Doncaster Races

Doncaster Racecourse is one of the most historic tracks in England. With racing all year round, it’s extremely popular with racing fans.

The flat racing season traditionally gets under way with the Lincoln Handicap, one of the highlights of the spring calendar. Doncaster also hosts the St Leger, the oldest British classic, towards the end of summer.

Jumping fans can enjoy meetings throughout the winter at Doncaster races, with the highlights the Sky Bet Chase and the Grimthorpe Chase, in which some of the best chasers tune up for Cheltenham and the Grand National.

Doncaster Racecourse Events And Fixtures 2021

jan 2021

feb 2021

mar 2021

apr 2021

may 2021

jun 2021

jul 2021

aug 2021

sept 2021

oct 2021

nov 2021

dec 2021

MON 11th Jan Doncaster North

Turf Jump Afternoon

FRI 29th Jan Doncaster North

Turf Jump Afternoon

SAT 30th Jan Doncaster North

Turf Jump Afternoon

THU 11th Feb Doncaster North

Turf Jump Afternoon

WED 24th Feb Doncaster North

Turf Jump Afternoon

FRI 5th Mar Doncaster North

Turf Jump Afternoon

SAT 6th Mar Doncaster North

Turf Jump Afternoon

THU 18th Mar Doncaster North

Turf Jump Afternoon

SAT 27th Mar Doncaster North

Turf Flat Afternoon

SUN 28th Mar Doncaster North

Turf Flat Afternoon

FRI 23rd Apr Doncaster North

Turf Flat Afternoon

SAT 24th Apr Doncaster North

Turf Flat Evening

SAT 1st May Doncaster North

Turf Flat Evening

SAT 15th May Doncaster North

Turf Flat Evening

FRI 4th Jun Doncaster North

Turf Flat Evening

SAT 5th Jun Doncaster North

Turf Flat Afternoon

SUN 13th Jun Doncaster North

Turf Flat Afternoon

FRI 25th Jun Doncaster North

Turf Flat Afternoon

SAT 26th Jun Doncaster North

Turf Flat Evening

FRI 2nd Jul Doncaster North

Turf Flat Afternoon

THU 8th Jul Doncaster North

Turf Flat Afternoon

SAT 17th Jul Doncaster North

Turf Flat Evening

THU 22th Jul Doncaster North

Turf Flat Evening

SAT 31st Jul Doncaster North

Turf Flat Afternoon

SAT 14th Aug Doncaster North

Turf Flat Afternoon

WED 8th Sept Doncaster North

Turf Flat Afternoon

THU 9th Sept Doncaster North

Turf Flat Afternoon

FRI 10th Sept Doncaster North

Turf Flat Afternoon

SAT 11th Sept Doncaster North

Turf Flat Afternoon

FRI 22nd Oct Doncaster North

Turf Flat Afternoon

SAT 23rd Oct Doncaster North

Turf Flat Afternoon

SAT 6th Nov Doncaster North

Turf Flat Afternoon

FRI 26th Nov Doncaster North

Turf Jump Afternoon

SAT 27th Nov Doncaster North

Turf Jump Afternoon

FRI 10th Dec Doncaster North

Turf Jump Afternoon

SAT 11th Dec Doncaster North

Turf Jump Afternoon

WED 29th Dec Doncaster North

Turf Jump Afternoon

Confirmed races in plain text. Confirmed pattern races in bold text. Unconfirmed races in grey text.

Doncaster Racing Tips

Doncaster Racecourse is one of the flattest, fairest courses in the country. Its excellent drainage ensures the going is never too heavy.
Among flat trainers, Roger Varian has an excellent record at the track, while Sir Michael Stoute and Saeed bin Suroor both have eye-catching strike rates. Andrea Atzeni rides more than his fair share of winners, while Frankie Dettori often makes his trek north pay off.
Leading jumps trainer Nicky Henderson also has a long journey to Doncaster races but his success makes it often worthwhile. David Bass rides plenty of winners and Harry Cobden’s success percentage makes his mounts worth a second look.

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The jockey's view

By Bryony Frost - Most successful female jump jockey in history

Doncaster Racecourse is a flat track that can get very soft and testing with a long run-in. On the hurdle track you can see horses come from behind so it can be kind to a hold-up horse that can peg back the leaders on the long run-in. If you do have a horse that likes to be held up then this track can be great because the time given in the race allows that.

You’ve got Rose Hill just before you swing into the home bend but other than that it’s a fairly simple track to navigate.

Doncaster Races Behind Closed Doors

Doncaster races are currently being run behind closed doors because of the ongoing COVID-19 situation.

This is set to be reviewed and updated in line with government advice, with Doncaster races keen to welcome back punters as soon as it is safe to do so.

It’s still worth checking Doncaster races fixtures because the decision to allow spectators in could change. If you book tickets to a Doncaster Racecourse event that is then moved to behind closed doors, refunds will be processed through the course’s official website.