Foxfield Races return to Albemarle County on Saturday, April 27, celebrating the 45th running of the Steeplechase racing event.
Foxfield is partnering with Camp Holiday Trails, a Charlottesville-based nonprofit that provides camp experiences to children ages 7-17 with medical needs. Camp Holiday Trails, which collectively received $111,629 from the 2022 and 2023 races, will once again be a recipient of support from race day proceeds.
The event will feature:
- The Daniel Van Clief Memorial Stakes Race: The long-standing Daniel Van Clief Memorial Stakes Race will bring equine talent to Foxfield as they compete for the $75,000 purse. The hurdle race honors the history of one of Virginia’s most influential racing dynasties, named for the late D.G. “Danny” Van Clief, a 1970’s state legislator.
- Good Night Shirt Sport of the Kings Stake Race: Foxfield will debut an additional stakes race named after consecutive Eclipse award-winning horse, Good Nigh Shirt, owned by Charlottesville native Harold “Sonny” Via, Jr. The stakes race has a $50,000 purse.
Foxfield Races will be held at 2215 Foxfield Track in Charlottesville.
Gates open at 9 a.m. The first race begins at 12:30 p.m.
Races run rain or shine.
Tickets are on sale now for $65 per person. Free admission for children ages 12 and under.
Tickets to the event are available online.
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Crystal Graham
