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View the Race Program The GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE RACES Presented by BROWN ADVISORY SATURDAY APRIL 17, 2021 BUTLER, MARYLAND Featuring: 118th GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE 3:15 PM 55th BENJamIN H. MURRAY MEMORIAL 4:00 PM 16th WESTERN RUN PLATE II 4:45 PM Official Program $5 The 118th Running of the Grand National Steeplechase Saturday, April 17, 2021 OFFICIALS Stewards (NSA) Clerk of the Course Starter Gregg Morris, Presiding Priscilla S. Hoblitzell, B. Christopher Daney Rug Howard Presiding Tad Zimmerman Course Veterinarians Chart Caller Dr. L. Clarke Cushing (NSA) Steward's Secretary (NSA) Martin Chamberlin Dr. Nicolas Meittinis (NSA) Bill Gallo Dr. Brooke Harper Liaison Dr. Rachel Westerlund Judges Alexandra C. Smith Franklin W. Foster Jr. Course Physicians Sherlock S. Gillet Jr. Course Preparation Dr. Erica Gaertner, Presiding J.W.Y. Martin Jr. Kevin A. Howard Dr. Andrew Guidry John B. Gibson Dr. Erin Will Paddock Judges Christopher C. Bennett Farrier Patrol Judges Ann Merryman Steven M. Bright Evy Anderson Steven M. Bright Jr. Kelly Baxter Timers Tom Bernier Perry J. Bolton Stable Steward William S. Reightler Kathie Emge Robert H. Stevenson Betsy Hayes Clerk of the Scales Horseman’s Transport Susan Huppman Edward McLaughlin Daisy Fenwick Darren O’Brien Tommy Fenwick Cacky Phipps Horse Identifier (NSA) James Murray Jennifer Small Norman Fraley Barrie Reightler William Stettinius Colin Smith Announcer Kristen Tubman William O’Keefe Outriders Peter Wight Ashley Hubbard Administration River Hills Foxhounds Alice Noplos RACE COMMITTEE Christopher C. Bennett Jack S. Griswold Mrs. Stephen F. Bisbee Edward A. Halle Jr. Charles A. Constable Forrest P. Kelly, Co-Chair Blythe Miller Davies J.W.Y. Martin Jr. Carol C. Fenwick Mrs. Jessica Naor Charles C. Fenwick Jr. Mrs. Charlene Petersen Jack Fisher Martha F. S. Sanger Sherlock S. Gillet Jr. E.H. Worthington IV, Co-Chair Benjamin H. Griswold IV Peter R. Fenwick, Secretary The Race Committee extends thanks to the race course land owners. The Race Committee will not be responsible for lost or damaged property or injury to horses, riders, spectators, or any other persons during the race meeting. BENEFACTORS Armata Stables Kingfisher Farm Carolyn C. Fenwick Meadow Run Charles C. Fenwick Jr. Northwoods Hill House Wit's End Hundred Acre Field Mr. & Mrs. Irvin S. Naylor Hunting Ridge Farm Robert S. Killebrew Jr. RAILSIDE MEMBERS Andrew M. Obrecht Mrs. E. Phillips Hathaway T. Courtenay Jenkins III Raleigh Brent III Halcyon Farm C. Taylor Pickett Mrs. John R. Rockwell Mrs. Charles C. Fenwick Dr. Nick Meittinis Michele J. Naish Richard C. Riggs Jr. Patricia Jenkins Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Goelet Dr. Devon Smith Donald G. Metzger Charles Newhall PADDOCK MEMBERS Mary S. Arnold Mr. & Mrs. Donald C. Greenman Gregory C. Pinkard Charles Baker Nancy Haigley Mr. & Mrs. Walter D. Pinkard Jr. Daniel Baker Lucy A.C. Howard Henry Pitts John W. Beckley Mrs. Cary W. Jackson Kathie Pontone Margaret Blakey Mr. & Mrs. Henry Jenkins Cliffard F. Ransom II Henry M. Blue Nancy G. Knox George S. Rich Frank A. Bonsal Jr. John A. Luetkemeyer Jr. Nancy Martin Roberts William & Megan Carlson Brendan Lynch Thomas Schweizer Jr. George Hiram Cassels-Smith Mrs. Thomas Macfarlane Edgar Scott Jr. Mrs. Jeremy B. Cassels-Smith Clark F. MacKenzie Joseph H. Shagena William D. Class Jr. Lawrence Macks Mrs. John K. Shaw III Daniel W. Colhoun III John P. Magee Daniel R. Sheppard Mark Collins Amanda & George Mahoney Jr. Dr. Devon Smith Conclusion Farm J.W.Y. Martin Jr. Philip Smith Mr. & Mrs. James W. Constable John G. McCormick Robert E. Smith David F. Dalury M.D. H. Turney McKnight S. Dorsey Smith Barry Daly Louise Y. Meledin Judson Smith Kent & Meg Darrell Charles Merrick III Donnell Smith Jr. Joseph Gillet Davies Dan & Courtney Middelton Edward A. St. John Andrew C. Davis Alex Montague Louisa Jenkins Stevenson Mr. Samuel Dell Mark G. & Elizabeth Moxley Mr. & Mrs. John H. Tracey Carol Eakin-Burdette George A. Murnaghan Barbara Voss Kim Eldredge-Wight Samuel Morris Murray Edward H. Welbourn III Mr. & Mrs. Eben D. Finney III George F. Obrecht Mrs. S. Bonsal White Hillary Fleming Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Obrecht Sheila Williams Jeffrey Y. Flynn Mrs. M.C.H. Parr Jay M. Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Philip Goelet Dr. Elizabeth Voneiff Paternotte Mrs. Nancy O'D. Wilson Mary Goodall Merle Peace Douglas G. Worrall Mrs. Charles Goodwin Franklin Peltzer SUBSCRIBERS Kurt Aarsand Iva Louise Gillet Arthur I. Reade Jr. Judd P. Anderson Mrs. Elizabeth O'D. Gurskis Sam Robinson Dillon Appel Anthony Hall Harry Rodgers Mr. & Mrs. Perry Bacon Edward A. Halle Jr. Samantha Rodier Sharon Bailey Donald B. Hebb Jr. David Roop Howard Bank Charles Hill Lance Roth Christopher C. Bennett Mrs. Frank Hoen Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Russell Frank A. Bonsal III Katie Holm Aline Ryan J.C.G. Boyce Jr. Katie Holm S. Stevens Sands Jr. Rebecca B. Boykin Peter A. Jay Sunni Scott Gerry L. Brewster Sarah Rose Johnson Edgar Scott III Jerald E. Brown Ann L. Jones Elizabeth Sheehan Catherine Carlson Robert Kinsley Alexandra C. Smith Mrs. Peyton S. Cochran Jr. Erin Kroneberger Mrs. Crompton Smith Daniel Colhoun Jr. Clark MacKenzie Jr. Steven Stenersen Mrs. Alastair Collie Stan Maliszewski & Julia Jitkoff Ann D. Stewart John Edward Colston W.F.C. Marlow Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Stifel Evan R. Davis Ms. Ann Martin Mrs. John Swayne III Robert Deford III William McMillan Jr. Carol Tanzola Mary Dohony Scott Menzies Barbara J. Trimble Martha Dungey Elizabeth Merryman Mrs. Kirby L.C. Von Kessler Andrew Dupree Ann Merryman Betty Weymouth Wayne Dzwonchyk Mr. & Mrs. E.T. Mudge IV Mrs. Thomas J. Willett Richard Evans Sarah Murphy Catherine Wilson H. Bruce Fenwick James C. Murray Melissa Wolf Mrs. Jervis Spencer Finney Adam Nepp Catherine & Arthur Worthington Alex G. Fisher Achsah O'Donovan Edward H. Worthington III John & Dolly Fisher Danielle Oster Edward H. Worthington IV Drew Fisher Richard W. Palmer William W. Wylie Jr. Jeanne R. Forney Ira Manning Parsons III James T. Young Whit & Mary Louise Foster Hope R. Pearce Thomas G. Young III John Foster IV Elias D. Poe IV Evelyn R. Zink • • Remembrances The Grand National Steeplechase Association extends its condolences to the families and friends of two long-time Race Committee members and Benefactors who passed within the last year, Mr. John K. Shaw III and Mrs. James B. Watriss. John K. Shaw III Mr. John K. Shaw III passed away on June 26, 2020, at his home in Glyndon at the age of 75. A sportsman through and through, John was a lifelong Race Committee member of the Grand National Steeplechase, and a supporter of steeplechase horse racing, fox hunting, land conservation, and outdoor pursuits. John served as Secretary of the Green Spring Valley Hounds, and also helped craft the 1979-1980 English Grand National campaigns for steeplechase great, Ben Nevis II, owned by his godfather, Mr. Redmond C. Stewart. Ben Nevis II won the English Grand National in 1980, as well as the Maryland Hunt Cup and Grand National Steeplechase in 1977-1978. John is survived by his wife, Mrs. Fredericka Savage Shaw. The Grand National Challenge Cup will be run in John’s memory until its retirement. Mrs. James B. Watriss Mrs. James B. Watriss, known as Minnie to friends, passed away on December 18, 2020, at the age of 89. Minnie was a resident of Butler, and a generous Grand National landowner whose home, Warburton, overlooks the east side of the racecourse, including fences one, two, fourteen, and fifteen. Minnie was known for her love of beauty and color, especially for two of her passions, painting and gardening. A patron of steeplechase racing and an accomplished fox hunter, Minnie hosted a luncheon each Grand National day. She was also a partner in Arcadia Stables, which won the Grand National in 2007 with Bubble Economy. • • Program for the first running of the Grand National Steeplechase on Friday, May 12, 1898. The Grand National Steeplechase he Grand National Steeplechase was founded Tin 1898 by several young men who wanted to compete in the Maryland Hunt Cup, but were too young to enter. Since its founding, the Grand National has become a standard in Maryland timber racing. The race is often compared to the Maryland Hunt Cup, and for good reason; the two races do share many similarities. But if the Hunt Cup is the most demanding timber race, the Grand National is the most demanding three-mile timber race – a critical difference, as the shorter distance means faster racing over eighteen unyielding Collection/Maryland Horse Library Peter Winants obstacles. Since the race moved to the current course in 1946, other, a six-time winner and, still, reigning king there have been sixteen horses to win both races, of the Grand National, is Mountain Dew. Eight but there have been fifteen Hunt Cup winners starts, six wins, two seconds and never a faller to start the Grand National and never win. The over 144 fences, he beat horses that had won Grand National Steeplechase is a truly unique or would win the Hunt Cup. He would make race with its own distinct set of challenges. history in the next weekend’s race as well. Many great equine names of the sport have In 2021, The Grand National Steeplechase graced the Grand National, but few have left their celebrates its 118th Running – a significant mark with the distinction of having won the race milestone for a thriving event. Grand National three times. They are: Inshore, Winton, Landing Day, the second-to-last Saturday in April, has been Party, Mountain Dew (pictured with Janon Fisher and will continue to be one of the most highly III aboard), Buck Jakes, Welter Weight and Senior anticipated days of the year for all enthusiasts Senator.
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