
Kempton Park Evening Racing Preview: Thursday 18 June 2026
Seven races light up Kempton Park this Thursday evening, headlined by a pair of GBB novice stakes worth £10,000 apiece. Sarah Mitchell sets the scene.

Horse Racing Writer
Sarah Mitchell is a lifelong horse racing enthusiast and animal welfare advocate. After studying Equine Science at the University of Nottingham, she spent several years working in thoroughbred aftercare before turning to racing journalism. Sarah brings a unique perspective to Paddock Punter, combining deep knowledge of horse welfare with insightful race analysis.

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Yorkshire's oldest racecourse presents two compelling cards this week, with its famous uphill finish set to provide the ultimate test of stamina and heart.

This week's three-day flat racing festival at Ascot offers a perfect showcase of the royal course's demanding characteristics and timeless elegance.

Sunday's Redcar card showcases progressive welfare measures with the Al Basti Equiworld Apprentice Handicap leading a thoughtfully constructed afternoon of racing.

Sunday's seven-race card at Chester offers competitive handicap action across all distances, headlined by the £12,000 Novice Stakes for lightly-raced horses.

Saturday evening's six-race card at Kelso offers quality maiden action and competitive handicaps across varied distances on the Scottish Borders track.

Saturday's seven-race card at York promises quality action with the feature Churchill Tyres Sprint Handicap headlining a diverse programme.

Seven competitive handicaps await at Cheltenham's summer flat meeting, with the £50,000 Ladbrokes feature race headlining a card that promises tactical intrigue.

Saturday's seven-race card at Ripon is headlined by the £60,000 Listed Scurry Stakes, with quality handicaps throughout the afternoon providing excellent racing.