Cleeve National Hunt Flat Race

The Cleeve National Hunt Flat Race over 2 miles, worth 200 sovereigns, was first run on Wednesday 12th March 1924 and continued for just 3 more years, with the final race being worth £415.
Early history:- The inaugural Cleeve National Hunt Flat Race was held on Wednesday 12th March 1924 over 2 miles and saw Blaenor (9/2) owned by Mr H Peel, trained by H Hartigan and ridden by Major Doyle, defeat Ditchley (6/1) and Phaco (4/1 jt fav) by 3 lengths and 3/4 length.
Cleeve National Hunt Flat Race 1925 Handicap 2 miles
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 FANTASTICAL Captain Laye Lindsay Commander J W McGowen 100/7
2 NORTH WALTHAM Mr Pulford A Lay Mr P Savill 10/1
3 CAVALIER Mr D Williams Anthony Mrs F Lloyd 4/5 fav
4 POLYNIA Mr P Dennis Newey Mr H Dennis 10/1
5 WILD SWAN Mr P Whitaker Whitaker Sir R Edgar 100/7
6 KING SOLITUDE Mr H Brown A Hastings Mrs Ismay 7/1
7 HACKDENE Mr A Wilson A Hastings Mr A Wilson 100/7
8 DEAN'S GRANGE Mr J Pendarves Pendarves Mrs Pendarves 100/7
9 DOVER PATROL Mr J Wright A Scott Mr A Scott 7/1
10 INDIAN MAT Mr Grosvenor P Wood Mr P Wood 100/7
        Over round 132%
The second running of this race took place on Wednesday 11th March 1925 when Fantastical beat North Waltham and Cavalier by a head and a neck