Horse Racing In April

Horse Racing In April 2026

British Racecourses presents the complete guide to UK horse racing in April 2026.

This month marks an exciting time for both National Hunt and Flat racing enthusiasts, with several key events and fixtures. Horse racing fans can expect high-profile meetings, significant prize money, and a blend of thrilling jump races and the beginning of the Flat racing season.

UK Horse Racing Fixtures April 2026

DateRacecourseCodeSurfaceMonth
1/4/2026SouthwellJumpTurfApril
1/4/2026WincantonJumpTurfApril
1/4/2026SedgefieldJumpTurfApril
1/4/2026Kempton ParkFlatAWTApril
2/4/2026Chelmsford CityFlatAWTApril
2/4/2026ChepstowJumpTurfApril
2/4/2026KelsoJumpTurfApril
2/4/2026SouthwellFlatAWTApril
3/4/2026NewcastleFlatAWTApril
3/4/2026Lingfield ParkFlatAWTApril
3/4/2026Chelmsford CityFlatAWTApril
4/4/2026MusselburghFlatTurfApril
4/4/2026CarlisleJumpTurfApril
4/4/2026Haydock ParkJumpTurfApril
4/4/2026Newton AbbotJumpTurfApril
4/4/2026HuntingdonJumpTurfApril
4/4/2026WolverhamptonFlatAWTApril
5/4/2026BathFlatTurfApril
5/4/2026Market RasenJumpTurfApril
5/4/2026PlumptonJumpTurfApril
5/4/2026SouthwellFlatAWTApril
6/4/2026HerefordJumpTurfApril
6/4/2026Kempton ParkFlatAWTApril
6/4/2026FakenhamJumpTurfApril
6/4/2026PlumptonJumpTurfApril
6/4/2026WolverhamptonFlatAWTApril
7/4/2026ExeterJumpTurfApril
7/4/2026PontefractFlatTurfApril
7/4/2026SouthwellFlatAWTApril
8/4/2026Catterick BridgeFlatTurfApril
8/4/2026NottinghamFlatTurfApril
8/4/2026Fontwell ParkJumpTurfApril
8/4/2026Kempton ParkFlatAWTApril
9/4/2026AintreeJumpTurfApril
9/4/2026SouthwellFlatAWTApril
9/4/2026TauntonJumpTurfApril
9/4/2026Chelmsford CityFlatAWTApril
10/4/2026AintreeJumpTurfApril
10/4/2026SedgefieldJumpTurfApril
10/4/2026ThirskFlatTurfApril
10/4/2026WolverhamptonFlatAWTApril
11/4/2026AintreeJumpTurfApril
11/4/2026ChepstowJumpTurfApril
11/4/2026NewcastleJumpTurfApril
11/4/2026YarmouthFlatTurfApril
11/4/2026SouthwellFlatAWTApril
12/4/2026MusselburghFlatTurfApril
12/4/2026Ffos LasJumpTurfApril
12/4/2026WincantonJumpTurfApril
13/4/2026LeicesterFlatTurfApril
13/4/2026HexhamJumpTurfApril
13/4/2026FakenhamJumpTurfApril
13/4/2026NewcastleFlatAWTApril
14/4/2026NewmarketFlatTurfApril
14/4/2026Newton AbbotJumpTurfApril
14/4/2026Market RasenJumpTurfApril
14/4/2026Lingfield ParkFlatAWTApril
15/4/2026BeverleyFlatTurfApril
15/4/2026CheltenhamJumpTurfApril
15/4/2026NewmarketFlatTurfApril
15/4/2026SouthwellFlatAWTApril
16/4/2026CheltenhamJumpTurfApril
16/4/2026NewmarketFlatTurfApril
16/4/2026RiponFlatTurfApril
16/4/2026HerefordJumpTurfApril
17/4/2026AyrJumpTurfApril
17/4/2026NewburyFlatTurfApril
17/4/2026WolverhamptonFlatAWTApril
17/4/2026BathFlatTurfApril
17/4/2026ExeterJumpTurfApril
18/4/2026AyrJumpTurfApril
18/4/2026Bangor-On-DeeJumpTurfApril
18/4/2026NewburyFlatTurfApril
18/4/2026ThirskFlatTurfApril
18/4/2026BrightonFlatTurfApril
18/4/2026NottinghamFlatTurfApril
19/4/2026PlumptonJumpTurfApril
19/4/2026Stratford-On-AvonJumpTurfApril
20/4/2026Lingfield ParkFlatAWTApril
20/4/2026KelsoJumpTurfApril
20/4/2026RedcarFlatTurfApril
20/4/2026NewcastleFlatAWTApril
21/4/2026PontefractFlatTurfApril
21/4/2026Epsom DownsFlatTurfApril
21/4/2026YarmouthFlatTurfApril
21/4/2026WolverhamptonFlatAWTApril
21/4/2026Ffos LasJumpTurfApril
22/4/2026Catterick BridgeFlatTurfApril
22/4/2026LudlowJumpTurfApril
22/4/2026PerthJumpTurfApril
22/4/2026TauntonJumpTurfApril
23/4/2026BeverleyFlatTurfApril
23/4/2026PerthJumpTurfApril
23/4/2026WarwickJumpTurfApril
23/4/2026Chelmsford CityFlatAWTApril
24/4/2026DoncasterFlatTurfApril
24/4/2026PerthJumpTurfApril
24/4/2026Sandown ParkFlatTurfApril
24/4/2026Fontwell ParkJumpTurfApril
24/4/2026ChepstowJumpTurfApril
25/4/2026Haydock ParkFlatTurfApril
25/4/2026LeicesterFlatTurfApril
25/4/2026RiponFlatTurfApril
25/4/2026Sandown ParkJumpTurfApril
25/4/2026DoncasterFlatTurfApril
25/4/2026SouthwellFlatAWTApril
26/4/2026AyrFlatTurfApril
26/4/2026WetherbyFlatTurfApril
26/4/2026NottinghamFlatTurfApril
27/4/2026BathFlatTurfApril
27/4/2026Lingfield ParkFlatAWTApril
27/4/2026WolverhamptonFlatAWTApril
28/4/2026BrightonFlatTurfApril
28/4/2026SouthwellFlatAWTApril
28/4/2026Lingfield ParkFlatAWTApril
29/4/2026SouthwellFlatAWTApril
29/4/2026PontefractFlatTurfApril
29/4/2026MusselburghFlatTurfApril
29/4/2026BrightonFlatTurfApril
30/4/2026Lingfield ParkFlatAWTApril
30/4/2026YarmouthFlatTurfApril
30/4/2026RedcarFlatTurfApril
30/4/2026Chelmsford CityFlatAWTApril
30/4/2026Kempton ParkFlatAWTApril

