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Race Conditions
NSA Spring 2021
Race Meetings
Tod Marks
Bruton Street-US’s Moscato leads Iranistan over the last in the 2020
Temple Gwathmey Hurdle Stakes run in June at Middleburg.
CHESHIRE • MY LADY’S MANOR
GRAND NATIONAL • MARYLAND HUNT CUP
QUEEN’S CUP • MIDDLEBURG • WILLOWDALE
RADNOR • CAROLINA CUP • VIRGINIA GOLD CUP
WINTERTHUR • TRYON BLOCK HOUSE • IROQUOIS
Entries for all races close as designated with
BILL GALLO
Director of Racing/Racing Secretary
billgallo@nationalsteeplechase.com
(443) 553-1882
HARPER McVEY
Assistant to the Director of Racing
harper@nationalsteeplechase.com
(302) 220-7187
EMERY JONES TAYLOR
Business Administrator
emery@nationalsteeplechase.com
(610) 357-3515
NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE ASSOCIATION
400 Fair Hill Drive
Elkton, Maryland 21921
Phone: 410-392-0700 • Fax: 410-392-0706
www.nationalsteeplechase.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jill Abbott Jack Fisher Eve Ledyard
Sean Clancy P. Douglas Fout Meriwether Morris
Thomas J. Collins Michael D. Hankin Molly Oakman
Leslie Carpenter Jeffrey L. LeHew Guy J. Torsilieri
Kathryn Dalton Mason H. Lampton
OFFICERS
Chairman.........................................................................Guy J. Torsilieri
President....................................................................Alfred C. Griffin, Jr
Secretary.......................................................................Jeffery L. LeHew
Treasurer...................................................................Mason H. Lampton
STAFF
Director of Racing/Racing Secretary..........................................Bill Gallo
Business Administrator.............................................Emery Jones Taylor
Assistant to the Director of Racing....................................Harper McVey
Official Photographer/Contributing Editor................................Tod Marks
Nominations and Entries Policies
All nominations and entries for races described in this condition book are to In addition to the provisions of NSA Rules, horsemen are advised of the
be made at the prescribed times with the National Steeplechase Association following policies and useful information:
(“NSA”) in accordance with its Rules of Racing (the “Rules”), which can be
found on the NSA website, www.nationalsteeplechase.com. Copies of the Entry Fees
current Rules may also be obtained from the NSA. Entry fees equivalent to 3% of the purse will be deducted from earnings of
the first five finishers in all NSA sanctioned races. Those fees will be scaled
Racing Authority at 1/2% to enter, 1/2% if not scratched on time Wednesday, and 2% to start.
The race meeting at Virginia Gold Cup will be conducted in accordance with All fees will be waived for horses that run and do not earn a portion of the
the rules of the Virginia Racing Commission, and the race meeting at Fair Hill purse. Note: Supplementary nominations, to most stakes, may be made at
will be conducted in accordance with the rules of the Maryland Racing Com- entry time, at an additional cost of 1% of the purse.
mission. All horsemen are urged to be familiar with the applicable Commis-
sion rules. All other races contained in this condition book will be conducted Training Flat Races
under NSA rules. All training flat races run under NSA rules are sanctioned by the NSA, and, as
such, all rules apply, including the rules on forbidden substances. However,
Every person entering a horse in a race to be run under the rules of the these races do not count toward a horse’s official record.
respective state Racing Commission, or the National Steeplechase Associa-
tion, accepts the decision of the respective racing authority, the Directors of Lasix
the National Steeplechase Association, or the Stewards of the meeting, as Trainers are reminded to have a stable assistant on hand with a horse re-
the case may be, on any question relating to a race or to racing. ceiving Lasix at the time of administration. If such horse is left unattended,
the horse may be scratched by the Stewards and the trainer may be subject
Overnights and Official Notices to a fine.
Overnights containing entries and other pertinent information for a race
meeting are generally published Monday afternoon for race meetings oc- A horse that is entered on Lasix and does not receive Lasix will not be per-
curring the following weekend. Horsemen are encouraged to examine such mitted to run, unless it is determined by the Stewards that there were ex-
overnights carefully for errors, delayed closings and other information ap- tenuating circumstances that led to the inability to administer the med-
plicable to a particular race meeting. Any questions or concerns should be ication in a timely manner, and the trainer of the horse chooses to run
immediately brought to the attention of Bill Gallo, Director of Racing. Official the horse without Lasix. Under these conditions, the trainer assumes
Notices are published weekly during each racing season. They contain infor- all risk as it relates to the health and condition of the horse during or
mation concerning substitute races, course conditions (based upon inspec- immediately following the race.
tions and quantified levels of moisture and compaction) for upcoming race
meets, rule changes and other official determinations. Horsemen are urged
Horse Identification
to consult these Official Notices regularly for information that may impact the
All horses running under NSA rules must either be tattooed or microchipped,
races described in this condition book.
per The Jockey Club standards.
Rider Fees
Pre-Race Testing
In the absence of a specified contract, the fee to a rider in a steeplechase
The Stewards may randomly select horses for pre-race testing. Those select-
race shall be as follows: $150, or 10% of the money earned in all places
ed must report to a specified stall prior to leaving for the paddock. Failure to
(whichever is greater). The fee to a rider in a training flat race shall be $50. In
submit to this test will result in an automatic scratch.
flat races with purses, the fee to a rider shall be as follows: $100, or 10% of
the money earned in all places (whichever is greater).
Adjusted Weights
Rider Licensing Requirements/Insurance Coverage In all allowance and open hurdle races (including stakes) at NSA race meets,
A rider is required to have and maintain health insurance as a condition of weights will be adjusted upward when a high-weight (by allowance condition)
licensure, and must provide evidence thereof at the time of application for a is not entered or the high-weight is scratched at scratch time.
license. In addition, all riders are required to take a baseline ImPACT test.
An accident medical insurance policy (underwritten by Zurich North America) Code of Conduct
covers all licensed NSA riders participating in NSA sanctioned races. Please As a condition of license all NSA licensees are expected to conduct them-
note that the policy provides “excess” coverage, which means it does not selves in a manner consistent with the best interests of racing. Any con-
provide any reimbursement for medical expenses that are payable under duct deemed to be detrimental to the sport, the NSA, or the individu-
any other insurance available to the claimant. This policy does not include al race meets and their representatives will subject the offender to a fine
the races at Fair Hill, MD, or the major racetracks that host steeplechasing. or suspension, or both, in accordance with the NSA Rules of Racing.
Rider Allowances Waiver Claimer
In all steeplechase races, except handicaps and stakes races, riders who At the time of entry into any NSA steeplechase claiming race, the trainer
have never won a race are allowed ten (10) pounds; riders who have not won may declare a horse ineligible to be claimed provided:
five (5) races are allowed seven (7) pounds; riders who have not won fifteen 1. The horse has not started for a minimum of 120 calendar days since its
(15) races are allowed five (5) pounds. Once a rider wins fifteen (15) races, last race; and
he/she is no longer eligible for an allowance. These apprentice allowances 2. The horse is entered for a claiming price equal to or greater than the
may be claimed up to one (1) hour prior to post-time for the first race. price at which it last started over jumps or on the flat.
