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Owner & Trainer Information JUMP S SEASON 2026/27

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G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N

OW N E R S

R AC I N G I N F O R M AT I O N

TRAINERS

JUMPS COURSE PLAN

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Jango Baie, winner of The Ladbrokes 1965 Chase, November 2025 for Countrywide Park Homes Ltd (owner), Nicky Henderson (trainer), Nico De Boinville (jockey) and Andre Jean Belloir Et Al (breeder)

Welcome to the

2026/27 Jumps season at Ascot. Prize money across our eight Jumps meetings from October to March will once

again be in excess of £2.5 million with some targeted increases in particular for our Graded and developmental races. A record 12 races this 2026/27 season will be worth £100,000 or more while the five days in 2026 are up by 5% and details for the three days in 2027 will be published in December.

Last year we were delighted to welcome some of the very best National Hunt talent from both sides of the Irish Sea to Ascot. November’s two Grade 2 contests attracted the top-class Jango Baie, who went on to finish second in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, and exceptional mare Wodhooh who recorded two Grade 1 victories later in the season. Meanwhile it was great to see the admirable Jonbon record a famous double in our two Grade 1 Chase contests, the BetMGM Clarence House Chase in January and the Betfair Ascot Chase in February.

was also a stalwart around this track, running here 18 times and winning three races - the £100,000, three-mile handicap in October, a race he won in 2020, now carries his name.

The Festive Handicap Hurdle, our final race before Christmas, once again proved to be extremely strong form with the first four home all winning again later in the season including Wilful following up in the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. All in all five winners in March also lined up at Ascot at some point in the season including Johnnywho, Martator and Il Etait Temps who won the Champion Chase.

We are all set for another thrilling Jumps season and look forward to welcoming you back to Ascot over the coming months.

Once again there are no early closing entry conditions for our three Grade 1 races – the Howden Long Walk Hurdle, the BetMGM Clarence House Chase and the Betfair Ascot Steeple Chase – to allow connections greater flexibility when making running plans.

We are delighted to recognise the Scudamore family’s contribution to National Hunt racing at Ascot by renaming the Listed Flat Race in December in their honour. Last year that contest was won by Bass Hunter who went on to finish third in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham. Regal Encore

Nick Smith LVO Director of Racing & Public Affairs

Front Cover: Horses left to right, Pic d’Orhy, Blow Your Wad, Jonbon. Jonbon went on to win, the Betfair Ascot Steeple Chase (Grade 1) for JP McManus (owner), Nicky Henderson (trainer), Nico de Boinville (jockey) and Lotfi Kohli (breeder)

Owners The following information is applicable to all Ascot Racedays in 2026 - the process for 2027 will be confirmed in due course.

OWNER/TRAINER

BADGES We are delighted to offer owners with a horse running complimentary Owner/Trainer badges and lunch, per runner. Please see the table on page 10 for details on where your badge permits access to. Syndicates and Partnerships requiring more badges We appreciate that racehorse ownership comes in many forms and as such we can be flexible and tailor individual owner badges requirements. We aim to accommodate all owner groups including large syndicates. If you require any information or have any special requests (i.e. additional badges), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Owners and Trainers’ Manager, Hannah Parlett ownersandtrainers@ascot.com.

BADGE ALLOCATION

Complimentary Owner/Trainer badges

Complimentary lunch

Owner

Syndicates

Please contact us if you have additional requests

BOOKING & APPLICATION Owners with a declared runner are kindly asked to complete a two-stage booking process before arrival at Ascot.

Step 1

Step 2

Booking entry badges via PASS

Lunch booking

Please submit those attending via the PASS system by 4pm the day before racing.

Please submit a lunch booking form by 4pm the day before racing.

PASS system

Lunch booking form

Please note the process for booking badges in 2027 will change. Details to follow in due course.

For more information on how to register and reserve badges via PASS, follow the PASS System guide. PASS system guide

IRISH & OVERSEAS OWNERS We ask any owners that do not have access to the PASS system to contact our Owners and Trainers’ team directly. Please email Hannah Parlett, Owners and Trainers’ Manager ownersandtrainers@ascot.com with the names of who will be attending by 4.00pm the day before racing.

