Steeplechase social
Enjoy a cocktail party, explore artifacts from historic horse races, and take part in a discussion panel with Foxfield Races, featuring acclaimed rider, Neil Morris
About the Event
Thursday, September 25th // 5:30pm-7:30pm
Join us for an evening that celebrates Charlottesville’s horse racing traditions. Enjoy cocktails and light bites while exploring artifacts from historic horse races, then gather for a discussion panel with renowned horseman, Neil Morris. Connect with friends and neighbors in the Caspari flagship store as we celebrate tradition, community, and the sporting spirit.
Reserve your spot
To attend the Steeplechase Social on Thursday, Sept. 25th at 5:30-7:30pm, visit the "Steeplechase Social" button.
To attend the 2025 Fall Foxfield Races, visit the tickets for Fall Foxfield
Neil Morris
Born in Hertfordshire, England, Neil Morris began riding at age seven and soon developed a passion for horse racing. After early experience in fox hunting, exercising racehorses, and amateur steeplechase riding, he came to the U.S. in 1984 to work at Mill Ridge Farm in Kentucky, where he learned breeding and sales preparation. Returning to England, he trained under leading horsemen before moving permanently to Virginia in 1988, where he refined his approach to flatwork, jumping, and overall horse development.
In 1991, Neil became the private trainer for Kinross Farm, leading a 26-year partnership that earned more than 25 championship titles, including victories at the Iroquois, Keeneland, Belmont, Saratoga, Monmouth Park, the International Gold Cup, the Carolina Cup, and three wins in the Virginia Gold Cup, where his horses set the all-time track record.
Today, he trains publicly from a boutique stable of about 35 racehorses in Middleburg, Virginia, and also serves as Master of the Orange County Hunt.
