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Marion du Pont Scott Colonial Cup The Marion du Pont Scott Colonial Cup is an international steeplechase held each fall in Camden, SC. The Colonial Cup is the sister race to The Carolina Cup, which is held each spring. Both are presented by the Carolina Cup Racing Association and raise money for the KershawHealth Foundation.

In addition to more traditional equine events, The Colonial Cup features a Salute to the Military. Free tickets are distributed to thousands service members and their families. The military theme is woven throughout events of the day including a pooch parade at which families dress their pets in red, white and blue. Many of those pets are also part of the Terrier Trials, a series of races between terrier breeds including Border, Yorkie, Jack Russel and mixed.

History

The Colonial Cup is run at the Springdale Race Course in Camden, SC. The course dates back to the 1920s when The Carolina Cup was created by Ernest L. Woodward and Harry D. Kirkover. Marion duPont Scott deeded the course to the State of South Carolina in 1983. Since that time, proceeds from the races have been presented to KershawHealth and other charities in the Midlands of the state.