Newmarket Racecourse: Guineas, Facts and Betting Guide
The headquarters of British racing. Newmarket has two courses, the Rowley Mile and the July Course, and stages two Classics every spring. Here are the big races, the history, how to get there and how betting works on course.
Biggest races at Newmarket
The Rowley Mile hosts racing in spring and autumn, and the July Course in summer.
The Guineas Festival
- 2000 Guineas (Group 1, 1m), Saturday
- 1000 Guineas (Group 1, fillies, 1m), Sunday
- Both run on the Rowley Mile
- 2027 dates: Friday 30 April to Sunday 2 May
The July Festival
- July Cup (6f), first run in 1876
- Racing moves to the July Course for summer
Autumn on the Rowley Mile
- Cambridgeshire and Cesarewitch, the “Autumn Double”
- Dewhurst Stakes and Fillies’ Mile at the Future Champions Festival
- 2027 Future Champions Festival: Friday 8 and Saturday 9 October
Newmarket facts and history
Four hundred years of racing on the Heath.
The track
The Rowley Mile is a straight course of 1m 2f. The second-last furlong runs downhill into “The Dip”, then the last furlong climbs to the line. Longer races start on the Cesarewitch course and turn right-handed into the straight. It is a wide, galloping track, and in big fields low draws can be at a disadvantage.
The July Course has a straight mile, the Bunbury Mile, which runs downhill for a furlong before climbing to the finish. Jockeys rate it a very fair track.
The Millennium Grandstand overlooks the Rowley Mile.
Getting to Newmarket
By train
Newmarket station. On racedays a free shuttle bus runs from the station and from the High Street, starting about two hours before the first race. There is a free bus to the July Course as well.
By road
Newmarket sits on the A11 and A14. From the M11, leave at junction 9 for the A11, then take the A1304.
Public parking is free on racedays.
Betting at Newmarket
You can bet three ways at Newmarket: with the bookmakers in the betting ring, on the Tote, or on your phone using the free Wi-Fi.
On your phone
All Jockey Club racecourses, Newmarket included, offer free Wi-Fi on course. The Jockey Club says you can use it to bet with the bookmakers it lists as partners.
Get your app set up and logged in before you travel, so you are not trying to verify an account in a queue.
In the betting ring and on the Tote
On-course bookmakers stand in the betting ring, and the Jockey Club says you can bet with them in cash. Their prices can differ from the apps, so it is worth comparing.
The Tote runs pool betting on course, with a £2 minimum stake. It takes cash and card. Jockey Club courses also have on-site betting shops. Read our guide to betting at the racecourse for how it all works.
Betting on your phone at the track?
Compare UK racing apps by their real App Store, Google Play and Trustpilot ratings.
Newmarket FAQs
Where is Newmarket Racecourse?
Newmarket has two courses in Suffolk. Use CB8 0TF for the Rowley Mile and CB8 0XE for the July Course. Both are run by Jockey Club Racecourses.
When is the 2027 Guineas Festival?
The 2027 Guineas Festival runs from Friday 30 April to Sunday 2 May 2027.
Who won the 2026 2000 Guineas?
Bow Echo won the 2026 2000 Guineas, ridden by Billy Loughnane and trained by George Boughey. True Love won the 1000 Guineas.
What is the difference between the Rowley Mile and the July Course?
They are two separate courses. The Rowley Mile is used in spring and autumn and hosts the Guineas. The July Course is used in summer.
Is there a shuttle bus to Newmarket Racecourse?
Yes. On racedays a free shuttle runs from Newmarket station and the High Street, starting about two hours before the first race.
Is there free Wi-Fi at Newmarket?
Yes. All Jockey Club racecourses, Newmarket included, offer free Wi-Fi on course.
Sources: Jockey Club: Newmarket directions · Guineas results · Wikipedia: Newmarket Racecourse · Jockey Club: betting on course. Facts checked October 2026; fixtures and travel details can change, so check with the course before you go.
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