Tickets Now on Sale for 46th Running of The Colonial Cup Scheduled for November 21

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Oct. 19, 2015 - PRLog -- Tickets are now on sale for the 46^th running of The Marion duPont Scott Colonial Cup Steeplechase to be held on Saturday, November 21 at the Springdale Race Course in Camden, SC. The annual race is one of South Carolina’s premier sporting events, welcoming thousands of guests to enjoy a day of horse racing. This year, The Colonial Cup welcomes back Jerry Fishback, one of only seven steeplechase jockeys to be inducted into the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Jerry back for this year’s Colonial Cup race”, said The Colonial Cup’s Chief Executive Officer, Nick Ellis. Jerry has won more races on the Springdale course than any other jockey, having won the event four times. He’s truly a Springdale legend.” The Camden resident will be greeting race fans and signing autographs throughout the day.

This year will also recognize the significant contributions of women to the sport. The 2015 Colonial Cup has been designated as “Ladies Day at the Races” in recognition of the women who have supported the sport and to the many female jump racing giants.

“Since the race was founded by a woman, and since women make up such a huge fan base for The Colonial Cup, we want to honor them with a special day of recognition,” said Ellis. “We truly appreciate their support of The Colonial Cup in particular and of horse racing in general”. Ladies will receive a 20% discount on the price of general admission tickets.

The Colonial Cup was started almost 50 years ago by a visionary American sports woman, Marion duPont Scott, who led the efforts to create America’s first international steeplechase. And while there were many sponsors who provided assistance, Scott provided the resources to bring the international horses and their connections to America. The Marion duPont Scott Colonial Cup is named after its greatest benefactor.

Race week and race day also celebrate the finest southern outdoor sports activities with a golf tournament held at the Camden Country Club on Thursday, November 19^th to benefit the National Steeplechase Injured Jockey Fund. On Friday, November 20^th, a Sporting Clays competition will be held at Joe Cantey’s Hermitage Farm to support the Retired Thoroughbred Foundation of South Carolina. And on race day, The Colonial Cup guests will be invited to an Outdoor Sports Festival held in the race course infield.

Featured activities include:

• Boykin Spaniel and Labrador training
• Fly fishing clinics by Orvis
• Terrier races
• Mule carriage rides with Olin Jackson
• Foxhound puppy cuddling by The Camden Hut
• Birds of Prey demonstration by falconer Steve Hoddy from Earthquest

Don’t miss this annual South Carolina tradition and enjoy a weekend of outdoor southern activities in conjunction with a thrilling day of championship jump racing.

Tickets and space for tailgating, grandstand, general admission, Columbia Turf Club and Post & Paddock are now on sale. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.carolina-cup.org or call 803-432-6513 (toll-free 800-780-8117). The Springdale Race Course is located at 200 Knights Hill Road in Camden, SC.

About The Colonial Cup

The Marion duPont Scott Colonial Cup was the first international steeplechase in the United States. The annual event is held in the fall at the Springdale Race Course located in Camden, SC. With a $100,000 purse, the race is the richest steeplechase in America, ranking just behind The Grand Steeple Chase of Paris, the richest steeplechase in the world. With its unique inner loop and outer loop design, the 2 ¾ mile course offers spectators spectacular views of the running. Since it’s inception in 1970, The Colonial Cup has become a South Carolina tradition every bit as important as its sister, The Carolina Cup. Race day and race week also celebrate many other southern outdoor sports activities. For more information, visit www.carolina-cup.org or call 803-432-6513 (toll-free 800-780-8117).