Foxfield Races
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The Foxfield Race is a steeplechase race
that originated in 1978 and is held twice annually in Albemarle County, Virginia, approximately eight miles northwest of downtown Charlottesville. It is a popular tradition for much of the community as well as students of the University of Virginia
and other universities on the East Coast. Foxfield holds two races each year, one in the fall and another in the spring. The fall race is seen as a more family like atmosphere, while the spring race tends to attract a larger proportion of local college students. Each race generally benefits a local organization or charity; previous groups include Service Dogs of Virginia, the Ronald McDonald House, and Kids Pan Alley. There are many different color passes that can be purchased allowing access to certain areas in and around the track itself. Tickets can be purchased from the official website or from numerous outlets around the Charlottesville area, as well as surrounding areas. Traditionally, students and other attendees dress in a southern, aristocratic style often seen at other steeplechase and horse racing events. Seersucker, bowties, and pastel colors predominate the atmosphere, particularly at the spring race.
is a form of horse racing
that began during the 18th century in Ireland, in which a cross-country race was run between two steeples, thus deriving its name. Church steeples were used as the beginning and starting points of a race because of their height and prominence. It is believed that the first official steeplechase race was held in 1752 in County Cork, Ireland due to a wager between Edmund Blake and Cornelius O’Callagan. The two engaged in a match race that covered about four and a half miles.
The first steeplechase races were run over rough terrain, therefore both horse and rider were forced to deal with any obstacles encountered in the countryside. The only goal of the rider was to get to the final steeple first. This took much skill, as both the horse and the rider had to be able to jump, wade water, and maneuver their way to the finish line. Overall, the early steeplechase races were difficult and dangerous, as there were always unforeseen obstacles.
Steeplechase racing eventually spread to England where the first race involving more than two horses was reported in 1792. And, though the original race was run cross country, in 1810 in Bedlam, England, a race on a proper track with fences was held. Steeplechase racing had evolved into a race with a pre-determined route, a set length, as well as reasonable obstacles. Today, regular steeplechase races involve a distance horse race of about 2–4 miles featuring a combination of ditch
es and hurdle
s.
The sport of steeplechase racing quickly became popular in America, and on February 15, 1895, the National Steeplechase Association was created. It was founded by nine men from New York: August Belmont, H. DeCourcy Forbes, Samuel S. Howland, James O. Green, Frederick Gebhard, A.J. Cassatt, Foxhall P. Keene, John G. Follansbee and Frederick H. Prince. The association is responsible for keeping the racing records, governing promotions for the races, holding the races, and licensing the individuals that participate as well as the race meetings. Currently, steeplechase races are held at several Thoroughbred tracks throughout the U.S., the most notable being the U.S. Grand National Steeplechase at Belmont Park. Other of the more prominent races held in the U.S. are the Maryland Hunt Cup, which first began in 1894, and the National Hunt Cup in Radnor, Pennsylvania, which began in 1909. However, the most well-known of all steeplechase races is the English Grand National, which began in 1837 and is held annually in Aintree, England.
Currently, the National Steeplechase Association
is based in Fair Hill, MD. It includes 1,000 dues-paying members and licensees as well as a 15-member Board of Directors and a four-person staff. The steeplechase racing season begins in early March and continues through November. Participants of the races come from states including Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and the Carolinas.
At the specified time, the horse, trainer
, and jockey
must report to the paddock area or saddling enclosure. It is there that the horse is tacked up with a racing bridle
and saddle
, the proper girth straps
, and a number cloth. The paddock judge then checks the horse as well as the jockey’s silks. After approval, the horses are then paraded to the post and come under starter’s orders. The starter of the race always tries to arrange a start that is fair for all of the horses and jockeys. At the drop of the tape or flags, the race begins.
During the race, the horses must stay on the prescribed track, and, if obstacles are involved, they must jump over each one in the proper order. There must not be interference by horses and jockeys with the other horses and jockeys. At the end of the race, the placing judges note the horses and jockeys order of finish. At this point, the riders and their horses return to the judges’ area and wait for permission to be dismounted, though at this time no one is allowed to touch the rider or tack until he has weighed in. And finally, with no objections, and if the patrol judges report that all went smoothly and the jockeys weigh in with their original start of the race weight, the unofficial race results are declared official.
At the Foxfield Races, there are no grandstand
s; therefore viewers are encouraged to walk up to the straight-away or fences where they are able to see the race up close.
. The races take place twice a year: the last Saturday in April, and the last Sunday in September. The races were created by Mariann de Tejeda on property that was once owned by the well-known Virginian horseman, huntsman, and teacher, Grover Vandevender. The property was originally a private horse farm. When De Tejeda bought the property after Vandevender’s death in 1973, she began the construction of a steeplechase course dedicated to his memory. The final product fulfilled the dreams envisioned by de Tejeda and the late Vandevender. The first Foxfield race was held in the spring of 1978, and has since, become a popular tradition among Charlottesville residents, students of the University of Virginia
, as well as alumni from the University.
Foxfield is a tailgating
event, and thus, unlike many steeplechase racing events, there are no grandstands. There are many different ticket options for the race, hence some purchase general admission tickets and observe the race along the hillsides of the course. Furthermore, there are many sponsors of the race, and businesses are able to rent out private tents. Attendees of the race are known to wear fairly formal clothing, and even tailgates with elaborate spreads of elegant china and linens reflect upon this image.
tradition. Some chide the event as the pinnacle representation of the upper middle class nature of UVA’s student demographic. Students use Race Day as an excuse to break out their “preppiest” attire. There is an abundance of pastel colors, Lilly Pulitzer patterns, and large sun hats. Girls are found wearing sundress
es and many boys don a colorful bowtie for the occasion. Students tailgate at plots which are often organized through Greek organizations or other student groups.
area as well as its surrounding communities.
Last year’s itinerary:
10:30 – gates open
10:30 – 12:00 – pony rides
11:00 – racecourse walk
12:00 – Jack Russell Terrier Races
12:20 – Albermarle Pipes and Drums
12:45 – Farmington Beagles Parade
1:00 – National Anthem/Precision SkyDivers
10:30 - 3:00 – FoxDen Children’s Tent
(Sponsors for this event include The Little Gym, The Virginia Film Festival
, Live Arts Theater, Bright Beginnings, Wilson School of Dance, Kid Pan Alley, Airbrush Gypsy, plus many more.)
