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MarylandSteeplechaseRace Conditions
2013 Maryland Governor’s Cup Steeplechase Horse of the Year
Foyle
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Governor’s Cup Series
Photo: Zane Gorove
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MARYLAND STEEPLECHASE ASSOCIATION2011 AWARDS RECEPTION
For theMARYLAND GOVERNOR’S CUP SERIES
Presented by:
Friday, June 9, 2010 at 7 p.m.Marlborough Hunt Club
r.s.v.p. by Monday, June 1
___$65 PER ADULT ___$10 PER CHILD, 15 & UNDER
NAME:____________________________________ADDRESS:__________________________________PHONE:____________________________________E-MAIL:___________________________________Please make checks payable to MSA. Visa or MasterCard accepted.
Fax credit card orders to 410-489-7828
MARYLAND STEEPLECHASE ASSOCIATION (MSA)P.O. BOX 651 • LISBON, MD 21765
2011Maryland
SteeplechaseCalendar
The Foxhall Farm Trophy Team Chase Sun., March 20Green Spring Valley Point-to-Point Sat., April 2Elkridge-Harford Point-to-Point Sat., April 9My Lady’s Manor Sat., April 16Grand National Steeplechase Sat., April 23Maryland Hunt Cup Sat., April 30Maryland Junior Hunt Cup Sun., May 1Howard County-Iron Bridge Race Meet Sat., May 7Potomac Hunt Races Sun., May 15*NAPPA Championship Sun., May 22MD Governor’s Cup Awards Dinner Fri., June 9 *- www.NAPTP.com for details
For More Info Visit www.marylandsteeplechasing.com
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MSA Steeplechase 101 Clinicat Pleasant Prospect Farm
Sunday, February 23
MSA Junior or Young Rider Racing Clinicat Dunmore FarmSunday, March 2
The Foxhall Farm Trophy Team ChaseSun., March 16 (rain date March 23)
Green Spring Valley Point-to-PointSaturday, March 29
Elkridge-Harford Point-to-PointSaturday, April 5
Chasin’ for Children Sunday, April 6
My Lady’s ManorSaturday, April 12
Grand National SteeplechaseSaturday, April 19
Maryland Hunt CupSaturday, April 26
Maryland Junior Hunt CupSunday, April 27
Howard County Cup Race MeetSaturday, May 3
Potomac Hunt Races Sunday, May 18
Governor’s Cup Awards ReceptionThursday, June 12
For Maryland Hunter Pace Series dates please see the back of this book
2014
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Photo courtesy of Isabel J. Kurek
Thomas H. VossSeptember 19, 1950 – January 21, 2014
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GENERAL INFORMATION Maryland Steeplechase Association (MSA)
P.O. Box 651 • Lisbon, MD 21765
410-489-7826 x 104 • fax 410-489-7828
www.marylandsteeplechasing.com
About the MSAThe Maryland Steeplechase Association, Inc. is a not-for-
relationships between foxchasing and steeplechasing, and
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competition. MSA accomplishes these goals by providing
in Maryland; membership entitles the race to two seats on
the Board, with 5 at-large seats; nominations for which may
MSA Board of Directors – 2014
National Steeplechase Association (NSA)
410-392-0700 • fax 410-392-0706
www.nationalsteeplechase.com
11131 Bolton Lane • Bealeton, VA 22712
Videos
P.O. Box 202, Unionville, PA 19375 • 610-383-4155
PhotographsVisit www.marylandsteeplechasing.com
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Governor’s Cup Award Winners
Maryland Steeplechase Horse of the Year
The Governor’s Cup Series Steeplechase Horse of the Year award con-nections of Foyle receive their trophy.
