A TRUE "INTERNATIONAL" GOLD CUP RACE TO BE RUN OCTOBER 21, 2006

Submitted by: Laurie Smith
Email Address: laurie(at)virginiaequestrian.com
Date Added: 6/27/2006

The first International Gold Cup was held in 1930 at Grasslands Downs, Tennessee. The King of Spain placed a spectacularly beautiful gold trophy, still awarded annually to the winner in competition that year. Later, when the Tennessee race meet ended in 1932, the event moved to the Rolling Rock course in Pennsylvania. The Rolling Rock Hunt Meet ended a half-century later in 1983. In 1984, the International Gold Cup race and trophy were moved to Virginia where they enjoy large crowds and international attendants.

The 2006 International Gold Cup marks the 69th running of this prestigious race and maintains international interest both in the spectator venues as well as on course. While contenders for this year's race are yet to be decided, international entries are expected.

The event is well-attended by Washington's diplomatic community as well as Ambassadors and representatives from many nations. The International Gold Cup provides a unique venue for social entertaining and a great place to network in the midst of spectacular scenery.

General admission car passes are $50 in advance, $60 week of the race. A car pass admits one vehicle and six occupants. For ticket information contact the Virginia Gold Cup Association at 540-347-1215 or order online at www.vagoldcup.com. Advance purchase of tickets is recommended. Children under 12 years of age and under are admitted free with an adult. To get there from Washington, DC take I-66 west to Exit 31 (Route 245 south), and follow signs into Great Meadow, only 50 minutes from Washington, DC.

For ticket outlet information visit us on the web at www.vagoldcup.com.

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