Horse racing today Monday: Plumpton feature and Wosta’s Wolverhampton bid
Afternoon jumps racing gives way to two evening all-weather cards, with Fakenham’s meeting abandoned.
Horse racing today, Monday 2 November 2026, comes from Plumpton, Southwell, Wolverhampton and Chelmsford. There are 30 scheduled races, beginning at 1.00pm and continuing until 8.30pm.
The Southern Cranes Handicap Hurdle is the leading contest at Plumpton, while Wosta is among the shortest-priced runners on Wolverhampton’s evening programme.
Odds change throughout the day. Prices in this guide are a Monday morning snapshot and may differ between bookmakers. Runners, going and race times can also change.
Horse racing fixtures today
| Racecourse | Racing | First race | Last race | Going reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumpton | Jumps | 1.00pm | 4.00pm | Good, good to soft in places |
| Southwell | Jumps | 1.15pm | 3.45pm | Good to soft, good in places |
| Wolverhampton | Flat, all-weather | 4.30pm | 8.30pm | Standard |
| Chelmsford | Flat, all-weather | 4.45pm | 8.15pm | Standard |
Fakenham’s six-race jumps fixture has been abandoned. There is no Irish meeting on today’s British and Irish racecard programme. Full declarations are available through the Racing Post racecards.
Plumpton: Kocktail Bleu heads feature betting
The 2.30pm Southern Cranes Handicap Hurdle is a Class 2 contest over approximately two miles and four furlongs.
Kocktail Bleu headed the published morning market at 5/2. Chris Gordon’s runner is set to be ridden by Tom Cannon, with Maldini Milano among the other contenders.
The 3.00pm Kalm Club Handicap Chase follows over three miles and a furlong. Rickety Bridge was quoted at 13/5 in the morning betting for that Class 3 contest.
Southwell stages six-race jumps card
Southwell is racing over jumps today, with its programme opening at 1.15pm with a staying handicap chase.
The 1.45pm novices’ handicap chase includes Joyau Allen, Kalkaroo and Synchronist. Joyau Allen headed one published bookmaker market at 11/8, although prices varied between sources.
The afternoon also includes a National Hunt Flat race at 2.15pm and a maiden hurdle at 2.45pm. The final contest is a novices’ limited handicap hurdle over approximately two miles and four furlongs at 3.45pm.
Wolverhampton: Wosta returns after debut second
Wosta was quoted at 4/9 for the 6.30pm novice stakes, a Class 3 race over approximately a mile and a furlong.
Trained by John and Thady Gosden, Wosta finished second on his sole appearance and has Oisin Murphy booked for Monday’s assignment. Ten runners were listed in the published racecard.
The nine-race meeting begins at 4.30pm and finishes with a six-furlong handicap at 8.30pm.
Chelmsford: Wedyan seeks another novice success
Chelmsford’s 6.45pm fillies’ restricted novice stakes features Wedyan, who has a second and a win from two starts.
James Tate’s filly is set to be ridden by Rossa Ryan and was available at 11/10 in the published morning odds comparison. Sacred Rhythm has been withdrawn from the race.
The meeting takes place on Polytrack, with eight races scheduled from 4.45pm to 8.15pm.
Today’s early favourites
| Time | Course | Horse | Published morning odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.45pm | Southwell | Joyau Allen | 11/8 |
| 2.30pm | Plumpton | Kocktail Bleu | 5/2 |
| 3.00pm | Plumpton | Rickety Bridge | 13/5 |
| 6.30pm | Wolverhampton | Wosta | 4/9 |
| 6.45pm | Chelmsford | Wedyan | 11/10 |
Prices were published on Monday morning by Sporting Life and horse.bet. Odds change throughout the day and should be checked alongside the latest non-runners before betting. Favourites are market leaders, not guaranteed winners.
How to follow today’s racing
Plumpton’s races are listed for Sky Sports Racing coverage. Check individual racecards and broadcaster schedules for the other meetings. Eligible bookmaker accounts may also provide live streams, subject to their terms.
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