What horse racing was on 22 May 2026?

51 races across 7 meetings were run on 22 May 2026: Bath (8 races), Downpatrick (7 races), Goodwood (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Pontefract (6 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (8 races) and Worcester (8 races). That is Bath, Goodwood, Haydock, Pontefract and Worcester in Great Britain; Downpatrick 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 22 May 2026?

Bath: Good To Firm (Turf); Downpatrick: Good To Yielding (Turf); Goodwood: Good To Soft (Turf); Haydock: Soft (Turf); Pontefract: Good To Soft (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Soft (Turf); Worcester: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 22 May 2026?

Outright favourites won 19 of 48 on 22 May 2026 (39.6%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £48.00 and returned £49.94 — a profit of £1.94. 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 Paroda Diva (IRE) at 25/1 in the 5:15 Oakmere Homes Green Ribbon Handicap at Haydock.

What was the feature race on 22 May 2026?

The feature race was the 4:17 Fitzdares Festival Stakes (Listed) (Listed) at Goodwood, won by Boiling Point (IRE) (11/2).

What time was the first race on 22 May 2026?

The first race was the 12:43 Prix de Vaureal at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 8:52 Summer Sutton 18th Birthday Celebration Handicap at Pontefract.

Racing Results

Friday 22 May 2026

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51 races were run across 7 meetings on 22 May 2026: Bath, Downpatrick, Goodwood, Haydock, Pontefract, Saint-Cloud (FR) and Worcester.

Bath Good To Firm · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 8 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:08 Download The Fairplay App Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6f · 10 ran
1. 13. Two Plus Two (IRE)6/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Ed de Giles
2. 22. Big Win (FR)3/1
3. 39. Basilette (IRE)5/2 fav
2:43 MJ Church Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 37y · 7 ran
1. 12. Supplicate (GB)8/13 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Roger Varian
2. 24. Eloquencia (GB)11/2
3. 33. Madrisa (IRE)9/4
3:18 Wiltshire And Bath Air Ambulance Raceday 15th July British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 5f 10y · 5 ran
1. 11. Flight Signal (GB)11/4Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Hollie Doyle · T: Archie Watson
2. 22. Jaan Ki Tukri (IRE)4/7 fav
3. 34. Minkaas (IRE)14/1
3:53 Prix De Charlotte Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 160y · 6 ran
1. 15. Toolatetonegotiate (GB)11/2Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Millie Wonnacott · T: Daisy Hitchins
2. 23. Silver Wraith (GB)13/8 fav
3. 32. Queue Dos (GB)9/1
4:28 Blackmore Build And Design Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 160y · 9 ran
1. 17. Double Naughty (IRE)7/1Won by a head · J: Taylor Fisher · T: Joe Tickle
2. 23. Control Room (GB)9/2
3. 31. Guernsey Lady (IRE)6/1
4. 82. Escape Plan (GB)10/3 fav
5:03 Blackmore Building Contractors Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 6 · 5f 160y · 13 ran
1. 16. Legendsoftheland (IRE)11/2Won by half a length · J: Joe Leavy · T: Adrian Wintle
2. 29. Big Time Rascal (GB)13/2
3. 310. Sisters In The Sky (GB)14/1
4. 62. Southbank (IRE)7/2 fav
5:40 Blackmore Building Contractors Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 6 · 5f 160y · 12 ran
1. 16. Neptune Legend (IRE)4/1Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Rossa Ryan · T: Tony Carroll
2. 211. She Went Whoosh (IRE)25/1
3. 33. Sioux Warrior (IRE)4/1
4. 44. Mister Sandman (GB)7/2 fav
6:15 Download The Fairplay App Now Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 111. Dappled Light (GB)14/1Won by a short head · J: Joe Leavy · T: Adrian Wintle
2. 24. Oasis Sunrise (IRE)9/2
3. 35. Rating (IRE)11/2
4. 53. Eutropia (GB)9/4 fav

