Friday 9 January 2026
Discover Racing Raceday
Buy Tickets HospitalityGo Behind the Scenes at Exeter Racecourse
Get closer to the action than ever before with our exclusive Behind the Scenes Tour. Join members of our expert team for a guided experience that takes you beyond the grandstand and into the heart of raceday.
You’ll explore key areas including:
- The Weighing Room – Where jockeys prepare
- A Course Walk – Gain insight into the jumps and challenges the horses face
- Pre-Parade Ring Access – See the stars up close before they head to post
- And much more...
Whether you're a racing newcomer or a lifelong fan, this unique tour offers a rare glimpse into what really happens on race day.
More details coming soon – stay tuned!
Bus Times: Leaves Exeter St. David's at 11:30am and returns at 16:30pm.
Timings and races likely to change closer to the fixture
Start Times |
Race |
Distance |
Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00pm | THE HALL DOWN HILL STAYERS' CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' TRAINING SERIES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Part of the Racing Excellence Initiative) | 2m 7f | Hurdle |
| 1:30pm | THE DR PETER HENNIS 'NATIONAL HUNT' MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) | 2m 1f | Hurdle |
| 2:00pm | THE EXETER NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) | 3m | Steeple Chase |
| 2:30pm | THE DESERT ORCHID RESTAURANT DINING FOR £99 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) | 2m 3f | Steeple Chase |
| 3:00pm | THE POWDERHAM HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) | 2m 5f | Hurdle |
| 3:30pm | THE EXETER RACECOURSE HOSPITALITY FROM £85 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) | 2m 1f | Steeple Chase |
| 4:00pm | THE GENERAL GILBERT OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) | 2m | Flat Race |
