  
    SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

November 7, 2026

9:00 a.m.

Gates Open

Gates open to the public.
9:30 a.m.

Montpelier Market & Information Tent Open | Stick Horse Race Registration

Montpelier Market open. Information Tent open. Registration for the Stick Horse Races opens.

@ Montpelier Store Tent

Montpelier Market sponsored by acac Fitness and Wellness Centers
10:15 a.m.

Jack Russell Terrier Races

@ Flat Track Finish Tower

Sponsored by Blue Ridge Bank
11:15 a.m.

Stick Horse Races

@ Steeplechase Course Finish Line

Sponsored by The Miller School of Albemarle
11:45 a.m.

National Anthem & Opening Ceremonies
12:00 p.m.

1st Race — The Montpelier Foundation Cup

Training Flat. One mile on the dirt.

Sponsored by Virginia Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and Virginia Equine Alliance
The Corgi Cup

Immediately following the 1st Race.

@ Flat Track Finish Line
12:30 p.m.

Presentation — Mr. Nibletts Memorial Trophy & Corgi Cup

Sponsored by Blue Ridge Bank
12:40 p.m.

2nd Race — The Madison Plate

Ratings Handicap Hurdle. Two miles and three furlongs over National Fences.

Sponsored by The Miller Firm
1:05 p.m.

Judging of the Hat Contest

@ Steeplechase Tower on the Racecourse

Sponsored by Dubarry of Ireland
1:20 p.m.

3rd Race — The Battleship

Maiden Claiming Hurdle. Two miles and three furlongs over National Fences.

Sponsored by Loudoun Mutual and Mason Insurance
2:00 p.m.

4th Race — The Constitution Hurdle

Maiden Claiming Hurdle. Two miles and three furlongs over National Fences.

Sponsored by Blue Ridge School
2:15 p.m.

Announce Winner of the Tailgate Competition

Sponsored by Wine and Country Life and Kimpton The Forum Hotel
2:40 p.m.

5th Race — The Montpelier Cup

Maiden Hurdle. Two miles and three furlongs over National Fences.

Sponsored by Dominion Energy
3:20 p.m.

6th Race — The DuPont-McConnell

Ratings Hurdle Handicap. Two miles and three furlongs over National Fences.

Sponsored by Brown Advisory
3:35 p.m.

Announce Winner of the Hamilton Watch Raffle

Sponsored by Schwarzschild Keller & George Jewelers
3:50 p.m.

Announce Winner of the Auction for the Race Poster Painting

Race poster painting by Kelly Coffin.
3:55 p.m.

Presentation of the Best Turned-Out Horse Award for the Noel Laing

Sponsored by Keswick Equine Clinic and Boehringer Ingelheim
4:00 p.m.

7th Race — The Noel Laing (Grade 2)

Sport of Kings Hurdle Handicap Stakes. Two and one half miles over the Montpelier Brush Course.

Run in memory of Susan McConnell and James H. T. McConnell, Jr.

Sponsored by The Cardais Family
4:15 p.m.

Presentation of Leading Trainer & Leading Jockey

Leading Trainer sponsored by Hogan’s Horse Transport. Leading Jockey sponsored by Chance Farm.
6:00 p.m.

Gates Close

Please drive home safely. Thank you!