Bath racecourse statistics →

Downpatrick Good To Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

5:20 Randox Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f 185y · 15 ran
1. 11. Mr Master Mac (IRE)11/8 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Thomas O'Connor · T: Mark Fahey
2. 27. Le Questionnaire (FR)10/3
3. 32. Cailin Deas (IRE)9/2
5:52 Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f 185y · 10 ran
1. 15. Bruant (GB)10/1Won by half a length · J: Daniel King · T: A J Martin
2. 29. Aboras Mahler (IRE)18/1
3. 33. Tell Us This (IRE)9/2
4. 67. Sea Of Doubt (IRE)7/2 fav
6:29 Frank And Brian Fitzsimons Memorial Handicap Hurdle (0-100) Hurdle · 2m 5f 180y · 15 ran
1. 16. Joya Del Mar (IRE)12/1Won by 14 lengths · J: Ricky Doyle · T: Dermot A McLoughlin
2. 22. Bayonetta (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Scary Askari (GB)11/4 fav
7:00 Down Royal Corporation Of Horsebreeders Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 3f 100y · 14 ran
1. 14. Driveonwill (IRE)9/1Won by half a length · J: Donagh Meyler · T: Ross O'Sullivan
2. 213. Saunton Surf (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 314. Whispering Willow (IRE)4/1
7:30 Down Royal Corporation Of Horsebreeders Maiden Hunters Chase Chase · 2m 7f 150y · 7 ran
1. 12. Everest The Brave (IRE)17/2Won by 8 lengths · J: Mr D G Lavery · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 27. West Of Idaho (IRE)4/6 fav
3. 35. Vodka Splash (GB)40/1
8:00 Albert Bartlett Hunters Chase Chase · 3m 4f 165y · 8 ran
1. 11. Asphalt Cowboy (IRE)6/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Mr R James · T: S G Carey
2. 22. Cause For Comment (FR)5/4 fav
3. 34. Fortune Lad (IRE)9/4
8:30 Caherty Stables Racing Syndicate Point-To-Point Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 1f 165y · 7 ran
1. 17. Theemeraldempress (IRE)2/1 favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Mr B M Coonan · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 26. Dinner Dance (IRE)11/4
3. 35. Majestic Horizon (IRE)10/3

Downpatrick racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 7/1

1:57 Soil Association 80th Anniversary Conditions Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 3 ran
1. 11. Night In Vegas (IRE)1/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Charles Bishop · T: Eve Johnson Houghton
2. 23. Love Is (IRE)11/4
3. 32. Shadow King (IRE)6/1
2:32 British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 18. Pershaada (IRE)7/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Sean Levey · T: Richard Hannon
2. 25. Kentucky Rain (IRE)25/1
3. 34. Fast Track (IRE)16/1
4. 76. Lazurite (GB)15/8 fav
3:07 Track Radio Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 3 · 2m · 5 ran
1. 12. Bahadur (GB)5/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Cieren Fallon · T: S Woods
2. 25. St Mawes (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 31. Give It To Me Oj (GB)3/1
3:42 British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies' Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 3f 218y · 9 ran
1. 12. Orionis (GB)7/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Cieren Fallon · T: William Haggas
2. 210. Venetia (GB)6/4 fav
3. 34. Quebella (GB)11/2
4:17 Fitzdares Festival Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 1f 197y · 9 ran
1. 13. Boiling Point (IRE)11/2Won by a short head · J: Shane Gray · T: K R Burke
2. 22. Naqeeb (IRE)14/1
3. 35. Enfjaar (IRE)4/1
4:52 Edward Bulmer Natural Paint Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 18. Crimson Spirit (GB)4/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Ray Dawson · T: Daniel & Claire Kubler
2. 210. Mister Bluebird (GB)8/1
3. 311. Philanthropist (GB)11/1
5:27 Sustainable Food Trust Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 15. Seven Questions (IRE)3/1 jt-favWon by a head · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Robert Cowell
2. 26. Dyonisos (FR)9/2
3. 33. Glamorous Breeze (GB)20/1

Goodwood racecourse statistics →

Haydock Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

1:45 Newsells Park Stud Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 42y · 6 ran
1. 12. Fashion's Fancy (GB)4/5 favWon by a neck · J: Billy Loughnane · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 24. Nochebuena (GB)6/1
3. 36. Tribal Queen (GB)10/3
2:20 Oakmere Homes Supporting Macmillan EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 111. Sea Venture (IRE)8/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Daniel Tudhope · T: George Scott
2. 29. Resemblance (IRE)25/1
3. 37. Minzelle (IRE)11/10 fav
2:55 British Stallion Studs EBF Cecil Frail Stakes (Fillies' And Mares' Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 15 ran
1. 17. Rosy Affair (GB)5/2Won by a length · J: Billy Loughnane · T: George Boughey
2. 23. Magic Basma (IRE)17/2
3. 313. Lady Youmzain (IRE)12/1
4. 158. Sky Majesty (IRE)15/8 fav
3:30 Oakmere Homes Together For Macmillan EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 3 · 6f 212y · 4 ran
1. 12. The Bookkeeper (IRE)5/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Hector Crouch · T: Richard Hughes
2. 21. Pat's Cash (GB)9/2
3. 33. Time For The Moon (GB)11/10 fav
4:05 Oakmere Homes Racing For Macmillan Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 42y · 9 ran
1. 110. Blue Wonder (IRE)7/2 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 27. Lesrico (GB)6/1
3. 38. Golspie (IRE)6/1
4:40 racingtv.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 42y · 11 ran
1. 11. Bnaider (GB)5/4 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Oisin Murphy · T: Harry Charlton
2. 24. Kokoluna (GB)13/2
3. 32. Impossible Mission (GB)28/1
5:15 Oakmere Homes Green Ribbon Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 212y · 11 ran
1. 111. Paroda Diva (IRE)25/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Andrew Mullen · T: Patrick Neville
2. 25. Alkumatic Jo Jo (IRE)9/2
3. 38. Sagremor (IRE)7/2
4. 57. Hambelton (IRE)3/1 fav

