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2022 Racing Dates

All Tracks	Track Code	Start and End Dates
Lethbridge – Rmtc	LBG	5/7/2022-6/26/2022, 9/4/2022-10/10/2022
Lone Star	LS	4/28/2022-7/24/2022
Los Alamitos Quarter Horse	LA	12/26/2021-12/18/2022
Louisiana Downs	LAD	1/10/2022-4/6/2022, 5/7/2022-9/27/2022

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What time do horse races usually start? Most Thoroughbreds race in the afternoon, but with the first race listed as anywhere from noon to 2 p.m. and a slate of eight to 12 races in a day approximately a half-hour apart, a horse might not compete until 7 p.m. At some tracks Thoroughbreds even compete at night, perhaps not until 10 or 11 p.m.

What horse races are coming up?

March

Gotham Stakes – March 5, 2022.
Frank E. Kilroe Mile – March 5, 2022.
San Felipe Stakes – March 5, 2022.
Beholder Mile – March 5, 2022.
Dubai World Cup – March 26, 2022.
Dubai Sheema Classic – March 26, 2022.

How many horse races are there in a year?

Today’s racehorses run an average of seven races per year. The chart at the top of this post is from the Jockey club, the governing body of Thoroughbred racing.

What are the 5 horse racing classics?

English Classics, in horse racing, five of the oldest and most important English horse races. They are the Derby, the Oaks, the One Thousand Guineas, the Saint Leger, and the Two Thousand Guineas (qq.

What channel does horse racing come on?

Both the NBC Sports Network and the horse racing channel TVG will broadcast all races in the 2021 Breeders’ Cup World Championships.

What is the most famous race in the world?

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Monaco Grand Prix (F1)

Is Horse Racing Cruel?

Racing exposes horses to significant risk of injury and sometimes, catastrophic injury and death through trauma (e.g. broken neck) or emergency euthanasia. The odds are stacked against horses in the racing industry. There is no limit the number of times horses can be slapped down the shoulder during a race.

How do you bet on horse racing?

How to place a wager on a horse race

State the name of the racetrack.
State what number race you’re betting.
State the dollar unit of your bet.
State the type of wager.
State the number of the horse or horses you’re using.
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What time are the horse races at Charlestown?

Sunday: 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. The first-floor grandstand has reopened for live racing and simulcasting operations. Spectators can now watch live horse racing. Live Racing is held on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings with a post time of 7pm.

Horse Racing Calendar 2022

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Horse Racing Calendar Uses

Although significant races such as the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes, and the Breeder’s Cup are the most anticipated events on a horse racing calendar, there are a variety of other big horse races, events, and meetings that take place throughout the season to look forward to as well. This is true for both racing in the United States and racing throughout the world. Whether you are a horse racing enthusiast from a purely sporting standpoint, are interested in horse racing for the entertainment value, or are a bettor, this up-to-date horse racing calendar will prepare you well for the 2022 season by allowing you to see when the next horse race is taking place in your local area.

January

On January 1, 2022, the Sham Stakes will be held
On January 1, 2022, the La Caada Stakes will be held
And on January 8, 2020, the Santa Ynez Stakes will be held. The Pegasus World Cup Turf will be inaugurated on January 29, 2022.

The Sham Stakes, a prelude to the Kentucky Derby, marks the start of our horse racing season in the United States. The Grade III race is held at Santa Anita and provides a valuable opportunity for sophomores to flourish early in their careers. Later in the month, things really start to pick up speed in preparation for the new year. Both the main race and the turf event are held at the Pegasus World Cup Invitational in Las Vegas. The Pegasus World Cup itself is for riders aged 4 and above who can go over 1 1/8 mile.

Race	Track	Conditions
Sham Stakes	Santa Anita	3yo, 1 mile, Grade III
Santa Ynez Stakes	Santa Anita	3yo fillies, 7/8 mile, Grade II
La Cañada Stakes	Santa Anita	4yo+ fillies, 1 1/16 miles, Grade III
Pegasus World Cup	Gulfstream Park	4yo+, 1 1/8 miles, Grade I
Pegasus World Cup Turf	Gulfstream Park	4yo+, 1 3/16 miles (turf), Grade I

February

The Sam F. Davis Stakes will be held on February 5, 2022
The Risen Star Stakes will be held on February 19, 2022
And the El Camino Real Derby will be held on February 19, 2022.

Even though there are other races on the Kentucky Derby Trail, the first genuinely significant one takes place in February. Given the recent record of Florida’s thoroughbreds, the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park might once again be one of the most important early horse races of the year. In recent years, the Risen Star has also been very potent. It focuses everyone’s attention on Fairgrounds, while Tampa Bay has a chance to give its own crucial Kentucky Derby preparation.

