HUNTER CHASES

Hunter Chases TAUNTON

First January Meeting, 2023

MONDAY, JANUARY 9TH Entries must be made by noon January 3rd Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. January 7th TO CLOSE ON JANUARY 3rd 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 £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 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2m 7f 3yds) Enter by noon, January 3rd and pay £32 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 7th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 4lb; 6-y-o and up................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 2020, 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.

16 HC

LUDLOW CLUB

Second January Meeting, 2023

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19TH Entries must be made by noon January 13th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. January 17th TO CLOSE ON JANUARY 13th THE C.B.PROTECTION 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 13th and pay £30 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 17th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 4lb; 6-y-o and up................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 2020, 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 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 HC

WARWICK

Second January Meeting, 2023

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25TH Entries must be made by noon January 19th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. January 23rd TO CLOSE ON JANUARY 19th 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 19th and pay £20 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 23rd Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 4lb; 6-y-o and up................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 2020, 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 HC

HEREFORD

Third January Meeting, 2023

MONDAY, JANUARY 30TH Entries must be made by noon January 24th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. January 28th TO CLOSE ON JANUARY 24th THE EILEEN BENNETT 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 TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2m 4f 194yds) Enter by noon, January 24th and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 28th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 6lb; 6-y-o and up................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 2020, 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 Family of Eileen Bennett have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will give a cash prize to the person, who in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race

14 HC

First February Meeting, 2023

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND Entries must be made by noon January 27th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. January 31st TO CLOSE ON JANUARY 27th THE COLIN LEWIS MEMORIAL 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 THREE MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONGS (3m 1f 30yds) Enter by noon, January 27th and pay £20 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 31st Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 6lb; 6-y-o and up................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 2020, 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 LEWIS FAMILY have 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 kindly donated by the previous sponsor, The FAMILY OF THE LATE STEWART TORY, is to be held by the winning owner until next January.

18 HC

WETHERBY

First February Meeting, 2023

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH Entries must be made by noon January 30th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 2nd TO CLOSE ON JANUARY 30th THE STRATSTONE HARROGATE 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 30th and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 2nd Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 2020, 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

Stratstone Harrogate have generously supported this race and will present a memento to the winning owner.

20 HC

Attwood February Meeting, 2023

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH Entries must be made by noon February 2nd Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 6th TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 2nd THE CHASE MEREDITH MEMORIAL TROPHY 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 not won more than three steeple chases about THREE MILES (2m 7f 171yds) Enter by noon, February 2nd and pay £30 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 6th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 2020, 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 2023

18 HC

FFOS LAS

February Meeting, 2023

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH 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 FEDWEN TENTAGE 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 FURLONGS (2m 4f 199yds) Enter by noon, February 3rd and pay £35 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 7th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 2019, 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

18 HC

February Meeting, 2023

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH Entries must be made by noon February 4th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 8th TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 4th THE JOHN HEWITT MEMORIAL WELSH FOXHUNTERS OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £7000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3476 to the winning horse The second to receive £1739, the third £868, the fourth £435 and the fifth £217 for six yrs old and upwards about THREE MILES (3m 5yds) Enter by noon, February 4th and pay £35 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 8th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 2020, 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 2023. In addition, £50 will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

18 HC

LEICESTER

Second February Meeting, 2023

THURSDAY, 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 DICK SAUNDERS 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 six yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 6f 151yds) Enter by noon, February 10th and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 14th 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, 2023. NOTE: For the year 2023, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is defined as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before June 1st, 2022.

Second February Meeting, 2023

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH Entries must be made by noon February 11th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 15th TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 11th THE WILLIAM BULWER LONG MEMORIAL ‘GRASSROOTS’ 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 2020, have run in a British Point-to-Point steeple chase about THREE MILES (3m 38yds) Free Entry by noon, February 11th Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 15th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 6lb; 6-y-o and up................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 2020, 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. She will also present a Challenge Trophy, to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, 2023. 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.