Key Events in April 2026

Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse is the highlight of April racing. Taking place from 9th to 11th April, the festival culminates in the Grand National steeplechase on Saturday, 11th April. The Grand National is one of the most prestigious jump races in the world, attracting global attention

All-Weather Championships Finals Day takes centre stage on Friday, 20th April. Hosted at Newcastle Racecourse, this event features six championship races with lucrative prize pots. The finals attract the best all-weather specialists from across the UK and Europe.

April Fixtures by Racecourse

  • Aintree Racecourse (8th-11th April): Grand National Festival, including the Grand National steeplechase.
  • Doncaster Racecourse (Early April): Doncaster Mile Stakes, launching the Flat racing season.
  • Newcastle Racecourse (18th April): All-Weather Championships Finals Day.
  • Chepstow, Kempton Park, and Newbury host various jump and Flat fixtures throughout April.

FAQs About UK Horse Racing in April

What is the Grand National? The Grand National is the premier steeplechase held annually at Aintree Racecourse. Known for its challenging fences and large fields, it attracts top jockeys and horses from around the globe.

When does the Flat racing season start? The Flat racing season begins in early April, with the Doncaster Mile Stakes as the opening fixture.

What is the All-Weather Championships Finals Day? This event, hosted at Newcastle Racecourse, concludes the all-weather racing season. Six championship races feature substantial prize money, drawing top-tier horses and trainers.

Where can I find the full April 2027 racing schedule? British Racecourses provides a comprehensive list of April fixtures. Visit our website for details.

Summary

Horse racing in April is very popular.

April brings many well-known events, such as the Aintree Festival in Liverpool and the Grand National.

April is a great time of year to watch horse racing with the lovely weather.

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