Huntingdon is set to host a six-race jump meeting on Tuesday, October 6, with the programme running from 1:56pm to 4:48pm. The card features hurdle races, steeple chases and a National Hunt Flat Race, with distances ranging from 1 mile 7 furlongs to just over 3 miles. Prize money across the meeting includes two races worth £10,000 or more, with the afternoon offering a varied test for horses across different classes and distances.
The opening contest at 1:56pm is The Agri Day at Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle Race, a Class 5 event over 3 miles 1 furlong 37 yards for horses aged three and above. The race carries a £7,000 prize and is restricted to runners rated between 0 and 100. The long-distance hurdle contest is expected to test stamina and consistency, with the extended trip placing emphasis on jumping technique and the ability to maintain rhythm throughout.
At 2:31pm, the programme moves to The Christmas Parties 2026 at Huntingdon Racecourse Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase. The Class 5 contest covers 2 miles 7 furlongs 129 yards and is open to horses aged four and above. With £7,250 in prize money and a rating range of 0-100, the race presents another demanding staying challenge. The longer steeplechase distance should make jumping accuracy particularly important as the runners negotiate the fences.
The third race at 3:06pm is The Book 2026/27 Hospitality at Huntingdon Racecourse Mares’ Maiden Hurdle Race, a Class 4 GBB race over 2 miles 3 furlongs 158 yards. Open to mares aged four and above, the contest offers £10,000 in prize money. As a maiden hurdle, the race provides an opportunity for runners still seeking their first victory over hurdles. The distance should give the field enough room to settle before the final stages, where jumping and finishing strength could become decisive.
The fourth contest, scheduled for 3:41pm, is The 2026/2027 Annual Badges Now on Sale at Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle Race. The Class 5 race is open to horses aged three and above and is run over 2 miles 3 furlongs 158 yards. With a £7,000 prize and a rating band of 0-100, the race brings another competitive hurdle test to the afternoon. The combination of the intermediate distance and handicap conditions should provide a balanced examination of speed, jumping and stamina.
At 4:16pm, the card features The Host Your Conference at Huntingdon Racecourse Handicap Steeple Chase, a Class 4 GBB race over 2 miles 3 furlongs 189 yards for horses aged four and above. The race carries £10,250 in prize money and is open to runners rated between 0 and 110. With a slightly higher class and prize level than several earlier contests, the race is likely to provide one of the stronger steeplechase tests of the afternoon. Accurate jumping and the ability to travel well over the distance will be important factors.
The meeting concludes at 4:48pm with The Advertise at Huntingdon Racecourse in 2026/2027 “Junior” National Hunt Flat Race, a Class 5 Category 1 elimination and GBB race. The contest is over 1 mile 7 furlongs 184 yards and is restricted to three-year-olds, with £4,000 in prize money. The shorter distance compared with several earlier races should put greater emphasis on pace and finishing ability, while the National Hunt Flat format gives younger runners an opportunity to gain valuable experience before moving into jumping contests.
With six races covering hurdles, steeple chases and a National Hunt Flat event, Tuesday’s Huntingdon programme offers a varied afternoon of National Hunt action. The two £10,000-plus contests and several longer-distance races add further interest to a card where stamina, jumping ability and consistency will be central throughout the afternoon.
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