2007: Incaseyouraminer (Ben Swope)2008: Battle Op (Northwoods)2009: Patriot’s Path (Irv Naylor)2010: The Whacker (Bob Kinsley)2011: Won Wild Bird (Pink Ribbon Racing) Yin Yang (NoGo Stable)2012: Mr. Tack (Scanden Stable)2013: Spencer Road (Russell, Brewster, Tydings)
2007: Bubble Economy (Arcadia Stable)2008: Hot Springs (Irv Naylor) Private Attack (SportsmansHall)2009: Coal Dust (Armata Stables)2010: Twill Do (Lucy Goelet) Across The Sky (Holbrook Hollow Farm)
Delta Park (Arcadia Stable)2011: Private Attack (Sportsmans Hall)2012: Mecklenburg (Rosbrian Farm)
Previous Winners
MD Novice Timber Champion
2007: Jack Fisher2008: Kathy McKenna2009: Regina Welsh Dawn Williams2010: Alicia Murphy2011: Billy Meister2012: Tara Elmore2013: Blythe M. Davies
Hurdy Gurdy Perpetual Trophy
Leading Trainer
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Justin Batoff (r) accepts the Hurdy Gurdy Perpetual Trophy in recogni-tion of his success with his timber horse/foxhunter Prospector’s Strike
2012: Darren O’Brien (Tumultuous)2013: Justin Batoff (Prospector’s Strike)
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Gentleman Rider Hunter Chase Timber
Champion2010: Darren O’Brien (Tumultuous)2011: Darren O’Brien (Tumultuous)2012: Darren O’Brien (Tumultuous)2013: Forrest Kelly Nick Carter
Lady Rider Hunter Chase
Timber Champion2011: Kristen Fisher2012: Amy Mullen Bethany Baumgardner2013: Blythe Miller Davies Sara Katz
The Stubben Ultimate Foxhunter Award
2012 Jennifer Dunst2013 Catherine Frederick
Maryland Timber Horse Award
2012 Battle Op (Northwoods Stable)
Amateur Apprentice Timber Champion
2013: Terkko Service (Nick Carter) Snow Blizzard (Nick Carter)
Overall Leading Rider
2007: Desmond Fogarty2008: Brooks Durkee2009: Patrick Worrall2010: Paddy Young2011: Roddie MacKenzie2012: Mark Beecher2013: James Slater
Leading Timber Rider
2007: Blake Curry2008: Brooks Durkee2009: Patrick Worrall
2011: Michael Traurig2012: Mark Beecher2013: James Slater
Leading Amateur Rider
2007: Blake Curry2008: Brooks Durkee2009: Patrick Worrall2010: Darren Nagle2011: Woods Winants2012: Mark Beecher2013: James Slater
Rider Hunter Chase Timber Champions -
Catherine Frederick won the Stubben Ultimate
most foxhunter races and hunter paces in the 2013 Governor’s Cup Series. Barrie Reightler and Cricket Goodall present Foyle’s connec-tions with the $1,000 in bonuses sponsored by
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The Betsy Firey Memorial Trophy
(LEADING LADY RIDER)2007: Diana Gillam2008: Anna McKnight2009: Blair Wyatt2010: Diana Gillam2011: Blythe Miller Davies2012: Mary Motion2013: Diana Gillam
2011: Gabrielle Bernier, Small Kellie Witte, Medium & Overall Erin Swope, Large Georgia Knox, Jr. Horse Avery Smith, non-TB Jr Horse2012: Gabrielle Bernier, Jr. Horse Sydney Rutledge, Jr. non- TB Heather Rohwein, Large Elizabeth Scully, Medium Hannah O’Brien, Small Kellie Witte, Small & Overall2013: Gabrielle Bernier Large, Jr. Horse, &Overall John Brophy, Jr. Horse (NON-TB) Amanda Howe, Jr. Horse(NON-TB) Saddiq Myers, (NON-TB) Erin Swope, Large Taylor Leatherman, Medium Kellie Witte, Small
Junior Foxchasing Scholarship
Maryland Young RidersLEADING JR. HORSE & PONY RIDERS
pony champ Kellie Witte, medium pony champ Taylor
and large pony champ (tie) Erin Swope, . Pictured to the right Gabrielle Bernier who won three titles, large
The Jonathan Kiser Memorial Scholarship
-eral timber races, which helped her earn top honors as the leading lady rider.
