There is a reason why Royal Ascot is considered the finest flat racing event of the season in Britain. From the best horses and jockeys to the most stylish outfits and most refined cuisines, it carries the “royal” status with dignity.  First established by Queen Anne in 1711, the Ascot Racecourse was supported by many monarchs who visited the grounds during the race week. Today the Royal Ascot week is the most spectacular summer event in Britain’s social life — and also the most valuable one, with the prize money counted in millions of pounds. This year the Royal Ascot falls...

The entire horse racing world holds their breath in anticipation as we enter the first week of April. In a few days, the Aintree Racecourse will announce the beginning of arguably the most important event in jump racing and one of the most significant events in horse racing in general — The Grand National. While everyone is getting ready for this majestic event, it is not the only one that horse racing enthusiasts are excited about this week. Below you will find all major races scheduled between 29 March and 4 April, including information on race distance, conditions, and time. Horse...

The excitement of the Cheltenham Festival hasn’t settled yet, and the world of horse racing is already in anticipation of new racing events. The period between two major National Hunt happenings, the Cheltenham Festival and The Grand National, is anything but dull.  In three weeks’ time, some of the best horse racing professionals and crowds of race lovers will occupy the Aintree racecourse, but until then there are a lot of other thrilling events on the calendar. Horse Races on 15 March 2025 There are five notable horse race meetings to look forward to on Saturday, 15 March 2025. Before we get...

The Cheltenham Festival and the Aintree Grand National are two crown jewels of UK jump racing, but they differ greatly in format and focus. The Cheltenham Festival is a four-day event featuring 28 races, including multiple Grade 1 championship races, whereas the Grand National at Aintree is centred on a single, marathon steeplechase​. In this analysis, we take an informative, side-by-side approach – not to declare a “winner,” but to understand how and why each event stands out in terms of prestige, challenges, fan experience, and attractiveness for bettors. Prestige and History The Cheltenham Festival Cheltenham is widely regarded as the pinnacle of...