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Iroquois Steeplechase: The Feast

A visual look at the Iroquois Steeplechase, an annual equestrian event that has been celebrated in Nashville since 1941.
Iroquois Steeplechase: The Feast
Copyright Jan Duke
The Iroquois is held in early May, at Percy Warner Park (public) and attracts an annual crowd of around 25,000. The 3-mile-long track was inspired by Marcellus Frost and designed by Wiliam DuPont. The most well-known part of this course is Heartbreak Hill, this final and steep upgrade, is located on the last turn of the track leading up to the finish line.

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