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About the Races
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the Crowninshield Plate, and the Greta Brown Layton. The latter, a trophy in honor of Greets Layton, was awarded to the owner, trainer or rider who accumulated the most points.
A historic change in the event occurred in 2006, when the Delaware Legislature passed a law allowing Winterthur to pay purse monies to winning owners. Now sanctioned by the National Steeplechase Association, Point-to-Point is the second professional sporting event in Delaware— and it’s now a highly anticipated event.
For many, it signals the start of spring
and summer outdoor activities. Several generations of families have helped organize Point-to-Point, and they also compete in the races. Preparations take place year- round and involve all departments at Winterthur. The course is fertilized and mowed; jumps are maintained; hedges and border plants are trimmed.
The event is a celebration of Winterthur’s long history as a farm and country
destination. For generations, much of the racecourse served as pastureland—first for sheep, then for dairy cows. Today, motorists enjoy sweeping views of the meadows and the racecourse throughout the year. In May, it all undergoes a transformation for one of the Delaware Valley’s premier sporting events, drawing families from around the region.
Visit winterthur.org.
RADNOR HUNT RACES
Celebrating 91 years in May, the Radnor Hunt Races are a time-honored tradition
in Chester County, Pa. With roots that
go back over 250 years to Ireland and England, steeplechase has a rich history and tradition in the Mid-Atlantic. The beautiful pastoral landscapes that make up this region mimic the ideal conditions of the sport’s origins abroad, while also reflecting land-conservation efforts.
As one of the oldest regional steeplechases, the event is an annual rite of spring that dates back to 1930. That tradition continues in 2022 on the third Saturday in May, with professional jockeys and thoroughbred horses competing in
five jump races for their chance at valuable purses.
The Radnor Hunt Races will follow
all CDC and Pennsylvania Department
of Health guidance on COVID-19. The event is held rain or shine, so there are no refunds offered.
The Radnor Hunt Races and many
of the annual steeplechase events that
take place in southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware are held on
land permanently protected by the Brandywine Conservancy and its partners. The legacy of protecting open space has allowed the sport of steeplechase racing to flourish in this region. More than 30 percent of Chester County alone is protected open space—totaling over 140,000 acres.
While the connection between open space preservation and steeplechase racing has always been part of Radnor Hunt’s heritage, it wasn’t until the fundraising partnership with the Brandywine Conservancy began that the event
became associated with “Racing for Open
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