Tuesday 7 April 2026
Easter Raceday
Don’t miss our penultimate raceday of the season!
This raceday has now passed, click here view our upcoming racedays at Exeter Racecourse.
Easter Raceday
Celebrate the Easter holidays with a fantastic day out at Exeter Racecourse. Set high on Haldon Hill, enjoy thrilling jumps racing, fresh spring air and a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.
As one of the final fixtures of the season, this raceday promises competitive action as horses and jockeys give it their all. Pick your favourite, grab a racecard and cheer them home, with FREE Easter entertainment, including an Easter egg hunt, to keep the whole family entertained.
Entertainment on the day:
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Roller Ball Derby
- Strike a light
- Arts & Crafts Activity Bag
- Twin Dance Machine
- Lambs on Site to Visit, with welly wanging & a tractor on site
- Racing to School & Jockey Signings
Bus Times: Leaves Exeter St David's at 12:45pm and returns at 17:30pm.
Event Schedule
| Start Time | Race | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:10pm | THE EXETER RACECOURSE CHRISTMAS PARTIES ON SALE NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) | 2m 5f | Hurdle |
| 2:40pm | THE BOOK HALDON GOLD CUP HOSPITALITY NOVICES' SELLING HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) | 2m 2f | Hurdle |
| 3:10pm | THE BECOME AN EXETER RACECOURSE ANNUAL MEMBER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) | 2m 1f | Hurdle |
| 3:40pm | THE EXETER "JUNIOR" NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) | 2m 1f | Flat Race |
| 4:10pm | THE HALDON GOLD CUP RETURNS IN NOVEMBER NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) | 2m 3f | Steeple Chase |
| 4:40pm | THE CELEBRATE AT HAWKE BARN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) | 3m | Steeple Chase |
| 5:10pm | THE TOTNES AND BRIDGETOWN RACES COMPANY LTD OPEN HUNTERS' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) | 3m | Steeple Chase |
We are proud to be working with Autism in Racing at this raceday who will host families on the day with a trained host within the Sensory Room To register to attend with Autism in Racing please visit:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AIRRegistration - please note spaces are limited on these days and are on a first come, first served basis.
