Following the abandonment of racing at Sandown on Saturday, February 4th, the British Horseracing Authority is pleased to confirm that the Scilly Isles Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 1) (Grade 1) will be transferred to Newbury on Saturday, February 11th, 2012. This is an additional race which now forms part of an eight race card and will close at noon on Tuesday, February 7th. The British Horseracing Authority would like to express its thanks to the Levy Board, Newbury racecourse and Betfair for their help in staging this race.
A revised running order and race conditions are as follows:
Running Order:
12:50 30897 Betfair. Don’t Settle For Less Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 3)
01:20 30898 The Betfair Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 1) (Registered as The Scily Isles Novices’ Steeple Chase) (Grade 1)
01:55 30894 The Betfair Supports Walking With The Wounded Handicap Hurdle (Class 2)
02:25 30892 The Betfair Denman Steeple Chase (Class 1) (Grade 2)
03:00 30893 The Betfair Super Saturday Steeple Chase (Class 1) (Registered as The Game Sprit Chase) (Grade 2)
03:35 30891 The Betfair Hurdle Race (Handicap) (Class 1) (Grade 3)
04:10 30896 Betfair. Don’t Settle For Less Novices’ Steeple Chase (Class 3)
04:40 30895 Betfair Mobile For Best Prices Bumper (A Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race) (Listed Race)
For further information please contact:
Richard Russell
BHA Jump Race Executive
020 7152 0050
