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The Race to Newton Abbot Heats Up As The Sun Racing Summer Jumps Championship Returns

The Sun Racing Summer Jumps Championship returns this weekend as jump racing resumes following the 19-day code break. Attention now turns towards the remaining 25 Championship fixtures, where the winners in each category will be crowned and presented with their awards at the finale on Friday 18th September at Newton Abbot.

Summer Jumps Champion Jockey

Position Jockey Points
1st Harry Skelton 429
2nd Sean Bowen 335
3rd Jonjo O’Neill Jr 137
4th Harry Reed 110
T5th Gavin Sheehan 105
T5th James Bowen 105

 Summer Jumps Champion Trainer

Position Trainer Points
1st Dan Skelton 432
2nd Mickey Bowen 191
3rd Jonjo O’Neill & AJ O’Neill 162
4th James Owen 134
5th David Pipe 115

 Small Summer Jumps Champion Trainer

Position Trainer Points
1st David Pipe 115
2nd James Moffatt 102
3rd Micky Hammond 92
4th Tristan Davidson 74
5th Nick Scholfield 72

 Summer Jumps Champion Owner

Position Owner Points
1st Hools & Forces Partnership 67
2nd David Pipe Racing Club 45
3rd J McIver 40
4th The Cheeky Pups 38
T5th Dan Skelton 35
T5th R Nichol 35

 Remaining Double Points Races

Date Racecourse Race
15th August Perth Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
29th August Cartmel Molson Coors Cartmel Cup Handicap Hurdle (Class 3)
5th September Stratford-On-Avon Wynchwood Handicap Chase (Class 3)
18th September Newton Abbot Sun Racing Summer Jumps Championship Finale Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)

The introduction of seven double-points races has added a new dimension to this year’s Championship, helping to create a compelling narrative throughout the summer jumping period. Staged across different regions and spanning all levels of the race programme, these races have provided competitors with valuable opportunities to make significant gains in the standings. With four double points races still to come, including at Perth this weekend and at the finale at Newton Abbot, plenty of points remain on offer as the battle for Championship honours enters its decisive phase.

Kevin Walsh, Racing Director at the RCA, said: “The Sun Racing Summer Jumps Championship has delivered a competitive and engaging spectacle so far, with all four categories still providing plenty of interest. Racecourses and their ground-staff teams deserve tremendous credit for the hard work and dedication they have shown in this extended period of hot and dry weather, ensuring fixtures have been staged successfully throughout the summer. The support from Sun Racing has been fantastic, and we look forward to continuing the partnership to celebrate British summer jump racing.”

Callum Jamieson, Racing Editor at The Sun, said: “We’ve loved being involved in the Sun Racing Summer Jumps Championship so far. We’ve been keeping our readers in the loop with weekly updates and the stories behind the standings in our Favourite pullout. With a few categories still up for grabs, we’re excited to see who comes out on top next month.”