Great Yarmouth Racecourse will host a seven-race Flat racing programme on Monday, 12 October 2026, featuring a combination of novice contests and handicap races on turf. The meeting will begin at 1:54 PM local time, with the final race scheduled for 4:55 PM. The programme includes races for two-year-old horses and older runners, covering distances from five furlongs and 42 yards to one mile, six furlongs and 26 yards. The varied distances and race classifications will provide an engaging afternoon of Flat racing at the Norfolk venue.
The opening contest, The Shape Engineering EBF Novice Stakes (Class 3), is scheduled for 1:54 PM over seven furlongs and three yards. Restricted to two-year-old horses, the race carries £13,000 in prize money, making it the most valuable contest on the card. The event will provide an opportunity to assess the developing abilities of young horses as they compete over the turf course. Early pace, balance and the ability to maintain a consistent rhythm will be important throughout the race.
At 2:24 PM, the British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Class 4) will feature another contest for two-year-old horses. Run over one mile, two furlongs and 32 yards, the race offers £11,000 in prize money and is restricted to horses in Bands B, C and D. The longer distance will test stamina and concentration, requiring the young participants to settle into a steady rhythm and maintain their effort throughout the contest. The race will also provide valuable experience as the horses continue their development.
The third race, The AKS Skip Hire Services Handicap Stakes (Class 5), will take place at 2:54 PM. Open to horses aged three and older, the contest will cover one mile, three furlongs and 113 yards. It carries £8,400 in prize money and is restricted to runners rated between 56 and 75. The distance will require a balance of stamina and pace, with participants needing to conserve energy before producing a sustained effort in the closing stages.
At 3:24 PM, the Pro Shop at Caister Golf Club Handicap Stakes (Class 5) will be run over one mile, six furlongs and 26 yards. Open to horses aged three and older, the race offers £8,400 in prize money and features runners rated between 51 and 70. It is the longest contest on the programme and will place particular emphasis on stamina, consistency and the ability to maintain concentration over the extended trip. Careful pace management will be important as the field approaches the final stages.
The fifth contest, scheduled for 3:54 PM, is the Handicap Stakes (Class 5), which will take place over five furlongs and 42 yards. Open to horses aged three and older, the race carries £8,400 in prize money and is restricted to runners rated between 51 and 70. As the shortest race on the card, it will demand quick acceleration and efficient positioning from the start. Maintaining speed over the brief distance will be essential, as participants will have limited time to recover from a slow start.
At 4:24 PM, the First Furnishings Handicap Stakes (Class 5) will bring horses aged three and older together over six furlongs and three yards. The contest offers £8,400 in prize money and is restricted to runners rated between 56 and 75. This sprint distance will test both speed and the ability to sustain momentum through the final stages. A smooth start and a well-timed finishing effort will be important as the horses approach the finish line.
The meeting will conclude at 4:55 PM with The Moulton Racing Club Handicap Stakes (Class 6). Scheduled over one mile and three yards, the final race is open to horses aged three and older with official ratings between 46 and 60. It carries £7,200 in prize money and will bring the afternoon’s action to a close with a mile-distance contest. Consistency, tactical positioning and stamina will be important factors as the participants negotiate the course.
Overall, Great Yarmouth’s seven-race meeting on 12 October will offer a varied programme of Flat racing, ranging from short-distance sprints to longer stamina tests. The two novice contests will showcase developing two-year-old horses, while the handicap races will feature older participants across several distances and rating categories. With the opening race scheduled for 1:54 PM and the final contest at 4:55 PM, the meeting promises a full afternoon of turf racing.
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