1996-97 Major Stakes Races
Updated August 28, 2020 |
Infoplease Staff
Winners of major steeplechase races from Oct. 26, 1996 through Oct. 25, 1997.
LATE 1996
| Date | Race | Location | Miles | Winner | Jockey | Purse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 26 | Grand National | Far Hills, N.J. | 2 5/8 | Correggio | Arch Kingsley | $150,000 |
| Nov. 17 | Colonial Cup | Camden, S.C. | 2 3/4 | Correggio | Jeff Teter | 100,000 |
1997
| Date | Race | Location | Miles | Winner | Jockey | Purse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 5 | Atlanta Cup | Kingston, Ga. | 23/8 | Mario | Arch Kingsley | $100,000 |
| April 26 | Maryland Hunt Cup | Glyndon, Md. | 4 (T) | Buck Jakes | Anne Moran | 50,000 |
| May 3 | Virginia Gold Cup | The Plains, Va. | 4 (T) | Saluter | Jack Fisher | 40,000 |
| May 10 | Iroquois | Nashville, Tn. | 3 | Correggio | Arch Kingsley | 100,000 |
| Aug. 21 | N.Y. Turf Writers | Saratoga, N.Y. | 23/8 | Bisbalense | Arch Kingsley | 107,700 |
| Oct. 25 | Grand National | Far Hills, NJ | 25/8 | Rowdy Irishman | Sean Clancy | 150,000 |
| Nov. 16 | Colonial Cup | Camden, S.C. | 23/4 | Lonesome Glory | Blythe Miller | 115,900 |
| Harness Racing | 1996-97 Season |
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