Race	Track	Conditions
Sam F. Davis Stakes	Tampa Bay Downs	3yo colts, 1 1/6 miles, Grade III
Risen Star Stakes	Fairgrounds	3yo colts, 1 1/8 miles, Grade II
El Camino Real Derby	Golden Gate Fields	3yo, 1 1/8 miles, Listed Race

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March

The Gotham Stakes will take place on March 5, 2022
The Frank E. Kilroe Mile will take place on March 5, 2022
The San Felipe Stakes will take place on March 5, 2022
And the Beholder Mile will take place on March 5, 2022. The Dubai World Cup will take place on March 26, 2022, while the Dubai Sheema Classic will take place on March 26, 2022.

During the month of March, horse racing takes on a new intensity. This is the time of year when Kentucky Derby betting begins in earnest following the Florida Derby, and theDubai Carnival comes to a close at Meydan. The Gotham in New York is another important Derby prep, and there is a slew of Grade I races in California this weekend. The San Felipe Stakes and the Frank E. Kilroe Mile are among the highlights of Big ‘Cap Day at Santa Anita, which takes place early in the month. Top trainer Bob Baffert will also have a strong presence at his home track in the Beholder Mile, which takes place later in the month.

Race	Track	Conditions
Gotham Stakes	Aqueduct	3yo colts, 1 mile, Grade III
Frank E. Kilroe Mile	Santa Anita	4yo+, 1m (turf), Grade I
San Felipe Stakes	Santa Anita	3yo, 1 1/16 miles, Grade II
Tampa Bay Derby	Tampa Bay Downs	3yo, 1 1/16 miles, Grade II
Beholder Mile Stakes	Santa Anita	3yo+ fillies, 1 mile, Grade I
Dubai World Cup	Meydan	4yo+, 1¼ miles, Grade I
Dubai Sheema Classic	Meydan	3yo+, 1½ miles (turf), Grade I

April

The Florida Derby will take place on April 2, 2022
The Arkansas Derby will take place on April 2, 2022
The Bluegrass Stakes will take place on April 9, 2022
The Wood Memorial Stakes will take place on April 9, 2022
The Santa Anita Derby will take place on April 9, 2022
The Ashland Stakes will take place on April 9, 2022
The Carter Handicap will take place on April 9, 2022
The Apple Blossom Handicap will take place on April 23,

By this point, the season is in full swing. Several Grade I races will take place in the spring, including the Santa Anita Derby and the Apple Blossom Handicap, which might be a comeback point for Monomoy Girl and a host of other top-class older fillies as they begin their preparations for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf.

Race	Track	Conditions
Florida Derby	Gulfstream Park	3yo colts, 1 1/8 miles, Grade I
Arkansas Derby	Oaklawn Park	3yo, 1 1/8 miles, Grade I
Bluegrass Stakes	Keeneland	3yo, 1 1/8 miles, Grade II
Wood Memorial Stakes	Aqueduct	3yo colts, 1 1/8 miles, Grade II
Santa Anita Derby	Santa Anita	3yo colts, 1 1/8 miles, Grade I
Ashland Stakes	Keeneland	3yo fillies, 1 1/16 miles, Grade I
Carter Handicap	Belmont Park	3yo+, 7/8 mile, Grade I
Apple Blossom Handicap	Oaklawn Park	4yo+ fillies, 1 1/16 miles, Grade I

May

The Kentucky Oaks will be held on May 6, 2022
The Kentucky Derby will be held on May 7, 2022
The Man o’ War Stakes will be held on May 7, 2022
And the Preakness Stakes will be held on May 21, 2022.

TheTriple Crownbegins in May, which makes it one of the two most important months on the horse racing calendar, along with November. The legendaryKentucky Derbytakes place on the first Saturday of every month, and online horse betting reaches its zenith on that day. The Kentucky Derby, with a prize of over $3 million and a large international audience, is one of the most prestigious horse races on the planet. Immediately after, the Preakness Stakes is held in Baltimore, and the Man o’ War Stakes is held in New York, when the top older horses compete on the turf.

Race	Track	Conditions
Kentucky Oaks	Churchill Downs	3yo fillies, 1 1/8 miles, Grade I
Kentucky Derby	Churchill Downs	3yo, 1¼ miles, GI
Man o’ War Stakes	Belmont Park	4yo+, 1 3/8 miles (turf), GI
Preakness Stakes	Pimlico	3yo, 1 3/16 miles, GI

June

The Acorn Stakes will be held on June 19, 2022
The Belmont Stakes will be held on June 11, 2022
And the Hollywood Gold Cup will be held on June 30, 2022.

The Triple Crown is completed in a whirlwind of activity in early June during Belmont’s spectacular summer meet. Almost all of the Grade I action in the United States takes place in New York on the first Saturday in June. The Acorn and the Belmont Stakes are reserved for sophomores, while the Metropolitan Handicap (often known as the ‘Met Mile’) is reserved for older horses.

