Iroquois Steeplechase Chief Marking Officer Autumn Eklond & Race Chairman Dwight Hall

Iroquois Steeplechase Chief Marking Officer Autumn Eklond & Race Chairman Dwight Hall

From Second Cup of Joe...and John by Joe Elvis and John Dwyer

March 29, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 109

About this episode

The episode features a discussion about the Iroquois Steeplechase, its history, and insights from key figures involved in the event.

Celebrating its 85th year, The Iroquois Steeplechase is Middle Tennessee’s social event of the year. Oh, it also raises millions of dollars for charities including the Monroe Carel Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Learn the incredible backstory of how it came to be, and what’s new for 2026 (hint: it involves live music). Hear Autumn’s emotional connection to the horse racing extravaganza while Dwight, the 1977 Champion, reveals what it takes to compete at the highest level. If you have attended or plan to, this is a must watch/listen tutorial doing a deep dive on the Percy Warner Park annual spectacle. AMONG THE TOPICS: STEALING A NEIGHBOR’S HORSE, FOX HUNTING WITH YOUR WIFE, ORIGIN OF THE HATS, CHANGING ITS NEW TUNE FOR 2026, AND I COULDA BEEN AN OLYMPIAN

People in this episode

Hosts: Joe Elvis, John Dwyer

Guests: Autumn Eklond, Dwight Hall

Topics covered

  • Iroquois Steeplechase
  • charity events
  • horse racing
  • live music
  • personal stories
  • competition

Keywords

  • Iroquois Steeplechase
  • charity
  • horse racing
  • live music
  • Percy Warner Park
  • Autumn Eklond
  • Dwight Hall

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Monroe Carel Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Places: Middle Tennessee, Percy Warner Park

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