South Hill Races

06/05/2026

Thank you to Geoff Baylis Photography for the pictures taken on Sunday 🏇💫🏆

03/05/2026

03/05/2026

⭐️ THANK YOU to those of you who came along to support.

⭐️ THANK YOU to the organising committee and DSSH supporters for the tireless help transforming the venue into a racecourse and work on the day.

⭐️ THANK YOU to the sponsors, advertisers and trade stands.

⭐️ THANK YOU to the vets on course and the Event Paramedic Services

⭐️ THANK YOU to the owners, trainers and jockeys for entering, running and providing great racing.

⭐️ THANK YOU to all of our patrons!

⭐️ THANK YOU to everyone who took part in our best dressed lady competition.

We hope you all enjoyed the day and look forward to doing it all again in 2027 ☀️

03/05/2026

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We have received reports that the M5 is shut between J26 (Wellington) and J27 (Tiverton). We recommend those travelling from Bristol direction exit the M5 at J25 (Taunton) and take the A358 and B3224 to Raleigh’s Cross > Wheddon Cross > Exford. South Hill is 10-15 mins from Exford.

Safe travels and we look forward to seeing you.

03/05/2026

Today is the day 🏇🏻🍻 🥳

A big thank you to our generous sponsors supporting the six races on the card.

🎟 £15 per person on the gate
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 U16 go free
💃🏼 Best dresses lady competition with high coveted prize

We look forward to welcoming you this afternoon to South Hill Races.

02/05/2026

Friday 1 May ~ going update 🏇

Following rain this morning the going at South Hill is good, good to firm in a few places. Watering Friday evening and will continue to water as necessary up to the time of racing and depending on rainfall forecast.

01/05/2026

We’re thrilled to be hosting our Best Dressed Lady competition at South Hill Races this Sunday 👒✨

With a highly coveted prize up for grabs, now is the time to start planning your outfit…

Here’s everything you need to know:

📅 Sunday 3 May
⏰ Gates open at 12 noon | First race at 2pm
🎟 £15 per person (on the gate)

💃🏼 Best Dressed Lady competition
🎪 Trade stands
💷 Bookmakers
🍻 Bar
🍔 Food stalls
🥪 Picnics welcome
🏇🏼 Six races to enjoy

A huge thank you to our wonderful race sponsors for making the day possible.

PFG Fabrication Ltd
Stag Environmental
Wedgewood Groundworks Ltd
Tom Malone Bloodstock Agent

We can’t wait to see you there!

26/04/2026

an opinion on the ground this evening from local former jockey Darren Edwards.

Entries close tomorrow. We hope you will join us.

07/05/2025

To beat the bank holiday blues it’s time for a new profile picture!

We have chosen this brilliant shot of Henry Moore aboard Arv Way There coming over the last fence in the Restricted Race on Sunday.

Arv Way There is owned and trained by the Thomas Family on Exmoor.

Thank you to amateur photographer Harry Neale for capturing this brilliant shot 📸

Our official photographer on the day was Tim Holt and can be contacted via email for any enquiries: [email protected]

05/05/2025

⭐️ THANK YOU to those of you who came along to support.

⭐️ THANK YOU to the organising committee and DSSH supporters for the tireless help transforming the venue into a racecourse and work on the day.

⭐️ THANK YOU to the sponsors, advertisers and trade stands.

⭐️ THANK YOU to the vets on course and the Event Paramedic Services

⭐️ THANK YOU to the owners, trainers and jockeys for entering, running and providing great racing.

⭐️ THANK YOU to all of our patrons, a new initiative for 2025.

⭐️ THANK YOU to everyone who took part in our best dressed lady competition.

We hope you all enjoyed the day and look forward to doing it all again in 2026 ☀️

Photo credits to Harry Neale 📸