THE INAUGURAL RUNNING OF
THE LOUIS NEILSON, III The State of Maryland and
AT THE CHESHIRE POINT-TO-POINT RACES the Fair Hill Foundation
COATESVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 2021
POST TIME - 1:00 P.M. Partnering to Build a World-
TOTAL PURSES $15,000
Class Equestrian Center
ENTRIES CLOSE 11:00 A.M. - MONDAY, MARCH 22
SCRATCHES BY 10:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24
THE LOUIS NEILSON, III 1
Sponsored by BNYmellon Wealth Management
and Selkirk Partners
(Apprentice Rider Timber)
Purse $10,000. Timber. For Five Year Olds and Upward. To
be ridden by apprentice riders. 170 lbs. Non-winners of a
timber stakes, allowed 5 lbs.; of a race over timber, 10 lbs. Rid-
ers who have never won a race, allowed 5 lbs. No other rider
allowances. Entry fee $50; $50 additional if not scratched on
time Wednesday; $200 additional to start.
About Three Miles over Timber.
.
Note: $5,000 of this purse has been donated by the Temple Gwathmey
Steeplechase Foundation, for the promotion of the apprentice rider pro-
gram.
It is the intention of the race committee to split this race with a $7,500
purse in each division.
• Thoroughbred training center
IMPORTANT NOTICE • 1-mile irrigated turf course for flat and jump racing
This race is sanctioned by the NSA, and as such, all rules apply. • International 5-Star Event facility
• Regulation arenas for show jumping and dressage
Kathy Neilson, Chairman • 5,000 acres of public riding trails and fields
484-883-8094 • State-of-the-art equine therapy center
neilsonkatherine@yahoo.com
• Youth outreach through on-site nature center,
Cheshire Hunt Conservancy 4-H programs and more
Post Office Box 528
Unionville, Pennsylvania 19375-0528 For More Information contact:
cheshirehunt@gmail.com
Fair Hill Foundation, Inc.
PO Box 1324 • Elkton, MD 21922
fairhillfoundation@gmail.com
Polly Binns, Acting Executive Director
443-350-5781
MY LADY’S MANOR THIRD RACE 4
MONKTON, MARYLAND THE JOHN D. SCHAPIRO MEMORIAL
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2021 (Apprentice Rider Timber)
FIRST RACE - 1:30 P.M. Purse $10,000. Timber. For Five Year Olds and Upward. To
TOTAL PURSES $70,000 be ridden by apprentice riders. 170 lbs. Non-winners of a
timber stakes, allowed 5 lbs.; of a race over timber, 10 lbs. Rid-
ENTRIES CLOSE 11:00 A.M. - MONDAY APRIL 5 ers who have never won a race, allowed 5 lbs. No other rider
allowances. Entry fee $50; $50 additional if not scratched on
SCRATCHES BY 10:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7
time Wednesday; $200 additional to start.
Three Miles over Timber.
FIRST RACE 2
THE MY LADY’S MANOR Note: $5,000 of this purse has been donated by the Temple Gwathmey
(Timber Stakes) Steeplechase Foundation, for the promotion of the apprentice rider pro-
Nominations Close Monday, March 29 gram.
Purse $30,000. Timber. For Five Year Olds and Upward.
The owner of the winner will receive the Perpetual Trophy donated by
To be ridden by riders acceptable to the race committee. the late Hermen and Monica Greenberg, to be held for one year, as well
Five-year-olds, 160 lbs.; older, 165 lbs. Nomination fee $75; as a trophy for permanent possession.
$75 additional to enter; $150 additional if not scratched on time
Wednesday; $600 additional to start. Supplementary nomina- Amateur Rider Fee Deduction Notice
tions, at a cost of $300, may be made at the time of entry. There will be a rider fee applied to owners in the My Lady’s Man-
Three Miles over Timber. or, the John Rush Streett Memorial, and the Thomas H. Voss
Memorial equal to 10% of money earned in all places. These
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 fee’s will be deducted from earnings and directed to the Temple
winner will receive trophies for permanent possession. Gwathmey Steeplechase Foundation as a donation towards the
promotion of amateur racing.
SECOND RACE 3
THE JOHN RUSH STREETT MEMORIAL ROSS PEARCE, Co-Chairman
THE THOMAS H. VOSS MEMORIAL (410) 382-6029
(Maiden Timber)
Purse $15,000. Timber. For Five Year Olds and Upward JACK FISHER, Co-Chairman
which have never won over timber. To be ridden by riders (410) 382-6815
acceptable to the race committee. Five-year-olds, 160 lbs.;
older, 165 lbs. Entry fee $75; $75 additional if not scratched on CHARLES GITTINGS, Co-Chairman
time Wednesday; $300 additional to start. (443) 829-6697
Three Miles over Timber.
It is the intention of the race committee to split this race with a $15,000
purse in each division.
3407 Pocock Road
The owner of the winner of the John Rush Streett Memorial will receive Monkton, Maryland 21111
the Perpetual Trophy given in memory of Mrs. Louis M. Fisher, to be
held for one year. The owner and rider of the winner will receive trophies
for permanent possession. (443) 717-1264
The owner of the winner of the Thomas H. Voss Memorial will receive info@manorraces.com
the Perpetual Trophy given by Mrs. Thomas H. Voss, to be held for one
year. The owner and rider of the winner will receive trophies for perma-
www.manorraces.com
nent possession.
THE 118th ANNUAL THIRD RACE 7
GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE THE WESTERN RUN PLATE
BUTLER, MARYLAND (Apprentice Rider Timber)
SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2021 Purse $10,000. Timber. For Five Year Olds and Upward. To
FIRST RACE - 3:15 P.M. be ridden by apprentice riders. 170 lbs. Non-winners of a
TOTAL PURSES $55,000 timber stakes, allowed 5 lbs.; of a race over timber, 10 lbs. Rid-
ers who have never won a race, allowed 5 lbs. No other rider
ENTRIES CLOSE 11:00 A.M. - MONDAY, APRIL 12 allowances. Entry fee $50; $50 additional if not scratched on
SCRATCHES BY 10:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 time Wednesday; $200 additional to start.
Three Miles over Timber.
FIRST RACE 5 Note: $5,000 of this purse has been donated by the Temple Gwathmey
THE GRAND NATIONAL Steeplechase Foundation, for the promotion of the apprentice rider pro-
(Timber Stakes) gram.
Nominations Close Monday, April 5
The owner of the winner will receive the Perpetual Trophy donated by
Purse $30,000. Timber. For Five Year Olds and Upward. To
The Redmond C. Stewart Family, to be held for one year.
be ridden by amateur riders acceptable to the race com-
mittee. Five-year-olds, 160 lbs.; older, 165 lbs. Nomination fee
$75; $75 additional to enter; $150 additional if not scratched on
time Wednesday; $600 additional to start. Supplementary nom-
inations, at a cost of $300, may be made at the time of entry.
Three Miles and One Quarter over Timber.
FORREST P. KELLY, Co-Chairman
fpkelly@gmail.com
The Challenge Cup will be presented by the Grand National Steeple-
chase Association to the owner of the winner each year and will become 443-869-0762
the permanent property of the owner winning the race three times, not
necessarily with the same horse or in succession. A permanent trophy EDWARD H. WORTHINGTON, IV, Co-Chairman
will be presented to the owner of the winner. edwardhworthingtoniv@gmail.com
410-245-6230
PETER R. FENWICK, Secretary
2315 Geist Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136
SECOND RACE 6
THE BENJAMIN H. MURRAY MEMORIAL 410-771-1756
(Allowance Timber) www.marylandsteeplechasing.org
Purse $15,000. Timber. For Five Year Olds and Upward pfenwick@valleyholding.com
which have never won two races over timber. To be ridden
by amateur riders acceptable to the race committee. Five-
year-olds, 165 lbs.; older, 170 lbs. Non-winners over timber, al-
lowed 8 lbs. No rider allowances. Entry fee $75; $75 additional
if not scratched on time Wednesday; $300 additional to start.
