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 1913 Handicap 2 miles 100 yards
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 BUZZY Mr J George J George Mr W E Wren 6/1
2 NIMROD VI Captain Paynter W Taylor Captain Paynter 11/8 fav
3 SIMON THE DIVER Mr Nelson H Nelson Mr H Nelson 10/1
4 GOOD CHAP Mr J S Ainsworth H Ussher Mr J S Ainsworth 9/2
5 KOLO Mr H Harrison C Brown Mr E A Woodland 5/1
6 TRALEE II F C Blackwell Adamthwaite Mr J Adamthwaite 10/1
7 DURHAMSTOWN Mr N Davies H Ussher Mr N Davies 10/1
8 WINGFIELD W Smith Hartley Mr C A Hartley 8/1
        Over round 129%
This race was run on Wednesday 12th March 1913 when Buzzy beat Nimrod and Simon The Diver by 3/4 length and 5 lengths