Courtesy of Far Hills Race Association.
Oct 22: New Jersey’s most prestigious steeplechase, the Far Hills Race Meeting, celebrates its 91st running this month at Moorland Farms. More than 70,000 spectators are expected to mix society with sport for a day of fashion, food and top thoroughbred jump racing, Six races offer the highest purses on the National Steeplechase Association circuit. Since the 1950s, the meeting has raised more than $17 million for the Somerset Medical Center and contributed to the 2007 opening of the Steeplechase Cancer Center. 8 am–8 pm; call for plot and ticket pricing. 50 Route 202, Far Hills (908-685-2522; farhillsrace.org).
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