Race	Track	Conditions
Acorn Stakes	Belmont Park	3yo fillies, 1 mile, GI
Belmont Stakes	Belmont Park	3yo, 1½ miles, GI
Hollywood Gold Cup	Santa Anita	3yo+, 1¼ miles, GI

July

The Belmont Derby will take place on July 2, 2022
The Belmont Oaks will take place on July 2, 2022
The Diana Stakes will take place on July 17, 2022
And the Haskell Stakes will take place on July 17, 2022.

In July, the three-year-olds will compete in another major event, the Haskell at Monmouth. The Haskell is an invitation-only race that is second only to the Triple Crown in terms of prestige for this age group. The horse racing schedule for 2022 has reached a stage when it is around half-way through the year. In four months, the Breeders’ Cup will be held, after which the Triple Crown will be completed again. Nonetheless, there are other major horse races scheduled in the near future.

Race	Track	Conditions
Belmont Derby	Belmont Park	3yo colts, 1¼ miles (turf) GI
Belmont Oaks	Belmont Park	3yo fillies, 1¼ miles (turf), GI
Diana Stakes	Saratoga	3yo+ fillies, 1 1/8 miles, GI
Haskell Stakes	Monmouth	3yo, 1 1/8 miles, GI (invitation only)

August

The Beverly D. Stakes will be held on August 8, 2022
The Whitney Handicap will be held on August 9, 2022
The Arlington Million will be held on August 9, 2022
And the Pacific Classic will be held on August 21, 2022. The Travers Stakes will be held on August 28, 2022, while the Sword Dancer Stakes will be held on August 28, 2022.

The Arlington Million, which is in its 38th year of operation, takes center stage on Illinois’s turf. The Pacific Classic in California, which takes place over 14 miles, brings together generations for the first time, while other three-year-olds await the Travers Stakes in New York, which takes place the following day.

Race	Track	Conditions
Whitney Handicap	Saratoga	3yo+, 1 1/8 miles, GI
Arlington Million	Arlington Park	3yo+, 1¼ miles (turf), GI
Beverly D. Stakes	Arlington Park	3yo+ fillies, 1 3/16 miles (turf), GI
Pacific Classic	Del Mar	3yo+, 1¼ miles, GI
Travers Stakes	Saratoga	3yo, 1¼ miles, GI
Sword Dancer Stakes	Saratoga	4yo+, 1½ miles (turf), GI

September

The Pennsylvania Derby will take place on September 17, 2022
The Cotillion Stakes will take place on September 17, 2022
And the American Pharoah Stakes will take place on September 24, 2022.

From September onwards, it will be the youngsters’ chance to shine at the Grade I level. The American Pharoah Stakes is a prominent Breeders’ Cup trial, whereas the Pennsylvania Derby, worth $1 million, is a big sophomore race in the United States.

Race	Track	Conditions
Pennsylvania Derby	Parx	3yo, 1 1/8 miles, GI
Cotillion Stakes	Parx	3yo fillies, 1 3/16 miles, GI
American Pharoah Stakes	Santa Anita	2yo, 1 1/16 miles, GI

October

The Shadwell Turf Mile will take place on October 1, 2022
The Breeders’ Futurity Stakes will take place on October 1, 2022
And the Jockey Club Gold Cup will take place on October 8, 2022.

The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is the biggest race in Europe, but things become much more exciting in this country.

By now, everyone’s attention is focused on the Breeders’ Cup, albeit the Futurity at Keeneland is a big juvenile event.

Race	Track	Conditions
Shadwell Turf Mile	Keeneland	3yo+, 1 mile (turf), GI
Breeders’ Futurity Stakes	Keeneland	2yo, 1 1/16 miles, GI
Jockey Club Gold Cup	Belmont Park	3yo+, 1¼ miles, GI

November

Breeders’ Cup – November 45, 2022
Clark Handicap – November 27, 2022
Breeders’ Cup – November 45, 2022

This is the point at which the whole American horse racing schedule builds towards. As the Breeders’ Cup gets underway in California, live streaming of key horse races is reaching an all-time high. This year, Del Mar will have 14 championship races ranging in distance from 512 furlongs to 114 miles on grass and dirt, with races for juveniles, older horses, fillies, and colts, as well as for large purse money. All trainers look forward to the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic, which will take place at Del Mar on November 2nd after the Triple Crown, Pacific Classic, Haskell and Travers.

Race	Track	Conditions
Cigar Mile Handicap	Aqueduct Racetrack	3yo+, 1 mile, GI (handicap)
Breeder’s Cup	Keeneland	Varies

December

The Cigar Mile will take place on December 3, 2022, while the La Brea Stakes will take place on December 26, 2022.

By this time, everyone’s attention has already been drawn to the year 2022, but there is still more to come for the year. The Cigar Mile will now take place in December in New York, while the La Brea in California will provide an opportunity for the fillies to demonstrate their speed.

