Community Corner
2012 Radnor Hunt Races At A Glance
A quick rundown of the equestrian event coming up on May 19.
Now in its 82nd year, the Radnor Hunt Races are less than a month away. The theme this year is "It's Racing For Open Space," benefiting the Brandywine Conservancy.
Here's a quick rundown of the races.
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012
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Time: Gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.; first race is at 1:30 p.m. The Radnor Hunt website cautions that attendees should arrive by noon or risk missing the first race.
Admission and Parking: $50 per car, more for preferred spots and seating.
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Last Day to Purchase Admission: Saturday, May 15, 2012
How to Buy: By phone at 610-388-8383 or online at www.radnorhuntraces.org.
Event Beneficiary: Brandywine Conservancy's Environmental Management Center
Total Purse: $180,000
Race schedule:
Race #
Start Time*
Name
Length (miles)
Purse
11:30 p.m.
The Milfern Cup
2 3/8
$25,000
2
2:05 p.m.
Vita C. Thompson Memorial Steeplechase
2 3/8
$30,000
3
2:55 p.m.
Radnor Hunt Cup
3 1/4
$40,000
4
3:45 p.m.
National Hunt Cup
2 3/8
$50,000
5
4:20 p.m.
James M. Moran Jr. Steeplechase
2 3/8
$25,000
6
4:50 p.m.
Henry Collins Steeplechase
2 3/8
$10,000
*Start times are approximate, based on last year's times. According to this year's event literature, "there are six races starting at about 1:30 p.m. with about a half an hour between races." The last race will end around 5 p.m.
