In its more modern form, this delightful sport still involves a blistering gallop over fences and brush, however it now takes on far tamer turf, and is generally found in the company of "the finer set" who dress to the nines for the occasion, dragging out the china, silver and caviar for an appropriate "tailgate picnic" while ostensively viewing the galloping field from the vantage point of an enclosed paddock or a gentle, well-groomed hillside.
Among the more famous steeplechases are Ascot (which is known for not only for its astounding ability to encourage the most ostentatious ladies hats imaginable, but also played a delightful and memorable part in the movie My Fair Lady), The Grand National (another which found its way to the silver screen, launching a young Elizabeth Taylor to Hollywood stardom in the movie National Velvet), and The Maryland Hunt Cup (an American institution that proudly boasts a heritage predating the Revolutionary War).
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Subcategories 5
Sites 10
- Point-to-Point Latest entries, results and fixtures for the season, as well as horse form and a discussion forum.
- Racenews UK horse racing and steeplechase news.
- UK-Jumping A guide to horses, people and places involved in jump racing in the UK
- Greyhound Derby Features history of the race and members badges from 59 racecourses.
- Carl Llewellyn A site dedicated top top jump jockey Carl Llewellyn which includes some incredible National Hunt photos.
- Jumping For Fun Covers Point-to-Point steeplechasing in the UK and Eire. Includes photos, news, FAQ, message board, and related links.
- The Amateur Jockeys Association of Great Britain The official website of the Amateur Jockeys Association. Information on how to join the Association, a list of amateur riders races, the latest copy of the Association newsletter appear on the site. A Riders Directory allows jockeys to advertise their services.
- Pointing Yorkshire Point-to-point horse racing website.
- Racing Post Britain's leading industry resource: racecards, betting forecasts and articles for punters and professionals alike.
- Grand National Guide A website that is devoted to the Grand National steeplechase.