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Foreword Welcome to the fourth instalment of the Hunter Chase Planner. We have over the past few seasons been trying to develop and strengthen the hunter chase ﬁxture list, as well as building awareness of the relevant races within the P2P community. We can only do this with the support of the owners/keepers who support these races and the racecourses who host them, and we would like to thank those who have done so over the past couple of years. Together with the BHA, racecourses continually look at how we can all develop and strengthen the hunter chase ﬁxture list - both now and in the future - and so any feedback that you would like to give would be greatly appreciated. You may do this via Chris Loader, who works in the racing department at the RCA (his email address is chris.loader@racecourseassociation.co.uk) or by contacting me directly. We hope this booklet will provide you with all the information you need to take part in Hunter Chases and we look forward to seeing you during the 2026 season.

Mrs Ilona Barnett Managing Director Stratford Racecourse & RCA Director idb@stratfordracecourse.net

Contents MILITARY AMATEUR RIDERS’ RACES ............................................................... 2 INDEX TO HUNTER CHASES ...............................................................................5 POINT TO POINT BUMPERS .............................................................................. 6 HUNTER CHASES....................................................................................................7 IRISH HUNTER CHASES..................................................................................... 62 USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS....................................................................... 63 COURSES STAGING HUNTERS’ CHASES 2026 .............................................. 64

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Military Amateur Riders’ Races

SANDOWN PARK

FRIDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 2026, FIRST FEBRUARY MEETING Army Sport Grand Military Gold Cup Day To Close on January 31st THE GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP (CLASS 3) (A STEEPLE CHASE FOR MILITARY AMATEUR JOCKEYS) (Sponsored by Army Sport) Total prize fund £17500 Distributed in accordance with Stakes and Prize Money Code £8555 to the winning horse The second to receive £4277, the third £2138, the fourth £1069, the fifth £535 and the sixth £267 for six yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 about THREE MILES (3m 37yds) Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £87 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th Weights: 12st each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after July 31st 2024, a winner of a Class 3 steeple chase ................................................................ 5lb Of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase............................................................................................................ 10lb NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above To be ridden by past or present members of the Armed Forces or Reserve Forces of any country, being Military Amateur Jockeys Army Sport has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and jockey. A Challenge Cup, in memory of the late General Sir Richard McCreery, is to be held by the winning jockey until February 1st, 2027. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Regulation 34 so that running in this race will not affect a horse’s eligibility for Point-to-Points. If qualified, privately trained horses may run in this race under Rule (C)1. (i.e. Horses are not required to be ‘in training’ and may continue to run in Point-to-Points after this race). Eligibility of jockeys to be determined by the Grand Military Race Committee.

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SANDOWN PARK

FRIDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 2026, FIRST FEBRUARY MEETING Army Sport Grand Military Gold Cup Day To Close on January 31st THE QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER MILITARY AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (SPONSORED BY TICKETS FOR TROOPS) Total prize fund £10000 Distributed in accordance with Stakes and Prize Money Code £4967 to the winning horse The second to receive £2485, the third £1241, the fourth £622 and the ﬁfth £310 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions)

about TWO MILES (1m 7f 216yds)

Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £50 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th th Penalties, after January 24 , 2026, for each hurdle race won ......................................................................... 7lb To be ridden by past or present members of the Armed Forces or Reserve Forces of any country, being Military Amateur Jockeys. Eligibility of Jockeys to be determined by the Grand Military Race Committee. TICKETS FOR TROOPS has generously sponsored this race. A Challenge Cup, in memory of J. F. Charles Manning Esq, to be held by the winning owner until January 1st 2027. A Challenge Cup, in memory of Lieutenant-Colonel E. B. Studd, to be held by the winning rider until January 1st 2027.

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SANDOWN PARK

THURSDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2026, SECOND FEBRUARY MEETING, Royal Artillery Gold Cup Day To Close on February 13th 31051

THE TEAM FORCES ROYAL ARTILLERY GOLD CUP (CLASS 3) (A STEEPLECHASE FOR MILITARY AMATEUR JOCKEYS) (In association with BOXXE) Total prize fund £17500 Distributed in accordance with Stakes and Prize Money Code £8555 to the winning horse The second to receive £4277, the third £2138, the fourth £1069, the ﬁfth £535 and the sixth £267 for six yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130

the property of ofﬁcers or other ranks now serving, or who have served in the Royal Artillery or the spouse, widows or widowers thereof, or of recognised Royal Artillery Establishments or Units registered under Rule (E)58. All leases including Single Day Leases to persons listed above will qualify the lessee to satisfy the ownership conditions about THREE MILES (3m 37yds)

Enter by noon, February 13th and pay £87 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 17th Weights: 12st each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after July 31st, 2024, a winner of a Class 3 steeple chase .............................................................. 5lb Of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase............................................................................................................ 10lb NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above To be ridden by past or present members of the Armed Forces or Reserve Forces of any country, or the spouse, child or grandchild of those qualified to enter, being Military Amateur Jockeys Owners who put up a serving gunner jockey will receive a bonus payment of £400. TEAM FORCES has generously sponsored this race. A Challenge Cup presented by Mrs Kingsley Willett, to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, 2027. The first rider past the post who is a serving member of the Royal Regiment of Artillery will be presented with the Brigadier Ron Holman Challenge Cup, to be held until February 1st, 2027. The winning rider will receive a trophy. A prize of £50 will be given by the Royal Artillery Steeple Chase Committee to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Regulation 34 so that running in this race will not affect a horse’s eligibility for Point-to-Points. If qualified, privately trained horses may run in this race under Rule (C)1. (i.e. Horses are not required to be ‘in training’ and may continue to run in Point-to-Points after this race). Owners must state the Regiment in which they are serving or have served and the dates. Eligibility of riders to be determined by the Royal Artillery Steeple Chase Committee.

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Index To Hunters’ Steeple Chases Novice and Maiden Hunter Chases

DATE Feb. 12 ” 24 Mar. 9 Apr. 13 ” 20 May 9 19 ” ” 25 ” 29 ” 29

MEETING Leicester ” Stratford-On-Avon Fakenham Kelso Hexham Huntingdon Cartmel Stratford-On-Avon ”

RACE Pointing Pointers Dick Saunders (Nov.) Quorn (Nov.) Dragonbet Proud Sponsors of Stratford Raceday (Nov.) Turner Trophy “Grassroots” (M.) Weatherbys Hamilton Buccleuch Cup (Corinthian Spirit Qual.) (M.) Paxtons Heart of All England (M.) PRICEDUP (Nov.) Fraser Cup (M.) POINTTOPOINT.CO.UK CHAMPION (Nov.) Pointing Pointers “RESTRICTED POINT-TO-POINT” (Nov.)

DATE Jan. 8 ” 15 23 ” ” 26 ” 29 ” 31 Feb. 4 ” 6 10 ” ” 12 13 ” ” 14 24 ” 25 ” Mar. 2 ” 4 ” 6 ” 8 13 ” ” 13 ” 17 ” 19 ” 20 ” 23 ” 30 Apr. 7 ” 9 ” 13 ” 17 ” 19 ” 22 ” 24 May 1 ” 1 ” 1 ” 1 1 ” ” 1 ” 1 ” 6 ” 13 ” 13 ” 24 ” 27 ” 27 ” 29 ” 29 ” 29

MEETING Taunton Ludlow Warwick Hereford Wincanton Wetherby Ludlow Bangor-On-Dee Ffos Las Taunton Fakenham Haydock Park Leicester Wincanton Southwell Catterick Bridge Leicester Carlisle Cheltenham Fakenham Exeter Ludlow Newbury Kempton Park Ludlow Exeter Aintree Hexham Exeter Stratford-On-Avon Ludlow Chepstow Cheltenham ” ” ” ” ” ” Kelso Newton Abbot Perth Kelso Cartmel Newton Abbot Stratford-On-Avon ” ”

