The infamous “Durham National Handicap Steeplechase Race” will return to Sedgefield Racecourse on Thursday, 29th October.
It has been part of Sedgefield’s heritage since 1955 and is the biggest race of the year with a prize money of £20,000 again this year.
The Durham National is a Class 3 Handicap (3 miles, 6 furlongs) race that will take place at 3:00pm, sponsored by Sean Magee, a horse racing journalist who has a keen interest in the Durham National at Sedgefield. The decision to move the once April fixture to a later time of the year, when the track is at its best, proved to be a popular decision with an increase in entries.
Last year Royale Knight, trained and ridden by 2014 Grand National winning combination Dr Richard Newland and Daryl Jacobs took the Durham National crown, the second Durham National win for the Dr. Previous winners also include winning horse Rubstic, trained by Stephen Leadbetter, who took the Durham National title for three consecutive back in 1978 and went on to win the Grand National in 1979.
Jill Williamson, Executive Director at Sedgefield Racecourse said; “We are delighted to see the return of the Durham National this October, a highlight of our racing calendar. With previous winning horses such as Red Alligator who went onto win at Aintree in 1968 for Denys Smith and last year’s Grand National winning trainer Dr. Richard Newland, the race is an exciting watch and proves to be extremely popular.”
For more information about this raceday or to buy tickets visit www.sedgefield-racecourse.co.uk or call 01740 621925.
