Secure your passes now for the 115th edition of the My Lady’s Manor Steeplechase Races, taking place on Saturday, April 11. This event is one of the most historic and fiercely competitive days in Maryland’s timber racing calendar. Sponsored by PNC, the venue will welcome attendees starting at 10:00 AM, with the first race kicking off at 1:30 PM. We extend our appreciation to our race sponsors, including The Butler Cabin, Maury, Donnelly and Parr, The Naylor Family Foundation, Cambria Veterinary, Gladden Farm, and R&A Insurance. A heartfelt thank you also goes out to Jones Junction, The Mill in Harford County, Klein’s Family Markets, and Brown Advisory for their support.
What: My Lady’s Manor Steeplechase Races
When: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Gates open at 10 AM; First Race at 1:30 PM
Where: Jarrettsville Pike (MD 146) at Pocock Road, Monkton, Maryland
Details: The My Lady’s Manor Steeplechase Races represent one of the oldest and most esteemed days of timber racing in Maryland, and it marks the inaugural event of the Maryland timber Triple Crown. Since its inception in 1909, this anticipated celebration of equestrian sport has symbolized the arrival of spring in the scenic landscape of Harford County. The event will feature four captivating steeplechase races, including the prestigious My Lady’s Manor Steeplechase Race, backed by The Butler Cabin and Maury Donnelly and Parr, boasting a purse of $50,000. Other races include The John Rush Streett Memorial and The Thomas H. Voss Memorial, each with purses of $20,000, along with The John D. Schapiro Memorial, offering a purse of $15,000. The event is presented by PNC.
Thanks to several key sponsors, race day promises to be exceptional! A comprehensive list of sponsors is available on our website. Besides the thrilling races, attendees can look forward to a delightful day at the Manor, featuring live bluegrass music from the Mayo Family Band, a variety of horse-themed merchandise tents, and a selection of food trucks. No individual tickets are necessary; instead, parking passes can be purchased at www.manorraces.com. Additionally, parking passes will also be available for sale at The Wine Merchant, Dover Saddlery, Hess Liquors, and Bradley’s Liquors. Options include General ($60) and Preferred ($80) Parking Passes, which can be acquired on the day of the event (CASH ONLY).
A highlight of the event will be the popular Lead Line pony race, dubbed the Mini Manor, which is set to commence at 12:30 PM. Young enthusiasts are encouraged to participate; entries can be submitted at usponyracing.com. Bring your family along for a day filled with outdoor excitement and premier jump racing.
Moreover, a range of sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available for race day. For more details, please reach out via email to info@manorraces.com.
