If I understand the rules correctly, the CH race can’t be divided, because it’s a Class 2 contest. And the usual ‘this race may be divided’ condition isn’t included in the race conditions.
But since the race has already been upgraded and moved from another meeting, the ‘rules’ probably don’t apply. I expect there’s a ‘Henderson’ provision buried in a sub clause somewhere that can be used.
If it did divide, someone would have to come up with the £40k for the extra race – divided races don’t split the prize money these days.
Now 33 entries, including an Amo Racing addition, called Square Necker. This one ran once for Ralph Beckett last year, won a Dundalk 12F maiden for Robson Aguilar in December and is now with Kevin PdF.