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 1912 | Handicap | 2 miles 100 yards | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
| 1 | HONEY II | Alf Newey | Alf Newey | Mr J W Pullen 7/1 |
| 2 | THERMAL | F Jones | Berzac | Mr C Berzac 100/8 |
| 3 | SWEET PEACH | F Lyall | C Brown | Mrs J J Brown 100/8 |
| 4 | STOKE BOY | E Brady | W Payne | Mr E S Holland 6/1 |
| 5 | IRISH OAK | R Gordon | Gordon | Mrs Lutwyche 6/1 |
| 6 | MILFOIL | Captain C N Newton | Gordon | Captain C Noel Newton 6/1 |
| 7 | LAZYBONES | Mr J Buck | Blandford | Mr W Blandford 100/8 |
| 8 | WASHINGTON | W Payne | Ted Gwilt | Mr S Murray Evens fav |
| Over round 130% | ||||
| This race was run on Wednesday 13th March 1912 when Honey II beat Thermal and Sweet Peach by 20 lengths and 15 lengths | ||||