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Steeplechase Winners Crowned At Aiken Event
Crowds enjoyed a sunny Aiken steeplechase with $21,000 in prizes. Carring Oil won the $10,000 Imperial Cup for Lucy M. Lindsay, trainer Barbara McWade, rider Richard McWade. Le Sautuer captured the $4,000 Gold Cup for Marianne Smith McDaniel, trainer Ronnie Houghton, rider Bernie Houghton. Cognoscenti survived a near-fall, no injuries reported. A new Stable Pony Race thrilled spectators, won by Lester, owned by John Ellis and trained by George Thomas. the horse once raced as a quarter horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carring Oil
Lucy M. Lindsay
Barbara McWade
Richard McWade
le Sautuer
Marianne Smith McDaniel
Ronnie Houghton
Bernie Houghton
Cognoscenti
Lester
John Ellis
George Thomas
Speed Demon
Marianne Smith-McDaniel
Charles McNulty