The 2007 Family Day Race benefited the Service Dogs of Virginia foundation. These dogs are trained to perform tasks that might seem difficult or impossible for the disabled. These dogs are placed within homes without cost. The foundation relies on private donations and other foundations to obtain the needed funds. It costs as much at $18,000 and 2 and a half years to train 1 dog.
The 2008 Race proceeds went to the Charlottesville-Albemarle Kid Pan Alley. The goal of the Kid Pan Alley is “to inspire children to be creators, not consumers.” The children of this organization are becoming excellent co-writers, composers, and masters. The group has helped over 16,000 children.
Invitation Ticket - Orange (student), Green, Yellow and Blue
Sponsor Ticket - Purple, Pink, Orange, Green, Yellow, and Blue
South Hill Tent Ticket - South Hill, Orange, Green, Yellow, Blue, Purple, and Pink
Chalet Tent Ticket - Chalet Tents, Orange, Green, Yellow, and Blue
Invitation Ticket.... $40.00
Invitation Parking... $30.00
Blue Section Outside Turn Rail – comes with 4 Invitation tickets... $275.00
Blue Section Second and Third Rows – comes with 4 Invitation tickets... $200.00
Orange Inside Rail – comes with 4 tickets (Student Section)... $325.00
Orange Paddock Second Row – comes with 4 tickets... $300.00
Orange Infield – comes with 4 tickets (Student Section... $300.00
Carpool Pass – comes with 1 Invitation Parking Pass and 5 Invitation tickets... $200.00
Bus Pass – comes with 40 Invitation tickets (Please See Student Page)... $1500.00
Green Inside Rail – comes with 4 Invitation tickets... $325.00
Green Infield – comes with 4 Invitation tickets... $300.00
Yellow Senior/Handicap Rail – comes with 4 Invitation tickets... $275.00
Yellow Large Vehicle – comes with 4 Invitation tickets... $300.00
For the:
Purple Sponsor Rail – comes with 6 Sponsor tickets, Pink Sponsor Rail – comes with 6 Sponsor tickets, Pink Sponsor Racing Member – comes with 6 Sponsor tickets, Pink and Purple Second and Third Rows – comes with 4 Sponsor tickets, Sponsor Guest Ticket, or a Children's Sponsor Ticket (8 and under)
Please call the Race Office at (434)-293-9501.
Tickets can be purchased either online or at the main race office. Bus Passes, Carpool Passes, Orange and Green Infield Parking Places, Invitation Tickets and Invitation Parking are sold online only. Rail Parking Places, and Sponsor Tickets are sold through the race office only. Invitation Tickets are sold in conjunction with parking places through the race office as well. While supplies last, invitation tickets and parking passes can be purchased at any of these outlets: Mincer’s on the Corner, Greenberry’s at Barracks Road Shopping Center, Fashion Square Mall, Timberlake Drugstore on the Downtown Mall
, Crawford Saddlery in Ruckersville, and University Outpost in Harrisonburg
. Private shuttles will be available from the Grounds of the University of Virginia
to Foxfield.
in the form of a “Sumo Gala. Complete with 12-world class Sumo wrestlers from the United States Sumo Confederation, the tournament will be modeled after a Las Vegas style-boxing match. The ring will be raised in the middle with tables and chairs surrounding it. Instead of the usual dinner and dance, this will be an evening filled with a sushi feast and auction.
There will be many prizes to be auctioned off this year including:
- A grand piano owned by a Nobel Prize-winning author, Pearl Buck
-A guitar autographed by country music star George Straight
-The night’s top-bidder will receive a very unique gift, a “Dinner with the Dynasty.” This entails a dinner at a later date with Howie Long
, his family, and a family currently residing at the Ronald McDonald House.
-For those individuals a bit more daring, there will be an opportunity to bid on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – the chance to take on one of the Sumo wrestlers. A professional photographer will document the attempt.
The proceeds will help to serve the families already in residence in the house and help to expand the facilities in order to accommodate more families.
their cans. As a part of the “Go Green” program the FRA will now transport all trash from the races to a recycling center and not a landfill http://www.foxfieldraces.com/. Also another part of the program is that the FRA has provided large containers (supplied by the company Container Rentals) for attendees to put filled trash bags. This program is a reply to the complaints of many civilians and people of the amount of trash that is left behind or found after the Spring Foxfield race, and as a response to the cooler size change which will lead to a large increase in Styrofoam
coolers.
and other schools. As Foxfield is annually held towards the end of the UVA spring semester, many students use the event as an excuse to engage in hazardous drinking to celebrate the end of the year. Patrons 21 and older are allowed to drink alcohol at Foxfield on race day. In the past, this demographic has worn “over 21” armbands, but the 2009 races will debut a change in protocol as ID checking will replace the armbands. Patrons must carry their IDs all day as ABC agents and police will be carding anyone drinking anything. Legally obtained alcohol may be brought into the event by patrons 21 and older, but they must be carried in coolers that are 14” x 14” x 14”. One cooler of this size is permitted per patron. Coolers containing food and non-alcoholic beverages do not have size restrictions and are not limited per person.
The alcohol policy will be strictly adhered to, anyone not of legal age who is consuming alcohol or anyone serving alcohol to minors will be arrested, with Foxfield disclaiming all responsibility for these violations. The Foxfield Rules and Regulations pamphlet explains that consumption of alcohol by underage persons is an offense that is considered a misdemeanor carrying with a conviction a fine and possible jail time and possible loss of driver’s license. Additionally, intoxication and impairment can result in the arrest for either disorderly conduct and or public drunkenness addressed by summons or arrest. The pamphlet also makes a special note, stating that “a satellite magistrate will be on the grounds for processing all offenders caught by law enforcement to be charged on warrants or summons. Law enforcement, for immediate transport of those so arrested by law enforcement and charged by the magistrate, shall have a van transporting lawfully arrested persons via the magistrate’s determination to the Albemarle County/Charlottesville Regional Jail Complex for lock-up until bonded out or you go before a sitting Judge. The Judge will not sit until Monday morning”.
The Albemarle Police Force and the FRA began to crack down on the Foxfield Races after 2005 when the event began to gain more popularity among college students causing a rise in attendance, drinking, and violence. Therefore the 2006 April Foxfield race saw the appearance of the largest police enforcement ever in Foxfield history. Also 2008 brought on a year of a stricter more regulated, Foxfield race. Albemarle County Commonwealth Attorney Denise Lunsford was quoted saying “What in the past has been sometimes loosely referred to as 'the Foxfields discount’ will not be the case anymore”.‘The Foxfield discount’ referring to the relax nature of the treatment of Foxfield related crimes. Meaning that crimes committed at the races will no longer be seen as a minor offense, but they will be treated with the same as a regular crime. Also along with stricter enforcement, 2008 regulations now limited one cooler to a person and to a size of 30-by-17-by-18-inch. Also the regulations of 2008 brought about the ban of alcohol related items such as ice luges, and beer bong
s.
