Virginia Blog Cup
Friday, October 17, 2008

NINE ENTERED IN BIG RACE

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Nine horses are scheduled to go to post in tomorrow's sixth race the $50,000 International Gold Cup. 1 SHADY VALLEY; 2a A FINE STORY (GB...
Thursday, October 16, 2008

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS WITH SIMPLE ANSWERS

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Unlike those in Presidential politics, some questions are easy to answer. Are you going to the Fall Gold Cup Saturday? Is the weather going ...
Friday, October 10, 2008

NO WHINING ABOUT THE ECONOMY

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Do your part to jumpstart this economy. 1) BUY your tickets for the International Gold Cup 2) HIRE the best caterer you can find. 3) DON...

MONTE BIANCO WINS MAJOR GOLD CUP PREP

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It's not unusual for horses trying to win the International Gold Cup to win the Chronicle Cup at Middleburg prior to the timber staple ...

MEMORY TEST

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Who won the Virginia Gold Cup last Spring? C'mon, it wasn't that long ago... In a strange twist of irony, the winner's name was ...
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Friday, May 2, 2008

MILES AHEAD SEEKS THIRD GOLD CUP

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by Brian Nadeau – Steeplechase Times Four miles and 23 timber fences stand between 10 horses and the biggest payoff on the National Steeple...
Thursday, May 1, 2008

WHAT CAN BIG BROWN DO FOR YOU?

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Maybe he can win that other little race they run down in the Commonwealth of Kentucky on Friday. That would be the Kentucky Derby which this...
Friday, April 25, 2008

TOP TEN WAYS TO GET A DESIGNATED DRIVER

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Up front, we all know the Gold Cup can be a big party for many people. Just make sure it isn't too big. If you plan to drink, make sure ...
Wednesday, April 23, 2008

HOW TO TELL IT'S ALMOST MAY...

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...besides the whole "April showers" thing... It’s almost May and besides a calendar, how would you now that? Well, let’s see. It’...
Saturday, April 19, 2008

STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH

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Can you keep a secret? I’ll let you in on a little something. My usual gig? Foxhunting. Winter. Cold. Running up and down hills over slipper...
Thursday, April 17, 2008

NOT AT THE GOLD CUP

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Should you make the slightest effort, you will see horses at the Gold Cup, but you won't see one of these. But, you may see one of it...
Tuesday, April 15, 2008

REFS DECIDE BIG TIMBER RACE

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OK, for those of you wanting to know something about the actual Gold Cup, listen up. (It’s a good way to impress your date, friends, kids, e...
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Monday, April 14, 2008

CHECK OUT THE HORSES

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People say they go to the Gold Cup and never see a horse. Those people are exaggerating. They're kind of hard to miss as they go gallopi...
Tuesday, April 8, 2008

THIS IS...

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...AMERICAN IDOL! No it's not. It's the Virginia Gold Cup. Do you see Ryan, Randy, Paula or Simon standing around? We didn't thi...
Monday, April 7, 2008

ENGLISH GRAND NATIONAL

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First off, it didn't rain. Secondly, Comply Or Die produced a gutsy jumping display to win the $1.59 million Grand National at Aintree a...
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Tuesday, April 1, 2008

GOLD CUP CANCELLED

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The Virginia Gold Cup, held the first Saturday in May year-in and year-out, has been cancelled due to nice weather, a slump in the real esta...
Thursday, March 27, 2008

MAD AT MARCH?

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Yep, it's the that time of year again...March Madness...Is your team still in the tourney? If you went to or go to Georgetown, American ...
Wednesday, March 26, 2008

OIL, FAST HORSES, LOTS OF MONEY: NOT AROUND HERE

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Jockeys and horses train in the early hours of March 26, 2008 at Nad al-Sheba club ahead of the Dubai Equestrian World Cup 2008. The Dubai W...
Monday, March 24, 2008

GO GREYHOUND? NOT EXACTLY

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No, better, much better! The Virginia Gold Cup has partnered up with Lindy Promotions, Inc. to provide bus transportation and a pre-party p...
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Monday, March 17, 2008

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY

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DON’T EVEN TRY TO TELL US… there is no such thing as leprechauns. Actually, that’s not the point of this picture. Check out the caption stra...
Monday, February 18, 2008

MOVE OVER KENTUCKY DERBY...

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It's time to start planning for the 2008 Virginia Gold Cup... One of the nation’s largest steeplechase races celebrates its 83rd anniver...
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Tuesday, December 18, 2007

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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Warmest holiday wishes from everyone at the Virginia Gold Cup and the International Gold Cup!
Wednesday, November 7, 2007

PICTURE OF THE DAY

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Horses and jockeys clear a hurdle during the Conditional Novices Handicap Hurdle at Wetherby racecourse at Wetherby, England, Friday, Nov. 2...
Monday, October 22, 2007

WINNINGTHEMAINEVENT

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Arthur Arundel's Seeyouattheevent (pictured right in a photo by Tracy A. Woodward) won the feature race -- the International Gold Cup. F...
Friday, October 19, 2007

SOME BLOG LOVE

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Sarah Meyer Walsh's “The District Domestic” is a blog designed "to share my passion for incredible food, beautiful days in the gard...
Tuesday, October 16, 2007

PSSSST...LISTEN UP...

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Hey, I don't let everybody in on the inside information I get as a jockey, but here's something you should know: Saturday, the weath...
Monday, October 15, 2007

WE JUST SAID NO

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There was some excitement in the Gold Cup office the other day when one of Britney Spears' "people" called in looking for free...
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OPRAH MEET OPRAH

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Here's how this goes...You get a racehorse and you want to name it after one of your buddies or somebody famous. The registry -- The Joc...
Thursday, October 11, 2007

TWEED: IT’S NOT JUST FOR BREAKFAST ANYMORE

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The Fall Golf Cup is just 10 days away, so it’s time to get serious about the wardrobe. It’s been a little bit hard to think about what to w...

LOOK: IT'S THE SAME, ONLY DIFFERENT

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So what is the difference between the two race meets -- the Virginia Gold Cup and the International Gold Cup? Well there are a few very subt...
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