RACE Geoffrey Bosley ‘Tally Ho’ SIMPLY DELICIOUS Willoughby De Broke Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Stewart Tory Memorial Peter Beaumont Memorial Pointing Pointers Chase Meredith Memorial John Hewitt Memorial Dragonbet.co.uk SOUTH WEST RAIL SOLUTIONS LTD William Bulwer Long Memorial WALRUS COTTESMORE DICK AND SUE WOODHOUSE MEMORIAL Watch Unbridled on attheraces.com Nick Luck Daily Podcast Pointing Pointers Leicestershire and Derbyshire Yeomanry Cocklakes FESTIVAL CHALLENGE CUP Queens Cup “Grassroots” Totnes and Bridgetown Races LTD Ludlow Racecourse supports RABI OLBG Nick Luck Daily Podcast ‘Pointing Pointers’ PYONEER Totnes and Bridgetown Races Company Ltd RANDOX FOXHUNTERS’ Pointing Pointers GLOBE INN CHUDLEIGH D & C Intermediate Series Final Racing TV “Grassroots” REES JONES,1619 Dunraven Bowl “Grassroots” Cheltenham (F.) Jonathan Neesom Memorial Junior Jumpers Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Southam VENATOUR SPORTS TRAVEL Intermediate Point-to-Point bottlegreen Racing Together Totnes and Bridgetown Steeplechase Company Bruce Farms “Grassroots” (Corinthian Spirit Qual. BORDERS GROWERS & DISTILLERS CORINTHIAN SPIRIT ‘GRASSROOTS’ Cartmel Totnes And Bridgetown Steeple Chase Company PERTEMPS NETWORK STRATFORD FOXHUNTERS CHAMPION STRATFORD (L/R.) White Swan Hotel Stratford

Hunter Chases

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DIST. 2m 6f+ 2m 4f+ 2m 4f+ 3m+ 2m 7f+ 3m+ 2m 7f+ 2m 5f+ 3m 3f+ 2m 6f+

AGE 6+ 6+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+

PAGE 89 118 146 219 232 256 271 280 286 286

DIST. 2m 5f+ 2m 7f+ 3m 2m 4f+ 3m 1f+ 3m+ 2m 7f+ 3m+ 2m 5f+ 2m 7f+ 3m+ 2m 6f+ 2m 6f+ 2m 4f+ 3m+ 3m 1f+ 1m 7f+ 2m 4f+ 3m 2f+ 3m+ 3m+ 2m 4f+ 2m 7f+ 2m 4f+ 2m 4f+ 3m+ 2m 5f+ 3m+ 3m+ 2m 6f+ 2m 7f+ 2m 7f+ 3m 1f+ 3m 2f+ 3m 1f+ 2m 4f+ 4m+ 3m 2f+ 2m+ 2m 7f+ 3m 1f+ 2m 7f+ 3m 2f+ 3m 1f+ 2m 4f+ 3m 3f+ 2m 6f+ 2m+

AGE 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 6+ 6+ 6+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 6+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 6+ 6+ 5+ 5+ 6+ 5+ 5+ 6+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 6+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 6+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 6+

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Point-To-Point Bumpers

AINTREE

May (Evening) Meeting, 2026 FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 15TH

All races to be run over the Mildmay Course Entries must be made by noon May 9th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 13th

TO CLOSE ON MAY 9th THE PENDLE CAPITAL “POINT-TO-POINT” BUMPER STANDARD NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS–3) (AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ RACE) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £8500 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4422 to the winning horse The second to receive £2033, the third £1016, the fourth £508, the fifth £254 and the sixth £126 <body_bold>for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except the “Point-to-Point” Bumper staged at Exeter in March 2025, and after October 2023 and before May 10th, 2025, have, on at least one occasion, finished first, second or third in a Point-to-Point Flat race or any category of Maiden Point-to-Point steeple chase staged in Great Britain

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2m 209yds)

Enter by noon, May 9th and pay £42 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 13th Weights: 4-y-o........11st 6lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o ............................................................................................ 11st 12lb Fillies and mares allowed ................................................................................................................................. 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race............................................................................................................................. 5lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys who have ridden in a Point-to-Point Steeple Chase in Great Britain during the current Point-to-Point season PENDLE CAPITAL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race.

This race may be permitted to divide

ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - Horses will be protected from elimination in order of number of wins gained in Point-to-Point races during the current Point-to-Point season. Should it be necessary to eliminate some but not all horses with the same profile, random balloting will apply. PLEASE NOTE: For the purposes of Trainer’s licences and Trainer’s permits, this race will be treated as a Hunters’ Steeple Chase. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Regulation 34 so that running in this race will not affect a horse’s eligibility for Point-to-Points. If qualified, privately trained horses may run in this race under Rule (C)1 (as modified). (i.e. Horses are not required to be ‘in training’ and may continue to run in Point-to-Points after this race). The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (C)1 and Schedule (F)8 of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. 20

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Hunter Chases

TAUNTON

First January Meeting, 2026 THURSDAY, JANUARY 8TH

Entries must be made by noon January 2nd Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. January 6th

TO CLOSE ON JANUARY 2nd THE GEOFFREY BOSLEY ‘TALLY HO’ OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £6599 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3387 to the winning horse The second to receive £1693, the third £846 and the fourth £423

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 5f 150yds)

Enter by noon, January 2nd and pay £32 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 6lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys MRS PAM BOSLEY has kindly sponsored this race in memory of her husband Geoffrey and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize of £50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. 12

LUDLOW CLUB

Second January Meeting, 2026 THURSDAY, JANUARY 15TH

Entries must be made by noon January 9th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. January 13th

TO CLOSE ON JANUARY 9th THE SIMPLY DELICIOUS OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £5000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2566 to the winning horse The second to receive £1283, the third £641 and the fourth £321

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards about THREE MILES (2m 7f 171yds)

Enter by noon, January 9th and pay £20 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 13th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 4lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys SIMPLY DELICIOUS have generously supported the prize fund for this race LUDLOW RACE CLUB will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable attendant responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 18

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WARWICK

Second January Meeting, 2026 FRIDAY, JANUARY 23RD

Entries must be made by noon January 17th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. January 21st

TO CLOSE ON JANUARY 17th THE WILLOUGHBY DE BROKE OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £5000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2566 to the winning horse The second to receive £1283, the third £641 and the fourth £321

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards about THREE MILES (3m)

Enter by noon, January 17th and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 4lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys The Willoughby de Broke Trophy will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until January 1st the following year. The Racecourse have generously sponsored this race and will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 18

HEREFORD

Second January Meeting, 2026 MONDAY, JANUARY 26TH

Entries must be made by noon January 20th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. January 24th

TO CLOSE ON JANUARY 20th THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £5000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2566 to the winning horse The second to receive £1283, the third £641 and the fourth £321

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2m 4f 194yds)

Enter by noon, January 20th and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 24th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 6lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Sky Sports Racing have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 14

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WINCANTON

Third January Meeting, 2026 THURSDAY, JANUARY 29TH

Entries must be made by noon January 23rd Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. January 27th

TO CLOSE ON JANUARY 23rd THE STEWART TORY MEMORIAL OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £6500 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3228 to the winning horse The second to receive £1615, the third £806, the fourth £404 and the ﬁfth £201

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards THREE MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONGS (3m 1f 30yds)

Enter by noon, January 23rd and pay £32 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 27th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 4lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys MR TORY has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. The Challenge Trophy, presented by the FAMILY OF THE LATE STEWART TORY, is to be held by the winning owner until next January. 18

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WETHERBY

Third January Meeting, 2026 SATURDAY, JANUARY 31ST

Entries must be made by noon January 26th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. January 29th

TO CLOSE ON JANUARY 26th THE PETER BEAUMONT MEMORIAL OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £5000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2566 to the winning horse The second to receive £1283, the third £641 and the fourth £321

for six yrs old and upwards about THREE MILES (3m 45yds)

Enter by noon, January 26th and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 29th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) Note: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Steeple Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys The Family & Friends of the late Peter Beaumont have supported this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition a cash prize will be presented to the stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. The Peter Beaumont Perpetual Challenge Trophy will also be presented to the winning owner, which to be held until 31st December 2025. 20

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LUDLOW CLUB

Attwood February Meeting, 2026 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH

Entries must be made by noon January 29th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 2nd

TO CLOSE ON JANUARY 29th THE POINTING POINTERS CHASE MEREDITH MEMORIAL OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–4) Total prize fund £6600 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3387 to the winning horse The second to receive £1694, the third £846 and the fourth £423

for six yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than three steeple chases about THREE MILES (2m 7f 171yds)

Enter by noon, January 29th and pay £30 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 2nd Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) Note: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Steeple Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys POINTING POINTERS have generously contributed towards the prize money and they will present a memento to the winning owner and will award a cash prize to the stable attendant responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out horse in this race The CHASE MEREDITH MEMORIAL TROPHY, a Silver model of a Fox, will be held by the winning owner until December 31st 2026 18

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BANGOR-ON-DEE

First February Meeting, 2026 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH

Entries must be made by noon January 31st Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 4th

