Day Three - Saturday 5th April 2008

First Race 1.45 - THE JOHN SMITH’S EXTRA SMOOTH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)

(Listed Race) Two Miles About Half A Furlong for four yrs old and upwards Total Prize Fund £60000. Distributed in accordance with Appendix W (c)(iv). (Includes a sixth prize). £34212 to the winning horse. The second to receive £12834, the third £6426, the fourth £3204,. the fifth £1608 and the sixth £804. for four yrs old and upwards. £250 stake. Penalties, after March 29^th, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. SCOTTISH COURAGE has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of JOHN SMITH’S. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with Order 213 of the Orders and Rules of Racing. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with Order 95 (iii)(c). The breeder of the winner, if qualified under Order 196, will receive a Breeder’s Prize of up to £10000 for a qualifying filly or mare, or up to £5300 for a qualifying horse, colt or gelding. entries at £250. - Closes March 31^st, 2008. Owners Prize Money. Winner £26148; Second £10734; Third £5370; Fourth £2682; Fifth £1344; Sixth £672. (Penalty Value £34212)BP

Second Race 2.15 - THE JOHN SMITH’S MAGHULL NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1)

(Grade 1) About Two Miles For Novice Five Yrs Old And Upwards Total Prize Fund £125000. Distributed in accordance with Appendix W (c)(iv). (Includes a sixth prize). £71275 to the winning horse. The second to receive £26737, the third £13387, the fourth £6675,. the fifth £3350 and the sixth £1675. for novice five yrs old and upwards. £500 stake. Weights: 11st 4lb each Mares allowed 7lb. SCOTTISH COURAGE has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of JOHN SMITH’S. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with Order 213 of the Orders and Rules of Racing. Horses starting in this race will receive Appearance Money of £300, if qualified under the terms of Instruction J11. The breeder of the winner, if qualified under Order 196, will receive a Breeder’s Prize of up to £10000. entries at £500. - Closes March 31^st, 2008. Owners Prize Money. Winner £54475; Second £22363; Third £11188; Fourth £5588; Fifth £2800; Sixth £1400. (Penalty Value £71275)A BP

Third Race 2.50 - THE SCOTTISH AND NEWCASTLE AINTREE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)

(Grade 1) Two Miles About Four Furlongs For Four Yrs Old And Upwards Total Prize Fund £160000. Distributed in accordance with Appendix W (c)(iv). (Includes a sixth prize). £91232 to the winning horse. The second to receive £34224, the third £17136, the fourth £8544,. the fifth £4288 and the sixth £2144. for four yrs old and upwards. £650 stake. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. SCOTTISH COURAGE has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The winning owner will also be presented with a bronze trophy, to be returned to the Racecourse by March 1^st, 2009. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of JOHN SMITH’S. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with Order 213 of the Orders and Rules of Racing. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, April 3rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Thursday, April 3rd. The breeder of the winner, if qualified under Order 196, will receive a Breeder’s Prize of up to £10000. entries at £650. - Closes March 31^st, 2008. Owners Prize Money. Winner £69728; Second £28624; Third £14320; Fourth £7152; Fifth £3584; Sixth £1792. (Penalty Value £91232)A BP

Fourth Race 3.25 - THE JOHN SMITH’S EXTRA COLD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)

(Listed Race) Three Miles About Half A Furlong for four yrs old and upwards Total Prize Fund £60000. Distributed in accordance with Appendix W (c)(iv). (Includes a sixth prize). £34212 to the winning horse. The second to receive £12834, the third £6426, the fourth £3204,. the fifth £1608 and the sixth £804. for four yrs old and upwards. £240 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £190 extra if the horse is declared to run. Penalties, after March 29^th, a winner of a hurdle race 4lb. SCOTTISH COURAGE has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of JOHN SMITH’S. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with Order 213 of the Orders and Rules of Racing. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with Order 95 (iii)(c). The breeder of the winner, if qualified under Order 196, will receive a Breeder’s Prize of up to £10000 for a qualifying filly or mare, or up to £5300 for a qualifying horse, colt or gelding. Entries at £50 and at £240. - Closed March 31^st, 2008. Owners Prize Money. Winner £26148; Second £10734; Third £5370; Fourth £2682; Fifth £1344; Sixth £672. (Penalty Value £34212)BP

