The Hunter Chase Planner 2024 by GOPOINTING

The Hunter Chase Planner 2024

Fakenham RA C E C O U R S E

FRIDAY 16TH FEBRUARY 2024 William Bulwer-Long Memorial Open Hunters’ Chase 3m, £4,750.

FRIDAY 15TH MARCH 2024 Queen’s Cup ‘Grassroots’ Hunters’ Chase 3m, £4,750.

FAKENHAM

RACECOURSE ● FREE entry to all races. ● 6 x complimentary owners badges and lunch in The Cool Roxy Bar per horse. Owners attending should book online via PASS or contact David Hunter by 4pm the day before racing. ● 2 x complimentary trainers badges and lunch per horse. ● The Cool Roxy Owners’ & Trainers’ Bar has been doubled in size to provide a better experience. ● Free overnight stabling the night before racing. Book with David Hunter immediately after declarations. ● Free accommodation the night before racing for horse attendee. Book with David Hunter immediately after declarations. ● New female jockey changing room with private showers and changing facility. ● Jockeys’ valet area in a new gender neutral area and no longer in the male changing room. Point of contact for all Hunter Chase matters is David Hunter, CEO & CofC of Fakenham Racecourse. 07767802206, david@fakenhamracecourse.co.uk

TUESDAY 7TH MAY 2024 Turner Trophy ‘Grassroots’ Maiden Hunters’ Chase 3m, £4,750.

Foreword Welcome to this second edition of the planner, dedicated purely to Hunter Chasing. Together with the BHA, Racecourses have been looking at how we can ensure a healthy and balanced Hunters’ Chase programme and increase field sizes for such races, both now and in the future. We hope you find the document useful, we do continue to need your involvement, support, and feedback during the season. Therefore, please do feed back any thoughts and ideas via Izzie Marshall (izzie.Marshall@racecourseassociation.co.uk) at the Racecourse Association, or any of the course representatives mentioned in this planner. We look forward to seeing you during the 2024 season. Mrs Ilona Barnett Managing Director Stratford Racecourse & RCA Director idb@stratfordracecourse.net

Contents A FEW QUESTIONS ANSWERED.......................................................................... 2 RACE DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................. 3 REGULATORY INFORMATION ............................................................................5 STANDARD CONDITIONS................................................................................... 9 GUIDE TO MAKING ENTRIES............................................................................10 INDEX TO HUNTER CHASES ............................................................................. 15 POINT TO POINT BUMPERS ............................................................................. 17 HUNTER CHASES.................................................................................................. 21 IRISH HUNTER CHASES..................................................................................... 80 RACECOURSE MAPS.............................................................................................81 USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS....................................................................... 95 COURSES STAGING HUNTERS’ CHASES 2024 .............................................. 96

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A few Questions Answered 1.

HOW DO I ENTER AND DECLARE HORSES? See page 9

HOW TO DO WE ACCESS THE STABLE YARD On arrival at the course before you unload your horse. Take photo ID and your horse’s passport to the stable office and register with the BHA security team. You will then be issued a stable number and given access. When you unload your horse, it will need to be presented to security in order to have its microchip read and its passport checked. BHA (britishhorseracing.com)

WHAT CAN I AND CAN’T I TAKE INTO THE STABLE YARD For all rules and regulations around your visit to the course see this website BHA (britishhorseracing.com)

CAN MY HORSE STAY ON THE LORRY, AS WE DO AT POINT TO POINTS? No all horses must be stabled during the race meeting. Your stable number will be allocated by the security team on your arrival at the stable yard.

HOW DO I GET ENTRY / OWNERS BADGES? Most courses will send an email at entry and declaration stage outlining their badge policy and how to collect badges. If you do not receive this call the racecourse concerned. They will always be happy to help.

CAN I USE THE OWNERS FACILITIES ON THE DAY? Yes, you will have full access unless alternative arrangements have been made and communicated to you.

WILL I BE WITH OTHER RACE OWNERS AND TREATED THE SAME? Yes

HOW DO I BOOK GUEST BADGES / EXTRAS TICKETS? This can be done via the PASS system. If you are not registered to use this, call and email the course you wish to attend with your requests.

WILL I HAVE TO PAY FOR EXTRA BADGES? It depends on each courses badge policy so discuss with them direct.

10. HOW DO I GET A LICENCE TO RIDE UNDER RULES? Forms and information - The British Horseracing Authority

11. CAN I SADDLE MY HORSE IN THE SADDLING BOXES (NEXT TO PRE PARADE) OR IN THE STABLE YARD? You can do either

12. CAN AMATEUR JOCKEYS USE ALL THE FACILITIES IN THE WEIGHING ROOM AND CHANGING ROOM? Yes – facilities are available for all jockeys riding at the fixture

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Race Definitions DEFINITION OF MAIDEN “Maiden” for Steeple Chases and Hurdle races, is a horse which has never won a Steeple Chase or Hurdle race other than a Match or Private Sweepstakes, a National Hunt Flat race in Great Britain or an Irish National Hunt Flat race in Ireland, or a French AQPS Flat race, or a Steeple Chase at a Point-to-Point meeting, or a Timber race in Great Britain, at any Recognised Meeting in any country. N.B. PLEASE ALSO REFER TO INDIVIDUAL RACE CONDITIONS.

DEFINITION OF NOVICE A Novice Hunter is a horse which has not won a Steeple Chase before June 3rd 2023. N.B. PLEASE ALSO REFER TO INDIVIDUAL RACE CONDITIONS.

REGISTRATION AS AN OWNER Entries can only be accepted from owners registered in accordance with Rule (A)21 of the Rules of Racing. This does not apply to owners of horses trained outside Great Britain.

DISTANCE OF RACES The distances given for all races must be regarded as approximate only and they may vary slightly from time to time due to minor variations when dolling-out is necessary on bends to maintain turf. No distance, however, will be less than the minimum distance stipulated by the Rules of Racing.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS FOR HUNTER STEEPLE CHASES The following qualifications apply to all Hunter Steeple Chases published in this book. Details of any variations or qualifications are added to individual races:The horse’s name must be entered in the register of horses names maintained by the Authority. A Hunters’ Certificate must be registered for the horse. The Hunters’ Certificate must be sent to The Racing Calendar Office on the Prescribed form, together with the appropriate fee for registration specified in the Fee Code. Registration before noon on any day qualifies the horse to be entered in any Hunters’ Steeple Chase which closes on or after the day immediately following, and for which the horse is eligible, in accordance with Paragraphs 16 to 19 of the Running Requirements Code.

SAFETY FACTOR/MAXIMUM FIGURE The number appearing underneath the conditions of the race is the maximum number of horses which will be started for that race, subject to the Field Size Limit, and above which Rules (I)9 and (I)10 will come into force, i.e. elimination or division will take place. The number is published for information only and may be subject to variation in accordance with the General Instructions. Hunters’ Steeple Chases are not permitted to divide. At the declaration to run stage, if the number of horses remaining engaged in any race exceeds the Safety Factor/Maximum Figure, the number of horses will be reduced to the number permitted by the Safety Factor/Maximum Figure or the Field Size Limit, as appropriate, by elimination or ballot in accordance with the provisions of Rule (I)10 and the Race Administration Code.

FIELD SIZE LIMIT The Field Size Limit will only be used to restrict the number of runners in a race below the Safety Factor/Maximum Figure when the number of declared horses for all races, including divisions, exceeds the Stabling Capacity for the fixture. The runners will be reduced by addressing each race in turn in a specific sequence order, until the total number of declared horses is no longer above the Stabling Capacity. The provisional Field Size Limits published in the Races to Close section of The Racing Calendar may be subject to further revision at the entry/confirmation stage and at the declaration to run stage, once the final entry and declaration numbers are known, but in no circumstances will they exceed the Safety Factor/Maximum Figure for each race. All Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Classes 4, 5 or 6, where programmed, will be reduced to a Field Size Limit down to a figure of 9 for the race, as necessary, before the application of Field Size Limits for the remaining races.

STABLING CAPACITY The Stabling Capacity published at the head of each day’s race programme in the Races to Close section of The Racing Calendar indicates the total number of racecourse stables in the secure stable yard available to runners on a specific day, as notified by the Managing Executive of the Racecourse. The number is published for information only and may be subject to variation in accordance with the General Instructions. Unless otherwise directed by the British Horseracing Authority, the final total number of declared runners on any one day shall not exceed the Stabling Capacity.

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WEIGHT ALLOWANCE FOR FILLIES AND MARES Attention is drawn to the provisions of paragraph 49 of the Weights and Handicapping Code which reads as follows:49. Subject to the minimum weights permitted for the Race by paragraph 16, and excluding Handicap Races, fillies and mares shall receive the following weight allowances unless otherwise directed by the BHA: 49.1 5lb for a Flat Race except for any Pattern Race or Rating Related Maiden Race; 49.2 3lb for a Flat Race that is a Pattern Race; 49.3 7lb for a Jump Race.

MAXIMUM WEIGHT No horse may carry more than 13st in a Steeple Chase (paragraph 18 of the Weights and Handicapping Code).

DEFINITIONS. ‘National Hunt Flat Race’ is a race for horses which at starting have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing except in National Hunt Flat Races in Great Britain or in Irish National Hunt Flat Races or in French AQPS Flat races. (N.B. No horse aged more than seven years old will be eligible to start in a National Hunt Flat Race by virtue of the race conditions). ‘Novice Rider’ is a person who, as at 1st October 2023, has ridden a sum total of no more than five winners under the Rules of any Recognised Racing Authority or in Point-to-Point Steeplechases. ‘Point-to-Point Season’ for the purpose of the Regulations means the racing season for Point-to-Point Steeplechases run in 2023/24 under the Regulations and runs from 1st October 2023 until 30th September 2024 (both dates inclusive). ‘The Racing Season’ for the purpose of these Regulations means Jump Season under the Rules of Racing as defined for for 2023/24 runs from 23rd April 2023 up to and including 27th April 2024.

