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 | ||||