THE D. M. SMITHWICK AWARDLEADING YOUNG RIDER GROUP
2010: Green Spring Valley Hounds2011: Carrollton Hounds
Ella Brophy (l), received the 2013 Jr. Foxchasing Scholarship, presented in order to foster the relationship & tradi-tion between foxchas-ing & steeplechasing.
Scholarships were
and Heidi Herzog.
-morial Scholarship, in recognition of her race record, horsemanship, sportsmanship, talent & dedication to the sports of steeplechase racing.
Photo: Bob Keller
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pony competes will determine their division for the rest of the
14.2 hands.
allowed, except where noted.
or they will be scratched.
cancel any race.
membership.
or pony.
available for inspection on race day.
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lbs. for each win.
prior to race days; post-deadline entries may be accepted at
the discretion of the race committee (See listings of each race
them from any and all liability.
be eligible for year-end awards.
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Timber awards. In order to be eligible for all year end awards,
a tie, two awards will be presented.
may prevail.
www.
marylandsteeplechasing.com
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that race meet or point to point.
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to entry day, that information can be added to the data
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Open Steeplechase Clinic
10AM, Sunday, February 23RD
Pleasant Prospect Farm
Clinicians
(Lunch included)
Young Rider Racing Clinic
10AM ND
Clinicians
About The Clinics
and unmounted sessions. Riders must bring their own mounts and will be grouped by ability and experience.
Register with: Regina Welsh
MSA STEEPLECHASE RACING CLINICS
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Governor’s Cup 2014 Awards & Qualifying Races-
ber. The numbers are listed here under the category for which they count towards year end awards. Please check www.MarylandSteeplechasing.com
MARYLAND STEEPLECHASE HORSE OF THE YEARAwarded to the horse which accumulates the most points in open timber races
Placings in restricted races are not eligible for Horse of the Year points. Awards: Perpetual Trophy, Keepsake Trophy, & Cooler 10, 15, 26, 29, 37, 51, 62
MARYLAND NOVICE TIMBER CHAMPIONAwarded to the horse which accumulates the most points in novice/allowance timber races. Eligible horses are those that are non-winners over timber in point-
may only win this award once. Awards: Perpetual Trophy, Keepsake Trophy, and $1,000 Cash Prize 11, 16, 27, 30, 53, 65
$1,000 MARYLAND TIMBER HORSE AWARDSThe Maryland Horse Breeders Association (which oversees the Thoroughbred breeding registries in the state) and the Maryland Million, Ltd. will be providing $1,000 in cash bonuses for Maryland-bred and Maryland-sired Thoroughbreds in the 2014 Governor’s Cup Series. $500 will be awarded to the owner of the registered Maryland-bred timber horse earning the most points in the series, and $500.00 will be awarded to the owner of the Maryland Million nominated timber
eligible, visit http://www.marylandthoroughbred.com/marylandbred.html. THE AMATEUR APPRENTICE
TIMBER HORSE & RIDER CHAMPIONPresented to the horse and rider which accumulates the most points in amateur/
the General Conditions. Awards: $500 and a keeper trophy. Inaugural awards sponsored by Michael Wharton. 28, 31
THE VOSS AMATEUR FLAT RACE SERIES
miles 12, 20, 57, 63THE HURDY GURDY PERPETUAL TROPHY
Presented to the foxhunting horse and rider combination who meet all eligibil-
racing season, as determined by Governor’s Cup Series Committee. Trophy donated by the family of Kingdon Gould and the Howard County Cup Race Meet. Award: 1 year possession of a Keepsake trophy; 2 caps to EHHC, GSV, HCIBH, Marlborough & Potomac
THE STUBBEN ULTIMATE FOXHUNTERPresented to the foxhunting horse and rider combination who meet all eligibil-
most Foxhunter races, Senior (a.k.a. open) Field Master Chases and the most
Conditions Book. Award: 13, 20, 55LEADING TRAINER
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Awards: Keepsake Trophy & $1,000 Cash Prize 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 37, 51, 53, 57, 59, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65
LEADING TIMBER RIDER
