Major UK horseracing events for your calendar in 2026

Mark Walsh riding Inothewayurthinkin clears the last fence on the way to winning the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase on day four of the Cheltenham Festival 2025

The Horse & Hound team always has one eye on the major horseracing events in the UK, and another on the other major equestrian sporting events.

We’re looking forward to an action-packed calendar throughout the year with plenty of racedays to attend in person or watch on TV. Here’s our quick guide to the key race meetings in 2026.