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A brief history of steeplechasing

By Carl Evans, thoroughbredracing.com

Photo: Maryland Hunt Cup photo archive

Ahead of this weekend’s Maryland Hunt Cup, Carl Evans examines the origins of steeplechasing in its many forms.

For some it’s just a picnic in parkland, yet the mystery and appeal of The Maryland Hunt Cup reach far beyond America’s borders.

It has become the norm that each year one or two riders from outside the US – and they must be of amateur status – head to Maryland to fulfil a bucket-list ambition.

When the $100,000 race takes place this weekend, Charlie Marshall and Paddy Barlow will have travelled from England FINISH READING HERE

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