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Flat stakes winner L’Imperator earns first G1 for Hudson River Farms, Kingsley, and visiting jockey Jordan Gainford After finishing a solid third this spring to stars Rampoldi Plan in the G1 Commonwealth Cup and Abaan in the Carolina Cup novice stakes, Hudson River Farms’ L’Imperator broke through with his first NSA stakes score — and first ever career…
Read MoreBeverly R. Steinman Grade 1 Stakes Rescheduled
Najja Thompson, Executive Director of the NY Breeders Association, presented flowers to Miss Steinman today (Sunday) during the Belmont Stakes Festival at Saratoga. Although the Beverly R. Steinman Grade 1 Stakes had to be postponed due to weather, Miss Steinman enjoyed a wonderful day of racing and is looking forward to her race being re-carded…
Read MoreNaylor becomes NSA’s all-time leading owner
By Tod Marks With a double at Radnor, Naylor becomes NSA’s all-time leading owner The Irv Naylor Stable, a powerhouse on the National Steeplechase Association circuit since 2010, became the sport’s leading purse earner with a pair of victories at Saturday’s Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern, Pa. Naylor, who captured his seventh leading owner crown…
Read MoreNYRA adds G1 Beverly R. Steinman to lucrative steeplechase program
by: NYRA OZONE PARK, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced the addition of the Grade 1, $150,000 Beverly R. Steinman, a 2 3/8-mile steeplechase event for older horses to be contested Sunday, June 9 as part of the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course. The race is named…
Read MoreVirginia Gold Cup adds Grade 1 to NSA Calendar
By Tod Marks The new stake coupled with an enriched Iroquois program makes for an unprecedented cross-country racing spectacular with two meets worth nearly $1 million on successive weekends. The Virginia Gold Cup Association revealed plans for a new Grade 1 fixture to be run as part of the sensational $430,000 card at Great Meadow…
Read MoreLegendary trainer Jonathan Sheppard passes
By Tod Marks Jonathan Sheppard, the most recognizable, celebrated, and honored figure in American steeplechasing, died on Aug. 27 in his Hollywood, Fla., home at age 82. The Hall of Fame trainer was the leading National Steeplechase Association conditioner 26 times and campaigned 15 Eclipse-award winners over hurdles and on the flat. Sheppard, who officially…
Read MoreHall of Fame trainer Jonathan Sheppard Dies
By Tod Marks Jonathan Sheppard, an acclaimed Racing Hall of Fame trainer whose accomplishments extended from steeplechase race meets to the highest levels of Thoroughbred racing, died Sunday, Aug. 27, at his home in Hollywood, Fla. He was 82. The British-born horseman had retired from training early in 2021 with records that will, in several…
Read MoreGreat Meadow installs new irrigation system
The system is similar to the one used at Cheltenham and will help ensure lush turf and the best possible footing for better protection of horses and riders at the Virginia and International Gold Cup Races.
Read MoreAmerica’s Best Racing, NSA join forces for coverage of Middleburg Spring Races
The groundbreaking livestream broadcast on April 22 has the potential to introduce thousands of thoroughbred racing fans to steeplechasing.
Read MoreNSA partners with StableDuel to bring thrill of the ‘chase to fans at home and at the races
This spring, jump-racing enthusiasts can play an exciting contest on their phones that offers cash prizes at each of 10 National Steeplechase Association meets.
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