Three Miles and One Quarter over Timber.
The Perpetual Benjamin H. Murray Memorial Trophy will be presented
by the Murray Family to the owner of the winner, to be held for one
year.THE 124th RUNNING OF
THE MARYLAND HUNT CUP
WORTHINGTON FARMS
GLYNDON, MARYLAND
SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021
POST TIME - 4:00 P.M.
TOTAL PURSE $60,000
ENTRIES CLOSE 11:00 A.M. - MONDAY, APRIL 19
SCRATCHES BY 10:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21
THE MARYLAND HUNT CUP 8
(Timber Stakes)
Early Nominations Close Monday, March 8
Purse $60,000. Timber. For Five Year Olds and Upward. Own-
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ers, horses and amateur riders acceptable to the Race Commit-
tee. Riders must have signed the amateur declaration on the
NSA Application for Jockey’s License. Five-year-olds, 160 lbs.;
older, 165 lbs. Entry fee $300; $300 additional if not scratched on
time Wednesday; $1,200 additional to start. Supplementary nomi-
nations, at a cost of $600, may be made at the time of entry.
The Temple Gwathmey Steeplechase Foundation funds
Four Miles over Timber. Opportunity, Growth, and Change within the
Steeplechase community.
The owner of the winner will receive the Challenge Trophy, presented by the
committee of the Maryland Hunt Cup Association, to be held for one year OPPORTUNITY
and to become the permanent property of the owner winning the Maryland
Hunt Cup three times, not necessarily with the same horse nor in succession. • Offering Youth programs, including steeplechase camps and
Permanent trophies will be presented to the owner and rider of the winner. clinics, Junior hunt cup races, and youth and pony races.
• Funding purses for the splitting of large maiden races
• Funding races designated for Amateur riders
IMPORTANT NOTICES
ALL COVID PROTOCOLS MUST BE FOLLOWED. GROWTH
• Funding improvements in the quality of race meets
Badges and parking stickers will be provided to horsemen the week preceding the
• Funding marketing and promotion of race meets
race. No duplicate badges will be mailed. No sales will be made at the course on
race day. • Funding initiatives that support the best jockey care and safety
• Funding opportunities to expand the number of race meets
Schooling over the Maryland Hunt Cup course will be permitted before April 11 by
arrangement with the Race Secretaries and the property owner. All horses are to
be stabled and tacked at Worthington Farms. CHANGE
• Funding safety initiatives, including studies for
improved National Fences and timber fences
Nancy M. Roberts, Co-Secretary
410-627-6890
ngm2@aol.com
Elizabeth P. McKnight, Co-Secretary
410-371-6149
lizmfh@gmail.com
Maryland Hunt Cup Association
P.O. Box 2342
Westminster, MD 21158 visit www.tgsteeplechasefoundation.org
Visit www.nationalsteeplechasefoundation.org
info@marylandhuntcup.com for more
for more information or
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makea donation.
a donation.
www.marylandhuntcup.comTHE 24½ ANNUAL FOURTH RACE 12
QUEEN’S CUP STEEPLECHASE Sponsored by EasyFix
Run in Memory of Midge and Jim Price (Ratings Handicap Hurdle)
Purse $20,000. Hurdle Handicap. For Four Year Olds and Upward
BROOKLANDWOOD (Irrigated)
which are rated 115 or lower. The highest rated horse will be assigned
MINERAL SPRINGS, NORTH CAROLINA 158 lbs. with all other weights adjusted accordingly based on the current
SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021 ratings. Minimum weight 140 lbs., not including apprentice allowances.
FIRST RACE - 12:30 P.M. Entry fee $100; $100 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday;
TOTAL PURSES $100,000 $400 additional to start.
Two Miles and One Quarter over EASYFIX Fences.
ENTRIES CLOSE 11:00 A.M. - MONDAY, APRIL 19
SCRATCHES BY 10:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21 FIFTH RACE 13
Sponsored by BROWN ADVISORY
(Allowance Timber)
FIRST RACE 9 Purse $15,000. Timber. For Five Year Olds and Upward which have
In Memory of Thomas M. Mosca, Sr. never won two races over timber. Five-year-olds, 160 lbs.; older
(Maiden Claiming Hurdle) 165lbs. Non-winners of a race, allowed 5 lbs. Entry fee $75; $75 ad-
Sponsored by NOVANT HEALTH ditional if not scratched on time Wednesday; $300 additional to start.
Purse $10,000. Hurdle. For Maidens, Four Years Old and Upward. About Three Miles over Timber.
Four-year-olds, 146 lbs.; older, 154 lbs. Claiming price $15,000. En-
try fee $50; $50 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; $200
additional to start. SIXTH RACE 14
Two Miles over National Fences. THE TRUGREEN FUTURE CHAMPIONS TURF
(Training Flat)
For Three Year Olds and Upward. Three-year-olds, 145 lbs.; older,
10 155 lbs. Maidens allowed 5 lbs. Apprentice riders allowed 5 lbs. The
SECOND RACE result of this race does not count toward a horse’s official record.
Sponsored by BROWN ADVISORY Entry fee $100.
(Maiden Hurdle) One Mile and One Quarter on the Turf.
Purse $20,000. Hurdle. For Maidens, Four Years Old and Upward.
Four-year-olds, 146 lbs.; older, 154 lbs. Entry fee $100; $100 additional SEVENTH RACE 15
if not scratched on time Wednesday; $400 additional to start. Sponsored by TruGreen
Two Miles and One Furlong over National Fences. (Maiden Training Flat)
For Maidens, Three Years Old and Upward. Three-year-olds, 140 lbs.;
older, 150 lbs. Apprentice riders allowed 5 lbs. The result of this race
does not count toward a horse’s official record. Entry fee $100.
THIRD RACE 11 One Mile and One Furlong on the Turf.
QUEEN’S CUP MPC ‘CHASE
Run In Memory of Race Benefactors Midge and Jim Price
Presented by Sonitrol Verified Security
WILLIAM J. & V. CARRINGTON PRICE, Co-Race Chairs
(Sport of Kings Novice Hurdle Stakes) LIZ CLAYTON, Executive Director
Nominations Close Monday, April 12 MIA MILLER, Volunteer Coordinator
Purse $35,000. Hurdle. For Four Year Olds and Upward which have
not won over hurdles prior to March 1, 2020 or which have never CHARLOTTE STEEPLECHASE FOUNDATION, INC.
won three races, other than three year old. Four-year-olds, 142 lbs.; PO Box 70 ~ 6103 Waxhaw Highway
older, 150 lbs. Winners, other than maiden, claiming, starter or restrict- Mineral Springs, NC 28108-0070
704-843-7070
ed three-year-old race: 3 lbs. extra for each race won. Nomination fee
Fax: 704-843-7556
$75; $100 additional to enter; $175 additional if not scratched on time www.queenscup.org
Wednesday; $700 additional to start. Supplementary nominations, at a
cost of $350, may be made at the time of entry. In addition to NSA fees,
5% of any purse money earned in this race will be deducted as a fee to HORSEMEN’S ENTRANCE
GATE 3
the Sport of Kings Reserve Purse Fund.
