Overview
- The new Class 3 three-mile handicap chase will be run annually as a centrepiece of Exeter’s festive meeting.
- The race is scheduled for 2pm on Thursday as part of a seven-race card, with gates opening at 11am and races from 12:30pm to 3:30pm.
- Free buses will link Exeter St Davids and the course at 11am with a 4pm return, and The Mechanics will perform after racing.
- Organizers expect entries from leading trainers including Nicky Henderson, Paul Nicholls, Joe Tizzard, Venetia Williams and David Pipe, with final declarations outstanding and the trophy presenter yet to be named.
- The fixture lands during a strong regional jumps campaign highlighted by Lulamba’s Grade 1 win at Sandown and Thistle Ask’s Haldon Gold Cup success.