Chelmsford City Racecourse will stage an exciting nine-race Flat programme on its all-weather track on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The meeting will begin at 1:57 PM and continue through the afternoon and evening, featuring a competitive selection of handicap contests, nursery races and novice events. Horses aged two and above will be represented across different distances, with prize money ranging from £6,000 to £30,000.
The highlight of the afternoon will be the Juddmonte EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Class 2) at 4:45 PM, which offers the highest prize fund of the meeting at £30,000. The seven-furlong contest is restricted to two-year-old horses in Bands C and D and is expected to attract considerable attention. The race will provide an opportunity for emerging talent to demonstrate its ability over the all-weather surface.
The action will begin at 1:57 PM with the Midnite Built Different Handicap Stakes (Class 6) Division I. The one-mile-and-two-furlong contest is open to horses aged three and above, with an eligibility rating of 46-55. The race carries a prize fund of £6,000 and will provide an opening opportunity for the participating runners.
The second race, scheduled for 2:30 PM, will be Division II of the Midnite Built Different Handicap Stakes (Class 6). Also run over one mile and two furlongs, the contest is open to horses aged three and above with ratings between 46 and 55. With £6,000 in prize money available, the second division will offer another competitive opportunity for runners in this category.
At 3:05 PM, the programme will continue with the All-Weather Championship Is Back Nursery Handicap Stakes (Class 6). This one-mile-and-two-furlong event is exclusively for two-year-old horses carrying ratings of up to 65. The race offers £6,000 in prize money and will give younger runners an opportunity to gain valuable experience.
The fourth contest at 3:40 PM will be the Midnite Ain’t Your Grandad’s Bookie Handicap Stakes (Class 4), a GBBPLUS race over two miles. Open to horses aged three and above with ratings between 61 and 80, the event carries a prize fund of £9,500. The longer distance will test the stamina and consistency of the participating horses.
At 4:15 PM, the AWC Season 14 Has Begun Handicap Stakes (Class 4) will take place over seven furlongs and 162 yards. The race is open to horses aged three and above with ratings between 61 and 80 and offers £9,500 in prize money. The contest will provide an interesting test of speed and finishing ability.
The meeting’s most valuable event, the Juddmonte EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Class 2), will follow at 4:45 PM. Scheduled over seven furlongs and 162 yards, the race is restricted to two-year-old horses in Bands C and D. With £30,000 available, it stands out as the principal attraction of the day and could showcase promising young talent.
At 5:15 PM, attention will turn to the AWC Finals Day at Newcastle 26th March Nursery Handicap Stakes (Class 5). The seven-furlong contest is designed for two-year-old horses rated between 0 and 75 and carries a prize fund of £7,100. The race will offer another opportunity for developing runners to demonstrate their potential.
The eighth race, scheduled for 5:45 PM, will be the AW Trials Day – Lingfield 2nd Jan 2027 Novice Stakes (Class 4). This seven-furlong event is open to horses aged three and above and offers £10,000 in prize money. The contest will provide a platform for runners looking to establish themselves in novice company.
The day’s programme will conclude at 6:15 PM with the Midnite It’s Actually Pretty Good Handicap Stakes (Class 6). Run over six furlongs, the closing event is open to horses aged three and above with ratings between 46 and 65. With £6,000 in prize money, the sprint contest will bring the nine-race meeting to an end.
Chelmsford City’s Thursday programme promises a varied afternoon and evening of all-weather racing, combining competitive handicap events with opportunities for younger horses and developing talent. The Juddmonte EBF Restricted Novice Stakes will be the standout contest on prize money, while the remaining eight races will add depth to an engaging nine-race card.
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