BADGE COLLECTION Badges and lunch vouchers should be collected from the Owners and Trainers’ desk in Ticket Office West, adjacent to the West Turnstiles (map page 11). Please give the name of your horse/s, along with the individual name/s booked. An official form of photo identification will be required for collection.

HELICOPTER ARRIVALS We kindly ask that any owners arriving by helicopter let the Owners and Trainers’ team know so that we can arrange for your tickets and badges to be at the landing area on arrival.

PROFESSIONAL JOCKEYS’ ASSOCIATION

Trainers

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The following information is applicable to all Ascot Racedays in 2026 - the process for 2027 will be confirmed in due course.

BADGES Trainers must bring their photo ID cards to gain admission to the racecourse. NTF metal badges will allow access to facilities once inside the racecourse, if you are not a member of the NTF, two Owner/Trainer badges can be collected on arrival. Those with runners on the day are also entitled to bring a guest who can join them for lunch and a further two guest Owner/Trainer badges (no lunch) (irrespective of how many runners on the day). Please see the table on page 10 for details on where each badge permits access to.

OFFICIAL

BADGE ALLOCATION

Name: Sample Category: Sample Accreditation No: 000

Complimentary Owner/Trainer badges

Complimentary lunch

Trainer with runner / NTF badge

NTF badge allows access

Guests

BOOKING & APPLICATION For trainer’s badge and lunch requests please contact ownersandtrainers@ascot.com or +44 (0) 7738 716395.

IRISH & OVERSEAS TRAINERS Please email Hannah Parlett, Owners and Trainers’ Manager ownersandtrainers@ascot.com.

BADGE COLLECTION Badges and lunch vouchers should be collected from the Owners and Trainers’ desk in Ticket Office West, adjacent to the West Turnstiles (map page 11). An official form of photo identification will be required for collection. Page 11 contains a map, highlighting the entrance and badge collection for Owners and Trainers.

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Jockeys

PROFESSIONAL JOCKEYS’ ASSOCIATION

The following information is applicable to all Ascot Racedays in 2026 - the process for 2027 will be confirmed in due course.

BADGES Jockeys MUST bring their PJA accreditation to gain access to the racecourse. We are delighted to offer those with a ride on the day two complimentary Owner/Trainer badges for guests. Please see the table on page 10 for details on where each badge permits access to. The table below outlines badge allocation.

OFFICIAL

BADGE ALLOCATION

Name: Sample Category: Sample Accreditation No: 000

Complimentary Owner/Trainer badges

Complimentary lunch

Jockey with a ride on the day

PJA accreditation allows access

Guests

BOOKING & APPLICATION Badges can be arranged on the day or in advance by contacting ownersandtrainers@ascot.com or +44 (0) 7738 716395 or leaving names at the Owners and Trainers’ desk on the day.

BADGE COLLECTION Badges should be collected from the Owners and Trainers’ desk in Ticket Office West, adjacent to the West Turnstiles (map page 11). Please note that jockey’s guest badges will not be released unless the jockey has requested them in person or in advance. An official form of photo identification will be required for collection. Page 11 contains a map, highlighting the entrance and badge collection for Owners and Trainers.

PASS QR Code

MEDIA Badge access PROFESSIONAL JOCKEYS’ ASSOCIATION

OWNER/TRAINER NATIONAL TRAINERS’ FEDERATION

VALID TO 31 MARCH 2024 ONLY Owner/Trainer badge

OFFICIAL NTF accreditation

Media accreditation card on Jockey accreditation Red ‘RCA Media 2024’card on yellow ‘Jockey 2026’ lanyard lanyard Includes scannable Includes scannable PASS PASS QR Code QR Code Jockey Guest accreditation card on Shield shape with NTFyellow and ‘Jockey Guest 2026’ lanyard Trainer in chrome on Green KING EDWARD VII Includes scannable ENCLOSURE enamel. Numbered PASS QR Code

individually in black Separate PASS Card

PJA accreditation

Official accreditation card on yellow ‘BHA KindOfficial Edward2026’ VII lanyard Includes scannable Enclosure ticket PASS QR Code