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Regulatory Information HUNTER CERTIFICATES

Hunter Certificates and names of horses must be registered at the Equine Services Office, Weatherbys Ltd., Sanders Road, Wellingborough, Northants. NN8 4BX by 1200 on the Thursday before an entry can be made in any race at a Point-to-Point Meeting other than those held under Regulation 72 (vii) or (viii) (Steeplechases limited to the Hunt or Hunts promoting the meeting).

HORSES. Horses are only eligible to be entered:(i)

In Steeple Chases confined to a Regiment or Approved Club, Society or Association if they are the property of Members of such Regiment or Approved Club, Society or Association and have either a Hunter Certificate signed and issued by the Master of a recognised Hunt and signed by the owner(s), that has been registered in the manner required in Sub-Regulation (iii) of this Regulation, or express written permission waiving the requirement of such registration has been given by the British Horseracing Authority to the Regiment or Approved Club, Society or Association concerned. In the event of such permission being given:

(a) the Regiment or Approved Club, Society or Association concerned must state in the conditions of entry for the Steeple Chase in question that no registration of Hunter Certificate is necessary and (b) the conditions of entry must require a Hunter’s Certificate for the horse to accompany the entry. (ii)

In all other Steeple Chases if they are the property of either a Master, Member, Subscriber or Farmer, and if a Hunter Certificate signed and issued by the Master of that recognised Hunt and signed by the owner(s), upon the form issued by the Point-to-Point Authority, has been lodged at the Racing Calendar Office on payment of a fee of £299 (inc V.A.T.) for Registration and the Certificate has been registered. Registration cannot be effected unless the horse’s name has also been registered as required under Regulation 31.

RIDERS 1.

RIDERS QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATE Riders who have reached the age of 16, must apply to the Point-to-Point Authority (PPA) for their Riders Qualification Certificate (RQC) using the application form available to download from the national website (www.pointtopoint. co.uk or online if automated system in place) .. All riders must complete the declaration of health included within the application form. Applications should be sent to the PPA at least TEN WORKING DAYS before the RQC is required. •

Riding Assessments - If this is your first application to ride in a point to point or you have not ridden in a point to point or a race over hurdles and fences since 1st December 2018. Then you are required to complete a riding assessment prior to the issue of your RQC. Details of assessment days and individual assessors can be found at www.pointtopoint.co.uk in ‘guides and downloads’ • Riders Insurance - Compulsory Insurance for riders continues for the 2023-24 season from weigh-out to weigh-in and will include cover for death, permanent disablement, temporary total disablement and • £10,000,000 Third Party Liability. A large part of the RQC application fee is the insurance premium. • Medicals - All riders falling into the following categories will also be required to submit a completed BHA Medical Form (available to download www.pointtopoint.co.uk) with their RQC application. This medical examination should be completed by the applicants GP 1. All first time applicants 2. Every 5 years thereafter 3. From age 40, at time of application, every two years. 4. Applicants aged 50+ will require a new medical every 12 months at time of application, and may require greater scrutiny. Please check the latest medical requirements listed at www.pointtopoint.co.uk in Guides and Downloads riders An RQC WILL NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL THE APPLICANT HAS BEEN DECLARED FIT BY THE BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY CHIEF MEDICAL ADVISER.

MEDICAL RECORD BOOKS. Amateur jockeys riding under Rules, or those who already possess a Medical Record Book, will be issued with an RQC only. All riders must take their RQC and their MRB to each Point-to-Point meeting. You can only hold one MRB which must have been issued by the British Horseracing Authority, Irish Turf Club, Jockey Club or the HRA. The detail of injuries will be recorded in the MRB, and a Point-to-Point Doctor may declare you unfit to ride without specifying a period.

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1. A rider who has been declared unfit to ride by a Point-to-Point Doctor may not ride in a race until he is passed fit to ride by The British Horseracing Authority Chief Medical Adviser or a Racecourse Medical Officer or Point-to-Point Doctor on a raceday. Where a period of time is specified in the declaration a rider may only be passed fit to ride after this time has elapsed. Furthermore, where the injury was a fracture or dislocation the rider must be passed fit by the Chief Medical Adviser, Racecourse Medical Officer or Point-to-Point Doctor that it has subsequently healed, before he can be passed fit. 2. A rider who has been declared unfit to ride by a Racecourse Medical Officer must be passed as fit to ride by a) a Racecourse Medical Officer or b) a Point-to-Point Doctor, providing the latest injury in the MRB was not a fracture, dislocation or concussion or c) the British Horseracing Authority Chief Medical Adviser. Where a period of time is specified in the declaration a rider may only be passed fit to ride after this time has elapsed.

USE OF SPECTACLES AND CONTACT LENSES. In the interests of safety, no person shall ride in Point-to-Point races wearing spectacles or lensed goggles. In the case of people who wish to ride wearing contact lenses, the lenses must be of the soft type.

WHIPS. Riders are advised that only whips of the following specifications may be used in Point-to-Points (a) A maximum length, including the flap, of 68cm. (b) A minimum diameter of 1cm. The only additional feature which may be attached to the whip is a flap. If a flap is attached it must fall within the specifications below (c) A maximum length of flat from end of shaft of 10cm. (d) A maximum width of flap of 4cm, with a minimum width of 2cm. (e) The flap from the end of the shaft must not contain any reinforcements or additions. (f) There shall be no binding within 23cm of the end of the flap. (g) The contact area of the shaft must be smooth, with no protrusion or raised surface, and covered by shock absorbing material throughout its circumference such that it gives a compression factor of a least 6mm; (h) The flap must have similar shock absorbing characteristics to that of the contact area; (i) The overall weight must not exceed 160 grams. Random checks will be carried out during the Season. Guidelines on the use of the whip are detailed in the Regulations under Appendix 0.

SKULL CAPS. Regulation 11S(ii) Only skull caps that satisfy all the requirements laid down below are approved by the British Horseracing Authority for use by a Rider on a racecourse or for riding in races. A. Criteria 1. All skull caps shall:meet PAS 015 2011, SNELL E2016, VG1 01.040 2014-12, or UTAC/CRITT 04/2015 have a CE marking; be in a serviceable condition; Check https://rules.britishhorseracing.com/#!/book/34/chapter/s3101-equipmentcode/content?section=s3113-skull-caps-and-safety-vests for latest details 2. Skull caps shall NOT have a chin cup, cradle or draw lace. The chin strap must pass under the jaw and be attached to the harness by a quick release buckle. Metal hooks are expressly forbidden 3. The skull cap must be of the correct size for the individual Rider, the harness must be correctly adjusted and the chin strap fastened at all times when mounted on a horse. 4. As skull caps are designed for “single impact only” any skull cap which has been subjected to a severe impact or has been worn by a rider suffering concussion should not be regarded as serviceable and should be replaced. 5. If your skull cap does not comply, you are liable to be fined £50 upwards and will not be permitted to ride until you have one which meets the requirements.

OWNERS 6.

PASSPORTS. Owners are advised of the procedures for checking horses’ passports. Random checks will be carried out by the British Horseracing Authority Veterinary Officers and the Declarations Teams. Owners must ensure that their horses’ passports are available for inspection at any Point-to-Point meeting.

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Owners are therefore strongly advised to check with their own Veterinary Surgeon that their horses are correctly vaccinated in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 36. Owners are reminded of the DEFRA regulations concerning the need to register a change of ownership. Notification of a change of ownership needs to be registered at Weatherbys within thirty days of the change having taken place. To do this, the new owner needs to complete and return change of ownership form which can be downloaded from https://gopointing.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/OK04-Change-of-Ownership-Form.pdf For further information please contact the Weatherbys Equine Services Department on 01933 304808.

VACCINATIONS FOR HORSES. Owners should be aware of Regulation 36(ii) concerning vaccinations for horses. Horses must have had two injections for primary vaccination given between 21 and 60 days apart, and where sufficient time has elapsed a first booster given not less than 120 days and not more than 180 days after the second component of the primary injection plus periodic boosters at intervals of not more than 6 months apart or such lesser time as the BHA may, in an emergency, decide. A booster must have been received within 6 months before 1 Jan 24. Where any horse’s vaccination programme has not been in accordance with the Regulations a new course of primary vaccinations must be given before the horse can race. PLEASE SEE PAGE 12 FOR MORE INFO.

ADVERTISING. No paddock sheet or rug used in the Parade Ring of Point-to-Points may bear the name or initials of the owner or trainer in letters larger than 4 inches high, and no garment worn by the Attendant may bear the name or initials of the Keeper in letters larger than one inch. No other form of advertisement will be permitted either on the horse, its rider, its clothing, or its attendants, except: Sponsored Horses: Where horses have been formally sponsored by businesses under the BHA’s Horse Sponsorship Scheme (HSS), rugs, sheets, and the horse attendants may only carry sponsorship at all times as follows: 1. A patch of any shape, in area no greater than 32 square inches (206 square cm) must only appear on the corners of the sheet or rug nearest to the hindquarter of the horse, on both the near and off side of the horse. 2. In addition, the same logo, as carried on the rugs and/or sheets, may appear on the horse attendant’s clothing. The only items that can be branded are outer jackets, sweatshirts/pullovers and shirts/blouses and baseball or other hats/caps. The wearing by Attendants of branded “bibs” defined as loose-fitting items designed primarily for branding, as opposed to clothing, purposes is expressly NOT permitted. For jackets, sweatshirts/pullovers and shirts/blouses, a patch of any shape, one on the back and one on the front, is allowed. Each should be of an area not greater than a maximum of 32 square inches (206 square cm). If branding appears on the front of the jacket, the centre chest area must be used. One branding site is allowed on the baseball or other hats/caps. The size of logo should be no more than 9 square inches. Where horses have been formally sponsored by businesses under the BHA’s Horse Sponsorship Scheme, owners’ colours may only carry sponsorship as follows: Collar: A patch of any shape, but not greater than 1.5 inches x 4 inches maximum (or 3.8 cm x 10.2 cm maximum). Both sides of the collar may be branded. Chest site: A patch of any shape on the front only, but of an area not greater than a maximum of 32 square inches (206 square cm). The Chest is defined as the space on the front of the owners’ colours only, below the bottom of the collar and above the level of the elbow. Appearance: Full colour permissible These areas are to be calculated by measuring around the outline of the words or logo(s) and will include the space between words if more than one is carried or between words and logo if both are carried. Any lines or box surrounding the words or logo(s) will be considered as part of the maximum area. 1. Sponsored riders: Where riders have been formally sponsored the following restrictions for branding sites must be followed:There shall be three branding sites only available on riders’ breeches as follows: Thigh site - Two identical sites, each of 32 sq. inches (209 sq. cm), each site placed on outer sides of breeches, positioned between hip and knee. Coccyx site One site only of 10 sq. inches (64 sq. cm), placed on rear of breeches, at base of spine. There shall be one branding site on riders’ clothing worn underneath the owners’ colours: Neck site - One site of 6 sq. inches (38.5 sq. cm), placed on the stock centre front of clothing.

