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WHAT HORSE RACING MEETINGS ARE ON TODAY?
To find out which horse racing meetings are on today in the UK, check a live fixture list or racecard site for today's date, then confirm again close to the first race. Meetings can be abandoned, delayed or changed because of weather, track inspections and non-runners.
This guide explains where to look in the UK and Ireland, what to check on a racecard, and why a fixture that is advertised in the morning may not run. It is deliberately not a list of today's meetings, because any list would be out of date within hours. You must be 18 or over to bet, and no guide can guarantee a winner.
How to find today's UK horse racing meetings, step by step
Open a live racecards or fixtures page. Use a site that updates daily (see the list below) and make sure the date is set to today.
Note the courses and first race times. Most meetings run in the afternoon, and some are held in the evening, including floodlit all-weather meetings.
Check the code and surface. Flat racing is run on turf or all-weather tracks, while jump racing (hurdles and chases) is run over obstacles. The type of racing changes what the racecard shows.
Check the going and weather. The going (ground condition) can change on the day, and severe weather can put a meeting in doubt.
Look for inspection or abandonment notices. A racecourse can inspect its track and abandon a meeting if it is unsafe. Check the racecourse's own announcements and the official racing notices.
Check declarations and non-runners close to the off. Final runners are confirmed at declaration stage, and withdrawals can still happen afterwards.
Best UK and Irish websites for horse racing racecards
There is no single best site: each offers a slightly different mix of racecards, form, tips and video. Compare two before you rely on one. These are the main options for UK and Irish racing:
Website | Good for |
Racecards, results, news and tips in one place, with results viewable by course or by time. It also lists international meetings. | |
Today's and tomorrow's racecards for UK, Irish, French and US racing, plus results, replays and tips. Its operator also runs the Sky Sports Racing channel. | |
Racecards with form, live odds and a written verdict, using Timeform data, alongside results and tips. | |
Live UK and Irish racing. The channel is owned by racecourses and shows racing from 61 courses in Britain and Ireland, so check the site for racecard and subscription details. | |
The official body for Irish racing. It publishes Irish fixtures and race programmes, which makes it a useful check on the Irish schedule. |
If you remember "Sky Racing", the channel is now called Sky Sports Racing, and At The Races is the company that operates it and the attheraces.com website.
Whichever site you use, set the date to today and compare the meeting list with the racecourse's own announcements before you travel or bet.
Information checked on 27 October 2026 from each organisation's own pages where available. Features and access (including free or paid content) can change, so confirm on the sites.
What can change on the day
A fixture that is advertised in the morning is not guaranteed to run. Here is what to watch:
Abandonments and inspections. A course may inspect its track after frost, heavy rain, waterlogging or high winds, and abandon the meeting if racing would be unsafe. A static article or old listing should never be treated as proof that a meeting is on.
Declarations. Declarations confirm which horses are due to run. The field can still shrink afterwards through non-runners.
Going changes. The going can change with the weather, which can affect which horses suit the conditions.
Race-time changes. Race times can move, and a race can be delayed.
Flat or jumps. Flat cards and jumps cards read differently. Jumps racing includes hurdles and chases, and jumps fields tend to be affected differently by the ground.
Afternoon or evening. Some meetings start in the afternoon and others in the evening, so check the first race time rather than assuming.
Because of all this, check the racecourse's own announcements and the official racing notices shortly before the first race. The British Horseracing Authority publishes the rules and guides for racing in Great Britain.
Common mistakes when checking today's racing
Using yesterday's page as today's. Always check the date on the racecard or fixture list.
Treating an early listing as confirmed. A meeting can still be abandoned after an inspection.
Relying on one source. Cross-check a racecard site with the racecourse's own announcements.
Ignoring the going. The ground can change, so a horse's chance can too.
Missing late non-runners. A withdrawal can change the field and, for each-way bets, the terms.
Betting before checking the details. Confirm the course, race time, runners and your bookmaker's terms before you place a bet, and never chase losses.
Frequently asked questions
What horse racing meetings are on today in the UK?
It changes daily. Check a live racecards or fixtures page set to today's date, such as Racing Post, At The Races or Sporting Life, then confirm with the racecourse close to the first race.
Where can I find today's UK and Irish racecards?
Racing Post, At The Races, Sporting Life and Racing TV all cover UK and Irish racing in some form, and Horse Racing Ireland publishes Irish fixtures and race programmes.
Can a horse racing meeting be abandoned?
Yes. A racecourse can abandon a meeting after an inspection if the track is unsafe, for example after frost, heavy rain or waterlogging.
What is a declaration in horse racing?
A declaration confirms that a horse is due to run in a race. Horses can still be withdrawn afterwards as non-runners.
What is the difference between Flat and jumps racing?
Flat racing is run on turf or all-weather tracks without obstacles. Jumps racing is run over hurdles or fences (chases).
Are there evening horse racing meetings in the UK?
Yes. Some meetings are held in the evening, so check the first race time on the racecard.
Can any website guarantee a winner?
No. Racing outcomes are uncertain, and no tipster, site or model can guarantee a winning bet.
Final thoughts
To find today's UK racing, use a live racecard or fixtures page set to today's date, compare it with a second source, and check again close to the first race. Meetings can change, so treat any early listing as provisional.
For free racing tips, previews and educational features, visit Racing Daily or read about the team. Only bet if you are 18 or over, set affordable limits and never chase losses. Support is available at GambleAware.
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