3830 S. Potter Road
Two Miles and Three Furlongs over EASYFIX Fences. Mineral Springs, NC 28108
www.queenscup.org/directionsTHE 100th ANNUAL FIFTH RACE 20
MIDDLEBURG SPRING RACES (Filly & Mare Maiden Hurdle)
Purse $15,000. Hurdle. For Maidens Fillies and Mares, Four Years Old
GLENWOOD PARK COURSE and Upward. Four-year-olds, 145 lbs.; older, 153 lbs. Entry fee $75; $75
MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; $300 additional to start.
SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2021 Two Miles and One Furlong over National Fences.
FIRST RACE – 1:00 P.M.
TOTAL PURSES $205,000
SIXTH RACE 21
THE VIRGINIA EQUINE ALLIANCE MAIDEN HURDLE
ENTRIES CLOSE 11:00 A.M. - MONDAY, APRIL 26
RUN IN MEMORY OF PAUL R. FOUT
SCRATCHES BY 10:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28 (Maiden Hurdle)
Purse $25,000. Hurdle. For Maidens, Four Years Old and Upward. Four-
year-olds, 146 lbs.; older, 154 lbs. Entry fee $125; $125 additional if not
FIRST RACE 16 scratched on time Wednesday; $500 additional to start.
THE DePONT WEALTH MANAGEMENT Two Miles and One Furlong over National Fences.
(Training Flat)
For Three Year Olds and Upward. Three-year-olds, 145 lbs.; older, 155
lbs. Maidens allowed 5 lbs. Apprentice riders allowed 5 lbs. The result of SEVENTH RACE 22
this race does not count toward a horse’s official record. Entry fee $100. THE JAMES L. WILEY
One Mile and One Half on the Turf. (Maiden Claiming Hurdle)
Purse $15,000. Hurdle. For Maidens, Four Years Old and Upward. Four-
Note: If there are a sufficient number of apprentice jockeys named to year-olds, 146 lbs.; older, 154 lbs. Claiming price $25,000. Entry fee $75,
ride in this race, it may be split with apprentices in one division and $75 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; $300 additional to start.
journeymen in another. Two Miles and One Furlong over National Fences.
SECOND RACE 17 EIGHTH RACE 23
THE GLENWOOD HURDLE THE ALFRED M. HUNT
(Allowance Hurdle) (Steeplethon)
Purse $30,000. Hurdle. For Four Year Olds and Upward which have nev- Purse $20,000. Timber. For Five Year Olds and Upward. 160 lbs. Entry fee
er won two races. Four-year-olds, 146 lbs.; older, 154 lbs. Entry fee $150; $100; $100 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; $400 additional
$150 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; $600 additional to start. to start.
Two Miles and One Furlong over National Fences. Two Miles and Five Furlongs over the Alfred Hunt Course.
THRID RACE 18
THE MIDDLEBURG HUNT CUP RACE COMMITTEE
(Timber Stakes) P. DOUGLAS FOUT, President & Clerk of the Course
Nominations Close Monday, April 19 F. TURNER REUTER, JR., Vice President
Purse $25,000. Timber. For Five Year Olds and Upward. Five-year-olds,
160 lbs.; older, 165 lbs. Non-winners of two races over timber, allowed 5 lbs.; MIDDLEBURG SPRING RACE ASSOCIATION
of a race, 10 lbs. (Apprentice rider timber races not considered). Nomination P. O. Box 1173
fee $75; $75 additional to enter; $100 additional if not scratched on time Middleburg, VA 20118
Wednesday; $500 additional to start. Supplementary nominations, at a cost 107 West Federal, Unit 9B
of $250, may be made at the time of entry.
Middleburg, VA 20117 (Physical Address)
Three Miles and One Quarter over Timber.
540-687-6545
msra@verizon.net
FOURTH RACE 19 www.middleburgspringraces.com
THE TEMPLE GWATHMEY (Grade II)
(Sport of Kings Hurdle Stakes)
Nominations Close Monday, April 19
Purse $75,000. Handicap Hurdle. For Four Year Olds and Upward. Nom-
ination fee $100; $300 additional to enter; $350 additional if not scratched on
time Wednesday; $1,500 additional to start. No Supplementary Nomina-
tions. In addition to NSA fees, 5% of any purse money earned in this race will
be deducted as a fee to the Sport of Kings Reserve Purse Fund.
Two Miles and One Half over National Fences.THE 28th ANNUAL FOURTH RACE 27
WILLOWDALE STEEPLECHASE THE BUTTONWOOD/SYCAMORE FARM
WILLOWDALE RACECOURSE WILLOWDALE STEEPLECHASE
(Irrigated and Right-Handed) (Timber Stakes)
KENNETT SQUARE, PENNSYLVANIA Nominations Close Monday, April 26
SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2021 Purse $35,000. Timber. For Five Year Olds and Upward. To
FIRST RACE - 1:00 P.M. be ridden by amateur riders. 165 lbs. Winners of two rac-
es over timber, 5 lbs. extra. Non-winners over timber, allowed
TOTAL PURSES $90,000
5 lbs. (Apprentice timber races not considered). Nomination fee
$75; $100 additional to enter; $175 additional if not scratched on
ENTRIES CLOSE 11:00 A.M. - MONDAY, MAY 3 time Wednesday; $700 additional to start. Supplementary nom-
SCRATCHES BY 10:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 inations, at a cost of $350, may be made at the time of entry.
Three Miles and One Half over the Steeplechase Course.
FIRST RACE 24
THE LIAM MAGEE
FIFTH RACE 28
(Apprentice Rider Hurdle) THE LANDHOPE CUP
Purse $10,000. For Five Year Olds and Upward. (Winners (Maiden Timber)
only). 155 lbs. Claiming price $15,000. To be ridden by ap- Purse $10,000. Timber. For Four Year Olds and Upward which
prentice riders. In the case of a horse ridden by the owner, the have never won over timber. Four-year-olds, 155 lbs.; five-year-
horse may be entered with no claiming price. Riders who have olds, 160 lbs.; older, 165 lbs. Entry fee $50; $50 additional if not
never won a race, allowed 5 lbs. No other rider allowances. scratched on time Wednesday; $200 additional to start.
Entry fee $50; $50 additional if not scratched on time Wednes- Three Miles over Timber.
day; $200 additional to start.
Two Miles and One Quarter over National Fences.
SIXTH RACE 29
Note: $5,000 of this purse has been donated by the Temple Gwathmey THE MARSHALL W. JENNEY MEMORIAL
Steeplechase Foundation, for the promotion of the apprentice rider pro- FOXHUNTER’S CHASE
gram. (Apprentice Rider Timber)
Purse $10,000. Timber. For Five Year Olds and Upward. To be
ridden by apprentice riders. 170 lbs. Non-winners of a timber
SECOND RACE 25 stakes, allowed 5 lbs.; of a race over timber, 10 lbs. Riders who
THE FOLLY have never won a race, allowed 5 lbs. No other rider allowances.
(Maiden Claiming Hurdle) Entry fee $50; $50 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday;
Purse $10,000. Hurdle. For Maidens, Four Years Old and Up- $200 additional to start.
ward. Four-year-olds, 148 lbs.; older, 156 lbs. Claiming price Three Miles over Timber.
