Wincanton Races

Wincanton Racecourse, set on a hilltop in Somerset, is a jump racing track that stages some high-quality action in the winter months.

The circuit is right-handed, flat and sharp but the fences are particularly testing. The last three are taken in quick succession in the home straight and plenty of races are won and lost there.

Wincanton races hosts the Kingwell Hurdle in February, often a stepping-stone for horses tuning up for the Champion Hurdle the following month.

Its autumn highlights are the Badger Beers Silver Trophy, Elite Hurdle and Rising Stars Novices’ Chase, all run in November.

Wincanton Racecourse Events And Fixtures 2021

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SAT 9th Jan Wincanton South

Turf Jump Afternoon

THU 21st Jan Wincanton South

Turf Jump Afternoon

WED 27th Jan Wincanton South

Turf Jump Afternoon

THU 4th Feb Wincanton South

Turf Jump Afternoon

SAT 20th Feb Wincanton South

Turf Jump Afternoon

WED 3rd Mar Wincanton South

Turf Jump Afternoon

THU 11th Mar Wincanton South

Turf Jump Afternoon

MON 29th Mar Wincanton South

Turf Jump Afternoon

SUN 18th Apr Wincanton South

Turf Jump Afternoon

THU 6th May Wincanton South

Turf Jump Evening

There are no events this month

THU 14th Oct Wincanton South

Turf Jump Afternoon

SUN 24th Oct Wincanton South

Turf Jump Afternoon

SAT 6th Nov Wincanton South

Turf Jump Afternoon

THU 18th Nov Wincanton South

Turf Jump Afternoon

THU 2nd Dec Wincanton South

Turf Jump Afternoon

TUE 14th Dec Wincanton South

Turf Jump Afternoon

SUN 26th Dec Wincanton South

Turf Jump Afternoon

Confirmed races in plain text. Confirmed pattern races in bold text. Unconfirmed races in grey text.

Wincanton Races Tips

The stable of Paul Nicholls, who has spent many years at the top of the trainers’ table, is located very close to Wincanton Racecourse. Nicholls sends dozens of horses to compete here and delivers an impressive number of winners, at a very healthy strike rate.
Chris Gordon and Emma Lavelle are the most efficient when it comes to picking up crumbs from the Nicholls feast.
Harry Cobden rides many of the Nicholls squadrons and has a fine record at Wincanton races as a result.
Bryony Frost and Gavin Sheehan also make it to the winner’s enclosure at regular intervals.

Wincanton Races by ab629 is licensed under CC BY 2.2

The jockey's view

By Bryony Frost - Most successful female jump jockey in history

Wincanton Racecourse is quite sharp even though the back straight and home straight are long. There is actually undulation when turning in just after the home bend which feels like you’re riding in rough seas!

The chase track is all on the inside, hurdles on the outside. The water jump is near lorries and horses quite like to have a look, so if you’re not telling him you’re racing they can think they’re going home.

For the fence before the last ditch at the back you turn a very slight bend so if you hit it wrong you miss the bend and cost yourself a bit of ground. You jump the ditch and you’re off to the home bend where it straightens downhill. The home straight is long but you won't see many come from behind unless they’re extremely well in on the weights. If you set sail turning in here you’re confident you can get to the line. On the apex of the bend you can kick for home.