Major Stakes Races, 1997–98

Updated August 28, 2020 | Infoplease Staff

Winners of major steeplechase races from Nov. 16, 1997 through Aug. 27, 1998.

LATE 1997

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  

 

 
1997-98 Season
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