A full afternoon of jumps racing will take place at Hereford Racecourse on Wednesday 11 February, featuring a variety of juvenile, novice, and handicap contests across hurdles and steeplechases. Racing will begin at 1:30pm and continue through to 4:33pm, with prize money ranging from £6,150 to £10,000.
The first contest, the Easter Monday Family Raceday Fillies’ Juvenile Maiden Hurdle (Class 4), is scheduled for 1:30pm over 2m 139y. Seven fillies are expected to run, including Annie’s Angel James Bowen, Athena’s Dream James Best, Cantalice Miss Megan Bevan, Isabella Islay, Mya du Clos, and Prettylady. The race carries £10,000 in prize money and will test the young fillies over a mid-distance hurdles course.
At 2:00pm, the Silvershine Turf Services Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) GBB Race will cover 3m 2f 34y. Four runners are declared including Bresiliant Charlie Deutsch, Douglas Hyde Ben Jones, Seaniecon Jonjo O’Neill Jr., and Shuile Warrior. Prize money is £10,000, providing a staying trip challenge for inexperienced hurdlers.
The Spa Motors Hereford Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) will run at 2:30pm over 3m 1f 44y. Six runners are expected, including Seasmoke Gavin Sheehan, The Moonlight Man Lorcan Williams, Subtle Fortune Mr Darren Andrews, Johnny Boy, and Kaviar Wood. The race carries £6,150 and will test stamina and jumping skill under handicap conditions.
At 3:00pm, the Blackmore Building Contractors Novices’ Hurdle (Class 4) will cover 2m 139y. The 14-strong field features Emerald Warrior Tom Bellamy, Garavogue Lee Edwards, Glancing Jack Ben Poste, Golly Gosh, and Hobbson’s Day. Prize money is £10,000, providing a competitive platform for novice hurdlers to display early potential.
The Hereford Ladies Day Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) will start at 3:30pm over 2m 6f 60y. Seven mares are declared including Springtime Legend Conor O’Farrell, Parikarma Miss Imogen Mathias, Broadway Honey Sam Twiston-Davies, Lydeard Girl, and Ezmerellda. Prize money is £6,150, offering a test of stamina and tactical riding for mares.
At 4:00pm, the Richard Layton Charity Raceday Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) will feature 10 runners over 2m 4f 194y. Entries include Benignitas Rian Corcoran, Copper Cove Tom Bellamy, L’Empire Vert Richard Patrick, Kingcormac, and Ahanaglogh. Prize money is £6,150, providing a challenge for experienced chasers.
The card concludes at 4:33pm with the Green Dragon Hotel Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) over 2m 4f 31y. Eight runners are scheduled including Bingoo Charlie Price, King Jon Oliver Robert Dunne, Canty Bay Ben Jones, Lucky Bere, and Libre de Choeur. Prize money is £7,700, offering a final test of endurance and tactical skill to close the day.
The Hereford Race Cards 11 February will deliver a balanced programme, showcasing juvenile talent, novice potential, and established performers across hurdles and steeplechases.
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