16 HC

KELSO

February Meeting, 2023

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH Entries must be made by noon February 11th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 15th TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 11th THE RACING TV 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, February 11th and pay £33 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 15th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 6lb; 6-y-o and up................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 2020, a winner of a steeple chase .....................................................................................4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase .......................................................................8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Racing TV have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

February Meeting, 2023

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH 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 13th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 16th TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 13th THE PERTEMPS NETWORK 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 13th and pay £75 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 16th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 2020, 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. Pertemps 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 HC

TAUNTON

Second February Meeting, 2023

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST 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 15th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 19th TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 15th THE TAUNTON RACECOURSE 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 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2m 7f 3yds) Enter by noon, February 15th and pay £32 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 19th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 6lb; 6-y-o and up................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 2020, a winner of a steeple chase .....................................................................................4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase .......................................................................8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) Note: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Steeple Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse.

Second February Meeting, 2023

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH In respect of the Stella Artois National Spirit Hurdle Race, Supplementary entries may be made by Noon on February 20th Entries must be made by noon February 20th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 24th TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 20th THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (For The Whitelaw Challenge Cup)

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 THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3m 1f 210yds) Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £35 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 6lb; 6-y-o and up................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 2020, 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 Whitelaw Challenge Cup will be awarded to the winning connections but will be retained afterwards by

Fontwell Park Racecourse. Fontwell Park will award a prize to the person responsible for the horse adjudged to be best turned out. 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.

16 HC

LEICESTER

Third February Meeting, 2023

TUESDAY, 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 BETTING AND GAMING COUNCIL 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 six yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 6f 151yds)

Enter by noon, February 22nd and pay £75 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 26th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 2020, 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 HC

Third February Meeting, 2023

TUESDAY, 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 RETIRE A MILITARY WORKING ANIMAL #DATR MAIDEN 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 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 22nd and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 26th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys

14 HC

MUSSELBURGH

First March Meeting, 2023

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1ST Entries must be made by noon February 23rd Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 27th TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 23rd THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (CORINTHIAN SPIRIT QUALIFIER)

Total prize fund £5000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2566 to the winning horse The second to receive £1283, the third £641 and the fourth £321 for five yrs old and upwards, which, after 2020, have started in a British Point-to-Point Steeple Chase about THREE MILES (2m 7f 170yds) Enter by noon, February 23rd and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 2020, 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 Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer. A prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 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 28th, 2023. 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.

First March Meeting, 2023

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1ST Entries must be made by noon February 23rd Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. February 27th TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 23rd THE DICK AND SUE WOODHOUSE MEMORIAL HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 6) (FOR THE DICK WOODHOUSE TROPHY)

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 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2m 4f 35yds) Enter by noon, February 23rd and pay £20 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th Weights: 5-y-o.........11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up.................................................................................. 11st 12lb Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 2020, 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 HC

SOUTHWELL

First March Meeting, 2023

MONDAY, MARCH 6TH 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 28th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 4th TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 28th THE STAR SPORTS BET OWNERS CLUB GUARANTEE OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £5600 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2781 to the winning horse The second to receive £1391, the third £694, the fourth £348 and the fifth £173 for five yrs old and upwards about THREE MILES (3m 60yds) Enter by noon, February 28th and pay £28 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 2020, 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

March Meeting, 2023

WEDNESDAY, 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 SUPPORT JACK BERRY HOUSE NOVICES’ 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 novice five yrs old and upwards THREE MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (3m 1f 54yds) Enter by noon, March 2nd and pay £20 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 6th 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 CATTERICK RACECOURSE 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.

