Race Day Schedule

The Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens
2011 Race Day Events
 10:00 AM
  • Front Gate Opens
  • Souvenir Tents open (Infield, Top of the Turn and Terrace)
  • Purchase your 2011 raffle ticket for a chance to win a $30,000 car of choice from Jay Auto Mall.  Tickets are $100.00 each.
 10: 30 AM
  • Entertainment and Taste of the Chase opens (Infield)
    • Carmike's Kids Corral- Inflatables, Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Good Humor  Ice Cream, Arts and Crafts   and more (wristband can be purchased for $20 at Kids Corral Entrance)
    • Rock Climbing, Bungee Jumping, Moonwalk and Face Painting
    • Pony Rides
    • Country’s Barbeque, Bruster’s Ice Cream, Chick-fil-a and much more (Taste of the Chase)
    • Visit the Greyhounds  
    • River City Model A Car Exhibit (Near The Infield)
  • Guarantor Tent Opens
  • Boomer 95.3 Tailgate Competition Begins-Tie a ribbon on your antenna and wave when you see the Boomer 95.3 Patrol!
  • Categories: Most Fru Fru, Most Festive, and Most Southern Flair.
 11:00 AM
  • Midland Fox Hounds Parade (Track)
  • Ledger-Enquirer “Best Decorated” Terrace Box Competition
    Registration begins ( Race Arcade –  Patio Area)  
 11:20 AM
  •  Atholl Highlanders Bagpipes and Drums Perform (Track)
 11:30 AM
  • Horseshoes Tent opens for paid patrons-Wristbands are $25 and will only be sold Race Day if not sold out.  (Horseshoes Tent – Terrace Area/Avenue of Trees)
  • Guarantor Luncheon served (Guarantor Tent- Terrace Area)
  • Jack Russell Terrier Flat Race (Terrier Track - Infield)
  • Race Director’s Welcome  –  Charlotte Hare(The Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital Winners’ Circle)
  • Presentation of Lampton Bronze Award honoring Volunteer(s) (The Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital Winners’ Circle)
 11:45AM
  • Presentation of Colors (The Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital Winners’ Circle)
  • National Anthem 
  • Invocation – Reverend Gil Watson
 12:00 PM

Race A  –  Skanska Perpetual Pony Race 
                 Purse $200

 12:15 PM
  •  Jack Russell Terrier Hurdle Race (Infield)
 12:30 PM

Race B  –  V’Roooom Junior Hunter Race.
                Purse $200 

 

 12:45 PM
  •  Jack Russell Terrier Stakes Race (Terrier Track  –  Infield)
 1:00 PM

First Race – W.C. Bradley Maiden Timber Race. 
                       Purse $15,000

  • Southern Views Hat Contest sponsored by Southern Views Magazine
    Categories are: “Most Whimsical,” “Most Beautiful,” “Best Children’s Hat.” (Southern Views Tent- Infield)
  •  Stick Pony Race Registration Begins ($5 Entry Fee or FREE with Kids Corral wristband) Registration Tent located at Terrier Race Tent (Infield)
 1:15 PM
  •  Stick Pony Race  – Ages 4 and Under  –  Terrier Track (Infield)
 1:30 PM

Second Race  – The Suntrust Highweight   Hurdle

                                Purse $20,000

 

 

 1:45 PM
  • Stick Pony Race – Ages 5 through 7 (Terrier Track – Infield)
  • Southern Views Hat Contest - Announcement of Winners and Parade (Track and The Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital Winners' Circle)
 2:00 PM

Third Race  –  Aflac U.S. Championship Supreme Hurdle Sport of Kings Fall Novice Challenge
                       Purse $75,000   

                    * Lunch closes-Paid Patrons may still enjoy Ballgames in the W.J. Deutsch Horseshoes Tent

 2:15 PM

              Stick Pony Race - Ages 8 through 10 (Terrier Track – Infield)

  • her Magazine Favorite Recipe Competition – Winners announced (The Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital Winners’ Circle)
  • Ledger-Enquirer “Best Decorated” Terrace Box Competition - Winner announced (The Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital Winners’ Circle)
 2:30 PM

Fourth Race – Crown Royal Sport of Queens Hurdle Stakes .
                           Purse $30,000.

 

 2:40 PM
  • Stick Pony Race Winners’ Lap (The Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital Winner’s Circle)
 3:00 PM

Fifth Race – CB&T  Maiden Hurdle
                      Purse $20,000

 

 3:30 PM
  •  Raffle Drawing – Winner Announced (The Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital Winners’ Circle)
 3:45 PM  
 4:00 PM
  • Horseshoes Tent 
    Post-Chase Celebration with entertainment by the Piper's Down and complimentary food.   Open to Guarantor, Finish Line, Terrace, Stretch Patio, Family Tents, Party in the Pines, Start Rail, Top of the Turn., Committee,  OTR, and Media Ticket Holders (Horseshoes Tent – Terrace Area/Avenue of Trees)

 



 
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