There are so many stakes and conditions races in the UK including the popular listed class.

The listed class is a horse race at a level just below the Group level. Listed horse races are three tiers of the highest-rated horse racing events. The racehorses run off level weights unless receiving a weight allowance for a 3yo racing against older horses or carrying a penalty for previous success.

The top-rated horse racing trainers and jockeys fight out in listed races throughout the year in the UK.

No minimum official rating is required to run in a Listed race but, nonetheless Listed races are considered more prestigious than premier handicap races.

In our listed class horse racing guide, we will list everything you need to know about the biggest and best listed graded stakes horse races.

Find out more about Listed horse races:

Do You Receive Black Type Winning a Listed Race?

Listed races are the easiest opportunity for horses to earn black-type status.

Black-type horses have their names printed in bold, black type, in sales catalogues.

The listed races are regulated by the European Pattern Committee to give black-type statuses.

Are Horses Handicapped in Listed Races?

Listed races are intended to be a test of class, so horses compete at level weights and no horses are handicapped.

There is a weight allowance subject to weight-for-age and weight-for-sex allowances and penalties for winning in a higher grade or previous listed event.

Higher grade races include Group 1 grade, Group 2 races and Group 3 racing events.

All Listed Horse Races

Here is a list of all the listed races in the UK:

Guide To All Listed Races

Here is a guide to all the list races in the UK:

Kachy Stakes

The Kachy Stakes is a Listed flat horse race run at Lingfield Racecourse over 6 furlongs and 1-yard distance in February.

Formerly called the Cleves Stakes the listed race is open to horses aged four years or older.

Winter Derby Trial

The Winter Derby Trial is a Listed flat horse race run at Lingfield Racecourse over 1 mile 2 furlongs in February. The listed race is open to horses aged four years or older.

The listed race serves as a trial for the Winter Derby, a Group 3 race run over the same course & distance 21 days later.

Hever Sprint Stakes

The Hever Sprint Stakes is a Listed flat horse race run at Lingfield Racecourse over 5 furlongs and 6-yards distance in February.

The listed race is open to horses aged four years or older.

Road to the Kentucky Derby Conditions Stakes

The Road to the Kentucky Derby Conditions Stakes is a horse race run at Kempton Racecourse over a 1-mile distance in March. The race is open for three years only and a prep race for European horses ahead of the Kentucky Derby.

For more information, check out our full guide to the Road to the Kentucky Derby Conditions Stakes event.

Spring Cup

The Spring Cup is a Listed flat horse race in the United Kingdom that is only open to horses that are three years old.

It is held at Lingfield over a distance of 7 furlongs and 1 yard (1,409 metres) and is held in early March each year.

Lady Wulfruna Stakes

The Lady Wulfruna Stakes is a Listed flat horse event hosted in the UK for horses aged four and up. It is held every year in March at Wolverhampton over a distance of 7 furlongs and 36 yards (1,441 metres).

The race was first held in 2002, and in 2007 it was given the Listed title.

Brocklesby Stakes

The Brocklesby Stakes is a two-year-old horse race in Great Britain held in flat conditions. It is significant for being the British Flat racing season’s traditional first race for two-year-olds. It takes place in March and is run over five furlongs and three yards at Doncaster Racecourse.

For more information, check out our full guide to the Brocklesby Stakes event.

Doncaster Mile Stakes

The Doncaster Mile Stakes is a Listed flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for horses aged four and up. It is held every year in late March or early April at Doncaster Racecourse over a distance of 1 mile (1,609 metres).

For more information, check out our full guide to the Doncaster Mile Stakes event.

Cammidge Trophy

The Cammidge Trophy is a Listed flat horse race held in the UK for horses aged three and up.

It is held at Doncaster Racecourse every year in late March or early April and is run over a distance of 6 furlongs and 2 yards.

Magnolia Stakes

The Magnolia Stakes is a British Listed flat horse event for horses aged four and up.

The race is held every year in late March or early April at Kempton Park over a distance of 1 mile 1 furlong and 219 yards (2,011 metres).

Cardinal Stakes

The Cardinal Stakes is a three-year-old flat horse event hosted in the UK. It is a one-mile race that takes place in Chelmsford City.

The race was held for the first time in 2019 as the final race in the European Road to the Kentucky Derby series.

Burradon Stakes

The Burradon Stakes is a Listed flat horse event in great Britain for three-year-old horses.

It is scheduled every year in April at Newcastle over a distance of 1 mile and 5 yards.