16 HC

LEICESTER

March Meeting, 2023

FRIDAY, MARCH 10TH Entries must be made by noon March 4th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 8th TO CLOSE ON MARCH 4th THE SOUTH NOTTS HUSSARS OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £5750 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2951 to the winning horse The second to receive £1476, the third £737 and the fourth £369 for five yrs old and upwards about TWO MILES (1m 7f 201yds) Enter by noon, March 4th and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 2020, 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 HC

The Sky Bet Season Opener, 2023

MONDAY, MARCH 13TH 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 7th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 11th TO CLOSE ON MARCH 7th THE pointtopoint.co.uk NOVICES’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £3500 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £1796 to the winning horse The second to receive £898, the third £449 and the fourth £224 for novice five yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2m 4f 205yds) Enter by noon, March 7th and pay £17 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th 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 2023, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is defined as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before June 1st, 2022.

14 HC

THE FESTIVAL MEETING, 2023

FRIDAY, MARCH 17TH (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 11th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 15th TO CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 28th 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, since October 1st, 2020, and before February 28th, 2023, 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 28th and pay £60 stake Confirm by noon, March 11th and pay £190 Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th 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, 2024. 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 the 2023 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 11th, 2023) 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 under will not be accepted for any horse for whom a Medication Declaration Form A is not submitted to the BHA via cheltenham-meds@britishhorseracing.com by 7th March, 2023.

The County Food Trust Raceday, 2023

FRIDAY, MARCH 17TH Entries must be made by noon March 11th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 15th TO CLOSE ON MARCH 11th THE ROBERT HOARE 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, March 11th Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th Weights: 5-y-o..........11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up................................................................................... 11st 12lb Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 2020, 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, to be returned to Fakenham Racecourse by 1st March 2023. 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.

16 HC

CARLISLE

Second March Meeting, 2023

SUNDAY, 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 COCKLAKES OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £5000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2566 to the winning horse The second to receive £1283, the third £641 and the fourth £321 for five yrs old and upwards THREE MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (3m 110yds) 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, after 2020, 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 £50 presented to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse.

17 HC

Second March Meeting, 2023

THURSDAY, MARCH 23RD Entries must be made by noon March 17th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 21st TO CLOSE ON MARCH 17th THE LLOYDS ANIMAL FEEDS OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (for The Ludlow Gold Cup)

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 FOUR FURLONGS (2m 4f 11yds) Enter by noon, March 17th and pay £30 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 21st Weights: 5-y-o.........11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up.................................................................................. 11st 12lb Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 2020, 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 LLOYDS ANIMAL FEEDS 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. THE LUDLOW GOLD CUP to be held by the winning owner until December 31st, 2023.

18 HC

NEWBURY Second March Meeting, 2023

FRIDAY, MARCH 24TH Entries must be made by noon March 18th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 22nd TO CLOSE ON MARCH 18th THE IRWIN MITCHELL 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 six yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 7f 86yds) Enter by noon, March 18th and pay £20 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 22nd Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 2020, 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 IRWIN MITCHELL SOLICITORS has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will give a cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race.

20 HC

EXETER Second March Meeting, 2023 (OVER THE COURSE AT HALDON)

SUNDAY, MARCH 26TH 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 20th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 24th TO CLOSE ON MARCH 20th THE TOTNES AND BRIDGETOWN RACES COMPANY LTD NOVICES’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £4000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £1986 to the winning horse The second to receive £994, the third £496, the fourth £248 and the fifth £124 for novice five yrs old and upwards about THREE MILES (3m 54yds) Enter by noon, March 20th and pay £20 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 24th 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, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. With thanks to the directors of Totnes and Bridgetown Races Co Ltd, for their continued support to Exeter Racecourse NOTE: For the year 2023, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is defined as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before June 1st, 2022.

16 HC

WARWICK

Third March Meeting, 2023

THURSDAY, MARCH 30TH Entries must be made by noon March 24th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. March 28th TO CLOSE ON MARCH 24th THE AIR WEDDING 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 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2m 4f) Enter by noon, March 24th and pay £20 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 28th Weights: 5-y-o.........11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up.................................................................................. 11st 12lb Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 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 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 winning owner will receive the Air Wedding Challenge Trophy, to be held until February 1st, the following year, kindly presented by Mrs John Thorne in memory of her husband, the late John Thorne, the owner of Air Wedding.

