Overview
- ⏱️3 daysApproximate duration
- 🏟️Medium sizedVenue capacity is 20,000
- ❤️🔥Popular eventCurrently trending with fans
Held each year in late April or early May, the Guineas Festival includes 2 of the UK’s 5 Classic Races: the 1000 Guineas and the 2000 Guineas. The Classics are the oldest and most important English races of the flat racing season, where you can expect to see some of the world’s top racehorses.
In 1809, the first 2000 Guineas Stakes was run, and 5 years later, the 1000 Guineas Stakes was also introduced specifically for young female horses - fillies. Both were founded by the Jockey Club and are still run by them today. The races were named after the prize money originally awarded to the winners of each of these races, with a guinea amounting to 21 shillings or £1.05 in modern currency. Since 2001, the 2 races have offered equal prize money.
The Guineas at Newmarket are very prestigious races and – as perhaps the most significant held at the course – they bring a fantastic celebratory atmosphere to the Rowley Mile.
The Betfred Guineas Festival Tickets
During the Guineas Festival, the Rowley Mile is divided into several enclosures with varying dress code restrictions, access levels, and ticket price brackets. Racegoers purchase a ticket for a full day of racing with access to one of the following:
- Premier Enclosure - access to all aspects of raceday, brilliant views of the racing, and a fantastic selection of eateries and bars. Racegoers can view the horses in the Pre-Parade Ring and see the victors in the Winners’ Enclosure. Racegoers can also access the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure, and - if it is not sold out - the Garden Enclosure
- Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure - offers racegoers the chance to see the horses in the Parade Ring and then watch the race in a relaxed atmosphere from the stands without the stricter dress code of the Premier Enclosure. Racegoers can also access the Garden Enclosure if it is not sold out
- Garden Enclosure - racegoers can bring their own picnics and children have access to play areas. It is the perfect place for family fun. The enclosure has restricted viewing for the races due to its position and there is no access to the Parade Ring, Pre-Parade Ring, or Winners’ Enclosure, but racing can be watched on the large screen
- The Century Stand - located slightly away from the Millennium Stand offering a relaxed and stylish alfresco experience with fabulous views of the track and dedicated amenities
Subject to availability, tickets can be upgraded on the day.
