Goodwood Racecourse will host a seven-race flat racing meeting on Sunday, 11 October 2026, featuring a varied programme of handicap contests, novice events and races for two-year-old horses. The meeting begins at 1:47 PM and concludes at 5:17 PM, with prize money ranging from £17,500 to £35,000. The card includes races over sprint distances, a mile, intermediate trips and an extended two-mile contest, providing a diverse test of speed, stamina and racing ability on the turf.
The highlight of the afternoon is the Inkerman London Handicap Stakes at 4:42 PM, which offers the highest prize fund of £35,000. This Class 2 contest is scheduled over one mile and is open to horses aged three and older, with a rating range of 86–105. The race is expected to attract a competitive field of experienced runners, with the distance placing emphasis on tactical positioning, pace and finishing strength.
The meeting opens at 1:47 PM with the Alderbrook Handicap Stakes, a Class 4 contest for professional jump jockeys. Run over two miles and four yards, the race is open to horses aged three and older and carries a prize fund of £17,500. With a rating range of 61–80, the extended-distance event will test stamina and consistency, requiring runners to maintain their rhythm throughout the contest.
At 2:22 PM, the British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes will bring two-year-old horses into focus. This Class 4 race is scheduled over six furlongs and offers £20,000 in prize money. Restricted to horses in Bands A, B, C and D, the contest provides an opportunity to assess developing runners over a sprint distance, where early speed and the ability to respond under pressure can play important roles.
The third race, the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Nursery Handicap Stakes, is scheduled for 2:57 PM. This Class 4 contest will cover one mile, one furlong and 11 yards, with £20,000 available in prize money. Open to two-year-old horses with a rating range of 0–85, the race will test the balance between speed and stamina as young runners tackle a longer trip.
At 3:32 PM, the Daily Extra Places Handicap Stakes will offer another sprinting challenge. This Class 3 race is scheduled over six furlongs and is open to horses aged three and older, with a prize fund of £20,000. The rating range of 76–95 sets the conditions for a competitive field, while the short distance places importance on a strong start, efficient positioning and sustained speed through the closing stages.
The fifth contest begins at 4:07 PM with the Stakes, a Class 3 event carrying £20,000 in prize money. Run over one mile, one furlong and 11 yards, the race is open to two-year-old horses and is designated as a GBB/GBBPLUS race. The distance will provide a useful examination of the younger runners’ ability to settle, conserve energy and finish strongly over a longer trip than a conventional sprint.
Following the feature contest, the final race of the afternoon will take place at 5:17 PM. The A’ Handicap Stakes is a Class 4 event over one mile, one furlong and 201 yards, with a prize fund of £17,500. Open to horses aged three and older, the race carries a rating range of 66–85 and will conclude the seven-race programme with a test of both stamina and race management.
With seven races covering a range of distances and age categories, the Goodwood meeting on Sunday, 11 October, offers a balanced afternoon of turf racing. From the opening staying handicap to the closing middle-distance contest, the programme features opportunities for established runners and developing horses alike.
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