Market Rasen Racing Odds Today: Racecards, Results and Fixtures

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Market Rasen Racing Odds Today

This page carries today's Market Rasen race card, live racing results, upcoming fixtures and general racing tips, plus a full guide to the track.

Market Rasen is a sharp, right-handed jumps track on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Run by The Jockey Club, it is one of the few British courses that stages National Hunt racing all year round, including through the summer.

Today's Market Rasen Racecard & Odds

Click on any of the Market Rasen races today listed above to open the full Market Rasen race card, including each runner's recent form, jockey and trainer bookings, and the latest odds once bookmakers have priced up the race.

When there's no racing at Market Rasen today, the feed shows the next meeting so you can get ahead with tomorrow's race card.

Market Rasen Racing Fixtures 2026

Market Rasen stages more than 20 jump racing fixtures a year and, unlike most National Hunt tracks, it races right through the summer. The 2026 season builds to its biggest crowd of the winter on Boxing Day. Here are the remaining Market Rasen race meetings for 2026:

The first fixture of 2027 is a County Raceday on 14 January, and Summer Plate Ladies Day returns on Saturday 17 July 2027.

Market Rasen Racing Tips

If you're looking for Market Rasen tips for today's races, here are some general tips to keep in mind for the track:

• Favour horses that travel well: Market Rasen is a sharp, right-handed oval of around a mile and a quarter, and it rewards horses that can hold a good position and travel strongly through a race. Big, long-striding types that need time to build up momentum often get caught out on the bends.
• Look for a turn of foot off the home turn: The track is mostly flat, so it is hard to make up lots of ground late. Horses that quicken as they come round the final bend and into the straight tend to gain an edge that's difficult to claw back.
• Don't write off less experienced jumpers: The fences here are considered fairly forgiving, which makes Market Rasen a popular place to start novice chasers. A horse with a sketchy jumping record elsewhere can get round here much more comfortably.
• Check the summer jumping form: Market Rasen races all year round, so many runners in the warmer months are summer jumping specialists. Recent form at other summer tracks like Uttoxeter, Worcester and Southwell is often more relevant than old winter form on soft ground.
• Follow the in-form yards and riders: Dan Skelton, Olly Murphy and Fergal O'Brien have all had a good record over fences here in recent seasons, while Sean Bowen, James Bowen and Harry Cobden have ridden plenty of chase winners at the track.
• Check the going on the day: The course is watered in drier spells to keep the ground on the easy side of good. That can leave the surface very different from the ground horses had on their last run, especially in spring and autumn.

About Market Rasen Racecourse

Market Rasen Racecourse sits on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds and is one of the most scenic small jumps tracks in Britain. It is owned and run by The Jockey Club and hosts National Hunt racing only, with hurdles, chases and bumpers on the card throughout the year.

The Course

Market Rasen race course is a right-handed oval with a circumference of about a mile and a quarter. It's mainly flat with only minor undulations, and the tight bends make it much more of a test of speed and handiness than of stamina.

The home straight is longer than the size of the track might suggest. Horses that kick for home off the turn still have a fair way to go, so jockeys need to get the timing right. The fences are fairly straightforward, which is why the track is often used to introduce young horses to jumping.

Position and Going

There are no starting stalls in jump racing, so the draw doesn't apply at Market Rasen. Instead, track position matters a great deal. Horses that race prominently and hold a good spot on the inside around the sharp bends usually do better than those held up at the back, especially in bigger handicap fields.

The going at Market Rasen changes with the seasons. In summer and early autumn, the clerk of the course waters the track to keep the ground safe, and it usually rides good or good to soft. In the depths of winter, the ground can turn soft and become much more testing, which brings stamina more into play than usual.

