THE 33RD ANNIVERSARY RUNNING OF THE WILLOWDALE STEEPLECHASE
SATURDAY MAY 9, 2026
10:00AM Gates Open – Welcome!
10:00AM Boutique and Food Vendors open for Business
10:30AM Jack Russell Terrier Races
11:30AM Pony Races
Noon Judging begins for Tailgate, Hat and Best-Dressed Contest
12:30PM National Anthem
1:00PM First Race: Apprentice Rider Hurdle: Liam Magee Apprentice Rider Race
Paddock Time: 12:30 PM
1:30PM Second Race: Maiden Claiming Hurdle: The Folly
Paddock Time: 1:00 PM
2:00PM Third Race: Ratings Handicap Hurdle: The Rose Tree Cup
Paddock Time: 1:30 PM
2:15 PM The Inaugural Willowdale Stick Pony Stakes
Open to children 12 and under — all are welcome to join the fun
2:30PM Fourth Race: Amateur Timber Stakes: The Willowdale Steeplechase Stakes
Paddock Time: 2:00 PM
3:00PM Fifth Race: Maiden Timber: The Landhope Cup
Paddock Time: 2:30 PM
3:30PM Sixth race: Amateur Apprentice Timber: The Willard Speakman Memorial Foxhunter’s Chase
Paddock Time: 3:00 PM
5:30PM Gates close. Good Bye and Drive Safely!
RACES RUN RAIN OR SHINE.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
