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A GLORIOUS DAY OF STEEPLECHASE RACING! Sunday, May 4, 2025
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FOR YOUR SAFETY • Emergency services are located at the top of the hill in the Delaware State Police Command Center. • Disorderly conduct, underage drinking, and use or possession of illegal drugs of any kind will be prosecuted. • Delaware State Police will be notified of any vehicle operated by a driver who appears to be intoxicated. • When crossing the racetrack, follow the directions of the volunteers and Delaware State Police. • Loud music, cooking devices, kegs, tents, canopies, umbrellas, and awnings are prohibited. • In the event of inclement weather, please listen to the public address system for directions. • When entering the grounds, take note of the exit nearest to your parking space. • Unauthorized and commercial vehicles are prohibited and will be towed at the owner’s risk and expense. • Enjoy the races, delight in Winterthur’s grounds, and drive safely! RISK WAIVER As with any steeplechase race, there is a risk of serious injury or death if a horse should run loose and into persons or obstacles. Anyone who is unprepared to assume this risk should leave the premises immediately. SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING If you see something that doesn’t seem right or witness concerning behavior, we encourage you to text 302.634.0897 and the Delaware State Police will respond to that area. NO DRONE ZONE For the safety of our guests, jockeys, and horses, this event is a NO DRONE ZONE . Any use of unauthorized equipment will result in removal and penalties. PHOTOGRAPHY NOTICE Upon entering the premises, you grant Winterthur and its agents the right to videotape, film, and photograph you, record your voice, and use your likeness in connection with the commercial production, and in the distribution, exhibition, and exploitation thereof.
COME BACK AND VISIT! Bring your wristband back during the month of May to enjoy a day of complimentary general admission to Winterthur! Visit winterthur.org for events and information.
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Join Our Stable: Free to play, StableDuel.com to WIN CASH PRIZES. Free to play downloaded app. Select your stable of 10 horses
until post time on Sunday, May 4. Races stream live on NationalSteeplechase.com. See page 18 for more details.
Tailgate Competition: Display your best tailgate as the judges mix through the crowds searching for the 2025 Best Presented Tailgate! All tailgate parking spaces are eligible to win: First Place–silver Point- to-Point tray, $200 Kid Shelleen’s gift card, and Universal Beverage Importers basket. Second Place–$100 Santa Fe gift card and Universal Beverage Importers basket. Third Place–Universal Beverage Importers basket. Winners will be announced at 1:30 pm. Best Dressed from Head to Toe: Judges will comb the crowd looking for the Best Dressed from Head to Toe, who will win a Christine A. Moore Millinery 2025 hat or fascinator and a $250 gift card from the Wilmington Country Store for first and second place.
Rolls-Royce & Bentley Auto Display from Keystone Region Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club
Winterthur Hunt & Canine Capers: Enjoy family activities, crafts, and contests (View the Winterthur Hunt Activities map, page 12–13). Stick Horse Races: 1:30, 2:15, and 2:45 pm Marketplace: Shopping for Mother’s Day, upcoming graduations, birthdays, or a treat for yourself! Making Memories: Family and Children’s Photos: Remember race day with a complimentary digital file, sized for sharing on social media, taken by nationally accredited photographer Kirstie Donohue. High-quality digital files and prints available for purchase at kirstiedonohue.com. 10:30 am Gates Open 11:45 am Delaware State Police Pipes and Drums 12:00 pm Alison Hershbell Small and Large Pony Races Kareem Rosser, former jockey, book signing at the Winterthur Store in the Marketplace 12:30 pm Parade of River Hills Foxhounds 1:00 pm George A. “Frolic” Weymouth Antique Carriage Parade 1:30 pm Tailgate Competition Winner Announced Stick Horse Race ages 4 and under 1:50 pm National Anthem sung by Miah Wallace 2:00 pm Races Begin! Isabella du Pont Sharp Memorial Maiden Timber Race–$20,000 purse 2:15 pm Stick Horse Race ages 5–7 Best Dressed from Head to Toe Winner Announced 2:30 pm Winterthur Bowl Allowance Timber Race–$25,000 purse 2:45 pm Stick Horse Race ages 8–10 3:00 pm Vicmead Plate In honor of Louis “Paddy” Neilson III Amateur or Apprentice Rider Timber Race–$15,000 purse 3:30 pm Middletown Cup Apprentice Rider Training Flat Race 3:45 pm Presentation of the Greta Brown Layton Trophy 4:00 pm Gates Close 5