The University of Virginia’s Center for Alcohol and Substance Education provides information to make students aware of the transportation options they have on race day. Students can get a ride to and from the University grounds to Foxfield for $10 each way. Bus-riders must bring exact cash, and the bus will pick up students at the Chapel, the Stadium, the Student Activities Building and The Park near the JAG school. These shuttles start at 10 am until 12:30 pm for transportation to Foxfield and 3 pm until 6 pm for rides back to University Grounds. There are no open containers permitted on the bus. An additional option is to take a taxi cab which will be available at the East Gate for standard fees. Students can leave their cars at Foxfield until the following Monday without their vehicle being towed.
On past race days, ADAPT coordinated a Student Safety Tent with free water, snack foods, and sunscreen available to all who stopped by the tent. The tent was staffed by ADAPT, Peer Health Educators and Inter-Sorority Council. ADAPT received a significant food and water donation from the Whole Foods market including whole fruit, chips, granola bars and other snacks.
The Foxfield Racing Association funds a non-drinking driver program called “The Savvy Fox”. This program is administered by ADAPT and sponsored by Michelop Ultra – Responsibility Matters. If a patron signs the Savvy Fox Pledge at the race meet, thy agree to be a Designated Driver and not drink all day, and receive a coupon for lunch and free non-alcoholic drinks. The sign up tables and distribution area are a part of the ADAPT safety tent. In 2008, 466 individuals signed the Savvy Fox Pledge.
Steeplechase (horse racing)
The steeplechase is a form of horse racing and derives its name from early races in which orientation of the course was by reference to a church steeple, jumping fences and ditches and generally traversing the many intervening obstacles in the countryside...
that originated in 1978 and is held twice annually in Albemarle County, Virginia, approximately eight miles northwest of downtown Charlottesville. It is a popular tradition for much of the community as well as students of the University of Virginia
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
and other universities on the East Coast. Foxfield holds two races each year, one in the fall and another in the spring. The fall race is seen as a more family like atmosphere, while the spring race tends to attract a larger proportion of local college students. Each race generally benefits a local organization or charity; previous groups include Service Dogs of Virginia, the Ronald McDonald House, and Kids Pan Alley. There are many different color passes that can be purchased allowing access to certain areas in and around the track itself. Tickets can be purchased from the official website or from numerous outlets around the Charlottesville area, as well as surrounding areas. Traditionally, students and other attendees dress in a southern, aristocratic style often seen at other steeplechase and horse racing events. Seersucker, bowties, and pastel colors predominate the atmosphere, particularly at the spring race.
The History of the Steeplechase Race
The steeplechaseSteeplechase
Steeplechase may refer to:* Steeplechase, an event in horse racing* SteepleChase, a Danish jazz label* Steeplechase , a 1975 arcade game released by Atari...
is a form of horse racing
Horse racing
Horse racing is an equestrian sport that has a long history. Archaeological records indicate that horse racing occurred in ancient Babylon, Syria, and Egypt. Both chariot and mounted horse racing were events in the ancient Greek Olympics by 648 BC...
that began during the 18th century in Ireland, in which a cross-country race was run between two steeples, thus deriving its name. Church steeples were used as the beginning and starting points of a race because of their height and prominence. It is believed that the first official steeplechase race was held in 1752 in County Cork, Ireland due to a wager between Edmund Blake and Cornelius O’Callagan. The two engaged in a match race that covered about four and a half miles.
The first steeplechase races were run over rough terrain, therefore both horse and rider were forced to deal with any obstacles encountered in the countryside. The only goal of the rider was to get to the final steeple first. This took much skill, as both the horse and the rider had to be able to jump, wade water, and maneuver their way to the finish line. Overall, the early steeplechase races were difficult and dangerous, as there were always unforeseen obstacles.
Steeplechase racing eventually spread to England where the first race involving more than two horses was reported in 1792. And, though the original race was run cross country, in 1810 in Bedlam, England, a race on a proper track with fences was held. Steeplechase racing had evolved into a race with a pre-determined route, a set length, as well as reasonable obstacles. Today, regular steeplechase races involve a distance horse race of about 2–4 miles featuring a combination of ditch
Ditch
A ditch is usually defined as a small to moderate depression created to channel water.In Anglo-Saxon, the word dïc already existed and was pronounced 'deek' in northern England and 'deetch' in the south. The origins of the word lie in digging a trench and forming the upcast soil into a bank...
es and hurdle
Hurdle
A hurdle is a moveable section of light fence. Traditionally they were made from wattle , but modern hurdles are often made of metal. Hurdles are used for handling livestock, as decorative fencing, for horse racing and in the track and field event of hurdling.-Types:*Traditional hurdles are made...
s.
The sport of steeplechase racing quickly became popular in America, and on February 15, 1895, the National Steeplechase Association was created. It was founded by nine men from New York: August Belmont, H. DeCourcy Forbes, Samuel S. Howland, James O. Green, Frederick Gebhard, A.J. Cassatt, Foxhall P. Keene, John G. Follansbee and Frederick H. Prince. The association is responsible for keeping the racing records, governing promotions for the races, holding the races, and licensing the individuals that participate as well as the race meetings. Currently, steeplechase races are held at several Thoroughbred tracks throughout the U.S., the most notable being the U.S. Grand National Steeplechase at Belmont Park. Other of the more prominent races held in the U.S. are the Maryland Hunt Cup, which first began in 1894, and the National Hunt Cup in Radnor, Pennsylvania, which began in 1909. However, the most well-known of all steeplechase races is the English Grand National, which began in 1837 and is held annually in Aintree, England.
Currently, the National Steeplechase Association
National Steeplechase Association
The National Steeplechase Association is the official sanctioning body of American steeplechase horse racing.The National Steeplechase Association was founded on February 15, 1895 by August Belmont, Jr., the first president of The Jockey Club and chairman of the New York State Racing Commission,...
is based in Fair Hill, MD. It includes 1,000 dues-paying members and licensees as well as a 15-member Board of Directors and a four-person staff. The steeplechase racing season begins in early March and continues through November. Participants of the races come from states including Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and the Carolinas.