TO CLOSE ON JANUARY 31st THE JOHN HEWITT MEMORIAL OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–4) Total prize fund £8000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3973 to the winning horse The second to receive £1988, the third £992, the fourth £497 and the ﬁfth £248

for six yrs old and upwards about THREE MILES (3m 30 yds)

Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £40 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Golden Sunset Holidays has kindly sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner trainer and jockey. Also £50 will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. The John Hewitt Memorial Trophy will be presented to the winning owner, to be returned to the racecourse by 1st February 2026. 16

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FFOS LAS

First February Meeting, 2026 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH

Entries must be made by noon February 4th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 8th

TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 4th THE dragonbet.co.uk OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–4) Total prize fund £7000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3593 to the winning horse The second to receive £1796, the third £898 and the fourth £449

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 5f 110yds)

Enter by noon, February 4th and pay £35 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 8th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) Note: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Steeple Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 18

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LEICESTER

First February Meeting, 2026 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH

Entries must be made by noon February 6th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 10th

TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 6th THE POINTING POINTERS DICK SAUNDERS NOVICES’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £6000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3079 to the winning horse The second to receive £1540, the third £769 and the fourth £385

for novice six yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 6f 151yds)

Enter by noon, February 6th and pay £30 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th Weights: 12st each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase ............................................................................................................. 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Pointing Pointers has kindly sponsored this race. The Dick Saunders Challenge Trophy will be presented to the winning owner, to be returned by February 1st, 2027. NOTE: For the year 2026, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is deﬁned as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before June 1st, 2025. 15

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TAUNTON

Second February Meeting, 2026 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH

Entries must be made by noon February 6th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 10th

TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 6th THE SOUTH WEST RAIL SOLUTIONS LTD OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £6599 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3277 to the winning horse The second to receive £1639, the third £818, the fourth £410 and the ﬁfth £204

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than three steeple chases TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2m 7f 3yds)

Enter by noon, February 6th and pay £32 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 6lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) Note: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Steeple Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 16

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FAKENHAM

February Meeting, 2026 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH

Entries must be made by noon February 7th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 11th

TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 7th THE WILLIAM BULWER LONG MEMORIAL OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £5000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2566 to the winning horse The second to receive £1283, the third £641 and the fourth £321

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards about THREE MILES (3m 38yds)

Free Entry by noon, February 7th Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 6lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunter Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys MRS W. H. BULWER-LONG has kindly contributed towards the prize money for this race & will also present the perpetual Challenge Trophy. A £50 cash prize will be given to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees speciﬁed under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/ 16

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HAYDOCK PARK February Meeting, 2026

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH Entries must be made by noon February 9th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 12th

TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 9th THE WALRUS OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–3) Total prize fund £15000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7699 to the winning horse The second to receive £3850, the third £1924 and the fourth £963

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS, Lancashire Course (2m 6f 54yds)

Enter by noon, February 9th and pay £75 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 12th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 6lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (B)3 Paragraphs 24 and 26 for the purposes of this race to provide that horses will be qualified to run if they are qualified in Ireland and have a Hunters Certificate currently registered by the Stewards of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and which has not been cancelled. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (F)8 for the purposes of this race such that Paragraph 17.2.4 of Part J also includes all Point-to-Point Steeple Chases run in Ireland. 20

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LEICESTER

Second February Meeting, 2026 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH

Entries must be made by noon February 18th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 22nd

TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 18th THE COTTESMORE OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–3) Total prize fund £14000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6953 to the winning horse The second to receive £3479, the third £1737, the fourth £870 and the ﬁfth £434

for six yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 6f 151yds)

Enter by noon, February 18th and pay £70 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 22nd Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 6lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (B)3 Paragraphs 24 and 26 for the purposes of this race to provide that horses will be qualified to run if they are qualified in Ireland and have a Hunters Certificate currently registered by the Stewards of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and which has not been cancelled. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (F)8 for the purposes of this race such that paragraph 17.2.4 of Part J also includes all Point-to-Point Steeple Chases run in Ireland. 17

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LEICESTER

Second February Meeting, 2026 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH

Entries must be made by noon February 18th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 22nd

TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 18th THE QUORN NOVICES’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £6000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3079 to the winning horse The second to receive £1540, the third £769 and the fourth £385

for novice six yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2m 4f 25yds)

Enter by noon, February 18th and pay £30 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 22nd Weights: 12st each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase ............................................................................................................. 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys NOTE: For the year 2026, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is deﬁned as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before May 31st, 2025. 14

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WINCANTON

Second February Meeting, 2026 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH

Entries must be made by noon February 19th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 23rd

TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 19th THE POINTING POINTERS DICK AND SUE WOODHOUSE MEMORIAL HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) (FOR THE DICK WOODHOUSE TROPHY) Total prize fund £6500 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3228 to the winning horse The second to receive £1615, the third £806, the fourth £404 and the ﬁfth £201

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2m 4f 35yds)

Enter by noon, February 19th and pay £32 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys A Challenge Trophy, kindly presented by MRS J. ABBOT, to be held by the winning owner until next February. MRS ABBOT will also present a memento to the winning jockey. A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse 18

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SOUTHWELL

First March Meeting, 2026 MONDAY, MARCH 2ND

Entries must be made by noon February 24th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 28th

TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 24th THE WATCH UNBRIDLED ON attheraces.com OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £5600 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2781 to the winning horse The second to receive £1391, the third £694, the fourth £348 and the ﬁfth £173

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards about THREE MILES (3m 60yds)

Enter by noon, February 24th and pay £28 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 28th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys The sponsors of this race will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16

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CATTERICK BRIDGE March Meeting, 2026

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4TH Entries must be made by noon February 26th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 2nd

TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 26th THE NICK LUCK DAILY PODCAST POINTING POINTERS OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £6000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3079 to the winning horse The second to receive £1540, the third £769 and the fourth £385

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards THREE MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (3m 1f 54yds)

Enter by noon, February 26th and pay £20 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 2nd Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys THE POINTING POINTERS MEMBERS have generously sponsored this race and will kindly present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 17

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LEICESTER

March Meeting, 2026 FRIDAY, MARCH 6TH

Entries must be made by noon February 28th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 4th

TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 28th THE LEICESTERSHIRE AND DERBYSHIRE YEOMANRY OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £6000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3079 to the winning horse The second to receive £1540, the third £769 and the fourth £385

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards about TWO MILES (1m 7f 201yds)

Enter by noon, February 28th and pay £30 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 4th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys 18

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CARLISLE

First March Meeting, 2026 SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH

Entries must be made by noon March 2nd Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 6th

TO CLOSE ON MARCH 2nd THE COCKLAKES OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £5000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2566 to the winning horse The second to receive £1283, the third £641 and the fourth £321

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2m 4f 198yds)

Enter by noon, March 2nd and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th Weights: 5-y-o.........11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up.............................................................................................. 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases .......................................................................................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 16

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STRATFORD-ON-AVON The Sky Bet Season Opener, 2026 MONDAY, MARCH 9TH

Entries must be made by noon March 3rd Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 7th

TO CLOSE ON MARCH 3rd THE DRAGONBET PROUD SPONSORS OF STRATFORD RACEDAY NOVICES’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £4800 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2463 to the winning horse The second to receive £1232, the third £615 and the fourth £308

for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2m 4f 205yds)

Enter by noon, March 3rd and pay £24 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th Weights: 5-y-o.........11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up.............................................................................................. 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase ............................................................................................................. 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys DragonBet has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. The Credit Call Cup will be presented and then retained by the Racecourse. NOTE: For the year 2026, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is deﬁned as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before May 31st, 2025. 14

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CHELTENHAM

THE FESTIVAL MEETING, 2026 FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH

(NEW COURSE) Entries must be made by noon March 7th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 11th

TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 24th THE FESTIVAL CHALLENGE CUP OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–2) Total prize fund £50000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £24445 to the winning horse The second to receive £12220, the third £6110, the fourth £3055, the ﬁfth £1530 and the sixth £765

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, which, are qualiﬁed to run in Hunters’ Steeple Chases under the Running Requirements Code and which, after September 2023, and before February 23rd, 2026, have been placed FIRST OR SECOND ON TWO OCCASIONS in a hunters’ steeple chase in Great Britain or Ireland OR have WON TWO OPEN STEEPLE CHASES at Point-to-Point Meetings (i.e. Gentlemens, Ladies or Mixed Open Races) in Great Britain or Ireland OR have WON ONE OPEN STEEPLE CHASE at a Point-to-Point Meeting in Great Britain or Ireland and have been placed FIRST or SECOND in a hunters’ steeple chase THREE MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (3m 2f 70yds)