Jockey accreditation card on Red ‘Jockey 2024’ lanyard Includes scannable PASS QR Code Name: Sample Category: Sample Accreditation No: 000

Racecourse admission (Queen Anne Enclosure)

With photo ID

King Edward VII Enclosure

PROFESSIONAL JOCKEYS’ ASSOCIATION

Owners and Trainers’ dining rooms

With a lunch voucher

With a lunch voucher or NTF metal badge

Owners and Trainers’ bars Owners and Trainers’ reserved viewing

Official accreditation card -on Red ‘BHA Official 2024’ lanyard Includes scannable PASS QR Code

Parade Ring

Pre-Parade Ring

Jockey Guest accreditation card on Red ‘Jockey Guest - 2024’ lanyard Includes scannable PASS QR Code -

OFFICIAL Name: Sample Category: Sample Accreditation No: 000

Winner’s Enclosure

Stables

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Car Park 1

Heath Tunnel

SHOP

Unsaddling Enclosure

Course Road Weighing Room

Parade Ring

Owners’ and Trainers’ Bar & Dining Rooms

Pre – Parade Ring

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Saddling Boxes

Racecourse Reception

Sovereign’s Gate

M4 Reading & West A329 Bracknell M3 To Southampton

Owners’ and Trainers’ entrance

Owners’ & Trainers’ Car Park

Ascot High Street

Ticket Office East – Ticket Collection

Ascot Station 7 Minutes Walk

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Car Park 3

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Pedestrian access only pathway

PRIVATE HOSPITALITY

O&T FACILITIES

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Panoramic Restaurant

Owners and Trainers’ Bar

Windsor Forest Restaurant

Owners and Trainers’ Dining Rooms

Royal Ascot Racing Club

The Thoroughbred Room

Parade Ring Restaurant

Owners and Trainers’ Trackside Viewing Bar

ON 5

Cloakroom & Left Luggage

Pavilion Restaurant

Course Crossing Point

Royal Enclosure Lodge

Owners and Trainers’ entrance Routes to Owners and Trainers’ viewing areas

Grandstand Entrances Disabled Viewing Meeting Point

First Aid

Dining & facilities We are pleased to offer complimentary lunch to owners and trainers with runners on the day, served in our Owners and Trainers’ Dining Rooms. Whilst we take lunch bookings, we cannot reserve tables, so we advise getting to the restaurant in good time. Throughout the Jumps season, owners are offered a table for the day in one of our three dining rooms, which are allocated on arrival. Please note that tables are sometimes shared with others. Lunch must be booked in advance by completing the lunch booking form by 4pm the day before racing. Please note, we cannot take lunch bookings on the day.

OWNERS AND TRAINERS’ DINING ROOMS

Lunch booking form

We have three dining rooms: The Old Paddock dining room, situated above the O&T badge collection area and the other two dining rooms are found either side of the Owners and Trainers’ Bar, overlooking the Pre-Parade Ring. They offer:

EXCLUSIVE VIEWING AREAS Owners and trainers with a runner can view races from our two dedicated viewing areas. One located underneath the Royal Box, within easy reach from the Parade Ring. The other is to the left of the horsewalk. As these are stewarded areas, particularly on busy a raceday, please ensure you have your badge/s on show to gain access.

• Complimentary hot carvery lunch, dessert or cheese with a glass of wine. • TV & betting facilities • Easy access to the Pre-Parade Ring, Unsaddling Enclosure and Parade Ring • Cash bar

Lunch is served from 11:30pm to 2:30pm. We also offer a complimentary light afternoon tea, served circa 3.00pm, within the Owners and Trainers’ Trackside Bar.

We were delighted to be awarded an ROA Gold Standard for the ownership experience on offer at Ascot in 2025.