Snowdrop Fillies’ Stakes

The Snowdrop Fillies’ Stakes is a Listed flat horse event taking place in the United Kingdom for fillies and mares aged four and up.

In April, it is held over a distance of 1 mile (1,609 metres) at Kempton Park. In 2004, the event was held for the first time.

Barry Hills Further Flight Stakes

The Barry Hills Further Flight Stakes is a Listed flat horse event that takes place in the UK for all horses aged four and up. It takes place every year in April and is run over a distance of 1 mile and 6 furlongs (2,816 metres) in Nottingham.

For more information, check out our full guide to the Barry Hills Further Flight Stakes event.

Feilden Stakes

The Feilden Stakes is a British Listed flat horse event for three-year-old horses.

In mid-April, it is run on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile and 1 furlong (1,811 metres).

Lansdown Fillies’ Stakes

The Lansdown Fillies’ Stakes is a British Listed flat horse event open to fillies aged 3 and above. It is held every year in April at Bath over a distance of five furlongs and ten yards (1,015 metres).

In 1999, the event was held for the first time.

Blue Riband Trial Stakes

The Blue Riband Trial Stakes is a British flat horse event for three-year-old horses which takes place at Epsom.

In April, it is run over a distance of one mile, two furlongs, and seventeen yards (2,027 metres).

King Richard III Stakes

The King Richard III Stakes is a Listed flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for horses aged four and up.

It is run at Leicester in April over a distance of seven furlongs (1,408 metres).

Nottinghamshire Oaks

The Nottinghamshire Oaks is a Listed flat horse race held in the United Kingdom for mares and fillies aged four and above.

It takes place each year in April and is run over a course of 1 mile 2 furlongs and 50 yards at Nottingham.

Paradise Stakes

The Paradise Stakes is a Listed flat horse event taking place in GB for horses aged four and over. It takes place every year in April at Ascot over a distance of one mile.

The Chobham Conditions Stakes was held for the first time in 1995.

Chelmer Fillies’ Stakes

The Chelmer Fillies’ Stakes is a flat horse race open to three-year-old fillies. It takes place in late April or early May at Chelmsford City over a distance of 6 furlongs.

In 2019, the race was designated as a new Listed event.

Daisy Warwick Stakes

The Daisy Warwick Stakes is a Listed flat horse race in Great Britain open to mares and fillies aged four years or older.

It is run at Goodwood Racecourse over a distance of 1 mile 3 furlongs and 218 yards (2,412 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late April or early May.

Newmarket Stakes

The Newmarket Stakes is a three-year-old colt and geldings-only Listed flat horse race held in the United Kingdom.

It is run on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket in late April or early May over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs (2,012 metres).

Conqueror Stakes

The Conqueror Stakes is a Listed flat horse event for three-year-old fillies and mares.

It takes place every year in late April or early May at Goodwood over a distance of 1 mile (1,609 metres). In 1997, the event made its debut.

Pretty Polly Stakes

The Pretty Polly Stakes is a British flat horse event for three-year-old fillies. It is run on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket in late April or early May over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs (2,012 metres).

For more information, check out our full guide to the Pretty Polly Stakes event.

Cheshire Oaks

The Cheshire Oaks is a flat horse event for three-year-old fillies. In May, it is run over a distance of one mile, three furlongs, and seventy-five yards (2,281 metres) and takes place in Chester.

For more information, check out our full guide to the Cheshire Oaks event.

Dee Stakes

The Dee Stakes is a British Listed flat horse event for three-year-old colts and geldings. It is run at Chester in May over a distance of 1 mile, 2 furlongs, and 70 yards (2,076 metres).

For more information, check out our full guide to the Dee Stakes event.

Oaks Trial Stakes

The Oaks Trial Stakes is a Listed flat horse race for only three-year-old fillies. In May, it is run at Lingfield Park over a distance of 1 mile, 3 furlongs, and 133 yards (2,334 metres).

For more information, check out our full guide to the Oaks Trial Stakes event.

Derby Trial Stakes

The Derby Trial Stakes is a three-year-old colt and geldings-only Listed flat horse race held in the United Kingdom. In May, it is run at Lingfield Park over a distance of one mile, three furlongs, and one-hundred and thirty-three yards (2,334 metres).

For more information, check out our full guide to the Derby Trial Stakes event.

Buckhounds Stakes

The Buckhounds Stakes is a Listed flat horse race held in Great Britain for horses aged four and above.

It is held each year in May at Ascot over a distance of 1 mile 3 furlongs and 211 yards (2,406 metres).

Kilvington Fillies’ Stakes

The Kilvington Fillies’ Stakes is a Listed flat horse event taking place in Britain for fillies and mares aged three and over.

