Ffos Las Racecourse will host a seven-race National Hunt meeting on Thursday, 29 October 2026, featuring a programme of hurdle races, steeple chases and a National Hunt Flat Race. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM, with races taking place at 30-minute intervals until the final contest at 4:30 PM. The card features maiden events, handicap contests and races for developing horses, with prize money ranging from £4,500 to £11,700.
The most valuable race of the afternoon is the 4:30 PM Dai Walters Trophy Handicap Steeple Chase, a Class 3 GBB Race offering £11,700 in prize money. Open to horses aged four and older with ratings between 0 and 130, the contest will be run over 2 miles, 3 furlongs and 83 yards. It will bring the meeting to a close with a competitive test over fences, requiring accurate jumping, pace and stamina.
The meeting begins at 1:30 PM with the Maiden Hurdle Race, a Class 4 GBB Race open to horses aged four and older. The contest will cover 2 miles, 4 furlongs and 103 yards and carries £10,000 in prize money. As a maiden event, it offers runners an opportunity to demonstrate their ability over hurdles while seeking their first victory in this discipline. The distance will require competitors to combine efficient jumping with the stamina needed to maintain their effort throughout the race.
At 2:00 PM, the Dandara Maiden Hurdle Race will take place over 2 miles and 69 yards. This Class 4 GBB Race is also open to horses aged four and older and offers £10,000 in prize money. The shorter distance will place greater emphasis on pace, tactical positioning and fluent jumping. The contest provides another opportunity for runners to gain experience over hurdles and establish themselves in National Hunt racing.
The third race, scheduled for 2:30 PM, is the Handicap Hurdle Race. This Class 5 contest is open to horses aged three and older rated between 0 and 105. It will be run over 2 miles, 4 furlongs and 103 yards, with £6,150 in prize money. Under handicap conditions, the field will feature runners carrying weights according to their ratings. Consistency over the hurdles and the ability to sustain a strong pace over the extended distance will be important factors.
At 3:00 PM, the Golwg Gwendraeth Handicap Hurdle Race will follow. This Class 5 event is scheduled over 2 miles and 69 yards and carries £6,150 in prize money. Open to horses aged three and older with ratings between 0 and 100, the contest offers a shorter-distance challenge than the preceding hurdle race. Competitors will need to maintain an efficient rhythm, negotiate the obstacles cleanly and produce a sustained effort in the closing stages.
The fifth race is the Walters Group National Hunt Flat Race, scheduled for 3:30 PM. This Class 5 GBB Race is open to horses aged four and five and will cover 2 miles and 69 yards. It carries £4,500 in prize money and is designated a Category 1 Elimination event. The contest is listed for conditional and amateur jockeys. Without hurdles or fences, the race will focus on speed, balance, stamina and the ability of developing horses to handle the demands of competitive race conditions.
At 4:00 PM, the Walters Group Handicap Steeple Chase will take place over 3 miles and 1 furlong and 60 yards. This Class 4 GBB Race is open to horses aged four and older rated between 0 and 120, with £8,900 in prize money. As the longest contest on the card, it will place a strong emphasis on stamina and jumping consistency. Runners will need to negotiate the fences efficiently while conserving enough energy to maintain their pace over the demanding distance.
The meeting concludes at 4:30 PM with the Dai Walters Trophy Handicap Steeple Chase. This Class 3 GBB Race is open to horses aged four and older rated between 0 and 130. Covering 2 miles, 3 furlongs and 83 yards, it carries the day’s highest prize fund of £11,700. The shorter distance compared with the preceding steeple chase is likely to place greater emphasis on pace and accurate jumping, while the fences will still demand concentration throughout the contest.
Ffos Las’s Thursday programme offers a varied afternoon of National Hunt racing, combining two maiden hurdle races, two handicap hurdles, a National Hunt Flat Race and two steeple chases. The £11,700 Dai Walters Trophy stands out as the most valuable contest, while the two £10,000 maiden hurdles provide notable opportunities for developing runners. The meeting is set to conclude after seven races at 4:30 PM.
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