The first British Classics of the season. Saturday's 2,000 Guineas (3yo colts) and Sunday's 1,000 Guineas (3yo fillies) on the Rowley Mile — the season's first Group 1s and the first decisive read on the new generation of milers and Classic types.
Headline races
- Betfred 2000 Guineas (Sat, G1)
- Betfred 1000 Guineas (Sun, G1)
- Pretty Polly Stakes (Sun, Listed)
Where it's held
Our Guineas Festival coverage
2000 Guineas 2026 Tips: Final Field, Trends Scorecard & Tomorrow's Verdict
Bow Echo heads 14 rivals at Newmarket on Saturday. Final declarations, the surprise Ballydoyle drop-out, going forecast, our trends scorecard for the leading contenders and Saturday's verdict for the first British Classic of 2026.
2000 Guineas 2026 Result: Bow Echo Wins for Boughey & Loughnane -- and Our Trends Scorecard Top 3 Filled the Frame
Bow Echo (9/2) won the 2026 Betfred 2000 Guineas for George Boughey and Billy Loughnane, beating Gstaad by 2 3/4 L with Distant Storm 8L back in third. Full result, post-race quotes, and how the result tied to our pre-race trends scorecard.
1000 Guineas 2026 Tips: Final Field, Trends Scorecard & Sunday's Verdict
Precise heads 18 rivals at Newmarket on Sunday. Final declarations, the second Ballydoyle drop-out story of the weekend, going forecast, our trends scorecard for the leading fillies and Sunday's verdict for the second British Classic of 2026.
Guineas Festival 2026 Preview: 2000 & 1000 Guineas Tips, Runners & Odds
The Guineas Festival at Newmarket on 2-3 May — our full preview of the 2000 and 1000 Guineas with key contenders, betting angles, and how to watch the first Classics of the flat season.
Guineas Festival 2026: TV Guide, Race Times & How to Watch
Full TV guide for the 2026 Guineas Festival at Newmarket on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May. ITV Racing schedule, off-times for the 2000 and 1000 Guineas, plus online streaming options for the first Classics of the flat season.
Course guide
Newmarket (Rowley Mile)
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