As the summer season ends, the racing calendar bursts into life with an exciting run of autumn and winter fixtures. From the last big flat season showdowns to the start of the jumps and the festive highlights that define the sport, the months ahead promise drama, and tradition.
For bettors, this is where form, strategy, and sharp insights really count. And with Tilt the Odds, you’ve got the tools to make the most of every race.
Here’s your month-by-month guide to the biggest UK and Irish fixtures to mark in your calendar.
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🍂 September 2025 – Autumn Racing Kicks Off
- Sprint Cup Celebration
📅 4–6 September 2025 | 📍 Haydock Park, Lancashire, England
- St Leger Festival
📅 11–14 September 2025 | 📍 Doncaster Racecourse, England
- Irish Champions Festival
📅 13–14 September 2025 | 📍 Leopardstown & Curragh, Ireland
- Ayr Gold Cup Meeting
📅 18–20 September 2025 | 📍 Ayr Racecourse, Scotland
- Cambridgeshire Meeting
📅 25–27 September 2025 | 📍 Newmarket Racecourse, England
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🎃 October 2025 – Flat Season Finale & Jumps Begin
- Dubai Future Champions Festival
📅 10–11 October 2025 | 📍 Newmarket Racecourse, England
- Jump Season Opener
📅 16 October 2025 | 📍 Carlisle Racecourse, Cumbria, England
The official start of the jumps season, where winter heroes begin their campaigns.
- QIPCO British Champions Day
📅 18 October 2025 | 📍 Ascot Racecourse, England
The grand finale of the flat season, showcasing the very best in British racing.
- Vertem Futurity Trophy Meeting
📅 24–25 October 2025 | 📍 Doncaster Racecourse, England
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🍂 November 2025 – The Jumps Take Centre Stage
- The Cheltenham November Meeting
📅 14–16 November 2025 | 📍 Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire, England
- Haydock Betfair Chase
📅 22 November 2025 | 📍 Haydock Park, Lancashire, England
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🎄 December 2025 – A Festive Feast of Racing
- Betfair Tingle Creek Festival
📅 5–6 December 2025 | 📍 Sandown Park, Surrey, England
- The Christmas Meeting
📅 12–13 December 2025 | 📍 Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire, England
- King George VI Chase Day
📅 26 December 2025 | 📍 Kempton Park, Surrey, England
The Boxing Day classic, the King George VI Chase, one of the crown jewels of jumps racing.
- Leopardstown Christmas Festival
📅 26–29 December 2025 | 📍 Leopardstown Racecourse, Ireland
Four days of world-class action including the Savills Chase and Christmas Hurdle.
- Coral Welsh Grand National
📅 27 December 2025 | 📍 Chepstow Racecourse, Wales
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❄️ January 2026 – New Year, Big Races
- Cheltenham New Year Meeting
📅 1 January 2026 | 📍 Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire, England
- BetMGM Clarence House Chase Raceday
📅 17 January 2026 | 📍 Ascot Racecourse, England
- Festival Trials Day
📅 24 January 2026 | 📍 Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire, England
The final showdown before the Cheltenham Festival in March.
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🏇 February 2026 – Road to Cheltenham
- Dublin Racing Festival
📅 1–2 February 2026 | 📍 Leopardstown Racecourse, Ireland
Two spectacular days of elite action, including the Irish Gold Cup, a true Festival preview.
- William Hill Super Saturday
📅 7 February 2026 | 📍 Newbury Racecourse, England
- Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday
📅 14 February 2026 | 📍 Ascot Racecourse, England
A vital prep for the spring festivals with Grade 1 action on display.
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🐎 A Season Full of Highlights
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