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Thank You to our 2025 Sponsors:
Point-to-Point Partners 2 Fat Guys Asten Hundt Betty Buzz
Grass Roots Rescue Houppette Humane Animal Partners The Hunt Magazine Janssen’s Market Keystone Region Rolls- Royce Owners’ Club Kid Shelleen’s Kirstie Donohue Photography Main Line Today Magazine New Bolton Center Out & About Magazine Ramsey’s Farm Reins of Life ShopRite Brandywine Commons Universal Beverage Importers Wilmington Country Store
Black Dog Behavior and Training, LLC Boothwyn Pharmacy Brandywine Valley SPCA Brew HaHa! Canine Partners for Life Carl Doubet Jewelers Concord Pet Foods & Supplies County Lines Magazine Deer Valley Danes Delaware Blue Coats Delaware Safety Council Delaware Today Magazine Gibney Mobile Healthcare
Proceeds from Point-to-Point support environmental and land stewardship initiatives to care for, preserve, and protect the Winterthur garden and the woodlands, meadows, and wetland habitats that surround it—nearly 1,000 acres of conserved land. We are grateful to our visitors and event supporters and encourage you to come back and explore this beautiful Brandywine Valley preserve. 7
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EXECUTIVE & RACE COMMITTEES
Mr. Jay Griswold Mr. McLane Hendricks Mr. Jeremy Gonzalez Ibrahim, Esq. Ms. Sanna P. Neilson Mr. W. Duncan Patterson
Mrs. Annie Jones, Chair Mr. Chris Strand, Director and
CEO, Winterthur Mrs. Kathy Booth
Mr. Henry B. du Pont IV Mr. John E. B. du Pont Mr. Andrew Edmonds, Jr.
OFFICIALS
Stewards Charles Fleischmann, Presiding Cook Edens Duncan Patterson Stewards Secretary
Horseman Coordinator James Slater Timer Chris Patterson Farrier Michael J. Davidson Physician Dr. Sandy Gibney Pony Race Coordinator Charlene Hershbell
William Gallo, Jr. Clerk of Scales Emma Carey Starter Burling Vannote Chartcaller Martin Chamberlain Safety Steward & Horse Identifier Doris Paxson Bugler Mr. John Brunazzi Paddock Judge
Lauren Hershbell Nancy Dougherty Sutton Hays Outriders
Master James C. Paxson and staff of River Hills Foxhounds Inc. Horse Ambulance
Jimmy Riggins/New Bolton Jo Ann Bashore/Fair Hill ERT Race Chairman and Grooms Award Judge Sanna Neilson Clerk of the Course Tyler Bozzuto George A. “Frolic” Weymouth Carriage Parade John Hunt, Lead Whip Dave Busby, Coordinator Winterthur Vet Dr. Kathleen Anderson, DVM Lasix Veterinarian Dr. Taryn Gassert, VMD Testing Veterinarian Dr. Morgan Adams, DVM
Anna Coyne Announcers Tony Bentley Christa Cooper, WDSD 94.7FM Joe Dombroski National Anthem
Miah Wallace Patrol Judges Carl Meister III John P. Hynes Anthony J. D. Cadwalader
Brooke Boyer Don Cochran Bitsy Peyton Susan McGee Don Cagle Charlie Brown
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George A. “Frolic” Weymouth Antique Carriage Parade
Mr. John Frazier Hunt , Lead Whip Spring City, PA Weavertown, Roof Seat Break Lydia Willis Bartholomew West Chester, PA J.J. Derham Meadowbrook Carriage, circa 1890, made in Rosemont, PA Dr. Betsy DeMarino Weisbrod West Chester, PA 1860 Moor & Son English Four-Wheel Ralli Cart Dr. Andrew Fieo Glenmoore, PA Hungarian Shooting Phaeton Wilson King Chester County, PA Roof Seat Break
Dr. M. J. Potter Kirkwood, PA Kühnle Jadwagon
Jennifer Brown Chester County, PA Kühnle Marathon Carriage John Rice
Chester County, PA Kühnle Wagonette Gail Ann Joyce Chadds Ford, PA Road Cart
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Ultra-premium extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars, seasonings, and cruets
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Ellicott City, MD 410.750.1418 onefreshhat.com
Short Hills, NJ 516.225.9955 jwilderimports.com
Winterthur Museum Store Unique items that celebrate Winterthur’s beauty, indoors and out Winterthur, DE 302.888.4793 winterthur.org/shop Book Signing, 12–1 pm
Nothing Bundt Cakes Delicious bundt cakes frosted in cream cheese buttercream; gluten-free options
Wilmington, DE 302.268.8788 nothingbundtcakes.com
When You’re Ready by Kareem Rosser
CONCESSIONS Brew HaHa! House blend coffee, hot or iced; espresso, lattes, cappuccinos, and cold brew cans
Tom’s Handcrafted Pizza Cones Handcrafted pizza, dessert, and dog cones Wilmington, DE 302.463.9641 tomshandcraftedpizzacones.com Woodside Farm Creamery Farm-fresh ice cream in small and large cups Hockessin, DE 302.239.9847 woodsidefarmcreamery.com
Wilmington, DE brewhaha.com Kid Shelleen’s
Burgers, hot dogs, tacos, chili, potato chips, and cookies Wilmington, DE harryshospitalitygroup.com/kid-shelleens
See Marketplace and Concessions locations on the Winterthur Hunt Activities map (page 12) and the Point-to-Point map (pages 14–15).
