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Tax Ruling Collects Colonial Cup 'Chase Win

Tax Ruling, always prominent, surged through the Springdale Racecourse's stretch to score a gutty 1 1/4-length victory in the $100,000 Marion DuPont Scott Colonial Cup (NSA-I) Nov. 19 in Camden, S.C.

 Saturday, November 19, 2011
Champion Steeplechaser: Mixed Up

Champion Steeplechaser: Mixed Up

William Pape's 10-year-old won A.P. Smithwick 'Chase (NSA-I) at Saratoga, then finished season with big win in the Colonial Cup (NSA-I)

 Monday, January 18, 2010
Good Night Shirt After Perfect Season

Good Night Shirt After Perfect Season

A second steeplechase Eclipse Award already wrapped up, Sonny Via's Good Night Shirt aims for perfection Nov. 16 when he starts as a heavy favorite in the $150,000 Colonial Cup (NSA-I) at historic Springdale Race Course in Camden, S.C.

 Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Steeplechasing Racing Starts Sept. 13

Steeplechasing Racing Starts Sept. 13

The National Steeplechase Association kicks off an autumn racing season worth $2.3 million Saturday, Sept. 13, at Kentucky Downs in Franklin, Ky.

 Thursday, September 04, 2008

Good Night Shirt Wins Colonial Cup

Sonny Via's Good Night Shirt summoned bottomless stamina and courage late to win the Colonial Cup Steeplechase (NSA-I) at Springdale Race Course in South Carolina Nov. 18 and most likely clinched the 2007 Eclipse Award as champion steeplechaser.

 Sunday, November 18, 2007
Amazing McDynamo Eyes Another Title

Amazing McDynamo Eyes Another Title

Michael Moran's McDynamo will look to add to his already spectacular career Nov. 18 when he tries for his third consecutive title in the $150,000 Marion DuPont Scott Colonial Cup Steeplechase Handicap (NSA-I) at Springdale Race Course in Camden, S.C.

 Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Hall of Fame Steeplechaser Zaccio Dead

Hall of Fame Steeplechaser Zaccio Dead

Zaccio, winner of three consecutive Eclipse Awards as champion steeplechaser and a member of racing's Hall of Fame, was euthanized Sept. 19 because of complications from the infirmities of old age.

 Thursday, September 27, 2007

McDynamo, Hirapour Meet Again In Colonial Cup

Steeplechase champions McDynamo and Hirapour will meet for the sixth time in Sunday's Colonial Cup, the final grade I steeplechase of the 2006 season. They top a field of eight entered for the $150,000 race, which heads an eight-race card at Springdale Race Course in Camden, S.C. Post time for the first race is 11:45 a.m.

 Wednesday, November 15, 2006

McDynamo, Hirapour Meet Again In Colonial Cup

Steeplechase champions McDynamo and Hirapour will meet for the sixth time in Sunday's Colonial Cup, the final grade I steeplechase of the 2006 season. They top a field of eight entered for the $150,000 race, which heads an eight-race card at Springdale Race Course in Camden, S.C. Post time for the first race is 11:45 a.m.

 Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Hirapour May Return for Breeders' Cup 'Chase

Eldon Farm's Hirapour, the 2004 Eclipse Award winner as champion steeplechaser and a grade II winner this summer, will undergo a new treatment for a bone chip in his left ankle in hopes of racing this fall in the Breeders' Cup Steeplechase and the Colonial Cup (both NSA-I).

 Wednesday, September 13, 2006

Colonial Downs Wagering Off to Strong Start

At the conclusion of Colonial Downs' second full week of racing, overall handle at the central Virginia racetrack is up 18.36% over the same period last year.

 Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Champion Jump Jockey Jody Petty Injured

Jody Petty, the 2005 National Steeplechase Association champion jockey, emerged from a fall at the March 5 Little Everglades Steeplechase in Dade City, Fla. with four broken ribs and a ruptured spleen.

 Tuesday, March 07, 2006

Hirapour, McDynamo to Settle 2005 'Chase Title

Hirapour and McDynamo, the last two American steeplechase champions, meet Saturday to decide the 2005 title winner, headlining a field of nine in the $150,000 Colonial Cup (NSA-I) at Springdale Race Course in Camden, S.C.

 Wednesday, November 23, 2005

Eclipse Champs Aim For Grade I At Keeneland

The April 22 Royal Chase at Keeneland (NSA-I) drew nominations from previous Eclipse Award winners Hirapour and McDynamo. Both horses are also prior winners of the $150,000 Royal Chase, the second-richest race on the National Steeplechase Association calendar.

 Thursday, April 14, 2005

Hirapour Closes in On Eclipse With Cup Win

Matt McCarron rallied Eldon Farm Racing Stable's steeplechase star Hirapour through the stretch to win the $100,000 Marion du Pont Scott Colonial Cup (NSA-I) at Springdale Race Course in course record time Sunday.

 Sunday, November 21, 2004

Final Steeplechase Eclipse Title Showdown in Colonial Cup

Five horses bring Eclipse Award hopes into the final Grade I steeplechase of 2004 in the $100,000 Marion du Pont Scott Colonial Cup (NSA-I) at Springdale Race Course in Camden, S.C., Nov. 21.

 Thursday, November 18, 2004

Champion McDynamo Seeks to Defend Colonial Cup Title

Michael Moran's McDynamo, bidding for a second consecutive Eclipse Award, leads a list of eight Thoroughbreds nominated to the $100,000 Marion du Pont Scott Colonial Cup (NSA-I).

 Wednesday, November 10, 2004

McDynamo Heads Steeplechase Field

Heavy favorite for the steeplechase Eclipse Award, Michael Moran's McDynamo will try to extend his winning streak to five in Sunday's season-ending Colonial Cup (Gr. I) at Springdale Race Course in Camden, S.C.

 Thursday, November 13, 2003

Flat Top Wins Colonial Cup Steeplechase

Nancy Gerry's Flat Top slammed the door shut on a
steeplechase championship with a game victory over Tres Touche in Sunday's $100,000 Marion du Pont Scott Colonial Cup (gr. I) at Springdale Race Course in Camden, S.C.

 Sunday, November 17, 2002

Eclipse Could Be On the Line in Sunday's Colonial Cup

Sunday's grade I steeplechase the Colonial Cup has 11 entries, including the four leading candidates for the 2002 Eclipse in this category: All Gong, Flat Top, It's a Giggle, and Tres Touche. After the race, a new award will be given in honor of Lonesome Glory.

 Wednesday, November 13, 2002

Lord Zada Wins Colonial Cup by 15 1/2 Lengths

Lord Zada ran off with the 32nd running of the $100,000 Colonial Cup steeplechase on Sunday. It was Lord Zada's initial Grade I steeplechase victory. He became the seventh to win an open grade I steeplechase race in as many races this year. Defending Eclipse Award champion, All Gong, finished second for the fifth time in his six starts over jumps.

 Monday, November 19, 2001

Quel Senor, 10 Others Vie in Colonial Cup

Breeders' Cup Steeplechase winner Quel Senor tries to solidify his championship hopes with a win in Sunday's $100,000 Colonial Cup, the final National Steeplechase Association grade I race of the 2001 season.

 Thursday, November 15, 2001

Colonial Cup to Determine Steeplechase Champion

Like it has since it was created in 1970, the Colonial Cup will help determine the steeplechase Eclipse Award. The $100,000 stakes, to be run Nov. 18 in Camden, S.C., attracted 11 nominations including most of the major contenders for the year-end championship.

 Friday, November 09, 2001