Catterick Bridge Racecourse will stage a six-race Flat racing programme on Wednesday, 15 July, bringing together amateur riders, experienced handicappers and promising two-year-old horses for an afternoon of competition. The meeting features races across a variety of distances, from five furlongs to one mile and four furlongs, highlighting different aspects of Flat racing and providing opportunities for horses at various stages of their careers.
Catterick Bridge racecards 15 July 2026
The card begins at 2:10pm and concludes at 4:40pm, with prize money ranging from £7,000 to £10,000. The schedule includes novice races, nursery handicaps and open handicaps for older horses, reflecting the broad range of contests that form part of the British Flat racing season.
Catterick Racecourse is one of Britain’s longest-established racing venues, with a history dating back to the 18th century. Located in North Yorkshire, the course stages both Flat and National Hunt racing throughout the year. Its left-handed circuit has become a familiar venue for trainers, jockeys and owners, while the racecourse continues to play an important role in the regional and national racing calendar.
The afternoon opens with The AJA Novice Flat Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Stakes (Class 5) at 2:10pm. Run over one mile, four furlongs and 13 yards, the race is open to horses aged four years and older rated between 51 and 70 and offers £8,000 in prize money. Restricted to amateur jockeys with three wins or fewer at the beginning of the season, the contest supports developing riders as they gain experience in competitive race conditions over a staying distance.
At 2:40pm, attention turns to the youngest horses with The EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Class 5) over five furlongs. Open to two-year-olds in the designated EBF bands, the race carries £8,000 in prize money and forms part of the EBF Restricted Race Qualifier programme while also holding GBB Race status. The contest gives juvenile horses another opportunity to continue their early racing education during the summer season.
The third race, scheduled for 3:10pm, is The racingtv.com/freetrial Nursery Handicap Stakes (Class 6) over five furlongs and 212 yards. Worth £7,000, the race is restricted to two-year-olds rated up to 65. Nursery handicaps are introduced once young horses have gained initial racing experience, allowing them to compete against rivals with similar official ratings.
One of the afternoon’s highest-value contests follows at 3:40pm with The Le Veinard 2026 Racing and Info Handicap Stakes (Class 4). Covering five furlongs and 212 yards, the race offers £10,000 and is open to horses aged three years and older rated between 61 and 80. The sprint brings together runners with established handicap form over a distance that places emphasis on speed and accurate race positioning.
Another £10,000 race takes place at 4:10pm in The Try Racing TV For Free Now Handicap Stakes (Class 4). Run over seven furlongs and six yards, the contest is open to three-year-olds and older rated from 66 to 85. The longer distance provides a different examination from the earlier sprint races, with horses required to maintain their effort over an extended trip.
The meeting concludes at 4:40pm with The Racing Again 22nd July Handicap Stakes (Class 6) over five furlongs. Open to horses aged three years and older rated between 46 and 65, the race carries £7,000 in prize money and completes the day’s programme with another sprint contest.
Across the six races, the meeting highlights the range of competition within British Flat racing. Amateur riders, juvenile horses and experienced handicap performers all have opportunities to take part in races suited to their stage of development and official ratings. The programme also reflects the continued importance of midweek fixtures in providing regular competition throughout the racing season.
With races for different age groups, a variety of distances and prize money across multiple classes, Wednesday’s fixture at Catterick Bridge offers a well-balanced afternoon of Flat racing. The programme continues the racecourse’s long-standing tradition of hosting competitive meetings and contributes to another busy week in the British racing calendar.
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