Wincanton is set to stage an engaging afternoon of National Hunt racing on 16 December, with the Wincanton Race Cards 16 December outlining a well-balanced seven-race card. The Somerset venue will showcase a variety of jumping contests, with proceedings getting underway at 12:30pm and running through to 3:30pm, promising competitive action across hurdles and steeplechases.
The meeting will open with The Jumps ‘Chasing Excellence’ Beginners’ Steeple Chase (Class 3) over 2 miles 4 furlongs 47 yards at 12:30pm. Prize money for the race is £18,000. Jeriko du Reponet and Regent’s Stroll are expected to line up for the early contest, both showing promise in their previous outings.
At 1:00pm, the Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) will cover 3 miles 1 furlong 42 yards with £7,500 in prize money. Runners for this extended test include Born At Midnight, Redbridge Rambler, Shot Boii, Anytrixwilldo, Edgewell, and School For Scandal, all seeking to improve on prior form.
The hurdles action begins at 1:30pm with the Daily Racing Boosts Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) over 2 miles 3 furlongs 197 yards. The race carries £7,000 in prize money. Gatineau Park, Badentaggart, Hadrianus, Hold The Serve, Jackomy, and Joyau Allen are expected to contest the opening novice hurdle.
A competitive sprint hurdle follows at 2:00pm with the Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) over 1 mile 7 furlongs 62 yards, offering £7,000 in prize money. Ask A Sainte, Bespoke Tailor, Blazing Gaden, Capital Love, Constellation Walk, Famous Shoes, and Giddyupadingdong are among the likely runners in this maiden event.
At 2:30pm, attention will turn back to fences for the John Stranger 80th Birthday Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4), run over 2 miles 4 furlongs 47 yards. The prize for this race is £10,250. Sherborne, Noahsgreatrainbow, Diplomatic Ash, Zestful Hope, Royal Mer, and Brulure Noire are expected to compete in what promises to be a tactical contest.
The mares take centre stage at 3:00pm in the Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4) over 2 miles 3 furlongs 197 yards, with £9,000 in prize money. Miss Goldfire, Bobbi With An I, No No Fizz, Riviera Walk, Apples Moon, and Midnight Ginger are set to challenge for honours in this class 4 event.
The meeting will conclude with the Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4) over 1 mile 7 furlongs 62 yards at 3:30pm. Prize money is £9,000. Railway Bell, Poet Laureate, Cornish Storm, Sage Green, Teorie, and Sea Warrior are expected to complete the seven-race programme, offering an exciting finale to the afternoon.
Seven races are scheduled, including novices’ hurdles, handicap steeple chases, and mares’ hurdles, featuring competitive fields across the Somerset track.
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