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Horse racing news
17
Jul
Flat horse racing enthusiasts are once again lining up in excitement as the Goodwood Racecourse is about to open its gates. The world famous Qatar Goodwood Festival is scheduled to begin its 2025 edition.
Universally known as Glorious Goodwood, this summer meeting takes place over five days between end of July and beginning of August, attracting some of the best names in horse racing and a bright, cheerful crowd of spectators.
This year Qatar Goodwood Festival will start on 29 July and last until 2 August. The Coral Chesterfield Cup Handicap Stakes will open the event. The crown jewel of the...
15
Jul
It has been a while since the last race of Royal Ascot came to the finish line, but Ascot Racecourse never sleeps. And as July turns its midpoint, the flat horse racing community is once again directing their eyes at the tracks in Berkshire, this time for the King George Racing Weekend.
The history of this event begins with two separate races, the King George VI race established in 1946 and Queen Elizabeth race established in 1948. In 1951 they were combined into one race, and its inaugural run took place on 21 July same year.
This year the King George...
08
Jul
Planning your next racing adventure? The Doncaster races fixtures 2025 are packed with thrilling events, from prestigious classics to family-friendly days out. Whether you're a seasoned racegoer or a first-time visitor, Doncaster Racecourse offers a diverse calendar of races to suit every enthusiast.
Doncaster Racecourse Fixtures 2025
Doncaster Racecourse, one of Britain's oldest and most esteemed tracks, hosts a mix of Flat and National Hunt races throughout the year. Take a look at the Doncaster racecourse events lined up for 2025:
January
24th-25th: Great Yorkshire Chase Weekend
March
1st-2nd: Grimthorpe Chase Weekend
29th-30th: Lincoln Handicap Weekend
April
25th: Afternoon Flat Racing
26th: Evening Flat...
08
Jul
Summer in Britain is rich with large scale flat horse racing events, but some of them truly stand out. One such event is the July Festival that usually takes place in early July at the Newmarket racing venue.
The Festival takes its origins from the July Cup that was established in 1876. Today it is conducted over the course of three days and for sponsorship reasons is known as the Debenhams July Festival.
This year the July Festival falls between the 10 and 12 July. It will open with the Bahrain Trophy Stakes, while the closing race is The Trust A...
02
Jul
What is a better way to honour a racing horse than to name an entire race after him? And not just any race, but one of the pinnacles of summer flat racing in Britain. This is exactly where the Coral - Eclipse race got its name from.
Established in 1886, Coral - Eclipse race was named after an 18th century racehorse Eclipse who won all of the 18 races he participated in. The race is also known as the Eclipse Stakes and is a part of the Coral - Eclipse Day, or Coral Summer Festival, that takes place at Sandown...
05
Jun
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...
29
May
With the summer on our doorstep, flat racing is taking centre stage in the world of horseback riding sports. And of course, you can’t talk about flat racing in Britain without mentioning the Derby Stakes.
Often referred to as Epsom Derby outside of Britain, domestically it is usually called simply “the Derby”, showing its significance in the country’s horse racing tradition. Classified as a Group 1 flat horse race, Epsom Derby is considered the most prestigious of the five British Classics.
Epsom Derby is conducted on the first Saturday of June and is a part of a two day Epsom Derby...
27
Mar
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...
20
Mar
Between the Cheltenham Festival having completed its final race until the next year and the Aintree Grand National still waiting to welcome its participants and guests before the 2024/25 National Hunt season is officially over, the British horse racing world doesn’t go into a standstill.
A lot of exciting races and horse meetings are planned for the week of 22-28 March 2025. Below you will find all major races scheduled for this period, including information on race distance, conditions, and time.
Horse Races on 22 March
Kelso
Going: good (good to soft in places)
Steward: Adrian Sharpe, Adrian Smith, Robert McCarthy
Stewards’ panel chair: John...