Fair Hill Races

Since 1934, the Fair Hill Races has attracted horsemen, families and bettors to the rolling hills of Fair Hill, Maryland and the 5,600 acre former estate of William duPont, Jr. Annually drawing 15,000 spectators, Fair Hill received national television exposure on NBC as host of the Breeders' Cup Steeplechase in 1986, 1987 and 1991.

The Fair Hill Races harkens back to a simpler time when spectators would arrive by horse and carriage for the festival in the country. Traditionally, gentlemen would place wagers on the races. This tradition continues today at Fair Hill, the only steeplechase race in America that offers pari-mutuel wagering. Fair Hill remains the only steeplechase race in the United States that offers pari-mutuel wagering.  Pari-mutuel wagering is a system of betting on races whereby the winners divide the total amount bet, after deducting management expenses, in proportion to the sums they have wagered individually.

The Fair Hill Races are held every May and all proceeds from the Fair Hill Races benefit Union Hospital. Cecil County Breeders' Fair, Inc., a subsidiary Board of the Union Hospital Foundation, operationally oversees the Fair Hill Races with the support of many dedicated volunteers.

For more information and details about this year’s Fair Hill Races visit www.fairhillraces.org. You can also contact Danielle Mackie at 410-620-3709 or dmackie@uhcc.com for more information about Sponsorship and special group seating.