First April Meeting, 2023

MONDAY, APRIL 3RD Entries must be made by noon March 28th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 1st TO CLOSE ON MARCH 28th THE HEATH FARM MEATS 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 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2m 4f 11yds) Enter by noon, March 28th and pay £30 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 1st Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 2020, 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 HEATH FARM MEATS have kindly contributed towards the prize fund for this race LUDLOW RACE CLUB 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. A Challenge Trophy, presented to Ludlow Race Club, in memory of Sir Phillip and Lady Magnus-Allcroft of Stokesay Court, is to be held by the winning owner until December 31st, 2023.

18 HC

FAKENHAM

Easter Meeting, 2023

MONDAY (BANK HOLIDAY), APRIL 10TH The British Horseracing Authority has modified BHAGI 2.1 in respect of this day’s race programme Entries must be made by noon April 4th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 8th TO CLOSE ON APRIL 4th THE QUEEN’S CUP OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (For the Queen’s Cup)

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 about THREE MILES (3m 38yds) Free Entry by noon, April 4th Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 8th 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 HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II graciously presented a Challenge Cup, to be held by the winning owner until March 1st, 2024. 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.

First April Meeting, 2023

TUESDAY, APRIL 11TH 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 5th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 9th TO CLOSE ON APRIL 5th THE EXETER SUPPORTS P2P 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 54yds) Enter by noon, April 5th and pay £20 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 9th Weights: 5-y-o.........11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up.................................................................................. 11st 12lb Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 2020, 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 HC

The Randox Grand National Festival, 2023

THURSDAY, APRIL 13TH Entries must be made by noon April 7th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 11th TO CLOSE ON MARCH 21st 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 2020, and before March 21st, 2023, 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 21st and pay £75 stake Confirm by noon, April 7th and pay £175 Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th 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, 2024.

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 mandatory briefing which must be attended by all riders taking part in this race will take place in the Stewards Room at 12 noon.

A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for whom a Medication Declaration Form A is not submitted to the BHA by 5th April, 2023

30 SNC A HC

First April Meeting, 2023

THURSDAY, APRIL 13TH 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 April 7th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 11th TO CLOSE ON APRIL 7th THE THANKS TO THE SOUTH WEST RACING CLUB 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 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (2m 7f 3yds) Enter by noon, April 7th and pay £32 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th Weights: 5-y-o.........11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up.................................................................................. 11st 12lb Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 2020, a winner of a steeple chase .....................................................................................4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase .......................................................................8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) Note: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Steeple Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse.

16 HC

WINCANTON

Second April Meeting, 2023

SUNDAY, APRIL 16TH Entries must be made by noon April 10th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 14th TO CLOSE ON APRIL 10th THE 2ND JOHN DUFOSEE NOVICES’ 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 novice five yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2m 4f 35yds) Enter by noon, April 10th and pay £20 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 14th 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 THE FAMILY OF THE LATE JOHN DUFOSEE will present a trophy to the winning owner to be held until next March. In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. NOTE: For the year 2023, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is defined as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before June 1st, 2022.

16 HC

April Meeting, 2023

MONDAY, APRIL 17TH Entries must be made by noon April 11th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 15th TO CLOSE ON APRIL 11th THE BREWIN DOLPHIN 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 11th and pay £35 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 15th 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 Brewin Dolphin. 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 28th, 2023. 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 HC

Second April (Evening) Meeting, 2023

FRIDAY (EVENING), APRIL 21ST 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 15th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 19th TO CLOSE ON APRIL 15th THE TOTNES AND BRIDGETOWN RACES CO LTD INTERMEDIATE 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, 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, 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: Cornwall Hunt Club at Wadebridge, Modbury at Buckfastleigh, Tiverton

Foxhounds at Chipley Park, Dart Vale & Haldon Harriers at Buckfastleigh, Lamerton at Kilworthy, Four Burrow at

Trebuddon, Spooners & West Dartmoor at Cherrybrook, Silverton at Dunsmore. In entering for this race, the name of the Hunt represented must be stated. about THREE MILES (3m 54yds) Enter by noon, April 15th and pay £20 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 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)

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. With thanks to Totnes And Bridgetown Races Co LTD for their continued support to Hunter Chasing.

