The Insider avenges the loss that cost him a title; millionaire flat star Cross Border breaks his maiden over hurdles, and Court Ruler emerges as new timber ace.

The National Steeplechase Association Spring campaign gets underway Saturday in South Carolina at Aiken’s sprawling new showcase racecourse on Richland Avenue, while the Mid-Atlantic timber season begins with a family-fun day at Cheshire in Pennsylvania on Sunday.

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.