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Far Hills recap
It was a great day for the Irish at Far Hills as TJ McDonald’s Hewick, a seven-year-old trained by John Joseph “Shark” Hanlon and ridden by Jordan Gainford, crossed the ocean to obliterate the field in the Grade 1 $250,000 Grand National at Far Hills. The margin of victory was 11 1/4 lengths, and the win kicked off a celebration loud enough to be heard back home.
Read MoreFar Hills preview: Supporting card features top-shelf lineup
With all eyes focused on the Grand National, it’s easy to look past the rest of the seven-race card for Saturday’s 101st Far Hills Race meeting at Moorland Farm in New Jersey.
While the outcome of the $250,000 Grand National has often helped crown Eclipse Award winners – including The Mean Queen last year – the other stakes typically have an impact on divisional honors.
Far Hills preview: Steeplechasing returns to the sport’s ‘Grand’ stage
Seven races, including six stakes, and $625,000 in purses are up for grabs on Saturday’s card, which will be broadcast nationally by Fox Sports. First race post time is 12:50, and wagering will be available.
Read MoreVirginia Fall & Genesee Valley recaps
A venerable champion and a burgeoning star over wooden fences took Saturday’s feature races in Middleburg, Va., and Geneseo, N.Y., while jockey Jamie Bargary and trainer Mark Beecher made three trips to the winner’s circle.
Read MoreTimber features on tap at Geneseo, Middleburg
A pair of timber stakes featuring veteran jumpers headline this Saturday’s National Steeplechase Association doubleheader in New York and Virginia.
Read MoreLadies Day at Foxfield
It was a landmark day at the Foxfield Races in Charlottesville, Va., on Sunday, as female trainers ran the table, winning all six races on the card.
Read MoreFoxfield Preview: First of a trio of Virginia fall meets on tap for Sunday
The jumpers head to historic Charlottesville, Va., in Albemarle County, for six races, five over hurdles, worth $105,000, with a 12:30 p.m. post time.
Read MoreLegacy Chase at Shawan Downs recap
Storm Team storms to victory over Andi’amu, Bargary wins two more
Read More“New” Legacy Chase kicks off fall NSA hunt-course season
The first of 11 meets and 61 races spread across seven states through mid-November takes place on Saturday at Shawan Downs near Hunt Valley in Baltimore County with an eight-race card.
Read MoreLonesome Glory & William Entenmann recap
Noah and the Ark stuns Snap Decision at 41-1 in Lonesome Glory; Proven Innocent upsets The Mean Queen in Entenmann with last-minute surge
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