Demonstrative rallies to win Iroqouis Steeplechase (The Associated Press)
Demonstrative took the lead at the last hurdle and beat Mr. Hot Stuff by a neck Saturday in the $150,000 Iroqouis Steeplechase at Percy Warner Park. Demonstrative, also the 2013 winner, beat four rivals, including two previous champions, in the three-mile race over 18 hurdles in the first of the National Steeplechase Association’s six Grade 1 stakes. Doyle, one of the leading riders in Ireland and Britain, inherited the ride on Demonstrative when Walsh went down aboard Bonded in the Marcellus Frost Novice Stake. If Robbie isn’t able to ride (Demonstrative) in his next race, I’ll be happy to be there.” The win for the 8-year-old Demonstrative was his 12th from 29 starts over the jumps.