Race Day
Watching a steeplechase race is a rather simple undertaking, as it is the horse that comes over the finish line first that wins. However, before this occurs, several steps must be undergone. First, the horse’s trainer must officially declare that the horse is on grounds for a specified period before the beginning of its race. Furthermore, the rider must report to the clerk of scales and weigh out with the minimum prescribed weight. If the jockey and his gear do not meet the minimum weight requirement, lead is inserted into the saddle pad.At the specified time, the horse, trainer
Horse trainer
In horse racing, a trainer prepares a horse for races, with responsibility for exercising it, getting it race-ready and determining which races it should enter...
, and jockey
Jockey
A jockey is an athlete who rides horses in horse racing or steeplechase racing, primarily as a profession. The word also applies to camel riders in camel racing.-Etymology:...
must report to the paddock area or saddling enclosure. It is there that the horse is tacked up with a racing bridle
Bridle
A bridle is a piece of equipment used to direct a horse. As defined in the Oxford English Dictionary, the "bridle" includes both the headstall that holds a bit that goes in the mouth of a horse, and the reins that are attached to the bit....
and saddle
Saddle
A saddle is a supportive structure for a rider or other load, fastened to an animal's back by a girth. The most common type is the equestrian saddle designed for a horse, but specialized saddles have been created for camels and other creatures...
, the proper girth straps
Girth (tack)
A girth, sometimes called a cinch , is a piece of equipment used to keep the saddle in place on a horse or other animal. It passes under the barrel of the equine, usually attached to the saddle on both sides by two or three leather straps called billets...
, and a number cloth. The paddock judge then checks the horse as well as the jockey’s silks. After approval, the horses are then paraded to the post and come under starter’s orders. The starter of the race always tries to arrange a start that is fair for all of the horses and jockeys. At the drop of the tape or flags, the race begins.
During the race, the horses must stay on the prescribed track, and, if obstacles are involved, they must jump over each one in the proper order. There must not be interference by horses and jockeys with the other horses and jockeys. At the end of the race, the placing judges note the horses and jockeys order of finish. At this point, the riders and their horses return to the judges’ area and wait for permission to be dismounted, though at this time no one is allowed to touch the rider or tack until he has weighed in. And finally, with no objections, and if the patrol judges report that all went smoothly and the jockeys weigh in with their original start of the race weight, the unofficial race results are declared official.
At the Foxfield Races, there are no grandstand
Grandstand
A grandstand is a large and normally permanent structure for seating spectators, most often at a racetrack. This includes both auto racing and horse racing. The grandstand is in essence like a single section of a stadium, but differs from a stadium in that it does not wrap all or most of the way...
s; therefore viewers are encouraged to walk up to the straight-away or fences where they are able to see the race up close.
The History of the Foxfield Race
The Foxfield Race is a premier steeplechase horse racing event held annually in Albemarle, VirginiaAlbemarle County, Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 79,236 people, 31,876 households, and 21,070 families residing in the county. The population density was 110 people per square mile . There were 33,720 housing units at an average density of 47 per square mile...
. The races take place twice a year: the last Saturday in April, and the last Sunday in September. The races were created by Mariann de Tejeda on property that was once owned by the well-known Virginian horseman, huntsman, and teacher, Grover Vandevender. The property was originally a private horse farm. When De Tejeda bought the property after Vandevender’s death in 1973, she began the construction of a steeplechase course dedicated to his memory. The final product fulfilled the dreams envisioned by de Tejeda and the late Vandevender. The first Foxfield race was held in the spring of 1978, and has since, become a popular tradition among Charlottesville residents, students of the University of Virginia
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
, as well as alumni from the University.
Foxfield is a tailgating
Tailgating
Tailgating is the practice of driving on a road too close to the vehicle in front, at a distance which does not guarantee that stopping to avoid collision is possible...
event, and thus, unlike many steeplechase racing events, there are no grandstands. There are many different ticket options for the race, hence some purchase general admission tickets and observe the race along the hillsides of the course. Furthermore, there are many sponsors of the race, and businesses are able to rent out private tents. Attendees of the race are known to wear fairly formal clothing, and even tailgates with elaborate spreads of elegant china and linens reflect upon this image.
UVA Tradition
The Foxfield Races are a longstanding University of VirginiaUniversity of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
tradition. Some chide the event as the pinnacle representation of the upper middle class nature of UVA’s student demographic. Students use Race Day as an excuse to break out their “preppiest” attire. There is an abundance of pastel colors, Lilly Pulitzer patterns, and large sun hats. Girls are found wearing sundress
Sundress
A sundress is a dress intended to be worn by women in warm weather. Typically, it is an informal or casual dress in a lightweight fabric, most commonly cotton, and usually loose fitting. The dress is intended to be worn without a layering top, and the design must therefore cut a balance between...
es and many boys don a colorful bowtie for the occasion. Students tailgate at plots which are often organized through Greek organizations or other student groups.
Family Weekend/Fall Race
Each fall the Foxfield Races holds a fall race and family weekend. The fall races sees an attendance of around 3,000 to 4,000 people year, a number small in comparison to the 25,000 that attend the spring race each year. Family weekend is a more relaxed atmosphere than that of the spring race. The activities are directed toward family participation. This past year in 2008, the race was held on Sunday, September 28. It is held each year on the last Sunday of September and benefits a local organization. The 2008 race was dedicated to the Shelter for Help and Emergency. This year’s race signified the ninth year of the race and its association with Family Day. This race targets the CharlottesvilleCharlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville is an independent city geographically surrounded by but separate from Albemarle County in the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, and named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the queen consort of King George III of the United Kingdom.The official population estimate for...
area as well as its surrounding communities.
Last year’s itinerary:
10:30 – gates open
10:30 – 12:00 – pony rides
11:00 – racecourse walk
12:00 – Jack Russell Terrier Races
12:20 – Albermarle Pipes and Drums
12:45 – Farmington Beagles Parade
1:00 – National Anthem/Precision SkyDivers
10:30 - 3:00 – FoxDen Children’s Tent
(Sponsors for this event include The Little Gym, The Virginia Film Festival
Virginia Film Festival
The Virginia Film Festival is hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, held usually in late October/ early November.- Themes :The Virginia Film Festival has historically had a different theme each year...
, Live Arts Theater, Bright Beginnings, Wilson School of Dance, Kid Pan Alley, Airbrush Gypsy, plus many more.)