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Winterthur Hunt Activities
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1. Making Memories: Family and Children’s Race Day Photos Nationally accredited photographer Kirstie Donohue is taking complimentary digital photos sized for sharing on social media. High-quality digital files and prints available for purchase at kirstiedonohue.com. 2. V.I.D. Tent and Betty Buzz Lounge Today’s Very Important Drivers! Get a faux-mojito or a faux-mint julep mocktail, thanks to Delaware Safety Council with Blake Lively’s Betty Buzz brand of nonalcoholic mixers and the Kenny Family ShopRite Stores, partnering to promote and reward designated drivers. Drawings hourly for a $100 ShopRite gift card! 3. Rolls-Royce & Bentley Automobile Display by Keystone Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club Magnificent historic models parked adjacent to the antique carriages and driven by the Keystone Region Rolls-Royce Club. 4. Pony rides by Cloverleaf Stables Complimentary pony rides for ages 2 and up. Visit cloverleafstablespa.com for lessons, trail rides, parties, boarding, and more. 5. Delaware Safety Council Be sure to designate a sober driver in your group! Pick up your Designated Driver wristband here. Visit the Teen SmartDrive tent for interactive games like “Impaired Baggo.” Visit delawaresafety.org for online defensive driving course info. 6. Reins of Life Decorate authentic horseshoes formerly worn by local racehorses and learn how you can participate with Reins of Life therapeutic horseback riding program. Reinsoflife.com 7. WDSD 94.7 FM Gallop by the WDSD 94.7FM tent for a chance to be the Point-to-Point winner of (4) four-day passes to the Barefoot Country Music Festival to be held June 19-22, 2025, featuring Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, and more. 8. Delaware Blue Coats YOUR Delaware Blue Coats, the 2023 NBA G League Champions, are here with their Skee Ball inflatable, free books, and giveaways. 9. Stick Horse Races Join Delaware Blue Coats’ mascot Coaty as our youngest jockeys take to the course. Bring your own stick horse or grab one from our stable. Ages 4 and under, 1:30 pm; ages 5–7, 2:15 pm; ages 8–10, 2:45 pm. 10. Ramsey’s Farm Hayrides A fun-for-all ride across the landscape with Ramsey’s Farm, a Winterthur neighbor since 1860. Learn about pumpkin patch, farm parties, and more at ramseysfarm.com. 11. Canine Capers VIP TAIL-gate Party for pet lovers and their furry family members. Visit local pet stores, shelters, rescues, trainers, groomers, artists, AND some adoptable pups! Asten Hundt: Local artist specializing in hand-drawn charcoal and pencils pet portraits that highlight each animal’s character. View his work on Instagram @astenhundt. Black Dog Behavior and Training, LLC: The tri-state area’s fear-free training company using positive reinforcement techniques to create healthy behavioral changes and low- stress goals for the dog and handler. Learn more at blackdogbt.com. Brandywine Valley SPCA: Open-admission shelter serving lost, stray, neglected animals and victims of animal cruelty in Delaware and Pennsylvania. Visit bvspca.org. Canine Care Needs: Humane Animal Partners’ Director of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Elisha Green, DVM, will be on-site to help any canines. Concord Pet Foods & Supplies: A family-owned business with 33 locations, serving customers throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Delaware for the last 45 years. Shop concordpetfoods.com. Grass Roots Rescue: A foster-based rescue with foster homes in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. They accept dogs from overcrowded shelters and the community, providing medical care for dogs in their foster homes. Learn more at grrde.org. Humane Animal Partners: Helping animals in three locations in Delaware, providing shelter and adoption and low-cost spay/neuter and veterinary services, free community pet food pantries, and more. Learn more at humaneanimalpartners.org.
