Longest Travelled Horses Today

We highlight which horses have travelled the furthest to race today

Updated: March 1, 2026 at 9:39 pm GMT+0
Fact Checked by 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.

BetMGM UK logo
BetMGM UK
Bet £10, Get £40 in Free Bets
New cust. Deposit £10+ in 7 days & bet on sports. Min odds apply. Reward = 4 x £10 Free Bets (2 x £10 Bet Builders & 2 x £10 Sports bet). Valid 7 days. Free bets not valid on e-sports & non UK/IE horse racing. 18+. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org.

Today’s Longest Travelling Horses

Monday's longest-travellers are Billy Bathgate and Glenridding, who both run at Wolverhampton.

4:50pm Wolverhampton - Billy Bathgate

  • Trainer Ewan Whillans sends two horses on the 232-mile journey to Wolverhampton on Monday from his Scottish base, the first being Billy Bathgate.

8:30pm Wolverhampton - Glenridding

  • Whillans' second runner is Glenridding, who teams up with jockey Greg Fairley.

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 UK betting sites.

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.


Check out more from the Freebets horse racing hub, including tips, stats, market movers and today’s racecards!

Alan Kelly’s Tips
Charlie McCann’s Tips
Lucky 15 Tips for Today & Tomorrow
Horse Racing Market Movers - Today’s Best Backed Horses
Horse Racing Stats & Trends - Today’s Key Pointers
Longest Travelled Horses Today
UK and Ireland Racecards for Today
Placepot Tips Today
Nap of the Day - Top Horse Racing Naps & Daily Tips


FAQs

What does 'longest traveller' mean in horse racing?
In horse racing, the 'longest traveller' refers to a horse that has covered the greatest distance to compete in a race that day. It highlights horses travelling unusually far from their home training base to the racecourse.
Do horses that travel long distances to race have an advantage?
Some punters view a long journey as a sign of intent – if a trainer is willing to send a horse a long way, they might believe it has a good chance to win. However, a long trip can also be taxing for the horse. It’s a factor to consider, but not a guaranteed performance indicator.

Latest Horse Racing News

Racing Blogger's BOOSTED Horse Racing Tips: Kelso & Doncaster
Paddy Brennan's Road to Cheltenham Week 2: Kopek Des Bordes, Wendigo & Panic Attack Among Festival Fancies
Derek Thompson's Road to Cheltenham: Tips, Picks and Inside Knowledge for the 2026 Festival

Scott McGlynn
Scott McGlynn

Scott McGlynn draws on over 30 years of sports betting and casino experience, bringing data-led insights and first-hand knowledge to our readers. An authoritative and trusted voice in the gambling industry, Scott ensures our readers are always informed on the very latest sports and casino offerings.

Free Bets, Promo Codes and Welcome Offers

BETFRED
Betfred Sign-Up Offer and Promo Code
Read Review
Kwiff Logo
Kwiff Review, Free Bets and Betting Offers 2026
Read Review
Spreadex Sports Review & Features Insight
Read Review
bet365 logo
Bet365 Review and Feature Insights
Read Review
William Hill Sports Logo
William Hill Review & Sign Up Offer
Read Review
Best CopyBet Sign Up Offer & Bonuses 2026
Read Review
BetWay Review & User Opinion
Read Review
jeffbet Logo Webp
Jeffbet Review, Sign Up Offer & Bonuses for March 2026
Read Review
Pick your bet type
Horse Racing Offers
More Horse Racing Offers
Betfred logo
1
Betfred
Bet £10, Get £50 in Free Bets
Claim Offer
New customers only. Register, deposit with Debit Card, and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply.
Tote logo
2
Tote
Bet £10, Get £30 in Free Bets
Claim Offer
New customers online only. Eligibility restrictions apply. Bet min of £/€10 at odds of 1/1 (2.0) or greater across sports or racing (if EW then min £/€10 Win + £/€10 Place) within 7 days of registration. Receive £/€20 Tote Credit and £/€10 Free Sports Bet. Qualifying bet is the first racing pool or sports bet added to the bet slip. 7-day expiry. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. Gambleaware.org. Full T&Cs apply.
BetMGM UK logo
3
BetMGM UK
Bet £10, Get £40 in Free Bets
Claim Offer
New cust. Deposit £10+ in 7 days & bet on sports. Min odds apply. Reward = 4 x £10 Free Bets (2 x £10 Bet Builders & 2 x £10 Sports bet). Valid 7 days. Free bets not valid on e-sports & non UK/IE horse racing. 18+. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org.