Race	Track	Conditions
Cigar Mile	Aqueduct	3yo+, 1 mile, GI (handicap)
La Brea Stakes	Santa Anita	3yo fillies, 7/8 mile, GI

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International Races

Of course, fantastic horse racing is not only found in the United States, but also in other countries. Every year, significant horse races and festivals are held all over the world, bringing tens of thousands of spectators and millions of viewers via a variety of media channels to see the action.

France

A large number of the greatest horses in the history of racing have originated from France, and the country has a long and illustrious history with horse racing. They have a number of excellent racing courses scattered around the country, the most notable of which being Longchamps. This track hosts half of all grade I races in France, which is a significant number. It has been hosting races since 1857, demonstrating exactly how long racing has been a part of the culture of the country at that time.

The Prix de l’Atlantique is held in April
The Grand Prix de Deauville is held in August
And the Prix de l’Etoile is held in September.

United Kingdom

Horse racing is very popular in the United Kingdom. TheCheltenham Gold Cup and the Grand National are two of the most well-known horse racing events on the calendar, respectively. The Grand National is a world-famous horse race that has been held at the Aintree circuit, which is located near Liverpool, since 1839.

The Cheltenham Festival takes place in March, the Grand National takes place in April, and Royal Ascot takes place in June.

Dubai

Horse racing has just recently begun to gain popularity in Dubai, having only gained popularity in the last few years. Although it has invested significant time and resources in establishing some of the best racing in the country, it has not yet achieved success. It goes without saying that the World Cup Night is the most important event in the country each season, with a gigantic jackpot of $27.3 million to be won.

Australia

Horse racing is a popular sport in Australia, with tens of thousands of spectators flocking to the country’s major racing festivals on a monthly basis. Every year, around 120,000 people attend the Melbourne Cup, making it the largest horse race in the world.

Conclusion

As you can see, there is no dearth of excellence on the horse racing calendar each year, as seen by the list above. You will have something to look forward to during the whole horse racing season, which spans twelve months. This means that you will not have to wait months and months for the season to resume, as you would with most other sports that have lengthy off-season pauses. You may always be prepared to make your online horse betting selections and to use the live-streaming features of popular betting platforms to watch the races as they take place.

There’s no need to worry about missing out on any of these exciting horse races since our horse racing calendar has all the information you’ll need.