2. Branding may, at the discretion of a BHA steward, be covered over or removed in order to comply with these requirements. The Branding must bear the same detail as appears in the racecard). Post-Race: Race Sponsors’ Paddock sheets and rugs may be used for horses after the race. (Fixture Organisers may also provide sponsored number cloths for a race.) For further information on the HSS, please contact The Point-to-Point Authority on 01793 781990 or info@p2pa.co.uk

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LIVERY YARDS. Owners are reminded that if they keep their horses at livery, they must be fully aware of their responsibilities as an Owner.

10. ON COURSE VETERINARY CARE The policy on appropriate costs and charges for on-course veterinary treatment/disposal in the thankfully rare event of euthanasia, is decided at the Area level. Owner and keepers are advised to check the relevant policy in the weighing room before racing.

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Standard Conditions 1

The Racing Calendar Office of Weatherbys Ltd. receives entries submitted for acceptance as agent for the Racecourse Authority and only upon the terms of the Standard Conditions. Acceptance of entries is subject to the power to refuse to allow entries to be accepted conferred by the Rules of Racing on the British Horseracing Authority Ltd. Entries are accepted by the Racing Calendar Office, acting as aforesaid, causing the name of the horse in question to be published as being entered for the race in question either in The Racing Calendar, when the race closes more than six days before running, or, for other races, on the Racing Administration Internet Site (www2. racingadmin.co.uk) and ordinarily in the Sporting Press The Standard Conditions subject to which every entry is submitted for acceptance are as follows:(a)

The Owner (which expression shall in these Conditions include the Owner, as defined in the Rules of Racing, or any person in any way legally interested in the horse in question and his or their authorised agent) subjects himself in all respects to the Rules of Racing in force from time to time (and in respect of racing run outside Great Britain, to the Rules in force where so run).

(b)

Neither:(i) the owners, the occupiers, the manager or the executive of the Racecourse to which the Entry relates (each and all of whom are herein collectively described as “the Racecourse Authority”) nor (ii) any servant, agent or independent contractor (including Weatherbys Ltd., Weatherbys Bank Ltd. and RaceTech Ltd. and their respective servants and agents) of the Racecourse Authority (each and all of whom are herein collectively described as “Racecourse Employees”) nor (iii) the Stewards of the meeting or any of the officials appointed for the meeting by the British Horseracing Authority Ltd. (each and all of whom are collectively referred to herein as “Officials”) shall in any circumstances whatsoever, including but not limited to the negligence of either the Racecourse Authority, Racecourse Employees or the Officials, be under any liability whatsoever to the Owner for any loss, injury, damage or delay of whatsoever kind suffered by or in respect of or in connection with any entered horse either at the Racecourse or at premises belonging to or occupied by the Racecourse Authority or elsewhere arising or resulting or indirectly from any act, neglect or default on the part of the Racecourse Authority or any Racecourse Employee or any Official and the Owner agrees not to sue any of the said Racecourse Authority, Racecourse Employees or Officials for or in respect of any such loss, injury, damage or delay. Always provided that nothing in this paragraph shall exclude liability for death or personal injury resulting from the negligence of either the Racecourse Authority, Racecourse Employees or the Officials.

(c)

The Racecourse Authority is or shall be deemed to be acting as agent or trustee on behalf of and for the benefit of all persons who are or might be from time to time Racecourse Employees or Officials and all such persons shall to this extent be or be deemed to be parties to the contract contained in or evidenced by this Entry.

(d)

In the event of the Directors of the British Horseracing Authority Ltd. in exercise of the powers conferred upon them by the Rules of Racing ordering the transfer to another racecourse of the race meeting to which the entry relates the entry is to be treated as a valid entry for the race at that other racecourse. Furthermore in the aforesaid event the benefit of these conditions is deemed to be assigned to the Racecourse Authority of the racecourse where the race meeting is held and the definitions and terms contained in (b) and (c) are to be read and construed as applying to the Racecourse Authority, Racecourse Employees and Officials of such racecourses.

(e)

Effective from 12th February 2018 Without prejudice or limitation to the provisions of Condition 2(b) above, the Owner acknowledges and agrees that the horse ambulance providers acting as independent contractors to the Racecourse do not hold and are unable to obtain insurance in relation to transportation of already injured racehorses as such insurance is not available in the market. The Owner shall satisfy themselves as to the sufficiency of their insurance cover in relation to their racehorses and any loss, injury, damage or delay of whatsoever kind which they may suffer if transported by such horse ambulance providers. The limitation of liability and agreement not to sue contained with Condition 2(b) shall apply in relation to the Racecourse Authority, Racecourse Employees or Officials in respect of any such loss, injury, damage or delay of whatsoever kind which the Owner may suffer if racehorses are transported by such horse ambulance providers. The Owner agrees that this is a reasonable allocation of risk having considered the relevant circumstances.

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Guide to making Entries For those owners and riders who wish to participate in Hunter Chases, their attention is drawn to the following requirements, in particular those for the six-day entry system. (1)

Owners must be on the Register of Owners. Applications should be made online at http://www.britishhorseracing.com/regulation/ownership/become-an-owner/. An owner’s registration will become effective on the day of approval of the application. Applications, if received at Weatherbys before 12pm, will normally be approved on the same day; however, you should leave at least 48 hours for processing of the application.

(2)

Owners’ colours must be registered. Registrations should be made online at http://www.britishhorseracing.com/regulation/ownership/racing-colours/ or via http://www2.racingadmin.co.uk if you are already a registered owner.

(3)

Riders must hold an Amateur Jockey’s Licence. The necessary application form is available from the Licensing Department, British Horseracing Authority, Holborn Gate, 26 Southampton Buildings, London, WC2A 1AN.

(4)

There is a need to check the conditions of the race, the closing date of entries and the declaration day for the race.

(5)

A Hunter’s Certificate must have been registered at the Racing Calendar Office, Equine Services, Weatherbys, by 12 noon on the working day prior to the closing date for entries.

MAKING AN ENTRY In July 2018 a number of changes were made to the operation of the Weatherbys Entries Call Centre. The most important of these was that the taking of Entries and Declarations moved entirely online via the BHA’s Racing Administration website (www2.racingadmin.co.uk). This website has been adapted so that, Point-to-Point Owners and Keepers will be able to enter their horse(s) into Hunter Chases. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WILL BE THE ONLY WAY THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ENTER YOUR HORSE - TELEPHONE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

REGISTERED OWNER WITH CURRENT ACCESS If you are already a Registered Owner with current Racing Administration access your menu options will automatically be upgraded to allow you to enter your horse into a Hunter Chase direct from the Find Fixtures & Races option. You will simply need to find and select the Race you are interested in and view the Race Conditions; if the Race is open for entries, you will be able to select the ENTER RACE button and enter your horse. Once you have made the Entry you will be able to maintain i.e. confirm, declare, book rider etc from the My Entries option under a new Hunter Chase menu.

REGISTERED OWNER WITHOUT CURRENT ACCESS If you are already a Registered Owner, but do not yet have access to the Racing Administration website, please go to www2.racingadmin.co.uk and select the CLICK HERE option in the login box to request access. Select Registered Owner (GB) from the list of Customer Types, complete the rest of the form and SUBMIT. Your access request will normally be processed within one working day, following which you will receive a confirmation email with a link to www2.racingadmin.co.uk. Please login using your email address and the password on your original application and simply follow the initial login set-up.

AUTHORISED KEEPER If you are an Authorised Keeper, please go to www2.racingadmin.co.uk and select the CLICK HERE option in the login box to request access. Select Hunter Trainer/Owner from the list of Customer Types then enter the name of one of your horses, complete the rest of the form, including selecting a password of your choice, and SUBMIT. Your access request will normally be processed within one working day, following which you will receive a confirmation email with a link to www2.racingadmin.co.uk. Please login using your email address and your password from your original application and simply follow the initial login set-up. You will be able to enter your horse into a Hunter Chase direct from the Find Fixtures & Races option. You will simply need to find and select the Race you are interested in and view the Race Conditions. If the Race is open for entries, you will be able to select the ENTER RACE button and then select your horse from a bespoke listing of horses you are authorised for. Once you have made the Entry you will be able to maintain it, i.e. confirm, declare, book rider etc from the My Entries option under a new Hunter Chase menu. If you have any questions regarding access, please call Web Support on 01933 304828 or if you require any assistance regarding the entries process, please call Weatherbys Racing Operations on 01933 440011.

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CONDITIONS OF ENTRY Entries are accepted in accordance with the terms set out in the Standard Conditions as published on the Racing Admin website, and subject to the Rules of Racing. Entries must be made via the BHA’s online entries system (www2.racingadmin.co.uk). A full user video guide is available at the following address: http://media.britishhorseracing.com/nras. The Computer programs will carry out a simple check to determine whether a horse is qualified on age or sex. All other qualification checks will be carried out later in the processing cycle and after the entry deadline has elapsed. Entries will normally close 6 days prior to the race, except for races taking place on a Saturday, which will normally close 5 days prior to the race. Entries for some races close significantly earlier than the six/five-day stage. Please refer to individual race conditions for details and be aware that, in such early closing races, a confirmation of entry must also be made at the confirmation stage, 5 or 6 days prior to the race.

