Horse Racing Today: Eight Courses in Action – 18 July 2026
Eight UK racecourses serve up 53 races on Saturday 18 July 2026, headlined by Group 3 action at Market Rasen and the prestigious Summer Plate at Ludlow.

Horse Racing Writer
Sarah Mitchell is a lifelong horse racing enthusiast and animal welfare advocate. After studying Equine Science at the University of Nottingham, she spent several years working in thoroughbred aftercare before turning to racing journalism. Sarah brings a unique perspective to Paddock Punter, combining deep knowledge of horse welfare with insightful race analysis.
Eight UK racecourses serve up 53 races on Saturday 18 July 2026, headlined by Group 3 action at Market Rasen and the prestigious Summer Plate at Ludlow.

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Seven races under the summer sky at Windsor on Tuesday evening — from juvenile maidens to staying handicaps, there's plenty to savour on a Standard-going card.

Seven races on good to firm ground at Kelso this Tuesday afternoon, headlined by a fascinating British EBF Novice Stakes worth £12,000. Here's everything you need to know.

Seven races on good to firm ground at Aintree this Monday afternoon, headlined by a competitive juvenile novice stakes and a full card of northern-trained talent.

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