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2021 Horse Racing Dates

TRACK	TRACK CODE	START / END DATES
Aiken	AIK	10/30/2021-10/30/2021
Albuquerque	ALB	7/31/2021-10/23/2021
Aqueduct	AQU	12/10/2020-3/28/2021, 4/1/2021-4/18/2021, 11/5/2021-12/5/2021, 12/9/2021-12/31/2021
Arapahoe	ARP	6/7/2021-7/29/2021
Arlington	AP	4/30/2021-9/25/2021
Assiniboia	ASD	5/17/2021-9/8/2021
Atokad	ATO	7/17/2021-7/17/2021
Belmont Park	BEL	4/22/2021-7/11/2021, 9/17/2021-10/31/2021
Belterra Park	BTP	4/29/2021-10/7/2021
Black Foot	BKF	9/5/2021-9/11/2021
Camden	CAM	5/22/2021-5/22/2021
Canterbury Park	CBY	5/18/2021-9/16/2021
Cassia Fair	CAS	8/20/2021-8/21/2021
Century Mile	CTM	5/14/2021-11/6/2021
Charles Town	CT	1/6/2021-12/18/2021
Charleston	CHA	11/14/2021-11/14/2021
Charlotte	CHL	4/24/2021-4/24/2021
Cheshire	CHE	3/28/2021-3/28/2021
Chippewa Downs	CPW	6/5/2021-6/27/2021
Churchill Downs	CD	4/24/2021-6/26/2021, 9/16/2021-10/3/2021, 10/31/2021-11/28/2021
Colonial Downs	CNL	7/19/2021-9/1/2021
Crooked River	PRV	7/14/2021-7/17/2021
Del Mar	DMR	7/17/2021-9/6/2021
Delaware Park	DEL	5/26/2021-10/16/2021
Delta Downs	DED	11/24/2020-4/16/2021
Elko Fair	ELK	8/28/2021-9/6/2021
Ellis Park	ELP	6/27/2021-9/4/2021
Emerald Downs	EMD	5/19/2021-9/23/2021
Energy Downs	ED	5/22/2021-6/27/2021
Evangeline	EVD	4/28/2021-9/18/2021
Fair Grounds	FG	11/26/2020-3/28/2021
Fairmount Park	FP	4/27/2021-9/6/2021
Far Hills	FH	10/16/2021-10/16/2021
Ferndale	FER	8/20/2021-8/29/2021
Finger Lakes	FL	4/26/2021-11/24/2021
Fonner Park	FON	2/19/2021-5/1/2021
Fort Erie	FE	6/1/2021-10/19/2021
Foxfield	FX	10/3/2021-10/3/2021
Fresno	FNO	10/7/2021-10/17/2021
Genesee Valley	GV	10/9/2021-10/9/2021
Gillespie Fairground	GIL	7/3/2021-8/29/2021
Glenwood Park At Middleburg	MID	5/1/2021-5/1/2021, 10/9/2021-10/9/2021
Glyndon	GLN	4/24/2021-4/24/2021
Golden Gate	GG	12/26/2020-6/13/2021
Grand National	GN	4/17/2021-4/17/2021
Grande Prairie	GPR	7/10/2021-8/29/2021
Grants Pass	GRP	5/10/2021-7/13/2021, 9/20/2021-11/9/2021
Great Falls	GF	7/24/2021-8/1/2021
Great Meadow	GRM	5/29/2021-5/29/2021, 10/23/2021-10/23/2021
Gulfstream Park	GP	12/2/2020-3/28/2021, 4/1/2021-9/26/2021
Hastings	HST	5/1/2021-10/23/2021
Hawthorne	HAW	3/6/2021-4/25/2021, 10/1/2021-12/26/2021
Horseman’s Park	HMP	5/8/2021-5/8/2021, 5/9/2021-5/9/2021
Horsemen’s Park	HPO	5/7/2021-6/5/2021
Indiana Grand Race Course	IND	4/13/2021-11/8/2021
Jerome Fair	JRM	6/13/2021-6/27/2021
Keeneland	KEE	4/2/2021-4/23/2021, 10/8/2021-10/31/2021
Kentucky Downs	KD	9/5/2021-9/12/2021
Laurel Brown	LBT	5/15/2021-5/29/2021
Laurel Park	LRL	1/1/2021-3/28/2021, 4/1/2021-5/2/2021
Lethbridge – Rmtc	LBG	5/1/2021-6/27/2021, 9/5/2021-10/11/2021
Lexington	LEX	9/19/2021-9/19/2021
Lone Star	LS	4/22/2021-7/11/2021, 9/17/2021-12/18/2021
Los Alamitos Quarter Horse	LA	12/26/2020-12/19/2021
Louisiana Downs	LAD	1/23/2021-4/7/2021, 5/1/2021-9/22/2021
Mahoning Valley Race Course	MVR	1/2/2021-4/17/2021, 10/22/2021-12/30/2021
Malvern	MAL	5/15/2021-5/15/2021
Miles City	MC	5/1/2021-5/16/2021
Minidoka Fair	RUP	7/4/2021-7/11/2021
Monkton	MON	4/10/2021-4/10/2021
Monmouth Park	MTH	5/28/2021-9/26/2021, 10/1/2021-10/30/2021
Montpelier	MTP	11/6/2021-11/6/2021
Mountaineer	MNR	4/25/2021-12/1/2021
Oaklawn Park	OP	1/22/2021-5/1/2021
Oneida Fair	ONE	7/31/2021-8/8/2021
Oregon Livestock	UN	6/11/2021-6/13/2021
Parx Racing	PRX	1/4/2021-12/31/2021
Penn National	PEN	1/8/2021-12/17/2021
Pennsylvania Hunt Cup	UNI	11/7/2021-11/7/2021
Percy Warner	PW	6/26/2021-6/26/2021
Pimlico	PIM	5/7/2021-5/31/2021
Pine Mtn	PMT	11/6/2021-11/6/2021
Pleasanton	PLN	6/18/2021-7/11/2021
Pocatello Downs	POD	5/8/2021-9/25/2021
Prairie Meadows	PRM	4/30/2021-9/25/2021
Remington Park	RP	3/7/2021-5/29/2021
Retama Park	RET	6/24/2021-8/7/2021
Ruidoso Downs	RUI	5/28/2021-9/6/2021
Sacramento	SAC	7/16/2021-8/1/2021
Sam Houston	HOU	1/8/2021-4/3/2021, 4/23/2021-6/12/2021
Santa Anita	SA	12/26/2020-6/27/2021
Saratoga	SAR	7/15/2021-9/6/2021
Shawan Downs	SHW	9/25/2021-9/25/2021
Sunray Park	SRP	4/23/2021-5/24/2021
Sweetwater Downs	SWF	8/14/2021-9/26/2021
Tampa Bay	TAM	7/1/2020-6/30/2021
The Thoroughbred Center	TTC	1/1/2021-12/31/2021
Thistledown	TDN	4/26/2021-10/14/2021
Tryon	TRY	6/5/2021-6/5/2021
Turf Paradise	TUP	1/4/2021-5/1/2021
Turfway Park	TP	1/1/2021-3/27/2021, 12/2/2021-12/31/2021
Weber Downs	WBR	4/17/2021-5/1/2021
White Pine Racing	ELY	8/20/2021-8/22/2021
Will Rogers	WRD	3/22/2021-5/26/2021
Willowdale Stp	WIL	5/8/2021-5/8/2021
Winterthur	WNT	5/30/2021-5/30/2021
Woodbine	WO	4/17/2021-12/12/2021
Wyoming Downs	WYO	6/12/2021-8/8/2021

