Today’s Race Officials & Conditions

Stewards

Richard Westropp (Chief Steward)

Rupert Sweeting (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Daniel Andrews

Fergus Sweeney

Gwen Thomas

Starters

Robert Supple

Sophia Upton

Judge

Emily Jones

Clerk Of The Scales

Robert Cuthbert

Veterinary Officer

Katherine Byam-Cook

Handicapper

Michael Harris

Veterinary Surgeons

David Mathieson

Alastair Welch

Ben Coles

Hon Surgeons

Dr Mark Gorvin

Dr Kelvin Badham

Dr Joe Peoples

Nurse

Rikki Davies

Betting Ring Manager

Vicki Moore

Designated

Safeguarding Lead

Amelia Gray

Equine Welfare And Integrity Officers

Darren Stone

Kelly McSorley

Lisa Cook

Stuart Shilston

Commentator

Ian Bartlett

Clerk Of The Course

Keith Ottesen

Head Groundsman

Steve Robinson

Farriers

Jerry Baker

Richard Wiggins

Race 1 1.40 - THE A-PLAN INSURANCE SUPPORTING WEST BERKSHIRE MENCAP CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5624 to the winning horse The second to receive £2587, the third £1293, the fourth £647 and the fifth £322. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 1st. Penalties, after February 18th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to February 28th, 2023, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. A-Plan Insurance supporting West Berkshire Mencap has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento 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. 21 entries, at £50. - Closed February 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4302; Second £2150; Third £1076; Fourth £538; Fifth £268. (Penalty Value £5624.26) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A

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Race 2 2.15 - THE DOWNLOAD THE BetVictor APP ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, February 25th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 1st. Weights: 11st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. BetVictor has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. A cash prize will also be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 18 entries at £45. - Closed February 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

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Race 3 2.50 - THE BetVictor PROUD SPONSORS OF NEWBURY JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for juvenile four yrs old, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, February 25th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 1st. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. BetVictor has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. A cash prize will also be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on April 29th, 2023. 13 entries at £45. - Closed February 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

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Race 4 3.25 - THE FOCUS NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9585 to the winning horse The second to receive £4410, and the third £2205. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £87 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £70 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 1st. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after February 18th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. FOCUS INSURANCE SOLUTIONS 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. 8 entries, 1 at £17 and 7 at £87. - Closed February 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7331; Second £3664; Third £1833. (Penalty Value £9585.01) Weights lowered 6lb.

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Race 5 4.00 - THE PLAY PICK 6 AT BetVictor HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8264 to the winning horse The second to receive £3802, the third £1901, the fourth £951 and the fifth £474. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 1st. Penalties, after February 18th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. BetVictor 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. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYERS HURDLE SERIES

FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Three Miles

About Half A Furlong (3m 58yds) at Haydock Park on 8th April, 2023. 15 entries, at £75. - Closed February 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6321; Second £3160; Third £1581; Fourth £790; Fifth £394. (Penalty Value £8264.76)

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Race 6 4.30 - THE WEST BERKSHIRE MENCAP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (For The Geoffrey Gilbey Trophy) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9585 to the winning horse The second to receive £4410, the third £2205 and the fourth £1103. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £87 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £70 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 1st. Penalties, after February 18th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. West Berkshire Mencap has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. A cash prize will also be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. The Geoffrey Gilbey Challenge Trophy will also be presented to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, next year. 9 entries, 1 at £17 and 8 at £87. - Closed February 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7331; Second £3664; Third £1833; Fourth £917. (Penalty Value £9585.01)

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Race 7 5.05 - THE BYERLEY STUD MARES’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5624 to the winning horse The second to receive £2587, the third £1293 and the fourth £647. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 1st. Penalties, after February 18th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. BYERLEY STUD has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 11 entries, at £50. - Closed February 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4302; Second £2150; Third £1076; Fourth £538. (Penalty Value £5624.26) Weights lowered 4lb.

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