Windsor Racecourse will stage an exciting seven-race Jump meeting on Saturday, November 14, 2026, featuring an afternoon programme of hurdle races, steeple chases and a National Hunt Flat Race. The meeting will begin at 12:20 PM and conclude at 3:45 PM, bringing together horses across different age groups, classes and distances for a competitive day of racing.
The 1:25 PM Fitzdares Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3) and the 3:10 PM Berkshire Winter Million £40 for 3 Days Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3) will be among the major attractions, with each carrying a prize fund of £25,000. The first contest will be run over 3 miles and 27 yards, while the latter will cover 2 miles and 27 yards. Both races will have a rating limit of 0-125 and are expected to provide competitive action during the afternoon.
The meeting will open at 12:20 PM with The A1R Services Ltd Mares’ Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4), a GBB Race carrying £10,000 in prize money. Open to horses aged three and above, the contest will be run over 2 miles and 27 yards. The maiden hurdle will provide mares with an opportunity to demonstrate their jumping ability and establish themselves over obstacles.
At 12:55 PM, the programme will continue with The New Years Day Racing at Windsor Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4). This GBB Race will be open to horses aged four and above and will cover 2 miles, 4 furlongs and 69 yards. With a prize fund of £14,000 and a rating restriction of 0-120, the contest will test the runners’ jumping skills, pace and consistency over fences.
The third race, scheduled for 1:25 PM, will be The Fitzdares Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3). Carrying £25,000 in prize money, it will be one of the most valuable contests on the card. Open to horses aged four and above, the race will take place over 3 miles and 27 yards and will have a rating limit of 0-125. The event will also serve as a qualifier for the Challenger Stayers’ Hurdle Series, adding further significance to the long-distance contest.
The fourth race will take place at 2:00 PM, featuring The Listen Live to Track Radio Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5). Open to mares aged four and above, the contest will be run over 2 miles, 4 furlongs and 27 yards. With £7,000 in prize money and a rating range of 0-100, the race will offer an opportunity for the runners to compete in a handicap hurdle event over an intermediate distance.
At 2:35 PM, attention will turn to The Join Fitzdares for a Personal Service Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4), a GBB Race carrying £10,000 in prize money. Open to horses aged four and above, the contest will cover 2 miles, 6 furlongs and 77 yards and will feature a rating restriction of 0-115. The distance and fences will require the runners to combine stamina with accurate jumping throughout the race.
The sixth race of the afternoon will be held at 3:10 PM, with The Berkshire Winter Million £40 for 3 Days Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3). The contest will carry £25,000 in prize money and will be open to horses aged three and above. Run over 2 miles and 27 yards, the race will have a rating limit of 0-125 and will provide another major hurdle challenge on the Windsor programme.
The day’s action will conclude at 3:45 PM with The Download the Fitzdares App “Junior” National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5). This GBB Race will be open to three-year-old horses and will be run over 2 miles and 27 yards. Carrying £4,500 in prize money, the contest will provide young runners with an opportunity to gain valuable experience in National Hunt Flat racing.
With seven races featuring a mixture of maiden hurdles, handicap hurdles, steeple chases and a National Hunt Flat contest, Windsor’s Saturday meeting promises a varied afternoon of Jump racing. The two £25,000 handicap hurdle events will headline the programme, while the concluding Flat Race will bring the day’s action to a close at 3:45 PM.
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