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Sunday 26 October 2025

The Wait is Over - Jump Racing Returns to Wincanton!

 

Join us for our Season Opener on Sunday 26 October for the start of our 2025/26 Jump racing season, where we are also proud to have Horatio's Garden supporting raceday, adding an extra special touch to an already memorable day out. 

 

If you’re looking for a memorable day out in Wincanton, Somerset, our Season Opener is the perfect choice. Enjoy an exciting afternoon of thrilling jump racing, with seven races to keep you on the edge of your seat. We also offer a variety of food and drink outlets to keep you refreshed throughout the day.

 

Alongside the action, there’s fantastic entertainment, including a climbing wall, glitter artists, arts & crafts area and more, making it a fun day for friends and family against the stunning backdrop of the Somerset countryside. Be sure to keep an eye out for more exciting activities planned for our season opener!

 

BUS TIMES:

TBC 

We also offer a complimentary bus service from Templecombe on a first come, first serve basis.

These are approximate timings to be confirmed closer to the raceday

 

GATES OPEN

12.15pm

FIRST RACE

1.43pm

LAST RACE

5.15pm

BUS TIMES 

Leaves Templecombe at 12pm and returns at 5.45pm

Start Times

Race

Distance

Type

1.43pm

The Fitzdares Season Opener At Wincanton Maiden Hurdle Race

1m 7f 50yds Hurdle
2.18pm The Fitzdares Three Mile Novices Handicap Hurdle 3m 150yds Hurdle
2.53pm

The Fitzdares Handicap Steeple Chase

3m 1f 30yds Steeple Chase
3.28pm

The Fitzdares Telephone Betting Handicap Hurdle

2m 5f 82yds Hurdle
4.03pm

The Fitzdares Handicap Hurdle Race

1m 7f 50yds Hurdle
4.40pm The Fitzdares.com Conditional Jockeys Handicap Steeple Chase 3m 1f 30yds Steeple Chase
5.15pm The Fitzdares.com Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Steeple Chase  3m 1f 30y Steeple Chase 

Horatio's Garden

 

We’re proud to be partnering with our Charity of the Year, Horatio’s Garden, for our Season Opener Raceday at Wincanton Racecourse.
Join us as we kick off an exciting year ahead, supporting the incredible work they do. Stay tuned throughout the season as our partnership with Horatio’s Garden grows and blossoms.

 

More on Charity of the Year - Horatio's Garden

 

At Horatio’s Garden we know that people with spinal injuries need natural beauty to support their recovery. This is why we build and look after extraordinary gardens in the heart of NHS spinal injury centres.

 

Spinal injury can happen to anyone at any time. The results are life-changing and devastating. On average, people spend between three to nine months in a specialist spinal injury centre, often far from home.

 

We know how critical it is to have an incredible garden on offer right outside the hospital ward as a transformational part of the rehabilitation pathway. These are places for reflection and adjustment, privacy and solace, joy and companionship. We lead gardening sessions, run arts workshops, and offer a programme of live music and events – all year round.

 

We have now opened gardens in eight of the 11 NHS spinal injury centres in the UK. Our vision is for everyone with a spinal injury to have a Horatio’s Garden as part of their rehabilitation care.

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