Awards: Keep-sake Trophy 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 37, 51, 53, 62, 65
OVERALL LEADING RIDERAwarded to the rider with the most cumulative wins over timber (Open, Allow-
-Awards: Keepsake trophy 9, 10, 11,
12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 37, 51, 53, 57, 59, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65
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THOMAS H. VOSS MEMORIAL PERPETUAL TROPHYFOR THE LEADING AMATEUR RIDER
Awarded to the amateur rider with the most qualifying wins over hurdles, timber,
to winner.. 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 37, 51, 53, 57, 59, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65
THE BETSY FIREY MEMORIAL TROPHYPresented in memory of Betsy Firey and awarded to the female jockey accumulat-
Awards: Keepsake trophy donated by the Firey Family Trust 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 37, 51, 53, 57, 59, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65
Maryland Young Rider AwardsAwards: Trophies to the Leading Junior Horse Rider and Small, Medium, Large, & Overall Pony Riders
LEADING JUNIOR HORSE RIDER
horse who wins at least one race & has the most cumulative points in qualifying
Awards: Keepsake TrophyTB: 7, 35, 44 Non-TB: 8, 36, 45
LEADING PONY RIDERS
Each pony division (sm, med and lg) will be awarded. The junior pony rider ac-cumulating the most points in all divisions combined will be awarded the Overall
-eral Conditions. Awards: Keepsake Trophies SMALL: 1, 4, 21, 32, 40, 47, 50, 66MEDIUM: 2, 5, 24, 33, 41, 48, 52, 67 LARGE: 3, 6, 25, 34, 42, 49, 54, 68
THE JONATHAN KISER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPPresented in recognition of a juniors race participation, horsemanship, sportsman-ship, talent, & dedication to the sport of steeplechasing. Recipient to be selected by the MSA Board from among all juniors currently riding in junior and pony races. One recipient per year. Awards: Position as a working student for a week with Jack Fisher and free tuition to the US Pony Racing Summer Steeplechase Camp/Clinic.
JUNIOR FOXCHASING SCHOLARSHIPPresented in recognition of a junior rider’s commitment & dedication to the sport of steeplechasing, to foster the relationship and tradition between foxchasing & steeplechasing. Recipients to be selected by the MSA Board from among all ju-niors currently riding in junior and pony races. Number of recipients at the dis-cretion of the MSA Board. Awards: Capping fees for junior and chaperoning adults, tuition to foxchasing camps and clinics.
JUNIOR CLUB AWARDTHE D. M. SMITHWICK AWARD
Award is given based on participation of young rider (21 and under) members of a Foxhunting Club or Pony Club. The club whose members earn the most amount of points during the current MSA season will receive a cash prize. Riders must be a current member of the club which they wish to represent. Visit www.maryland-steeplechasing.com to download a registration form to participate in this series. Points will be awarded as the MSA rules (rule 21 junior points) allocate and ALL
and club exclusive raced’s to not qualify. Award: $500 Cash Prize
Any additional races ridden by young riders 21 years old and under.The above junior and pony races/chases will be calculated automatically, but
-sible for downloading the participation form from www.marylandsteeplechas-ing.com in order to have all of their points counted.NOTE: winners of all awards MUST meet all eligibility requirements as
Please direct ALL questions, concerns, and comments regarding the Mary-land Governor’s Cup Series rules or points to:
Governor’s Cup Chief StewardJ.W.Y. Martin, MFH
410-833-1167 • 410-370-1144 • [email protected]
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Jonathan Kiser Memorial Endowment Fund™
To support the development of the sport of steeplechase racing by granting scholarships and funding other activi-ties to help ensure education and racing opportunities for
young riders in Maryland.If you would like to make a tax deductible contribution to this fund, please make check payable to the Maryland Steeplechase Association, earmarked for the Jonathan Kiser Memorial Endowment Fund, and mail to:
Maryland Steeplechase Associationattn: Jonathan Kiser Memorial
Endowment Fund
The MSA will issue acknowledgment letters with the ap-
Thank you for your support!