The 2007 Family Day Race benefited the Service Dogs of Virginia foundation. These dogs are trained to perform tasks that might seem difficult or impossible for the disabled. These dogs are placed within homes without cost. The foundation relies on private donations and other foundations to obtain the needed funds. It costs as much at $18,000 and 2 and a half years to train 1 dog.
The 2008 Race proceeds went to the Charlottesville-Albemarle Kid Pan Alley. The goal of the Kid Pan Alley is “to inspire children to be creators, not consumers.” The children of this organization are becoming excellent co-writers, composers, and masters. The group has helped over 16,000 children.
Prices for the 2009 Spring Race
There are many different tickets that represent different sections of the race venue. Below is a breakdown of those areas:Invitation Ticket - Orange (student), Green, Yellow and Blue
Sponsor Ticket - Purple, Pink, Orange, Green, Yellow, and Blue
South Hill Tent Ticket - South Hill, Orange, Green, Yellow, Blue, Purple, and Pink
Chalet Tent Ticket - Chalet Tents, Orange, Green, Yellow, and Blue
Invitation Ticket.... $40.00
Invitation Parking... $30.00
Blue Section Outside Turn Rail – comes with 4 Invitation tickets... $275.00
Blue Section Second and Third Rows – comes with 4 Invitation tickets... $200.00
Orange Inside Rail – comes with 4 tickets (Student Section)... $325.00
Orange Paddock Second Row – comes with 4 tickets... $300.00
Orange Infield – comes with 4 tickets (Student Section... $300.00
Carpool Pass – comes with 1 Invitation Parking Pass and 5 Invitation tickets... $200.00
Bus Pass – comes with 40 Invitation tickets (Please See Student Page)... $1500.00
Green Inside Rail – comes with 4 Invitation tickets... $325.00
Green Infield – comes with 4 Invitation tickets... $300.00
Yellow Senior/Handicap Rail – comes with 4 Invitation tickets... $275.00
Yellow Large Vehicle – comes with 4 Invitation tickets... $300.00
For the:
Purple Sponsor Rail – comes with 6 Sponsor tickets, Pink Sponsor Rail – comes with 6 Sponsor tickets, Pink Sponsor Racing Member – comes with 6 Sponsor tickets, Pink and Purple Second and Third Rows – comes with 4 Sponsor tickets, Sponsor Guest Ticket, or a Children's Sponsor Ticket (8 and under)
Please call the Race Office at (434)-293-9501.
Tickets can be purchased either online or at the main race office. Bus Passes, Carpool Passes, Orange and Green Infield Parking Places, Invitation Tickets and Invitation Parking are sold online only. Rail Parking Places, and Sponsor Tickets are sold through the race office only. Invitation Tickets are sold in conjunction with parking places through the race office as well. While supplies last, invitation tickets and parking passes can be purchased at any of these outlets: Mincer’s on the Corner, Greenberry’s at Barracks Road Shopping Center, Fashion Square Mall, Timberlake Drugstore on the Downtown Mall
Downtown Mall
The Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, Virginia is one of the longest pedestrian malls in the United States. Located on Main Street, it runs from 6th St. N.E. to Old Preston Ave., where it extends to Water St., for total length of eight blocks. It is laid with brick and concrete, and home to an...
, Crawford Saddlery in Ruckersville, and University Outpost in Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg, Virginia
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. Private shuttles will be available from the Grounds of the University of Virginia
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
to Foxfield.
Specialty Tents
Although the April Foxfield Race has gained the reputation among college aged student as a University of Virginia student tailgating party, the race does in fact promote a greater more corporate environment outside of the student Orange and Green Area’s in the Infield. The Foxfield Race Association set up two types of tents to promote this type of environmentChalet Tents
These are tents located on the infield of the races that give the best of both worlds. Chalet tents offer the a larger amount of space than a normal plot on the infield and also provide a more social environment that contrasts the private environment of the South Hill Tent area. The Tents are about 400 sq. ft. and are welcomed to large parties and entertainment.http://www.foxfieldraces.com/html/chalet.htmSouth Hill
This is a tent area located on the outfield of the race that is there to encourage sponsors, corporations, and other clubs to come be part of the races, yet be a part of their own private setting http://www.foxfieldraces.com/html/southHill.htm. The tent area also includes its own parking so that those going to the South Hill Tent area do not have to be a part of the Foxfield traffic around the East and West Gate. In the past groups such as the Charlottesville Young Professionals http://www.meetup.com/cypinc/calendar/9919376/, Wintergreen Performing Arts Center http://www.pursuecharlottesville.com/php-bin/resource.php?id=1219 etc. have all rented out South Hill Tents in order to bring groups of people together to meet and get to know one another.Tent Rules and Regulations
Like the rest of the race the Tents also have their own set of rules and regulations in order to keep the Foxfield environment safe and secure. All cars parked in the South Hill area must have a parking pass, and all people within the Chalet and South Hill Tent area must have the correct ticket. Anyone who is drinking an alcoholic beverage must be 21 or older, and if the tent desires catered food they must use one of the Foxfield Racing Association certified caterers. Also promotional material such as signs and music must be within the tent and cannot be placed on the outside of the tent. Everyone must leave the tent by 5:30 and take all trash and any other belongings with them. Anything that was provided by the FRA should remain there http://www.foxfieldraces.com/html/tentrulesregs.htm.Sponsorships
Every year the Foxfield Racing Association (FRA) allows a large number of corporations to come sponsor the Foxfield Races. This allows a company to promote their products to the large number of people that attend the Foxfield Races each year. Also this as a way to provide entertainment for fellow employees, families, and prospects. By becoming a sponsor, the company is offered a variety of speciality packages http://www.foxfieldraces.com/html/packagefeatures.htm.The Sumo Gala
Each spring the Foxfield Races hold a “black tie” event the evening before the big race. The event supports local charities. The 2009 Beneficiary is the Ronald McDonald House of Charlottesville. The Ronald McDonald House houses families with children who are undergoing medical treatment in local hospitals that cannot afford housing otherwise. This event will be held on April 25, 2009 at John Paul Jones ArenaJohn Paul Jones Arena
John Paul Jones Arena, or JPJ, opened for the 2006–2007 NCAA Division I basketball season and is located at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia...
in the form of a “Sumo Gala. Complete with 12-world class Sumo wrestlers from the United States Sumo Confederation, the tournament will be modeled after a Las Vegas style-boxing match. The ring will be raised in the middle with tables and chairs surrounding it. Instead of the usual dinner and dance, this will be an evening filled with a sushi feast and auction.