Enter by noon, February 24th and pay £60 stake Confirm by noon, March 7th and pay £190 Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th Weights: 5-y-o............11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up .................................................................................................. 12st Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys The Amateur Riders referred to above shall be Category B’ Amateur Jockeys or ‘Category C’ Qualified Riders The Challenge Cup is to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, next year. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff responsible for the winning horse, and a £200 award given to the member of racing staff judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: Any horse for whom a confirmation of entry has been submitted will not be permitted to declare to run if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a non-runner, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 16 of the Running Requirements Code for the purposes of this race to provide that horses will be qualified to run if they are qualified in Ireland and have a Hunters Certificate currently registered by the Stewards of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and which has not been cancelled. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (I) 10 and the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) of the Rules of Racing to provide that, if it is necessary to do so, elimination of horses from this race will be determined by the BHA Handicapper. PLEASE NOTE: If more than 24 horses are declared to run in this race and elimination is necessary, priority will be given to horses which have run in Steeple Chases and Hunters’ Steeple Chases under the Rules of Racing. With this in mind, it is strongly recommended that horses qualifying to run in this race through Point-to-Points should also run in a Steeple Chase or Hunters’ Steeple Chase prior to the six-day Confirmation stage, in order to avoid elimination. The BHA Handicapper will, however, reserve the right to guarantee a place in the line-up for a maximum of one ‘wild card’ runner, should he wish to do so. The decision of the BHA Head Handicapper shall be final. PLEASE NOTE: Any horse for whom a confirmation of entry has been submitted will not be permitted to declare to run if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether subsequently declared a non-runner or not, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 3rd March, 2026 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race. 24

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FAKENHAM

March Meeting, 2026 FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH

Entries must be made by noon March 7th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 11th

TO CLOSE ON MARCH 7th THE QUEENS CUP “GRASSROOTS” OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £5000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2566 to the winning horse The second to receive £1283, the third £641 and the fourth £321

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, which, after 2023, have run in a British Point-to-Point steeple chase about THREE MILES (3m 38yds)

Free Entry by noon, March 7th Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys A best turned out prize of £50 will be awarded for this race. HRH Queen Elizabeth II presented the perpetual challenge Queens Cup which will be presented by a Director of Fakenham Racecourse. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees speciﬁed under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/ 16

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EXETER

Second March Meeting, 2026 TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH

Entries must be made by noon March 11th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 15th

TO CLOSE ON MARCH 11th THE TOTNES AND BRIDGETOWN RACES LTD OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £5000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2566 to the winning horse The second to receive £1283, the third £641 and the fourth £321

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards about THREE MILES (3m 54yds)

Enter by noon, March 11th and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys In addition to the prize money, a prize will be presented to groom responsible for the best turned out horse. 18

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LUDLOW CLUB

LUDLOW CHARITY MEETING, 2026 CHARITY RACE DAY THURSDAY, MARCH 19TH

Entries must be made by noon March 13th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 17th

TO CLOSE ON MARCH 13th THE LUDLOW RACECOURSE SUPPORTS RABI OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–4) (for The Ludlow Gold Cup) Total prize fund £6600 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3387 to the winning horse The second to receive £1694, the third £846 and the fourth £423

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2m 4f 11yds)

Enter by noon, March 13th and pay £30 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 17th Weights: 5-y-o.........11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up.............................................................................................. 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NOTE: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Steeple Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys LRC will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable attendant responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. THE LUDLOW GOLD CUP to be held by the winning owner until December 31st, this year. 18

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NEWBURY

March Meeting, 2026 FRIDAY, MARCH 20TH

Entries must be made by noon March 14th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 18th

TO CLOSE ON MARCH 14th THE OLBG OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £6500 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3336 to the winning horse The second to receive £1668, the third £833 and the fourth £417

for six yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 7f 91yds)

Enter by noon, March 14th and pay £32 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 18th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NOTE: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Steeple Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys OLBG has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will give a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 20

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KEMPTON PARK Fifth March Meeting, 2026 MONDAY, MARCH 23RD

Entries must be made by noon March 17th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 21st

TO CLOSE ON MARCH 17th THE NICK LUCK DAILY PODCAST ‘POINTING POINTERS’ OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £5000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2566 to the winning horse The second to receive £1283, the third £641 and the fourth £321

for six yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 4f 110yds)

Enter by noon, March 17th and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 21st Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NOTE: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Steeple Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Nick Luck has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. 20

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LUDLOW CLUB HR SMITH, 2026

MONDAY, MARCH 30TH Entries must be made by noon March 24th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 28th

TO CLOSE ON MARCH 24th THE PYONEER OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–4) Total prize fund £6600 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3387 to the winning horse The second to receive £1694, the third £846 and the fourth £423

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2m 4f 11yds)

Enter by noon, March 24th and pay £30 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 28th Weights: 5-y-o.........11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up.............................................................................................. 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2024, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NOTE: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Steeple Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys WYE VALLEY BREWERY have generously contributed towards the prize money and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a prize to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 18

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EXETER

First April Meeting, 2026 TUESDAY, APRIL 7TH

Entries must be made by noon April 1st Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 5th

TO CLOSE ON APRIL 1st THE TOTNES AND BRIDGETOWN RACES COMPANY LTD OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–4) Total prize fund £9000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4619 to the winning horse The second to receive £2310, the third £1154 and the fourth £577

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards about THREE MILES (3m 54yds)

Enter by noon, April 1st and pay £45 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 5th Weights: 5-y-o.........11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up.............................................................................................. 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys With thanks to Totnes and Bridgetown Races Company Ltd for the continued Sponsorship at Exeter Racecourse. In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. 18

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AINTREE

The Randox Grand National Festival, 2026 THURSDAY, APRIL 9TH

Entries must be made by noon April 3rd Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 7th

TO CLOSE ON MARCH 17th THE RANDOX FOXHUNTERS’ OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–2) Total prize fund £50000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £24155 to the winning horse The second to receive £12075, the third £6045, the fourth £3020, the ﬁfth £1510, the sixth £750, the seventh £380 and the eighth £190

for six yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating of 100 or more and which, after October 2023, and before March 17th, 2026, have finished first, second or third in a Hunters’ steeple chase on two occasions OR have finished first, second or third in a Hunters’ steeple chase on one occasion and have won either another steeple chase (Hunters’ steeple chases included) or, during the current Point-to-Point season, an Open Point-to-Point steeple chase. Horses which are not qualified for a rating in Great Britain, Ireland or France may also be entered. Such horses may be eligible provided the Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances up to and including the day prior to confirmation would merit a minimum rating of 100. The decision of the BHA Handicapper shall be final. TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2m 5f 19yds)

(Over the Grand National Course) Enter by noon, March 17th and pay £75 stake Confirm by noon, April 3rd and pay £175 Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 7th Weights: 12st each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys holding ‘Category B’ permits to ride, or Amateur Jockeys riding under the provisions of Rule (B)31. The winning owner will be presented with The Waley-Cohen Trophy and the winning jockey will be presented with a Challenge Trophy in memory of Sir Guy Cunard. Both are to be returned to the Racecourse by March 1st, next year. RANDOX has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom. A cash prize will also be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The Worshipful Company of Farriers will present a memento to the owner and farrier of the best shod horse in this race, the judging of which will take place during the pre-race veterinary inspection. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of RANDOX. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. (Horses’ ratings will be allotted by the BHA Senior Handicapper following a review of the horses entered and after taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation.) The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraphs 16 to 19 of the Running Requirements Code for the purposes of this race to provide that horses will be qualified to run if they are qualified in Ireland and have a Hunters Certificate currently registered by the Stewards of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and which has not been cancelled. Please note for the purposes of this race, Open Mares’ Steeple Chases and Open Lightweight Steeple Chases at Point-to-Point meetings in Ireland are considered equivalent to Open Steeple Chases at Point-to-Point meetings in Great Britain. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (I)10 and the Race Administration Code to provide that, if it is necessary to do so, elimination of horses from this race will be determined by the BHA Handicapper. All entries in this race will have their suitability assessed by the Grand National Review Panel and if necessary, The British Horseracing Authority may exercise its powers under Rule (I)2 to refuse to allow a horse duly entered to run when it has reason to be concerned about the horse’s suitability for the race. Any horse for whom a Confirmation of Entry has been submitted will not be permitted to run if it subsequently runs in any other race, including Point-to-Point races. All runners must be presented to the BHA Veterinary Officers for a pre-race veterinary inspection and must pass the inspection. Any horse considered unfit to run will be withdrawn by order of the Stewards under Rule (H)7.4. Horses may be presented for inspection on the day of racing as advised. Subject to the discretion of the Stewards, any horse which is not presented for a veterinary inspection by the time advised will not be permitted to run under Rule (H)7.4. A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records and the requested Veterinary Information are not submitted by the required deadlines. 30 SNC A HC

