Belle Meade Lifestyles - Off to the Races
Schedule of Race Day:
8 a.m.: RV Tailgating opens.
8:30 a.m.: Inside the track tailgating opens (Topside, Centerfield, Midfield and Railside Tents).
9 a.m.: Stirrup Club tailgating and Family Area tailgating opens.
9:30-11:30 a.m.: Royal 615 Lounge opens for pre-party drinks.
10:30 a.m.: RV and ‘inside the track’ tailgating vehicles must be in place.
11:00 a.m.: Stirrup Club and Family Tailgating vehicles must be in place. Turf Club, Hunt Club and Paddock Club tents open.
Noon: Opening Ceremonies.
1 p.m.: The first race begins.
1:40 p.m.: Race 2 begins.
1:55 p.m.: Stick Horse Race; a time-honored tradition at the Iroquois Steeplechase is watching kids compete in the Michael Stanley Stick Horse Race. Signup is located at the 99.7 WTN Tent in the Family Area.
2:20 p.m.: Race 3 begins.
3 p.m.: Race 4 begins.
3:40 p.m.: Race 5 begins.
3:55 p.m.: Parade of Hounds.
4:20 p.m.: Race 6 begins.
Approximately 5:30 p.m.: Iroquois Society, Paddock Club, Royal 615 and Hunt Club tents close 15 minutes after the final race ends.
