It is well known that Newmarket is referred to as ‘The Home of Horseracing’. There are a long list of well-known, and indeed, well-deserved reasons for this, but not as many people know where it all began.
Newmarket’s Town Plate is widely recognised as the first recorded horserace in history to be run with a specific set of rules and therefore it is regarded as the birth of modern organised horseracing.
The race was instigated by King Charles II in 1666 meaning that 2016 marked 350 years of horseracing in the town. The racing-mad monarch stated that the Town Plate should be run “forever” and it still is to this day, on the very same course!
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Whether you’re planning a lively office party, a cosy family gathering, or a glamorous night out, Newmarket’s iconic venues offer something truly magical.
Newmarket’s visitor economy continues to thrive according to the newly released 2024 Economic Impact of Tourism Report, commissioned by West Suffolk Council, which shows the total value of tourism is £84 million, up by 9% on the previous year and remains an important contributor towards the visitor economy.
The National Stud has confirmed 2026 fees for its five strong stallion roster headlined by new resident Diego Velazquez at £17,500.
The Sport of Kings and a Sporting King come together at BUDDS racing auction on November 12 & 13 in Newmarket’s racing museum in partnership with Weatherby’s.
Marc Chan’s multiple Group 1-winning star Kinross has retired from racing and will enjoy a well-earned retirement at The National Stud in Newmarket.
In celebration of National Sausage Week and Newmarket’s annual Sausage Festival on Saturday 1st November, some of our wonderful cafes and restaurants will be serving specially created sausage dishes on their menus during the preceding week (Monday 27th October to Sunday 2nd November).
The National Stud in conjunction with Sam Sangster Bloodstock are delighted to announce that the Prix Jacques le Marois [Gr.1] winner, Diego Velazquez, is retired and set to take up stud duties in 2026.
To celebrate Newmarket’s long association with the Newmarket sausage, the hometown of British horse racing will be staging its 4th annual Sausage Festival on Saturday 1st November from 10am to 2pm.
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