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Demonstrative Nips Divine Fortune in Iroquois

Jacqueline Ohrstrom's Demonstrative edged past Divine Fortune at the finish line to win the $150,000 Calvin Houghland Iroquois Steeplechase (NSA-I) by a head May 11 at Percy Warner Park in Nashville, Tenn.

 Saturday, May 11, 2013
Iroquois Steeplechase Features Demonstrative

Iroquois Steeplechase Features Demonstrative

Demonstrative, an Eclipse Award finalist in last season's steeplechase division, will make his 2013 jumps debut in the $150,000 Iroquois Steeplechase Saturday, May 11 at Percy Warner Park Course.

 Friday, May 10, 2013

Tax Ruling Charges to Iroquois Victory

Irvin Naylor's Tax Ruling challenged front-running Slip Away before the next to last fence of the $150,000 Calvin Houghland Iroquois Steeplechase (NSA-I) May 8, took the lead before the last, and drew clear to win.

 Saturday, May 08, 2010

Iroquois 'Chase Names Honorary Event Chairs

Dr. Jonathan D. Gitlin and Sara Jo Gill, daughter of the late steeplechase owner Calvin Houghland, will serve as honorary co-chairs at the 2010 Iroquois Steeplechase in Nashville.

 Thursday, January 21, 2010

Steeplechase Owner Houghland Dies at 93

Steeplechase owner Calvin Houghland, who had recently turned 93, died Oct. 27.

 Thursday, October 29, 2009

English Invader Upsets Good Night Shirt

Recent English import Pierrot Lunaire denied champion Good Night Shirt his third consecutive Iroquois Steeplechase (NSA-I) victory May 9 when he came from off the pace to win the $150,000 event at Percy Warner Park in Nashville, Tenn.

 Saturday, May 09, 2009

Hardison Inducted into Steeplechase HOF

K. Hardison Jr. has been named this year's inductee into the Iroquois Steeplechase Hall of Fame, the Iroquois Steeplechase Race Committee announced April 23. The Iroquois Steeplechase Hall of Fame honors owners, trainers, and riders who have played a significant role in making the Iroquois into a premiere event.

 Thursday, April 23, 2009
Good Night Shirt Tops Iroquois Noms

Good Night Shirt Tops Iroquois Noms

Good Night Shirt, the 2007 Eclipse award winner as the nation's top steeplechase horse, heads a list of 10 nominated for the $150,000 Iroquois (NSA-I) at Percy Warner Park in Nashville, Tenn., on May 10.

 Thursday, May 01, 2008

Sur La Tete Gets Job Done in Iroquois 'Chase

Kinross Farm's Sur La Tete did the dirty work of running down pacesetter Bow Strada on the long run up the backstretch, but still won the $150,000 Iroquois Steeplechase (NSA-I) Saturday.

 Saturday, May 13, 2006

Sur La Tete, McDynamo Battle Again in Iroquois

The best steeplechase horses in America tangle once more in the $150,000 Iroquois Steeplechase (NSA-I) at Nashville, Tenn., Saturday. The 3-mile hurdle stakes drew a field of eight -- unquestionably headlined by Sur La Tete and McDynamo.

 Thursday, May 11, 2006

Tres Touche Draws Off in Iroquois 'Chase

Barracuda Stable's Tres Touche finally got a win in a grade I steeplechase, charging past pacesetter Preemptive Strike on the backstretch, and galloping off with rider Dave Bentley to a 20 3/4-length win in the $100,000 Iroquois Steeplechase (NSA-I) in Nashville Saturday.

 Saturday, May 08, 2004