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Sedgefield — Results (1 April 2026)
Sunny, drying ground greeted the runners at Sedgefield yesterday (going: GOOD — good to soft in places; watered; 6.9) and produced several decisive performances across the card. Maple took the early 14:40 handicap hurdle after being held up and sustaining a well-timed run to collar the leader late, while Stratagem powered clear in the 15:10 chase to score by a wide margin. Clean Getaway prevailed in a competitive 15:40 handicap chase, and Bright Legend made all in the 16:10 maiden hurdle. Cosmic Soul delivered a comfortable success in the 16:40 handicap, and Connells Cross closed the day with a determined victory in the 17:10 national hunt flat race. The meeting also saw a couple of incidents: Mountain Mike fell in the chase, Diamond Jim unseated early in the card, and two horses (Beep Beep Becky and Hillsteels Blue) were withdrawn as unsuitable for the ground.
Race-by-race highlights
14:40 — Maple (Ruth Jefferson / Theo Gillard) came from the rear to lead approaching the last and held on to take the Sedgefield Racecourse Supports Autism In Racing Handicap Hurdle by 1½ lengths. 15:10 — Stratagem (Mickey Bowen / Shane Fenelon) produced the most emphatic success, taking the Sign Lead Your Horse To Water Handicap Chase and drawing well clear after the final obstacles. 15:40 saw Clean Getaway (Philip Kirby / Joe Williamson) grind out a narrow win in the Jayne And Greg Complete All The Racecourses Handicap Chase, while Bright Legend (Faye Bramley / Richie McLernon) dominated the Fairlight Studios Maiden Hurdle at odds-on. Cosmic Soul (Patrick Neville / William Maggs) impressed in the 16:40 MW Civils & Groundworks Handicap Hurdle, and Connells Cross (Jennie Candlish / Sean Quinlan) edged out The Gem State in the closing National Hunt flat contest.
Latest winners
| No. | Time | Race | Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Odds | Winning margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14:40 | Sedgefield Racecourse Supports Autism In Racing Handicap Hurdle | Maple | Ruth Jefferson | Theo Gillard | 15/2 | 1½ |
| 2 | 15:10 | Sign Lead Your Horse To Water Handicap Chase (GBB Race) | Stratagem | Mickey Bowen | Shane Fenelon | 15/2 | 20 |
| 3 | 15:40 | Jayne And Greg Complete All The Racecourses Handicap Chase | Clean Getaway | Philip Kirby | Joe Williamson | 5/1 | 1¾ |
| 4 | 16:10 | Fairlight Studios Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) | Bright Legend | Faye Bramley | Richie McLernon | 8/11 | 4½ |
| 5 | 16:40 | MW Civils & Groundworks Handicap Hurdle | Cosmic Soul | Patrick Neville | William Maggs | N/A | 3½ |
| 6 | 17:10 | Paul Richardson Visiting Sedgefield Today Open NH Flat Race (Cat 1 Elimination) (GBB) | Connells Cross | Jennie Candlish | Sean Quinlan | 4/1 | 1/2 |
Incidents and withdrawals
There were a few reminders of the game’s unpredictability: Mountain Mike fell in the early stages of the 15:10 chase and Diamond Jim unseated his rider at the second fence in the opening hurdle. Beep Beep Becky and Hillsteels Blue were both declared unsuitable for the ground and were withdrawn.
Overall, Sedgefield produced a strong day for several local trainers and gave the crowd a mixture of decisive wide-margin winners and tight finishes to enjoy.
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Sedgefield Race Results
Sedgefield is an integral part of the Northern National Hunt scene with 20 fixtures each season. They race here every month bar June and July and the biggest race in the calendar is the Durham National in late October. The race is the highlight of Durham National Family Fun Day on a Sunday.
It is a handicap chase over three miles and five furlongs and was won for three successive seasons by 1979 Grand National winner Rubstic (1978-1980). Another notable Sedgefield winner was 1968 Grand National winner Red Alligator who won the Durham National the previous season. Sedgefield also stages a Ladies’ Evening and a popular Boxing Day card.
You can get the latest Sedgefield race results by clicking on Today’s Results & Racecards from the dropdown menu. This page is continually updated with one of the fastest results services in the business. This is later updated with the complete finishing order and Tote returns which can be accessed by clicking on each race title. You can also search previous race results from the racing calendar icon beneath the page title.
Racecourse Guide
Sedgefield is a left handed, undulating track and arguably one of the easiest jumping tracks in the country. There is a three furlong home straight with an uphill finish but there is only a short run-in from the last. The track favours fast, accurate jumpers and produces plenty of course specialists. Fatehalkhair won 13 times here including the Durham National during his career between 1995 and 2004.
The course can become quite testing in soft ground and jockeys often bring their horses over to the stands’ side in search of better ground. This applies to both hurdles and chase races with the ground closest to the rail proving to be something of a golden highway.
Dining, Hospitality & Facilities
Sedgefield is set in the Durham countryside and has a reputation as a relaxed and friendly family venue. The course offers a superb choice of hospitality packages including stylish dining at their Raceday restaurants, the Hoops Bistro and Silks Restaurant. Both provide excellent views of the racecourse with guaranteed seating and superb quality cuisine.
You can also reserve the exclusive hospitality experience in one of Sedgefield’s private boxes, complete with a dedicated host and a delightful buffet. You will also have access to all public areas. The course provides Marquee hospitality and themed packages on selected race days. There are other food and drink outlets around the racecourse to suit every budget.
The closest railway stations to the course are Darlington and Durham. Both are about twenty minutes’ away from the track by either taxi or bus which are readily available on race days.
Tickets
You can book your Sedgefield advance admission tickets online to make great savings. If booking 6 or more Grandstand tickets you can save an extra £2 per person. A Day at the Races ticket includes admission, a welcome drink and a traditional pie!
Contact and Location
Sedgefield Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees TS21 2HW.
Official Website: https://www.sedgefield-racecourse.co.uk/
Local Knowledge
Taxis
- Travel 6 Luxury Travel (2.4 miles away)
Tel: +44 1740 655644 - B & D Taxis (2.4 miles away)
Tel: +44 1740 652929 - Tarns Taxis (2.7 miles away)
Tel: +44 1740 622155
Places to Stay
- Hardwick Hall Hotel (0.8 miles away)
Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees TS21 2EH, UK
Tel: +44 1740 620253 - Dun Cow Inn (1 mile away)
43 Front Street, Stockton-on-Tees TS21 3AT, UK
Tel: +44 1740 620894
Places to Eat
- Ministers Restaurant (0.8 miles away)
8 Church View, Sedgefield, Durham TS21 2AY, UK
Tel: +44 1740 622201 - Dun Cow Inn (1 mile away)
43 Front Street, Stockton-on-Tees TS21 3AT, UK
Tel: +44 1740 620894