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The 2007 Legacy Chase at Shawan Downs

Steeplechase racing, Maryland countryside, and a community united in support of GBMC HealthCare came together for the seventh annual Legacy Chase.

DateSeptember 29, 2007
LocationShawan Downs, Maryland
BeneficiaryGBMC HealthCare
Signature EventMultiple steeplechase races

On September 29, 2007, Shawan Downs hosted the seventh annual Legacy Chase, an event that had become an anticipated social tradition for many Maryland families and businesses.

Racing with a Purpose

The Legacy Chase married the excitement of steeplechasing with the natural beauty of the Hunt Valley countryside. Spectators gathered for an afternoon of racing, hospitality, and community, while the event raised money for an important local health care mission.

Proceeds benefited GBMC HealthCare. The previous year's event generated $90,000 for GBMC's nursing department, demonstrating how a signature sporting event could make a meaningful contribution beyond the racecourse.

As Shawan Downs' signature event, the Legacy Chase featured multiple steeplechase races awarding close to $100,000 in purse money. The combination of athletic competition, tradition, and philanthropy gave the event a distinctive place on Maryland's annual social calendar.

A Maryland tradition

This page preserves the original event details and photographs as part of the Maryland Web Designers historical archive.

Historical Photo Archive

These original photographs preserve scenes from Shawan Downs and the Legacy Chase. Select any photograph to view it at a larger size.

The gallery uses all 11 photographs shown in the original assets/images/shawan-downs/ folder.

Seventh Annual2007

A signature Maryland steeplechase event benefiting GBMC HealthCare.

More Than a Day at the Races

The Legacy Chase brought together equestrian sport, countryside hospitality, and charitable giving. Its support of GBMC showed how an established social event could also advance the work of a vital regional health care organization.

The photographs and original event information are preserved here to document a moment in Maryland's business, social, and philanthropic history.

Legacy Chase FAQ

Questions About the 2007 Event

This historical page reflects the event information originally published for the seventh annual Legacy Chase.

When was the seventh annual Legacy Chase held?
The seventh annual Legacy Chase was scheduled for September 29, 2007, at Shawan Downs in Maryland's Hunt Valley countryside.
What organization benefited from the Legacy Chase?
Proceeds from the Legacy Chase benefited GBMC HealthCare. The event combined steeplechase racing and community support for health care in the Baltimore region.
How much did the 2006 Legacy Chase raise for GBMC?
The 2006 Legacy Chase generated $90,000, which was donated to the nursing department at GBMC.
What happened at the Legacy Chase?
The Legacy Chase featured multiple steeplechase races, countryside hospitality, and an annual social gathering centered on Shawan Downs' signature event.
How much purse money was awarded at the event?
The multiple steeplechase races at Shawan Downs awarded close to $100,000 in total purse money.
Where was the Legacy Chase held?
The Legacy Chase was held at Shawan Downs in Maryland's Hunt Valley area, a countryside setting developed for equestrian and community events.

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