The 100th running of the Middleburg Spring Races took place under sunny skies and spring temperatures at Glenwood Park Saturday June 13. 11 races were contested and $200,000 in purse monies were distributed. Outside of each horse’s essential personnel, the event was held without spectators due to Covid-19 restrictions. Video replays of all the races are available at www.nationalsteeplechase.com. Here are some scenes from a great day of racing.
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Sunny skies and 80 degree temps on race day at Glenwood Park.
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A total of 11 races were contested at Middleburg — 10 over jumps, and a training flat.
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Strict Covid guidelines were in place on race day at Glenwood Park.
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Horse trailer parking took place behind two temporary barns which were brought in to accommodate all horses that entered.
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Chief Justice and rider Graham Wattrers kicked off the 100th running with a victory in a training flat.
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Irish-bred Galway Kid prevailed in the $25,000 Glenwood Hurdle, a 2 1/8 miles allowance.
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The $50,000 Temple Gwathmey (Gr. 3) was the featured event of the afternoon.
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Moscato and rider Michael Mitchell prevailed in the Temple Gwathmey.
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The Virginia Equine Alliance was a major sponsor of the Middleburg Spring Races’ 100th running.
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The Glenwood Park winners circle is named after Paul Fout.
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Andi’Amu, who will compete in the June 27 Virginia Gold Cup, was best in the $20,000 Middleburg Hunt Cup.
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Racing officials gather for a pre-race meeting in the paddock.
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Critical Data won the first of two maiden hurdle races.
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Hot Springs was best in the second $20,000 maiden hurdle event.
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Several trainers viewed the action from the top of the stretch.
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One of the outriders takes a water and shade break between races.