Horse racing 2025 calendar: biggest UK and global horse races
The 2025 horse racing calendar is set to deliver an exhilarating year of prestigious events, showcasing the sport’s finest equine athletes and their connections. From iconic flat races to challenging steeplechases, fans can anticipate world-class action across the globe.
Featuring the English Classics, the Grand Nationals, Gold Cups and The Derby, the British horse racing calendar is action-packed throughout the year. Internationally, the biggest horse racing events to look forward to include the Dubai World Cup, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the Melbourne Cup, and major races in the United States: the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes, and Breeders’ Cup.
Here we look at the major horse races, festivals and events taking place in the UK and around the world ...