March 3rd, 2009 saw Chin-Up being part of its first day at the races. The event was a three-mile Novices’ Handicap Chase supported by Furlongs Racing at Newcastle racecourse. The day was cold but fair with an unfortunately low attendance. Nevertheless, we all had a great day!
The winner was “Fiftyfive Degrees”, an eight year old gelding ably ridden by Graham Lee, owned by Mr & Mrs Raymond Anderson Green and trained by Pauline Robson. Terry Scragg of Furlongs Racing most generously donated the prize money.
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