OWNERS AND TRAINERS’ BAR

OWNERS AND TRAINERS’ TRACKSIDE VIEWING BAR

Located in the Old Paddock building, overlooking the Pre-Parade Ring, this bar offers:

Located in the west end of the Grandstand, entrance A, this bar offers:

• Complimentary tea and coffee • Track viewing in a relaxed atmosphere • TV & betting facilities • Complimentary tea and coffee • Easy access to the Pre-Parade Ring, Unsaddling Enclosure and Parade Ring

• Complimentary light afternoon tea, served at 3.00pm

• Elevated Pre-Parade Ring viewing

• TV & betting facilities

• Cash bar

• Easy access to the Pre-Parade Ring, Unsaddling Enclosure and Parade Ring • Cash bar

General information DRESS CODE

ACCESSIBILITY

Whilst we are relaxed in our Owners’ and Trainers’ facilities and suggest you dress for the weather, we advise to follow the King Edward VII Enclosure dress code if you wish to use Level 4 bars and viewing.

Please contact Hannah Parlett if you have any questions regarding accessibility ownersandtrainers@ascot.com or +44 (0) 7738 716395. Ascot Racecourse accessibility

Jumps season dress code

OVERSEAS VISITORS All our visitors from non-visa countries will require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

TRAVEL & PARKING Parking for all connections is within Car Park 2 via the entrance marked “Trainers, Jockeys, Press” off Ascot High Street.

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Should you require disabled parking in Car Park 2, please ensure your blue badge is clearly displayed and give the name of your horse on arrival.

HELICOPTER FACILITIES If you wish to charter a helicopter to Ascot please book via the heliport operator Fresh Air at ascot@freshair-uk.com or by calling +44 (0) 1869 278244. Please don’t hesitate to let us know if you will be arriving by helicopter so that we can arrange convenient badge collection.

Travel information

DINING AND BOX OFFER FOR OWNERS We are delighted to offer owners two offers at Ascot: • 20% discount on an ON 5 Restaurant package ON 5 Restaurant offers the best food, wine and champagne, with glass fronted views of the action on the track. • 15% discount on private box packages Please contact Hannah Parlett, Owners and Trainers’ Manager for more information ownersandtrainers@ascot.com or +44 (0) 7738 716395.

WHEELY | OFFICIAL CHAUFFEUR OF ASCOT Wheely offers chauffeured journeys to and from Ascot, available on demand or in advance via the Wheely App. To book your Ascot journey, simply enter “Ascot Racecourse” as your desired location and choose Car Park 2 for your drop-off and pick-up location. Special fixed-rate journeys between London and Ascot are available. Wheely offers journey classes for every occasion, whether you’re travelling in the latest Mercedes-Benz S-Class or bringing larger groups along in something more spacious. Whichever you choose, enjoy thoughtful amenities, an immaculate vehicle, and a chauffeur trained at the Wheely Academy. For any queries, please contact Wheely Customer Service via the in-app chat. *The fixed-rate applies to non-stop journeys. If a journey includes any stops, the cost will be calculated according to the standard fare.

Scan the QR code to download the Wheely app.

Racing information STABLING AND RACING STAFF ACCOMMODATION We have 220 stables situated in a secure yard away from the road and close to the racing staff accommodation with ample parking for cars and lorries. We provide paper or shavings and while we will endeavour to meet your bedding requirements, your preferred bedding cannot be guaranteed. The racing staff accommodation has 42 double rooms, a large dining room, lounge area and a bar. Accommodation must be booked in advance. For more information and to book, please contact Tom Grantham, Stables Manager on +44 (0) 01344 878454, +44 (0) 7717 631437 or thomas.grantham@ascot.com or Michele Grantham, our Hostel Manager on +44 (0) 7817 124023 or michele.grantham@ascot.com.

RACING STAFF Racing staff are provided with complimentary food on all racedays in the Stables Canteen. We also issue Best Turned Out awards for each race at Ascot with a minimum prize of £100.

GALLOPS Gallops are available between 8.00am and 8.30am each morning. Please book in with the Stables Manager before proceeding to the course.

