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Racing Explained

Discover more about the history of Jump racing and the rules and races within it.

Types of jump races

Types of jump races

Learn all about jump racing here.

What is a Bumper Race?

What is a Bumper Race?

A bumper is a Flat race run under the rules of Jump racing.

What is a Hurdle race?

What is a Hurdle race?

A Hurdle race is a horse race where the horses jump over obstacles called hurdles. These are smaller than fences and are a minimum of three and a half feet high.

What is a Steeplechase?

What is a Steeplechase?

A steeplechase, more commonly known as a chase, is a race run over fences.

What is a Handicap Race?

What is a Handicap Race?

A handicap is a race where each horse is allocated a weight, according to its ability, in an attempt to equalise every horse’s chance of winning. Handicaps are run on the flat and over jumps.

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