The Kerry National 2026, officially the Guinness Kerry National Handicap Steeplechase, is one of the major staying handicap chases of the Irish National Hunt season. The Grade 3 race takes place at Listowel Racecourse on September 23, 2026, over three miles (2m 7f 180y) with 15 fences to be jumped. The race carries €200,000 in guaranteed prize money and forms the highlight of Listowel’s annual Harvest Festival.
Race Overview
| Race | Kerry National 2026 |
|---|---|
| Grade | G3 |
| Distance | 4828m (3 miles / 2m 7f 180y) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Location | Listowel Racecourse, Ireland |
| Date | September 23, 2026 |
| Local Time | 16:15 IST |
| Race No. | Race 5 |
| Qualification | 4yo+, Handicap Chase |
| Number of Fences | 15 |
| Purse | €200,000 guaranteed |
Why International Bettors Follow
- The Kerry National is the feature race of the Listowel Harvest Festival.
- It is a valuable Grade 3 handicap chase over the demanding three-mile distance.
- The race regularly attracts established staying chasers from leading Irish trainers.
- Recent winners have included horses that subsequently targeted major staying races such as the Grand National.
- The 2026 renewal features several highly rated runners from the Galway Plate and other major summer handicap chases.
- Ante-Post and Fixed Odds markets provide international bettors with opportunities to follow the race before the final result.
Early Betting Odds
International bookmaker odds can move significantly as declarations and final field arrangements approach. The current racecard lists 25 runners, while the final field may change before the official declarations. Check the latest Fixed Odds and Ante-Post markets before placing a bet.
Last updated: September 16, 2026
| Horse | 1xbet |
|---|---|
| King Alexander | 6.00 |
| Nowhatdoyouthink | 6.50 |
| Downmexicoway | 8.00 |
| Conyers Hill | 9.00 |
| Kings Hill | 9.00 |
| Funiculi Funicula | 10.00 |
| Three Card Brag | 12.00 |
| Will The Wise | 13.00 |
| French Dynamite | 15.00 |
| Ballygunner Castle | 17.00 |
| Ol Man Dingle | 17.00 |
| Uncle Pat | 17.00 |
| A Penny A Hundred | 21.00 |
| Doctor Ken | 21.00 |
| Spread Boss Ted | 21.00 |
| Jesse Evans | 26.00 |
| Look To The West | 26.00 |
| Weveallbeencaught | 26.00 |
| You Oughta Know | 26.00 |
| A Wave Of The Sea | 34.00 |
| Dunkerque | 34.00 |
| Hermino Aa | 34.00 |
| Meet And Greet | 34.00 |
| Perceval Legallois | 34.00 |
| Yoradreamer | 50.00 |
Previous Year Result
| Position | Horse |
|---|---|
| 1st | Spanish Harlem |
| 2nd | Three Card Brag |
| 3rd | French Dynamite |
Spanish Harlem won the 2025 Kerry National at 16/1, defeating Three Card Brag by four and a half lengths. French Dynamite finished third, with Le Coq Hardi fourth. The race was run over three miles at Listowel with 18 runners.
Historical Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Spanish Harlem |
| 2024 | Flooring Porter |
| 2023 | Desertmore House |
| 2022 | Busselton |
| 2021 | Assemble |
