Shades Of May (GB) Horse Record, Performance Stats & Odds

b gelding · by Mayson (GB) out of Shades Of Silk (GB)

Profile

Shades Of May (GB) is a b gelding, by Mayson (GB) out of Shades Of Silk (GB). From 22 career starts, Shades Of May (GB) has 4 wins, 7 total placed finishes (strike rate 18%, place rate 32%) and total recorded prize money of £18,578.

— British Gambler form team · auto-updated from official results

Career Record

22
Runs
4
Wins
18%
Win %
7
Placed
32%
Place %
£18,578
Earnings

Peak Ratings Achieved

54
Peak OR
1
Best finish

OR = Official Rating · RPR = Racing Post Rating · TS = Topspeed

Performance Breakdowns

By course

course Runs Wins Placed Win %
Chelmsford City (AW) 9 2 3 22%
Southwell (AW) 5 2 2 40%
Yarmouth 1 0 0 0%
Salisbury 1 0 1 0%
Lingfield (AW) 1 0 0 0%
Leicester 1 0 0 0%

By going

going Runs Wins Placed Win %
Standard 12 4 4 33%
Standard To Slow 5 0 1 0%
Good To Firm 3 0 1 0%
Soft 2 0 1 0%

By distance

distance Runs Wins Placed Win %
7f 10 3 4 30%
6f 5 0 1 0%
1m 3 1 1 33%
5f 3 0 1 0%
1m1f–1m2f 1 0 0 0%

Recent Form Analyst Notes

  • Pos 1 27 Aug 2026 Southwell (AW)

    Set the pace from the start - clear throughout - won without being pressed

  • Pos 4 5 Aug 2026 Yarmouth

    Tracked the front group early - urged forward with two furlongs left - driven but faded inside the final furlong - finished fourth

  • Pos 3 21 Jul 2026 Salisbury

    Travelled in the pack early - pressed for a response two furlongs out - made headway to move into third approaching the final furlong - kept on through the final furlong but unable to get to the front-running pair

  • Pos 8 7 May 2026 Southwell (AW)

    Sat mid-pack on the wide side - pushed along with 2f remaining - always held - finished well behind in 8th

Per-race notes from official racing analyst commentary.

Race History

1
27 Aug 2026
Southwell (AW) — Download the Raceday Ready App Handicap Stakes
7f · Standard · Class 6 · Rose Dawes
6/1
SP
4
5 Aug 2026
Yarmouth — Gold & Silver Exchange Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Stakes
6f · Good To Firm · Class 6 · Miss Megan Jordan
7/2C
SP
3
21 Jul 2026
Salisbury — Highclere Castle Horse Feeds 'Carnarvon' Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Stakes
7f · Good To Firm · Class 6 · Miss Abigail Henry
16/1
SP
8
7 May 2026
Southwell (AW) — Follow AtTheRaces on Instagram Handicap
7f14y · Standard · Class 6 · Rose Dawes
5/2F
SP
1
11 Apr 2026
Southwell (AW) — Conference & Events at Southwell Racecourse Handicap
7f · Standard · Class 6 · Rose Dawes
7/1
SP
1
26 Mar 2026
Chelmsford City (AW) — For the Love of Horses Handicap
7f · Standard · Class 6 · Rose Dawes
14/1
SP
4
21 Feb 2026
Chelmsford City (AW) — Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifier Handicap
1m · Standard · Class 6 · Oliver Hoodless
14/1
SP
1
12 Feb 2026
Chelmsford City (AW) — Valentines 'Hands and Heels' Apprentice Handicap
1m · Standard · Class 6 · Oliver Hoodless
33/1
SP
8
8 Jan 2026
Chelmsford City (AW) — Hire Exclusive Spaces for Unforgettable Events Handicap
1m2f · Standard · Class 6 · Alicia Perkins
40/1
SP
9
8 Dec 2025
Lingfield (AW) — Always Gamble Responsibly at BetMGM Handicap
1m1y · Standard · Class 6 · Alicia Perkins
80/1
SP
5
21 Aug 2025
Chelmsford City (AW) — Paddy Power Handicap
7f · Standard To Slow · Class 6 · Alicia Perkins
12/1
SP
9
17 Jul 2025
Leicester — Private Boxes for Best View at LeicesterRaces Classified Stakes
6f · Good To Firm · Class 6 · George Bass
20/1
SP

Breeding

Date of birth
24 Mar 2020
Sire
Mayson (GB)
Dam
Shades Of Silk (GB)
Damsire
Bahamian Bounty (GB)
Breeder
Peter Balding

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