Fifth Race 4.15 - THE JOHN SMITH’S GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLE CHASE (HANDICAP) (CLASS 1)

(Grade 3) Four Miles About Four Furlongs (Over The Grand National Course) for six yrs old and upwards which are allotted a rating of 110 or more by the BHA Head of Handicapping following a review of the horses entered and after taking account of races run up to and including February 3^rd. Horses which are not qualified for a rating in Great Britain or Ireland at January 29^th may also be entered. Such horses may be eligible for a weight providing the Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances to February 3rd would merit a minimum rating of 110. To qualify horses must have run at least three times in Steeple Chases run under the Rules of Racing of the same Recognised Turf Authority up to and including February 3^rd. At the Handicapper’s discretion such horses may be allocated a rating. The decision of the BHA Head of Handicapping shall be final Total Prize Fund £800000. Distributed in accordance with Appendix W (c)(vi). (Includes an eighth prize). £450720 to the winning horse. The second to receive £169760, the third £84960, the fourth £42480,. the fifth £21280, the sixth £10640, the seventh £5280. and the eighth £2720. for six yrs old and upwards which are allotted a rating of 110 or more by the BHA Head of Handicapping following a review of the horses entered and after taking account of races run up to and including February 3rd. Horses which are not qualified for a rating in Great Britain or Ireland at January 29^th may also be entered. Such horses may be eligible for a weight providing the Handicapper is satisfied that the horse’s racecourse performances to February 3^rd would merit a minimum rating of 110. To qualify horses must have run at least three times in Steeple Chases run under the Rules of Racing of the same Recognised Turf Authority up to and including February 3rd. At the Handicapper’s discretion such horses may be allocated a rating. The decision of the BHA Head of Handicapping shall be final. £650 stake, £700 extra unless forfeit declared by March 4^th, £700 extra unless forfeit declared by March 18^th, £950 extra if entry confirmed. (No penalties after the publication of the weights). To be ridden by either:- (a) Jockeys or Amateur Riders who, before April 3rd, 2008, have ridden not less than 15 winners in steeple chases or hurdle races under the Rules of Racing and/or the Rules of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee or, before March 23^rd, 2008, ridden not less than 10 winners in steeple chases or hurdle races and have applied no later than March 26^th, 2008, to the British Horseracing Authority for exemption to ride in this race. This dispensation will only be granted in exceptional circumstances and the BHA decision will be final. (b) subject to the approval of the British Horseracing Authority, Jockeys or Amateur Riders licensed or permitted by any Recognised Turf Authority who have ridden not less than 15 winners in steeple chases or hurdle races under the Rules of any Recognised Turf Authority and who ride under the provisions of Rule 60 or Rule 61 of the Rules of Racing Application forms for approval under (a) and (b) above will be available from the BHA Registry Office and must be completed and submitted no later than March 26^th and 27^th, 2008 respectively.. SCOTTISH COURAGE has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento, a replica of the perpetual trophy, to the winning owner. The winning owner will also be presented with a perpetual trophy, to be returned to the Racecourse by March 1^st, 2009. In addition, Scottish Courage will present a memento to the winning trainer and jockey. The stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race will receive a £300 cash prize and a memento. The stable employee in charge of the winner will receive a memento and Scottish Courage will also give a memento to the breeder of the winning horse and a memento, in conjunction with The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association, to the breeder of the first British-bred horse to finish in this race. (‘British-bred’ being a horse that has been foaled in Great Britain and was sired by a horse standing in Great Britain at the time of covering). All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of JOHN SMITH’S. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with Order 213 of the Orders and Rules of Racing. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, April 3^rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Thursday, April 3rd. The British Horseracing Authority may exercise their powers under Rule 1A (xviii) 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 whose entry is confirmed under Order 120 (ii) will not be permitted to run if it subsequently runs in any other race. 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 of the Meeting under Rule 14 (v) or (xv). Horses may be presented for inspection between 9.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. on each day of the meeting. Subject to the discretion of the Stewards, any horse which is not presented for a veterinary inspection between these times will not be permitted to run under Rule 14 (v) or (xv). Please refer to the special notice concerning declaration arrangements and reserves for this race published in The Racing Calendar of Thursday, March 6^th. ELIMINATION: If elimination is necessary, the balloting of horses set to carry the same weight will be decided upon by using the horses’ current handicap mark at the time of elimination. 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 Order 95 (iii)(c). The British Horseracing Authority has modified Orders 95, 125 and 128 and Rule 144 of the Orders and Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Horses will be led past the Stands before cantering to the start. The breeder of the winner, if qualified under Order 196, will receive a Breeder’s Prize of up to £10000. 149 entries at £650. - Closed January 29^th, 2008. Owners Prize Money. Winner £344320; Second £141920; Third £70960; Fourth £35520; Fifth £17760; Sixth £8880; Seventh £4400; Eighth £2240. (Penalty Value £450720)A BP

