Race Information

WE ARE HAPPY TO REPORT THE INJURED JOCKEY, JACOB ROBERTS, DID NOT SUSTAIN SERIOUS INJURIES.  The course physicians acted with precaution because he did sustain a head injury that rendered him unconscious.

Montpelier Hunt Races always hosts seven races. The first race post time is 12:30 PM and the last race usually begins between 4:30 and 4:45PM. Two races are on the flat and 5 are over fences.The premier race is the sixth race and is run over Montpelier’s signature brush fences. Most races are over 2 miles and the horses make over 2 turns around the course.

Viewing is available right at the rail and is exhilarating beyond belief.  Watching the horses being saddled and walked in the paddock is also a popular with spectators. A traditional presentation is made in the Winner’s Circle below the Race Tower for the winning horse, jockey and trainer.

Jockey’s silks distinguish the owners and are described in your race program. Other information about the horses, their recent race record, the weight they will be carrying, their color, sex and breeding are also included in the Race Program. Programs are for sale on Race Day.

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