Renee’s Rescues: A local volunteer-based nonprofit, dedicated to rescuing and caring for dogs and puppies from puppy mills. Our mission is to end puppy mill breeding through legislative support and increased awareness. Learn more at reneesrescues.org. Theresa Talley’s Holistic Orthopedic Pain Relief and Movement Therapy: Licensed massage therapist providing care for people and their pets in their home or barn locations. Learn more at talley-ho-massage.com. Waggies by Maggie & Friends: A nonprofit dog treat company whose mission is to employ persons with intellectual disabilities. Their treats are all-natural and vet-approved. To learn more, visit waggies.org.
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IN HONOR OF ALISON HERSHBELL
12:00 NOON
SMALL PONY RACE Open to ponies under 13.0 hands, children under 16 years as of 1/1/25, catch weights, 3 entries to fill. If size of pony is questioned, the owner is responsible for verification. About four furlongs on the turf.
OWNER
TRAINER
RIDER
EMH Stables Red/White/Blue CHARLESTON Bay, M, Aged Liz McKnight Green w/black PAISLEY Paint, M, 12 Jessica & Scott Hammond Purple/Gold ROSE Chestnut, M, Aged
Manuel Aguilera
Will Sickler
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Manuel Aguilera
Sofia Villacres
2
Manuel Aguilera
Pauly Aguilera
3
LARGE PONY RACE Open to ponies 13.0 hands to 14.2 hands, children under 16 years as of 1/1/25, catch weights, 3 entries to fill. If size of pony is questioned, the owner is responsible for verification. About six furlongs on the turf.
OWNER
TRAINER
RIDER
Mike Rogers Blue w/white MINI Bay, M, 7 Holly Robinson Black w/white BAILEY Black, M, Aged Georganne Hale Pink w/blue DAKOTA Appaloosa, G, 7
Manuel Aguilera
Pauly Aguilera
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Manuel Aguilera
Will Sickler
2
Manuel Aguilera
Sofia Villacres
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“BET” ON THE HORSES FREE TO PLAY Visit www.StableDuel.com to WIN CASH PRIZES! Join Our Stable • Download StableDuel app • To play, find Winterthur on the TRACKS screen • Use your virtual wallet “bankroll” to create your stable of 10 horses from the day’s races • Horse prices are based on morning-line odds • Each horse gets points for their finish • The stable with the most points after each race WINS CASH PRIZES to the top 25 finishes • Select your 10-horse stable starting Thursday, May 1, until post time Sunday, May 4. • Each race is televised LIVE on Nationalsteeplechase.com
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ISABELLA DU PONT SHARP MEMORIAL
MAIDEN TIMBER–2:00 PM
In memory of Mrs. Sharp and her husband, H. Rodney Sharp, renowned for their generosity as preservationists. Purse $20,000. Timber. For five-year-olds and upward which have never won over timber. Five-year-olds, 160 lbs.; older, 165 lbs. Entry fee $200; $200 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; $200 additional to start. Three Miles and One Quarter over Timber. FIRST RACE The Isabella du Pont Sharp Memorial (Maiden Timber) Post Time: 2:00PM Purse $20,000. For Maidens, Five Years Old and Upward. Five Year Olds, 160 Lbs; Older, 165 Lbs. Three And One Quarter Miles. (Timber) OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY
1 Red
James B. Foulk Kevin C. Boniface White, black horse emblem, yellow and green striped sleeves, green cap Sorolla [L] B.g.7 Seville (GER) - Broad Outline by Smart Strike (MD) Runnymoore Racing, LLC Todd McKenna Gold and brown diagonal quarters, green sleeves, brown and gold cap De Grey Guy (IRE) [L] Gr/ro.g.6 Kingston Hill (GB) - Nikkei Ridge (IRE) by Shahrastani (IRE)
160 » Virginia Korrell
2 White
165 Harrison Beswick
3 Blue
Sanna Neilson
Stewart Strawbridge
White, green hoop, white sleeves, white cap Lightning Ridge [LX] B.g.5 Peace and Justice - Fareena by Point Given (PA)
160 Gerard Galligan
4 Yellow 5 Green 6 Black 7 Orange
Katherine S. Neilson
Hey Teacher Partners
Blue, orange stripes, blue sleeves, blue cap Hey Teacher (GB) [L] B.g.7 Fascinating Rock (IRE) - See Emily Play (IRE) by Galileo (IRE) 160 » Mell Boucher Joseph G. Davies Black and white stripes, white horsehead on black circle, black Pleasant Prospect Farm
sleeves, black cap Shofar [L] Dk B/ Br.g.7 Paynter - Singing Sister by Red Bullet (KY)
165 Zach Miller
Sandra Webb
Mrs. S. K. Johnston, Jr.
