Brighton Racecourse
Seaside flat racing on the South Downs
Brighton Racecourse sits dramatically atop Whitehawk Hill overlooking the English Channel, offering one of the most scenic settings in British racing. The sharp, undulating left-handed track has been staging flat racing since 1783 and provides an entertaining summer programme.
Brighton Guides & Articles
Everything you need to know about Brighton Racecourse — from complete guides to betting tips and race day planning.
Betting at Brighton Racecourse
How to bet smarter at Brighton — track characteristics, going and course form, key trainers and jockeys, and strategies for Britain's seaside flat course.
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Brighton Racecourse: Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about Brighton Racecourse — Britain's seaside flat course, the Brighton Mile, and racing on Whitehawk Hill.
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Brighton Cup Day at Brighton: The Complete Guide
Your complete guide to Brighton Cup Day — the seaside city's most prestigious race day, built around the Heritage Handicap on Britain's most unusual flat track. Card, betting, and attending.
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A Day Out at Brighton Racecourse
Everything you need for a day at Brighton — getting there, what to wear, enclosures, food and drink, and insider tips for Britain's seaside flat course.
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Brighton Festival of Racing: The Complete August Guide
Brighton's three-day August Festival is the racecourse's biggest occasion of the year — seven races a day, sea views, live music and the course's signature mile race.
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The History of Brighton Racecourse
Over 240 years of racing at Brighton — from Whitehawk Hill in 1783 to Britain's seaside flat course and the Brighton Mile.
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Brighton Mile: Complete Guide
Your complete guide to the Brighton Mile — history, great winners, the course, and betting angles for Brighton's signature flat race.
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Seaside Racing at Brighton: Complete Guide
Your complete guide to seaside racing at Brighton — the Festival of Racing, the Brighton Mile, and summer days on Britain's only seaside flat course.
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Pour La Victoire at Brighton: Eleven Wins on the Hill
Pour La Victoire won eleven races at Brighton Racecourse between 2013 and 2021, becoming the most successful horse in the course's modern history and having its winners' suite named in his honour.
Read articleGamble Responsibly
Gambling should be entertaining and not seen as a way to make money. Never bet more than you can afford to lose. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help and support is available.
