Archive for May, 2011
Roddy Mackenzie Wins Three at Potomac
The Potomac Hunt Races marked the last race in the Maryland Steeplechase Association’s Governor’s Cup Series, thus, it was the last opportunity for trainers, jockeys and horses to earn points towards the final year end standings. The day (May 15) held a variety of races including flat races, hurdle races and timber races. Jockey Roddy [...]
Fort Henry Claims Howard County Cup
Howard County Hunt Cup Under sunny skies on May 7, Fort Henry (orange cap) galloped to victory in the $10,000 Howard County Hunt Cup Open Timber. Joseph Delozier III piloted the gelding for owner Joe G. Davies and trainer Blythe Miller Davies, winning by a half a length over Sara Collette’s Genghis. Alda Clark Plate [...]
Naylor Update
Many thanks to Diane Naylor, who provided us with the following update about her husband: “Irv was released from the hospital on Sat May 7th at 1:30. His doctor claims his pneumonia is 90% cured; the internal bleeding was from his esophagus, now stopped. This final 10% will be cured over the next 60 days [...]
Naylor Recovering; Private Attack in Command
Irv Naylor Recovering One of steeplechase racing’s staunches supporters, Irv Naylor, was hospitalized on Friday, April 29 with viral pneumonia. As most fans of steeplechasing know, Irv has been in a wheelchair since his 1999 fall at the Grand National. His absence at this year’s Maryland Hunt Cup on Saturday, April 30, was felt. Although [...]