It is held each year in May at Nottingham over a course of 6 furlongs and 18 yards. The race was first held in the year 2000.

Spring Trophy

The Spring Trophy is a Listed flat horse race that is held in GB for horses aged three and above.

It is contested each year in May at Haydock Park over a distance of 6 furlongs and 212 yards.

Royal Windsor Stakes

The Royal Windsor Stakes is a Listed flat horse event in the UK open to three-year-old colts and geldings. It is held each year in May in Windsor over a distance of 1 mile and 31 yards. In the year 2000, the race was held for the first time.

For more information, check out our full guide to the Royal Windsor Stakes event.

Westow Stakes

The Westow Stakes is a Listed flat horse race hosted in the UK for horses aged 3 yeards old only. It takes place every year in May at York over a distance of 5 furlongs.

The event was first held in 2009, and in 2015 it was given Listed classification.

Marygate Fillies’ Stakes

The Marygate Fillies’ Stakes is a Listed flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for fillies aged two. In 2005, the event was held for the first time.

It takes place every year in May at York over a distance of 5 furlongs.

Michael Seely Memorial Stakes

The Michael Seely Memorial Stakes, now known as the Oaks Farm Stables Fillies’ Stakes, is a Listed flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for three-year-old fillies only.

It is held every year in May at York over a course of 7 furlongs and 192 yards.

Carnarvon Stakes

The Carnarvon Stakes is a Listed flat horse event available only to three-year-old horses.

It takes place every year in May at Newbury over a distance of 6 furlongs.

Fairway Stakes

The Fairway Stakes is a British Listed flat horse event for three-year-old horses.

In May, it is run over a course of 1 mile and 2 furlongs at Newmarket’s Rowley Mile.

King Charles II Stakes

The King Charles II Stakes is a Listed flat horse competition featuring in the United Kingdom for horses aged three years and older.

Every year in May, it is held at Newmarket over a distance of seven furlongs.

Fillies’ Trial Stakes

The Fillies’ Trial Stakes is a Listed flat horse event for three-year-old fillies held in Great Britain.

It is held in May at Newbury over a distance of one mile and two furlongs.

Leisure Stakes

The Leisure Stakes is a Listed flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and up. It runs every year in May at Windsor over a course of 6 furlongs and 12 yards.

Until 2000, the race was held at Lingfield Park.

Rothesay Stakes

The Rothesay Stakes is a Listed flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for fillies and mares aged four and up. It takes place every year in May at Ayr over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs.

In 2016, the race was designated as a new Listed competition.

Heron Stakes

The Heron Stakes is a British Listed flat horse event for three-year-old thoroughbreds. It is held every year in late May at Sandown Park over a distance of one mile.

Previously, the tournament was hosted at Kempton Park.

Cecil Frail Stakes

The Cecil Frail Stakes is a Listed flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for mares and fillies aged three and up.

It takes place every year in May at Haydock Park over a distance of 6 furlongs. In 1999, the event was held for the first time.

Height of Fashion Stakes

The Height of Fashion Stakes is a Listed flat horse competition for three-year-old fillies held in Great Britain. It takes held every year in May at Goodwood over a distance of one mile, one furlong, and 197 yards.

For more information, check out our full guide to the Height of Fashion Stakes event.

Cocked Hat Stakes

The Cocked Hat Stakes is a three-year-old colt and geldings-only Listed flat horse race held in the United Kingdom.

It is run each year in May at Goodwood over a distance of 1 mile 3 furlongs and 44 yards (2,253 metres).

Festival Stakes

The Festival Stakes is a Listed flat horse event in the United Kingdom for horses aged four and up. It is held at Goodwood over a distance of 1 mile 1 furlong 197 yards and takes place every year in May.

The Clive Graham Stakes was the name of the race until 1996 when it was renamed.

Tapster Stakes

The Tapster Stakes is a Listed flat horse vent that takes place in the UK for horses aged four and up. It is held each year in May at Goodwood over a distance of 1 mile 3 furlongs and 218 yards (2,412 metres).

In 2007, the event was held for the first time.

National Stakes

The National Stakes is a Listed flat horse race held in the United Kingdom for two-year-old horses.

It is held annually at Sandown Park over a distance of 5 furlongs and 10 yards (1,015 metres) and takes place around the end of May.

Achilles Stakes

The Achilles Stakes is a Listed flat horse event held in GB for horses aged three and over. It is held every year in late May or early June at Haydock Park over a distance of 5 furlongs.

