What horse racing was on 23 May 2026?

58 races across 9 meetings were run on 23 May 2026: Bangor-on-Dee (7 races), Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR) (2 races), Cartmel (7 races), Curragh (9 races), Goodwood (7 races), Haydock (4 races), Salisbury (7 races), Windsor (8 races) and York (7 races). That is Bangor-on-Dee, Cartmel, Goodwood, Haydock, Salisbury, Windsor and York in Great Britain; Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR) in France; Curragh 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 23 May 2026?

Bangor-on-Dee: Good (Turf); Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Cartmel: Good (Turf); Curragh: Good (Turf); Goodwood: Good (Turf); Haydock: Good To Soft (Turf); Salisbury: Good (Turf); Windsor: Good To Firm (Turf); York: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 23 May 2026?

Outright favourites won 22 of 54 on 23 May 2026 (40.7%); joint favourites won 2 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £54.00 and returned £60.90 — a profit of £6.90. 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 Partisan Hero (IRE) at 28/1 in the 2:40 William Hill Epic Boost Handicap at York.

What was the feature race on 23 May 2026?

The feature race was the 3:40 Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas (Group 1) (Group 1) at Curragh, won by Gstaad (GB) (4/11F).

What time was the first race on 23 May 2026?

The first race was the 11:31 170th Derby du Midi at Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR); the last was the 8:45 Saunton Sands Hotel Handicap at Salisbury.

Racing Results

Saturday 23 May 2026

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58 races were run across 9 meetings on 23 May 2026: Bangor-on-Dee, Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR), Cartmel, Curragh, Goodwood, Haydock, Salisbury, Windsor and York.

Bangor-on-Dee Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

1:50 Bangor-On-Dee Ladies Day Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 145y · 8 ran
1. 17. Ladies Day (IRE)4/7 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Jack Andrews · T: T Ellis
2. 29. Mega Etoile (FR)5/1
3. 36. Earnest Belief (IRE)7/1
2:25 Wrexham Lager Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 72y · 7 ran
1. 15. Le Gentleman (FR)4/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Toby Wynne · T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
2. 23. Herja (IRE)11/2
3. 36. Bobbarelli (GB)11/4 fav
3:00 Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f 123y · 9 ran
1. 14. Crystal Glance (GB)9/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Toby Wynne · T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
2. 210. Copper Beach (IRE)10/3
3. 39. Rock Hurley (FR)9/1
4. 46. Orange Diamond (FR)11/4 fav
3:32 F Jones Initiative Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 4 · 2m 1f 77y · 7 ran
1. 15. Gris Majeur (FR)9/1Won by 4¼ lengths · J: Sean Houlihan · T: Sheila Lewis
2. 21. Nibras Gold (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 32. Yes Indeed (FR)13/2
4:10 Bangor-On-Dee Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 2 · 3m 30y · 7 ran
1. 14. Somespring Special (IRE)7/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Ben Jones · T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White
2. 25. Alien Storm (IRE)17/2
3. 31. Twig (GB)6/1
4:45 Tom Jones Live At Chester Racecourse Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 7f 32y · 9 ran
1. 13. Camshaft (IRE)10/3 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr · T: Jonjo & A J O'Neill
2. 21. Victoria Milano (IRE)4/1
3. 35. Newmill Getaway (IRE)5/1
5:20 Wrexham Evening On Friday 26th June Mares' Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) NH Flat · Class 4 · 2m 145y · 9 ran
1. 19. Lady Coco (GB)15/8 favWon by a head · J: Sam Twiston-Davies · T: Henry Daly
2. 22. Bourbon Girl (GB)11/2
3. 31. Magnifix Du Moulin (FR)10/3

Bangor-on-Dee racecourse statistics →

Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 2 races · France

Outright favs won 1 of 2 · Biggest winner 54/10

11:31 170th Derby du Midi () (Turf) Flat · 1m1½f · 7 ran
1. 16. Pink Panthera (FR)54/10Won by a length · J: Tony Piccone · T: P Cottier
2. 23. Regal Resolve (GB)Evens fav
3. 32. Artilleur (FR)10/1
1:15 104eme Gd Px de Bordeaux - 4eme Etape du Defi du Galop - G.Camprubi () (Turf) Flat · 1m1½f · 8 ran
1. 13. Zaydann (GB)8/5 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Mickael Barzalona · T: F-H Graffard
2. 21. Horizon Dore (FR)42/10
3. 38. C'Est Vrai (FR)33/10