Market Rasen Feature Races

Market Rasen is not a track for Grade 1 racing, but it does host several valuable handicaps that attract runners from the leading jumps yards:

• Summer Plate Ladies Day (July): The Summer Plate is a handicap chase run over around two miles and five and a half furlongs and is one of the most valuable jumps races of the British summer. The Summer Hurdle, over just over two and a quarter miles, is the other highlight on the card.
• Boxing Day Racing (26 December): The Lincolnshire National is a handicap chase over 3m 3f 123y, which makes it the longest race of the year at Market Rasen. It's the centrepiece of a meeting that's a festive tradition for families across Lincolnshire.
• Agriculture Raceday (November): This is one of the autumn's busier meetings, celebrating the county's farming community with a decent card of jump racing.

History

Racing around Market Rasen goes back to the early 1800s, but the current racecourse on Legsby Road staged its first meeting in April 1924. It has since grown from a modest country track into one of the best-supported small courses in the country, and it has been run by The Jockey Club for many years.

Several top-class horses have passed through Market Rasen on their way to the top, including Altior, Synchronised, Don't Push It and dual Grand National winner Tiger Roll. Sir AP McCoy enjoyed great success at the track as well, winning about 27% of the races he rode in here.

Getting There, Tickets and Facilities

Market Rasen Racecourse is located at Legsby Road, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3EA. It's well signposted off the A631 on the east side of the town, and there is free parking in the public car parks. Market Rasen railway station is about a mile away, with trains connecting via Lincoln, Doncaster and Barnetby.

Tickets can be bought through The Jockey Club website, starting from £10 for most County Racedays when booked in advance. Under-18s go free.

There's no formal dress code at Market Rasen races, so you can dress however you feel comfortable, although bringing layers and an umbrella is a good idea as much of the course is uncovered. Picnics are welcome, and the bars and food outlets are card-only.

The racecourse is also known for its live music nights after racing. Sir Tom Jones returned to Market Rasen in August 2025, ten years after his first show there, and drew a crowd of more than 10,000.

How to Bet on the Market Rasen Races

Betting on Market Rasen races is simple. Start with today's Market Rasen race card, check the form, and use the track pointers above to narrow down the horses that suit this sharp course.

Then compare odds from a number of bookmakers to make sure you're getting the best price. This is worth doing in competitive handicaps like the Summer Plate and the Lincolnshire National, where prices can vary quite a lot between bookies.

Where to Watch Market Rasen Racing Live

Every Market Rasen meeting is shown live on Racing TV. Some of the bigger days, such as Summer Plate Ladies Day, have also been featured on ITV Racing in recent seasons, so it's worth checking the TV listings.

Many bookmakers will also offer free live streaming of Market Rasen horse racing once you've placed a bet or have a funded account.

Best Betting Sites for Market Rasen Races

Bookmakers can vary a lot in what they offer on horse racing. The best ones offer best odds guaranteed on Market Rasen races, so you get the starting price if it's bigger than the price you took, and they'll often pay out extra places on the bigger summer and Boxing Day handicaps.

Market Rasen Racing FAQs

Is there racing at Market Rasen today?

The racecard feed at the top of this page updates whenever there's racing at Market Rasen today, and it shows the next fixture when there isn't.

Where can I find Market Rasen race results?

Market Rasen racing results appear in the results section on this page as each race is run, so you can check what happened at Market Rasen races today or yesterday.

Is there flat racing at Market Rasen?

No, Market Rasen stages jump racing only, with hurdles, chases and National Hunt flat races (bumpers).

What are the biggest races at Market Rasen?

The Summer Plate and Summer Hurdle in July and the Lincolnshire National on Boxing Day are the biggest races of the year at Market Rasen.

When is Market Rasen Ladies Day?

Ladies Day is held alongside the Summer Plate meeting in July. The 2027 Summer Plate Ladies Day is on Saturday 17 July.

Is there a dress code at Market Rasen races?

No, there's no formal dress code. Racegoers are encouraged to wear whatever they feel comfortable in, and many make more of an effort on Ladies Day.

Is there racing at Market Rasen on Boxing Day?

Yes, Boxing Day is one of the busiest days of the year at Market Rasen. In 2026, it falls on Saturday 26 December, with the Lincolnshire National as the feature race.

Where can I watch Market Rasen races live?

All Market Rasen races are shown live on Racing TV, and many bookmakers also offer live streams to customers with a funded account.