Longest Travelled Horses Today
We highlight which horses have travelled the furthest to race today
Craig Jones
If you're searching for the horses that have travelled the furthest to race today, you've come to the right place.
Each day, we highlight the longest-travelling runners in UK racing, helping you quickly see which horse has covered the greatest distance to get to the track.
Today’s Longest Travelling Horses
Today's longest-travellers are Merlier and Silver State, both travelling to Newcastle this evening.
5:25pm Newcastle - Merlier
- Trainer Archie Watson sends one runner to Newcastle's evening card, and Merlier is that runner.
7:25pm Newcastle - Silver State
- The Jack Channon trained Silver State is another one heading up north to Newcastle.
When are the Longest Travellers updated?
Our Longest Travellers page is updated every morning by 10am, showcasing which horses have made the longest journeys to race that day - so be sure to check back daily for the latest insights.
How can I back the Longest Travellers?
Backing a Longest Traveller horse is a straightforward process at any of the top online bookmakers on our site.
Head over to your bookmaker of choice via any of the links on our site, add the Longest Traveller to your betting slip, and place a bet as normal.
Why take note of Longest Travellers?
Transporting a horse to a racecourse is costly, so when a trainer sends one on a long journey, it often suggests they feel it has a genuine chance of running a big race.
That logic is why many punters pay close attention to the longest travellers each day – the thinking being that connections are unlikely to make such an investment unless they believe the horse is capable of delivering a strong performance.
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