Fontwell Park hosts a six-race jumps meeting this Tuesday afternoon, 22 September 2026, featuring a mix of hurdles and steeplechase action.
The gates at the Chichester-area track are scheduled to open at 12:12, giving spectators two hours to arrive before the first race gets underway at 14:12. The final race of the afternoon is timed for 17:07.
The official going is currently recorded as Good, with a GoingStick reading of 6.1. The card is evenly split between discipline types, consisting of four hurdle races and two steeplechases.
The Card and Key Tips
Racing experts have highlighted several notable contenders for the Tuesday card. In the opening 14:12 race, Virtual Rock is tipped to perform well following a recent victory. Punters and analysts will be watching to see if the horse can maintain its momentum on Fontwell’s unique layout.
Another significant selection comes in the form of Starshine Legend, who has been put forward as a ‘nap’ selection—the best bet of the day—by Racing Post tipster Chris Wilson. The horse is expected to be a primary focus for those following the afternoon’s form.
The full schedule for the afternoon is as follows:
- 14:12: The opening hurdle race
- 14:47: Second race
- 15:22: Third race
- 15:57: Fourth race
- 16:32: Fifth race
- 17:07: The final race of the meeting
Practical Information for Attendees
Standard adult admission for the fixture is priced at £21.00. For those travelling from Chichester city centre, the racecourse is located approximately six miles away via the A27. While no major road closures have been announced specifically for the event, racegoers are advised to allow extra time for potential afternoon congestion on the A27 approach to the Fontwell bypass.
The meeting forms part of the official September Jump Racing fixtures at the course.
