- Grand National Meeting – Thursday - Festival Zone
The opening day of the Grand National meeting, regarded as the racing purist’s favourite with high class sport throughout the afternoon. Features include the Aintree Hurdle, and the Aintree Bowl both outstanding Grade One events.
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Jump Racing Opportunities
- Colin Parker Memorial Raceday
Carlisle hosts one of the early season jump racing highlights, well worth the trip north to experience this hugely popular day of racing.
- Haldon Gold Cup Day
Exeter is often identified as one of the best small courses in the country and the Haldon Gold Cup, an important Festival stepping stone and is a key feature race of the south-west season and has been won by many legends over the years.
- Betfair Chase Day
Often described as the Gold Cup of north, the Betfair Chase is a must-see event for jump racing fans. Previous winners advertise its quality; Kauto Star, Cue Card, A Plus Tard…..say no more. This is the highlight of the first half of the jump racing season.
- Peterborough Chase Day
Huntingdon rates highly amongst race goers as providing a brilliant experience and the Peterborough Chase is one of the key races of the jump racing year, targeted by the best trainers with their best horses.
- Desert Orchid/Wayward Lad Day
The King George meeting over the Christmas period is an important festive tradition for thousands of Londoners and this is your chance to enjoy day two of this event featuring the always highly competitive, Desert Orchid Chase.
- Summer Plate - Ladies Day
Ladies Day at Market Rasen features the valuable Summer Plate, the highlight of the summer racing season. It’s a day that mixes style and fashion with high quality sport. Lincolnshire’s best event!
- bet365 Jump Finale - Grandstand Enclosure
The grand finale of the racing season attracts a huge attendance to watch racing of the highest quality including the B365 Gold Cup. It’s a must-attend event for jump racing fans and often witness championship deciders.
- Classic Chase
Regarded at the Warwickshire Grand National, the Classic Chase attracts some of the hardiest warriors in racing. Its an incredible spectacle and always draws a large vocal crowd. A hugely popular, proper winter race day.
- Badger Beer Day
One of the most enjoyable days of the season at the one of the best jumping courses in the land. Badge Beer Chase Day is a day traditionally loved by the south-west racing fraternity. Brilliant, competitive racing at a lovely venue.
Flat Racing Opportunities
- Oaks Day (Ladies Day - Londsdale Enclosure
The Oaks is one of the five Classics of the British racing season and needs no introduction. It’s one of the highlights of the British flat racing season and one that every racing fan should attend.
- 1000 Guineas - Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure
The first classic of the flat racing season is one of the most famous races in the world. It’s history dates back to 1814 and the honour roll contains some of the greatest names in racing. It’s a springtime favourite for all racing fans.
July Cup Day - Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure
The July Course is one of the most picturesque in the world and the three-day July Cup meeting is the most sensational meeting staged at this amazing venue. The July Cup is one of the most valuable and prestigious races of the year.
- Nottingham’s Colwick Cup is a relatively new event on the racing programme and has developed into a valuable target for stayers. It’s run in the heart of the summer and has quickly established itself as a local favourite.