For six yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating of 100 or more and which, after October 2023, and

before March 17th, 2026, 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 Handicapper shall be final.

TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS

(2m 5f 19yds)

(Over the Grand National Course)

£75 stake

Confirm by noon on April 3rd and pay £175

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, next

year.

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.

All entries in this race will have their suitability assessed by the Grand National Review Panel and if necessary,

The British Horseracing Authority may exercise its powers under Rule (I)2 to refuse to allow a horse duly entered

to run when it has 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 Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for Which Medical Records and the requested Veterinary Information are not submitted by the required deadlines.