Spa Handicap Steeplechase
The Spa Handicap Steeplechase over 2 miles was part of the Wartime 1942 Festival when won by Jack Pugh owned by Major Dugdale, and was not included in the card again, particularly as there was not a Festival in the next 2 years. |
Early history:- The Spa Handicap Steeplechase, run over 2 miles on Saturday 21st March 1942, was the penultimate race on the second Saturday of the two day Festival, split over 2 Saturday's due to restrictions in the middle of the Second World War. It was won by Jack Pugh (6/1) owned by Major Dugdale, trained by Reg Hobbs and ridden by H Frenchie Nicholson, beating Tutor (100/7) and Knight O' London (8/1) by 8 lengths and 2 lengths. |
Spa Handicap Steeplechase | Handicap | 2 miles | ||
Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
1942 | JACK PUGH | H Nicholson | Reg Hobbs | Major Dugdale 6/1 |