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Horse Racing Calendar 2022

With the return of theTriple Crown and the impending arrival of another Breeders’ Cup, things are looking brighter. The year 2022 is set to be monumental, and our horse racing calendar will help you stay on top of everything. All of the major horse races taking place this year, from thePegasus World Cup to the Kentucky Derby and everything in between, are covered on our website. So let’s see what the next great race in horse racing is going to be! Go to the next page

Taking Advantage of the Horse Racing Calendar

From January onwards, the main horse races begin to appear in a flurry, one after another. The Kentucky Derby, which takes place in May, is the pinnacle of online horse betting, but there is much more to look forward to than that. The most important thing for horse enthusiasts, both amateurs and professionals, to know is when and where the largest horse competitions take place. All of the most recent dates and locations will be provided so that you are aware of how the horse racing calendar in America is shaping up for the year 2022 in advance.

January

On January 1, 2022, the Sham Stakes will be held
On January 1, 2022, the La Caada Stakes will be held
And on January 8, 2020, the Santa Ynez Stakes will be held. The Pegasus World Cup Turf will be inaugurated on January 29, 2022.

Prepare for the Santa Ynez Stakes, a crucial prep event for the 2018 US Triple Tiara, which will take place in January. Despite the fact that it is just one mile in length, the Sham at Santa Anita is our first true Kentucky Derby prep race. More information will be provided on this later, while the first major Grade I races of the year will be held in Florida in January. The Pegasus World Cup and its turf version will be held at Gulfstream Park in Florida, and they will include some of the best performers from the year 2021, as well as some major European competitors.

Race	Track	Conditions
Sham Stakes	Santa Anita	3yo, 1 mile, Grade III
Santa Ynez Stakes	Santa Anita	3yo fillies, 7/8 mile, Grade II
La Cañada Stakes	Santa Anita	4yo+ fillies, 1 1/16 miles, Grade III
Pegasus World Cup	Gulfstream Park	4yo+, 1 1/8 miles, Grade I
Pegasus World Cup Turf	Gulfstream Park	4yo+, 1 3/16 miles (turf), Grade I

Prepare for the Santa Ynez Stakes, a crucial prep event for the 2018 US Triple Tiara, which will take place in January. Although the horse racing season has gotten off to a sluggish start, there are plenty of races to look forward to.

February

The Sam F. Davis Stakes will be held on February 5, 2022
The Risen Star Stakes will be held on February 19, 2022
And the El Camino Real Derby will be held on February 19, 2022.

The Sam F. Davis Stakes will be held on February 5, 2022. The Kentucky Derby and the Road to the Kentucky Derby take up the majority of the first half of the year, which is understandable. Three important Derby preparations are well-known: the El Camino, the Sam F. Davis, and the Risen Star, to name a few.

Race	Track	Conditions
Sam F. Davis Stakes	Tampa Bay Downs	3yo colts, 1 1/6 miles, Grade III
Risen Star Stakes	Fairgrounds	3yo colts, 1 1/8 miles, Grade II
El Camino Real Derby	Golden Gate Fields	3yo, 1 1/8 miles, Listed Race

March

Fountain of Youth Stakes – March 5, 2022
San Felipe Stakes – March 5, 2022
Beholder Mile – March 5, 2022
Frank E. Kilroe Mile – March 6, 2022
Fountain of Youth Stakes – March 5, 2022
Fountain of Youth Stakes – March 5, The Gotham Stakes will take place on March 12, 2022, and the Tampa Bay Derby will take place on March 12, 2022.

The Fountain of Youth in Florida is the highlight of this month’s events. The quality of Florida preps has improved dramatically in recent years, making this a crucial trial for the Kentucky Derby.

In addition to the Beholder Mile, there are other additional Derby preps taking place throughout the country as trainers from every major state aim to get their best colts ready for a trip to Churchill Downs in early May. The Beholder Mile is a mile event held at the highest level of competition.

Race	Track	Conditions
Gotham Stakes	Aqueduct	3yo colts, 1 mile, Grade III
Frank E. Kilroe Mile	Santa Anita	4yo+, 1m (turf), Grade I
San Felipe Stakes	Santa Anita	3yo, 1 1/16 miles, Grade II
Tampa Bay Derby	Tampa Bay Downs	3yo, 1 1/16 miles, Grade II
Beholder Mile Stakes	Santa Anita	3yo+ fillies, 1 mile, Grade I

April

April 2, 2022: Arkansas Derby
April 2, 2022: Florida Derby
April 9, 2022: Bluegrass Stakes
April 9, 2022: Santa Anita Derby
April 9, 2022: Ashland Stakes
Carter Handicap
April 23, 2022: Apple Blossom Handicap. April 2, 2022: Arkansas Derby
Florida Derby
April 2, 2020: Arkansas Derby
April 2, 2020: Wood Memorial Stakes
Wood Memorial Stakes
Bluegrass Stakes
April 9,

We have arrived at a critical juncture in the horse racing calendar, with less than a month until the Kentucky Derby. The Florida Derby is the next important horse race on the horse racing calendar, and it will take place on April 27th. A Grade I event at Gulfstream, it’s likely the most competitive race before of the Kentucky Derby and is itself a top-tier contest in the world of racing. The Bluegrass, the Wood Memorial, and particularly the Santa Anita Derby are all significant in this way, but there is more to it than that.

