The Legacy Chase is a family fun-filled day of steeplechase racing, picnicking, tailgating, or get your own tent to entertain friends or clients. All safely outdoors at the beautiful Shawan Downs.
Gates open at 10am, post time 12:30pm.
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Cattail Chase Races
Catch the action at this year’s Cattail Chase Races! The 2023 event will include pony races, leadline races and timber races on top of plenty of tailgating opportunities. Gates open at 10am, first post 1pm.
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Tickets available Summer 2023!
Maryland Hunt Cup
Witness the 126th running of ‘Maryland’s Timber Tradition’ on April 29, 2023!
Gates open at 11am, post time 4pm. Visit the official site for specific parking directions.
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Grand National Steeplechase
Don’t miss the 120th running of the Grand National Steeplechase on April 22, 2023! Gates open at 12pm, first post at 3pm.
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My Lady’s Manor Steeplechase
The Manor Races return for the 2023 Steeplechase season on April 15th! Take part in a historic Maryland tradition and enjoy a great day of live steeplechase racing and tailgating.
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Mount Harmon Wicomico Hunt Point-to-Point
Join the Mount Harmon and Wicomico Hunt Club for a day of point-to-point racing at the historic Mount Harmon Plantation! This year’s event will also include a carriage and hound parade, tailgate and hat contests, VIP tents, food court, and more!
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Elkridge-Harford Point-to-Point
Celebrate a Maryland tradition at Atlanta Hall Farm on April 8, 2023! Enjoy a great day of races and tailgating at the Elkridge-Harford Point-to-Point, where some of the country’s best timber horses got their start.
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Greenspring Valley Hounds Point-to-Point
Kick off Steeplechase season with the GSV Point-to-Point! Enjoy a day of flat, timber, and Junior races at the beautiful Shawan Downs in Cockeysville.
Gates Open – 10 am
First Pony Race – 10:30 am
First Timber Horse Race – 12:30 pm
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2022 Legacy Chase
The 2022 Legacy Chase at Shawan Downs will run on September 24th!
The Legacy Chase is the flagship equestrian event taking place at Shawan Downs. Our goal is to bring together elite horses and gifted riders to showcase the graceful intensity of steeplechase racing for the Maryland community. Putting together top-tier purses with our beautiful track and landscape, we believe we can raise the bar for Steeplechasing around the country.
We provide food vendors, retail vendors, live music, and other customer experiences to encourage those unfamiliar with the sport to bring their families and friends to a truly pastoral experience. You may not start out as race spectators but will certainly leave as one.
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Potomac Hunt Races
Close the 2023 Spring Steeplechase season with the Potomac Hunt Races on May 21! On top of a great day of exciting races and tailgating, spectators can enjoy mounted police demonstrations, a Kid Zone and Vendor Village.