The 2011 Foxhall Farm Cup Team Chase winning team members representing the Green Spring Valley Hounds: Connor Hankin (Bold Quest, Northwoods),Kristen Fisher (Pink Ribbon Racing,
Photo: Bob Keller
Please checkwww.marylandsteeplechasing.com
for any changes or additionsto this conditions book.
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Green Spring Valley Hounds
overgirths are recommended.
and Senior teams coming closest to having the average of all times
line. The fast time teams will be assigned start times prior to those of
the average time competitors.
riders to pt-to-pt races.
moved to the last position to start. The Team Leader will be the contact
person for the Team.
NO POST ENTRIES
Race Co-ChairsAdair B. Stifel(410) 299-0006
Michael T. Wharton(410) 991-[email protected]
Kristen Tubman(410) 935-6766
[email protected] J. W. Y. Martin, Jr.
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13th Annual Running
Green Spring ValleyPoint-to-Point Races
Shawan Downs, Cockeysville, Maryland
1ST RACE – JUNIOR PONY FLAT RACES
DIVISION I - SMALL PONIES (1/4 MILE) [1]DIVISION II - MEDIUM PONIES (1/4 MILE) [2]DIVISION III LARGE PONIES (1/2 MILE) [3]
2ND RACE – JUNIOR FIELD MASTERS CHASE
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DIVISION I - PONIESA. SMALL [4] B. MEDIUM [5] C. LARGE [6]
DIVISION II - HORSESA. THOROUGHBRED [7] B. NON-THOROUGHBRED [8]
3RD RACE - HEAVYWEIGHT TIMBER [9] - 12:30 PMWORTHINGTON BOWL
4TH RACE - OPEN TIMBER [10]GREEN SPRING VALLEY HUNT CUP
FRANK A. BONSAL MEMORIAL.
5TH RACE - ALLOWANCE/NOVICE TIMBER [11] DANIEL BAUGH BREWSTER MEMORIAL
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6TH RACE - AMATEUR FLAT [12]CAVES FARM
7TH RACE - SENIOR FIELD MASTER’S CHASE [13]THE GRACE MILLER WHEDBEE MEMORIAL
be declared at time of entry.
8TH RACE - TRAINING FLAT RACE [14]STONEWORTH FARM
rolling hills and varied fences.
NO POST ENTRIES
prior to acceptance of entry.
No rider allowances.
The committee may combine, cancel or split any race.
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The 78th Running
Elkridge-Harford Hunt
Point-To-Point RacesAtlanta Hall Farm
2933 Pocock Rd., Monkton, Maryland 21111
1ST RACE – OPEN TIMBER 1:30 PM [15]THE EDWARD S. VOSS MEMORIAL
2ND RACE – NOVICE TIMBER - 2:00 PM [16]THE GEORGE C. CLEMENT MEMORIAL
3RD RACE - HEAVYWEIGHT OPEN TIMBER - 2:30 PM [17]THE ANN L. MCINTOSH MEMORIAL
4TH RACE - LADIES TIMBER - 3:00 PM [18]THE BABE SUPPORTAS MEMORIAL
Ladies who have won a sanctioned steeplechase carry 5 lbs. extra.
5TH RACE - MAIDEN FLAT - 3:30 PM [19]THE ALFRED J. SMITHWICK MEMORIAL
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6TH RACE - AMATEUR RIDER FLAT - 4:00 PM [20]THE JANE WATTERS SMALL MEMORIAL
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Entry fees All Races $25
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conditions.
NO POST ENTRIES
! !! Left on
!1.5 miles on the left.
or
THE MARYLAND STEEPLECHASE ASSOCIATION
is pleased to welcome theRoyal United Company
as a new sponsor of the 2014 GOVERNOR’S CUP SERIES
Winners in the 2014 Series will receive a variety of gifts, including a driven game bird or upland game hunt.