Bordeaux Le Bouscat racecourse statistics →

Cartmel Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

1:35 Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 31y · 10 ran
1. 15. Loch Cuan (IRE)9/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Sean Bowen · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 21. Getaway Vic (IRE)3/1
3. 36. Presentandcorrect (IRE)25/1
2:10 Hadwins EBF Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 1f 46y · 10 ran
1. 11. My Chiquita (GB)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Leah Noreci · T: James Moffatt
2. 210. Zahra Dodville (FR)4/1
3. 32. Kientzheim (FR)13/2
4. 65. Belle Le Grand (GB)7/4 fav
2:43 PSR Marquees Mares' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m 1f 83y · 7 ran
1. 17. Tread Softly Now (GB)8/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Ryan Mania · T: Ian Duncan
2. 22. Musique De Fee (IRE)9/2
3. 35. Keep On Cobbling (GB)6/4 fav
3:20 William Hill Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 2m 1f 61y · 2 ran
1. 11. Tellherthename (IRE)2/9 favJ: Harry Skelton · T: Dan Skelton
3:55 RF Miller & Co Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 107y · 8 ran
1. 13. Ki Woo (FR)3/1 favWon by 3¼ lengths · J: Harry Skelton · T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
2. 24. Caughtinyourtrance (IRE)4/1
3. 36. Stratagem (FR)9/2
4:30 Molson Coors Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 1f 107y · 9 ran
1. 19. Halfway House Lad (GB)6/5 favWon by half a length · J: Charlotte Jones · T: James Moffatt
2. 28. Mistymal (IRE)15/2
3. 36. Lights Are Green (IRE)20/1
5:05 St Marys Hospice Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f 34y · 12 ran
1. 14. Imperial Rule (IRE)25/1Won by a neck · J: Sean Quinlan · T: Lizzie Quinlan
2. 27. Zumbi (GER)7/2
3. 311. Kingofthegame (IRE)7/2
4. 42. Line Of Descent (IRE)3/1 fav

Cartmel racecourse statistics →

Curragh Good · Turf · 9 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 5 of 9 · Biggest winner 22/1

1:20 Tally Ho Stud Irish European Breeders Fund (C & G) Maiden Flat · 6f · 8 ran
1. 15. Sergei Diaghilev (IRE)4/6 favWon by half a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 27. Switching Sides (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Folsom Blues (IRE)9/2
1:55 Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes Orby Stakes (Listed) Flat · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 15. Purview (GB)4/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Colin Keane · T: D K Weld
2. 22. Trustyourinstinct (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 36. Arouet (FR)17/2
2:30 Keadeen Hotel Handicap (Premier Handicap) Flat · 1m 2f · 20 ran
1. 110. Perry Mason (GB)16/1Won by a nose · J: Leigh Roche · T: Maurice Andrew Ahern
2. 29. Perfect Your Craft (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 38. Iron Fist (IRE)11/1
3:05 Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes (Group 2) Flat · 6f · 10 ran
1. 15. Comanche Brave (IRE)7/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Donnacha Aidan O'Brien
2. 22. Big Gossey (IRE)18/1
3. 36. James's Delight (IRE)7/1
3:40 Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas (Group 1) Flat · 1m · 9 ran
1. 15. Gstaad (GB)4/11 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 23. Distant Storm (GB)5/1
3. 37. Pacific Avenue (IRE)40/1
4:15 Heider Family Stables Gallinule Stakes (Group 3) Flat · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 12. Causeway (IRE)5/6 favWon by a head · J: Ryan Moore · T: A P O'Brien
2. 27. Zia Zabel (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Shaihaan (IRE)10/1
4:50 NorthStandard Handicap Flat · 7f · 13 ran
1. 16. Invincible Will (IRE)22/1Won by a short head · J: Jack Kearney · T: Gavin Cromwell
2. 211. Zenford (IRE)6/1
3. 35. Golden Trigger (IRE)13/2
4. 92. Gavoo (IRE)4/1 fav
5:25 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Habitat Handicap (Premier Handicap) Flat · 6f · 22 ran
1. 113. Headmaster (GB)14/1Won by a neck · J: Dylan Browne McMonagle · T: Edward Lynam
2. 28. Fort Vega (FR)16/1
3. 311. Aviatrice (IRE)13/2 fav
5:55 O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden Flat · 1m 2f · 15 ran
1. 12. Count Bezukhov (IRE)10/11 favWon by half a length · J: Dylan Browne McMonagle · T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
2. 25. Lonely Island (FR)14/1
3. 315. Saxony Charms (IRE)25/1