CANCELLING AN ENTRY BEFORE CLOSING An entry already made may be cancelled at any time up to the closing deadline using the website.

ENTRY FEES The Owner of a horse entered will become liable for payment of the Stake fee, as specified in the individual race conditions, together with an entry handling fee, as detailed in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Race Entry Code of the Rules of Racing. This fee is currently £36.42 (plus VAT). In addition, the following amounts will also be payable in respect of each entry: The sum of £1.20 is payable to the Horseracing Betting Levy Board for the benefit of the Equine Infectious Diseases Services of the Animal Health Trust The sum of £1.25 payable to the British Horseracing Authority for the benefit of the welfare of former racehorses.

MAKING A DECLARATION TO RUN Under the six-day entry system, a declaration to run (not cancellation) must be made two days before the race. The deadline for declarations is a strict 10.00 a.m. If the horse is to carry any headgear (blinkers etc) or wear sheepskin cheekpieces, this must be selected at the time of declaration.

DECLARATION OF RIDERS Declarations of Riders are also recorded via the entry website. It is normal for the declaration of Rider to be made at the time of entry or declaration to run. However, such declarations may also be made after 2.30 p.m. on the afternoon of the closing of entries and until 1.00 p.m. on the day of declaration to run. All declarations of Rider will be provisional and may be changed at any time until the deadline. After the deadline, the only circumstances under which a declared Rider may be substituted, are when the declared Rider is injured, ill, late, the meeting has been abandoned, a declared runner is withdrawn allowing the Rider to take another ride, or some other reason acceptable to the Stewards. For details on how to declare a rider, please visit the help pages on the INFORMATION tab of the MAIN MENU. The deadline for the declaration of riders is 1.00 p.m. on the day fixed for the declaration of horses. (Paragraphs 58 to 61 of the Race Entry Code of the Rules of Racing).

NON-RUNNERS All non-runners must also be reported via the Entries website except in the hour prior to the race, in which case notification must be made to the Clerk of the Scales, on the racecourse. (Paragraphs 40 to 51 of the Race Entry Code of the Rules of Racing). The declarations clerk, on the racecourse, will be supplied with an up-to-date list of horses and riders. If there are no changes it will only be necessary to sign this list. This must be done at least 45 minutes prior to the race. Any changes must be notified to the declarations clerk at this time.

OVERWEIGHT Under Rule (E)15, no rider may weigh out if he will be carrying 4lbs or more overweight. Owners and Trainers should note that if they wish to substitute a declared Rider because he will be carrying overweight, a request for substitution must be submitted to the Stewards and, having been approved by the Stewards, the substitute rider must have weighed out at least a quarter of an hour before the time fixed for the race (Rule (E)17). Furthermore, where a Rider is prevented from weighing out in the circumstances specified in Rule (E)15, the new Rider must be of a similar level regarding claiming a Rider’s allowance. So, for example, a Rider who claims any Rider’s allowance must be replaced by a Rider who also claims any Rider’s allowance (paragraph 65 of the Race Entry Code).

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SCRATCHINGS, CONFIRMATIONS OF ENTRY AND DECLARATIONS TO RUN All scratchings, confirmations of entry and declarations to run must be made online via www.2racingadmin.co.uk. Scratchings must be made by 12 noon on the Tuesday fixed in the conditions of the race. Confirmations of entry must be made by 12 noon on the date advertised in the programme of the meeting. A declaration to run must be made two days before the race. The deadline for declarations is 10.00 a.m. (Paragraphs 33 to 39 of the Race Entry Code of the Rules of Racing).

BHA RACING ADMINISTRATION INTERNET SITE Entries, scratchings, declarations to run, declarations of rider and declarations of non-runners have to be made on-line via the British Horseracing Authority Racing Administration site. Access to this site is restricted to owners, riders agents, trainers and keepers. Automatic access will be granted on the approval of registration as an owner or, for a keeper, by from instructions following the registration of a hunter certificate. Anyone wishing to register, please go to http://www.britishhorseracing.com/regulation/ownership/become-an-owner.

Important Notice On Vaccination This coming Hunter Chase season there is a requirement for a Trainer/Keeper to use the Vaccination App when updating the vaccination records for their horses. Please note that the Vaccination Code in the BHA Rules Of Racing states that; `An entry for a race, or a confirmation of entry in respect of early closers, will not be accepted for any horse unless it has a correct vaccination record on the Vaccination App.’ For horses to run in Hunter Chases, their vaccinations must be uploaded on to the Vaccination App by Noon on the day of entry. For any horse with a previously approved record already on the Vaccination App, all subsequent vaccinations uploaded by a Trainer/Keeper need to be verified by your yard vet, and this vet verification must also be done by Noon on the day of entry. It is your responsibility to check that your vet has verified the vaccinations for your horse prior to entry. Please make sure you are aware of the current vaccination rules and vaccination intervals. For further guidance please see-: media.britishhorseracing.com/bha/Veterinary_Resources/EI_October21_update.pdf rules.britishhorseracing.com/#!/book/34/chapter/s3534-vaccinations-code/content The Weatherbys Equine Customer Service team will take any queries relating to this via phone and email. 01933 304808 vaccapp@weatherbys.co.uk ~ 12 ~

Military Amateur Riders’ Races 2024 FOUR ANNUAL MILITARY RACES OPEN TO MILITARY AMATEUR RIDERS The Royal Artillery Gold Cup and Grand Military Gold Cup are open to Point-to-Pointers (providing they have a handicap), to be ridden by military amateur riders. One day leases are welcome. For full prize money and race conditions see The Racing Calendar. Friday 26th January 2024 – Grand Military Gold Cup, Sandown Park Racecourse. 3 mile chase, 6yr old and upwards, rated 0-130. Horses are not required to be ‘in training’ and may continue to run in Point-to-Points after this race. Weights: 12st each; Mares allowed 7lb; Penalties, after July 31st, 2022, a winner of a Class 3 steeple chase 5lb; Of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 10lb. The property of past or present members of the Navy, Army or Air Force of any country, their Reserve or Auxiliary Forces or the spouse, widows or widowers thereof. To be ridden by past or present members of the Armed Forces or Reserve Forces of any country, being Amateur Riders. Thursday 15th February 2024 – Royal Artillery Gold Cup, Sandown Park Racecourse. 3 mile chase, 6yr old and upwards, rated 0-130. Horses are not required to be ‘in training’ and may continue to run in Point-to-Points after this race. Weights: 12st each; Mares allowed 7lb; Penalties, after July 31st, 2022, a winner of a Class 3 steeple chase 5lb; Of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 10lb. the property of officers or other ranks now serving, or who have served in the Royal Artillery or the spouse, widows or widowers thereof. 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 Amateur Riders. Owners who put up a serving Gunner jockey will receive an allowance of £400.

OTHER MILITARY AMATEUR RIDES RACES 2024 (not open to Point-to-Pointers) Mon 20 Nov 2023 – Plumpton, Amateur Rider Hurdle with special prize for military riders. Friday 26th January 2024 – Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Memorial Amateur Riders’ Handicap Hurdle, Sandown Park Racecourse. To be ridden by past or present members of the Armed Forces or Reserve Forces of any country, being Amateur Riders. Thursday 15th Feb 2024 – RAGC. Sunday 21st April 2024 – McCreery Military Amateur Riders Handicap Hurdle, Wincanton Racecourse. To be ridden by past or present members of the Armed Forces or Reserve Forces of any country, being Amateur Riders. For further information contact Charlie Lane, charlie@coachroadfarm.co.uk, 07990562046

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Index To Hunters’ Steeple Chases DATE Feb. 15 27 ” Mar. 11 ” 19 Apr. 15

MEETING Leicester ” Stratford-On-Avon Exeter Kelso

May 7 ” 11 21 ” ” 27 31 ” ” 31

Fakenham Hexham Huntingdon Cartmel Stratford-On-Avon ”

DATE Jan. 8 14 ” ” 18 ” 22 29 ” Feb. 1 3 ” ” 7 9 ” ” 16 ” 16 ” 17 20 ” ” 27 ” 28 Mar. 4 ” 6 8 ” ” 15 15 ”

MEETING Taunton Kelso Ludlow Warwick Hereford Wincanton Wetherby Ludlow Bangor-On-Dee Fakenham Ffos Las Haydock Park Taunton Leicester Wincanton Southwell Catterick Bridge Leicester Cheltenham Fakenham

” 21 ” 22 ” 25 Apr. 2 ” 11 ” 19 ” 21 ” 22 ” 22 ” 24 26 ” May 3 ” 3 ” 3 ” 3 ” 3 ” 3 ” 3 ” 8 ” 15 ” 20 ” 26

Ludlow Newbury Exeter Ludlow Aintree Exeter Stratford-On-Avon Hexham Kempton Park Ludlow Chepstow Cheltenham ” ” ” ” ” ” Kelso Perth Newton Abbot Kelso

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Cartmel Newton Abbot Stratford-On-Avon ” ” ”

29 29 31 31 31 31

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RACE Jumping For Fun Dick Saunders (Nov.) Quorn (M.) Service with a smile Oncourse Bookmakers (Nov.) Totnes and Bridgetown Races LTD (Nov.) The Weatherbys Hamilton Buccleuch Cup (Corinthian Spirit Qual.) (M.) Jumping for Fun “GRASSROOTS” (M.) Paxton’s Are Case IH’s No 1 Dealer (M.) RACING TV (Nov.) Fraser Cup (M.) THE JUMPING FOR FUN “RESTRICTED POINT-TO-POINT” (Nov.) POINTTOPOINT.CO.UK CHAMPION (Nov.)