The first race was held in 1995 at Kempton Park.

Hilary Needler Trophy

The Hilary Needler Trophy is a two-year-old filly-only condition flat horse race held in the United Kingdom. In 2001, the race was given Listed status, however in 2011, it was demoted. It takes held each year in late May or early June at Beverley over a 5-furlong distance.

For more information, check out our full guide to the Hilary Needler Trophy event.

Surrey Stakes

The Surrey Stakes is a Listed flat horse event in the United Kingdom available only to three-year-old horses. It is held every year in late May or early June at Epsom over a distance of 7 furlongs and 3 yards.

The Vodacom Conditions Stakes were held for the first time in 1995.

Woodcote Stakes

The Woodcote Stakes is a two-year-old Thoroughbred flat horse event held in the United Kingdom. It takes place at Epsom Downs in late May or early June over a distance of 6 furlongs and 3 yards.

For more information, check out our full guide to the Woodcote Stakes event.

Abingdon Stakes

The Abingdon Stakes is held every year in June at Newbury over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs.

It is a Listed flat horse event held in Great Britain for three-year-old fillies.

Maggie Dickson Stakes

The Maggie Dickson Stakes, also known as the Stobo Castle Ladies’ Day Gold Cup Fillies’ Stakes for sponsorship purposes, is a Listed flat horse event in Great Britain open to mares and fillies aged three and above.

Ganton Stakes

The Ganton Stakes is a flat horse event taking place in the UK for horses aged three and up.

It is held every year in June at York over a distance of 7 furlongs and 192 yards. In 2012, the race was held for the first time.

Scurry Stakes

The Scurry Stakes is a Listed flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for three-year-old horses.

It is held every year in June at Sandown Park over a distance of 5 furlongs and 10 yards. In 2005, the event was held for the first time.

Grand Cup

The Grand Cup is a Listed flat horse race for horses four years of age and older. It is held every year in June at York over a distance of 1 mile 5 furlongs and 188 yards (2,787 metres).

For more information, check out our full guide to the Grand Cup event.

Cathedral Stakes

The Cathedral Stakes is a listed flat horse festival hosted in the UK for horses aged three and up. It takes place every year in June at Salisbury over a distance of 6 furlongs.

In 2002, the event was held for the first time.

Wolferton Stakes

The Wolferton Stakes is a Listed flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for horses aged four and up. It is held at Ascot every year in June on the first day of the Royal Ascot meeting and is run over a distance of 1 mile 1 furlong and 212 yards.

For more information, check out our full guide to the Wolferton Stakes event.

Windsor Castle Stakes

The Windsor Castle Stakes is a British Listed flat horse event for two-year-old horses. It is a five-furlong race held at Ascot in June as part of the Royal Ascot carnival. It is currently held on the fifth and final day of the convention.

For more information, check out our full guide to the Windsor Castle Stakes event.

Chesham Stakes

The Chesham Stakes is a British Listed flat horse event for two-year-old horses. It takes place every year in June at Ascot over a distance of 7 furlongs.

For more information, check out our full guide to the Chesham Stakes event.

Queen Alexandra Stakes

The Queen Alexandra Stakes is a flat horse event taking place in GB for horses aged four and over. It is the world’s longest professional flat race, and it takes place at Ascot in June over a distance of 2 miles, 5 furlongs, and 143 yards.

For more information, check out our full guide to the Queen Alexandra Stakes event.

Land O’Burns Fillies’ Stakes

The Land O’Burns Fillies’ Stakes is a flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for mares and fillies aged three and up. It takes place every year in June at Ayr over a distance of 5 furlongs.

Until 1991, the race was 1 mile long.

Pontefract Castle Stakes

The Pontefract Castle Stakes is a Listed flat horse event in the United Kingdom open to four-year-old fillies and mares.

It is held every year in June at Pontefract over a distance of 1 mile 4 furlongs and 5 yards. In 2005, the event was held for the first time.

Eternal Stakes

The Eternal Stakes is a Listed flat horse event in the United Kingdom available only to three-year-old fillies.

It is held every year in June at Carlisle over a distance of 6 furlongs and 195 yards. The event was first held in Warwick in 2003.

Empress Stakes

The Empress Stakes is a British Listed flat horse event for two-year-old fillies. It is held every year in late June or early July in Newmarket over a distance of 6 furlongs.

The Ewar Stud Farm Stakes was the name of the race in the 1980s.

Fred Archer Stakes

The Fred Archer Stakes is a Listed flat horse race which is ran for thoroughbreds aged four and up.