Haydock racecourse statistics →

Pontefract Good To Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 13/2

6:20 Book For Fathers Day Sunday 21st June Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 12. Naval Light (GB)2/5 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Jack Nicholls · T: K R Burke
2. 25. Viper (GB)4/1
3. 33. Star With Purpose (GB)22/1
6:52 Juddmonte EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 12. Green Sovereign (GB)4/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Kaiya Fraser · T: Harry Eustace
2. 27. Too Many Spirits (GB)3/1
3. 39. Fasthope (IRE)50/1
4. 610. Ricky Punting (IRE)11/4 fav
7:22 FBS Chartered Accountants Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 3y · 10 ran
1. 11. Changeofmind (IRE)13/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Zak Wheatley · T: Declan Carroll
2. 27. Jojo Rabbit (GB)11/4 fav
3. 33. King's Crown (IRE)12/1
7:52 Thank You Alexia And Good Luck Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 2m 1f 27y · 7 ran
1. 14. Trojan Soldier (GB)7/4 favWon by 4¼ lengths · J: Jack Nicholls · T: Jedd O'Keeffe
2. 21. Sea Of Kings (IRE)5/2
3. 35. Vaguely Royal (IRE)7/1
8:22 WTJ Insurance Brokers 40th Anniversary Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 5y · 7 ran
1. 13. Blondina (IRE)11/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Cam Hardie · T: Adam Nicol
2. 24. Dubai Venture (IRE)3/1
3. 36. Apache Eagle (GB)17/2
8:52 Summer Sutton 18th Birthday Celebration Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6y · 10 ran
1. 11. Callisto Dream (IRE)4/1Won by a nose · J: Callum Rodriguez · T: Edward Bethell
2. 22. Selection (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 310. Distinction (IRE)28/1

Pontefract racecourse statistics →

Saint-Cloud (FR) Soft · Turf · 8 races · France

Outright favs won 5 of 8 · Biggest winner 15/1

12:43 Prix de Vaureal (Claimer) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 12 ran
1. 15. Belisa Bay (IRE)17/10 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Malone Favriaux · T: H-F Devin
2. 29. Harmony In Blue (FR)19/1
3. 34. Lady Osprey (FR)13/1
1:18 Prix de Chilly-Mazarin (Claimer) (Turf) Flat · 1m 2f · 7 ran
1. 16. Top Town Tell Tale (FR)4/1Won by a head · J: Cristian Demuro · T: Mario Baratti
2. 27. Merkur (FR)17/10 fav
3. 35. Mighty Boy (FR)56/10
1:53 Prix Pot Au Feu (Maiden) (Colts & Geldings) (Turf) Flat · 1m2½f · 7 ran
1. 16. Overnight (FR)1/5 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: A Fabre
2. 23. Sorano (FR)15/2
3. 35. Noble Memory (IRE)26/1
2:28 Prix Timandra (Maiden) (Fillies) (Turf) Flat · 1m2½f · 11 ran
1. 110. Lefteye (GB)7/10 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: A Fabre
2. 27. Meridys (FR)9/1
3. 39. Amie Amour (IRE)9/1
3:03 Prix de Saint-Germain de la Grange (Conditions) (Turf) Flat · 1m7½f · 12 ran
1. 14. Lili Star (FR)9/5 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Leo Roussel · T: N Leenders
2. 26. Lofsongur Islande (FR)33/1
3. 37. Summer Way (FR)59/10
3:38 Prix Verso II (Conditions) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 9 ran
1. 19. Dancing Flower (GB)15/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Tony Piccone · T: H-A Pantall
2. 24. Dandy Style (IRE)21/10 fav
3. 32. Homere (USA)36/5
4:13 Prix Margouillat (Handicap) (Turf) Flat · 1m · 8 ran
1. 13. Sorbetto (FR)17/5 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: J Reynier
2. 29. Komet Chop (FR)48/10
3. 38. Etchebaster (FR)59/10
4:48 Prix le Haar (Handicap) (Turf) Flat · 6f · 14 ran
1. 17. Avec Des Si (FR)15/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Thomas Trullier · T: Julien Phelippon
2. 24. Hello Vega (IRE)11/1
3. 38. Amelia (FR)74/10
4. 121. Sugar Daddy (FR)7/2 fav

