Sedgefield Racecourse stages a seven-race National Hunt meeting on Wednesday, 9 September, with action beginning at 2:00pm and continuing through to 5:05pm. The programme features maiden hurdle races, handicap hurdles and steeplechases across a range of distances, with the afternoon’s highest prize money attached to the 4:00pm Class 3 handicap hurdle.
The opening Sedgefield racecards 9 September contest is the 2:00pm Racing Again 14th September Maiden Hurdle Race, a Class 4 event over 2m 4f 206y for horses aged four and above, carrying £10,000 in prize money. The five-runner field includes Rock Armour, ridden by Joshua Thompson, and trained by David Thompson for South View Racing Syndicate. Way Maker, partnered by James Bowen, is trained by Mickey Bowen for Harry Redknapp and Martin Gowing. Earnest Belief, with Theo Gillard aboard, is trained by Donald McCain for Blackhurst Racing. Datstheholyallofit, ridden by Brian Hughes, represents trainer Patrick Neville and owner Mr Eamon McElligott, while Ocean Rose, ridden by Callum Pritchard, is trained by Barry Murphy for Mr A. Evans.
At 2:30pm, the programme moves to the Class 5 Roxyfet Sports Lounge Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race over 2m 3f 148y, with £6,150 available and a rating band of 0-100. Spot On Soph, ridden by Rebecca Hitchen, is trained by Sam England for Mowbray Park, while O’Faolains Glory has Nathan Moscrop aboard for trainer Susan Corbett and Girsonfield Racing Club. Asa is partnered by Miss Natasha Cookson and trained by Philip Kirby for The Yorkshire Puddings. Stellarmasterpiece, ridden by Sean Bowen, represents Micky Hammond and M.H.O.G. Other runners include Lone Star, with Joe Williamson for Philip Kirby and John Cornforth and Peter Rawcliffe; Curious Mrs Fox, ridden by Joshua Thompson for David Thompson and The Red and White Stripes; and Yanka Blue, partnered by Paul O’Brien for Barry Murphy and Mr L. H. Evans.
The 3:00pm contest is the Christmas Parties at Sedgefield Racecourse Handicap Steeple Chase, a Class 4 3m 2f 123y race for five-year-olds and upwards, with £8,900 in prize money. Glenmalure Flyer, ridden by Harry Skelton, is trained by Dan Skelton for Hools & Forces Partnership. Thank You Blue has I. J. Power in the saddle for trainer Jennie Candlish and owner Mr Alan Baxter. Limerick Leader, ridden by James Bowen, represents trainer Nick Scholfield and Team Tristar (UK) Ltd. The field also includes Sir Carnegie, ridden by Sean Bowen and trained by Mickey Bowen for Mr Mickey Bowen.
At 3:30pm, the Winning Connections Conference Hire Handicap Steeple Chase is staged over 2m 117y. The Class 5 race is worth £6,150 and is open to horses aged five and above. Westerton, partnered by I. J. Power, is trained by Jennie Candlish for Alan Baxter & Shaun Sowray. Hooper, ridden by Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell, represents Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies and Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell. Socks Off, with Lee Edwards aboard, is trained by Kevin & Lauren Frost for Mr Kevin Frost. Dexter is ridden by Toby Wynne for Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero and Barry and the Chuckles. Other runners include American Empire, partnered by Theo Gillard for Donald McCain and Thomas Fearn; Getaway Jewel, ridden by Brian Hughes for Micky Hammond and Mr Phil Ellerby; and Applejack Poet, with Callum Pritchard aboard for Barry Murphy and Mr A. Evans.
The feature event on the Sedgefield racecards 9 September programme comes at 4:00pm, when the Class 3 Sedgefield Racecourse for Outdoor Events Handicap Hurdle Race takes place over 2m 3f 148y. The race carries the afternoon’s highest prize money of £10,700 and has a rating range of 0-130.
Loriko, ridden by Harry Skelton, is trained by Dan Skelton for Cherry Knoll Farm, M Ward & D Skelton. Skyjack Hijack, partnered by Sean Quinlan, represents trainer Jennie Candlish and owner Mr Alan Baxter. Ladies Day, with Jack Andrews aboard, is trained by Tom Ellis for Eventmasters Racing. Glory And Honour, ridden by Rebecca Hitchen, is trained by Sam England for Ursa Ellerby & Partner. Completing the five-runner field is Ballygeary, partnered by Charlie Maggs for trainer Mike Sowersby and Mr A. Waite.
The 4:30pm Fairlight Studios Cafe @ Sedgefield Racecourse Handicap Hurdle Race is a Class 5 contest over a demanding 3m 2f 170y, with £6,150 in prize money. Dr Seb, ridden by Brian Hughes, is trained by Mike Sowersby for Mounted Gamess Assoc Syndicate. East Eagle, partnered by Charlie Maggs, is also trained by Mike Sowersby and owned by Mrs Janet Cooper / M E Sowersby. Lipstick Traces, ridden by Callum Bewley, represents trainer Justin Landy and Mrs Pauline Southerington. Moro Rock, with Harry Bannister aboard, is trained by Sara Ender for Mr Liam Murray. Luminaries, ridden by Sean Quinlan, represents Ewan Whillans and Ewan Whillans Racing Club, while Time Was, partnered by Miss Natasha Cookson, is trained by Philip Kirby for Mrs J. Porter.
The meeting concludes at 5:05pm with the Whitegates Nursery Northallerton Handicap Hurdle Race, a Class 4 contest over 2m 146y for four-year-olds and upwards, carrying £7,700 in prize money. Pergamon, ridden by William Shanahan, is trained by Jennie Candlish for Frank The Tank. King Ulanda, partnered by Jack Tudor, represents Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero and The Happy Monarchs. Max of Stars, ridden by Brian Hughes, is trained by Ollie Pears for Mrs S D Pearson & Ollie Pears. Saint Polo, partnered by Luke Scott, completes the supplied field and is trained by Jennie Candlish for T & A Partnership.
The Sedgefield racecards 9 September programme offers seven races across hurdles and steeplechases, with distances ranging from 2m 117y to 3m 2f 170y. The 4:00pm Class 3 handicap hurdle is the highest-value race of the afternoon at £10,700, while the opening maiden hurdle carries £10,000.
Wednesday’s Sedgefield meeting provides a varied National Hunt programme, combining shorter contests with several demanding staying races. With seven races scheduled from 2:00pm to 5:05pm, the card features a mixture of established performers, developing horses and experienced jockeys across hurdles and fences.
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