Chepstow Racecourse will host a seven-race National Hunt meeting on Sunday, 11 October 2026, featuring a varied programme of novice hurdles, handicap hurdles and an open National Hunt Flat Race. The action is scheduled to begin at 1:27 PM and conclude at 4:57 PM. The card includes contests for novice mares, developing hurdlers, experienced runners and younger horses. The highlight of the afternoon is the Cefnogi Rasio Ceffylau Cymreig Handicap Hurdle Race at 3:47 PM, which carries the highest prize fund of the meeting at £25,000.
The meeting opens at 1:27 PM with the EBF Mares’ National Hunt Novices’ Hurdle Race, a Class 3 contest and qualifier for the EBF Mares’ National Hunt Novices’ Hurdle Series. Open to horses aged four and older, the race covers 2 miles, 3 furlongs and 202 yards, with £16,000 in prize money. The contest will give novice mares an opportunity to demonstrate their jumping ability, stamina and potential over hurdles.
At 2:02 PM, the Daily Extra Place Handicap Hurdle Race will take place over 2 miles, 3 furlongs and 202 yards. This Class 5 contest is open to horses aged three and older, with an official rating range of 0–100. Offering £8,000 in prize money, the race will test the participants’ consistency, jumping technique and ability to maintain their rhythm throughout the contest.
The third race is scheduled for 2:37 PM, featuring the EBF National Hunt Novices’ Hurdle Race. This Class 3 qualifier is open to horses aged four to six and offers £16,000 in prize money. The participants will compete over 2 miles and 118 yards, with the race providing another opportunity for novice hurdlers to gain valuable experience and establish themselves in competitive National Hunt racing.
At 3:12 PM, the Handicap Hurdle Race will take place over 3 miles and 51 yards. This Class 5 contest is open to horses aged four and older, with an official rating range of 0–105. The race carries £8,000 in prize money and will place considerable emphasis on stamina, sound jumping and consistency over the extended distance.
The afternoon’s feature event begins at 3:47 PM with the Cefnogi Rasio Ceffylau Cymreig Handicap Hurdle Race. This Class 2 contest is open to horses aged four and older and will be run over 3 miles and 51 yards. With a prize fund of £25,000, it is the most valuable race on the programme. The demanding distance and competitive class will test the runners’ stamina, jumping ability and race management as they compete for the day’s leading prize.
At 4:22 PM, the Born in Wales Seniors’ Handicap Hurdle Race will be contested over 2 miles and 118 yards. This Class 3 event is restricted to horses aged eight and older, with an official rating range of 0–130. Offering £20,000 in prize money, the race will feature experienced hurdlers looking to demonstrate their ability and continued competitiveness.
The meeting concludes at 4:57 PM with the Wasdell Group Open National Hunt Flat Race, a Class 4 contest over 2 miles and 118 yards. Open to horses aged four and five, the race offers £7,200 in prize money and is designated as a Category 1 Elimination event. The final contest will provide younger runners with an opportunity to display their pace, balance and potential before progressing further in National Hunt racing.
Chepstow’s Sunday programme brings together seven races featuring novice hurdles, stamina-focused handicap contests and a concluding National Hunt Flat Race. The £25,000 feature event at 3:47 PM stands out as the afternoon’s principal attraction, while the novice qualifiers and seniors’ contest add further variety to the meeting.
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