Wetherby Racecourse will host a seven-race Jump racing programme on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, featuring a varied schedule of steeple chases and hurdle races. The meeting will bring together horses aged three and above across several race classes and distances, with contests testing stamina, jumping ability, rhythm and tactical positioning. The programme begins at 1:25 PM and concludes at 4:52 PM, offering an afternoon of competitive National Hunt racing.
The opening contest, The Wetherby Racecourse Supporting Spinal Research Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4), is scheduled for 1:25 PM over 2 miles, 3 furlongs and 85 yards. Open to horses aged four and above rated between 0 and 120, the race carries £10,000 in prize money. It also serves as a qualifier for the Go North Forgive ’n Forget Series. Competitors will need to negotiate the fences efficiently while maintaining a consistent pace over the extended distance.
At 2:00 PM, The Visit Juvenile Hurdle Race (Class 4) will take place over 2 miles. Restricted to three-year-olds, the contest offers £10,000 in prize money. The race will provide an opportunity for younger horses to demonstrate their jumping technique, speed and ability to settle into a rhythm over hurdles. Accurate jumping and a strong finishing effort will be important across the two-mile trip.
The third race, The Over the Rainbow Alison Stretton Birthday Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3), is scheduled for 2:35 PM over 2 miles, 3 furlongs and 154 yards. Open to horses aged three and above rated between 0 and 130, it offers £10,000 in prize money. The longer distance will place greater emphasis on stamina and race management, while runners must maintain concentration and jump cleanly throughout the contest.
At 3:10 PM, The Mary Lofthouse Supporting Spinal Research Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) will be run over 1 mile, 7 furlongs and 36 yards. The contest is open to horses aged four and above rated between 0 and 135, with £12,000 in prize money available. The relatively shorter distance compared with the opening chase will place emphasis on pace, agility and efficient jumping. Competitors will need to respond quickly to changes in speed while negotiating the fences.
The fifth race, The Bobby Renton Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3), is set for 3:45 PM over 2 miles, 3 furlongs and 85 yards. With £18,000 in prize money, it is the most valuable race on the day’s programme. Open to horses aged four and above rated between 0 and 140, the contest is expected to be a major feature of the afternoon. The combination of distance and fences will test jumping accuracy, stamina and the ability to sustain a strong pace through the closing stages.
At 4:20 PM, The Ginetta Clothing British Menswear Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) will take place over 3 miles and 26 yards. Open to horses aged four and above rated between 0 and 105, the race carries £7,500 in prize money. It is also a qualifier for the Go North Brindisi Breeze Series. The staying contest will require patience and endurance, with runners needing to conserve energy and maintain consistent jumping over the extended trip.
The meeting will conclude at 4:52 PM with The Watch Race Replays on Racing TV Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5). Run over 2 miles, 3 furlongs and 154 yards, the race is open to horses aged three and above rated between 0 and 105. It offers £7,000 in prize money. The final contest will test stamina, hurdling technique and consistency, as competitors aim to finish the afternoon with a strong performance.
With seven races covering a range of hurdle and steeple chase events, Wetherby’s Wednesday meeting will offer a varied test of jumping ability and endurance. From the juvenile hurdle at 2:00 PM to the three-mile contest at 4:20 PM, the programme will showcase horses competing across different distances and classifications, with the Bobby Renton Handicap Steeple Chase standing out as the day’s most valuable race.
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