HORSEBOXES

GOING

Horsebox entry to the stables is next to Car Park 2 from Ascot High Street. Please follow signs to Car Park 2 and then look for the stables sign on the High Street.

Live weather station and going information For additional information please call Chris Stickels, Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course on 07970 621440.

VETERINARY CLINICS Newmarket Equine Hospital CB8 0FG Tel: +44 (0) 1628 782020 referrals@neh.uk.com

VETERINARY PROVISIONS Personnel and equipment on duty to specifically attend to any equine injury/incident: • Senior Veterinary Surgeon: Simon Knapp (Kingsclere Vets) • 3 x Veterinary Surgeons: Clive Hamblin (Collis Equine), Bobby McEwen (Rossdales), Jamie Knapp (Kingsclere Vets) • Veterinary Technician/Nurse based at the stables

Liphook Equine Hospital GU30 7JG Tel: +44 (0) 1428 723594 post@theleh.co.uk

• 2 x Horse Ambulances with specialist drivers • Horse Recovery Vehicle • Mobile Response Vehicle with Groundsman

(Emergency out of hours: +44 (0) 1428 727727)

• 2 x Veterinary Treatment Boxes (1 at stables and 1 near Pre-Parade Ring) • 2 x Farriers

Royal Veterinary College AL9 7TA Tel: +44 (0) 1707 666297 Mobile: +44 (0) 7921 565918 whakansson@rvc.com

Rossdales Equine Hospital CB8 7NN Tel: +44 (0) 1638 577754 Tel: +44 (0) 1638 6631510 hospital@rossdales.com

Two of the veterinary surgeons follow the runners during each race and are in a position to respond to any incident as quickly as possible. One veterinary surgeon is located at the finish, ready to respond if required. The other veterinary surgeon oversees the Pre-Parade Ring, Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure, and can go to the stables as required. There will be at least one veterinary surgeon based in the Pre-Parade Ring, one in the Parade Ring, one at the start and one at the finish (when there are horses in these areas). The four veterinary surgeons on duty are all specialist equine vets; three of the vets on duty each do approximately 100 racedays on various courses during a year.

Jumps course plan

START 2 MILE, 3 FURLONG CHASE (3,800 Metres)

START 2 MILE, 5 FURLONG CHASE (4,100 Metres)

START 2 MILE, 5 ½ FURLONG HURDLE (4,300 Metres)

KENNEL GATE

JOCKEY’S HOSPITAL

START 2 MILE, 3 ½ FURLONG HURDLE (3,900 Metres)

5 RESERVOIR

ACCESS GATE & SLIP RAIL PLAIN FENCE OPEN DITCH

HURDLE H

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MARKER

START 3 MILE, 5 ½ FURLONG CHASE

COOLING WATER

(5,900 Metres)

MISTING FANS

START 3 MILE CHASE

SCREENS VTB VHB

START 2 MILE, 1 FURLONG CHASE

(4,800 Metres)

VETERINARY TREATMENT BOX

(3,400 Metres)

START 3 MILE, ½ FURLONG HURDLE

VETERINARY HOLDING BOX

HOLLOWAYS UNDERPASS

(4,900 Metres)

WINNING POST

HEATH ENCLOSURE

CHASE COURSE

A 3

HURDLE COURSE

START 3 MILE, 3 FURLONG CHASE (5,400 Metres)

HORSE EXIT ONTO COURSE

1 START 2 MILE HURDLE

GRANDSTAND

FOR ROUTES TO THE START PLEASE SEE ATTACHED NOTICE

UNDERPASS

WINKFIELD ROAD UNDERPASS

(3,200 Metres)

UNSADDLING ENCLOSURE PARADE RING

SAMPLING UNIT

COURSE ROAD VEHICLE ACCESS TO GRANDSTAND AND JMR

PRE-PARADE RING VTB

STABLES (VTB + VHB)

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J UM P S S E A S O N 2 6/27 K E Y RAC E S

