Atlanta Steeplechase
April 14, 2012
Post time - 1:30 p.m.
Contact Name/Telephone:
Dick Washburn: 404-697-4530 or email: foxcreek@shakerag.com.
Atlanta Steeplechase Office: Jean Bird 404-237-7436 or email:
jean@atlantasteeplechase.org
Kingston Downs Race Course Physical Address
Gore Spring Road; Rome, GA 30161
Travel Information
Airports: Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is approximately 70
miles south of Kingston Downs; Peachtree DeKalb Airport 770.936.6440
is located east of Atlanta and approximately 1 hour from Kingston
Downs;
Richard B. Russell Airport is located approximately 12 miles
northwest of Kinston Downs – 706-295-7835
Accommodations
Holiday Inn, Rome, GA 706-295-1100
Hotel includes bar and restaurant. Horsemen should make
“steeplechase” reservations.
Country Inn & Suites, Rome, GA 706-232-3380
Hotel has no bar or restaurant but provides a complimentary extended
continental breakfast. Horsemen should make “steeplechase”
reservations with Carol Maloof.
Four Seasons Hotel, 75 14th Street, Atlanta, GA 404-253-3853
Complimentary car service from 7 AM to 7 PM within 10-mile radius.
Food Services at the Races
Horsemen’s Breakfast beginning at 6a.m. in the barn area. Pre-Race
Party in Powers Tent from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (located across
the racecourse from the judges’ tower). Heavy hors d’oeuvres and
drinks OTR tent located at the Tower will serve food and beverages
from 12:00 p.m. until the end of the races. Post Race Party in
Powers Tent immediately following the last race
Credentials Needed
Owners / Trainers / Riders – wear your NSA pin and put the NSA
Horseman Tag on your
car mirror. Atlanta credentials will be distributed by Dick
Washburn.
Horse Related
Stabling is permanent. Straw is the only bedding provided. If you
require something different then you must provided.
There are electrical outlets.
There is only cold water available.
Cooling station and ice on site.
Any further questions contact Dick Washburn at 404-697-4530
Veterinary Assistance – Dr. Tom Wilson will be on call (706)
233-9990
