The 2025 Cattail Chase Races

Catch the action!

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The 2025 Cattail Chase Races

Catch the action!

Catch the action!Catch the action!Catch the action!

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Pleasant Prospect Farm

4389 Jennings Chapel Rd • Brookeville, Maryland


10:00 a.m. Gates Open for Tailgate Party Parking

12 Noon: Food Trucks, Beer Garden & Waverly VIP Luncheon Tent Opens; 

Tailgate Judging Begins

12:45 p.m. Call for Horses for Paddock Parade

1:00 p.m.  - Post Time

Purchase Tickets & Passes!

The Cattail Chase

The Sport of Steeplechase Racing

Racing across the country and over fences is one of Maryland's most historic sports. Enjoy the rolling hills of Howard County with friends and family.

click here to view last year's races!

Timber Jump Racing & Flat Racing!

“Waterford” Open Timber

"Harwood" Novice Timber 

Maiden Timber Race

Flat Races

Trainer Bonuses

Leadline & Pony Racing 


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Tailgating

Field Party Packages

Field Party Packages

Traditionally, steeplechase tailgate parties range from a simple picnic basket of chicken and a cooler of drinks perched on the back of a truck to elaborate, upscale field parties with catered food and tablescapes with vintage linens, elaborate centerpieces and heirloom silver. Most are somewhere in between, and all are fun! 

Click here for a site map of viewing options.


RAILSIDE TAILGATING

Traditional tailgating parked close to the action along the rail. Limited availability. 

Advanced sales only. $300 


INFIELD TAILGATING

BEST VIEWING! Infield tailgaters have multiple views of the course! 

Advanced sales only. $200 


STANDARD TAILGATING 

Closest to the food trucks, music and beer garden! Available in advance or at the gate on race day. 

$100 


GENERAL PARKING PASSES

Two levels of General Parking!


The first is our budget-friendly $25 GENERAL PARKING PASS, great option for guests attending tailgate parties OR for guests checking out the races for the first time and planning to hit the food trucks! TIP: Not recommend for those with mobility issues. Sturdy walking shoes recommended. Wagon rides available. Available in advance or at the gate on race day. $25 per car.


VIP PARKING PASS will park you closer to all the parties and activities. VIP Parking passes are $100 each; advance purchase only, limited availability. 


All parking passes allow entry for all passengers in the vehicle. There is no limit on the number of passengers. Cars, trucks and SUVs only; no box or commercial trucks. 



Order Your Tailgate Today!

Field Party Packages

Field Party Packages

Field Party Packages

LARGE FIELD PARTY PACKAGE


Throw your own field party! 

Great option for family reunions, employee appreciation day or client entertaining. 

Convenient to food trucks, beer garden and vndors! 

2 Hilltop Spots (Standard Tailgate). 

PLUS 10 general parking passes.

TOTAL 12 vehicle passes with no limit on number of passengers. 

$5,000 

Purchase prior to Sept. 30th to receive sponsorship benefits of logo placement in all digital media and event site. 


SMALL FIELD PARTY PACKAGES


All the same benefits as above for fewer people. Great option for family reunions, employee  appreciation day or client entertaining. 

Convenient to food trucks, beer garden and vendors.

1Hilltop Spot (Standard Tailgate) 

PLUS 5 general parking passes,

TOTAL 6 vehicle passes with no limit on number of passengers. 

$2,500 

Purchase prior to Sept. 30th to receive sponsorship benefits of name recognition in all digital media.


Click here for a site map of spectator viewing areas.


ORDER EXTRA VIP GENERAL PARKING PASSES FOR SPECIAL GUESTS!


All parking passes allow entry for all passengers in the vehicle. There is no limit on the number of passengers. Cars, trucks and SUVs only; no box or commercial trucks. 