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FAKENHAM

Second April Meeting, 2026 MONDAY, APRIL 13TH

Entries must be made by noon April 7th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 11th

TO CLOSE ON APRIL 7th THE TURNER TROPHY “GRASSROOTS” MAIDEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) (for The Turner Trophy) Total prize fund £5000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2566 to the winning horse The second to receive £1283, the third £641 and the fourth £321

for maiden ﬁve yrs old and upwards, which after 2023, have started in a Point-to-Point steeple chase in Great Britain about THREE MILES (3m 38yds)

Free Entry by noon, April 7th Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th Weights: 5-y-o............11st 12lb; 6-y-o and up .................................................................................................. 12st Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys THE TURNER FAMILY has very generously provided a Perpetual Challenge Trophy, which is presented to the winning owner but retained at Fakenham Racecourse. A memento will be presented to the winning owner. In addition, they will award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees speciﬁed under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/ 14

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HEXHAM

April Meeting, 2026

MONDAY, APRIL 13TH Entries must be made by noon April 7th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 11th

TO CLOSE ON APRIL 7th THE POINTING POINTERS OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £5500 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2823 to the winning horse The second to receive £1411, the third £705 and the fourth £353

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards about THREE MILES (3m 41yds)

Enter by noon, April 7th and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th Weights: 5-y-o.........11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up.............................................................................................. 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2024, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 16

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EXETER

Second April (Evening) Meeting, 2026 FRIDAY (EVENING), APRIL 17TH

Entries must be made by noon April 11th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 15th

TO CLOSE ON APRIL 11th THE GLOBE INN CHUDLEIGH D & C INTERMEDIATE SERIES FINAL HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–4) Total prize fund £9000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4619 to the winning horse The second to receive £2310, the third £1154 and the fourth £577

for five yrs old and upwards, which, during the current season, have Started in an Intermediate Series Point-to-Point Steeple Chase (Qualifier) at one of the undermentioned Hunts. In the event of the abandonment of a Qualifier, or re-arranged Qualifier, any horse which had been entered to run at the time of abandonment will also be qualified to enter this Exeter Final. Participating Hunts hosting qualifying races: Dunsmore Club at Silverton, East Cornwall Foxhounds at Great Trethew, Cornwall Hunt Club at Wadebridge, Tiverton Foxhounds at Chipley Park, South Pool Harriers at Buckfastleigh, Dart Vale & Haldon Harriers at Buckfastleigh, Lamerton at Kilworthy, South Cornwall at Trebudannon. In entering for this race, the name of the Hunt represented must be stated. about THREE MILES (3m 54yds)

Enter by noon, April 11th and pay £45 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 15th Weights: 5-y-o.........11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up.............................................................................................. 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2024, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. With thanks to the host Point to Point venues and to Devon & Cornwall Point to Point 18

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STRATFORD-ON-AVON April Meeting, 2026 SUNDAY, APRIL 19TH

Entries must be made by noon April 13th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 17th

TO CLOSE ON APRIL 13th THE RACING TV “GRASSROOTS” OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £4600 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2361 to the winning horse The second to receive £1180, the third £590 and the fourth £295

for six yrs old and upwards, which, after 2023, have not won more than three steeple chases and which have ﬁnished ﬁrst, second or third in a Point-to-Point steeple chase during the current season TWO MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 6f 125yds)

Enter by noon, April 13th and pay £23 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 17th Weights: 11st 10lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2024, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Racing TV have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 16

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KELSO

Second April Meeting, 2026 MONDAY, APRIL 20TH

Entries must be made by noon April 14th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 18th

TO CLOSE ON APRIL 14th THE WEATHERBYS HAMILTON BUCCLEUCH CUP (A MAIDEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE) (CLASS–4) (CORINTHIAN SPIRIT QUALIFIER) Total prize fund £7000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3593 to the winning horse The second to receive £1796, the third £898 and the fourth £449

for maiden five yrs old and upwards, which have a registered Hunter’s certificate issued by a Hunt affiliated to the Northern Point-to-Point Association and which have not won a steeple chase, hurdle race, National Hunt Flat race or flat race under any recognised Rules of Racing TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 7f 96yds)

Enter by noon, April 14th and pay £35 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 18th Weights: 5-y-o............11st 12lb; 6-y-o and up .................................................................................................. 12st Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys This race has been generously sponsored by Weatherbys Hamilton. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive the perpetual Buccleuch Challenge Cup, to be held for one year only. Only horses certified during the current season by Masters of a Hunt affiliated to the Northern Point-to-Point Association are qualified to start. Hunts within the Northern Point-to-Point Association: Berwickshire, Border, Braes of Derwent, College Valley & North Northumberland, Cumberland, Cumberland Farmers, Duke of Buccleuch’s, Dumfriesshire & Stewartry, Fife, Haydon, Jedforest, Lanarkshire & Renfrewshire, Lauderdale, Liddesdale, Morpeth, North Tyne, Percy, Tynedale and West Percy. (In entering for this race, the name of the Hunt represented must be stated). All horses which Start in this race will be eligible to enter the CORINTHIAN SPIRIT “GRASSROOTS” HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE SERIES FINAL to be run over a distance of about Three Miles about Two Furlongs (3m 2f 39y) at Kelso on May 24th, 2026. In the event of an abandonment of a qualifying race, any horse which had been Declared to Run in that race , or any horse entered to run in that race if the time of abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from a qualifying race will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. 14

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LUDLOW CLUB

WYE VALLEY BREWERY, 2026 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22ND

Entries must be made by noon April 16th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 20th

TO CLOSE ON APRIL 16th THE REES JONES,1619 OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–4) Total prize fund £6600 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3387 to the winning horse The second to receive £1694, the third £846 and the fourth £423

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards about THREE MILES (2m 7f 171yds)

Enter by noon, April 16th and pay £30 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th Weights: 5-y-o.........11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up.............................................................................................. 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2024, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NOTE: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Steeple Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Crest Hotels have generously contributed towards the prize money and will present a memento to the winning owner and will award a cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. A challenge trophy, presented to LRC. , in memory of Sir Phillip and Lady Magnus-Allcroft will be presented to the winning connections. 18

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CHEPSTOW

Third April (Evening) Meeting, 2026 FRIDAY (EVENING), APRIL 24TH

Entries must be made by noon April 18th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 22nd

TO CLOSE ON APRIL 18th THE DUNRAVEN BOWL “GRASSROOTS” OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £5000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2566 to the winning horse The second to receive £1283, the third £641 and the fourth £321

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, which have a Hunters’ Certiﬁcate issued during the current season by one of the undermentioned Areas and which, after 2024, have run in a Point-to-Point steeple chase in Great Britain. TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 7f 136yrds)

Enter by noon, April 18th and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 22nd Weights: 5-y-o.........11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up.............................................................................................. 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2024, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Dunraven have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner. In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. Qualifying Hunts/Areas: Wales, West Mercian, Wessex and Devon & Cornwall. (In entering for this race, the name of the Hunt represented must be stated). 18

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CHELTENHAM

May (Evening) Meeting, 2026 FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 1ST

(NEW COURSE) Entries must be made by noon April 25th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 29th

TO CLOSE ON APRIL 25th THE CHELTENHAM MARES’ OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–4) Total prize fund £7000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3593 to the winning horse The second to receive £1796, the third £898 and the fourth £449

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards mares only THREE MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3m 1f 56yds)

Enter by noon, April 25th and pay £35 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 29th Weights: 11st 8lb each Penalties, after 2024, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 6lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. A £150 cash prize will be presented to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 20

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CHELTENHAM

May (Evening) Meeting, 2026 FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 1ST

(NEW COURSE) Entries must be made by noon April 25th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 29th

TO CLOSE ON APRIL 25th THE JONATHAN NEESOM MEMORIAL OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–4) Total prize fund £10000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5133 to the winning horse The second to receive £2567, the third £1283 and the fourth £642

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, which during the current Point-to-Point season and prior to April 25th, 2026, have been placed ﬁrst, second, third or fourth in a Mens, Ladies or Mixed Open Point to Point Steeple Chase THREE MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (3m 2f 70yds)

