Warwick is gearing up to host one of the warmest winter gatherings as the Warwick Racecards 11 December take shape. The seven-jump-race card runs from 12:25 pm to 3:25 pm, offering a Christmas-themed afternoon full of seasonal charm. Early arrivals will enjoy drifting carols, a bustling Christmas market, and the comforting mix of mulled wine, mince pies, and friendly chatter. The course will buzz with activity long before the first flag drops, building anticipation for the day’s highlight: the Lady Godiva Mares’ Novices’ Chase.
The Listed feature at 1:55 pm brings together four mares for a 2m4f test over 17 fences, with £18,509 going to the winner. DIVA LUNA, WYENOT, SPECULATRIX, and BLUE LAS will compete in a race that demands poise and precision under pressure. Surrounded by festive colour and winter energy, this contest promises a moment of quiet tension as one mare steps into the spotlight, setting the tone for the season ahead.
The day begins with six three-year-old fillies contesting the Heat Your Home With Alpha Fillies’ Juvenile Maiden Hurdle at 12:25 pm over 2m48y and eight hurdles. CLOAKS OF GOLD, MADE U BLUSH, MISS CARBO, PRETTYLADY, ROSSO LEVANTO, and SOVEREIGN APPLAUSE bring early-season energy to the track, with a winner’s purse of £3,812. The second race, the Aztec Aerosols Contract Filling Maiden Hurdle at 12:55 pm, features eleven horses aged four and up stretching out over 2m5f5y in a Class 4 contest. BACK ON TRACK, CHASING GLANCE, CRACKLING FIRE, DROPEMATTHESTATION, LIGHTFINGERED JACK, WARRIORS DESTINY, STAR OF HONOUR, and others are expected to maintain the early rhythm of the afternoon, also with £3,812 for the winner.
The festive touches at Warwick create a vibrant atmosphere throughout the day. The “Jump Into Christmas” theme decorates the paddock and grandstand, while Eventmasters Christmas at the Races adds seasonal charm. A live choir carries carols across the lawns, and a bustling Christmas market offers gifts, treats, and seasonal decorations. Warm mince pies and mulled wine welcome visitors, and free access to key racing areas, including the paddock, winning enclosure, and pre-parade ring, along with free parking and WiFi, ensures a smooth, family-friendly experience.
As the afternoon progresses, the Aztec Aerosols Spray Some Joy Novices’ Handicap Chase takes place at 1:25 pm over 2m54y with 12 fences and nine runners, offering £5,281 to the winner. This compact field provides a sharp test that rewards rhythm and clean jumping. At 2:25 pm, the SG Fleet In Partnership With Barnardos Handicap Hurdle, run over 2m5f5y with eight runners, challenges horses that finish strongly, with £4,753 to the winner.
The Larkshill Engineering Ltd Handicap Chase at 2:55 pm, a true mid-afternoon staying chase over 3m and 18 fences for ten runners, carries £5,413 to the winner and tests strategy and stamina as horses approach the final climb. The card closes with the Whites Of Coventry & Jic Logistics Ltd National Hunt Flat Race at 3:25 pm over two miles with 14 runners and £2,178 to the winner, providing a smooth, soft finish as the light fades and the Christmas glow settles across the stands.
This Thursday meeting offers more than a seven-race card; it presents a December celebration blending racing, music, family moments, and winter colour. With the Lady Godiva Mares’ Novices’ Chase at the centre of the day and festive touches throughout the venue, the Warwick Racecards 11 December promise one of the season’s warmest and most uplifting afternoons.
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