Saint-Cloud racecourse statistics →

Worcester Good · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 22/1

4:57 CopyBet And Worcester Partners For 2026 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 5 ran
1. 15. Applicationofcash (IRE)11/4 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Rian Corcoran · T: Gordon Treacy
2. 24. Zero Tolerance (GER)7/2
3. 33. Electric Eddy (GB)3/1
5:32 Safer Gambling At CopyBet Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 17. Karnaval Point (FR)11/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Rian Corcoran · T: David Pipe
2. 25. Jet Smart (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 38. Disco Davis (FR)16/1
6:06 CopyBet Overnight Best Odds Guaranteed Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 18. Teleleo (GB)22/1Won by 4¼ lengths · J: Freddie Keighley · T: Martin Keighley
2. 29. Turbogeist (IRE)9/2
3. 34. Faithful Guardian (IRE)11/2
4. 46. Mossy Moon (IRE)9/4 fav
6:41 Fen Collison-Hughes Happy 21st Birthday Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 14. L'amalric (FR)10/3Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Olly Murphy
2. 27. Shamsat (FR)10/3
3. 36. Premier Tenor (FR)5/4 fav
7:11 Fen Collison-Hughes Happy 21st Birthday Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 12. Kind Intention (GB)5/2Won by a nose · J: Ned Fox · T: Tom Symonds
2. 21. Just Call Me Buzz (GB)7/1
3. 36. Crest of Arms (GB)Evens fav
7:41 Step Into Luxury With Purple Granite Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 7f · 11 ran
1. 19. Dexperts Opinion (IRE)12/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul O'Brien · T: Mickey Bowen
2. 24. I'm A Starman (GB)14/1
3. 38. Twist Of Fatecatch (FR)3/1 fav
8:11 CopyBet Daily Profit Boost Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 13. Ice Jet (IRE)4/9 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
2. 25. Estacas (GER)12/1
3. 37. Kylenoe Dancer (GB)11/1
8:41 Read Johnny Burke's Blog At CopyBet Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 17. Saccary (GER)Evens favWon by 2¼ lengths · J: Rian Corcoran · T: David Pipe
2. 21. Playful Fox (FR)7/4
3. 33. Ballylicky Bay (IRE)12/1

Worcester racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 51 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 favourites19 of 48 won39.6% · 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 £1.94Staked £48.00, returned £49.94 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerParoda Diva (IRE) 25/1The 5:15 Oakmere Homes Green Ribbon Handicap at Haydock
Joint favourites1 of 6 won16.7% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Bath	1	8	8	—
Downpatrick	2	7	7	—
Goodwood	2	5	7	1 of 4 won
Haydock	3	7	7	—
Pontefract	3	5	6	0 of 2 won
Saint-Cloud (FR)	5	8	8	—
Worcester	3	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 22 May 2026?: 51 races across 7 meetings were run on 22 May 2026: Bath (8 races), Downpatrick (7 races), Goodwood (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Pontefract (6 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (8 races) and Worcester (8 races). That is Bath, Goodwood, Haydock, Pontefract and Worcester in Great Britain; Downpatrick 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 22 May 2026?: Bath: Good To Firm (Turf); Downpatrick: Good To Yielding (Turf); Goodwood: Good To Soft (Turf); Haydock: Soft (Turf); Pontefract: Good To Soft (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Soft (Turf); Worcester: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 22 May 2026?: Outright favourites won 19 of 48 on 22 May 2026 (39.6%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £48.00 and returned £49.94 — a profit of £1.94. 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 Paroda Diva (IRE) at 25/1 in the 5:15 Oakmere Homes Green Ribbon Handicap at Haydock.
What was the feature race on 22 May 2026?: The feature race was the 4:17 Fitzdares Festival Stakes (Listed) (Listed) at Goodwood, won by Boiling Point (IRE) (11/2).
What time was the first race on 22 May 2026?: The first race was the 12:43 Prix de Vaureal at Saint-Cloud (FR); the last was the 8:52 Summer Sutton 18th Birthday Celebration Handicap at Pontefract.