Tips on Tailgating

The Ultimate Tailgate

Guide To Tailgating

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VIP Arena

Field Party Packages

VIP Arena

RAILSIDE TABLES


Catered lunch for ten at a private table. A limited number of private tables will be arrayed between the paddock and the rail for the stretch run to the finish!  This is the hospitality area for the owners and the trainers - a great location for insider tips on the horses and the races! 5 VIP parking passes included. Sales close Oct. 13 or when sold out. 

$3,000


FINISH LINE HOSPITALITY 


10x10 area for personal entertaining, along a stretch or along the finish line, based on availability. You provide the hospitality and the accoutrements.   Includes 1 premium parking and 2 guest parking, with no limit on number of guest per vehicle. Limited availability.  Advanced sales only.  Sales close September 30 or when sold out. 

$500


PRIVATE FINISH LINE 

HOSPITALITY TENT PACKAGE

Host your own private party!  We will provide one 20x20 white pole tent, 2 premium parking passes plus VIP guest parking passes.  No limit on number of guest per vehicle. You provide the hospitality and the accoutrements. 

Limited availability. 

Advanced sales only.

Sales close September 30.  

$1,500


Click here for a site map of viewing options.


SPONSOR

Build your brand and expand your networking connections while supporting local Howard County charities, we offer sponsorship packages to suit your business and marketing needs, ranging from $1,000 - $25,000. To learn more, 

click here to visit our order site, or

click here to contact the Cattail Chase Races. 

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Beer Garden - Food Trucks - Vendors

SPECTATOR VIEWING OPTIONS

Our Charitable Beneficiaries

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

Serving the community for over 100 years, 

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center continues to grow and expand to meet the needs of the community. Proceeds will help renovate the Howard R. Gudelsky Emergency Department at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. This project will redesign and upgrade the Emergency Department with adaptable rooms for diverse patient needs, updated nursing stations, and a refreshed waiting area. Additionally, a state-of-the-art CT scanner will be introduced. Together, these improvements will enhance patient care and ensure that MedStar continues delivering outstanding service to the community.

Lisbon Volunteer Fire Department

Serving Howard County's "rural west" since 1944, the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company provides a paramedic unit, a basic life support/reserve https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/ccfdc286-2477-415a-b502-d70fefc5bc47/blob-24690cc.png/:/cr=t:25%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:50%25/rs=w:600,h:300,cg:trueambulance, a fire engine, an engine  tanker, a rescue/extrication engine, a water source engine, 2 brush  units, and several support vehicles.  The LVFC will be providing traffic control and parking services for the races, in addition to providing a paramedic unit on standby. 

Click here to learn more.

Respite Retreats

Providing retreats of respite for cancer patients, their caregivers and their families, with holistic therapies and self-care to allow focus on healing, personal introspection and deeper connections; click here to learn more.
Respite Retreats is a Howard County charity. 

Fund for Art in Ellicott City

The  Fund for Art in Ellicott City is a community-based organization  dedicated to supporting local artists and promoting cultural enrichment  through various artistic initiatives

. This organization focuses on  fostering creativity and collaboration, providing artists with  opportunities to showcase their work and engage with the community

Bridges to Housing Stability

Whether resolving the issue of homelessness or  preventing a household from becoming homeless, Bridges to Housing Stability strives to provide a path to self-sufficiency to prevent and end homelessness through affordable housing solutions and advocacy; click here to learn more. 

Bridges to Housing Stability is a Howard County specific charity.

Our Strategic Partners

Waverly Real Estate Group

The 2025 Cattail Chase Races are presented by 

The Waverly Real Estate Group. 

To inquire about 2025 sponsorships, please click here. 

TO INQUIRE ABOUT SPONSORSHIPS, CLICK HERE!

2024 Sponsors

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Videos of the 2024 Cattail Chase Races

Highlights from the 2024 Cattail Chase Races!

Thank you to all of our owners, trainers, riders and sponsors - we couldn't do this without you!

Don't be left behind!

Become a sponsor today! Click here to learn more. 

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The big day may have come and gone, but keep in touch as we’re always up to something new and exciting.

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