Race Conditions

AINTREE  Becher Meeting, 2011

Saturday, December 3rd – Race Conditions - 10th Nov 2011
Rating for qualification published..................November 22nd
Weights published...................................November 29th
Entries must be made by noon........................November 28th
Declarations to run must be made by 10.00a.m. .......December 2nd

To Close on November 28th

21906
THE JAGUAR MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £7000
Distributed in accordance with Schedule (F)9.5.2 (Includes a fourth prize)
£4548 to the winning horse The second to receive £1335, the third £667 and the fourth £333
for maiden three yrs old and upwards
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG
£26 stake
Weights: 3-y-o..........10st 7lb; 4-y-o and up...........11st 7lb
Fillies and mares allowed.....................................7lb
Jaguar has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse.
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21904
THE BETFRED GOALS GALORE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2)
Total prize fund £20500 Distributed in accordance with Schedule (F)9.5.3 (Includes a fifth prize)
£12976 to the winning horse The second to receive £3833, the third £1916, the fourth £959
and the fifth £479
for four yrs old and upwards
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS
£85 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with
£65 extra if the horse is declared to run
Penalties, after November 26th, for each hurdle race won......7lb
Betfred has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £100 cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse.
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 Rule (F)42.5.
The breeder of the winner, if qualified under Rule (F)123, will receive a Breeder's Prize of up to £3500 for an eligible filly
or mare, or up to £1750 for an eligible horse, colt or gelding
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21905
THE BETFRED 1350 SHOPS NATIONWIDE NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £7000 Distributed in accordance with Schedule (F)9.5.2 (Includes a fourth prize)
£4548 to the winning horse The second to receive £1335, the third £667 and the fourth £333
for novice three yrs old and upwards-Rated 0-120
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS
£26 stake
Penalties, after November 26th, for each hurdle race won......7lb
Betfred has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £100 cash prize to the lad in charge of the best turned out horse.
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21907
THE BETFRED FREE MACHINE PLAY MARES' STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £3000 Distributed in accordance with Schedule (F)9.5.2 (Includes a fourth prize)
£1949 to the winning horse The second to receive £572, the third £286 and the fourth £143
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
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG
£12 stake
Weights: 10st 12lb each
Penalties, a winner of a race.................................7lb
Of 2 races...................................................10lb
Of 3 races...................................................14lb
The Riders shall be: (i) Those holding Steeple Chase and Hurdle Race Jockeys' Licences under Rule (D)3.3.2 and Rule (D)27 (ii) Conditional Jockeys (iii) Amateur Riders holding 'Category B' permits to ride, or (iv) Amateur Riders riding under the provisions of Rule (D)27 The Riders' Allowances under Rule (F)141 may be claimed in this race
Betfred has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner.
In addition, they will award a £100 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE PART G OF SCHEDULE (F)8.
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21901
THE BETFRED BECHER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race)
Total prize fund £100000 Distributed in accordance with Schedule (F)9.4.6 (Includes an eighth prize)
£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
THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS
(Over the Grand National Course)
£325 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £65 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with
£260 extra if the horse is declared to run
Penalties, after November 26th, a winner of a steeple chase...3lb
No penalty to increase a horse's weight above...........11st 12lb
Betfred has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner, trainer,
jockey and stable hand and a £250 cash prize to the lad or girl 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 Betfred.
The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with
Rule (F)131 of the Rules of Racing. (£96000 estimated added to stakes)
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 Rule (F)42.5.
The British Horseracing Authority may exercise their powers under Rule (A)12.4.4 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.
Owners and trainers are advised that speed sensing devices will be trialled in this race. All horses which Start in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, shall be required to carry a speed sensing device in accordance with the provisions of Rule (C)43.4. This provision does not constitute any qualification for the purposes of Schedule (B)2.4.
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 (B)6.1. Horses may be presented between 10.00 a.m. and 12.00 p.m. Subject to the discretion of the Stewards, any horse which is not presemted for a veterinary inspection between these times will not be permitted to run under Rule (B)6.1.
The breeder of the winner, if qualified under Rule (F)123, will receive a Breeder's Prize of up to £8000 for an eligible mare, or up to £4000 for an eligible horse or gelding
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21903
THE BETFRED GOLAS GALORE BONUS STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race)
Total prize fund £28000 Distributed in accordance with Schedule (F)9.4.4 (Includes a sixth prize)
£15946 to the winning horse The second to receive £5983, the third £2996, the fourth £1492, the fifth £750 and the sixth £375
for four yrs old and upwards
THREE MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG
£100 stake
Weights: 4-y-o..........10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up...............11st
Fillies and mares allowed.....................................7lb
Penalties, after September, 2010, a winner of a Class 3
weight-for-age steeple chase or a Class 2 handicap steeple chase.................................................4lb
Of a Class 2 weight-for-age steeple chase or a Class 1 handicap steeple chase........................................6lb
Of a Class 1 weight-for-age steeple chase....................10lb
(Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices' and Beginners' Steeple Chases in Great Britain and Ireland)
(No allowance to take a horse's weight below 10st)
Betfair has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will award
a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. The breeder of the winner, if qualified under Rule (F)123, will receive a Breeder's Prize of up to £8000 for an eligible filly or mare, or up to £4000 for an eligible horse, colt or gelding
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21902
THE BETFRED GRAND SEFTON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2)
Total prize fund £55000 Distributed in accordance with Schedule (F)9.5.6 (Includes an eighth prize)
£34045 to the winning horse The second to receive £10109, the third £5054, the fourth £2519,
the fifth £1265, the sixth £638, the seventh £319 and the eighth £154
for five yrs old and upwards
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS
(Over the Grand National Course)
£200 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with
£160 extra if the horse is declared to run
Penalties, after November 26th, for each steeple chase won....5lb
Betfred has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable
employee. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £125 to the stable employee responsible for 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 Betfred. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with Rule (F)131 of the 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
Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with Rule (F)42.5.
The British Horseracing Authority may exercise their powers under Rule (A)12.4.4 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.
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 (B) 6.1. Horses may be presented for inspection between 10.00 a.m. and 12.00 p.m. 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 (B) 6.1.
Owners and trainers are advised that speed sensing devices will be trialled in this race. All horses which Start in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, shall be required to carry a speed sensing device in accordance with the provisions of Rule (C)43.4. This provision does not constitute any qualification for the purposes of Schedule (B)2.4.
The breeder of the winner, if qualified under Rule (F)123, will receive a Breeder's Prize of up to £5000 for an eligible mare, or up to £2500 for an eligible horse or gelding
30 SNC            BP
 

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