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Cross-countiy match races spread to England, where the first reported race involving more than two horses occurred in 1792. Steeplechasing then migrated to established race courses.
Though pointing out the first U.S. steeplechase is a difficult assignment, several of the oldest and most prestigious races are still run; The Maryland Hunt Cup, raced over tall post-andrail fences, celebrated it 100th anniversary in 1994. The American Grand National, run at Far Hills, N.J., began in 1899. The National Hunt Cup in Radnor, Pa., dates to 1909.
The above-mentioned men could never have guessed at the future of their sport. Steeplechasing occurs in 12 states, offers more than $4 million in total purses, is seen by millions of people, includes the best horses and horsemen Thoroughbred racing has to offer and each year raises millions of dollars for charity.
The association today, located in Fair Hill, Md., includes 1,200 dues-paying members, plus a 15-member board of directors and a seven-person staff.
Racing occurs March through November and attracted an estimated one million fans last year.
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