Ascot

Aintree swaps its spruce fences for Flat racing this weekend. Here's everything you need to know about Sunday and Monday's fixtures on good ground.

Royal Ascot takes centre stage on Saturday 20 June 2026 with a £1m top prize, while Aintree, Newbury, Chester, Newmarket and Plumpton also offer compelling action across 41 races.

Six UK racecourses and 40 races on Friday 19 June 2026, with Royal Ascot's Commonwealth Cup leading the charge alongside action at Ludlow, Plumpton, Newbury, Aintree and Folkestone.

Royal Ascot takes centre stage on Thursday 18 June with a £700,000 top prize, joined by York, Pontefract, Kempton Park, Southwell and Chelmsford City across 40 races.

Five UK racecourses, 32 races and a top prize of £800,000 at Royal Ascot headline today's horse racing action on Tuesday 16 June 2026.

This week's three-day flat racing festival at Ascot offers a perfect showcase of the royal course's demanding characteristics and timeless elegance.

The Scottish Borders venue trades its winter jumping coat for summer flat racing, offering a unique challenge across two contrasting fixtures this week.

The hallowed turf that echoes with Festival roars transforms into something altogether different when the hurdles are stored away and the Flat season takes hold.

Folkestone's return to racing brings two delightful fixtures this week, with Friday evening and Sunday afternoon meetings showcasing the best of Kent's racing heritage.

This week we turn our spotlight to the historic Town Moor, where Doncaster's fair galloping track promises quality Flat racing across Friday and Saturday.

York's galloping acres beckon once more as spring racing returns to the Knavesmire, with contrasting conditions across Wednesday evening and Saturday afternoon.

From Boxing Day glory to midweek magic, Kempton Park's unique charm and reliable Polytrack surface make it a punter's paradise worth celebrating.