Merseyside’s premier dual-purpose track lies between the towns of Haydock and Ashton-in-Makerfield. Playing host to around 30 meetings per year, the flat season runs from May through to October, with the jumps then taking over for the winter months.
In addition to the quantity on offer, the quality of the Haydock racing fare is well above average. The track is home to a total of eight Graded National Hunt events, including the seasonal highlight of the Betfair Chase in January, and the Peter Marsh Chase and Rendlesham Hurdle, which take place in January and February respectively. The Haydock Sprint Cup in September serves as the headline act of the flat season.
Upcoming Fixtures at Haydock Park
- Saturday 25th April 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 9th May 2026 - Both / Turf
- Thursday 21st May 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 22nd May 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 23rd May 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 29th May 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 30th May 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 20th June 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 2nd July 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 3rd July 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 4th July 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 17th July 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 18th July 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 7th August 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 8th August 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 3rd September 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 4th September 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 5th September 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 25th September 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 26th September 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 16th October 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 21st November 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Wednesday 2nd December 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Saturday 19th December 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Wednesday 30th December 2026 - Jump / Turf
Recent Fixtures
- Saturday 4th April 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Thursday 5th March 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Saturday 14th February 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Saturday 17th January 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Tuesday 30th December 2025 - Jump / Turf
- Saturday 20th December 2025 - Jump / Turf
- Wednesday 3rd December 2025 - Jump / Turf
- Saturday 22nd November 2025 - Jump / Turf
- Friday 17th October 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 27th September 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 26th September 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 6th September 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 5th September 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 4th September 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Sunday 10th August 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 9th August 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 8th August 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 19th July 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 18th July 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 5th July 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 4th July 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 3rd July 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 21st June 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 31st May 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 30th May 2025 - Flat / Turf
Major Meetings at Haydock Park
Haydock Park Racecourse runs a busier mixed calendar of flat and jumps racing, with several high-quality meetings throughout the year. While standout events like the Betfair Chase and Sprint Cup draw focus, strong supporting fixtures maintain consistent interest.
Peter Marsh Chase Day (January)
As Haydock’s jumps season continues, the Peter Marsh Chase is a highlight on the calendar with the race run on a Saturday in mid-January.
- Feature race: Peter Marsh Chase – potential stepping stone to Cheltenham or Aintree
- Grade 2 Supreme Novices’ Trial Hurdle also on the card
- Important mid-season jumps meeting
Rendlesham Hurdle/Grand National Trial Day (February)
Another major Saturday jumps meeting at Haydock comes in mid-February, with two very important races on the card.
- Feature race: Grand National Trial Handicap Chase
- Key prep for horses looking to aim for Aintree in April
- Grade 2 Rendlesham Hurdle also on the card (high class)
Temple Stakes Day (May)
With the Flat season now in full swing, this action-packed day features the first big sprint of Haydock’s season. Racing is usually followed by a live DJ or singer/band.
- Feature race: Temple Stakes (Group 2)
- Key early-season sprint races (G2 Sandy Lane Stakes also on card)
- Great trials for Royal Ascot sprint races
Old Newton Cup Day (July)
Though the big handicap, the Old Newton Cup, is the title race, the Group 2 Lancashire Oaks provides the most quality on an outstanding day of Saturday summer racing in early July.
- Feature race: Old Newton Cup (Heritage Handicap)
- Group 2 Lancashire Oaks on the card
- Very popular summer meeting with strong attendance
Rose of Lancaster Stakes Day (August)
This brilliant Saturday race day in August incorporates Haydock’s Ladies Day. The Lancaster Stakes is the big one (Group 3), with the Dick Hern Fillies’ Stakes also a big draw.
- Feature race: Rose of Lancaster Stakes (won by G1 winners Addeybb, Anmaat)
- Big race is a middle-distance highlight of the season
- Huge summer crowds and entertainment
Sprint Cup Day (September)
Haydock’s absolute two blockbuster days come later in the year, starting with the Sprint Cup. This is a Group 1 race, won in the past by star speedsters Harry Angel and course record holder Minzaal. The famous Old Borough Cup (handicap) is also on the card, as well as two other high-level races.
- Feature race: Sprint Cup (Group 1)
- Haydock’s biggest Flat meeting – run on the first Saturday in September
- Part of the British Champions Series
Betfair Chase Day (November)
Haydock’s other top-level race is the Betfair Chase, a Grade 1 over the jumps, run in mid-to-late November. This race holds huge importance, with winners in the past including Kauto Star, A Plus Tard, and Grey Dawning.
- Feature race: Betfair Chase (Grade 1)
- A major early season jumps highlight
- Often attracts top chasers heading for Ascot, Kempton, Cheltenham, and Aintree
