Catterick Bridge will stage an afternoon of Flat racing on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, with six races scheduled from 2:15pm to 4:52pm. The meeting forms part of the Yorkshire course’s summer programme, with the venue’s official fixture list confirming a Ladies’ Day fixture, gates opening at midday and the first race due off at 2:15pm.
Catterick Bridge Racecards 26 August 2026
The card brings together two-year-old prospects, older maidens, sprint specialists, staying performers and lower-rated handicappers. The scheduled going is Good to Soft, good in places, according to the latest published racecard information, adding an interesting test of adaptability for the runners across the afternoon.
The strongest prize-money level on the Catterick card is £10,000, with three races sharing that top figure. The afternoon begins with the 2:15pm Yorkshire Dales Distillery/EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes, a five-furlong Class 4 contest for two-year-olds. With the race restricted to horses in Bands B, C and D and serving as an EBF Restricted Race Qualifier, it provides an important opportunity for emerging juveniles to gain experience and make their mark over the sprint distance. The published racecard lists 10 runners for the event.
The second £10,000 contest arrives at 2:45pm, when the Berber Leather Maiden Stakes will bring three-year-olds and older horses together over 7 furlongs and six yards. The race is another Class 4 event and is expected to provide a different test from the opening sprint, placing greater emphasis on balance, pace and finishing strength. Later, at 4:15pm, the Oops A Daisy Handicap Stakes completes the trio of £10,000 races. It is a Class 4 contest over five furlongs for three-year-olds and older horses rated 66-85. Together, these three races give the meeting its highest level of prize money and create a strong competitive thread through the afternoon.
The opening race is a five-furlong Class 4 maiden for two-year-olds, with £10,000 available in prize money. The restricted conditions make this an important opportunity for younger horses still establishing themselves on the Flat.
Speed will be central over the short trip, while the Good to Soft conditions could make efficiency and adaptability equally important. The racecard lists 10 runners, providing a compact field in which early pace and the ability to finish strongly may prove decisive.
The second race extends the distance to 7 furlongs and six yards and features three-year-olds and older horses. Also worth £10,000 and classified at Class 4 level, it offers a considerably different challenge from the opening juvenile sprint.
The additional distance should allow runners with greater stamina to come into their own, while the softer surface may reward horses capable of maintaining their rhythm. With 13 runners listed on the latest racecard, the contest has one of the larger fields of the afternoon.
The third race is a Class 6 handicap over 5 furlongs and 212 yards, carrying £7,000 in prize money. It is open to three-year-olds and older horses rated between 46 and 60.
The extended sprint distance should provide an interesting balance between speed and stamina. With a larger field expected, the race could produce a closely fought finish, particularly if the runners handle the Good to Soft conditions effectively.
The afternoon then moved into staying territory with the Hats of Yorkshire Handicap Stakes, a Class 6 event over 1 mile, 5 furlongs and 192 yards. The £7,000 contest is open to three-year-olds and older horses rated 46-55.
This is the longest race on the card and will place the greatest emphasis on stamina and tactical judgement. Horses able to conserve energy early before producing a sustained finishing effort could be well suited to the demanding distance.
The fifth race returns to sprinting with the Oops A Daisy Handicap Stakes, a Class 4 contest over five furlongs. It carries £10,000 and is open to three-year-olds and older horses rated 66-85.
As one of the three highest-value races on the programme, it stands out as one of the afternoon’s key events. The higher rating band also brings together a stronger level of established sprinting talent. The latest published racecard lists 17 runners, making it the largest field among the six Catterick contests.
The meeting concludes at 4:52pm with the Celebrate National Racehorse Week Classified Stakes. This Class 6 contest over 7 furlongs and six yards is open to three-year-olds and older horses rated 0-50 and carries £7,000.
The closing event provides another opportunity for lower-rated performers to compete over a trip that sits between the afternoon’s sprint and staying tests. With the final runners completing a six-race programme, the contest brings the day to a close while maintaining the variety that characterises the Catterick card.
Overall, the August 26 meeting offers a balanced programme featuring six Flat races, three £10,000 contests and a broad mixture of distances from five furlongs to almost two miles. The combination of juvenile maidens, Class 4 and Class 6 handicaps, and the concluding classified event should give spectators plenty to follow throughout the afternoon. Catterick’s official information describes the venue as a longstanding part of the northern racing scene, with fixtures staged throughout the year.
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