“Wanted to Feel That Rush Again”: Equestrian Aims to Continue Family’s Legacy at America’s Most Famous Jump Race

The Maryland Hunt Cup, one of the oldest and most prestigious steeplechase races in the world, has seen its share of legendary performances over the years. However, none may be more impressive than Teddy Davies’ record-breaking run in last year’s historic 125th race of the event. Since this year’s big event is just around the corner, Davies is eyeing to repeat the history and keep up his family’s legacy.

The latest announcement by Teddy has created a buzz across the equestrian community as he is eyeing to repeat history.

Teddy Davies can’t wait for the event

In last year’s historic race, Davies put on a performance that will be remembered for years to come. Davies, riding one of his family’s well-bred horses, conquered the four-mile course in a record-breaking time of 8 minutes and 15 seconds, shattering the previous record. It was an incredible feat that left fans of steeplechase racing around the world in awe.

In an incredible display of skill and athleticism, Davies cemented his place in the annals of steeplechase racing history. However, the champion racer is ready to make headlines while riding the thoroughbred Vintage Vinnie. In a recent interview with the Baltimore magazine, Davies revealed he is excited to participate again in one of the toughest steeplechase events. “ I thought if I won it again I’d be more excited because I had a better understanding of how badly I wanted to feel that rush again.”, he told the interviewer. 

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This year, Davies is ready to defend his title and continue his family’s legacy in the Maryland Hunt Cup. The competition will be fierce, with top riders and horses from around the world vying for the prestigious trophy. But Davies is confident in his abilities and in the horses bred and trained by his family. But the Davies family’s legacy in the Maryland Hunt Cup goes beyond just one incredible performance.

The legacy of Davies’ family

Teddy’s father, Joe won the Hunt Cup three times in 1998, 2000, and 2005 and has also won more than 100 races as a jockey. His mother, Blythe Miller Davies, rode the Cup-winning horse in 2011. The Davies family has trained the last six Hunt Cup winners from Dunmore Farm, its Monkton-based wood racing outfit, an extraordinary feat.

Over the course of 60 years, his maternal grandfather’s career as a great trainer resulted in 3,700 starts and more than 560 wins. His great-grandfathers owned Laurel Racecourse and founded the famous Washington, D.C. Invitational, the first global stakes race. His grandmother had also been a longstanding hunt master.

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As the countdown to the 126th running of the Maryland Hunt Cup begins, fans of steeplechase racing around the world are eagerly anticipating the showdown. Teddy Davies and his horses will undoubtedly be among the favorites to claim victory, but anything can happen on race day.