'Jump' Newsletter: Abaan and the Daltons Steal the Show at the 89th Carolina Cup
'Jump' Newsletter: Abaan and the Daltons Steal the Show at the 89th Carolina Cup
Sunday March 31st, Edition #22
In Case You Missed It: This Weekends Top 8 USA Jump Racing Stories
Contents
Weekend Review - Abaan and the Daltons Steal the Show at the 89th Carolina Cup
Saturday’s Results - The Carolina Cup
The Carolina Cup - Eclipse Thoroughbreds
Saturday’s Results - Blue Ridge Point To Point
Today’s Racing - March 31st - Cheshire Hunt Races
Brandywine Hills Point to Point - April 7th - Leading Jockey Award Created
2024 National Steeplechase Standings - Hendriks, Dalton, Kingsley and Hurricana Farm
Willowdale Steeplechase - May 11th - The Tradition Continues, Willowdale Steeplechase
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Abaan and the Daltons Steal the Show at the 89th Carolina Cup
PICTURED: Abaan, left, and The Hero Next Door, right
By Tod Marks
Abaan bests The Hero Next Door is thrilling renewal of Carolina Cup.
Only four horses went postward in the $75,000 novice stakes at Springdale Race Course in Camden, S.C., but the race itself was anything but ho-hum. Michael Smith's The Hero Next Door, under Jamie Bargary, snatched the lead from the outset and still had it at the final fence as Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Daignault Thoroughbreds' Abaan shadowed then collared his tough foe, angling to the far outside in deep stretch and drawing off by 2 1/4 lengths under Bernie Dalton.
Abaan's victory was popular one as Dalton and his wife, Abaan's trainer, Kate Dalton, are locals and the community celebrated with the couple and their connections. Another local runner, Arch Kingsley's L'Imperator, last year's novice champ, made a belated run to finish close behind The Hero Next Door.
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Saturday’s Results at The Carolina Cup Races
The Carolina Cup
Blue Ridge Point To Point Results
Cheshire Hunt Point To Point
Tickets and Live Stream
Get your tickets to watch Maryland Hunt Cup contenders get tuned up this Sunday March 31 at Cheshire Races. Don’t miss it. Tickets: www.cheshirehuntconservancy.org
Can’t make the meet?
All of the races will be streamed live
LIVE: https://stremslivehd.com/Cheshire-Hunt-Races-2024/
For more information visit Cheshire Hunt Races on Facebook
Brandywine Hills Point to Point
Leading Jockey Award
Brandywine Hills Point to Point are thrilled to announce that, thanks to the generous support from Ashwell Stables, the Point to Point races on Sunday April 7th will feature a special award. A $500 prize will be presented to the Leading Jockey based on their performance in today's events. The allocation of points will adhere to the Delaware Valley Point to Point conditions.
2024 National Steeplechase Standings
In the NSA season's early stages, two jockeys are tied with three wins each: 2022 champion Parker Hendriks and Irish veteran, Bernie Dalton. Trainer Arch Kingsley has hit the ground running with 10 runners, 3 wins, 2 seconds, and 2 thirds. Hurricana Farm leads the owners' standings with two victories.
Willowdale Steeplechase
The Tradition Continues, Willowdale Steeplechase
SPLASH! - Willowdale’s Signature Water Jump, May 11th
Willowdale Steeplechase's Water Jump stands as a testament to both tradition and challenge. Positioned strategically along the course, it beckons riders and their steeds to navigate its depths with skill and grace. Since its inception, the Water Jump has been a focal point of the event, adding an element of excitement and unpredictability to the races. Spectators hold their breath as horse and rider approach, anticipating the moment of leap. Success brings cheers, while mishaps draw sympathetic murmurs. Willowdale's Water Jump, with its blend of tradition and excitement, continues to captivate both participants and onlookers, enriching the storied legacy of steeplechase racing. Join us for race day, Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday May 11, 2024. Tickets: willowdale.org
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