National Hunt Racing - Types of Race

Types of Race

  • Chase -
    • run over distances of 2 - 4½ miles.
    • over obstacles called fences that are a minimum of 4½ feet high.
  • Hurdling -
    • run over distances of 2 - 3½ miles.
    • over obstacles called hurdles that are a minimum of 3½ feet high.
  • National Hunt Flat race (NH Flat) -
    • are flat races for horses that have not yet competed either in flat racing or over obstacles, often called 'bumper' races.
    • run over distances of 1½ - 2½ miles.

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