There will be many prizes to be auctioned off this year including:
- A grand piano owned by a Nobel Prize-winning author, Pearl Buck
-A guitar autographed by country music star George Straight
-The night’s top-bidder will receive a very unique gift, a “Dinner with the Dynasty.” This entails a dinner at a later date with Howie Long
Howie Long
Howard "Howie" Matthew Moses Long is an American former National Football League defensive end and actor. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000...
, his family, and a family currently residing at the Ronald McDonald House.
-For those individuals a bit more daring, there will be an opportunity to bid on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – the chance to take on one of the Sumo wrestlers. A professional photographer will document the attempt.
The proceeds will help to serve the families already in residence in the house and help to expand the facilities in order to accommodate more families.
Go Green
As a part of 2009 Foxfield Races, the Foxfield Racing Association (FRA) has initiated a “Go Green” Program which encourages people attending the races to not use glass and to start recyclingRecycling
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their cans. As a part of the “Go Green” program the FRA will now transport all trash from the races to a recycling center and not a landfill http://www.foxfieldraces.com/. Also another part of the program is that the FRA has provided large containers (supplied by the company Container Rentals) for attendees to put filled trash bags. This program is a reply to the complaints of many civilians and people of the amount of trash that is left behind or found after the Spring Foxfield race, and as a response to the cooler size change which will lead to a large increase in Styrofoam
Styrofoam
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coolers.
Alcohol Policies
Out of the approximately 23,000 patrons attending the event, about 8,000 are college students who attend the University of VirginiaUniversity of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
and other schools. As Foxfield is annually held towards the end of the UVA spring semester, many students use the event as an excuse to engage in hazardous drinking to celebrate the end of the year. Patrons 21 and older are allowed to drink alcohol at Foxfield on race day. In the past, this demographic has worn “over 21” armbands, but the 2009 races will debut a change in protocol as ID checking will replace the armbands. Patrons must carry their IDs all day as ABC agents and police will be carding anyone drinking anything. Legally obtained alcohol may be brought into the event by patrons 21 and older, but they must be carried in coolers that are 14” x 14” x 14”. One cooler of this size is permitted per patron. Coolers containing food and non-alcoholic beverages do not have size restrictions and are not limited per person.
The alcohol policy will be strictly adhered to, anyone not of legal age who is consuming alcohol or anyone serving alcohol to minors will be arrested, with Foxfield disclaiming all responsibility for these violations. The Foxfield Rules and Regulations pamphlet explains that consumption of alcohol by underage persons is an offense that is considered a misdemeanor carrying with a conviction a fine and possible jail time and possible loss of driver’s license. Additionally, intoxication and impairment can result in the arrest for either disorderly conduct and or public drunkenness addressed by summons or arrest. The pamphlet also makes a special note, stating that “a satellite magistrate will be on the grounds for processing all offenders caught by law enforcement to be charged on warrants or summons. Law enforcement, for immediate transport of those so arrested by law enforcement and charged by the magistrate, shall have a van transporting lawfully arrested persons via the magistrate’s determination to the Albemarle County/Charlottesville Regional Jail Complex for lock-up until bonded out or you go before a sitting Judge. The Judge will not sit until Monday morning”.
The Albemarle Police Force and the FRA began to crack down on the Foxfield Races after 2005 when the event began to gain more popularity among college students causing a rise in attendance, drinking, and violence. Therefore the 2006 April Foxfield race saw the appearance of the largest police enforcement ever in Foxfield history. Also 2008 brought on a year of a stricter more regulated, Foxfield race. Albemarle County Commonwealth Attorney Denise Lunsford was quoted saying “What in the past has been sometimes loosely referred to as 'the Foxfields discount’ will not be the case anymore”.‘The Foxfield discount’ referring to the relax nature of the treatment of Foxfield related crimes. Meaning that crimes committed at the races will no longer be seen as a minor offense, but they will be treated with the same as a regular crime. Also along with stricter enforcement, 2008 regulations now limited one cooler to a person and to a size of 30-by-17-by-18-inch. Also the regulations of 2008 brought about the ban of alcohol related items such as ice luges, and beer bong
Yard glass
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s.
Drunk Driving from Foxfield
With Foxfield being four miles away from the University of Virginia campus, walking home is not an ideal situation for students. However, many students are unfit to drive due to the quantity of alcohol they consumed during the day. A survey of student behavior at the 2006 Foxfield Races showed that 3% of UVA students drove home after drinking. This included four students who indicated that they were the designated drivers and another student who reported consuming 12 drinks. Given that these results are representative, approximately 240 students drove home after consuming alcohol.The University of Virginia’s Center for Alcohol and Substance Education provides information to make students aware of the transportation options they have on race day. Students can get a ride to and from the University grounds to Foxfield for $10 each way. Bus-riders must bring exact cash, and the bus will pick up students at the Chapel, the Stadium, the Student Activities Building and The Park near the JAG school. These shuttles start at 10 am until 12:30 pm for transportation to Foxfield and 3 pm until 6 pm for rides back to University Grounds. There are no open containers permitted on the bus. An additional option is to take a taxi cab which will be available at the East Gate for standard fees. Students can leave their cars at Foxfield until the following Monday without their vehicle being towed.
Alcohol Abuse Prevention Initiatives
A student-formed group at the University of Virginia called “Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team” (ADAPT) partners with a number of groups to promote protective drinking behavior and safe transportation options at the Foxfield Races. The group coordinated student education program at UVA to inform students how to minimize the risks of drinking and provide alternatives for getting home. In the past, the program has been held as a panel discussion made up of ADAPT members, the Foxfield Racing association, local police and Alcohol Beverage Control agents, the local commonwealth’s Attorney, the Rescue Squad, and the UVA Dean of Students.On past race days, ADAPT coordinated a Student Safety Tent with free water, snack foods, and sunscreen available to all who stopped by the tent. The tent was staffed by ADAPT, Peer Health Educators and Inter-Sorority Council. ADAPT received a significant food and water donation from the Whole Foods market including whole fruit, chips, granola bars and other snacks.
The Foxfield Racing Association funds a non-drinking driver program called “The Savvy Fox”. This program is administered by ADAPT and sponsored by Michelop Ultra – Responsibility Matters. If a patron signs the Savvy Fox Pledge at the race meet, thy agree to be a Designated Driver and not drink all day, and receive a coupon for lunch and free non-alcoholic drinks. The sign up tables and distribution area are a part of the ADAPT safety tent. In 2008, 466 individuals signed the Savvy Fox Pledge.
