Sedgefield will outline a seven-race National Hunt programme on Friday, 26 December 2025, with racing scheduled to commence at 11:45 AM. The Sedgefield Race Cards 26 December will present a varied Boxing Day card featuring handicap steeple chases, novice and maiden hurdle races, and a closing mares’ flat contest, catering to a wide range of horses and experience levels.
The meeting will begin with The Sprayclad UK NE Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) at 11:45 AM. Run over 2m 3f 65y for prize money of £8,900, the opening contest will bring together Sayva, Scorsese, Double Digits, Lady Jago, Jermyn Raffles, and Ailt An Chorrain in a race expected to place emphasis on sound jumping and stamina.
At 12:20 PM, The Virtus FM Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) will be staged over 2m 3f 188y, offering £7,700 in prize money. Atlantic Lad, Cold Henry, Dalston Lad, Daly Boy, Loulou Madrik, and Perfectot will be set to compete as developing hurdlers continue their early-season progression.
The card will continue at 12:50 PM with The EBF ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4). Contested over 2m 178y and also worth £7,700, the race will feature Bohemond Antioch, Country Park, Onehundredneighty, and Gintime, all seeking a first success under National Hunt rules.
Chasing action will resume at 1:25 PM with The Ready To Welcome The New Year Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5). Run over the sharp distance of 2m 77y for prize money of £6,150, the field will include Jaitroplaclasse, Dixie Cowboy, Take Centre Stage, Restandbethankful, and Huit Reflets, with accurate fencing likely to prove decisive.
At 2:00 PM, The Michael & Olivia Watson Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4) will be run over 2m 3f 188y, again carrying prize money of £7,700. Sign Again, Broughshane, Summergrounds, Blue Fin, Kingston Narcissus, and Fourofakind will be set to contest a competitive mid-afternoon hurdle.
The penultimate race at 2:35 PM will be The Gary Wood Memorial Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) over 2m 3f 188y, with £6,150 on offer. Livano Bello, Heritier, Miss Friday Lions, Top Flight Century, Kaviar Wood, and Fairly Fulling will line up in a contest expected to reward consistency and staying ability.
The programme will conclude at 3:10 PM with The Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5). Run over 2m 178y for prize money of £4,500, the closing event will feature Dame In Disguise, Drakaris, Elderflower Tonic, Eskylady, and Red Wine Supernova, offering a platform for future jumping prospects.
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