£2.6m

Race

SEASON PRIZE FUND

Class

Age

Distance

Total Race Value

The Sodexo Live! Handicap Steeple Chase

2m1f

£100,000

The Sodexo Live! Regal Encore Handicap Steeple Chase (PH)*

£100,000

The Berkshire National Handicap Steeple Chase

3m 5½f

£75,000

The Ladbrokes Ascot 1965 Steeple Chase (Grade 2)

2m 5f

£100,000

The Ladbrokes Ascot Hurdle (Grade 2)

3m 3½f

£100,000

The Hallgarten Hurst Park Handicap Steeple Chase (PH)*

2m 1f

£100,000

4 to 6

£25,000

The Howden Long Walk Hurdle Race (Grade 1)

3m ½f

£125,000

The Howden Silver Cup Handicap Steeple Chase (PH)*

£100,000

The Festive Handicap Hurdle (PH)*

4 to 5

£125,000

The BetMGM Mares’ Hurdle Race (Grade 2)

4+F&M

£60,000

The bet365 Handicap Steeple Chase

2m 5f

£100,000

The BetMGM Clarence House Steeple Chase (Grade 1)

2m 1f

£175,000

The Betfair Swinley Handicap Steeple Chase

£100,000

The Betfair Ascot Steeple Chase (Grade 1)

2m 5f

£175,000

Saturday 31st October - The Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday

Saturday 21st November - The CopyBet November Racing Weekend

Friday 18th December - Howden Christmas Racing Weekend The Scudamore Open National Hunt Flat Race (Listed) Saturday 19th December - Howden Christmas Racing Weekend

Saturday 23rd January - Bet MGM Clarence House Chase Raceday

Saturday 15th February - Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday

* (Premier Handicap)

Noon Tuesday November 3

Early closing: Noon Tuesday October 13 20

Noon Tuesday December 1

Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday SAT U R DAY 3 1 ST O C TO B E R 2 02 6

A total prize fund on the day of just over £325,000, with the highlights being two valuable Handicaps – the £100,000 Handicap Steeple Chase over 2m1f and the £100,000 Sodexo Live! Regal Encore Handicap Steeple Chase over 3m, last year won by Henry’s Friend who had previously won the Grade 2 Reynoldstown Novices’ Chase here at Ascot in 2024.

KERRY NATIONAL BONUS At Ascot we are always keen to encourage Irish-trained runners to run in our feature races and so we are pleased to offer a £15,000 bonus for any Irish-trained horses placed in the first four of the 2026 Kerry National at Listowel, who go on to win either the Sodexo Live! Regal Encore Handicap Steeple Chase (Saturday 31st October), the Berkshire National Handicap Steeple Chase (Saturday 21st November) or the Howden Silver Cup Handicap Steeple Chase (Saturday 19th December). There is also a £5,000 bonus for being placed in these races.

£15,000 bonus

SAT U R DAY 3 1 ST O C TO B E R 2 02 6

TOTA L P R I Z E MO N E Y: £ 3 3 8 ,1 5 0 0

Race

Class

Age

Distance

Total race value

The Grundon Waste Management Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race (0-120)

2m 3f

£16,650

The 1st Class Logistics Novices’ Hurdle Race

£25,000

The Ascot Underwriting Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase

2m 3f

£20,000

The Sodexo Live! Handicap Steeple Chase (0-150)

2m 1f

£100,000

The Lavazza Handicap Hurdle Race

£60,000

The Sodexo Live! Regal Encore Handicap Steeple Chase (Premier Handicap)

£100,000

The Ascot Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race

4 to 5

£16,500

Race conditions subject to change.

Ladbrokes November Racing Weekend F R I DAY 2 0 T H - SAT U R DAY 2 1 ST N OV E M B E R 2 02 6

A two-day card with a total prize fund of just over £593,000, with the feature being the £100,000 Grade 2 Ladbrokes 1965 Chase, won last year by Jango Baie who went on to finish second in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

The Saturday also features the £100,000 Grade 2 Ladbrokes Ascot Hurdle, which last year saw Wodhooh run out an impressive winner en route to more Grade 1 glory later in the season. The £75,000 Berkshire National over 3m5f, meanwhile, saw Rock My Way run out a ready winner in 2025 - he would finish second in two more National races later in the campaign.