Curragh racecourse statistics →

Goodwood Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 11/1

1:25 Fitzdares Harroways Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 17 ran
1. 15. Catullus (IRE)4/1 favWon by 3¾ lengths · J: Tom Marquand · T: Charlie Appleby
2. 215. Startled (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Pathein (IRE)11/2
2:00 British Stallion Studs EBF Cocked Hat Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 3f · 4 ran
1. 14. Golden Story (IRE)9/2Won by a nose · J: Pierre-Louis Jamin · T: K R Burke
2. 23. Del Maro (GER)7/2
3. 32. Saxon Street (IRE)4/7 fav
2:35 Elston Consulting EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 13. Dark Issue (IRE)11/1Won by 5½ lengths · J: Pat Dobbs · T: Richard Hannon
2. 25. Knock Three Times (IRE)11/2
3. 38. Wondervision (IRE)6/4 fav
3:10 Fitzdares Height Of Fashion Stakes (Fillies' Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 16. Inis Mor (FR)4/1Won by a head · J: Saffie Osborne · T: David Menuisier
2. 25. Earth Shot (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 37. On Message (GB)13/2
3:45 Darley British EBF Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 17. Mother Dear (GB)11/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Rob Hornby · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 28. St Hilda (IRE)10/3 jt-fav
3. 35. Guesstimate (GB)9/2
4:20 Avastra Funds Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 6f · 7 ran
1. 110. Valedictory (GB)11/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Benoit De La Sayette · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 22. Spinning Wheel (GB)11/2
3. 38. Dancingwithmyself (IRE)11/2
4:55 Track Radio Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 14. Wedonttelllies (IRE)7/2 jt-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Saffie Osborne · T: Richard Hughes
2. 210. Eightthreeone (GB)15/2
3. 38. Coyy (IRE)13/2

Goodwood racecourse statistics →

Haydock Good To Soft · Turf · 4 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 4 · Biggest winner 8/1

1:45 William Hill Epic Boost British EBF Hedge Of Oak Stakes (Fillies' And Mares' Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 2f 100y · 8 ran
1. 14. Dreamasar (IRE)8/1Won by half a length · J: Kieran Shoemark · T: Ed Walker
2. 27. Revoir (GB)9/2
3. 39. Wemightakedlongway (IRE)7/1
4. PU5. Friendly Soul (GB) · pulled up2/1 fav
2:58 William Hill Sandy Lane Stakes (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 18. Venetian Sun (IRE)7/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Clifford Lee · T: K R Burke
2. 24. Division (GB)15/8
3. 37. Spicy Marg (GB)9/2
3:30 William Hill Temple Stakes (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 17. Night Raider (IRE)3/1 favWon by a length · J: Clifford Lee · T: K R Burke
2. 23. American Affair (GB)10/1
3. 39. Beautiful Diamond (GB)28/1
4:40 William Hill Price Boosts Every Day Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 8 ran
1. 16. Noble Vow (IRE)3/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Sean Levey · T: Richard Hannon
2. 27. Bintaryana (GB)6/4 fav
3. 33. Hanney Girl (GB)9/2