18 HC

Second April Meeting, 2023

SUNDAY, APRIL 23RD 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 17th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 21st TO CLOSE ON APRIL 17th THE STRATFORD “GRASSROOTS” OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £3500 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £1796 to the winning horse The second to receive £898, the third £449 and the fourth £224 for six yrs old and upwards, which, after 2020, 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 17th and pay £17 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st 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 Racing TV 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 HC

HEXHAM

April Meeting, 2023

MONDAY, 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 FOLLOW @attheraces ON TWITTER 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 18th and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 22nd Weights: 5-y-o.........11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up.................................................................................. 11st 12lb Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 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 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 HC

Seventh April (Evening) Meeting, 2023

MONDAY (EVENING), APRIL 24TH Entries must be made by noon April 18th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 22nd TO CLOSE ON APRIL 18th THE 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 18th and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 22nd 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 Racing TV has generously sponsored this race and will send a memento to the winning owner.

20 HC

LUDLOW CLUB

Second April Meeting, 2023

WEDNESDAY, 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 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 about THREE MILES (2m 7f 171yds) Enter by noon, April 20th and pay £30 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)

NOTE: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Steeple Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys THE FAMILY OF THE LATE EDDIE MAPP have generously supported the prize fund for this race

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. THE EDDIE MAPP MEMORIAL TROPHY to be held by the winning owner until December 31st 2023

18 HC

Third April (Evening) Meeting, 2023

FRIDAY (EVENING), APRIL 28TH Entries must be made by noon April 22nd Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. April 26th TO CLOSE ON APRIL 22nd THE DUNRAVEN BOWL NOVICES’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £5600 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2874 to the winning horse The second to receive £1437, the third £718 and the fourth £359 for novice five yrs old and upwards, which, before 2023, have not won a steeple chase, hurdle race, National Hunt Flat race or Flat race under any recognised Rules of Racing, and have a Hunters’ Certificate issued during the current season by one of the undermentioned Hunts and which, after November 2021, have placed first or second 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 22nd and pay £28 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 26th 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 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, 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). NOTE: For the year 2023, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is defined as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before June 1st, 2022.

16 HC

May (Evening) Meeting, 2023

FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 5TH (NEW COURSE) Entries must be made by noon April 29th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 3rd TO CLOSE ON APRIL 29th THE INEOS GRENADIER 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 29th, 2023, 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 29th and pay £48 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 3rd 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 INEOS has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and rider and a £100 award given to the person 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 INEOS GRENADIER. 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. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of INEOS GRENADIER. 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 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 SNC HC

May (Evening) Meeting, 2023

FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 5TH (NEW COURSE) Entries must be made by noon April 29th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 3rd TO CLOSE ON APRIL 29th 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 29th and pay £27 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 3rd 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 Gloucestershire Royal Hussars have kindly sponsored this race and will make presentations to the winning owner, trainer and rider and a £150 award given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

20 HC

CHELTENHAM

May (Evening) Meeting, 2023

FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 5TH (NEW COURSE) Entries must be made by noon April 29th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 3rd TO CLOSE ON APRIL 29th THE NAF 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 29th, 2023, have finished first, second, third or fourth in an Intermediate Point-to-Point Steeple Chase THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3m 2f) Enter by noon, April 29th and pay £50 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 3rd Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and rider and a £100 award given to the person in charge of the best turned out horse 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 HC

FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 5TH (NEW COURSE) Entries must be made by noon April 29th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 3rd TO CLOSE ON APRIL 29th THE IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING 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 29th and pay £35 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 3rd Weights: 11st 8lb each 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 Irish Thoroughbred Marketing has kindly sponsored this race and presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 award given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

