Another week at the racecourses is coming in. For some courses, the season is nearing its end, while others will continue to racegoers all year round. For the British public, horse racing has been a part of the national culture for many years. Races have long become social gatherings, with a lot of interesting activities on and off the track to keep the motley crowd entertained.
One of the longest established sports not only in Great Britain but in the history of humankind, horse racing goes far back to the ancient civilizations like Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Babylon, Egypt, and many others.
Let’s take a look at the races that have been announced for Friday, 11 October, opening the weekend events.
Newmarket
Going: good
With two premier racecourses on the venue to show off, Newmarket is well-known around the world as the venue of the first two British classic races.
The following races are scheduled at Newmarket for Friday, 11 October:
Time | Race | Distance | Conditions |
1:07pm | The Godolphin Under Starters Orders Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Class 2) (Gbb Race) | 7f | 2yo £20,000.00 |
1:47pm | The Newmarket Academy Godolphin Beacon Project Cornwallis Stakes (Class 1) (Group 3) | 5f | 2yo £65,000.00 |
2:25pm | The Godolphin Lifetime Care Oh So Sharp Stakes (Class 1) (Group 3) | 7f | 2yo £65,000.00 |
3:00pm | The Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards Challenge Stakes (Class 1)(Group 2) | 7f | 3yo+ £125,000.00 |
3:35pm | The Bet365 Fillies’ Mile (Class 1) (Group 1) | 1m | 2yo £500,000.00 |
4:10pm | The Bet365 Old Rowley Cup Handicap Stakes (Class 2) (Heritage Handicap) | 1m 4f | 3yo £100,000.00 |
4:45pm | The Newmarket Pony Academy Pride Stakes (Class 1) (Group 3) | 1m 2f | 3yo+ £85,000.00 |
York
Going: good to soft (soft in places)
Be it the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival, the world-class horse racing experience, or the local food, York attracts international horse racing stars and visitors alike.
The following races are scheduled at York for Friday, 11 October:
Time | Race | Distance | Conditions |
1:30pm | The William Hill Autumn Mile Handicap Stakes (Class 2) | 7f 192y | 4yo+ £30,000.00 Rating 86-105 |
2:05pm | The British Ebf £100,000 Final (Class 2) (Colts And Geldings) | 7f | 2yo £100,000.00 |
2:40pm | The William Hill Finale Handicap Stakes (Class 2) (Heritage Handicap) | 1m 5f 188y | 3yo £100,000.00 Rating 0-105 |
3:10pm | The Parsonage Hotel And Cloisters Spa Nursery Handicap Stakes (Class 3) | 5f | 2yo £20,000.00 Rating 0-95 |
3:45pm | The Copper Knight – Winning Most Horse At York Handicap Stakes (Class 3) | 5f | 3yo+ £25,000.00 Rating 76-95 |
4:20pm | The William Hill Ebf Novice Stakes (Class 3) (GBB Race) | 6f | 2yo £20,000.00 |
4:55pm | The Ire Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Apprentice Handicap Stakes (Class 4) | 7f | 3yo+ £20,000.00 Rating 61-80 |
Chepstow
Going: good (flat – good to soft)
The host of the biggest horse race in Wales, Chepstow opens its jump racing season in October. The racecourse remains active throughout the year, offering various activities.
The following races are scheduled at Chepstow for Friday, 11 October:
Time | Race | Distance | Conditions |
2:10pm | The St Arvans Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race) | 2m 11y | 4yo+ £9,000.00 |
2:45pm | The DSJ/EBF Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (Ebf Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) (Gbb Race) | 2m 3f 100y | 4yo+ £9,000.00 |
3:15pm | The Unibet Persian War Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 1) (Grade 2) (Gbb Race) | 2m 3f 100y | 4yo+ £50,000.00 |
3:50pm | The Unibet Veterans’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) (Leg 6 Of The Stayers’ Veterans’ Chase Series) | 2m 7f 131y | 9yo+ £30,000.00 Rating 0-150 |
4:25pm | The Carl Pyne 60th Birthday Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) (Gbb Race) | 2m 7f 131y | 4yo+ £22,500.00 |
5:00pm | The 3 AS Leisure Motorhome-Caravan Sales Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3) | 2m 11y | 8yo+ £20,000.00 Rating 0-135 |
5:30pm | The David Pipe Racing Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) | 2m 7f 131y | 4yo+ £12,500.00 Rating 0-115 |
Kempton Park
Going: standard to slow
If you are looking for both flat and jump racing events, but would prefer to stay close to London, Kempton Park located in Sunbury-on-Thames fits your bill.
The following races are scheduled at Kempton Park for Friday, 11 October:
Time | Race | Distance | Conditions |
4:38pm | The Racing TV Handicap Stakes (Class 6) | 6f | 3yo £6,000.00 Rating 46-55 |
5:15pm | The Unibet Zero% Mission Fillies’ Novice Stakes (Class 4) (Gbb Race) | 6f | 2yo £9,900.00 |
5:45pm | The Unibet Support Safe Gambling Handicap Stakes (Class 6) | 1m | 3yo £6,000.00 Rating 46-55 |
6:15pm | The Juddmonte/Ebf Restricted Novice Stakes (Class 2) (For Horses In Bands A, B, C And D) (Gbb Race) | 1m | 2yo £30,000.00 |
6:45pm | The Unibet More Extra Place Races Novice Stakes (Class 5) (Gbb Race) | 1m 3f 219y | 3yo+ £7,000.00 |
7:15pm | The Unibet More Boosts In More Races Handicap Stakes (Class 4) | 1m 3f 219y | 3yo+ £11,000.00 Rating 59-78 |
7:45pm | The Try Unibet’s Improved Bet Builder Handicap Stakes (Class 5) | 7f | 3yo+ £8,000.00 Rating 51-70 |
8:15pm | The Bet @Racingtv.Com Handicap Stakes (Class 5) (London Stayers’ Series Qualifier) | 1m 7f 218y | 3yo+ £8,000.00 Rating 53-72 |
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