It is held on the July Course at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile 4 furlongs and is held in late June or early July each year.

Midsummer Stakes

The Midsummer Stakes is a Listed flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and up.

It is performed every year in June at Windsor over a distance of 1 mile and 31 yards. In 2004, the event was held for the first time.

Dragon Stakes

The Dragon Stakes is a Listed flat horse competition in the U.k. for horses at the age of two. It is run every year in July at Sandown Park over a distance of 5 furlongs and 10 yards.

The first race was held in 1992.

Gala Stakes

The Gala Stakes is a Listed flat horse event taking place in the Uk for horses aged three and up. It is performed each year in July at Sandown Park over a distance of 1 mile 1 furlong and 209 yards.

In 2002, the event was held for the first time.

Coral Distaff

The Coral Distaff is a Listed flat horse race in the United Kingdom available only to three-year-old fillies. It takes part every year in July at Sandown over a distance of one mile. It is held on the same day as the Eclipse Stakes.

The Distaff Stakes was held for the first time in 2003.

Coral Marathon

The Coral Marathon is a Listed flat horse competition featuring in the U.k. for horses aged four and over. It is held every year in July in Sandown over a distance of 2 miles and 50 yards.

The Esher Stakes is the name of the race, which was first run in 2003.

Pipalong Stakes

The Pipalong Stakes is a Listed flat horse event hosted in the Uk for mares and fillies aged four and upwards. It is hosted every year in July at Pontefract over a distance of 1 mile and 6 yards.

In 2003, the event was held for the first time.

Queen Charlotte Fillies’ Stakes

The Queen Charlotte Fillies’ Stakes is a Listed flat horse competition featuring in the United Kingdom for fillies and mares aged four and above. In June, it is run over a 7-furlong distance at Chelmsford City.

In 2018, the race was designated as a new Listed race.

Sir Henry Cecil Stakes

The Sir Henry Cecil Stakes is a British Listed flat horse event for three-year-old horses. It is held every year in July on the July Course at Newmarket over a distance of one mile.

For more information, check out our full guide to the Sir Henry Cecil Stakes event.

City Walls Stakes

The City Walls Stakes is a Listed flat horse conference organized in the United Kingdom to horses aged three and above. It takes place every year in July at York over a distance of 5 furlongs.

After previously being held in Chester, the race was moved to York in 2011.

City Plate

The City Plate is a Listed flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and up. It is held every year in July at Chester over a distance of 7 furlongs and 1 yard.

In 2008, the race was given its current name and was given Listed classification.

Rose Bowl Stakes

The Rose Bowl Stakes is a Listed flat horse competition in the United Kingdom for horses under the age of two.

It is held every year in July at Newbury over a distance of 6 furlongs (1,207 metres).

Glasgow Stakes

The Glasgow Stakes is a British Listed flat horse event for three-year-old horses.

It takes place every year in July at Hamilton Park over a distance of one mile, three furlongs, and fifteen yards.

Steventon Stakes

The Steventon Stakes is a Listed flat horse race running in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and up. It is held every year in July at Newbury over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs.

Bet365 is the current sponsor of the event.

Weatherbys Super Sprint

The Weatherbys Super Sprint is a two-year-old thoroughbred flat horse race hosted in the Uk.

It is held each year in July at Newbury and is run over a distance of 5 furlongs and 34 yards.

Aphrodite Stakes

The Aphrodite Stakes is a Listed flat horse festival hosted in the United Kingdom for mares and fillies aged three and up. It is held at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile and 4 furlongs and takes place every year in July.

In 1994, the event was held for the first time.

Star Stakes

The Star Stakes is a Listed flat horse racing event in the United Kingdom available only to two-year-old fillies. It takes place every year in July at Sandown Park over a distance of 7 furlongs.

The Milcars Fillies’ Stakes was the original name of the race.

Lyric Stakes

The Lyric Stakes is a Listed flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for mares and fillies aged three and up. It takes place every year in July and is run over a course of 1 mile 2 furlongs and 56 yards at York.

In 2008, the event was held for the first time.

Pat Eddery Stakes

The Pat Eddery Stakes is a two-year-old flat horse fixture in Great Britain. It is held every year in July at Ascot over a distance of 7 furlongs.

The Winkfield Stakes was named after Winkfield, a place north of Ascot.

Pomfret Stakes

The Pomfret Stakes is a Listed flat horse meeting held in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and up. It is held every year in July at Pontefract over a distance of 1 mile and 6 yards.

The event was first raced as a handicap in 2004.

