F R I D AY 1 2 T H M A R C H 2 0 2 1 TODAY’S OFFICIALS STEWARDS PETER SPORNE (Chief Steward) RICHARD CLOWES (Stewards Panel Chair) BETHANY DOWSWELL, BEN FORD, KATE HANSON, TONY MCGLONE STARTERS WILLIAM JARDINE KIERAN O’SHEA
L E I C E S T E R R AC E C O U R S E A CLASSIC VENUE FOR RACING, DINING & EVENTS
VETERINARY OFFICER MATTHEW TONG
COMMENTATOR TIM PETERS
VETERINARY SURGEONS Mr. W. BEVIN Mr. A. KNOTT Mr. P. DALY
CLERK OF THE COURSE Mr. J. S. STEVENSON
JUDGE PAUL CHAMPION
MEDICAL OFFICERS Prof. J. BURTON Dr. R. LAWENCE Dr. C. REYNOLDS
CLERK OF THE SCALES JEREMY LIND
NURSE GEMMA LESTER
GENERAL MANAGER Mr. D. MAYKELS FARRIER Mr. T. W. ALLEN, DWCF EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS ELIZABETH BUDDEN JOHN BRAMHILL SARAH DUNCAN
RACE CONDITIONS First Race 2.20 - THE RACING TV PROFITS RETURNED TO RACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7017 to the winning horse The second to receive £2060, the third £1030, the fourth £515, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £54 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 10th. Penalties, after February 27th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 24 entries at £54. - Closed March 6th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5349; Second £1772; Third £887; Fourth £443; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £7017.84) Weights lowered 2lb.
Second Race 2.55 - THE BET AT racingtv.com BEGINNERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7017 to the winning horse The second to receive £2060, the third £1030, the fourth £515 and the fifth £350. for five yrs old and upwards which have not won a steeple chase. Enter by noon, March 6th and pay £54 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 10th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Mares allowed 7lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases and/or Hurdles combined.. THE ROYAL LANCERS will present a Challenge Trophy to the winning owner which will be retained by the racecourse. 7 entries at £54. - Closed March 6th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5349; Second £1772; Third £887; Fourth £443; Fifth £280. (Penalty Value £7017.84)
Third Race 3.30 - THE BOSCASPORTS TRANSFORMING RETAIL BETTING DISPLAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4288 to the winning horse The second to receive £1259, the third £629, the fourth £350 and the fifth £350. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £33 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 10th. Penalties, after February 27th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 11 entries, 1 at £6 and 10 at £33. - Closed March 6th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3269; Second £1083; Third £542; Fourth £299; Fifth £280. (Penalty Value £4288.68)
Fourth Race 4.05 - THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2989 to the winning horse The second to receive £877, the third £438, the fourth £350, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, March 6th and pay £23 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 10th. Penalties, after February 27th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 23 entries at £23. Closed March 6th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2278; Second £755; Third £378; Fourth £293; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £2989.08)
Fifth Race 4.35 - THE BOSCASPORTS NO.1 DIGITAL BETTING SHOP DISPLAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2989 to the winning horse The second to receive £877, the third £438, the fourth £350, the fifth £350, the sixth £350, the seventh £350 and the eighth £350. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). £23 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher, or £4 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £19 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 10th. Penalties, after February 27th, 2021, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 20 entries, 1 at £4 and 19 at £23. - Closed March 6th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2278; Second £755; Third £378; Fourth £293; Fifth £280; Sixth £280; Seventh £280; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £2989.08)
Sixth Race 5.10 - THE THRUSTERS OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2989 to the winning horse The second to receive £877, the third £438 and the fourth £219. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 6th and pay £23 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 10th. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2018, 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 Professional Jockeys. 17 entries at £23. - Closed March 6th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2278; Second £755; Third £378; Fourth £189. (Penalty Value £2989.08) HC