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

AGE 6+ 6+ 5+ 5+

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2m 7f+ 3m+ 3m+ 2m 7f+ 2m 5f+ 2m 6f+ 3m 3f+

5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+ 5+

50 64 66 69 71 75 76

RACE DIST. Geoffrey Bosley ‘Tally Ho’ 2m 5f+ Church House Investments 2m 7f+ Jumping For Fun 2m 7f+ Willoughby De Broke 3m Jackson Property 2m 4f+ Stewart Tory Memorial 3m 1f+ Buy the Yorkshire Racing Season Ticket Now 3m+ Chase Meredith Memorial Trophy 2m 7f+ John Hewitt Memorial 3m+ William Bulwer Long Memorial 3m+ Follow vickers.bet on Twitter Welsh Foxhunter 2m 5f+ BETFRED WALRUS 2m 6f+ Jumping For Fun 2m 7f+ PYTCHLEY 2m 6f+ DICK AND SUE WOODHOUSE MEMORIAL 2m 4f+ Read Davy Russell on starsports.bet 3m+ Jumping For Fun 3m 1f+ Yeomanry 1m 7f+ ST. JAMES’S PLACE FESTIVAL CHALLENGE CUP 3m 2f+ THE ROBERT HOARE MEMORIAL “GRASSROOTS” OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (For the Queen’s Cup) 3m+ TREASURE AND SON 2m 4f+ Lengthen the Odds at BetVictor 2m 7f+ Totnes and Bridgetown Races Company Ltd 3m+ Eddie Mapp Memorial 2m 4f+ RANDOX FOXHUNTERS’ 2m 5f+ HEAVITREE D&C INTERMEDIATE SERIES FINAL 3m+ Jumping for Fun Stratford “Grassroots” 2m 6f+ Jumping For Fun 3m+ Racing TV 2m 4f+ Magnus-Allcroft Memorial 2m 7f+ Dunraven Bowl “Grassroots” 2m 7f+ Cheltenham (F.) 3m 1f+ Mixed 3m 2f+ Royal Gloucestershire Hussars 2m 4f+ Prestbury 2m+ LYCETTS INSURANCE BROKERS Intermediate Point-to-Point 3m 2f Cleeve Hill 3m 1f+ Southam 4m+ Racing Together 2m 7f+ Bruce Farms “Grassroots” (Corinthian Spirit Qual.) 2m 7f+ Totnes and Bridgetown Steeplechase Company 3m 1f+ BORDERS GROWERS & DISTILLERS CORINTHIAN SPIRIT ‘GRASSROOTS’ 3m 2f+ Cartmel Racecourse 3m 1f+ Totnes And Bridgetown Steeple Chase Company 2m 4f+ White Swan 2m+ PERTEMPS NETWORK STRATFORD FOXHUNTERS CHAMPION 3m 3f+ Ladies Open 2m 6f+ STRATFORD HANDICAP HUNTERS’ 2m 4f+

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

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43 45 46 47 48 49 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 65 67 68

5+ 5+ 5+ 6+ 5+ 5+ 5+

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Point To Point Bumpers

EXETER

First April Meeting, 2024 (OVER THE COURSE AT HALDON) SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH

In exceptional circumstances the Stewards may direct that all races be run on either the steeple chase or hurdles course bend on the home turn 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 POINT-TO-POINT BUMPER MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £4000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2112 to the winning horse The second to receive £972, the third £486, the fourth £243 and the fifth £121

for maiden four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing and which, during the current Point-To-Point season and before March 20th, 2024, 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 161yds)

Enter by noon, April 1st and pay £20 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 5th Weights: 4-y-o........11st 4lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o................................................................................. 11st 12lb Fillies and mares allowed........................................................................................................................7lb The riders shall be: (i) Conditional Jockeys (ii) Overseas Jockeys who are under 26 years of age and who, within the past 6 months, have been eligible to claim an allowance under the provisions of paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code (iii) Amateur Jockeys holding ‘Category A’ or ‘Category B’ permits to ride, or (iv) Amateur Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)30. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this Race In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. 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. 16

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AINTREE

May (Evening) Meeting, 2024 FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 17TH

All races to be run over the Mildmay Course Entries must be made by noon May 11th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 15th

TO CLOSE ON MAY 11th THE “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

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 2024, and after October 2022 and before May 11th, 2024, 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 11th and pay £42 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th 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 The riders shall be: (i) Conditional Jockeys (ii) Overseas Jockeys who are under 26 years of age and who, within the past 6 months, have been eligible to claim an allowance under the provisions of paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code (iii) Amateur Jockeys holding ‘Category A’ or ‘Category B’ permits to ride, or (iv) Amateur Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)30. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this Race 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 A memento will be presented to the winning owner. In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 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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STRATFORD-ON-AVON Third May Meeting, 2024

FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 31ST

Note: Stratford-On-Avon is using “One-Fit” Padded hurdles at all of its fixtures in the 2020 Season. These hurdles consist of standard timber hurdle frames fitted with convex-shaped foam padding rather than birch. Entries must be made by noon May 25th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 29th

TO CLOSE ON MAY 25th THE CHAMPION “POINT-TO-POINT” BUMPER STANDARD NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ RACE) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £6500 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3539 to the winning horse The second to receive £1630, the third £815 and the fourth £408

for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing except “Point-to-Point” Bumpers staged in Great Britain and after October 2022 and before May 25th, 2024, 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 HALF A FURLONG (2m 70yds)

Enter by noon, May 25th and pay £32 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th Weights: 4-y-o........11st 4lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o................................................................................. 11st 10lb Fillies and mares allowed........................................................................................................................7lb The riders shall be: (i) Conditional Jockeys (ii) Overseas Jockeys who are under 26 years of age and who, within the past 6 months, have been eligible to claim an allowance under the provisions of paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code (iii) Amateur Jockeys holding ‘Category A’ or ‘Category B’ permits to ride, or (iv) Amateur Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)30. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this Race 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 IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING has kindly sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £75 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Irish Thoroughbred Marketing. 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. 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. 14

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Hunter Chases

TAUNTON

First January Meeting, 2024 FIRST OF THE YEAR MONDAY, 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 2021, 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

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KELSO

January Meeting, 2024 SUNDAY, JANUARY 14TH

Entries must be made by noon January 8th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. January 12th

TO CLOSE ON JANUARY 8th THE CHURCH HOUSE INVESTMENTS 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 SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 7f 96yds)

Enter by noon, January 8th and pay £33 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 12th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 4lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................ 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2022, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 2 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 16

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LUDLOW CLUB

Second January Meeting, 2024 THURSDAY, JANUARY 18TH

Entries must be made by noon January 12th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. January 16th

TO CLOSE ON JANUARY 12th THE JUMPING FOR FUN MILK 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 THREE MILES (2m 7f 171yds)

Enter by noon, January 12th and pay £30 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 16th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 4lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................ 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2021, 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 PROPER GOOD DAIRY LTD 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, 2024 MONDAY, JANUARY 22ND

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

TO CLOSE ON JANUARY 16th THE WILLOUGHBY DE BROKE OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 6) Total prize fund £4000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2053 to the winning horse The second to receive £1026, the third £513 and the fourth £256

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

Enter by noon, January 16th and pay £20 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 20th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 4lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................ 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2021, 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. 18

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HEREFORD

Third January Meeting, 2024 MONDAY, 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 JACKSON PROPERTY 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 23rd and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 27th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 6lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................ 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2021, 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 Jackson Property has generously sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner. In addition they will give a cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 14

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WINCANTON

First February Meeting, 2024 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST

Entries must be made by noon January 26th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. January 30th

TO CLOSE ON JANUARY 26th 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 26th and pay £32 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 6lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................ 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2021, 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

First February Meeting, 2024 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD

Entries must be made by noon January 29th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 1st

TO CLOSE ON JANUARY 29th THE BUY THE YORKSHIRE RACING SEASON TICKET NOW 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 29th and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 1st Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2021, 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 Wetherby Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner. 20

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LUDLOW

Attwood February Meeting, 2024 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH

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

TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 1st THE CHASE MEREDITH MEMORIAL TROPHY 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, February 1st and pay £30 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 5th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2021, 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 LUDLOW RACE CLUB 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 2024 18

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BANGOR-ON-DEE

First February Meeting, 2024 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH

All Hurdle Races at this meeting to be run on the Inner Course. Entries must be made by noon February 3rd Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 7th

TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 3rd THE JOHN HEWITT MEMORIAL OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Total prize fund £7500 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3725 to the winning horse The second to receive £1863, the third £930, the fourth £466 and the fifth £232

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

Enter by noon, February 3rd and pay £37 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 7th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2021, 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. Along with the presentation of the John Hewitt Memorial Trophy to be returned to the racecourse by 1st February 2025. In addition, £50 will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 16

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LEICESTER

First February Meeting, 2024 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH

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

TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 9th THE JUMPING FOR FUN DICK SAUNDERS NOVICES’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3300 to the winning horse The second to receive £1650, and the third £825

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

Enter by noon, February 9th and pay £30 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 13th 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 The Dick Saunders Challenge Trophy will be presented to the winning owner, to be returned by February 1st, 2025. NOTE: For the year 2024, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is defined as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before June 4th, 2023. 15

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FAKENHAM February Meeting

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH Entries must be made by noon February 10th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 14th

TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 10th 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 10th Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 14th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 6lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................ 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2021, 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 a 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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FFOS LAS

Second February Meeting, 2024 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH

Entries must be made by noon February 10th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 14th

TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 10th THE FOLLOW VICKERS.BET ON TWITTER WELSH FOXHUNTER 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 10th and pay £35 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 14th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................ 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2021, 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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HAYDOCK PARK February Meeting, 2024

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH

In respect of the William Hill Rendlesham Hurdle Race, Supplementary entries may be made by Noon on February 16th Entries must be made by noon February 12th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 15th

TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 12th THE BETFRED 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 12th and pay £75 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 15th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................ 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2021, 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 Betfred have generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £100 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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TAUNTON

Second February Meeting, 2024 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH

Note: Taunton is using “One-Fit” Padded hurdles at all of its fixtures in the 2019-2020 Season. These hurdles consist of standard timber hurdle frames fitted with convex-shaped foam padding rather than birch. Entries must be made by noon February 14th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 18th

TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 14th THE JUMPING FOR FUN 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 14th and pay £32 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 18th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 6lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................ 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2021, 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 16

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LEICESTER

Second February Meeting, 2024 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH

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

TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 21st THE PYTCHLEY OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Total prize fund £12500 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6416 to the winning horse The second to receive £3208, the third £1603 and the fourth £802

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

Enter by noon, February 21st and pay £60 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 25th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2021, 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, 2024 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH

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

TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 21st THE QUORN MAIDEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3300 to the winning horse The second to receive £1650, and the third £825

for maiden six yrs old and upwards, which have finished first, second, third or fourth in a British Point-to-Point steeple chase TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2m 4f 25yds)

Enter by noon, February 21st and pay £30 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 25th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys 14

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WINCANTON

Third February Meeting, 2024 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH

Entries must be made by noon February 22nd Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 26th

TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 22nd THE DICK AND SUE WOODHOUSE MEMORIAL HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (FOR THE DICK WOODHOUSE 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 five yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2m 4f 35yds)

Enter by noon, February 22nd and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 26th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................ 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2021, 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, 2024 MONDAY, MARCH 4TH

All Hurdle Races to be run over the slightly modified Fixed Brush Hurdles. Any trainer wishing to school over these obstacles may do so on the All Weather Track by prior arrangement with the Clerk of the Course. Entries must be made by noon February 27th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 2nd

TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 27th THE READ DAVY RUSSELL ON STARSPORTS.BET OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £5000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2483 to the winning horse The second to receive £1242, the third £620, the fourth £311 and the fifth £155

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

Enter by noon, February 27th and pay £25 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 2021, 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 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, 2024

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6TH Entries must be made by noon February 29th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 4th

TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 29th THE JUMPING FOR FUN 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 THREE MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (3m 1f 54yds)

Enter by noon, February 29th and pay £20 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 4th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................ 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2021, 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 JUMPING FOR FUN FORUM 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, 2024 FRIDAY, 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 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, March 2nd and pay £30 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2021, 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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STRATFORD-ON-AVON The Sky Bet Season Opener, 2024 MONDAY, MARCH 11TH

Note: Stratford-On-Avon is using “One-Fit” Padded hurdles at all of its fixtures in the 2020 Season. These hurdles consist of standard timber hurdle frames fitted with convex-shaped foam padding rather than birch. Entries must be made by noon March 5th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 9th

TO CLOSE ON MARCH 5th THE SERVICE WITH A SMILE ONCOURSE BOOKMAKERS 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 FIVE FURLONGS (2m 4f 205yds)

Enter by noon, March 5th and pay £23 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 9th 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 The Racecourse Executive 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 2024, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is defined as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before June 4th, 2023. 14

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CHELTENHAM

THE FESTIVAL MEETING, 2024 FRIDAY, MARCH 15TH

(NEW COURSE) In respect of the Cheltenham Gold Cup Steeple Chase, the Albert Bartlett (Spa) Novices’ Hurdle Race and the JCB Triumph Hurdle Race, Supplementary entries may be made by Noon on March 13th Entries must be made by noon March 9th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 13th

TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 27th THE ST. JAMES’S PLACE 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 October 2021, and before February 27th, 2024, 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 27th and pay £60 stake Confirm by noon, March 9th and pay £190 Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th 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 ST. JAMES’S PLACE WEALTH MANAGEMENT has generously sponsored this race. The Challenge Cup is to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, 2025. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee responsible for the winning horse, and a £200 award given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of ST. JAMES’S PLACE. 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. 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 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 Confirmation (March 10th, 2024) 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 5th March, 2024 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race. 24

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FAKENHAM March Meeting

FRIDAY, MARCH 15TH Entries must be made by noon March 9th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 13th

TO CLOSE ON MARCH 9th THE ROBERT HOARE MEMORIAL “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 2021, have run in a British Point-to-Point steeple chase about THREE MILES (3m 38yds)

Free Entry by noon, March 9th Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................ 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2021, 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. The family of the late Robert Hoare will present the winning owner with the Perpetual Challenge Silver Fox Trophy. 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, 2024 TUESDAY, 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 TOTNES AND BRIDGETOWN RACES LTD NOVICES’ 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 novice five yrs old and upwards about THREE MILES (3m 54yds)

Enter by noon, March 13th and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 17th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 8lb; 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 In addition to the prize money, a prize will be presented to groom responsible for the best turned out horse. NOTE: For the year 2024, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is defined as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before June 4th, 2023. 16

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LUDLOW CLUB March Meeting, 2024 CHARITY RACE DAY

THURSDAY, MARCH 21ST Entries must be made by noon March 15th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 19th

TO CLOSE ON MARCH 15th THE TREASURE AND SON 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 15th and pay £30 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 19th Weights: 5-y-o.........11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up........................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2021, 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 TREASURE FAMILY have generously supported the prize fund for this race and 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, 2024. 18

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NEWBURY

Second March Meeting, 2024 FRIDAY, MARCH 22ND

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

TO CLOSE ON MARCH 16th THE LENGTHEN THE ODDS AT BetVictor 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 SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 7f 86yds)

Enter by noon, March 16th and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 20th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2021, 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 BetVictor 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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EXETER

Third March Meeting, 2024 MONDAY, MARCH 25TH

In exceptional circumstances the Stewards may direct that all races be run on either the steeple chase or hurdles course bend on the home turn Entries must be made by noon March 19th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 23rd

TO CLOSE ON MARCH 19th THE TOTNES AND BRIDGETOWN RACES COMPANY LTD 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 THREE MILES (3m 54yds)

Enter by noon, March 19th and pay £30 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 23rd Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up............................................................................................ 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2022, 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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LUDLOW CLUB

First April Meeting, 2024 TUESDAY, APRIL 2ND

Entries must be made by noon March 27th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 31st

TO CLOSE ON MARCH 27th THE EDDIE MAPP 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 five yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2m 4f 11yds)

Enter by noon, March 27th and pay £30 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 31st Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2022, 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 Mapp family 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. The Eddie Mapp Memorial Trophy will be presented to the winning connections. 18

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AINTREE

The Randox Grand National Festival, 2024 THURSDAY, APRIL 11TH

Entries must be made by noon April 5th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 9th

TO CLOSE ON MARCH 19th 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 2021, and before March 19th, 2024, 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 19th and pay £75 stake Confirm by noon, April 5th and pay £175 Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 9th 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, 2025. 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. The British Horseracing Authority may exercise its powers under Rule (I)2 to refuse to allow a horse duly entered to run when they have 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 Veterinary Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 28th March, 2023, with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race. 30

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KELSO

Second April Meeting, 2024 MONDAY, APRIL 15TH

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

TO CLOSE ON APRIL 9th 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 9th and pay £35 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 13th 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 26th, 2024. 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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EXETER

Second April (Evening) Meeting, 2024 FRIDAY (EVENING), APRIL 19TH

In exceptional circumstances the Stewards may direct that all races be run on either the steeple chase or hurdles course bend on the home turn 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 HEAVITREE D&C INTERMEDIATE SERIES FINAL 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, 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, Cornwall Hunt Club at Wadebridge, Modbury at Buckfastleigh, Tiverton Foxhounds at Chipley Park, Dart Vale & Haldon Harriers at Buckfastleigh, East Devon at Ottery St Mary, Lamerton at Kilworthy, Four Burrow 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 13th and pay £30 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 17th Weights: 5-y-o.........11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up........................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2022, 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 for their continued support to Exeter Racecourse. 18

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STRATFORD-ON-AVON Second April Meeting, 2024 SUNDAY, APRIL 21ST

Note: Stratford-On-Avon is using “One-Fit” Padded hurdles at all of its fixtures in the 2020 Season. These hurdles consist of standard timber hurdle frames fitted with convex-shaped foam padding rather than birch. Entries must be made by noon April 15th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 19th

TO CLOSE ON APRIL 15th THE JUMPING FOR FUN STRATFORD “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 2021, have not won more than four steeple chases and which have finished first, second or third in a Point-to-Point steeple chase TWO MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 6f 125yds)

Enter by noon, April 15th and pay £23 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th Weights: 11st 10lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2021, 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 Jumping For Fun has 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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HEXHAM

Second April Meeting, 2024 MONDAY, 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 JUMPING FOR FUN 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 41yds)

Enter by noon, April 16th and pay £25 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 2022, 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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KEMPTON PARK

Seventh April (Evening) Meeting, 2024 MONDAY (EVENING), 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 RACING TV 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, April 16th and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2022, 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 Racing TV has generously sponsored this race and will send a memento to the winning owner. 20

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LUDLOW CLUB

Second April Meeting, 2024 WEDNESDAY, 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 MAGNUS-ALLCROFT 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 five yrs old and upwards about THREE MILES (2m 7f 171yds)

Enter by noon, April 18th and pay £30 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 2022, 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 LUDLOW RACE CLUB 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, 2024 FRIDAY (EVENING), APRIL 26TH

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

TO CLOSE ON APRIL 20th 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 Hunts and which, after 2021, have run in a Point-to-Point steeple chase in Great Britain. TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 7f 131yds)

Enter by noon, April 20th and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 24th Weights: 5-y-o.........11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up........................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2021, 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: Banwen Miners, Brecon & Talybont, Carmarthenshire, Curre & Llangibby, Gelligaer Farmers, Glamorgan, Golden Valley, Llandeilo Farmers, Llangeinor, Llynfi Vale, Monmouthshire, Pembrokeshire, Pentyrch, South Pembrokeshire, Tivyside, Tredegar Farmers, Vale of Clettwr, West Wales Area Club and Ystrad Taf Fechan. (In entering for this race, the name of the Hunt represented must be stated). 18

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CHELTENHAM

May (Evening) Meeting, 2024 FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 3RD

(NEW COURSE) Entries must be made by noon April 27th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 1st

TO CLOSE ON APRIL 27th 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 27th and pay £35 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 1st Weights: 11st 8lb each Penalties, after 2022, 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 and rider. 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, 2024 FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 3RD

(NEW COURSE) Entries must be made by noon April 27th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 1st

