Saturday, 19 October rushes in with a bunch of large horse racing events for the race going enthusiasts. Spread all over the country and offering both flat and jump races, they give you the opportunity to find a race to your liking and convenience.
Even though not all racecourses operate in the winter season, there are still plenty that will stay active throughout the year, keeping afloat this cultural phenomenon that is a day spent at a racecourse.
Let’s take a look at the races that have been announced for Saturday, 19 October, for a lively weekend.
Catterick Bridge
Going: soft
The country charm of North Yorkshire and mixed races taking place all year round make Catterick Bridge an appealing place for race enthusiasts.
Steward responsibilities will be fulfilled by Alan Dempsey and Robert McCarthy. Philip Spottiswood will chair the stewards’ panel.
The following races are scheduled at Catterick Bridge for Saturday, 19 October:
Time | Race | Distance | Conditions |
11:00am | The Go Racing In Yorkshire Future Stars Apprentice Handicap Stakes (Class 5) (Cl 5) | 1m 5f 192y | 3yo+ £8,000.00 Rating 51-70 |
11:29am | The British Ebf Restricted Maiden Stakes (Class 5) (For Horses In Bands C And D With No More Than Three Runs) (GBB Race) (Cl 5) | 7f 6y | 2yo £8,000.00 |
11:57am | The John Sharp Memorial Restricted Novice Stakes (Class 5) (For Horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race) (Cl 5) | 5f 212y | 3-5yo £8,000.00 |
12:25pm | The Download The Raceday Ready App Handicap Stakes (Class 4) (Cl 4) | 1m 4f 13y | 3yo+ £10,000.00 Rating 66-85 |
12:55pm | The William Hill Saturday Top Price Guarantee Handicap Stakes (Class 4) (Cl 4) | 7f 6y | 3yo+ £10,000.00 Rating 59-78 |
1:30pm | The William Hill Catterick Dash Handicap Stakes (Class 2) (Cl 2) | 5f | 3yo+ £30,000.00 Rating 81-100 |
1:58pm | The William Hill Committed To Top Prices Veterans’ Handicap Stakes (Class 4) (Cl 4) | 5f 212y | 6yo+ £10,000.00 Rating 61-80 |
Ascot
Going: straight – soft, round – heavy (soft in places)
The host of the Royal Ascot week remains one of the most popular racecourses in Great Britain since its foundation in the 18th century.
Steward responsibilities will be fulfilled by Cody Watkins, Richard Westropp, and Shaun Parker. Rupert Sweeting will chair the stewards’ panel.
The following races are scheduled at Ascot for Saturday, 19 October:
Time | Race | Distance | Conditions |
1:20pm | The Qipco British Champions Long Distance Cup (Class 1) (Group 2) (British Champions Series) (Cl 1) | 1m 7f 209y | 3yo+ £450,000.00 |
1:55pm | The Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes (Class 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (Cl 1) | 6f | 3yo+ £500,000.00 |
2:35pm | The Qipco British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes (Class 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (Cl 1) | 1m 3f 211y | 3yo+ £500,000.00 |
3:15pm | The Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Class 1) (Sponsored By Qipco) (Group 1) (British Champions Mile) (Cl 1) | 1m | 3yo+ £1,100,000.00 |
3:55pm | The Qipco Champion Stakes (Class 1) (British Champions Middle Distance) (Group 1) (Cl 1) | 1m 1f 212y | 3yo+ £1,300,000.00 |
4:35pm | The Balmoral Handicap Stakes (Class 2) (Sponsored By Qipco) (Cl 2) | 1m | 3yo+ £200,000.00 |
Stratford-on-Avon
Going: soft (heavy in places)
Stratford-upon-Avon is famous not only as the birthplace of the great English bard, but also for its summer jump racecourse.
Steward responsibilities will be fulfilled by Guy Upton and Steve Drowne. Joanne Hawkins will chair the stewards’ panel.
