Sunday 26 October 2025

Horatio's Garden Raceday

Name: Horatio's Garden Raceday
Start: 2025-10-26T11:59
Location: Wincanton Racecourse

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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!

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BUS TIMES:

TBC

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

Hospitality at Wincanton Racecourse

Upgrade your day at the races and celebrate the first meeting back at Wincanton with hospitality. Enjoy spectacular views, fabulous food, and your own private table for the day, ensuring your day out is one to remember.

It’s the perfect way to entertain clients, family, or friends, mark a special occasion or celebrate a birthday. Due to their popularity, you’ll need to book your hospitality packages in advance.

Packages include:

• Admission ticket and car parking pass

• Three course a la carte meal

• Tea & coffee served after the meal

• TV racing coverage and betting service

• Hospitality team to ensure the smooth running of your day

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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.

To book hospitality places in the exclusive Paddock Pavilion for Horatio's Garden Raceday, please visit the link below.

This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a memorable day at the races in style, while supporting a meaningful cause. All profits from the sale of these hospitality packages will go directly to support the vital work of Horatio's Garden, helping to create and nurture beautiful, accessible gardens in NHS spinal injury centres across the UK.

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We look forward to welcoming you for an unforgettable day in support of a truly inspiring charity.

The Keagan Kirkby Stable Staff Charity Race in Aid of Horatio's Garden

Sunday 26 October 2025

On Horatio's Garden Charity Day, we will introduce the Keagan Kirkby Perpetual Trophy in memory of Keagan Kirkby, who tragically lost his life in a fall at the Charing point-to-point in February. Keagan, a much-loved and respected member of Paul Nicholls’ team, made a lasting impact on those around him. His loss was deeply felt across the racing community, both locally and beyond.

The trophy will be awarded annually as part of a stable staff charity race, created to celebrate Keagan’s life and passion for racing. This year’s race will be run in support of Wincanton’s Charity of the Year, Horatio’s Garden.

If you’re interested in taking part, please read the race conditions below and complete the application form.

Race Conditions & Details | Application Form

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.