{"id":14569,"date":"2025-02-05T13:42:12","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T10:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/?p=14569"},"modified":"2026-01-21T11:17:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T08:17:20","slug":"jump-racing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/jump-racing\/","title":{"rendered":"A Comprehensive Guide to Jump Racing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jump racing<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the two most popular horse racing varieties. In the UK it is officially referred to as the National Hunt Racing. Its origins go back to Ireland as far back as the 18th century. According to tradition, the very first recorded race of such kind took place between the Irish towns of Buttevant and Doneraile in 1752 over the distance of 4.5 miles (7.2 km).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span>history of jump racing in the UK<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> begins from 1839 when the first Grand National race was held at Aintree in Merseyside, England. Initially its distance was the same as the original race of 1752, however in 2013 it was changed to 4.3 miles (6.9 km).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/horse-racing\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13634 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CrossSell_HorseRacingTracks.jpg\" alt=\"A Comprehensive Guide to Jump Racing banner\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CrossSell_HorseRacingTracks.jpg 900w, https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CrossSell_HorseRacingTracks-300x83.jpg 300w, https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CrossSell_HorseRacingTracks-768x213.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally, jump races are held between the months of October and April, as the ground is softer in this period, making it safer for horses to jump. Most major races are held in this season. However, some races are available all year round.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The popularity and the cultural importance of horse racing in general and <\/span>jump racing<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in particular in the United Kingdom goes beyond being just a sport or entertainment. Not only does it hold a significant place in the country\u2019s economy, but it has also long become a social happening that shapes the country\u2019s culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Famous Jump Racing Events in the UK<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout the jump race season, various major events are held across the country. However, two most famous ones that are probably well known even among those who don\u2019t know a lot about the racing world are the Grand National and the Cheltenham Festival.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Grand National<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run every April in the ceremonial county of Merseyside, the Grand National is the highest profile National Hunt race conducted in the UK. Its fences are remarkably bigger and some of them include a significant drop. Becher&#8217;s Brook is one of the race\u2019s most known obstacles. With a height of 5 ft (1.5 m), it has a 7 ft (2 m) drop on landing, often regarded as the most chellenging obstacle on the course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the noteworthy Grand National winners include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Rum (1973, 1974, 1977)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mr Frisk (1990; the last winner to date led by an amateur jockey)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aldaniti (1981; ridden by famous Bob Champion not long after he recovered from cancer)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foinavon (1967, won at odds of 100\/1 after a m\u00eal\u00e9e put out most of his competition)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cheltenham Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The four day festival takes place annually in the third week of March. One of its highlights is the Gold Cup race held over the distance of 3 miles 2 furlongs and 70 yards (5,294 m). One interesting feature of the Cheltenham Festival is the so-called \u201cCheltenham roar\u201d: an enormously loud noise coming from the cheering crowd as the first race of the festival is about to begin.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the noteworthy Gold Cup winners include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dawn Run<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arkle\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golden Miller\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Mate\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Desert Orchid<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kauto Star<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other major <\/span>jump racing<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> events conducted in the UK include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>November<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Open (Cheltenham)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Betfair Chase (Haydock Park)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Winter Festival (Newbury)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fighting Fifth Meeting (Newcastle)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>December\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tingle Creek Meeting (Sandown Park)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BGC Family Raceday Meeting (Ascot)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">William Hill Winter Festival (Kempton Park)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coral Welsh National (Chepstow)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>January\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Victor Chandler Chase Meeting (Ascot)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>February\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Betfair Ascot Chase Meeting (Ascot)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>March\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cheltenham Festival (Cheltenham)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>April\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Smith&#8217;s Grand National Festival (Aintree)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scottish Grand National Festival (Ayr)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bet 365 Gold Cup (Sandown Park)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Key Components of Jump Racing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s all in the name \u2014 the main element of any jump race is, well, jumping. Most jump races (we will talk about the only exception later) include obstacles that horses and jockeys have to jump over. These obstacles are divided into hurdles (smaller ones) and fences (bigger ones). Some types of jump races can include additional obstacles like water jumps and others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flat racing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where the horses get into the race from starting stalls, in jump racing an elasticated tape is used. Upon the sign of a starter, jockeys lead their horses to the tape. Once the tape is released, the race has officially started.