Race	Track	Conditions
Bluegrass Stakes	Keeneland	3yo, 1 1/8 miles, Grade II
Wood Memorial Stakes	Aqueduct	3yo colts, 1 1/8 miles, Grade II
Santa Anita Derby	Santa Anita	3yo colts, 1 1/8 miles, Grade I
Ashland Stakes	Keeneland	3yo fillies, 1 1/16 miles, Grade I
Carter Handicap	Belmont Park	3yo+, 7/8 mile, Grade I
Arkansas Derby	Oaklawn Park	3yo, 1 1/8 miles, Grade I
Apple Blossom Handicap	Oaklawn Park	4yo+ fillies, 1 1/16 miles, Grade I
Kentucky Oaks	Churchill Downs	3yo fillies, 1 1/8 miles, Grade I

May: Kentucky DerbyPreakness

The Kentucky Oaks will be held on May 6, 2022
The Kentucky Derby will be held on May 7, 2022
The Man o’ War Stakes will be held on May 7, 2022
And the Preakness Stakes will be held on May 21, 2022. The Gamely Stakes will take place on May 30, 2022, while the Hollywood Gold Cup will take place on May 30, 2022.

For many people, the Kentucky Derby is the highlight of the whole horse racing season in 2022 — it’s Kentucky Derbytime! The $3 million Kentucky Derby, the first race in the Triple Crown series, is a spectacular event that will be viewed by millions of people across the world. Make no mistake about it, Kentucky Derby betting is among the most competitive anyplace in the world. However, the good times in May do not stop there. The Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown, will take place in Baltimore in a matter of days, while the older turf horses will be competing at the highest level in the Man o’ War in New York.

Race	Track	Conditions
Kentucky Derby	Churchill Downs	3yo, 1¼ miles, GI
Man o’ War Stakes	Belmont Park	4yo+, 1 3/8 miles (turf), GI
Preakness Stakes	Pimlico	3yo, 1 3/16 miles, GI
Gamely Stakes	Santa Anita	3yo+ fillies, 1 1/8 miles (turf), GI
Hollywood Gold Cup	Santa Anita	3yo+, 1¼ miles, GI

June

The Acorn Stakes will be held on June 19, 2022
The Belmont Stakes will be held on June 5, 2021
And the Jaipur Invitational will be held on June 5, 2021.

All of the most exciting activity in June takes place at the beginning of the month, when Belmont Park takes control. Even though the Met Mile is a significant event, the entire card is centered around the Belmont Stakes. TheBelmontStakesis the final leg of the Triple Crown, and it may potentially be the race in which the 14th equine legend is crowned, following in the footsteps of Secretariat and Justify, among others. Let’s hope for the best! It is also critical to keep an eye on the Jaipur.

Race	Track	Conditions
Acorn Stakes	Belmont Park	3yo fillies, 1 mile, GI
Belmont Stakes	Belmont Park	3yo, 1½ miles, GI
Jaipur Invitational Stakes	Belmont Park	3yo+, ¾ mile, GI
Hollywood Gold Cup	Santa Anita	3yo+, 1¼ miles, GI

July

The Belmont Derby will take place on July 2, 2022
The Belmont Oaks will take place on July 2, 2022
The Diana Stakes will take place on July 17, 2022
And the Haskell Stakes will take place on July 17, 2022.

The big horse races resume in New York in July at Belmont’s spectacular summer meet, which is held every year at the end of July. Their Derby and Oaks races provide an opportunity for the greatest turf sophomores to show, with more GI action taking place at Saratoga. The main one, on the other hand, is in Monmouth. The Haskell Stakes is the most important three-year-old race outside of the Triple Crown, and it is held in May. This race has the potential to make a significant difference in determining the Breeders’ Cup Classic favorite as well as the Horse of the Year.

Race	Track	Conditions
Belmont Derby	Belmont Park	3yo colts, 1¼ miles (turf) GI
Belmont Oaks	Belmont Park	3yo fillies, 1¼ miles (turf), GI
Diana Stakes	Saratoga	3yo+ fillies, 1 1/8 miles, GI
Haskell Stakes	Monmouth	3yo, 1 1/8 miles, GI (invitation only)

August

The Beverly D. Stakes will be held on August 8, 2022
The Whitney Handicap will be held on August 9, 2022
The Arlington Million will be held on August 9, 2022
And the Pacific Classic will be held on August 21, 2022. The Travers Stakes will be held on August 28, 2022, while the Sword Dancer Stakes will be held on August 28, 2022.

