Thank you, Nashville!
What a memorable race day we had at this year’s Iroquois Steeplechase. We are still taking it all in after a beautiful race day filled with safe racing, more than 35,000 guests, and so many memorable moments across the grounds.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who helped make this year’s event such a success, including our loyal attendees, sponsors, volunteers, race committee, vendors, horsemen, jockeys, trainers, officials, medical teams, security teams, event partners, and our small staff who work year-round to bring this tradition to life. Everyone keeps telling us it was one of the best. Our team is collecting photos from our race day photographers, and we will continue sharing key moments.
Since becoming a nonprofit, the Iroquois Steeplechase has donated more than $12 million to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, our main beneficiary.
Congratulations again to this year’s winners:
1st Race - The Bright Hour Rating Handicap Hurdle: Boldog
Owner: Butler Hall Racing | Trainer: Thomas Garner | Rider: Evan Dwan
2nd Race - Louis Brown McMillan Memorial Sport of Kings Maiden Hurdle: Famous Figure
Owner: Leamington Racing | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Rider: Jack Kennedy
3rd Race - Green Pastures Memorial Sport of Kings Novice Hurdle Stakes: Coutach
Owner: Del Rio Racing | Trainer: Ricky Hendriks | Rider: Jake Coen
4th Race - The Marcellus Frost Sport of Kings Novice Hurdle Stakes: Rocket One
Owner: Riverdee Stable | Trainer: Jack Fisher | Rider: Jamie Bargary
5th Race - Calvin Houghland Iroquois (Grade 1) Sport of Kings Hurdle Stakes: Zabeel Champion
Owner: Riverdee Stable | Trainer: Jack Fisher | Rider: Freddie Procter
6th Race - Margaret Currey Henley Sport of Kings Filly & Mare Hurdle Stakes: Blue Waters
Owner: Del Rio Racing | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Rider: Jack Kennedy
7th Race - Mason Houghland Memorial Timber: Step Out
Owner: Runnymore Racing | Trainer: Neil Morris | Rider: Graham Watters
Thank you for being part of the Iroquois Steeplechase. Tickets will go on sale later this year for next year's race on May 8, 2027! #tnsteeplechase
