🏇 All roads lead to Berkshire for the Howden Christmas Racing Weekend at Ascot, the last jumps fixture of the year at this iconic Berkshire racecourse.
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The Christmas Racing Weekend makes a welcome return to Ascot as the festive horse racing season gets into full swing. A feast of jumps action takes place on Friday 18 December and Saturday 19 December.
DAY 1 – Friday
A quality two-day national hunt meeting kicks off with a six-race card this afternoon at Ascot. Expect some thrilling racing including the Grade 2 Howden Noel Novices’ Chase. Previous winners include Simonsig and Politologue who went on to have success at the Cheltenham Festival. A Listed Bumper rounds off a great day on the track. Please note, family activities are available on the Saturday only. There will be no family entertainment on the Friday.
DAY 2 – Saturday
A top quality card features the Grade 1 Marsh Hurdle (registered as The Long Walk Hurdle), one of Britain’s most prestigious long-distance hurdle races.
In 2025, Impose Toi stole the show winning the Long Walk Hurdle at odds of 3/1. Ridden by Nico de Boinville, and trained by Nicky Henderson, the seven-year-old finished put in an impressive display seeing off the gallant Strong Leader who finished in second place. 11/4 favourite Honesty Policy was third. Impose Toi followed in the hoofsteps of Crambo who completed back-to-back wins in the race in 2024.
Off the track, there’s an abundance of seasonal fun for all with a range of festive entertainment set to delight racegoers of all ages. The traditional fairground rides and candle-lit carol singing with the Ascot Brass Band remain firmly part of the weekend’s entertainment. As is Father Christmas who will be in attendance.
CHRISTMAS RACING WEEKEND AT ASCOT – TICKETS, TIMINGS & TRAVEL
🎟️ Tickets for the Christmas Racing Weekend at Ascot are on sale via the ‘Get Tickets’ link. U18s go free when accompanied by an adult and do not require an admission ticket.
Timing for Day 1 (Friday 18 December) and Day 2 (Saturday 19 December)
🗝️ Gates open at 10.45am on both days.
🏇 First race on Day 1 is at 12.45pm and at 12.40pm on Day 2.
🏇 Last race on Day 1 is at 3.40pm and at 3.35pm on Day 2.
Note: Timings are based on 2025 and subject to change.
🚊🚗 Travel tips: By train: South West Trains runs a frequent service to Ascot from both Reading, Guildford and London Waterloo. The average journey time is 27 minutes from Reading and 52 minutes from Waterloo. The railway station is a seven-minute walk from the racecourse.
By car: Ascot is accessible from the M3, M4 and M40 and free parking is available during the jumps season. For directions visit the Ascot website.
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