The thrill of the Royal Ascot weekend has just come to an end, and the Ascot Racecourse is already getting ready for another glorious event that will feature its premier race. This year, the King George weekend falls on Friday, 24 July and Saturday, 25 July.  Since its establishment in 1711, Ascot Racecourse has become one of the most influential racecourses in the country. Hosting both flat and National Hunt races, it stays open throughout the year. 3 out of 36 annual Group 1 flat races and three Grade 1 jump races conducted in the UK take place at the...

The opening day of the Newmarket July Festival brings about everything you would expect from one of the most awaited horse racing events and highlights of Britain’s summer social calendar. From a breathtaking spectacle on the tracks to display of vibrant fashion on the bleachers, Newmarket Ladies Day can offer it all.  Typically falling on a Thursday, this year it will take place on 9 July and include a competition for the best outfit to celebrate style and elegance. The headline race of the day is the Princess of Wales’s Stakes.  In this article you will find detailed information on what...

Before June ends, the flat horse racing calendar of Britain offers another grand event for all race goers. The annual Northumberland Plate Festival is set to take place between Thursday, 25 June and Saturday, 27 June at the Newcastle Racecourse at Gosforth Park in Newcastle upon Tyne.  Horse racing has over 350 years of history in the North East, with the first races taking place in Killingworth as early as the beginning of the 17th century. The Newcastle Racecourse opened in 1882 and currently functions all year round, hosting both flat and National Hunt races. The Northumberland Plate Festival is...

As the Royal Ascot week unfolds on the tracks of the Ascot Racecourse this summer, each race brings a combination of a fierce battle for the championship, outstanding runners, and spectacular wins. Taking place between Tuesday, 16 June and Saturday, 20 June, Royal Ascot 2026 once again brings together horse racing enthusiasts, bettors, and bookmakers. Prince of Wales’s Stakes will be conducted on the second day of the meeting. It also fills the role of the day’s headline race. The Prince of Wales’s Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race that accepts both male and female horses aged four...