Orange, brown "J", brown sleeves, orange and brown cap Anzio [L] Dk B/ Br.g.5 Temple City - K's Bar Bee by Pride of Burkaan (KY) William Dowling Yellow and black blocks, red and white diagonal quartered sleeves, red and white Cap Take Profit [L] B.g.7 Air Force Blue - Cavanaugh Park (IRE) by Galileo (IRE) Kiplin Hall Molly Willis and Paul Willis Thomas Garner Dark blue, light blue chevrons, dark blue sleeves, light blue stars, dark blue cap with light blue stars Minella Plus (IRE) [L] B.g.8 Walk In The Park (IRE) - Violin Davis (FR) by Turgeon (IRE) Pathfinder Racing Neil R. Morris Navy blue, orange stripes, navy blue sleeves, navy blue and orange cap Riptide Rock [L] Ch.g.7 Point of Entry - Irish Influence by Stephen Got Even (ON)
160 Freddie Procter
160 » Jordan
Canavan
8 Pink
165 Evan Dwan
9 Turquoise
165 Jamie
Bargary
10 Purple
William Dowling
Frank A. Bonsal, Jr.
Green, white sleeves with green hoops, green cap Blackstair Rocco (IRE) Ch.g.10 Shirocco (GER) - Captain Supreme (IRE) by Captain Rio (GB) 160 » Elizabeth Scully ALSO ELIGIBLES - Horses below may run if any late scratches occur one hour prior to post time for the first race. 11 Grey A Petticoats Loose Farm Meriwether Morris E Navy and royal blue stripes, red collar and cuffs, red cap The Kid Rocks [L] B.g.9 Red Rocks (IRE) - Misty North by North Light (IRE) 165 12 Lime A Kinross Farm Julie Gomena E Beige and blue triangular panel, beige and blue quartered sleeves, beige and blue quartered cap Straw Into Gold [L] Gr/ro.g.7 Hard Spun - Strike It Rich by Unbridled's Song (NY) 160 » Conor Tierney 13 Brown A Maranto Manor, LLC Thomas Garner E Blue, white stars, red sleeves with white hoops, red cap with white stripe Lying Jeff [L] B.g.6 Run Away and Hide - Zeenut by Mingun (MD) 165 Evan Dwan L - Lasix; v - First Time Lasix; Í - Lasix Off Scratches: Glencorrib Sky (IRE), Kelmscott (IRE), Old Style Humor (IRE) Equipment Change: Riptide Rock will race with Cheek Piece On Equipment Change: Riptide Rock,Lying Jeff will race with Blinkers Off
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THE WINTERTHUR BOWL
ALLOWANCE TIMBER–2:30 PM
SECOND RACE The Winterthur Bowl (Allowance Timber) Post Time: 2:30PM Purse $25,000. Timber. For five-year-olds and upward which have never won two races over timber. Five-year-olds, 160 lbs.; older, 165 lbs. Non- winners over timber, allow 5 lbs. Entry fee $250; $250 additional if not scratched on time Tuesday; $250 additional to start. Three Miles and One Quarter over Timber. Purse $25,000. For Five Year Olds and Upward which have never won two races over timber. Five-year-olds, 160 lbs.; older, 165 lbs. Non-winners over timber, allowed 5 lbs. The Henry Francis du Pont Challenge Trophy is named in honor of the founder of Winterthur. An allowance timber race is being substituted for a novice race to be ridden at a distance of three and one-quarter miles over fair hunting country by a lady or gentleman.
