Friday 13 November 2026
Countryside Day
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Friday 13 November 2026
Where the great outdoors meets jump racing
Buy Tickets HospitalityWHERE THE GREAT OUTDOORS MEETS THE HOME OF JUMP RACING
Join us for Countryside Day, celebrating the very best of rural life and top-class sport — a day for anyone who loves the countryside and the traditions that make it special.
Under 18’s race free. Please ensure you order your free childrens' ticket from our ticketing page.
Timings and races are subject to change.
Start Times |
Race |
Distance |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
1:10 |
The Lycetts Insurance Brokers Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race (0-125) (Class 3) (Qualifier for The Challenger Staying Hurdle Series Final) |
2m abt 5f |
Hurdle |
|
| 1:45 | The Unibet Middle Distance Veterans Chase Series (0-150) (Class 2) | 2m abt 4f | Steeple Chase |  |
| 2.20 | The Sun's 'Save Our Bets' Novices’ Chase (Listed) | 3m abt 1f | Steeple Chase |  |
| 2:55 | The Shloer Steeplechase (Grade 2) (Registered as The Cheltenham Chase) | Abt 2m | Steeple Chase |  |
3:30 |
The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 2) (Registered as The Hyde Novices Hurdle) |
2m abt 5f |
Hurdle |
|
4:00 |
The Valda Energy Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race (0-125) (Class 3) |
2m abt ½f |
Hurdle |
What to expect at Countryside Day...
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Under 18s race for free at the majority of Jockey Club racedays.
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