Race Day Medical Safety
There are three First Aid Stations at Foxfield on the day of the races. These stations are staffed by the UVA Emergency Department and are identified by a large white flag with a green First Aid cross. The three station locations are: in between the airplane hangar and the West Gate, in the Orange student section, and in the Green section just after the crossing gate.Past winners
These are the winners of the past ten years of the Spring and Fall Foxfield horse races. Each race is made up of about six or seven races depending on the year, and the weather of that year. The purses vary with each race. Some of the races have no purse because the race was labeled as a “training flat” meaning that it was just a race on the turf of the track, no hurdles or fences. The past winners of the Races since 1978 can be found here http://www.centralentryoffice.com/review.aspx.| Year of Race | Race | Winner | Weight | Rider | Owner | Trainer | Total Purse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring '09 | Race 1 | Flight Briefing | 144 | Jody Petty | Augustin Stables | Sanna N. Hendriks | 25,000 | |
| Race 2 | Good Night Shirt | 155 | William Dowling | Harold A. Via, Jr. | Jack Fisher | |||
| Race 3 | Westfield Dancer (Ire) | 165 | Richard Spate | Lucy Horner | Barbara McWade | 15,000 | ||
| Race 4 | Perkedinthesand | 150 | Jeff Murphy | Mrs. S. K. Johnston, Jr. | Jack Fisher | 25,000 | ||
| Race 5 | Eagle Beagle | 152 | Paddy Young | Barracuda Stable | Ricky Hendriks | 10,000 | ||
| Fall ‘08 | Race 1 | Prancing Cat | 156 | Paddy Young | Magalen O. Bryant | Doug Fout | 10,000 | |
| Race 2 | Hymn To Happiness | 150 | Danielle Hodsdon | Jonathan E. Sheppard Jonathan E. Sheppard Jonathan E. Sheppard is a Hall of Fame trainer in American Thoroughbred horse racing.... |
Jonathan E. Sheppard | |||
| Race 3 | Cradle Will Rock | 144 | Danielle Hodsdon | Jonathan E. Sheppard | Jonathan E. Sheppard | 10,000 | ||
| Race 4 | Zozimus | 154 | Jody Petty | Dale K. Thiel | Sanna N. Hendriks | 15,000 | ||
| Race 5 | Never Fear | 168 | William Santoro | Kinross Farm | Neil R. Morris | |||
| Race 6 | Smartest One | 155 | James Slater | Ellen Horner | Ellen Horner | 5,000 | ||
| Spring '08 | Race 1 | Discreet Charmer | 144 | Paddy Young | Brigadoon Stable | Doug Fout | 15,000 | |
| Race 2 | Diego Cao (NZ) | 155 | Paddy Young | Brigadoon Stable | Doug Fout | |||
| Race 3 | Rochester | 165 | Jody Petty | Augustin Stables | Sanna N. Hendriks | 15,000 | ||
| Race 4 | Sound Blaster (Ire) | 173 | H. Brooks Durkee | Bear Creek Stable | Jack Fisher | 15,000 | ||
| Race 5 | Class Shadow | 145 | Richard Boucher | Mede Cahaba Stable | Lilith Boucher | 25,000 | ||
| Fall ‘07 | Race 1 | Soy Desatanudos (Arg) | 152 | Colvin Ryan | Robert & Edward Bonnie Julie Gomena | 10,000 | ||
| Race 2 | Heir Apparent (Saf) | 155 | Rylee Zimmerman | Manown Kisor, Jr. | Michael Berryman | |||
| Race 3 | Tenacious Rhythm | 156 | Paddy Young | Barracuda Stable | Ricky Hendriks | 10,000 | ||
| Race 4 | Gather No Moss | 139 | Rylee Zimmerman | Manown Kisor, Jr. | Michael Berryman | 10,000 | ||
| Race 5 | Harry's Firebolt | 154 | Matthew McCarron | Russell Looney | Doug Fout | 15,000 | ||
| Race 6 | Patriot's Path | 168 | Russell Haynes | Irvin S. Naylor | Bruce Haynes | |||
| Race 7 | Xtra Smart | 150 | Carl Rafter | Alix L. White | A. Timothy White | 5,000 | ||
| Spring ‘07 | Race 1 | Humdinger | 150 | Christopher Read | Kinross Farm | Neil R. Morris | 15,000 | |
| Race 2 | Praise the Prince (NZ) | 165 | Paddy Young | Augustin Stables | Sanna N. Hendriks | 10,000 | ||
| Race 3 | Thegooddieyoung | 176 | Christopher Read | Kinross Farm | Neil R. Morris | 15,000 | ||
| Race 4 | Legend's Silver | 156 | Paddy Young | Augustin Stables | Sanna N. Hendriks | 10,000 | ||
| Race 5 | Church Ghost | 139 | Jeff Murphy | Margaret R. White | Doug Fout | 20,000 | ||
| Race 6 | Gold Mitten | 160 | Christopher Read | Kinross Farm | Neil R. Morris | |||
| Fall '06 | Race 1 | Defrocked | 156 | Matthew McCarron | Kinross Farm | Neil R. Morris | 10,000 | |
| Race 2 | BK's Double Jade | 155 | Adam Helders | Karen M. Gray | Karen M. Gray | |||
| Race 3 | Gold Mitten | 152 | Carl Rafter | Kinross Farm | Neil R. Morris | |||
| Race 4 | Looking Best | 154 | Xavier Aizpuru | Mrs. F. Eugene Dixon, Jr. Fitz Eugene Dixon, Jr. Fitz Eugene Dixon, Jr. was an American educator, sportsman, and philanthropist.-Biography:He was the son of banker Fitz Eugene Dixon, Sr. and his wife Eleanor Widener, a member of the wealthy Philadelphia Widener family. His grandfather, George D. Widener, and uncle, Harry Elkins Widener, had both... |
Jack Fisher | 10,000 | ||
