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THE STEEPLECHASE AT CALLAWAY
PRESTIGIOUS TROPHIES

Specially created bronze sculptures, sterling silver plates, sterling trays and sterling cups will accompany the $215,000 purse for the winning owners, trainers and riders during the 23rd running of The Steeplechase at Callaway on Saturday, November 3, 2007.

THE HARDAWAY BRONZE

  • Created by Philip Blacker of England in 1985.
  • Entitled “landing over the Canal Turn,” in reference to a jump at the Grand national in England.
  • Blacker is a former jockey who rode in nine Grand Nationals and retired in 1982.
  • Had his first one-man show in London in 1983 at the Tryon Gallery.
  • Has been commissioned to sculpt many well-known race horses include two Derby winners.
  • The Jockey Club of England presented one of Blacker's bronzes to Prince Charles as a wedding present.
  • The Hardaway Bronze is presented to the winning owner in the Crown Royal Stakes Race by Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Hardaway, III of Columbus, Georgia.
COLLIE’S HONOR
  • Is a memorial trophy for the W. C. Bradley Claiming Race which is limited to amateur riders.
  • The trophy is a tribute to Collie Jennings Mullin, a friend to many both in and out of the horse world for many years. She was born in Columbus August, 1946 and died August, 1977.
  • Sculpted in 1985 by Gill Parker of England at 27 years of age.
  • Entitled “Mare and Foal,” and is a foal trotting alongside mare.
  • Ms. Parker is associated with SladmoreGallery of London and Criswick Associates in New York.
  • First commission was for the Machioness of Tavistock.
  • Her work is included in The Society of Equestrian Artists of England and includes polo bronzes, greyhounds and a variety of dogs.
THE LAMPTON BRONZE

The Lampton Bronze was established at the 20th Running of The Steeplechase at Callaway by Friends of the Steeplechase. Named to honor Mary Lu and Mason Lampton for their vision and dedication in bringing this race to our community, and supporting the Arts in the process, the bronze was created as a perpetual trophy to be presented annually to a Steeplechase volunteer who best exemplifies the Lamptons' leadership and commitment to this event.

Last year two 20-year veteran volunteers of The Steeplechase at Callaway were honored: Jake Burrus for his faithful support as both a Paddock Judge and Stable Coordinator under the Operations Division of The Steeplechase, and Betty Lindsey for her many years of service under the Race Committee as Race Day Cashier. This year's Lampton Bronze Volunteer Award will be presented during opening ceremonies, prior to the first pony race.