Nottingham Racecourse is set to host an eight-race Flat racing programme on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, featuring a mix of novice contests, maiden races and handicap events. The meeting will bring together two-year-old newcomers and experienced runners aged three and above, with races scheduled across sprint, mile, middle-distance and staying trips. The programme begins at 1:19 PM and concludes at 5:22 PM, offering a varied afternoon of racing on the turf.
The opening contest, The 31st Oct Halloween Spooktacular Novice Stakes (Class 4), is scheduled for 1:19 PM over 5 furlongs and 8 yards. Restricted to two-year-olds, the race carries total prize money of £10,000. The short-distance event will place emphasis on early pace, acceleration and the ability to maintain speed through the final stages.
At 1:54 PM, the EBF Maiden Stakes (Class 4) will take place over 1 mile and 84 yards, with £10,000 in prize money. Open to horses aged three and above, the contest will provide an opportunity for runners seeking their first career victory. The additional nine yards beyond the advertised mile will require competitors to maintain their rhythm throughout the closing stages.
The third race, The British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (Class 2), is scheduled for 2:29 PM over 1 mile and 84 yards. Offering £40,000 in prize money, it is the most valuable contest on the day’s programme. Restricted to two-year-olds, the race is expected to attract considerable attention as young runners demonstrate their development, speed and ability to handle the mile distance.
At 3:04 PM, the Hospitality at Nottingham Racecourse Handicap Stakes (Class 3) will be run over 1 mile, 2 furlongs and 59 yards. Open to horses aged three and above rated between 76 and 95, the contest carries £17,500 in prize money. The longer distance will test stamina and tactical positioning, with runners needing to conserve energy before producing a sustained effort in the closing stages.
The fifth race, The Colwick Cup Handicap Stakes (Class 4), is set for 3:39 PM over 2 miles and 9 yards. With £17,500 available in prize money, this staying contest is open to horses aged three and above rated between 66 and 85. The extended trip will place stamina, patience and consistent pace at the centre of the challenge, as runners aim to maintain their effort throughout the race.
At 4:14 PM, the first division of The Conference and Events at Nottingham Racecourse Handicap Stakes (Class 5) will take place over 1 mile and 84 yards. The race is restricted to three-year-olds rated between 51 and 70 and offers £8,500 in prize money. Competitors will need to balance speed with stamina over the mile distance, making positioning and a well-timed finishing effort important factors.
The second division of the same handicap, scheduled for 4:47 PM, will follow under identical conditions. Also open to three-year-olds rated between 51 and 70, Division II carries £8,500 in prize money and will be contested over 1 mile and 84 yards. The two divisions provide separate opportunities for runners within the same rating bracket to demonstrate their progress and competitive ability.
The meeting will conclude at 5:22 PM with The Racedays for £9 at Nottingham Racecourse Handicap Stakes (Class 6). Run over 5 furlongs and 8 yards, the contest is open to horses aged three and above rated between 46 and 60, with £6,500 in prize money. As the shortest-distance race of the afternoon alongside the opening event, it will reward quick acceleration, sharp reactions and the ability to sustain speed to the finish.
With eight races spanning a range of ages, distances and race classifications, Nottingham’s Wednesday meeting offers a comprehensive afternoon of Flat racing. From the two-year-old novice contests to the demanding two-mile Colwick Cup and the closing sprint, the programme will showcase different aspects of speed, stamina and racecraft.
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