Uttoxeter Racecourse will host a seven-race Jump meeting on Saturday, November 7, 2026, featuring a varied programme of novice hurdles, steeple chases, handicap hurdles and a mares’ National Hunt Flat Race. The afternoon’s action will begin at 12:15 PM and continue until 3:40 PM, with runners competing over distances ranging from one mile, seven furlongs and 168 yards to three miles and ten yards.
The highlight of the meeting will be the Handicap Steeple Chase, scheduled for 2:30 PM. This Class 3 GBB contest carries the highest prize fund of the afternoon at ÂŁ15,650. Open to horses aged four and above, the race will cover three miles and ten yards, placing a strong emphasis on stamina, jumping ability and consistency over the demanding distance. The contest is restricted to runners rated up to 135.
The meeting will open at 12:15 PM with the Novices’ Hurdle Race, a Class 4 GBB contest for horses aged four and above. Scheduled over one mile, seven furlongs and 168 yards, the race offers £10,000 in prize money. The opening event will provide developing jumpers with an opportunity to demonstrate their ability over hurdles and establish themselves in the novice division.
At 12:50 PM, attention will turn to the Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase, a Class 3 GBB contest carrying £16,650 in prize money. The race will be run over one mile, seven furlongs and 214 yards and is open to horses aged four and above. It will offer a competitive test of jumping technique and speed, with participants aiming to produce consistent performances over fences.
The third race, scheduled for 1:25 PM, will be the Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase. This Class 4 GBB contest will cover two miles and four furlongs and carries a prize fund of £10,650. Open to horses aged four and above, the race is restricted to runners rated between 0 and 120. The contest will provide another opportunity for developing steeplechasers to showcase their jumping skills and competitive potential.
At 1:55 PM, the programme will continue with the Handicap Hurdle Race, a Class 4 event offering ÂŁ8,650 in prize money. The contest will take place over two miles, seven furlongs and 70 yards and is open to horses aged four and above. With runners restricted to a rating range of 0 to 120, the race will present a stamina-based challenge in which accurate jumping and effective race positioning will be important.
The fifth contest at 2:30 PM will be the Handicap Steeple Chase, the most valuable race on the card. This Class 3 GBB event offers £15,650 and will be contested over three miles and ten yards. Open to horses aged four and above, the race carries a rating limit of 0 to 135. The extended distance will test the participants’ endurance, while their ability to negotiate the fences efficiently will be crucial.
At 3:05 PM, the Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race will take place as a Class 5 contest. Open to mares aged four and above, the race will cover two miles, three furlongs and 207 yards, with £7,150 in prize money available. The field will be restricted to runners rated between 0 and 105, providing an opportunity for mares to compete over hurdles in a handicap setting.
The meeting will conclude at 3:40 PM with the Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race, a Class 5 GBB contest carrying £4,500 in prize money. Scheduled over one mile, seven furlongs and 168 yards, the race is open to four- and five-year-old mares. As a National Hunt Flat event, it will offer young horses an opportunity to gain valuable experience before progressing towards hurdle racing.
With seven races covering a range of jumping disciplines and distances, Uttoxeter’s November 7 meeting promises an engaging afternoon of National Hunt action. The programme will feature opportunities for novice runners, experienced handicap competitors and developing mares, with the three-mile steeple chase providing the richest contest of the day.
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