TO CLOSE ON APRIL 27th THE MIXED 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 27th, 2024, 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 27th and pay £48 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 1st 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 Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and rider and a £150 cash prize given 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, 2024 FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 3RD

(NEW COURSE) Entries must be made by noon April 27th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 1st

TO CLOSE ON APRIL 27th 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 27th and pay £27 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 1st Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2022, 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, 2024 FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 3RD

(NEW COURSE) Entries must be made by noon April 27th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 1st

TO CLOSE ON APRIL 27th THE PRESTBURY 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 27th and pay £27 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 1st Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2022, 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 and jockey and a £150 cash prize 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, 2024 FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 3RD

(NEW COURSE) Entries must be made by noon April 27th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 1st

TO CLOSE ON APRIL 27th THE LYCETTS INSURANCE BROKERS 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 27th, 2024, 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 FURLONGS (3m 2f)

Enter by noon, April 27th and pay £50 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 1st Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Lycetts has kindly sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and rider and a £150 cash prize 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. 20

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CHELTENHAM

May (Evening) Meeting, 2024 FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 3RD

(NEW COURSE) Entries must be made by noon April 27th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 1st

TO CLOSE ON APRIL 27th THE CLEEVE HILL 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 27th and pay £35 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 1st Weights: 12st each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and rider and a £150 cash prize 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, 2025. Qualifying Hunts: Avon Vale, 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, North Ledbury, 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, 2024 FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 3RD

(NEW COURSE) Entries must be made by noon April 27th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 1st

TO CLOSE ON APRIL 27th 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 27th and pay £35 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 1st Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2022, 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 to the winning owner, trainer and rider. A £150 cash prize will be given 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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FAKENHAM

May Meeting, 2024 TUESDAY, MAY 7TH

The British Horseracing Authority has modified BHAGI 2.1 in respect of this day’s race programme Entries must be made by noon May 1st Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 5th

TO CLOSE ON MAY 1st THE JUMPING FOR FUN “GRASSROOTS” MAIDEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (for The Turner Trophy) Total prize fund £4750 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2438 to the winning horse The second to receive £1219, the third £609 and the fourth £304

for maiden five yrs old and upwards, which after 2021, have started in a Point-to-Point steeple chase in Great Britain about THREE MILES (3m 38yds)

Free Entry by noon, May 1st Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 5th Weights: 12st each 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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KELSO

First May Meeting, 2024 WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH

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

TO CLOSE ON MAY 2nd 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 2022, have not won more than three steeple chases TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 7f 96yds)

Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £33 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th 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, 2024 SATURDAY, MAY 11TH

Entries must be made by noon May 6th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 9th

TO CLOSE ON MAY 6th THE PAXTON’S ARE CASE IH’S NO 1 DEALER MAIDEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (For the Heart of all England Trophy) 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, after October 31st, 2022 have Started in a Point-to-Point Steeple Chase in Great Britain about THREE MILES (3m 41yds)

Enter by noon, May 6th and pay £35 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 9th 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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PERTH HUNT May Meeting, 2024

WEDNESDAY (EVENING), MAY 15TH 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 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 £2483 to the winning horse The second to receive £1242, the third £620, the fourth £311 and the fifth £155

for five yrs old and upwards, which, after 2021, have started in a British Point-to-Point Steeple Chase about THREE MILES (2m 7f 180yds)

Enter by noon, May 9th and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 13th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2022, 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 The Perth Executive 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 26th May, 2025. 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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NEWTON ABBOT

Second May Meeting, 2024 MONDAY, MAY 20TH

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

TO CLOSE ON MAY 14th THE TOTNES AND BRIDGETOWN STEEPLECHASE COMPANY 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, which have not won more than three steeple chases THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3m 1f 170yds)

Enter by noon, May 14th and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 18th Weights: 12st each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2022, 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 £50 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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HUNTINGDON

Second May (Evening) Meeting, 2024 TUESDAY (EVENING), MAY 21ST

Entries must be made by noon May 15th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 19th

TO CLOSE ON MAY 15th THE RACING TV 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 15th and pay £23 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 19th 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 RACING TV has generously sponsored this race. HUNTINGDON RACECOURSE will kindly present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. NOTE: For the year 2024, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is defined as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before June 4th, 2023. 18

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KELSO

Second May Meeting, 2024 SUNDAY, MAY 26TH

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

TO CLOSE ON MAY 20th 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 20th and pay £60 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 24th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2022, 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 Borders Growers & Distillers has 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, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held for one year only. 16

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CARTMEL

Whit Bank Holiday Meeting, 2024

MONDAY (BANK HOLIDAY), MAY 27TH

The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (F)39 in respect of this day’s race programme 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 FRASER CUP MAIDEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £7100 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3471 to the winning horse The second to receive £1735, the third £867, the fourth £433, the fifth £217 and the sixth £108

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

Enter by noon, May 21st and pay £22 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 25th 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

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CARTMEL

Whit Bank Holiday Meeting, 2024 WEDNESDAY (EVENING), MAY 29TH

The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (F)39 in respect of this day’s race programme 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 CARTMEL RACECOURSE OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6200 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3182 to the winning horse The second to receive £1591, the third £795 and the fourth £398

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

Enter by noon, May 23rd and pay £22 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th Weights: 12st each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2022, 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, 2024 WEDNESDAY, 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 TOTNES AND BRIDGETOWN STEEPLE CHASE COMPANY 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 216yds)

Enter by noon, May 23rd and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th Weights: 12st each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2022, 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 £50 will be awarded to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 15

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STRATFORD-ON-AVON Third May Meeting, 2024

FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 31ST Entries must be made by noon May 25th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 29th

TO CLOSE ON MAY 25th THE WHITE SWAN 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 25th and pay £30 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2022, a winner of a steeple chase ........................................................................................... 4lb Of 2 steeple chases .......................................................................................................................................... 8lb Of 3 steeple chases ........................................................................................................................................ 12lb (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 two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if both wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. Regarding the 12lb 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 Jumping For Fun 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 Third May Meeting, 2024

FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 31ST Entries must be made by noon May 25th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 29th

TO CLOSE ON MAY 25th THE JUMPING FOR FUN “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 25th have finished first or second in a Restricted Point-to-Point Steeplechase TWO MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 6f 125yds)

Enter by noon, May 25th and pay £42 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 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 Grace & Dotty 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 2024, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is defined as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before June 4th, 2023. 14

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STRATFORD-ON-AVON Third May Meeting, 2024

FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 31ST Entries must be made by noon May 25th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 29th

TO CLOSE ON MAY 25th 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 2024, have not won a steeple chase, hurdle race, National Hunt Flat race or flat race under any recognised Rules of Racing and which, after 2022 and before May 25th, 2024, 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 25th and pay £100 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th 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 60th 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. 16

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STRATFORD-ON-AVON Third May Meeting, 2024

FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 31ST Entries must be made by noon May 25th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 29th

TO CLOSE ON MAY 25th THE PERTEMPS NETWORK STRATFORD FOXHUNTERS CHAMPION HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (The 65th 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 2022 and before May 25th, 2024, 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 25th and pay £110 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th 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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SNC

STRATFORD-ON-AVON Third May Meeting, 2024

FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 31ST Entries must be made by noon May 25th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 29th

TO CLOSE ON MAY 25th THE 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 or second, 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 25th and pay £60 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th Weights: 11st 7lb each Mares allowed ................................................................................................................................................... 7lb Penalties, after 2022, 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 The Racecourse 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 Third May Meeting, 2024

FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 31ST Entries must be made by noon May 25th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 29th

TO CLOSE ON MAY 25th THE STRATFORD HANDICAP HANDICAP HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Total prize fund £8650 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2170, the third £1084 and the fourth £543

for five yrs old and upwards, which, after 2021 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 25th and pay £36 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £29 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th Lowest weight.........10st 11lb; Highest weight ................................................................................. 12st 9lb Penalties, after May 18th, 2024, for each steeple chase won......................................................................7lb The White Swan has 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. 16

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Hunter Chases open to runners from the UK in 2024 Venue

Date

Distance

Value (€)

Race Summary

Race Name

Naas

Sat 10/02/24

14,000

The Naas Farm Machinery Hunters Steeplechase 5yo Hunters Steeplechase and up (Not won under Rules since 1/3/23) (Open to G.B. Runners)

Gowran Park

Sat 09/03/24

3m 1f

13,500

Hunters Steeplechase (Tetratema) 5yo and up (Not won under Rules since 1/3/23) (Open to G.B. runners)

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

Fairyhouse

Sat 30/03/24

3m 1f

17,500

Hunters Steeplechase 5yo and up (Not won under Rules since 1/3/23) (Open to G.B. runners)

The Low.ie Best For Mortgage Protection & Life Insurance Hunters Steeplechase

Cork

Mon 01/04/24

2m 4f

10,000

Hunter Steeplechase 5yo The Jack Tyner Memorial and up (Not won under Hunters Steeplechase Rules since 1/3/23) (Open to G.B. Runners)

Punchestown

Fri 03/05/24

30,000

Hunters Steeplechase (Not won under Rules since 1/3/23) (Open to G.B. Runners)

The Irish Daily Star Champion Hunters Steeplechase

Downpatrick

Fri 24/05/24

3m 4f

17,500

Hunters Steeplechase 5yo and up (Not won under Rules since 1/3/23) (open to G.B. runners)

The Down Royal Corporation Of Horse Breeders 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 www.hri-ras.ie/digital-irish-racing-calendar

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Racecourse Maps Aintree Canal Turn

