BETFAIR ASCOT CHASE RACEDAY SATURDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2017 ASCOT CHASE RACEDAY The Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday is one of our most popular Jumps meetings and sees the final outings for prospects heading to the Cheltenham Festival in March. The racing highlight of the day is the Grade One Betfair Ascot Chase. With its prize fund of £150,000, it is one of the most prestigious races in the Jumps calendar. GOING UPDATE: The Going has now changed to Soft. Saturday is due to be milder, windy with possible occasional showers.

CLARENCE HOUSE CHASE RACEDAY The New Year gets under way with what is arguably our best-loved Jumps race, the Grade 1 Sodexo Clarence House Steeple Chase. With a prize fund of £125,000 the race is a vital stepping-stone to the Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, attracting the very best speed chasers in Europe.

Friday is the first of a two-day festive finale at Ascot, making it the perfect day to celebrate with colleagues and friends. You can look forward to dramatic Jumps racing on the track including two Grade 2 races, the Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices’ Hurdle and The Mitie Novices’ Steeple Chase. The action continues on Saturday with Ascot’s most valuable day of Jumps racing and a family day including a visit from Father Christmas, carol singing, mince pies and more. Find out more