In exciting news for racing fans, Haydock Park will host three consecutive race days from May 22nd to May 24th, 2025, offering a thrilling line-up of racing action and an opportunity to support a meaningful cause. These standalone race days promise not only competitive sport but also a chance for racegoers to contribute to the fight against cancer through charitable support.
The series begins with Temple Stakes Thursday on May 22nd, which features seven well-structured races. Gates open at 12:15 pm, giving fans ample time to explore the venue and enjoy the pre-race atmosphere. The action begins at 2:17 pm with The Classic Bookmaker Handicap Stakes, a demanding test over 2 miles. At 2:47 pm, the EBF Novice Stakes over 6 furlongs will showcase promising young contenders.
The excitement continues at 3:17 pm with another Handicap Stakes over 6 furlongs, followed by the Jack Berry House Handicap Stakes at 3:47 pm, a quick 5-furlong dash expected to deliver a high-speed finish. At 4:17 pm, maiden fillies will take the spotlight in the Double Delight Maiden Fillies’ Stakes, covering 1 mile 2 furlongs. This is followed by the Fillies’ Novice Stakes at 4:52 pm over 6 furlongs, with the day’s final contest, a Handicap Stakes, going off at 5:22 pm, also run over 6 furlongs. Each race is poised to bring its own drama and competitive flair, setting the tone for an engaging start to the three-day lineup.
On May 23rd, the spotlight turns to charity with the Macmillan Haydock Park Raceday, dedicated to supporting Macmillan Cancer Support, an organization that provides essential aid—financial, emotional, and physical—to those affected by cancer. The race day features seven races and begins at 1:50 pm with the ‘Supporting Macmillan’ Handicap Stakes, a 1 mile 2 furlong contest that sets the stage for the day’s purpose-driven excitement.
At 2:25 pm, the ‘Macmillan Raceday’ EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes over 6 furlongs offers a chance to see future stars in action. A highlight of the day comes at 3:00 pm with the Women in Racing/British EBF Cecil Frail Listed Stakes, a 6-furlong sprint that celebrates both elite racing and the contribution of women in the sport. The momentum continues with the Jack Berry House Novice Stakes at 3:35 pm over 6 furlongs, and the Fillies’ Restricted Novice Stakes at 4:10 pm across 7 furlongs.
Rounding off the charitable day are the Oakmere Homes ‘Supporting Macmillan’ Grassroots Handicap Stakes at 4:45 pm, run over 7 furlongs, and the closing race, ‘The Classic Bookmaker’ Handicap Stakes at 5:20 pm, covering 1 mile 2 furlongs. The combination of strong racing and support for a vital cause ensures this day resonates with fans beyond the sport itself.
The final day, May 24th, marks the prestigious Temple Stakes Day, headlined by the namesake sprint and supported by a full card of competitive racing. Proceedings begin at 1:15 pm with the Jack Berry House Hell Nook Handicap Stakes, contested over 1 mile and 37 yards. Next up at 1:50 pm is the Silver Bowl Handicap Stakes, a key 1-mile test for up-and-coming milers.
The British EBF Hedge of Oak Stakes follows at 2:25 pm, run over 1 mile 2 furlongs, ahead of the Sandy Lane Stakes at 3:00 pm, a 6-furlong contest known for drawing sprinters with serious credentials. At 3:30 pm, the headline act—the Temple Stakes—takes center stage, delivering top-tier sprinting over 5 furlongs. The final two races are the ‘Classic Bookmaker’ Edge Green Handicap Stakes at 4:10 pm over 6 furlongs, and the CarFinance247 New Boston Handicap Stakes at 4:45 pm, stretching the field over a stamina-demanding 2 miles.
Together, these three days bring a diverse array of racing to Haydock Park, each with its own identity and appeal. From high-class sprints and staying tests to races supporting a vital cause, this trio of fixtures is set to attract passionate followers and casual racegoers alike. The atmosphere promises to be lively, the competition fierce, and the cause meaningful. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the action—see you at Haydock Park!
