Major Stakes Races, 1997–98
Updated August 28, 2020 |
Infoplease Staff
Winners of major steeplechase races from Nov. 16, 1997 through Aug. 27, 1998.
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| Date | Race | Location | Miles | Winner | Jockey | Purse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 16 | Colonial Cup | Camden, S.C. | 2 3/4 | Lonesome Glory | Blythe Miller | $115,900 |
1998
| Date | Race | Location | Miles | Winner | Jockey | Purse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 11 | Atlanta Cup | Kingston, Ga. | 2 | Soringoverseattle | Jonathan Kiser | $100,000 |
| April 18 | Grand National | Butler, Md. | 3 | Buck Jakes | Anne Moran | 30,000 |
| April 25 | Maryland Hunt Cup | Glyndon, Md. | 4 | Florida Law | J. Gillet | 50,000 |
| May 2 | Virginia Gold Cup | The Plains, Va. | 4 | Saluter | Jack Fisher | 40,000 |
| May 9 | Iroquois | Nashville, Tenn. | 3 | Rowdy Irishman | Vincent Marzullo | 100,000 |
| Aug. 27 | N.Y. Turf Writers Cup | Saratoga, N.Y. | 2 3/8 | Hokan | Sean Clancy | 100,000 |
| Oct. 24 | BC Grand National | Far Hills, N.J. | 2 5/8 | Flat Top | Bitsy Patterson | 150,000 |
| Nov. 22 | Colonial Cup | Camden, S.C. | 2 3/4 | Flat Top | Colvin Ryan | 100,000 |
| Harness Racing | 1997–98 Season |
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