Crown Ranger (IRE)5/4 fav
8:00 Free Race Replays On attheraces.com Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 7f 14y · 9 ran
1. 13. Fort Augustus (GB)7/2Won by half a length · J: Jason Watson · T: Charlie Wallis
2. 25. Adelaide Bay (GB)5/4 fav
3. 32. Amaysmont (GB)5/1
8:30 Free Race Replays On attheraces.com Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 7f 14y · 9 ran
1. 11. South Kensington (IRE)8/11 favWon by a head · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Adam Kirby
2. 22. King Sharja (GB)10/3
3. 35. Turbo Command (IRE)11/2
9:00 Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 16y · 11 ran
1. 17. Albert Cee (FR)15/2Won by a neck · J: Liam Wright · T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck
2. 210. Forever Noah (GB)18/1
3. 34. Bomb Squad (IRE)7/2
4. 42. Daytona Lady (IRE)10/3 fav

Southwell (AW) 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 favourites15 of 49 won30.6% · 49 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 £14.93Staked £49.00, returned £34.07 at SP · 1 dead heat, the return split
Biggest-priced winnerIt's Only Fun (IRE) 20/1The 5:23 Free Tips On attheraces.com Amateur Jockeys' Handicap at Southwell (AW)
Joint favourites2 of 6 won33.3% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	3	7	7	—
Chepstow	2	7	7	—
Haydock	1	5	7	2 of 4 won
Limerick	2	7	8	0 of 2 won
Longchamp (FR)	3	8	8	—
Musselburgh	3	7	7	—
Southwell (AW)	1	8	8	—

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 21 May 2026?: 52 races across 7 meetings were run on 21 May 2026: Catterick (7 races), Chepstow (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Limerick (8 races), Longchamp (FR) (8 races), Musselburgh (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (8 races). That is Catterick, Chepstow, Haydock, Musselburgh and Southwell (AW) 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 21 May 2026?: Catterick: Good (Turf); Chepstow: Good To Soft (Turf); Haydock: Soft (Turf); Limerick: Good To Yielding (Turf); Longchamp (FR): Soft (Turf); Musselburgh: Good (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 21 May 2026?: Outright favourites won 15 of 49 on 21 May 2026 (30.6%); joint favourites won 2 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £49.00 and returned £34.07 — a loss of £14.93. 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 It's Only Fun (IRE) at 20/1 in the 5:23 Free Tips On attheraces.com Amateur Jockeys' Handicap at Southwell (AW).
What was the feature race on 21 May 2026?: The feature race was the 6:33 Prix Aga Khan IV (Prix d'Ispahan) (Turf) (Group 1) at Longchamp (FR), won by Daryz (FR) (1/5F).
What time was the first race on 21 May 2026?: The first race was the 2:00 ICL Handicap at Haydock; the last was the 9:00 Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap at Southwell (AW).