Enter by noon, April 25th and pay £48 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 29th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase ............................................................................................................. 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 6lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys The friends of Jonathan Neesom have kindly sponsored this race. A Perpetual Trophy, in memory of Jonathan Neesom is to be held by the winning owner until 1st March, next year. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. A £150 cash prize will be presented to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race and, if elimination is necessary, those horses which have been placed first or second in a Point-to-Point during the current Point-to-Point season will, as far as possible, not be eliminated. Horses placed first will be given priority over horses placed second only. 20

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CHELTENHAM

May (Evening) Meeting, 2026 FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 1ST

(NEW COURSE) Entries must be made by noon April 25th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 29th

TO CLOSE ON APRIL 25th THE ROYAL GLOUCESTERSHIRE HUSSARS OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £5500 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2823 to the winning horse The second to receive £1411, the third £705 and the fourth £353

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 4f 127yds)

Enter by noon, April 25th and pay £27 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 29th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2024, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 6lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys The Gloucestershire Royal Hussars have kindly sponsored this race and will make presentations to the winning owner, trainer and rider and a £150 award will be given to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to the best turned out in this race. 20

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CHELTENHAM

May (Evening) Meeting, 2026 FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 1ST

(NEW COURSE) Entries must be made by noon April 25th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 29th

TO CLOSE ON APRIL 25th THE BOTTLEGREEN OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £5500 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2823 to the winning horse The second to receive £1411, the third £705 and the fourth £353

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, which have not won a steeple chase other than a Hunters’ steeple chase TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2m 62yds)

Enter by noon, April 25th and pay £27 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 29th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2024, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 6lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys bottlegreen has kindly sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. A £150 cash prize will be presented to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 20

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CHELTENHAM

May (Evening) Meeting, 2026 FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 1ST

(NEW COURSE) Entries must be made by noon April 25th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 29th

TO CLOSE ON APRIL 25th THE VENATOUR SPORTS TRAVEL INTERMEDIATE POINT-TO-POINT HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–4) Total prize fund £10000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5133 to the winning horse The second to receive £2567, the third £1283 and the fourth £642

for five yrs old and upwards, which during the current Point-to-Point Season and prior to April 25th, 2026, have either finished first, second, third or fourth in an Intermediate Point-to-Point Steeple Chase OR have finished first, second or third in a Restricted Point-to-Point Steeple Chase when carrying a 5lb penalty THREE MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (3m 2f 70yds)

Enter by noon, April 25th and pay £50 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 29th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. A £150 cash prize will be presented to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race and, if elimination is necessary, those horses which have been placed first or second in an Intermediate Point-to-Point during the Point-to-Point current season will, as far as possible, not be eliminated. Horses placed first will be given priority over horses placed second only. 24

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CHELTENHAM

May (Evening) Meeting, 2026 FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 1ST

(NEW COURSE) Entries must be made by noon April 25th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 29th

TO CLOSE ON APRIL 25th THE JUNIOR JUMPERS OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–4) Total prize fund £7000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3593 to the winning horse The second to receive £1796, the third £898 and the fourth £449

for six yrs old and upwards, which have never won a steeple chase other than a Hunters’ steeple chase and which have been qualiﬁed with any of the undermentioned Hunts during the current season THREE MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3m 1f 56yds)

Enter by noon, April 25th and pay £35 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 29th Weights: 12st each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. A £150 cash prize will be presented to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. The Challenge Cup is to be held by the winning owner until April 1st, next year. Qualifying Hunts: Berkeley, Clifton-on-Teme, Cotswold, Cotswold Vale Farmers, Croome & West Warwickshire, Curre & Llangibby, Duke of Beaufort’s, Glamorgan, Golden Valley, Heythrop, Ledbury, Llangeinor, Ludlow, Mendip Farmers, Monmouthshire, North Cotswold, North Herefordshire, Old Berkshire, Radnor & West Herefordshire, Ross Harriers, South & West Wilts, South Herefordshire, V.W.H., Warwickshire and Worcestershire. (In entering for this race, the name of the Hunt represented must be stated). 20

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CHELTENHAM

May (Evening) Meeting, 2026 FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 1ST

(NEW COURSE) Entries must be made by noon April 25th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 29th

TO CLOSE ON APRIL 25th THE SOUTHAM OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–4) Total prize fund £7000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3593 to the winning horse The second to receive £1796, the third £898 and the fourth £449

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards FOUR MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (4m 97yds)

Enter by noon, April 25th and pay £35 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 29th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2024, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 6lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. A £150 cash prize will be presented to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (B)3 Paragraphs 24 and 26 for the purposes of this race to provide that horses will be qualified to run if they are qualified in Ireland and have a Hunters Certificate currently registered by the Stewards of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and which has not been cancelled. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (F)8 for the purposes of this race such that Paragraph 17.2.4 of Part J also includes all Point-to-Point Steeple Chases run in Ireland. 20

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KELSO

First May Meeting, 2026 WEDNESDAY, MAY 6TH

Entries must be made by noon April 30th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 4th

TO CLOSE ON APRIL 30th THE RACING TOGETHER OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–4) Total prize fund £6600 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3387 to the winning horse The second to receive £1694, the third £846 and the fourth £423

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, which, after 2024, have not won more than three steeple chases TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 7f 96yds)

Enter by noon, April 30th and pay £33 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase ............................................................................................................. 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB. With reference for the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novices’ or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys THE RACECOURSE EXECUTIVE will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 16

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HEXHAM

Second May Meeting, 2026 SATURDAY, MAY 9TH

Entries must be made by noon May 4th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 7th

TO CLOSE ON MAY 4th THE PAXTONS HEART OF ALL ENGLAND MAIDEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–4) (For the Heart of all England Trophy) Total prize fund £8000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4106 to the winning horse The second to receive £2053, the third £1026 and the fourth £513

for maiden ﬁve yrs old and upwards, which, after October 31st, 2024 have Started in a Point-to-Point Steeple Chase in Great Britain about THREE MILES (3m 41yds)

Enter by noon, May 4th and pay £40 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th Weights: 12st each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys J G Paxton & Sons Ltd. have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30.00 will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in the race. 14

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NEWTON ABBOT

Second May (Evening) Meeting, 2026 WEDNESDAY (EVENING), MAY 13TH

Entries must be made by noon May 7th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 11th

TO CLOSE ON MAY 7th THE TOTNES AND BRIDGETOWN STEEPLECHASE COMPANY OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £6000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3079 to the winning horse The second to receive £1540, the third £769 and the fourth £385

for six yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than three steeple chases THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3m 1f 170yds)

Enter by noon, May 7th and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th Weights: 12st each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2024, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB. With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in a Novices’ or Maiden Hunters’ Chase To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Totnes & Bridgetown Steeple Chase Company are kindly supporting this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition a £60 cash prize will be awarded to the lad or lass responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 15

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PERTH HUNT May Meeting, 2026

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13TH Entries must be made by noon May 7th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 11th

TO CLOSE ON MAY 7th THE 125 YEARS OF BRUCE FARMS “GRASSROOTS” HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) (CORINTHIAN SPIRIT QUALIFIER) Total prize fund £5000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2566 to the winning horse The second to receive £1283, the third £641 and the fourth £321

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, which, after 2023, have started in a British Point-to-Point Steeple Chase about THREE MILES (2m 7f 180yds)

Enter by noon, May 7th and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2024, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB. With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least 2 Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Bruce Farms will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. A Challenge Trophy, presented by the Linlithgow & Stirlingshire Hunt supporters, is to be held by the winning owner for one year only. In addition, the Dudgeon Cup will be presented to the owner of the highest placed horse qualiﬁed in Scotland. All horses which Start in this race will be eligible to enter the CORINTHIAN SPIRIT “GRASSROOTS” HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE SERIES FINAL to be run over a distance of about Three Miles about Two Furlongs (3m 2f 39y) at Kelso on 24th May, 2026. In the event of an abandonment of a qualifying race, any horse which had been Declared to Run in that race , or any horse entered to run in that race if the time of abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualiﬁed to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from a qualifying race will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. 16

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HUNTINGDON

Second May (Evening) Meeting, 2026 TUESDAY (EVENING), MAY 19TH

Entries must be made by noon May 13th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 17th

TO CLOSE ON MAY 13th THE PRICEDUP NOVICES’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £4600 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2361 to the winning horse The second to receive £1180, the third £590 and the fourth £295

for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 7f 129yds)

Enter by noon, May 13th and pay £23 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 17th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase ............................................................................................................. 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys PRICEDUP has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. NOTE: For the year 2026, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is deﬁned as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before May 31st, 2025. 18

