The Horse Racing Calendar for 2014 – 4 of the best fixtures you don’t want to miss

Royal Ascot – the event which leads the way in the horse racing calendar and combines glamour and fashion with fantastic racing – has taken place this week, with the excitement coming to a close tomorrow. It has included the best horses from around the world, all performing to the highest level on the biggest stage. This spectacle saw the Queen coming down the track in a carriage before the start of each day’s racing, a tradition that has been going on for many years. With this in mind, we list four more fixtures of the horse racing calendar that you would be a fool to miss this season.

NEWMARKET’S JULY FESTIVAL – 10th – 12th July

, The Moet and Chandon July festival provides a fantastic blend of stunning fashion and world class racing. Starting with ladies day on the Thursday, which always brings a big crowd through, to Saturday where the highlight of the week, the July Cup will be run – it’s always a tricky race to pick the winner, so good luck!

Visit newmarketracecourses.co.uk

GLORIOUS GOODWOOD – 29th July – 2nd August

, The spectacular setting of Goodwood racecourse really is something to behold – the racing and the weather is also of equal standard. Arguably the best meeting there is in the height of summer; Goodwood is the place to be. A thrilling, action packed 5 days of racing witnessed with a Pimms in hand…what more could you want.

Visit goodwood.co.uk

QATAR PRIX DE L’ARC DE TRIOMPHE, LONGCHAMP, PARIS – 4th – 5th October

, Europe’s richest race is run at this meeting and that in itself provides you with a great excuse to cross the channel and enjoy the French sun and tasty food. The 93rd running of the Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe will see a number of the world’s best horses competing for a total prize fund of nearly £4 million, alongside this a weekend touring Paris ensures a weekend to remember.

Visit prixarcdetriomphe.com

QPICO BRITISH CHAMPIONS DAY – Saturday 19th October

, The curtain comes down on the flat season in the UK, and what better way to finish than in style at Ascot. A place where champions will be crowned and the losers will be forgotten, Champions day is guaranteed to have a fantastic card of racing that is not to be missed.

Visit ascot.co.uk

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