The Cheltenham Racecourse

The four-day, 28-race Cheltenham Festival in England is the most anticipated and prestigious steeplechase meet in the world, and it takes place this week — from Tuesday through Friday. If you are a fan of American jump racing, you’ll fall in love with the sport even more once you experience the Cheltenham races with all

The New York Racing Association will honor the Hall of Fame trainer at Saratoga, where he achieved immortality by winning at least once race for 47 consecutive years. It’s only fitting that one of the most prestigious races in American steeplechasing carries the name of its most revered and accomplished ambassador, and starting with this

Theydon Grey at the Carolina Cup Races in 2018. ©Tod Marks

A talented flat runner in Europe whose U.S. steeplechase career was cut short by bad luck and injury, Theydon Grey has taken to show jumping like a fish to water, and was accepted to compete in the prestigious retraining competition for retired race horses. On pedigree and looks, Theydon Grey is a rock star. The

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For jump jockeys, the off-season is often a time to rest, recuperate, reflect, and recalibrate for the year ahead. But for some riders, especially those from overseas, the down time also offers an opportunity to reestablish relationships and pick up mounts back home. For National Steeplechase Association jockey Tom Garner, the winter of 2021 has

Saratoga jump racing ©Tod Marks

The National Steeplechase has just announced the summer racing schedules for Saratoga Race Course and Colonial Downs. The New York Racing Association has carded nine jump races for the Spa — the same as last year — but purses have been increased significantly — from a total of $554,000 in Covid decimated 2020 to $785,000

Zach Miller in Aiken in 2006. ©Tod Marks

Between 2003 and 2006, Zach Miller was an up-and-comer on the National Steeplechase Association circuit, developing his skills with top-tier horsemen and getting a leg up on stalwarts like Erin Go Bragh, Thegooddieyoung, Dr. Ramsey, Imperial Gold, and I’m Hit Sarge. Over those four seasons, the Charlottesville, Va., native rode in 103 races, winning 19,