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2024 Guineas Festival News, Cards and Tips
The first Classic races of the season are held at Newmarket at the start of May, as the Guineas Festival takes place on the Rowley Mile. The 2000 Guineas headlines the action on the opening Saturday, with the 1000 Guineas taking place on day two.
Covid-19 restrictions meant the 2020 Guineas Festival didn't take place until June. In 2021, this famous meeting returned to its usual spot on the calendar.
Guineas Festival Dates
The 2024 Guineas Festival kicks off with 2000 Guineas day on Saturday 4th May. 1000 Guineas day will take place on Sunday 5th May, 2024.
Guineas Festival Day One Card
| Race | Title | Status | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring Lodge Stakes | Class 2 | 1m1f |
| 2 | Palace House Stakes | Group 3 | 5f |
| 3 | Jockey Club Stakes | Group 2 | 1m4f |
| 4 | 2000 Guineas | Group 1 | 1m |
| 5 | Havana Gold Handicap | Class 2 | 6f |
| 6 | Newmarket Stakes | Listed | 1m2f |
| 7 | Qatar Racing Handicap | Class 2 | 1m |
Guineas Festival Day Two Card
| Race | Title | Status | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar Racing Handicap | Class 2 | 1m 4f |
| 2 | Dhalia Stakes | Group 2 | 1m1f |
| 3 | Longholes Handicap | Class 2 | 6f |
| 4 | 1000 Guineas | Group 1 | 1m |
| 5 | Maiden Stakes | Class 3 | 5f |
| 6 | Pretty Polly Stakes | Listed | 1m2f |
| 7 | Qipco Handicap | Class 3 | 1m2f |