$15,000. For each $2,500 to $10,000, allowed 3 lbs. Entry fee $50;
Note: $5,000 of this purse has been donated by the Temple Gwathmey
$50 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; $200 additional
Steeplechase Foundation, for the promotion of the apprentice rider pro-
to start. gram.
Two Miles and One Quarter over National Fences.
W. B. DIXON STROUD, JR., Race Chairman
strouddixon@gmail.com
THIRD RACE 26
LESLIE CARPENTER, Race Director
THE ROSE TREE CUP lesliecarpenter@willowdale.org
(Ratings Handicap Hurdle)
Purse $15,000. Hurdle Handicap. For Four Year Olds and Up- THE WILLOWDALE STEEPLECHASE
ward which are rated 110 or lower. The highest rated horse will be 101 East Street Road
assigned 158 lbs. with all other weights adjusted accordingly based Kennett Square, PA 19348
on the current ratings. Minimum weight 140 lbs., not including ap-
prentice allowances. Entry fee $75; $75 additional if not scratched Phone: 610-444-1582 Fax: 610-444-8376
on time Wednesday; $300 additional to start. www.willowdale.org
Two Miles and One Quarter over National Fences.THE 90th ANNUAL FOURTH RACE 33
RADNOR HUNT RACES THE NATIONAL HUNT CUP
W. BURLING COCKS MEMORIAL RACECOURSE (Ratings Handicap Hurdle)
(Right-Handed) Purse $20,000. Hurdle Handicap. For Four Year Olds and Up-
MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA ward which are rated 115 or lower. The highest rated horse will
SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2021 be assigned 158 lbs. with all other weights adjusted accordingly
FIRST RACE - 1:30 P.M. based on the current ratings. Minimum weight 140 lbs., not includ-
TOTAL PURSES $80,000 ing apprentice allowances. Entry fee $100; $100 additional if not
scratched on time Wednesday; $400 additional to start.
ENTRIES CLOSE 11:00 A.M. - MONDAY, MAY 10 Two Miles and Three Furlongs over National Fences.
SCRATCHES BY 10:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY, MAY 12
FIFTH RACE 34
THE JAMES M. MORAN, JR.
FIRST RACE 30
(Maiden Claiming Hurdle)
THE MILFERN CUP
Purse $10,000. Hurdle. For Maidens, Four Years Old and Up-
(Maiden Hurdle)
ward. Four-year-olds, 146 lbs.; older, 154 lbs. Claiming price
Purse $20,000. Hurdle. For Maidens, Four Years Old and Up-
$15,000. Entry Fee $50; $50 additional if not scratched on time
ward. Four-year-olds, 146 lbs.; older, 154 lbs. Entry fee $100;
Wednesday; $200 additional to start.
$100 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; $400 ad-
Two Miles and One Furlong over National Fences.
ditional to start.
Two Miles and One Furlong over National Fences.
SIXTH RACE 35
(Training Flat)
SECOND RACE 31
For Three Year Olds and Upward. Three-year-olds, 145 lbs.;
THE THOMPSON MEMORIAL
older, 155 lbs. Maidens allowed 5 lbs. Apprentice riders allowed
(Apprentice Rider Hurdle)
5 lbs. No other rider allowances. The result of this race does
Purse $10,000. For Five Year Olds and Upward. (Winners
not count toward a horse’s official record. Entry fee $100.
only). 155 lbs. Claiming price $25,000. To be ridden by ap-
One Mile and One Half on the Turf.
prentice riders. In the case of a horse ridden by the owner, the
horse may be entered with no claiming price. Riders who have Note: If there are a sufficient number of apprentice jockeys named to
never won a race, allowed 5 lbs. No other rider allowances. ride in this race, it may be split with apprentices in one division and
Entry fee $50; $50 additional if not scratched on time Wednes- journeymen in another.
day; $200 additional to start.
Two Miles and One Furlong over National Fences.
Note: $5,000 of this purse has been donated by the Temple Gwathmey RACE COMMITTEE
Steeplechase Foundation, for the promotion of the apprentice rider pro- GEORGE STRAWBRIDGE, JR., Chairman
gram. C. WAYNE “SKIP” ACHUFF, JR., Director of Racing
skipachuff@icloud.com
610-299-9095
THIRD RACE 32
KATHY FRENEY SMITH, Event Director
THE RADNOR HUNT CUP
ksmith@brandywine.org
(Open Timber)
Purse $20,000. Timber. For Four Year Olds and Upward. Brandywine Conservancy
Four-year-olds, 155 lbs.; five-year-olds, 160 lbs.; older, 165 P. O. Box 141
lbs. Non-winners of two races over timber, allowed 5 lbs.; of Chadds Ford, PA 19317
a race, 10 lbs. (Apprentice timber races not considered). Entry
fee $100; $100 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; Phone: 610-388-8315 - Fax: 610-388-3814
$400 additional to start. www.brandywine.org/conservancy/events/radnor-hunt-races
Three Miles and One Quarter over Timber.THE 86th ANNUAL FOURTH RACE 39
CAROLINA CUP RACES THE CAROLINA CUP
SPRINGDALE RACE COURSE (Ratings Handicap Hurdle)
CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA Purse $30,000. Handicap Hurdle. For Four Year Olds and
SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2021 Upward which are rated 125 or lower. The highest rated horse
FIRST RACE - 1:30 P.M. will be assigned 158 lbs. with all other weights adjusted accord-
TOTAL PURSES $75,000 ingly based on the current ratings. Minimum weight 140 lbs, not
including apprentice allowances. Entry fee $150; $150 addition-
ENTRIES CLOSE 11:00 A.M. – MONDAY, MAY 17 al if not scratched on time Wednesday; $600 additional to start.
SCRATCHES BY 10:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY, MAY 19 Two Miles and Three Furlongs over National Fences.
FIFTH RACE 40
FIRST RACE 36 (Training Flat)
(Maiden Claiming Hurdle) For Three Year Olds and Upward. To be ridden by appren-
Purse $10,000. Hurdle. For Maidens, Four Years Old and tice riders. Three-year-olds, 145 lbs.; older, 155 lbs. Maidens
Upward. Four-year-olds, 148 lbs.; older, 156 lbs. Claiming allowed 5 lbs. Apprentice riders allowed 5 lbs. The result of this
price $15,000. For each $2,500 to $10,000, allowed 3 lbs. En- race does not count toward a horse’s official record. Entry
try fee $50; $50 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; fee $100.
$200 additional to start. One Mile and One Half on the Turf.
Two Miles and One Furlong over National Fences.
Note: If there are a sufficient number of apprentice jockeys named to
ride in this race, it may be split with apprentices in one division and
journeymen in another.
SECOND RACE 37
(Filly & Mare Maiden Hurdle) TOBY EDWARDS, Executive Director
Purse $15,000. Hurdle. For Maiden Fillies and Mares, Four toby@carolinacup.org
Years Old and Upward. Four-year-olds, 145 lbs.; older, 153 lbs.
Entry fee $75; $75 additional if not scratched on time Wednes- JEFF TETER, Race Director
day; $300 additional to start.
Two Miles and One Furlong over National Fences. THE CAROLINA CUP
Springdale Race Course
P. O. Box 280
Camden, SC 29020
Phone: 803-432-6513 Fax: 803-432-4062
THIRD RACE 38 www.carolinacup.org
(Maiden Hurdle)
Purse $20,000. Hurdle. For Maidens, Four Years Old and Up-
ward. Four-year-olds, 146 lbs.; older, 154 lbs. Entry fee $100;
$100 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; $400 ad-
ditional to start.
