The storied turf of Nottingham Racecourse, set against a competitive Tuesday afternoon on 19 May, hosted a well-contested six-race programme that brought together strong novice and handicap fields across the card. The fixture unfolded in steady conditions, producing a series of decisive performances, with several runners delivering well-judged efforts to secure victories over varied distances and race types.
Nottingham Race Results 19 May
In the opening contest, the ÂŁ9 Racedays at Nottingham Novice Stakes (Class 4), Moreedd produced a professional and composed performance to land the spoils in 1m 48.95s. Settled early and asked to quicken at the right moment, the runner responded smoothly to assert control in the closing stages. The winner was ridden by Ray Dawson, trained by Roger Varian, and owned by Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum. Lucky Camino kept on steadily to finish second, while Atlas Mountain held third after remaining competitive throughout the run-in.
Moving into the second race on the card, the Family Fun Raceday Sunday 31st May Novice Stakes (Class 3), Knights Charge delivered a well-measured and confident display to score in 2m 14.68s. Travelling comfortably through the middle stages, the winner produced a sustained finishing effort to edge clear when it mattered most. The winner was partnered by Ray Dawson, trained by Roger Varian, and owned by Forz Europe Ltd. Bay Royale ran on strongly to claim second place, with Outflank staying on at one pace to finish third.
In the third contest, the Dine In Sherwoods Restaurant Stakes (Class 6), Mohaab showed determination and tactical awareness to prevail in 2m 14.44s. Positioned handily for much of the race, the runner responded well when the pace lifted, edging ahead in the final stages to secure a hard-earned success. The horse was ridden by Lewis Edmunds, trained by William Muir & Chris Grassick, and owned by Kebar Racing. Grindleton made late headway to finish second, while Stepanov completed the frame in third after a solid but slightly one-paced effort.
Later on the card in the Events and Hospitality at Nottingham Racecourse Stakes (Class 4), Rosa Inglesa produced a sharp and authoritative display to win in 1m 48.00s. Taking control approaching the final furlongs, the winner quickened away in decisive fashion, leaving rivals with too much ground to recover. The winner was ridden by Oisin Murphy, trained by Charlie Fellowes, and owned by Mr Laurence Holder. Capichera stayed on to finish second, with Runswick rounding off the top three after a consistent run.
Turning to the Fillies’ Stakes (Class 5), Wondrous Light displayed strong acceleration in the closing stages to secure victory in 1m 48.72s. Patiently ridden and delivered with precision, the winner found extra reserves when asked for a final effort. The horse was ridden by Rob Hornby, trained by Jonathan Portman, and owned by Shelmore Bloodstock and Partners. Volendam took second after a sustained challenge, while Stella Lucente finished third after maintaining a steady rhythm throughout.
In the concluding ÂŁ9 Racedays at Nottingham Racecourse Stakes (Class 6), Sonic Si ended the programme on a positive note with a fluent and decisive performance in 1m 01.84s. Breaking well and travelling efficiently, the winner asserted in the latter stages to put the race beyond doubt. The horse was ridden by Rossa Ryan, trained by Tony Carroll, and owned by Mrs Veronica Gilbert. Bang On The Bell secured second place after a determined effort, while Charging Bull completed the frame in third after keeping on steadily.
Across the card, the overall pattern of the Nottingham Racecourse fixture reflected consistency, tactical patience, and timely finishing efforts, with several winners producing well-timed accelerations to make a decisive impact in the final stages.
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