It kicks off with Epsom’s Betfred Derby Festival, with the five fabulous days of Royal Ascot starting just ten days later.
Here’s a look at all the Premier Racedays in June.
Epsom Downs
The Betfred Derby Festival, Friday 6 June & Saturday 7 June
There is Classic action to start the month as the eyes of the racing world focus on Epsom.
The fillies get their chance to shine on the opening day, with the Betfred Oaks the feature race. The Group 1 Coronation Cup is among an excellent list of supporting contests.
The Derby has been imitated by just about every other racing jurisdiction. The original – and still the best – takes place at Epsom Downs in its traditional slot on the first Saturday of June.
Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien will attempt to win the greatest Classic for the third year in a row and the eleventh time overall.
The Aston Martin Dash – often the fastest five-furlong race of the year – helps add to the excitement on an iconic day’s racing.
Goodwood
Family Raceday, Sunday 8 June
To cap a superb weekend of racing, more than £250,000 in prize money will be up for grabs at Goodwood’s Family Race Day.
A free fairground, live music and family entertainment will compliment some excellent racing, including the Listed William Hill Tapster Stakes.
York
June Meeting, Saturday 14 June
The Macmillan Charity Raceday is a hugely-popular fixture in York’s racing calendar.
Britain’s biggest charity raceday celebrates its 54th year and it has raised more than £12million for good causes.
There will be some terrific racing on offer, with the £125,000 Macmillan Sprint taking centre stage.
Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot Day 1, Tuesday 17 June
Royal Ascot is known around the world for its mixture of peerless Flat racing and traditional British elegance.
The world-famous five-day meeting starts with three Group 1 races on the opening day. The Queen Anne Stakes, the King Charles III Stakes and the St James’s Palace Stakes makes sure the opening day goes with a bang.
Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot Day 2, Wednesday 18 June
The £1million Prince Of Wales’s Stakes is the feature Group 1 contest on the second day. One of the week’s big betting races, the Royal Hunt Cup, is among the supporting contests.
Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot Day 3, Thursday 19 June
The Group 1 Gold Cup – the season’s top staying prize – is the highlight of Ladies’ Day. There’s a decent supporting cast, headed by the Group 2 Ribblesdale Stakes.
Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot Day 4, Friday 20 June
A double-header of Group 1 races for three-year-olds dominates the fourth day of Royal Ascot. The Commonwealth Cup for the sprinters and the 1m Coronation Stakes for fillies make for a memorable day.
Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot Day 5, Saturday 21 June
The biggest five days in the Flat racing season draws to a close with the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes topping the bill. The Wokingham – one of the biggest handicaps of the week – make sure the excitement lasts to the very end.
Newcastle
Jenningsbet Northumberland Plate Day, Saturday 28 June
The spotlight turns to Newcastle’s all-weather track for the historic Jenningsbet Northumberland Plate. Run over two miles, it is one of the most competitive staying handicaps of the season.
York
Summer Music Saturday, Saturday 28 June
The Group 3 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Criterion Stakes heads the action on the track. After racing, Olly Murs is the star attraction on York’s Music Showcase Weekend.
Uttoxeter
Bet365 Summer Cup Raceday, Sunday 29 June
The month’s Premier Racing comes to an end with some of the best action summer jumping has to offer. The bet365 Summer Cup is one of the highlights of the warmer months for National Hunt fans.
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