Bath Racecourse will host a seven-race Flat racing programme on Monday, 19 October 2026. The meeting will feature a mix of handicap contests, nursery races and a novice stakes race, with horses aged two and above set to compete over distances ranging from five furlongs to two miles and one furlong. The opening race is scheduled for 1:47 PM, while the final contest will take place at 4:50 PM. Prize money across the programme will range from £6,600 to £12,000.
The meeting will begin with The SW Hire Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Stakes (Class 6) at 1:47 PM. Covering two miles and one furlong and 35 yards, the contest is open to horses aged three and above rated between 46 and 60. With prize money of £6,600, the race will test the stamina of the runners over the extended distance and require consistent performance throughout the contest.
At 2:17 PM, the programme will continue with The MJ Church Nursery Handicap Stakes (Class 5) over five furlongs and 10 yards. The race is restricted to two-year-old horses and carries a total prize fund of £8,000. With a rating range of 0–75, the sprint contest will provide young runners with an opportunity to demonstrate their speed and development over the shorter distance.
The third race, The Big Stage Hire Handicap Stakes (Class 5), is scheduled for 2:47 PM. Open to horses aged three and above rated between 56 and 75, the contest will also be run over five furlongs and 10 yards. The race offers £8,000 in prize money and is expected to feature a competitive sprint between experienced runners seeking to produce a strong performance.
At 3:17 PM, attention will turn to The Elite Racing Club Novice Stakes (Class 3), the highest-prize race on the programme, with £12,000 available. Scheduled over one mile and 11 yards, the contest is open to two-year-old horses. The Class 3 event will offer an opportunity to assess the progress and potential of young runners as they continue their early racing careers.
The fifth race, The Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Nursery Handicap Stakes (Class 5), will take place at 3:47 PM. This one-mile and 11-yard contest is restricted to two-year-old horses rated between 0 and 75 and carries £8,000 in prize money. The race will test the developing runners over a longer distance than the earlier sprint contests, placing greater emphasis on stamina and the ability to maintain a consistent pace.
At 4:17 PM, the meeting will feature The DJSN Ltd Handicap Stakes (Class 4). Open to horses aged four and above rated between 66 and 85, the race will be run over one mile and 11 yards. With £10,200 in prize money, it will be one of the key contests for older horses on the afternoon’s card. The runners will need to combine speed and stamina to produce a competitive performance over the distance.
The final race of the day, The Elite Racing Club Handicap Stakes (Class 6), is scheduled for 4:50 PM. The contest will be run over one mile and 11 yards and is open to horses aged four and above rated between 46 and 60. With £6,600 in prize money, the race will bring the seven-race meeting to a close.
Monday’s Bath programme will offer a varied selection of contests, ranging from short-distance sprints for younger horses to longer-distance races that place greater demands on stamina. The novice event will provide an opportunity to follow emerging talent, while the handicap races will bring together runners across several age groups and rating categories.
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