Flat Racing

England's highest racecourse serves up two cracking flat cards this week, with the unique Hexham challenge testing horses and punters alike.

The Home of Jump Racing transforms into something special during flat season. Roger Thomas previews this week's action at Cheltenham.

A proper feast of flat racing at Ascot with Royal Meeting trials galore - the Sagaro Stakes and Commonwealth Cup prep serving up plenty to chew on.

Thursday's <a href="/course/york/2026-04-30">York card</a> served up genuine quality with several horses marking themselves down as serious prospects for the season ahead.

Plumpton switches to the flat for a cracking six-race card on good to firm ground, with the feature Class 3 handicap headlining proceedings.

Perth's switch to the flat delivered a cracking card with progressive types and well-handicapped sorts catching the eye for future campaigns.

A cracking afternoon at Epsom with New Zealand showing his class in the Blue Riband Trial while several progressive sorts caught the eye.

A cracking evening's sport at Kempton delivered quality action across seven races, with several progressive types catching the eye for future campaigns.

Seven races at Southwell feature a quality fillies' novice stakes as the headline act, with course specialists set to thrive on the freshly cultivated surface.

Mother Nature dealt Aintree a cruel hand as waterlogged conditions forced the abandonment of Sunday's flat card 72 hours before the off.

A comprehensive look at the week's busiest riders and handlers, with Sean Bowen leading the charge across 30 rides and Tim Easterby's stable firing on all cylinders.

The Knavesmire stirs to life this week with two quality cards that showcase everything that makes York racing special.