Today’s Race Officials & Conditions

Stewards

Richard Westropp (Chief Steward)

Rupert Sweeting (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Milly Bersey, Sophie Candy, Kelly O’Boyle

Starters

Robert Supple

William Jordan

Handicapper

James Norris

Judge

Emily Jones

Clerk Of The Scales

Robert Cuthbert

Veterinary Officer

Katherine Byam-Cook

Veterinary Surgeons

Charlie Schreiber

Camilla Brocklehurst

Charlotte Oastler

Hon Surgeons

Dr Mark Gorvin

Dr Kelvin Badham

Dr Henry Knott

Nurse

Rikki Davies

Betting Ring Manager

Vicki Moore

Designated

Safeguarding Lead

Nigel James

Handicapper

James Norris

Equine Welfare And Integrity Officers

Darren Stone

Kelly McSorley

Vince McKevitt

Stuart Shilston

Commentator

Simon Holt

Clerk Of The Course

Keith Ottesen

Head Groundsman

Sean Revell

Estate Manager

Steve Robinson

Farriers

Jerry Baker

Richard Wiggins

Race 1 2.05 - THE BetVictor BRITISH EBF FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (in support of the British Heart Foundation) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6480 to the winning horse The second to receive £3042, the third £1521 and the fourth £760. for novice two yrs old fillies only, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, August 12th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 16th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 3lb For each other race won 6lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). 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. THE TRUSTEES of the EBF have kindly contributed £1000 to the value of this race. 25 entries at £60. - Closed August 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5120; Second £2560; Third £1280; Fourth £640.

(Penalty Value £6480) SS

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Race 2 2.40 - THE BENNY HUTCHINS MEMORIAL EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6480 to the winning horse The second to receive £3042, the third £1521 and the fourth £760. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, August 12th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 16th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb. The Family and Friends of Benny Hutchins have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 20 entries at £60. - Closed August 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5120; Second £2560; Third £1280; Fourth £640. (Penalty Value £6480) SS

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Race 3 3.15 - THE TPT FIRE NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5574 to the winning horse The second to receive £2615, the third £1306, the fourth £653 and the fifth £325. for two yrs old only, Rated 0-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, August 12th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 16th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 5th, 2023, for each race won 6lb. TPT Fire has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 19 entries at £50. - Closed August 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4397; Second £2199; Third £1099; Fourth £550; Fifth £275.

(Penalty Value £5574.20) Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Race 4 3.45 - THE HIGHCLERE THOROUGHBRED RACING ST HUGH’S STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £22684 to the winning horse The second to receive £8600, the third £4304, the fourth £2144, the fifth £1076 and the sixth £540. for two yrs old fillies only Enter by noon, August 12th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 16th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Pattern race 5lb. Highclere Thoroughbred Racing has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. A Challenge Trophy to be held until July 1st, 2022 will be presented to the winning owner 17 entries at £200. - Closed August 12th, 2023.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £17824; Second £7316; Third £3660; Fourth £1828; Fifth £916; Sixth £456. (Penalty Value £22684) A SS

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Race 5 4.20 - THE CHRISTOPHER SMITH ASSOCIATES LLP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5574 to the winning horse The second to receive £2615, the third £1306, the fourth £653 and the fifth £325. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 16th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 5th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Christopher Smith Associates LLP has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. 20 entries at £50.

- Closed August 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £4397; Second £2199; Third £1099; Fourth £550; Fifth £275. (Penalty Value £5574.20) SS

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Race 6 4.55 - THE BetVictor APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4527 to the winning horse The second to receive £2124, the third £1061, the fourth £531 and the fifth £264. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 16th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 5th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code who, prior to August 15th, 2023, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). BetVictor has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 22 entries at £40. - Closed August 12th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3572; Second £1786; Third £893; Fourth £446; Fifth £223. (Penalty Value £4527.40)