UK Racecourse · North West
Haydock Park Racecourse
Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside
Photo credit: “Haydock Park Racecourse Pavilion” by Anthony Parkes, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 (resized)
Premier dual-purpose racing in the North West
Haydock Park is one of the top dual-purpose racecourses in the country, hosting high-quality flat and National Hunt fixtures throughout the year. The Betfair Chase is a key early-season Grade 1 jumps contest.
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Haydock Park Guides & Articles
Everything written about Haydock Park, grouped by what you came for.
Start here
1The full guide to the course, if you only read one thing.
Going racing
1Tickets, getting there, what to wear and what the day is like.
Racing and betting
1How the track rides, the angles that matter, and where to bet.
History and legends
2How the course got here, and the horses that made its name.
- The History of Haydock Park RacecourseFrom a modest course in 1899 to one of the North West's premier dual-purpose venues: the story of Haydock Park, the Sprint Cup, and the Betfair Chase.
- Kauto Star at Haydock Park: The Complete StoryKauto Star's legendary performances at Haydock Park, including his memorable Betfair Chase victories that defined a generation of steeplechasing excellence.
The big races
3The days the course is known for, and who has won them.
- The Betfair Chase at Haydock ParkA complete guide to the Betfair Chase — Haydock's Grade 1 showpiece, its history, great winners, and how to bet on it.
- Haydock Park's Autumn Festivals: Sprint Cup and Betfair Chase GuideHaydock stages two of the north's premier racing festivals — the Sprint Cup in September and the Betfair Chase in November. Here's your complete guide.
- Sprint Cup Day at Haydock ParkYour guide to Sprint Cup Day at Haydock — history of the Betfair Sprint Cup, the supporting card, betting angles and tips for the day.
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