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KELSO

Second May Meeting, 2026 SUNDAY, MAY 24TH

Entries must be made by noon May 18th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 22nd

TO CLOSE ON MAY 18th THE BORDERS GROWERS & DISTILLERS CORINTHIAN SPIRIT ‘GRASSROOTS’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE SERIES FINAL (CLASS–3) Total prize fund £12000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5797 to the winning horse The second to receive £2898, the third £1450, the fourth £724, the ﬁfth £362, the sixth £180, the seventh £91 and the eighth £45

for five yrs old and upwards, which, during the current season, have either started in a Corinthian Spirit “Grassroots” Hunters’ steeple chase series qualifier or have started in a Point-to-Point steeple chase during the current season. In the event of an abandonment of a qualifying race, any horse which had been Declared to Run in that race, or any horse entered to run in that race if the time of abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from a qualifying race will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3m 2f 39yds)

Enter by noon, May 18th and pay £60 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 22nd Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2024, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 6lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys BORDERS GROWERS & DISTILLERS have generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer jockey and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. In addition, the Darrasalam Challenge Trophy will be presented to the winning owner, to be held for one year only. 16

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CARTMEL

Whit Bank Holiday Meeting, 2026

MONDAY (BANK HOLIDAY), MAY 25TH Entries must be made by noon May 19th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 23rd

TO CLOSE ON MAY 19th THE FRASER CUP MAIDEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £7500 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3666 to the winning horse The second to receive £1833, the third £916, the fourth £458, the ﬁfth £229 and the sixth £114

for maiden ﬁve yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2m 5f 34yds)

Enter by noon, May 19th and pay £22 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 23rd Weights: 12st each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a prize will be presented to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The Fraser Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held for one year only. 12

CARTMEL

Whit Bank Holiday Meeting, 2026 WEDNESDAY (EVENING), MAY 27TH

Entries must be made by noon May 21st Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 25th

TO CLOSE ON MAY 21st THE CARTMEL OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £6500 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3336 to the winning horse The second to receive £1668, the third £833 and the fourth £417

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards THREE MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3m 1f 107yds)

Enter by noon, May 21st and pay £22 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 25th Weights: 12st each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2024, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys A memento will be awarded to the winning owner, jockey and trainer. In addition, a prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out horse in this race. 14

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NEWTON ABBOT Third May Meeting, 2026 WEDNESDAY, MAY 27TH

Entries must be made by noon May 21st Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 25th

TO CLOSE ON MAY 21st THE TOTNES AND BRIDGETOWN STEEPLE CHASE COMPANY OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £6000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2980 to the winning horse The second to receive £1491, the third £744, the fourth £373 and the ﬁfth £186

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2m 4f 216yds)

Enter by noon, May 21st and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 25th Weights: 12st each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2024, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Or of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase..................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB. With reference for the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novices’ or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Totnes and Bridgetown Steeplechase Company have kindly contributing towards the prize money of this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a cash prize of £60 will be awarded to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 15

STRATFORD-ON-AVON

Second May (Evening) Meeting, 2026 FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 29TH

Entries must be made by noon May 23rd Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 27th

TO CLOSE ON MAY 23rd THE WHITE SWAN HOTEL STRATFORD OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–5) Total prize fund £6000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3079 to the winning horse The second to receive £1540, the third £769 and the fourth £385

for six yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONGS (2m 213yds)

Enter by noon, May 23rd and pay £30 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2024, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases .......................................................................................................................................... 6lb Of 3 steeple chases .......................................................................................................................................... 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 6lb penalty for two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if both wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. Regarding the 8lb penalty for at least three Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys White Swan Hotel, Stratford will award mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £75 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 18

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STRATFORD-ON-AVON

Second May (Evening) Meeting, 2026 FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 29TH

Entries must be made by noon May 23rd Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 27th

TO CLOSE ON MAY 23rd THE POINTING POINTERS “RESTRICTED POINT-TO-POINT” NOVICES’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–4) Total prize fund £8500 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4363 to the winning horse The second to receive £2181, the third £1090 and the fourth £545

for novice five yrs old and upwards, which, during the current season and prior to May 23rd have finished first, second or third in a Restricted Point-to-Point Steeplechase TWO MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 6f 125yds)

Enter by noon, May 23rd and pay £42 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase ............................................................................................................. 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 6lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Pointing Pointers have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer & jockey. In addition, they will award a £75 cash prize to the attendant responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in the race. NOTE: For the year 2026, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is deﬁned as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before May 31st, 2025. 14

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STRATFORD-ON-AVON

Second May (Evening) Meeting, 2026 FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 29TH

Entries must be made by noon May 23rd Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 27th

TO CLOSE ON MAY 23rd THE pointtopoint.co.uk CHAMPION NOVICES’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–2) (for The John Corbet Cup) Total prize fund £20000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £9778 to the winning horse The second to receive £4888, the third £2444, the fourth £1222, the ﬁfth £612 and the sixth £306

for novice five yrs old and upwards, which, prior to 2026, have not won a steeple chase, hurdle race, National Hunt Flat race or flat race under any recognised Rules of Racing and which, after 2024 and before May 23rd, 2026, have been placed first, second or third in a Hunters’ steeple chase or have won an Open Point-to-Point in Great Britain or Ireland (i.e. Gentlemens, Ladies or Mixed Open races) THREE MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3m 3f 119yds)

Enter by noon, May 23rd and pay £100 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th Weights: 12st each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys THE POINT-TO-POINT RACING COMPANY has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a £75 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The JOHN CORBET CUP, now in its 61st year, will be presented but retained by the Racecourse; this cup was presented in 1811 to John Corbet, Esq., the virtual founder of hunting in Warwickshire, who kept his hounds in Stratford-on-Avon, and it has been given to this racecourse by his descendants. The Stratford-on-Avon Executive will award a travel allowance of £300 to the owner of every runner starting in this race which is trained outside Great Britain, and which travels to Stratford with the express purpose of running in this race and does not win more than £1000 in prize money. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (B)3 Paragraphs 24 and 26 for the purposes of this race to provide that horses will be qualified to run if they are qualified in Ireland and have a Hunters Certificate currently registered by the Stewards of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and which has not been cancelled. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (F)8 for the purposes of this race such that Paragraph 17.2.4 of Part J also includes all Point-to-Point Steeple Chases run in Ireland. The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply. NOTE: For the year 2026, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is defined as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before May 31st, 2025. 16

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STRATFORD-ON-AVON

Second May (Evening) Meeting, 2026 FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 29TH

Entries must be made by noon May 23rd Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 27th

TO CLOSE ON MAY 23rd THE PERTEMPS NETWORK STRATFORD FOXHUNTERS CHAMPION HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–2) (The 66th Running For the Horse and Hound Cup) Total prize fund £22000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10755 to the winning horse The second to receive £5376, the third £2688, the fourth £1344, the ﬁfth £673 and the sixth £336

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, which, after October 2023 and before May 23rd, 2026, HAVE TWICE BEEN PLACED (in Great Britain or Ireland) ﬁrst, second or third in a Hunters’ steeple chase OR have won two Open Races (i.e. Gentlemens, Ladies or Mixed Open races) at a Point-to-Point Meeting in Great Britain or Ireland OR have won one Open Race at a Point-to-Point Meeting in Great Britain or Ireland and have been placed FIRST OR SECOND in a Hunters’ Steeple Chase THREE MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3m 3f 119yds)

Enter by noon, May 23rd and pay £110 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th Weights: 12st each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys PERTEMPS NETWORK has generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and rider and a £100 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. The Horse & Hound Cup will be presented and then retained by the Racecourse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of PERTEMPS NETWORK. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The Stratford-on-Avon Executive will award a travel allowance of £300 to the owner of every runner starting in this race which is trained outside Great Britain and which travels to Stratford with the express purpose of running in this race and does not win more than £1000 in prize money. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (B)3 Paragraphs 24 and 26 for the purposes of this race to provide that horses will be qualified to run if they are qualified in Ireland and have a Hunters Certificate currently registered by the Stewards of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and which has not been cancelled. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rules (F)102 and (F)103 and Schedule (F)8 of the Rules of Racing to provide that, if it is necessary to do so, elimination of horses from this race will be determined by the BHA Handicapper. The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. (Horses to be led past the stands and then allowed to canter to the start). 18

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STRATFORD-ON-AVON

Second May (Evening) Meeting, 2026 FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 29TH

Entries must be made by noon May 23rd Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 27th

