Welcome to the 87th Virginia Gold Cup
Come enjoy the 87th running of the world famous Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase race, Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia. The Virginia Gold Cup is a grand spring tradition as well as a fixture on the social calendar. Run in Fauquier County since 1922 and attended by over 50,000 spectators, this race is one of the largest and most popular sporting events in the greater Washington metropolitan area. Race day features six hurdle and timber horses races, Jack Russell Terrier races, tent, tailgate and hat contests, and vendor booths for shopping.
Ticket sales benefit the Great Meadow Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Great Meadow's open space for community access.
Online tent and ticket sales will begin on January 5, 2012. The Tent Member and Reserved Space renewal date deadline is March 1, 2012. For help in selecting your perfect Gold Cup ticket package, please call the Virginia Gold Cup Office at 540.347.2612.
The Virginia Gold Cup Association looks forward to hosting you and your guests at the races. Come enjoy the fun!
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05.08.2012
Race Results
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05.02.2012
Bubble Economy shoots for Virginia Gold Cup triple
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03.12.2012
Behind the Voices of Gold Cup
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10:00 AM
Gates Open to the Public
10:30 AM
Concession Areas Open
11:15 AM
Terrier Race Exhibition – Presented by the Virginia Lottery
