Southwell Racecourse will host a seven-race Jump racing meeting on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, featuring steeplechases, hurdle races and a National Hunt Flat contest. The programme begins at 2:00 PM and concludes at 5:23 PM, offering a varied test of stamina, jumping ability and race management. With distances ranging from two miles to three miles and two furlongs, the meeting will bring together experienced runners and developing horses across several race classifications.
The meeting opens at 2:00 PM with the Gents Night Saturday 24th October Handicap Steeple Chase, a Class 4 contest over three miles, two furlongs and 28 yards. Open to horses aged four and above with ratings between 0 and 120, the race carries £8,900 in prize money. The extended distance will demand stamina and consistent jumping, with runners needing to conserve energy while maintaining a steady rhythm throughout the contest.
At 2:35 PM, the Heb Group “The Power Behind Everyday” Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase will take place over two miles. This Class 4 race is open to horses aged four and above, rated between 0 and 120, and offers £8,900 in prize money. The shorter distance places greater emphasis on agility, jumping accuracy and the ability to maintain pace across the obstacles. The contest will also provide novice chasers with an opportunity to demonstrate their developing skills.
The third race, scheduled for 3:10 PM, is the Case IH Drive Performance Drive Puma Handicap Steeple Chase. This Class 4 event will be run over two miles, four furlongs and 132 yards and is open to horses aged four and above with ratings between 0 and 115. With £8,900 in prize money, the race will require a combination of stamina, balance and accurate jumping. Maintaining momentum over the fences and responding well to the jockey’s instructions will be important throughout the contest.
At 3:45 PM, the Case IH Dealer Network Top Class Open National Hunt Flat Race will provide a different challenge. The Class 5 event is scheduled over two miles and is open to horses aged four and five. Offering £4,500 in prize money, the race gives younger runners an opportunity to gain experience on the track without negotiating hurdles or fences. Stamina, pace and the ability to settle during the early stages are likely to be important over the distance.
The fifth race begins at 4:20 PM with the Book the Bistro in Seasons Restaurant Mares’ Maiden Hurdle Race. This Class 4 contest will be run over two miles and is open to mares aged four and above. With £10,000 in prize money, it is the richest race on the Southwell programme. The contest will test the runners’ hurdling technique, rhythm and ability to sustain their effort over the closing stages. As a maiden event, it will also provide an opportunity for a mare to record a first victory over hurdles.
At 4:52 PM, the Celebrate with Sponsorship at Southwell Racecourse Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle Race will take place over two miles, four furlongs and 132 yards. This Class 5 contest is open to horses aged three and above with ratings between 0 and 95. The race carries £6,150 in prize money and will require a combination of stamina, jumping consistency and tactical awareness. The longer distance compared with the earlier hurdle contest will place additional emphasis on maintaining energy throughout the race.
The meeting concludes at 5:23 PM with the Golf and Gallop Handicap Hurdle Race, a Class 5 contest over three miles and 123 yards. Open to horses aged four and above with ratings between 0 and 100, the final race offers £6,150 in prize money. The staying contest will demand endurance and reliable hurdling, particularly in the closing stages when fatigue can affect a runner’s rhythm. A measured pace and efficient jumping will be important factors over the extended distance.
Southwell’s seven-race meeting presents a varied afternoon of Jump racing, combining three steeplechases with hurdle contests and a National Hunt Flat race. The £10,000 Mares’ Maiden Hurdle Race stands out as the programme’s highest-value event, while the longer-distance contests will provide a substantial test of stamina and jumping ability.
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