January 30, 2012, Glyndon MD----The Maryland Hunt Cup Association has announced a new Early Nomination process for the 116th running on Saturday, April 28, 2012. The new process is intended to create more excitement about the race, earlier. By moving the Nomination date to March, spectators and sportswriters will know which horses are aiming for the Hunt Cup and will be able to follow their favorite during the Spring timber season. Nominations will continue to be handled by the NSA office.

Horses nominated by March 13, 2012, will pay a Nomination fee of only $25. Horses nominated after March 13, 2012 will pay a Supplemental fee of $500.
All other fees will remain the same: $300 additional to enter, Tuesday, April 24; $500 additional if not scratched on Wednesday, April 25; $600 additional to start.For further information, please contact: National Steeplechase Association, 410-392-0700 or Sherlock Gillet Jr., MHC Secretary, 410-825-3722, visit www.marylandhuntcup.com or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it." data-mce-href="mailto:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.