The 2000 Guineas is a Group 1 race open to three-year-old colts, staged on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket over one mile.
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Saturday 2 May 2026
BETFRED 2000 GUINEAS DAY
Get ready for the prestigious Betfred 2000 Guineas, marking the debut of the Classics!
The Rowley Mile has witnessed countless breathtaking moments, with horses and jockeys delivering stellar performances over the competitive 1-mile stretch. View the illustrious list of previous champions.
Beyond the track, racegoers can expect a vibrant and lively experience, featuring roaming music and entertainment.
Timings are subject to change
| START TIME | RACE | DISTANCE |
|---|---|---|
| 1.10pm | The British EBF Ellen Chaloner Stakes (Formerly the Kilvington Stakes) | 6f |
| 1.45pm | The Betfred Heritage Handicap Stakes | 6f |
| 2.20pm | The Betfred Suffolk Stakes (Heritage Handicap) | 9f |
| 2.55pm | The Hong Kong Jockey Club World Pool Palace House Stakes | 5f |
| 3.35pm | The Betfred 2000 Guineas (Group 1) | 8f |
| 4.05pm | The Open Handicap | 12f |
| 4.40pm | The Handicap Stakes | 6f |
| 5.15pm | The Confined Handicap Stakes | 7f |
| 5.50pm | The Handicap Stakes | 8f |
Post Racing Entertainment!
BETFRED 2000 GUINEAS DAY - 2 MAY
The party doesn’t stop when the racing ends…
Join us for an unforgettable post-race performance with Shuffle - a high-energy funk, pop and soul band bringing serious festival vibes to the track.
Expect feel-good anthems, mash-ups and dancefloor classics from artists like Bruno Mars, Stevie Wonder, Jackson 5 and The Weeknd, all delivered with electric chemistry and big-stage energy.
Shuffle will be playing on stage on the Hyperion Lawn for approx 75 mins following the last race.
Highlights from Betfred 2000 Guineas Day 2025
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A few facts about the 2000 Guineas
The 2026 2000 Guineas will be staged on Saturday 2 May 2026.
The 2000 Guineas Stakes are scheduled to run at approximately 3:40pm.
In 2025 Ruling Court landed the 2000 Guineas.
Ruling Court
Jockey: William Buick
Trainer: Charlie Appleby
Owner: Godolphin
Time: 1m 37.28s
See all previous 2000 Guineas winners here.
Established by The Jockey Club, under the stewardship of Sir Charles Bunbury, the 2000 Guineas was first run in 1809.
Take a look at further history and facts here.
The 2000 Guineas were named after it's original prize fund.
THE GUINEAS FESTIVAL
2000 & 1000 Guineas Results
Named after the prize money which was originally awarded to the winners of each flat race, the Newmarket Guineas are regarded as two of the most prestigious horse races in the UK.
The Guineas Classics
Watch some of the very best 2000 and 1000 Guineas from our archives, from start to finish.
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