Three And One Quarter Miles. (Timber)
OWNER Kiplin Hall
TRAINER JOCKEY
1 Red
William Dowling Yellow and black blocks, red and white diagonal quartered sleeves, red and white c ap Absam[L] B.g.8 Hard Spun - Mudreqah by Seeking the Gold (KY) Cherry and old gold halves, cherry sleeves, gold cap Crealion (FR) B.g.9 Creachadoir (IRE) - Lady La Lionne (FR) by Turgeon (FR) Armata Stables Thomas Garner Bruton Street-US Mark Beecher Blue and yellow diagonal quarters, blue and yellow diagonal quartered cap Track And Trace (IRE) [L] B.g.8 Mahler (GB) - Princess Bella (IRE) by Presenting (GB) Hard Game LLC Katherine S. Neilson Indigo blue, silver diamond, silver diamond hoop on sleeves, blue cap Hard Game [L] B.g.7 Hard Spun - Grand Slam Girl by Grand Slam (KY) Meadow Run Farm Katherine S. Neilson White, red diamond hoop, white and red halved sleeves, white cap Glencorrib Sky (IRE) [L] B.g.8 Snow Sky (GB) - Siwaara (IRE) by Peintre Celebre (IRE) Daniel T. Doane Kevin C. Boniface Orange, white brackets and 'DD', white dots on sleeves, orange cap Theda's Boy B.g.8 Seville (GER) - Theda's Smile by Ops Smile (NY)
155 » Jordan
Canavan
2 White
165 Evan Dwan
3 Blue
160 » Dan
Nevin
4 Yellow 5 Green 6 Black 7 Orange
165 Freddie Procter
160 Gerard Galligan
160 » Brett
Owings
William Dowling
EHBRacing
Black, purple,blue, and teal hoops, black cap Huyana [L] Dk B/ Br.g.10 Malibu Moon - Pitamakan by Danzig (KY)
165 Eric
Poretz
L - Lasix; v - First Time Lasix; Í - Lasix Off Equipment Change: Absam will race with Cheek Piece On Equipment Change: Absam will race with Blinkers Off
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THE VICMEAD PLATE In Honor of Louis “Paddy” Neilson III
APPRENTICE RIDER TIMBER–3:00 PM
THIRD RACE The Vicmead Plate Run in Honor of Louis Paddy Neilson, III (Apprentice Rider Timber) Post Time: 3:00PM Purse $15,000. Timber. For five-year-olds and upward which have not won a timber or hurdle stakes in 2024-2025. To be ridden by apprentice riders. 170 lbs. Non-winners of two races over timber, allowed 5 lbs.; of a race, 10 lbs. Riders who have never won a race, allowed 5 lbs. No other rider allowances. Entry fee $150; $150 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; $150 additional to start. Three Miles and One Quarter over Timber. $5,000 of this purse has been donated by the Temple Gwathmey Steeplechase Foundation, for the promotion of the apprentice rider program. Purse $15,000. For Five Year Olds and Upward which have not won a timber or hurdle stakes in 2024-2025. To be ridden by apprentice riders. 170 lbs. Non-winners of two races over timber, allowed 5 lbs.; of a race, 10 lbs. Riders who have never won a race, allowed 5 lbs. No other rider allowances. Three And One Quarter Miles. (Timber) OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY This race commemorates the founding of the Vicmead Hunt Club in May 1920 and is in memory of its four founding members: Mrs. Victor (Betty) du Pont, Mrs. Hollyday (Ellen) Meeds, Mrs. A. Felix (Dick) du Pont, and Mrs. H. Rodney (Bella) Sharp.
