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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…

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…

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.

The groundbreaking livestream broadcast on April 22 has the potential to introduce thousands of thoroughbred racing fans to steeplechasing.

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.

James “Woody” Woodruff Maloney Jr. died February 5, 2023, at the age of 69.

The National Steeplechase Association has filled the remaining two vacancies on its board of directors with a familiar name from the Maryland timber circuit and a top executive with one of the NSA’s historic Southern meets.

National Steeplechase Association horsemen will have the opportunity to compete for purse money with the addition of three sanctioned races worth $65,000 on the April 8 card in the eastern foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains.

Trainer Keri Brion is this week’s guest on the Friday Show, where she advocates for steeplechase racing and for Eclipse Awards voters not to skip over that category and abstain in year-end voting for racing’s annual championships.

Two recognizable names on the National Steeplechase Association circuit have been elected to the organization’s board of directors, the governing body of jump racing in America.