Sunday 26 October 2025
Season Opener
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The wait is over, and racing returns to Wincanton on Sunday 26 October for the start of our 2025/26 Jump racing season.
If you're looking for a day out in Wincanton, Somerset, then look no further than our Season Opener. An afternoon out watching action-packed horse racing is a great way to spend time with friends and family.
Unsure what to expect with a day at the races? Wincanton Racecourse offers a variety of food and drink outlets, seven thrilling Jump races and views of the Somerset countryside.
BUS TIMES: TBC
These are approximate timings to be confirmed closer to the raceday
GATES OPEN
12.15pm
FIRST RACE
1.43pm
LAST RACE
5.15pm
BUS TIMES
Leaves Templecombe at 12pm and returns at 5.45pm
Start Times |
Race |
Distance |
Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.43pm | The Fitzdares Season Opener At Wincanton Maiden Hurdle Race |
1m 7f 50yds | Hurdle |
| 2.18pm | The Fitzdares Three Mile Novices Handicap Hurdle | 3m 150yds | Hurdle |
| 2.53pm | The Fitzdares Handicap Steeple Chase |
3m 1f 30yds | Steeple Chase |
| 3.28pm | The Fitzdares Telephone Betting Handicap Hurdle |
2m 5f 82yds | Hurdle |
| 4.03pm | The Fitzdares Handicap Hurdle Race |
1m 7f 50yds | Hurdle |
| 4.40pm | The Fitzdares.com Conditional Jockeys Handicap Steeple Chase | 3m 1f 30yds | Steeple Chase |
| 5.15pm | The Fitzdares.com Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Steeple Chase | 3m 1f 30y | Steeple Chase |
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