# Chepstow Skips Chase Races Due to Dry Weather

> Chepstow's jumps opener avoids chase races after extreme summer drought.
- Title: Chepstow Skips Chase Races Due to Dry Weather · Sky Sports
- Summary: Chepstow's jumps opener avoids chase races after extreme summer drought. Chepstow's Welsh Racing Festival will skip chase races this year due to insufficient…
- Keywords: chepstow, welsh racing festival, jumps, dry summer, chase races, hurdle races, sports, Skips, Chase, Races, Due, Dry
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/racing/news/12040/13591734/welsh-racing-festival-chepstows-jumps-opener-to-feature-no-chase-races-following-extremely-dry-summer
- Published: 2026-09-25T12:11:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chepstow, welsh racing festival, jumps, dry summer, chase races, hurdle races, sports
## Chepstow Festival Dates
Chepstow hosts jumps races October 9-11, 2026.
## No Chase Races This Year
Chepstow skips chase races due to dry ground.
## Rainfall Shortfall
Only 43mm rain in September versus 63mm in late August.
## Track Condition
Ground too hard for chase races after dry summer.
## Racing Director Statement
Ben Cook says weather beat track preparation efforts.
## Races Moved
Chase races move to Ffos Las and Worcester.
## Key takeaway

Chepstow's Welsh Racing Festival will skip chase races this year due to insufficient rainfall and hard ground from a dry summer.