Two Miles and One Furlong over National Fences.THE 95th RUNNING OF FIFTH RACE 45
THE VIRGINIA GOLD CUP THE VIRGINIA GOLD CUP
GREAT MEADOW RACE COURSE (Irrigated) (Timber Stakes)
THE PLAINS, VIRGINIA Nominations Close Monday, May 17
Purse $50,000. Timber. For Five Year Olds and Upward. 165 lbs.
SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2021
Nomination fee $100; $150 additional to enter; $250 additional if not
FIRST RACE - 12:30 P.M.
scratched on time Wednesday; $1,000 additional to start. Supple-
TOTAL PURSES $200,000 mentary nominations, at a cost of $500, may be made at the time of
entry.
ENTRIES CLOSE 11:00 A.M. - MONDAY, MAY 24 Four Miles over the Virginia Gold Cup Timber Course.
SCRATCHES BY 10:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY, MAY 26
SIXTH RACE 46
FIRST RACE 41 (Maiden Claiming Hurdle)
THE VIRGINIA EQUINE ALLIANCE MAIDEN HURDLE Purse $15,000. Hurdle. For Maidens, Four Years Old and Upward.
(Maiden Hurdle) Four-year-olds, 146 lbs.; older, 154 lbs. Claiming price $25,000. En-
Purse $25,000. Hurdle. For Maidens, Four Years Old and Upward. try fee $75; $75 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; $300
Four-year-olds, 146 lbs.; older, 154 lbs. Entry fee $125; $125 addi- additional to start.
tional if not scratched on time Wednesday; $500 additional to start. Two Miles and One Furlong over National Fences.
Two Miles and One Furlong over National Fences.
SECOND RACE 42 SEVENTH RACE 47
THE STEEPLETHON (Apprentice Rider Hurdle)
(Steeplethon) Purse $10,000. For Five Year Olds and Upward. (Winners only).
Purse $20,000. Timber. For Five Year Olds and Upward. 160 lbs. 155 lbs. Claiming price $15,000. To be ridden by apprentice rid-
Entry fee $100; $100 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; ers. In the case of a horse ridden by the owner, the horse may be
$400 additional to start. entered with no claiming price. Riders who have never won a race,
Three Miles over the Steeplethon Course. allowed 5 lbs. No other rider allowances. Entry fee $50; $50 addi-
tional if not scratched on time Wednesday; $200 additional to start.
Two Miles and One Furlong over National Fences.
THIRD RACE 43
(Allowance Hurdle) Note: $5,000 of this purse has been donated by the Temple Gwathmey
Purse $30,000. Hurdle. For Four Year Olds and Upward which have Steeplechase Foundation, for the promotion of the apprentice rider pro-
never won two races. Four-year-olds, 146 lbs.; older, 154 lbs. Entry gram.
fee $150; $150 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; $600
additional to start.
Two Miles and One Furlong over National Fences. NOTICES
Virginia breds are preferred in all races. Virginia bred, sired or certified
horses will be eligible for a 25% owners’ bonus with a $10,000 cap for
FOURTH RACE 44 any win in all races except the Virginia Bred or Sired Flat.
THE DAVID SEMMES MEMORIAL (Grade III)
(Sport of Kings Hurdle Stakes)
Nominations Close Monday, May 17 VIRGINIA GOLD CUP OFFICE
Purse $50,000. Handicap Hurdle. For Four Year Olds and Up- DR. WILLIAM H. ALLISON, Co-Chairman
ward. Nomination fee $100; $150 additional to enter; $250 additional
DR. ALFRED C. GRIFFIN, Co-Chairman
if not scratched on time Wednesday; $1,000 additional to start. Sup-
DIANE JONES, Executive Director
plementary nominations, at a cost of $500, may be made at the time
of entry. In addition to NSA fees, 5% of any purse money earned in P. O. Box 840, Warrenton, VA 20188-0840
this race will be deducted as a fee to the Sport of Kings Reserve Purse Phone: 540-347-2612 Fax: 540-349-1829
Fund. www.vagoldcup.com
Two Miles and One Furlong over National Fences.THE 43rd ANNUAL FOURTH RACE 51
WINTERTHUR RACES THE MIDDLETOWN CUP
WINTERTHUR, DELAWARE (Apprentice Rider Training Flat)
SUNDAY, MAY 30, 2021 For Three Year Olds and Upward. To be ridden by appren-
FIRST RACE – 2:00 P.M. tice riders. Three-year-olds, 145 lbs.; older, 155 lbs. Maidens
TOTAL PURSES $40,000 allowed 5 lbs. Riders who have never won a race, allowed 5 lbs.
No other rider allowances. The result of this race does not
ENTRIES CLOSE 11:00 A.M. – MONDAY, MAY 24 count toward a horse’s official record. Entry fee $100.
SCRATCHES BY 10:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY, MAY 26 Two Miles on the Turf.
FIRST RACE 48 SANNA NEILSON, Race Chairman
THE ISABELLA du PONT SHARP MEMORIAL JILL ABBOTT, Race Director
(Maiden Timber)
Purse $10,000. Timber. For Four Year Olds and Upward WINTERTHUR MUSEUM & COUNTRY ESTATE
which have never won over timber. Four-year-olds, 155 lbs.; Winterthur, Delaware 19735
five-year-olds, 160 lbs.; older, 165 lbs. Entry fee $50; $50 ad-
ditional if not scratched on time Wednesday; $200 additional to Phone: 800-448-3883 / 302-888-4600
start.
Three Miles and One Quarter over Timber. Jill Abbott: 302-218-7529
jabbott@winterthur.org
SECOND RACE 49 www.winterthur.org
THE WINTERTHUR BOWL
(Open Timber)
Purse $20,000. Timber. For Five Year Olds and Upward.
Five-year-olds, 160 lbs.; older, 165 lbs. Non-winners of two rac-
es over timber, allowed 5 lbs.; of a race, 10 lbs. (Apprentice
timber races not considered). Entry fee $100; $100 additional
if not scratched on time Wednesday; $400 additional to start.
Three Miles and One Quarter over Timber.
THIRD RACE 50
THE VICMEAD PLATE
In Honor of Louis “Paddy” Neilson, III
(Apprentice Rider Timber)
Purse $10,000. Timber. For Five Year Olds and Upward. To
be ridden by apprentice riders. 170 lbs. Non-winners of a tim-
ber stakes, allowed 5 lbs.; of race over timber, 10 lbs. Riders
who have never won a race, allowed 5 lbs. No other rider al-
lowances. Entry fee $50; $50 additional if not scratched on time
Wednesday; $200 additional to start
Three Miles and One Quarter over Timber.
Note: $5,000 of this purse has been donated by the Temple Gwathmey
Steeplechase Foundation, for the promotion of the apprentice rider pro-
gram.THE 74th RUNNING OF FOURTH RACE 55
TRYON BLOCK HOUSE RACES THE BLOCK HOUSE
GREEN CREEK RACE COURSE (Ratings Handicap Hurdle)
(Irrigated and Right-Handed) Purse $30,000. Hurdle Handicap. For Four Year Olds and
COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA Upward which are rated 125 or lower. The highest rated horse
SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2021 will be assigned 158 lbs. with all other weights adjusted accord-
FIRST RACE - 12:30 P.M. ingly based on the current ratings. Minimum weight 140 lbs., not
TOTAL PURSES $75,000 including apprentice allowances. Entry fee $150; $150 addition-
al if not scratched on time Wednesday; $600 additional to start.
