Flat Racing

Summer flat racing drives some of the biggest betting markets in international sport. Every year hundreds of thoroughbred races are held across the globe, allowing punters to bet on the sport all year round.

Flat races tend to restrict participation to thoroughbred horses under the age of 6. A flat racing horse will often have only one opportunity to contest any major race.

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Flat Racing Festivals

Unlike national hunt racing, where festivals tend to grow around one core race, flat racing festivals can incorporate several top-rated races, adding to the prestige of these events.

• The Royal Ascot Meeting: The biggest flat racing meeting in the world, the Royal Ascot meeting attracts the finest thoroughbred horses in the world. 6 of the 31 Group One races in the United Kingdom are run during this event, including the famous Ascot Gold Cup.
• The Spring Racing Carnival: The Spring Racing Carnival is the best-attended racing festival in flat racing.

Over the course of two weeks, the citizens of Melbourne pack into Flemington racecourse to watch the four biggest races in Australia:

• The Melbourne Cup
• The Victoria Derby
• The VRC Stakes
• The Crown Oaks

Group One Flat Races

Group One flat races are the most prestigious in the sport and attract international attention.

The Classics: The five oldest and most prestigious races in the United Kingdom. A win in a classic is a significant achievement for an owner or trainer and carries proportional financial rewards.

The Classics comprise:

• The 1,000 Guineas Stakes
• The 2,000 Guineas Stakes
• The Epsom Oaks
• The Epsom Derby
• St. Leger Stakes

Irish Group One Races: Horseracing is a major sport in Ireland and the country boasts several of its own Group One races, including:

• The Irish 1,000 Guineas
• The Irish 2,000 Guineas
• The Irish Oaks

The Triple Crown: The Triple Crown comprises the three biggest horse races in the United States. Winning all three of the Triple Crown Events is considered by many to be the biggest achievement in horseracing. The Triple Crown races are:

• The Kentucky Derby
• The Preakness Stakes
• The Belmont Stakes

Flat Racing Betting:

Many top online bookmakers give flat racing special attention, and punters have dozens of races to choose from every day of the week. Flat racing fans can choose from a variety of betting options, including fixed odds betting, pool betting and accumulator bets.

Useful Flat Racing Resources

FlatStats
Talk Horse Racing