Chalice Stakes

The Chalice Stakes is a Listed flat horse tournament held in the United Kingdom for mares and fillies aged three and up. It is held at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile and 4 furlongs and takes place every year in August.

The race was first held in the year 2000.

Queensferry Stakes

The Queensferry Stakes is a Listed flat horse contest held in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and up. It is held every year in late July or early August at Chester over a distance of 6 furlongs and 17 yards.

In 1998, the fixture was held for the first time.

Dick Hern Fillies’ Stakes

The Dick Hern Fillies’ Stakes is a Listed flat horse racing event held in the United Kingdom for fillies and mares aged three and up.

It is held every year in August in Haydock Park over a distance of 1 mile and 37 yards.

Upavon Fillies’ Stakes

The Upavon Fillies’ Stakes is a Listed flat horse tournament held in the United Kingdom for mares and fillies aged three and up.

It is held every year in August at Salisbury over a distance of 1 mile 1 furlong and 201 yards.

St Hugh’s Stakes

The St Hugh’s Stakes is a British Listed flat horse contest for two-year-old fillies. It is held every year in August at Newbury over a course of 5 furlongs and 34 yards.

In 2003, the race was given Listed status.

Denford Stakes

The Denford Stakes is a Listed flat horse racing competition held in Great Britain for two-year-olds.

It takes place every year in August at Newbury over a distance of 7 furlongs.

Flying Fillies’ Stakes

The Flying Fillies’ Stakes is a Listed flat horse racing tournament held in the UK for fillies and mares aged three and up. It is run over a distance of 6 furlongs at Pontefract.

The event was first held in 1998, and it will be held every year in August.

Galtres Stakes

The Galtres Stakes is a Listed flat horse racing event in the UK open to three-year-old fillies and mares. It takes place every year in August and is run over a distance of 1 mile 3 furlongs and 188 yards at York.

For more information, check out our full guide to the Galtres Stakes event.

Stonehenge Stakes

The Stonehenge Stakes is a British Listed flat horse contest for two-year-old horses. It is held every year in August at Salisbury over a distance of one mile.

Stonehenge, a prehistoric landmark near Salisbury, is the inspiration for the event.

Roses Stakes

The Roses Stakes is a British Listed flat horse meeting for two-year-old horses. It takes place every year in August at York over a distance of 5 furlongs.

It takes place on the final day of York’s four-day Ebor Festival gathering.

Hopeful Stakes

The Hopeful Stakes is a Listed flat horse fixture held in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and up.

It takes place on the July Course at Newmarket over a distance of 6 furlongs (1,207 metres) and is held every year in August.

August Stakes

The August Stakes is a Listed flat horse contest hosted in the U.k for horses aged three and up.

It is held every year in August at Windsor over a distance of 1 mile 3 furlongs and 99 yards.

Ripon Champion Two Years Old Trophy

The Ripon Champion Two Years Old Trophy is a Listed flat horse meeting held in GB for two-year-old horses.

It takes place every year in August at Ripon over a distance of 6 furlongs.

Beverley Bullet Sprint Stakes

The Beverley Bullet Sprint Stakes is a Listed flat horse race hosted in Great Britain for horses aged three and up. It is held in Beverley over a 5-furlong distance (1,006 metres). The event initially took place in 2004, and it is held every year in late August or early September.

For more information, check out our full guide to the Beverley Bullet Sprint Stakes event.

Chester Stakes

The Chester Stakes is a Listed flat horse competition featuring in GB for horses aged three and upwards. It is held each year in late August or early September and is run over a distance of 1 mile, 6 furlongs, and 87 yards at Chester.

Prior to 2018, it was a handicap race.

Ascendant Stakes

The Ascendant Stakes is a two-year-old flat horse contest featuring in the United Kingdom. The race is 1 mile and 37 yards long and takes place in Haydock Park.

The race was first held in 2007, and it will be held every year in September.

Garrowby Stakes

The Garrowby Stakes is a Listed flat horse meeting hosted in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and up. It takes place every year in September at York over a course of 6 furlongs.

In 2012, the race was held for the first time.

Scarbrough Stakes

The Scarbrough Stakes is a Listed flat horse fixture ran in the United Kingdom for horses aged two and up.

It is held each year in September at Doncaster Racecourse over a distance of 5 furlongs and 3 yards.

Flying Scotsman Stakes

The Flying Scotsman Stakes is a Listed flat horse racing event taking place in the Uk for two-year-old horses.

It is held each year in September at Doncaster Racecourse over a distance of 7 furlongs and 6 yards.

