Aintree- R

 

Total prize fund £50,000 Distributed in accordance with Stakes and Prize Money Code 

For six yrs old and upwards which are allotted a rating of 100 or more and which, after October 2019, and before March 22nd, 2022, have finished first, second or third in a Hunters' steeple chase on two occasions OR have finished first, second or third in a Hunters' steeplechase 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 Senior Handicapper shall be final. 

 

Two miles and about five furlongs (Over the Grand National Course) £75 stake, £175 extra if entry confirmed 

Weights: 12st each Mares allowed 7lb 

To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys holding 'Category B' permits to ride, or Amateur Riders riding under the provisions of Rule (B)31 (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 31st March 2022