Fontwell Park Racecourse will host a seven-race Jump meeting on Thursday, 15 October 2026, featuring a varied programme of hurdle races and steeplechases. The afternoon’s action begins at 1:44 PM and concludes at 5:14 PM, with contests covering distances from two miles, one furlong and 204 yards to two miles, five furlongs and 206 yards. The card includes opportunities for developing horses and conditional jockeys, alongside handicap events for more experienced runners.
The meeting opens at 1:44 PM with the Racing Tips Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race, a Class 4 contest over two miles, three furlongs and 71 yards. Open to horses aged three and above with ratings between 0 and 120, the race offers £10,000 in prize money. The event will test both the runners’ stamina and the conditional jockeys’ ability to manage their mounts over the hurdles. A consistent rhythm and an effective finish could prove important over the distance.
At 2:19 PM, the Sites Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase will take place over two miles, five furlongs and 177 yards. This Class 3 contest is open to horses aged four and above and carries £16,000 in prize money, making it the richest race on the programme. The longer distance will require stamina and accurate jumping, while the steeplechase format will test each runner’s ability to negotiate fences without losing momentum. The race offers an important opportunity for developing chasers to demonstrate their progress.
The third race, scheduled for 2:54 PM, is the Play Champion Tipster Novices’ Hurdle Race. This Class 4 event will be run over two miles, three furlongs and 71 yards and is open to horses aged four and above. With £10,000 in prize money, the contest will provide runners with an opportunity to demonstrate their hurdling technique and developing race experience. Maintaining a steady pace and responding well to the jockey’s instructions will be important throughout the contest.
At 3:29 PM, the Maiden Hurdle Race will take place over two miles, one furlong and 204 yards. This Class 4 contest is open to horses aged four and above and offers £10,000 in prize money. The race will test the runners’ ability to settle into a rhythm and negotiate the hurdles efficiently. As a maiden event, it also provides an opportunity for a horse to record a first victory over hurdles, with consistency and a strong finishing effort likely to be important.
The fifth race begins at 4:04 PM with the Download Our App Handicap Steeple Chase. This Class 4 contest is scheduled over two miles, three furlongs and 146 yards and is open to horses aged four and above with ratings between 0 and 120. Offering £10,000 in prize money, the race will demand a combination of stamina, balance and reliable jumping. Runners will need to maintain their rhythm over the fences and conserve enough energy to produce a sustained effort in the closing stages.
At 4:39 PM, the Extra Place Races Handicap Hurdle Race will be contested over two miles, one furlong and 204 yards. This Class 5 event is open to horses aged three and above with ratings between 0 and 100. The race carries £7,000 in prize money and will place emphasis on pace, hurdling accuracy and tactical positioning. The relatively shorter distance compared with some of the other races on the card could favour runners capable of maintaining a strong tempo throughout.
The meeting concludes at 5:14 PM with the Handicap Hurdle Race, a Class 5 contest over two miles, five furlongs and 206 yards. Open to horses aged three and above with ratings between 0 and 105, the race offers £7,000 in prize money. The extended distance will test stamina and consistency, with runners needing to conserve energy while maintaining an efficient rhythm over the hurdles. A well-judged pace and accurate jumping could be important in the closing stages.
Fontwell Park’s seven-race meeting offers a varied afternoon of Jump racing, combining novice events, maiden hurdles and handicap contests over hurdles and fences. The £16,000 Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase is the highest-value race on the card, while the longer-distance events will provide a strong test of stamina and jumping ability. The programme concludes with a staying handicap hurdle, bringing the afternoon’s racing to a close.
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