The following races are scheduled at Stratford-on-Avon for Saturday, 19 October:
Time | Race | Distance | Conditions |
1:40pm | The Join Racing TV Now Female Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) (Female Professional Jockeys And Amateur Riders’ Race) (Cl 5) | 2m 70y | 3yo+ £7,650.00 Rating 0-100 |
2:20pm | The Solar Select Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (Cl 4) | 2m 4f 205y | 4yo+ £9,150.00 Rating 0-120 |
2:55pm | The Grace And Dotty Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4) (Cl 4) | 2m 70y | 3yo+ £9,150.00 Rating 0-120 |
3:30pm | The Avon Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race) (Cl 4) | 2m 70y | 4yo+ £8,000.00 |
4:15pm | The Parallel Creative Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) (Cl 5) | 2m 2f 148y | 3yo+ £7,650.00 Rating 0-100 |
4:50pm | The Visit Racingtv.Com Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) (Cl 5) | 2m 6f 125y | 4yo+ £7,650.00 Rating 0-100 |
5:20pm | The Louise Naylor 50th Birthday ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race) (Cl 4) | 2m 6f 7y | 4yo+ £8,000.00 |
Newton Abbot
Going: heavy
Newton Abbot is located in the South West and is famous for its convenient access and relaxed atmosphere.
Steward responsibilities will be fulfilled by Fergus Sweeney and Sophie Candy. John Goodman will chair the stewards’ panel.
The following races are scheduled at Newton Abbot for Saturday, 19 October:
Time | Race | Distance | Conditions |
2:05pm | The British Stallion Studs Ebf ‘national Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (Qualifier) (GBB Race) (Cl 4) | 2m 167y | 4-6yo £9,099.00 |
2:44pm | The Brendon Soper Memorial Intermediate Steeple Chase (Class 2) (GBB Race) (Cl 2) | 2m 4f 216y | 5yo+ £25,000.00 |
3:25pm | The Keith Dewar 80th Birthday Celebration Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) (GBB Race) (Cl 3) | 2m 75y | 4yo+ £18,000.00 |
4:05pm | The Racing Partnership Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (GBB Race) (Cl 4) | 3m 1f 170y | 4yo+ £9,099.00 Rating 0-120 |
4:45pm | The Torbay Prostate Support Association Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3) (Cl 3) | 2m 167y | 3yo+ £18,000.00 Rating 0-130 |
5:15pm | The Eoin Mullen Memorial Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4) (Cl 4) | 2m 5f 122y | 4yo+ £11,650.00 Rating 0-115 |
5:50pm | The William Hill Betting TV Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race) (Cl 5) | 2m 167y | 4-5yo £4,999.00 |
Wolverhampton
Going: standard
Located on 22 acres of parkland, all-weather flat tracks of Wolverhampton stay busy throughout the year.
Steward responsibilities will be fulfilled by Greg Pearson and Louise Moore. Jenny Swainson will chair the stewards’ panel.
The following races are scheduled at Wolverhampton for Saturday, 19 October:
Time | Race | Distance | Conditions |
5:00pm | The Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 519 Handicap Stakes (Class 6) (Cl 6) | 2m 120y | 3yo+ £5,700.00 Rating 46-60 |
5:30pm | The Download The Raceday Ready App Restricted Novice Stakes (Class 5) (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race) (Cl 5) | 1m 1f 104y | 3-5yo £7,300.00 |
6:00pm | The Get The Inside Track With Raceday-Ready.Com Handicap Stakes (Class 6) (Cl 6) | 1m 142y | 3yo+ £9,000.00 Rating 46-60 |
6:30pm | The Download The At The Races App Handicap Stakes (Class 5) (Cl 5) | 7f 36y | 4yo+ £7,100.00 Rating 49-68 |
7:00pm | The Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Stakes (Class 4) (Cl 4) | 1m 1f 104y | 3yo+ £9,500.00 Rating 59-78 |
7:30pm | The At The Races App Expert Tips Handicap Stakes (Class 6) (Cl 6) | 6f 20y | 3yo+ £5,700.00 Rating 46-65 |
8:00pm | The Tips For Every Race At Raceday-Ready.Com Handicap Stakes (Class 6) (Cl 6) | 5f 21y | 3yo+ £5,700.00 Rating 46-58 |
8:30pm | The Get Raceday Ready Handicap Stakes (Class 6) (Cl 6) | 1m 4f 51y | 3yo+ £5,700.00 Rating 46-62 |
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