National Hunt · Since 1926 · Monmouthshire, Wales

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Headline Race: Coral Welsh Grand National · 27 December 2026

Wales' premier racecourse and home of the Coral Welsh Grand National on 27 December, run over 3 miles 6½ furlongs — a key trial for the Aintree Grand National itself. Also stages the Finale Juvenile Hurdle, a top Grade 1 4-year-old hurdle race that often points to Cheltenham.

£150k Welsh National
27 December
Grand National trial
3m 6½f
27 December
Festive fixture
Since 1926
Monmouthshire

Track Configuration & Key Facts

Handed
Left
Shape
Undulating oval
Circuit
2m round
Surface
Turf
Type
Dual-purpose
Capacity
12,000
Established
1926

Going trend · Welsh National traditionally rides heavy in late December — the race favours stamina and mud-larks.

Draw bias · On the Flat, in races up to a mile, low draws are favoured.

Signature Events at Chepstow

  • DECEMBER (27)
    Coral Welsh Grand National
    Wales's most famous race — a marathon 3m 6½f handicap chase traditionally run on the day after Boxing Day.
  • OCTOBER
    Welsh Champion Hurdle Day
    Featured race plus early-season Pertemps Final qualifier.

What Punters Need to Know About Chepstow

  • For the Welsh National, trainers with previous form here (Rebecca Curtis, Evan Williams) hold a strong edge.
  • Horses who handled heavy ground in their prep race — they're proven for the conditions.
  • Watch for horses dropping in trip from the Cheltenham Festival circuit.

— British Gambler form team · evergreen course intel

How to Get to Chepstow

Address: St Arvans, Chepstow, Monmouthshire NP16 6BE
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