Major Events in Horse Racing in 2024


Year

Date

Event

Location

2024

Jan 1

New Year’s Day Racing at Cheltenham

Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire, England

2024

Mar 12-15

Cheltenham Festival

Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England

2024

Apr (TBC)

Randox Ulster National Raceday at Downpatrick

Downpatrick Racecourse, Co. Down, Northern Ireland

2024

Apr 11-13

Randox Health Grand National Festival at Aintree

Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, England

2024

Apr 13

Randox Grand National at Aintree

Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, England

2024

Apr (TBC)

Coral Scottish Grand National Festival at Ayr

Ayr Racecourse, Scotland

2024

Apr 27

Bet365 Jump Finale at Sandown Park

Sandown Park, Surrey, England

2024

May (TBC)

QIPCO Guineas Festival at Newmarket

Newmarket Racecourse, England

Here is a curated list of the most notable horse racing events taking place in the United Kingdom during 2024.

This table showcases a selection of prestigious races, ranging from the traditional New Year’s Day meet at Cheltenham to the thrilling Grand National at Aintree. Each event not only highlights the best in equine athleticism but also serves as a significant occasion in the British social and sporting calendar.