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01
Sep
The first thing that comes to mind when you speak of the Aintree Racecourse is, of course, the Grand National steeplechase. Located in the village of Aintree, just six miles northeast of the Liverpool city centre, Aintree Racecourse welcomed its first race on 7 July 1829.
The Aintree Racecourse hosts jump racing events. There are only a handful of meetings taking place throughout the year, but that makes each of them a memorable social event. The Grand National occupies three days in April on the calendar, and then there are meetings in May, October, November, and December.
The season at the...
14
Aug
The summer horse racing season is entering its last part, but the racegoers are still in for several thrilling events before the jump season fully takes over. One of the most anticipated horse racing fixtures in the calendar this August is the Ebor Festival.
Held at the York Racecourse, the Ebor Festival was first established in 1843. Its inaugural race was the Ebor Handicap. Since then, the festival has expanded and is now conducted every year over the course of four days.
This season the Ebor Festival will be held from 20 August to 23 August. The Festival will open with...
13
Aug
While the first mentions of horse racing in the Scottish town of Ayr go back to 1576, the first official meeting only took place in 1771, and the Ayr Racecourse was established as recently as 1907.
As the racecourse offers tracks for both flat and National Hunt racing, Ayr races take place all year around. The summer season lasts between April and October while the winter season starts in November and ends in April.
As Scotland’s only Grade One racecourse, Ayr plays a great role in the horse racing scene. It hosts the Coral Scottish Grand National every April to close...
13
Aug
The first racecourse at Town Moor was already present on the 1595 map of the place. Today, the Doncaster Racecourse is also often referred to as the Town Moor course. The current racecourse dates back to 1776 and stays active all year around.
Doncaster Racecourse is home to Britain’s oldest Classic Race, St Leger Stakes, that takes place every September and closes the season’s Classic round. It is also part of the English Triple Crown, together with the 2000 Guineas and the Derby.
But it is not the only historically important race in the history of British horse racing that takes...
12
Aug
The Newmarket Racecourse was first founded in 1636, but the history of horse racing in Newmarket goes as far back in time as the 16th century. Also, in 1671, it was here that King Charles II became the only reigning monarch in British history to ride a winning horse.
As it is a flat racecourse, Newmarket races run from April to October. Newmarket is only slightly behind Ascot Racecourse, hosting 9 Group 1 out of Britain’s 36 flat races during the season.
Newmarket is often called the headquarters of British horseracing. It hosts the biggest number of the country’s training yards...
11
Aug
Newmarket has a rich history of horse racing that goes back to the 16th century. The racecourse was first established in 1636, and today a lot of training yards and leading horse racing organisations are located here.
Hosting the first two Classic Races of the season, the 1,000 Guineas and 2,000 Guineas, and nine out of Britain’s 36 Group 1 flat races, Newmarket is often called the headquarters of British horseracing.
An interesting historic fact about the Newmarket Racecourse is that it was here that King Charles II became the first and only reigning British monarch to ride a winning horse.
As...
07
Aug
Located in the picturesque locale of Berkshire, only 6 miles, or 10 km, away from the Windsor Castle, Ascot Racecourse is considered among the top class racecourses in Great Britain, and rightfully so.
Ascot stays active all year around, hosting 18 flat meetings during the summer season (between April and October) and 8 jump meetings in the winter season (between October and March).
Ascot races include 13 out of Britain’s 36 Group 1 flat races and attract around 600,000 annual visitors. Meetings at Ascot are truly the highlight of the summer social calendar, topped by its crown jewel, the Royal Meeting,...
05
Aug
It is enough to mention that Ascot Racecourse hosts 13, i.e. one third, out of Britain’s 36 Group 1 flat races every year to explain its significance in the horse racing scene of the United Kingdom. The racecourse receives approximately 600,000 annual visitors, which accounts for about 10% of all UK racegoers.
Established by Queen Anne in 1711, Ascot Racecourse has been supported by many monarchs throughout its history. These ties with the royalty have been maintained until modern times. Today, no Royal Ascot racing week is complete without the royal family arriving at the racecourse.
And while Royal Ascot is...
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...