The Iroquois Steeplechase Race Committee proudly announces the induction of George Sloan into the Iroquois Steeplechase Hall of Fame, which honors the legendary careers of owners, trainers and riders whose contributions have helped make the Iroquois the premiere event it is today.

George is remembered for his countless contributions to the steeplechasing sport and more specifically to the Iroquois.

As a Nashville native whose father was one of the Iroquois co-founders, George got a taste of the Iroquois at the early age of eight when he jockeyed in a pony race.  At the age of 21 he won the 20th Annual Iroquois Steeplechase on Local Run, a horse owned by his father-in-law and friend, Calvin Houghland.

From this victory, he went on to win the Iroquois three more times: In 1964 on Calvin Houghland’s Hidden Chance; 1970 on James P. Melton’s Somaten; and 1976 on Carter Hills Farm’s He’s Trouble, becoming the first rider to win the race four times, a feat yet to be surpassed.

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