While the greatest turf horses are given the opportunity to shine, Chicago is given the opportunity to shine the most in August. The Arlington Million, which takes place at the beginning of the month, is the main attraction, bringing the best of European racing to the United States. Even the Sword Dancer, which serves as a support event for the Travers Stakes, may draw in some of the international runners as well. When it comes to sophomore races, the Travers is a significant one, and the Pacific Classic is a race where generations may collide.

We’re in the midst of a particularly busy period on the horse racing calendar right now. It’s possible that whatever horse wins the Pacific Classic will be favored at the Breeders’ Cup, given that the Classic is the next horse event that big barns will be targeting.

Race	Track	Conditions
Whitney Handicap	Saratoga	3yo+, 1 1/8 miles, GI
Arlington Million	Arlington Park	3yo+, 1¼ miles (turf), GI
Beverly D. Stakes	Arlington Park	3yo+ fillies, 1 3/16 miles (turf), GI
Pacific Classic	Del Mar	3yo+, 1¼ miles, GI
Travers Stakes	Saratoga	3yo, 1¼ miles, GI
Sword Dancer Stakes	Saratoga	4yo+, 1½ miles (turf), GI

September

The Pennsylvania Derby will take place on September 17, 2022
The Cotillion Stakes will take place on September 17, 2022
And the American Pharoah Stakes will take place on September 24, 2022.

They have a Grade I event, the Pennsylvania Derby, that is largely for colts, although the fillies are also welcome to compete. The Cotillion is the counterpart for girls, although the juveniles are now beginning to take center stage as well. Bob Baffert is projected to dominate the American Pharoah Stakes in California, which will be the first genuinely significant two-year-old event of the season.

Race	Track	Conditions
Pennsylvania Derby	Parx	3yo, 1 1/8 miles, GI
Cotillion Stakes	Parx	3yo fillies, 1 3/16 miles, GI
American Pharoah Stakes	Santa Anita	2yo, 1 1/16 miles, GI

October: Preakness Stakes

The Shadwell Turf Mile will take place on October 1, 2022
The Breeders’ Futurity Stakes will take place on October 1, 2022
And the Jockey Club Gold Cup will take place on October 8, 2022.

October is Eastern Time, with Kentucky and New York at the forefront of the news agenda. Keeneland holds the Shadwell Turf Mile as well as a prominent juvenile event, the Breeders’ Futurity, while Belmont has the Belmont Stakes, which will feature more 2yos in the future. It’s possible that the Champagne Stakes, which will be run over a mile of Big Sandy, could determine the favorite for the Breeders Cup Juvenile. The Jockey Club Gold Cup is also on the schedule, and it serves as a significant warm-up for the Classic.

Race	Track	Conditions
Shadwell Turf Mile	Keeneland	3yo+, 1 mile (turf), GI
Breeders’ Futurity Stakes	Keeneland	2yo, 1 1/16 miles, GI
Jockey Club Gold Cup	Belmont Park	3yo+, 1¼ miles, GI

November: Breeders’ Cup

Breeders’ Cup – November 45, 2022
Clark Handicap – November 27, 2022
Breeders’ Cup – November 45, 2022

This is the culmination of all that has happened. The Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar will include 14 major horse races, which will be a sight to see when the event takes place. TheBreeders’ Cup, which is valued around $30 million and is the meet at which live streaming of horse racing reaches its zenith, will be held in California for the second time this year. There are races for horses from two years old and up in distances ranging from 512 furlongs to a mile-and-a-half, ranging from the Juvenile to the Classic, the Sprint to the Turf.

Race Track	Event	Type of racing
Cigar Mile Handicap	Aqueduct Racetrack	3yo+, 1 mile, GI (handicap)
Breeder’s Cup	Keeneland	Varies

December

The Cigar Mile will take place on December 3, 2022, while the La Brea Stakes will take place on December 26, 2022.

With the Cigar Mile and the La Brea, two more major Grade I races to close off our horse racing calendar, we can call it a day.

Race	Track	Conditions
Cigar Mile	Aqueduct	3yo+, 1 mile, GI (handicap)
La Brea Stakes	Santa Anita	3yo fillies, 7/8 mile, GI

Around the World

These are the only events in the United States that you should include on your calendar. Racehorse racing, on the other hand, is a very international sport, and ambitious bettors will want to place wagers on key races all over the world. Horse racing events held in Europe, the Middle East, and Australia are world-renowned and must be included in any calendar of events dedicated to horses. Visit the Telegraph’s lively list for further more information on this subject matter.