 The Annapolis Subscription Plate | |
| Sport | Horse racing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1743 |
| Claim to fame | First recorded formal horse race in colonial Maryland |
| Country | Maryland |
| Most recent champion(s) | Dungannon |
The Annapolis Subscription Plate is the name given both to the first recorded formal horse race in colonial Maryland and to the silver trophy awarded to the winner of the race. It is the second oldest known horse racing trophy in America.[1]
- ^ History of Maryland Jockey Club Archived 2011-05-25 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved January 21, 2010