Kelso Race Course
October 2026
Family Fun Raceday 2026
There’ll be entertainment for all ages at this fun Family Raceday including activities for the youngest racegoers: inflatable games, face painters and magic, plus free ice-creams for the first 200 children to arrive. Remember: children aged 17 and under are admitted free of charge to all of Kelso’s fixtures, as long as they are accompanied by an adult. The six-race programme features the NSPCC School Service Handicap Chase (40k prize), won in the past by some of the most popular…
Find out more »Edinburgh Gin Chase Day 2026
Book your Advance price admission tickets now and save five pounds per person. One of the most popular fixtures in Kelso’s racing calender, the seven-race programme features The Edinburgh Gin Chase attracting some of the best staying handicap chasers in Britain. There will be an After-Party following the final race for those that want to stay on and socialise (no additional charge for the After Party – although a raceday admission ticket must be shown). N.B. Racegoers aged 17 or…
Find out more »November 2026
Wishing Well Chase Day 2026
This popular Saturday fixture returns to its traditional afternoon start time, with a first race expected around 12.30pm – 1.00pm. Kelso offers a single public enclosure so that all racegoers can get close to see the horses in the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure, as well as get a great view of the track. Hospitality bookings must be made in advance and are subject to availability. Getting here couldn’t be easier – there is plenty of free parking. Bus transfer…
Find out more »December 2026
Scottish Borders National Day 2026
With more than ?200,000 of prize money on offer, this festive raceday boasts a high class seven-race programme including the Bruce Farms Scottish Borders National Steeplechase. An excellent opportunity to entertain guests ahead of the Christmas holiday, there will be a festive flavour to all menus and a Santa sparkle in the air. Kelso offers a single public enclosure so that all racegoers can get close to see the horses in the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure, as well as…
Find out more »Festive Fling Raceday 2026
Blow away the Christmas cobwebs at the Festive Fling Raceday. This fun festive raceday features a competitive programme and an after-party (dance to your favourite festive hits in the Belhaven Village Marquee after racing). There is no additional charge for After Party tickets – although a raceday admission ticket must be shown for admission to the party and attendees in the After Party marquee must be aged 18 years or over. Kelso offers a single public enclosure so that all…
Find out more »January 2027
Chairman’s Cup Raceday 2027
The Chairman’s Cup Handicap Steeplechase is the feature race of Kelso’s first fixture of 2027 – a great way to start the year. Kelso offers a single public enclosure so that all racegoers can get close to see the horses in the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure, as well as get a great view of the track. Hospitality bookings must be made in advance and are subject to availability. Getting here couldn’t be easier – there is plenty of free…
Find out more »Fizz Friday Raceday 2027
This competitive six-race programme falls on the last Friday of the month – an excellent opportunity to entertain corporate guests. Call the racecourse office to enquire about our private box packages. Kelso offers a single public enclosure so that all racegoers can get close to see the horses in the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure, as well as get a great view of the track. Hospitality bookings must be made in advance and are subject to availability. Getting here couldn’t…
Find out more »February 2027
Timeform Chase Raceday 2027
This Timeform sponsored programme frequently throws up clues for the Cheltenham Festival, including recent festival winners Vintage Clouds and Myretown, as well as King Of Answers who was placed in 2026. Kelso offers a single public enclosure so that all racegoers can get close to see the horses in the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure, as well as get a great view of the track. Hospitality bookings must be made in advance and are subject to availability. Getting here couldn’t…
Find out more »March 2027
bet365 Morebattle Hurdle Day 2027
The bet365 Morebattle Hurdle is Scotland?s most valuable hurdle race and includes an additional bonus of ?100,000 if the winner can double up at the Cheltenham Festival. Attracting the top trainers and jockeys from Britain and Ireland, the day is a great social event too ? with entertainment in the Belhaven Village Marquee throughout the day. Kelso offers a single public enclosure so that all racegoers can get close to the horses in the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure, as…
Find out more »April 2027
Party in the Paddock 2027
This lively Saturday fixture, featuring an After Party following the final race, is part of the The Racing Post Go North Weekend. Kelso’s 7-race programme, which will be broadcast live by ITV, includes several Series Finals including the ?100,000 Herring Queen Mares Novice Hurdle which is one of the most valuable races of its type in Britain. There will be musical entertainment following the final race in the Belhaven Village (no additional charge for the After Party – although a…
Find out more »Buccleuch Cup Day, 2027
This fixture features the oldest race staged at Kelso Racecourse – the Buccleuch Cup Maiden Hunterchase. Kelso offers a single public enclosure so that all racegoers can get close to see the horses in the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure, as well as get a great view of the track. Hospitality bookings must be made in advance and are subject to availability. Getting here couldn’t be easier – there is plenty of free parking. Bus transfer tickets are available, from…
Find out more »May 2027
Spring Raceday, 2027
This competitive six-race programme falls in the middle of the week and is therefore one of our less crowded days – making it the ideal time to explore and enjoy an unhurried afternoon at the races. Kelso offers a single public enclosure so that all racegoers can get close to see the horses in the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure, as well as get a great view of the track. Hospitality bookings must be made in advance and are subject…
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