TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.45 - THE RACEHORSE LOTTO MANIFESTO NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £67524 to the winning horse The second to receive £25440 the third £12732, the fourth £6360 and the fifth £3192. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to entry Enter by noon, April 7th and pay £600 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th. Weights: 11st 7lb each Mares allowed 7lb RACEHORSE LOTTO have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning Owner Trainer & Jockey In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the best turned out horse All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of AINTREE. 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 16 entries at £600 - Closed April 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £51648; Second £21288; Third £10644; Fourth £5328; Fifth £2664. (Penalty Value £67524) A

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Second Race 2.20 - THE JEWSON ANNIVERSARY 4-Y-O JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £61897 to the winning horse The second to receive £23320, the third £11671, the fourth £5830, the fifth £2926, the sixth £1463, the seventh £726 and the eighth £374. for juvenile four yrs old. Enter by noon, April 7th and pay £550 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies allowed 7lb JEWSON has generously sponsored this race They will present a memento to the winning Owner, Trainer & Jockey In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the best turned out horse All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of JEWSON. 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 15 entries at £550 - Closed April 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £47344; Second £19514; Third £9757; Fourth £4884; Fifth £2442; Sixth £1221; Seventh £605; Eighth £308. (Penalty Value £61897) A

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Third Race 2.55 - THE ALDER HEY AINTREE BOWL STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £140325 to the winning horse The second to receive £52775, the third £26375, the fourth £13175, the fifth £6625 and the sixth £3300 for five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating of 130 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to entry Enter by noon, April 7th and pay £1250 stake, Supplementary Entry by noon, April 10th and pay £8280 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 10lb Mares allowed 7lb

A memento will be presented to the winning Owner, Trainer & Jockey In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the best turned out horse The Bowl will be presented to the winning owner, to be returned to the racecourse by March 1st, 2024. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of AINTREE. 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 8 entries at £1250Closed April 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £107400; Second £44200; Third £22100; Fourth £11050; Fifth £5525; Sixth £2750 (Penalty Value £140325) A

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Fourth Race 3.30 - THE WILLIAM HILL AINTREE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £140325 to the winning horse The second to receive £52775, the third £26375, the fourth £13175, the fifth £6625 and the sixth £3300 for four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating of 130 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to entry Enter by noon, April 7th and pay £1250 stake, Supplementary Entry by noon, April 10th and pay £10340 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 10lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb WILLIAM HILL has generously sponsored this race They will present a memento to the winning Owner, Trainer & Jockey In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the best turned out horse The winning owner will be also presented with a bronze trophy, to be returned to the Racecourse by March 1st, 2024. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of WILLIAM HILL. 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 THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Horses will be led past the stands and then allowed to canter to the start. 11 entries at £1250Closed April 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £107400; Second £44200; Third £22100; Fourth £11050; Fifth £5525; Sixth £2750. (Penalty Value £140325) A SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.05 - THE RANDOX FOXHUNTERS’ OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) 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 Pointto-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.. 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 which Veterinary Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 28th March, 2023, with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race 41 entries, 6 at £75, 35 at £250 - Closed March 21st, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £20995; Second £10495; Third £5250; Fourth £2625; Fifth £1310; Sixth £655; Seventh £330; Eighth £165. (Penalty Value £24155) A HC

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Sixth Race 4.40 - THE CLOSE BROTHERS RED RUM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £56270 to the winning horse The second to receive £21200 the third £10610 the fourth £5300 the fifth £2660 the sixth £1330 the seventh £660 and the eighth £340 for five yrs old and upwards. £500 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher or £100 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £400 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th. Penalties, after April 1st, 2023, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. CLOSE BROTHERS has generously sponsored this race They will present a memento to the winning Owner Trainer & Jockey In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the best turned out horse The winning owner will also be presented with a bronze trophy, to be returned to Aintree Racecourse by March 1st, 2024. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CLOSE BROTHERS. 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: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 22 entries, 2 at £100 and 20 at £500 - Closed April 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £43040; Second £17740; Third £8870; Fourth £4440; Fifth £2220; Sixth £1110; Seventh £550; Eighth £280 (Penalty Value £56270) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

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Seventh Race 5.15 - THE GOFFS UK NICKEL COIN MARES’ STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £28135 to the winning horse The second to receive £10600 the third £5305, the fourth £2650 the fifth £1330 the sixth £665, the seventh £330 and the eighth £170. for four five and six yrs old fillies and mares only which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Horses are not to have run in more than four races, or five races if the fifth run was in either the Mares’ Listed National Hunt Flat Race held at Sandown Park on March 11th, 2023, or the Grade 1 Champion Bumper at this season’s Cheltenham Festival. Enter by noon, April 7th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 race 4lb GOFFS UK has generously sponsored this race They will present a memento to the winning Owner Trainer & Jockey In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the best turned out horse The winning owner will be presented with a Perpetual Trophy to be returned to the racecourse by 1st March, 2024. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of GOFFS UK. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (F)21.3 for the purposes of this race 23 entries at £250 - Closed April 7th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £21520; Second £8870; Third £4435; Fourth £2220; Fifth £1110; Sixth £555; Seventh £275; Eighth £140 (Penalty Value £28135)

11 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 A

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