• 43nd annual Marion du Pont Scott COLONIAL CUP
  International Steeplechase Race Day and special celebration

Saturday, November 17, 2012

 

Schedule of Events

 

9:00 am           Gates Open at Springdale Race Course

                       Registration begins for Terrier Races (Infield)

9:30 am           Practice races begin for Terrier Races (Infield)

 

*Pre-Race Show located in front of Grandstand

 

11:55 am         The National Anthem sung by Tomaczek Bednarek

12:00 pm         Horses arrive in the Saddling Paddock for the First Race

12:30 pm         Post time for the 1st Race; there will be 6 races, which will be run approx.

                       35 - 40 minutes apart. The Colonial Cup is the fourth race on the card;

                       post time  will be approximately 2:15 pm

 

Infield Activities: 

 

Jack Russell Terrier races, Carousel, Mule Wagon Rides, Pony Rides, American Flag Coloring mural where adults and children alike can leave their thank yous to our troops (after the Colonial Cup the mural will be sent overseas to our military), Blue Star Moms and Ronald McDonald House volunteers staffing the mural tent, Buffalo Soldiers, face painting, military equipment display, Concessions

 

Grandstand: 

• Paddock Shoppes retail village, Concessions (behind Grandstand and beside Paddock)

 

• Race Day Schedule:
  • Gates Open 9AM. Post Time (or start)for first of six races is 12:30 pm. Races run 35 minutes apart.

 

• Rain Date:
  • Races are run rain, wind, or shine! No refunds will be made.

 

Notice to Race Patrons:

NO GLASS BEVERAGE CONTAINERS! The reason is safety for horses and fans...so please use cans and plastic for your beverages.