INTERNATIONAL GOLD CUP
GREAT MEADOW RACE COURSE (Irrigated)
THE PLAINS, VIRGINIA
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016
FIRST RACE – 12:00 P.M.
TOTAL PURSES $410,000
ENTRIES CLOSE 11:00 A.M. – MONDAY, OCTOBER 17 SCRATCHES BY 10:00 A.M. – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 NSA OFFICE: 410-392-0700
FIRST RACE
(Sport of Kings Maiden Hurdle)
Purse $40,000. Hurdle. For Maidens, Three Years Old and Upward. Three-year-olds, 134 lbs.; four-year-olds, 146 lbs.; older, 154 lbs. Entry fee $200; $200 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; with $400 additional to start. Two Miles and One Half over National Fences.
SECOND RACE
THE STEEPLETHON (Timber Steeplechase) Purse $40,000. Timber. For Five-Year-Olds and Upward. 160 lbs. Entry fee $200; $200 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; with $400 additional to start. Three Miles over the Steeplethon Course.
THIRD RACE
(Allowance Hurdle) Purse $45,000. Hurdle. For Four-Year-Olds and Upward which have never won two races. Four-year-olds, 152 lbs.; older, 156 lbs. Nonwinners in 2016, allowed 4 lbs.; in 2015-2016, 8 lbs. (Maiden claiming not considered in estimating allowances). Entry fee $225; $225 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; with $450 additional to start. Two Miles and One Furlong over National Fences.
FOURTH RACE
THE DAVID L. “ZEKE” FERGUSON MEMORIAL (Grade II) (Hurdle Stakes) Closing Monday, October 10 Purse $75,000. Hurdle. For Four-Year-Olds and Upward. Weights are influenced by current NSA Ratings. By nomination for a fee of $100; $300 additional to enter; $500 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; with $600 additional to start. Supplementary nominations, at a cost of $500, may be made at the time of entry. Two Miles and One Furlong over National Fences.
FIFTH RACE
THE 79th INTERNATIONAL GOLD CUP (Timber Stakes) Closing Monday, October 10 Purse $90,000. Timber. For Four-Year-Olds and Upward. Four-yearolds, 150 lbs.; five-year-olds, 155 lbs.; older, 160 lbs. Winners of two races over timber in 2015-2016, 5 lbs. extra. Non-winners over timber in 2015-2016, allowed 5 lbs.; at any time, 10 lbs. By nomination for a fee of $100; $400 additional to enter; $400 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; with $900 additional to start. Supplementary nominations, at a cost of $900, may be made at the time of entry. Three Miles and One Half over Timber.
SIXTH RACE
(Allowance Flat) Purse $40,000. For Three-Year-Olds and Upward which have never won a race other than maiden, claiming or starter. (Virginia Bred, Sired or Owned Preferred.) Non-winners in 2016, allowed 4 lbs.; in 2015-2016, 8 lbs. (Claiming races not considered in estimating allowances.) Jump riders are eligible for applicable jump apprentice allowances. The result of this race does count toward a horse’s official record. Entry fee $100; $100 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; with $200 additional to start. One Mile and One Quarter on the Turf.
SEVENTH RACE
(Open Flat) Purse $45,000. For Three-Year-Olds and Upward. Three-year-olds, 145 lbs.; older, 150 lbs. Three-year-olds, 145 lbs.; older, 150 lbs. Non winners of a stakes race, allowed 4 lbs.; of a race other than maiden, claiming or starter, 8 lbs. Jump riders are eligible for applicable jump apprentice allowances. The result of this race does count toward a horse’s official record. Entry fee $125; $125 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; with $200 additional to start. One Mile and One Half on the Turf.
EIGHTH RACE
THE OLD DOMINION TURF CHAMPIONSHIP (Virginia Bred or Sired Flat) Purse $35,000. For Three-Year-Olds and Upward, Virginia Bred or Sired. Three-year-olds, 140 lbs.; older, 145 lbs. Maidens allowed 5 lbs. Winners under rules on the flat in 2015-2016, 5 lbs. extra. Stakes winners on the flat in 2015-2016, 10 lbs. extra. Jump riders are eligible for applicable jump apprentice allowances. The result of this race does count toward a horse’s official record. Entry fee $100; $100 additional if not scratched on time Wednesday; with $150 additional to start. One Mile and One Quarter on the Turf.
NOTICES Virginia breds in all races except the Virginia Bred or Sired Flat are eligible for a 100% bonus (with a $10,000 cap). Virginia breds are preferred in all races.
A veterinary exam is required before post time for the First Race. All horses must be tattooed. The water jump will be used in all hurdle races and the Steeplethon.
Stabling – Stalls will be provided for each entry. For special accommodations contact Thomas Williams: 703-843-6385.
RACE COMMITTEE DR. WILLIAM ALLISON, Co-Chairman DR. ALFRED C. GRIFFIN, Co-Chairman DIANE JONES, Executive Director Virginia Gold Cup Association P. O. Box 840 (90 Main Street) Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone: 540-347-2612 Fax: 540-349-1829 www.vagoldcup.com
