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HISTORY
The opening of the Maryland sanctioned timber racing season, usually the second Saturday in April, signifies the true start of spring to many Marylanders; much more so than the weather or the almanac. For the next three Saturdays, thousands of asphalt-bound city denizens will walk on grass for the first time since last fall as they join their country cousins to follow the colors of the amateur jockeys flying over timber fences in three or four-mile races that are true tests of man and horse.
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Steeplechase races over timber, as a Maryland tradition, are not as venerable as fox hunting, which goes back to Colonial days, but the records go back nonetheless some 100-plus years. And few sports can boast the tradition of family participation which characterize these races, perhaps the My Lady's Manor most of all.
The race began in 1902 as a sporting way of deciding who among a group of young men on the Manor had the fastest and best jumper. Harry T. Pearce, John Rush Streett, J.M. Pearce, Charles M. Pearce and Walter Hutchins were the originators. In the years since, the descendants of some of these men, plus a lengthening list of other families - Bosley, Bonsal, Brewster, Cocks, Fisher, Griswold, Fenwick, Janney, Voss - have supplied two or more generations participating in these races as either riders, owners or trainers.
There have been many changes over the years, but the attraction of the spring countryside remains. The beauty of the race in the distance, the thrill of being within yards of thousands of pounds of man and beast pounding down the homestretch. As a long ago newspaperman wrote, "Today you have fine horses and courageous riders fighting it out over a fair line of countryside, for all to watch and enjoy. How better to spend an afternoon of early spring?" How better indeed. And the city dwellers will continue to walk on grass at the races each spring as long as the descendants of these early horsemen continue to race.
SPONSORSHIP OPPoRTUNITiES
2021 INFORMATION COMING SOON
Finish Line Tent Packages
Come out and enjoy the races with clients or even a large group of friends! We have corporate packages available which include advertising for your business. All tent packages come with parking and passes to the champagne reception for your guests.
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THESE SELL OUT FAST SO RESERVE YOURS TODAY!
UNAVAILABLE 2021
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RACE DAY information
WITH THE ONGOING COVID-19 PANDEMIC, WE WILL ONLY BE OFFERING RESERVED PARKING SPACES. THERE WILL BE NO GENERAL, PREFERRED, SUBSCRIBER OR RACING PARKING AT THIS TIME. oNLY TICKET HOLDERS FROM 2019/2020 WILL BE GIVEN THE CHANCE TO PURCHASE THEIR SPACES UNTIL MARCH 15TH. aFTER THIS DATE, ALL UNRENEWED SPACES WILL BECOME AVILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASis.
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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL
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*aLL cARS WILL HAVE A 5 PERSON CAPACITY LIMIT AND THEY ARE ENCOURAGED TO COME FROM THE SAME HOUSEHOLD.
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*NO WALK-INS ARE PERMITTED. aLL GUESTS MUST ARRIVE IN A CAR WITH PROPER CREDENTIALS.
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**NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN ON PARKING PASSES, EVEN IF THE RACE IS RUN WITHOUT SPECTATORS**
By attending the 2021 My Lady’s Manor Race, you expressly agree to release and hold harmless the property owner, race committee, race sponsors, event sponsors and any and all individuals and entities involved in the My Lady’s Manor races, from and against claims, liability, injury or death resulting from your attendance at the My Lady’s Manor races. All attendees assume all risks associated with the COVID-19 virus.
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TAILGATE ON THE RAIL $325
Reserved Rail Parking
WINNER'S CIRCLE PURPLE $400
Reserved Finish Line Back Rail Parking
WINNER'S CIRCLE GOLD $500
Reserved Finish Line Railside Parking
WINNER'S CIRCLE SILVER $400
Reserved Finish Line Railside Parking
IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY TO HORSES AND PEOPLE, THE FOLLOWING WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE RACECOURSE:
MOUNTED SPECTATORS
UNLEASHED DOGS
GATORS AND GOLF CARTS (OTHER THAN THOSE IN OFFICIAL USE)
DIRT BIKES
BUSES/LARGE VANS
DRONES (OTHER THAN THOSE IN OFFICIAL USE)