3m2f

Becher’s Brook Valentine’s Brook

open ditch

2m1f H 2m1f NHF

open ditch

Mellin g Road

2mC 2m110yH

open ditch

2m4f

2m5f110y

The Chair

3m1fC

4m4fC water

open ditch 3m110yH

Finish

Bangor-on-Dee 2m4f110y & 4m1f C 2m4f H

2m1f110y & 3m6f C 2m1f H

open ditch open ditch

Finish 3m2f

3m110yC 3m H

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Cartmel

2m7f

2m6f water

2m5f110y

Finish Grandstand open ditch 3m2f 2m1f110y

Catterick

3m6f 2m3f 3m4f110y open ditch open ditch 2m 3m1f 110y

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Finish

Cheltenham (Old Course)

open ditch 3m4f H

open ditch

water

4m C 2m4f110y C 2m5f H 3m H

OLD COURSE

Finish

2m C 2m110y H 3m3f110y C

3m1f110y C

3m110y C 3m1f110y H

Cheltenham (New Course)

open ditch open ditch 2m 5f110y H 2m5f C& 4m1f C

water

2m4f110y H 3m H 1m4f NHF 3m2f110y C 2m1f H 2m110y C 3m4f110y C

3m1f110y C 1m6f110y NHF

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Finish

Grandstand

Chepstow

3m2f110y C

open ditch open ditch

Finish

2m4f H 2m3f110y C

2m110 y

3m5f110y C

Exeter

2m 7f 110y H 3m C open ditch 2m5f110y H

open ditch

3m6f110y C water

Finish 4m C

2m1f H 2m1f 110y C 2m3f H 2m3f110y C

Grandstand

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Fakenham Start 2m 5f 110yds C 2m 5f H

Water

Open ditch

Start 2m 110yds & 3m 110yds C

Finish

2m & 2m 7f 110yds H Grandstand

Ffos Las

2m3f110y C 4m C

2m4f H

2m6f H 1m 6f NHF

2m H

2m C 2m4f C

2m5f C

3m H

3m1f110y C 3m C Grandstand

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Haydock Park 2m5f C

3m C 3m1f H 2m4f C 2m4f110y H

open ditch

water

open ditch

Finish

Grandstand

2m C 2m 110y H 3m4f C

Hereford

2m3f110 y H & 2m3f C

open ditch

water

2m1f H & 2m C

open ditch Finish

3m H

3m2f H & 3m1f110y C

Grandstand

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Hexham 2m110y C, 2m H open ditch

2m4f110y H 4m C

water

3m C

Finish

Grandstand

open ditch

3mH

Huntingdon

2m110y C

water 2m4f110yds H

2m5f110y H 2m4f110y C 3m6f110y C

open ditch Finish

2m110y H

open ditch 1m 6f NHF

3m2f H

3m C Grandstand

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Kelso 2m1f C, 3m4f C 2m110y H, 3m3f H

Hurdle Course

2m2f H

open ditch 2m6f110y C

open ditch 4mC

3m1f C 2m6f110y H

Finish Grandstand

Kempton Park 2m4f110y C 2m5f H open ditch open ditch 3m110y H & 3m C Finish Grandstand

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Leicester

2m4f 110y

water 2m7f110yds C open ditch 2m H & C

open ditch

2m1f C

Grandstand

Ludlow 2m5f110y H Hurdle Course

2m4f C

Finish

2m C 3m2f110y H 3m C open open ditch ditch

Grandstand

2m H 3m2f110y H

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Newbury

2m6f110y C

3m110y H 3m C

2m4f C 2m5f H open ditch

3m2f110y C 1m4f 110yNHF

open ditch 2m1f C

2m2f110y C 2m3f H

water

2m110y H 3m6f C

ck Paddo

Newton Abbot

2m1f H 2m110y C 3m2f 110y C 3m3f H

open ditch

water 2m6f H

2m5f 110y C

2m3f H Finish

Grandstand

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Perth

open ditch

2m C 2m110y H

3m 7f C 2m4f110y open ditch

Finish water

3m C 3m110y H

Grandstand

Southwell

3m110y 2m4f110y

2m Finish

Grandstand

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Stratford 3m4f C 2m1f110y C

open ditch

2m6f110y

Water Jump

open ditch

2m110y H 3m3f H

Finish

3m C

2m4f C 2m3f H

2m5f110y C Grandstand

Taunton

2m2f110y C 3m6f C

2m110y C 2m1f H 3m3f C open ditch

open ditch

2m 3f110y H Finish

3m C 3m110y H 4m2f110y C

Grandstand

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Warwick

2m4f110y C

2m5f H

3m 110y C 3m1f H

2m3f H

2m H 3m5f C

2m C

Finish 3m2f C

1m 6f NHF

Wetherby

2m4f110y C 4m1f C Open 2m 4f H Ditch

Open Ditch 3m1f C

2m C 2m 110y H 3m 4f 110y C

3m 1f H 1m 5f NHF

s ypas A1 B

Open Ditch

Finish

Grandstand

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Wincanton

2m4f H

2m6f H 2m5f C

open ditch

3m 3f 110yC 2m C

Finish 3m1f110y C 2m H Grandstand

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Useful Telephone Numbers Point-to-Point Authority Ltd., Administration, Riders Certificates, 30A Shrivenham Hundred Business Park Sponsorship, Public Relations, Majors Road, Watchfield, Swindon, SN6 8TZ Marketing. Tel: 01793 781990 Email: info@p2pa.co.uk

Equine Administration Dept, Authorities to Act, Colours, Hunters’ Certificates, Leases, Weatherbys Ltd., Sanders Road, Names Registered, Passports for Horses, Wellingborough, Northants NN8 4BX Registration of Owners, Horses in Training, Tel: 01933 304808 Non-Racing Agreements, Registration of Partnerships, Sponsorship Agreement etc.

BHA Point-to-Point Executive, All Regulatory Matters British Horseracing Authority Ltd., Point-to-Point Regulations/Instructions and Policy, Holborn Gate, 26 Southampton Buildings, Riders’ Medical Qualifications, Stewarding/Disciplinary, London, WC2A 1AN Dope Testing and Vaccination Checks, Course Inspectors. Tel: 0207 152 0049

British Horseracing Authority Ltd., Finance, Licensing, Marketing, Holborn Gate, 26 Southampton Buildings, Rules of Racing, Race Planning. London, WC2A 1AN Tel: 0207 152 0000 Web: www.britishhorseracing.com Email: info@britishhorseracing.com

The Point-to-Point Racing Company Ltd., General Point-to-Point Enquiries, 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

Equine Services Dept, Weatherbys Ltd., Sanders Road, Hunter Chase Entries, Scratchings, Confirmation of Entries, Wellingborough, Northants NN8 4BX Declaration of Runners, Declaration of Riders, Tel: 01933 304808 Transfer of Engagements,

Masters of Foxhounds Association, Overly Barn, Daglingworth, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 7HX Email: info@huntingoffice.org.uk

The Jockey Club 21-27 Lamb’s Conduit St, London WC1N 3NL Tel: 0344 579 3019 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

British Horseracing Authority Publications, Racing Calendar Advertisements, Weatherbys Ltd., Sanders Road, Programme Book Advertisements, Wellingborough, Northants NN8 4BX European Pattern Book Advertisements, Tel: 01933 440077 Orders for British Horseracing Authority Publications.

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Courses staging Hunters’ Chases 2024 Racecourse

Group

Point of Contact

Mobile

Aintree

JCR

Sulekha Varma

07715 640525

sulekha.varma@thejockeyclub.co.uk

Bangor-on-Dee

Independent

Patrick Chesters

07771 580885

pchesters@bangorondeeraces.co.uk pchesters@chester-races.com

Cartmel

Independent

Geraldine McKay

01539 536340

geraldine@cartmel-racecourse.co.uk

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

Dai Jones & Tracey O'Meara

01554 811092

djones@ffoslasracecourse.com

Haydock Park

JCR

Daniel Cooper

07976 413045

daniel.cooper@thejockeyclub.co.uk

Hereford

ARC

John Holliday

07876 713063

jholliday@hereford-racecourse.co.uk

Hexham

Independent

Sean Tasker Brown

01434 606881

office@hexham-racecourse.co.uk

Huntingdon

JCR

Roderick Duncan

07815 481611

roderick.duncan@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

George Welch

07790 480193

george.welch2000@yahoo.co.uk

Perth

Independent

Matthew Taylor

07521 517495

matthew@perth-races.co.uk

Southwell

ARC

David Attwood

07860 274289

dattwood@southwell-racecourse.co.uk

Stratford-on-Avon

Independent

Ilona Barnett

07774 692242

idb@stratfordracecourse.net

Taunton

Independent

Bob Young

07812 571877

young@tauntonracecourse.co.uk

Warwick

JCR

Tom Ryall

07870 484178

tom.ryall@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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Hunter Chase Programme 2024 Season

For full prize money and race conditions please visit www.pointtopoint.co.uk or the BHA Racing Admin site. Monday 11th March The Credit Call Novices Hunters’ Steeplechase Sunday 21st April The Grassroots Hunter Steeplechase Friday 31st May The Jumping4Fun Restricted Point to Point Finale Friday 31st May The Pertemps Network Champion Hunters Steeplechase Friday 31st May The pointtopoint.co.uk Champion Novices Hunters Steeplechase Friday 31st May The White Swan Open Hunters Steeplechase Friday 31st May The Stratford Handicap Hunters Steeplechase Friday 31st May The Ladies Open Point to Point Finale Friday 31st May Champion Point to Point Bumper For further information about tickets and racecourse information please visit www.stratfordracecourse.net or call 01789 267949

2m4f 2m6f 2m6f 3m3f 3m3f 2m1f 2m5f 2m6f 2m

THE CORINTHIAN CUP KELSO RACECOURSE 26TH MAY 2024

THE BORDERS GROWERS & DISTILLERS CORINTHIAN SPIRIT ‘GRASSROOTS’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE SERIES FINAL

QUALIFYING RACES Must race in any of the two Hunter Chase qualifiers at Kelso or Perth, or any Point to Point in the current season

KELSO 15/04/2024

PERTH THE FINAL

3m 2f 39yds Distance of the Final

£12,000

Total prize fund available at the Corinthian Cup Final

15/05/2024 1. Must have started in a Corinthian Spirit Grassroots Hunters Steeple Chase Series Qualifier or a Point to Point Steeple Chase during the current season 2. In the event of abandonment of a qualifying race, any horse Declared to Run will be qualified to enter the Final. 3. Any horse which has been eliminated from a qualifying race will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final