A horse can gain free entry for Finals Day at Newcastle by winning a Trial at either Newcastle 17th January or Lingfield 28th February. There are a total of 2 Trials per category.
The Programme for both Trials Days will consist of 6 Class 2 Open Handicaps and 1x other non-trial race (conditions TBC). The Class 2 Open Handicaps will align with the 6 categories (3YO, Fillies & Mares, Sprint, Mile, Middle Distance and Marathon) and run under the same conditions as the 6 Finals at Newcastle on Good Friday.
Please view the Championship Rules for all of the rules and regulations regarding Fast Track Qualifiers.
Championship RulesThe Trials Day will consist of 6 Class 2 Open Handicaps following the Championship Race Categories worth £45,000, and 1 other non-trial race (conditions TBC).
The winner of each race will be eligible for free entry to the corresponding Finals Day race at Newcastle, as well as a £15,000 bonus should they go on to also win on Good Friday. Any horse that wins at both All-Weather Trials Days in the same category and goes on to also win at Newcastle will be eligible for a total bonus of £35,000.
The Trials Day will consist of 6 Class 2 Open Handicaps following the Championship Race Categories worth £45,000, alongside a Class 5 Apprentice Handicap.
The winner of each race will be eligible for free entry to the corresponding Finals Day race at Newcastle, as well as a £15,000 bonus should they go on to also win on Good Friday. Any horse that wins at both All-Weather Trials Days in the same category and goes on to also win at Newcastle will be eligible for a total bonus of £35,000.