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    The Young Graduates Council of the Greater Richmond Alumni Chapter cordially invites you to day of steeplechasing at the 77th Running of the Strawberry Hill Races at Colonial Downs on Saturday, April 11, 2009.


    Who:        UR Young Grads & their guests

    What:      Day at the races with fellow Spiders!

    When:     Saturday, April 11, 2009 
                     The bus will meet at UR at 9:00 a.m. The bus will depart Colonial Downs at the completion of the race day festivities at 4:30 p.m. 

    Where:   The bus will meet at UR in J-lot off of College Rd., just past the main gate on 
                     the right side of the street across from First Market Stadium.  

                     Strawberry Hill Races are held at Colonial Downs in New Kent Co., VA 

    Cost:       $35 tent only ticket
                     Includes catered food, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks
                     $55 tent + bus package *early bird special* Must register by Friday, March 13, 2009
                     Includes transportation to and from the races, catered food, wine, beer and non-                 alcoholic drinks 
                     $60 tent + bus package
                     After Friday, March 13, 2009 this package includes transportation to and from the                   races, catered food, wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks 

                     Reservations are required by Friday, April 3, 2009.

                     Registration is currently closed. Please call the Office of Alumni Relations at 
                     804-289-8027 or 800-480-4774, option 8 if you have any questions.

    Attire:       Dress to impress.  On the inner and outer rails, khakis and sundresses are the 
                      norm.  Jeans, shorts and t-shirts are discouraged.

    This year's race theme: Casablanca



    Photos from last year's event and more.


    Please contact a member of the Strawberry Hill Planning Committee
    via e-mail if you have any questions:

    Sarah Hauser, '08
    Kate Hibbard, '06
    Julie Ruettgers, '05
    Tyler Webb, '07
    Casey Werderman, '07


    In its 77th year, the Strawberry Hill Races is one of Richmond's oldest Steeplechase traditions.  Richmonders gather at Colonial Downs in New Kent County for a day of celebration & race observation.  University of Richmond has hosted a tent at Strawberry Hill for the past 12 years and has won numerous decoration contests.  We hope you'll join us this year!