Amateur Riders Chase
The Amateur Riders Chase was launched soon after the end of the First World War in 1920 and was initially contested over 2 miles 110 yards when won by Free Gift. In 1923 it was won by Dudley, but after 1924 it was increased to 3 miles. The race remained part of the programme until 1929. |
Early history:-The inaugural running of the Amateur Riders Chase was on Wednesday 10th March 1920, was won by Mr R Llewellyns Free Gift (5/1) trained by Newey and ridden by Mr Gibson, beating Rough and Ready (7/4 fav) and Sea Toiler (4/1). |
Amateur Riders Chase 1922 | Handicap | 2 miles 110 yards | ||
Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
1 | SERBAN | Mr H A Brown | H A Brown | Mr H A Brown 11/10 fav |
2 | ST DAVID II | Mr Gibson | Kirk | Captain Wheeler 7/1 |
3 | PUNT GUN | Mr P Dennis | Woodman | Mrs J Putnam 2/1 |
4 | PICTURE HALL | Mr C Lees | W Payne | Mr G W Lees 7/1 |
5 | CLONGRENANE | Mr J Johnstone | Bazley | Mr John Johnstone 10/1 |
6 | IONIAN FERRY | Major Stedall | Stedall | Major C P-Stedall 10/1 |
7 | CARRYMORE | Mr A Knowles | Sanday | Mr W D Sandy 10/1 |
Over Round 131% | ||||
This took place on Wednesday 8th March 1922 and saw Serban win by 3/4 a length from St David II, with 3 lengths back to Punt Gun in third. |