The 97th annual Far Hills Race Meeting – the country’s most prestigious steeplechase event and one of New Jersey’s beloved social events -- will be held Saturday, October 21st at Moorland Farm in Far Hills, NJ. The event is cosponsored by Open Road Auto Group and Peapack-Gladstone Bank to benefit Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in Somerville, NJ and the Cancer Support Community of Central New Jersey.
The highlight of the day’s six races is the Grand National, steeplechasing’s richest race which draws a highly competitive field of premier horses from around the world. Spectators create unique and often extravagant fall picnic areas in their reserved parking spots, complete with beautiful floral center pieces, haybale seating, ice carvings and culinary feasts.