Harry's Corner

Track condition on race day with quotes from officials, owners, trainers and riders:

Volume 1 Issue 2, June 16th 2008

"Your 2008 running of the Queen's Cup was spectacular! Bravo! Iam thrilled and honored to have been a part of the exciting occasion." --Veronica Clark (2008 artist)

"The Visa Signature ad in your race program has a short list of 'Things to do while you're alive'. We certainly agree with the Queen's Cup Steeplechase being one of them!" ... The beauty of Brooklandwood. the excitement of the races, and the sheer magnitude of the event amazed us! Many, many people worked hard to create the 13th Annual Queen's Cup Steeplechase but at the bottom of it all, the vision, drive and intellegence of 2 people made it all happen!" --Anne Jaffe (Tarrytown, NY)

"Thank you again for a lovely day! The footing was great for the horses and the food was great for the people! I wish I had another rider because I would have had a horse in every race" --Lilith Boucher

"It was a great day for racing and everything went smoothly. The stables and stable manager are very organized as compared to other steeplechases that I work. Thank you again for the opportunity. I enjoyed it once again." John A. LaStella, Jr. DVM, Equine Drug Tester

"It is by far the best event I have attended or volunteered for. You have put together a class act and I will make sure as long as I am there to maintain that level of class and professionalism" --Wes Westbrooks, Barn Manager for Block House and Queen's Cup

"Thank you all for what you do. You have made horse race lovers out of our family!" --Survey response from a Patron of the 2008 Queen's Cup

"You all put on a fabulous event. You treat your volunteers beautifully! I've never seen volunteers treated so well. I do think the Make A Wish Foundation has an impact on who attends AND volunteers!" --Caroline B. Hasty, volunteer

"Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your event. I thought it was wonderful day! Again thanks for an amazing experience!" --Selena Rogers, Executive Director of Make-A-Wish

"Our family has had lots of fun each times we have been. we love it!!!" --Survey response from a Patron of the 2008 Queen's Cup

"Still had a blast. No wait on bathrooms. Can't wait 'til next year." --Survey response from a Patron of the 2008 Queen's Cup

"Other than that (traffic issues), it was, as always, a completely enjoyable day!" --Survey response from a Patron of the 2008 Queen's Cup

"I honestly don't know of anything that could improve the event. We always enjoy the event and the tailgate spaces in Valley View. The after race event (Hot Walk Party) is always a nice way to wind down as well. Thank you." --Survey response from a Patron of the 2008 Queen's Cup

"Overall, it is amazing to me how pleasant and helpful all the volunteers are! I witnessed one volunteer ask a father if his toddler needed sunscreen and then the volunteer pulled a free sample from his pocket and gave it to the parent! What a simple and powerful gesture. Keep up all the good work!" --Survey response from a Patron of the 2008 Queen's Cup

Volume 1 Issue 1, March 16th 2008

"I've never seen a better prepared track." --Don Schanklin

"Great surface for a race meet." --Ivor Stoddard

"Excellent condition -- as good as I've seen!" --Mike Pearson

"Best race track I've ridden on." --Xavier Aizpuru

"Wonderful race track -- great to ride here!" --Jody Petty

"What do you do to get the turf coverage and color?" --Mike Hopkins

"Feels great to run a horse on your track." --Michael Berryman