The 2009 Atlanta Steeplechase

Elizabeth Gomez and Corey Hitt from Ralph Lauren.

Dawn Truemper of St. Regis Atlanta with Hal Barry, Chairman, Steeplechase Board of Stewards

Craig Ford, Megan Ford, Linda White and Craig White

Conn Jackson of The Conn Jackson Show, with India Watson, Marketing and Sales Director for The Atlanta Steeplechase

Jeffrey Grove

Herv Pennequin, Sommelier, and Megan Gray, Food & Beverage Director of The St. Regis Atlanta poured Champagne for guests.

Scott Smith and Mary Reynolds with Mark Harris

Chairman’s Tent tablescape, featuring gifts from Ralph Lauren and menus from Avenue Catering Concepts

The 44th running of the Atlanta Steeplechase was the primary attraction, of course, but who can top a perfect day weatherwise, mingling with a cadre of VIP guests, savoring Champagne and custom cocktails alongside an epicurean extravaganza presented by Avenue Catering Concepts? Amid hundreds of tailgating parties and corporate tent parties, The Chairman’s Tent, hosted by Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles and St. Regis Atlanta,  provided perhaps the most elegant and exclusive venue for spectators. The 2009 Atlanta Steeplechase benefited Starlight Children’s Foundation and The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.