Leicester Racecourse will host an eight-race Flat Turf meeting on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, featuring a varied programme for two-year-old runners and older horses. The card begins at 1:24 PM and concludes at 5:17 PM, with contests over distances ranging from six furlongs to one mile and two furlongs. The meeting includes restricted novice events for fillies, nursery contests for two-year-olds, and handicap races for horses across several age groups and rating categories.
The opening race, scheduled for 1:24 PM, is the Every Race Live on Racing TV Nursery Handicap Stakes, a Class 6 contest over one mile and 53 yards. Open to two-year-olds rated between 0 and 65, the race carries total prize money of £6,000. The opening event will provide young runners with an opportunity to demonstrate their ability over a longer distance, with stamina and race positioning likely to play important roles.
At 1:54 PM, the programme continues with Division I of the British EBF Fillies’ Restricted Novice Stakes, a Class 5 race over six furlongs. Restricted to two-year-old fillies in Bands C and D, the contest offers £8,000 in prize money. The shorter distance is expected to place emphasis on early speed, acceleration and the ability to maintain a strong rhythm throughout the race.
The second division of the British EBF Fillies’ Restricted Novice Stakes follows at 2:29 PM. Also scheduled over six furlongs, the Class 5 contest carries £8,000 in prize money and is intended for two-year-old fillies in Bands C and D. The separate divisions will provide further opportunities for young fillies to gain experience and demonstrate their developing racing abilities.
At 3:04 PM, the British EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes takes centre stage as a Class 3 contest over one mile and 53 yards. Open to two-year-old fillies, the race offers £12,000 in prize money, making it one of the notable events for younger runners on the card. The additional distance will test the fillies’ ability to settle during the early stages and maintain their pace through the closing section.
The fifth race, beginning at 3:39 PM, is the Join Racing TV Now Handicap Stakes. This Class 5 contest will be run over six furlongs and is open to horses aged three and above, rated between 51 and 70. With £7,000 in prize money, the race is expected to place considerable importance on speed, tactical positioning and a strong finish.
At 4:14 PM, the Christmas Parties at Leicester Racecourse Book Now Handicap Stakes will be contested over one mile and 53 yards. The Class 5 event is restricted to horses aged four and above with ratings between 51 and 70. Offering £7,000 in prize money, the race will require a combination of stamina and pace, particularly as runners approach the final stages of the contest.
The feature race of the afternoon is scheduled for 4:47 PM, when the Next Meeting @leicesterraces Monday 26th October Handicap Stakes takes place. This Class 3 event will be run over seven furlongs and is open to horses aged three and above, rated between 71 and 90. With £17,000 in prize money, it is the richest race on the programme. The higher-class contest is expected to attract attention, with the runners’ recent form, racing experience and ability to handle the distance likely to be important factors.
The meeting concludes at 5:17 PM with a Class 6 Handicap Stakes over one mile and two furlongs. Open to horses aged three and above, the final race carries £6,000 in prize money and is restricted to runners rated between 46 and 60. The longer distance will place greater emphasis on stamina, race management and the ability to sustain an effort throughout the contest.
With eight races covering a range of distances, age groups and classifications, Leicester’s Tuesday meeting offers a varied afternoon of Flat Turf racing. The programme combines opportunities for developing two-year-olds with competitive handicaps for more experienced runners, while the £17,000 feature contest provides the day’s highest prize allocation.
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