Haydock racecourse statistics →

Salisbury Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 13/2

5:45 Whitsbury Manor Stud EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 16. Shimmering Sun (IRE)3/1Won by a length · J: Daniel Muscutt · T: Harry Eustace
2. 28. Call Me Tomorrow (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 37. Viking Barbie (IRE)11/1
6:15 Taste The World Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 18. Dovey Moon (GB)13/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Marco Ghiani · T: David Evans
2. 25. Cristo (GB)4/1
3. 311. Happy Banner (IRE)9/2
4. 61. Great Dream (GB)10/3 fav
6:45 Whitsbury Manor Stud Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 15. Golden Brown (IRE)Evens favWon by half a length · J: Ashley Lewis · T: Ed Walker
2. 28. Upper Hendersyde (GB)9/2
3. 312. Vichenza (GB)9/1
7:15 British Stallion Studs EBF Cathedral Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 12. Almeraq (GB)7/2 jt-favWon by a neck · J: Harry Davies · T: William Haggas
2. 27. Spy Chief (GB)5/1
3. 36. Soldier's Tree (IRE)5/1
7:45 Carty Builders 'Proud To Restore The Rubbing House' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 213y · 14 ran
1. 18. Starlight Sami (IRE)11/2Won by a neck · J: George Bass · T: Denis Coakley
2. 212. Swiped (GB)20/1
3. 313. White Ladder (IRE)40/1
4. 143. Mojito (GB)10/3 fav
8:15 Symonds Event Catering 'Confined' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 201y · 12 ran
1. 13. Mayaada (IRE)10/3 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Jack Mitchell · T: Ollie Sangster
2. 210. Battosai (IRE)22/1
3. 34. What's The Plan (GB)10/1
8:45 Saunton Sands Hotel Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f 5y · 10 ran
1. 18. Masterinthewoods (IRE)5/1Won by a length · J: Marco Ghiani · T: Emma Lavelle
2. 23. Siouxfonic (IRE)9/2
3. 31. Nap Hand (IRE)9/2
4. 86. Shayhana (IRE)5/2 fav

Salisbury racecourse statistics →

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

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

4:57 Trev's Final Furlong Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 12y · 14 ran
1. 11. Distant Rumble (GB)7/2Won by half a length · J: Jack Callan · T: Roger Teal
2. 211. Rye (GB)11/2
3. 39. Elvetham (IRE)22/1
4. 812. Moonhall Lass (IRE)5/2 fav
5:30 Bodhi Solutions - Exceeding Expectations In Construction EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 6f 12y · 12 ran
1. 14. Agitator (GB)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Oliver Cole
2. 26. King of Montenegro (IRE)11/2
3. 37. Time Saxon Warrior (FR)9/1
4. 93. Printing Money (IRE)3/1 fav
6:00 Bodhi Solutions - Exceeding Expectations In Construction EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 6f 12y · 12 ran
1. 14. Satellite Of Love (IRE)13/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Georgia Dobie · T: Clive Cox
2. 27. True Charm (IRE)10/1
3. 39. Sweet Devastation (IRE)15/2
4. 93. Rex Regum (GB)5/2 fav
6:30 David And Debbie Married At Last Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 31y · 10 ran
1. 16. Legacy Rock (IRE)9/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Jack Callan · T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
2. 24. Shadowmere (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Royal Bodyguard (IRE)3/1
7:00 Bodhi Solutions - Constructing Champions Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f 12y · 14 ran
1. 112. Bintola (GB)20/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Lewis Edmunds · T: Harry Charlton
2. 22. Marengo Storm (GB)9/4 fav
3. 316. Grey Horizon (GB)33/1
7:30 Chloe's Still A Filly At Forty Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 15 ran
1. 113. Pride Of Nepal (GB)16/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Matthew Lloyd Slater · T: Tony Carroll
2. 214. Guinness Lad (IRE)13/2
3. 37. Galactic Glow (IRE)6/1
4. 51. Night Bear (GB)4/1 fav
8:00 Bodhi Solutions - Facilities Management Front Runner Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 31y · 8 ran
1. 18. Lady Dora Mae (IRE)7/2Won by a head · J: Jack Callan · T: George Boughey
2. 27. Crystal Pier (IRE)12/1
3. 39. Come On Eibhlin (IRE)11/1
4. 44. Proposal (GB)13/8 fav
8:30 Bodhi Solutions - Commercial Fit-Out Challenge Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 99y · 14 ran
1. 110. Darn Hot Dame (GB)8/1Won by a short head · J: Kaiya Fraser · T: Tom Ward
2. 25. Darkest Red (GB)11/2
3. 313. Panthere Noir (GB)50/1
4. 48. Worlington (GB)4/6 fav

