Longest Travelled Horses Today

We highlight which horses have travelled the furthest to race today

Updated: June 4, 2026 at 10:37 pm GMT+1
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.


Today’s Longest Travelling Horses

Friday's longest travellers are Naana's Shadow and Heldobeldo who run at Epsom and Musselburgh.

1:30pm Epsom - Naana's Shadow

  • Trainer Kaite Scott sends Naana's Shadow on the 374-mile journey to Epsom on Friday from her Scottish base.

2:25pm Musselburgh - Heldobeldo

  • The James Owen-trained Heldobeldo makes the 350-mile trip to Musselburgh today, teaming up with jockey Tom Marquand.

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.


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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.

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