Sporting Clays • Game Bird Sales • Upland Game Hunts • Driven Game Birds • Clothinghttp://www.royalunitedgb.com
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The 3rd Running of
CHASIN’ FOR CHILDREN
1st Small Pony Flat Race
2nd Race- Pony Lead Line Trot Race
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3rd Race- Shetland Pony Flat Race
4th Race Medium Pony Flat RaceD.M. “Mikey” Smithwick Memorial Dash
5th Race- Large Pony Flat Race
CloseNO POST ENTRIES
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My Lady’s ManorJarrettsville Pike at 3403 Pocock Rd.
Monkton, Maryland
1ST RACE – THE MY LADY’S MANOR TIMBER STAKES [26]
NOMINATIONS CLOSE TUESDAY, APRIL 1
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The owner of the winner will receive the Perpetual Bowl in memory of
Janon Fisher, Jr. to be held for one year. The owner and rider of the
winner will receive trophies for permanent possession.
2ND RACE – THE JOHN RUSH STREETT MEMORIAL MAIDEN TIMBER [27]
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The owner of the winner will receive the Perpetual Trophy given by the
late Mrs. Louis M. Fisher, to be held for one year. The owner and rider
of the winner will receive trophies for permanent possession.
funding provided by the National Steeplechase Foundation in support
of safety and the overall development of the sport.
3RD RACE - THE JOHN D. SCHAPIRO MEMORIALAMATEUR APPRENTICE TIMBER [28].
175 lbs. Non-winners over timber, allowed 5 lbs.
$5,000 of this purse and an engraved silver goblet to the rider, have been
donated by the National Steeplechase Foundation, for the promotion of
amateur racing.
The owner of the winner will receive the Perpetual Trophy donated by
the late Hermen and Monica Greenberg, to be held for one year, as well
as a trophy for permanent possession.
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The 112th Annual
Grand NationalSteeplechase
Butler Road Butler, Maryland
1ST RACE- THE GRAND NATIONAL
AMATEUR TIMBER STAKES [29]Nominations Close Tuesday, April 8
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The Challenge Bowl, given in memory of John K. Shaw, Jr., will
be presented by the Grand National Steeplechase Association to
the owner of the winner each year and will become the permanent
property of the owner winning the race three times, not necessarily
with the same horse or in succession. A permanent trophy will be
presented to the owner of the winner.
2ND RACE – THE BENJAMIN H. MURRAY MEMORIAL AMATEUR ALLOWANCE TIMBER [30].
older, 170 lbs. Non-winners over timber, allowed 8 lbs. No rider al
The Perpetual Benjamin H. Murray Memorial Trophy will be pre-
sented by the Murray Family to the owner of the winner, to be held
for one year.
3RD RACE - THE WESTERN RUN PLATE
AMATEUR APPRENTICE TIMBER [31].
170 lbs. Non-winners over timber, allowed 5 lbs.
$2,500 of this purse and an engraved silver goblet to the rider, have
been donated by the National Steeplechase Foundation, for the
promotion of amateur racing.
The owner of the winner will receive the Perpetual Trophy donated
by The Redmond C. Stewart Family, to be held for one year.
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JUNIOR FIELD MASTER’S CHASE - 1:45 PM POST TIME
THE THOMAS L. MACFARLANE MEMORIAL
old and are not to have won a sanctioned timber race in the last
DIVISION I - PONIES
A. SMALL [32] B. MEDIUM [33] C. LARGE [34]DIVISION II - HORSES
A. THOROUGHBRED [35] B. NON-THOROUGHBRED [36]
a liability waiver.
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The 118th Running of
The Maryland Hunt CupWorthington Farms
Tufton Avenue, Glyndon, Maryland
THE MARYLAND HUNT CUPAMATEUR TIMBER STAKES [37]
Nominations Close Tuesday, March 11
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made at time of entry.
