Fontwell Park will host a full seven-race National Hunt programme on Friday, 26 December 2025, with the first contest scheduled for 11:57 AM. The Fontwell Park Race Cards 26 December present a varied afternoon featuring conditional jockeys, novice performers, and established stayers across hurdles, steeple chases, and a concluding bumper.
Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) – 11:57 AM
The meeting will open with a handicap hurdle over 2m 3f 83y, offering prize money of £7,600. Motazzen is set to be joined by Morning Mayhem and King of Highways, while Bradman, Goguenard, and Atlantic Power are also expected to take their chance in a contest that will place an early emphasis on jumping accuracy.
Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) – 12:32 PM
A chase over 2m 1f 219y will follow, carrying a total purse of £8,000. Jackeline is among the declared runners, alongside Superstylin, Chankaya, and McGrath From Clune, with the compact field expected to ensure a steadily run race.
Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) – 1:07 PM
The first novice event of the afternoon will be run over 2m 1f 216y for £9,000. Fortune Timmy is due to line up against Fountains Blenhein, Fashion Hunter, Midsummer Dream, and Rathkenny, a group that will be assessed for future progression.
Staying Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) – 1:42 PM
The longest hurdle on the card will be staged over 3m 2f 27y, with prize money set at £11,000. Kruger Park, Dwight K Schrute, and Jalisco Star are expected to feature prominently, while Striking A Pose, Blade Runner, and Malago Rose add further depth to a stamina-testing contest.
Specials Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) – 2:17 PM
A second novice hurdle will follow over 2m 1f 216y, offering £7,600. Risk It All is among the runners, joined by Grand Conqueror, Ami Bondhu, and No Mean Feat in what shapes as a competitive middle-distance handicap.
Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) – 2:52 PM
The penultimate race will be a staying chase over 3m 2f 71y with £8,000 on offer. Record High, Midnight Gold, and Minella Kaiser are set to be accompanied by Esperti, Ronnies Reflection, and Dysania, with stamina and jumping expected to decide the outcome.
Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5) – 3:27 PM
The afternoon will conclude with a bumper over 2m 1f 216y, contested for £4,800. Double The Dance, Half Hoping, Lancelot Vivo, Lancier des Obeaux, Style de Folie, and West Along are due to line up in the closing event.
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