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Race History continued from page 26
Jamie Wyeth at Winterthur Point-to-Point in 1987. (Below) Willowdale Steeplechase founder Dixon Stroud Jr. (left) rides in a Maryland race in the 1980s. (Inset) Enjoying summer-like weather at the 1985 Radnor Hunt Races.
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of the Pennsylvania Railroad
and brother of Impressionist painter Mary Cassatt, bred thoroughbreds. Through the Great Depression and, more recently, the Great Recession, faithful fans have proven that steeplechase racing is more about can-do than canapes. Since 1980, the event has benefited the Brandywine Conservancy in its mission of preserving open space.
Winterthur’s Point-to-Point debuted in 1979, when founder Greta “Greets” continued on page 30
COURTESY OF WILLOWDALE STEEPLECHASE
JOHN NEWELL (INSET) COURTESY OF RADNOR HUNT RACES