The International Gold Cup at The Plains
The International Gold Cup at The Plains is an annual steeplechase horse race held at Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia. The race is sanctioned by the National Steeplechase Association (NSA) and is one of the most prestigious steeplechase races in the United States.
The International Gold Cup was first run in 1922 and has been held every year since, except for 1943-1945 when it was canceled due to World War II. The race is run over a distance of about 2 1/2 miles and features a field of about 10-12 horses.
The International Gold Cup is a Grade I race, which is the highest level of steeplechase racing. The race is open to horses of all ages and both sexes. The winner of the race receives a trophy and a cash prize of $100,000.
The International Gold Cup is one of the most popular steeplechase races in the world and attracts a large crowd of spectators. The race is also a major social event and is attended by many of the top names in the sport of steeplechase racing.
Recent Winners of the International Gold Cup:
* 2023: Gaillard du Mesnil
* 2022: Pink Lloyd
* 2021: The Mean Queen
* 2020: Elysium
* 2019: A Wild Moment
Notable Horses to Have Won the International Gold Cup:
* Jaipur (1936, 1937, 1938)
* Battleship (1940, 1941, 1942)
* Neji (1959, 1960, 1962)
* Jay Trump (1970, 1971, 1972)
* Flatterer (1976, 1977, 1978)
* First Samurai (1986, 1987, 1988)
* Rough Diamond (1992, 1993, 1994)
* War Time (2000, 2001, 2002)
* Divine Fortune (2006, 2007, 2008)
* Animal Kingdom (2012, 2013, 2014)
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