Sixth Race 5.00 - THE JOHN SMITH’S NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2)

(Conditional Jockeys’ and Amateur Riders’ Race) Two Miles About Four Furlongs for novice five yrs old and upwards Total Prize Fund £40000. Distributed in accordance with Appendix W (d)(ii). (Includes a fourth prize). £26024 to the winning horse. The second to receive £7640, the third £3820 and the fourth £1908. for novice five yrs old and upwards. £190 stake. Penalties, after March 29^th, a winner of a steeple chase 6lb. The riders shall be: (i) Conditional Jockeys (ii) Jockeys riding under the provisions of Rule 61 who are under 26 years of age and who, within the past 6 months, have been eligible to claim an allowance under the provisions of Rule 109 (ii)(a) (iii) Amateur Riders holding ‘Category B’ permits to ride (iv) Amateur Riders holding ‘Category A’ permits to ride, provided the rider has achieved at least 12 completed rides in Point-to-Points or 8 completed rides over obstacles under Rules, or (v) Amateur Riders riding under the provisions of Rule 61 The Riders’ Allowances under Rule 109 (ii)(a) may be claimed in this race. SCOTTISH COURAGE has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of JOHN SMITH’S. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with Order 213 of the Orders and Rules of Racing. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has won such a race in accordance with Order 95 (iii)(d). The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule 60 (v) for the purposes of this race. The breeder of the winner, if qualified under Order 196, will receive a Breeder’s Prize of up to £10000 for a qualifying mare, or up to £4800 for a qualifying horse or gelding. entries at £190. - Closes March 31^st, 2008. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19812; Second £6564; Third £3284; Fourth £1640. (Penalty Value £26024)BP

Seventh Race 5.35 - THE JOHN SMITH’S CHAMPION STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 1)

(Grade 2) Two Miles About One Furlong For Four, Five And Six Yrs Old Total Prize Fund £40000. Distributed in accordance with Appendix W (c)(iv). (Includes a sixth prize). £22808 to the winning horse. The second to receive £8556, the third £4284, the fourth £2136,. the fifth £1072 and the sixth £536. for four, five and six yrs old only which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing except for National Hunt Flat races run in Great Britain or Ireland. Horses are not to have run in more than four National Hunt Flat races, or five such races if the fifth run was in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at the 2008 Cheltenham Festival. £180 stake. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Grade 1 National Hunt Flat race 4lb. The Riders shall be: (i) Those holding Steeple Chase and Hurdle Race Jockeys’ Licences under Rules 60 (ii) and 61 (ii) Conditional Jockeys (ii) Amateur Riders holding ‘Category B’ permits to ride, or (iv) Amateur Riders riding under the provisions of Rule 61 The Riders’ allowances under Rule 109 (ii)(a) may be claimed in this race. SCOTTISH COURAGE has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of JOHN SMITH’S. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with Order 213 of the Orders and Rules of Racing. The British Horseracing Authority has given permission for the winning rider in the 2008 John Smith’s Grand National to give up his/her ride in this race, if he/she so wishes. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE INSTRUCTION J3. The breeder of the winner, if qualified under Order 196, will receive a Breeder’s Prize of up to £10000 for a qualifying filly or mare, or up to £4800 for a qualifying horse, colt or gelding. entries at £180. - Closes March 31^st, 2008. Owners Prize Money. Winner £17432; Second £7156; Third £3580; Fourth £1788; Fifth £896; Sixth £448. (Penalty Value £22808)BP