Willowdale Steeplechase – 23 years of family fun

Steeplechase fans enjoy each other’s company and some great hats! By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH – Thousands of families attended the Willowdale Steeplechase Sunday – a regional Mother’s Day tradition now celebrating its 23rd year. A “James Bond” themed tail gate competition, Jack Russell Terrier races, boutique shopping, kid friendly crafts and of course,...

Tickets for Willowdale 2014 now on sale

22nd running slated for Mothers Day, May 11 Tickets are now on sale for the 2014 Willowdale Steeplechase. For the 22nd year, fans can enjoy a day of racing, tailgating and — as always — interesting hats, all helping to raise money for local charities. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Patrons and race fans of the Willowdale Steeplechase have some excitement to look forward to at the 22nd  running of the races. ...

20th Willowdale Steeplechase could be best yet

Horse racing just a part of popular event held Sunday in Unionville Brands Hatch, with Jeff Murphy up, pulls ahead of Fieldview, ridden by Darren Nagle, in the Landhope Cup, in last year's event, during the Willowdale Steeplechase. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Horse racing, fun, food and the legendary tailgate competition and yes, the best hats this side of the Kentucky Derby are just a little of what...