Uttoxeter hosts Christmas Party Raceday on Friday, December 19, with seven races scheduled between 11:43am and 3:08pm. Set against a crisp December backdrop, the meeting brings winter jump racing into focus, with attention firmly on the fences, hurdles, and competitive rhythm that define the Uttoxeter racecards for 19 December.
December jump racing demands precision and bravery, and at Uttoxeter, that is framed by seasonal energy. Early arrivals enjoy festive drinks and music while the racing quietly asserts itself, each race feeding naturally into the next. The day balances celebration with sport, allowing the horses and riders to take centre stage.
Race 1 – Drywall Contracts Handicap Chase (11:43am, 2m4f, Class 4, £4,700)
Nine runners will face 15 fences, where fluent jumping and composure are essential. Contenders include Get Up Mush, Doyouknowwhatimean, Tune In A Box, Lively Citizen, Il Va De Soi, Taras Halls, Politacus, Better Off Alone, and Largy Force.
Race 2 – Serenity Care Children’s Homes Maiden Hurdle (12:18pm, 1m7f168y, Class 4, £4,193)
A field of 14 young hurdlers, including Dartmouth Castle, Driver’s Pick, Glenmuick, Mooserwirt, Pertemps, Tales Of Bravery, and Fine As Wine, will seek to translate promise into performance.
Race 3 – Noel McKiernan 50 Years Service Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (12:53pm, 2m6f45y, Class 4, £4,193)
Six mares face ten hurdles over a stamina-testing trip. Future Bucks, Afancy Getaway, Coolanna, Katie’s Melody, Mighty Fleur, and Sallyville Lady are the key entries.
Race 4 – Malcolm Harrison Auctions Novices’ Handicap Chase (1:28pm, 3m10y, 12 runners, ÂŁ3,248)
Eighteen fences demand patience and endurance, rewarding measured rides.
Race 5 – APB Group Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle (2:03pm, 1m7f168y, 9 runners, ÂŁ3,248)
Timing and positioning will be decisive over nine hurdles.
Race 6 – Richard Winterton Auctioneers Handicap Hurdle (2:38pm, 2m6f45y, 6 runners, £3,248)
Composure and rhythm will separate contenders from the rest.
Race 7 – Handicap Hurdle (3:08pm, 2m3f207y, 9 runners, £3,248)
The finale will synthesise the day’s narrative before attention shifts to post-racing festivities.
Uttoxeter’s Christmas Party Raceday is more than just racing. Seasonal touches, music, and festive drinks create a shared space where sport and celebration intersect. The December backdrop adds texture, and each jump and hurdle contributes to a day of grit, skill, and community enjoyment.
As the final runners head to post, the sense will be one of continuity rather than conclusion. December 19 is designed to build, peak, and carry on—racing into revelry, afternoon into evening. Uttoxeter racecards 19 December will offer a preview of winter jump racing at its most engaging and festive.
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