The owner of the winner will receive the Challenge Bowl, presented
by the committee of the Maryland Hunt Cup Association, to be held
for one year and to become the permanent property of the owner
winning the Maryland Hunt Cup three times, not necessarily with the
same horse or in succession. Permanent trophies will be presented
to the owner and rider of the winner.
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INFORMATION
Baltimore Beltway (I-695 ! I-83 North ! !
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The 1 th Running of the
MARYLAND JUNIOR HUNT CUPShawan Downs, Cockeysville, MD
Sunday, April 2 , 201Post Time: High Noon
1st Race- Junior Pony Lead Line Trot Race [ ]For ponies ridden by Juniors who have not reached their 7th birthday as of the 1st of the year. Ponies must have lead line attached to their bridle and must be accompanied by an adult. About 30 yds. walk or trot;; entries breaking out of the trot must go behind last entry in
ASTM approved helmets. Overgirths & protective vests are highly
Indicate pony size when entering. Div I (conditions above)-Div II For rider’s needing 2-3 assistants.
2nd Race- Shetland Pony Flat Races [ ]
be size appropriate.
Junior Pony Flat RacesPony races open to juniors who have not reached their 16th birthday
3rd Race- Small Ponies (1/4 mile) [4 ]4th Race- Medium Ponies (1/4 mile) [4 ]5th Race- Large Ponies (1/2 mile) [4 ]
6th Race—Maryland Young Rider Hunt Cup [4 ]Young Rider Timber Race/ Field Master’s Chase
ponies who are a min. of 5 years old. Entries must have completed
7th Race—Maryland Junior Hunt CupField Master’s Chase
and are not to have won a sanctioned timber race in the last 3 years.
course over approximately 2 miles of fair hunting country. After the
of the Maryland Steeplechase Associations’ General Conditions. All
About 2 milesDiv I- TB [ ] Div II- Non-TB [ ]
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8th Race- Stick Pony Race [ ]Open to amateur “jockeys” 7 years of age and under. Entry fee $5. All jockeys must supply their own “mount” and are encouraged to wear racing silks. Prizes to all starters. Enter on race day.
9th Race- The Maryland Pony Hunt CupJunior Pony Field Master’s Chases
-chase Associations’ General Conditions. All divisions will run
Race 9- Small [ ]Race 10 - Medium [ ] Race 11 - Large [ ]
MAKE ENTRIES WITH:CENTRAL ENTRY OFFICE
Entries may be measured the day of the race to ensure proper di-
Entry Fees ($25) to be paid on race day prior to acceptance of
or attended the schooling session.
MANDATORY SCHOOLING SESSIONAll jump race entrants MUST school before the committee before
soon as possible to join one of the schooling sessions. Entrants who have competed in the Jr MHC on the same mount before successfully may be excused. Horses or ponies who have started under rules in the last 6 months are ineligible. To discuss rider and
FOR TICKETS & INFORMATION
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NOTE: The use of a whip is strictly prohibited in all races this day (excluding the Young Rider Timber Race). All riders must wear current ASTM/SEI or NSA approved helmets and safety vests. All horses and ponies must wear overgirths and must have a proper bridle with a bit (or a hackamore).
DIRECTIONS From I-83:
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The 71st Running
The Howard County Cup RacesPleasant Prospect Farm
4389 Jennings Chapel Rd., Brookeville, MD 20833
1ST RACE – THE JACK MOBBERLYPONY FIELD MASTER CHASE - SMALLS [50]
the discretion of the committee.
2ND RACE – OPEN TIMBERTHE HOWARD COUNTY HUNT CUP [51]
st nd rd
3RD RACE – THE JACK MOBBERLYPONY FIELD MASTER CHASE - MEDIUMS [52]
4TH RACE – NOVICE TIMBERTHE ALDA CLARK PLATE [53]
trophy. Sponsored by M.T. Laney.
5TH RACE – THE JACK MOBBERLY PONYFIELD MASTER CHASE - LARGE [54]
6TH RACE – FOXHUNTER TIMBER
are entered in any other race of the day are ineligible for this race.
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at time of entry.
