WEDNESDAY 26th DECEMBER

The Nigel Clark Feltham Novices’ Steeple Chase (Sponsored by Stan James)

Class 1 Grade 1

About 3 miles for novice four years old and upwards

Weights: 4 years old 11st; 5 years old upwards11st 7lb

Mares allowance: 7lb

Total Prize Fund: £80,000 includes sixth prize

Viewed by many as a novices’ preparation for the King George the following year, this race always attracts up and coming horses.

The Stan James Christmas Hurdle

Class 1 Grade 1

About 2 miles for four years old and upwards

Weights: All to carry 11st 7lb

Mares allowance: 7lb

Total Prize Fund: £110,000 includes sixth prize

This race continues to grow in stature. Trainer Noel Meade has won it for the last 2 years, it will be interesting to see what happens at this year’s event.

The Stan James King George VI Steeple Chase

Class 1 Grade 1

About 3 miles for four years old and upwards

Weights: 4 years old 11st 3lb; 5 years old upwards 11st 10lb

Mares allowance: 7lb

Total Prize Fund: £220,000 includes sixth prize

Regarded by many as the best mid-season Jump race, many winners have gone on to win The Gold Cup at Cheltenham including Kauto Star, Kicking King & Best Mate.

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THURSDAY 27th DECEMBER

The Desert Orchid Steeple Chase

Class 1 Grade 2

About 2 miles for four years old and upwards

Weights: 4 years old 10st 9lb, 5 years old upwards 11st

Mares allowance: 7lb

Total Prize Fund: £80,000 includes sixth prize

The inaugural running of this race in memory of Desert Orchid, provided a scintillating winner in Voy Pur Uestedes, who went on to win the Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase

The Stan James Wayward Lad Novices’ Steeple Chase

Class 1 Grade 2

About two miles for novice four years old and upwards

Weights: 4 years old 10st 12lb; 5 years old upwards 11st 3lb

Mares allowance: 7lb Total Prize Fund: £30,000

Going reports will be available for the Stan James Christmas Festival from 10th December. Click here to be linked to our Going Report.