20 HC

CHELTENHAM

May (Evening) Meeting, 2023

FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 5TH (NEW COURSE) Entries must be made by noon April 29th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 3rd TO CLOSE ON APRIL 29th THE VISIT CHELTENHAM 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 29th and pay £27 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 3rd 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 Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 cash prize awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

20 HC

May (Evening) Meeting, 2023

FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 5TH (NEW COURSE) Entries must be made by noon April 29th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 3rd TO CLOSE ON APRIL 29th THE KTDA 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 29th and pay £35 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 3rd Weights: 12st each Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys KTDA Racing has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and rider and an award of £100 to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The Challenge Cup is to be held by the winning owner until April 1st, next year. 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 HC

CHELTENHAM

May (Evening) Meeting, 2023

FRIDAY (EVENING), MAY 5TH (NEW COURSE) Entries must be made by noon April 29th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 3rd TO CLOSE ON APRIL 29th THE DOMINIC CHAPMAN MEMORIAL 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 29th and pay £35 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 3rd 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 family of Dominic Chapman has kindly sponsored this race and presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 cash prize will be given to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse 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.

May Meeting, 2023

TUESDAY, MAY 9TH The British Horseracing Authority has modified BHAGI 2.1 in respect of this day’s race programme Entries must be made by noon May 3rd Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 7th TO CLOSE ON MAY 3rd THE TURNER TROPHY “GRASSROOTS” MAIDEN 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 maiden five yrs old and upwards, which after 2020, have started in a Point-to-Point steeple chase in Great Britain about THREE MILES (3m 38yds) Free Entry by noon, May 3rd Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th 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 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.

14 HC

KELSO

First May Meeting, 2023

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10TH Entries must be made by noon May 4th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 8th TO CLOSE ON MAY 4th THE RACING TOGETHER NOVICES’ 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 novice five yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2m 5f 133yds) Enter by noon, May 4th and pay £33 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 8th 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 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. NOTE: For the year 2023, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is defined as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before June 1st, 2022.

12 HC

First May Meeting, 2023

THURSDAY, MAY 11TH Entries must be made by noon May 5th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 9th TO CLOSE ON MAY 5th THE RACING TV 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 THREE MILES ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (3m 6f 162yds) Enter by noon, May 5th and pay £23 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 9th 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 Racing TV has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner. In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race.

20 HC

HEXHAM

Second May Meeting, 2023

SATURDAY, MAY 13TH Entries must be made by noon May 8th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 11th TO CLOSE ON MAY 8th THE PAXTONS NO1 CASEIH DEALER FOR UK & ROI 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, 2021 have Started in a Point-to-Point Steeple Chase in Great Britain about THREE MILES (3m 41yds) Enter by noon, May 8th and pay £30 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 11th Weights: 12st each Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Paxtons have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize of £30.00 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

14 HC

Second May Meeting, 2023

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17TH 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 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 11th and pay £15 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th Weights: 12st 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)

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. 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

15 HC

PERTH HUNT

May Meeting, 2023 PERTHSHIRE HOTELIERS’ NIGHT

WEDNESDAY (EVENING), MAY 17TH 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 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 2020, have started in a British Point-to-Point Steeple Chase about THREE MILES (2m 7f 180yds) Enter by noon, May 11th and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 15th 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 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 May 29th, 2022. 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 HC

Second May Meeting, 2023

TUESDAY, MAY 23RD Entries must be made by noon May 17th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 21st TO CLOSE ON MAY 17th 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 17th and pay £23 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st 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 2023, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is defined as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before June 1st, 2022.

