The spotlight turns to Wincanton on Wednesday, assembling competitive fields across hurdles, steeple chases and a National Hunt flat contest. The fixture combines substantial prize funds with testing distances, drawing together established campaigners and emerging talent for an afternoon of sustained action at the Somerset venue.
The opening contest at 1:50 PM is The Happy 18th Birthday James Dunford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) (GBB Race), staged over 1m 7f 122y with prize money of £10,000 and attracting 18 runners. The sizeable field includes Aguellid, Anthracite, Are You Joking, Full Force Gale and Governors Island. The race presents an early examination of technique and resilience as inexperienced hurdlers navigate a demanding trip.
At 2:20 PM, The Winolympics Family Day On Sale Now Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) unfolds over the same distance and carries £6,750 in prize money. Seven runners are declared, among them Plantaroma, Man Maid, Shalfa, Irisante and Adaay Dancing. With closely matched opposition, precision over hurdles and tactical positioning are expected to influence the outcome.
The card progresses to 2:50 PM for The Play Golf At Wincanton Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4). Run over 3m 1f 97y, it offers £9,750 in prize money and features five runners: Nambiti, The Long Point, Doctor Midas, Phantom Getaway and West Orchard. The extended distance combined with the demands of the chase course places emphasis on endurance and accurate jumping through the final stages.
At 3:20 PM, attention shifts to The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) over 2m 4f 67y with a purse of £8,750 and a field of 15 runners. Dirty Den, Mammies Boy, Duffry Trixs, Kiwi Rush and The Long Walk headline the lineup. The intermediate trip typically encourages sustained pace and competitive closing phases among progressive horses.
The 3:50 PM event is The Cheltenham Preview 5th March At Wincanton Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5), contested over 2m 4f 83y for £7,250 in prize money. Nine runners take part, including Walkinthewoods, Flash Gorcombe, Whatmakes Honey B, Hatos and My Rockstar. The contest blends experience and agility as competitors negotiate fences on a testing circuit.
At 4:20 PM, The Pointing Pointers Dick And Sue Woodhouse Memorial Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 5) is staged over 2m 4f 83y with prize money of £6,500. Six runners line up, featuring Beat Box, Thunder Rock, Gateau de Miel, Mr Glass and Fan de Blues. The race highlights seasoned performers accustomed to the discipline and rhythm of hunting-style competition.
The fixture concludes at 4:50 PM with The Wincanton Fillies’ “Junior” National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5) (GBB Race) over 1m 7f 122y and offering £4,000 in prize money. Fourteen runners are declared, including Ashburton, Billey Shiftit, Detroit Bay, Diamond Lily and Guste’s Dance. The bumper provides a platform for developing fillies to introduce themselves to competitive racing and demonstrate early potential.
Across the programme, the Wincanton Race Cards 25 February varied distances and strong declarations underline the depth of participation at the track.
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