Catterick Racecourse is set for a thrilling day of racing and entertainment on Saturday, 17 October, as the 2026 Flat Season continues with its feature race – the £30,000 William Hill Catterick Dash - alongside live coverage of Champions Day from Ascot.
With the raceday moving back to its usual afternoon time slot, gates will open to the public from 11.30am.
The seven-race card opens with the EBF “Confined” Restricted Maiden Stakes at 1.35pm whilst the feature race of the day, the William Hill Catterick Dash, is scheduled for 4.45pm. This five-furlong sprint is Catterick’s richest race of the season, offering a prize fund of £30,000, and is expected to attract some of the fastest sprinters.
The final race of the afternoon, at 5.15pm, is the Go Racing in Yorkshire Future Stars Apprentice Handicap Stakes, the penultimate race in the series showcasing the region’s top emerging jockey talent. Connor Whiteley currently leads the series, which concludes at Doncaster three weeks later.
In addition to the racing on the track, racegoers will be able to enjoy the action from the Champions Day meeting at Ascot, live on the big screens and TVs throughout the course.
Entertainment off the track includes live music from singer-songwriter Elena Larkin, who will be performing throughout the day outside Longshots Sports Bar.
“The William Hill Catterick Dash is one of the highlights of our season,” said Emma Stevenson, General Commercial Manager at Catterick Racecourse. “Together with the excitement of Champions Day at Ascot and the Future Stars Apprentice Series, it promises to be a fantastic afternoon for racegoers and we’re looking forward to welcoming them to the course.”
The meeting on Saturday, 17 October marks the penultimate fixture of the 2026 Flat Season at Catterick, with the final raceday taking place on Tuesday 27 October. Falling within the half-term holidays, the Flat Finale offers a great opportunity for a day at the races during the school break - and as always, accompanied under-18s are admitted free of charge to all Catterick fixtures.
With only two Flat fixtures remaining, the race for Catterick's 2026 Flat Season titles is also beginning to take shape. Tim Easterby currently leads the way in the Trainer standings - with 12 wins so far - following back-to-back trebles at Catterick’s September fixtures. In the Jockeys’ Championship David Allan is ahead on 11 wins, with Jason Hart a close second on 8 winners. In the Owners’ race, URSA Major Racing Ltd currently lead with four wins, plus a second and a third placing so far this season.
For those looking to enhance their raceday experience, hospitality packages are available in the Winning Streak Restaurant, offering a seated lunch with excellent views of both the parade ring and the racecourse.
Advance and group booking discounts are available until 48 hours prior to each raceday. Tickets can be purchased online at www.catterickbridge.co.uk or over the phone by calling the racecourse office on 01748 811478. Concessions for students, those aged 65 and over, and discounted military tickets are also available.