Hi Reader The Betway Summer Plate Handicap Chase is a Premier Handicap National Hunt steeplechase. It takes place annually in late July at Market Rasen Racecourse in Lincolnshire, England. The race is run over a distance of 2 miles, 5 furlongs, and 89 yards and features 14 fences. It is open to horses aged four years or older Key Details (2026 Edition) Date & Time: Sat, 18th July 2026 at 14:45 BST. Classification: Class 1 Premier Handicap Prize Fund: £75,000 guaranteed, with £42,712.50...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader The John Smith's Cup (Heritage Handicap) is one of the most prestigious and competitive flat middle-distance handicap horse races in Great Britain. Staged annually at York Racecourse on the Knavesmire, it is scheduled to take place today, Saturday, 11 July 2026, at 15:45. Race Profile Location: York Racecourse, York, England Distance: 1 mile, 2 furlongs, and 56 yards Eligibility: Horses aged three years old and up Purse: Guaranteed total prize fund of £200,000, making it the richest...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader The Coral Challenge (Handicap) (Class 2) is a prominent flat turf horse race in the UK open to horses aged three years or older. It is contested over a distance of one mile at Sandown Park Racecourse. The race is traditionally held in early July on the undercard of the prestigious Group 1 Coral-Eclipse Day. Today's renewal takes place at 14:25 BST, featuring a maximum field of 17 runners. 2026 Race Overview Venue: Sandown Park Racecourse Date & Time: Saturday, 4 July 2026 at 14:25...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader The Northumberland Plate Handicap—affectionately known as the "Pitmen's Derby"—is one of the richest and most prestigious two-mile flat handicap horse races in Europe. Staged annually at Newcastle Racecourse in Tyne and Wear, England, it serves as the centerstone of the three-day Northumberland Plate Festival. Key Race Information Course & Surface: Run at Newcastle Racecourse on a Tapeta artificial all-weather surface (switched from turf in 2016). Distance: 2 miles and 56 yards...
28 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader The Wokingham Stakes is a highly competitive, Class 2 Heritage Handicap flat horse race in Great Britain held annually in June on the fifth and final day of the prestigious Royal Ascot meeting. Open to horses aged three years or older, the race is an absolute "cavalry charge" contested over a sprint distance of six furlongs on turf. First established in 1813, it holds the distinction of being the oldest handicap race at Royal Ascot. Race Specifications & Structure Distance: 6...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader The Churchill Tyres Supporting Macmillan Sprint Handicap is a highly competitive, Class 2 flat horse race for three-year-olds. Run over six furlongs at York Racecourse in North Yorkshire, UK, it is the feature race of the annual Macmillan Charity Raceday. Here are a few quick facts about the event: The Cause: The race anchors the UK's biggest charity raceday. The day's events—which include the amateur "Ride of Their Lives" charity race—have historically raised over £11 million for...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader The Epsom Dash is a flat handicap race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Epsom over a distance of 5 furlongs, and it is scheduled to take place before the Epsom Derby each year in early June. The Epsom five furlongs course, which is downhill until the last 100 yards, is reputed to be the fastest of its kind in the world. The current world record for five furlongs, 53.69 seconds, was set by Stone of Folca in this race in 2012. Let's get into...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader The Silver Bowl Stakes is a flat handicap horse race for three-year-olds, run at Haydock Park over 1 mile, typically held at the end of May. Due to a hole in the course the race had to be abandoned at Haydock last Saturday. Thankfully, it is due to be run at Carlisle today. It's tight and might just allow enough time for these 3yo's to recover for the upcoming Royal Ascot meeting. Let's get into today's preview and tips. Crest of Fire Ready to Light up the Silver Bowl A field of...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader The Silver Bowl Stakes is a flat handicap horse race for three-year-olds, run at Haydock Park over 1 mile and 37 yards, typically held at the end of May. Big Saturday Race Preview & Tips All our Big Saturday Race Previews & Tips are published at lp.betalchemist.com — results are made public after the race, so no changing your bets! Let's get into today's preview and tips. Crest of Fire Ready to Ignite the Silver Bowl A maximum field of seventeen runners for the Silver Bowl heritage...
2 months ago • 1 min read