Rawnaq Protects Home Turf in Iroquois Hurdle
U.S.-trained Rawnaq held off two Irish invaders to win a thrilling edition of the $200,000 Calvin Houghland Iroquois Hurdle Stakes (NSA-I) May 14 at Percy Warner Park in Nashville, Tenn.
Demonstrative
- Bay Gelding
- Born 2007
- KY-Bred
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Richard Valentine and Jackie Ohrstrom accept Steeplechase Champion for Demonstrative.
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Demonstrative, a gelded son of Elusive Quality , rallied late and held off fast-closing Parker's Project for a one-length triumph in the Lonesome Glory Handicap at Belmont Park Sept. 18, 2014. The race named after one of the all-time North American steeplechase greats, has a grade I designation from the National Steeplechase Association Photo by: Adam Coglianese/NYRA
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Demonstrative wins the 2014 Lonesome Glory Handicap at Belmont Park.
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Demonstrative wins the 2014 Lonesome Glory Handicap at Belmont Park.
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Demonstrative wins the 2014 Lonesome Glory Handicap at Belmont Park.
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Demonstrative wins the 2014 Lonesome Glory Handicap at Belmont Park.
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Demonstrative wins the 2014 Lonesome Glory Handicap at Belmont Park.
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Demonstrative wins the 2014 Lonesome Glory Handicap at Belmont Park.
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Demonstrative wins the 2014 Lonesome Glory Handicap at Belmont Park.
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Demonstrative wins the New York Turf Writers Cup Stakes (NSA-I) Aug. 25.
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Demonstrative wins the New York Turf Writers Cup Stakes (NSA-I) Aug. 25.
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Demonstrative wins the New York Turf Writers Cup Stakes (NSA-I) Aug. 25.
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Demonstrative wins the New York Turf Writers Cup Stakes (NSA-I) Aug. 25.
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Demonstrative wins the New York Turf Writers Cup Stakes (NSA-I) Aug. 25.
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Demonstrative wins the New York Turf Writers Cup Stakes (NSA-I) Aug. 25.
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Demonstrative wins the New York Turf Writers Cup Stakes (NSA-I) Aug. 25.
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Demonstrative wins the Turf Writers Cup.
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Demonstrative wins the New York Turf Writers Cup Stakes (NSA-I) at Saratoga.
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Demonstrative wins the 2014 Lonesome Glory Handicap.
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Demonstrative and Robert Walsh take the Grand National at Far Hills.
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Mullins Pair Awaits Demonstrative in Iroquois
For Demonstrative to nail down his third Calvin Houghland Iroquois Hurdle Stakes May 14, the 2014 champion steeplechaser will have to beat a pair of stakes winners from the barn of Ireland's champion steeplechase trainer Willie Mullins.
Champion Divine Fortune Dies After Fall
Divine Fortune, the 12-year-old champion steeplechaser of 2013, was euthanized Aug. 27 as a result of injuries sustained when he fell during the New York Turf Writers Cup at Saratoga Race Course.
Choral Society Upsets A. P. Smithwick Field
For the second time in three years, trainer Jack Fisher and jockey Paddy Young teamed to win the A. P. Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase at Saratoga Race Course, this time with Choral Society Aug. 6.
Demonstrative Secures Second Iroquois Victory
Reigning champion steeplechaser Demonstrative took the lead at the final hurdle and defeated Mr. Hot Stuff by a neck May 9 in the $150,000 Calvin Houghland Iroquois Steeplechase (NSA-I) at Percy Warner Park near Nashville.
Iroquois Features Three Eclipse Award Winners
Three winners of the Eclipse Award for the best steeplechase horse in the land will square off in the $150,000 Iroquois Steeplechase on Saturday.
Demonstrative in Aiken Thoroughbred HOF
Demonstrative, voted an Eclipse Award as champion steeplechase horse for 2014, will be inducted in to the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame.
List of Eclipse Award Winners, Votes
Here is a complete list of the 2014 Eclipse Award winners, as voted on and presented by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association/Equibase, Daily Racing Form, and National Turf Writers Association.
Demonstrative Named Steeplechase Champion
Jacqueline Ohrstrom's Demonstrative, winner of three consecutive grade I NSA races, lands the Eclipse Award as the top steeplechase horse of 2014.
Divine Fortune Dominates in Colonial Cup
Bill Pape's Divine Fortune set all the pace in the $100,000 Marion duPont Scott Colonial Cup (NSA-I) Nov. 15 and drew away to a dominating nine-length victory.
Demonstrative Takes Far Hills' Grand National
Demonstrative took a big step toward the 2014 Eclipse Award as the nation's outstanding steeplechase horse when he easily captured the $250,000 Grand National Oct. 18 at Far Hills, N.J., for his third straight grade I win.
Demonstrative Narrow Victor in Lonesome Glory
Demonstrative, a gelded son of Elusive Quality, rallied late and held off fast-closing Parker's Project for a one-length triumph in the Lonesome Glory Handicap at Belmont Park Sept. 18.
Demonstrative Soars in New York Turf Writers
Trained by Richard Valentine, the victory marked the second time Demonstrative has won the New York Turf Writers as the 7-year-old Elusive Quality gelding also took the 2012 edition of the race.
Makari Wins Smithwick for Voss Murray
Elizabeth Voss Murray, who recently took over the stable of her late father Tom Voss, registered her first graded stakes win July 31 when Makari eked out a nose victory in the $100,000 A.P. Smithwick (NSA-I) at Saratoga.
Champion Divine Fortune Takes Iroquois 'Chase
Divine Fortune, the Eclipse Award-winning champion steeplechase horse of 2013, started a successful defense of his title May 10, winning the Iroquois Stakes (NSA-I) at Percy Warner Park in Nashville, Tenn.
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.
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.
Pierrot Lunaire Takes Close Grand National
Pierrot Lunaire took a big step toward a possible steeplechase Eclipse Award when he came from off the pace to overtake Divine Fortune in the $250,000 Grand National (NSA-I) at New Jersey's 92nd Far Hills Races Oct. 20.
Demonstrative Leads U.S. Grand National Field
Demonstrative, winner of the New York Turf Writers Cup Handicap (NSA-I), will battle with several veteran runners and new arrivals to American racing in the $250,000 Grand National (NSA-I), at Far Hills Races Oct. 20.
Saratoga Diary: Here's to You, Mrs. Robinson
- By Vic Zast
Thursday afternoon produced a perfectly blissful day. But the bliss had little to do with the horse racing. read blog
Demonstrative Skirts Trouble in Turf Writers
Jockey Robert Walsh deftly avoided trouble on Demonstrative when leader Divine Fortune fell over the final jump, going on to win the $150,000 New York Turf Writers Cup Steeplechase Handicap (NSA-I) at Saratoga Aug. 23.
Saratoga Diary: Bourbon, Hold the Water
- By Vic Zast
Rain entered the picture early on Thursday. By 7:00 am, it was teeming. Then it stopped and stayed dry for the rest of the day, although a few miles away there were downpours. read blog
Connections
| Trainer | Richard L. Valentine |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Bernard Dalton |
| Owner | Mrs. George L. Ohrstrom, Jr. |
| Breeder | Gainsborough Farm LLC |
Pedigree
| Demonstrative View Five-Cross Pedigree | Elusive Quality | Gone West |
| Touch of Greatness | ||
| Loving Pride | Quiet American | |
| Yafill |
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