The love story between England and horse races dates back to the 16th century and it’s still kept alive. The horse races are in full swing in the UK and Ireland as they head to October 9 bringing with it more drama for the fans. If you are looking for details about these races, you have come to the right place.
Our comprehensive preview covers the schedule of all the major horse races happening on October 9th in the UK and Ireland. We also provide betting odds for the ones who are interested in betting on horse races. Let’s get started.
Nottingham
Since 1773, Nottingham has been home to horse racing. The races are conducted between May and October, while it hosts its two feature races at the beginning phase of the flat racing season.
Going: Soft
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Here are the scheduled races at Nottingham on Wednesday, October 9:
Time (BST) | Race | Runners | Distance | Previous Winner |
1:45 PM | Dont Miss The Robin Hood Stakes 30th Oct Apprentice Handicap | 10 runners, class 6 | 6f 18y | Stressfree |
2:15 PM | Fireworks Tickets On Sale Now EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 11 runners, class 5 | 6f 18y | World Of Darcy |
2:45 PM | Book Your Christmas Party At Nottingham Racecourse Fillies’ Handicap | 6 runners, class 4 | 1m 6f | Divine Comedy |
3:15 PM | British EBF Future Stayers Oath Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 10 runners, class 2 | 1m 75y | Going The Distance |
3:45 PM | British Stallion Studs EBF Nursery | 5 runners, class 3 | 1m 2f 50y | Go Daddy |
4:17 PM | Join Us Next Week 16th October Handicap | 13 runners, class 4 | 1m 75y | Dashing Roger |
4:50 PM | Experience Hospitality At Nottingham Racecourse Handicap | 10 runners, class 4 | 1m 2f 50y | Stressfree |
Sedgefield
The Sedgefield calendar is packed with jumping all over the year. Set in the Durham countryside, this beautifully serene course also features the renowned Durham National Handicap Chase.
Going: Good
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Here are the scheduled races at Sedgefield on Wednesday, October 9:
Time (BST) | Race | Runners | Distance | Previous Winner |
1:58 PM | Fairlight Studios Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 10 runners, class 4 | 2m 190y
(2m 178y +12y) |
It’s A Love Thing |
2:28 PM | Vickers.Bet Proud To Support British Racing Handicap Chase | 8 runners, class 5 | 3m 2f 86y
(3m 2f 59y +27y) |
Reign Suepreme |
2:58 PM | Paul Ferguson’s Jumpers To Follow Handicap Hurdle | 13 runners, class 4 | 2m 3f 202y
(2m 3f 188y +14y) |
Zwicky |
3:28 PM | Go Racing With Vickers.Bet Handicap Chase | 6 runners, class 4 | 2m 93y
(2m 77y +16y) |
Rocco Storm |
3:58 PM | Paxtons No1 CaseIH Dealer In UK&Ireland Handicap Hurdle | 13 runners, class 5 | 2m 190y
(2m 178y +12y) |
Karloss |
4:28 PM | Vickers.Bet Mares’ Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 12 runners, class 4 | 2m 190y
(2m 178y +12y) |
Listentoyourheart |
Ludlow
The winter months are quite busy in Ludlow as a lot of action is seen in the races at that time. One of its highlight races is the Forbra Gold Cup which commences towards the end of February, attracting many horse racing enthusiasts.
Going: Good, good to firm in places
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
Here are the scheduled races at Ludlow on Wednesday, October 9:
Time (BST) | Race | Runners | Distance | Previous Winner |
2:05 PM | Welcome Back To Ludlow Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle | 9 runners, class 4 | 1m 7f 184y
(1m 7f 169y +15y) |
Enthused |
2:35 PM | Ludlow Brewing Company Fillies’ Juvenile Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | 12 runners, class 4 | 1m 7f 184y
(1m 7f 169y +15y) |
Grain Of Hope |
3:05 PM | Remembering Margaret Roberts Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) | 6 runners, class 4 | 2m 5f 70y
(2m 5f 55y +15y) |
Lisnamult Lad |
3:35 PM | Butcher Woods Ltd Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | 6 runners, class 4 | 2m 4f 21y
(2m 4f 11y +10y) |
– |
4:05 PM | Ludlow Brewing Company Handicap Chase | 6 runners, class 3 | 2m 7f 191y
(2m 7f 171y +20y) |
Quick Draw |
4:35 PM | Every Race Live On RacingTV Mares’ Handicap Hurdle | 8 runners, class 4 | 2m 5f 70y
(2m 5f 55y +15y) |
Police Academy |
5:05 PM | Racing TV Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) | 7 runners, class 4 | 1m 7f 184y
(1m 7f 169y +15y) |
Bobby’s Fortune |
Kempton Park
No other racecourse is as close to the heart of London as Kempton Park. It hosts some of the most prominent jump races like the King George VI Chase, the Lanzarote Hurdle and the Betbright Chase. Now, flat racing is seen all over the year in Kempton Park’s calendar.
Going: Standard to slow
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Rain
Here are the scheduled races at Kempton Park on Wednesday, October 9:
Time (BST) | Race | Runners | Distance | Previous Winner |
4:12 PM | Unibet More Boosts In More Races Handicap | 13 runners, class 6 | 1m 3f 219y | Al Ameen |
4:43 PM | Unibet More Extra Place Races Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1) | 14 runners, class 5 | 7f | Ciro Di Marzio |
5:15 PM | Unibet More Extra Place Races Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2) | 13 runners, class 5 | 7f | Zoum Zoum |
5:45 PM | Try Unibet’s New Acca Boosts Nursery | 12 runners, class 5 | 6f | – |
6:15 PM | Unibet Zero% Mission Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | 13 runners, class 5 | 1m | – |
6:45 PM | Unibet Support Safe Gambling Handicap | 14 runners, class 5 | 1m | Port Erin |
7:15 PM | Ted Palmer Memorial Handicap | 11 runners, class 4 | 7f | – |
7:45 PM | Racing TV Handicap | 13 runners, class 6 | 7f | – |
8:15 PM | Try Unibet’s Improved Bet Builder Handicap | 12 runners, class 5 | 6f | Al Ameen |
Navan
The Navan racecourse began operating in 1920 for the first time. It is located on the north-east side of Dublin and it features a dual-functioning versatile track. A total of 17 fixtures are conducted on the Navan racecourse all year long.
Going: Good
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Here are the scheduled races at Navan on Wednesday, October 9:
Time (BST) | Race | Runners | Distance | Previous Winner |
1:51 PM | Arkle Bar Median Auction Maiden | 21 runners | 5f 180y | Photosynthesis |
2:21 PM | Simonstown Maiden | 15 runners | 5f 180y | Pop Star |
2:51 PM | Slane Nursery Handicap (47-75) | 9 runners | 5f 180y | Glamorously |
3:21 PM | Book Your Discounted Tickets On NavanRacecourse.ie Apprentice Handicap (47-65) | 19 runners | 5f 180y | Rathbranchurch |
3:51 PM | Navan Racecourse Welcomes Our Local Community Maiden | 12 runners | 1m 10y | – |
4:22 PM | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap | 8 runners | 1m 10y | Fratas |
4:57 PM | Yellow Furze Handicap (47-65) (Div 1) | 16 runners | 1m 2f | Solar Breeze |
5:27 PM | Yellow Furze Handicap (47-65) (Div 2) | 16 runners | 1m 2f | Patrick Street |
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