Stand Cup

The Stand Cup is a Listed flat horse racing competition in Great Britain for horses aged three and higher. It is held every year in September at Chester over a distance of 1 mile 4 furlongs and 63 yards (2,472 metres).

In 2006, the event was held for the first time.

John Musker Fillies’ Stakes

The John Musker Fillies’ Stakes is a Listed flat horse event taking place for fillies and mares aged three and up.

It is held each year in September at Yarmouth over a distance of 1 mile, 2 furlongs, and 23 yards. It initially aired in 1993.

Fortune Stakes

The Fortune Stakes is a Listed flat horse contest in the U.k. for horses aged three and over.

It is held every year in September at Sandown Park over a distance of one mile.

Doonside Cup

The Doonside Cup is a Listed flat racing competition hosted horses aged three and higher. It is contested each year in September at Ayr over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs.

It is presently held on the third and final day of the Ayr Gold Cup Festival, which takes place over three days in Ayr.

Harry Rosebery Stakes

The Harry Rosebery Stakes is a Listed flat horse fixture that taken place in the U.k. for two-year-old horses. It takes place every year in September at Ayr over a distance of 5 furlongs.

It is currently contested on the second day of the Ayr Gold Cup Festival, which lasts three days.

Haynes, Hanson and Clark Stakes

The Haynes, Hanson, and Clark Conditions Stakes is a two-year-old colt and gelding flat horse event held in the United Kingdom.

It is held every year in September at Newbury over a distance of one mile.

Arran Scottish Fillies’ Sprint Stakes

The Arran Scottish Fillies’ Sprint Stakes is a Listed flat horse event held in the U.k. for mares and fillies aged three and up.

It is held each year in September at Ayr over a distance of 5 furlongs and 110 yards (1,106 metres).

Dubai Duty-Free Cup

The Dubai Duty-Free Cup is a Listed flat horse competition featuring in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and higher. It takes contested every year in September at Newbury over a distance of seven furlongs (1,408 metres).

For more information, check out our full guide to the Dubai Duty-Free Cup event.

Foundation Stakes

The Foundation Stakes is a Listed flat horse event hosted in the Uk for horses aged three and up.

It is held each year in September at Goodwood over a distance of 1 mile, 1 furlong, and 197 yards (1,991 metres).

Jockey Club Rose Bowl

The Jockey Club Rose Bowl is a Listed flat horse meeting featured in GB for horses aged three and above. It takes place every year in September in Newmarket over a distance of 2 miles.

The Fenwolf Stakes was held for the first time at Ascot in 2003.

Rosemary Stakes

The Rosemary Stakes is a Listed flat horse contest hosted in Great Britian for mares and fillies aged three and over. It is held every year in September at Newmarket over a distance of one mile.

The race was first run in 1991 and was held as a Listed Handicap at Ascot until 2010.

Godolphin Stakes

The Godolphin Stakes is a Listed flat horse tournament held in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and up.

It is held each year in September at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile and 4 furlongs.

Noel Murless Stakes

The Noel Murless Stakes is a British Listed flat horse fixture for three-year-old horses.

It is held at Ascot every year in late September or early October and is run over a distance of 1 mile 6 furlongs and 34 yards.

Rous Stakes

The Rous Stakes is a Listed flat horse race which is held in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and over. It takes place every year in October at Ascot over a distance of 5 furlongs.

The event was previously held at Newmarket Racecourse.

October Stakes

The October Stakes is a Listed flat horse contest organized in the United Kingdom for mares and fillies aged three and above. It takes place every year in October at Ascot over a distance of 7 furlongs.

Until 1994, the race was exclusively open to three-year-olds.

Two-Year-Old Trophy

The Two-Year-Old Trophy is a Listed flat horse race in the United Kingdom open solely to horses under the age of two.

It is held every year in early October at Redcar over a distance of 5 furlongs and 217 yards (1,204 metres).

Guisborough Stakes

The Guisborough Stakes is a Listed flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and up.

It is held every year in early October at Redcar over a distance of 7 furlongs. In 2003, the event was held for the first time.

Rockingham Stakes

The Rockingham Stakes is a Listed flat horse event in the United Kingdom for horses under the age of two.

It takes place every year in October at York over a course of 6 furlongs.

Boadicea Fillies’ Stakes

The Boadicea Fillies’ Stakes is a Listed flat horse competition featuring in the United Kingdom for mares and fillies aged three and up. It takes place every year in October at Newmarket over a distance of 6 furlongs.

In 1999, the event was held for the first time.

Beckford Stakes

The Beckford Stakes is a Listed flat horse contest in the United Kingdom open to three-year-old fillies and mares. It is held every year in October at Bath over a distance of 1 mile and 6 furlongs.

