Posts Tagged ‘steeplechase’
Colonial and Saratoga previews: Busy week ahead for the jumpers
As the summer steeplechase season winds down, four races are on tap this week at Colonial Downs in Virginia and Saratoga in upstate New York. It’s a busier week than usual as a result of the rescheduling of the $75,000 Michael G. Walsh novice stakes at the Spa, which was postponed by heavy overnight rain on Aug. 23 and recarded for Thursday Sept. 1.
Read MoreSaratoga Preview: Seven square off in Walsh
Wednesday’s $75,000 Michael G. Walsh novice stakes at 2 ⅜ miles is an intriguing contest that pits up-and-coming hurdlers against proven competitors at this level.
Read MoreColonial Downs recap – August 22
Our Bab takes Rouse; Garner and Young sweep both ends of steeplechase double-header
Read More$100,000 Rouse tops Colonial card
The centerpiece of the summer steeplechase season at Colonial Downs in New Kent, Va., takes place tomorrow with the running of the $100,000 Randolph D. Rouse hurdle stakes for fillies and mares at 2 ¼ miles.
Read MoreSnap Decision’s win in the Sheppard is one for the history books
Bruton Street-US’ Snap Decision captured the Grade 1 $150,000 Jonathan Sheppard hurdle stakes at Saratoga on Wednesday, carrying the most weight to victory in more than a generation.
Read MoreSnap Decision headlines G1 Sheppard
The marquee race on the summer steeplechase calendar — a contest that often has championship implications — takes center stage on Wednesday at Saratoga.
Read MoreColonial Downs recap – August 15
Bandua breaks maiden for Morris, Jamie Bargary; Bargary completes sweep of steeplechase doubleheader with Fightinirishtabit
Read MoreState of Affair scores by 10 in $70,000 Spa allowance hurdle
State of Affair scores by 10 in $70,000 Spa allowance hurdle
Read MoreColonial Downs recap – August 8
Ohrstrom, Valentine, Foley team up for thrilling maiden score; Who’s Counting, McDermott overpower field in handicap
Read MoreJump racing continues this week at Colonial, Saratoga
A trio of National Steeplechase Association contests are on tap this week as the summer season continues.
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