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SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE:
10:00 a.m. gates open
11:00 a.m. vip chalet opens
12:00 p.m. opening ceremonies
1:00 p.m. race 1: purse: $15,000 | maiden claiming hurdle
1:45 p.m. race 2: purse: $15,000 | maiden claiming hurdle
2:30 p.m. race 3: purse: $20,000 | ratings handicap hurdle
3:15 p.m. race 4: purse: $25,000 | 3yr old hurdle
4:00 p.m. race 5: purse: $1,000 | training flat
6:00 p.m. gates close
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Guests who prefer not to BYOB will find
their way to the Vendor Village, full
of food trucks, artisan-made foods,
specialty cocktails and more. Between
races, guests can multi-task there by
holiday shopping with the local artisans
curated for the day.
On-site experiences also include:
• Live Music: The center stage is located
close to The Village with plenty of
live entertainment to listen to while
shopping and sipping your way
through the village.
• Art: Equine artist, Sam Robinson, a
National Steeplechase Association
sanctioned artist, will be live
painting at the event. Robinson has
a passion for capturing sport horses
in landscape settings. He frequently
travels around the region to paint
the many racecourses in the
Mid-Atlantic.
• VIP Chalet featuring open bar and
lunch service.
• Family Fun Zone with activities
for children.
WHO WILL WEAR IT BEST?
Charleston’s Steeplechase gives guests
a chance to put a personal spin on
what’s trending for fall. Locals won’t
hold back. According to the leading
local stylist and blogger, Andrea
Serrano, the key is to dress to be seen.
“Rule one: it’s always better to be overdressed
than underdressed,” Serrano
said. Among her tips for women:
Hats & Fascinators - The more ostentatious
the better, no limits! “If you
want the perfect accent for your bold
outfit, a fascinator is the way to go. If
you need to pump up your demure
dress, then a big, bold hat will elevate
your look.”
Trade the spring sundress for a fitted
frock in a jewel tone. “Length is the
key,” says Serrano. “You don’t want to
drag that pretty maxi dress through the
mud. Pair your dress with knee high or
over the knee boots. “
For gentlemen, the races are a splendid
excuse to get as dressed up and
decked out as the ladies. A wool or
straw fedora -- even a vintage looking
boater -- will add instant style to
any look.
Meanwhile, a classic suit in navy, tan,
grey or even pinstripe is a go-to for
many. If you want to mix it up, pair a
blazer with contrasting pants. (Don’t
forget the pocket square.)
Adds Serrano; “The secret to looking
great is always confidence!”
ORGANIZERS GIVE BACK
A portion of the proceeds will benefit
the Good Cheer Fund, which helps
fund seven local organizations: Association
for the Blind, Carolina Youth Development
Center, Catholic Charities, the
Lowcountry Food Bank, Salvation Army,
Star Gospel Mission and the Charleston
Leadership Foundation.
General admission, tailgating and
VIP tickets can be purchased at https://
steeplechaseofcharleston.com.
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