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 1914 Handicap 2 miles 100 yards
Pos. Horse Jockey Trainer Owner
1 BEDGROVE J Dillon Hare Mr H Bottomley 10/11 fav
2 LYNCH PIN Mr Jack Anthony Lines Mr T A Edge 5/1
3 FORTUNE BAY Newey Newey Mr W Lea 100/8
4 BRUTON Mr Ussher H Ussher Mr B W Parr 7/1
5 B.M. Lyall Cowap Mr E Platt 8/1
6 GOOD CHAP W Burley Turner Mr J Turner 100/8
7 VIZ F Crossley P Hartigan Mr G D Edwardes 100/8
8 MAY PARK Captain O Butler Gore Lord Sefton 100/8
        Over round 126%
This race was run on Wednesday 11th March 1914 when Bedgrove beat Lynch Pin and Fortune Bay by 2 lengths and 1 length