Sedgefield Racecourse will stage a seven-race programme on Friday, 5 December, offering a mix of hurdles, steeplechases and a concluding flat race as part of an evenly balanced afternoon card. Trainers and jockeys will complete their routine checks through the morning, and connections will look for steady early-season progression from their runners across varied distances and conditions.
The meeting is expected to provide clear form pointers for the weeks ahead, with maiden contests, competitive handicaps, and a memorial race adding depth to the schedule. Each contest will give racegoers an opportunity to assess developing prospects and monitor reliable campaigners as the winter season continues.
11:48 AM – Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4)
Prize Money: £7,700
Distance: 2m 171y
Born Like Me will aim to set an early standard, travelling smoothly through the opening stages. Eddie My Eagle and Leaumec de Mee will track the pace with purpose, while Made All, Mafia Power, and Scairp Dubh will look to produce steady, confidence-building efforts.
12:23 PM – Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4)
Prize Money: £7,700
Distance: 2m 3f 179y
A livelier tempo is expected here. Animato and Buddah Castle will move comfortably throughout, with riders keeping them well balanced. Marhaba Prince and Perfectot will ensure the middle part of the race remains competitive as the field seeks a decisive opening.
12:58 PM – Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
Prize Money: £6,150
Distance: 3m 2f 147y
Stamina will be the main requirement in this extended-distance chase. Upfordebate will look to travel strongly, matching the rhythm of Cresthill and Scottish King. Jamesieconn, Kate Madrik, and Eveque will aim to stay on late, handling the test with determination.
1:33 PM – Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
Prize Money: £6,150
Distance: 2m 171y
Bathgate will look to travel prominently, with Expelliarmus expected to track him closely. Tanking Along and No More Bolero will apply consistent mid-race pressure, while Toby Two Scoops and Balranald are likely to feature in what should be a tightly contested finish.
2:08 PM – Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
Prize Money: £6,150
Distance: 2m 5f 98y
Sam’s Falcon and Bo Cruz will aim to deliver assured jumping displays. Lathan, Kuriosa, Uncle Al, and Huit Reflets will each look to show signs of further improvement, offering connections a chance to assess their longer-term potential.
2:43 PM – Lisa Margaret Turner Memorial Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
Prize Money: £6,150
Distance: 2m 5f 25y
This memorial contest will carry added significance. Be The Difference is expected to give a committed showing, while Tread Softly Now, Livano Bello, Fairly Fulling, and Dartmhor will aim to run consistently in a race shaped by steady, honest efforts.
3:20 PM – Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5)
Prize Money: £4,500
Distance: 2m 171y
Enthusiasm and raw ability will be on display in the finale. Trigg will move with confidence, while Art Dancer, Caspada, and Grazeon Sunshine will add competitive depth. Belle Brise and R Krista will provide further interest as the day closes with glimpses of developing talent.
Sedgefield Racecourse Race Cards December 5 will offer a balanced blend of emerging potential and reliable winter performers across all seven races.
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