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The Willowdale Steeplechase
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Missing Willowdale? Check out our Willowdale Steeplechase merchandise.

  • Willowdale Baseball Cap

    $25

  • Willowdale Pin

    $7

  • Willowdale Koozie

    $7

  • Willowdale Vest

    $73

Mission

The Willowdale Steeplechase is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization based in Kennett Square, PA. Our mission is to raise funds for two world class organizations, The Stroud Water Research Center and The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center, which work to support and sustain life on the planet through clean water research and the advancement of veterinary excellence.

Event Schedule

  • The 30th Anniversary Running of the Willowdale Steeplechase is Saturday May 13, 2023
  • Races run rain or shine.
  • 10 a.m. - Gates open. Welcome
  • 10:30 a.m. - Jack Russell Terrier Races
  • 11:30 a.m. - Pony Races
  • Noon - Judging begins for Tailgate, Hat and Best-Dressed Contest.
  • 12:30 p.m. - National Anthem
  • 1 p.m. - First race: Apprentice Rider Hurdle: Liam Magee Apprentice Rider Race
  • 1:30 p.m. - Second race: Maiden Claiming Hurdle: The Folly
  • 2 p.m. - Third race: Ratings Handicap Hurdle: The Rose Tree Cup
  • 2:30 p.m. - Fourth race: Amateur Timber Stakes: The Buttonwood/Sycamore Farms Willowdale Steeplechase Stakes
  • 3 p.m. - Fifth race: Maiden Timber: The Landhope Cup
  • 3:30 p.m. - Sixth race: Amateur Apprentice Timber: The Marshall W. Jenney Memorial Foxhunter’s Chase
  • 5:30 p.m. - Gates close.

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