2018 International Gold Cup
Race Day Schedule
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
10:00 AM
Gates open to the Public - Betting Stations Open
10:30 AM
Concession Areas Open
11:00 AM
Terrier Race Exhibition
Presented by Fauquier County Department of Economic Development
Terrier Gifts Presented by Big Dog Pots Pottery
11:30 AM
Officials Meeting
11:45 AM
Opening Ceremony Performances:
National Anthem -
Color Guard: Libery High School JROTC
11:55 PM
Tailgate Contest Begins
12:00 PM
First Race
Sport of Kings Maiden Hurdle
Presented by the Virginia Equine Alliance
12:45
Second Race
The Steeplethon
Presented by the Virginia Gold Cup Association
1:30 PM
Third Race
The Orlando Heart of the District's Allowance Hurdle
Presented by OCCC Co-Op Heart of the District
2:15 PM
Fourth Race
The Zeke Ferguson Memorial
Presented by the Virginia Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association
2:30 PM
Hat Contest begins at Paddock
3:00 PM
Fifth Race
The International Gold Cup
Presented by The Virginia Gold Cup Association
3:35 PM
Tailgate & Hat Contest Winners Announced
3:45 PM
Sixth Race
The VHBPA Maiden Flat
Presented by the Virginia Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association
4:20 PM
Seventh Race
The VHBPA Maiden Flat
Presented by the Virginia Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association
4:50 PM
Eighth Race
The Old Dominion Turf Championship
Presented by The Virginia Thoroughbred Association & The Virginia Breeders Fund
4:45 PM
Concessions Close
5:30 PM
Betting Stations Close
6:00 PM
Gates Close