When is the 2027 2000 Guineas?
The 2000 Guineas, the first Classic of the British flat racing season, will take place on May 1st, 2027 at Newmarket’s Rowley Mile course. This prestigious Group 1 race, contested by top three-year-old colts and fillies, has a storied legacy dating back to 1809. Recent champions include Bow Echo (2026). Fans can watch the race live via ITV, RacingTV, or stream online through bet365. The event typically features contenders from top juvenile races and acts as a key pointer to the season’s elite milers and Derby hopefuls.
- We bring you the dates and vital information about the 2027 2000 Guineas
- The 2000 Guineas takes place at Newmarket on Saturday 1st May in 2027
When is the 2027 2000 Guineas?
The 2000 Guineas takes place on Saturday 1st May in 2027. This Classic will be run at Newmarket at 3:35pm and shown live on ITV Racing.
Who won the last 2000 Guineas?
George Boughey celebrated his second Classic victory in 2026, as young jockey Billy Loughnane rode Bow Echo to a tremendous victory in the 2000 Guineas.
What is the 2000 Guineas?
The 2000 Guineas Stakes is one of the most prestigious flat races in the world and the first Classic of the British racing season. Run annually at Newmarket Racecourse since 1809 over a distance of one mile, it is open to three-year-old colts and fillies.
The race is a Group 1 contest and often plays a key role in identifying the leading milers of the generation, with many winners going on to compete in major races like the Derby or international Group 1 events.
The race is a Group 1 contest and often plays a key role in identifying the leading milers of the generation, with many winners going on to compete in major races like the Derby or international Group 1 events.
Where is the 2000 Guineas run?
The 2000 Guineas is run at Newmarket racecourse, situated in Suffolk, England. Newmarket has two racecourses, and the 2000 Guineas is run on the Rowley Mile.
Which horses will run in the 2000 Guineas?
The 2000 Guineas typically features the leading three-year-old colts, many of whom have already shown high-class form as juveniles. Horses that performed well in major two-year-old races such as the Dewhurst Stakes, National Stakes and Vertem Futurity Trophy often emerge as leading contenders for this Classic.
In the lead-up to the race, several key trial races help shape the final field. Events like the Craven Stakes and Greenham Stakes give runners the chance to fine-tune their preparation and prove their readiness for the demands of a mile at the highest level.
Where can I watch the 2027 2000 Guineas?
The 2026 2000 Guineas will be shown live on ITV and RacingTV. If you plan on watching the racing via your mobile or tablet, then bookmakers such as bet365 will allow you to stream the race live.
2000 Guineas Live Streaming
The bet365 live streaming service covers a wide range of horse racing on a daily basis. Here's how to stream the 2026 2000 Guineas live online:
- Visit bet365 > live streaming > horse racing
- Log-in or register for an account (use the bet365 bonus code NEWBONUS if opening a new account)
- Registered depositing users can then watch and bet on live horse racing.
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2000 Guineas History
Having first run in 1809, the 2000 Guineas is one of the oldest thoroughbred horse races in the world.
One of five classic races in the UK (1000 Guineas, Epsom Oaks, Epsom Derby, St. Leger), the 2000 Guineas is the first to run in the year and is one of the most important.
It's the first leg of the Triple Crown and although it's not targeted by many trainers, it still adds some more intrigue to the May feature race.
Open to three-year-old colts and fillies, the 2000 Guineas is one of the most prestigious races in the world and the prize money received a boost in 2017 when it was raised to £500,000 after being run for £350,000 for many years.
The past winners list is a who's who of UK racing. Historic names such as Nijinsky, Rodrigo de Triano, Golan and Rock of Gibralter have been engraved on the trophy.
The modern-day champions have also had great success in the 2000 Guineas with unbeaten champion Frankel winning in 2011 and only quality winners have followed.
Aidan O'Brien has won the race on eight occasions and most of them came for owner Sue Magnier of Coolmore.
His most famous wins came with Henrythenavigator, Camelot and Churchill.
Jockey Jem Robinson won the 2000 Guineas on nine occasions during the 1800's. In a feat that is unlikely to be matched, Robinson won the race five times during the 1830's and he was the most dominant jockey of his time.
The 2000 Guineas has long been associated with champion thoroughbreds, but bettors have had to deal with the odd upset result.
Most of the recent winners have gone on to become top-quality horses, but it's not always easy to identify which three-year-old will turn into a mature type.
Bettors have correctly predicted the results in many of the recent editions of the 2000 Guineas, but the biggest plunge was landed in 2011 when Frankel stormed to victory.
The 1/2 favourite scored by six lengths and that reestablished confidence for bettors are suffering four consecutive upset results from 2007-2010.
During that time the winners paid 25/1, 11/1, 8/1 and 33/1 when Makfi scored in 2010.
The win of Frankel was the first of three consecutive favourites to win the 2000 Guineas. Camelot (15/8) and Dawn Approach (11/8) were heavily-favoured with bookmakers.
Gleneagles won as the 3/1 elect in 2015 and Churchill was also popular with bettors at 7/5.
When betting on the 2000 Guineas it pays to look at the well-bred middle-distance types, which look to have bigger targets in sight.
It might only be a one-mile race, but the 2000 Guineas is suited to thoroughbreds which could see out 2000m or 2400m.
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