ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Albemarle County’s signature Steeplechase racing event will celebrate its 45th running with the return of the Foxfield Races on Saturday, April 27.

The long-standing Daniel Van Clief Memorial Stakes Race, which includes a $75,000 purse, is named for the late D.G. “Danny” Van Clief, a 1970’s state legislator who’s credited with beginning the process of legalizing pari-mutuel wagering in the Commonwealth.

Foxfield 2024 will also debut a stakes race named after consecutive Eclipse Award-winning horse, Good Night Shirt, owned by Charlottesville native Harold “Sonny” Via, Jr. A stakes race with a $50,000 purse, it will continue as an annual event at the Spring Races.

Tickets are on sale now. For information on the schedule, pricing, parking and to purchase tickets, go to foxfieldraces.com.