Southam Selling Chase
| The Southam Selling Chase over 2 miles 100 yards was part of the inaugural 1911 Festival when won by Young Buck II owned by E S Holland, and remained part of the card until 1921. |
| Early history:- The Southam Selling Chase, run over 2 miles and 100 yards on Wednesday 8th March 1911, was the very first race at the very first Festival. It was won by Young Buck II (11/2) owned by E S Holland, trained by R Cartwright and ridden by J Anthony, beating St Vincent (13/8) and Royal Star (evens fav) by 3 lengths and a distance. |
| Southam Selling Chase 1911 | Handicap | 2 miles 100 yards | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
| 1 | YOUNG BUCK II | Mr J Anthony | Cartwright | Mr Holland 11/2 |
| 2 | ST VINCENT | W Payne | Ted Gwilt | Mr Ted Gwilt 13/8 |
| 3 | ROYAL STAR | Dainty | Hallick | Mr Waterhouse Evens fav |
| Over round 103% | ||||
| The inaugural running of this race was on Wednesday 8th March 1911 when Young Buck beat St Vincent and Royal Star by 3 lengths and a distance | ||||