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16 Sep
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Biggest Horse Races in the UK: Major Racing Events

  • Sabrina Lopez
    Sports & casino journalist
The UK racing calendar runs all year round and includes both Flat and National Hunt codes. These fixtures include plenty of prestigious spring festivals. The calendar draws top trainers, jockeys and horses from both Britain and Ireland. Some meetings are best known for a single feature race, while others contain several important contests across multiple days. Major examples of big horse racing events are the Grand National, Cheltenham Gold Cup, the Derby, Royal Ascot, 2,000 Guineas and King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes. They showcase the depth and history of great British horse racing. This guide covers the...

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16 Sep
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What Is Yielding Ground in Horse Racing?

Yielding describes a turf racing surface that has a noticeable give underfoot. The term is used particularly in Irish horse racing and, in broad terms, is commonly compared with good to soft ground in Britain, an equivalence noted by both BBC Sport and Racing Post. In racing, “going” refers to how firm or soft the ground is on the day. This article explains what is yielding ground in horse racing, where it sits on the going scale, why it occurs, how it differs from other conditions, and why going matters.JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMnRleHQlMkZqYXZhc2NyaXB0JTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZqcy43YmV0LnBhcnRuZXJzJTJGamF2YXNjcmlwdC5waHAlM0ZwcmVmaXglM0RnMHRwcEFNSVpFbWh2bzVuQzN0WlEyTmQ3WmdxZFJMayUyNmFtcCUzQm1lZGlhJTNENDM1JTI2YW1wJTNCY2FtcGFpZ24lM0Q0MCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRnNjcmlwdCUzRQ== What Does Yielding Mean in Horse Racing? In horse racing, “yielding”...

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16 Sep
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What Is a Bumper in Horse Racing?

For new fans of the sport, understanding the various race classifications can be somewhat confusing. One term that often comes up is: What is a bumper in horse racing? A bumper race is a National Hunt Flat race that’s run without hurdles or fences. They give less experienced jumps-bred horses the chance to experience a controlled introduction to racecourse conditions, before they progress to hurdling or chasing. While they’re associated with National Hunt racing, the horses race on the Flat. The British Horseracing Authority describes National Hunt Flat races as “also known as Bumpers”. It states that they’re designed to...

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09 Sep
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St Leger Stakes 2026: Runners, Racecard & Odds

St Leger Day is the third and probably the busiest day of the Betfred St Leger Festival that also features the meeting’s headline race. This year, it takes place on Saturday, 12 September on the tracks of the Doncaster Racecourse. The peak of the day is its feature race and the headline of the event, the St Leger Stakes. The St Leger Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race that accepts colts and fillies aged three years. It is run over a distance of 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 115 yards (2,921 metres). It is the oldest among the...

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08 Sep
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Doncaster St Leger Festival 2026: Runners & Racecard

As September settles in, it is time for one of the most prestigious and awaited flat horse racing events to take centrestage. Betfred St Leger Festival 2026 is scheduled to take place between Thursday, 10 September and Sunday, 13 September at its traditional venue of the Doncaster Racecourse. It will include one of the glorious races of the British Classics, St Leger Stakes, as its headline. This year the race celebrates its 250th anniversary. This year the St Leger Festival will open with The British Stallion Studs ‘Carrie Red’ EBF Fillies Nursery Handicap Stakes as its first race, while The...

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04 Sep
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Haydock Sprint Cup 2026: Runners, Racecard & Odds

Haydock Park Racecourse opens September with one of the most awaited events of the flat season. The Betfair Sprint Cup Day will take place on Saturday, 5 September, closing the 3-day Sprint Cup Festival 2026. The culmination of the day is the Haydock Sprint Cup that headlines the day and the entire event. The Haydock Sprint Cup is a Group 1 flat horse race that accepts both male and female horses aged three years or older. It is run over a distance of 6 furlongs (1,207 metres). It was established in 1966 and received its Group 1 status in 1988.  In...

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18 Aug
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Ebor Festival 2026: Runners, Racecard & Betting Odds

As the flat racing season enters its second half, get ready for a meeting that will combine Europe’s richest flat handicap race with fabulous fashion and some of the oldest and fastest races of its racecourse. Sky Bet Ebor Festival 2026 will open its gates on Wednesday, 19 August this year and last until Saturday, 22 August. It is the most significant flat race meeting held at the York Racecourse, with Ebor Festival 2026 betting odds covering a packed programme of Group races and major handicaps across the four days.JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMnRleHQlMkZqYXZhc2NyaXB0JTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZqcy43YmV0LnBhcnRuZXJzJTJGamF2YXNjcmlwdC5waHAlM0ZwcmVmaXglM0RnMHRwcEFNSVpFbWh2bzVuQzN0WlEyTmQ3WmdxZFJMayUyNmFtcCUzQm1lZGlhJTNENDM1JTI2YW1wJTNCY2FtcGFpZ24lM0Q0MCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRnNjcmlwdCUzRQ== Third biggest racecourse in Britain when it comes to total...

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08 Aug
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Doncaster Races Fixtures 2026

Doncaster Racecourse has 35 meetings scheduled in 2026, and this guide covers every one. The season opens in the depths of winter with the Great Yorkshire Chase and covers several flat and jumps through the year. The highlight of this racecourse is always the St Leger Festival that runs annually in September.  Scroll below for the complete 2026 schedule, a season overview, and answers to the questions racegoers ask most for the Doncaster race meetings. Betting is only available to participants above 18 years. Please bet responsibly. BeGambleAware.org JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMnRleHQlMkZqYXZhc2NyaXB0JTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZqcy43YmV0LnBhcnRuZXJzJTJGamF2YXNjcmlwdC5waHAlM0ZwcmVmaXglM0RnMHRwcEFNSVpFbWh2bzVuQzN0WlEyTmQ3WmdxZFJMayUyNmFtcCUzQm1lZGlhJTNENDM1JTI2YW1wJTNCY2FtcGFpZ24lM0Q0MCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRnNjcmlwdCUzRQ== Doncaster Racecourse Fixtures 2026 January 23rd and 24th: Great Yorkshire Chase (Jumps) February Thursday, 5th: Afternoon Jump Racing 6th...

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29 Jul
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King George Stakes 2026: Runners & Racecard

As the Glorious Goodwood Festival 2026 is nearing its completion, day four brings forward another eight high class races, making sure that the enthusiasm both on and off the tracks doesn’t fade away after the headline race of the meeting is over. The feature race of the fourth day is the King George Qatar Stakes. This year, it falls on Friday, 31 July. The King George Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race that accepts both male and female horses aged three years or older. It is run over a distance of 5 furlongs (1,006 metres). The debut edition...

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29 Jul
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Goodwood Festival Ladies’ Day 2026: Runners & Racecard

As one of the highlights of the British summer horse racing calendar that follows a longer, five day format, the Glorious Goodwood couldn’t miss an opportunity to have a dedicated Ladies’ Day. From a prestigious charity race run Magnolia Cup that features influential female amateur jockeys to a display of the finest off-track fashion, the Goodwood Festival Ladies’ Day promises a memorable experience to all visitors. The Ladies’ Day at the Goodwood Festival typically takes place on the third day of the meeting, usually a Thursday. This year it falls on 30 July and will open at 1:10 pm with...

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