2001 Major Stakes Races Steeplechase Racing
Updated September 27, 2017 |
Infoplease Staff
Schedule and results of major stakes races in 2001.
2001
| Date | Race | Location | Miles | Winner | Jockey | Purse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr. 14 | Atlanta Cup | Kingston, Ga. | 2 | Electron | Craig Thornton | $100,000 |
| Apr. 21 | Grand National | Butler, Md. | 3 | Welterweight | Alfred Smithwick Jr. | 30,000 |
| Apr. 28 | Maryland Hunt Cup | Glyndon, Md. | 4 | Solo Lord | Michael Hoffman | 65,000 |
| May 5 | Virginia Gold Cup | The Plains, Va. | 4 | Ironfist | Roger Horgan | 50,000 |
| May 12 | Iroquois | Nashville, Tenn. | 3 | Rand (NZ) | Eddie Lamb | 100,000 |
| Aug. 30 | N.Y. Turf Writers Cup | Saratoga, N.Y. | 2 3/8 | It's a Giggle | Blythe Miller | 107,700 |
| Oct. 20 | BC Grand National | Far Hills, N.J. | 2 5/8 | Quel Senor | Cyril Murphy | 250,000 |
| Nov. 18 | Colonial Cup | Camden, S.C. | 2 3/4 |
| Harness Racing | 2001 Season |
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