ENTRIES CLOSE 11:00 A.M. - MONDAY, MAY 31 Two Miles over National Fences.
SCRATCHES BY 10:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2
FIRST RACE 52 FIFTH RACE 56
THE CARTER P. BROWN MEMORIAL THE DR. JOHN BRADSHAW MEMORIAL
(Filly & Mare Maiden Hurdle) (Training Flat)
Purse $15,000. Hurdle. For Maidens Fillies and Mares, Four For Three Year Olds and Upward. Three-year-olds, 145 lbs.;
Years Old and Upward. Four-year-olds, 147 lbs.; older, 153 lbs. older, 155 lbs. Maidens allowed 5 lbs. Apprentice riders allowed
Entry fee $75; $75 additional if not scratched on time Wednes- 5 lbs. The result of this race does not count toward a horse’s
day; $300 additional to start. official record. Entry fee $100.
Two Miles over National Fences. One Mile and One Half on the Turf.
Note: If there are a sufficient number of apprentice jockeys named to
ride in this race, it may be split with apprentices in one division and
journeymen in another.
SECOND RACE 53
THE CANNON HARMON MEMORIAL
(Maiden Claiming Hurdle)
Purse $10,000. Hurdle. For Maidens, Four Years Old and Up- NOTICES
ward. Four-year-olds, 148 lbs.; older, 154 lbs. Claiming price Special request for stabling contact Toby Edwards at 803-420-
$15,000. Entry Fee $50; $50 additional if not scratched on time 8649 by Wednesday, April 7th, 2020.
Wednesday; $200 additional to start.
Two Miles over National Fences.
TRYON BLOCK HOUSE RACES
Molly Oakman/TIEC
25 International Blvd.
THIRD RACE 54 Mill Spring, NC 28756
THE TRYON RIDING & HUNT CLUB steeplechase@tryon.com
(Maiden Hurdle) TIEC: 828-863-1137
Purse $20,000. Hurdle. For Maidens, Four Years Old and Up- www.tryon.com
ward. Four-year-olds, 148 lbs.; older, 154 lbs. Entry fee $100;
$100 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; $400 ad-
ditional to start.
Two Miles over National Fences.THE 79th ANNUAL FOURTH RACE 60
IROQUOIS STEEPLECHASE THE MARGARET CURREY HENLEY
PERCY WARNER PARK (Irrigated) (Sport of Kings Filly & Mare Hurdle Stakes)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE Nominations Close Monday, June 14
SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 2021 Purse $25,000. Hurdle. For Fillies and Mares, Four Years Old
FIRST RACE - 1:00 P.M. and Upward. Four-year-olds, 149 lbs.; older, 155 lbs. Non-winners
TOTAL PURSES $250,000 of three races, allowed 4 lbs.; of two races, 8 lbs.; of a race, 12 lbs.
(Claiming races not considered). Nomination fee $75; $75 addition-
ENTRIES CLOSE 11:00 A.M. - MONDAY, JUNE 21 al to enter; $100 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday;
SCRATCHES BY 10:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 $500 additional to start. Supplementary nominations, at a cost of
$250, may be made at the time of entry. In addition to NSA fees, 5%
of any purse money earned in this race will be deducted as a fee to
FIRST RACE 57 the Sport of Kings Reserve Purse Fund.
THE BRIGHT HOUR Two Miles and One Quarter over National Fences.
(Rating Handicap Hurdle)
Purse $20,000. Hurdle Handicap. For Four Year Olds and Up-
ward which are rated 115 or lower. The highest rated horse will
be assigned 158 lbs. with all other weights adjusted accordingly FIFTH RACE 61
based on the current ratings. Minimum weight 140 lbs., not includ- (Allowance Timber)
ing apprentice allowances. Entry fee $100; $100 additional if not Purse $20,000. Timber. For Five Year Olds and Upward which
scratched on time Wednesday; $400 additional to start. have never won two races over timber. Five-year-olds, 160 lbs.;
Two Miles and Three Quarters over National Fences. older, 165 lbs. Non-winners of a race, allowed 5 lbs. Entry fee $100;
$100 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; $400 addition-
al to start.
SECOND RACE 58 Three Miles over Timber.
THE GREEN PASTURES
(Sport of Kings Novice Hurdle Stakes)
Nominations Close Monday, June 14 62
Purse $50,000. Hurdle. For Four Year Olds and Upward which SIXTH RACE
have not won over hurdles prior to March 1, 2020 or which have THE CALVIN HOUGHLAND IROQUOIS (Grade I)
never won three races, other than three year old. Four-year- (Sport of Kings Hurdle Stakes)
olds, 144 lbs.; older, 150 lbs. Winners, other than maiden, claiming, Nominations Close Monday, June 14
starter or restricted three-year-old race: 3 lbs. extra for each race Purse $100,000. Hurdle. For Four Year Olds and Upward. Four-
won. Nomination fee $100; $150 additional to enter; $250 addition- year-olds, 150 lbs.; older, 158 lbs. Nomination fee $200; $300 addi-
al if not scratched on time Wednesday; $1,000 additional to start. tional to enter; $500 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday;
Supplementary nominations, at a cost of $500, may be made at $2,000 additional to start. Supplementary nominations, at a cost of
the time of entry. In addition to NSA fees, 5% of any purse money $1,000, may be made at the time of entry. In addition to NSA fees,
earned in this race will be deducted as a fee to the Sport of Kings 5% of any purse money earned in this race will be deducted as a fee
Reserve Purse Fund. to the Sport of Kings Reserve Purse Fund.
Two Miles and One Quarter over National Fences. Two Miles and Three Quarters over National Fences.
THIRD RACE 59
THE GEORGE SLOAN & JOHN SLOAN SR. IROQUOIS STEEPLECHASE RACE COMMITTEE
(Maiden Hurdle) DWIGHT HALL, Chairman
MARIANNE BYRD, President
Purse $25,000. Hurdle. For Maidens, Four Years Old and Up-
TED THOMPSON, Clerk of the Course
ward. Four-year-olds, 148 lbs.; older, 154 lbs. Entry fee $125; $125
203 3rd Ave. North, Franklin, TN 37064
additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; $500 additional to 615-591-2991
start. iroquoismmb@gmail.com
Two Miles and One Quarter over National Fences. www.iroquoissteeplechase.org
It is the intention of the race committee to split this race with a $20,000
purse in each division.NSA RATINGS SYSTEM 2021
2021 SPRING TIMBER STAKES
The Handicap Committee will again consist of chartcaller Martin
Chamberlin, journalist Joe Clancy and racecaller Will O’Keefe, April 10 My Lady’s Manor $30,000 3 Monkton
with oversight by NSA Director of Racing Bill Gallo. April 17 Grand National $30,000 3-1/4 Butler
April 24 Maryland Hunt Cup $60,000 4 Glyndon
To be eligible for any Ratings Handicap, a horse must be
entered in the Ratings system at least one week prior to the May 1 Middleburg Hunt Cup $25,000 3-1/2 Middleburg
close of entries of such race. May 8 Willowdale $35,000 3-1/2 Kennett Square
May 29 Virginia Gold Cup $50,000 4 The Plains
Ratings will be assigned to hurdle winners only, ages four-years-
old and upward. In all Ratings Handicaps, high weights will be
preferred.
