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.