Wodhooh (left) winning the Ladbrokes Ascot Hurdle (Grade 2) for The Sundowners Partnership (owner), Gordon Elliott (trainer), Danny Gilligan (jockey) and Al Shaqab Racing (breeder).

F R I DAY 2 0 T H N OV E M B E R 2 02 6

TOTA L P R I Z E MO N E Y: £ 1 6 6 , 3 0 0

Race

Class

Age

Distance

Total race value

The Ladbrokes ‘Chasing Excellence’ Beginners Steeple Chase

2m 5f

£20,000

The Ascot National Hunt Maiden Hurdle Race

2m 3f

£25,000

The Ascot ‘Introductory’ Hurdle Race

£30,000

The Ladbrokes Handicap Steeple Chase (0-145)

2m 5f

£35,000

The Ladbrokes Handicap Steeple Chase (0-120)

£15,650

The Ascot Handicap Hurdle Race (0-140)

£30,650

The Open National Hunt Flat Race

4 to 5

£10,000

SAT U R DAY 2 1 ST N OV E M B E R 2 02 6

TOTA L P R I Z E MO N E Y: £4 3 6 , 5 0 0

Race

Class

Age

Distance

Total race value

The Restorations UK Novices’ Hurdle Race

2m 5½f

£25,000

The Berkshire National Handicap Steeple Chase (0-150)

3m 5½f

£75,000

The Ladbrokes Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race (0-130)

4+ F&M

3m 1f

£20,000

The Ladbrokes Ascot 1965 Steeple Chase (Grade 2)

2m 5f

£100,000

The Ladbrokes Ascot Hurdle (Grade 2)

2m 3½f

£100,000

The Hallgarten Hurst Park Handicap Steeple Chase (Premier Handicap)

2m 1f

£100,000

The Novices Handicap Hurdle Race

£16,500

Race conditions subject to change.

Howdens Christmas Racing Weekend F R I DAY 1 8 T H - SAT U R DAY 1 9 T H D E C E M B E R 2 02 6

A quality weekend of Jumps racing to round off the year at Ascot. Saturday’s feature is the £125,000 Grade 1 Howden Long Walk Hurdle, won by the likes of Baracouda, Big Buck’s, Thistlecrack and Paisley Park in recent years. The final race of the year at Ascot is the £125,000 Festive Handicap Hurdle over 2m, won last year by Wilful who went on to record more success at the Cheltenham Festival.

Impose Toi winning the The Howden Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) for JP McManus (owner), Nicky Henderson (trainer), Nico de Boinville (jockey) and Aurelien Hamm & Vanessa Frison (breeder)

F R I DAY 1 8 T H D E C E M B E R 2 02 6 Race

TOTA L P R I Z E MO N E Y: £ 1 3 3,6 0 0 Class

Age

Distance

Total race value

The Howden Maiden Hurdle Race

2m 5½f

£25,000

The Howden Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase

2m 1f

£20,650

The Handicap Hurdle Race (0-120)

£15,650

The Howden Handicap Steeple Chase (0-130)

2m 5f

£30,650

The Howden Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race (0-130)

2m 5½f

£16,650

The Scudamore Open National Hunt Flat Race (Listed)

4 to 6

£25,000

SAT U R DAY 1 9 T H D E C E M B E R 2 02 6 Race

TOTA L P R I Z E MO N E Y: £476 , 5 0 0 Class

Age

Distance

Total race value

The Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (0-120)

£16,500

The Howden Noel Novices’ Steeple Chase (Grade 2)

2m 3f

£75,000

The Howden Handicap Steeple Chase (0-150)

2m 3f

£35,000

The Howden Long Walk Hurdle Race (Grade 1)

3m ½f

£125,000

The Howden Silver Cup Handicap Steeple Chase (Premier Handicap)

£100,000

The Festive Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap)

£125,000

Race conditions subject to change.