Automatic Ratings: Winners of certain races will be automat-
ically assigned a rating for one race, after which they will be
rated by the committee. SCALE OF WEIGHTS FOR AGE
A maiden special weight winner: 116. Age Mar/Apr/May June/July/Aug Sept/Oct/Nov
A maiden claiming winner ($25,000-$20,000): 110. Short
(2 to 2-3/8 Miles)
A filly/mare restricted maiden winner: 107. 3 142 144 146
4 150 152 154
A maiden claiming winner ($15,000-$10,000): 105. Older 158 158 158
Other Policies:
Long
A horse with an official rating in another country will race on that (2-1/2 to 3 Miles)
figure for one American start.
3 140 142 144
Fillies/Mares and Four-Year-Olds will be allowed 4 lbs. ad- 4 148 150 152
ditional in a Ratings Handicap. Note: Only one allowance is Older 158 158 158
applicable.
In all Ratings Handicaps, once the race is drawn, the highest
rated horse will be assigned 158 lbs. with all other weights ad-
justed accordingly based on the current ratings. If the highest
rated horse scratches, the next highest rated horse will assume
top weight and all others adjusted accordingly.
The minimum weight in all Ratings Handicaps will be 140 lbs.,
not including apprentice allowances. Apprentice allowances
may not be claimed in Ratings Stakes.THE 35th ANNUAL
SPORT OF KINGS SERIES
The Sport of Kings Series is comprised of several designated races,
offering premier purses on the NSA circuit. The series was introduced
several years ago by former amateur rider and steeplechase promoter
George Sloan, whose vision was to create racing opportunities, with
lucrative purses, for the “younger” novice horses. It had an immediate
positive impact on the horse inventory as well as the overall racing prod-
uct and was considered one of the most innovative changes in the his-
tory of the sport.
Over the years, the Sport of Kings Series was expanded beyond the
novice division to include races for maidens. Now, the Sport of Kings
Series will shift to an all stakes schedule. For all such designated stakes
races, owners pay a 5% fee for any purse money earned. Those monies
are held in the Sport of Kings Reserve Purse Fund and distributed, when
needed, to enhance purses. The distribution of funds is approved by a
committee consisting of the NSA President, the SOTA President and the
NSA Director of Racing.
Conditions for the 2021 novice races will be as follows for the entire
year:
For Four-Year-Olds and Upward which have not won over hurdles
prior to March 1, 2020 or which have never won three races, other
than three-year-old.
The schedule of spring stakes races is listed below. The series will be
complimented by additional summer and fall stakes races.
2021 SPRING SPORT OF KINGS HURDLE STAKES
April 24 Queen’s Cup (Novice) $35,000 2-3/8 Charlotte
May 1 Temple Gwathmey (Gr. II) $75,000 2-1/2 Middleburg
May 29 David Semmes (Gr. III) $50,000 2-1/8 The Plains
June 26 Green Pastures (Novice) $50,000 2-1/4 Nashville
June 26 Margaret Henley (F&M) $25,000 2-1/4 Nashville
June 26 Iroquois (Gr. I) $100,000 3 NashvilleNSA CENTRAL BOOKKEEPING 2021 SPRING CONDITION BOOK RACE INDEX
The NSA Central Bookkeeping System is in effect at all meets. HURDLE (34)
Purses will be distributed by the NSA as follows: 60% to
Maiden Special (7)
first; 18% to second; 10% to third; 7% to fourth; and 5%
$20,000 Purse 10, 30, 38, 54
to fifth. All unearned purse money will be accumulated in the
$25,000 Purse 21, 41, 59
Reverted Purse Opportunity Fund or retained by the race meet-
ing.“Runners Reward” applies to all races, with all fees waived
Maiden Claiming (7)
for any horse that runs and does not earn a portion of the purse,
$15,000 - $10,000 25, 36
unless otherwise noted.
$15,000 9, 34, 53
$25,000 22, 46
Ratings Handicap (6)
110 or lower 26
NSA DIVISION OF PURSE MONEY
115 or lower 12, 33, 57
PURSE 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 125 or lower 39, 55
60% 18% 10% 7% 5%
Allowance (2)
10,000 6,000 1,800 1,000 700 500 NW 2 17, 43
15,000 9,000 2,700 1,500 1,050 750
20,000 12,000 3,600 2,000 1,400 1,000 Novice (2)
25,000 15,000 4,500 2,500 1,750 1,250
Novice Stakes 11, 58
30,000 18,000 5,400 3,000 2,100 1,500
35,000 21,000 6,300 3,500 2,450 1,750
40,000 24,000 7,200 4,000 2,800 2,000 Open (3)
45,000 27,000 8,100 4,500 3,150 2,250 Stakes 19, 44, 62
50,000 30,000 9,000 5,000 3,500 2,500
75,000 45,000 13,500 7,500 5250 3,750 Filly & Mare (4)
100,000 60,000 18,000 10,000 7,000 5,000 Maiden 20, 37, 52
150,000 90,000 27,000 15,000 10,500 7,500
Stakes 60
200,000 120,000 36,000 20,000 14,000 10,000
250,000 150,000 45,000 25,000 17,500 12,500
Apprentice Rider (3)
All unearned purse money reverts to the Claiming $15,000 24, 47
Reverted Purse Opportunity Fund (RPOF) or the race meeting. Claiming $25,000 31
TIMBER (21)
Apprentice Rider 1, 4, 7, 29, 50
COURSE INSPECTION
Maiden 3, 28, 48
A comprehensive course inspection is made prior to each race NW 2 6, 13, 61
meet involving inspection of the grounds, analysis of the turf, Open 32, 49
fence and beacon placement, and a complete safety review. Stakes 2, 5, 8, 18, 27, 45
Steeplethon 23, 42
Compaction Meter Scale Moisture Meter Scale
< 80 Deep 0 – 2 Dry
TRAINING FLAT (7)
80 –100 Soft 3 – 4 Average Dry
101 – 120 Good 5 – 6 Average Apprentice Rider 51
121 – 140 Firm 7 – 8 Average Wet Maiden 15
>140 Hard 9 – 10 Wet
Open 14, 16, 35, 40, 56NOTES NOTES
NOTES
2021 NSA SPRING RACE MEET SCHEDULE
CHESHIRE, Coatesville, PA...........................Sunday, March 28
MY LADY’S MANOR, Monkton, MD…......... . Saturday, April 10
GRAND NATIONAL, Butler, MD.....................Saturday, April 17
MARYLAND HUNT CUP, Glyndon, MD.........Saturday, April 24
QUEEN’S CUP, Mineral Springs, NC.............Saturday, April 24
MIDDLEBURG, Middleburg, VA........................Saturday, May 1
WILLOWDALE, Kennett Square, PA................Saturday, May 8
RADNOR, Malvern, PA.................................... Saturday, May 15
CAROLINA CUP, Camden, SC.......................Saturday, May 22
VIRGINIA GOLD CUP, The Plains, VA...........Saturday, May 29
WINTERTHUR, Winterthur, DE......................... Sunday, May 30
TRYON BLOCK HOUSE, Columbus, NC........Saturday, June 5
IROQUOIS, Nashville, TN...............................Saturday, June 26APRIL 2020
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