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Cheltenham November Meeting 2026: Runners, Racecard & Betting Odds

The Cheltenham November Meeting 2026 runs from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November, the second fixture of the 2026/27 National Hunt season at Cheltenham Racecourse after the season opened there in late October. The Cheltenham Racecourse has been active since the early 19th century and currently hosts jump races. It stays active during the National Hunt season, with the first meeting taking place in mid to late October and the closing event usually scheduled for mid April. Its most prestigious event, the Cheltenham Festival, takes place in March of every year. The upcoming Cheltenham November Meeting will start with The AIS...

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What Does PU Mean in Horse Racing?

A horse racing racecard features many abbreviations, including PU. But what does PU mean in horse racing? It stands for “pulled up”, and it means the jockey stopped the horse before the finish so it didn’t complete the race. In form figures it is shown as “P”, while race results use “PU”, and it is common in UK jump racing, especially over long distances. Our guide will explore the underlying reasons as to why a PU occurs, and how it can impact bets.JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMnRleHQlMkZqYXZhc2NyaXB0JTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZqcy43YmV0LnBhcnRuZXJzJTJGamF2YXNjcmlwdC5waHAlM0ZwcmVmaXglM0RnMHRwcEFNSVpFbWh2bzVuQzN0WlEyTmQ3WmdxZFJMayUyNmFtcCUzQm1lZGlhJTNENDM1JTI2YW1wJTNCY2FtcGFpZ24lM0Q0MCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRnNjcmlwdCUzRQ== Why Do Jockeys Pull Up a Horse? A PU in horse racing happens more often than you might think....

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What Does RPR Mean in Horse Racing?

RPR stands for Racing Post Rating. It is a performance rating given to each horse racing runner by the Racing Post’s handicappers after every run. With RPR in horse racing, a higher number represents a better performance. It is shown on Racing Post racecards alongside the Official Rating (OR) and Topspeed (TS). In practice, it helps you interpret the figures printed next to each runner’s name.JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMnRleHQlMkZqYXZhc2NyaXB0JTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZqcy43YmV0LnBhcnRuZXJzJTJGamF2YXNjcmlwdC5waHAlM0ZwcmVmaXglM0RnMHRwcEFNSVpFbWh2bzVuQzN0WlEyTmQ3WmdxZFJMayUyNmFtcCUzQm1lZGlhJTNENDM1JTI2YW1wJTNCY2FtcGFpZ24lM0Q0MCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRnNjcmlwdCUzRQ== How Racing Post Ratings Work The handicappers consider several factors when assigning a figure, including the distance beaten, the weight carried and the quality of the opposition. Each run receives its own rating. A horse...

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What Does CD Mean in Horse Racing?

Have you looked at a horse racing racecard and been stumped by the various abbreviations? You may wonder what does CD mean in horse racing. CD on a racecard signals a horse has previously won a race at the same course and over the same distance as today’s race. C denotes a previous course winner, while D indicates a previous distance winner. This guide explains CD in horse racing, how it appears on a racecard and how much weight it carries as form.JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMnRleHQlMkZqYXZhc2NyaXB0JTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZqcy43YmV0LnBhcnRuZXJzJTJGamF2YXNjcmlwdC5waHAlM0ZwcmVmaXglM0RnMHRwcEFNSVpFbWh2bzVuQzN0WlEyTmQ3WmdxZFJMayUyNmFtcCUzQm1lZGlhJTNENDM1JTI2YW1wJTNCY2FtcGFpZ24lM0Q0MCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRnNjcmlwdCUzRQ== C, D, and CD Explained On UK horse racing racecards, abbreviations such as C, D and CD are displayed next...

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What Does UR Mean in Horse Racing?

If you have ever looked at a race result or form guide and asked, “What does UR mean in horse racing?”, the answer is straightforward. UR stands for “unseated rider”. It means the jockey fell off the horse during the race, but the horse itself did not fall. In form figures it is shown as “U”. It is most common in jump racing, such as at Cheltenham, in hurdle races and chases.JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMnRleHQlMkZqYXZhc2NyaXB0JTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZqcy43YmV0LnBhcnRuZXJzJTJGamF2YXNjcmlwdC5waHAlM0ZwcmVmaXglM0RnMHRwcEFNSVpFbWh2bzVuQzN0WlEyTmQ3WmdxZFJMayUyNmFtcCUzQm1lZGlhJTNENDM1JTI2YW1wJTNCY2FtcGFpZ24lM0Q0MCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRnNjcmlwdCUzRQ== What Does Unseated Rider Mean? An unseated rider means the jockey has been separated from the horse. This often happens after a mistake at a fence or hurdle, or...

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Futurity Trophy Stakes 2026: Runners & Racecard

Doncaster Racecourse hosts the Futurity Trophy Weekend on Friday, 23 October and Saturday, 24 October, shortly before the venue closes the turf flat season in early November. The meeting’s headline race, the Futurity Trophy Stakes, takes place on Saturday. The Futurity Trophy Stakes is a Group 1 flat race open to two-year-old colts and fillies, run over 1 mile (1,609 metres). It was established in 1961 and has been run on the Straight Mile since 2001. Below you will find Saturday’s race card, the declared runners with their jockeys and trainers, a closer look at the main contenders and the latest...

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Ascot British Champions Day: Runners & Racecard

With the flat racing season of 2026 slowly approaching its end, the British horse racing community is getting ready for its end of season highlight fixture. The British Champions Day 2026 meeting will be held on Saturday, 17 October at the Ascot Racecourse. The meeting was created by bringing together some of the races that played a feature role in many of Ascot and Newmarket’s end of season meetings. Until 2024, it was the culmination of the British Champions Series. Today it is also the richest racing day in British racing. This year the British Champions Day will open with The...

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Ascot Races Fixtures 2027: Race Days, Dates and Key Events

Ascot races fixtures for 2027 will start on Saturday, 23 January with the BetMGM Clarence House Chase Raceday, a jump racing meeting. Throughout the year, Ascot Racecourse will host 26 race days. Below you’ll find dates for Ascot race days, the key races and events at each meeting, and Royal Ascot dates. The flat season at Ascot lasts from April to October and includes 18 days, while the jump race season lasts from October to April and includes 8 days. 13 out of Britain’s 36 Group 1 flat races are conducted at the Ascot Racecourse. Its events attract around 600,000...

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Ayr Gold Cup 2026: Runners, Racecard & Odds

On Saturday, 19 September, the Ayr Gold Cup Festival 2026 will hold its third and last day. It is also when the Ayr Gold Cup race will run as the headline of both the closing day and the entire meeting. It is one of the largest and most renowned flat handicap races in Britain. It is conducted at the Ayr Racecourse in Scotland. The Ayr Gold Cup is a flat handicap horse race that accepts both male and female horses aged three years or older. It is run over a distance of 6 furlongs (1,207 metres). Horses eliminated from its...

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Biggest Horse Races in the UK: Major Racing Events

The UK racing calendar runs all year round and includes both Flat and National Hunt codes. These fixtures include plenty of prestigious spring festivals. The calendar draws top trainers, jockeys and horses from both Britain and Ireland. Some meetings are best known for a single feature race, while others contain several important contests across multiple days. Major examples of big horse racing events are the Grand National, Cheltenham Gold Cup, the Derby, Royal Ascot, 2,000 Guineas and King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes. They showcase the depth and history of great British horse racing. This guide covers the...

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