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13
Oct
Before the winter season settles in and brings jump races along, Ascot Racecourse invites horse racing enthusiasts to the final meeting of the flat season.
British Champions Day 2025 will take place on Saturday, 18 October to celebrate the end of the flat racing season at the Ascot Racecourse. The QIPCO British Champions Day Two Year Old Conditions Stakes will open the day as its first race, while The Balmoral Handicap Stakes will be the final race of the season.
The QIPCO Champion Stakes, which is the featured race of the event, will be held right before the last race.
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03
Oct
As October steps into its reign, the flat racing season is slowly approaching its end. But before jump races replace it on the racecourses, there are still a handful of significant events that as a horse racing enthusiast you don’t want to miss. Dubai Future Champions Festival 2025 is definitely one such event.
It is conducted at the famous Newmarket Racecourse, one of Britain’s finest horse racing venues. With a history going as far back as the 16th century, Newmarket Racecourse hosts several important horse racing events throughout the flat season, including the first two Classic Races of the season,...
15
Sep
Another big event on the British flat horse racing calendar is about to open its gates. Before the 2025 flat racing season is closed to give way to the jump races, enjoy your day at the races with the Ayr Gold Cup Festival 2025.
The annual Ayr Gold Cup Festival will take place at Scotland’s very own Ayr Racecourse. Located in the famous poet Robert Burns’ birth town, Ayr Racecourse is a premium Grade One venue that offers both flat and jump races all year around.
Ayr Gold Cup 2025 will last for three days as usual, and this year it...
05
Sep
The flat horse racing season of 2025 may be coming to an end, but it is not quite over just yet. There are still a few meetings, events, and competitions that you wouldn’t want to miss if you are a true horse racing enthusiast.
One such event in the month of September that everyone is looking forward to is the St. Leger Festival. Conducted at the Doncaster Racecourse and running as usually for four days, this year it falls between Thursday, 11 September and Sunday, 14 September. It will open with the British Stallion Studs “Carrie Red’ EBF Fillies” Nursery...
05
Sep
For any horse racing enthusiast, understanding the impact of weather and ground conditions on race day can provide valuable insights into the performance of racehorses. Whether you’re placing a bet or simply watching the race, the track conditions can significantly affect the outcome of the race.
Horse racing is a sport where both the weather and the condition of the track play a crucial role in determining the speed, stamina, and overall performance of the horses. These factors are important considerations for anyone involved in horse racing betting, as they can influence which horses are likely to perform well under...
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...