18 HC

KELSO

Second May Meeting, 2023

SUNDAY, MAY 28TH Entries must be made by noon May 22nd Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 26th TO CLOSE ON MAY 22nd THE BORDERS DISTILLERY CORINTHIAN SPIRIT ‘GRASSROOTS’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE SERIES FINAL (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £11000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5314 to the winning horse

The second to receive £2656, the third £1329, the fourth £664, the fifth £332, the sixth £165, the seventh £83 and the eighth £41 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 22nd and pay £55 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th 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 Borders Distillery 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 HC

Whit Bank Holiday Meeting, 2023

MONDAY (BANK HOLIDAY), 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 FRASER CUP (A MAIDEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £7000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3422 to the winning horse The second to receive £1710, the third £855, the fourth £427, the fifth £214 and the sixth £107 for maiden five yrs old and upwards TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2m 5f 34yds) Enter by noon, May 23rd and pay £22 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 27th 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 HC

CARTMEL

Whit Bank Holiday Meeting, 2023

WEDNESDAY (EVENING), MAY 31ST The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (F)39 in respect of this day’s race programme 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 CARTMEL RACECOURSE OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3079 to the winning horse The second to receive £1540, the third £769 and the fourth £385 for five yrs old and upwards THREE MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3m 1f 107yds) Enter by noon, May 25th and pay £22 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th Weights: 12st 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 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.

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WEDNESDAY, 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 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 25th and pay £20 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th Weights: 12st each Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 2021, 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 HC

STRATFORD-ON-AVON

First June (Evening) Meeting, 2023

FRIDAY (EVENING), JUNE 2ND 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 27th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 31st TO CLOSE ON MAY 27th THE WHITE SWAN HOTEL 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 2020 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 27th and pay £40 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 31st Lowest weight.........10st 11lb; Highest weight ................................................................................. 12st 9lb Penalties, after May 20th, 2023, 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 HC

First June (Evening) Meeting, 2023

FRIDAY (EVENING), JUNE 2ND 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 27th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 31st TO CLOSE ON MAY 27th THE LLEWELLYN HUMPHREYS “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 27th 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 27th and pay £42 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 31st 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 Llewellyn Humphreys has 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 2023, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is defined as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before June 1st, 2022.

14 HC

First June (Evening) Meeting, 2023

FRIDAY (EVENING), JUNE 2ND 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 27th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 31st TO CLOSE ON MAY 27th THE PERTEMPS NETWORK STRATFORD FOXHUNTERS CHAMPION HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (The 64th Running For the Horse and Hound 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 five yrs old and upwards, which, after October 2021 and before May 27th, 2023, 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 27th and pay £100 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 31st 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 SNC A HC

First June (Evening) Meeting, 2023

FRIDAY (EVENING), JUNE 2ND 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 27th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 31st TO CLOSE ON MAY 27th THE PPSA 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 ONE FURLONGS (2m 213yds) Enter by noon, May 27th and pay £25 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 31st Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed .......................................................................................................................................7lb Penalties, after 2021, 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 Mementos will be awarded 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 HC

First June (Evening) Meeting, 2023

FRIDAY (EVENING), JUNE 2ND 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 27th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 31st TO CLOSE ON MAY 27th THE pointtopoint.co.uk CHAMPION NOVICES’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (for The John Corbet Cup)

Total prize fund £19000 Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £9289 to the winning horse The second to receive £4643, the third £2321, the fourth £1160, the fifth £581 and the sixth £290 for novice five yrs old and upwards, which, prior to 2023, have not won a steeple chase, hurdle race, National Hunt

Flat race or flat race under any recognised Rules of Racing and which, after 2021 and before May 27th, 2023, 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 27th and pay £95 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 31st 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 59th 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 A HC

First June (Evening) Meeting, 2023

FRIDAY (EVENING), JUNE 2ND 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 27th Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. May 31st TO CLOSE ON MAY 27th THE NIMROD VETERINARY PRODUCTS 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 27th and pay £60 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 31st Weights: 11st 7lb 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 Female Amateur Jockeys Nimrod Veterinary Products have generously sponsored this race and will present a perpetual trophy which will be retained by the racecourse. 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 HC