Jump Season Opener

The first Jump Racing fixture of the season is back with an Oktoberfest twist!
The first day of the Unibet Jump Season Opener at Chepstow starts the winter national hunt season in the UK and attracts the sport’s leading horses, jockeys and trainers with some amazing prize money on offer! It truly is one of the best things to do in Chepstow!

New for 2024 – Oktoberfest!
Immerse yourself in the lively ambiance of the Bonanza Boy marquee! Grab a seat at our Bierkeller tables and benches and relax with friends and family.

🎺 Oompah Band Our lively Oompah band will keep you dancing with traditional tunes and modern hits.

🎧 DJ and Host Keep the party going with our energetic DJ and host, who will ensure non-stop entertainment throughout the day.

🍺 German Beer Delights Savour the taste of Germany with our selection of authentic German beers including Erdinger and Holsten!

🥨 Pretzels and Sausage Delicacies Indulge in traditional pretzels and delicious German sausages.

A Lively October Atmosphere
Horse racing in October is perfect for spending an afternoon out in the crisp, fresh air, making it a great fixture for an office outing or afternoon out with friends or family as the ideal tonic after a long working week. Be a part of the crowd and join in on roaring home the runners and riders as we welcome back the National Hunt season in the UK!

A Host of Valuable Races
Friday contains the £50,000 Grade 2 Unibet Persian War Novices’ Hurdle, is the day’s feature race. It’s been won by plenty of top class horses including Bonanza Boy, Blaklion and Silviniaco Conti.

The 14x champion trainer Paul Nicholls has won the race eight times with his West Country counterpart Philip Hobbs successful on six occasions.

One of the other feature events on the day is the Veterans’ Handicap Chase where we get to see some of the old warriors return to Chepstow Races!

The Unibet Welsh Jump Jockeys’ Derby
After raising an incredible £15,517 for LATCH Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity last year the Unibet Racing Welsh Jump Jockeys’ Derby is back for 2024!

We’re delighted to be supporting LATCH once again, to support the incredible work they do to help the families of children suffering with cancer, including that of Betsy Williams, daughter of the Welsh trainer Christian Williams.

Please donate what you can using the following link: https://www.justgiving.com/page/wjjd2024