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While in flat racing speed is in the forefront, in jump racing the focus is on stamina. This happens because flat races are usually shorter than National Hunt racing. In its turn, this is stipulated by the origins of both types of racing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Types of Jump Races<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jump racing unites several types of races that all have one thing in common, that is, jumping over a course of obstacles. However, they differ greatly in other aspects, like size of obstacles, course distance, additional handicaps and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below let\u2019s take a look at four types of jump races.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Hurdle Race<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span>hurdle race<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> includes relatively smaller obstacles called hurdles. These are panels of at least three and half feet (1.1 m) high. They are made of brush and are also flexible. A hurdle race must include at least eight hurdles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The distance in hurdles starts from 2 miles (3 km), with the maximum distance usually not longer than 3.5 miles (5.5 km). Compared to steeplechase, the hurdle races run at a faster pace, as the obstacles are much lower than fences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very often, horses who run in hurdle races are former flat race horses. Otherwise, hurdle races are used as training for those horses who later will go on to participate in steeplechase.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Steeplechase<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing you will notice about a <\/span>steeplechase<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the variety of obstacles. They come in the shape of fences, open ditches, or water jumps. When it comes to fences, they are much larger than common hurdles. Usually made of birch and spruce, they start at a minimum of four and a half feet (1.3 m) high.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The distance in steeplechase starts from 2 miles (3 km) and can be up to 4.5 miles (7 km). The name of this type of jump race comes from its origins in Ireland, where young men used to race each other from one church steeple to the next one, jumping over all natural obstacles that the landscape would throw in their way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the US, the name \u201csteeplechase\u201d sometimes refers to any jump race, but in the UK and some other countries it only means one particular type of a jump race and is also often called just \u201cchase\u201d. Most horses participating in steeplechase are older and some of them have previous experience participating in hurdle racing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Handicap Race<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, not all horses entering a race have the same skills and abilities. So to make it more exciting for the audience, horses are assigned different weights to carry during the race. Faster and generally better prepared horses carry larger weights.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The idea behind a <\/span>handicap race<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is that weight affects the speed. Ideally, the weights should be assigned in such a way that all horses finish in a dead heat (a straight line). However, we are still to see this phenomenon in a handicap race!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handicapping can be used both in jump races and flat races.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bumper Race<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span>bumper race<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a flat race run according to the jump race rules. The main objective behind this type of racing is to give the horses who have previously only participated in jump races an experience of running a flat race. Correspondingly, horses who have run flat races before are not eligible for bumper races.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bumper races can also be referred to as National Hunt flat races. If a flat jockey wants to participate in bumper races, they need to obtain a jump jockey license first. In the UK, horses participating in bumper races can\u2019t be more than seven years old.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Training and Preparation for Jump Racing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two main figures involved with a horse are a trainer and a jockey. While they have different responsibilities, their common main goal is to turn the horse in their care into the next champion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So which parts of a horse\u2019s training are a trainer and a jockey responsible for?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Role of Trainers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A horse trainer is basically a strategist. From the horse\u2019s diet to exercising routine and methods of schooling, a trainer makes decisions to give the horse its best form for the next jump race.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Together with the horse\u2019s owner (or their expert representative), the trainer builds a strategy on race participation. They decide which National Hunt races the horse will take part in during the season, so that it gets the best chances to win. This is an important part of the trainer\u2019s job because the horse\u2019s training plan will also depend on which races it will enter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the day of the race, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trainers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> often assess the conditions of the racecourse and discuss the final tactics with the jockey to ensure the horse has the best chances to win.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Role of Jockeys<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span>role of jockeys in National Hunt Racing<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is similar to that of jockeys in flat racing, that is, to try and lead the horse they are riding to a successful finish. However, due to the different ways these races are conducted, both their conditions and skills might differ.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, the jockey has to understand the horse they are riding and be able to guide it. On a more practical side of things, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jockeys<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have to maintain a great form. Most of the time their day is divided into two parts: training and schooling the horse in the morning and participating in the races in the afternoon and evening.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jump race jockeys are usually taller and, as a result, heavier than their flat race colleagues. There are several factors that play into this. National Hunt races tend to be longer and slower than flat races, that\u2019s why not only the horse but also the jockey needs to have a stronger stamina. Besides, most horses participating in jump races are older and can carry bigger weights.