In 2016, the race was designated as a new Listed competition.

Silver Tankard Stakes

The Silver Tankard Stakes is a British Listed flat horse event for two-year-old horses.

It is held every year in October at Pontefract over a distance of 1 mile and 6 yards.

Doncaster Stakes

The Doncaster Stakes is a Listed flat horse competition for horses under the age of two. It is held every year in October at Doncaster over a distance of 6 furlongs and 2 yards.

Prior to 1993, the race was held over five furlongs.

Radley Stakes

The Radley Stakes is a two-year-old filly-only Listed flat horse competition.

It occurs every year in October at Newbury over a distance of 7 furlongs.

Fleur De Lys Fillies’ Stakes

The Fleur De Lys Fillies’ Stakes is a Listed flat horse race for mares and fillies who have reached the age of three. It takes place at Lingfield Park in late October or early November over a distance of 1 mile and 1 yard.

In 2003, the event was held for the first time.

River Eden Fillies’ Stakes

The River Eden Fillies’ Stakes is a Listed flat horse race for mares and fillies who have reached the age of three. It takes place at Lingfield Park in late October or early November over a distance of 1 mile and 5 furlongs.

In 2006, the event was held for the first time.

Bosra Sham Stakes

The Bosra Sham Stakes is a Listed flat horse contest in the United Kingdom open only to two-year-old fillies.

It is staged every year in late October or early November on the Rowley Mile course in Newmarket, and it is run over a distance of 6 furlongs.

James Seymour Stakes

The James Seymour Stakes is a Listed flat horse competition featuring in the U.k. for horses aged three and higher.

It takes held every year in late October or early November on the Rowley Mile course in Newmarket over a distance of one mile and two furlongs.

Ben Marshall Stakes

The Ben Marshall Stakes is a Listed flat horse event held in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and up.

It is held every year in late October or early November on the Rowley Mile course in Newmarket, and it covers a distance of one mile.

Montrose Stakes

The Montrose Stakes is a Listed flat horse event in the United Kingdom available only to two-year-old fillies. It is held every year in late October or early November at Newmarket over a distance of one mile.

In 1999, the event was held for the first time.

Floodlit Stakes

The Floodlit Stakes is a Listed flat horse event hosted in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and over.

It is held each year in November at Kempton Park over a distance of 1 mile 3 furlongs and 219 yards.

Gillies Fillies’ Stakes

The Gillies Fillies’ Stakes is a Listed flat horse competition featuring in the United Kingdom for fillies and mares aged three and up.

It is held each year in November at Doncaster over a distance of 1 mile, 2 furlongs, and 43 yards. In 2003, the event was held for the first time.

Wentworth Stakes

The Wentworth Stakes is a Listed flat horse contest held in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and above. It is held each year in November at Doncaster over a distance of 6 furlongs and 2 yards.

The race was previously known as the Remembrance Day Stakes.

Churchill Stakes

The Churchill Stakes is a Listed flat horse competition held in the United Kingdom for horses aged three and higher. In November, it is run over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs at Lingfield Park.

The race was first held in the year 2000.

Golden Rose Stakes

The Golden Rose Stakes is a Group 1 Thoroughbred horse event for three-year-olds held at Rosehill Racecourse in Sydney, Australia. It is run at fixed weights over a distance of 1,400 metres. The race is currently held on the fourth Saturday in September.

For more information, check out our full guide to the Golden Rose Stakes event.

Hyde Stakes

The Hyde Stakes is a Listed flat horse event taking place in the Uk for horses aged three and over. It is held every year in November at Kempton Park over a distance of one mile.

In 2007, the event was held for the first time.

Wild Flower Stakes

The Wild Flower Stakes is a Listed flat horse contest hosted in the U.k for horses aged three and higher. It is held at Kempton Park and is run over a distance of 1 mile 3 furlongs and 219 yards each year in late November or early December.

In 2007, the event was held for the first time.

Quebec Stakes

The Quebec Stakes is a Listed flat horse event taking place in the Uk – for horses aged three and upwards. In December, it is run over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs at Lingfield Park.

In 2007, the event was held for the first time.

Summary

The listed flat races are run over various distances varying from 5 furlongs up to 2-mile events.

Punters enjoy placing bets on the listed events as it is where racehorses can achieve their black-type status.

Other popular horse racing betting events you might be interested in are the best-rated handicappers in the Premier Handicap races.

Check out our guide for the full list of horse racing fixtures 2025 in the UK.

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