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

12 Noon Judging begins for Tailgate Contest

12:30PM National Anthem Performed by Miss Pennsylvania Volunteer Audrey Whisman

1:00PM Judging begins for Hat and Best-Dressed Contest

1:00PM First Race: Apprentice Rider Hurdle: Liam Magee Apprentice Rider Race
Paddock Time: 12:30 PM

1:30PM The Inaugural Willowdale Stick Pony Cup 
Open to children 12 and under — all are welcome to join the fun
Paddock Time: 1:00 PM at the course gate

2:00PM Second Race: Maiden Claiming Hurdle: The Folly 
Paddock Time: 1:30 PM

2:30PM Third Race: Ratings Handicap Hurdle: The Rose Tree Cup
Paddock Time:  2:00 PM

3:00PM Fourth Race: Amateur Timber Stakes: The Willowdale Steeplechase Stakes
Paddock Time:  2:30 PM

3:30PM Fifth Race: Maiden Timber: The Landhope Cup
Paddock Time: 3:00 PM

4:00PM Sixth race: Amateur Apprentice Timber: The Willard Speakman Memorial Foxhunter’s Chase
Paddock Time: 3:30 PM

5:30PM Gates close. Good Bye and Drive Safely!

RACES RUN RAIN OR SHINE.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.