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Race Day Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every visit to a horse race is a vibrant and unique experience, and you have to try it in person to fully understand the excitement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you are a first-time race spectator and don\u2019t know what to expect at the racecourse, here is <\/span>what happens on race day in jump racing<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>What Happens on Race Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Race days are an exciting and vibrant experience that offer lots of unforgettable memories! They include several races, 30 minutes apart from each other, and plenty of other activities for the audience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The gate opens about two hours before the first race begins. The schedule and starting times for each race depend on the time of the year and the sunset. You can buy a racecard that includes all the information about the scheduled races, racecourses, and everything else to help you have a good time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your time to explore the venue and embrace the uplifting vibe that surrounds races. Make sure you check the Parade Ring about 20 minutes before the race starts. You will see the horses all ready for the race and jockeys and trainers having last minute discussions. The sound of a bell announces the time when jockeys should mount their horses and head to the start. Find a good place to watch the race from and get ready for the spectacle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most interesting place to see right after the end of the race is the Winners\u2019 Enclosure. This is where the winner and three runners up get their awards. If you placed a bet on any horse, you will need to wait until the jockeys go through a \u201cweigh in\u201d to confirm that their weight is the same as at the start of the race. This means the race was run fairly, the results are verified, and the bookmakers can start giving payouts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend the rest of the time until the next race getting some refreshments at the food stalls, buying merch, and mixing with the crowd. And if you are lucky, there might be a master class or a signing session with your favourite jockey!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Differences Between Jump Racing and Flat Racing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article we have already discussed some of the most obvious <\/span>differences between jump racing and flat racing<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But is there any difference regarding <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what happens on a race day<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for these two race types?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the key differences you will immediately notice at the racecourse is the starting line. In flat races, horses come out of the starting stalls. In National Hunt, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">racehorses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gather behind a \u201cflip start\u201d, which is a strong elastic tape. Once it is released, the race begins.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another difference is the seasons when these two types of races are conducted. Of course, nowadays with the introduction of all-weather tracks both flat and jump races are conducted all year round. But the traditional season for the former is from the middle of March till the end of October, while for the latter it is from late October to April.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other than that, jump races and flat races follow a similar protocol when it comes to jockey weigh-ins, bet payouts, celebration at the Winners\u2019 Enclosure, and general entertaining activities taking place off the racecourses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Reaching the Finish Line<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Hunt races are an indispensable part of the horse racing scene in the UK. Gathering large crowds of spectators and attracting high profile horses and jockeys from all over the country, they are the highlight of the winter season in horse racing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are an ardent race viewer or are just now gaining interest in this sport, keep learning and exploring to enhance your spectator experience. And of course, to feel the excitement of a racing day yourself, visit some of the most interesting National Hunt events!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>What is the difference between hurdle races and steeplechases?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main difference between hurdle races and steeplechases are the size and variety of obstacles the horses have to jump over. In hurdles, the obstacles are lower and only come in the form of panels. In steeplechases, obstacles vary from fences to water jumps and open ditches. The fences are much higher than hurdles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How are weights determined in handicap races?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weights in handicap races are determined according to the abilities and skills of each particular horse. Faster and better prepared horses are assigned more weight to level their speed down to that of slower participants.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>What is the purpose of bumper races in National Hunt Racing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main objective of bumper racing is to give horses who have previously only participated in National Hunt racing an experience of running a flat race. That\u2019s why horses who have run in a flat race before aren\u2019t eligible for a bumper race.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How do jump racing horses differ from flat racing horses?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As jump racing requires more stamina rather than speed, jump racing horses tend to be older and stronger. The current minimum age for jump racing horses is 3 years old, while for flat racing horses it is 2 years old. On the other hand, flat racing horses are usually faster. Based on this, <\/span>training techniques for National Hunt racehorses<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and flat race racehorses differ.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>What are some of the most famous jump racing events in the UK?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a number of large jump race events taking place throughout the season. Two most well known ones are the Grand National (taking place every April in Aintree) and the Cheltenham Festival (taking place every March in Cheltenham).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>Betting is only available to participants above 18 years. Please bet responsibly. BeGambleAware.org<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jump racing is one of the two most popular horse racing varieties. 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