BetMGM Clarence House Chase Raceday SAT U R DAY 2 3 R D JA N UA RY 2 027

The day is headlined by the Grade 1 BetMGM Clarence House Chase which has attracted the very best two mile chasers around in recent years, with the likes of Sire De Grugy, Un De Sceaux, Altior, Shishkin and Jonbon recording memorable successes in this race. This card also features a Grade 2 Mares’ Hurdle over two miles and two valuable handicaps. Jonbon winning the Betfair Ascot Steeple Chase (Grade 1) for JP McManus (owner), Nicky Henderson (trainer), Nico de Boinville (jockey) and Lotfi Kohli (breeder)

SAT U R DAY 2 3 R D JA N UA RY 2 027

TOTA L P R I Z E MO N E Y: £4 3 5 ,0 0 0

Race

Class

Age

Distance

Total race value

The BetMGM Juvenile Hurdle Race

£25,000

The BetMGM Handicap Steeple Chase (0-140)

£20,000

The BetMGM Mares’ Hurdle Race (Registered as The Warfield Hurdle) (Grade 2)

4+ F&M

£60,000

The BetMGM Holloway’s Handicap Hurdle Race

2m 3½f

£30,000

The bet365 Handicap Steeple Chase

2m 5f

£100,000

The BetMGM Clarence House Steeple Chase (Grade 1)

2m 1f

£175,000

The BetMGM British Stallion Studs EBF National Hunt Novices’ Hurdle Race

2m 5f

£25,000

Prize money shown for January, February and March are for 2026 with 2027 figures to be confirmed in December. No race will be run for less than in 2026

Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday SAT U R DAY 1 5 T H F E B RUA RY 2 027

The final Grade 1 contest in the UK and Ireland before the Cheltenham Festival, the Betfair Ascot Chase has seen top-class contenders such as Kauto Star, Jonbon and Cue Card showcase their talent in this contest. The card also features the three-mile, Swinley Handicap Chase as well as the Grade 2 Reynoldstown Novices’ Chase over the same distance.

The Changing Man winning the Ebony Horse Club Reynoldstown Novices’ Chase (Grade 2) for Susan and John Waterworth (owner) Joe Tizzard (trainer), Brendan Powell (jockey) and O’Sullivan Bloodstock (breeder)

SAT U R DAY 2 0 T H F E B RUA RY 2 027 Race

TOTA L P R I Z E MO N E Y: £4 6 0,1 5 0 Class

Age

Distance

Total race value

The Betfair Novices’ Hurdle Race

2m 3½f

£25,000

The Sodexo Live! Reynoldstown Novices’ Steeple Chase (Grade 2)

£75,000

The Betfair Swinley Handicap Steeple Chase (Premier Handicap)

£100,000

The Betfair Handicap Hurdle Race

2m 3½f

£50,000

The Betfair Ascot Steeple Chase (Grade 1)

2m 5f

£175,000

The Betfair Handicap Hurdle Race (0-125)

£18,650

The Betfair Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race

4 to 6

£16,500

Prize money shown for January, February and March are for 2026 with 2027 figures to be confirmed in December. No race will be run for less than in 2026

Spring Family Raceday S U N DAY 4 T H A P R I L 2 027

S U N DAY 4 T H A P R I L 2 027

TOTA L P R I Z E MO N E Y: £ 1 8 6 ,0 0 0

Race

Class

Age

Distance

Total race value

The Ascot Maiden Hurdle Race

2m 3f

£25,000

The Ascot Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Race

£40,000

The Ascot Handicap Steeple Chase

2m 5f

£20,000

The Ascot Handicap Steeple Chase

2m 1f

£35,000

The Ascot Veterans’ Handicap Steeple Chase (0-150)

10+

£35,000

The Ascot Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race (0-110)

£15,000

The Colts and Fillies Handicap Hurdle Race

2m 5f

£16,000

Prize money shown for January, February and March are for 2026 with 2027 figures to be confirmed in December. No race will be run for less than in 2026

Contacts A S C OT RAC E C O U R S E

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