CHARITY RACE RIDERS INVITED TO COMPETE AT CHEPSTOW

03-02-2010

Paul’s Place is the only charity that specifically supports adults with any physical and cognitive impairment in the Bristol area, covering Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset.  (Have a look at www.paulsplace.org.uk for further information.)  In support of this charity, Chepstow Racecourse have very generously agreed to host a charity race on Thursday 25th March.

RACE CONDITIONS

The British Horseracing Authority have granted exemptions from the effects of Rule A38 for this race as it is being run outside the Rules of Racing.  Therefore it will not count for any purposes on the horse’s career record.

For three year olds and upwards who have run at least twice 

under the recognised Rules of Racing

Distance – One mile four furlongs to be started by flag

Weight.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11 stone

All horses to be rated 0-110 for hurdlers/steeplechasers 

0-60 for flat horses or horses that have run twice in a NH flat race

Point-to-pointers can also run subject to individual clearance

All horses to be vaccinated in accordance with Rule E18/19 of the Rules of Racing

and to come from yards of Trainers licensed by the British Racing Authority

This is an invitation race but riders are responsible for finding their own horses

ALL RIDERS MUST PRODUCE A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE FROM THEIR DOCTOR TO GIVE TO THE CLERK OF THE SCALES

All riders must provide their own equipment including the new mandatory back protector and new skull cap as laid down under the Rules of Racing January 2002 Standards

Each rider will be insured by Chepstow Racecourse for 

Personal Accident & Public Liability from Weighing Out until Weighing In

Each rider is requested to raise a minimum of £1000 and must 

deposit at least £750 before weighing out in order to participate.

Riders are encouraged to use Just Giving when raising sponsorship.  

A Maximum of 12 riders only

Paul’s Place – Registered Charity No. 1065033

If YOU would like to take part, please call or e-mail Sarah Oliver on 01886 884488 or sph.oliver@btinternet.com to secure your place.