Windsor racecourse statistics →

York Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 28/1

1:30 William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 20 ran
1. 112. Lord Roxby (IRE)10/1Won by a length · J: Ethan Tindall · T: Nigel Tinkler
2. 29. Yes I'm Mali (GB)6/1
3. 319. Trilby (GB)14/1
2:05 Tomahawk EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 15. Possessive (GB)5/1Won by a length · J: Shane Gray · T: K R Burke
2. 22. Stardom Glory (IRE)5/1
3. 33. Mussab (GB)7/1
4. 41. Cuban Heels (GB)Evens fav
2:40 William Hill Epic Boost Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 16 ran
1. 13. Partisan Hero (IRE)28/1Won by a head · J: Robert Havlin · T: David Loughnane
2. 22. Stratusnine (IRE)12/1
3. 312. Toca Madera (IRE)6/1
4. 420. Fortification (GB)5/1 fav
3:15 William Hill Bronte Cup Fillies' Stakes (Fillies' And Mares' Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 5f 188y · 7 ran
1. 11. Danielle (GB)1/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Robert Havlin · T: John & Thady Gosden
2. 24. Miss Alpilles (GB)6/1
3. 32. Desert Spring (GB)17/2
3:50 Reg Bond 'Always And Forever' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 20 ran
1. 15. Reliable Ricki (IRE)9/2Won by a neck · J: Darragh Keenan · T: George Scott
2. 214. French Affair (IRE)25/1
3. 315. Toastmaster (IRE)33/1
4. 148. Moscow Power (GB)5/2 fav
4:25 Royal Yorkshire Regiment Handicap (GBBPlus Race) Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f 56y · 10 ran
1. 12. Pearl River (GB)7/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Alec Voikhansky · T: Richard Hannon
2. 29. Pendella (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Stoneacre Donny (GB)10/3
4. 68. Bridge Of Eagles (IRE)11/4 fav
5:00 William Hill Boosts Every Day Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 22 ran
1. 121. Golden Strike (IRE)11/1Won by half a length · J: Oisin Orr · T: Richard & Peter Fahey
2. 217. Signcastle City (IRE)9/1
3. 310. Quest For Fun (GB)13/2
4. 171. Leadman (GB)10/3 fav

York racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 58 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 favourites22 of 54 won40.7% · 54 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 £6.90Staked £54.00, returned £60.90 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerPartisan Hero (IRE) 28/1The 2:40 William Hill Epic Boost Handicap at York
Joint favourites2 of 8 won25.0% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Bangor-on-Dee	4	7	7	—
Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR)	1	2	2	—
Cartmel	4	7	7	—
Curragh	5	9	9	—
Goodwood	2	5	7	1 of 4 won
Haydock	2	4	4	—
Salisbury	2	6	7	1 of 2 won
Windsor	1	8	8	—
York	1	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 23 May 2026?: 58 races across 9 meetings were run on 23 May 2026: Bangor-on-Dee (7 races), Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR) (2 races), Cartmel (7 races), Curragh (9 races), Goodwood (7 races), Haydock (4 races), Salisbury (7 races), Windsor (8 races) and York (7 races). That is Bangor-on-Dee, Cartmel, Goodwood, Haydock, Salisbury, Windsor and York in Great Britain; Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR) in France; Curragh 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 23 May 2026?: Bangor-on-Dee: Good (Turf); Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Cartmel: Good (Turf); Curragh: Good (Turf); Goodwood: Good (Turf); Haydock: Good To Soft (Turf); Salisbury: Good (Turf); Windsor: Good To Firm (Turf); York: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 23 May 2026?: Outright favourites won 22 of 54 on 23 May 2026 (40.7%); joint favourites won 2 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £54.00 and returned £60.90 — a profit of £6.90. 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 Partisan Hero (IRE) at 28/1 in the 2:40 William Hill Epic Boost Handicap at York.
What was the feature race on 23 May 2026?: The feature race was the 3:40 Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas (Group 1) (Group 1) at Curragh, won by Gstaad (GB) (4/11F).
What time was the first race on 23 May 2026?: The first race was the 11:31 170th Derby du Midi at Bordeaux Le Bouscat (FR); the last was the 8:45 Saunton Sands Hotel Handicap at Salisbury.