1 Red
Mark Beecher
South Branch Equine LLC
Yellow and green blocks, yellow sleeves, yellow cap Master Seville [L1] B.g.9 Seville (GER) - Casablanca Lily (IRE) by Hurricane Run (IRE) Light blue, lime green sash, white sleeves, light blue cap Storm Team [L] Ch.g.11 Candy Ride (ARG) - Stormy Dixie by Stormy Atlantic (KY) Oakdene Stables William Dowling Cherry and old gold halves, cherry sleeves, gold cap Chosen Mate (IRE) [L] B.g.12 Well Chosen (GB) - Norwich Star (IRE) by Norwich (GB) Owner White and green halves, green lamp emblem, white sleeves, green cap City of Grace B.m.11 Shackleford - Sassy City by Macho Uno (KY) Armata Stables Ricky Hendriks Casey Pinkard Leipers Fork Steeplechase Leslie F. Young Royal blue, kelly green diamonds, royal blue and kelly green halved sleeves and cap Fast Vision (FR) [L] B.g.7 Vision d'Etat (FR) - Milu Has (FR) by Saint des Saints (FR)
170 Dan
Nevin
2 White
170 Justin Batoff
3 Blue
170 Conor Tierney
4 Yellow 5 Green
158 Casey
Pinkard
170 Jordan
Canavan
L - Lasix; v - First Time Lasix; Í - Lasix Off Scratches: Fashion Line, Macheeda (IRE)
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THE MIDDLETOWN CUP
FOURTH RACE The Middletown Cup (Apprentice Rider Training Flat) Post Time: 3:30PM For three-year-olds and upward. To be ridden by apprentice riders. Three-year-olds, 145 lbs.; older, 155 lbs. Maidens allowed 5 lbs. Riders who have never won a race, allowed 5 lbs. No other rider allowances. The result of this race does not count toward a horse’s official record. Entry fee $100. One Mile and One Half on the Turf. For Three Year Olds and Upward. To be ridden by apprentice riders. Three-year-olds, 145 lbs.; older, 155 lbs. Maidens allowed 5 lbs. Apprentice riders who have n ever won a race allowed 5 lbs. The result of this race does not count toward a horse ' s official record. One Mile And One Half. (Turf) OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY APPRENTICE RIDER TRAINING FLAT–3:30 PM
1 Red
Commonwealth Racing VA, LLC Katherine S. Neilson White, maroon braces, maroon hoops on sleeves, black cap Go Take Charge [L] Ch.g.7 Will Take Charge - Go Go Neigh by Storm Boot (ON) Silver, steel blue sash, steel blue cap King of Tsavo (GB) [L] Dk B/ Br.g.7 Dubawi (IRE) - Royal Decree by Street Cry (IRE) (GB) Sharon E. Sheppard Leslie F. Young
150 » Hunter Holm
2 White
155 Luke
Carberry
3 Blue
Fenneka T. Bentley
Turks Head Turf
Royal blue, orange collar, green river, royal blue sleeves, orange hoops, royal blue cap Trip Switch Ch.g.4 Curlin - Out for a Spin by Hard Spun (KY) yellow, orange diamonds, yellow and orange cap Galatians [LX] B.g.10 Pioneerof the Nile - Corinthianna by Corinthian (KY) Joseph G. Davies
150 Dan
Nevin
4 Yellow 5 Green 6 Black 7 Orange
Owner
150 » Chelsea Secor
Runnymoore Racing, LLC Cathal A. Lynch Gold and brown diagonal quarters, green sleeves, brown and gold cap Trevesso [L] Gr/ro.g.4 Kitten's Joy - Setubal by The Factor (PA) Wellbourne Thoroughbred Investments Leslie F. Young White, blue yoke, blue shield emblem, blue and white diamond sleeves, blue cap Autumn [L] B.m.6 Constitution - Samsational by Unbridled's Song (NY) Neil R. Morris Yellow, orange V, multiple orange hoops on sleeves, yellow and orange cap Soramond (GER) [L] B.m.8 Sea The Moon (GER) - St Aye by Nureyev (GER) Ballybristol Farm LLC The Fields Stable Elizabeth Voss Green, brown diamond hoop, brown hoop on sleeves, green cap Carbon Mast B.g.4 Mizzen Mast - Sarah Joyce (IRE) by The Carbon Unit (MD)
155 Conor Tierney
150 Virginia Korrell
150 Eric
Poretz
8 Pink
150 Dan
Nevin
9 Turquoise 10 Purple
Lilith Boucher
Mason Hardaway Lampton
Light blue, red ball, red hoops on sleeves, red cap Aft B.g.4 Astern (AUS) - Medicine Butte by Old Fashioned (KY)
150 Mell
Boucher
Wellbourne Thoroughbred Investments Leslie F. Young White, blue yoke, blue shield emblem, blue and white diamond sleeves, blue cap Le Bilboquet [L1] Gr/ro.g.3 Thousand Words - Gateau St Honore by Don Gato (KY) Cathal A. Lynch Gold and brown diagonal quarters, green sleeves, brown and gold cap Take the Pledge [L] B.g.4 Vino Rosso - Judy In Disguise (GB) by Elusive City (PA) Runnymoore Racing, LLC
140 Jordan
Canavan
11 Grey
155 Conor Tierney
L - Lasix; v - First Time Lasix; Í - Lasix Off Scratches: Headline News Le Bilboquet - First Time Gelding.
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