TO CLOSE ON MAY 23rd THE OLLY MURPHY RACING STRATFORD LADIES OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS–3) (For Female Amateur Jockeys) Total prize fund £12000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6159 to the winning horse The second to receive £3080, the third £1539 and the fourth £770

for five yrs old and upwards, which, during the current season, have finished first, second or third, on at least one occasion, in any Ladies Open or Mixed Open Point-to-Point steeple chase TWO MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 6f 125yds)

Enter by noon, May 23rd and pay £60 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th Weights: 11st 7lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2024, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase......................................................................... 6lb To be ridden by Female Amateur Jockeys Olly Murphy Racing will present a perpetual trophy which will be retained. They will also present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply. 16

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STRATFORD-ON-AVON

Second May (Evening) Meeting, 2026

Friday (Evening) and Saturday (Evening), May 29th and 30th FIRST DAY: Friday (Evening), May 29th

TO CLOSE ON MAY 23rd THE FREE HORSE RACING TIPS AT TIPSTERREVIEWS.CO.UK HANDICAP HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £8650 Distributed in accordance with Stakes and Prize Money Code £4296 to the winning horse The second to receive £2149, the third £1073, the fourth £538 and the ﬁfth £268

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, which, after 2023 and before closing, have run in at least three Hunters’ Steeple Chases run under the Rules of Racing in Great Britain, but have not won a Class 1 or 2 Steeple Chase in that time In addition, the handicapper reserves the right to decline to give a rating if there is insufﬁcient information upon which to base a rating. TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2m 4f 205yds)

Enter by noon, May 23rd and pay £37 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £30 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th Lowest weight .......................................................................................................................................... 10st 6lb; Highest weight .......................................................................................................................................... 12st 2lb Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each steeple chase won .......................................................................... 7lb (25lb weight range) To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Tipster Reviews have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and jockey, plus a £75 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. This race may be permitted to divide

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Hunter Chases open to runners from the UK in 2026 Venue

Date

Distance

Value (€)

Race Summary

Race Name

Naas

Sat 07/02/26

24.8

13500

Hunters Steeplechase 5yo and up (Not won under Rules since 1/3/25) (Open to G.B. Runners)

The QuinnBet Hunters Steeplechase

Gowran Park

Sat 07/03/26

13500

Hunters Steeplechase (Tetratema) 5yo and up (Not won under Rules since 1/3/25) (Open to G.B. Runners)

The INHSC Supporting Point-To-Points Tetratema Cup Hunters Steeplechase

Fairyhouse

Sat 04/04/26

24.59

17500

Hunters Steeplechase 5yo and up (Not won under Rules since 1/3/25) (Open to G.B. Runners)

The Race Displays Joseph O'Reilly Hunters Steeplechase

Cork

Mon 06/04/26

10000

Hunters Steeplechase 5yo and up (Not won under Rules since 1/3/25) (Open to G.B. Runners)

The Jack Tyner Memorial Hunters Steeplechase

Punchestown

Fri 01/05/26

24.73

30000

Hunters Steeplechase 5yo and up (Not won under Rules since 1/3/25) (Open to G.B. Runners)

The Event Power Champion Hunters Steeplechase

Downpatrick

Fri 22/05/26

28.75

17500

Hunters Steeplechase 5yo and up (Not won under Rules since 1/3/25) (Open to G.B. Runners)

The Dennison Commercials Hunters Steeplechase

Note, the above details are subject to alteration and ﬁnal race articles will be published in the Irish Racing Calendar approximately one month in advance of each race. Any queries can be directed to the Race Planning Department of HRI raceplanning@hri.ie https://www.hri-ras.ie/digital-irish-racing-calendar

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Useful Telephone Numbers Point-to-Point Authority Ltd., 30A Shrivenham Hundred Business Park Majors Road, Watchﬁeld, Swindon, SN6 8TZ Tel: 01793 781990 Email: info@p2pa.co.uk Web: www.gopointing.com

Administration, Fixture List, Riders Qualiﬁcation Certiﬁcates, Sponsorship, Public Relations, Marketing.

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All Regulatory Matters Point-to-Point Regulations/Instructions and Policy, Riders’ Medical Qualiﬁcations, Stewarding/Disciplinary, Dope Testing and Vaccination Checks, Course Inspectors.

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Finance, Licensing, Marketing, Rules of Racing, Race Planning.

General Point-to-Point Enquiries, The Point-to-Point Racing Company Ltd., Sanders Road, Wellingborough, Racecards, Point-to-Point Publications, Entries Service. Northants NN8 4BX Tel: 01933 304795 Email: info@pointtopointracingcompany.co.uk Web: www.pointtopoint.co.uk British Horseracing Authority Publications, Weatherbys Ltd., Sanders Road, Wellingborough, Northants NN8 4BX Tel: 01933 304776

Racing Calendar Advertisements, Programme Book Advertisements, European Pattern Book Advertisements, Orders for British Horseracing Authority Publications.

Equine Administration Dept, Weatherbys Ltd., Sanders Road, Wellingborough, Northants NN8 4BX Tel: 01933 304808

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Equine Services Dept, Weatherbys Ltd., Sanders Road, Wellingborough, Northants NN8 4BX Tel: 01933 304808

Hunter Chase Entries, Scratchings, Conﬁrmation of Entries, Declaration of Runners, Declaration of Riders, Transfer of Engagements,

British Hound Sports Association, Overly Barn, Daglingworth, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 7HX Email: admin@bhsaofﬁce.org.uk The Jockey Club 21-27 Lambs Conduit Street, London, WC1N 3NL Web: thejockeyclub.co.uk Email: info@thejockeyclub.co.uk Point-to-Point Pony Racing - Lucy Felton Tel: 01258 817604 Mob: 07771 518258 Email: lucy@ponyracingauthority.co.uk

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Courses staging Hunters’ Chases 2026 Racecourse

Group

Point of Contact

Mobile

Aintree

JCR

Jon Pullen

07715 640525

sulekha.varma@thejockeyclub.co.uk

Bangor-on-Dee

Independent

Lily Harris

07543 934936

lharris@chester-races.com

Carlisle

Independent

Harry Phipps

07790 887970

harry.phipps@thejockeyclub.co.uk

Cartmel

Independent

James Armstrong

07801 699281

jamesarmstrong@gmail.com

Catterick Bridge

Independent

Fiona Needham

07831 688625

ﬁona@catterickbridge.co.uk

Cheltenham

JCR

Jon Pullin

07966 154962

jon.pullin@thejockeyclub.co.uk

Chepstow

ARC

Dai Jones

07970 828961

djones@ffoslasracecourse.com

Exeter

JCR

Jason Loosemore

01392 832599

Jason.Loosemore@thejockeyclub.co.uk

Fakenham

Independent

David Hunter

07767 802206

david@fakenhamracecourse.co.uk

Ffos Las

ARC

Tracey O’Meara

07929108678

tomeara@ffoslasracecourse.co.uk

Haydock Park

JCR

Daniel Cooper

07976 791578

daniel.cooper@thejockeyclub.co.uk

Hereford

ARC

Mollie King

07974 646090

mking@hereford-racecourse.co.uk

Hexham

Independent

James Armstrong

07801 699281

admin@hexham-racecourse.co.uk

Huntingdon

JCR

Andrew Morris

07811 005972

Andrew.Morris@thejockeyclub.co.uk

Kelso

Independent

Jonathan Garratt

07771 660114

jonathan@kelso-races.co.uk

Kempton

JCR

Barney Clifford

07880 784484

brian.clifford@thejockeyclub.co.uk

Leicester

Independent

Jimmy Stevenson

07774 497281

cotc@leicester-racecourse.com

Ludlow

Independent

Simon Sherwood

07836 215639

simonsherwood@ludlowracecourse.co.uk

Newbury

Independent

George Hill

01635 40015

ghill@newburyracecourse.co.uk

Newton Abbot

Independent

Ben Robarts

01626 353235

management@newtonabbotracing.com

Perth

Independent

Matthew Taylor

07521 517495

matthew@perth-races.co.uk

Southwell

ARC

John Holliday

07876 713063

jholliday@southwell-racecourse.co.uk

Stratford-on-Avon

Independent

Ilona Barnett

07774 692242

idb@stratfordracecourse.net

Taunton

Independent

Robert Bellamy

01823 337172

info@tauntonracecourse.co.uk

Warwick

JCR

Nessie Chanter

07812 202904

nessie.chanter@thejockeyclub.co.uk

Wetherby

Independent

Jonjo Sanderson

07831 437453

jonjo@wetherbyracing.co.uk

Wincanton

JCR

Tom Ryall

07870 484178

tom.ryall@thejockeyclub.co.uk

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