The International Gold Cup Race
The International Gold Cup Race is an annual horse race held at the Cheltenham Racecourse in Gloucestershire, England. It is one of the most prestigious races in the National Hunt calendar, and is considered to be one of the toughest tests for steeplechasers.
The race was first run in 1960, and was originally known as the Cheltenham Gold Cup. It was renamed the International Gold Cup in 1983, to reflect the growing international participation in the race.
The race is run over a distance of 3 miles and 2 furlongs (5.2 kilometers), and is open to horses aged five years and older. The race is run on a clockwise track, and there are 22 fences to be jumped.
The International Gold Cup is one of the most difficult races to win, and only a few horses have managed to win the race more than once. The most successful horse in the race’s history is Arkle, who won the race three times in a row from 1964 to 1966.
The International Gold Cup is a major event in the British racing calendar, and attracts a huge crowd of spectators each year. The race is also broadcast live on television, and is watched by millions of people around the world.
Past Winners
The following is a list of the past winners of the International Gold Cup:
* 1960: Mandarin
* 1961: Nicklaus
* 1962: Mill House
* 1963: Welsh Abbot
* 1964: Arkle
* 1965: Arkle
* 1966: Arkle
* 1967: Woodland Venture
* 1968: Fort Leney
* 1969: L’Escargot
* 1970: The Dikler
* 1971: Captain Christy
* 1972: Sun Alliance
* 1973: Crisp
* 1974: Ten Up
* 1975: What A Myth
* 1976: Bula
* 1977: Tie Way
* 1978: Master Smudge
* 1979: Midnight Court
* 1980: Corbiere
* 1981: Little Owl
* 1982: Captain John
* 1983: Bregawn
* 1984: Dawn Run
* 1985: Forgive ‘N Forget
* 1986: Norton’s Coin
* 1987: Dawn Run
* 1988: Charter Way
* 1989: Desert Orchid
* 1990: Desert Orchid
* 1991: Garrison Savannah
* 1992: Cool Ground
* 1993: The Fellow
* 1994: One Man
* 1995: Master Oats
* 1996: Imperial Call
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