Montpelier Hunt Races

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Welcome
Thank you for your interest in The Montpelier Hunt Races. Our goal is to offer the finest steeplechase racing at a very historic setting in the heart of central Virginia. For more information about Tent Packages, Program Advertising and Vendor's Row. READ MORE »

HISTORY
Marion duPont Scott started The Montpelier Hunt Races in1934 on the front lawn of James Madison's home. The hurdle course features the only live brush jumps in the Commonwealth of Virginia. READ MORE»

Last year’s very special commemorative painting was done by Charlottesville artist, Thomas J Coon. This painting depicts Battleship, first American bred and owned horse to win the British Grand National in 1938 and Mrs. Scott’s most famous horse. (see History page for more details). Battleship is shown with Noel Laing in the saddle, a great young trainer and jockey for Mrs. Scott who died at age 28 in 1936. The feature race of the Montpelier Hunt Races bears his name. They are posed in front of the Temple that James Madison built on the grounds of Montpelier with Marion duPont Scott looking on.

Coon, known for his superb equine and canine portraiture, was specially chosen to paint this year’s commemorative work. Special prints will be available for sale at the races and Mr. Coon will be present to personally sign the prints. Visit his website for further examples of his work or for information on your own animal portrait, THOMASJCOON.com.

Commemorative Scarves
and Ties

Commemorative Scarf

In honor of the 75th Running we’ve created a Commemorative silk scarf depicting Mrs. Scott and her famous steeplechase horse Battleship. Beautiful details decorate the scarf in her famous racing colors of French Blue, Old Rose and Silver. A perfect gift for ladies who love racing, horses and fashion. A generous 36 inch square in heavy silk twill the scarf will compliment a traditional or casual outfit.

$125- Commemorative Scarf (gift boxed)

Commemorative Tie

The Montpelier Tie in Marion duPont Scott’s racing colors shows a tiny Steeplechase horse clearing the brush and the Montpelier symbol Temple built by James Madison. Diagonal stripes alternate her racing colors of French Blue, Old Rose and Silver. Two versions are available, one in predominantly Blue and one predominantly Rose. Please indicate your color choice. All silk, manufactured by Vineyard Vines especially For the 75th Running of the Montpelier Hunt Races.

$85- Commemorative Tie (gift boxed)