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The Radnor Hunt Races at a Glance
A quick rundown of the equestrian event coming up on May 21.
Spring has sprung, and that means Radnor Hunt Races are just around the corner. Now in its 81st year, the annual event is expected to draw as many as 20,000 spectators to the grounds on Providence Road in Willistown.
Malvern Patch will have coverage leading up and including the event, but here's a quick primer on the races.
Date: Saturday, May 21
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Time: Gates open at 9 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.
First race is at 1:30 p.m.
Admission and Parking: $50 per car, more for preferred spots and seating.
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Last Day to Purchase Admission: Sunday, May 15
How to Buy: By phone at 610-388-8383 or online at www.radnorhuntraces.org.
Event Beneficiary: Brandywine Conservancy open space efforts
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
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