| Race 5 | Slattery | 150 | Jody Petty | Crestview Farm | Sanna N. Hendriks | 15,000 | ||
| Race 6 | Hot Springs | 168 | Desmond Fogarty | Irvin S. Naylor | Jack Fisher | |||
| Race 7 | Road Hazord | 155 | Jeff Murphy | Donald Yovanovich | Donald Yovanovich | 5,000 | ||
| Spring ‘06 | Race 1 | Hot Springs | 154 | Paddy Young | Irvin S. Naylor | Sanna N. Hendriks | 15,000 | |
| Race 2 | Wicklow Bound | 142 | William Santoro | Mrs. S. K. Johnston, Jr. | Alicia S. Murphy | 10,000 | ||
| Race 3 | Bow Strada (GB) | 175 | Darren Nagle | Calvin Houghland | F. Bruce Miller | 15,000 | ||
| Race 4 | Reflector | 156 | Colvin Ryan | Colvin G. Ryan | Julie Gomena | 10,000 | ||
| Race 5 | Lucky Chap | 144 | Carl Rafter | Randleston Farm | Jimmy Day | 20,000 | ||
| Race 6 | Flying Visit (NZ) | 165 | Paddy Young | Augustin Stables | Sanna N. Hendriks | 10,000 | ||
| Fall ‘05 | Race 1 | Gather No Moss | 152 | Xavier Aizpuru | Kinross Farm | Neil R. Morris | 10,000 | |
| Race 2 | Statement (Ire) | 155 | Zach Miller | Brigadoon Stable | Doug Fout | |||
| Race 3 | U K Limey | 152 | Robert Walsh | Waterford Farm William Haggin Perry William Haggin Perry was a prominent owner and breeder of Thoroughbred racehorses. He was the son of Henry Pierrepont Perry, a Wall Street broker, and Edith Lounsbery, the daughter of Richard P... |
Paul A. Rowland | 10,000 | ||
| Race 4 | Gallant Turk | 168 | Adam Helders | Gone Away Farm | Dabney S. Thompson | |||
| Race 5 | Ghost Valley | 165 | Jody Petty | Augustin Stables | Sanna N. Hendriks | 15,000 | ||
| Race 6 | Top Of The Bill | 155 | Carl Rafter | Randleston Farm | Jimmy Day | 3,000 | ||
| Spring ‘05 | Race 1 | Noble Bob | 144 | Jody Petty | Circa Farms | Ricky Hendriks | 15,000 | |
| Race 2 | No Fast Moves | 160 | Christopher Read | Kinross Farm | Neil R. Morris | 10,000 | ||
| Race 3 | High Watermark | 167 | Zach Miller | Jacqueline L. Ohrstrom | Richard L. Valentine | 10,000 | ||
| Race 4 | Irish Actor | 152 | Cyril Murphy | Otto Stolz | Ricky Hendriks | 20,000 | ||
| Race 5 | Capwaynesglass | 146 | Carl Rafter | Daybreak Stables | Jimmy Day | 10,000 | ||
| Race 6 | Invest West | 180 | Stewart Strawbridge | Augustin Stables | Sanna N. Hendriks | 7,500 | ||
| Fall ‘04 | Race 1 | Thegooddieyoung | 151 | Zach Miller | Est. of Kathleen Jeffords | F. Bruce Miller | 10,000 | |
| Race 2 | Lord Louis | 150 | Paddy Young | Harold A. Via, Jr. | Jack Fisher | |||
| Race 3 | Kenny's Crossing | 155 | Xavier Aizpuru | Dale K. Thiel | Ricky Hendriks | 10,000 | ||
| Race 4 | Dixie Colony | 165 | Robert Massey | Tina McDaniel | Sanna N. Hendriks | 4,000 | ||
| Race 5 | Allimac (Ire) | 160 | Paddy Young | Irvin S. Naylor | Jack Fisher | 10,000 | ||
| Race 6 | Gallant Turk | 180 | Ted Thompson | Gone Away Farm | Dabney S. Thompson | |||
| Spring ‘04 | Race 1 | AJ Cielo | 154 | Robert Massey | Otto Stolz | Katherine Neilson | 15,000 | |
| Race 2 | Lumiere Sprout (Arg) | 155 | Robert Massey | Mrs. S. K. Johnston, Jr. | Katherine Neilson | |||
| Race 3 | The Greyling | 144 | Colvin Ryan | Estate of Emily Hutchinson | Michael Berryman | 15,000 | ||
| Race 4 | Mr. Fater | 165 | Matthew McCarron | Over Creek Farm | Julie Gomena | 10,000 | ||
| Race 5 | Preferred Guest | 152 | Xavier Aizpuru | Harold A. Via, Jr. | Jack Fisher | 20,000 | ||
| Race 6 | Where Echo's End | 146 | Matthew McCarron | Kinross Farm | Neil R. Morris | 10,000 | ||
| Fall ‘03 | Race 1 | King City | 151 | Jeff Murphy | James H. Falk, Sr. | Jimmy Day | 10,000 | |
| Race 2 | Whatsitallabout | 150 | Robert Walsh | Anne O. Haynes | Bruce Haynes | |||
| Race 3 | Lord Zada | 150 | Gus Brown | Augustin Stables | Sanna N. Hendriks | |||
| Race 4 | Major Conquest | 146 | Paddy Young | Mrs. Henry F. Stern | Jack Fisher | 10,000 | ||
| Race 5 | Smart Agenda | 160 | Christopher Read | Kinross Farm | Neil R. Morris | 2,500 | ||
| Race 6 | Cracker Day (NZ) | 150 | Rochelle Lockett | Hound's Cry Farm | Thomas J. Kirlin | 2,500 | ||
| Race 7 | Mauritania | 158 | Calvin McCormack | Whitewood Farm | Richard L. Valentine | 10,000 | ||
| Race 8 | Limerick Lad | 140 | Tom Foley | F. Bruce Miller | F. Bruce Miller | 1,000 | ||
| Spring ‘03 | Race 1 | Mauritania | 156 | Colvin Ryan | Whitewood Farm | Richard L. Valentine | 15,000 | |
| Race 2 | Thegooddieyoung | 150 | Robert Walsh | Mrs. Walter M. Jeffords, Jr. | F. Bruce Miller | |||
| Race 3 | Inca Colony | 139 | Tiffany Mueller | Vicki Fuller | Donald Yovanovich | 15,000 | ||
| Race 4 | Red Panda | 160 | Christopher Read | Kinross Farm | Neil R. Morris | 10,000 | ||
| Race 5 | Senor Melchor | 144 | Jody Petty | Augustin Stables | Sanna N. Hendriks | 20,000 | ||
| Race 6 | Upheld (NZ) | 156 | Matthew McCarron | Green Stripe Stables | Alicia S. Murphy | 10,000 |