7TH RACE – AMATEUR FLAT THE OLD GLORY DASH [57]
8TH RACE – LEADLINE RACETHE HOWARD COUNTY SIPPY CUP [58]
DIV I (CONDITIONS ABOVE)- SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE AWARDS
DIV II- NO AGE LIMIT, NOT ELIGIBLE FOR DIVISION I. FOR RIDER’S NEEDING 2-3 ASSISTANTS.
Immediately following the last race, all owners, riders and trainers are
Leading trainer determined by starts and points earned in placings
NO ENTRIES AT POST
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62nd Annual
Potomac Hunt RacesBittersweet Field
River & Partnership Roads, Seneca, Maryland
Sunday, May 18, 2014Post Time: 1:00 PM
*1ST RACE - WASHINGTON DC INTERNATIONAL [59]THE CHARLES E. PAINE PERPETUAL TROPHY
Purse $1,000.
*2ND RACE – RESTRICTED YOUNG ADULT FLAT RACE [60]THE KIPLINGER CUP
3RD RACE - MAIDEN HURDLE [61]THE ALICE KEECH PERPETUAL PLATE
Purse $1,000.
*4TH RACE - PREAKNESS OPEN TIMBER [62]THE POTOMAC PLATE PERPETUAL TROPHY
Purse $7,500.
*5TH RACE -PREAKNESS AMATEUR RIDER OPEN FLAT [63]Purse $1,000.
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6TH RACE - PREAKNESS OPEN HURDLE [64]THE GENERAL H. H. SEMMES PERPETUAL TROPHY
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winning horse.
*7TH RACE - PREAKNESS NOVICE TIMBER [65]THE SENECA VALLEY PERPETUAL CUP
to winning horse.
8TH RACE – JUNIOR FLAT RACES - PONIES
CPL. KIRK BOSSELMANN MEMORIAL RACES
DIVISION I (1/2 MILE) - A. SMALL [66] B. MEDIUM [67]DIVISION II (1/2 MILE) - C. LARGE [68]
NO POST ENTRIES
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2014 Maryland SpringHunter Pace Series
Rules & Regulations
2. *NEW*
4
Entry Fee
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Six ribbons awarded in each class. Points toward series end
and sponsor awards
regarding points.
Go Barefoot Perpetual Trophy donated by Allen & Jeanne Forney
JWS Miller Perpetual Trophy
Shadowfax Memorial Perpetual Trophy donated by Dr. Patricia Straat
Pat Solter Memorial Perpetual Trophy donated by the Robert M.
Hanson family
Ruth Cairns Perpetual Trophy
Johnny Bill Linton Perpetual Trophy
Robert Lee Hall Memorial Trophy
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For theMARYLAND GOVERNOR’S CUP SERIES
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Friday, June 9, 2010 at 7 p.m.Marlborough Hunt Club
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___$65 PER ADULT ___$10 PER CHILD, 15 & UNDER
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2011Maryland
SteeplechaseCalendar
The Foxhall Farm Trophy Team Chase Sun., March 20Green Spring Valley Point-to-Point Sat., April 2Elkridge-Harford Point-to-Point Sat., April 9My Lady’s Manor Sat., April 16Grand National Steeplechase Sat., April 23Maryland Hunt Cup Sat., April 30Maryland Junior Hunt Cup Sun., May 1Howard County-Iron Bridge Race Meet Sat., May 7Potomac Hunt Races Sun., May 15*NAPPA Championship Sun., May 22MD Governor’s Cup Awards Dinner Fri., June 9 *- www.NAPTP.com for details
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MARYLAND STEEPLECHASE ASSOCIATION2014 AWARDS RECEPTION
For theMARYLAND GOVERNOR’S CUP SERIES
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Owings Mill, MD 21117
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r.s.v.p. by Friday, June 6
___$70 in advance, $85 at the door Per Adultrsvp still required
___$10 Per Child, 15 & UnderNAME: ____________________________________
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Please Make Checks Payable To MSA.Visa Or Mastercard Accepted.
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